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SADDORIS, David Allen
1980-2003
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 20 2003 - David Allen Saddoris of Osceola was born February 25, 1980, at Clinton, the son of David Wayne and FloEva (Fuller) Saddoris. He departed this life Wednesday, November 12, 2003, at Memorial Health University Medical Center, Savannah, Georgia, at the age of 23 years, eight months and 17 days. On February 25, 2003, David was united in marriage to Terri Jean Costantino in Duluth, Georgia. David was employed as a technician for Global Communications. Earlier he was employed by C.E.S. for two years. He received his education in the Osceola School System. He enjoyed playing video games. He was a lifelong area resident. He is survived by his wife Terri J. Saddoris, of the home; one stepson, Nini Costantino of the home; two stepdaughters, Theresa Costantino and Francescia Wilson, both of the home; his parents, David and FloEva Saddoris, Osceola; his paternal grandmother, Gloria M. Saddoris, Tightwad; his maternal grandmother, Juanita Fuller, Garden City; one sister, Laura Mae Saddoris, Osceola, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Tuesday November 18, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery.

SADDORIS, Marvin Leroy Jr.
1926-1999
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 20 1999 - Marvin Leroy Saddoris Junior, son of Eula and Dr. Marvin L. Saddoris, was born in Old Linn Creek, on August 23, 1926. He died Friday, December 10, 1999, at his home in Clinton. Memorial services were held on Monday, December 13, 1999, at the United Methodist Church in Clinton. Marvin's ashes will be scattered on his farm that he loved so well. Marvin grew up in Cleveland, Oklahoma, in the Methodist Church. After graduating high school and serving in the United States Army, he earned a BS degree in Pharmacy from Southwestern Oklahoma State University in 1951. In his senior year, he married Gloria Crowell who had also grown up in the Cleveland School and Methodist Church. After graduating, they bought a drug store and built a home at the Lake of the Ozarks in Camdenton. Here they resided for 18 years and brought three wonderful children into the Saddoris family. After leaving Camdenton, Marvin continued his career in pharmacy and maintained licenses in Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas. His career brought him to Clinton in 1974 where he was the pharmacist at the Wetzel Clinic for over 20 years. His love of teaching others resulted in his receiving Preceptor of the Year Award through the University of Missouri-Kansas City for working with pharmacy externs. Even upon retirement to his hobby farm, Marvin continued to work as relief pharmacist. Marvin was very involved with family and community youth in Scouting. He shared the pleasure of many hobbies - hunting, fishing, photography, flying, woodworking and carving. Marvin served on the Clinton City Council, was chairman, and served on the Tightwad Volunteer Fire Department Board. Marvin is survived by his wife, Gloria, of the home; two sons, David Wayne and wife, FloEva, Osceola, and James Bradley, Clinton; a daughter, Tina Michelle, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; grandchildren, David Allen and Laura Mae; two brothers, James A., Tulsa, Oklahoma, and A. M. (Mac), Colonial Beach Virginia, and a sister, Elizabeth, Dallas, Texas.

SADLER, Charles Edwin
1925-2011
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2011 - Charles E. Sadler, 86, Windsor, died Friday evening, August 5, 2011, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born April 15, 1925, in Benton County, near Lincoln, the son of Ira Alan Sadler and Ellasyph Elvira (Hageman) Sadler. On September 10, 1949, in Warsaw, he married Blanche Roseantha Kramer, who survives of the home. Mr. Sadler worked at the former Windsor International Shoe Factory and was a heavy equipment operator in the mines for the Windsor Coal Company and the Peabody Coal Company. He traveled to Alaska to help build the Alaska Railroad and also worked with the Bureau of Indian Nations building schools and worked on a crab fishing boat. Before his retirement he worked for the University of Central Missouri at the airport near Warrensburg. He was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church; a life member of Windsor VFW Post 2610; Windsor Masonic Lodge 29 and the American Legion Post 82 in Windsor. He served in the United States Navy for four years during World War II. In addition to his wife, Blanche, he is survived by two sons, Michael D. Sadler and his wife, Susan, Sedalia, and Chris E. Sadler and his wife Cheri, Windsor; five grandchildren, Sarah, Aaron, Emilee, Josh and Alicia; four great-grandchildren, Madison, Isaac, Claire and Lily; a sister, Pauline Houk and her husband, Pete, Lincoln, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Blanche Howard, Zella Bowen, Evelyn Beck, Clementine "Tiny" Laird, and two brothers, Lloyd and John Sadler. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 9, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SADLER, Dorothy Irene
1920-1992
Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy Irene Sadler, 72, Warsaw, formerly of the Kansas City area, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1992 at a hospital in Springfield. Services were Monday, Oct. 19, at Reser Chapel, Warsaw; graveside services were Monday at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City. Mrs. Sadler was born in Kansas City, Ks. and moved to Warsaw in 1978. She worked at Vincent's Shoe Store in Windsor before she retired. Earlier she was a sales clerk and manager for Macy's. Survivors include her husband Guy Sadler of the home; a son Donald Sadler, Raytown; three daughters, Patricia Cregan, Overland Park, and Kathleen Amboree and Mary Thompson of Kansas City; a sister Alberta Overby, Kansas City; eight grandchildren.

SADLER, Elizabeth TERRILL
1846-1904
Clinton Missouri - Died, Mrs. Elizabeth Sadler, nee Terrill, at the home of her son Roy, near Appleton City September 6, 1904, being sick only a short time. She had gone there to visit and took sick and died in about an hour. Born in Gerard County, Ky., August 28, 1846 and was 58. Married J. S. Sadler on Feb. 18, 1873 in Kentucky and they came to Missouri and lived near Walker and Schell City. A few years ago they moved to Appleton. Nine children, husband and many relatives mourn over her departure. United with the Baptist church in 1884.

SADLER, J. Q. Taylor
1848-1926
Noel Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick Co, KS
Clinton MO - J. Q. T. Sadler, my father, passed away July 1st, at 2 p.m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maude Roll, of Wichita, Kans., having had a stroke of paralysis on the 24th of last February. He became bedfast and gradually became weaker until his death. Funeral services Sunday, at Peck, Kans., near where we lived years ago, and where we have many relatives. (Buried Noel Cemetery, Sedgwick Co, Kansas.) Many, no doubt, will remember my brother Carl, who used to live here and attend the grade schools in Clinton. He was killed in an auto accident in Shanghai, China, on the 19th of last April. They leave a son and brother, Arch Sadler, Clinton, Mo.; wife and mother, Mrs. May, daughter and sister Mrs. Maude Roll, Wichita, Kans.; stepson and half-brother, A. F. Johns, and another brother, Irvin L., Waynoka, Okla. - Irvin L. Sadler, Waynoka Okla.

SADLER, May JOHNS
1855-1929
Noel Cemetery, Clearwater, Sedgwick Co, KS
Clinton MO - Died At Wichita - Mrs. May Sadler, age 74, died at her home 1030 Pattie Ave. Wichita, Kansas, Monday evening, June 17, 1929. Mrs. Sadler was born near Carthage, Mo., May 13, 1855, and in early childhood moved to Lawrence, Kansas. Here she was united in marriage to Mr. John Johns. To this union was born one son, Arthur F., who was only a baby when his father died. A few years later she moved to the vicinity of Wichita, where she was married Nov. 15, 1882, to J. Q. T. Sadler, pioneer settler of Summer county, Kansas. To them were born five children, Lela Maude Roll, 1030 Pattie Ave.; Edward Noland, who died in infancy; Irvin L., Strong city, Okla.; Carl R., who was killed in a motor accident April 19, 1926 in Shanghai, China; Arch D., of Clinton, Mo. In 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Sadler bought a farm just south of Clinton and lived there until 1925 at which time they retired and returned to Wichita. Mr. Sadler passed away there three years ago after a long illness. Mrs. Sadler became a member of the Christian church in early womanhood. She was a devoted wife and mother, a helpful kindly neighbor, carrying out the principles of her faith in every relation of life and will be sadly missed by the many who have loved her. (Buried Noel Cemetery, Sedgwick Co, Kansas.)

SADLER, Steve
1049-2014
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2014 - Steve Sadler, 64, Windsor, died unexpectedly, early Tuesday morning, January 7, 2014, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. He was born March 10, 1949, in Windsor, the son of Charles Edwin Sadler and Barbara Nadine (Howe) Sadler. On February 22, 1980, in Windsor at the Calvary Baptist Church, Steve married Georgia Faye Terp and she survives of the home. Steve graduated from Windsor High School in 1967 and attended (then) Central Missouri State University for a year before joining the United States Air Force, serving for four years. He then worked for Kansas City Power and Light until his retirement in 1994. Steve had a variety of interests and hobbies, including collecting clay pottery made in Calhoun, building furniture, woodcarving, collecting antique boxes, furniture, guns and knives. He also enjoyed "prospecting" with his metal detector. Steve was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church where he served faithfully as an usher. He was also a member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge 29 where he was a Past Worshipful Master and was currently serving as District Deputy Grand Master. Steve was also a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge 548, the Windsor American Legion Post 82 and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Windsor Senior Center. In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by his mother, Barbara Wilson-Dowdy, Windsor; son Derek Sadler, Windsor; two daughters, Ann Neumann, Windsor, and Mara Norton, Eldon; a brother, Thomas Wilson, London, England; three sisters, Donna Spickert, Columbia, Marcia Ellis, Kansas City, and Laurel Gay Ranallo, McKinney, Texas; seven grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Steve was preceded in death by a sister, Toni Paxton; father, Charles Sadler, and stepfather, Thomas Wilson. Memorial services will be Friday, January 10, at Windsor United Methodist Church.

SAGE, Elsie K. ROTH
1930-2002
Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 4 2002 - Elsie K. Sage, 72, Warrensburg, formerly of Knob Noster, died Friday, November 1, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Mrs. Sage was born Friday, April 11, 1930, in St. Martin, Germany, the daughter of Franz Joseph Roth and Katherine Roth. On March 23, 1957, she married Jim Sage in Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. He survives of the home. Also surviving are a daughter, Kathy Sage Willis and husband Van, Kansas City; son Jay Sage and wife April, Harrisonville; three grandchildren, Bryan Willis, Kevin Willis and Cole Sage; two brothers, Arnold Roth and Joseph Roth, both of St. Martin, Germany. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, November 5, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville.

SAGESER, James Samuel
1846-1933
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Montrose Tidings, Montrose MO, Thursday, Sep 21 1933 - Jas. Samuel Sageser was born November 5, 1846, in Rush county, Indiana, departed this life September 16, 1933, at the home of his sister, Mrs. C. J. Calhoun, Age 86 years 10 months and 11 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Rebecca Crane, Dec. 10, 1873. Three children were born to this union, the wife and two of the children preceded him in death a number of years ago. The living daughter, Mrs. Fred Wessel, living in the west. He united with the Christian church in early life, later joining the M. E. Church (south) at Teays Chapel where he lived a faithful Christian. He leaves to mourn his departure two sisters, Mrs. A. O. Young of Appleton City, Mrs. C. J. Calhoun, Montrose, with whom he made his home. One brother, Wm. H. Sageser, of Denver, Colo. also a number of nephews and nieces. Uncle Jim as every one called him leaves a host of friends to mourn his departure.

SAGESER, Mary Ann AMOS
1819-1906
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Friday, Nov 16 1906 - In Loving Memory of Mrs. Mary Ann Sageser. The daughter of Nicholas Amos was born and raised in Bourbon County, Kentucky, and was married to Geo. W. Sageser August 14th 1838 and moved to Rush Co., Indiana in 1839 and from there to Ray Co., Missouri coming to Henry County in 1874 locating about eight miles southeast of Montrose, Mo., where they lived until April 15th, 1832 when the Death Angel removed Mr. Geo. W. Sageser from this earth to a better,, beyond this vale of tears, leaving his aged companion who had united with him in the Christian Church at Glendale School House in 1881, living a Christian until the time of her death which occurred Oct. 16th, 1906 being at the time of her death 87 years and 8 months old. She fell nearly four years ago dislocating her hip joint making her a cripple the remainder of her life. She had been nearly helpless since last March she bore her afflictions with Christian fortitude to the last. To this union was born nine children, five who are still living: Jas. S. Sageser of Kansas City, John C. Sageser of Bates County, W. H. Sageser of Marshall, Mo., Mrs. A. C. Young of Appleton City and Mrs. C. J. Calhoun at whose home she passed away.

SALES, Clayton L.
1980-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 21 2009 - Clayton L. Sales, 28, Clinton, died Monday, July 6, 2009, at the University of Missouri Healthcare Center in Columbia. He was born in Clinton on December 13, 1980, the son of Leanard Eugene Sales and Rosemarie (Pitts) Sales. As a youth, Clayton was active in the Clinton Little League and the Clinton Youth Wrestling Organization, where he was a state champion in 1992. He later went on to wrestle in high school. Clayton was a natural athlete and he always succeeded at whatever he attempted. Clayton loved listening to music and was an accomplished poet and artist. Survivors include two sons, Cayden Max Sales and his mother, Serina Jeys, Clinton, and Payton Douglas Sales and his mother, Cary Jo Ingram, Clinton; his father, Leanard E. Sales and Jackie Roller, Clinton; his mother, Rose Smith, Clinton; a brother Garrett Jennings Smith, Springfield; two sisters, Teressa Ann Bieker and her husband Cory, Olathe, Kansas, and Kristen Leeann Smith, Clinton; maternal grandparents, Eddie A. and Maxine A. Pitts of Clinton, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were Friday, July 10, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SALING, Andrew Husie Hudson
1893-1993
Pisgah Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Andrew Husie Hudson Saling, 99, Lowry City, passed away Wednesday, May 5, 1993 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. He was born October 4, 1893 in Holden, the son of Greenbury and Lucie Ann (Harvey) Saling. He was reared and educated near Chilhowee, lived in Kansas City from 1949 until 1970, and had lived in Lowry City since 1988. In the early 1940s he married Ann Rose Cone. She preceded him in death in 1961. He married Alpha Ryan in September 1970. She died in 1980. Mr. Saling was a farmer and for twelve years was a janitor at National Bellas Hess in Kansas City. He is survived by three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, May 8, at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Pisgah Cemetery, Chilhowee.

SALING, Rhonda Jean
1954-1996
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rhonda Jean Saling was born August 2, 1954, in Windsor, the daughter of Buster and Dorothy (Petree) Saling. She died Saturday, January 6, 1996, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 41. Ms. Saling lived for a time in Clinton, then in Muskogee, Oklahoma, from 1983 to 1995, moving to Windsor in July of 1995. She attended the First Baptist Church while in Muskogee and worked as a nurse in a nursing home. She is survived by a daughter, Kathern Burris, Muskogee, Oklahoma; three brothers, Shain Vinson, Sedalia, Darrell Vinson, Grand Junction, Colorado, Terry Saling, Warrensburg; five sisters, Colleen Cain and Debbie Bambino, both of Grand Junction, Colorado, Belinda Vinson of South Carolina, Robin Weshnak, Warrensburg, and Donna Alleman of Ohio. She was preceded in death by a sister, Michelle Dawn Vinson, in 1968. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 9, at the Consalus Chapel in Chilhowee. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery, near Chilhowee.

SALLAZ, Herman Augustus
1922-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Herman Augustus Sallaz, son of William Ferdinand and Elsie Mae Schlesinger Sallaz, was born October 29, 1936 (error, should be 1922), in Deepwater, and died Wednesday, May 5, 1999, at his home in Clinton. Gus was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked for the United Telephone Company for 40 years before he retired in 1983. He was a member of the VFW in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, James Lee Sallaz, and three sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife Verna Lee of the home; one son Marty Sallaz and wife Terri, and two grandchildren, John Sallaz and Danielle Sallaz, all of Overland Park, Kansas, and one sister, Rose Cunningham of Chicago, Illinois. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, May 8. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SALLAZ, Verna Lee MARTIN
1930-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 27 2009 - Verna Lee Sallaz passed peacefully on Friday, December 19, 2008, at Brighton Gardens in Prairie Village, KS, where she has resided for the last two years. Verna called on her can-do spirit and sense of humor to support her in her courageous fight against cancer for 16 years. She is survived by her son Martin Sallaz, his wife, Terri and their two children, John and Dani of Leawood, Kansas. Verna Lee was born in 1930 to Clifford and Gay Martin in Montrose, MO. Verna Lee grew up on the family farm, located between Deepwater and Montrose, with her parents and older brother, Manford. She attended Montrose schools where she graduated in 1948. Verna moved to Kansas City where she worked until she married Herman Augustus "Gus" Sallaz from Deepwater. Verna Lee and Gus moved to Clinton where they had two children, Martin, and James, who died shortly after birth. Verna Lee safely ushered Clinton children to school as a driver for the Clinton School System and in 1978 began working at the Missouri Department of Welfare as a social worker. She retired from the Welfare Department in 1990. Verna Lee was an active member of Clinton Christian Church. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her caring nature, her abundant sense of humor, and her readiness to lend a helping hand. Verna Lee had many wonderful friends who never forgot her and made her feel special. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be dearly missed. Verna Lee is preceded in death by her parents, her brother, one son, and her husband. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Dec. 23, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SALLEY, Clara B. TOMLINSON
1924-2004
Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 13 2004 - Clara B. Salley, 80, Deepwater, died Saturday, September 11, 2004, in Boonville. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 16, at Mt. Washington Forever Mausoleum Chapel, Independence. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, Independence.

SALLEY, Robert L. Sr.
1922-2002
Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 14 2002 - Robert L. Salley Sr., 79, Deepwater, died Wednesday, January 9, 2002, at his home. Funeral services were Monday, January 14, at Mt. Washington Forever Funeral Home, with burial following at Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery. He was born August 12, 1922, in Kansas City. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1942, serving on a B-17 Bomber in England. He was shot down on his last mission over Germany and captured, spending the rest of the war in Stalug Luft 1, Barth, Germany, as a prisoner of war. He was a member of Lodge #653, Warsaw, the 32nd Scottish Rite and Amara Shriner, VFW Post 1894, Clinton, and other service-connected organizations. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in the Clinton Ward. He was a director of the Family History Center at his Ward. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee Jr. Brig; his parents, Edgar Lee and Gertrude A. Barrett Salley; a brother, Raymond Edgar Salley, and a sister, Loretta Jane Salley Richard. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Clara B. Tomlinson Salley; a daughter, Carolyn, Florida, and a daughter-in-law, Rachael Ann Salley, also of Florida; two sisters, Ilene Salley Magelssen, Grandview, and Ruby Salley Ford, Independence; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other family members.

SALMON, Ada May CRABTREE
1893-1993
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ada May Salmon was born December 6, 1893, near Gerster, the daughter of Thomas William and Ida Virginia Boone Gamblin. She departed this life April 29, 1993 at Meadowbrook Manor in Clinton, at the age of 99 years, 4 months and 23 days. She was united in marriage to Jacob Geoffrey Salmon on May 22, 1916. She attended Warrensburg Normal School and had taught in rural schools at Dayton and quick City. She was a homemaker and a member of the United Methodist Church, Creighton. Mrs. Salmon had lived near Holden and Creighton before moving to Clinton in 1991. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob, on July 4, 1950; a son Floyd Dean, three brothers and an infant sister. She is survived by four sons, Garnett A. salmon, Creighton, Gerald B. salmon, Clinton, Leonard G. salmon, Creighton, Harold D. Salmon, Lee's Summit; two daughters, Maxine Crooks and Ruth Bowman, both of Independence; 15 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, May 1, 1993 at Dickey Chapel, Garden City. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery. (Note: She was the daughter of Virgil Augustus & Ida Virginia Boone Crabtree; later adopted by Ida's 2nd husband, Thomas William Gamlin)

SALMON, Anna G. TUTT
1833-1924
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Will Salmon died at the home of her daughter, Miss Carrie Salmon, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, February 9th at 1 a.m., surrounded by her children. She was 90 years old December 30th. About a month ago she fell and broke her hip and from this she had never recovered. Deceased maiden name was Anna Tutt and she was born in Luray County, Va. She was married to Will Salmon, at Versailles, Mo., 70 years ago. They came to Clinton soon after the Civil war and settled on a farm west of Clinton. They moved to Clinton before Mr. Salmon died about 30 years ago. Mrs. Salmon was the mother of six children, all of whom survive as follows: Mrs. Jennie Ware and Miss Carrie Salmon, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Mrs. Sallie Danwagner, Little Rock, Ark.; Mrs. Rose Land, Washington, D.C.; Mrs. Anna Zart, Seattle, Wash.; Geo. Salmon, Denver, Colo. She leaves nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Deceased had been a member of the Baptist church for many years and during her residence here was a valued worker in its circles. She moved to Colorado Springs about ten years ago. The funeral services were conducted at Colorado Springs, Colo., Sunday morning, then her body was brought to Clinton Monday, where it was laid beside her husband, a graveside service being conducted. Those who accompanied the body to Clinton were Miss Carrie Salmon, Mrs. Rose Land, Mrs. Sallie Danwagner and married daughter. Those who came for the funeral were: Mrs. Anna Tamblyn, Kansas City; Mrs. Louise Bailey, St. Louis; Robert Salmon, Windsor; John Salmon, Maurine; Mrs. Grace Harriman, Ed McCutcheon and Mr. Burger, Pilot Grove; Mrs. Ed Talliferio, Boonville.

SALMON, Cecilia Cathaleen "Katie" BOONE
1923-2013
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 7 2013 - Cecelia Cathaleen Salmon, 90, Clinton, died Sunday, May 12, 2013, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Cathaleen was born March 26, 1923, in Huntingdale, the daughter of Alfred Joel and Sallie Emaline (Hinton) Boone. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Clinton United Methodist Church and the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Cathaleen also volunteered at the Henry County Museum. She loved to be out and about and enjoyed dining at Smith's Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gerald Salmon in December of 2006; one brother, Joseph; three sisters, Wahneeta, Gussie and Willie, and her parents. Survivors include her son, Jerry Salmon (Jeannie) of Birmingham, Alabama; three grandchildren, Dr. Jason Salmon, Jeffery Salmon and Jameson Salmon; one great-grandchild, Parks Nowlin, as well as "another one on the way"; niece, Marjory Cooper (Larry) of Clinton, and a host of other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 15, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SALMON, Garnett A.
1917-2002
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2002 - Garnett A. Salmon of Creighton was born April 17, 1917, in Quick City, the oldest of seven children born to Geoffrey and Ada May (Gamblin) Salmon. He departed this life Friday, September 27, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 85 years, five months and 20 days. The Salmon family were farmers and lived in several places in Missouri and also lived in California for a short time. Garnett learned to farm at an early age, along with his brothers and sisters. During his school years at Vista, one of his school friends was Helen Peery. The family moved away from the Vista community and Garnett and Helen were involved with other activities - Garnett with farming and Helen finished her high school education and began her college years at Central Missouri State Teachers College. In his late teen years, Garnett left home to go to California, having only $25 in his pocket and less than a dependable car which he was driving. On his return from California, he and Helen were reacquainted. On November 2, 1940, they were married in Buffalo. Upon their marriage they began their life together on a farm north of Creighton of about 150 acres where they lived their entire life. IN 1945, their only child, G.A., was born. Garnett was very active in the community and was proving to be a successful farmer. He served on the Creighton School Board. During one term on the school board, the district reorganized to become the Sherwood Cass R-8 District. He was a charter member of the Creighton Lions Club, served on the board of the Office of Economic Development for this area, served on the Henry County ASCS County Committee for over 20 years. Following this service, he was appointed to the State ASCS Committee and was the chairman of this committee. In 1966, he was selected as an agricultural delegate to represent Missouri on a tour to Russia. He had a keen interest in politics and worked faithfully for his political party. In the mid-1950s, Garnett's interest in exotic animals became another part of his life that the enjoyed and he acquired his first buffalo. As time passed, he was known for the animals on his farm, other than the cattle. His exotic animals included buffalo, yak, elk, llamas, exotic goats, sheep and deer. He also had a variety of ducks, geese, guineas, turkeys, chickens and peafowl. It was not unusual for school children to have a field trip to his farm and he enjoyed having visitors come to enjoy his menagerie. He continued to enjoy this wide variety of animals his entire life. Garnett had a true farm work ethic and was a successful businessman as well. He was well known at local coffee shops and most people knew him as someone who had a story to share and also some good advice available. He was happiest when he was visiting with his friends at the local coffee shops. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Floyd, Leonard and Harold. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of the home; his son, G.A. and wife Joyce, Creighton; three grandsons, Terry, Travis and Tim; one brother, Gerald Salmon, Clinton; two sisters, Maxine Crooks and Ruth Bowman, both of Independence; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 1, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Grant Cemetery, near Creighton.

SALMON, George Young Dr.
1827-1907
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - After an affliction since January with paralysis, having three strokes, the entire right side being affected and for days being speechless, Dr. G. Y. Salmon died at his home on North Main Street Monday morning. He leaves a devoted wife, to whom he was married in 1858, and four children: two sons and two daughters: Mrs. T. M. Casey of Clinton, Mrs. R. L. Tamblyn of Kansas City, Young Salmon of Portland, Oregon and Frank Salmon, St. Louis. Two brothers and a sister survive: John M. of Versailles, H. W. of St. Louis and Mrs. Mollie Tutt of Clinton. Three children preceded him to the other world: Mrs. R. E. Prince died in 1886; Miss Maggie Salmon died December 1, 1886 and Will Salmon died August 3, 1890. He also mourned the loss of two brothers and two sisters. Dr. Salmon was a native of South Carolina, a graduate of the University of Kentucky and came to Clinton in 1847 and had a large and successful practice until the outbreak of the war. In 1866, in company with D. C. Stone, he started in the banking business. He was one of the best known men in Henry County.

SALMON, Gerald Boone
1918-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2006 - Gerald B. Salmon, son of Geoffrey Alfonso Salmon and Ada Mae (Gamble) Salmon, was born November 22, 1918, in Quick City. He died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on December 2, 2006, at the age of 88 years. Gerald was married to Cecelia Cathaleen (Boone) Salmon. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He worked for Lowe Oil Company for over 30 years before he retired. He helped start the Samaritan Center and remained interested in it. He was an active member of the United Methodist Church, the elks Lodge and the American Legion, all in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Floyd, Harold, Leonard and Garnett. He is survived by his wife Cathaleen of the home; one son Jerry salmon and wife Jeannie and three grandsons, Jason Salmon, Jeffrey Salmon and Jameson Salmon, all of Birmingham, Alabama; two sisters, Maxine Crooks and Ruth Bowman and husband Paul, all of Kansas City, and a member of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, December 9. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SALMON, Harold Dale
1923-1997
Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold Salmon, formerly of Creighton, died Thursday afternoon, December 11, 1997, at his home in Lee's Summit. He is survived by his wife Fern, and three daughters, Karen Partain of St. Michael's, Minnesota, Wendy Donahue of Cupertino, California, and Julia Larson of Vancouver, Washington; two sisters, Maxine Crooks of Kansas City and Ruth Bowman of Kansas City; three brothers, Garnett and Leonard Salmon, both of Creighton, and Gerald Salmon of Clinton. Arrangements are pending. Before his retirement, Mr. Salmon had an insurance agency in Chicago and later moved to Lee's Summit. He was a graduate of CMSU.

SALMON, Harvey Wallis
1839-1927
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Globe Democrat, St. Louis MO, Apr 28 1927 - Major Harvey W. Salmon, 88 year old veteran of the confederate Army, former Treasurer of Missouri, and former state Democratic chairman, died yesterday noon at the Missouri Baptist Sanatorium of complications resulting from a broken left arm, which he suffered Monday night. He was a prominent figure in Missouri politics for many years, after serving in the Southern army throughout the Civil war. He is survived by two sons, Harvey W. Salmon Jr., of Seattle, Wash., and Merritt K. Salmon, of Los Angeles, Cal., and a daughter, Mrs. Howard Bailey of the St. Regis Apartments, 4944 Lindell Boulevard. Major Salmon lived for many years at Clinton, in Henry County. - Clinton MO - The body was brought to Clinton and a graveside service was conducted last Saturday and the body was interred beside the grave of his wife in Englewood Cemetery.

SALMON, Helen Audra PEERY
1921-2004
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 28 2004 - Helen Audra Peery Salmon, 83, Creighton, was born February 24, 1921, at Vista, the only child of Fred and Essie (Dixon) Peery, and died Tuesday, July 27, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was raised on a farm near Vista and graduated from Osceola High School. She then attended Central Missouri State Teachers college two years before beginning her career as a teacher in St. Clair county. She married Garnett A. Salmon November 2, 1940, in Buffalo, Missouri. They lived on a farm north of Creighton. She taught school at Bee Branch in their neighborhood. She was a 4-H leader. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband on September 27, 2002. She is survived by her son G. A. and his wife Joyce, and her three grandsons, Terry and his wife LeAnne, Travis and his wife Angie, and Tim. Funeral services will be Friday, July 30, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, with interment in Grant Cemetery, near Creighton.

SALMON, John James
1872-1925
Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John James Salmon was born Sept. 24, 1872, near Versailles, Mo.; died Apr. 29th, 1925, at 4:45 p.m. at the home of his sister, Mrs. O. L. Moore, Clinton, Mo., following an operation for appendicitis. In 1884 he moved with his parents to Henry county, and had resided in this and Johnson county the rest of his life with the exception of one year where he lived with his family in Lamar, Colo. On December 24, 1896, he was married to Miss Hattie Drake, daughter of C. W. Drake of Clinton. To this union three sons were born - Robert of Whittier, Calif.; Jack of Kansas City and Lindsay of Clinton. His wife died July 19, 1915. He also leaves an aged mother Mrs. John M. Salmon of Versailles, Mo.; one brother - Robert F., of Windsor, Mo.; five sisters - Mrs. J. D. Moore, Versailles; Mrs. O. L. Moore, Clinton; Mrs. R. J. Cowden, Chilhowee; Mrs. Paul Spurlock, Versailles, and Mrs. James E. Morris, Versailles. Funeral services were conducted at the home of his sister, Mrs. O. L. Moore. The remains were conveyed to the Paul cemetery, near Huntingdale.

SALMON, John R.
1921-2001
Hopewell Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 2 2002 - John R. Salmon died December 7, 2001, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, at the age of 80 years. He was born March 23, 1921, in Henry County, the son of Homer B. and Mary A. Salmon, growing up in Henry and St. Clair counties. John served in the United States Air Corps during World War II. After his discharge in 1945, he returned home and was united in marriage to Nadine Gross, who preceded him in death in 1998. To this union they were blessed with a daughter, Peggy Jo. John was a farmer until his retirement in 1981. John was a devoted and loving father. His special joy in life was his granddaughter, Lora, whom he shared a very special bond. John is survived by his daughter, Peggy Joe Powell and husband, Tim, Montrose; one granddaughter, Lora, Montrose; three sisters, Ruth Ashley of Clinton, Dorothy Erhart of Mission, Kansas, and Pauline Mannen of Chesterton, Indiana, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two half-brothers, Sam and Francis Salmon, and three sisters, Lucille Schallert, Louise Stricker and Faye Kneip. Funeral services were Monday, December 10, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery, Montrose.

SALMON, John Young
1875-1888
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1888 - John Y., 13 year old son of Major H. W. Salmon, after an illness of some three weeks, died Thursday morning of meningitis. The funeral took place from the family residence and burial was in Englewood.

SALMON, Joy Lee GOODSON
1931-1994
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Joy Lee Salmon of Creighton was born August 26, 1931, near Creighton, the daughter of Harry Cornealius and Monta Louella (Staley) Goodson. She died Wednesday, November 9, 1994, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 63 years, two months and 13 days. She was united in marriage to Leonard Geoffrey Salmon on June 11, 1950, in Creighton. She was postmaster for the Creighton Post Office from 1984 until her retirement in 1994. she was a member of the Creighton Christian Church, and the National Association of Postmasters. She was a lifelong Creighton resident and had attended Central Missouri State Teachers College, Warrensburg. She was preceded in death by her father, Harry C. Goodson. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Leonard G. Salmon of the home; seven sons, Stephan G. Salmon, Butler, David G. Salmon, Tokyo, Japan, Larry D. Salmon, Windhoek, Nimiba, Africa, James N. Salmon, Urich, John M. Salmon, Paul E. Salmon and Phillip E. Salmon, all of Creighton; a daughter Annette Jones, Manvel, Texas; 14 grandchildren; her mother Monta L. Goodson, Clinton; a brother Harry C. Goodson, Kearney; two sisters, Peggy Gregg, Creighton, Connie Moyer, Springfield; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, November 12, at Dickey Chapel in Garden City. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery.

SALMON, Leonard Geoffrey
1920-1998
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leonard Geoffrey Salmon, 77, Creighton, was born October 9, 1920, near Creighton, the son of Jacob Geoffrey and Ada May (Gamblin) Salmon. He died Sunday, April 5, 1998, at his home near Creighton. On June 11, 1950, he was married to Joy Lee Goodson in Creighton. He was a farmer and was a lifelong resident of Creighton. He was an Army veteran of World War II, a postmaster and member of Index Masonic Lodge 54, AF & AM Garden City, Ararat Shrine, Kansas City, First Christian Church and Creighton Lions Club, both of Creighton. He was past president and member of Cass R8 school board and served as a member and past treasurer of Bogard Township Board for 30 years. He had attended Central Missouri State Teachers College, Warrensburg, for one year and had taught at Dover rural school near Creighton, for one year. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Joy, on November 9, 1994; two brothers, Floyd Dean and Harold D. Salmon. He is survived by seven sons, Stephan G. Salmon, Butler, David G. Salmon and Larry D. Salmon, both of Washington, DC, James N. Salmon, Urich, John M. Salmon, Paul E. Salmon and Phillip E. Salmon, all of Creighton; a daughter, Annette Jones, Manvel, Texas; 16 grandchildren; two brothers, Garrett A. salmon, Creighton, and Gerald B. Salmon, Clinton; two sisters, Maxine Crooks and Ruth Bowman, both of Independence, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 8, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery.

SALMON, Maggie E.
1864-1886
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Sedalia Weekly Bazoo, Sedalia, MO, Dec 7 1886 - In Memoriam. The death of Miss Maggie E. Salmon, daughter of Dr. G. Y. Salmon, of Clinton, was the occasion of profound regret to her relatives and many friends in this city. She was so young, so lovely in character, so true and loyal to her convictions, so zealous and earnest in good works, so considerate and tender to all of God's unfortunates, that love flowed to her as a river flows to the sea. When she died there were minor chords in earth's music, and many a heart breathed a sigh, and many eyes wept tears of regret. The following details of her funeral, which took place in Clinton, Thursday last, will be read with interest: The altar of the Cumberland Presbyterian church in which she had long been a prominent member of the choir, was draped with black and white crepe. In the center was a pillow composed of marchal neil roses, with the name "Maggie" wrought in purple immortelles. Just below this was a star, symbolical of the star of Maggie's life shining eternally beyond, made of white roses. There was also an anchor of tea roses, smilax and geranium leaves, a wreath; of tube and nephitos roses bearing the name "Maggie" in purple immortelles, baskets, crosses, pillows, etc., all bearing testimony to the love which the sleeper had inspired. A very fine musical programme had been arranged and the vocal selections were rendered tenderly and feelingly. Miss Maggie's vacant chair, heavily draped, bearing sad testimony to the voice which had gone to sing in the "Land of the Leal." The following were the pall bearers: John Penick, C. T. Givens, Paul Tyler, C. D. Dorman, Herbert Avery, Thos. Cheany, Walter Owen and Lyman Pearson. The remains were interred beside Mrs. Fannie Prince Salmon in Englewood cemetery. -- Last Rites. The funeral of Miss Maggie Salmon of Clinton, took place yesterday afternoon from the Cumberland Presbyterian church of that city, Rev. Dr. Mood, assisted by Rev. Mr. Barnard, officiating. The church was crowded with mourning friends and relatives of the beloved dead, and a long cortege following the remains to their last resting place beside her recently deceased sister, Mrs. Fannie Salmon Price, in Englewood cemetery. Miss Salmon had a large circle of friends all over the state and in this city she was particularly beloved for her winsome ways and many grand traits of character. The news of her death left a depressing effect and her memory will long remain imperishable.

SALMON, Mary Josephine BUCHHOLZ
1914-2004
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 6 2004 - Mary Josephine Buchholz Salmon, 89, Windsor, died early Sunday, January 4, 2004, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born May 6, 1914, to Tillia and Henry Buchholz of Windsor. On May 17, 1936, in Beatrice, Nebraska, she married Victor Glenn Salmon, who died March 30, 1976. She is survived by four children, Connie Robertson, Lecompton, Kansas, Sue Spencer, Fox Island, Washington, David Salmon, Blackburn, and Kip Salmon, Sedalia; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband Glenn, she was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Buchholz. She was a member of Windsor United Methodist Church. She started and operated successful tennis programs in Jefferson City, Sedalia, Clinton and Windsor. Graveside funeral services were Tuesday, January 6, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, where her father, Henry Buchholz lovingly maintained the grounds many years ago.

SALMON, Mary Katherine "Kate" KIMBROUGH
1850-1894
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Sep 1 1894 - With widespread wings, the Death Angel alighted in our midst Monday night and claimed for its victim the wife of our estimable fellow citizen, Harvey W. Salmon. Mrs. Salmon had not been ill a great while. Hers was a complication of diseases but inflammation of the stomach and bowels seemed to be the most serious difficulty. Dr. Britts was the attending physician and faithfully performed his duties. Dr. John Kimbrough of St. Louis was in attendance at his sister's bedside during the last days of her illness. Mrs. Salmon was a daughter of Uncle Johnny Kimbrough and was born in Springfield, Mo. in 1850, making her 44 years of age. She came with her parents to Clinton in the fall of 1869 and was educated at Christian College in Columbia. She has been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 25 years. In 1871, Uncle Johnny Kimbrough gave his daughter, Kate in marriage to Harvey W. Salmon and their married life has been spent in congenial happiness. Five children, four boys and one girl, made merry music in their home until death chilled the heart of one baby boy, a remarkably bright little fellow. At her death, Mrs. Salmon's oldest child, Harvey, Jr., was 21 and he will miss his gentle mother sadly. Merritt, Louise and Warren are too young to fully realize their loss but as they grow older they will know that the dearest, best thing in the world has been denied them - the tender love and watchful care of a Christian mother. To Mr. Salmon, her loss is irreparable. Also three sisters and four brothers are deeply grieved over the loss of what to them was a second mother. And, in tenderest pity, we speak of what her loss is to her aged father. Seventy-five years have come and gone since he entered this life and it seemed that, in his feeble old age, he would be the first to return to the life from whence he came. He had grown to depend on her for the brightness and sunshine of his old age. Funeral services were held at the elegant home of the deceased on East Green Street.

SALMON, Milburn Tutt
1884-1896
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 7 1896 - Fatal Accident at Republican Rally - A sad, sad incident of the Republican demonstration last Saturday was the fatal accident to Master Milburn Salmon, whose neck was broken by the crash of the speaker's stand at the arbor, at night, occurring just as Mr. Lewis had made a short address. It seems that the little fellow and several companions were caught in the jam and were evidently trying to get out by crawling under the timbers, when the crash came, catching his neck on a crossbeam and breaking it. He was found sometime after and taken to Jackson's undertaking, where he was recognized as the son of E. W. Salmon, lately of Marshfield, and the sad news was communicated to grief-stricken relatives. His remains were interred at Englewood on Sunday. Milburn would have been 12 in a few days and, with his 7 year old sister, made his home with their grandmother, Mrs. W. W. Salmon on East Green. Their mother died some three years ago. He was a bright and manly boy.

SALMON, Nadine GROSS
1921-1998
Hopewell Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Nadine Salmon, 76, Montrose, died Sunday, August 9, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born September 2, 1921, in Montrose, to Edward and Lora Gross. Nadine grew up in the Montrose community and attended grade school at Cleveland School. She attended Clinton High School and received her teaching certificate from Central Missouri State College. She taught school at Piper and Lone Vale Schools in the Montrose Community. On November 3, 1945, she was united in marriage to John Salmon who survives. To this union they were blessed with a daughter, Peggy Jo. Nadine was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband John; one daughter Peggy Jo Powell and husband Tim; one granddaughter, Lora, who was her pride and joy; one brother Rhea Gross of Overland Park, Kansas; one nephew Steve Gross and his wife Evelyn, Conifer, Colorado, and a great niece, Michelle Gross, Ft. Worth, Texas, and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Montrose, on Wednesday, August 12. Burial was in the Hopewell cemetery, Montrose.

SALMON, William H.
1867-1890
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Aug 1890 - A new grave in Englewood and beneath Mother Earth sleeps that long and peaceful sleep one of our boys who in life had the esteem of all. As the shades of eve were drawing to a close last Sabbath, after three weeks illness, Will H. Salmon breathed his last, and the once happy home now mourns the loss of one whose bright smiles never failed to win loving friends. He was just merging into his 24th year and if his life, so full of hope, could have been spared, our society and business relations would be better by having such a noble young man among us. For two years he had been connected with the bank of Salmon and during that time, Mayor Carter, who had stood beside him, says he never saw a more gentle and willing disposition to do what was right than Will H. Salmon possessed. A long procession of the sorrowing followed his remains to their resting place in Englewood.

SALMONS, Dorothy Juanita DeLOZIER
1919-2001
Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault, Rice Co, MN
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 5 2001 - Dorothy J. Salmons, 81, Faribault, Minnesota, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 10, 2001, at the St. Lucas Care Center in Faribault. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 12, at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault. Interment was at the Meadow Ridge Memorial Park in Faribault. Dorothy Juanita DeLozier, the daughter of William and Lucy (Martin) DeLozier, was born on November 15, 1919, in Rockville. She was raised and attended school in Clinton. She was united in marriage to James G. Salmons on January 13, 1940, in Clinton. He preceded her in death in 1976. She and her husband managed the Colonial Poultry Farms for 23 years. She also worked at Ochs Department Store and retired from 10 years of service at the Minnesota State Academy for the Deaf. she was active at the Faribault Church of Christ, the Christian Women's Club and Bible Study. She is survived by three children, Dr. Rev. James G. (and Louella) Salmons of Alexandria, Minnesota, Sharon Sue Salmons and Connie Dee (and Ron) Thibault, both of Faribault; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brother, Martin (and Dorothy) DeLozier of Harrisville, and by many other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Wendel Poague, Theodore DeLozier and Lewis DeLozier, and two sisters, Ruth Miller and Mary Miller.

SALMONS, Dorris
1918-2011
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Dorris Salmons, age 92, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. Dorris was born on July 25, 1918 in Tibbets, MO, to James E. and Ollie (Warfield) Salmons. He graduated from the Walker High School in Walker, MO. He married Hazel "Audine" Foster on May 18, 1940. Dorris served in the Army during World War II, then returned to Clinton where he and Audine raised their family. He was self-employed, owning and operating the Salmons Grocery Store and later a lawn and garden business. He retired in 1983. Dorris was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, the International Order of Odd Fellows, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, serving as commander for 2 years. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Donna Hughes of Clinton, MO; one granddaughter, Debbie Morrison of Clinton; one grandson, Dwayne Morrison and wife Pam of DeSoto, IA; two great grandchildren, Delana and Adelyn Morrison of DeSoto, IA; and several nieces, nephews and other family members. Dorris was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and five sisters. Funeral services will be held at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, on Saturday, January 15, 2011, with burial following at Clinton Memory Gardens.

SALMONS, Hazel Audine FOSTER
1920-2014
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Hazel "Audine" Salmons, age 93 of Clinton, died at Golden Valley Memorial Healthcare (Hospital) on Tuesday, August 19, 2014. Audine was born on September 1, 1920 to Audie Foster and Myra 'Doak' Foster of rural Clinton, MO. Audine married Dorris Salmons on May 18, 1940 and together they owned and operated the Salmons Grocery Store and later the Salmons Lawn and Garden in Clinton. Audine was a member of First Baptist Church, Clinton, the Roberta Rebekah Lodge and a life member of the VFW's Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Hughes of Clinton, MO; two grandchildren, Debbie Morrison of Clinton, MO and Dwayne Morrison (Pam) of Ohio; two great-grandchildren, Delana and Adelyn Morrison, both of Ohio; two sisters, Venita Starr of Independence, MO and Barbara Eberting of Sedalia, MO; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and a brother, Paul D. Foster. Under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, a graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at Vansant Road Cemetery (formerly known as Clinton Memory Gardens).

SALMONS, Jacob Ray "J. R."
1903-2001
Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 14 2001 - Jacob Ray "J. R." Salmons, 96, Jefferson City, the father of Frances Norfleet of Clinton, died April 26, 2001, at Capital Region Medical Center. A native Benton Countian, he was an engineer with Union Pacific Railroad for 47 years, until he retired in 1969. Survivors include three sons, John R. Salmons, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Freddie J. Salmons, Moscow Mills, and Ronald R. Salmons, McDonough, Georgia; three daughters, Frances Norfleet, Clinton, Betty Newbit, Sun City, California, and Patricia R. Page, Bellevue, Washington; one sister, Fay Pundt, Nevada (state); 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Services were Monday, May 14, at Buescher Memorial Home in Jefferson City. Burial was in Riverview Cemetery.

SALMONS, John Robert Dr.
1932-2006
Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Co, NM
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 13 2006 - Dr. John R. Salmons, 73, died Tuesday, July 4, 2006, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He was born September 12, 1932 in Climax Springs, the son of Jacob Ray Salmons and Sarah Luella Miller Salmons. He is survived by his wife Ruth; his daughter Melissa of New York City; his son Timothy and wife Chris, and grandchildren, Wyatt, Miles, Jacob and Consuelo, all of Albuquerque; his sisters, Frances Norfleet of Windsor, Betty Nesbit of Sun City, California, Patricia Page of Bellevue, Washington, and brothers, Joe Salmons of Moscow Mills and Ronald Salmons of Weslaco, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one sister Cora Elizabeth Salmons, June 24, 1956, and his parents. He served as a member of the United States Air Force from 1952-1956. He received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri in 1960, a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Arizona in 1965 and a PhD from the University of Arizona in 1966. He served as a professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Missouri-Columbia from 1965 to 1984. He was a vice president of Wilson Concrete, Kansas City, Kansas from 1984-86; chief engineer of Prestressed Casting Co., Springfield, from 1986-1997; president Salmons P.C., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1997-2000; vice president Salmons P.C., 2000-2003. He was a member of honorary societies Tau Beta Phi, Chi Epsilon, Sigma Xi; recipient of NDEA Fellowship, University of Arizona, 1960-63; Prestressed Concrete Institute Martin P. Korn Award 1982, Fellow PCI, 1998; Academy of Distinguished Alumni of Civil Engineering 2000. Graveside services were held at the National Cemetery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on Monday, July 10.

SALSBURY, Billie Thomas
1921-1995
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Billie Thomas Salsbury, 74, Independence, died October 1, 1995. Graveside services will be Thursday, October 5, at the Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington. George C. Carsons & Sons Funeral Home, Independence, in charge.

SALSBURY, Harry Jefferson Jr.
1915-1994
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Warrensburg Star Journal, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO - Funeral services for Harry J. Salsbury, Jr., 79, were held Friday, at Christ Episcopal Church in Warrensburg. Mr. Salsbury died Tuesday, May 10, at his home. He had been reared and educated in Warrensburg and had returned there following a lengthy career in the US Army. Among his civic accomplishments. Mr. Salsbury helped spearhead the drive to establish the Johnson County War Memorial on the courthouse lawn. Born in Brownington on January 3, 1915, the son of Harry Jefferson Salsbury Sr. and Ethel J. Atkins Salsbury, he moved to Warrensburg with his family at an early age. Following his graduation from Central Missouri State University with a bachelor's degree in education in 1935, he attended George Washington University in Washington, DC, receiving his law degree in 1941. While attending school in Washington, he worked in the Senate Building as a Capitol policeman and post office employee and was a clerk for then US Sen. Harry S. Truman until 1942. He returned to Warrensburg in January 1942, and was admitted to the State Bar before being drafted into the Army in June 1942. Upon completion of Officers Candidate School, Mr. Salsbury was commissioned in the Chemical Corps. From 1959 to 1962 he was legislative liaison for the Department of the Army. He also served in Korea and later was a Judge advocate general in the Pentagon and the Army Material Command. After four years at the Defense Atomic Agency at Sandia Base, NM, where he was a staff Judge advocate, Mr. Salsbury was judge advocate general with the Army in Berlin in 1969. He retired from the service on January 31, 1973, with the rank of colonel, and then worked as a Judge advocate officer for the Missouri National Guard in Jefferson City. Mr. Salsbury was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the Johnson County Historical Society, Elks Lodge 673, Corinthian Lodge 265, the Ararat Shrine, American Legion Post 131, and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2513. He was married to Thelma Kettle, and they were the parents of four children. In 1977, he married Genevra Kelly Hout, who survives of the home. Other survivors are a son, Harry Jefferson Salsbury III, Independence; three daughters, Jennifer Ragsdale, Albuquerque, NM, Jane Salsbury, Santa Fe, NM, and Jean Linehan, Strafford, VT; a stepson, George W. Hout, Fort Sill, OK; a stepdaughter, Betty Lee Salsbury, Ottawa, Kansas, and five grandchildren.

SALSBURY, Henry LaVaughn
1920-2013
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 23 2013 - Henry LaVaughn Salsbury, 92, died July 6, 2013. He was the oldest of nine children born to Henry Latham and Nona Mae Boyles Salsbury on October 7, 1920, in Brownington. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Billy Tom, Robert Dean, Harold Gene, Grover Donald and Harry Paul, one sister, Dorthy Peer, his son, Thomas Valgene Salsbury, and one granddaughter, Tracey Lynn Witherspoon Carnagey. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Lottie of the home; daughter, Loretta Goldsmith of Deepwater; six grandchildren, Robert Bybee and wife, Rhoda, Clinton, Tina Wells and husband Patrick, Deepwater, Rhonda Teed and husband John, Lamar, Richard Salsbury and fiancee Stacey, Clinton, Patrick Salsbury of Deepwater, Derrick Witherspoon and wife Brittney, Clinton; daughter-in-law Barbara of Winterhaven, Florida; 18 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, George Richard and wife Mildred, Harwood; one sister, Peggy Cline of Plainview, Minnesota, as well as many nieces and nephews. Henry played baseball in school and was a boxer which continued through his military years. He was an All Missouri State Boxing Champion in 1937. Over the years Henry farmed and worked for other farmers. He also worked as a carpenter in the construction business building and repairing homes. For a few years he also worked as an auto mechanic and did small engine repair as well. Henry loved hunting -- coon hunting being his favorite. He owned and raised coon hounds most of his life, mostly Black and Tans. The family remembers him as a very intelligent man who excelled at everything he did. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 10, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

SALSBURY, Thomas Valgene
1941-2007
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 6 2007 - Thomas Valgene Salsbury, 65, Winter Heaven, Florida, died Sunday, May 6, 2007, at Good Shepard Hospice, Auburndale, Florida. Thomas was born May 28, 1941, in Excelsior Springs to Henry and Lottie Neuenschwander Salsbury. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Elizabeth Atwood Salsbury of the home of Winter Haven, Florida; his parents Henry and Lottie Salsbury of Deepwater; two sons, Richard Salsbury of Clinton and Patrick Salsbury of Deepwater; a daughter Tina Wells, Deepwater; sister Loretta Sue Goldsmith, Deepwater; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a member of the Kansas City Police Department where his assignments included #1 Station, Personnel Section, Traffic Enforcement-Motorcycle Squad, Crime Prevention, Chief's Office-School Desegregation Planning Task Force, Metro Patrol Division, North Patrol Division and the East Patrol Division. Funeral services were held May 11 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

SALSBURY, William Harrison
1852-1937
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
William H. Salsbury, aged citizen of Brownington, where he had made his home the past 31 years, a farmer of standing, died at his home at 6:05 Friday. William Harrison Salsbury was born October 22, 1852 at Fristoe, Mo., the son of Jefferson and Caroline M. (Bell) Salsbury. Virginia Washington Salsbury, his devoted and good wife, survives him and six children: George H. Salsbury, H. Latham Salsbury and Mrs. Mattie Witham of Brownington; Harry J. Salsbury, attorney of Warrensburg; Grover C. Salsbury, Fairbank, Minn., and Mrs. Elsa A. Stover of Excelsior Springs. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday. The Wilkinson Funeral Service in charge.

SALZER, Ernest
1846-1924
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ernest Salzer died at his home in the northeast part of Clinton the morning of August 28th, with the infirmities of old age, having been in poor health for the past two years. He was bedfast only two days, however. He was born in Germany, Jan. 22nd, 1846, coming with his parents to this county when but a small lad. He came to Clinton more than 50 years ago from Illinois, and this had been his home since. He married Miss Anna E. Logan about 50 years ago. She survives him. Six children blessed this union, three of whom are living -- Howard and Edwin, both of Kansas City, and Mrs. Rose Murphy of St. Louis. There are five grandchildren. All of his children came to comfort their mother and be here for the funeral. Deceased served his country in the Union army during the civil war, and was a member of the G.A.R. He was a Methodist in belief, a carpenter by trade, a good, honest citizen. For some years he had retired from active work on account of his health. He maintained a neat, attractive home in the northeast part of Clinton. His friends knew him as Jack. Funeral services were Saturday afternoon at the Christian church, after which his body was laid in Englewood.

SALZER, Judith
1810-1889
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Feb 23 1889 - The remains of Mrs. Judith Salzer were buried in Englewood Sunday. Deceased was born in 1810 in Baden, Germany; and 1834, married to John Salzer and then moved to this country, settling in St. Clair County in 1854; in 1856, she was left a widow; they had three children, all living. In 1881 she came to Henry County and for eight years has been living with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Oswald. A faithful member of the German M. E. Church since 1854.

