MRS. HUGH CALDWELL 
Clarence Courier, February 25, 1954
Funeral services for Mrs. Hugh Caldwell, who passed away at her home 
near Leonard Tuesday afternoon at 5:05 o'clock after an extended 
illness, were held this afternoon (Thursday) at 2 o'clock from the 
Clarence Christian church. Rev. J. L. Shoemaker of Shelbina officiated 
with the pastor, Lyle Armstrong assisting. 

Mrs. Caldwell was born Della Lewis on November 9, 1874, the daughter 
of the late Aaron and Mrs. Rosa Conrad Lewis of south of town. She was 
a saleswoman for many years in the Sears department store here where her 
friends were legion. She was married to Hugh Caldwell in August, 1918, and 
the home was established on a farm near Leonard where she spent the 
remainder of her life. She was a member of the Christian church and was 
a charter member of the local Order of the Eastern Star, receiving her 
50-year pin last year. 

Survivors include her husband, a sister, Mrs. Sam Sanner of Clarence, a 
brother, Ed Lewis of Kalispell, Montana, and nieces and nephews. She was 
preceded by her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Willis Cross and Mrs. Porter 
Robuck of Clarence and a brother, M. H. Lewis of Texas.

Casket bearers were great nephews, Sammy Wood, Billy Wood, Jack 
Wood, Jerry Wood, William Whaley and Clinton Barr. The body rested 
at the Barkelew Funeral Chapel from Wednesday afternoon until the funeral hour. 
Graveside prayers and interment were in Maplewood cemetery, Clarence, Shelby Co., MO