William Gosney, aged 65 years, one of Pendleton county's best known citizens and stock traders, passed on suddenly Sunday morning, Sept. 30, 1934, while on horseback supervising the changing of stock from one field to another at his farm on the Mt. Auburn Rd.  Mr. Gosney was the victim of a sudden heart attack.  He was taken ill about ten days ago, but had recovered sufficiently the past week for him to be up at his home.  After eating a hearty breakfast, he decided to go to the field, although members of family tried to convince him that he still needed quiet.  The attack came at 8:30 and he passed on in the arms of his son-in-law, Ed Taylor.
William Gosney was a son of William M. and Amelia Gosney and was born in Campbell County in the Plum Creek neighborhood on Jan. 24, 1869.  In November 1905, he was united in marriage with Mrs. McMurta Gosney.  They have one daughter, Mrs. Ed Taylor of Latonia.
Mr. Gosney is survived by his faithful wife; one daughter, Mrs. Taylor; one step-daughter, Mrs. Raymond Fields of Concord, and one brother and two sisters, John N. Gosney of Butler, Mrs. D. B. Halderman of Plum Creek and Mrs. Jesse E. Yelton of Latonia.
Mr. Gosney was reared in a splendid church home and was always kindly towards the church activities and interests.  He made his confession of faith a number of years ago but never became a member of any church.  He lived an active Christian life and let his deeds speak for his life.  He was a stock trader and well-known businessman, and his passing is a shock to many friends besides the members of his immediate family.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Central Standard Time, at the Pleasant Hill Christian Church, conducted by the Rev. W. M. Lenox.  Burial took place in the Walnut Grove cemetery.  Funeral directors Thomas & Parramore were in charge of the arrangements.