Last Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, Mr. Reuben Rucker Conover, calmly and resignedly met his God. The end came at his home, on the Burkesville pike, one mile from the corporate limits of Columbia. He died in the dwelling where he was born and reared, and where he lived eighty-six years. When the end came he was surrounded by his wife and his two daughters, Misses Mabel and Ella, his son, Robert, being in a distant State.

It had been known for several months that the end was gradually approaching, hence the family was prepared for the final dissolution, knowing that the husband and father was ready for the summons. For more than forty years he was a consistent member of the Columbia Baptist Church, and while in health was a regular attendant at the Sunday forenoon services. In his long career he was known and recognized as one of Adair county's best citizens, and his death has brought sorrow to many homes. According to the Scriptures the death of a godly man is life. It is only the changing of habitation, leaving earthly loved ones to live forever in a brighter and happier world.

He was the last of one of the first families of Adair county, and nearly all his days were spent upon the farm where he first saw the light of day. His steadfast devotion to a life of unadulterated honesty, at all times reverencing the God who made it possible for him to live comfortable and happy, should be a pricely heritage to the surviving companion and three affectionate children. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon, Rev. O.P. Bush, of the Baptist Church officiating. Many relatives and friends were present. The interment was in the family burying ground. (The Adair County News, July 5, 1916)