SAMLAND, Marie Elizabeth ENGEMAN
1920-1997
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marie Elizabeth Samland, 77, Montrose, died in an automobile accident near Germantown, Wednesday, November 26, 1997. She was born on March 9, 1920, in Montrose, the daughter of August Joseph and Cecilia Ann (Kirsch) Engeman. She spent her childhood in the Montrose area, later moving to Washington, Mo. to care for her aunt. She then moved to Kansas City where she married Joseph S. Samland. She returned to Montrose in 1947 where she worked for Unitog in Clinton until 1962. She then began working for the ASCS in Clinton until 1975, when she transferred to the ASCS office in Butler for another two years, retiring in 1979. Marie was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, a 40 year member of the Henry County 4-H Club, a volunteer worker at St. Mary's School and for the Senior Citizens. She served on the board of the Older Adults Transportation Service and was a member of the Altar Sodality and Montrose Community Betterment Club. She was very proud of her 40 years of accomplishment with the 4-H club and the children she assisted at St. Mary's School. She was always a person who was gracious to volunteer, but never expected anything in return. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edmund Engeman. She is survived by a son, Joseph Samland, Kansas City; two brothers, Alfred and James Engeman, both of Montrose; six sisters, Rose Campbell of Gladstone, Evelyn Light and Sister Celine, both of Independence, Mildred Koenig, Tucson, Arizona, Angeline Stout of Isle of Palms, South Carolina, and Wilma Lee of Bayonne, New Jersey. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 29, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SAMMONS, Barbara Ann
1956-1956
Page Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Tuesday, Oct 23 1956 - Sympathy is extended Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sammons, Blairstown, in the death on Oct. 15 of their infant daughter, Barbara Ann. A brief funeral service was held at Holden and burial was in Page Cemetery. Barbara Ann, born Oct. 10 at the Holden Hospital and Clinic, is survived by her father and mother, the former Florence Williams; two sisters, Ruth and Mary; and three brothers, Frank, Donald and Carl.

SAMMONS, Betty Lou
1949-1951
Page Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Oct 18 1951 - Bettie Lou, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sammons, near Blairstown, died Tuesday, Oct. 9, at Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. She had been in the hospital since June 21. Services were held Thursday afternoon, Oct. 11, at the Blairstown Presbyterian Church, and the little body was laid to rest in the Page Cemetery.

SAMMONS, Louise Harriet LITTLE
1883-1961
Page Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Mar 30 1961 - Funeral services for Mrs. E. H. Sammons, 77, of near Blairstown, who died March 13, were conducted March 15 at Garden City. Burial was in Page Cemetery near Creighton. Louise Harriet Little was born April 29, 1883, near Blairstown, she and her twin sister, Leora, the youngest of six children of John and Harriet Quick Little. Her eldest sister, Mrs. Alex Sloan, died in 1948 and a brother in infancy. On Feb. 8, 1926, she married Ernest H. Sammons and they made their home on the farm of her birth where she spent most of her life. A gifted musician, having studied at Warrensburg and Kansas City, she generously shared her talents in many ways. At 11 years of age she united with the Creighton Presbyterian Church of which she remained a faithful member and active worker. About a year and a half ago she suffered a stroke and was taken to Garden City to be cared for by her devoted sisters. She leaves her husband of the home; her sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Ruckel, Mrs. Clara B. Ruckel and Mrs. Leora J. Evans, Garden City, Mo.; nieces, Mrs. Clara Ogg, Savannah, Mo., Mrs. Harriett Jenkins and Mrs. John C. Koch, Creighton, and Mrs. Rachel Sitzes, Sikeston, Mo.

SAMMONS, Ruth Marie
1939-1960
Page Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Oct 20 1960 - Miss Ruth Marie Sammons, 20, of Blairstown died at 3:04 p.m., Oct. 17, at the Clinton General Hospital after a three-day illness. Miss Sammons was born in Modale, Ia., Dec. 23, 1939, to Howard and Florence Williams Sammons. She leaves her parents; three brothers, Frank and Carl, Kansas City, and Donald, Liberty; and a sister, Mary Sammons of the home. Funeral services were held Oct. 19, at the Christian Church in Quick City. Burial was in Page Cemetery there.

SAMPLE, Betty Jean BROWN
1926-1997
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Betty J. Sample, 71, of Windsor, died early Saturday morning, June 28, 1997, at the University Hospital in Columbia. She was born March 4, 1926, in Edgerton, Kansas, the daughter of Robert Shields Brown and Nellie Florence (Smith) Brown. On March 1, 1946, in Windsor, she married John W. Sample, Jr., who survives of the home. She worked as a legal secretary for attorney Ross Feaster, in Windsor, for almost 10 years. She also worked as a secretary for Glen McVey Photography , in Windsor, for several years. Betty was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor; a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a member of T.O.P.S. In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by two sons, John W. Sample III, Arlington, Texas; Larry W. Sample, Columbia, Missouri; a daughter, Marianne Howery, Havelock, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Brett, Jennifer, Whitney, Chad, Megan, Ashley and Hilary; and a brother, Gordon Brown, Windsor. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Betty was preceded in death by a brother, Bob and two sisters, Peggy and Louise. Funeral services will be Tuesday morning, July 1, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SAMPLE, John William "Billy" Jr.
1919-2005
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 7 2005 - John William "Billy" Sample Jr. (also known as Brother), 85, Windsor, died Thursday, February 3, 2005, at his home in Windsor. He was born September 26, 1919, in Windsor, the son of John William Sample Sr. and Eliza Ann (Bell) Sample. On March 1, 1946, in Windsor, he married Betty Jean Brown, who died June 28, 1997. He was a mail carrier for the United States postal service for over 41 years working both the rural and city routes. He served in the United States Army-Air Force during World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. He was a basketball referee for many years, refereeing all over the state of Missouri, mostly high school basketball games but also refereeing a game for the Harlem Globe Trotters. Survivors include two sons, John W. Sample III, Arlington, Texas, Larry W. Sample, Columbia; a daughter Marianne Clark, New Bern, North Carolina; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Whitney, Ashley, Brett, Chad, Megan and Hilary; four great-grandchildren, Kailynn, Bailey, Mason and Jett. Funeral services were Monday, February 7, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SAMPLE, Vera M.
1917-2002
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 21 2002 - Vera M. Sample, 84, formerly of Kansas City, died Sunday, May 19, 2002, at West Village Manor in Columbia. She was born September 14, 1917, in Windsor, the daughter of John William Sample and Eliza Ann (Bell) Sample. She taught in country schools in the Windsor area for three years and was later employed by TWA Airlines. She was a member of the TWA Credit Union and Northgate Baptist Church in Kansas City. She is survived by two brothers, Bill Sample, Windsor, and Jim Sample, Park Forrest, Illinois; three nephews; one niece; six great-nieces; two great-nephews and two great-great-nieces. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 22, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SAMPLES, Ila Mae McLERRAN
1918-2010
Harper Cemetery, Quincy, Hickory Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 16 2010 - Ila Mae (McLerran) Samples was born June 30, 918, to John and Susie McLerran. She died on March 13, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Clinton. Ila married Ray Samples in March 1944. She chose being a homemaker as her calling. She and Ray raised their family on a farmer's wages, growing themselves most of what their family needed. She loved gardening, flowers and her animals, treating them as her children. Ila spent most of her life in the Harper and Quincy communities. Later in life, she moved to Clinton to be near her daughter, Wanda. Ila was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ray, and her infant daughter Nina Lorene. Ila is survived by her children, Wanda Redford and husband Ron, Clinton, Loren and wife Alice, Wichita, Kansas, and Kenneth and wife Sheila, Seattle, Washington. Also surviving are her five grandchildren, Sheryl Goucher and husband Archie, Clinton, Crystal Roskop and husband Troy, Clinton, David Laughlin and wife Amy, Wichita, Makiah Porter, Wichita, and Jason Laughlin and wife Ginger, Wichita; nine great-grandchildren, Archie, Whitney, Jacob, Mason, Carson, Ashleigh, Alex, Rayne and Daisy, and two sisters-in-law, Edna Johnson of Sacramento, California, and Ji-yoon Samples of Hawaii. Funeral services were March 16, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. Interment was in Harper Cemetery.

SAMPSON, Agnes Elizabeth
1915-1993
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Agnes Elizabeth Sampson, 78, formerly of this area, died Sunday, October 10, 1993 at the Oakhaven Manor nursing home in Warsaw. She is survived by a cousin, Jeanne Hauer of Kansas City.

SAMPSON, Charles J.
1926-2000
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 5 2000 - Charles J. Sampson, 74, Urich, Mo. died Sunday. September 24, 2000, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born March 4, 1926, in Henry County. On February 10, 1945 he married Mildred Mendenhall of Urich. Charles served in the Army in Korea between August 1945 and January 1947. He was employed by Pratt & Whitney, Chevrolet Leeds Plant and Westinghouse before going into full time farming in 1961. Charles and Mildred moved to their farm in 1956, which was his home until his death. He thoroughly enjoyed his farm and cattle and took great pride in his work. Charles was a member of the Urich Baptist Church and had previously been a member of the Masonic Lodge and Eastern Star. He also enjoyed square dancing with several clubs, including the Holden-Ons in Holden and the golden Valley Squares in Clinton. Charles loved his home and was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Mildred of the home; two daughters, Suzanne Smith of Urich and Charlene Page of Butler; two granddaughters, Tonya Sampson of the home and Kylie Page of Butler and a son-in-law, Terry Smith of Urich. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 28, 2000 at the Consalus Chapel, Urich, Mo. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery.

SAMPSON, Earl William
1918-2001
Tulocay Cemetery, Napa, Napa Co, CA
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 7 2001 - Earl William Sampson, died Monday, April 3, 2001, at Kaiser Hospital, Vallejo, California, after a lengthy illness. He was born April 15, 1918, in Deepwater, to parents Elizia Leroy Sampson and Lois Faye (Dody) Sampson. He was a lifelong Teamster and retired as a driver from the Basalt Rock Company in Napa, California, after more than 20 years. He had been a Napa resident for 47 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant sister, and one brother, Clayton. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Edna Mae; one sister, Ivonne Neuenschwander and husband, Dan; sister-in-law, Ester Earle Longerier and husband, James; one brother-in-law, Leslie Lorn Hayes, Jr., and wife, Helen; son Michael of Southern California; daughter, Marilyn Cuffman and husband, Joe, Napa, California, and son, Gary and wife, Vicki, of Napa; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Honoring the wishes of the deceased, there were no funeral services held, but a gathering for family and friends was held at the Sampson home Sunday, April 8. Private inurnment was held at the Tulocay Cemetery.

SAMPSON, Georgia Dail
1936-2009
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Georgia Dail Sampson was born June 28, 1936 in the Shady Grove community near Lowry City. Her family lived in Lowry City until 1948 at which time they moved to Appleton City where she attended Appleton City High School. She passed away quietly at Ellett Memorial Hospital on August 16, 2009 at the age of 73. Georgia married the love of her life, Gene Sampson, September 24, 1955 and to this union three sons were born. Mrs. Sampson was renowned for her culinary skills. She had a deep passion for cooking and was especially famous for her delicious cinnamon rolls. Georgia worked at the City Café, Blue Inn, Embers Cafe, and many other restaurants throughout her life. After she moved to Laurie, Missouri Georgia served as the manager of the Deli at G2M. Following her time as Deli manager Mrs. Sampson settled into a peaceful retirement. In her leisure time Georgia wrote poetry, painted, and made wood crafts. She could boast of being a published author for her fine poetry, and her friends and family always enjoyed the jellies, jams and her "one-of-a-kind" apple pie. She was a loved friend, sister and listener to all. Her great sense of humor and storytelling abilities will be deeply missed, even if only some of the stories were true. Georgia was preceded in death by four brothers, William Lester, Edmond and Ernest Snyder and an infant; two sisters, Lorene Davis and Neola Fae Snyder; and her infant son Rick. She is survived by her husband Gene; two sons, Kyle Sampson and wife Tracey and Chuck Sampson and wife Norma; siblings, Mildred Dietz, Leona McMillin, Bertha Price, Wanda Gragg, LeRoy Snyder, Shirley Pierce and Sheila Snyder; grandchildren, Jeremy Sampson and wife Dina, Dylan Sampson, Elizabeth Sampson, Dusty Sampson, and Kalyn Sampson; great-granddaughter Evaland Jane Sampson; along with numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends, and all those who have ever referred to her as Mom. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 19, at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City. Interment in Appleton City Cemetery.

SAMPSON, Marvin Eugene "Gene"
1932-2013
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 5 2013 - Marvin Eugene "Gene" Sampson, 80, son of Marvin Lewis and Mary Elizabeth (Collins) Sampson was born December 16, 1932 in Clinton, Missouri. He passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 in Appleton City, Missouri. Gene was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Georgia in 2009; son, Rick. Survivors include: two sons, Chuck Sampson and wife, Norma and Kyle Sampson and wife, Tracey; grandchildren: Jeremy Sampson and wife, Dinah, Elizabeth Sampson, Dylan Sampson, Dusty Sampson, Kalyn Sampson and great-granddaughter, Evelyn Jane Sampson. The funeral service will be held at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City on Friday, June 7. Interment will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

SAMPSON, Mildred Frances MENDENHALL
1926-2008
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 12 2008 - Mildred Frances Sampson, 82, died July 25, 2008, at her home in Urich, following a long illness. Mildred was born May 30, 1926, to Clifford and Myrtle (Graham) Mendenhall at Urich. She was joined in marriage to Charles Sampson on Feb. 10, 1945, and to the union two daughters, Suzanne and Charlene, were born. Mildred with her husband "Tunney" farmed in the Urich area since 1961, living on the farm that had been in her family since 1898. Mildred was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother to her cherished granddaughters, Tony and Kylie. Mildred was a member of the Urich Baptist Church and a former member of the Urich chapter of the Eastern Star. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Charles and Fred Mendenhall, and her beloved husband of 55 years. She is survived by a sister, Elizabeth Smith and her husband William; two daughters, Suzanne Smith and her husband Terry, and Charlene Orr; two granddaughters, Tonya Sampson of the home and Kylie Orr, all of Urich. She is also survived by one nice, Karen Conner and her husband Eddie, Urich, and two nephews, Stephen Smith and his wife Cheryl, Urich, and Larry Mendenhall and his wife Carolyn, Clinton. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, July 29. Interment was in Urich Cemetery.

SAMPSON, Ricky Wayne
1953-1996
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ricky Wayne Sampson, 42, Camdenton, died early Friday morning, September 6, 1996, at his home. He was born November 23, 1953, in Kansas City, the son of Gene and Georgia Snyder Sampson. He was a carpenter for Diversified Constrction Company in Laurie. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Appleton City. Survivors include his parents, Gene and Georgia Snyder Sampson of Gravois Mills; two brothers, Chuch Sampson of Raymore and Kyle Sampson of Appleton City; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Monday, September 9.

SAMPSON, Ruby NEVILS WOLFE
1918-2017
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Ruby Wolfe Sampson, 99, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Sunday evening, December 31, 2017, at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee's Summit. She was born November 15, 1918, in Tazewell, Tennessee, the daughter of Ross Alexander Nevils and Maudie Lee (Muncie) Nevils. She was the fourth of seven children and last survivor of her family. Ruby was married to Ralph Harold Wolfe on Christmas Eve, 1939. Ruby and Ralph had three children and resided in Windsor. In 1956 Ruby began employment with the Citizens Bank of Windsor (later United Missouri Bank) in the bookkeeping department and then as a teller at the drive thru window, where she met and befriended many Windsorites. She continued working at the bank for over thirty years. Ralph passed away on July 4, 1962, leaving Ruby with two children in college which she tenaciously supported until their graduations. She supplemented her income with part-time stints at Hughes Drive Inn, babysitting, and frugality. Her children will be forever grateful. In 1987, she married Glen W. Sampson, and they enjoyed traveling, and building a life together until his death in 1991. Ruby remained in Windsor and continued her love of gardening and cooking and caring for her grandchildren. At the age of 96, she moved to John Knox Village in Lee's Summit to be near her children. She remained a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and felt most at home chatting with friends and neighbors who still resided in Windsor. Survivors include two children, Harold Eugene Wolfe (Susan), Lee's Summit, Mo.; and Carolyn Wolfe Brown (Stephen), Kansas City, Mo.; 5 grandchildren, Lora Dial Partridge, Matthew Brown (Brooke Moore), Sara Wolfe Hayes (Mark), Travis Wolfe (Lesley), and Rachel Brown Rocamora (David); 10 great-grandchildren, Jack, Jason, and Jamie Partridge, Addison Hayes, Graham and Evan Wolfe, Connor and Colwyn Brown, and Madeleine and Miles Rocamora; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first husband Ralph Wolfe; her second husband Glen Sampson; her daughter Wanda Wolfe Dial; 4 brothers, Noel Nevils, George Nevlis, Edward Nevils, and Roy Glenn Nevils; and 2 sisters, Lourissa Lyle and Mary Lou Keck. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 6, 2018, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SAMS, William Edward "Billy"
1866-1925
Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Billy Sams died at his home in Kansas City about 1 p.m., Monday, with a stroke of apoplexy. He had been in failing health some time about about a year ago made an extensive sojourn to California, returning greatly benefited. He had been in the Jaccard Jewelry Store many years and for some time since his return from California had spent part of each day in the store. William E. Sams, or Billy as his friends knew him in Clinton, was about 60 years old. He was raised at Warrensburg, coming to Clinton when he was 19 years old and went into the jewelry business with Frank Wadell, running the store whose firm name was Sams & Wadell for many years on the east side square, where Frank Mitchell jewelry store is now located. Mr. Sams has lived in Kansas City about 14 years. He married after he came to Clinton to Miss Annie Lewis, who is a sister of Judge R. E. Lewis of Denver, Colo. His wife survives with five children, Lewis, Jessie and Ben, all at home; Mrs. Stanley Chapman of Kansas City; Mrs. Lee Hooper, Camp Meade, Maryland. There is one grandchild. He leaves one brother, Ben Sams, at Warrensburg, and one sister in California. Deceased had been a member of the Presbyterian church for many years. The funeral services were conducted at Kansas City Wednesday afternoon by Dr. Baity. Interment in that city. Mrs. Walter Owen and son, John Britts, and Miss Anna Britts left Tuesday at noon to attend the funeral.

SANCHEZ, Dawn Marie
1984-2011
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 26 2011 - Dawn Marie Sanchez was born on August 12, 1984, in Clinton to Liz Sanchez and Jack McClure and died Sunday, January 23, 2011, in Lowry City. Dawn graduated from Lakeland High School in 2003. She graduated from Hermitage College to be a pharmacy tech and also State Fair in Sedalia to be a CNA. She was a member of 4-H, volleyball and softball. She was well liked by every student and all the teachers. Her son, Harrison (HK), was born in Michigan on August 6, 2005. He was Dawn's main priority. He was her life. HK and Dawn were inseparable. There was never a moment when Dawn was not talking about HK. Dawn received her Certified Nurse's Aide license from Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She was also a volunteer firefighter for Lowry City Fire Department for a couple of years where she received her Basic Firefighter Certification from Sac-Osage Fire Protection District. She was in the ROTC program for two years in Clinton and Republic. She was preceded in death by two special grandfathers, Harrison Spurgeon and Jimmy R. McClure. Dawn is survived by her son, Harrison; mom and dad, Liz Sanchez and Jack McClure; grandparents, Donald and Virginia Brokyeay, Gilbert and Sylvia Sanchez and Doris McClure; two uncles, Rick Foster and Jack Hill; two aunts, Ashley Hill and Jeanette Hill; cousins, Jeremy, Jackie and husband David, Hailey and husband Cole, Shelby and Brianna, Squire, Siby; aunts, uncles and cousins in Texas; special grandparents Catherine and Eva; aunts, uncles and cousins from the Redburn and McClure families along with many other friends. Visitation will be Friday, January 28, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation.

SANDALS, Dorthia Lorene MOUTREY
1919-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 9 2010 - Dorthia (Lorene) Moutrey Sandals, 91, Mission Viejo, California, died on Monday, November 1, 2010, at golden Cost Senior Living in Mission Viejo, California. She is survived by her son, Richard Sandals and his wife Kathy, Mission Viejo, California; one granddaughter, Kimberly Brooks, and one niece, Rebecca Metzner. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 11, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SANDALS, Randy Joe
abt 1953-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Randy Joe Sandals, 40, died Wednesday, December 8, 1993 in Lakewood, California. He worked for General Motors. Survivors include his mother, Dorthia Sandals of Mission Viejo, California; one brother, Richard Sandals of California. His maternal grandfather was the late Lee Moutrey of Clinton, who died in 1991. Graveside services will be at Saturday at Englewood Cemetery.

SANDER, Rick Joseph
1949-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 25 2001 - Rick Joseph Sander, 51, died Friday, June 22, 2001, in Clinton. He was formerly of Joplin. He was a veteran of the Vietnam conflict. He is survived by his parents, Raymond and Geneva Sander of Overland Park, Kansas; one son, Jason Thomas Sander and wife, Sara, Olathe, Kansas; one daughter, Poppy Nicole Turner and husband, Stephen, Waukegan, Illinois; three brothers, Robert "Bob" Sander of Clayton, Delaware, Dennis and Scott Sander, both of Overland Park, Kansas; two sisters, Janet Sander Busick, Clinton, and Marilyn Sander, Overland Park, Kansas; one grandson, Evan Thomas Sander. Cremation.

SANDERS, Betty Laraine CAMERON LAWRENCE REDFORD HENSON
1946-2008
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 24 2008 - Betty Laraine Sanders, 62, Clinton, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at her home. The funeral will be held Tuesday, March 25, at Save Our World Ministries Church, 611 South Third Street, Clinton. She was born Feb. 20, 1946, to Ernest and Thelma Cameron at the old General Hospital in Clinton. She grew up on farms in Henry and Cass counties until the family settled in East Lynne, where she attended school. In 1963, she married Dean Lawrence. Three children, Pat, Larry and Lynne, quickly followed, but the marriage ended in 1968 and the family moved to Clinton. In 1969, she married Ronnie Redford and had one son, Ernest. That marriage also ended and in 1972 she married Harold Henson. To that union, one daughter, Karen, was born. After that marriage ended, she devoted the next 10 years to her family. In 1983, she met Billy Joe Sanders, the love of her life. They wed on July 4 and would have celebrated their 25th anniversary this year. This marriage added five more children to the family--Billy, Ruby, Jack, Ronnie and Larry. She was also the devoted grandmother to 34 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She loved animals of all types and enjoyed nature. She would sit for hours at the Montrose Lake, watching and photographing animals. The family home was always filled with cats, dogs and other critters. Photography was another love. She was never seen without a camera close at hand and no one was safe from her shutter finger. She enjoyed crafts, participating in several craft shows and winning trophies for her work. During recent years, she was working hard to lose the weight she had gained during her lifetime. At the time of her death, she had lost over 100 pounds. The women in the TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) group had become her closest friends. She was also very active in the Camelot Community Organization. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Cameron in 1968 and Thelma Cameron in 2006 and one infant granddaughter, Amber Redford in 1997. She is survived by her husband. Billy Joe Sanders of the home; one sister, Patricia (Bill) Auberry of Cleveland, Tennessee; 10 children, Pat (Doug) Rea of Adrian, Larry (Michelle) Lawrence of Little Rock, Arkansas, Lynne (Dewayne) Blevins of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Ernest (LouAnna) Redford of Clinton. Karen (Walter) Henson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, William Sanders of Springfield, Ruby (Jimmy) Mart of Clinton, Jack (Nancy) Sanders of Coal, Ronnie Sanders of Windsor and Larry Sanders of Clinton; 34 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and numerous friends and other relatives.

SANDERS, Bonnie Maxine BRUBECK
1925-2002
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 5 2002 - Bonnie Maxine Sanders, daughter of Jesse Edward and Beulah Faye (Adams) Brubeck, was born November 4, 1925, in Deepwater, and died September 24, 2002, at the Hillview Nursing Home, Platte City, at the age of 76 years. Bonnie was married to Raymond Sanders, who preceded her in death March 19, 1999. She had lived in Platte City for 31 years. She was a cook at Platte City Elementary School for 25 years. She was a member of the Hickory Grove Church. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse and Faye Brubeck; her husband, Raymond Sanders, and one son, Donald Sanders. She is survived by two daughters, Ellagene Wilkerson of Platte City and Cindy Baker and husband Shirley Wayne of Tracy; three sisters, Joan Lebow and Janice Williams of Kansas City, and Evelyn Gordon and husband Harold, Deepwater; four grandsons, Jeff Black and wife Bethanne, Liberty, Brian Black and wife Becky, Liberty, Gary Wilkerson and wife Kirby, Camden Point, and Shawn Baker and wife Wendy, Kansas City; as well as 10 great-grandchildren and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, September 28. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SANDERS, Bryant Thomas
1870-1939
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
B. T. Sanders Dies -- Intense suffering from a complication of diseases was brought to a peaceful end for Bryant Thomas Sanders, who died at his home one-half mile west of Urich at 4:12 a.m. October 5, 1939. Mr. Sanders was born February 7, 1870, in Lafayette County, Missouri, growing to manhood there. October 2, 1899, he was united in marriage to Alice Sullivan and they spent the early part of their married life in Kansas, where their children were born. About 13 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Sanders came to Urich, where they have resided until his death. Mr. Sanders was devoted wholeheartedly to each of his children and derived most of his joy in being with them. His home was his life and his greatest happiness. A kindliness of spirit and a readiness to help others made him liked by all who knew him. Since joining the Catholic Church, three months ago, Mr. Sanders' time was spent in observing the beliefs of that church. To Mr. and Mrs. Sanders were given four children, all of whom survive and are as follows: Lawrence Sanders of Kansas City, Lewis Sanders, Henrietta; Mrs. Gladys Smith and Mrs. Kathryn Munsterman, both of Urich. There are also seven grandchildren, brother, Joe Sanders, of El Dorado Springs, and two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Shepherd of Kansas City and Mrs. Betty McKinney, Kansas City, Kans. Funeral services were held at the Clinton Holy Rosary Church on Saturday. Burial in the Urich cemetery under direction of Wilkinson's Funeral Service.

SANDERS, Charles Duane
1921-1995
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles Duane Sanders, 74, died May 21, 1995, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, Kansas City. He was born January 1, 1921, in Deepwater, where he lived for the first 45 years of his life. He was the eldest son of Rolla and Mamie Sanders, who both preceded him in death. He worked in Clinton for Missouri Public Service for the IBEW Union. He moved to Kansas City where he attended Kansas City Business College. After graduation he worked in the office of Heating and Cooling. Leaving there he went to work for the Federal Credit and Loan Bank. Due to health reasons he retired in 1981. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his brother Raymond and wife Bonnie, of Platte City, and two nieces, Ellagene Wilkerson and Cindy Baker of Platte City; a number of great-nephews, cousins and other relatives and a host of friends. Graveside services were held at the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, Wednesday, May 24.

SANDERS, Charles Ray
1928-2003
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2003 - Charles Ray Sanders, son of Russell Harding and Lola (Thompson) Sanders, was born May 29, 1928, in St. Clair County and died February 14, 2003, at the Independence Regional Hospital, Independence, at the age of 74 years. He was married to Dorothy Jean Luke and they lived most of their married life in the Kansas City area. Charles worked in the Display Department for Montgomery Ward for 39 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Crosspoint Community Church, Kansas City. Charles is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; four sons, Allen Sanders of Raymore, Keven Sanders of Belton, Curtis Sanders of Garland, Texas, and Steve Sanders of Greenwood; one daughter, Teresa Miller of Archie; three stepdaughters, Sylvia Schneider of Friendswood, Texas, Debbie Walden of Warsaw and Carolyn Walden of Kansas City; one brother, Billy Joe Sanders, Clinton; two sisters, Ruth Goodenough, Montrose, and Wilma Coleman of Baxter Springs, Kansas, as well as 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, February 18. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SANDERS, Crystal D. JONES
1917-2010
Park Grove Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 30 2010 - Crystal Sanders of Austin, TX, formerly of Memphis, Tennessee, died early Thanksgiving morning November 25, 2010, at Seton Hospital in Austin, Texas. She was born June 27, 1917, the 12th of 13 children to Eli and Ollie Jones in Deepwater. She held degrees from the University of Missouri Columbia and Central Missouri State. She was a practicing dietitian at Missouri University of Science and Technology where she met and married her husband, Bob Sanders, in 1947. She is survived by her devoted husband of 63 years, Bob Sanders. She is also survived by son Steve Sanders (Laura) of Buckley, Washington; daughters Mickey Newman (Charlie) of Nashville, Tennessee, Kay Walbridge (Kerry) of Dallas, Texas, Kathy Huffaker (Jerry) of Austin, Texas, Mary Beth Felle (Ken) of charlotte, North Carolina; nine grandchildren, Michelle Klenke (Wayne), Josh (Bethany) and Emily Newman, Katie (Andy) Schonert, Lauren (Tim) McClement, Andrew Walbridge, Nathan and Tory Felle and Judd Huffaker; three great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings. Funeral services at Park Grove Christian Church with burial in Park Grove Cemetery.

SANDERS, Darrel Max
1940-2010
Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 30 2010 - Darrel Max Sanders left this world to go join Jesus in Heaven on June 4, 2010. He died at his farm in Urich with his wife, Carol, and his family by his side. Darrel was born to Marvin and Marie Sanders on October 10, 1940, in South Greenfield. At a young age he gave his life to Jesus and was baptized in Crystal Clear Creek at King's Point. Later in life he rededicated his life to Jesus Christ. He graduated from Lockwood High School in 1958. Later he moved to Kansas City and started at the Rival Company in 1960. During this time with Rival he was drafted in the Army and served in Vietnam. His first marriage was to Barbara Kay Gilmore and from this union two sons were born, Darren Michael Sanders and Derrick Max Sanders. He retired from Rival Company in 2000 and was the Senior Vice President of Operations. Later he married Carol Kay Cone and out of this union he acquired one stepson, Jason Wade Jennings, and one stepdaughter, Jacquelyne Kay Jennings. Darrel was well loved and admired through the community. He was a great person and man. He was a great husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend and will be greatly missed by all as he touched a lot of lives with his kindness and friendship. He is survived by his wife, Carol Kay Sanders of the home near Urich; son, Darren Sanders and wife, Carolyn, and granddaughter Lauren Sanders of Clinton; son, Derrick Sanders and wife, Carla, and granddaughters, Brittney and Amanda Bailey, Burns, Tennessee; stepson, Jason Jennings and wife, Linette, and step-grandchildren, Kaleb and Rachel Jennings of Clinton; stepdaughter. Jacquelyne Jennings and step-grandchild, Lance Jennings of Clinton; one sister, Darlene Franklin and husband, Leland Franklin, Neosho; one brother, Eugene Sanders and wife, Debbie Sanders, Arkansas; mother-in-law, Avis Cone of Osceola; brother-in-law, Larry Cone of Osceola. Mark Cone and Kaylene Cone of Osceola, as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Wednesday, June 9. Interment was in Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Lowry City.

SANDERS, Eligha William
1836-1921
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Elijah W. Sanders was born in Taylor county, Ky., Sept. 15, 1836, and died July 27, 1921, at this home in Deepwater. Uncle Lige, as he was always known, was the son of Easton C. and Demaris (Fradris) Sanders; the former a native of Kentucky, and the latter of Virginia. He was reared to young manhood in Kentucky, where he was married to Lieusiba Cook in 1854, soon after, moving to Sangamon county, Ill. To this union four children were born, two dying in infancy; his wife also dying Feb. 8, 1866, leaving to him the care of two young sons - Robert E., and John H., the latter living near Deepwater. In Nov. 1867, he came to Missouri, settling in Fairview township, and on Jan. 3, 1869, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Hurt, and to this union four children were given: Elizabeth, at home, Diena, of Appleton City; George, living on the home farm, and Charles, died Dec. 17, 1893. On Nov. 22, 1919, the death messenger again entered his family, taking the eldest living son, Robert E., and again on Dec. 19, 1919, he was called upon to give up the loving, faithful companion of 40 years, leaving him to the lonely life of the confirmed invalid, having thru an accident been confined to his wheel chair for three years, but all his troubles were borne with a bravery that could only be accredited to the faith and trust given him by the loving Father and the long Christian life he had led, having made a profession of faith in early youth. It was his greatest delight to take part in all religious services within traveling distance of his home. He was a member of the Baptist church, served for many years as a deacon of the Pleasant Valley church, and was one of the builders and charter members of that church. There are left to mourn their loss four children, thirteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; also two brothers - Thomas of Lowry City, and Elza of Campbellville, Ky., and a host of friends and other relatives. Deceased was a good citizen and neighbor, being good and kind to the widows, orphans, the sick and those in need. He was thoughtful of his pastor and church and was its faithful janitor for years, receiving the satisfaction of knowing that he was serving his Master for his compensation. In fact, there would not have been a Pleasant Valley church, had it not been for his foresight for a church home for those of that neighborhood, and the church stands as a splendid monument of his faith in his God and his deep Christian love for unborn generations. He did not harbor malice, could not tolerate deception and was the same every day, showing his religion in everyday deeds. All who knew him admired him. Funeral services were conducted at the Deepwater Baptist Church Thursday of last week, and the remains were interred in Brownington Cemetery.

SANDERS, Elizabeth WIGGINS
1916-2003
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 4 2003 - Elizabeth Sanders, Warrensburg, died Monday, December 1, 2003, at her home. She was born September 30, 1916, in Lawrence, Kansas, the daughter of James Blaine Wiggins and Hattie Rose Wiggins. In 1934 she graduated from Lawrence High School and in 1938 received a degree in Home Economics Education from Kansas University and later her Master's at Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. She taught from 1938-48 at Matfield Green, Hanover, Oberlin, Harper, Kansas State (Teacher's College) Pittsburg Schools all in Kanas and at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. She had been a 4-H leader, member of Eldorado Saddle Club, West Central Genealogical Society, Good Neighbors Extension Club, Soil Conservation Society and the First Baptist Church. On October 30, 1948, in Lawrence, Kansas, she married Charles Herold Sanders, who died May 18, 1997. Survivors include three daughters, Linda McMaster and husband, Jerry, Peculiar, Ann Brookhart, Durham, North Carolina, and Marilyn Jessup, Warrensburg; two grandchildren, Nicole McMaster, San Antonio, Texas, and Justin Jessup, Warrensburg; a sister, Bernice Knox, Valley Falls, Kansas. Funeral services were Thursday, December 4, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

SANDERS, Ernest Hardin
1887-1964
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Tuesday, Oct 6 1964 - Last rites for Dr. Ernest Hardin Sanders, 77, Clinton retired dentist and sales manager who died Sept. 30, were held Saturday, Oct. 3, at Consalus Funeral Home. Internment was in Englewood Cemetery. Ernest Hardin Sanders was born June 26, 1887, in Deepwater, one of two children of Robert E. and Cordelia Waggoner Sanders. The brother, Roy, died in infancy. Dr. Sanders grew to manhood in the Deepwater community where he was educated and later became a graduate of Western Dental College, Kansas City. He served in the United States Army Dental Corps in France as a first lieutenant during World War I. In December of 1920 he married Loraine Rogers at Joplin, Mo., who died about three years later on Nov. 7 1923. One child, Virginia Loraine, blessed this union and who now is Mrs., David J. McCarty, 4608 Cavendish Road, Indianapolis, Ind. After his service in the Army, Dr. Sanders practiced dentistry for a time in Manhattan, Kan., then became sales manager for the Columbus Dental Supply Co. of Columbus, Ohio. He lived in Kansas City and was with the business firm for many years. He retired about 30 years ago and moved to Clinton, his residence since. He was a lifelong member of the Deepwater Presbyterian Church, a member of the American Legion, a 50-year member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks and was a member of Xi Psi Phi national dental fraternity. Dr. Sanders was a well-known figure about the Clinton business area since he seldom missed a day of greeting his friends at the Elks and elsewhere when in town. Though quiet and unassuming, he maintained an interest in his fellowman as well as his family also events on the local, state, nationally and international level. He had been in declining health for some time, however he flew to Las Vegas and other points of interest to him. Reserved and independent Dr. Sanders was one who did not wish to bother anyone nor impose upon them. He was respected for his honesty and integrity. Besides his daughter, he leaves a granddaughter, Miss Patricia Ann McCarty, and a grandson, David J. McCarty, Indianapolis, Ind., to whom he was devoted; a number of other relatives and many friends. Among those from a distance attending last rites were: Mr. and Mrs. David J. McCarty and Miss Patricia and the brother-in-law and sister-in-law of Dr. Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. Harry O. Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Parker O. Rogers, Carthage, Mo.

SANDERS, Eula Almyra MEANS
1910-2010
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 13 2010 - Eula A. Sanders, 99, Windsor, died Sunday, April 11, 2010, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born August 8, 1910, in Benton County, near Poplar, the daughter of Albert Henry Means and Sarah Mahala Catherine (Reneau) Means. On February 16, 1929, in Kansas City, Kansas, she married Arley Edgar Sanders who preceded her in death on February 9, 1985. Mrs. Sanders was a homemaker and very active in church all of her life. While a member at Harmony Baptist Church, rural Windsor, she played the piano, was active in other church activities and was also a member of the Harmony Homemakers. After moving to Windsor, she joined First Baptist Church, and for a time was president of the Ruth Sunday School class. She enjoyed gardening and canning, playing the piano, sewing and she especially loved making quilts and had made quilts for all her children. Survivors include two sons, Paul Sanders and his wife, Kay, Don Sanders and his wife, Luanne, all of Windsor; eight daughters, Dorothy Bond and her husband, Charles, Windsor, Ruth Williams, Sedalia, Irene Dameron and her husband, Roy, Jefferson City, Gayle Hammond, Hannibal, Vivian Murphy and her husband, Claud, Linn Creek, Nadine Street and her companion, Larry Walk, Sedalia, Sara Hart, Decatur, Illinois, Judy Landry and her husband, Pete, Greenwell Springs, Louisiana; 23 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by an infant son; a grandson, Richard Williams; three young sisters, Delia, Ella and Mable Means, and a brother, Virgil Bryan Means. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 15, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SANDERS, George Bryan Sr.
1864-1933
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The soul of George B. Sanders passed to that other land Friday, December 1, at 10 p.m., at his home near Chalybeate Springs. He had been in ill health for about a year. George B. Sanders was born December 12, 1864, in Adair county, Kentucky. Immediately after the Civil War, when he was a very young lad, the family came to Henry County, and the rest of Mr. Sanders' life was spent in the same community in which he first settled. March 20, 1889, Miss Martha Richardson and George B. Sanders were united in marriage. To this union were born six sons and six daughters and two preceded Mr. Sanders in death. Mr. Sanders was a quiet, unassuming man, loyal to his friends, and devoted to his family. He liked to raise fine poultry, and it seemed that this occupation gave him a finer and more appreciative character. In 1924, Mr. Sanders joined the Christian church at Clinton, and was ever afterward a devout and loyal Christian, and was a good neighbor to all. Mrs. Sanders survives her beloved husband. A daughter, Mrs. Will Holl, lives near Quarles, and another daughter, Mrs. Gillispie, also lives in Henry County. Two sons, Dave and Johnnie, live at home, and Herman and William Sanders reside in Michigan. The funeral was held at the Sims Funeral Home on Sunday, and burial was in Englewood.

SANDERS, George William
1926-1992
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George W. Sanders, 66, formerly of Deepwater, died Thursday, Dec. 10, in Joplin. He is survived by two brothers, Charles R. Sanders, Kansas City, and Billy Joe Sanders, Montrose; three sisters, Ruth Goodenough, Montrose; Ruby Kendig, Kansas City, Ks., and Wilma Jean Coleman, Baxter Springs, Ks. Graveside services were held today (Monday), Dec. 14, at Deepwater Cemetery.

SANDERS, Gladys Arlene EBERTING SCOTT
1905-1988
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Kansas City Times, Kansas City MO, Wednesday, Mar 23 1988 - Gladys Arlene Sanders, 82, Clinton, died March 21, 1988, in a nursing home here. She was a lifelong Henry County, Mo. resident. Mrs. Sanders was a member of the LaDue (Mo.) Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Scott, Garden City, Mo., and Shelby Scott, Clinton; a sister, Effie Dore, Hurdland, Mo.; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton; burial in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

SANDERS, Harry Junior
1918-2003
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 17 2003 - Harry Sanders, 84, Pittsburg, died Wednesday, January 15, 2003, at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar. He was born in Deepwater October 6, 1918, the son of Harry William Sanders and Violette Hurst Sanders. He had retired as an United States Postal Service letter carrier after 24 years. He had previously worked as a radio engineer at a station at Hobbs, New Mexico. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II having served in Panama, Europe and the Philippines. He moved to the Pittsburg area about two years ago from Hobbs, New Mexico. Survivors include three nieces, Sandra Edgington of Pittsburg, Linda Andrews of Olathe, Kansas, and Cheryl Andrews of North Kansas City; two nephews, Gary Andrews of Olathe, Kansas, and Terry Andrews of Barnhart, and one great-nephew, Clint Andrews of Barnhart. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 18, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Deepwater Cemetery.

SANDERS, Joel Cornelius
1845-1923
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO - Joel C. Sanders died at his home on West Benton street at 1:30 p.m. Thursday of last week. He had been ill all winter with heart trouble. Deceased was born in New York on March 11th, 1845, being 78 years old. He had lived at different places in Missouri the past 20 years, being a resident of Clinton about three years. He and his wife went to the state of Washington last October, but returned in January. Besides his wife, he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Nellie Myers, and Mrs. Mattie McCartney, near Gaines; Mrs. Nettie Purcell, Clinton; Mrs. Bessie Verrell, Memphis, Nebraska; Mrs. Hazel Julian, Setico, Washington; Mrs. Effie Green, Eatonville, Washington, and Mrs. Mollie Little, Chillicothe, Mo. He served his country in the Civil war and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. Rev. A. N. Lindsey preached the funeral at his late home Saturday morning.

SANDERS, John Hardin
1864-1953
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 30 1953 - John H. Sanders, 89, of Brownington died at his home at 12:10 a.m. Monday. He was the father of Loyd Sanders, 414 South Carter Street. Funeral services were scheduled Wednesday at the Brownington Baptist Church with burial in Maplewood cemetery and the Hurst Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Besides his son in Clinton, Mr. Sanders is survived by his wife, one daughter and four other sons.

SANDERS, Mary Lea ELLIOTT
1909-1998
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 12 1998 - Mary L. Sanders, 88, Windsor, died Tuesday evening, March 10, 1998, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Mrs. Sanders was born June 10, 1909, south of Green Ridge in Pettis County, the daughter of Emmett John Elliott and Lea Esther (Atwood) Elliott. On February 14, 1934, in Beeman, she married Raleigh Oliver Sanders, who preceded her in death May 22, 1987. Survivors include six sons, Cecil Eugene Sanders and Carl Oliver Sanders, both of Independence, George Earl Sanders, Kansas City, James Lee Sanders, Lincoln, Gordon Charles Sanders, Platte City, and Elliott Jacob Sanders, Windsor; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Myrtle Johnson, Windsor, Leona Sanders, Concordia, and Kathryn Miller, Luck, Wisconsin; a brother, Max Elliott, Sedalia, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Pahlow; two brothers, Bill Elliott and Daniel (Sonny) Elliott, and a grandson, Jay Sanders. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 14, at the First Christian Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SANDERS, Naoma "Babe" BENNETT
1907-1992
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Naoma Bennett, daughter of John and Willie Bennett, was born February 12, 1907, in Brownington, and passed away October 9, 1992, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was 85 years old. She was married to Hazel Sanders on November 4, 1925, and to this union five children were born: Jimmie Sanders Clinton, and four daughters, Loraine Gibson, Kansas City, Ruby Joyce Bell, Plano, Texas Joan Spalding, Raymore, and Carol Briggs, Deepwater. She lived in Henry County her entire life. She and her husband were farmers for many years. In 1960 they owned and operated the General Store in Brownington until retiring to Clinton in 1968. She worked for Chastain's Nursing Home for several years. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1978. Survivors include her five children, 15 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Monday, October 12, 1992, at the Sickman and Dunning Chapel. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

SANDERS, Raymond Francis
1922-1999
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Raymond Francis Sanders, son of Rolla and Mamie Dody Sanders, was born January 30, 1922, in Deepwater and died March 19, 1999, at his home in Platte City. Raymond was married to Bonnie Brubeck on December 24, 1941. They made their home in Deepwater until 1952. They moved to Kansas where Raymond worked as a carpenter. They later moved to Platte City where he worked for Missouri Public Service Company until his retirement in 1984. Raymond served in the United States Army during World War II, receiving three Bronze Stars for service in the European Theatre. Raymond was a member of the Hickory Grove Baptist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher and deacon. He loved spending time doing woodwork and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother Charles, and a son Donald. He is survived by his wife Bonnie of the home; two daughters, Ellagene Wilkerson of Platte City and Cindy Rae Baker and husband Shirley Wayne of Tracy; four grandsons, Jeff Black and wife Bethanne of Pleasant Valley, Brian Black and wife Becky of Liberty, Gary Wilkerson and wife Kirby of Camden Point, and Shawn Baker and wife Margaret of Kansas City, and five grandchildren, Mitchell, Amanda, Austin, Maggie and Brandon. He will also be missed by other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, March 22. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SANDERS, Shelly Ann JARVIS
1961-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2012 - Shelly Ann Sanders, 51, Clinton, died Saturday evening, July 28, 2012, at North Kansas City Hospice, North Kansas City. She was born April 21, 1961, in San Antonio, Texas, to Donald and Margie (Edmond) Jarvis. Shelly worked as a cashier at Walmart. She was a member of the L.D.S. Church in Clinton. Shelly was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband Dwight, and son Jason, both of the home; two brothers, Kelly and wife Nori Jarvis, Palisade, Colorado, and Brett and wife Lisa Jarvis, Bolivar, as well as several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 31, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood.

SANDQUIST, John Richard Jr.
1937-2009
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 21 2009 - John Richard Sandquist, Jr. was born October 22, 1937, in the small community of Gooseneck, Texas, now part of Baytown, Texas, to parents, John Richard Sandquist and Nellie Francis Sandquist. He was married to Norma Jean Yeager 50 years ago as of this past June 28. Children are Stephen and Lisa and Erica and six grandchildren. John Richard attended college at Union College and the University of Puget Sound. He also served in the United States Army for six years active and Reserves. John was a respiratory therapist by profession serving for various hospitals and the Veterans Administration. Upon his retirement in 1999, he resumed full time his lifelong passion of rebuilding older vehicles, along with gardening and other outdoor activities. John was a pilot in his younger days. He was active throughout his life despite the illness that finally took him from us. John was a lifelong member of the church and was presently a member of the Golden Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. He assisted in the construction of churches, as well as the maintenance and support of the church buildings. John was a devoted member of the church and was steadfast in his belief and support of the church and spread his faith by example and by living an exemplary life. John is survived by his wife Norma, and all three children, Steve (Melissa), Lisa (Kurt) and Erica, as well as two brothers, Bob (Linda) and Don (Jane), and a younger sister, Marilyn (Charlie); grandchildren, Amanda, Kimberly, Kia, Kari, Marissa and Kyle. John was devoted to his family and had many friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him. Memorial services were held at the Golden Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, November 24. Inurnment was in the Clinton Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

SANDS, Charley T.
1901-1993
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Charley T. Sands, 91, of Clinton, died Wednesday, November 24, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital - Charley T. Sands was born November 27, 1901 in Clinton, the son of Frank and Minnie George Sands. In 1914 Charley was baptized. He was a member and deacon of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church. Charley was known by many for his kind smile and his gentle nature. He worked all of his life for his Lord and his church. He farmed for many years and had a special appreciation for nature and the outdoors. Funeral services were Saturday, November 27, 1993 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

SANDS, John M.
1931-2001
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 19 2001 - John M. Sands, 69, rural Windsor, died Thursday night, February 15, 2001, at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. He was born September 12, 1931, in Kansas City, the son of James Milton Sands and Dorothy Mae (Reed) Sands. On January 23, 1965, in Windsor, he married Lee Ota Denton, who survives of the home. Mr. Sands served in two branches of the United States Armed Forces, the Army and Air Force for 22 years, retiring from the military in 1969. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the NCO Club at Whiteman Air Force Base, from 1968 to 1983. In 1983, he opened Sands Small Engine Repair service, operating it until his retirement. Survivors also include a son, John Phillip Sands, and a daughter, Linda Louise Walker, both of Windsor; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; a brother, James Phillip Sands, Waynesville; two nephews, two nieces, several great-nieces and nephews; one cousin, Herb Stevens, Lee's Summit. Funeral services were Monday, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SANDS, Lee Ota DENTON
1941-2002
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2002 - Lee Sands, 60, rural Windsor, died Friday evening, March 29, 2002, at her sons home in rural Windsor. She was born August 5, 1941, the daughter of Thomas Edward Denton and Leota (Richards) Denton. On January 23, 1965 in Windsor, she married John Milton Sands, who died February 15, 2001. She was a homemaker. She is survived by a son, John Phillip Sands, Windsor; a daughter, Linda Louise Walker, Windsor; three grandchildren, Nicholas, Billy John and Lynn; three great-grandchildren and her mother Leota Denton, Noel. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 3, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton.

SANDS, Robert V.
1857-1892
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Died July 31, Robert Sands, of peritonitis at his home on Carter street. He was born Jan. 21, 1857 in Henry County. He was married 11 years ago to Mollie Denison. Three children, all living. He was sick sixty days and suffered intensely but during all that time his wife was ready to do all a loving companion could do for him. Dr. Stephens of this city and Dr. Sands, his brother, of Fairfield, attended him in his sickness. He professed religion before he died and was ready to go. He was buried at Mount Zion, Sunday evening.

SANFORD, Mrs. Ed
n/a-1891
Clinton Eye - Died, Sunday March 15, 1891, Mrs. Ed Sanford, after a lingering illness with consumption. Remains taken to Shelby county, Ill. for burial.

SANGER, Kay Francis VANNESS
1937-2009
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2009 - Kay Francis Sanger, 72, Windsor, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at her home in Windsor. She was born Jan. 6, 1937, in Bloomfield, Nebraska, the daughter of Arthur Francis Vanness and Bessie Liberty (Luckert) Vanness. Ms. Sanger was a production control manager for various factories in California, including Johanson Technology in Camarillo, California, and currently was working as a front office receptionist at Royal Oaks in Windsor. She attended the Windsor Assembly of God Church. Survivors include two sons, Ronald Glenn Montgomery, San Antonio, Texas, and Peter Sanger, Ventura, California; a stepdaughter, Jane Massey, Lipan, Texas; two grandchildren, Logan Ray Bates and Morgan Brooke Sanger. She was preceded in death by a sister Barbara Vanness, and a brother James Vanness. Memorial services will be Saturday, Jan. 31, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

SANNEBECK, Emily CHANEY
1917-1998
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Emily Sannebeck died January 3, 1998, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She was born in Warrensburg on September 10, 1917, to Walter L. and Laura James Chaney. She graduated from Central Missouri State University with a degree in teaching. She married Willis R. Sannebeck who preceded her in death. They moved from Washington, DC in 1957 to Clinton to take over the Henry County Abstract & Title Company that had been started by Mr. Sannebeck's grandfather. She was active in the Methodist Church in Clinton. After her retirement from the title business she was director of the United Way of Henry County. In 1987 she moved to Albuquerque. She was a member of the PEO Sisterhood and Asbury Methodist Church. Through her life she helped others, as a Red Cross volunteer and chairman of the Montgomery Co., Maryland, Gray Ladies, in Al-Anon, in United Way and in her church. She is remembered with great love by her many friends. She is survived by her sister, Carolyn Atkins and niece, Jane Atkins Vasques of Albuquerque; a sister, Mary Lee Hodnett of Fort Worth, Texas; a nephew, James Alford of Rosenberg, Texas; nieces, Susan Dickerson of San Angelo, Texas; Anne Ratcliff of Allen, Texas, and Sandra Tywater of Beford, Texas. A memorial service will be held Thursday, January 8, at the Asbury United Methodist Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico. Graveside services will be held at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton on Monday, January 12.

SAPP, Evelyn May LANDES
1924-2013
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Evelyn May Sapp was born on July 17, 1924, the youngest of seven children, to Willie J. and Pearl Nida Landes. She was born in rural Deepwater, attended Shiloh Grade School and Montrose High School. While young, she accepted Jesus into her heart and was baptized. Evelyn married Raymond A. Sapp on October 27, 1939. After a short time in Detroit, Michigan, her adult life was spent on the farm in Montrose where she worked alongside her husband tending to the cattle and the crops. She then farmed with her children before finally retiring. However she still kept the books for the farm. She had a green thumb, enjoyed her garden, her flowers and had an immaculate yard, all of which were admired from her front porch swing. She enjoyed traveling: spending time with her kids and grandkids, sharing many of her life experiences with them. She was always a good listener and enjoyed playing cards and dominoes, as well as being an avid reader. Toward the end of her life, she suffered a stroke from which she was never able to recover. She died on January 20, 2013, at the age of 88 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, four brothers, Charles Landes, Uel Landes, Ray Landes and Christian Landes, as well as two sisters, Charlotte Stoneking and Eta Thornburg. Evelyn is survived by her children, Darrell E. Sapp Sr. and friend Catherine Church, Beverly Tribble and husband Ernest, Norman Sapp and wife Judy; 11 grandchildren, Brenda Goth, Sheila Craig, J. R. Sapp, Terry Sapp, Tim Sapp, Trent Sapp, Tracy Hilty, Kim Gregory, Mark Tribble, Matt Tribble and Sharon Tribble; 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren (with two more on the way); one brother-in-law, Harold Sapp and wife,Naomi; one sister-in-law Marjorie Williams, as well as a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 24, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was in Montrose Cemetery, Montrose.

