Carolyn VanBuren Stites
Dec. 25, 1807-Jan. 15, 1879
Niles Republican, Thursday, January 16, 1879
Mrs. Caroline Stites, wife of Dea. Randolph Stites, died in this city at midnight last night, aged seventy-one.
Mrs. Stites had lived in Niles nearly twenty-five years, and her intelligence, piety and her kindness of heart, which shone out to gladden every one with whom she met, made her universally esteemed. She was born in Albany N. Y., December 25, 1808, converted at the age of 17, and has been a faithful member of the Baptist Church until death.
The funeral will be at the house on Main street to-morrow, Friday, at half past one o’clock.
Niles Democrat, Saturday, January 18, 1879
Another of our aged and respected citizens passed away on Wednesday night last – Mrs. Caroline Stites, wife of D. R. Stites of this city, in the 71st year of her age. She was universally esteemed and beloved by all who knew her.
Also in the same issue, same page:
John Stites, of Chicago, has been in the city for a few days on the sad errand of ministering to his mother, during her last hours.
Niles Weekly Mirror, Tuesday, January 22, 1879
Mrs. Caroline V. Stites, wife of Dea. Randolph Stites, died at her residence in this city, on Wednesday night last, aged 71 years. Mrs. Stites was a native of Albany, N. Y. The family have resided here about 25 years. She was a devoted and consistent member of the Baptist Church for over 50 years. She was one of the kindest of women, dearly beloved by all who knew her. Her two sons lost their lives during the rebellion, and she now reposes by their side.
Berrien Springs Journal Era, Tuesday, Jan 22, 1879
Mrs. Caroline Stites of Niles, aged 71 years, died last Wednesday.
(Received from family member March 14, 2016)