Obituary - Clinton (Missouri) Eye, 17 May 1951 Death of Urich Citizen Dewey D. Ross, the fifth son of the family of seven children of James D. and Dora Mae Ross, was born January 12, 1897, on a farm near Creighton, Mo., and died May 8, 1951 of a heart attack, the second he had suffered. At the age of 20, he left for the West and tried his hand at farming in Montana, but later turned to other fields of endeavor. For years he followed construction work, serving as superintendent on important engineering projects in the states of Texas and Kentucky. While in Kentucky, he made the acquaintance of Miss Mabel Gibson, who later became his bride. His opportunity to return to the soil came when his father died in 1941, leaving a large farm to be divided among his children. Both Dewey and his wife were eager and willing, and together they succeeded in building a farm and a new home life that was his pride and joy. Dewey had many friends and, with his wit and good sense of humor, was a favorite with people of all walks of life. He is survived by his widow of Urich; a daughter, Mrs. Lora Mae Bourland, and a son, Mac Leroy, both of Phoenix, Ariz. Also surviving are his six grandchildren, three brothers, Norman, Joe, and Harlan, two sisters, Mrs. Richard Dunn and Miss Ruby Ross, all living in the vicinity of Urich. In addition are many nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives. An uncle, John A. Ross, near Creighton, is the only living member of that generation. The original Rosses were early pioneers in this section of Missouri, members of the family having lived here for the past 100 years. Dewey Ross was a member of the Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. His was a quiet life but full of meaning and purpose. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Urich Christian Church and burial was in the Urich cemetery. Pallbearers were E. E. Erwin, W. L. McDonald, Floyd Vogt, Carroll Cox, Victor Groh, and Oren Henry. Mrs. F. A. Swackhamer, Mrs. Jake Allison, Joe McCoy, and John Caldwell sang "In the Garden" and "It is Well", accompanied by Mrs. Joe McCoy at the piano.