SAPP, Helen Louise SMITH
1924-2005
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 3 2005 - Helen Louise Sapp was born in Altoona, Kansas, January 21, 1924, the daughter of Clint Ray and Kate (Havens) Smith. She died Thursday, August 25, 2005, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. She was the second of six children. She lived in the Raytown area for several years, before moving to Deepwater where she made her home next to her mother. She bowled at Meadowlark Lanes in Clinton for several years. She also bowled at Loma Vista Lanes in Raytown for several years before that. Helen carried a 200 average. She was a very avid bowler, receiving numerous awards and pins. Another of her hobbies was gardening. She was quite a gardener, especially with flowers. Helen also spent a lot of her spare time sewing different crafts. She volunteered to make a variety of crafts for different occasions to be sent to the Skilled Nursing Unit at Golden valley Hospital and Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Helen was very active in the Deepwater Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders fundraisers by helping out any way that she could and by donated items. She was famous for her very chewy and delicious peanut butter cookies. Helen never had children of her own until she married Howard Sapp and then became stepmother to eight children. Helen worked at Rival in Clinton for a few years before retiring. After Howard's retirement from the City of Clinton, they retired to her country home south of Deepwater where they lived the remaining years of their lives together. They had cattle and a bird dog named Buster who climbed trees after squirrels. Not only did the dog climb the trees, but so did Helen's great-niece and nephews, who would walk or ride their bikes from Deepwater to spend the night in her barn. They always had such a great time with her. Helen hosted Christmas dinner for the Smith side of the family. It started out with an overabundance of food. Then she made sure that Santa was coming for all the kids and that everyone had a gift. She didn't want anybody left out. Whenever one of her great-nephews didn't like his option of dinner at home, then he always knew that he could count on Helen for a backup. She was just a hop, skip and a holler away. During deer season while Howard was away hunting, Helen would go get the dinner supplies of choice and have a little slumber party for her great-niece and nephew. Whenever it was bedtime she would let them sleep with her and crowd her onto the edge of her own bed. Helen was the soul caregiver for Howard until the very last when Hospice became involved. She very suddenly became ill and passed away 20 days after Howard. She will be very sadly missed by her sister, two brothers and a number of nieces and nephews and many family members. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, August 29. Graveside services and burial was held at the Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City.

SAPP, Howard Eugene
1918-2005
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 30 2005 - Howard Eugene Sapp was born February 26, 1918, in Montrose, the son of George Sapp and Katie Shoemaker Sapp. He died Friday, August 5, 2005, at his home in Deepwater. On October 16, 1940, Howard entered into marriage with Wanda White and to this union eight children were born. After Wanda's death in April 1970, Howard and Helen Smith were married October 23, 1970. Howard grew up in Montrose and except for living for a short time in Detroit, Michigan, he lived most of his life in the Deepwater and Clinton area. He spent his life working as a farmer, in the Lake City Arsenal, as the school custodian at Deepwater, as the maintenance supervisor for Clinton Park and Recreation and as the city marshal of Deepwater. Howard answered his country's call and served in the United States Army during World War II from 1943 to 1945 and was a member of the American legion for over 50 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife Wanda; his parents; one brother Raymond, and one sister Audrey Kathryn. Howard is survived by his wife Helen of the home; eight children, Lynette Kreisler and husband Bob, Clinton, Ronnie and wife Heidi, Deepwater, Vicki Booth and husband Jerome, Lawrence, Kansas, Bill and wife Glenda, Lee's Summit, Gary and wife Gina, Dearborn, Jim and wife Susan, Kansas City, Kenny and wife Ann, Kansas City, and Toni Shockley and husband Willie, Lawrence, Kansas; one sister, Marjorie Williams, Raytown; one brother Harold Sapp and wife Naomi, Climax Springs; one sister-in-law Evelyn Sapp, Montrose; 14 grandchildren, 110 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He will be greatly missed by all who loved him. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, August 9. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SAPP, James Earl "Jim"
1952-2010
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 6 2010 - James "Jim" Sapp, 57, died May 4, 2010, at his home in Lee's Summit. Jim is survived by his wife Susan and stepson Alex of the home; brothers, Ronnie Sapp and wife Heidi, Deepwater, and Bill Sapp and wife Glenda, Lee's Summit, Gary Sapp and wife Gina, Deepwater, Ken Sapp and wife Ann, Kansas City; sisters, Lynette Kreisler and husband Bob, Clinton, Vicki Booth and husband Jerome, and Toni Shockley and husband Will, Lawrence, Kansas, Tom and Betty Allen, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Tom and Brenda Allen; several nieces and nephews and many dear friends. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Howard Sapp, and stepmother Helen. Cremation.

SAPPINGTON, Blanche A. GOLDSMITH
1902-2003
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 18 2003 - Blanche A. Sappington, 100, Windsor and formerly of Sedalia, died Friday, August 15, 2003, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born October 5, 1902, in Chenoa, Illinois, the daughter of Frank Goldsmith and Matilda (Meiers) Goldsmith. On February 25, 1925, in Sedalia, she married Claud Sappington, who died May 6, 1992. She grew up in Illinois, later moving to Missouri and lived in Windsor, Lincoln and Sedalia. She was a member of the Sedalia chapter of the Order of Eastern Star #57 and the former member of Windsor First Baptist Church. She is survived by a nephew, Raymond Goldsmith, Willow Creek; a niece, Marilyn Van Hoozer, Fort Worth, Texas; several great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Anna F. Raymer; a brother, Clarence Goldsmith, and a niece, Kathryn "Katie" Robinson. Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 19, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SAPPINGTON, Claud
1899-1992
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Claud Sappington, 93, Sedalia, died Wednesday, May 6, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born April 1, 1899, near Windsor, the son of Richard P. and Anna May Horning Sappington. On February 25, 1925, he married Blanche Goldsmith, who survives of the home in Sedalia. In 1924, he went to work for the Missouri State Highway Department and worked for the department for 44 years. He worked out of Windsor, Cole Camp, Lincoln and Sedalia, retiring in 1968. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor; the Sedalia Masonic Lodge 236 AF&AM, receiving his 50 year pin in 1989, and the O.E.S. Chapter 57, Sedalia. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sappington is survived by a sister-in-law, a brother-in-law and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Friday, May 8, at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SAPPINGTON, Floyd Scott
1903-1994
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Floyd Scott Sappington, 91, formerly of Windsor, died Monday, October 17, 1994, in Port Angeles, Washington. He was born July 13, 1903, in Calhoun, the son of James H. Sappington and Nettie Shadburn Sappington. On November 15, 1934, he married Lucile Feaster who survives of the home in Port Angeles, Washington. Mr. Sappington worked for the Missouri Public Service Company, in Windsor, for 40 years. He was a charter member of the Windsor Lions Club. He was a member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge where he served as past Worshipful Master and received his 50-year pin. He served two terms as president of the Windsor School Board. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, where he sang in the church choir. In earlier years, he was active in barbershop quartet singing. As ragtime piano players, he and Louis Griefe performed as the "Twenty Fingers of Rhythm" in the Windsor area for many years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Ruth Bannister, Port Angeles, Washington; a son, Scott Sappington, Skagway, Alaska. Memorial services are planned for a later date in Windsor.

SAPPINGTON, Lola Marie
1922-1994
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Miss Lola Marie Sappington, 72, Clinton, formerly of Windsor, died Friday afternoon, September 2, 1994, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. She was born February 15, 1922, in Windsor, the daughter of Roy F. Sappington and Catherine Ruth Pattison Sappington. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Miss Sappington is survived by two cousins, John Pattison and Harold Bunnell, both of Windsor. Graveside services were Sunday, September 4, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SAPPINGTON, Lucile FEASTER
1911-1999
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lucile Sappington, 87, formerly of Windsor, died Monday, January 11, 1999, at St. Luke's Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. She was born June 28, 1911, in Windsor, the daughter of Ross E. and Grace (Denton) Feaster. She graduated from Stephens College in Columbia in 1931 and worked in her father's law office in Windsor. On November 15, 1934, in Windsor, she married Floyd Scott Sappington, who preceded her in death on October 17, 1994. She was a homemaker, skilled seamstress and active community worker in Windsor. She was a charter member of the Windsor Order of Rainbow Girls where her mother had been the first Mother Advisor. Later she served as Mother Advisor herself. She was also a member of Eastern Star, Federated Clubs and the Finesse Bridge Club. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, where she was a member of the Euzelian Circle and taught a Sunday School class for 50 years. Reading was a lifelong love and she worked part-time as the librarian at the Lenora Blackmore Public Library in Windsor. In 1991, she moved to Port Angeles, Washington, where she lived at Park View Villas Retirement Center. In August this past year, she moved with her daughter and son-in-law to Ohio. Survivors include a son, Scott, Skagway, Alaska; a daughter, Ruth Bannister, Chardon, Ohio; and Nancy Walker, Kansas City, who was like an adopted daughter; a niece, Ann Cave, Otterville; a nephew, Jim Sappington, Kalispell, Montana, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside committal services will be Saturday, April 10, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

SARGENT, Estle
1909-1992
Sunset Memorial Park, Twin Falls, Twin Falls Co, ID
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Estle Sargent, 83, Murtaugh, Idaho, died Saturday evening, August 29, 1992, at the Mountain View Care Center in Kimberly, Idaho. He was born March 5, 1909, in Montrose, to William and Pearl Sapp Sargent. He married Mable C. Vangorden on November 6, 1933, in Montrose and she preceded him in death on June 17, 1990. They moved to the Milner area in 1940, where he farmed until retiring in 1970. He was a long-time member of the United Methodist Church in Burley. Surviving are two sons, Bill Sargent of Murtaugh and Bob Sargent of Newark, Calif.; eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters. The funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at White Mortuary in Twin Falls. Burial was in the Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls.

SARGENT, Howard Lee "Holly"
1910-1931
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
One of the most promising students of Fayette high school was removed from our midst Monday Morning when death claimed Howard Lee Sargent of Montrose. He passed away at 1:30 o'clock after an operation for a ruptured appendix last Thursday. "Holly" Sargent, as he was affectionately known by all his associates, was the son of Mr. and Mrs. James S. Sargent of Montrose. He was a superior student at the local high school, being on the honor roll every month since his entrance in September. He has taken an active interest in school affairs, and was very popular among his fellow classmates. Sargent had been suffering for some time with an eye trouble which caused him much inconvenience in his work at school. Death came after an illness of five days. Wednesday he suffered a severe attack of appendicitis, an emergency operation being performed as quickly as possible at the Lee Hospital. It was found that his appendix had ruptured. Sunday night it was decided that a blood transfusion was necessary, and Wesley Tyler, 1930 captain of the Central College football team of last fall gave his blood for that purpose. Sam Huddleston, also a Central student, offered his blood but a test showed that his was not of the right texture. Mrs. Sargent, the mother, had been with "Holly" ever since the operation Thursday, Mr. Sargent being called Sunday. They were with him at the time of his death. The body was taken to the family home in Montrose Monday morning. Sargent, who was a fine Christian young man, was a regular attendant of the Methodist Church at Teays Chapel. He will be greatly missed by all who came in contact with him. Howard Lee (Holly) Sargent, son of J. S. and Mary E. Sargent was born December 24, 1910 and departed from this life March 16, 1931, being 20 years, 2 months and 20 days of age. He grew to young manhood in the community in which he was born. He was ever ready to perform the duties of his Master, was a faithful Sunday school and league worker. He was League president of the Teays Chapel League when he entered school in Fayette last September. Since that time he has been a willing Worker in the Fayette Church and League. He was an honor student when he graduated from the grade school and had been on the honor roll every month since entering high school. Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Farmer Sargent, of Sterling, Idaho; Woodford, Ernest and Alice Sargent of Blackfoot, Idaho; Mrs. Otis Howe, of Sedalia; Mrs. Milton Johnson, James and Durward Sargent, of Montrose, his grandmother, Mrs. J. S. Snapp, of the home, besides a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Teays Chapel Wednesday afternoon. Following the services the body, followed by the sorrowing family, and relatives, and a long procession, proceeded to the Appleton City cemetery, where a final parting of a beloved mother and father, brothers and sisters, relatives and a host of friends was made on this earth.

SARGENT, James Bird
1835-1922
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
On Thursday, December 14, 1922, the sad news was reported that J. B. Sargent had been found dead at his home, east of Montrose. As he was living all alone, his son, W. W. Sargent, went to see how he was getting along and found him lying on the kitchen floor dead. It seemed he had gotten up as usual and had gone into the kitchen, when death came and he passed out of this life into that home eternal. James Bird Sargent was born in Woodford county, Kentucky, November 3rd, 1835, and died December 14, 1922, at the age of 87 years, 1 month and 10 days. On April 8th, 1858, he was united in marriage to Ann E. Farmer, who preceded him to the grave fourteen years and nine months ago. To this union seven children were given -- three children preceding their mother and father to the grave; one died in infancy, and two sons -- G. H. Sargent, of Frankfort, Kentucky, at the age of 34 years; A. R.. Sargent, of Bates county, at the age of 39 years. Two daughters and two sons, survive: Mrs. W. H. Crook, of Appleton City, Mo.; Mrs. Clarence Nesbitt, of Clinton, Mo., and W. W. Sargent and J. S. Sargent, of Montrose. Besides his children, he leaves twenty-six grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren. In February, 1886, he moved with his entire family, from Franklin county, Kentucky, to Montrose, Henry county, Mo., and with the exception of two years, near Appleton City, in St. Clair county, and nine years in Bates county, he had made his home near Montrose. He was remarkably strong for one of his age, and seemed as well as usual a day or two before his death. Altho his strength was failing the past summer, he took great pride in his garden and truck patch and was never so contented as when he could be busy with his hoe, but God, who doeth all things well, bade him lay down his labors and come Home, where no toil and sorrows are known. As he had been a member of the Baptist church since early manhood, the funeral services were held at the Baptist church of Appleton City on Friday afternoon, midst a crowd of sorrowing friends. The remains were laid to rest by the side of his wife, in Appleton City's beautiful cemetery.

SARGENT, Sarah Martha "Sallye"
1902-1998
Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sarah Martha (Sallye) Sargent, 95, daughter of Fred S. and Mary Frances Brewer Sargent, was born November 6, 1902, in West Carrollton, Ohio, and died Tuesday, February 3, 1998, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. At an early age the family moved to Sedalia where she completed several years at the Sedalia Business College. Sallye was a Jubilee member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. Miss Sargent did seasonal office work at the Booth Hatchery and was a proofreader for the Clinton Eye for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and five sisters, Eva Hutcherson, Clinton, Alice Dailey, California, Lola McCuln, Arizona, Ada Wood and Mary Councilman, Clinton. She is survived by two nieces, Mrs. Virginia McConnell, Bisbee, Arizona, and Miss Elizabeth Hutcherson, Clinton; three great-nephews, Bruce and Michael McConnell, Arizona and Bryan McConnell, California; several great-great-nephews and nieces; also three cousins, Leona Moore, Sedalia, Vivian Moore, Windsor, and LoRene Jensen, Lawrence, Kansas. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 5, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial was in the Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia.

SARLES, Isaac
abt 1839-1892
Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO - On Thursday the 7th inst. at about 12 o'clock a.m. a very sad accident happened at the mines of the Tebo Coal Co., situated one and a half miles north of our station. Isaac Sarles, a coal miner, while on duty separating the clay from the coal, failed to notice the dangerous condition of some slate and coal above his head and even did not heed the warning shout of another miner, before it was too late. With a loud noise the mass of slate and coal came crashing down, breaking his leg in two places and injuring him internally, death ensuing twenty-three hours afterwards. This adds another chapter to a miner's life. Sarles was fifty-three years old at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and six children, five boys and a little girl. He served three years and six months in the Union army; his pension papers were forwarded sometime ago and his widow will receive all pension due him up to the time of his death ere long. His burial took place on Sunday the 10th. The funeral sermon will be preached at the M.E. Church at Lewis next Sunday. Although the weather was inclement, all the miners, with a few exceptions, paid their last tribute to their late comrade, following the remains on foot over the rough country road to their last resting place. Rough may be the garments of a miner, and rough may be his speech and manner, but under that rough garment there beats a heart ever ready to help the distressed and the sick. (Note: The accident happened on January 8, 1892. Isaac served in Company "C" of the 49th Indiana Infantry during the Civil War. His military marker is located in Barton City Cemetery, Barton County, MO (near Liberal), but his body is buried near Lewis Station. The family story says both Isaac and his 18 year old son, Lafe, were killed in the same mine accident. - Mary Ann (Searles) Hoppe, Rogers, Arkansas mahoppe@specent.com)

SARTIN, Beulah Anabel RIEAD
1905-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 24 2000 - Beulah Anabel Riead Sartin, 94, Clinton, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000, at Westwood Nursing Home. She was born November 21, 1905, in Henry County, daughter of Will and Anabel Jones Riead. She was married to Joseph Arthur Sartin, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her are three brothers, John, Roy and Chester. She was a lifelong resident of Clinton and was owner of Sartin Bookkeeping and Tax Service. She was henry County Public Administrator and active in civic and local Democratic politics. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Business and Professional Women's Club, Order of Eastern Star, Henry County Democratic Club and president of the District Democratic Women's Club. Survivors include one daughter, Dixie O'Leary and husband, John, Clinton; three grandchildren, Diana Christensen and husband, James, Deborah Lee Chappell and husband, Todd, Overland Park, Kansas, and Donald Oren Batschelett, Jr. and Christina, Clinton; seven great-grandchildren, Sarah, Donald Oren III, Stephanie, Jacob, Crystal, Channing and Chelsea, and one brother, Harry Riead. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

SARTIN, Chester D.
1906-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Chester D. Sartin, 92, Windsor, died late Thursday evening, March 25, 1999, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Nursing Home. He was born November 25, 1906, in Benton County, near Lincoln, the son of H. Sherman Sartin and Lura (Bush) Sartin. On January 9, 1944, in Chilhowee, he married Gladys Juanita Bailey, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Sartin was a retired farmer and a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Sartin is survived by two daughters, Carolyn Kay Smith, Raytown, and Marilyn Lee Baker, Overland Park, Kansas: three grandsons; two brothers, Victor Sartin, Lincoln, and Kenneth Sartin, Warrensburg: three sisters, Jessie Collins, Clinton, Noreen Kullman, Lincoln, and Georgia Isola, Crescent City, California, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Sartin; three sisters, Furn Lewis, Edna Garland and Juanita Sartin. Funeral services were Monday, March 29, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. Clinton.

SARTIN, Gladys Juanita BAILEY
1909-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 20 2007 - Gladys J. Sartin, 98, Lee's Summit, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Wednesday evening, July 18, 2007, at John Knox Village Care Center, in Lee's Summit. She was born June 19, 1909 in Henry County, near Leeton, the daughter of William Walter Bailey and Minnie Belle (Robbins) Bailey. On January 9, 1944, in Chilhowee, she married Chester Dee Sartin, who preceded her in death on March 25, 1999. Mrs. Sartin was a homemaker and a long time member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, including the Ladies Circle of the Church. She was a former member of the Hickory Grove Methodist Church in Henry County, where she played the piano and sang in the choir. She enjoyed traveling with her grandchildren and loved quilting and gardening and had belonged to the Petal Pushers Garden Club in Windsor for many years. Survivors includes 2 daughters, Carolyn Kay Smith and her husband Glenn, Lee's Summit; Marilyn Lee Baker and her husband, Lonnie, Olathe, Kansas; 3 grandsons, Brian Lee Smith and his wife, Molly, Lee's Summit; Aaron Michael Smith and his wife, Maile, Raytown; and Kristopher Corey Baker, Olathe, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Mildred L. Bailey, Clinton; a great-granddaughter, Amelia Jane Smith; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, William W. Bailey, Brice J. Bailey, Sr., Lyman L. Bailey; a sister, Marjorie E. Egbert and an infant son, Ronald Dee Sartin. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 21, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SARTIN, Lee Roy
1940-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Lee Sartin, 66, Osceola, passed away at his home February 23, 2007. Funeral services will be held 10:00 am, Monday February 26, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Lee was born October 2, 1940, in Dresden, Missouri, son of Lawrence Wesley and Wilma Wayne Smart Sartin. He marrried the former Kathryn Lee Callaway. His parents, two brothers, George and Joe Sartin preceded him in death. Survivors include Kathy, his wife of 45 years; son Curtis Sartin; daughter, Kristi Phillips, as well as four grandchildren, Curtis Lee and Ariel Sartin and Evan and Joshua Phillips.

SARTIN, Opal Grace BIGLER
1916-1994
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Grace Bigler Sartin was born November 4, 1916, in Humansville, the daughter of Fred C. and Lucy (Hamons) Bigler. She died Thursday, December 22, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 77. She was united in marriage to Roy Bush Sartin on April 16, 1940. She lived in Clinton for many years. For a time, she worked for the Armor Company as a floor person in retail sales. She was a charter member of the Golden Valley Roamers Camping Club, also a member of the Loyal Neighbors club. She is survived by her husband Roy, of the home; one stepson, Roy D. Sartin and wife Sandy, of Harrisonville; six sisters, Juanita Cox, Kansas City, Pauline Bartholomew, Merriam, Kansas, Harriett Knifong, Blue Springs, Julia Bigler, Kansas City, Mildred Hager, Grain Valley, and Peggy Howard, Windsor; three brothers, Henry Bigler, Clinton, Howard Bigler, Kansas City, Kansas, and Raymond Bigler, Deepwater; 11 step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Hazel Bigler, one brother, Russell Bigler, and one stepdaughter, Jo Ann Radford. Funeral services were Saturday, December 24, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SARTIN, Pollyanna DICK
1917-2000
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 7 2000 - Pollyanna Sartin, 82, Warrensburg, died Sunday, February 6, 2000, at the Country Club Care Center, Warrensburg. She was born April 16, 1917, in Lincoln, the daughter of Carl Dick and Mary Bruns Dick. On July 13, 1942, in Carson City, Nevada, she married Kenneth S. Sartin, and he survives of the home. She worked for Town & Country Shoe Company in Warrensburg for a number of years and later worked for Werling Salvage. She was also a homemaker. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Warrensburg and had taught Sunday School. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Sartin of the home; two brothers, Charles Dick of Lincoln and Mauris "Mike" Dick of Windsor, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

SARTIN, Roy Bush
1902-1995
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Bush Sartin, 92, Clinton, died on Tuesday, February 21, 1995, at his home. Roy was born May 1, 1902, in Benton County near Windsor to H. Sherman Sartin and Lura Bush Sartin. He grew up in Benton County and attended country schools there. He was a member of the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church and was baptized at an early age and was a faithful member. Roy was the oldest son of 11 children. He was preceded in death by four sisters, Clara Sartin, Edna Garland, Fern Lewis and Juanita Sartin. He was united in marriage to Iva Van Winkle in 1926. This union brought two children, a daughter, Joan Elizabeth Radford, who preceded him in death on December 19, 1983, and a son, Roy Dean Sartin. He was later married to Opal G. Bigler on April 16, 1940, who preceded him in death on December 22, 1994. He was an employee of the Armor Company and was a supervisor for Standard Brands Company which took him to nearly every state before retiring in 1967. He was a charter member of the Golden Valley Roamers and served in many offices throughout his many years as a member. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and was always making something to pass the time away. Survivors include his son, Roy Dean Sartin and wife, Sandy of Harrisonville; son-in-law, Norman Radford of Clinton; three sisters, Jessie Collins of Clinton, Norene Kullman of Lincoln, Georgia Isola of California; three brothers, Victor Sartin of Lincoln, Chester Sartin of Windsor and Kenneth Sartin of Warrensburg; nine grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, February 25, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SARTIN, Wilma Wayne SMART
1914-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2004 - Wilma Wayne Sartin, 89, died Tuesday, October 5, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. She was born December 11, 1914, in Benton County, the daughter of Herman and Maude (Smith) Smart. On September 15, 1934, she married Lawrence Sartin, who preceded her in death. She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church. She was also a member of the order of Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Lawrence Sartin; two sons, George Sartin and Joe Sartin; four brothers and one sister. Surviving are son, Lee Sartin and wife Kathy, Osceola; sisters, Lois Auldridge, Lowry City, Ruth Johnson, Clinton, May Jones, Leavenworth, Kansas; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 9, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton.

SATTLER, Doris J.
1927-1994
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Doris J. Sattler, 66, Osceola, died Saturday, April 9, 1994, at Sac Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 12, at Sheldon Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola Cemetery. Mrs. Sattler was born in Cosby, Mo. She was a longtime Parkville resident, moving to Osceola in 1986. She worked five years for the Bendix Corporation. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband Bob of the home; two sons, Robert Lee Sattler of Los Angeles, Ca., and James Allen Sattler of Chicago, Ill; her mother, Anna Mae Allen of California, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Wilma McDonald of Washington, DC and Mrs. Ann Sanstra of Osceola; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

SATTLER, Robert D. "Bob"
1924-1999
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 11 1999 - Robert D. "Bob" Sattler, 75, Osceola and formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday, February 9, 1999, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Mr. Sattler was born in Newton, Kansas. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a 30-year employee of the Belger Cartage Company in Kansas City. He is survived by two sons, Robert Sattler and wife Jackie, of San Bernandino, California, and James A. Sattler of Olathe: one brother, Warren Sattler of Raytown; one sister, Wilda Rott of Ocala, Florida; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, February 12, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola Cemetery.

SAUERHAGEN, Garnet Zo Dot
1928-1929
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Garnet Zo Dot, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs H. W. Sauerhagen, was born Jul 19, 1928, and died at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, in February 1929, at the family home, 8 miles north of Clinton. The little one was six months and 17 days old, and had been ill of pneumonia for about a week. Besides the parents, a little sister and brother are left, who will so sadly miss this dear little one. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Wednesday. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SAUERHAGEN, Harless V.
1927-1997
Colorado Springs CO - Harless V. Sauerhagen, 70, died Nov 25, 1997, at a local hospital. He was a retired service station operator. Mr Sauerhagen served in the Navy from 1944 to 1945. Mr Sauerhagen was born Feb 4, 1927, in Clinton, MO. He was married April 4, 1952, to Jeanette M. (Jennie) Sparks. He is survived by his wife, Jennie; two sons, Roger D. and Rodney; a daughter, Marilyn K.; a brother, Marvin L.; two sisters, Mary Allison and Ruth Whitaker; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandson. The funeral will be Saturday at Shrine of Remembrance America the Beautiful Chapel of Roses. Cremation will follow the services.

SAUERHAGEN, Herman W.
1903-1976
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO
Herman W. Sauerhagen, born May 14, 1903, in Franklin County, the only child of Gustav and Anna Tubbesing Sauerhagen, died June 8, 1976, in Colorado Springs, CO, in a local hospital. His father died when Herman was very young. In his teens he, with his mother, moved to Henry County on a farm in the Quarles neighborhood where he farmed and he also worked at a mill in Clinton. In September 1924 he married Ruby Sorrells of Drakes Chapel. His family moved to Colorado Springs 36 years ago. His wife died November 7, 1954. He married again on July 17, 1956. His funeral was June 11 at the Law Mortuary. Burial in the Evergreen Cemetery. Before his retirement he had been in business with his sons. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mary Frances Sauerhagen; two sons, Harless and Marvin Sauerhagen of Colorado Springs; two daughters, Mary Allison of Colorado Springs and Ruth Whitaker, Sacramento, CA. Also stepchildren and many relatives and friends in Missouri. One infant daughter, Garnet Zodot, and his mother preceded him in death.

SAUERHAGEN, Ruby SORRELS
1906-1954
Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Herman Sauerhagen died Nov 7, 1954, at the Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, CO. Her sister, Mrs. Arthur Holt, Clinton, MO, and brother, Olan Sorrels, Lewis Station, left Monday morning to attend funeral services Tuesday. Funeral services for Ruby Sorrels Sauerhagen were held Nov 9, 1954, in Colorado Springs, CO. Relatives attending from Missouri were Mrs. Arthur Holt, Olan Sorrels, Mrs. William Tubbesing and Miss Huldah, Clinton; Mrs. Joe Bowser and Howard Ragland, Kansas City, MO. Ruby Sorrels, daughter of William Kennedy and Mary Susan Sorrels, was born May 23, 1906, in Calhoun, MO. She attended the Calhoun and Lewis schools and was married to Herman W. Sauerhagen Sep 17, 1924. Five children blessed this union, one dying in infancy. She lived all her life in Henry County until 11 years ago when they moved to Colorado, hoping her health would improve. She retained her membership in the Quarles Baptist Church. She leaves, besides her beloved husband, four children, Mrs. Tommy (Mary Ann) Allison, Mrs. Clifford (Ruth Reva) Whittier, Harless Victor and Marvin Lee; also six grandchildren; a twin sister, Mrs. Arthur Holt; and brother, Olan Sorrels, Clinton.

SAUNDERS, Bula Mae McKEE
1918-2005
Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2005 - Bula Mae McKee Saunders, 87, was received into the House of the Lord Saturday, July 30, 2005, at 3:50 p.m. at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, where she had resided since March 2000. She was born June 17, 1918, in Eureka Township, Mitchell County, Kansas, to Milton and Jessie (Murray) McKee, the second oldest of nine children and was raised on the prairies of Kansas. She attended the common schools and graduated from Asherville (Kansas) High School in 1938. She moved to Kansas City and attended Brown Mackie Business College, graduating in 1940. She was employed by Minneapolis Moline Implement Company 1940-1942, North American Aviation 1942-1945, Deluxe Check Printers, 1945-1947, and was a bookkeeper for Ostertag Optical from 1958 through retirement. On September 8, 1945, she was united in marriage to John William Saunders in Kansas city where they made their home and raised three children. Bula and John retired to Clinton in 1980. Bula was very active with the Golden Valley Hospital Auxiliary accumulating over 2,5000 volunteer hours and was chosen Volunteer of the Month several times. She was a member of the Melrose United Methodist church in Kansas City and then the Clinton United Methodist Church and was active with several church groups. She lovingly embroidered dish towels for her children and grandchildren, enjoyed reading, the activities of the Fun and Fellowship at church and helping others. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Opal Peterson Richardson, and two brothers, Kenneth Wilbur McKee and Milton Keith McKee. Bula is survived by her husband of 59 years, John Saunders, also a resident of Westwood, Clinton; children Robert Saunders, Piscataway, New Jersey, Patricia (David) Bookout, Bushnell, Illinois, and Barbara (Stephen) Campbell, Kansas City; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kimberley) Bookout, Wildwood, Melanie (David) Ruby, Burlinton, Massachusetts, Kyle (Uria) Bookout, Saint Meinrad, Indiana, and Caleb and Joshua Campbell, Kansas City; great-grandchildren, Anna Rose Rudy and Jacob Lawrence and Madeline Mae Bookout; sisters Hazel Saunders, Climax Springs, Edith (George) Kartsonis, Lee's Summit, Mary Ellen (Lawrence) Tripp, Beloit, Kansas, Vera Jean (Sterling) Stage, O'Fallon; brother Murry Neal (Ina May) McKee, Fall Branch, Tennessee; sister-in-law Betty McKee, Beloit, Kansas; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church, Clinton, Wednesday, August 3. Graveside services and interment was held at the Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City.

SAUNDERS, John William
1922-2007
Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2007 - John William Saunders, 85, died at 2:40 a.m., Tuesday September 18, 2007, at Heartland Health Care Center, Macomb, Illinois. He was born September 12, 1922, in Powhattan, Brown, Kansas, to Charles Caleb and Pearl Gladys (Bowmaster) Saunders. He graduated from Northeast High School in 1939 and Manual Vocational Technical school, Kansas City. He was a member in the late 1930s and early 1940s of Art Perry's Harmonica Band, had his own photography business, was a draftsman for the Vendo Corporation and then for Butler Manufacturing, retiring in 1980. John served during World War II as a photographer for the United States Marine Corps in the Central and South Pacific arena. He enlisted in November 1942 and served through November 1945 as a Corporal. He then served as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps Reserves through December 1951. On September 8, 1945, he was united in marriage to Bula Mae McKee in Kansas City, where they had met, made their home and raised their three children. He was a leader and merit badge counselor in the Boy Scouts of America and was a member of the Mic-O-Say Tribe with the name Watcher of the Heavens. He also was a founding member of the Kansas City Astronomy Club. They retired to Clinton where he worked part-time for the Henry County Assessor's office as a mapper. He was involved with the erection of the Clinton Senior Citizen's Center. John was a member of Melrose United Methodist Church. Kansas City, and then Clinton United Methodist Church. He was a member of the choir and enjoyed singing. Hobbies included playing his harmonica, photography, woodworking, leatherwork and feeding the squirrels on the Clinton Courthouse Square. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bula, July 30, 2005; his parents and brothers, Charles Arthur Saunders and Ralph Edward Saunders. John is survived by son, Robert Saunders (Cheryl), Piscataway, New Jersey; daughter, Patricia (David) Bookout, Macomb, Illinois: daughter, Barbara Campbell (Stephen), Kansas City; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kim) Bookout of Wildwood, Melanie Saunders (David) Rudy of Stoneham, Massachusetts, Kyle Bookout (Uria) of Saint Meinrad, Indiana, and Caleb and Joshua Campbell, Kansas City; great-grandchildren, Anna Rose Rudy and Jacob Lawrence and Madeline Mae Bookout, and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be at Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, MO, Saturday, September 22, with services and burial following.

SAUNDERS, Mary Lou BELL
1904-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 19 2001 - Mary Lou Saunders was born December 31, 1904, in Columbia, Alabama, daughter of William James and Mary Lou McDougald Bell. She died February 6, 2001, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. She married Robinson Reese Saunders and he preceded her in death. She lived in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, 67 years before moving to Clinton in 1994. She was a graduate of Conservatory of Music, Brenau College, Gainesville, Georgia. She was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and the music honorary, Nu Phi Alpha. She was a charter member of Christ Church United Methodist in Ft. Lauderdale. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Kelly Hendrich and husband, Richard; two grandsons, Brad Keith Hendrich and Michael Richard Hendrich, and one great-grandson, Brett Michael Hendrich, all of Clinton. Memorial services were held February 8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. Inurnment will be in the Ft. Lauderdale Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

SAUNSAUCIE, C. Roberta SRIVER
1915-2005
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 17 2005 - C. Roberta Saunsaucie, 89, Pleasant Hill, died Monday, March 14, 2005, at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville. She was born in Urich July 12, 1915, the daughter of George Sriver and Bettie Cheek Sriver. She married James Saunsaucie October 4, 1934, in Amsterdam. He died January 4, 1983. She graduated from Urich High School, worked as a sales clerk and also worked at A.D. Mohr Green House. She retired in 1980. She was a member of the First Christian Church. She was a 70-year member of the Ivy leaf Chapter of Order of Eastern Star. She was also a member of VFW Auxiliary of Post 3118, Bertha Rebekah #31 and Association of Vietnam Veterans of America. She was preceded in death by her husband and one sister, Georgia Horton. She is survived by two sons, Phillip Saunsaucie of Seattle, Washington, and Jim Saunsacie of Raytown; one daughter, Sue Witt of Archie; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 19, at Wallace Funeral Home of Pleasant Hill. Burial will be in Urich Cemetery.

SAVAGE, Barbara Jane ROGERS
1942-2003
Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 1 2003 - Barbara Jane Savage, 61, Warsaw, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, at her home. She was born March 31, 1942, in Shady Point, Oklahoma, daughter of George and Lorraine Rogers. On March 31, 1962, in Kansas City, she married William Savage, who survives of the home. The family lived in Kansas City for a short time and in Sedalia for several years until moving to rural Warsaw in 1990. She cooked for the Leesville School District after moving to Warsaw. She was a member and young women's leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Clinton. She was a den mother, a Girl Scout director, and camp director for church camps and Girl Scout camps. Survivors also include a son Scott Savage of Warsaw; a daughter Susan Savage of New Franklin, and three grandsons. A memorial celebration will be July 12 at Tebo Point Park Shelter House No. 2.

SAVAGE, Bert Allen Jr.
1935-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 17 2002 - Bert Allen Savage, Jr., 67, Calhoun, Henry County, died surrounded by his loved ones, Friday, June 14, 2002, at his home in Clinton. A memorial service will be held at the Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home in Clinton. Bert was born on June 6, 1935, at his parents' home, Bert and Thelma Savage, in Kansas City. He spent most of his childhood hears in the Kingsville and Holden area. In 1957 he graduated from Central Missouri State University with a degree in Agriculture and biology. On August 9, 1957, he married Phyllis White. November 1957 Bert joined the National Guard, where he spent six months on active duty and continued for another six years in reserve duty. In 1973 he moved his family to the current family home near Calhoun to continue his lifelong dream of farming. Due to his love of music, in 1980 Bert formed the Savage Country band, which continued until his illness in February 2002. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of the home; three children, Roberta McKinley and husband, Brian, Clinton, Bret Savage and wife, Rhonda, Kansas City, and Matthew Savage and wife, Amy, Lee's Summit; six grandchildren, Amy, Jonathan, Ryan, Brandon, Lacey and Connor; one sister, Shirley Gross of Lee's Summit, and one brother, Gary Savage, Phoenix, Arizona.

SAVAGE, Frederick E. Judge
1836-1892
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 27 1892 - Death of Judge Savage - Thursday night, the startling news was current that Judge F. E. Savage was accidentally shot while out gunning east of town. F. R. Piper, his companion in the hunt, says he and the Judge drove to the Bronaugh farm Thursday afternoon for plover shooting. The drive was made in the Judge's buggy and near dusk they prepared to return home. The Judge unhitched his horse, got in the buggy and was driving down the road while Mr. Piper started across a field intending to meet up with him and had gone but a short distance when he heard a shot; looking around to see if the Judge had brought down a bird, was horrified to hear him exclaim, "My God, I've shot myself." Before he could reach him, the Judge had got out and ran some distance into J. W. Middlecoff's yard. The charge entered his right arm near the shoulder and was bleeding profusely. The arm was corded, the Judge placed in the buggy and Mr. Piper, gently yet swiftly, drove into town. Drs. Britts, Holcomb and Johnson were summoned and found the wound quite serious. Amputation was necessary and the arm was removed at the shoulder socket. a trying ordeal, yet bravely borne. With the waning night, his end dawned. The wound was mortal. Conscious of the fact, the Judge talked to his wife and friends throughout the night vigil and at fifteen of one Friday morning, his spirit took its flight. Mr. Piper thinks the Judge may have set his gun down cocked, while unhitching, and in driving off, jolted the gun so it fell to the left, muzzle toward him, causing the discharge. Frederick E. Savage was born in Ky. in 1836; came to St. Louis about 1857, where he read law a few months and was licensed by Judge W. T. Wood; proceeding at once to Henry county, where he taught a term of school near Calhoun; came to Clinton the following spring, 1858, and domiciled with R. F. Taylor, then sheriff; was elected Public Administrator in 1860; war breaking out, he was among the first to enlist in the cause of his beloved South, in the company of Col. Tom Owens, later joining the forces of Gen. John Morgan, and at the final surrender, was with "Old Cerro Gordo" Williams; returning to Clinton at the close of the war, he resumed the practice of law; was appointed by Gov. Hardin as probate Judge, vice Wm. L. Avery, deceased, and in 1874 was elected to fill out the unexpired term; in 1884 was elected State Representative. Was married in 1874 to Miss Lutie Mallory in Liberty at the residence of his brother-in-law, now of this city; Gen. B. G. Boone acting as his best man. He and his wife occupied an elegant home on East Green and while no children blessed them, they lived a useful and happy life. The wife and two sisters - one the wife of the Hon. John S. Williams of Ky., the other residing in Ill. or Ohio, and innumerable friends, mourn his sad and untimely taking off. Judge Savage was an upright citizen, a sound lawyer, a staunch Democrat and a gruff, good man. Peace to his ashes.

SAVORY, Ernest Glen
1910-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 2 2000 - Ernest Glen Savory, 90, Clinton, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at his home. He married Mary C. Kern in Clinton on September 24, 1996, who survives of the home. He is preceded in death by his parents; first wife Lula, and four sons, Ivan Savory, Sterling Savory, Gary Savory and Carlson Savory. Survivors besides his wife include one son, Winston Savory, Post Falls, Idaho; two daughters, Cheryl Shipplet, ElDorado Springs, and Carol Savory, South Carolina; six stepsons, Robert Pulse, Roselle, Illinois, William Pulse, Arlington, Texas, David Pulse, Las Vegas, Nevada, James Pulse, Boulder City, Nevada, Joseph Pulse, Bedford, Texas, Michael Pulse, Stillwater, Oklahoma; two stepdaughters, Donna Bixenmann, Grand Island, Nebraska, Carolyn Kahn, Woodridge, Illinois; two half-brothers, Jessie Justice, Clinton, and Harold Savory, Cushing, Oklahoma; three half-sisters, Dolly Owsley, Clinton, Sarah Ann Wilson, Cushing, Oklahoma, Virginia McCormich, Drumright, Oklahoma; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild, plus several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton.

SAVORY, Lula B. BLEDSOE
1913-1994
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lula B. Bledsoe was born June 23, 1913, in Brownington, the daughter of Edward and Della Raney Bledsoe. She died Monday, September 5, 1994, at her home in Clinton at the age of eighty-one. Lula was married to Ernest Savory on October 20, 1934, in Nevada. Mrs. Savory was a homemaker and had lived in the Clinton area most of her life. She is survived by her husband Ernest of the home; two sons, Winston Savory of Post Falls, ID, and Sterling Savory of Clinton; two daughters, Carol Ann Savory of Summerville, SC, and Cheryl Shifflett of El Dorado Springs; nine grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Flossie Bledsoe of Deepwater. Services were Friday, September 9, 1994, at Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SAVORY, Mary Caroline KERN PULSE
1926-2011
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 19 2011 - Mary Caroline Savory, 85, died on Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood of Clinton. Mary was born on January 14, 1926, to William and Margaret "Behme" Kern in Evansville, IN. She later moved to Midland, TX, Guthrie, OK and then to Clinton. While in Oklahoma, Mary was an active member of a quilting group. She worked as a medical technician in various nursing homes. Mary was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton. Surviving Mary are six children, Robert Pulse and wife, Diane, Donna Bixenmann, Carolyn Khan and husband Massoor, William Pulse and wife Beverly, David Pulse, James Pulse and wife Lavern, Joseph Pulse and wife Sandi, and Michael Pulse. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one brother, Frank Kern. Preceding Mary in death were her parents; her husband Ernest Savory; a grandson Naveed Khan, and two brothers, Bernard Kern and John Kern. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at Holy Rosary Catholic Church of Clinton, followed by interment in Englewood Cemetery.

SAVORY, Sterlin Gene
1954-1997
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sterlin Gene Savory, 42, Clinton, died Saturday, March 1, 1997, at his home. A private family mass will be held at a later date. He was born March 28, 1954, in Clinton, the son of Ernest and Lula Bledsoe Savory. He was a lifelong resident of this area. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Ernest and Mary Savory, Clinton; one brother, Winston Savory, Post Falls, Idaho; two sisters, Carol Savory, Charleston, South Carolina, and Cheryl Shifflett, El Dorado Springs; also eight stepbrothers and sisters; an uncle, Jessie Justis and wife Geraldine; an aunt, Dolly Owsley and husband Othie, all of Clinton; nieces and nephews.

SAWYER, Jack
1913-2001
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 11 2001 - Jack Sawyer, 88, Carthage, died Wednesday, October 18, 2001, at his home. He is survived by two daughters, Jackie Hageman of Kimberling City and Judy Wood of Appleton City; one son, Make Sawyer, Joplin; six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 13, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

SAWYER, Violet F. BLACK
1926-2006
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 28 2006 - Violet F. Sawyer, 79, Warrensburg, died Sunday, March 26, 2006, at her home. She was born October 20, 1926, in Warrensburg, the daughter of Gaylon R. Black and Helen Heidler Black. On June 21, 1946, she married Forest Homer Sawyer Jr. in Clinton. He died March 13, 2005. She worked 21 years as a clerk and bookkeeper for Cripps Drug Store in Warrensburg, retiring in 1983. She was a member of Warrensburg First Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter Karlena D. Fitterling; a brother Gaylon Kay Black, both of Warrensburg; three granddaughters, Angie D. Bartlett and husband Joe, Odessa, Tamara S. Dreyer and husband Brian, Lee's Summit, Brandi R. Southers and husband Ethan, Warrensburg, and nine great-grandchildren, Ashton J., Legend W., McKenna, Laelie Bartlett, Matthew Z. Dreyer, Jacob W. Southers, Branden G., Leah and Sawyer Southers. Her parents; husband; son Ronald Lee Sawyer on September 13, 1967, and a sister in infancy preceded her in death. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 28, at Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

SAXTON, Galen Forest
1914-1992
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Galen F. Saxton, 77, Lee's Summit, formerly of Windsor, died Thursday, September 3. 1992, at his home. He was born on October 14, 1914, in Leeton, the son of Edward Henry and Mary Lydia Ikenberry Saxon. On December 20, 1936, in Independence, he married Pauline Elsie Hood. who survives of the home. Mr. Saxton co-owned and operated, with his wife, Saxton's Ben Franklin Store, in Windsor, for 30 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He is a past member of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, the Windsor Lions Club and the Masonic Lodge. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Judith Botts, Independence, and Sharon Hope, Lee's Summit; five grandchildren: five great-grandchildren; one brother, Clemmett Raymond Saxton, Laurie, and one niece. Funeral services were held Sunday. September 6, at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor.

SAXTON, Pauline Elsie HOOD
1914-2003
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2003 - Pauline E. Saxton, 88, Lee's Summit and formerly of Windsor, died Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2003 at Wilshire at Lakewood Nursing Home, Lee's Summit. She was born September 21, 1914 in Kansas City, the daughter of George Hood and Sarah Pauline (Manley) Hood. On December 20, 1936, in Independence, she married Galen F. Saxton, who died in September 3, 1992. She grew up in the Maywood area of Independence and graduated from Northeast High School in 1931 and then attended a business school in Kansas City. She and her husband Galen, moved to Windsor, where they became owners and operators of Saxton's Ben Franklin from April 1949 until their retirement in December 1976. She was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church and a past member of the Windsor Chapter No. 102 Order of Eastern Star, Meadow Queen Rebekah Lodge #528, Windsor, and the John Knox Village Band. Survivors include daughter, Sharon Hope, Lee's Summit; five grandchildren, Joanne Hayes, Barbara Patton, Cathy Brill, Cheryl Heeter, Craig Hope; nine great-grandchildren, Kenny, Jenny, Brian, Emily, Cati, Cody, Laken, Ashton and cooper; three great-great-grandchildren, Lizabeth, Dakota and Rene, all of the Kansas City metro area; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, C. R. "Ray" and Ida Belle Saxton, Fort Myer, Florida; a niece Betty Brown, Springfield, and son-in-law Kenneth Botts, Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter Judy A. Botts November 9, 1999; son-in-law Jerry Hope on October 7, 1992, and a grandson-in-law Van Heeter on April 23, 2001. Graveside services were Friday at the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SAXTON, William Manor
1843-1897
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - William Manor Saxton died Oct 3, 1897 Near Deepwater, MO - W. Maner Saxton, age 53 years, 9 months and 7 days, son of James M. and Philena Sexton, born Dec 26th, 1843 at Sugar Creek, Wis., was married, at Kilbourne City, Wis., Feb. 19th, 1867 to Miss Phebe Roach. Accepted Christ in his twentieth year, and was baptized in Wis. river near Kilbourne City, in April 1863 by Rev. Green. Remained in this church till his moving to Boone Co., Neb. There he joined the Free Will Baptist at Round Prairie, was elected first Deacon of this church, and also as delegate to quarterly and yearly conference, and was a faithful and able worker, and highly esteemed by all. In the fall of 1891 he moved to Henry Co., Mo. In Sept. 1894 he united with the member of the Deepwater Church. He leaves a mother living at Shenandoah, three brothers, two sisters, a fond and loving wife, seven sons, two daughters and a large number of friends who will sympathize with the bereaved. Funeral services at the house and church at Brownington, after which the remains were interred in the Brownington cemetery.

SAYLES, Dwight R. Sr.
1885-1937
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
DEATH OF PROMINENT CLINTON BUSINESS MAN -- Dwight R. Sayles' Life Had Been Closely Interwoven with Civic, Educational and Religious Activities as Well as in Business -- The Silent Reaper who early or late claims all lives took to the shores of Eternity one of Clinton's most important business men, one of its finest fathers and splendid citizens when Dwight R. Sayles set sail with Him at 4:54 p. m. Friday, September 24. While friends and family realized the crisis was near, they prayed this good man might be spared to richer years with loved ones and community for he was that rare combination of public spirited citizen whose talents were directed to constructive building in home, church and school, the foundations of American life as well as to business. Having been ill for more than a year, last September he went to the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Minn., where he underwent an abdominal operation, returning home October 15. Recovering in part, he went back to the usual routine of his life, insofar as he was able, but the will was stronger than the body and he realized he was losing ground. Ten weeks ago he was taken to St. Luke's hospital, Kansas City, where a serious heart condition was recognized, whose heavy toll was Death. Yet he was conscious to the last, despite his pain, constantly hoping each day to be better. Dwight R. Sayles was born October 29, 1885, on a farm seven miles west of Lowry City, the only son of his parents, Ed D. Sayles and the late Barbara Warner Sayles. As a small boy he attended the country school at Ohio Post Office where his father, a native of Ohio, was then farming. Some years later he moved with his parents to Lowry City where Mr. Sayles, Sr., operated a lumber yard. There he attended the Lowry City Academy from which he went to Park College at Parkville, Mo., where after an accident that resulted in a broken collar bone and subsequent infection, he returned home. When he was again well, he entered the Gem City Business College at Quincy, Ill. Completing his course, he returned home for a short time and as a young man of 20 years of age in 1905 he went to Three Lakes, Wash., to a big lumber camp where he was bookkeeper, early manifesting a talent for the business which was to prove his life's work. In the little Washington town, he entered into community life with an interest for its betterment, and served the people as post master and as a member of their school board, as well as in various minor capacities. His parents in the mean time had moved to Clinton in 1909 where E. D. Sayles had established one of the town's largest businesses, and where he was anxious for his son also to make his home. Acquiescing with his father's wish in 1913 Dwight R. Sayles came to Clinton, lending his young enthusiasm and business ability to the building up of a lumber yard that was complete in service, human in its dealings and foresighted in development. November 26, 1916, Mr. Sayles and Miss Edith Lane, a teacher in the Franklin school and daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Lane of Clinton, were married, giving to Clinton one of its most ideal homes where the warmth of love and the beauty of congenial interests filled their lives. They built a modern bungalow at 307 North Third street, where they lived until 1920 when they built their present large home at 306 North Second street. Two sons. Dwight, Jr., and Sammy Lane, and one daughter, Margaret Lindsay, completed the family circle -- delightful children, bright, alert, leaders among their friends, just as their parents have been, and idealized by their father. So great was his love that every plan to insure their protection and safety possible to him were made. Their success was his delight and deep affection and respect he inspired in them, his greatest joy. Into his allotted span of years he crowded so much activity and labored in so many fields, never sparing himself, always thinking of others, that manifold works praise him. He was a member of the board of education 10 years, having served as its president five years, conscientious and firm in opinions and the discharge of responsibility. He was a member of the Southern Methodist official church board and belonged to the John Wesley Society during its active years. He was also a Mason, honored and respected. When time permitted he was a worthy member of Rotary, and at the time of his passing was a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, the Artesian Park Board, and of the Clinton Boat and Fishing Club, enjoying it not alone for the sport it afforded and the hours of relaxation in a busy life, but through his children, who love the open and are all fine swimmers. In every activity, civic or church, he was wholly adequate. He loved people, and his friendly hand was ever ready to aid even the least of them and many a poor man's cottage or darkey's cabin has been shingled or repaired with but a fraction of the cost paid. Mingled with the grief of parting is gratitude for his great goodness and the bountiful heritage of courage and fineness he leaves his devoted wife and children. In the realm of the Tomorrow he stands to see them bravely carry on -- Death loves the Shining Mark! Surviving Dwight R. Sayles are his family above mentioned, his father, E. D. Sayles, to whom he was a right hand of usefulness and devotion, and three sisters: Mrs. Logan Armstrong and Irene Wright of Hawk Point, Mo., and Mrs. Esther Sly of Lakeside, Calif. His mother passed to long sleep in 1912. The funeral services were conducted at the Franklin Street Methodist church Sunday afternoon.

SAYLES, Edward D.
1856-1938
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
COUNTRY LOSES VETERAN MERCHANT LUMBERMAN -- E. D. Sayles Died Saturday After 30 Years of Business in Clinton -- Nearing His 82nd Birthday -- Preceded in Death by Only Son Last Fall -- E. D. Sayles, for some thirty years a beloved and respected lumber man of Clinton, at 2:40 a.m. August 6, reached the end of a long, worthy life in which his 82nd milestone would have been passed the day he was laid back for his long sleep into the dust from which all men come. General grief follows the loss of this fine man, whose splendid son, Dwight R. Sayles, last September answered Death's inevitable call -- making two irreparable losses in a few months for family, friends, community. E. D. Sayles was born August 8, 1856, at Talmadge, Ohio, and when quite young he knew real responsibility for his father died when he was but seven and when he was 14 years of age, his mother and her two sons moved to near Lowry City, Missouri, where he helped her operate a farm. Miss Barbara Warner became his wife February 23, 1882, and for a time they lived near Ohio Post Office where his son, Dwight, and three daughters were born and where Mr. Sayles continued farming. For a year they lived near North Station, Henry County, which was a coal center at the time, and where Mr. Sayles operated a general store. Going in 1892 to Lowry City, where he saw the future in the lumber business, he decided to turn his wide experience and practical knowledge to that field. Success here was equal to that he had experienced in all his activities. But his interests were not limited to lumber. If several years he served the Lowry City bank as cashier, he was a member of the city council and school board, and actively supported the, building of a new church during his residence there. His public spirit was unbounded and the upbuilding of his community his great ambition. He advocated more than any one citizen the establishment of the Lowry City Academy and helped finance it when it became an actuality, and personal pleasure was his when his children graduated there. He retained his interest in the lumber business in Lowry even after coming to Clinton, being a partner in the Styles-Harris firm. When an opening in the lumber business offered itself in Clinton, he came with his family here some 30 years ago, and bought the lumber yard at the corner of Main and Green streets. Under his wise jurisdiction, the business grew and prospered, for Mr. Sayles was considered to be one of the best informed lumber men in southwest Missouri, with nearly 50 years' experience. Banking and financial circles also knew his wise counsel and safe advice. He served on the Clinton school board from 1924-1927, and his son succeeded him. He never rejected responsibility and was at the back of many civic enterprises, with a great capacity for hard work, that began early each morning and continued through long days. His pleasures, he enjoyed with the same energy, yet he was always a modest man, more a person of acts than speech. His thought was deep however, and his judgment of people keen and accurate. He was a man of the highest integrity, fair to his competitors, just in every dealing, generous to his friends, sympathetic to every cause and devoted to his family. A strong Presbyterian, in which church he had been brought up, his influence was Christian in every act and his irreproachable standards made him a power for good among men in all walks of life, from the men who worked for him, the poor persons to whom he extended credit, to the most important citizen whose large checks he honored. Death first broke their family circle's, few years after they came to Clinton, when Mrs. Sayles died, and for three years his daughter, Esther, kept the home together. February 10, 1916, Miss Christine Melton became his wife and after several years they built the attractive home at Second and Clinton streets where they have since resided. Surviving Mr. Sayles are his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Logan Armstrong of Hawk Point, Mo.; Mrs. Irene Wright of St. Louis and Mrs. Altho G. Sly, Lakeside, Calif.; eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren, and Mrs. Dwight Sayles, widow of his lately deceased only son, whose passing was a blow he took with courage but heartbreak. He also leaves one brother, W. L. Sayles, of Horming, Calif. They all bore him the most tender regard for his nature was so mild, gentle, kind and generous that the good he found in others, they saw in him and all men loved him. The funeral services were conducted Monday at the home.

