The Iberia Sentinel, July 1923
John Snelling, age about 76 years, a well known South Side citizen, died suddenly Saturday afternoon enroute from Tuscumbia to his home in Ulman.
Mr. Snelling went to Tuscumbia Saturday morning on the Ulman-Eldon truck, operated by Clyde Bass, and remained until Mr. Bass returned from Eldon. When they had crossed the bridge at Tuscumbia, Mr. Snelling, it is said, got out of the truck, saying that he would walk up the hill and scotch the wheels if need be. On reaching the crest of the hill, Mr. Snelling climbed upon the truck and lay down and was breathing his last before it was noticed that anything was wrong with him. It is thought that his sudden death was caused by a weak heart and over-exhaustion.
The body was taken on to his home in Ulman, and interment made in the Gott Cemetery Sunday afternoon.

Reville Newspaper, Aug 3, 1923
John Snelling, was born in Miller County, Missouri. July 2, 1847 and died July 28, 1923. He was 76 years 27 days old. He was married to Mrs. Mary Dinwiddie, formerly Miss Mary Burnside. They had lived both in Miller and Camden Counties, but recently resided at Ulman, Mo. They found a host of friends everywhere. He was converted at the age of 15 and devoted his life to his master.
He leaves a widow and 5 children, one stepson, one half brother, grandchildren, great - grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. But our loss is his eternal Gain. His soul had a beautiful repose known only to those who love the Lord. Blessed are they which die in the Lord, yea, sait the spirit, they have entered into rest and their works do follow them.