George T. Sharp, son of James A. and Martha Sharp, was born in Arkansas, Nov. 17th, 1858, and departed this life May 29th, 1927, at his home southeast of Buffalo, Mo., being 68 years, 6 months, and 12 days.
 He was united in marriage to Mary E. Wingo of Dallas County, Mo., Nov. 10, 1882.
 His father, mother, one brother, V. J. Sharp, and three sisters, Liza Ann, Cyntha and Nancy Sharp Williams, all having preceded him in death.
 He professed a hope in Christ in 1883, and united with Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.  He remained a faithful worker until God saw fit to call him home.
 Funeral services were held at Mt. Pleasant Church No. 1, May 31st, 1927, at 11 a.m., J. H. Alderson officiating.  Burial took place at old Mt. Pleasant cemetery, directed by Routh & Jones.