Submitted by Elaine Nall Baye

Rains County Leader  

June 26, 1925    

"Uncle" Don Yandell Passes Away The death angel visited the home of Miss Dollie Yandell, of near Pilgrim Rest community, and claimed for its victim her father, Mr. Yandell, better known as "Uncle" Don.  "Uncle" Don was born October 6th, 1842 and passed from this natural realm into that of the spiritual on June 22nd, 1925.  To know him was to love him.  He was devoted to Christ and His cause.  It is our earthly loss but his heavenly gain.  He was doubtless prepared by God's divine grace to meet his Lord.  Everything that loving hands could do was done but in vain, for He Who doeth all things for the best said, "It is enough; come up higher."  Mr. Yandell had lived a life of 79 years in this vicinity, where he made a host of friends, which was due to his life of unselfishness.  In summing up his life we would say that he lived a life of service to his loved ones.  He leaves behind him to mourn his departure, a host of sorrowing relatives and friends.  But we can say to those who weep, to weep not for him as one that has no hope, for he left the blessed assurance that he has gone to be with Jesus.  Jesus consoled his disciples before He left this world, that, "I go to prepare a mansion for you, that where I am there may ye be also."  So we have the assurance that he is asleep in Jesus to await the resurrection morn.  His remains were laid to rest in the Pilgrim Rest cemetery.  Impressive funeral services were conducted by Rev. Clate Martin and Bro. Smith.  May God bless and comfort the sad hearted loved ones.---Lois McKeown