SOURCE: Obituary From McArthur Democrat Enquirer August 2, 1888 "Obituary" "Again the Death Angel visited our neighborhood, and it becomes our sad duty to follow him in his mysterious flight and chronicle his wonderful workings as they are presented upon the grave side of life's huge mirror. For a number of months Mr. Anthony Cassill has been an invalid, and a greater part of the time was confined to his room. At times he seemed to rally, and then grow worse. But for the last month was very low and it was apparent that death was not far away, and at 11 o'clock on last Friday, July 20th, 1888, surrounded by sorrowing family and friends, his spirit took its everlasting flight. The deceased was born July 9th 1826 and at the time of his demise, was 62 years and 11 days old. Mr. Cassill was married May 25th 1849 to Miss Mary Ann Ratcliff. To whom were born six children, four of whom survive their father, two having died in infancy. Mrs.Cassill died April 22, 1860. His second marriageoccured December 27, 1860 to Miss Mary L. Martindill, to them was born two children, one of whom survives her father. The subject of this sketch was baptized into the Disciple Church many years ago, and lived a consisted member until death. He lived to see six of his children grow to maturity, and the five who survive him, with their mother are all honored members of the same church. The writer of this brief sketch often visited him during his illness, and had the pleasure of conversing with him on many subjects. He was aware that the end was near and expressed himself as being ready to go. His great suffering was borne with heroic fortitude, withour murmur or complaint. The wife and children did all tthat could be done to alleviate his suffering, both by careful attention and the employment of the best medical skill the country affords, but all to no avail. Some weeks before his death he made all the arrangements for his funeral. The services were held at Union Church, near his home on Saturday, Elder A.J. Watt officiating. After the services at the church the long cortege moved off to the family cemetery known as the Cassill Cemetery, where t he remains were interred in the prison home of the dead. Of strong will power, he was alike firm in his friendships and dislikes but courteous to all alike. He was an exemplary husband and father, a kind neighbor and a good citizen. The popularity and esteem in which he was held throughout the community was evidenced by hundreds of inquiries daily concerning his condition during his illness, the numerous expressions of sorrow and sympathy when his death was known, and the immense concourse that followed his remains to the grave. The sorrowing ones left behind - wife and children, have the sympathy of the whole community, in this their sad bereavment for Mr. Casssill will not only be missed by them but by his neighbors, the church and the whole community.