Paradise, Wallowa County, Oregon
Johnny D. Ralls, son of J. W. and Mary A. Ralls, was born in Knox Co., Missouri, May 1, 1885 and died in Paradise, Oregon, June 7, 1903 at the age of 18 years, 1 month and 6 days. He suffered intensely for about 8 days.
The deceased was a kind, affectionate and obedient son. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in it’s bereavement.
The funeral sermon was preached in Paradise school house on June 9th and the remains interred in the Paradise cemetery, the services being conducted by rev. Henry Martin.
A Card of Thanks
We the undersigned, wish to thank the kind friends of Paradise and vicinity for their kindly care and sympathy towards us in the sickness and death of our son, Johnny. Mr. J.W. Ralls, wife and family.
Both articles taken from the Flora Journal June 12, 1903