SAYLES, Marie Elizabeth
1908-1999
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 4 1999 - Marie Elizabeth Sayles, 90, 102 South Third Street, Clinton, died at her home this week. Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Sayles is survived by three children and two sisters. Services will be held in Kansas City and will be announced later. Mrs. Sayles attended the First Baptist Chuch of Clinton.

SAYLES, Samuel Lane
1922-1991
Hazlehurst City Cemetery, Hazlehurst, Jeff Davis Co, GA
Samuel Lane Sayles, 69, 525 N. Tallahassee Street, Hazlehurst, Georgia, died Saturday morning at Memorial Hospital in Savannah, after a brief illness. He was born July 20, 1922 in Clinton, Missouri, to Dwight and Edith Sayles. After attending Christian College in Fayette, Missouri, where he was a member of the varsity football team, he joined the US Marine Corps and later transferred to the US Navy Air Corps to complete pilot training. He completed his education with a doctorate of law degree with the University of Missouri, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu and Phi Alpha Delta and Phi Delta Phi fraternities. He practiced law in Kansas City for 25 years, served as president of Rock Hill Tennis Club and was a member of the Mic-O-Say of the Boy Scouts of America. After moving to Hazlehurst in 1977, he continued to practice law while serving as president of Collings Loan Company, Inc. He was the owner of Circle SS Livestock Option and was actively involved in various farming enterprises. For the past three years he served as city police judge, was a member of the Board of Governors of the Jefferson Davis Country Club and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hazlehurst. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Marilyn Collings Sayles of Hazlehurst; two daughters, Mrs. Rebecca Sayles Baker of Scottsdale, Arizona, and Mrs. Rachael Sayles Russell of Albany, Georgia; one son Samuel Layne Sayles Jr. of New York City, a sister Mrs. Margaret Lindsay McVeigh of Kent, Colorado; one sister-in-law Mrs. Margaret Sayles of Denver, and three grandchildren. Wainright Parlor Funeral Home of Hazlehurst, Georgia, is in charge of arrangements. Funeral service will be Tuesday at First United Methodist Church in Hazlehurst. Burial in the Hazlehurst Cemetery.

SAYSOFF, George L. Sr.
abt 1938-1998
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George L. Saysoff, 60, Clinton, died Thursday evening, November 12, 1998, at his home. A prayer service was held Monday at the Skradski Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. Burial followed at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Saysoff was employed at the Jim Head Flatwork Co. of Olathe. He moved from Kansas City to Clinton in 1958. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Saysoff and a granddaughter. He is survived by his one and only true love, everlasting Sylvia Saysoff of the home; three sons, George L. Saysoff, Jr. and John W. Saysoff, both of Independence, and Michael A. Saysoff, Clinton; one daughter, Nicole R. Saysoff, Clinton; three stepsons, Bill Snyder and John Snyder and Curtis Dean Puckett; two stepdaughters, Shirley Snyder and Erica K. Foreman; foster children, Samantha Fisher and Bailery Fisher, Jacob and Jordon Powell; one sister, Josephine Wilmouth; two brothers, Max Saysoff Jr. and Herbert Saysoff; seven grandchildren.

SCANLON, Francis Harvey "Frank"
1917-1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Francis Harvey (Frank) Scanlon was born December 9, 1917, in Clinton, to Otis E. Scanlon and Christena Grasher. Frank grew up with his sister Letha in and around the Clinton area, later he served for a time (1943 – 1945) in the U.S. Army Air Corp as an aircraft radio repairman. Later Frank worked as an automobile diagnostic mechanic and computer technician. Frank passed away on January 21, 1992 in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Cremation. Frank leaves two sons, Scott F. Scanlon living in Arkansas and Chris Scanlon living in Massachusetts. Frank has one sister Letha Williams of Hinton, Oklahoma, also surviving are two half brothers Otis E. Scanlon Jr. and James Scanlon, two half sisters Beulah Thurston and Beverly Thomlinson all in the Kansas City, MO area. Preceding Frank was his brother Raymond E. Scanlon and a half brother Jack B. Scanlon.

SCANLON, Raymond Eugene
1915-1917
Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Call to the Home Above: Raymond Eugene, son of Otis Scanlon and wife Christina Consuella (Grasher) Scanlon answered the final summons Sunday, June 24th, at 10:15 p.m. He had been ailing since April when he had the measles then Cholera Infantum which was too much for his frail constitution. The Doctor advised a change of climate so they brought him on a pillow from Oklahoma to his grandmother Grashers near Hartwell, but he grew worse and pneumonia developed. He was unconscious all the time and his sufferings were ended at the above stated time. Everything possible was done for him but to no avail. Jesus said, "Suffer the little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Heaven," so he called this one. Raymond Eugene Scanlon was born Dec. 29, 1915, being 1 year, 5 months and 25 days old. He is survived by his parents, grandparents, and a host of relatives and friends. Everybody loved this child he was such a sweet baby, budded on earth to blossom in Heaven. His funeral services were conducted at Hartwell Baptist church Monday June 25th. Then his little form was laid away in the Norris cemetery.

SCARBROUGH, Elvin Earl
1919-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 4 2001 - Elvin Earl Scarbrough, son of Berter and Mertie (Jenkins) Scarbrough, was born June 18, 1919, in Wheatland, and died at his home in Clinton on August 7, 2001, at the age of 82 years. Elvin had served in the United States Army from 1941 to 1945. He was a retired carpenter. He married Mary Kathleen (Collins) Scarbrough on March 4, 1967. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen, of the home; two daughters, Celia Rouse of Parkville and Janice Kay Martin, Falls Church, Virginia; one stepdaughter, Lillian Roderick of Clinton; three stepsons, Rick Collins and J. W. Yewell, both of Clinton, and Jack Sutton of Lawton, Oklahoma; a sister, Hilda Bonner of Preston, and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, August 10. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCARPETTA, Donna Faye KINNEY STRICKLAND TEBOW
1941-2010
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 21 2010 - Donna Faye (Kinney) Scarpetta, 69, Cleveland, Missouri, and formerly of Windsor, died Friday morning, June 18, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City. She was born March 2, 1941, in Clinton, the only daughter of Dewey F. Kinney and Opal Faye Hammond Kenney. She married Johnny Strickland and had two sons, Johnny and Randy, divorced Johnny and later married Robert Tebow, then had one son David before their divorce. She then married Michael Scarpetta. This union had no children. He and Donna retired to Windsor. She is survived by an uncle, Robert Kampe; an aunt, Bonnie Kampe; two brothers, James Kinney and his wife Deanna, and Edward Kinney and his wife Carlye; three sons, Dr. Johnnie Wayne Strickland and his wife Chrystal, Randy Strickland and his wife Lora, and David Scarpetta and his wife Dana; five grandchildren, Lance Corporal Joshua Strickland, Jennifer Strickland, Caleb Strickland, Ethan Strickland and Faye Alexander Raine Scarpetta. She was a member and officer of several bowling leagues, including a traveling league. She was an honorary member of the Missouri Bowlers Hall of Fame. During the summer she would team up with her brothers and bowl in a Nine-Pin Strike League. She was a member of the Windsor chapter of the American Legion where she served as secretary and was active in their fund raising events. Donna Scarpetta worked most of her life. She drove an over-the-road 18-wheel semi-truck, was a supervising tax consultant for H&R Block for several years and was a waitress at the Kansas City Airport, the Wagon Wheel Cafe in Windsor, and several other places. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 22, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery.

SCARPETTA, Michael B.
1935-1996
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Michael B. Scarpetta, 60, Windsor, died early Thursday morning, December 19, 1996, at his home. He was born December 29, 1935, in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Joseph Scarpetta and Mary (Coniglio) Scarpetta. On December 14, 1968, in Miami, Oklahoma, he married Donna Faye Kinney, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Scarpetta was a truck driver for Holmes Freight Lines, Kansas City, for 35 years before his retirement. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 41, Kansas City, and the King of Kings Lutheran Church, Kansas City. He served his country for three years as a member of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Joseph Michael Scarpetta, Kansas City; two daughters, Cynthia Lynn Beavers and Lisa Marie Robinson, both of Mercer; three stepsons, Johnny Wayne Strickland, State of Alabama, Randy Lynn Strickland, Douglasville, Georgia, and David Joseph Scarpetta, Switzerland; seven grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a sister, Francis Struzzo, Los Angeles, California. He was preceded in death by a brother, Martin John Scarpetta. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 21, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun.

SCHAAL, Charles W. "Chuck"
1924-2004
Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, Johnson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2005 - Charles W. "Chuck" Schaal, 80, Lowry City and formerly of Olathe, Kansas, died Friday, December 31, 2004, at Truman lake Manor, Lowry City. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 5, 11 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial Wednesday in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, Kansas.

SCHABERG, Edith Maurine SLUSHER
1913-2009
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 6 2009 - Edith M. Schaberg was born Dec. 6, 1913, in Bates City, the daughter of M. E. and Viola (Martin) Slusher. She died on Jan. 17, 2009, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 95 years. Edith was a funeral director from 19562 until 1966 when she retired. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton and the Order of Eastern Star. She is survived by her daughter Mary Lou Caldwell and husband Jr., Urich; one brother Robert Slusher of Odessa; one grandson Ronny Caldwell, and two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Rick Caldwell. Graveside services were held at White Oak Cemetery, Urich, on Wednesday, Jan. 21.

SCHAEFER, Edalene Delcie ANDERSON BOOTH
1907-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edalene Schaefer, 87, Independence, died Thursday, October 12, 1995, at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be Saturday, October 14, art the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services are noon Saturday at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Mrs. Schaefer was born October 27, 1907, in Lamar. She was originally from Clinton. She lived in Independence most of her life. She was a member of Gudgell Park RLDS Church. She was married to Timothy C. Booth Sr. for 49 years. He preceded her in death in 1974. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Frederick Schaefer of Independence and a granddaughter and one sister and one brother. She had previously worked for the Gay Gibson Company and the Woodcraft Co. She is survived by two sons, Timothy C. Booth Jr. of Independence, and William T. (Bill) Booth, Mesa, Arizona, and one daughter, Leona B. Covey, Orrick; 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren; one stepdaughter Elsie Hight of Independence; two step grandsons; one brother Everett Anderson, Kearney, and one sister Irene Daugherty, Clinton.

SCHAFFER, Florence Odette DUNN
1918-2010
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 20 2010 - Florence Odette (Dunn) Schaffer, 91, Columbia and formerly of the Windsor and Blairstown area, died Monday, April 19, 2010, at the Candlelight Care Center in Columbia. She was born November 15, 1918, to Arthur W. Florence (Henry) Dunn at the family home west of Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School with the Class of 1936. She married Van Schaffer on September 7, 1947, and they spent most of their married life in Topeka and Manhattan, Kansas, and Jefferson City. She was preceded in death by her husband, both parents, an infant sister and brother, Porter Dunn, in World War II. She is survived by daughter, Vanette and husband Dan Noll; granddaughters, Amy and Jessica; two great-grandchildren, all of Columbia; two brothers, Euel and Paul Dunn, and one sister, Helen Houk, all of Clinton. Memorial services will be Monday, April 26, at Parker Funeral Home in Columbia. Cremation.

SCHAFFNER, Dorothy Marie McFARLAND
1913-2003
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 15 2003 - Dorothy Marie Schaffner, 89, Clinton, died Tuesday, May 13, 2003, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 16, at the United Methodist Church. She was born August 8, 1913, at Clearfield, Pennsylvania, daughter of John Clarence and Ann Timms McFarland. She married Oscar Schaffner on July 23, 1939, and he preceded her in death on April 20, 2003. She was a public school librarian and a member of the Clinton United Methodist United Methodist Church. survivors include two sons, Mike Schaffner and wife Karen, St. Louis, and Doug Schaffner, Kansas City; one granddaughter, Marissa Schaffner, Overland Park, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

SCHAFFNER, Douglas Scott
1951-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Douglas Scott Schaffner, 62, North Kansas City, asleep in Jesus, Tuesday, April 22, 2014, at Lakewood Long Term Care Center in Lee's Summit. Doug was born November 7, 1951, in Clinton, to Dorothy and Oscar Schaffner. He was preceded in death by both mother and father. Doug graduated from Clinton Senior High and served six years in the US Navy. Survivors include a brother, Michael Schaffner (Karen) of St. Louis and a niece, Marissa Schaffner of Olathe, KS. A graveside memorial in Clinton will take place at a later date.

SCHAFFNER, Oscar
1909-2003
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 6 2003 - Oscar Schaffner was born November 8, 1909 at Kersey, Colorado, son of Ernest Patton and Mary Bell Schaffner. He died April 20, 2003 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He married the former Dorothy Marie McFarland on July 23, 1939, at Clearfield, Pennsylvania. She survives of the home. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. He retired from Clearfield Cheese Company in 1974. His parents; one sister, Julia Mohney, and one brother, Fred Schaffner, preceded him in death. In addition to his wife he is survived by two sons, Mike Schaffner and wife Karen, St. Louis, and Doug Schaffner, Kansas City; one granddaughter, Marissa Schaffner, Overland Park, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held April 23 at the United Methodist Church. Inurnment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SCHALLERT, Agnes DAMPF
1890-1966
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 13 1966 - Mrs. Agnes M. Schallert, 75, Montrose, died at 11:15 a.m., Jan. 11, at the Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City. Funeral services will be Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Immaculate Conception church in Montrose. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Among survivors are her husband Gottlieb, of the home; four sons, Bernard, Maurice and Cletus Schallert, Montrose; and Lawrence Schallert, Maderia, Fla.; and two daughters, Mrs. Elmer (Alvina) Linenberger, Montrose; and Mrs. Elton (Patricia) Cook, Kansas City.

SCHALLERT, Bernard Herman "Bernie"
1917-2006
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2006 - Bernard Herman "Bernie" Schallert, son of Gottlieb and Agnes (Dampf) Schallert, was born January 6, 1917 in Montrose, Missouri. He passed away at the Medicalodge of Butler in Butler, Missouri May 25, 2006 at 89 years of age. Bernie spent all his life in Montrose except for the years he served in the U.S. Air Force while stationed in the Philippines working as a mechanic. He was a farmer all of his life and also a rural mail carrier for several years. Bernie loved the farm life and was a hard worker and dedicated to his family and friends. He was united in marriage to Helen (Sickman) Foster January 17, 1992 in Montrose. After retirement Bernie and Helen delivered meals to senior citizens. Mr. Schallert was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knight's of Columbus. Bernie was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Dalene Schallert; one brother Maurice Schallert; a sister-in-law Lucy Schallert; a brother-in-law Elton Cook; and a nephew Eddie Schallert. Survivors include his wife Helen of the home; two brothers, Cletus Schallert and wife Waneta of Montrose, Missouri and Larry Schallert and wife Beverly of Albuquerque, New Mexico; and two sisters Alvena and husband Elmer Linenberger of Deepwater, Missouri and Pat Cook of Raytown, Missouri; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Tuesday, May 30, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery.

SCHALLERT, Betty Lucille SALMON
1924-1996
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Schallert, 71, Montrose, will be held Saturday, June 8, at the United Presbyterian-Methodist Church in Appleton City. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery at Montrose. Mrs. Schallert, daughter of Homer and Mary Ann (Hannah) Salmon, was born October 28, 1924, and died Wednesday, June 5, 1996, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 71. She spent most of her life in the Montrose and Lowry City areas. She married Maurice Schallert in the Catholic priest's home June 27, 1946, and five children were born. She enjoyed flowers and making crafts, liked birds and cats and taking rides in her car. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two half-brothers, Sam and Francis Salmon. Survivors include one son, Edward M. Schallert of Blue Springs; four daughters, Barbara Cook and Deborah Schallert, both of Montrose, Susan Rohaus of Deepwater and Becky Boden, also of Montrose; one brother, John Salmon of Montrose; five sisters, Faye Kneip of Montrose, Ruth Ashley of Clinton, Louise Stricker of Temecula, California, Dorothy Erhart of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and Pauline Mannen of Chesterton, Indiana; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

SCHALLERT, Cletus Aloysius "Clip"
1925-2007
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 31 2007 - Cletus Aloysius Schallert, son of the late Gottlieb and Agnes (Dampf) Schallert, was born in Montrose, on May 6, 1925, and died August 25, 2007, at 82 years of age. "Clip" as his friends called him, had lived in the Montrose community all his life, except during World War II for two years. He attended St. Mary's School and while attending high school he worked at Hake's Drug Store. During World War II he was an infantry soldier with Patton's 3rd Army from 1944 through 1946 and was awarded three Bronze Stars and the Combat Infantry Badge. During this time he was partially disabled. Clip returned from the war and worked for the United States Postal Department as a clerk for two years and then a rural mail carrier for 35 years. He also farmed, raised registered Charolais cattle for 25 years. He was well liked and a friend to all. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Bernard and Maurice Schallert, and a sister Magdaline. Clip is survived by his wife Waneta of the home; two stepsons, Dennis Radford of Montrose and Ronald Radford of Nevada; one brother Larry Schallert, Albuquerque, New Mexico; two sisters, Patricia Cook of Kansas City and Alvina Linenberger of Deepwater and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Tuesday, August 28. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SCHALLERT, Helen R. SICKMAN FOSTER
1917-2008
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 8 2008 - Helen R. Schallert, 90, Montrose, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at Bristol Manor Nursing Home in Butler. Helen was born on Dec. 13, 1917, the daughter of Frank Sickman and Catherine (Kate) "Walbert" Sickman. She married Lester Foster in Kansas City in 1938. Lester died in 1969. Bernard Schallert and Helen were married in 1992 in Montrose. He also preceded her in death. Helen was a homemaker who spent many hours volunteering in her community. She worked with Meals On Wheels, was very involved in her church, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Montrose, but perhaps best known for helping working families by taking care of their preschool age children, cooking and cleaning for them long before public daycare centers were available. She is survived by one son, Jerry Foster and his wife Janice, Paducah, Kentucky; her brother Kenneth Sickman and his wife Joyce, Grain Valley; three granddaughters, Julie Williams and her husband Ray, Peculiar, Joy Clark and her husband Buster, Paducah, Jacquie Wright and her husband Wendell, Paducah; one grandson Juston Foster and his wife Wendy, Nevada, Missouri, and eight great-grandchildren, Kurt, Katlinne, Kallie, Kale, Brandon, Cameron, Caitlyn and Cody. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Lester Foster; her husband Bernard Schallert, one daughter, Jane Knight; one great-grandson, Kody Williams; five brothers and two sisters. A graveside service was held Monday, Sept. 8, at St. Mary's Cemetery in Montrose.

SCHALLERT, Magdaline
1915-1925
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Sunday, Sept. 6th, Magdalina Schallert swallowed a hair pin while playing with her little sister and brothers. She did not feel any ill effect until at school Wednesday she was taken home at once and from then on she grew worse. At 2 o'clock Wednesday night, she was rushed to the N.I. Stebbins hospital. The parents and Dr. Miller accompanied her. An operation was performed at once, but all in vain, peritonitis had already set in. She was unconscious from that time until she passed away, Sept.13th. All that medical skill could do was done to prolong her life. Her mother and father were continually at her bedside. Why it was the bright little sunbeam was called, God alone, only knew. She was aged 10 years, 2 months and 9 days old. She was born July 4th, 1915, in Montrose. She leaves to mourn their loss a broken hearted mother and father, one little sister and three brothers, grandparents and other relatives. Magdaline was loved by all of her little friends, as well as older ones. She was a bright and promising pupil in school. The remains were brought to the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Schallert, in Montrose, Sunday. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church Wednesday morning. Interment in the Catholic cemetery. Montrose and vicinity extends their deepest sympathy to the bereaved.

SCHALLERT, Maurice Clement
1919-1992
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Maurice Clement Schallert, son of Gottlieb and Agnes (Dampf) Schallert, was born Sept. 6, 1919 in Montrose, and passed away Dec. 12, 1992 at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. Maurice lived in the Montrose area all his life and attended St. Mary's School and Montrose High School. He served his country during World War II as a Master Sergeant in the Air Force. He served on the school board, the city board and the Montrose Fire Dept. He was a member of Montrose V.F.W. Post 8820, Knights of Columbus, and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, where he served on the Catholic Parish Council. Maurice devoted his life to his family, community and farming. He loved the outdoors and greatly enjoyed hunting and fishing. Maurice was united in marriage to Lucille Salmon on June 27, 1946 in Montrose. To this union five children were born. Maurice was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Magdeline Schallert. He is survived by his wife, Lucille of the home; one son, Edward M. Schallert of Blue Springs; 4 daughters, Barbara Cook of Montrose, Deborah Schallert of Palmdale, Ca., Susan Rohaus of Deepwater, and Rebecca Schallert of Blue Springs; 3 brothers, Bernard and Cletus Schallert, both of Montrose, and Lawrence Schallert of Albuquerque, N.M.; 2 sisters, Alvena Linenberger of Deepwater and Patricia Cook of Raytown, and 10 grandchildren. Maurice will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1992 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

SCHALLERT, Waneta Maxine FOSTER RADFORD
1928-2015
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Waneta Maxine (Foster) Schallert, daughter of John M. and Susie B. (Leeper) Foster was born March 8, 1928 in Appleton City, Missouri. She departed this life on Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri at the age of 86. Waneta lived in and around Appleton City and Montrose area all her life. She graduated from Appleton City High School in 1946. Waneta started working at the Ted Conrad Agency as a bookkeeper, typist and receptionist. She left that employment in 1960. She was then employed by MFA starting out as bookkeeper and rising to manager. Waneta and her husband, George W. Radford, whom she married in 1947, farmed in the Johnson City community from 1960 to 1967. She loved gardening, especially flowers and always took a special interest in caring for them. She also enjoyed sewing, painting and loved to read, especially westerns. Waneta was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri. On May 22 1980, Waneta was united in marriage to Cletus A. "Clip" Schallert at that church. After her marriage to "Clip", she became a homemaker. Waneta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, "Clip"; brother, Dean Foster and his wife Joyce of Appleton City. Waneta is survived by her two sons: Dennis G. Radford and wife Linda of Montrose, Missouri and Ronald W. Radford and wife Shauna of Nevada, Missouri; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. The funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose on Friday, February 6. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SCHAMBACH, Trela M. SAGE
1909-1991
Richmond Memory Gardens, Richmond, Ray Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Trela M. Schambach, 82, died Monday evening, September 23, 1991 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born in Nixa on July 8, 1909, daughter of Roy and Alice Hilliard Sage. On March 26, 1927, she was united in marriage to Carlton Schambach in Kansas City. Following their marriage they made their home in Kansas City. In 1965 they moved to their lake home in Cole Turkey Acres Resort near Warsaw. Her husband Carlton, preceded her in death on May 10, 1966. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother. Trela had been a resident of the Warsaw Health Care Center since March of 1990. She is survived by cousins, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, September 28, 1991 in Richmond Memory Gardens, in Richmond, Mo.

SCHEELE, Bertha Lee RANDOLPH
1880-1958
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO, Nov 1958 - Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Lee Scheele, 78, Windsor, former Urich resident and life-long Henry Countian who died at 5:30 a.m. Nov. 13 after three weeks hospitalization at Windsor, were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Nov. 14 at Huston Funeral Home by the Rev. Theodore Davis. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Bertha Lee Randolph, fourth of seven children of James Marion and Chaney Hall Randolph, was born Sept. 1, 1880, near Urich, Mo. A brother, Harvey and two sisters, Mrs. James H. Wears and Mrs. Charles F. Thomas, preceded her in death. When a teenager she moved with her parents to Leesville where she united with the Tebo Baptist Church. On March 1, 1905, she married William F. Scheele, settling on a farm northeast of the Roseland community where they spent their married life. It was then she transferred her church membership to the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church which she faithfully attended as long as she lived in the community. Her husband preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1932. For the past eight years she has resided in Windsor. She made many friends and in her years of declining health spent many creative hours sewing and piecing quilts. She leaves a son, William Harold Scheele, Windsor; a granddaughter, Mrs. James W. Krogh; a great-granddaughter, Angela Lynn Krogh, Warrensburg; a stepdaughter, Mrs. John Hopkins, Quick City, Mo; a brother, Randolph, Denver, Colo., two sisters, Mrs. Frank Wilson, Tebo Street, and Mrs. Charley Eberting, 715 East Franklin, Clinton. Among those from the vicinity attending the services were Mrs. Frank Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Eberting, Mrs. M. W. Clark, Mrs. Henry Sullivan, Clinton; Mrs. Ervin Wilson, Deepwater. The Ebertings' son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Eberting, Kansas City, attended and en route home stopped in Clinton for a short visit.

SCHEELE, Caroline GREIFE
1851-1920
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - Mrs. Caroline Scheele, widow of G. F. Scheele, deceased, was found dead in bed at her home on Tebo street Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Scheele had been in her usual health and was seen about the place by neighbors and friends Monday during the day. That night, after reading from the scripture, as shown by the open Bible on a table in her room, she retired and some time during the night quietly, peacefully her spirit returned to Him who gave it. Caroline Greife was born in Germany March 28, 1858 (should this be 1851?) and when seventeen years of age came to America, locating in St. Louis, where she was united in marriage to G. F. Scheele. Six children were born to them, two dying in infancy. Those surviving are: Will and Harry Scheele of Roseland, Mrs. James Odle of Coal and Mrs. James Hartle of Palo Pinto. In 1878 the family moved from St. Louis to near Windsor and resided there many years. With her husband she united with the Mt. Olivet Baptist church in 1879 and when she came to Windsor to make her home after the death of her husband, she united with the First Baptist Church of which she was a faithful member until death. Her husband died in 1912. Beside her children she is survived by twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren and two brothers, Fred and Henry Greife, and one sister, Mrs. Charles Uhlenbach. She was a good woman, faithful to her church and a devoted mother and sister. She was one of those old fashioned mothers who are fast passing on, the kind like your mother and mine, whose love was broad enough to mother the whole world.

SCHEELE, Dona Bell WILLIAMS
1884-1968
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - Funeral Services for Mrs. Dona B. Scheele, 83, were held Tuesday afternoon at Huston-Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Mrs. Scheele died Saturday at the Good Samaritan Rest Home, Cole Camp, following a long illness. Mrs. Scheele was born Feb. 25, 1884, daughter of the late Isaiah and Matilda Burnett Williams. On Dec. 23, 1919, she married Harry G. Scheele. She joined the High Point Baptist Church at an early age and during their marriage the couple lived in Roseland and were members of Mount Olivet Baptist Church. After Mr. Scheele's death in 1949 she moved to Windsor and transferred her membership to the First Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. W. L. (Olinda Mae) Warren and one stepson, Forrest E. Scheele, Windsor; two grandchildren, Sp4 Jerry D. Warren, Ft. Riley, Ks., and Harry A. Scheele, Dallas, Tx.; two brothers, C. M. Williams, Lincoln, and Ben Williams, Windsor; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.

SCHEELE, Forrest Edward
1910-1972
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - F. E. Scheele, 62, died Sunday at his home here. He was born in Benton County, May 13, 1910, son of Harry G. and Sophia B. Roll Scheele. On March 4, 1936, he married Irene Harbit who survives of the home. He spent most of his life in Windsor where he owned and operated a service station. He was a member of the Windsor Christian Church. Also surviving are one son, Harry A. Scheele, Dallas, Tx.; one sister, Mrs. Olinda Mae Warren, Windsor; one granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Huston-Hadley Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SCHEELE, Gottlieb Friedrich
1824-1912
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - G. F. Scheele was born March 21, 1824, in Germany and died at his home in Windsor on October 8, 1912. Mr. Scheele came to America when he was 23 years old and located first in St. Louis, Mo. Here he was married to Miss Minnie Palmscheck with whom he lived happily until death called her from his side in 1868, leaving him with two children, to mourn her departure. In 1869 he was again married to Miss Caroline Greife. To this union were born six children, two having died in infancy. The surviving children are William and Harry Scheele of Roseland, Mrs. Yattie Odle of Colesburg and Mrs. Carrie Hartle of Palo Pinto. These with their mother remain to mourn the departure of the devoted husband and kind and affectionate father. In 1879 Mr. Scheele, with his family, located near Mount Olivet, where he resided until about 4 years ago, when he moved to Windsor to live in retirement and enjoy the rest of the evening time of a long and useful life. He united with the Baptist church at Mr. Olivet in 1880 and was ever a faithful member of this church until the end came on Tuesday morning, Oct. 12, 1912 at 3 o'clock. Without warning the silent messenger came and took him away. He was prepared to go. The funeral was conducted from the Baptist church by Rev. T. M. McDonnell on Wednesday afternoon and he was buried in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SCHEELE, Harry Godfrey
1875-1949
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - Harry G. Scheele, son of G. F. and Caroline Scheele, was born November 14, 1875, at St. Louis, Mo., and passed away June 22, 1949, at 11:45 at the Community Hospital in Windsor. In 1878 the family moved to the Roseland neighborhood and his entire life was spent in that community. He was united in marriage to Sophia Belle Rolls February 2, 1902. To this union one son, Forrest, was born. Sophia B. Scheele passed away March 6, 1917. On December 23, 1919, he was united in marriage to Dona B. Williams and to this union a daughter, Olinda Mae, was born. He was converted and joined Mt. Olivet church in June, 1895. Throughout the years he was an active worker in the church, specially in the choir and remained steadfast to the end. He is survived by his wife, Dona B., the son, Forrest, the daughter, Olinda Mae Warren; daughter-in-law, Irene Scheele, and son-in-law, Bill Warren; two grandsons, Harry Andrew Scheele and Jerry Dean Warren, who were dearly loved by their grandfather. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Carrie Hartle of Gypsum, Colorado, and Mrs. Henrietta Odle of Clinton, Mo., and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Olinda and a brother, Will. The funeral services were conducted at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Friday, June 24.

SCHEELE, Sophia Belle ROLLS
1883-1917
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Sophia Bell Scheele, daughter of John and Bettie Rolls, was born Feb. 10, 1883 and departed to be with Jesus March 6, 1917; age 34 years and 26 days. In the month of Oct 1899 being 16 years old, at Clear Creek Baptist church sought the Lord with sorrowing heart until she found peace by trusting in Jesus, and united with Clear Creek. She was married to Harry G. Scheele Feb 5 1902. To this union one son was born, little Forest. She leaves a devoted husband, son, mother and father, two brothers, many relatives and host of friends, for to know her was to love her. After her marriage to Bro. Scheele she moved her membership to Mt. Olivet, and remained a faithful member to her death. In her death Bro, Scheele loses a loving and faithful wife; The son, a dear mother; father and Mother dutiful obedient daughter; brother, a kind sister; the church, a faithful, ideal member; and all, a friend; the pastor, a helper; ever ready to do anything for Jesus. Our loss is heaven's gain and bow our heads to the will of God. The funeral was preached at Mt. Olivet church on the 8th, by the pastor at her request. She had numbers of times during the two years pastorate that he preach her funeral, and also had chosen the text witch be used - Rev, 14:13 and the text was appropriate. There were more people then could get in the house. The floral tributes were beautiful and holding her lying in the beautiful casket spoke the language of a poet.

SCHEELE, Thelma Z. STEVENS
1911-1992
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Thelma Stevens Scheele, 80, Windsor, died Wednesday, January 1, 1902, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born September 16, 1911, in Benton County, near Windsor, daughter of Perry Allen Stevens and Elva Mae Alexander Stephens. She was married March 5, 1933, in Clinton to William Harold Scheele, who died July 12, 1975. She was a top stitcher in the fitting room at International Shoe in Windsor for 34 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor, the Senior Citizens Kitchen band and the Windsor V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Krogh of Arvada, Colorado; two grandchildren; two brothers, Efton and Ervin Stevens, both of Windsor; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Oak cemetery.

SCHEELE, William F.
1870-1932
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO, Nov 1932 - William F. Scheele Died suddenly with heart trouble, November 10, at the home of his brother-in-law, Frank Wilson, on West Tebo Street. He had been in failing health for several years, and the past summer had been staying in the Wilson home that he might be near his physician. However, the last days previous to his death, he had been feeling better. Mr. Scheele was born in St. Louis in 1870. He moved with his parents to Henry County when he was but six years old, and they settled near Roseland. On this homestead he grew to boyhood, learned to till the soil so that it produced well, and when he was 24 years old, was married to Miss Ella Cox, who died eight years later. One daughter was given to this union. In 1905, Mr. Scheele was united in marriage to Miss Bertha Randolph, and one son, Harold, was given to them. Mr. Scheele was a serious man, given to straight dealing with his fellowmen, and expecting the same in return. He was noted for his wonderful bass voice, and of this talent had given freely, as he was chorister of his church from the time he was 16 until he was 52, when his health began to fail. He was converted and joined the Mt. Olivet Baptist church when 16, and had been a staunch member. In addition to farming, Mr. Scheele raised many mules, and sold them, and was known to have some of the finest in this section of the country, at his home on the land that was by the side of his parental homestead. The greatest pleasure of this departed man's life was to join in song service, and many times as he lay on his bed, his voice rang out with those that came over the radio in his room, and just 15 minutes prior to his death, he sang with it, "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and this song was sung at his funeral by a male quartet, composed of Loren Dundas, Ralph Gray, John Robinson, Raymond Thomas, accompanied on the piano by Miss Mildred Gray. The last tributes that human friends could pay to Mr. Scheele, were made Friday afternoon in the Mt. Olivet church he had loved so dearly, and interment was in the cemetery nearby. He leaves his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ida Hopkins, of Creighton, a son, Harold, of the home; brother Harry Scheele and two sisters, Mesdames James Odle and James Hartle; six grandchildren, Charles William, Edgar, Elmer, Curtis, Georgia Mae, and Elsie Marie Hopkins.

SCHEELE, William Harold
1909-1975
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - Harold Scheele, 66, Windsor, died unexpectedly Saturday, July 12, of an apparent heart attack at the home of his daughter in Arvada, Colo. Mr. Scheele was born March 7, 1909, in Henry County near Roseland, son of the late William F. Scheele and Bertha Randolph Scheele. He was married to Thelma Stevens, March 5, 1933, in Clinton. He was a custodian and bus driver for the Henry Co. R-1 school and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. He was a Veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. He is survived by his wife, Thelma, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Krogh, Arvada, Colo., and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 16, at the First Baptist Church. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCHEER, Sophia Mary Caroline Fredericka MESTMACHER
1846-1925
Scheer Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Sophia Mary Caroline Fredericka Mestmacher was born in Germany, Feb. 21st, 1846, and departed this life Dec. 10th, 1925, at her home in Deepwater, at 1:20 a.m. Had she lived until Feb. 21st, she would have been 80 years old. When she was three months old she came with her parents to America and located in Lincoln county Mo., where she grew to womanhood. In April 1866, she was united in marriage to Henry Scheer. He preceded her in death, Dec. 24, 1915. To this union ten children were born, all of whom survive her. They are: Mrs. Herman H. Haverland, Deepwater; Rev. John F. Scheer, Cogar, Okla.; Miss Mary C. Scheer at home; Henry B. Scheer, Boise, Idaho; William H. Scheer, Eaton, Colo.; Mrs. J. H. Fennewald, Rich Hill; Mrs. J. E. Harris, Clinton; Mrs. J. C. Reader, Deepwater; Dr. George W. Scheer, Wichita, Kans.; Mrs. J. C. Lee, Creighton. All were at her bedside at the time of her death except three sons - John, Henry and William, who were unable to come. In 1869, she and her husband moved to Mt. Zion, Mo., where they lived on the same farm for 50 years. In 1920, she moved to Deepwater, where she lived until her death, her daughter Mary, faithfully caring for her until the end. In infancy she was baptized in the Evangelical church, later transferring to the Reformed church, near Mt. Zion. In 1903, she joined M. E. church at Mt. Zion, and at the time of her death was a member of the Deepwater M. E. church. Interment in the family cemetery on the farm at Mt. Zion.

SCHEFFLER, Mavis Capitola ORR
1940-2006
Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 23 2006 - Mavis C. Scheffler, 65, Clinton, died Friday, January 20, 2006, at St. Joseph Health Center. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 24, at Charter Funerals/Blue Ridge Chapel. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence. She was born September 2, 1940, in Mobile, Alabama, to Robert and Beryl Orr. She was preceded in death by her parents; a twin brother Robert; a brother Jamie, and her son Michael Scheffler. She is survived by her husband Leroy; daughter Elisa Pellham; son Ken Scheffler; grandchildren Melissa, Matt and Michael; brothers Earl, Tommy, Sammy, dean and Billie Orr, and sisters Amelia Smith, Iris Heinrich and Berniece Granger and many other relatives.

SCHEILZ, James Marshall Sr.
1910-1991
Callaway Memorial Gardens, Fulton, Callaway Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James "Marshall" Scheilz, Sr., 81, Fulton, died July 17, 1991, at Callaway County Hospital in Fulton. He was born July 18 1910, in Appleton City to August and Rebecca Mae Ellis Scheilz. He was united in marriage to Mafie Rose Ashley July 16, 1934. To this union were born two children, James Marshall Scheilz, Jr. and Mafie Rose "Mickey" Scheilz. His wife preceded him in death August 7 1937. On July 30 1960, he united in marriage to Frances Salmons who survives. He was preceded in death by his first wife, his parents, two brothers, and five sisters. He leaves his wife Frances of the home; one son, James Marshall Scheilz, Jr. and wife Alice of Butler; one daughter Mafie Rose "Mickey" Scheilz of Kansas City; four grandchildren, Stanley Scheilz of Tulsa, Ok., Steven and Douglas Scheilz of butler and Greg Scheilz of Kansas City; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral was held July 21, 1991, at the Church of God, Holiness in Fulton, under the direction of the Debo Funeral Home. Burial was in the Callaway Memorial Gardens.

SCHELL, Andrea Marie KALWEI
1961-2003
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2003 - Andrea Marie Schell, 42, Montrose, died Sunday, September 14, 2003, at Peculiar. She is survived by three sons, Dustin Schell, Damon Schell and Darren Schell, all of the home; her father Ben Kalwei, Montrose; three brothers, Tim Kalwei, Steven Kalwei and Anthony Kalwei, all of Montrose; two sisters, Carolyn Kalwei, Wheat Ridge, Colorado, and Martha Gragg, Montrose. Funeral mass will be Thursday, September 18, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SCHELL, Dustin Nicholas
1982-2016
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Dustin Nicholas Schell was born June 26, 1982 in Clinton, Missouri to Dale F. Schell and Andrea (Kalwei) Schell. He passed away July 16, 2016. He was very proud of his sons, Nick and Chris. He worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 777. He enjoyed being in the outdoors, hunting and fishing and 4-wheeling. Dustin was preceded in death by his mother Andrea; grandparents, Ben and Geneva Kalwei and grandmother, Gwen Schell. He is survived by his two sons, Nicholas and Christopher of Montrose, Missouri; two brothers, Damon of Montrose, Missouri and Darren of Appleton City, Missouri; father, Dale of Roscoe, Missouri and grandfather Rollin of Butler, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.

SCHENEWARK, Erma Marie HARMS
1918-2015
Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
Erma Marie Schenewark, age 96, passed away early Saturday morning, March 7, 2015, at the Lincoln Community Care Center in Lincoln, Missouri. She was born near Lincoln, Missouri, on June 5, 1918, the daughter of Edward Henry and Dora Augusta Ebeling Harms. She grew up in the Lincoln community and made her home there all of her life. She was baptized on July 14, 1918, at the Zion Lutheran Church. She was later confirmed on April 24, 1932, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church near her home. On December 30, 1938, she was united in marriage to Clarence Henry Schenewark at the Immanuel Lutheran Church parsonage. Following their marriage they made their home on the farm near Lincoln. Unto this union three children were born. She lived her life as a farmer's wife working alongside of her husband and with her children. She was most happy to be busy with the everyday affairs of life. She worked with the local 4-H Club helping on her family's farm projects, and enjoyed piecing and quilting handmade quilts mostly for the benefit of family and friends alike. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, on January 14, 1976, by one son, Howard Schenewark, on February 18, 2007, and a grandson, Howard Henry Schenewark II, on December 31, 1973. She was also, preceded in death by one brother, Raymond "Jay" Harms, and three sisters, Maurine Riddle, Viola Schenewark, and Laverna Killion. Erma is survived by one son, Ray Schenewark, of Lincoln, Missouri, one daughter, Kathleen Harms, and her husband, Kenneth W. of Ionia, and a daughter-in-law, Kay Schenewark, also of Lincoln. She, also, leaves four grandchildren, Lisa Lillard, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Kevin Harms, and his wife, Connie, of Mora, Missouri, Dana Koll, and her husband, Rob, of Lincoln, and Jill Schenewark, of Phoenix, Arizona, six great-grandchildren, Jackson & Courtney, Bayley & Lyndsey, and Kaden & Kyla, two brothers, Earl Harms, and Leroy "Pete" Harms, both of Windsor, Missouri, one sister Ruby Nagel, of Knob Noster, Missouri, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln. Burial will be in the Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

SCHENEWARK, Nova L. CLARK HAYDE
1914-2006
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2006 - Nova Schenewark, 91, of Lee's Summit, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Monday, May 15, 2006, at the Kindred Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She was born June 27, 1914, in North Fork, Arkansas, the daughter of Jessie Franklin Clark and Nancy Belle (Hamilton) Clark. In 1940, she married James R. Hayde, who preceded her in death in 1980. On September 10, 1985, in Branson, Mo., she married Robert T. "Bob" Schenewark, who preceded her in death on October 22, 1989. Nova had worked at Guy's Foods, in Kansas City for several years. During World War II, she worked at Pratt and Whitney (now Bendix) and later she was a cook at Bill Cannady's Inn, at Sunrise Beach, Mo. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, Windsor, Mo. Survivors include 3 grandsons, Steve Krekovich, Kansas City, Mo.; Doug Krekovich, North Platte, Nebraska and Todd Krekovich, Raymore, Mo.; 5 great-grandchildren, including Troy Krekovich, who stayed with Nova and cared for her; 2 great-great-grandchildren; a step-son, Rob Schenewark and a step-daughter, Margie Means, both of Lincoln, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Bobbie Sue Krekovich; a brother, Carl Clark; and 3 sisters, Opal Aklin, Mary Watley and Ada Schuh. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 18, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.

SCHENKER, Cecil Paul
1911-1995
Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie City, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cecil Paul Schenker, 84, Taberville, died November 13, 1995. He was born July 25, 1911, at Rockville, the son of Charles J. and Frederica Hasley Schenker. He was baptized in infancy and confirmed in 1925 at Zion Lutheran Church where he was a lifetime member. Cecil was a member of the Zion Lutheran Men's Club as long as his health permitted. On February 19, 1939, he was united in marriage to Katherine Wainwright and to this union five children were born. He grew up and attended school at Fairmount and Zion Lutheran schools. He lived in the Rockville, Papinville and Taberville communities all of his life. He was preceded in death by one daughter Charlotte; his parents; three brothers, John, Fred and Carl; five sisters, Annie, Lizzie, Lucy, Lillie and Ida. He is survived by his wife Katherine; four children, Billie and wife Karen, Oswego, Ks., Kay Werling, Independence, Wayne and wife Lois, Rockville, and Rex and wife Starr, Rich Hill; 11 grandchildren, Kevin, Kent, Kyle and Kraig Schenker, Bryan Werling, Karl Rex, Chad and Crystal Schenker, Earnie and Amanda Schenker and Malia Mount; two sisters, Minnie Rapp and twin sister Celia Schenker; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Cecil was a very devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed sharing his faith with anyone that would listen. He also enjoyed the out of doors, playing baseball, hunting, farming and gardening. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were at the Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City Thursday, November 16. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie City.

SCHEPPERS, Anthony J. "Tony"
1903-1950
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Nov 16 1950 - Funeral services for Anthony J. Scheppers, who died of an acute heart attack Tuesday, November 7, in Kansas City, were conducted at the Immaculate Conception Church, Montrose, Friday, November 10, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. Anthony J. Scheppers, age 47 years and seven months, was the son of August and Mary Scheppers, Montrose. His father and one brother preceded in death. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Mary Scheppers, Montrose, a brother Joseph Scheppers, Snyder, Neb., and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Bellinghausen, Montrose. Mr. Scheppers, known as Tony, has been employed the past 20 years in Kansas City where he was laundryman at St. Mary's Hospital, a conscientious, kind and happy workman.

SCHEPPERS, August A.
1867-1935
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Montrose Tidings, Montrose MO, Thursday, Aug 22 1935 - August A. Scheppers died at his home Thursday, August 15, 11:30 p.m., after an illness of several months. August Scheppers was born on July 10, 1867, at Westphalia, Mo. On October 27, 1892 he came to Montrose. In January 1895 he purchased the home 1 mile north of Montrose where he spent the remainder of his life. On May 28, 1895, he was united in marriage to Mary Witzel of Germantown. To this union 4 children were born: Joseph of North Bend, Nebr., Mrs. Pete Bellinghausen (Elizabeth) and Anthony, both of Montrose, and Benjamine who died in infancy. Besides his widow and children Mr. Scheppers is survived by five grandchildren, five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 17, at the Immaculate Conception church in Montrose. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery at Montrose.

SCHEPPERS, Benjamin
1907-1908
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Friday, Mar 20 1908 - The home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Scheppers filled with sorrow last Wednesday morning as their youngest child died. the child was about one year old and had been sick but a short time. The funeral services were held Friday morning from the Catholic Church in this city, and the interment was in the cemetery north of town. The parents have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

SCHEPPERS, Joseph A.
1897-1959
Saint Peters Cemetery, Snyder, Dodge Co, NE
The Dodge Criterion, Dodge NE, Thursday, Oct 29 1959 - Joseph A. Scheppers, 62, of Snyder died Wednesday afternoon in the Omaha Veterans Hospital after a lengthy illness. Services were held Friday at Humlicek Funeral Home in Dodge. Mass at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Snyder. Mr. Scheppers was born Aug. 13, 1897 at Montrose, Mo., the son of August and Mary Scheppers. He served in World War I during 1918-19 and in 1920 he came to Nebraska. He married Mary Emanuel on Nov. 26, 1930 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Clyde. They farmed near Webster and came to Snyder in 1950. He operated a filling station in Snyder since 1956. Survivors include the widow; six sons, Gerald, Paul, Bernard, James, Joseph and Leonard all of Snyder; five daughters, Mrs. Francis (Teresa) Klitz of Scribner, Mrs. Roland Renter of Fremont; Mrs. Jerold Kracl of North Bend, Mary Jo of Long Beach, Calif., and Helen of Snyder; three grandchildren; his mother in Montrose; and a sister, Mrs. Peter Bellinghausen of Montrose. He was a member of St. Leo's Church, the Holy Name Society and the Dodge American Legion Post 122. He was preceded in death by two brothers and his father.

SCHEPPERS, Mary Katherine WITZEL
1871-1962
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Friday, Mar 23 1962 - Last rites for Mrs. Mary Scheppers, 90, Montrose, who died Monday morning, March 19, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Pete Bellinghausen, were conducted March 21, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose. Burial was in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Montrose. Mary Catherine Witzel was born Oct. 21, 1871, near Germantown, one of the three daughters of John and Elizabeth Kloer Witzel, who had come to Missouri from Germany. she was educated in the Germantown school, and spent her entire life in the Germantown-Montrose community. On May 28, 1896, she married August Scheppers, and they began the busy life of farms and parents, on a farm near Germantown. To this union were born four children, Joseph, Anthony and Benjamin, who preceded her in death, and Elizabeth, now Mrs. Pete Bellinghausen. Following her husband's death in 1935, Mrs. Scheppers moved to Montrose and lived with a sister, Mrs. Josephine Cook who did a few years ago. The other sister, Mrs. Frances Putthoff died in 1932. After Mrs. Cook's death she resided with her daughter, Mrs. Bellinghausen and Mr. Bellinghausen, who gave her tender loving care through the years. Mrs. Scheppers was a devout Catholic and devoted her life to her family and church. She had a cheerful disposition which made it a pleasure to visit with her and she loved company. As she kept abreast of the times by reading, she was an interesting person with whom to visit. In spite of her 90 years she still spoke fluent German and could tell many interesting stories of early community life, as well as stories her parents had told of the "Old Country." She enjoyed quilting. Besides her daughter, she leaves 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

SCHERFF, Jonas H.
1846-1932
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
JONAS R. SCHERFF DIES AT AGE OF EIGHTY-SIX -- In Business In Clinton For Many Years -- Loved and Respected By All -- A True Friend -- Funeral at Late Home Today (Thursday) -- "The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away." Eighty-six years ago He gave an infant who was destined to drink deeply of life and love, and Wednesday morning at 12:20 o'clock, He took back unto Himself the soul of a man who had given himself so generously to all with whom he came in contact -- Jonas H. Scherff. His had been an interesting and worthwhile life, beginning near Hanover, Germany, May 13, 1846. His boyhood days were spent there, and he early learned to expertly wield the shears and needle, and became an adept tailor. He came to America in 1866, arriving in New York, January 18. On his way here, he stopped in England and worked in a sugar factory a few months. He visited awhile in New York with his sister, and the next year went to Fort Dodge, Iowa. It was at Fort Dodge, that Jonas H. Scherff found the help-mate of his life, Miss Caroline Christine Lichte, and they were united in marriage April 16, 1870. In 1871, they moved to Clinton. Death claimed Mrs. Scherff in 1914. Six children were the fruit of this union, two of whom died in infancy, Dorothea Augusta Robinson in 1913, and those who survive the father are Miss Lena, of the home; sons, J. W., north of Clinton, and Henry, of St. Louis. There are two grandchildren. The first few months in Clinton, the young man was employed in the Sam Vail brick yard. Then he accepted a position in the shop of Mr. Wernz, as a tailor. Later he entered into partnership with W. L. Windsor, who had a shop on the south side of the square, but this partnership was dissolved, and Mr. Scherff had a shop where Dr. Walker's office is now located. Then it was that he started doing the alterations of the J. L. Goss Clothing Company. From here he moved to the Carney building on the north side of the square, and discontinued tailoring, doing only the alteration work for the Goss Clothing Company. April 4, 1931, he contracted flu and pneumonia, and April 7, realizing his physical condition, sold his shop to Ed Shepard who continues to carry on his work, and retired to rest and dream of the works he had completed in his span of life, at his pleasant home at 324 North Second street, where he had lived 48 years. Mr. Scherff had lived with the idea that whosoever soweth courtesy reaps friendship, and he that plants kindness gathers love, and the friends he had made in Clinton and Henry County are many. He was ever ready to give of his service, his wonderful intelligence and worldly goods. Friends delighted to go into his home, and went as often as they could, where such a warm glow of happiness and fellowship was ever present. There, too, one saw the love of the daughter, Miss Lena, who had cared for her father in all his illness, laughed with him in time of joy, and sympathized with him in his moments of pain. He valued highly his friends, his customers, and loved ones, and all appreciated the fun loving man, whose life, like that of a maple tree, grew more beautiful as it faded. He had lived a clean life, and his health was ever good, until the last three years, when he had neuritis of the heart, and often had severe attacks. Since retiring from business, he, derived the greatest pleasure in walking to the square twice a week where he greeted his friends. These occasions were bright spots for him and them also. A few days previous to death, found him still vigorous, no laziness whatever in his makeup at this ripe age, for he would go out in his garden, pull weeds and hoe, and kept it well. The night before his death, he told his daughter he believed he would sit out on the porch and read. He found the daily newspaper, read and discussed it with interest, and retired early as had been his custom through life. Mr. Scherff was reared in the Lutheran church, and was confirmed when he was 14 years of age. The teachings of his Master were ever uppermost in his mind, and he had observed them thru the years. Funeral services will be conducted at the home this (Thursday) afternoon. Burial in Englewood cemetery.

SCHERFF, Lizzie Ann KEMPER
1876-1926
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. J. W. Scherff died at her home three miles north of Clinton, at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, March 28th, 1926, after many weeks of suffering. She had not been in good health for some time and January 23rd, she had her teeth pulled. Having a bad case of pyorrhea, it seemed that a poisoning developed through her system that caused abscesses and the most intense agony. Love and the knowledge of physicians and nurses were not possible to save her life and the end came to release her from pain. She was 50 years old March 9th, having been born in Kentucky. She came to Henry county with her parents when a young girl. She was united in marriage 30 years ago to J. W. Scherff, who survives her. As no children came to their home, they took William Cannon, an orphan boy, at the age of nine, whom they gave the love, care and protection as they would have an own son. In return he gave them the affection of a son, and resides at Pershing, Iowa. Besides her devoted husband and the foster son, she leaves one brother, William Kemper of Clinton; and two sisters -- Mrs. Frank Russell of Dixon, Ill., and Mrs. Stella Lyons of Donna, Tex. Deceased was a devout Christian and for a number of years was a member of the M. E. Church, South, at Huntingdale, when they lived in that neighborhood. Later they moved to the farm north of Clinton, which they purchased and on which they built a modern home. After moving there they put their church membership in the First M. E. church of Clinton. She was also a valued member of the Land Thimble Club, taking a part in all their activities. She excelled in everything she did. Her home was spotless. She was noted for her fine cooking. Her poultry was thrifty and paying part of the farm. Never was there a better neighbor than Mrs. Scherff. She was a born nurse and seemed to know just what to do to ease pain and suffering. When friends became ill they sent for her far and near, as she came with a cherry smile and a ready hand, to minister to the needs of friends and relatives in affliction. She often times worked beyond her strength. She will be missed by all. To the husband the blow of her death falls most severely. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon. Burial in Englewood.

