Obit., mid-Missouri newspaper, 1935: "Mrs. Mary Ellen Decker, 87, died at her home in Belle, Friday, December 13, 1935. Infirmities of advanced years in age were the cause of death. She was married to Welcome Decker August 9, 1866. He preceded her in death 31 years ago. To this union were born 10 children, namely; Henry, William, Steve, Jeff, Jim, Jane, Leonard, Merit, Thomas and Leonard."