His death certificate records Louis Henry Riddle, age 76 years 8 months 28 days, born 30 July 1870 in Kentucky, died 28 April 1947 in Novinger, Adair Co., Missouri, occupation blacksmith, married, husband of Martha Elsie Thomas, age 71, father Henry Riddle, mother’s maiden name Laura T. Bailey, birthplaces unknown, cause of death diabetes melitus, informant Mrs. Martha Riddle, Novinger, Missouri, burial in Novinger, Mo.

Adair Co., Missouri marriabe books record the marriage on 5 Sep 1939 of L. H. Riddle, over 21, and Elsie Payton, over 18, both of Novinger, Adair Co., by Daniel Adams.