Charles Leverett PARSONSSubmitted by: R. Blach, ritakay -at- hotmail.comSource: "The Kelsonian," semi-weekly newspaper; Kelso, Cowlitz, Washington, page3; column 5, 9 Nov 1918."Charles L. Parsons DiesDeath has again entered our community and claimed one of our citizens, CharlesL. Parsons.  He had been sick for some time and bedfast for nearly nine months,with tuberculosis.  He was born in Hickory county, Missouri, February 7, 1887,died November 9, 1918, aged 31 years, eight months, and two days.  He wasmarried to Miss Zepha Mendenhall at Portland January 15, 1910.  There were bornto this union four children, who with the wife, father, mother, three brothers,and one sister mourn the departed.Deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parsons of Carrolls and has lived inCowlitz county since early childhood on the farm then owned near Stella by thefamily.Mr. Parsons was converted nearly four years ago, and united with the BaptistChurch until his death.  He loved his church and among his last requests wasthat if permitted his funeral be held at the church.  The services will be at 2o'clock tomorrow afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. D. E. Baker, withburial in the I.O.O.F. cemetery.On account of the quarantine, the funeral service will be conducted at the MarxChapel."NOTE: The surviving children of Charles Leverett Parsons were three daughters,Cordilia Emily Parsons, Clara Marie Parsons, Leona Rae Parsons, and one son,Charles Lyle Parsons