SCHERLER, Infant Boy
1894-1894
Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Jan 5 1895 - B. Scherler and wife, living west of town, lost their baby boy Saturday. He was only six weeks old and was never healthy. The funeral services were conducted by John Taylor Sunday afternoon and the remains laid to rest in Fields Creek cemetery.

SCHICK, Mary M. LINTZ
1930-2009
Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Morgan Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 16 2009 - Mary M. Schick, 78, Clinton, died Tuesday, April 4, 2009, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born December 31, 1930, in Texas the daughter of the late George and Maggie Wantland Lintz. Mary was of the Catholic faith. She was a homemaker and loved being outdoors. She is survived by two sons, Richard Schick of Warsaw and Ywain P. Schick of Warrensburg; one daughter, Theresa Thigpen of Clinton and several grandchildren. In addition to her parents, 11 brothers and sisters preceded her in death. Graveside services and interment will be Friday, April 17, at Versailles Cemetery.

SCHIEBER, Miriam Aleene BAILEY
1920-2006
Greenton Cemetery, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 14 2006 - Miriam Aleene Schieber, 86, Higginsville, formerly of Odessa, Wellington (Greenton area) and Concordia, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at the New Haven Nursing Home, Odessa. She was born January 16, 1920, in Greenton Community of Wellington, the daughter of Thomas Eugene Bailey and Melinda Elizabeth Wilkerson Bailey. On February 4, 1942, she married James Allen Schieber, in Carrollton. He died July 10, 1986. She worked for the Lake City Ammunition Plant and Pratt and Whitney Aircraft Plant during World War II. She worked at Good Shepherd Nursing Home during most of the '60s until the family moved to Odessa in 1969. She attended Lynn Gove and Greenton rural schools north of Odessa. She was baptized at the Concordia First Baptist Church and had attended Greenton Baptist Church while living in the area. Survivors include seven children, Linda Williams and husband Bob, Blue Springs, Phyllis Walkenhorst, Peculiar, Kathy Self, Osceola, James Schieber and wife Twyla, Mayview, Janice Gum and husband Doug, Mayvies, Karen Miller and husband Koby, Odessa, Wanda Cook and husband Steve, Clinton; three sisters, Sara Ahmann, Napa Valley, California, Mary Schieber, Vista, California, Martha Bailey, Los Angeles, California; 16 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James Allen, and parents and two brothers, Joseph and Thomas Bail,ey, and two sisters, Helen and Alice Bailey. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 16, at Ralph O. Jones Chapel, with burial in Greenton Cemetery, Odessa.

SCHIERENBERG, Ida Philepine
1886-1904
Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 3 1904 - Ida Philepine Schierenberg was born April 21, 1886, at Quarles, Henry County, Missouri. She took sick with the typhoid fever, August 15 and died at Sherman, Cherokee County, Kansas, August 27, 1904, aged 18 years, 4 months and 6 days. She leaves a heart-broken father, mother, sister and 4 brothers to mourn her departure. Her funeral was preached at Quarles Baptist church, Sunday at 1 o'clock by J. M. Ramsey. Her remains were followed by a large procession to the Paul graveyard, where her mortal body will rest till Jesus comes again.

SCHIERENBERG, Karoline Frederica SCHAEFER
1819-1899
Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Frederica Schierenberg died near Sherman City, Kansas, at 9:05 p.m., Nov 2, 1899, after a week of great suffering from bronchial trouble, at the residence of her son-in-law, Fritz Brader, in Sherman City, KS, She was the mother of F. W. Schierenberg. The deceased was brought to Henry County for burial. The interment took place about 2 o‚ clock last Sunday afternoon at the Paul Cemetery, near Huntingdale. Mrs. Schierenberg was born in Lippe, Germany, Dec 12, 1819 and came from Germany to Franklin County, MO in 1856. Since last autumn she had lived with her son-in-law, Fritz Brader. She was brought up in the Lutheran Church, and continued a member of the same up to the time of her death. Mrs. Schierenberg leaves one son, F. W. Schierenberg, two daughters, Mrs. Matilda (Henry) Brader and Mrs. Annie (John) Stutte, and several grandchildren.

SCHIESSER, Meta Frieda
1906-1998
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, June 16 1998 - Meta Frieda Schiesser, 92, Appleton City, formerly of Calhoun, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. Mrs. Schiesser was born January 22, 1906, in Fischbach, Germany. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by a daughter, Ilse Evans, on January 7, 1996. Graveside services will be Thursday, June 18, at the Calhoun Cemetery.

SCHILLER, George E.
1871-1933
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose MO - Prominent Montrose Citizen Dead - George E. Schiller was born July 13, 1871, at Union, Mo., and died in Wesley Hospital, Kansas City, August 4, 1933, being 62 years of age. In young manhood he came to Montrose and after a few years established the business which he had conducted successfully since that time. He was married April 18, 1904, to Miss Orlettie Dorward. She, with two daughters, Mrs. T. S. Simpson, of Nogales, Arizona, and Jeannette, of the home, survive. Mr. Schiller was at all times a Christian gentleman and gave of his time and means to support the gospel of Christ. He was a member of the Methodist church, and was also a loyal member of the Masonic Lodge of Montrose, and endeavored to uphold the principles and ideals for which it stands. At the beginning of our conflict with Spain he enlisted in his country's service and valiantly strove to maintain the honor and the integrity of a true, patriotic soldier. Illness, however, prevented his going to Cuba, and for four long, weary months he suffered, being a victim of that dread malady, typhoid fever, which at that time, ravaged the rank and file of the United States Army. Far from home, in a government hospital at Fortress Monroe, Va., he fought this disease from which he never fully recovered. Mr. Schiller was a musician of marked ability and this talent was a source of pleasure in his home and in the community. Band circles, near and far will miss him. In his home circle he found his chief pleasure, and he was never happier than when working to improve and beautify his home for the loved family. 'Twas a home with a great measure of peace and contentment. George Schiller will be missed in both the social and business life of the town. His ready wit, his kindly, genial nature, and his love for the worthwhile things of life, endeared him to young and old, and his life was rich in friendships. The measure of a life is not in the number of years lived, but in the spending of those y ears, whether they be many or few. The success of a life is not measured by stocks and bonds, but by those invisible treasures stored in the Bank of Heaven. A good man has gone. This neighbor with his cheery smile and friendly greeting will pass our way no more. His little family long will grieve, but the influence of his life will linger on as a sweet melody. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church with rev. S. R. Dillman, of Appleton City, a former pastor and dear friend, of the deceased, in charge. Rev. C. E. Nickerson, pastor of the local church, assisted. A trumpet quartet, led by Professor Charley Fisk, of butler, rendered selections. Mr. Fisk was a former comrade of Mr. Schiller, having been conductor of the 6th Missouri Regiment Band, of which organization Mr. Schiller was a member during the Spanish-American War. The last rites were conducted at the graveside under the direction of the Masonic lodge, and as taps were sounded the body was gently lowered to its last resting place, there to await the Master's summons. Relatives and friends from out of town who were present at the services were: Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Simpson and Mrs. Sidney Simpson of Nogales, Ariz.; Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Wilson of Excelsior, Minn.; H. C. Beckman of Mineola, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Baker, of Sarcoxie, Mo.; and A. J. Mann, of Clinton. Mrs. Schiller is a cousin of A. J. Mann.

SCHILLING, Christopher Martin
1973-1999
Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 22 1999 - Christopher Martin Schilling of Montrose was born October 25, 1973, in Kansas City, the son of Franz Josef and Cecelia Marie (McKenzie) Schilling. He departed this life Sunday, November 14, 1999, near Harrisonville, at the age of 26 years and 19 days. On April 16, 1994, Christopher was united in marriage to Melinda Dawn Thompson at Grandview. Christopher was employed as a heavy equipment operator for the Operating Engineers Union Local #101, Platte City, and earlier was employed as a truck driver for Limpus Quarries, Harrisonville. He attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, and was a member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association and the VFW Post #8820, Montrose. Christopher was a 1993 graduate of the Ballard High School and had lived in Ballard and East Lynne before moving to Montrose in 1999. He is survived by his wife, Melinda D. Schilling and a daughter, Kelsee Schilling, both of the home; his parents, Franz and Cecelia Schilling, Montrose; a brother, Frank J. Schilling, Archie; four sisters, Katrina Schilling, Clinton, Mary Koch, Montrose, Catherine Smith, Kansas City, and Natasha Schilling, Adrian; paternal grandparents, Frank and Hilda Schilling, Kansas City; maternal grandparents, Jerry and Betty McKenzie, Adrian, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, with burial in Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

SCHLAPPER, Ruby PAUL
1891-1922
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Sufferings Ended - With sad hearts the many friends and acquaintances heard of the death of Mrs. J. W. Schlapper, which occurred at 11:05 Sunday night. She had been in failing health the past six months. About three weeks ago she was taken to the Dr. N. I. Stebbins Hospital, where she underwent an operation, removing a six pound tumor, from which she was recovering nicely. Later a serious bowel complication arose, which was due to cancer of the bowels, causing complete occlusion. She was given the most skilled and tender care by physician and nurses, but her condition proved of so serious a nature that it was impossible for human hands to proloung her earthly life, and the Saviour called her spirit to the Heavenly Home, where suffering is unknown. Her maiden name was Ruby Paul, being the eldest child of George Paul and wife, who live on South Carter street. She was born in Clinton 31 years ago the 9th of last January. She had been a member of the Baptist church since a young girl, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. About 12 years ago, she was united in marriage with J. W. Schlapper, who survives her with one little, Levi Paul, who is 8 years of age. Their first child, a son, died in infancy. Besides the grief-stricken parents, husband and little son, she leaves one brother, Mark Paul, of Little Rock, Arkansas, and two sisters, Mrs. E. L. Rissell, of Clinton, and Miss Julian Paul, who is employed in Kansas City. The deepest sympathy of all is extended to the bereaved ones in this dark hour of sorrow, and may they look to the Heavenly Father for comfort, for He alone can heal the hearts so torn with grief. And may the Savior gently guide the footsteps of the little son, who will be so sadly miss the loving mother care through life. She was never too tired or busy to stop and help him in whatever trouble he brought to her, and although the father and grandparents will try to fill her place, no one can take the place of mother. The sister and brother both came for the funeral. Her brother had been here several days, returning to Little Rock a few days before the operation. The funeral services were held at the late home of Mrs. Schlapper, Wednesday afternoon, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Englewood cemetery Wednesday afternoon. The floral offerings were many and beautiful, silently expressing the sympathy and love of her many friends.

SCHLEICHER, Matthew Lewis
1976-1996
Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Monday, Aug 5 1996 - Matthew Lewis Schleicher, 19, Kansas City, Kansas, died July 31, 1996, in Camden Co. Funeral services were Monday, August 5, at the Alderagate Free Methodist Church. Burial will be in Maple Hill Cemetery. He was a lifelong Kansas City, Kansas, resident. He was a sophomore at K.C., K.C.C. He graduated from Sumner Academy in 1995. He was an avid skateboarder. He enjoyed art and had some of his work sent to New York and London. He was his great-grandfather's namesake, with whom he shared birthdays. Survivors include his parents, Marvin Lee and Patricia Lee Schleicher and a brother, Paul Lee Schleicher, all of the home; his maternal grandparents, Marvin and Nettie Johnson, Montrose; a paternal grandmother, Florence Schleicher, Kansas City, Kansas; two aunts, Shirley Jordan, Raytown, and Norma Schleicher. Kansas City, Kansas; three cousins, Lisa Hopson and Becky Fick, both of Lee's Summit, and Barbara Singer of Kansas City, Kansas; a nephew and his mother, Kyle Schleicher and Katherine Kohler, Kansas City, Kansas; other family members and a host of friends.

SCHLESINGER, Chole Alpha CURTIS
1871-1937
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1937 - Mrs. Herman Schlesinger, who for many years was a resident of Brownington, and who has been at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Leslie Owen, 510 Tullis Ave., Kansas City, the past year, died there at 12:55 Sunday afternoon following an illness of four months, during which time she was bedfast. Every attention possible was lavished on this beloved mother by her twelve children who survive her, revering her memory. Chloe Alpha Curtis was born November 27, 1871, in Clinton County, north Missouri, the daughter of Andrew Curtis and Mary White Curtis and there she was reared. September 10, 1887, Miss Curtis and Herman Schlesinger were united in marriage and moved near Brownington where they established their home on a farm where their children later were born. There December 27, 1928, her husband was called home and her children having married or established their homes elsewhere, Mrs. Schlesinger left the farm, and went to Wichita, Kans., where she made a home for three of her sons who resided there. Last year, not being in such good health, she went to Kansas City to be with her daughter, Mrs. Owen, and there on the Sabbath Day she slipped quietly to Eternal slumber. Mrs. Schlesinger is survived by six sons and six daughters, Messrs. Edwin Curtis Schlesinger, who makes his home in the west; Floyd and Harry of Wichita, Kans.; Carl, Robert and Clifford of Kansas City, Mo., and Mesdames Ferd Sallaz of Deepwater; R. S. cooper of Clinton; Arlie Hinkle of Lowry City; Helen Labadie of west Clinton; Leslie Owen of Kansas City and Miss Violet Schlesinger, also of Kansas City. By her children she was considered a fine mother, caring for them all with a breadth of love that only the generous mother heart can know. Thru childhood and youth and adulthood she molded their natures and taught them the direct principles of right living that now enrich her memory in their hearts. By her many neighbors and friends she was highly respected and esteemed, for with them she found time to share her energy and industry and work in the Christian church of which she became a member in her early youth before coming to Missouri. The funeral services were Tuesday morning at the Wilkinson funeral home, and the body was taken to Brownington to rest beside her late husband.

SCHLICHTE, Cassandra Marie
2000-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
See obit of Heidi Ann GEHRMAN SCHLICHTE

SCHLICHTE, Heidi Ann GEHRMAN
1970-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 22 2001 - Heidi Ann Schlichte, daughter of Richard and Patricia (Sotirhos) Gehrman, was born November 3, 1970, in Fremont, Nebraska, and died at Osceola, on July 25, 2001, at the age of 30 years, and Cassandra Marie Schlichte, daughter of Ronald Bernard and Heidi Ann (Gehrman) Schlichte, was born February 23, 2000, in Clinton, and died at Osceola on July 25, 2001, at the age of 17 months. Heidi was a French and English teacher, teaching in Wheatland, Lakeland and Clinton schools. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, and The Altar Society. She also belonged to the Foreign Language Teachers Association. Heidi is survived by her husband, Ronald, and a son, David, of the home; her parents, Richard and Patty Gehrman of Mead, Nebraska, and her two sisters, Tammy Bennett of Wahoo, Nebraska, and Katie Eggers of Mead, Nebraska. Cassandra is survived by her father, Ronald Schlichte, and her brother, David Schlichte, both of the home; her maternal grandparents, Richard and Patty Gehrman of Mead, Nebraska, and her paternal grandparents, Clifford and Dolly Schlichte of Granville, Iowa. Funeral mass was held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Saturday, July 28. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCHLITTER, Wayne A.
1987-2005
Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune, Greeley Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 7 2005 - Wayne A. Schlitter, 17, died at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City Monday, February 28, 2005. He was born July 18, 1987, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Jackie Ann Jacobus. He was a resident of Tribune, Kansas, before moving to Harrisonville. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Tribune, Kansas. He is survived by his mother and stepfather Jackie Jacobus Atkinson and Ramond Atkinson, Tribune, Kansas; his sister Jessica Lee, Windsor; grandparents Steve and Helen Jacobus, Tribune, Kansas, and Bob and Billie Atkinson, Clinton. He was preceded in death by his grandmother Louise Jacobus. Graveside services were in Greeley County Cemetery, Tribune, Kansas, Monday, March 7.

SCHLOBOHM, Lucille Mae "Lucy" MOON
1942-2019
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Lucille Mae "Lucy" Schlobohm, 77, of Windsor, Missouri died late Wednesday evening, October 23, 2019, at her home in Windsor. She was born February 23, 1942, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Lafayette Wade Moon and Melvina (Peek) Moon. She married Cleo Dale Schlobohm in LaMonte, Mo., and he preceded her in death on September 9, 1988. Lucy worked alongside her husband farming, truck driving, and also worked in construction for a brief time. She worked as a restaurant cook and was also an in-home caregiver for over 10 years. Survivors include a son, Ronald D. Schlobohm (Dina), Windsor, Mo.; 2 daughters, Shelly Diederich (Matt), Higginsville, Mo.; and Debbie Tryon (Bruce), St. Croix, Virgin Islands; 5 grandchildren, Natasha Holt, Sarah Miller, Amanda Norton, Eric Barnes, and Kodi Schlobohm; 10 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Jane Stinson, Goldie Younce, and Ann Hontz; a brother, Lester Moon; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Jack Beasley. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Scheila Barnes; a grandson, Timothy Wilson; a great-grandson, Kristopher Dawson; 4 brothers, Kenny Moon, David Moon, Alfred Moon, and Bud Moon; and 2 sisters, Barbara O'Dell and Dorothy Humphrey. Graveside services will be Monday, October 28, 2019, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCHMEDDING, Anna WIESMAN
1871-1950
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 4 1951 - Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Schmedding, 79, who died at her home Christmas morning, were held December 27 in the Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. Anna Wiesman, daughter of Franz and Franciska Menker Wiesman, was born near Germantown on November 12, 1871. She was united in marriage to Bernard Schmedding at St. Ludger's Church in Germantown on September 10, 1902, and three children blessed their union. The husband preceded in death in 1908. Mrs. Schmedding spent her entire life in the Germantown and Montrose Communities Although confined to her home for the last five years, she always took an interest in everything that concerned her religion and her loved ones. She was a member of the Altar Society. The survivors include a son, Frank, wife, and three children, Montrose; two daughters, Sister Mary Ludger, SSND, Freeburg, Mo., and Mary of the home; Mrs. Joseph Engeman, Appleton City, reared in the home as one of the family; and two sisters, Miss Elizabeth Wiseman and Mrs. Ed Goth of Montrose, also a legion of friends. Three sisters and two brothers preceded her in death. Burial was in the Germantown Catholic Cemetery and pallbearers were Bernard and leo Engeman, Joe and Fred Tilling, Omer and Ernest Goth, nephews of the deceased.

SCHMEDDING, Cynthia E. "Cinde" WARNOCK
1952-2012
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 13 2012 - Cinde Warnock Schmedding, 59, Clinton, died Tuesday. April 3, 2012, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. She was born July 11, 1952, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the daughter of William Kenneth Warnock and Babe Larue (Gulick) Warnock. On February 25, 1971, Cinde married James R. "Jim" Schmedding. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2004. She was a daycare provider for many families in and around the Clinton area. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Cinde enjoyed reading, crocheting, knitting, playing handheld games, watching HGTV and the Food Network. Surviving are two sons, Jason Schmedding and his wife, Andrea, Clinton, and James Schmedding and his wife, Nicole, Clinton; two daughters, Jill Schmedding and Nick Crowder of Clinton and Caiti Schmedding and Ryan Bradley of Clinton; three brothers, Mick Warnock and his wife, Angie, Freeman, Doug Warnock and his wife, Cynthia. and Jerry Warnock and his wife, Patty, all of Clinton; one sister, Melinda Onwiler and her husband, David, Clinton; nine grandchildren, Alex Schmedding, Tiffanie Schmedding, Niklaus Schmedding, C.J. Schmedding, Jessica Crowder, Lyla Crowder, Hayden Schmedding, Sean Miles, and L.J. Schmedding, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Jim, she was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Mass was held Monday, April 9, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Montrose.

SCHMEDDING, Frena Elizabeth
1912-1997
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Frena Schmedding, 85, Belton, died October 7, 1997, at Research Belton Hospital. Services were Friday, October 10, at St. Sabina Catholic Church. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Schmedding was born March 7, 1912, in Germantown. Shortly after her marriage, she and her husband, Bernard, moved to Kansas City. In 1944 they started a dairy farming operation four miles south of Belton which they managed for nearly 30 years. They were founding members at St. Sabina Catholic Church where she was active in the Rosary and Altar Society. she was employed by the Belton Public Schools in food service in the late 1960s. She was preceded in death by one sister and four brothers. She leaves her husband of the home; sons, Darrell Schmedding, Houston, Texas, and Gary Schmedding, Bettendorf, Iowa; a daughter, Judy Wagner, Phoenix, Arizona; four sisters, Leona Mucke, Livermore, California, and Laurine Teeman, Dorothy Herrell and Evelyn Woods, all of Butler; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SCHMEDDING, Herschel J.
1917-1991
Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery, Grimes, Polk Co, Iowa
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Herschel J. Schmedding, 74, of Grimes, Iowa, were held Friday, December 27, 1991, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Des Moines. Burial was in Chapel Hill Gardens Cemetery there. He died of a heart ailment Sunday, December 23, 1991, at Mercy Hospital Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born near Montrose, Missouri and had lived in the Des Moines area since 1962. He retired after 20 years as a manager of Hy-Vee Food Stores, and was an Army veteran. He was also a member of the Catholic Church and Elizabeth Seaton Council of Knights of Columbus. Survivors including his wife Adeline; two sons, Michael of San Antonio, Texas, and Dan of Omaha, Nebraska; three daughters, Anita Bride of Lincoln, Nebraska, Mary Ann Behanish and Karen Schmedding, both of Grimes, Iowa; two brothers, Harry of Spokane, Washington, and Julian of Harrisonville, Missouri; two sisters, Fredericka Bergschneider of Urich, Missouri, and Ruth Reimer of Grand Forks, North Dakota, and seven grandchildren.

SCHMEDDING, Hilda LICHER
1890-1924
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Lawrence Schmedding passed away at her home near Germantown, Wednesday, October 20th. She had been in poor health for several years, the last two being confined to her bed. Her husband took her to Kansas City, and to Mayo Bros. several months ago in hopes of making it possible for her to enjoy many more years with her family and loved ones, but the will of the Heavenly father was to call her to the home prepared for all those who love and serve him. The maiden name of the deceased was Hilda Licher and she was born near Montrose, April 28th, 1890. On October 29th, 1912, she was united in marriage to Lawrence Schmedding. To this union five children were born and those who survive her are: Harry, Ruth, Frederica, Hershule and Julian. Besides them she leaves to mourn her death a broken hearted husband, loving parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Licher, one brother, Edward Licher, and two sisters - Mrs. Robert Cole and Mrs. Pence; besides a host of friends. Weep not dear husband, children, parents and friends for she is out of her suffering, for she suffered as no tongue can tell, but she bore her suffering very patiently. She had all the attention that kind nursing and friends could give, but to no avail; death had called its victim, and on Wednesday morning at 3 a.m., while loved ones and friends stood around the dying bed, the spirit bade farewell to its earthly home and left for its home above. May the Lord comfort the dear ones in their hour of sorrow and prepare them all for a happy reunion in the realms of endless day. She was a kind and dutiful mother, a loving companion and always ready to help those in need. She was known for her kindliness and sweet neighborly manner and always had a smile for those she met. The children will miss this dear, good mother, who was always ready with helpful advice to them, and we know that when someone said "She was the best mother who ever lived," she spoke the thoughts of others. May they be comforted to know that their mother is now with the redeemed and free from sorrow or pain. Funeral services were held at St. Ludger's church at Germantown, Friday morning, by Rev. Ault. She was laid to rest beneath a beautiful mound of flowers in the Germantown cemetery.

SCHMEDDING, James R. "Jim"
1948-2004
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 12 2004 - James R. Schmedding, 56, Clinton, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born January 3, 1948 in Appleton City, the son of Marion J. and Betty (Swaters) Schmedding). He married Cinde (Warnock) Schmedding February 27, 1971, who survives of the home. In addition to his wife, survivors include his mother, Betty Dudley, Montrose; his sons, Jason and Jamie Schmedding, both of Clinton; his daughters, Jill and Caiti Schmedding, both of Clinton; his brothers, Nick Schmedding, Kansas City, Dale Schmedding, Sedalia, and David Dudley, Drexel; his sister Judy Umstattd, Montrose, and his grandchildren, Alex, Tiffanie, Niklaus, Jessica and Jesslyn. He was preceded in death by his father Marion J. Schmedding, and stepfather David Dudley. He was sales manager for KDKD Radio in Clinton. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He served as president of the Holy Rosary School Council. Mass of christian Burial will be held Saturday, November 13, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. Interment will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Montrose.

SCHMEDDING, John M.
1880-1957
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Kansas City Times, Kansas City MO, Wednesday Jan 9 1957 - John M. Schmedding, 76, died yesterday at the home, 3749 Prospect. Mr. Schmedding was born in Germantown, Henry County, Missouri and had lived in Kansas City 32 years. He was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic church and the Holy Name society. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Lena Schmedding and two daughters, Miss Edith Schmedding and Mrs. Jane Hayes of the home, another daughter, Mrs. Mildred Flaherty, 2631 Campbell, two sons, M. J. Schmedding, 605 West Ninetieth terrace, Santa Fe Hills, and Edwin Schmedding, 8216 Holmes, two brothers, Joseph Schmedding, Germantown and Lawrence Schmedding, Butler, Mo. and eight grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at the Mellody-McGilley-Eylar chapel and later at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic church. The rosary will be said tonight at the chapel. Burial will be in Mount Olivet cemetery, Raytown, MO.

SCHMEDDING, Julian Rupert
1919-2003
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 6 2003 - Julian Rupert Schmedding, 83, Montrose, died Saturday, October 4, 2003. Memorial services were held Monday, October 6, at Sickman-Dunning Chapel. He was born October 14, 1919, in Germantown, son of Lawrence Bernard and Hilda Licher Schmedding. He married Sarah Eliza Imogene Houk, who preceded him in death. He was owner of Jay's Custom Spreading of Harrisonville. He was a member of the Elks Lodge 2007, San Manuel, Arizona, and a lifetime member of Harrisonville VFW. Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Herschel Schmedding, and one sister, Fredericka Bergschneider. Survivors include one son, Dale Dean Schmedding, Tucson, Arizona; one stepdaughter, Nadine Hite, Raytown; one brother, Harry Schmedding, Spokane, Washington; one sister, Ruth Reimer, Montrose; 14 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, plus companion Ethel Nowicki of the home.

SCHMEDDING, Mary F.
1907-1997
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Schmedding, 90, of Belleville, Illinois, died Monday at Dammert Center, Our Lady of Sorrows Shrine in Belleville. Funeral services are Wednesday, May 21st, in Belleville. Burial will be Friday in St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown. Survivors include a niece, Rita Wagoner of Appleton City, and two nephews, Jerry Schmedding, Montrose, and Vincent Engeman, Appleton City.

SCHMEDDING, Nora BUCKLEY
1861-1940
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
MRS. BARNEY SCHMEDDING DIES NEAR GERMANTOWN -- Wife of Late President of Farmers Mutual Ins. Co. Passes Tuesday At Home of Her Son -- Active Club and Church Woman There -- Death came to Mrs. Barney Schmedding, one of the most loved and worthy characters in the Germantown vicinity, at 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1940, at the home of her son, Joe Schmedding. This imposing brick farm residence had been the home of her and her late husband many years and when they left the farm due to his ill health, it was a source of happiness to this fine woman, who had the happy gift of finding good in all things, to have it become the home of her son and his family. And likewise it was a comfort, when time had taken from her side the sturdy mate of long and happy years and her own health was lessened, that she could return to an apartment in the big house to which she had gone as a bride and feel again at home. Mrs. Schmedding had enjoyed excellent health for a woman of her years and though she had become more frail with the passing of years her family had hoped to have her long with them. However, last Friday she had a severe chill and gradually grew weaker until the end. Miss Nora Buckley was born December 14, 1861, in Toronto, Canada. Her parents having been born in Ireland, immigrated as young people to Canada. She was married to Barney Schmedding February 1877 at Germantown, and he took his gay and laughing bride immediately to the fine farm just west of that thriving community. Of pure Irish descent, Mrs. Schmedding appreciated the robust qualities of her staunch and loyal husband, of German parentage. His farming success and importance in Henry County were always a source of pride to her, for he was known in almost every rural home through his work with the Farmer's Mutual Fire and Lightning Ins. Co. He was its second president, following Thomas Day in that capacity, two years after the organization in 1890. This year his son, W. E. Schmedding, has stepped into that capacity, another source of gratification to his mother. Three years ago she moved from Montrose to the home of her son, where she was given tender filial care and consideration and once more became the life of the community with her ready Irish wit and undimmed zest for living. For Mrs. Barney Schmedding was not cast in the ordinary mold, a spark divine touched to fire the quick light of her bright eyes and kept the lively Irish wit scintillating with never a barbed thrust or unkind motive to mar it. Beloved by the old, for whom she always had a word of comfort or cheer, or some story to tell to take them away from themselves; adored by the young, whose spirit she felt even at the end of her many years; understood by the children to whom no language speaks so readily as a laugh, this unusual woman made everything about her assume a glow. Quick was her sympathy, tender her ministry in time of trouble, generous and tolerant her interpretation of all acts of people about her, for she looked for the good, and found the beautiful. The ardor of her youth that she freely gave to her husband was repeated in the devotion she gave the little lives that came to make that home complete. She excelled in the preparation of fine dishes, she loved company -- a passing guest or a party were welcomed with true hospitality, and she was never the one to say no to a suggested frolic by one of her children. For she was a girl with her girls and a sweetheart with her boys and she never had a friend but found life a brighter place for having known her. Her home was of paramount importance to her, and she kept it with the same pride she took in her own trim, immaculate person. She cooked, sewed, or decorated her home, not as one doing a task but as an artist, feeling joy in creating loveliness and order about her. She was an enthusiastic attendant of the Maple Grove Extension Club and enjoyed the testing and application of every new idea or suggestion. She was active in all phases of the Montrose and Germantown Catholic church life. Money was not an end to her, only a means to greater happiness for she was notably generous and charitable. Mrs. Schmedding made a noble career of her womanhood, and in her hands it became endowed with the goodness, grace and charm God intended the rarest spirits to possess. She reached out into countless lives to create happiness or bring a bit of laughter, and through her others have been blest. Six children were born to the union of Mr. and Mrs. Schmedding, four of whom are living, John M., of Kansas City; Joseph H., Lawrence B., and William E., of near Montrose. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Kate Carve, north of Montrose. The funeral will be conducted this morning (Thursday) at the Germantown Catholic Church. Her body will be laid at the cemetery nearby beside her husband and her two children who have died.

SCHMEDDING, Sister Mary Ludger
1905-1995
Villa Gesu (mvd to Resurrection), St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sister Mary Ludger Schmedding, a former teacher and administrator, died Sunday, February 26, 1995, at Villa Gesu retirement home in north St. Louis County after a long illness. She was 90. She died a day after her birthday. Sister Schmedding was born in Germantown, Henry County, on February 25, 1905, the daughter of Bernard and Anne Welsman Schmedding. She attended high school in Clinton and entered the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Lemay in 1933. She professed final vows in 1942. At her religious profession of vows, she took the name of her native parish "St. Ludger", the parish at Germantown. She earned a bachelor's degree from Loyola University in New Orleans. She was an elementary teacher for 50 years in Missouri and Illinois. She also was an administrator in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s. She had lived at Villa Gesu, her order's retirement and health care center, since 1987, the year she retired. A funeral Mass was celebrated March 1 at Villa Gesu. Burial was in the Villa Gesu Cemetery. Among survivors is a sister, Mary Schmedding of Belleville, Ill.

SCHMIDLI, Anna HANSLER
1850-1931
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Anna Hansler was born in Zurich, Switzerland in 1850; died May 28, 1931, age 80 years, ten months and four days. She was married to Conrad Schmidli August 15, 1871. To this union nine children were born, all of whom are living. They are: Mrs. H. A. Haverland, of Lowry City; Conrad Jr., and Henry, near the home; John of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Clarence Jones of Eaton, Colo.; Will of Deepwater, Mo.; Mrs. John Young of Chilhowee, Mo., and Leza and Jake of the home, who by their beautiful devotion to her cheered and cared for her through her declining years. All the children were present for the funeral except Mrs. Clarence Jones, who came and was with her mother the first week of her illness, but was compelled to return home. Mrs. Schmidli leaves besides her children, 15 grandchildren, who were present, and a host of friends to mourn their loss. She lived in St. Louis from the time of her marriage until 1877, when with her family she moved to Henry county and located near Mt. Zion, where they lived for a short time. Then they moved to the present home near Finey, where she lived until her death. She was converted and united with the Lutheran Reform church at the age of 18. She later moved her membership to the German church near Mt. Zion, and all her life she worked unpartially with God's people of all denominations. Hers was a beautiful Christian character and she lived a life of the fullest service. Such is the brief history of this good mother. All who knew her, knew her as a faithful wife and companion; a loving mother, who was devoted to their family, and no sacrifice was too great for their comfort or welfare. She was a neighbor of the old school type in the fullest meaning of the word. She leaves to her family by example and precept an inheritance of old fashioned German thrift and neatness. To the community in which most of her life was spent she leaves a wealth of love and service that will survive and enrich the present generation. To the land of her adoption, she leaves as citizens, sons and daughters who stand for the highest type of civilization and civic righteousness. Mother Schmidli had been in failing health for some time due to high blood pressure, but seemed in her usual health. On Sunday, May 3rd, she attended Sunday school at Finey in the morning, ate dinner in the home of O. E. Smiley, visited in the home of Mrs. Stephens in the afternoon. On Monday morning when her daughter Leza went into her room and asked her how she felt, she said, "I don't know what's the matter." Leza called Jake and told him "something is wrong with mother." He then went and spoke to her and she made the same remark. They called their brother, Henry, and Dr. Logan, of Warsaw at once. the doctor said she had suffered a stroke due to a ruptured blood vessel which had caused partial paralysis of mind and speech. All that medical skill and loving hands could do, was done to prolong her life, but she gradually grew worse and at ten o'clock on the night of the 28th, she slipped quietly and peacefully away to join her husband who preceded her on December 18, 1928. Funeral services were held at the Finey Baptist church Saturday, May the 30th. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband under a wealth of beautiful flowers.

SCHMIDLI, Charles Conrad
1928-2004
Eternal Hills Memorial Gardens, Klamath Falls, Klamath Co, OR
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2004 - Charles Conrad Schmidli, 76, died Wednesday, December 15, 2004, in Portland, Oregon. He was born and raised in Lowry City to William and Cora Schmidli. He married Doris Louise Snyder December 31, 1949, in Lowry City. They moved to Klamath County, Oregon, in 1950 where they farmed for many years. He then owned a Chevron Service Station in Klamath Falls for four years before he began working with the Oregon Laborers Union. He worked construction for many years until he began teaching at the Laborers Training School at Camp Adair outside Corvallis, Oregon. He taught there for 13 years prior to his retirement. He then moved to Portland, Oregon, where he owned, trained and raced thoroughbred horses throughout Oregon for the remainder of his career. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris in 1980. His survivors include his three daughters, Jan Miner, Gresham, Oregon, Connie Ashbaugh, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Carla Freeman, Elk Grove, California; one grandson, Jordan Freeman, Elk Grove, California; five step-grandchildren, Jonathan, Jessica and Jeffrey Miner of Gresham, Oregon, and Brandon and Ryan Ashbaugh of Albuquerque, New Mexico; three sisters, Mildred Retteratyh of Merrill, Oregon, Lois Carole Raynes of Harrisonville, Edyth Bowring of Kansas City, Kansas; three brothers, William Schmidli of Malin, Oregon, Theodore Schmidli of Portland, Oregon, Maurice Schmidli of Pasco, Washington. A celebration of life will be held in Portland, Oregon Wednesday, December 29, at Portland Meadows Race Track. A later memorial service will be held in Klamath Falls, Oregon, in the spring.

SCHMIDLI, Conrad Sr.
1840-1928
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Conrad Schmidli was born October 9, 1840, at Zurich, Switzerland, departed this life December 18, 1928, being 88 years, 2 months and 9 days old. Was married to Anna Hansler, August 15, 1871. To this union 9 children were born, all of whom still survive. They are Mrs. H. A. Haverland, Lowry City; Coon Schmidli, Brownington; John of Kansas City; Henry Schmidli of Brownington; Mrs. Clarence Jones, Eaton, Colo.; Will Schmidli, of Deepwater; Mrs. John Young of Weston, Mo., and Jake and Miss Leza at home. He was converted at the age of 18 and united with the German Lutheran church to which he remained true until death. In 1869, he came to America and resided in St. Louis until 1877, when he removed to Henry county, where he had since resided. Besides the companion and children, he leaves 15 grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his going. He was active and working about the farm until Thursday, the 13th, when he took cold and was confined to the house, but his condition was not thought serious until Monday, when Dr. Logan, of Warsaw, was called and pronounced it high blood pressure and hardening of the arteries. Tuesday morning the neighbors thought him better and went home. Only the wife and three children - Jake and Leza, of the home, and son Henry, nearby, were present when the end came. Such is the history of this good man, but to the writer, who has had the pleasure of enjoying the hospitality of this home for nearly half a century, it is fitting to say that in the passing of Mr. Schmidli the entire neighborhood has lost a friend for he was loved and honored by all who knew him. It was a pleasure to talk with him because of his high ideals of life. He was always posted on the current events of the day, being a great reader. He loved music, having played in the band in his native land, also in St. Louis. Funeral services were held at the Finey Baptist Church Thursday, the 20th. The pall bearers were four sons - John, Henry, Will and Jake and one son-in-law, H. A. Haverland. The children were all present at the funeral except Coon and Mrs. John Young, who was unable to come because of sickness in her own home. The remains were laid to rest in the Finey cemetery beneath a beautiful floral offering, there to await the judgment morn.

SCHMIDLI, Dorathy Edith CHILES
1914-2009
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22 2009 - Dorathy Edith (Chiles) Schmidli went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 28, 2009, at the age of 94. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home. Dorathy was born November 28, 1914, near Deepwater to Will and Blanche (Tullis) Chiles, the third of nine children. She accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized at the age of 16 into the Park Grove Christian Church. She was united in marriage to Howard Wesley Schmidli on December 28, 1938. Four children blessed this marriage. Dorathy became a member of the Finey Baptist Church in November 1946 and remained a faithful member until her health kept her from attending. She served as a Sunday School teacher to young children for many years. She also served as church clerk for 36 years. Any visitor to the church was encouraged to "Keep Our Church Going". She was a kind and gentle lady who enjoyed the simple things of life. Dorathy was a wonderful cook who delighted in preparing delicious meals for her family and friends. She also enjoyed making jellies, homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and cookies and other treats for her grandchildren. Seldom did they leave without a package from grandma. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be sorely missed by her family. Dorathy was preceded in death by her husband Howard of 68 years, on February 25, 2007; three sisters, Wilma Moree, Eva Nichols and Kathleen Thompson and two brothers, Clifford and Strieby Chiles. She is survived by her two sons, Joe and wife Mary, Independence, and Jim and wife Tanna, Alexandria, Virginia; two daughters, Sue Engelmann and husband Paul, Warrensburg, and Ruth of the home; nine grandchildren, Steven, Tracy, Jennifer, Darrell and Matt Schmidli, Lieutenant Colonel Stacey Flippin, Dr. Courtney Cooper, Shanon Melville and Erin Schmidli; six great-grandchildren, Brett, Brittany, Brooke, Korbin and Kade Schmidli and Kaely Cooper, and three sisters, Ethel Jones of Sunrise Beach, Nada Lyon of Lowry City and Norma Jones of Deepwater. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, October 2. Interment was in Finey Cemetery, Deepwater.

SCHMIDLI, Hansler Holland
1911-1992
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Hansler Holland Schmidli, son of Henry and Matilda Holland Schmidli, was born May 5, 1911, in Finey, Missouri, and passed away on February 10, 1992, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was a life-long Henry County resident living in Finey and later moving to Clinton. He owned and operated Schmidli Trucking in Clinton until he retired in 1976. He was a member of Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. He was married to Lucille Ferro in 1935 at Marshall. To this union, three children were born, Lois, Betty and Ed. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Anna Lois Ross in 1988 and one sister, Ann Ruth Schmidli. He is survived by his wife, Lucille, of the home; one son, Ed, and wife, Kathy, of Clinton; one daughter, Betty Duke of Independence, and six grandchildren, Mark Duke of Kansas City, Mitch Duke of Houston, Texas, Chris Juel of New Orleans, Louisiana, David Juel of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Stacy Schmidli, Clinton, and Abby Schmidli of Clinton. Funeral services were held February 12, 1992, at the Northeast Baptist Church. Burial was held at the Finey Cemetery in Deepwater.

SCHMIDLI, Hendrick Conrad
1915-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 14 2004 - Hendrick Conrad Schmidli, son of Henry and Matilda Holland Schmidli, was born January 27, 1915, in Henry County and died Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Hendrick was a farmer. He was a member of the Chilhowee Baptist Church. Hendrick was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Ann; one great-grandson Conner Tenholder; one brother Hansler Schmidli, and one sister Anna Ruth Schmidli. Hendrick is survived by two sons, Hendrick Parks Schmidli and wife Frances, and Lowell Wesley Schmidli and wife Shirley, all of Leeton; on daughter, Matilda M. Harclerode and husband Carl, Chilhowee, and one brother Howard Schmidli, Deepwater, as well as nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, April 6. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCHMIDLI, Hendrick Junior
1937-2012
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Hendrick "Junior" Schmidli, 74, of Windsor, Missouri, died Tuesday morning at his home in Windsor. He was born September 14, 1937, in Clinton, MO, the son of Hendrick Conrad Schmidli and Mary Jane (Parks) Schmidli. On June 11, 1960, in Clinton, MO, at the Christian Church, he married Frances Marlene Jacobs, who survives of the home. Junior was a co-owner and operator, first with his father, then with his brother, of Schmidli Trucking, a lime and fertilizer spreading business, for over 51 years before his retirement. He also farmed for many years as part of the Schmidli family farm partnership. He was a long time member of the Assembly of God Church, Windsor. In his spare time, Junior enjoyed deer hunting and collecting toy tractors. In addition to his wife, Junior is survived by a son, Michael Schmidli and his wife Melissa, Unionville, MO; 4 daughters, Peggy Schmidli, Warsaw, MO; Tammy Culpepper and husband Kelly, Lincoln, MO; Lisa Poling and husband Danny, Leeton, MO; Denise Crowder and husband John, Macon, MO; a brother, Lowell Schmidli and wife Shirley, Leeton, MO; a sister, Matilda Harclerode and husband Carl, Chilhowee, MO; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 6, at the Assembly of God Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCHMIDLI, Howard Wesley
1917-2007
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Howard Wesley Schmidli, age 89 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Sunday, February 25, 2007 at Country Club Care Center, Warrensburg, Missouri. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 3, 2007 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Finey Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Howard was born in the Finey Community and was a life long resident. He was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of the Finey Baptist Church for 74 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of the home; two sons, Joe Schmidli and wife, Mary of Independence, Missouri and Jim Schmidli and wife, Tanna of Alexandra, Virginia; two daughters, Ruth Schmidli of the home and Sue Engelmann and wife, Paul of Warrensburg, Missouri as well as nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

SCHMIDLI, Mary Jane PARKS
1913-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 28 2002 - Mary Jane Schmidli was born September 30, 1913, in Henry County, daughter of Royal and Willie Cox Parks. She died June 14, 2002, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She married Hendrick Schmidli on October 3, 1936. She had lived in the Henry County area all of her life. She was a member of the Chilhowee Baptist Church and the Shawnee Mound Ladies Aid. Preceding her in death were her parents; three brothers, Noah, Clifford and Clayton Parks; one sister, Mildred Lewis, and one great-grandson, Conner Tenholder. Survivors include her husband, Hendrick, of the home; two sons, H. P. Schmidli and wife Frances, and Lowell Schmidli and wife Shirley, all of Leeton; one daughter, Matilda Harclerode and husband Carl, Chilhowee; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 17 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel.

SCHMIDLI, Nettie Lucille FERRO
1916-2006
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2006 - Nettie Lucille Schmidli, daughter of Antonio and Nettie L. (Sullivan) Ferro, was born October 9, 1916, in Deepwater and died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on February 8, 2006, at the age of 89 years. Lucille was married to Hansler H. Schmidli, who preceded her in death on February 10, 1992. She was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter Lois Ross; two grandchildren, Mark Duke and David Juel, as well as two sisters, Virginia Downing and Albino Childress, and two brothers, Leo Ferro and Bert Ferro. She is survived by two children, Betty Duke and Ed Schmidli, both of Clinton; four grandchildren, Mitch Duke, Chris Juel, Abby Schmidli and Stacey Davis, and six great-grandchildren, Brandon Davis, Jacey Davis, Katie Anspaugh, Westley Schmidli, Ian David Juel and Annah Marie Juel, as well as one brother Lawrence Ferro, Clinton, and two sisters, Juanita Ferro, John Knox Village, Lee's Summit and Hazel Walsh of Independence. Graveside services and interment were held at Finey Cemetery, Deepwater, on Saturday, February 11.

SCHMIDLI, William Evans "Bill"
1918-2013
Malin Cemetery, Malin, Klamath Co, OR
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 9 2013 - The second of seven children, Bill Schmidli was born June 3, 1918, in Deepwater, Mo., to William and Cora Evans Schmidli. After finishing the 10th grade, he quit high school to run the family farm, where he remained until he was 22 years old. In 1940, Bill and his brother T. M. "Ted" Schmidli moved to Pendleton, Ore. The following year, he enrolled in a welding course at a vocational school and subsequently found employment at the Portland shipyards, rising to the position of lead welder following the U.S. entry into World War II. In March 1944, Schmidli enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served until the end of the conflict. In August 1946, he met Betty Hillegas. They married the following year. After briefly running a small grocery store and gas station outside of Lowry City, Mo., in 1947, the couple moved to Malin, Ore., where Bill farmed with his brother Ted and uncles Mark and Merle Evans. After farming leased land for nearly a decade, Schmidli purchased 80 acres east of Malin in 1960. Over the next 20 years, he expanded the farm to 320 acres. He was a member of the Malin Chamber of Commerce and served on the Oregon Potato Commission and was subsequently inducted into the commission's hall of fame. Schmidli also bred and raced dozens of thoroughbred horses. A fine horseman, he often had 10 foals in the spring and over 30 head of horses on the farm. He also served on the board of directors of the Oregon Thoroughbred Breeder's Association. He loved sports, particularly baseball, boasting that in his younger days he only struck out once a year playing for the Malin Athletic Club. He reveled in the successes of the San Francisco Giants. A man of great faith, he joined the Baptist Church at age 15 and was baptized in a Missouri creek in 1933. Although he remained a Baptist throughout his life, in later years he became a familiar face at the Malin Presbyterian Church services. Bill Schmidli was a hardworking, generous, and devout man. He passed away in his sleep June 29, 2013, in his home in Malin. He was 95. He is survived by his children Dave of Malin, Sue Keller of Klamath Falls, Ricki LaZelle of Woodinville, Wash., nine grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Betty Schmidli, who passed away in 1988.

SCHMIDT, Cally Lee PROUSE
1880-1939
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
ILL HEALTH CAUSES MRS. F. F. SCHMIDT TO TAKE LIFE -- Coroner Believes Veterinary Hypodermic Tablets Induced Immediate Death -- Depressed and Nervous -- Believed Suicide Was Intended -- Mrs. F. F. Schmidt, wife of Dr. Schmidt, veterinary of about six miles south of Clinton, nervous and depressed, took her life Wednesday morning. Dr. Schmidt who was plowing corn in the bottoms, is reported to have seen Mrs. Schmidt about the yard in the course of the morning but returning at noon found a note in the basement of the house where they had their kitchen saying he would find her upstairs. Going to the bedroom Dr. Schmidt found his wife's lifeless body on the bed and two notes, one on the machine stated this was the way she wanted to go, etc, Mrs. Schmidt had apparently swallowed some veterinary hypodermic tablets used by her husband in his practice. The poison was judged to be strychnine by coroner, Dr. S. B. Hughes, and she had evidently followed them with tea. On her bed was fresh linen and she had on her gown and hose and had laid down ready for the long sleep she was inducing in undue season. Mrs. Schmidt's elderly mother, who makes her home with her daughter and husband, was gone from home most of the morning and from all appearances the self-inflicted death was an act Mrs. Schmidt had contemplated for some time. Dr. G. S. Walker was first summoned but Mrs. Schmidt was dead when he arrived and when Coroner Hughes arrived on the scene of the tragedy it was decided death had come not later than 9:00 a. m. Mrs. Schmidt is said to have been 59 years of age and as far as can be learned ill health was responsible. The body was taken to the Wilkinson Funeral home. No arrangements about funeral services or further details were known at press time. -- OBITUARY -- Cally Lee Prouse was born April 7, 1880, in the New Harmony community. She was united in marriage June 18, 1902, to Frank F. Schmidt and a few months later they went to Kansas City for three years where Mr. Schmidt was attending a veterinarian school. After this they lived in Deepwater six years where Dr. Schmidt became a well known veterinarian, also at Warsaw for ten years before they returned to the home community. Dr. and Mrs. Schmidt had since lived on their farm, he carrying on his practice to a certain extent and both deeply interested in agriculture until her death May 3, 1939. Mrs. Schmidt is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Thomas Prouse, two sisters, Mrs. Effie Arnold and Mrs. Nora Caldwell also a brother. Johnny, all of the New Harmony neighborhood. Mrs. Schmidt was converted and joined an Evangelical Church at the New Harmony Schoolhouse but since there is no church of that faith nearer than Kansas City she and her husband went to the Golden Gate Baptist Church when they attended. Mrs. Schmidt, always energetic and capable, loved to be outdoors, working in their garden or with her geese and chickens. This spring she had already hatched off 30 goslings and about 50 little chicks. She usually hatched the latter in an incubator, but due to ill health, had set the eggs under hens, also the goose eggs which are now being looked after by Dr. Schmidt. She had not been well for some time, but seemed better, although not her usual, gentle self, but was devotedly cared for by her husband, whose first concern was ever for his wife. Mrs. Schmidt's home, dear to her heart, ever immaculately kept with special pride, was where her friends found a ready welcome awaiting them. With true thrift, she supplied their winter's need from her garden and other home grown products. She was equally well versed in the needle work arts, and filled every moment to overflowing. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Golden Gate Church. Burial at Englewood under direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service.

SCHMIDT, Clyde Russell
1916-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clyde Russell Schmidt was born March 12, 1916 in Henry County, the son of Otto and Izzie (Hoppe) Schmidt. He died Monday, October 4, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 77. Clyde has lived all his life in the Clinton area. He was united in marriage to Maggie Lucille Walters, August 12, 1940, in Clinton. To this union two sons were born. Clyde was a farmer and also well known for custom butchering. He is survived by a son, Joe Schmidt, Clinton; one sister, Ruth Thompson, Clinton; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife November 5, 1987, and by his son, Darrell, December 9, 1991. Funeral services were Thursday, October 7, 1993 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SCHMIDT, Darrell Eugene
1941-1991
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Darrell Eugene Schmidt, son of Clyde R. Schmidt and Maggie Lucile Walters Schmidt, was born March 7, 1941, in Henry County. He passed away December 9, 1991 at the Sac Osage Hospital in Osceola, at the age of 50. Darrell was employed for a number of years with the Western Fly Ash Company at Kansas City Power and Light and retired after his health required him to do so. He is survived by his father Clyde Schmidt of Clinton; one brother Joe and his wife Shirley also of Clinton; two aunts and uncles, Wallace and Ruth Thompson, and Hadley and Nora Kerns; a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Lucille Schmidt, November 6, 1987. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 11, 1991 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SCHMIDT, Elizabeth Augusta "Izzie" HOPPE
1889-1922
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Otto Schmidt died at her home south of Clinton Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock after a long illness with diabetes, having been bedfast the past month. All possible was done to find a cure to no avail. Deceased was born south of Clinton 33 years ago last March 9th, her maiden name being Lizzie Hoppe. She was united in marriage to Otto Schmidt 12 years ago last February. He survives her with their two children, Ruth, age 11 and Clyde, age six. She also leaves her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. August Hoppe two sisters, Mrs. Walter Martin and Mrs. Ben Braun; also three brothers, Fred, Harve and William. All live south of Clinton except Mrs. Martin, who resides in Clinton. Deceased was a good Christian woman, having given her heart to God when a young girl and uniting with the Deepwater Baptist church. She later was one of the charter members of the Golden Gate Church. She was a good, kind neighbor and friend. Especially will she be missed by her husband and children. The relatives will do all possible for these little ones, but only the comforter can heal the broken hearts. May Jesus guide all of them safe Home. The funeral services were conducted at the Golden Gate Church Wednesday afternoon, after which she was tenderly laid to rest in Englewood cemetery.

SCHMIDT, Ethel Rose RENFROW
1932-2014
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 2 2014 - Ethel Rose (Aunt Sugar) Schmidt, 82, Clinton, died Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born on April 8, 1932, in Kansas City, the daughter of Pete Monroe Renfrow and Ethel Rose Grace (Isley) Renfrow. On August 18, 1950, she married Stephen Edward Schmidt in Junction City, Kansas, and he survives of the home. Ethel Rose was a member of the Baptist faith. A few of her hobbies included daily Bible readings, working on cars, woodworking and teaching her children and grandchildren how to fix things. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Stephen E. Schmidt II of Nixa; four daughters, Mary Rose Schmidt of the home, Barbara M. Jones and husband Mike, Belton, Teresa Ann Kimbley and husband Mike, Minneola, Texas, and Sammie Poe Claibourn of the home; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; one brother, Pete Monroe Renfrow of Ozark, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ethel Rose was preceded in death by her parents; two sons in infancy; five brothers, four sisters and a son-in-law, Mark Claibourn, Sr. Memorial services will be Friday, September 5, at Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home Clinton.

