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On Sunday, March 23, 1930, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cruncleton, who reside in Farmington, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on March 18, 1879, near Hazel Run by Rev. J. O. Russell, a Methodist minister. They lived in this vicinity until about two years ago. They disposed of their farm and moved to their present home.

The following children, relatives and friends were present to celebrate the golden wedding day: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holmes and two children and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Cunningham and son of Cantwell; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Landolt and five children, of Farmington Route 2; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cruncleton and two daughters; Mrs. Martha Ashburn of Bonne Terre Route 1; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Cunningham; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cole and son; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Glover and niece, Caroline Cruncleton; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kerlagon, of St. Louis; Mr. and Mrs. Porter Eaton and four children; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Holmes and son, of Desloge; Mrs. Jane DeGrant; H. M. Dalton and three sons, of Cape Girardeau; Mrs. Belle Ashburn; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Coffield and son; Shelt Horn; Misses Mary and Nannie Ashburn; Misses Jennie Mae and Ora Cruncleton, of Farmington. All of the children were present except one daughter, Mrs. Clint Cunningham, of Detroit.

At the noon hour, a sumptuous dinner was served, the dining room being decorated in color scheme of gold, which was carried out in flowers and cake decoration. Mr. and Mrs. Cruncleton were the recipients of a number of useful gifts, among them being fifty dollars in gold. There were three guests at this celebration who were at the wedding fifty years ago, Mrs. Belle Ashburn, Shelt Horn and Mrs. Porter Eaton.

Every one left at a late hour after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Cruncleton many more happy years of wedded life.

Published by THE LEAD BELT NEWS, Flat River, St. Francois Co. MO, Fri. March 28, 1930.

The three above photos were contributed by Nancy Apple who is researching this family. 

OBITUARY OF WILLIAM MORTIMER CRUNCLETON

William Mortimer Cruncleton, son of the late William Mortimer and Eliza Moon Cruncleton, was born near Hazel Run in St. Francois County, MO on March 6, 1856 and passed away at his home in Farmington, MO, at 9:30 o'clock on Monday, October 12, 1936, having attained the age of 80 years 7 months and 6 days. He had been in failing health for some time and totally blind for the past two years.

On March 18, 1880, he was happily united in marriage to Paraline (sic Caroline) Pearl Ashburn. To this union nine children were born, three sons and six daughters. One son, Charles Lee, preceded his father in death on June 14, 1918. His lifelong and devoted companion and the following children survive: George Ora Cruncleton of Farmington; Annie (Mrs. Fred Holmes) of Cantwell; Julia Frances (Mrs. Frank H. Cole) of Maplewood, MO; Rosa (Mrs. Fred Landolt) of Farmington Route Two; Mrs. Clara Louise Cunningham of Detroit, Michigan; Miss Jenny May Cruncleton and Thomas Earl Cruncleton, of Farmington, and Mrs. Lena Augusta Cunningham of Maplewood, MO. He is also survived by 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one grandchild and one great-grandchild preceded him in death.

Mr. Cruncleton accepted Christ as his Savior when a young man and united with Marvin Chapel Methodist Church where he was a faithful member during the remainder of his long life, being active in church and Sunday School work. He was a true man in all of life's relations--true to his God, faithful to his church, devoted to his family, kind to his fellowman, charitable to those in need. Such a life was natural to one of his temperament and it brought to him the sincere affection of his own family circle and the respect of all who knew him. Truly a good and useful citizen has passed out from among us, but the memory of his noble character and good works will long remain with us as a cherished heritage.

Funeral services were held at Marvin Chapel at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon by Rev. C.d. Thomasson. Interment was in the Marvin Chapel Cemetery.

FUNERAL FRIDAY FOR MRS. CRUNCLETON (1953)

Caroline Pearl Cruncleton, daughter of the late George Ashburn and Julia Mostiller Ashburn was born April 20, 1863 near Farmington and passed away at the Elms Nursing Home in Jennings, March 25th at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 5 days. On March 18, 1880 she was united in marriage to William Cruncleton who preceded her in death October of 1936.

She is survived by the following sons and daughters, Ora Cruncleton of Farmington, Julia (Mrs. Frank Cole) of Maplewood; Mrs. Lone Landolt of Farmington, Clara (Mrs. Al Morrison) of Detroit, Michigan, Jenny (Mrs. Walter Barron) of Coffman, Tom E. of Farmington, Lena (Mrs. Urial Gohn) of St. Louis.

Two children, Annie (Mrs. Fred Holmes) of Cantwell and Charles of St. Louis preceded her in death.

Mrs. Cruncleton lived a full and useful life. She was a charter member of the Marvin Chapel church and was active in other religious affairs.

The funeral service will be held Friday afternoon at two- thirty at the Marvin Chapel church with Revs. Gole, McKinney and Allen officiating.

Interment will be in the church cemetery under the direction of the Cozean Funeral Service.

The body is lying in state at the Cozean Funeral Chapel.

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