William Edger Orrell

Payette Enterprise
Thursday, January 21, 1915

William Edger Orrell was born in Williamson County, IN, May 9, 1854. At the age of twelve years, he moved with his parents to Greenfield, Mo., where five years later he professed faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Baptist Church. In 1872 he moved with his brother to Dallas, Texas and three years later was united in marriage to Miss Tamer Barett of Blue Ridge, Texas. To this union were born seven children, Brazil, Lewis, Plez, James, Madge, (now Mrs. J. P. Hill, Jr.), Eunice, (now Mrs. Frank Foster), and John all of whom survive. In 1888, he moved with his family to Tacoma, Wash. where he lived for seven year when his health failed and he moved to Eugene, Oregon whence three years later he came to Payette, Ida. Here he has lived until the day of his decease. Died 10:45 Sunday morning, January 17th, 1915. Aged 60 years, 8 months and 8 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two daughters, five sons, four sisters, one half sister, one brother, two half brothers, thirteen grandchildren and a host of friends. His wife, one half brother and all seven children were by his bed when he passed through this vale of tears to that land of eternal day. Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from henceforth; yea saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

The funeral of Mr. Orrell was conducted by P. H. Evans pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Benjamin Smith, pastor of the Christian church, at the home Tuesday at 2:30 P.M. The remains were laid to rest in the River Side Cemetery.

Payette Independent (Thursday, January 21, 1915)

PASSING AWAY OF ANOTHER PIONEER

William Edgar Orrell was born in Williamson county, Ill., May 9th, 1854. At the age of twelve years, he moved with his parents to Greenfield Mo., where five years later he professed faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Baptist church. In 1872 he moved with his brother to Dallas Texas and three years later was united in marriage to Miss Tamer Barnett of Blue Ridge Texas. To this union were born seven children, Braxil, Lewis, Plez, James, Madge (now Mrs. J. P. Hill Jr.,), Eunice (now Mrs. Frank Foster), and John, all of whom survive. In 1888, he moved with his family to Tacoma, Wash., where he lived for seven years when his health failed and he moved to Eugene, Oregon whence three years later he came to Payette, Idaho. Here he has lived until the day of his decease.

Died 10:45 Sunday morning, January 17th, 1915. Aged 60 years, 8 months and 8 days. He leaves to mourn his loss, a wife, two daughters, five sons, four sister, one half sister, one brother, two half brothers, thirteen grand-children and a host of friends. His wife, one half brother and all seven children were by his bed when he passed thru the vale of tears into that land of eternal day. Blessed are henceforth; yes sayth the Spirit, the dead who die in the Lord from that they may rest from their labors; and their works do follow them.

The funeral of Mr. Orrell was conducted by P. H. Evans, pastor of the Baptist church, assisted by Benjamin Smith, pastor of the Christian church, at the home Tuesday at 2:30 P. M. The remains were laid to rest in the River Side Cemetery.