SCHMIDT, Frederick
1843-1925
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Frederick Schmidt passed away at his home at 7:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 1925, after an illness covering a period of two years, being bedfast the last four weeks. Everything possible that loving hands could do was done to ease him. His devoted wife and daughter, Mrs. C. A. Standke, were ever at his bedside ministering to his every need. His son, Frank Schmidt, was also with him much, doing what he could. Death came as a release from intense suffering. Deceased was the son of Frederick and Rosa Schmidt. He was born in Baden, Germany, Sept. 26, 1843, being 81 years, 3 months and 12 days of age. He came to America when a young man, landing at New York City after sailing on the Atlantic ocean for six weeks. He then came to Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Leoffler. Mr. Schmidt and his wife then came to Clinton in the spring of 1868. They had to travel by stage from Sedalia to Clinton. The Katy railroad was just being built at that time. After living in Clinton several years, he bought a farm eight miles southeast of Clinton and there he lived for 46 years. His wife passed away July 29, 1914. To them were born four children, three sons and one daughter -- Amel, Charlie, Frank and Mrs. Charles Standke. All of them are living near the home place. He also raised one granddaughter, who is now Mrs. Edith Smith of Augusta, Kas. He also leaves five other grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was again united in marriage with Mrs. Margaret Gephart, in Clinton, Oct. 22, 1915. He was a member of the Evangelical church. After he was unable to attend church, he was delighted in reading the master's teachings. Funeral services were held at his late home Jan. 11th. The remains were brought to Englewood for interment.

SCHMIDT, Frederick Alexander
1924-2004
Hepler Cemetery, Hepler, Crawford Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 1 2004 - Frederick A. Schmidt, 79, Buffalo, a retired steel worker, died Thursday, February 26, at St. John's Regional Medical Center, Springfield. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 2, at Hepler Cemetery, Hepler, Kansas.

SCHMIDT, Frederick J.
1924-1995
Precinct Cemetery, Earlville, LaSalle Co, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Frederick J. Schmidt, 70, Bloomington, Illinois, formerly of Urich, Earlville, Illinois and Stockton, California, died at 9:49 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 1995, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 16, at Metzler-Froelich Memorial Home, Bloomington. Graveside services were Tuesday at the Precinct Cemetery, Earlville, Illinois. He was born June 24, 1924, at Urich, the son of Frederick William and Annette L. Turk Schmidt. He attended with the class of 1942. He was united in marriage to Mable M. Mattson on February 165(sic), 1947, at Kansas City. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Stockton, California, and a mason. He farmed in Earlville, then worked for Libby Ownns Ford Glass Corporation in Ottawa until 1953. He then transferred to the Stockton, California plant in 1962. He retired in 1983. He was a World War II Army veteran. Survivors include three sons, Robert C., Germany, William F. and Jeffrey S., both of Stockton, California; two daughters, Rebecca S. Kontos, Stockton, California, and Annette Powers, Los Gatos, California; five sisters, Mary Schummel, Normal, Nellie Bonine, DeKalb, Margorie Starks, Bloomington, Betty Iiams, Warrensburg, and Linda Gast, Earlville; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandson, and his companion Elizabeth Kinder, with whom he made his home.

SCHMIDT, Jane FARMER
1914-2002
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 21 2002 - Jane Farmer Schmidt, 88, died in Carlsbad, California, Sunday, August 18, 2002. Preceding her in death were her parents, Wallace E. and Zadelle Simes Farmer; brother, Col. Wm. C. Farmer and twin brother, Wallace E. Farmer, Jr. She is survived by daughter, Sally Trauemer of Carlsbad, California; son Paul Schmidt of Florida; one brother, Ben C. Farmer of Clinton; four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Friday, August 23, at the Osceola Cemetery.

SCHMIDT, John H.
1924-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 6 2012 - John H. Schmidt, 88, Weir, KS, died at 3:22 p.m., Monday, June 4, 2012, at Freeman West Hospital, Joplin. He was born May 21, 1924, at Clinton, the son of Roy J. and Cecile (Rhoads) Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt served during World War II in the United States Merchant Marines from February 1943 to January 1946. On December 5, 1943, he married Mildred L. Bradley at Clinton. She survives of the home. Mr. Schmidt worked in the coal mining industry for many years, having worked as a general manager for P & M Coal Company. Membership was held in the First United Methodist Church of Pittsburg. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and especially spending time with his family. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Brad Schmidt and his wife Nancy, Joplin. Stan Schmidt and his wife Marilyn, Wichita, KS, and Tim Schmidt and his wife LeeAnn, Olathe, KS; one brother Gene Schmidt of Pinckneyville, IL; one sister, Marjorie Fancher of Kansas City; six grandchildren, Cory Schmidt, Chad Schmidt, Stacy Creek, Shelly Igo, Ashley Schmidt and Kyle Schmidt; eight great-grandchildren, Corbin Schmidt, Courtney Schmidt, Logan Creek, Ryed Creek, Cade Igo, Chloe Igo, Codi Igo and Cooper Igo. He is preceded in death by his parents; one brother Wilbur Schmidt, and one sister Rita Schmidt. Burial will take place June 7, at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCHMIDT, Marguerite Eileen "Maggie" BLANK
1946-2013
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2013 - Marguerite Eileen "Maggie" Schmidt was born March 10, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph and Mary Blank. She was the youngest of nine children. Maggie entered into rest August 18, 2013, in Deepwater. She is survived by her four children, Richard (Debbie) Schmidt of Chicago, Illinois, Dawn Neuenschwander and her husband Kyle, Deepwater, David (Brook) Schmidt of Clinton, and Kimberly Todd and her husband Matt, Brownington; six grandchildren, Christina, Allyson, Shelby, Morgan, Lilia and Gabriel; one great-granddaughter, Mia; three sisters, Helen Harkins of Waynesburg, PA, Barbara Bierwirth of Olathe, KS, and Linda Meeks of Maryland; many, many nieces and nephews. Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, four brothers, one niece, and two nephews. A memorial service was held Thursday, August 22, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton.

SCHMIDT, Milford A.
1925-2015
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 10 2015 - Milford A. Schmidt of Clinton went to be with his Savior on Widnesday, March 4, 2015. Born March 21, 1925, in Gossell, KS, Milford was the oldest of six children born to Alvin and Mollie Schmidt. He married Lois Kauth of Fredonia, KS, on June 30, 1946. They had three children, Milverley, Roger and Myron. After serving the Lord as a minister of the gospel for the church of the Nazarene for 40 years in Iowa and Missouri, the Schmidts retired to Clinton where they resided for the last 25 years. Milford is survived by his wife, Lois, of 68 years; his daughter, Milverley (Larry) Pruitt, and two sons, Roger (Cathy) Schmidt and Myron (Teresa) Schmidt. He had five grandchildren, Matt (Erin) Pruitt, Kristen (Kenny) Rummerfield, Nate (Morgan) Schmidt, Whitney (Black) Revelle and Tara Schmidt. Milford was also blessed with four great-grandsons, cole, Zane, Myles and Parker, with another due any day. A service celebrating his life will be held at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe, Kansas, on Monday, March 16.

SCHMIDT, Otto Herman
1887-1961
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Sep 29 1961 - Last rites for Otto Schmidt, 73, of the New Harmony vicinity, who died at 4:45 p.m., Sept. 21, at Wetzel Hospital where he entered Sept. 14, were conducted Sept. 23, at Consalus Funeral Home. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Otto Herman Schmidt, one of three chidlren of Herman and Emma Gaupp Schmidt, was born Nov. 17, 1887 on a farm in the New Harmony community. His parents and an infant brother preceded him in death. On Feb. 28, 1910, he married Lizzie Hoppe to which union two children were born, namely, Ruth, now Mrs. W. D. Thompson with whom he was making his home in the New Harmony area and son, Clyde, also of near Clinton. Mrs. Schmidt died Nov. 6, 1922. At an early age he united with the Golden Gate Baptist Church of which he remained a member until his death. Upon his marriage the family home remaine din the New Harmony neighborhood where he spent his entire life. Mr. Schmidt, a devoted husband and father, also held a deep regard for his neighbors and friends who held him in high esteem. Besides his son and daughter he leaves five grandchildren; a brother, Roy, near Clinton; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

SCHMIDT, Richard Allen
1944-2008
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2008 - Richard A. Schmidt, age 63 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 at Kindred Hospital, Kansas City. Richard Allen Schmidt was born October 4, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, to Lora Lutz. He was the second child of four, one brother, Donald Finley and two sisters, Sharon Crowder and Donna Clark. He grew up with his siblings on the south side of Chicago. He left home at the age of 16 to work as a roofer with his best friend Joe Miller. He and Joe tore up the streets of the south side for the next couple years until Joe's family moved to the east side where Rick met his future wife Marguerite Eileen Blank. Rick and Maggie were married May 8, 1965. Ten months later was the birth of their first son Richard James. Eighteen months after little Ricky came, baby girl number one Dawn Marie. Seven and one-half years later came their second son David Wayne, and 15 months after that, baby girl number two Kimberly Ann. Rick and Maggie shared 18 married years together, but 46 years as friends. Rick never remarried. He was a proud and loving Papa of nine grandchildren, Christina, Allyson, Shelby, Morgan, Lilia, Gabriel, Britnee, Dustin and Nathaniel. He got a big kick out of playing and teasing with them and enjoyed just spending time with them. Rick was fun loving and charismatic and loved life and all that came with it. He made his living in construction and was an exceptional carpenter. He was a very hard worker who took a lot of pride in all he did. He enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling, loved to play Yahtzee and later in life became an enthusiastic coin collector. He was always excited to share his collection with others and show them all of his treasures. He was always cutting up and making jokes and most of the time had a smile on his face. Rick was a truly genuine man who lived his life to the fullest. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, September 3.

SCHMIDT, Roy Wilbur
1920-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Wilbur Schmidt was born June 7, 1920, in Henry County, the son of Roy Jacob and Cecil Audrey (Rhoads) Schmidt. He passed away December 22, 1993, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 73. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army and was also a retired Air Force veteran. He was sheriff of Henry County for about 20 years, serving until his retirement. He was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church of Clinton. He is survived by his son, Stephen Roy Schmidt, Clinton; one stepson, James S. Cockrum, Los Altos Hills, California; one stepdaughter, Lois J. Hardie, Ft. Worth, Texas; one sister, Marjorie Lee Fancher, Kansas City; two brothers, John H. Schmidt, Wier, Kansas, and Cecil E. Schmidt, Pinckneyville, Illinois. Funeral services were Friday, December 24, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SCHMIDT, Winifred Victoria MISSEMER
1917-1992
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Winifred Victoria Schmidt was born September 16, 1917, in Windsor, the daughter of Charles and Fannie (Smith) Missemer. She died Saturday, July 18, 1992 at the 351st Medical Group Hospital, Whiteman Air Force Base, at the age of 74. She was a lifelong resident of Clinton. She could instantly make friends with anyone she met and always made the time to help anyone. She was active in the community and never looked down on anyone. She always saw the good in all people. She was an inactive member of the local DAR chapter and used to be active in the Eastern Star. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church in Clinton. She married Wilbur Schmidt March 5, 1965. This marriage of 27 years was based on complete love between two people. The kind of love that in today's world is hard to find. Wilbur and Winnie leaned on one another through very, very hard times and the love only deepened. Through many hard times, she found the way to bring her children up with love, kindness and strength. Even though miles separated her from her two children and the years went by, her love only grew and made these children strong. Her children would like to share these thoughts: Winnie had diabetes for 26 years. This left her frail And sick the past few years. Even though she was blind about four years, she was still a happy, caring person to everyone she came in contact with -- never complaining, no matter how difficult it became. She always had cheer for others denying her own pain and trouble. She was a mother who always provided support and encouragement. This is rare today, when parents and children go different ways, alone. Criticism did not make her world go around, love land help did. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur, of the home; one son, James S. Cockrum, Los Altos Hills, California: one daughter. Jeanie Hardie, Fort Worth, Texas, and six grandchildren that she loved dearly. The tremendous kindness and strength she had formed this family and there is no one more loved. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 21, 1992, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SCHMIDTKE, Rachel Sue WATSON
1933-1992
Hopewell Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bentonville Twp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rachel Sue Schmidtke, 58, of Clinton, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away February 2, 1992 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer. Mrs. Schmidtke lived with her husband, Floyd, in rural Osceola for 5 years. They moved to Clinton in October 1991. Mrs. Schmidtke was born and raised in Paducah, Kentucky. Her colorful life led her to Germany where she lived for four years. From there she moved to Leavenworth, Kansas and on to southern California prior to settling in Osceola. Mrs. Schmidtke, Sue, as she liked to be called, was a hard working mother, working as a waitress to provide for her family before her marriage to Floyd. She was a fierce protector of her children, known to brandish a pistol to ward off danger. She was also big-hearted, taking in lost souls and helping with church projects. she was not afraid to voice her opinion in her Kentucky drawl, always holding up her end of any conversation. All that knew her will miss her. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Schmidtke of the home; two sons, Edwin Carneal and Brian Keith Liggett of Los Angeles, Ca.; a daughter, Dawn Renae Thompson of Salt Lake City, Utah; a brother, Fred Byron Watson of Paducah, Kentucky; three sisters, Mayme Frymark of Garden Grove, Ca., Betty Gipson of Sierra Vista, Az., and Louise Peck of Paducah, Ky.; six grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, February 6, 1992 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was at Hopewell Cemetery.

SCHMITT, Gerald E. "Jerry"
1939-2004
Pilot Grove City Cemetery, Pilot Grove, Cooper Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 29 2004 - Gerald E. Schmitt (Jerry), 65, Lincoln, died early morning Thursday, July 29, 2004, in Columbia. Services are pending at Meisenheimer Funeral Home in Pilot Grove. Survivors are his wife Geraldine Schmitt, of the home in Lincoln; son Tony Schmitt, Lincoln, Teri Golibart, Cuero, Texas, and Tammy Woirhaye, Clinton.

SCHMITT, Henry George "Hank"
1935-2007
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry G. Schmit, age 72, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007, at his home in the Forbes-Lake of the Ozarks Development near Edwards, Missouri. He was born on July 4, 1935, in the Brooklyn Borough in New York City, New York. He grew up in New York City and graduated from high school in 1953. In October of 1954 he enlisted in the United States Air Force starting a twenty-two year career as a radar operator. During that time he was stationed overseas in the Philippines, Iceland, and Vietnam plus numerous bases in the United States including Alaska. In 1976 he was finally discharged from the Air Force at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. He then made his home in Jacksonville, Florida, to be near his parents. On July 13, 1985, he was united in marriage to Sandra Jean Golden. They made their home in Jacksonville until moving to Forbes-Lake of the Ozarks in 2001. He then served as a deacon of the Colony Baptist Church. He was a volunteer fireman with the Deer Creek Fire Department and a CERT volunteer, and he was a member of the American Legion. Many of the Deer Creek volunteers dutifully responded to the call for assistance at the time of Hank's death and immediately felt the intense sorrow of losing one of their own comrades. Hank was active in his community and his church, and he loved helping people – all to the benefit of his family, neighbors and many, many friends. Hank Schmitt is survived by his wife, Sandi, of the home; three sons, Rob Schmitt, of Phoenix, Arizona, D. J. Jones, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Sam Schmitt, and his wife, Jessa, of Lakeland, Florida; two daughters; Napolean Pearce, of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, and Patricia Boyd, of Jacksonville, Florida; four grandchildren, Michael, Levi, Kimberly, and Allison; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Rose; one brother, Robert Schmitt, and his wife, Heather, of Murphy, North Carolina, other relatives and many friends. Funeral Services will be Saturday morning, December 15, 2007, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw, Missouri. Burial will be in the Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri.

SCHMITT, Minnie May BECKNER BRIGGS
1904-1939
Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Sep 14 1939 - A large group of saddened relatives and friends of the late Mrs. C. E. Schmitt assembled on Sunday afternoon at the Wilkinson funeral chapel to pay their final respect and love to the departed. Minnie May Beckner was born at Clinton, Mo. and departed this life September 7th, 1939 at the St. Anthony Hospital in Sabetha, Kansas. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Beckner, who have preceded her in death. She was married to Mr. Clarence Schmitt on January 26, 1939 at Kansas City, Mo. She had a friendly and lovable disposition, and was deeply loved by all who knew her. She was especially kind and helpful to anyone who was sick and needed assistance. She is survived by her husband, Clarence E. Schmitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Schmitt, who live on 241 North Water St., one sister, Mrs. John Hart, 610 South Orchard St., two brothers, Charles Beckner of Brownington and Lester Beckner of Clinton. There are also three nephews: Arthur and Robert Beckner, and Wm. Hart; three nieces: Mrs. Cecil Ryles, Lucy Mae and Ella Hart, and also a large number of friends to mourn her departure. The burial was in the Fields Creek Cemetery. -- The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Sep 14 1939 - Mrs. Clarence Schmitt died about 7:00 a.m. September 7, 1939, at a hospital in Sabetha, Kans., where she underwent an appendicitis operation the previous day. The body was brought back to Clinton Friday and funeral services were held Sunday at the Wilkinson Funeral Chapel. Burial was at Fields Creek cemetery. She was born Minnie May Beckner, on September 2, 1904, near Clinton, and was married when 18 years old to Bryan Briggs. Later, on January 28, 1939, she was married to Clarence Schmitt at Kansas City, and the two made their home at Sabetha, Kans., where he is employed at a hatchery. She was kindly, generous and beloved by all who knew her, rendering any service possible to those who were ill or in need. She leaves to mourn her grief stricken husband, Clarence Schmitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Schmitt, at 241 North Water St., one sister, Mrs. John Hart, 610 South Orchard Street; two brothers, Charles, who lives near Mt. Zion, and Lester of near Alberta.

SCHNEIDER, Alma Mae CLINE
1910-2005
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 11 2005 - Alma Mae Schneider, daughter of Milton Levi and Alma Hulda (Boblitt) Cline, was born June 6, 1910, in Brownington. She died at St. John's Medical Center, Springfield, on July 6, 2005, at the age of 95 years. Alma was a homemaker. She was married to Howard Schneider, who preceded her in death January 2, 2004. She attended the Calvary Temple Church where she made 233 braided rugs and 177 crocheted ladies' hats for the Love Center at the church. She is survived by two sons, Paul E. Schneider of Cabool and James P. Schneider of Chariton, Iowa; one daughter, Mary E. Carl, Buffalo, Missouri, as well as seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, July 11. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SCHNEIDER, Caleb
1858-1899
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Friday, Sep 8 1899 - Caleb Schneider, a well-known and prosperous German farmer, living five miles southwest of Deepwater, died of typhoid fever on Monday, September 4th. His loved wife passed away only a week previous, and the funeral of Mr. Schneider, held on Tuesday morning, was to the hour a week later than that of his wife.

SCHNEIDER, Caroline Wilhelmina Henrietta KOEHLER
1857-1927
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
MRS. JACOB SCHNEIDER AT REST -- She passed away at 8:20 a.m. Saturday, February 5th, 1927, like a peaceful shadow when her spirit took wings and went away to rest in a land of beauty under the sun kissed sky of an endless day. No human relationship is more beautiful than the comradeship of husband and wife that has ripened into the fullness of the evening years with, the tender and subdued sweetness that has replaced the warmer ardor of the earlier days. There is in it the gentler joys that may, perhaps, be prophetic of those spiritual joys that the seers have thought make Heaven. Yet, no matter how full the years have been, no matter how low may have run the, allotted sands in the hour glass of life, the breaking of the tie brings a pathos that fills the heart with sympathy. Such was true, when the first break came in that happy family circle June 4, 1926, when the beloved husband and father made the Heavenly pilgrimage. She, who was nearest him, smiled thru her tear blinded eyes, with the mother heart comforted and cheered her children and grandchildren. When the wee grandchildren climbed into her arms on that morning, somebody said: "Come to me, grandma is too tired." Then she said: "Never yet have I been too tired to take a baby." The death of her husband was a, crushing blow -- although so brave and courageous she soon became ill. She visited at the homes of her married children and all gave her their tenderest affection. Soon she became so weak she was bedfast, with a serious stomach trouble that her physicians and a specialist pronounced incurable. For weeks, until near the last, every morning she would insist on putting on her dress, as she thought it helped to have her so she could get up and as long as sufficient strength remained she would go into the other room, a little while each day. No words can describe what she suffered and yet she never complained. She would say: "It must be for the best; God's ways are always best." Through all these days of suffering she enjoyed the visits of her neighbors, sympathizing with them in their sorrows, rejoicing with them in good fortune. They brought flowers to cheer her; dainty dishes to tempt her appetite. Nothing that earthly hands could do was left undone by them and her children. Caroline Wilhelinina Henrietta Koehler was born October 23, 1857, near Augusta, Mo. Her parents died when she was a small girl and one of her aunts raised her. There were only three children in her family -- one brother, Louis Koehler, still lives at Augusta, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Schneider, resides at Hamburg, Mo. She was married to Jacob Schneider May 28, 1878, coming to Henry county five years later. They first lived near LaDue, then for about 15 years on the place which is now the home of Louis Hendrich. They bought the land and built their present home in 1898. This home is a hallowed spot in which she was queen, governing it by the spirit of love -- a heart home where virtue lived and grew, and contentment dwelt. Perfect order reigned in the household, yet there was no coldness, no stiffness, no formality there. The sunshine of her smile always welcomed you. Many of you no doubt recall with us the many times that we have enjoyed the hospitality of this home. O! what tender associations it recalls. With what fond recollections will our grief stricken hearts caress these memories. Every guest of the household was personally welcomed; also bidden farewell by her and made to feel she enjoyed their coming. Her children's friends were hers -- such a mother -- we would that all could be like her. There would be no cases for court to try if all homes were like this. One of the daughters told us this: "She was our mother, our comrade, our friend and our pal. All of us shared our every plan, or pleasure or sorrow with her." During her husband's last illness he told her he would soon come for her, as not even heaven would be complete without her and since then she had lived in the sincere belief he would come for her, as he had promised. In the past two months, she felt him with her constantly. She would awaken from her sleep to tell her children: "Father was with me again, telling me to come to him." Every Christmas she had given small remembrances to the little folks of the neighborhood and this year, so ill she could scarcely be free a moment from the terrible pain, she had her children wrap the little packages up for the children of Mt. Carmel and send them with her name on them to the Christmas tree at the Mt. Carmel church, where she held membership. She was good, patient -- a wonderful Christian character. Whenever a friend or neighbor needed help they called for Mrs. Schneider to come and help. She never failed them. She never made an enemy. Her God, her husband, her children and her home made up her world -- later her grandchildren. Her heart delighted in flowers and they where her constant companions. Her garden contained everything needed for summer and winter in vegetables and she knew the best method of cultivation and the best method of storing or preserving. Her flowers attracted attention far and wide -- specimens rare to this climate were her delight -- they responded to her loving care. The beautiful flower and vegetable garden in front of the house delighted every visitor and when you thought you had seen them all, in another nook or corner you found something new. In the yard was a lily pool; about the house were fragrant vines. The home life of the Schneiders is beautiful -- love being the only ruler -- resulting in courtesy and deference to each other. During these days of sickness and sorrow that has extended more than two years, Louis the oldest son, has been the chief guardian of all concerned. In him, have all the others placed perfect trust. He and sister, Charlotte had anticipated the every wish of their mother day and night, and helping them have been Benjamin and Philip, the other two sons at home. From Kelso, Wash., came John Schneider, his wife and two children and have been here the last few weeks of his mother's life. Also helping almost constantly have been the other children, Mrs. John Hillebrand, of Urich; Jacob Schneider, Mrs. Clyde Burgert and Mrs. John Gill, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Garland Jones, east of Clinton. Much of the time the twelve grandchildren have been there too. One little granddaughter, Carolyn Jean Gill, took pneumonia and died November 4, last, when here with her mother. Mrs. Schneider and husband were companions in the truest sense of the word, his religion was her religion; his church her church. During her last illness her Bible and her flowers were her constant companions, but it was ever thus. Her faith was always unquestioning and unfaltering. She lived her Christianity every minute of her life, radiating happiness and good. While all of her children were her comrades, perhaps a little nearer than the rest was Charlotte, who had ever been her mother's closest companion in every plan for home, garden or poultry. She will miss the little mother most for their lives had been inter-woven. The funeral service was most beautiful and impressive, Rev. Lindsey weaving into it the beautiful romance of the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Schneider, impressively showing that they became husband and wife, father and mother, but remained sweethearts to the end and it was by this wonderful human love that they influenced in such a marvelous way their own children and everyone with whom they came in contact. In speaking of Mrs. Schneider, he said: "A few weeks ago I visited her bedside. She was a wonderful woman. She took me right to heaven." This service was held at the Schneider home, Monday morning, and her body then taken to Englewood and laid beside her husband and little granddaughter.

SCHNEIDER, Clarie Blanche LISTON
1886-1919
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Apr 18 1919 - Jacob Schneider, who lives near Mt. Zion, called Friday and renewed for the Eye to May 1, 1920. We were indeed sorry to hear of the death of his wife, Mrs. C. B. Schneider, who departed this life March 30th. She was 32 years, 10 months and 27 days old. Her maiden name was Clara Blanche Liston and they were married at Baker, St. Clair county, Oct. 28 1903. She is survived by her husband and two children Grace D., aged 14; and Howard Phillip aged 11. Also sister, MRs. Bessie Smith of Deepwater, and a half-sister living near Deepwater, She had been a member of the Methodist church since she was 11 years of age, and was a good Christian woman, who was loved by all her neighbors and friends, and will be sadly missed by all. the funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Methodist church, Monday, March 31st. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

SCHNEIDER, George Benjamin
1885-1951
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Sep 20 1951 - Funeral services for Ben Schneider, a well known farmer and Henry County resident, were held Sunday afternoon. Mr. Schneider was buried in Englewood cemetery. Mr. Schneider died Sept. 7 at Clinton General Hospital. He had been in poor health for some time, although he managed to keep up with many of his usual daily activities. A life-long Henry County resident, Mr. Scheider was the son of Jacob and Caroline Koehler Schneider. He was born November 24, 1885. Mr. Schneider is survived by a sister, Miss Charlotte Schneider, and his brother Louis, both of the family home west of Clinton. Other survivors include Mrs. Garland Jones, near Clinton; Mrs. Fred Hillebrand, Urich; Jacob Schneider, Independence; John Schneider, Kelso, Wash.; Mrs. Clyde Burgert, Kansas City, and Mrs. John Gill, McAllister, Okla.

SCHNEIDER, Gladys Edythe FENN
1908-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 2 2000 - Gladys Edythe (Fenn) Schneider, 92, Belton, MO, resident of Clinton, MO, for 89 years, died Thursday, September 14, 2000, at Beautiful Savior Rest Home, Belton, MO. Mrs. Schneider, daughter of Roy Lee and Maude Edythe (Horrell) Fenn, was born January 10, 1908 in Henry County, MO. She was married October 25, 1928 to George Phillip "Phil" Schneider in Henry County, MO. To this union were born three children, Phillip Eugene "Gene", Barbara Elaine and Carol Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Phil, in 1967; her daughter, Elaine, in 1943; and her son, Gene, in 1979. She was a member of Drake's Chapel United Methodist Church and was the organist there for many years. She had been a member of the Mt. Carmel Quilting Club. One of her passions was music, which she studied for eight years. She continued to play the piano and organ as long as she was physically able. She operated her own drapery business in Clinton, MO, from 1956 through 1983 when she retired at the age of 75. She was then a volunteer at the Clinton Samaritan Center until 1995. She leaves her daughter, Carol Jenkins and son-in-law, Jim, of Belton, MO; daughter- in-law, Vernalee Schneider, Clinton, MO; four grandchildren, Christopher Alan Jenkins, Debra Elaine Jones, David Leroy Jenkins and Amy Michelle Harris, all of Kansas City; six great-grandsons, Joshua Jenkins, Jimmy Jones, Jesse Jones, Brad Jenkins, Brandon Jenkins, and Zachary Harris; and two great- granddaughters, Katrina Jenkins and Alyssa Jenkins. She is also survived by her sister, Madelyn Hager and brother-in- law, Ralph Hager of Clinton, Mo, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, September 18. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCHNEIDER, Gordon A.
1934-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 6 2007 - Gordon A. Schneider, 72, Gladstone, died Monday, December 3, 2007 at home. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 7, at Englewood Cemetery.

SCHNEIDER, Howard Phillip
1907-2004
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 20 2004 - Howard Phillip Schneider, son of Jacob and Clara (Liston) Schneider, was born June 28, 1907, in Henry County, close to Brownington, and died at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, on January 2, 2004, at the age of 96 years. Howard married Alma Mae Cline August 14, 1929. They lived in the Deepwater area before moving to Cabool about seven years ago. He was a metal finisher for Bendix Corporation before his retirement in 1970. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Alma; two sons, Paul Schneider of Cabool and James P. Schneider of Chariton, Iowa; own daughter, Mary E. Carl of Buffalo, Missouri; as well as seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, January 5. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SCHNEIDER, Jacob
1855-1926
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
JACOB SCHNEIDER AT REST -- Death is always unwelcome to the living, but to him who meets it with an upright heart it is a quiet haven; "Tis the passage to that God, Who bids His children come, When their weary course is trod." Jacob Schneider died at his home, six miles west of Clinton at 6:20 a.m., Friday, June 4, 1926. For two months he had been suffering with heart trouble and complications. His loved ones had hoped he might recover, but they had been warned by their physicians that the end was near. He, too, felt it and when able during the last days would call different members of the family to him and tell them what he wished done. Through the days and nights his beloved wife and children had nursed, watched and prayed. His disease was such he was never bedfast, for in order to breathe he had to sit up. On the night of the 2nd, when the rest were asleep, his son, Louis, had been watching. But as his father was quiet, he went to the kitchen for a drink. He heard something, turned around and saw his father take his cap off the peg and then he said to Louis: "Bring the boat to the landing, it is time to go." Louis said: "No, not now father; come back to bed." And he said: "All right, just as you say, we will wait." It seemed he got a little better next morning, but by the middle of the afternoon he slipped into unconsciousness from which he never awakened, the end came without pain or a struggle. With the rising of the sun the tired heart stopped and his spirit took its flight into the glorious realms of eternity "over there." Sixteen years ago he had a severe spell of sickness and from this he never regained his former strength, but he was very active both in mind and body, overdoing many time. Since last August. his friends have watched him fail, but when out of pain he would jest with his family, friends and physicians, always wishing to make life as easy as possible for those about him. Jacob Schneider was born at Cottleville, Mo., in St. Charles county, Feb. 24, 1855. He was raised at Welden Springs. He was married to Miss Caroline Koehler, May 28, 1878. They came, to Henry county five years later, living near LaDue a year, later moved to the place now owned by Louis Hendrich, where they lived for 15 years. In 1898, he bought the farm where he died and this has since been the family home. Here, he and his beloved wife have loved and labored, building a home of charm and wonder, for it is filled with good literature, music, flowers and the things that make the finer things of life. With ideals the highest, with the real love of Christ in their hearts, with thrift and industry they have builded even better than they knew. They have instilled in the hearts of their children all of their fine qualities. Eleven children blessed this union. Ten are left to comfort and cheer the little mother. They are: John H. Schneider, Kelso, Wash.; Mrs. John Hillebrand, Urich, Mo., Jacob Schneider, Mrs. Clyde Burgert and Mrs. John Gill, Kansas City; Mrs. Garland Jones, southeast of Clinton; Louis, Benjamin, Philip and Miss Charlotte Schneider, at home. There are 13 living grandchildren. Mr. Schneider has one living sister, Mrs. Louise Haussler of Los Angeles, Calif. He was a member of the Evangelical church at St. Charles, in his youth, after moving to Henry county attended the German Reformed Church at Willow Branch until the Mt. Carmel Cumberland Presbyterian church was organized, then he and his family united with it and worshipped there. At the time of his death he was a member of the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian church. Mr. Schneider was a Christian of the highest type, putting the teachings of the. Master into everyday living. Nobody in need was ever turned from the Schneider door hungry or cold. Even in the days when he and his wife were getting their start, when it became known to them that neighbors or travelers were in want they would be given whole hams and sacks of flour. The giving was from generous hearts, with humility and thanks to God that they had been strong enough to earn it, so they could have it to give to those in need. He was a natural leader, finding life about him a continual school. He studied the soil and intensive cultivation. He was not satisfied with the mediocre in life. How fine it would be if more were like him. He followed perfectly the commands of Jesus for he used every talent he had, a well trained mind and body. He, assisted by his sons, cleared and put into cultivation several hundred acres of bottom land which meant unceasing toil. This rich, fertile land with tile and dykes, has been brought into wonderful productiveness. Defeat was unknown to him, for as he worked, he studied and applied science to his work. The Schneider farm is one of the show places of Missouri. It is a model of thrift, industry and study. Crops are rotated, methods studied, everything possible to Missouri soil is raised. Every inch of the hundreds of acres represents unceasing toil, combined with heart interest. Three of his sons have been his daily companions in plans and work. Mr. Schneider's open mind, his ambition were the same to the last. To these as to other children he always gave wise council. But by them the fineness of his life is reflected, for few, indeed, are the fathers who can make their professions so worth while and above other things that they are followed by their sons. The charm of the Schneider fireside was unequaled. Love reigned supreme. The family have lived for one another. This is the first real break in the family circle, for the only child who died was very young. Unusual is it for parents to live to see ten children grown and occupying positions of trust and honor. The home never looked more beautiful than that beautiful June morning last week, when the death angel visited it. All was in order both inside and out. The books and papers he had read were folded away, his hands were at rest. Only recently he told his wife, "When you follow me, you will find peace." There was not a shadow of doubt in his mind about eternity. A man whose word was good as his bond. To those behind he has left a character untarnished, an honor unquestioned, an influence that wills you to live up to the best there is in life, and as the years go by, you will understand how it was he had no fears in passing from this life into the Great Beyond. In his youth he became an accomplished violinist and with the many other things gave lessons. Happy were the days of his youth when he delighted his wife and children with his playing and the singing of the old time melodies. He was also a forceful writer, and for years contributed to the Missouri Ruralist and Coleman's Rural World, telling in a helpful, practical way of his agricultural experiments. He was preeminent as a citizen, he studied government and laws and was ready at all times to help with constructive work in his own township, county, state and nation. He early saw the need of good roads to develop a country and advocated them not only in public, but by actual work on them. A spirit and life like his does not die, it goes on through countless generations. The funeral services were conducted at his late home Tuesday afternoon by Rev. A. N. Lindsey, after which his body was laid in Englewood. The services were held, awaiting the arrival of the son, John, from Kelso, Wash.

SCHNEIDER, Jacob Jr.
1877-1964
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Friday, Dec 25 1964 - Funeral services for Jacob Schneider, 87, retired farmer who died Dec. 12, in a Nevada Hospital, were held Wednesday, Dec. 16, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Mr. Schneider was born July 5, 1877, in Germany, the son of Philip and Christine Schneider. He came with his parents to the United States when he was nine years old and the family settled on a farm north of Mt. Zion. In 1903 he married Blanche Liston and he continued his home in the Mt. Zion area except for about 15 years. He had lived in the Urich vicinity for some time. His wife died on March 30, 1919. Two children blessed this union, Mrs. Grace Parker, now of Parker, Wash., and Howard Schneider, Urich. Besides his children he leaves a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends.

SCHNEIDER, Mary
1828-1903
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Sep 1903 - Mrs. Rudolph Snyder was born in Baden, Germany 1828 and died at Mt. Zion September 1903, aged 75. She came alone to America on an emigrant ship when about 20. She married Rudolph Snyder near Dayton, Ohio. They came to Warsaw on a steamboat. When several miles from Warsaw, the water became too shallow for the steamboat to run and they walked from there to the home of her husband's brother, Uncle Daniel Snyder, near Mt. Zion, a distance of over 25 miles. They soon purchased a farm where they resided until her death. She leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn her departure: J. T. Snyder and J. D. Snyder of Mt. Zion; R. M. Snyder of Holden, and Mrs. Mary Acker of Wheatland. All have families and are well to do people. She joined the Lutheran church when she was 16. She always carried sunshine wherever she went, especially in the sickroom where she was a frequent visitor.

SCHNEIDER, Philip Sr.
1844-1919
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Jan 10 1919 - Philip Schneider Sr., was born March 3, 1844, in Wessingen, Baden, Germany. Oct. 1st, 1887, he immigrated with his family to the United States and settled in the Mt. Zion neighborhood, in this county, and in August 1917, moved to the farm near Deepwater, where he died Jan. 5th, 1919, after an illness of 13 days from influenza and infirmities of old age. Deceased leaves his wife, to whom he was united in marriage Oct. 22, 1876, also four children -- Jacob Schneider near Mt. Zion, and Mrs. Emma Hogan, at Deepwater, Philip Schneider Jr. and Mary Schneider, at home. One son, John Schneider, died at the age of 20 in 1901. He was a member of the German Reformed church. Funeral services were conducted at the home in the German language, and services in English language were held at Deepwater at the M. E. church of Mt. Zion. Interment in the Mt. Zion cemetery.

SCHNEIDER, Phillip Eugene
1930-1979
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Phillip Eugene Schneider, son of George Phillip and Gladys Fenn Schneider was born September 28, 1930 at his grandmother's home near Clinton, Missouri and passed away on October 3, 1979, at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 49 years, 5 days. Phillip attended the Mt. Carmel grade school and graduated from Clinton High School in 1948. He was converted as a young man at The Hopewell Church, and recently transferred his membership to the Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Missouri National Guard for 10 years. He married Vernalee Rose Baxter on April 14, 1956, at her home in Deepwater, Missouri, and they made their home in the Kansas City-Raytown area for 25 years. He worked for Bell & Howell as a Senior Processing Technician for 10 years. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Elaine. He is survived by his wife, Vernalee, of the home; his mother Mrs. Gladys Schneider of Clinton, Missouri, as well as 9 nieces and nephews and other relatives, neighbors and friends. He was a very talented person, as well as an accomplished musician, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

SCHNEIDER, Rudolph
1833-1889
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Advocate, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 24 1889 - Information reached the city this afternoon that Rudolph Schneider, a farmer living near Brownington, had committed suicide last night by jumping into a well on his place and drowning himself. Schneider, who has been deranged for some time, had made two previous unsuccessful attempts to end his life, the last one being in September of last year, when he shot himself but the would did not prove fatal. He is a German, about 56 years of age and has several grown children. His wealth, which consisted principally of large tracts of land and stock, is said to have caused his insanity. Justice Bart Green of Osage township was called to hold the inquest.

SCHNEIDER, Vernalee BAXTER
1936-2012
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 10 2012 - Vernalee Schneider (known to most as "BB") was born December 2, 1936, in St. Clair County to Charles and Verna Baxter. She died August 30, 2012, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. She graduated from Deepwater High School, then went on to attend Business College in Kansas City. She married Gene Schneider in 1957. After their marriage, they moved to Raytown. She worked at Bell & Howell in Kansas City for 35 years as a secretary until Bell & Howell closed their Kansas City branch in 1990. After a year of retirement, she went back to work at Westwood Nursing Center, MFA Oil and Wal-Mart. Vernalee moved to Clinton where she built a new home east of town on a few acres where she, her beloved horse, E.T., cat Bob and dogs Duke and Hap, lived until her death. She belonged to the Golden Valley Saddle Club and was an original member of the Henry County Sheriff's Posse. BB showed E.T. for several years in the Kaysinger Horse Show circuit. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, bowled in several leagues and participated often in her very favorite activity, BINGO! BB had a good time to matter what she was doing. Her rambunctious laughter was contagious. She naver saw a stranger and made many friends during her journey of life. She was preceded in death by her mom and dad, Charles and Verna; husband Gene, and brother Charles Jr. She is survived by her brother, Bill and his wife Phyllis; nieces, Linda Hibbs and husband Gary, Charlene Roberts and husband Dick, and Kim Baxter; nephews, Mike Baxter and wife Sheila, and Scott Baxter and wife Julie; great-niece Becky Goth and Joe Wilson, and the apple of her eye, great-great-niece Mariah Wilson; great-nephew Charley Goth and wife Natalie, and sister-in-law Lula Baxter, as well as several cousins. Memorial services were Thursday, September 6, at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel.

SCHNOEBELEN, Adrian A.
1923-2006
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 12 2006 - Adrian A. Schnoebelen, eldest child of Roland A. and Laura C. (Putthoff) Schnoebelen, was born September 26, 1923 on a farm east of Montrose, Missouri. He departed this life June 9, 2006, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, at 82 years of age. Adrian received his education at St. Mary's Catholic School and Montrose High School, graduating in 1942. In 1958 he was united in marriage with Roberta Vannoy Blaylock. They bought the farm where he was born and made their home there until 1977 when they moved into Montrose. Adrian enjoyed his gardening and caring for his flowers. Mr. Schnoebelen was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Roberta of the home, one brother, Roland of Montrose, Missouri, three sisters, Jane Vogel and Beatrice Cole both of Kansas City, Missouri and Ruth Rotert of Montrose, Missouri. Funeral mass was held at Imaculate conception Catholic Church, Montrose, on Monday, June 12. Interment was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

SCHNOEBELEN, Roberta Ellen VANNOY BLAYLOCK
1918-2011
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Roberta Ellen Schnoebelen passed away January 11, 2011 peacefully at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri at the age of 92. Roberta was the daughter of George and Corda (Daniels) Vannoy born September 27, 1918 in Butler, Missouri. She was one of seven children. Roberta said of herself that as a child she was quite the funny girl. She also remembered being into a lot of mischief and tormenting her mother. Her first job was copying records for the government. During World War II she worked in the telephone office and following the war she met and married her first husband Mr. Blaylock. They operated a taxi service out of their home in Butler and oddly enough, Roberta was the driver and he was the dispatcher. They were married for 13 years until his passing. On August 28, 1958 she married Adrian Schnoebelen, her husband of 48 years, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Butler. Roberta and Adrian bought the farm where Adrian was raised and lived there until 1977 when they moved to Montrose, Missouri. She had many different types of employment including hospital assistant, worker for an abstract office and an insurance company. Roberta was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She enjoyed gardening and tending to her flowers. She had stated, "All I did was work, get married and take care of my husbands. I loved gardening and canning. I canned all kinds of stuff and a bunch of it." Roberta was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, two brothers, Chester Vannoy and Lee Vannoy; four sisters, Gertrude Griffin, Veta Keshner, Alice McFeeters and Virginia Mears. Roberta is survived by a nephew William Mears and wife Muriel and one niece Vonda Mears. Funeral Mass January 15, 2011 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. Interment at St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SCHOCH, Frederick
1851-1900
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Friday, Mar 23 1900 - Died at his residence in this city, at 8:15 Sunday, March 18th, 1900, Frederick Schoch, aged 48 years, 11 months and 2 days. Mr. Schoch has for a long time been a sufferer from a complication of diseases, and a few weeks ago visited Hot Springs for the benefit of his health, but returned home with no encouragement. The deceased was born April 15th, 1851, in Cole county, Missouri, and was married to Miss Mary Giesing, July 4th, 1878, and has been a resident of Clinton for 16 years. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral services were held at his late residence on East Jefferson street Tuesday, March 20th, 1900, under the aupices of Artesian Camp, M.W.A. of this city. Interment in Englewood.

SCHOLL, Alice Lessie STEWART
1860-1906
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Thursday, Nov 22 1906 - Alice Lessie Stewart was born in Monongahela county, W. Va., August 27, 1860, and died of acute pneumonia at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Stewart, just west of town, November 17, 1906, aged 46Y 2 months and 21 days. Deceased united with the M. E. church at Lucas, Mo., when sixteen years of age. She was married to H. E. Scholl of Kansas City, September 29 1895. To this union were born three children, one of whom preceded the mother to her grave at the early age of one year. Besides her husband and two children -- Harry, aged 8 and baby Florence 6 months, she leaves an aged father and mother, six brothers and five sisters to mourn their loss. She lived a true Christian life, was a devoted wife, a loving mother and was dearly loved by parents, brothers, sisters and friends. The funeral services were held from the Presbyterian church Monday, November 19. The remains were interred at Urich cemetery.

SCHOLZ, Alice BORGMANN
1868-1915
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
(July 2 1915) Mrs. Fred Scholz Dead - Died at home south of town, Monday, June 28, 1915, Mrs. Fred Scholz, age 47 years. Mrs. Scholz had been in failing health for several years but not until recently was she compelled to remain in bed. About ten days before her death she returned from Clinton where she had been caring for her father, C. Borgmann who was sick. Deceased was a member of the Lutheran church at Appleton City at which place the funeral services were conducted Tuesday afternoon. Burial was at the Appleton City Cemetery. She was born on a farm east of LaDue Feb. 27, 1868, where she resided with her parents until her marriage to Mr. Scholz. Besides the husband, one son and one daughter, there remains numerous relatives and friends who are grieved to learn of her death and who will extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones.

SCHOOFF, Lola L. HENDRIX
1893-1979
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Feb 27 1979 - Mrs. Lola L. Schooff, 86, Lee's Summit, died Tuesday at the National Gerimedical Hospital there. She was born in Macon, MO, and had lived in Los Angeles 42 years before moving to Lee's Summit in 1975. Mrs. Schooff was a Baptist. She leaves a son, Phillip M. (Milford) Schooff of the home and a sister, Mrs. Frances Gill, Kansas City. Services will be Saturday at the Langsford Chapel, Lee's Summit: burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, MO.

SCHOPP, Matthias Martin
1864-1903
Bethel Cemetery, Labadie, Franklin Co, MO
(Friday, Mar 27 1903) Died: Martin Schopp died at St. Louis, March 11, 1903 and was buried at his home in Labadie Mo. Sat. Mar. 14, 1903, aged 38 years. Martin Schopp, lived in this city several years ago and worked at carpentering and building, with his brother-in-law John Kleuser, going from here to Labadie, Franklin Co., near his boyhood home where he continued the business of building winning success financially as well as securing the good will and esteem of neighbors and business associates. He leaves six brothers and sisters. His brothers Charles and Will, of Labadie, Mo., and John Schopp of Dutzaw, Warren Co., Mo. The sisters are Mrs. Peter Licher of this city, Mrs. John Kleuser of Honey Grove, Tex., and Mrs. Granshe of Kirk Ind. Territory. Mrs. Licher of Montrose was the only one of the sisters that was able to attend the funeral of Martin, the others time and distance prevented from attending. Recorder offers sympathy to the mourning relatives and friends.

SCHOUTEN, Wilma Alzena ROBINETT
1935-1997
Fairview Cemetery, Sweet Springs, Saline Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilma Alzena Schouten, 62, Holden, formerly of Clinton, died September 22, 1997, at her home in Holden. She was born April 9, 1935, in Brumley, the daughter of Raymond Otto Robinett and Leslie Emaline Hogue Robinett. On October 10, 1954, she was married to Bobbie Lue Schouten in Clinton. He preceded her in death on October 20, 1984. Mrs. Schouten was a homemaker and a member of the Ridgeview Christian Church in Kansas City. She is survived by one daughter, Leslie Cordell and her husband Duane, Lee's Summit; one son, Lawrence Keith Schouten and his wife Deanne, Raytown; three sisters, Lorraine Yates, Kingsville, Ova McLeod, Overland Park, Kansas, and Geraldine Hammond, Lee's Summit; one brother, Leland Robinett, Lincoln; four grandchildren, Amanda and Dustin Cordell of Lee's Summit and Leanne and Bobby Schouten of Raytown. Services were Thursday morning, September 25, at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial was at Fairview Cemetery, Sweet Springs.

SCHRECK, Mary Agnes
1920-2013
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 26 2013 - Mary Agnes Schreck, 92, died April 24, 2013, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Born December 12, 1920, in Arnold, Kansas, to Henry and Adelheid "Ada" (Fonke) Schreck, she grew up on a farm in Marienthal, Kansas, in the midst of the Great Depression and the Dust Bowl, a struggle compounded by the death of her father when she was 12 years old. These hardships helped forge her independence and strong resolve and fostered her life-long acts of generosity and caring for others. She was a long-time teacher, first in tiny country schools in western Kansas, helping her family make ends meet with her meager paycheck. In 1946 she embarked on a 27 year career as a fourth grade teacher in Leoti where she was nominated for Kansas Teacher of the Year in 1950. She was widely respected and loved by students many of whom kept in contact with her throughout her life. Agnes was especially devoted to children, caring for nieces, nephews and any young person in need of a helping hand or open heart, often at great cost to herself. Agnes was exceptionally talented as a writer, musician and problem solver. She took it upon herself to learn about health care and finances in order to better care for loved ones and maintain her own independence, even in her 90s. She was a dedicated, caring daughter to her mother for many years, followed by 11 years of full care for her mom's invalid sister, Aunt Frances, and then caring for her uncles, Harry and Bill Fonke, in Clinton. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death, by her younger sister, Mildred, in 1935 and brothers, John, Victor, Frank and Father Joseph Schreck. Surviving are her sisters, Adalia "Dale" Morin (Denver, Co) and Sister Margaret Schreck (Concordia, Ks), 21 nieces and nephews, many dear cousins and faithful friends throughout the country and in her adopted home-town of Clinton. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, April 27, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 610 South 4th Street, Clinton. Burial will be at St Mary's Cemetery in Montrose.

SCHREEN, Nira Nadine COX SIMS
1923-2000
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 19 2000 - Mrs. Nira Nadine (Cox) Sims Schreen of Lee's Summit was born October 6, 1923, near Urich, the daughter of James Earl and Helen Veta (Creighton) Cox. She departed this life Friday, December 8, 2000, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, at the age of 77 years, two months and two days. On October 7, 1949, Nira was united in marriage to Eugene W. Sims and later married Carrol Udell Schreen on August 25, 1972. Nira was employed as a chief accountant for the Missouri Division of Employment Security, Jefferson City, until her retirement in 1988. Earlier, she had been employed by TWA Airlines in Kansas City, Washington, D.C. and New York City. Nira had also been employed as a bookkeeper for McDowell and Johns Electric Company, Clinton. In 1972, she was chosen as "Boss Of The Year" by the Sterling Chapter of American Business Women's Association. After retirement, Nira moved to John Knox Village where she was employed by the Association of Unity Churches and volunteered in the AARP tax office. She was a graduate of Urich High School, and attended business college in Kansas City. Nira was a member of the Unity Village Chapel, the Daughters of the American Revolution and active in Democratic politics. She had lived in Urich, Clinton and Jefferson City before moving to Lee's Summit in 1987. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Mickey; her first husband, Gene Sims; her second husband, Udell Schreen. She is survived by her brother, Carrol Cox and wife, Mae, Urich; two nephews, Jim Cox and wife, Sandi, Marshall, and Ray Cox and wife, Mary Anne, Urich; three great-nieces, Ashley, Tabitha and Tiffany Cox, Marshall; two great-nephews, Bart Cox and wife Stormy, Greenwood, and John Cox, Urich; two cousins, Melville Creighton and wife, Genevieve and Wilda Creighton, all of Raymore; other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were Tuesday, December 12, at John Knox Village Chapel, Lee's Summit. Cremation and inurnment was in Urich Cemetery.

SCHRODER, Darwin Lee "Boze"
1932-2007
Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 14 2007 - Darwin Lee "Boze" Schroder, 74, Warsaw, died Friday morning, May 11, 2007, at the Boone County Hospital in Columbia. He was born November 9, 1932, in Sedalia, the son of Leonard Lee and Susan Naomi Page Schroder. He grew up in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1950. On February 3, 1953, he was inducted into the United States Army and served during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged on December 22, 1954, and transferred to the Army Reserve. On June 21, 1953, he married RaeDean Place at the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw. He publicly confessed his faith and joined the Warsaw First United Methodist Church on April 29, 1951. He was a faithful member of the church and had served in several capacties. He was a member of the Wesley Sunday School Class. As a young boy, he first worked for his father at the Schroder Motor company, which was later owned by Dave Hawley, then Darace Eaton, Avis Burton, Larry Walthall and finally Tom Maples. It was here he served as auto parts manager for over 57 years. Following his retirement, he worked part-time at Profitpackaging and the Truman Visitors Center in Warsaw. He is survived by his wife RaeDean of the home; two sons, Ed Schroder of Ozark, Mike Schroder and wife Barbara, Warsaw; two daughters, DeAnna Spencer and her husband Brad, Warsaw, and Myrna Schroder, also of Warsaw; six grandchildren, Scott Spencer and wife Becka, Erin Spencer, Megan and Ema Schroder and Kris and Coy Schroder; one great-grandson Seth Spencer; a brother Warren Schroder and his wife Vicki; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 15, at Warsaw First United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw.

SCHROEDER, Anna Lucile NOEL CAMPBELL
1916-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 8 2000 - Anna L. (Campbell) Schroeder, 84, Colby, Kansas, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at the Prairie Senior Living Complex in Colby, Kansas. She was born February 1, 1916, in Windsor, the daughter of John Joseph Noel and Mary Jane (Weno) Noel. On May 4, 1940, in Clinton, she married Eldo Lee Campbell, who preceded her in death on December 8, 1980. On December 1, 1990, in Colby, Kansas, she married Victor Schroeder, who preceded her in death in February 1998. She was a homemaker, living in Bennet, Colorado, most of her life. She was a member of the Lavent Methodist Church in Lavent, Kansas. Survivors include a daughter, Judy Headley, Brewster, Kansas; two sons, Gary Lee Campbell, Austin, Nevada, and George Daniel Noel, Manhattan, Kansas; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Helen Harling, Ft. Morgan, Colorado, and Mary Jeanette Potter, Fortuna; a brother, Ralph Noel, Bend, Oregon. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by an aunt, Kathleen Weno. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCHROEDER, Harvey Paul
1945-2002
Missouri Veterans Cemetery at Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2002 - Harvey P. Schroeder, 57, Warsaw, died Tuesday, December 24, 2002, at Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital in Columbia. Funeral services will be Monday, December 30, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Concordia. Burial with military rites will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Higginsville. Born January 14, 1945 in Mt. Leonard, he was the son of the late Leo William Schroeder and Nora E. Ehlers Schroeder. On September 15, 1986, he married Betty L. Goring, who survives of the home. He had lived in Warsaw the last five and a half years, moving there from the Concordia/Sweet Springs area. He had owned and operated Harvey's Tire Service in Concordia for several years, retiring in 1997. He was a graduate of Blackburn High School and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was baptized into the Christian Church on February 4, 1945, and confirmed that faith on March 30, 1958. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. He was also a member of the VFW Post 5649 in Concordia and served on the Bent Tree Harbor Volunteer Fire Department. Additional survivors include two stepsons, Jerry Garrison of Concordia and Tim Garrison of Houstonia; a stepdaughter, Vicky Ewton of Houstonia; three sisters, Helen Bredehoeft of Kansas City, Mary Ann Schultz of Crown Point, Indiana, and Wanita Blumhorst of Slater; one brother, Kenneth Schroeder of Sedalia; seven step-grandchildren, one step-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

SCHROEDER, Helen S. SAMPSON
1919-1997
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Helen S. Schroeder, 78, Columbia, formerly of Windsor, died late Sunday evening, December 7, 1997, at Columbia Manor Care Center in Columbia. She was born September 15, 1919, in Windsor, the daughter of Maurice C. Sampson and Nellie (Hukill) Sampson. On November 16, 1950, in Harrison, Arkansas, she married Paul M. Schroeder, who preceded her in death May 15, 1988. Mrs. Schroeder was a 1937 graduate of the Windsor High School. She worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory for almost 20 years and was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Bob Wood, Columbia; a granddaughter, Sarah, and a grandson, Matthew, both of Columbia and six nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 10, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCHROEDER, John "Fritz"
1892-1991
Cole Camp Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Fritz Schroeder, 98, Cole Camp, died Sunday morning, November 17, 1991, at Good Samaritan Nursing Home, Cole Camp. He was born December 19, 1892, in Lake Creek, son of John and Mary Binder Schroeder. On November 27, 1919, in Cole Camp, he married Carrie Eckhoff, who died February 12, 1931. On January 1, 1933, in Cole Camp, he married Minnie Stelling, who died September 12, 1991. He worked as a carpenter and farmer in the Cole Camp area. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Cole Camp. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Louise McBride, Sedalia; a sister Nellie Winch, Lexington; a brother George Schroeder, Rocklin, Calif.; four grandchildren, a step-granddaughter and a step-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 20, at the church. Burial was in Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp.

