Nancy......... Here is some Ragsdale information from my files: Obituary Vienna Times, Vienna, IL ESTA (DAVIDSON) RAGSDALE Mrs. Esta Ragsdale, 81, of 1477 Springherst Dr., Florissant, Mo., formerly of Cypress died Friday at a Florissant hospital. She was born near Cypress, Feb. 3, 1889, to William and Martha Isabel Gurley Davidson. She was married to David Franklin Ragsdale April 25, 1914. Mr. Ragsdale died Nov. 27, 1950. Mrs. Ragsdale is surived by two daughters, Mrs. Velma Kramer of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Vivian Brown, Florissant, Mo.; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Valda Bell Farris; two brothers, Matthew and Orb Davidson. She was a member of the Cypress Methodist Church. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the Mount Funeral Home, Monday, with burial at Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Rev. Lowell Est officiated. Mount Funeral Home had charge of arrangements. Obituary ESTA LUCINDA PEARL RAGSDALE Esta Lucinda Pearl Ragsdale daughter of William and Martha Isabell Gurley Davidson was born near Cypress on February 3, 1889 and departed this life on July 24, 1970. At the time she was claimed by death she was 81 years of age. On April 25, 1914 she was united in holy matrimony to David Franklin Ragsdale, who preceded her in death on November 27, 1950. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Velma Kramer of Houston, Texas and Mrs. Vivian Brown of Florissant, Missouri. She is further survived by three grandchidren, five great grandchildren and many other relatives all of whom will sadly miss her. One daughter, Valda Bell Farris, and two brothers, Matthew and Orb Davidson, have preceded her in death. A devoted wife and mother, she lighted the way for those dearest to her with a wisdom known only to a mother. In her kind and gentle way, she led them through their disappointment and taught them how to accept triumphs humbly and sincerely. Life to her was a precious gift not to be idly wasted. She packed into each moment all that she could, and stored the memories of hcr lifetime where each could be easily re-called. Never were things so dark that she lost her sense of direction or her faith which sustained her during her lifetime and protected her during the last moments of her life. Granted a keen sense of humor, she met everyone with a smile and a twinkle in her eye. A warm and happy person, she shared her happiness with those around her and served as an inspiration to those she loved During her lifetime she accepted the promise of God the Father for life everlasting and was a member of the Cypress Methodist Church. Nourished by the love of God the Father she approached death quietly and unafraid. Sharing now the glories of Heaven, this one will long be remembered in love in the hearts and minds of those who were dearest to her. Regards, Rebel Kreklow