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Submitted: 4/16/12 • Approved: 5/24/20 • Last Updated: 5/27/20 • R678060-G678041-S3
Joseph
Missouri Cavalry
Civil War Confederate
May 25, 1838 - November 1, 1928
*Obituary (as written)
Gentry Journal-Advance
Thursday, November 8, 1928
COYL, Joseph Ray - Joseph Ray Coyl, a resident of this section of Benton County for the past fifty years, passed away at his home near Gentry last Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock following a lingering illness, age 91 years, 5 months and 6 days. The deceased was born May 25, 1827(?) and enlisted as a confederate soldier at the beginning of the Civil War, serving for four years and receiving an honorable discharge at the close of the war. On January 7, 1863 he was married to Miry Vigles at Missouri City, Mo., the companion sharing his life for over 65 years. They came to this country from Buchanan County, Mo. in 1877 and here he spent the remainder of his life. To this union four children were born, one of whom, William Thomas, preceded him in death about three years. He is survived by his wife, three children: Mrs. Della Johnson, Maysville; Mrs. Mary Frances Howdershell and James S. Coyl of Gentry, several grandchildren and a number of other relatives, besides a host of friends who mourn his departure. He was a faithful husband and loving father. His presence will be greatly missed in the home. Being a veteran of the Civil War he displayed as fine a courage in suffering as was shown in war time. He was tenderly cared for by his children during his last days. He was converted in early youth and lived a consistent christian until the end came. He was a Baptist by faith but ill health had prevented him from attending services the last few years.
Mary
April 10, 1840 - December 23, 1930
*Obituary (as written)
Gentry Journal-Advance
Thursday, December 25, 1930
COYLE, Mary VIGLES - Mrs. Mary Coyle, age 90 years, passed away at her home in the Bozarth community, north of Gentry, Tuesday at 7 a.m. after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held from the Bozarth school house Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.W. English, pastor of the Gentry Baptist church, followed by interment in the Bozarth cemetery. Mary Vigles was born in Ray county, Mo. April 10, 1840 where she spent her early life and grew to womanhood. She was married to Joseph R. Coyle in 1864 in Missouri. They moved to Benton County, Arkansas in 1877 where she spent the remainder of her days. To Mr. and Mrs. Coyle were born four children, one son preceding the mother in death. Those surviving are Mrs. Fannie Howdyshell and J.S. Coyle of Gentry and Mrs. Eliza Johnson of Southwest City, Mo. The deceased was one of the well-known and respected old residents of this section and numbered her close friends by her acquaintances. Her passing forces an end to the earthly career of another of the pioneers of Benton county.
Contributed on 4/16/12 by mdfreels
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