Miss Mary Elizabeth Sumpter died at her home in Higbee at 5 o'clock Friday morning, March 5, 1909, after a short illness of quick consumption, and was buried at New Hope Howard County, the following day. Services were held at the church by F.H. James in the presence of a large congregation of relatives and friends who faced the rough weather to pay tribute to one who was highly esteemed by them. Miss Sumpter was born April 9, 1884, and lived near Higbee until about two months ago when she went with a brother to Okla, whence she returned about a month ago. She is survived by three brothers - Charles, John and James and three sisters - Mrs. W. Robb, Mrs. S. Ketchum and a single sister, Miss Maggie. Copied from "The Higbee News"; Higbee, Randolph County, MO; 65257; Thur. 12 Mar 1909, d. 5 Mar 1909. (daughter of JAMES H. SUMPTER born Abt. 1847 in MO & CHINISH MERIDY born Abt. 1851 in MO)