SCHROEDER, Marie Myrtle MOSHER
1931-2006
Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Ottawa Hills, Lucas Co, OH
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 5 2006 - Marie Myrtle Schroeder, 73, Clinton and formerly of Toledo, Ohio, died Sunday, April 2, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Services will be Friday, April 7, at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park Cemetery, Ottawa Hills, Ohio. Inurnment to follow. She is survived by her husband Frederick H. Schroeder of Toledo, Ohio; two sons, Richard L. Beck of Warsaw, Indiana, and Ted Beck of Toledo, Ohio; two daughters, Julie DuPey of Clinton and Cheryl Jones of Atlanta, Georgia; 16 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as two brothers, Hayden Richard Mosher of Tucson, Arizona and Frederick Mosher of Tyler, Texas.

SCHROER, Glorine Emma KARRENBROCK
1920-2006
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 18 2006 - Glorine Schroer, 86, of Windsor, Missouri, died Monday evening, October 16, 2006, at the Windsor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Windsor, Mo. She was born on July 16, 1920, in New Melle, Mo., the daughter of Tate Karrenbrock and Lena (Braucksicker) Karrenbrock. On April 5, 1942, in Warrenton, Mo., she married Quintin William Herman Schroer, who preceded her in death July 31, 2001. Glorine was a clerk at the first "Hobby Lobby" store in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma many years ago. She had also worked in the cafeteria of the Henry County R-I School system for several years and was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. Survivors include 3 children, a son, Robert Martin Schroer and his wife, Emma, Slidell, Louisiana; 2 daughters, Karen Madge Lynde and her husband, Clyde, Windsor, Mo.; and Marsha Lynne Loflin and her husband, Steve, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister, Bernice Barger, Anaheim, California and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Oval, Maynard and Vincent Karrenbrock and a sister, Ethel Bishop. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 22, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCHROER, Quintin William Herman
1921-2001
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 3 2001 - Quintin W. Schroer, 79, Windsor, died Tuesday afternoon, July 31, 2001, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born August 18, 1921, in Treloar, the son of Martin Herman Schroer and Cora Elisa Marie (Koch) Schroer. On April 5, 1942, in Warrenton, he married Glorine Emma Karrenbrock, who survives of the home. He was an active member of the National Association of Railroad Veteran Employees and after 42 years of employment he was instrumental in bringing the "Bicentennial Caboose" to Windsor and establishing KATY Park. He served in World War II on the China Burma India Railroad and was a member of the CBI Veterans Association. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School and was past president of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce, the Windsor Masonic Lodge #29 and American Legion Post #82. He helped start "Teen Town" in Windsor and Parsons, Kansas. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Robert Martin Schroer and wife, Emma, Slidell, Louisiana; two daughters, Karen Madge Lynde and husband, Clyde, Windsor, and Marsha Lynne Loflin and husband, Steve, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; a brother, Merele T. Schroer, Orange, California; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 4, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SCHROFF, Edward Ernest
1878-1932
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Kansas City Times, Kansas City MO, Tuesday, Aug 16 1932 - The body of Edward E. Schroff, 60, with a shot through the head, was found last night about 150 yards northwest of the Swope Park Zoo. A .22 caliber revolver was found beside the body. A letter addressed to the coroner was in a pocket. Mr. Schroff had been under treatment at the General hospital for tuberculosis. Surviving are two sons, Uel Schroff, 4105 East Sixth street, and William Schroff of the home, and two daughters, Miss Lourine Schroff of the home and Mrs. Opal Van Hoose, 2927 North Twelfth street, Kansas City, Kansas. The body was taken to the Eylar undertaking establishment, 1800 Linwood boulevard.

SCHROFF, Edward Lee
1903-1966
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Mar 31 1966 - Funeral services for Edward Lee Schroff, 63, Leeton, were held Tuesday afternoon at the Leeton Christian church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Mr. Schroff died Sunday at Clinton General Hospital. Mr. Schroff was born at Huntingdale, March 8, 1903, son of Henry and Ocie Walker Schroff. On March 4, 1926 he was married in Bozeman, Mont., to Mary Morrison. He was an MKT agent at Leeton 17 years and at Pilot Grove eight years. Because of failing health he moved back to his farm, east of Leeton, in May of 1965. Mr. Schroff was a member of the Leeton Christian church, the Cole Springs Masonic Lodge and the Order of Eastern Star at Leeton. Surviving are his wife of the home; two sons, Bob of Blue Springs and Bill of Landover, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Temple Thompson, Los Angeles, Calif., and Miss Ethel Schroff, Clinton.

SCHROFF, Henry E.
1872-1912
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 25 1912 - Henry Schroff, a prominent farmer and stock raiser, living about 3 miles north of Huntingdale, killed himself sometime Sunday night. Mr. Schroff had several neighbors at his home Sunday and seemed to be in good spirits, and did not act as though he was at all despondent. After the visitors left he went out of the house alone, but none of the family noticed where he had gone, supposing he was working outdoors some place. After supper when he did not return a search was made for him but he could not be found any where. After searching for some time the family went to Mrs. Schroff's fathers and spent the night. Monday morning they returned to their home and continued the search. About 8 o'clock they found his body under the hay in the loft at the barn. He had taken his razor when he left the house and had climbed into the barn loft and burrowed under the hay. After he was secreted he cut his throat with a razor. He evidently made several attempts to cut the jugular vein before he finally severed it. He had been dead for some hours when found. The coroner's jury found that he came to his death by his own hand. He leaves a wife and seven children. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon from the Southern Methodist church at Huntingdale. Interment in Huntingdale cemetery.

SCHROFF, Jennie Lourine
1909-1943
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Kansas City Times, Kansas City MO, Tuesday, Aug 10 1943 - Miss Jennie Lourine Schrof, 703 East Ninth, 34, an employee of the Remington Arms plant at Lake City, did yesterday at the St. Joseph hospital. She had been a resident of Greater Kansas City thirty-one years. Miss Schroff leaves a sister, Mrs. Opal Van Hooser, Cleveland, and two brothers, Uel Schroff, 4412 Independence, and William Edward Schroff, 1518 Corrington.

SCHROFF, John Adam
1863-1957
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Mar 7 1957 - Funeral services for John Adam Schroff, 93, who passed away at the Clinton General Hospital were conducted March 3, 1957 in the Methodist church in Huntingdale. Interment was in Swindell cemetery at Huntingdale under the direction of the Cook funeral home of Chilhowee. John Adam Schroff was born in Highland, Ill., October 16, 1863, and passed away at Clinton General Hospital March 2, 1957 at the age of 93. He was one of 10 children born to Oswald and Mary E. Schroff, all preceding him in death. He lived in the Huntingdale community and operated a grocery store approximately 45 years. The past 29 years he has made his home with his nephew, Lee and Mary Schroff, and family of Leeton. Surviving of the home are Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schroff, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Schroff and daughter Debbie, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schroff and daughter Marilyn, all of Independence, also a host of nephews, nieces and friends.

SCHROFF, Mary Elizabeth LANG
1841-1928
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, May 4 1928 - Mrs. Elizabeth Schroff died at the home of her son, John Schroff, near Huntingdale, Tuesday evening with the infirmities of old age. She had been seriously ill for the past two weeks, but in failing health for some time. She was 86 years old. She also leaves a son, Will, in Illinois; Ed, in Kansas City; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Walker, of near Huntingdale, and a number of grandchildren. One grandson, Lee Schroff, she raised as her own child. The funeral will be conducted at Huntingdale, Thursday.

SCHROFF, Ocie Frances WALKER
1877-1914
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Republican, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jul 2 1914 - Died at her home in Huntingdale at 6 o'clock Friday evening, June 26, 1914, with cancer of the bone, Mrs. Ocie Frances Walker Schroff. Last Jan. she took sick with what was thought to be rheumatism of the right hip. Dr. Beaty and her brother, Dr. Shelby Walker of Harwood, Mo., done all they could for her but she did not improve so in April she went to Kansas City to consult a specialist and they told her she would have to be operated on. She went to the Wesley Hospital Apr. 23, and was operated on; it turned out to be cancer of the bone. She took Radium treatment at the Hospital for 7 weeks but gradually grew worse. She came home about 5 weeks ago to spend the last days with her children. Oh it was a sight to see her suffer so much but she was such a good Christian woman she bore up well under all her sufferings; she has been a member of the Baptist Church for 24 years. She was born near Huntingdale, July 30, 1877, and was raised up here. She was married to Henry Schroff Feb. 28, 1898. To this union was born 7 children, the oldest 15 years and the youngest 2 years old. They are: Temple, Margarette, Myrtle, Ethel, Robert, Lee, Shelby. She leaves these little children to be put in the homes of her relatives. She leaves a father, mother, 2 sisters and 2 brothers besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn her death. Her funeral was preached by her pastor Rev. Neafus, in the M. E. Church, South in Huntingdale Saturday evening, June 27, 1914 and the remains were taken to the Swindell Cemetery near by and laid to rest by her husband who died two years ago.

SCHROFF, Oswald
1840-1913
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Republican, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 19 1913 - HUNTINGDALE, MO, June 17 - Oswald Schroff of Huntingdale who died last week, was born in Germany in February, 1840, and came to America when a young man. After his marriage, he served four years in the Union army under General Seigel. He was an old time blacksmith and worked in St. Louis, Commerce and Sikeston, Mo., before coming to Huntingdale 29 years ago, where by hard work he built a good home. He was honest, neighborly and industrious. Last winter his health began to fail, he suffering with stomach trouble, but did not take to his death bed until June 7. His suffering was intense. He was a Catholic. The surviving family, a widow, three sons and two daughters, were present at his death. J. A. lives in Huntingdale, Will at Sikeston, Edward at Mt. Zion, Mrs. Lena Weidman at Urich and Mrs. Mary Walker at Huntingdale. His funeral was preached by Rev. B. O. Williams pastor of the M. E. church south, to a large crowd of sorrowing friends and neighbors. His remains were taken to the Swindell cemetery and tenderly laid to rest by the side of his sons, Lewis who died in 1897, and Henry in April 1912.

SCHUCK, Alvin Conrad
1908-1997
Parkersburg Eclipse, Parkersburg IA, Jan 29 1997 - Alvin Schuck of 904 Highway 20, Parkersburg, Iowa, was born the son of Tillman and Emma Reinicke Schuck on November 27, 1908, in rural Grundy County near Stout, Iowa. Alvin graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1928. On January 30, 1940, Alvin was united in marriage with Frances Huting in the parsonage of the Bethel Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, Iowa. Alvin was a veteran of WWII serving two and a half year in the United States Navy in the Pacific. After the war, Alvin was a farmer for a short while, then he went into the automotive field as a mechanic for several years. Alvin was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church in Parkersburg, Iowa, and sang in the church choir. He was also a member of the Parkersburg American Legion. On Tuesday, January 21, 1997, Alvin died at Allen Memorial Hospital in Waterloo, Iowa, from natural causes. He had reached the age of 88 years, 1 month and 25 days. Alvin was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Norman Schuck. Alvin is survived by his wife, Frances Schuck of Parkersburg, Iowa; a daughter, Ardith, and son-in-law, Robert Hewitt of Onawa, Iowa; and a grandson, David Hewitt of Wagner, South Dakota. Funeral services were held Saturday, January, 25, 1997, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Parkersburg. Schwartz Funeral Home in Parkersburg was in charge of the funeral arrangements.

SCHUCK, Hazel
1912-1999
Clinton Daily Democrat - Hazel Schuck, 86, was born September 16, 1912, in Brawley, California, and died at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton on Saturday, January 2, 1999. She lived the first 80 years of her life in California before moving to Clinton in 1992 to live with her son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Lois Schuck. She enjoyed gardening, quilting and fishing. She is survived by three sons, Fred Schuck and wife Lois, Clinton, James Schuck and wife Lorraine, Kingman, Arizona, and Joe Schuck and wife Beverly, Las Vegas, Nevada; one brother Richard Weaver and wife, Doris, Glenwood, New Mexico; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. At Mrs. Schuck's request there will be no services. She would like to be remembered with a fishing pole in her hand and a smile on her face. Cremation.

SCHUCK, Norman F.
1913-1996
Parkersburg Eclipse, Parkersburg IA, Aug 21 1996 - Norman F. Schuck, 84, of Clinton, Missouri, died Thursday, August 15, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mr. Schuck was born May 23, 1913, in Parkersburg, Iowa, the son of Tillman and Emma Renicke Schuck. He was united in marriage to Hazel Weaver who survives. Mr. Schuck lived in California for a number of years, moving to Missouri in 1992. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, T. Fred Schuck and wife, Lois, Clinton, Missouri, James Schuck and wife, Lorraine, Kingman, Arizona, Joe Schuck and wife, Beverly, Las Vegas, Nevada; one brother Alvin Schuck and wife, Frances, Parkersburg, Iowa; five grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Cremation was under the direction of the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.

SCHULTE, George W.
1920-2003
Beaver Catholic Cemetery, Granger, Dallas Co, IA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 4 2003 - George W. Schulte, 83, died suddenly Thursday, March 27, 2003, at his home in Clinton. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 31, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton and burial with flag presentation by the VFW in Beaver Cemetery, Granger, Iowa. George was born February 23, 1920, in Granger, Iowa, to John H. Schulte and Rose B. Biwer Schulte. He attended the Assumption Catholic School in Granger and graduated from high school in 1937. Along with his five brothers, George served his country overseas during World War II. He was a technical corporal truck driver with the Army from 1943 through 1945 with deployment to Italy and Africa. On November 25, 1948, he married Mary Gertrude Nixon in Granger. They settled in Urbandale, Iowa, where their five children were born. George was employed by Standard Oil in Des Moines until 1964 when he was transferred to Clinton. He retired from the company in 1975 and enjoyed doing various odd jobs for several years. George would be described as a wonderful family man with a fun-loving spirit. He will be remembered for his quick wit and true compassion for others. George most enjoyed his time spent with his children and grandchildren. His wife survives of the home. Other survivors include three sons, Bill and his wife Candy, Keokuk, Iowa, Ed and his wife Diane, Warrensburg, Jack, Deepwater; two daughters, Kathy Price and her husband Charlie, Eldon, and Peggy Cooper and her husband Don, Carrollton; 20 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three sisters, Sister Maurice Schulte of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Frances Michael and Theresa Schulte both of Urbandale, Iowa, and several nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, RoseAnn Schwarte, and five brothers, Laurel, Jack, Clem, Msgr. Joseph Schulte and Rev. Maurice Schulte.

SCHULTE, Mary Gertrude NIXON
1923-2010
Beaver Catholic Cemetery, Granger, Dallas Co, IA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 13 2010 - Mary Gertrude (Gert or Gertie) Schulte, 86, Warrensburg (formerly of Clinton), died peacefully at the home of daughter, Kathy, on Monday, April 12, 2010. She had suffered a severe stroke three weeks previous to that date. Gertrude was born September 25, 1923, in Granger, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Mae Nixon. She was a graduate of Assumption Catholic High School in Granger and attended grades first through 12th at Assumption. She married George W. Schulte, also of Granger, on November 25, 1948. The couple and their family made their home in Urbandale, Iowa, until 1964 when they moved to Clinton. They enjoyed 55 years of marriage until George's death on March 27, 2003. Gert was a dedicated homemaker, wife and mother. She was also a fun grandma who especially enjoyed playing a card game called Skipbo with the grandkids. When they were younger she spent time reading to them and piecing puzzles together. She worked at Zenith Fireworks for nearly 20 years during her 50s and 60s when most people are considering retirement. She also volunteered her time at Share and Care and as a score reader at Holy Rosary School. Singing in the church choir was one of Gertrude's favorite activities. She also enjoyed playing the piano. As she put it. she would go down to the basement and pound on the piano. She also spent time crocheting and was well known for her afghans with the zigzag stitch. She also liked to cook in order to have good food ready for kids and grandkids and was famous for her mouth-watering cinnamon rolls. Other hobbies were reading, embroidery and walking. Gertrude is survived by her children, Bill Schulte and wife Candy, Koekuk, Iowa. Ed Schulte and wife Diana, Warrensburg, Kathy Price and husband Charlie, Sedalia, Peggy Cooper and husband Don, Carrollton, and Jack Schulte and wife Karen, Clinton. She is also survived by 20 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren with, two more on the way. Bill and Candy have 11 children, Nathan, Heidi Brumbaugh and husband Adam, and their children, Aubrey, Jackson and Libby; Rachel Jiang and husband Scott; Peter and wife Megan; Paula; Hannah Wilson and husband Gatlin; Alex; Cally; Katie; Andrew and Autumn. Ed and Diana's children are Danielle Schulte and Amanda Keller and husband, Matt. Kathy and Charlie's children are Matt Price and wife Erin, along with their children, Chloe, Emma and Laney; Heckle Strobel and her two sons, Taylor and Alden, and George Price and his wife, Deleena. Peggy and Don's children are Brock Cooper and wife Sarah, and Dee Sharrock and husband Allan. Jack and Karen's children are Melissa Oliva and husband Dan, and Jaris Schulte and wife Heather. Gertrude also leaves behind two sisters-in-law, Theresa Schulte and Frances Michael, both of Urbandale, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Joe Nixon, and her brother, Willie Nixon, and his wife Gwen. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Friday, April 16. Graveside services and interment were in Beaver Catholic Cemetery, Granger, Iowa, on Saturday, April 17.

SCHULZE, Julia F. "Judy" SCHWARTZ
1918-2007
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 23 2007 - Julia F. "Judy" (Schwartz) Schulze, 88, Clinton, died Monday, august 20, 2007, at Clinton Healthcare and REhabilitation Center, Clinton. Funeral services will be Monday, August 27, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Parks Chapel cemetery, Clinton. She was born September 18, 1918, the daughter of William and Lillian Schwartz in Topeka, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her husband Wilbur; three sisters, Lillian Mary, Pat and Marguerite, and two brothers, William Jr. and Eddie. She is survived by onee son, John Terry, and one grandson John Terry Jr., both of Pewaukee, Wisconsin; one sister Eileen Goodson of Topeka, Kansas; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins and a lifelong friend Peggy Motley of Clinton.

SCHUMACHER, Alma Marie EHLERS
1914-2007
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 27 2007 - Alma Marie Schumacher, 92, Cole Camp, died Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born September 20, 1914, near Stover, a daughter of Gottfried and Bertha (Zimmerschied) Ehlers. On November 18, 1945, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cole Camp she married Emil Henry Claus Schumacher, who died April 13, 1999. She grew up in the Lake Creek area. after her marriage in 1945, they moved three miles north of Cole Camp and farmed there for 34 years before moving into town in 1980. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Heimsoth and her husband Michael, Glenwood, Indiana; one son Elroy Schumacher and his wife Barbara, Clinton; one sister Selma Schumacher of Cole Camp; seven grandchildren, Michelle Heimsoth, Mark Heimsoth and his wife Elizabeth, Lynette Schneider and her husband Nathan, Martha Heimsoth, Melissa Heimsoth, Seth Schumacher and his wife Amanda, and Luke Schumacher, and two great-grandchildren, Abigail Heimsoth and Andrew Schumacher. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Gottfried and Bertha Ehlers; an infant daughter; two sisters, Paula Meyer and Edna Hobein, and two brothers, Arthur Ehlers and Richard Ehlers. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 28, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Cole Camp. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Cole Camp.

SCHUMACHER, Joyce Diane COFFEY
1955-2014
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Diane (Coffey) Schumacher, 58, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Windsor, Missouri, died unexpectedly, May 22, 2014 at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She was born November 29, 1955 in Windsor, Mo., the daughter of Hurrell Boss Coffey and Mabel Irene (Acker) Coffey. Diane graduated from Windsor High School and later from Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) with a degree in English and Business Education where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority. She taught in the Concordia, Mo. school district for three years and then moved to the Grandview School District where she taught English for 28 years before her retirement in 2009. Diane was dedicated to her career and family. She relished going to her sons' sporting events and supporting them. She particularly enjoyed shopping for their birthday and Christmas gifts. Survivors include her cherished friend, Dean Gustafson, of the home; two sons, Joshua Schumacher, Lee's Summit, Mo.; Nathan Schumacher, Kearney, Nebraska; a brother, Richard Coffey and his wife Pam, Jefferson City, Mo.; two nephews, Brad Coffey and his wife Amy; Brian Coffey; a great nephew, Cameron Coffey and a great niece, Carley Coffey, numerous other relatives and former husband, Joe Schumacher. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 27, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SCHUSSELE, C.
abt 1829-1899
Clinton MO, 1899 - C. Schussele, living south of Urich, about 70, was found dead in his bed Wednesday morning by Simp Harris. He was a very generous, old gentleman, having given a check the day before his death of $50 to help build the Baptist Church of Urich.

SCHUSSLER, Cletus Edward
1920-2010
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 20 2010 - Cletus Edward Schussler, 90, Butler, died Sunday, July 18, 2010, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Cletus Edward Schussler was born to Joseph and Mary (Bauning) Schussler on May 30, 1920, in the community of Germantown. Clete graduated from the eighth grade at St. Ludger's School in Germantown. As a child growing up during the Depression, he did without things most children had. In particular he asked for a red wagon each Christmas and did not get one until age 74 when his daughters gave him one for Christmas. A classmate, Eunice Westhusing, became Clete's wife on a snowy day February 11, 1946, at St. Ludger's Church in Germantown. Together they had two daughters and farmed near Germantown until moving to a larger farm east of Butler in 1962. There Clete raised livestock until he retired at age 87. He became a mentor to many regarding cattle and in particular mentored his nephews in the art of being a cattleman. He was active in many organizations including MFA Board of Directors, Bates County Cattleman's Association and ASCS County Committeeman 24 years. In 1979 Clete and Eunice received the Bates County Farm Management Award. In 1989, he was the Bates County Cattleman's Association Cattleman of the Year and the Pioneer Cattleman in 2005. He enjoyed the annual cattle tours and worked for years at the Missouri State Fair with the Pork Producers. Clete and Eunice liked to dance, play cards and visit with relatives and friends. He loved to talk and attend cattle sales and got to know many people after moving to Bates County. He was always willing to lend a hand to neighbors and volunteered to drive people to Kansas City for doctor's appointments when they could not drive themselves. He restored one of his Farmall tractors and participated in parades for the Bates County Fair, July 4th events, Parade of Power in Adrian and Montrose parades. Survivors include two daughters, Doris Fuller (Lynn) of Butler and Darlene Sowell of Raymore; one sister, Bernice Oswald of Clinton; sister-in-law, Dorothy Westhusing of Montrose; brother-in-law, Elmer Westhusing of Urich; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glen and Alice Westhusing of Montrose; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Greg and Arlene Schussler of Deepwater; four granddaughters, Melody Woo (Justin) of Raymore, Lindsay Mead (Adam) of Grain Valley, Julie Fuller of Raymore and Kelly Sowell of Lee's Summit; one great-grandson, Brandon Woo of Raymore; son-in-law Chris Sowell of Raymore and special nephew, Kevin Westhusing of Adrian. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife, brother, Omer Schussler, and wife, Rose Ann, sister Alice Westhusing, and husband, Steve, brothers-in-law, Fred Oswald, Clyde "Bud" Westhusing, Linus Westhusing, Dave Westhusing and wife, Hazel, sister-in-law, Caroline Westhusing and one granddaughter, Lisa Fuller. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 21, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Butler. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery.

SCHUSSLER, Daniel
1949-2013
Bush River Memorial Gardens, Columbia, Lexington Co, SC
A funeral service for Daniel Schussler, 64, will be held Saturday, July 6, 2013, at Dunbar Funeral Home, Dutch fork Chapel. Burial will follow in Bush River Memorial Gardens. Mr. Schussler died Wednesday, July 3, 2013. Born in Montrose, Missouri, he was a son of the late Omer Henry and Rose Ann Lichtenhauer Schussler. He was a graduate of the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri. In July 2012, Dan retired following 31 years of employment from the USDA as Chief Operating Officer of Livestock and Grain Market News over North and South Carolina. While employed with the USDA, he traveled to Russia to assist in creating a livestock program. Dan was an avid toy collector who attended toy shows and enjoyed internet buying and selling. He also enjoyed photography and wood working. He was very patriotic and a follower of national politics. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Alexandria Wilson Schussler; a son, Triston Schussler (Melissa); daughter, Colleen Twentyman (Will); grandchildren, Tyler and Brannon Schussler. He is also survived by a sister, Patricia Bristow; and brother, Donald Schussler. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Janet Schussler.

SCHUSSLER, Edna Fern KLEINSORGE
1933-2004
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 2004 - Edna Fern (Kleinsorge) Schussler, daughter of Vincent and Mamie (Westhusing) Kleinsorge, was born June 11, 1933, in Burlington, Kansas. She died at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton September 10, 2004, at the age of 71 years. Edna lived in the Montrose and Germantown area most of her life. She was married to Reginald Joseph Schussler June 2, 1953, at the St. Ludger's Parish in Germantown and to this union seven children were born. She spent the early part of her life farming with her husband and raising her family until the age of 44 when she was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. She was a member of St. Ludger's Parish and the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Reg; her parents; a grandchild, Christa Marie Schussler; two brothers, Carl and Earl Kleinsorge, and one sister Inez Whiles. Survivors include her five sons, two daughters and their families: Keith Schussler and wife Mary Lou, along with their children Mandy and husband Chad Vogel, and their daughter Abigayle of Montrose, Toby Schussler of Richmond, Virginia, Noah Schussler and Jared Westhusing of Independence, and Savanna Westhusing of Montrose; Kent Schussler and wife Paula, along with their children, Scott Schussler and Tara Conn and their daughter Jacie, Dallas, Texas, Jonathan and Michael Schussler of Montrose; Karol and husband Bill Grammer, Warsaw, along with their children, Chad and Randi Grammer and Kara Grammer of Independence; Kirk Schussler and wife Kim, Montrose, and son Derek, Lakeland, Florida; Kyle Schussler and daughter Nichole Schussler, Montrose; Kris Schussler and fiancee Dara Collins, Lowry City, and daughters Crystal, Chaning and Chelsay Schussler, Clinton; Kristina and husband Gary Klass and their son Parker Klass, Montrose; one sister, Ruby Whittmann of Shawnee, Kansas; one brother, Paul Kleinsorge, Shawnee, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews and their families. Unlike Reg, Edna was a woman of many words, she never met a stranger. She had a heart of gold and a strong will to live. She inspired her family and friends with her positive attitude and the ability to handle what life sent her way. She loved her family and was very proud of them and they loved her in return, more than words can express. She will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her. The funeral mass and rosary were held at Immaculate Conception Church, Montrose, September 13 and 14, with burial in St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown.

SCHUSSLER, Eunice Catherine WESTHUSING
1920-2006
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 21 2006 - Eunice Catherine Schussler, 86, Butler, died August 29, 2006, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born on a snowy Easter Sunday April 4, 1920, on a farm near Germantown to Louis and Caroline (Cook) Westhusing. It wasn't until her 8th birthday that she celebrated her birthday again on Easter Sunday. Eunice's schooling included grade school at St. Ludger's in Germantown and two years of high school at Johnstown. She wanted to be a nurse, but quit school in order to help her mother. After having four brothers, a highlight of Eunice's life was the birth of her baby sister Arlene. She worked at Grace's Cafe in Clinton prior to her marriage to former classmate Cletus Schussler in 1946. Two daughters were born, Doris Ann and Darlene Sue. Eunice settled into being a housewife and mother, gardening and canning in a house lacking modern conveniences until moving to a modern house on a farm east of Butler in 1962. Eunice continued to maintain many contacts with friends and family in the Germantown and Montrose areas. She enjoyed helping the ladies quilt and always attended the Labor Day picnics at Germantown. Eunice also loved the fact that her brother Linus Westhusing, lived on the family farm. In Butler she became active with the ladies at St. Patrick's Church in Butler and in later years was known as the Best Choice Label Lady. For church dinners, Eunice provided the angel food cake, a tradition that will be carried out by her longtime neighbor and friend Hazel Lesmeister. In the last 10 years, failing eyesight prevented her from driving or reading. Eunice then became a phone friend and with her cell phone was able to continue friendships with relatives and friends who looked forward to her calls. Eunice became quite resourceful and was able to continue with cooking, housework and involvement with two card party groups. Failing sight did not deter her from doing most things about the house, including having Easter and Christmas holidays, making chocolate fudge, butterscotch fudge and peanut clusters. Her granddaughters looked forward to enjoying her meat loaf at the family dinners. Most of Eunice's life was spent in caring and kindness to others. Living near the Butler hospital, she was able to easily hear the helicopter and prayed for each patient transported. A devout Catholic, she usually attended a daily mass and prayed the Rosary. Mass of Christian Burial was held September 2, followed by interment at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Eunice is survived by her husband Cletus Schussler, Butler; two daughters, Doris and husband Lynn Fuller, Butler, and Darlene Sowell, Raymore; son-in-law Chris Sowell, Raymore; three brothers, Elmer Westhusing, Urich, Linus and wife Dorothy Westhusing, Montrose, and Glen and wife Alice Westhusing, Montrose; one sister, Arlene and husband Greg Schussler, Deepwater, and sister-in-law Hazel Westhusing, Moville, Iowa, and four grandchildren, Melody Appleberry, Raymore, Julie and husband Chadd Beydler, Joplin, Lindsey Sowell and Kelly Sowell, both of Lee's Summit, and grandson-in-law Travis Appleberry, Belton. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Dave and Clyde "Bud" Westhusing; her sister-in-law Caroline (Elmer) Westhusing, and one granddaughter Lisa (Doris and Lynn) Fuller.

SCHUSSLER, Eva Otillia COOK
1897-1992
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Eva Otillia Cook was born September 24, 1897 in the Germantown community. She was the oldest of five children of John A. and Rose Teeman Cook. The year 1920 became very eventful, bringing both Joy and sorrow. In February, the John A. Cook house was completely destroyed by fire. On June 1, 1920, Eva became the wife of Ed Schussler, also of Germantown. They established their home two miles north of Germantown but Eva, the new homemaker, was denied the guidance and help of her mother as Mrs. Cook passed away on September 25, even before the new house being built on the Cook farm was completed. Ed and Eva became the parents of four children. The children were taught by example, the virtue of hard work and community service. Twenty-five grandchildren were added to the family circle and when visiting they too, were put to work picking strawberries, snapping green beans, or any chore that needed doing. Many happy times and family celebrations are also remembered. She was a member of St. Ludger's Catholic Church at Germantown and later Immaculate Conception Church at Montrose. She worked diligently for St. Ludger's Altar Sodality and will especially be remembered for the many hours she worked on the famous Germantown quilts and helping in the country store at the Labor Day Picnic. After sharing 62 years of married life, her husband died on July 3, 1982. Eva then moved into Montrose to be closer to her children. She lived there until 1986 when she entered Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City. Being in a very frail condition the last several years, she passed away there on July 28, 1992 at the age of 94 years, 10 months and 4 days. Others preceding her in death were her father, her brother Jerome; two sisters, Freda Rotert and Grace Hake; two sons-in-law, Denis Sickman and Norman Cook; one great-granddaughter, Christa Marie Schussler. She Is survived by two daughters, Rosalie Sickman and Jackie Cook of Montrose; two sons, Reginald and wife Edna of Montrose, and Gregory and wife Arlene of Deepwater; also one sister, Blanche Daldrup, Tucson, Az.; a sister-in-law, Mamie Cook of Appleton City; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews and many friends. A rosary service was held Friday evening, July 31, at St. Ludger's chapel. The funeral Mass was Saturday, August 1, at the chapel. Burial was in St. Ludger's Cemetery with Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

SCHUSSLER, Gregory Jerome
1931-2012
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 4 2012 - Gregory Jerome Schussler, 81, Deepwater, died December 5, 2012, at Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Greg, as he was commonly called, was born April 10, 1931, to Ed and Eva (Cook) Schussler in the Germantown community of Montrose. He graduated from. St. Ludger's. Elementary School in Germantown. As a young man, Greg helped his father on the farm and also was employed by his uncle and aunt, Jerome and Mamie Cook, to help with farm work, especially as part of his uncle's threshing crew. Greg served in the United States Army from February 15, 1952, 10 months of which were with the 931st Field Artillery Battalion in the Heartbreak Ridge and Smoke Valley regions of Korea. On May 17, 1954, Greg and Arlene Westhusing were united in marriage at St. Ludger Church in Germantown. One son and three daughters blessed this union. They lived in the Germantown community until buying their farm at Deepwater in 1964. Greg was a member of St. Ludger Catholic Church and later Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. He served on the Parish Council at both parishes. Greg was a past commander and life member of Montrose VFW Post 8820 and a life member of St. Henry's Council Knights of Columbus. He also served many years on the MFA Oil Company Board of Directors. As long as his health permitted, he helped fry chicken for the annual Germantown Labor Day Picnic. Arriving at 7 a.m., he always worked the early shift. Greg was a true family man and farming was his chosen occupation. His grandchildren, when small, would always find their way to Grandpa Greg's lap to explore what he might have in the pockets of his bib overalls. He had a keen memory and in conversations could recall the dates and prices paid for various farming transactions. He had a special ability for figuring math in his head, coming up with the correct answer before the "new math" generation could. He always enjoyed visiting with relatives and friends. One special event was their 50th wedding anniversary which they celebrated in 2004. Another was the Schussler family reunion, the first in many years, which was held June 24, 2012. Greg could relate family history and stories of the good ol' days which the younger generations enjoyed hearing. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Arlene, of the home; son, Jeffrey and wife, Kathy Schussler, Marion, IA; daughters, Kay and husband, Jim Miller, Raymore, Lori and husband, John Merrigan, Greenwood, and Patrice and husband, Dan Rodabaugh, Lowry City; 11 grandchildren, Dane, Eric and Maria Schussler, Emily (John) Bennett, Erin, Andrew and Alex Miller, Holly and Kaylee Merrigan, Danielle and Bret Rodabaugh; two sisters, Rosalie Sickman and Jackie Cook, Montrose; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Reginald Schussler and his wife Edna; brothers-in-law, Denis Sickman and Norman Cook; niece, Sylvia Parmley; nephews, Chris Sickman, David Sickman and Vernon Cook. Funeral Mass was Monday, Dec. 10, at Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. Burial was at St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown.

SCHUSSLER, Omer Henry
1917-2006
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2006 - Omer Henry Schussler, age 89 of Montrose, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 7, 2006 at his home. Funeral Mass will be Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Urich, Missouri. Burial will be in St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown, Missouri. Omer was born near Germantown, Missouri. He was a farmer who raised registered duroc hogs, black angus cattle and also was a row crop farmer. He was a member of St. Ludgers Catholic Church and later the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Urich, the Germantown Insurance Company, and the Walker Township Board. He is survived by his wife, Rose Ann and one son, Donald, both of the home; one daughter, Pat Bristow of Montrose, Missouri; another son, Daniel Schussler of Irmo, South Carolina; one brother, Clete Schussler of Butler, Missouri; two sisters, Alice Irene Westhusing of Montrose, Missouri and Bernice Oswald of Clinton, Missouri; five grandchildren, Dwyne Bristow, Colleen Twentyman, Sherri Humphrey, Tina Bellinghausen and Triston Schussler; one step grandson, David Bristow as well as fourteen great grandchildren.

SCHUSSLER, Reginald Joseph
1926-2004
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 2004 - Reginald Joseph Schussler, son of Edward and Eva (Cook) Schussler, was born December 1, 1926, in Montrose. He died at his home in Montrose August 29, 2004, at the age of 77 years. Reg lived in the Montrose and Germantown area most of his life. He was married to Edna Fern Kleinsorge June 2, 1953, at the St. Ludger's Parish, Germantown, and to this union seven children were born. He was retired from farming and the concrete construction business. he was a member of St. Ludger's Parish and Immaculate conception Catholic church. He served as a corporal in the United States Air Force from June 1945 to November 1946 during World War II. Reg was preceded in death by his parents and a grandchild Christa Marie Schussler. Survivors include his wife Edna Fern, of the home; five sons, two daughters and their families, Keith Schussler and wife Mary Lou, along with their children Mandy and husband Chad Vogel, and their daughter Abigayle of Montrose, Toby Schussler of Richmond, Virginia, Noah Schussler and Jared Westhusing of Independence, and Savanna Westhusing of Montrose; Kent Schussler and wife Paula, along with their children, Scott Schussler and Tara Conn and their daughter Jacie, Dallas, Texas, Jonathan and Michael Schussler of Montrose; Karol and husband Bill Grammer, Warsaw, along with their children, Chad and Randi Grammer and Kara Grammer of Independence; Kirk Schussler and wife Kim, Montrose, and son Derek, Lakeland, Florida; Kyle Schussler and daughter Nichole Schussler, Montrose; Kris Schussler and fiancee Dara Collins, Lowry City, and daughters Crystal, Chaning and Chelsay Schussler, Clinton; Kristina and husband Gary Klass and their son Parker Klass, Montrose; one brother Greg Schussler and wife Arlene, Deepwater; two sisters, Rosalie Sickman and Jackie Cook, Montrose, and many nieces and nephews and their families. Reg was a man of very few words. He was a loving and dedicated husband and father. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and took great pride in his family. He was the silent link that kept everything together and he was loved dearly by his family. The funeral mass and rosary were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, August 31 and September 1 with burial in St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown.

SCHUSSLER, Rose Ann LICHTENAUER
1921-2009
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 14 2009 - Rose Ann Schussler was born to Anna and Henry Lichtenauer on September 9, 1921, at home northwest of Germantown. She departed this life November 13, 2009, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Rose Ann married Omer Schussler September 9, 1943. To this union, four children were born. Rose Ann loved country life. She was a great gardener and home canner. She helped with the farming, had 12 milk cows and raised a lot of bobby calves, orphan pigs and chickens. Her hobbies included quilting, sewing and entertaining grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Rose was a member of the Altar Sodality, Henry County Swine Breeder Association and Germantown 4-H Club. She served o many committees and always liked to stay busy. Rose Ann is survived by daughter Patricia Ann Bristow, Montrose; Son Daniel Joseph Schussler and wife Irmo, South Carolina, and son Donald Raymond Schussler of the home. She also leaves five grandchildren, Dwyne Bristow, Montrose, Sherri Humphrey, Clinton, Tina Bellinghausen and husband Donald Navaree, Florida, Colleen Twentyman and husband Will, Greer, South Carolina, Tristen Schussler and wife Melissa, Columbia, South Carolina, and one step-grandson, David Bristow and wife Carmen, Clinton; 11 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and a special great-great-granddaughter who in Grandma's eyes was known as the "little one". She also leaves sisters-in-law, Alice Westhusing, Montrose, and Bernice Oswald, Clinton; brothers-in-law, Clete Schussler, Butler, and John Freeman, Montrose. Rose Ann was preceded in death by her husband Omer; her parents; daughter Janet Marie; son-in-law Jerry Bristow; sisters Wilhenina Kleinsorge and Mary Catherine Teeman. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Urich, on Monday, November 16.

SCHUSTER, Ruth W. ALLEN RANKIN
1917-1996
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Great Bend Kansas Tribune Oct 14 1966 - Urich, MO - Ruth W. Schuster, 79, died Oct. 13, 1996 at Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph, MO. She was born Jan 31, 1917, at Urich. A former Urich resident, she married John Rankin. He died in 1955. She married Louis I. Schuster in 1963. He died in 1995. Survivors include two sons, Edward Eugene Rankin of Faucett, MO, and John C. Rankin of Downs, Kan; four brothers, Jim Norvell of Great Bend, Dave Norvell of Tulsa, Okla., Jim Allen of Peculiar, MO and Carlos Allen of Laverne, Okla. four sisters, Mary Boyce and Shirley Coakley, both of Harrisonville, MO., Virginia Houser of Tulsa and Nadine Reilley of Stratford, Conn.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial will be at the Urich Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at Consalus Funeral Home in Urich. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO - Ruth W. Schuster, 79, formerly of Urich, died Sunday, October 13, 1996, at Heartland Hospital in St. Joseph. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 16, at the Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial will be in the Urich Cemetery. Mrs. Schuster was born Ruth W. Allen on January 31, 1917, in Urich. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Rankin in 1955. She later married Louis I. Schuster in 1963, who died in 1995. She is survived by two sons, Edward Eugene Rankin, Faucett, and John C. Rankin, Downs, Kansas; four brothers, Jim Norvell, Great Bend, Kansas, Dave Norvell, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Jim Allen, Peculiar, and Carlos Allen, Laverne, Oklahoma; four sisters, Mary Boyce, Harrisonville, Shirley Coakley, Harrisonville, Virginia Houser, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Nadine Reilley, Stratford, Connecticut; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

SCHWALBOSKI, Diane Kay STILLMAN
1944-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 14 2006 - Diane Kay Schwalboski, daughter of Earl Eugene and June Geraldine (Kelsey) Stillman, was born September 6, 1944, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. She died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on November 9, 2006, at the age of 62 years. Diane was married to Jerome J. "Jerry" Schwalboski. She was an engineering secretary for 32 years for the Champion Paper Mill in Sartell, Minnesota. After moving to Clinton, she worked for Citizens State Bank and Jim Journey Law Office. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and the Henry County Historical Society. Diane enjoyed photography and had some prize-winning photos. She enjoyed participating in the reenactments of historical events. She enjoyed the Kansas City Royals baseball team, attending their games or watching them on television, always cheering them on. She also enjoyed her two birds and her dog. She is survived by her husband Jerry of the home, and one cousin Doris Johnson, St. Paul, Minnesota. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, November 13. Inurnment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCHWARTZ, Dorothy R. KAUMANS MUNSTERMAN
1949-1998
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 12 1998 - Dorothy R. Munsterman Schwartz, 49, Clinton, died Thursday, June 11, 1998, at Vencor Hospital in Kansas City. She was born in Clinton January 20, 1949, the first child of Carl and Irene Jurgensmeyer Kaumans of Montrose. She graduated from St. Mary's elementary school and Montrose High School and had attended two years of high school at St. Francis Academy, Nevada. She earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. In 1970 she married Donald A. Munsterman of Appleton City. Shortly thereafter, they moved to Clinton, where all of their six children were born. Don preceded her in death in 1992. On September 2, 1995, Dorothy married Larry Schwartz of Gladstone. She taught second grade for 27 consecutive years in the Clinton School District, which recognized her as a Featured Educator in both 1989 and 1998. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, belonged to Gamma Beta sorority, taught Vacation Bible School, was a Camp Fire and 4-H leader and was active in the Clinton Teachers Organization. Survivors include her husband, Larry; two sons and four daughters of the home, Douglas, Dana, Kimberly, Stephanie, Valerie and Greg Munsterman; a step-daughter, Giovanna Schwartz of Gladstone; her mother, Irene Kaumans of Montrose; a brother, Roger Kaumans of Lee's Summit; a sister, Carol McEwan of Appleton City, and her mother-in-law and father-in-law, LaVerne and Benny Heilos of Paris, Arkansas. The rosary will be at Holy Rosary Church on Sunday, June 14. The Mass of Resurrection will also be held at the church the following morning, Monday, June 15. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

SCHWARTZ, Edward Adam
1933-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 6 2001 - Edward Adam Schwartz, 68, Pioneertown, California, died at the scene of a one-vehicle accident near his home early on the morning of October 31, 2001. He was a brother of Julia Schultz of Clinton. He retired from Jefferson Murfit Company in California after 38 years of service. He was a longtime volunteer at the Pioneertown Senior Citizens Community Center assisting in the aquatic exercise classes. He regularly traveled on Christian missionary journeys across the state of Arizona distributing donated food and clothing to numerous American Indian reservations. He is survived by his wife, Martha Robinson Schwartz; two sons, Edward John Schwartz of Carone, California, and William Adam Schwartz of Logston, Oregon; his daughters, Martha Lucinda Schwartz Barnett of Whittier, California, and Robin Spencer Schwartz Harvey of Havelock, North Carolina; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Eileen Goodson of Topeka, Kansas, and Julia "Judy" Schultz of Clinton. Cremation. Memorial services were held at the Church in Pioneertown, 53540 Mane Street, Pioneertown, California, Monday, November 5. Private inurnment will be held at a later date.

SCHWARZ, Philip H.
1930-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 6 2008 - Philip H. Schwarz, age 78, of Clinton, Missouri (formerly of Kansas City, Missouri) passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral Mass will be Friday, November 7, 2008 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Philip was born in Madison, Wisconsin. He received degress from Notre Dame and the University of Wisconsin Law School. He was a staff attorney for American Family Insurance Company and Universal Underwriters Insurance Company. He was a practicing attorney in St. Joseph, Missouri and Kansas City, Missouri. He was a former 1st Asst. Public Defender for the 16th Judicial Circuit. He was a former founding member and President of the Missouri Assn. of Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He was a member of the Wisconsin and the Missouri Bar Associations. He was a member of Holy Rosary Parish in Clinton. He is survived by two sons, Thomas Schwarz of St. Joseph, Missouri and Stephen Schwarz of Long Beach California; four daughters, Kathryn Fischer and Judith Fox of Long Beach, California, Barbara Martinez of California, and Nicole Calcara of Lee's Summit, Missouri; as well as ten grandchildren and a number of great grandchildren.

SCHWEER, Dorothea Elizabeth ROEDDER
1864-1942
Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Blairstown MO - Friends here were grieved Saturday when they learned that Mrs. J. H. Schweer, for many years a resident of this place, had passed away at eight o'clock Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Moore, in Clinton, with whom she had made her home since the death of her companion on August 29, 1942. Mrs. Schweer had been in failing health for some time, but was able to be up and around much of the time and had assisted in the care and comfort of Mr. Schweer during his illness. Mrs. Schweer, the former Dorothy Elizabeth Roedder, daughter of John F. and Margaret Rapps Roedder, was born at Beauford, Missouri September 10, 1864. September 29, 1887 at the home of her parents she was united in marriage with Julius H. Schweer of Shotwell, Mo., were they made their first home, moving to Blairstown 1891 to establish a permanent home. Three children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Schweer, one whom, William E., died in infancy, and two living, Otto F. Schweer of St. Louis and Mrs. Ida D. Moore of Clinton. She is also survived by an only grandchild, Miss Marjorie Moore of Clinton, and a sister, Mrs. Kate Wolff of St. Louis. Funeral services were held at the Blairstown Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon Nov. 8. Burial was made in Blairstown cemetery.

SCHWEER, George William
1860-1935
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
GEORGE W. SCHWEER DIES FOLLOWING HEART ATTACK -- Deceased Had Been Instrumental In Founding Telephone Co; Good Roads System; and Outstanding Banking House -- George W. Schweer, for 18 years a resident of Clinton, died suddenly at his home at 1:30 p.m. Monday of heart failure. He had been in unusually good spirits during the morning, laughing and talking with his friends and attending to the usual routine business of his office. At noon he went home for his lunch, which he ate as usual, and then went into an adjoining room and lay down for a rest as was his custom. A few minutes later his daughter noticed an unusual condition and hurriedly summoned Drs. Walker and Hampton, but the grim reaper had already wielded his scythe and the life of George W. Schweer had ended. George Schweer had passed his seventy-fifth milestone in life's journey, well past the allotted three score and ten. He was born at Shotwell, now Gerald, Franklin county, near St. Louis, of German Parents, February 16, 1860. His father, John H. Schweer, a native of Wessterhausen, Germany, came to America as a boy of twelve and his mother, Catherine Engel Horstmann, was born in Nemden, Germany. --(large part of obit omitted) -- As a husband, father, citizen, and church worker, he will be remembered and respected by all those who touched the circle of his influence. Above all he loved his family, his children, and his grandchildren, and their welfare and success brought to him the keenest delight of his life. His children were well educated and equipped and it was a matter of pride to him that his sons were connected with telephone companies or electrical business. He delighted to gather his family about him in his home. Some years ago at Christmas his son, Ted, through his telephone connections arranged a hook-up with Rio de Janeiro. As the family sat about the Christmas table each one in turn voiced a greeting across continents to the youngest daughter, the only absent child. Miss Meekie Farrar, his wife from June 1882 till her death in 1898, was the mother of the older Schweer children, and Miss Elizabeth Holloway to whom he was married April 10, 1899, was as lovely and devoted a mother to them as to her own younger children. Surviving him are Mrs. Schweer, his widow; J. C. Schweer of Independence, Mo.; Mrs. Elmo Witcher of Chilhowee, MO.; Guy Schweer of Clinton; Miss Cora Schweer of Walla Walla, Wash., Eugene Schweer, Manette, Wash, Mrs. Harry F. Covington of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; T. R. Schweer of Rolla, Mo.; and Miss Ann Schweer of the home. The funeral will be held Friday at the Christian church. Burial will be in Windsor.

SCHWEER, John H.
1824-1899
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Died -- John H. Schweer, born June 7, 1834 in Oldendorf, Hanover, Germany, died in Blairstown Jan. 24, 1899 at 9:30 a.m. He moved to this country with his father when he was 14 and settled in St. Louis and married there Sept. 6, 1849 to Katie E. Horstman. They had five daughters and five sons. They lived in St. Louis six years and then moved to Shotwell, Mo., where he engaged in farming and the mercantile business; was postmaster and justice of the peace for years. He united with the German Evangelical Christian Church before he was married. Since living in Blairstown he gave to all the churches when called on, attended services at all the Protestant churches and when the invitation was given to attend the Lord's Supper, he considered himself a child of God and commemorated the death and resurrection of his Redeemer. Remains taken to Windsor.

SCHWEER, Julius Henry
1862-1942
Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Blairstown MO - J. H. Schweer, for many years a highly respected resident and businessman of this place, passed away at his home in the north part of town early Saturday morning. He had been in ill health for many months but had been confined to his bed only a sort time. When active, Mr. Schweer took much interest in the civic and business affairs of town and while in the mercantile and banking business made countless friends who are grieved at his passing. Julius Henry Schweer was born in Shotwell, Franklin County, Missouri, January 24, 1862 and departed this life at his home August 28, 1942, being 80 years, 7 months and 5 days old. He was united in marriage on September 29, 1887 to Dorothea Elizabeth Roedder, and to this union were born three children, two boys and one girl, William E. who died at the age of two months; Otto F. of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Ida D. Moore of Clinton, Mo., also one granddaughter, Miss Marjorie Moore. He attended Bryant and Stratton business College in St. Louis. He moved to Blairstown in 1891 and was engaged in general merchandise business for some years, and then he entered the banking business from which he retired a few years ago. He united with the Evangelical church in Franklin county when he was a small boy, and when he moved to Blairstown he united with the Presbyterian church. He was a deacon of the church and supported it for many years. He leaves to mourn their loss his beloved wife, his son and daughter and one granddaughter, also one brother, Geo. H. Schweer of Hot Springs, Ark., many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Blairstown Presbyterian Church, with interment made in Blairstown cemetery.

