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John Joseph Howell & Sarah Elizabeth Smith
settled in Bellas Prairie near Old Fort Dade in
1865,
and also stayed in a house at Nickolai Woods
Pioneers of Pasco
 Death
of J. J. Howell
Mr. J. J. Howell, of Blanton, one of the old settlers of this locality, died
at his home last Monday, May 31st, aged 68 years.
Mr. Howell had been in his usual condition of health until a few days prior
to his death, when during the morning of May 31st he sustained injuries
while struggling with an unruly mule that resulted in a broken blood vessel.
Suffering much pain he was given every aid by his family, but became
unconscious in a short time and passed away after a few hours, the immediate
cause of death being paralysis.
He is survived by a widow, eight children and a sister.
The remains were laid away Tuesday in Mt. Zion cemetery, the burial services
being conducted by the Masonic fraternity and consisting of the beautiful
and impressive ritual of that order.
Mr. Howell was a continuous resident of this community for upward of
twenty-five years, and enjoyed the highest esteem of a large circle of
friends. Though not born in this state, he came here with his parents from
southern Georgia as quite a boy and has since lived continuously in this
part of Florida.
A large number of friends, including a large representation of members from
the Masonic order, gathered at the burial in attest of esteem and respect
for the departed and sympathy with the bereaved relatives.
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AGED MATRON SUCCUMBS
AT DUNEDIN
WAS PIONEER RESIDENT
OF PASCO COUNTY; BURIED AT MT. ZION CEMETERY
Mrs. Sarah Howell, aged
and respected citizen of Dunedin, died at the home of her son, Oliver
Howell, on Sunday, October 9. She was 82 years of age at the time of her
death. Funeral services were held in Dade City Monday at Mt. Zion
cemetery, the Rev. .J. A. Hendry, pastor of the Methodist church,
officiating.
Mrs. Howell was born in Lakeland, Ga. and moved to Dade City with her
parents, in l867. She was married to Jack J. Howell in Dade City on
December 23, 1869. Mr. Howell preceded her to the Great Beyond, having
died May 31, 1915. Mrs. Howell lived in Pasco County until 1920 when her
health beginning to fail in declining years, she moved to Dunedin to
make her home with one of her sons, Oliver Howell. She was well known in
Pasco county, loved and respected by all who knew her as attested by the
large gathering of sorrowing friends and relatives who gathered at Mt.
Zion cemetery to pay their last respects. Mrs. Howell was a member of
the Methodist church, having belonged to that denomination since early
childhood. She was a charter member of the old Mt. Zion Methodist
Church, which stood in the early history of Pasco County at what is now
the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The floral offerings were many and very
beautiful. Especial mention should be made of the floral piece from the
firemen of Tampa, of which her as a member. The floral offering from her
children, of two-toned roses, lilies of the valley, and baby breath and
asparagus fern was buried in the casket. 'The Order of Eastern Star of
Tampa, and the Oak Grove P. T. A., also sent beautiful wreathes and
spirals.
Active pall hearers were
grandsons Ralph and Warren Dowling, Inman Howell, Wilton Kirkman, Marvin
and Claude O'Berry. Honorary pall bearers were composed of nephews of
the deceased: Jack O'Berry and Billy Blanton of St. Petersberg, Tommy
and Ashley Blanton of Tampa, Leonard Sellers of Brooksville, and J. C.
Carter of Dade City. Two of her grandchildren rendered a vocal
selection, 'Ivory Palaces' during funeral services
Mrs. Howell is survived
by six daughters. and two sons: Mrs. Mary Murray and Mrs. Clorie Geiger
of Tampa, Mrs., S. H. O'Berry, Mrs. C. E Dowling, Mrs. Rachel Kirkman of
Dade City, and Mrs. Malissa Dorothy of Dunedin , Oliver Howell and J. L.
Howell of Dunedin. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the Coleman
Ferguson Company, morticians of Dade City.
(Clorie Geiger taught at Gary School in Tampa,
Rachel Kirkman was principal of Oak Brook School. Mary
Murray was principal at DeSoto School in Tampa. Photos in 1932)
Above Photos from Carolyn Falls |
Death of J. J. Howell
Mr. J. J. Howell, of Blanton, one of the old settlers of this locality,
died at his home last Monday, May 31st, aged 68 years.
Mr. Howell had been in his usual condition of health until a few days
prior to his death, when during the morning of May 31st he sustained
injuries while struggling with an unruly mule that resulted in a broken
blood vessel. Suffering much pain he was given every aid by his family,
but became unconscious in a short time and passed away after a few
hours, the immediate cause of death being paralysis.
He is survived by a widow, eight children and a sister.
The remains were laid away Tuesday in Mt. Zion cemetery, the burial
services being conducted by the Masonic fraternity and consisting of the
beautiful and impressive ritual of that order.
Mr. Howell was a continuous resident of this community for upward of
twenty-five years, and enjoyed the highest esteem of a large circle of
friends. Though not born in this state, he came here with his parents
from southern Georgia as quite a boy and has since lived continuously in
this part of Florida.
A large number of friends, including a large representation of members
from the Masonic order, gathered at the burial in attest of esteem and
respect for the departed and sympathy with the bereaved relatives. |
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Sarah Elizabeth Smith Howell (?)
Photos from Clio Jayne
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Lizzie Smith 1885 ???? |
Center:
Sarah Smith Howell
Left: Laneys
Right: Melissa Dorothy, Mary Howell Murray
Above Photo from Carolyn Falls |
