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The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 26, 1914, page 1
"Pleasant Valley"

Richard, the eldest son of Emmett and Mrs. Radcliff, and who died on Friday last was buried Sunday. He was followed to the cemetery by the largest concourse of people ever seen at one time in Pleasant Valley. That funeral sermon was preached by Elder Poole of the Christian Church, who came from Wenatchee for the purpose. Richard will be missed by a large circle of friends and the parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

The Independent, Goldendale, WA., February 26, 1914, page 1

RICHARD RADCLIFF

Once again that the Death Angel has visited our midst and claimed Richard Ellsworth Radcliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Radcliff.
Richard was born on Mar. 7, 1900 and died Feb. 20, 1914, aged 13 years, 11 months and 13 days.
The unexpected passing of Richard bring sadness to every heart of his circle of friends, he had been sick only a short time being operated upon for appendicitis Feb. 18, death followed in two days. Everything was done that loving hands could do, but his life could not be stayed.
As the first born son he enjoyed the purest of parental love, to which he responded with a heavenly salute of: "Honor thy Father and Mother", which is the first commandment of promise.
As he became of school age he showed an ambition to prepare himself for life's battle, with all that an education could give him. Taking the strong position of promptness and perseverance he persistently and successfully defied tardyness and discouragement, not once did "Aabsence or Tardy" find an opportunity to stain his record, having passed the eight grade in all but two subjects.
As his schoolmates last respect to him they can unanimously give him his deserved credit which is: "You have done a good to all of us, and you have done no evil to any of us." His last and most esteemed teacher places on the brow the crown of the ideal obedient and loving pupil. Neighbors and friends knew Richard to have been a model boy of whom nothing but childish righteousness filled his life. Even at the ancient Redman-Tumwater sought admission to look upon his lifeless form and contribute his appreciation for the sunshine of the soul that had taken its flight.
The ambition of Richards life, was such, that he would never have been satisfied, as his ideals were so high that he realized it was necessary for him to use everyday. A day lost meant failure to him. Such a life devoted to righteousness is the heritage he left his Father and Mother, Grandmother and brother who remain this side of the eternity's door.
Elder S.O. Pool of Wenatchee, Wash. was called to speak words of consolation to the bereaved family, friends. And on Feb. 22, the little form of Richard was laid to rest, in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, to await the resurrection morn.

S.O. Pool

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We wish to thank our many friends for their kindness and help and the beautiful floral offerings in the death of our son Richard.

Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Radcliff.

The Klickitat County Agriculturist, Goldendale, WA., February 28, 1914, page 2
"Klickitat Intelligence"

Richard Radcliff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Radcliff, of Pleasant, was operated on by the local physicians for appendicitis. He did not recover, and passed away Friday night. He was about 14 years of age. The funeral was held Sunday from the family residence.