Manley Wren Clark was my great-grandmother's brother. Benjamin Perkins Clark and Mary Elizabeth "Bettie" Arnold Clark had 14 children. I'm trying to find obituaries for all of them. If you have information you'd like to share, please contact me. Obituary from the Bethany Clipper 13 July 1921, page 5, column 3: MANLY W. CLARK Manly W. Clark, son of B.P. Clark and wife, was born on a farm near Matkins, Mo., Sept. 16, 1893, and died in Colorado Springs, July 5, 1921, age 27 years, 9 months and 19 days. He was married to Nellie Ricketts, December 2, 1914. She passed away January 14, 1918. To this union two children were born. Wilma, who is the sole survivor of the once happy family, and Vernon Leo, who died about two years ago. Manly was again married to Sophia Fay Salmon March 26, 1919, to this union was born one son Manly Wren, who is left to comfort his heartbroken mother. Bro. Manly never united with any church, but made a profession during his last illness. A Christian gentleman, whose name we did not learn visited with him and talked to him of Jesus' power to save till he professed Christ, and he told his loved ones not to grieve for him he was just going to sleep. His wife and children were with him when the end came also his sister Lillie Fransico (sic). His brother Ben Clark was on the road but did not get there till after his death. He leaves to mourn their loss five brothers and four sisters, a wife and two children and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral was held at Matkins Sunday at 2:30 o'clock by the writer. A very large crowd was present to pay their respects. Those from a distance attending were: Mr. and Mrs. H. Streeter, Mr. and Mrs. L. Snyder, Will Streeter and family, Fred Woodrick and family, all of Hamilton, Caldwell county, Mo. There were many lovely flowers offered. To the sorrowing ones we extend sympathy. W.O. Dotson Card of Thanks. We wish to express our thanks to our many neighbors and friends for their kindness during our bereavement. Mrs. Fay Clark Mrs. Glenna Cooper Mrs. Lillie Francisco Benny Clark >From the Bethany Republican 13 July 1921, page 6, column 5: Dies at Colorado Springs Manley Wren Clark died at Colorado Springs, Colo., July 5th, and the body was received at Bethany last Friday, July 8th. It was taken to the home of his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Salmon, and funeral services were held at Matkins on the 10th, conducted by Rev. W.O. Dotson, of the Bethany Baptist church. The deceased was born July 16, 1893. The relatives and friends have the sincere sympathy of all acquaintances. Rob. Rob. Taylor Columbia, MO