George A. Lockwood's obituary is shared below.

“GEO. A. LOCKWOOD

As noted in this paper last week, Mr. Geo. A. Lockwood, until recently a well known Chariton citizen, passed away at the home of his son, J. E. Lockwood, in Peoria, Ill., on Thursday morning, June 2, 1910, at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 5 days, after an extended illness with diabetes and a complication of diseases.

The remains were brought to Chariton Friday morning on No. 3 and taken to the Chariton cemetery, where a brief prayer service was conducted by Rev. W. S. McCullagh, pastor of the Presbyterian church, under the auspices of the Masonic order, after which the remains were placed in the vault temporarily. A large number of sorrowing friends were present at the last sad rites.

George A. Lockwood was born in New Brunswick, Canada on Feb. 28, 1839. At the age of five years he went from there to Ohio, living near London several years. Later he came to Bloomfield, Iowa, where he was married in 1864 to Miss Sarah J. Skidmore, who died here on October 18, 1909, but a few months ago.

To them one son, J. E. Lockwood, was born, who survives, and who will have the deep sympathy of a host of Chariton friends in his grief.

In 1864, Mr. Lockwood came to Chariton and this place was their home until the failing health of both compelled him to sell his jewelry establishment here a few years ago, after which they went to Peoria to be with their son.

Mr. Lockwood was an active member of the Masonic and Odd Fellow orders. Here in Chariton, where he resided for so many years, he was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. He was a man of strict integrity, honorable and upright in all his dealings. He possessed a genial disposition and ever had a pleasant word for all with whom he came in contact. His friends in this vicinity were innumerable and his demise is greatly deplored.

Obituary courtesy of Darlene Arnold, Lucas County Genealogical Society.”