SCHWEER, Lucinda Elizabeth HOLLOWAY
1869-1953
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Nov 26 1953 - Former Pastor Reads Rites For Mrs. Schweer - Funeral services for Mrs. George W. Schweer were conducted Nov. 16 at the family home in Clinton. Burial was in Laurel Oak cemetery in that city, with the Huston-Turner Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Schweer was laid to rest at the side of her husband, who preceded her in death August 12, 1935. Mrs. Schweer passed away at 10:30 a. m. Saturday, November 14, at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City. She had fallen on the walk at her home on North Third Street in Clinton on October 16 and suffered a serious fracture of the hip bone. Her daughter, Miss Ann Schweer, who teaches in Jefferson City, came to Clinton immediately and took her mother to the hospital in Jefferson City, where she could have the attention of a bone specialist and where she could be nearby for a daily personal visit with her mother. Mrs. Schweer had excellent health all of her life up to the time of her fall. She had never before had any serious illness or been in a hospital for care. She stood the operation on her leg very well. It required placing five bone splinters together, held in place by a stainless steel band attached to the bone. She improved daily and seemed quite well early in the morning of her death. A sudden heart attack lasting only thirty seconds came without apparent pain just before her death on November 14, just one month after her fall. Mrs. Schweer's sweet personality had made her a favorite patient at the hospital and she had endeared herself to the many nurses who gave her special personal attention and expert care. Mrs. Lucina Elizabeth Holloway Schweer was born January 16, 1869 in Maries County, Missouri, a daughter of George B. and Sarah Huffman Holloway. She moved to a farm home in Benton County, Mo., near Santiage, when a child and here she attended the rural schools and spent her girlhood days. In 1898, she was married to George W. Schweer, who at that time owned and operated a general store in Windsor, Mo. Mr. Schweer later served twelve years as postmaster of Windsor. He organized the Missouri Union Telephone Company, of which he became manager. This company put in the first telephones in Henry County. Mrs. Schweer was a devoted and loyal mother to Mr. Schweer's five children, as she was to her own two daughters and one son later born to her. Patience and understanding were marked characteristics of her personality. Mr. and Mrs. Schweer and family were all members of the Christian Church of Windsor. In 1917, the family moved to Clinton, where Mr. Schweer could better attend to his duties as manager of the Missouri Union Telephone Company. They transferred their church membership to the First Christian Church of Clinton. Surviving Mrs. Schweer are: her son, T. R. Schweer of Sao Paulo, Brazil, who is with the Federal Express Co.; Mrs. Harry F. Covington of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, whose husband is president and manager of the Federal Express Company; Miss Ann Schweer, a teacher in the Simonsen High School at Jefferson City. Other survivors include Miss Cora Schweer and Mrs. Lillian Schweer Witcher of Union, Mo.; Guy Schweer of Clinton, Mo.; J. C. Schweer of Parkville, Mo.; and E. W. Schweer of Bremerton, Wash. Mrs. Schweer has two brothers and two sisters in Windsor who survive her. They are Walter Holloway, Arthur Holloway, Miss Rose Holloway and Mrs. Martha Blaney. Louis Holloway of Albuquerque, N. M., also survives, as do twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

SCHWEER, Patricia Louise MEAD
1937-1995
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Patricia L. Schweer, 58, a native of Appleton City, died at her home, 31433 Santa Fe Road, Paola, Kansas, on Wednesday, September 6, 1995. She was the daughter of Joe and Maudie Rice Mead and was a teacher at the Lakemary school in Paola. She was the wife of Frederick R. Schweer. Services will be Friday at the First Lutheran Church in Paola. Burial will be in the Appleton City Cemetery, Friday. She is survived by her husband of the home; sons, Donald Schweer and wife Sandra of Paola, and Ronald Schweer and wife Brenda of Lawrence, Kansas; a daughter Barbara Behm and husband Paul of Stanley, Kansas; grandchildren Ryan and Shannon Schweer and Chris and Kelsey Schweer; a brother Jack Mead of Nevada, and a sister Roberta Richardson of Walnut Creek, California.

SCHWEER, T. Ronald
1930-1991
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - T. Ronald Schweer, 60, Jefferson City, died Sunday, October 13, 1991 at Columbia House Healthcare, Columbia. He was born Dec. 25, 1930, at Clinton, son of Theodore Roosevelt and Caroline Grace Friend Schweer. His grandfather, G. W. Schweer, and father, T. R. Schweer, were former United Telephone managers at Clinton. He attended grade school in Rolla, Jefferson City High School and graduate from the high school at Ohio State University-Columbus. He attended Ohio State University, the University of South Sawanee, Tn., and graduated from Columbia College, Columbia, Mo., with a degree in travel administration. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church and the American Association of Retired Persons. He also was an Air Force veteran. For several years, he lived in Brazil, where his father was a vice president for Federal Express. While in Brazil, he and a partner opened El Rancho, one of Sao Paulo's first fast food services. He lived in England before moving to Jefferson City because of ill health. He is survived by two aunts, including Ann Schweer, Jefferson City. Services were Wednesday, Oct. 16, at Grace Episcopal Church. A private burial service was at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCOGGINS, Bessie HUMBROCK
1891-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Charles W. Scoggins, near Gaines, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, January 27, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Kansas City. She made a brave fight for her life, aided by the best of medical skill and the encouragement of loved ones, but death alone could relieve her pain. She had been ill for some time, and was taken to the hospital 19 days ago so her strength might be built up in preparation for a major operation. Several blood transfusions were made, and Monday prior to her death she underwent the operation, which seemed, at first, successful. Later she became worse. Bessie Humbrock was born in Henry County January 8, 1891, being at her death, 44 years and 13 days old. She was the daughter of Kate Prouch and Charlie Humbrock, and spent most of her life in this county. She was married to Charles W. Scoggins in April, 1922. Mrs. Scoggins was a kindly neighbor and friend and a loving wife and mother. During her illness, friends responded gladly and without hesitation when the request come for someone to give the blood for transfusions, thus proving the love and respect they had for this good woman. She was a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church and lived a sincere Christian life. Mrs. Scoggins was always ready to help others when her assistance might be needed, and many neighbors and friends depended upon her in time of sickness. Her soothing touch was akin to the healing of the Master, and each day she lived as a Christian should. Her happiest hours were those spent with her loved ones for her devotion to her home was unsurpassed. Naturally jolly and cheerful, Mrs. Scoggins made the fun for the entire community, for with her at the head of any community frolic, it was sure to be a hilarious success. Surviving her are her beloved husband, C. W. Scoggins, and their son, Kenneth W. Scoggins. Her mother, Mrs. Kate Humbrock, east of Clinton, also lives, and four brothers and sisters: Mrs. Florence Johnston, Sweet Springs; Mrs. John Lovell, Frank Humbrock, near Clinton; and Gus Humbrock of Eaton, Colo. Last rites at the Bethlehem Church Tuesday. Burial was in Englewood.

SCOLES, Samuel William
2004-2004
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2004 - Infant Samuel William Scoles, son of Tielor L. and Jennifer Lyn Knifong Scoles, died Friday, May 14, 2004, at a Kansas City Hospital. Surviving are his parents; maternal grandparents, David and Janet Knifong, Clinton, Beverly and Jack Hayes, Bloomington, Indiana, and paternal grandparents, Lynn and Connie Scoles, Kansas City, and great-grandparents, cousins, aunts and uncles. Graveside sevices were held Monday, May 17, at Calhoun Cemetery.

SCOTT, Anna Porter GALLOWAY TAYLOR
1850-1928
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Feb 9 1928 - Mrs. Ann Porter Scott, widow of James William Scott, died Wednesday at her home south of Clinton. The deceased was the mother of Taylor Scott of Clinton. the funeral services will be at Teays Chapel on Friday.

SCOTT, Arthur J.
1881-1938
Marysville Cemetery, Marysville, Marshall Co, KS
Arthur J. Scott, brother of Miss Annie Scott, William Scott of Clinton, and Mrs. Will Kinyon of northwest of Clinton, died suddenly of a heart attack at his home in Marysville, Kans., at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 28. For the last 15 years he had been cashier and director of the Exchange Bank of Marysville, where he was held in the highest esteem and with deep affection by friends for the past 35 years. Ill with a slight cold, he had decided to spend the day resting as the nurse his wife had called the night before, advised, and the end came almost immediately after the doctor's visit. Arthur J. Scott was born March 16, 1881, in Cooper County, near Boonville, the son of the late W. B. Scott and Lyda Jane Hornbeck. When Arthur was a child of one year they moved to Henry County, east of Clinton where his father was a substantial and respected farmer. In his later years he moved with his family to Clinton to put the younger children in school and retire from active farming. Arthur was schooled at Hortense and as a young man was employed by the Richard Conover Hardware Co., of Kansas City, traveling out of Marysville. There later he married Miss Jennie L. Koester, of well known family. For some years before he went into the banking business, he was an internal revenue inspector for the federal government. A member of the Episcopal Church, also a Mason and Knight's Templar, he was a splendid citizen, on whom hundreds depended and whose passing is a grave loss to his community. He is survived by his widow and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Zora Lawler of east of Clinton; Miss Ethel Scott of Independence; William and Miss Annie Scott and Mrs. Will Kinyon, Clinton; John Scott, of Warrensburg; Emmett Scott, Detroit. Mich.; and Estel Scott of Kansas City, who is at present ill. All of the family were at the services Friday afternoon save Mrs. Lawler and Estel. The Blue Lodge conducted the services at the residence and the Knight's Templars that at the grave side.

SCOTT, Betty Jane MEREDITH
1923-2013
Hopewell Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bentonville Twp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2013 - Betty Jane Scott was born April 5, 1923, in Clinton. Betty was the daughter of Arlie and Carrie (Griggs) Meredith. She died Wednesday, October 2, 2013, at Vintage Park in Louisburg, Kansas. On July 13 1940, Betty married Henry J. Scott in Montrose. Betty and Joe's homes were in Osceola and Johnson County, Kansas. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; Her parents, Arlie and Carrie; two sisters, Ada Hill and Mary Guida, and two sons, Joseph "Jodie" and Marvin "Dick". She is survived by one son, Jack Scott and wife Pam; two daughters, Gerry Scott and Paula McKinney; nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter, other relatives and many friends. Graveside services were Saturday, Oct. 5, at Hopewell Cemetery.

SCOTT, Billy Gene
1929-2006
Miller Cemetery, Denver, Worth Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 7 2006 - Billy Gene Scott, 76, was born October 25, 1929, in Gentryville, and died September 4, 2006, in Urich. He served his country in the United States Army Rangers for six years and fought in the Korean War. He was a decorated veteran with a Korean Service Medal, two Purple Hearts, two Bronze Stars and a United Nations Service Medal. He married LeAnna Chapman Scott January 6, 1953. He is survived by his wife LeAnna Scott, Urich; sons, Denny Scott and wife Linda, Seattle, Washington, and Timothy Scott, Urich; daughters, Felicia Sexson and husband Robert, Creighton, and Tina Scott, Urich; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; brother Forrest Scott, Branson; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Vola Scott; siblinbs, Leroy, Harold and Bobby Scott, Lavonne Briener, and a nephew Steve Scott. Graveside services and burial will be Friday, September 8, at Miller Cemetery, Denver, Missouri.

SCOTT, Bobby Dean "Scotty"
1931-2004
I.O.O.F. Smithville Memorial Cemetery, Smithville, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 2004 - Bobby D. "Scotty" Scott, 73, Lowry City and formerly of Smithville, died Sunday, September 26, 2004 at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born on August 27, 1931, in Darlington. He grew up in Albany and Gentryville. On January 24, 1951, he married Mary E. Boner. After their marriage they lived in Gentry County, in 1965 they moved to Smithville and in 1996 they moved to Lowry City. He worked for Kindred Chevrolet for 25 years and then owned and operated Scotty's Auto Repair in Smithville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Olin and Viola Mae (Hearld) Scott; two brothers, Leroy and Harold Scott, and on sister, Lavon Briner. He is survived by his wife Mary of the home; six sons and two daughters, Gary and Terri Scott, Ferrelview, John and Connie Turner, Smithville, Steve and Kevin Scott, Smithville, David and Lori Scott, Kansas City, Bob and Linda Chesnut, Edgerton, Donnie Scott, Kansas City, and Michael Reece Scott, Houma, Louisiana; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Forrest "Frosty" and Marjorie Scott, Branson, and Bill and Leanna Scott, Urich, and beloved dogs, Barney and Duke; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 29, at the Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery, Smithville.

SCOTT, Clark
1874-1929
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clark Scott died suddenly about eight miles east of Clinton about 4:30 p.m., Friday, February 22, with heart failure. He was riding horseback, looking after the Scott farm, with Marvin Delozier on the same horse with him. He was apparently as well as he had been for some time. Marvin noticed him fall to one side in front of him, and on speaking, got no answer and found that life was over for his friend. He had been in declining health for a number of years, but the immediate cause of his death was heart failure. Clark Scott, who was the eldest son of the late W. B. Scott, was born near Clarksfork, Cooper county, Mo., September 7, 1874. Deceased, in early life, came to Henry county with his parents, and resided near Clinton until 1908, when he went to Kansas City, where he was employed until his father's death five years ago, when he returned to Clinton, and had since made his home here. He had never married and leaves to mourn their loss four sisters and five brothers; two sisters -- Misses Anna and Ethel, of the home address; Mrs. Zora Lawler and Mrs. William Kinyon, near Clinton, and a brother, Arthur, of Marysville, Kansas; John, of Kansas City; Emmett, of Cleveland, O.; William, of Clinton, and Estel, who is on a world cruise, and is now near Bombay, India. He was a member of the First M. E. Church. Funeral services were held at the home, 501 East Jefferson, Sunday afternoon. Interment in Englewood.

SCOTT, Craig
1858-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Craig Scott died at his home five miles northwest of Clinton Saturday morning about nine o'clock. He had arisen and eaten his breakfast, but as he was not feeling well, laid down for a rest and shortly afterward passed away. He had suffered a stroke of paralysis 12 years ago and since then had never been well, but had carried on the extensive activities of a large farm on which were raised both grain and livestock. Mr. Scott was born in Page County, Iowa, May 30, 1858, and would have been 77 years old had he lived until May. His father was from Indiana and his mother was a Virginian. When Mr. Scott was a small lad, his father died, so the mother came to Johnson County where they lived several years in the home of Samuel Graham. When he was 17 he came to Henry County and lived with an uncle, the late Nathan Fields. About a year later he and his mother bought the farm where he lived until his death. Mr. Scott and Miss Anna Martin were united in marriage November 27, 1879. She passed into eternity June 17, 1930. Three children blessed this union, all of whom survive. They are: Carey Scott, who lives on a farm near the parental home; Miss Nina Scott of Kansas City, and Miss Linnie Scott, who made the home for her father, also operates one of the largest apiaries in the county, Mr. Scott was an excellent farmer and owned an attractive farm home which was modern in every detail. He had a wide acquaintance over Henry County and his friends among farmers and stockmen knew he thoroughly understood his profession. His funeral was conducted at his late home Sunday. Burial was beside his wife in Englewood.

SCOTT, Cynthia Missouri HORNBECK
1857-1907
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 16 1907 - Died at her residence ten miles east of Clinton, Mrs. William Byron Scott, nee Cyntha Hornbeck, of stomach trouble and other complications November 2, 1907. Her suffering was intense but short, lasting about 36 hours. She was born near Boonville, March 31, 1857; joined the M.E. Church South at Oak Grove in Cooper County when 16; married W. B. Scott, Jan. 13, 1884 in Clinton. Seven children blessed this union, six now living, and a brother Will. Besides her own, she virtually raised and cared for five of her sister's children, who loved and respected her as their own mother. All the children were present but one, Mrs. Raymond of Washington. Burial in Englewood. The eight children of Mrs. Scott were named Anna, John, Emmette, Ethel, William and Eva. She was Mr. Scott's second wife, his first wife being her sister. Her five sister's children are Mrs. Logan Lawler, Mrs. Horace Raymond, Clark Scott, Estel Scott and Arthur Scott. She has one brother, William Hornbeck of near Hortense.

SCOTT, Delmar Dumont
1918-1995
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Delmar Dumont Scott was born May 4, 1918, at Wisdom in Benton County, the son of Luke and Mary Elizabeth Copenhaver Scott. Dumont died Sunday, June 4, 1995, at the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Clinton at the age of 77. When Dumont was a young man he moved with his family to the Gaines community, where on March 11, 1939, he married Frances Golden Warburton. They lived on a farm in the Gaines area and Dumont worked for Larabee's Mill in Clinton until it closed. He then became employed with Stewart-Nattinger of Clinton as a driver and was a member of the Teamsters Union until his retirement in 1983. After selling the farm they moved to Calhoun where they lived until Frances' death in 1976. Blairstown then became his home until 1993 when he entered the Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Clinton. Dumont spent most of the last year with his daughter, Mary, in Quinton, Oklahoma, and in May of this year moved back to Meadowbrook Manor. He was preceded In death by his mother and father, his wife Frankie, one brother, Shelby K. and a daughter-in-law, Dorothy. Dumont is survived by one son, Shelby J. Scott of Emmiet, Kansas; two daughters, Donna Jean Moritz and husband Richard of Clinton, Mary Venita Scott of Quinton, Oklahoma; one sister, Leota Marie Wilson and husband Royce of Kansas City; two brothers, Raymond and wife Donna of St. Louis, Luther Laverne and wife Nancy of Blairstown; a brother-in-law, Lloyd Warburton and wife Bettie of Clinton; two sisters-in-law, Betty Trout of Kansas City and Nadine Peek and husband Howard of Atlanta, Ga. He also leaves 11 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 7, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Iconlum Cemetery.

SCOTT, Donovan Dean
1925-2007
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 8 2007 - Donovan D. Scott, 82, Lowry City, died Saturday, October 6, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was a 60-year owner/operator of Scott's Furniture in Lowry City and member of the Church of God (Holiness) in Lowry City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 9, at the Lowry City Church of God (Holiness). Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

SCOTT, Dotha Mae ROWLETT
1916-1998
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dotha Mae Scott, 82, Clinton, died at Golden Valley Hospital Monday, October 19, 1998. She was born September 28, 1916, in Scott, Arkansas, the daughter of Joseph Rowlett and Mary Strickland Rowlett. She worked for Safeway grocery store in Kansas City for 21 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Warrensburg. She was married to Edgar Curtis Scott October 14, 1939, in Cedar Creek, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of the home; two daughters, Venola Bennett and husband Carl, and Hazel Cox and husband Ronnie, Blairstown; two sons, Thurman D. Scott and wife Verna, Claycomo, and John Scott and wife Debbie, Warrensburg; 19 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Josie McIntyre and husband Donald, Eugene, Oregon, Nola Taylor, Beaverton, Oregon, and Iva Irons, Waldron, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Melvin and Dannie Rowlett, and one granddaughter, Daphne Renee Scott. Funeral services will be Friday, October 23, at Williams Funeral Chapel, Warrensburg. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Warrensburg.

SCOTT, Durward Leroy "Cott"
1925-2010
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2010 - Durward "Cott " Leroy Scott, 85, went home to his Savior Sunday, October 31, 2010, at the home of his daughter in Springfield. He was born June 27, 1925, in Wisdom, Missouri. Cott was preceded in death by his wife, Loraine; two brothers, Raymond Scott and Dewey Scott, and his parents, Urban and Mary Smith Scott. He is survived by his daughter, Winnie Tuckness (Jack) of Springfield; his grandchildren, Alex Tuckness (Anastasia) of Ames, Iowa, Kristen Gammon (Jeff) of Springfield and Kasha Stewart (Todd) of Ozark; his great-grandchildren, Elise, Joel and Katherine Gammon and Jonathan, Molly and Scott Stewart; his sister, May Harper (Jack) of Osceola; his brothers, Bob Scott (Shirley) of In= dependence and Bill Scott (Shirley) of Leavenworth, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews. Cott (or Scottie, Scotty, DL, etc.) started out as a farmer and construction worker before surrendering his life to Christ and answering the call to full-time ministry. He attended Southwest Baptist University and graduated from Midwestern Theological Seminary. He pastored churches in Illinois and Missouri during his 48 years in ministry, as well as serving as a chaplain at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. His ministry was characterized by boldness, optimism, faith, encouragement, joy. deterMination and intentionality. He was always looking for ways to share the gospel of Christ with everyone he met and develop disciples who could do the same. When he wasn't hard at work, Cott's favorite pastime was hunting. He loved to hunt quail and coons. He enjoyed raising and training dogs for hunting. Cott was proud of his family and was always ready to entertain his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He modeled love and dedication as he cared for Loraine in her later years with Alzheimer's. He never wavered in his commitment to her and her care. Visitation services will be at South Haven Baptist Church in Springfield on Friday, November 5. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 6, at First Baptist Church, Clinton.

SCOTT, Elizabeth Susanna BROWN
1898-1987
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Lizzie Scott, 89, 1301 E. Franklin St, Clinton, died Friday morning, May 29, 1987, at Sycamore View Nursing Home. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Betty Crooks, Leeton; two brothers, Cecil Brown of Windsor and Buford Brown of Woodburn, OR; three sisters, Ethel Burch of Clinton, Ocie Thomas of Brawley, CA and Florence Dameron of Windsor; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at Drake's Chapel Methodist Church with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCOTT, Ellen W. SWEENEY
1920-2005
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 23 2005 - Ellen W. (Sweeney) Scott was born August 2, 1920, to Osa (Duke) and Hallie Sweeney, in Bentonville, and she died Wednesday, May 18, 2005. She was preceded in death by her oldest sisters, Helen Weaver; her parents; brother Archie Sweeney, Warsaw. Her remaining sisters are Leona Cox, Lillie Mann and Pearl Levelle. She married Gilbert Scott December 22, 1938. They owned and operated several businesses. She is survived by her husband Gilbert; two daughters and their families, Janie Frost and husband Raymond, Lowry City and Jo Ann Bourland and husband James, Clinton; grandchildren, Deborah and Randall Elrod, Stephanie and David Shannon, Chad and Amanda Reasoner, Cammie and Mike Housh and Andrea and Jason Bruck; 13 great-grandchildren.

SCOTT, Frank F.
1894-1918
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Jan 3 1919 - Frank Scott died at 9:45 Monday night of last week, from pneumonia, in a hospital in Kansas City. He had been ill about four weeks, first contracting influenza; never fully recovering from the effects of that disease, and later pneumonia developed and he was taken to the hospital. Deceased was the son of G. G. Scott and wife, formerly of Clinton, and was born in Clinton, May 3, 1894. He went to Kansas City a year ago last October and was employed in the Bankers and Merchants Lithograph office. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church and Modern Woodmen lodge of Clinton. He was married Jan. 22, 1916, to Miss Gertie Foster, of this city. She survies him with two little children -- Harold Eugene, aged 2, and five months old baby daughter, Margaret Lucille. The sympathy of all is extended to the young wife and babes in this time of bereavement. He is also survived by his parents, who live at Collins; also the following brothers and sisters: J. C. Scott, Clinton; Roy and Mrs. Alberta Davis, Kansas City; Mrs. C. L. Landaker, Collins and Mrs. Freeman Roberts, Vista. The remains were brought to Clinton at noon Wednesday and the funeral services conducted at the first M. E. church, and the body was interred in Englewood Cemetery.

SCOTT, Genevieve POE
1913-2007
Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 16 2007 - Genevieve P. Scott, 93, Belton and formerly of Warsaw, died Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at Beautiful Savior Rest Home in Belton from a recent stroke. She was a teacher in both Clinton and Windsor. She was born May 21, 1913, on a farm east of Fristoe, the daughter of Beldon Green and Illa Jane Poe. Ms. Scott attended a one-room schoolhouse, near Fristoe, that her parents attended. She graduated from Warsaw High School. She received a bachelor of science degree in education and a master's degree from central Missouri State University. She was a school teacher for 41 years. She taught in Mountain View, Smith Bend, Blackwater, Windsor, Warrensburg, Clinton and Germany. She finished her career with 19 years as a counselor at East High School in Kansas City. She retired in 1979. As a member of several clubs and sororities, she enjoyed the friendships and bonds from these associations, in particular, the Woman's City Club, American University Women, Delta Kappa Gamma, Association of High School Women and Parliamentarians. In addition, she was a 50-year member of the Windsor Eastern Star, Kappa Delta Phi, Missouri State Teachers Association and several others. Surviving are twin sons, Keith Scott and his wife Darlene, Portland, Oregon, and Kent Scott and his wife Delores, Raytown; her grandchildren, Kimberly of Seattle, Barry of Loveland, Colorado, and Mark of Richmond, Virginia, and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Leo; two brothers, Lowell Poe and Dean Poe, and two sisters, Edna Thurman and Evelyn Kroenke. Funeral services were at Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial was in Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.

SCOTT, Henry S. Geyer
1850-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Henry S. G. Scott Passes - Henry S. G. Scott, a respected citizen, succumbed to an attack of heart failure and diabetes, the later having afflicted him the past seven years, at 5:15 p.m. Thursday at his home on East Ohio street. He had been able to be about his home and the neighborhood, however, until last Sunday, since when he had been confined to his bed. He suffered the last days and had a premonition of the end, but it came and he went quickly and without struggle. Henry S. Geyer Scott was born in St. Charles, Mo., December 11, 1850, and as a young child came with his parents to Benton county settling on a farm 7 miles south of Leesville, on the Henry and Benton county line. He attended the old pay school of the neighborhood and worked on a farm when, until the restlessness of boyhood seized him and hoeing corn grew too irksome, he started for Texas, walking all the way, which trip took him four months. There, an elderly country doctor and his wife took him into their home, but when an old Indian, Ghore, lured him to the frontier with thrilling tales of the exciting and rugged life further west his roving spirit could not resist, so he was outfitted with a cowboy's equipment, sombrero, heeled boots, flannel shirt, chaps, cartridge belt with so many round of ammunition that he could not carry it all. In the 13 years he was in Texas he was home once, between the seventh and eighth years and on that trip met at Nevada Miss Lillie Scott whom he later married. When he reached home, his two dogs that in the 7 years he had been gone would not let a stranger on the place, came to meet him a half mile from the house. He climbed on a fence, thinking they would tear him to pieces, not wanting to shoot them, but coming closer they crouched and whined and rolled over until he recognized them. He could hardly get to the house for the dogs clambering about him. In the afternoon of November 25, 1879, Henry S. G. Scott and Miss Lillie Scott were married at Nevada by Rev. D. C. Hunter, lifetime friend of both families. They came on to Clinton the same afternoon and stopped at the old Heckler House before continuing out east to his father's farm, where they stayed until spring. They then moved to a farm nearby where they raised two crops but as they neither one liked farming, loaded their household goods all into a two horse wagon and came to Clinton. Evening coming on they stopped at the old Irvin Couse grocery, a frame building on the site of the present defunct Clinton National bank building, got some groceries and having heard about the Kate Royston property, 306 West Ohio street, next door to the old Kate Rogers property (her mother's home) they drove there and took up their abode living there some 20 years. Mr. Scott went into the broom making business with E. D. Canan, later traveled, selling the brooms as their business grew and finally owned the business. In 1899 he went into the grocery store with his brother-in-law, O. W. Knisely at the corner of Ohio and Seventh streets. There for many years they enjoyed a fine business and the children of the east end of Clinton were warmly welcomed in their "copper" shopping on the way to and from school or in vacation time. Mr. Scott retired from the store for several years then went back to it for three years time, selling out in 1928, July after a very slight stroke. He had in the meantime built a residence at 612 E. Ohio, then in 1915 the modern and comfortable home at 306 East Ohio street, where he and Mrs. Scott have continued to live. There, surrounded by friends and the love of a devoted wife, Mr. Scott spent his last years, generous and kindly disposed to all people, interested in the little folks of the neighborhood who loved him greatly in return. He was ever a loyal member in the Southern Methodist church, and his good, fine life is elegy enough, speaking for itself. The funeral services were Saturday. He was carried to rest in Englewood.

SCOTT, Jack William
1930-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jack William Scott, 68, Clinton, died Monday, May 31, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 3, at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Mr. Scott was born October 8, 1930, in lconium to John and Susie Wright Scott. He was a lifelong self-employed carpenter and was a veteran of the United States Marines. Mr. Scott was a member of the Grace Fellowship Church of Clinton. On November 4, 1988, he married Dixie D. Eversole in Brownington. She survives of the home. Additional survivors are one son, Dr. James Stephen Scott and his wife, Donna, St. Charles; one daughter. Diane Breeden and her husband, Denver, of Clinton; two stepdaughters, Joyce Reese of Clinton and Connie Meisner and her husband, Neil, Clinton; five grandsons, Michael Scott. Nathan Scott, Tanner Giles, Dalton Breeden and Dillon Breeden, and three granddaughters Amanda Scott, Angie Meisner and Andrea Meisner: one brother, Stanley Scott of Windsor; four sisters, Evelyn Dick of Windsor, Jean Williams of Windsor, Donna Laverich of Windsor and Iris Sturgeon of Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by an infant brother. Donald Ray Scott.

SCOTT, James Thomas
1877-1955
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Dec 8 1955 - Funeral services for James Thomas Scott were held Monday afternoon at the Hurst Funeral Home in Deepwater. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery. James Thomas Scott, son of Elizabeth Kidwell Scott was born April 16, 1877 and departed this life Dec. 4, 1955. He accepted Christ when a young man. On Nov. 27 1895 he was united in marriage to Miss Rosie Shepherd and to this union 12 children were born, four preceding him in death. Surviving are the following: Mrs. Leon Smolek, Oak Lawn, Ill.; Mrs. W. E. Warren, Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. James Prugel, Long Beach, Calif.; Forest Scott, Colo., Iowa; Mrs. W. L. Thompson, San Jose, Calif.; Belveria Scott, Glendale, Calif.; Mrs. Lee Jones, Deepwater, Mo.; and Ezra Scott, Maringo, Iowa. There are 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. On the 21st day of Sept. 1937 he was united in marriage to Mr. Lisetta McKinley, and for the past six years they made their home in Deepwater, Mo. He is survived by his wife of the home and the children above mentioned and a half brother, Luke Scott, of Gaines, Mo.

SCOTT, James William
1856-1908
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Friday, Feb 21 1908 - Mr. J. W. Scott was born in Kentucky, May 1st 1856, lived and grew to manhood, was married to Mrs. Taylor in Kentucky after which he moved to Missouri coming here about 1882 living in Henry and St. Clair counties till the time he was called from this world to a life beyond which was Feb. 7th, 1908 in Ladue, Henry County, Missouri. How glad we were that he could say he was ready to go and said all was well. His funeral was conducted at the Teays Chapel Church, Feb. 8th by Rev. H. G. Summers, pastor, being very impressive. After which he was laid to rest by the side of his son who preceded him some twelve years. He left a companion, two sons and three daughters besides other relatives and many friends to mourn their loss.

SCOTT, John Raymond
1922-2006
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 15 2006 - Funeral services for John Raymond Scott, 84, Deepwater, were held Saturday, November 4, at First Baptist Church of Lowry City. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery. John Raymond Scott of Deepwater, died early Friday morning, October 27, 2006, at Sioux Falls, South Dakota cardiac care facility from complications from a heart attack and congestive heart failure. He died doing what he loved, pheasant hunting with family and friends in the beautiful South Dakota countryside, in the midst of the harvest, and among the corn and bean fields that give life to that magnificent American game bird, the ring-necked pheasant. This 40th annual South Dakota hunting trip proved to be his last, but it renewed for him his love for family and friends, for small town, rural America, and for the great outdoors that he cherished so much. The Jim and Bonnie Literrick family of Howard, South Dakota, was his "other family", a family that he dearly treasured and their neighbors were his "northern cousins". John Raymond Scott, or Raymond as he was popularly known was born July 2, 1922, in Ogden, Iowa, as the second child of John Edward and Grace Myrtle (Crawford) Scott. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 64 plus years, Mary Catherine (Roy) Scott; his elder brother Crawford Edward; his younger brother William Donald, and his younger sister Lois Jean (Scott) Vincent. Survivors include his remaining sibling, brother Eddy Lee Scott, as well as four daughters and four sons and their spouses, Art and Judith Pamela (Scott) Neuenschwander of Deepwater, John Edward Scott II of Henderson, Nevada, Raymond Crawford and Carol Scott of Springfield, James Michael Scott of Lowry City, Jeanna Marie (Scott) Selvaggio, Joplin, William Glen and Michelle Scott of Belton, Rebecca Caye Scott and Douglas and Lois Janelle (Scott) McCall, all of Joplin. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Raymond was raised in the Kansas City area but spent many weekends, holidays and summer school vacations in the Deepwater and Lowry City area visiting relatives and working in the hayfields and cornfields, putting up hay and cutting corn by hand. He often said, "Hard, manual labor was a good incentive to stay in school and get a good education." But, what really brightened his eyes and quickened his smile was to listen quietly on the knee or at the arm of the elders who told tales of old about the years gone by. Grandpa and Grandma Scott in Deepwater and Grandpa and Grandma Crawford, across the Osage River at Valhalla near Talley Bend, were some of his particular favorite story tellers, but his aunts and uncles filled in the missing links. He loved visiting his "country" cousins, for all of the rascally young boy escapades that a pair of bib overalls, bare feet and the great outdoors can provide. The richness, but simplicity of farm life with the fried chicken, apple pies, feather beds, homemade quilts and lots of Grandma Love were memories he cherished throughout his life. He was graduated from North Kansas City High School in May 1940 and began working fulltime for his father in the construction trades. But, October 11, 1941, proved to be the luckiest day in his life. On that day, he was united in marriage to his wife of 64 plus years, Mary Catherine Roy, a fellow graduate of North Kansas City High School from the Class of 1941. She was an absolute gem, the rarest of finds, who gave him eight wonderful children, and loved him and cared for him like no man could ever deserve. And then came December 7, 1941, the beginning of World War II for the United States of America. His older brother, Crawford, of whom he was inseparable as both youngster and as a young man, was killed during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor while stationed as a US Marine on board the USS Arizona. This devastating and unprovoked attack on the Hawaiian Islands resulted in American men from all walks of life rushing to the enlistment stations to serve their nation. Raymond enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served as a Technical Sergeant with the 879th Engineer Aviation Battalion, constructing tactical runways and roads in the China-Burma-India Theater until his discharge in late 1945. He was happy to return to civilian life and to his wife and firstborn daughter Judy. He returned to the construction trades with his father who was involved in several post-war residential housing tracts in Kansas City (North) and who later built the Jefferson Park and Washington elementary schools in Clinton. Later, he began working for other construction companies as a carpenter foreman, a bricklayer and brick foreman. Then, he went on to become a commercial construction project superintendent, a co-owner and ultimately owner of his own company, Westport Construction Company of Clinton. A few projects upon which he worked, or built, include Whiteman Air Force Base residential housing; elementary, vo-tech and high schools in Gower, Clinton, Archie, Greenwood, Ruskin Heights, Sherwood and Holden; as well as Overland Park, Kansas. Other notable construction projects included the Golden Valley Hospital, the Wetzel Clinic and the Westwood Nursing Home of Clinton, the Warsaw Clinic, and nursing homes in Concordia and Laurie, and several other communities. Simply stated, his professional career was dedicated to completing high-quality commercial projects for the citizens of many West Central Missouri communities until his retirement in 2002. Upon his return from the service in 1945 and like many young men of his age and working in the construction trades, he fell prey to the intoxicating and addicting lure of alcohol. It started simply as an after-work drink with the boys, followed by a Friday night end-of-the-week relaxing celebration over a few beers, that transitioned into whiskey, wine and an oppressive life-controlling downward spiral into drunken addiction. He fought a hard battle with the bottle through the 1950s and the 1960s and for lengthy periods was sober as a judge. but, the temptation and alluring attraction of casual drinks with several successive friends or business associates over the years would inevitably draw him back under its spell. He couldn't stop. He was a drunk and he knew it, but he didn't know at the time what his drinking had done emotionally and psychologically to his wife and children over the years. Finally in 1973, at the loss of a good friend from a tragic auto accident related to his friend's drinking, he admitted defeat and checked himself into the St. John's Hospital Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Clinic in Springfield. This period of clinically supervised self-examination, psychiatric counseling and medical assistance coupled with his fervent prayers to God for freedom from this curse allowed him to finally break the chains that bound him. His prayers were answered. It was a glorious day for him and his family, a glorious day that he shared with many, including his newfound friends in Alcoholics Anonymous, an organization that he joined and remained a member of for several years of fellowship and encouragement among all involved. In closing this chapter of his life, he would want to say to each of you, for the sake of you and your family and your friends and your employer, please don't fall prey to alcohol or drugs. And if you have, seek help, through medical care and through our Lord, Jesus Christ. Early in his adult life and with the sponsorship of his father, Raymond became an active member of the Masons, the Scottish Rite and the Shriners in Kansas City. A member of the Lowry City School Board in the 1960s and 1970s, he served as president of the board for several of those years. He would lead the board in budgeting and financing for the new school year and would lead the discussions in the hiring of new superintendents of schools and numerous teachers, but he was never happier or prouder than when he was able to present high school graduation diplomas to his children, his nieces and nephews, and many of your relatives too. He also was a member of American Legion Post 604 of Lowry City and was involved in their various state and national conventions, as well as many local community projects. He particularly loved the Summer Youth League Baseball program and the various teams of young boys living out their dreams of being major league stars, the Pee Wees, Little League, Babe Ruth, American Legion and Ban Johnson. And, of course, the Memorial day weekend barbecue and baseball event was quite an undertaking, but a real delight for him. A member of the Lowry City Optimists Club, he served as president and later as lieutenant governor and undertook several community betterment projects in and around Lowry City. He donated the materials and helped in the construction for the bleachers and concession stand at the Lowry City baseball field. He sanded, refinished and repainted the basketball floor for the Lowry City Gymnasium. He never forgot his high schoolmates and kept in touch over the years with many of them. An avid bird hunter and fisherman, he loved Missouri quail hunts and South Dakota pheasant hunts, as well as catfish and bass fishing in Missouri lakes and ponds, and trout fishing at Lake Taneycomo. Raymond was saved by faith in a motel room in Clinton, Iowa, while working on a construction project in that area with his father. He attended Wright's Creek and Shady Grove Baptist churches and was later baptized at the First Baptist Church of Lowry City. He served as a church deacon of the First Baptist Church for several years in the mid to late 1970s. He was a Southern Baptist who shared his solid rock faith with many among us, who was firm and unshakable in his conviction of the irrefutable truth of the Word of God and the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The sermons of Charles H. Spurgeon, the noted English Baptist minister of the 1880s, were often an inspiration to him. He was a conservative Republican of Eisenhower and Reagan vintage who believed in limited government powers and the strength of local self-governance. He was a proud American, who served his country in time of war and would challenge each of you to find your own personal way to serve your country and your fellow man, as well. He was an avid reader, a lover of American history and a well-informed voter, who insisted on you and me exercising the honor and privilege to vote in this unique and wonderful country of ours. He loved genealogy and was fascinated by the extended sense of family. He had traced his Scott family line and heritage back to the birth of his 5th great-grandfather John Scott, born in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1706. He was a generous man. He would argue with you in one breath and give the shirt off his back the next. If you needed a dime, he'd give his last nickel, and go borrow the other one for you from someone else. He helped various church missions and charities like the good Samaritan Home for boys, north of Springfield. He took no particular pride in his own living circumstances, but gave of his resources freely to others. And, also know, as many of us do, he was in general, highly opinionated, often argumentative and sometimes just outright cantankerous. His son John, said that in discussion or debate, his father often exhibited all of the flexibility of well-set concrete.

SCOTT, John Stanley
1929-2019
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
John Stanley Scott, 90, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Thursday evening, October 10, 2019, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. He was born August 17, 1929, near Iconium, Mo., the son of John Charles Scott and Susie Lula (Wright) Scott. After graduating from Windsor High School in 1948, John took several college courses before enlisting in the United States Navy. He served from 1951 to 1955 during the Korean Conflict. When he returned to Windsor, he continued to fine tune the carpentry skills he had begun to develop in high school. Specializing in finish carpentry, he worked with several carpenters in the Windsor area including Sterling Glass, Russell Gray and then with his brother Jack. He enjoyed fishing and traveling. He especially enjoyed making trips to visit relatives. Survivors include 2 sisters, Jean Williams (Earl), Sedalia, Mo.; Donna Leverich (Melvin), Windsor, Mo.; a cousin, Irene Church (Norman), Clinton, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and 2 sisters, Evelyn Dick and Iris Sturgeon; and 2 brothers, Jack Scott, and infant brother Donald Ray Scott. Graveside services will be Monday, October 14, 2019, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCOTT, Juanita Mary COX
1909-2003
Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2003 - Juanita Mary Scott, 94, Clinton, died Friday, December 5, 2003, at the Clinton Healthcare Center in Clinton. She was born October 22, 1909, in Benton County, the daughter of Henry and Lilly Cox. She grew up in Warsaw and in the early 1930s married Herman Scott, who died in 1939. They made their home in Warsaw and Kansas City. While making her home in Kansas City she was employed as a clerical assistant for a dress factory, retiring in 1971. Following retirement she moved to Clinton. She attended the Christian Church at Clinton. She was preceded in death by her children, Joe Scott in 1998 and Joan Eberting in 1994, also one brother and one sister. Surviving are four grandchildren, Art Eberting and Carol Hunter, both of Clinton, and Lisa Lozano and Suzane Goldberg, both of Oakley, California; eight great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Monday, December 8, at Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.

SCOTT, Lena Loraine "Shus" BUNCH
1928-2010
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2010 - Lena Loraine "Shus" Bunch Scott, 82, went home to her Lord Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at The Baptist Home in Ozark. She was born in Brownington on March 29, 1928. Loraine was preceded in death by eight siblings and her parents, William David and Mary Snyder Bunch. She is survived by her husband, Durward "Cott" Scott of Springfield, her daughter, Winnie Tuckness (Jack) of Springfield; her grandchildren Alex Tuckness (Anastasia) of Ames, Iowa, Kristen Gammon (Jeff) of Springfield and Kasha Stewart (Todd) of Ozark, and her great-grandchildren, Elise, Joel and Katherine Gammon and Jonathan, Molly and Scott Stewart, and by her brother, Gene Bunch of Warsaw. Loraine grew up in central Missouri and eloped with Cott on December 8, 1945. She was a graduate of Central Missouri State. For nearly 50 years Cott and Loraine served in various Baptist churches in Missouri and Illinois where Cott was pastor. She loved being a pastor's wife. She taught Sunday School, led Vacation Bible School, led prayer groups and served in any way she could in the church. She worked joyfully for many years as a dedicated elementary school teacher. Loraine was a lifelong teacher. Whether at a school, church or with her grandchildren, she would patiently instruct and guide. She was a lifelong learner. She learned to quilt after retiring and made many quilts which she shared with others. Loraine loved to cook. She collected cookbooks and recipes and shared her many dishes and desserts with those around her. She gardened and canned: she passed this interest on to her granddaughters. Loraine's love of her Lord and her faith impacted everyone who came into contact with her. She spent much time in prayer and actively sought ways to share the gospel of Christ. Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 23, at First Baptist Church, Osceola.

SCOTT, Lena Marie GRIMES
1918-1996
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lena Marie Grimes Scott was born October 26, 1918, in Clinton, to Charles Arthur and Mary Emma Winkler Grimes. She died March 31, 1996 at the Overland Park Place Retirement Center in Overland Park, Kansas. Lena was married to Lonnie Scott on September 7, 1937. For several years they operated Scott's Camp which was located near the county line bridge on the Osage River in St. Clair County. In 1947 they also opened a general store which served the local area until 1968 when the Truman dam project purchased most of the surrounding area. Arthur, Kay and Gary had the unique privilege of growing up in the center of activity around the camp and store. Their first home was a small two room log cabin Lonnie had built shortly after 1932. Later they all moved into living quarters attached to the back of the store. The store continued to be home until it was closed in 1968. The nest was empty and roots were torn out. Shortly thereafter, Lonnie and Lena moved to a rural area near Yukon, Oklahoma, where they built a new home. Lena continued to live there after Lonnie's death in 1974. She formed many new and lasting friendships in the area which she enjoyed so much until the fatal illness which forced her to come to the Overland Park, Ks. area to be near her oldest son. She moved into the Overland Park Place Retirement Center which she greatly enjoyed until her death. Lena was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie; her parents Charles and Mary (Winkler) Grimes; three brothers, Orville, Bill and Roy; one sister, Viola Grimes, and two grandsons, Tevis and Terry Scott. She is survived by sons Arthur and his wife Ellen Scott of Overland Park, Kansas, and Gary and his wife Joan Scott of Urich; one daughter Diane Kay Goodloe of Bonita Springs, Florida; two granddaughters, Arleen and Teresa Scott, and two grandsons, Dr. Jeff Goodloe and Mark Goodloe, other relatives and friends.

SCOTT, Lonnie Lee
1909-1974
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jul 4 1974 - Funeral services were held June 9 at Goodrich Chapel for Lonnie Lee Scott, 64, who died Friday, June 7, at the home of a neighbor after apparently suffering a heart attack. Burial was in the Lowry City cemetery with Masonic graveside services by Clinton Lodge No. 548 AF AM. Mr. Scott, son of Robert Lee and Lydia Martha Scott was born August 19, 1909, near Wisdom, Mo. He was the former owner and operator of Scott's Camp on the Osage river at the County Line bridge for 37 years before retiring. He was married to Lena Marie Grimes, on September 5, 1937. To this union were born two sons, Arthur and Gary, and one daughter, Kay. Preceding him in death were his father and mother and his older brother Erban of Iconium. He is survived by his two sons, Arthur Scott of Ava, Misssouri, and Gary Scott of Urich, Missouri; daughter Kay Goodloe, of Mustang, Oklahoma; two brothers; R.O. Scott of Lowry City, Missouri, Manuel Scott of Lowry City, and Gilbert Scott of Osceola; two sisters; Nellie Anderson of Roeland Park, Kansas and Edna Witham of Clinton.

SCOTT, Mary Carolina SMITH
1902-1994
Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary C. Scott, youngest daughter of Silas and Matilda Wood Smith, was born in St. Clair County, September 2, 1902, and departed this life May 16, 1994, at the age of 91 years, nine months. She was married to Erban Scott, May 10-, 1919, and to this union were born five sons and one daughter, Erban preceded her in death July 16, 1957. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Dewey and Raymond. She is survived by three sons, Rev. Durwar Scott and wife Loraine of Clinton, Bob Scott and wife Shirley of Independence, and Billy Scott and wife Shirley of Leavenworth, Ks.; one daughter, Mrs. Nellie Harper and husband Jack of Wisdom; two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Eunice Scott of Osceola and Mrs. Lucille Scott of Quincy; brother-in-law, Gilbert Scott of Osceola; sister-in-law, Edna Witham of Clinton; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. She also leaves nephews, nieces and many friends. Mary operated a general store and was postmistress at Wisdom and Iconium for many years. She retired to the home in Osceola in 1969 where she enjoyed volunteering at the senior center and was contact person for Oats. Mary enjoyed her family in her home for special occasions, birthdays, Christmas, Thanksgiving, etc. She was born a leader and could make sound decisions and give a good explanation why the decision was made. While she was in failing health, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren enjoyed spending time with her. She challenged all of her family, playing games. Her favorite games were dominoes, Skip-bo, Scrabble and canasta. Funeral services were Thursday, May 19, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Smith Bend Cemetery.

SCOTT, Mary Jane STANTON
1859-1928
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Life Work Of Mrs. N. E. Scott Over - It was on Saturday night near the time of Sunset, at 6:20 p.m., April 28, 1928, that the life work of Mrs. N. E. Scott was ended at her home on Rogers Avenue. August 31, 1927 she was first stricken with a cerebral hemorrage. Then it was thought perhaps she would not live, but she got better and went home with her daughter, Mrs. Mont Bornard, to Salem, Mo., where she got much better under the tender care, but she was not satisfied to be away from her afflicted husband or her aged mother, so returned in three weeks. In February this year she was again stricken and got better, but the fatal illness came just about a week previous to her death. She was concious until Thursday and knew her children and granddaughter, when they arrived. Mary Jane Stanton was born June 4, 1859, at Smith Bend, what was then Benton county, but what is now St. Clair. There she grew up learning the virtues of womanhood from one of the best women in the world, her mother, Mrs. James Stanton. She learned how to be a real neighbor; being good and kind were more important than the eternal rush for wealth. The result of this training every life was made better with whom she came in contact. She was united in marriage with N. E. Scott February 14, 1877, at the family home near Leesville, by the late Rev. Thos. Briggs. They lived near Shawnee Mound, then came to Clinton, which has been her home for near 40 years. Mr. Scott was employed at the White Swan Mill for many years. To comfort and care for the bereaved husband are the following children - James W. Scott, Phillipine Islands; Milo B. and John Scott, Lawton, Okla.; Mrs. Mont Bernard, Salem. There are nine grandchildren. One, Wyota Lee, the eldest daughter of Milo Scott, was raised by Mrs. Scott, as she was a very frail child and her parents being in business were unable to give her the proper care. All the grandchildren would rather come to her home than any place else in the world. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. James Stanton, who is 88 years old and who has lived with Mrs. Scott a number of years, and the following brothers and sisters - John Stanton, Goodland, Kas.; Alec Stanton, Benkelman, Neb.; Mrs. John Smith, Smith Bend; Mrs. E. Wallen, Eldorado Springs, Mo. She was converted at the age of 19 and united with the presbyterian church at Leesville. She also belonged to the Women's Circle of G.A.R. She always gave herself to others. She cheered those she knew along life's pathway. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Sunday. Burial was in Englewood beside her son, Howard, who died in service for his country a number of years ago.

SCOTT, Maurice G.
1918-2002
Hopewell Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bentonville Twp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2002 - Maurice G. Scott, 84, Cottonwood, Arizona, died Monday, August 12, 2002, in the Verde Valley Medical Center, Cottonwood, Arizona. He was a retired carpenter. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 17, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Hopewell Cemetery.

SCOTT, Raymond E. "Randy"
1922-1998
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Raymond E. "Randy" Scott, 76, Windsor, died Friday afternoon, October 16, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton after a brief illness. He was born January 29, 1922, in Warsaw, the son of Joe Brown Scott and Zadie Alice (Schaffer) Scott. On January 25, 1957, at the Brauersville Lutheran Church in Cole Camp, he married Rosaline L. Eckhoff, who survives of the home. Mr. Scott worked as a concrete finisher for the Koss Construction Company for 33 years before his retirement. He worked on many concrete projects in the area including Whiteman Air Force Base, area highways and the Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. He was an Army veteran of World War II, where he was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action. He was also a member of the American Legion, Windsor Post 82 and the Brauersville Lutheran Church, Cole Camp. In addition to his wife, Mr. Scott is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale R. and Sharon Scott, Dennis W. and Rhonda Scott, all of Windsor; three grandsons, Adam T. Scott, Travis R. Scott and Trenton R. Scott; a brother, Horace E. Scott, Lincoln; a sister, Iris Dean Klein, Raytown, and six nephews. Mr. Scott was preceded in death by a brother, John P. Scott, and a sister, Bessie Ellen Scott. Funeral services were Monday, October 19, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCOTT, Robert
1850-1899
Brown Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Apr 1 1899 - Robert Scott was born July 17, 1850 on the homestead where he died, near Quarles, March 16, 1899. As he always made his home at the home place, he was widely known and respected. For over a year he had suffered greatly with rheumatism and heart trouble. His last illness lasted two weeks. He was married in 1883 to Miss Sarah Kimes, who with two children, a daughter, aged 14, and a son 12 years, will miss the comfort and support of a husband and a father. And a brother and two sisters who feel that they have one less to love on earth but one more tie in heaven. He was laid to rest in Brown Cemetery beside his father, mother and brother, who crossed the river years ago. He was a member of Quarles Baptist Church.

SCOTT, Rosalind "Rose" ECKHOFF
1932-2020
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Rosaline "Rose" Scott, 87, of Windsor, Missouri, died Sunday evening, March 1, 2020, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, Mo. She was born April 11, 1932, in rural Cole Camp, Mo., the fourth of twelve children to Lawrence D. Eckhoff and Elda Anna Louise (Brandt) Eckhoff. On January 25, 1957, in Cole Camp, Mo., she married Raymond Everet "Randy" Scott and he preceded her in death on October 16, 1998. Rose was a homemaker and had also worked at several factories including the International Shoe Factory and did babysitting and house cleaning. She and Raymond enjoyed dancing in their younger days. Rose enjoyed working in her yard and taking care of her flowers and garden. She enjoyed canning tomatoes and was a wonderful cook. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. Survivors include 2 sons, Dale R. Scott (Sharon) and Dennis W. Scott (Rhonda) all of Windsor, Mo.; 3 grandsons, Adam T. Scott (Liz), Lincoln, Mo., Travis R. Scott, Leawood, Ks., and Trenton R. Scott (Tiffani), Lincoln, Mo.; a great-grandson on the way; 2 brothers, Nelson Eckhoff and Kenneth Eckhoff (Linda); 2 sisters, Ella Ann Knierim and Elda Bryson; a brother-in-law, Bill Dey; 3 sisters-in-law, Armilda Eckhoff, Geri Eckhoff, and Debbie Eckhoff; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 6 brothers, Marvin Eckhoff and his wife Mary, Eldon Eckhoff, Virgil Eckhoff and his wife Margaret, Ralph Eckhoff, Leroy Eckhoff, and Rodger Eckhoff; a sister, Alma Dey; and a brother-in-law Eckhardt Knierim. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCOTT, Rosie Myrtle SHEPHERD
1879-1965
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Tuesday, Jan 26 1965 - Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Myrtle Scott. 85. Kansas City, long a resident of Saint Clair County, who died Jan. 21, at Kansas City General Hospital, were held Sunday, Jan. 24, at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. A grandson, the Rev. Noel Scott, officiated. A granddaughter, Miss Gay Jones, pianist, accompanied vocalist, Daniel Smolek, also a grandson. Pallbearers were grandsons. Glen Scott, Gary Jones, Daniel Smolek and friends, Metz Jones, Bailey Allen and Lavern Rucker. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Vansant Funeral Home. Rosie Myrtle Shepherd was born Aug. 22, 1879, at Harris Bend, the daughter of Eli and Katherine Harris Shepherd. When she was a small girl the family moved to the Mt. Zion community. She married James Thomas Scott on Nov. 26, 1895, which union was blessed with 12 children. Mr. Scott and four sons preceded her in death. They had settled in the Smith Bend vicinity. Much of Mrs. Scott's life was spent in St. Clair County. However, for the past 28 years she had lived in Kansas City. In her late teens she professed her faith in her Saviour and was a faithful member of the First Assembly of God Church. A good Christian, she was a devoted wife and mother and a kind friend and neighbor. She leaves five daughters, Mrs. Leon (Artie Faye) Smolek, Mrs. Margaret Warren, Chicago, Mrs. James (Sylvia) Prugel, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. William L. (June) Thompson, San Jose, California, Mrs. Lee (Jessie) Jones, Deepwater; three sons, James, California state, Forest, Colo, la., Ezra. Sapulpa, Okla.; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Willie Shepherd, Brush, Colo., J. B. Shepherd, Clinton, Mo., Eli Shepherd, Emmett, Ida.; many other relatives and friends. An only sister, Mrs. Margaret McCain, died a few years ago.

SCOTT, Ruby J. CAMPBELL
1904-1988
Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia MO, Jan 20 1988 - Ruby J. Scott, 83, formerly of 1700 South Warren, died Sunday evening, Jan. 17, 1988, at Rest Haven Nursing Home. She was born Feb. 2, 1904, in Missouri, daughter of Adnirm and Sally Brooks Campbell. On Nov. 8, 1922, in Warsaw, she married Arthur L. Scott, who died May 9, 1982.  Mrs. Scott was a homemaker and a member of the Church of the Open Bible. Survivors include a brother, Marida Campbell, Missouri, and two sisters, Nova Hall, Clinton, Lillie Griffin, Windsor. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Ewing Funeral Home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

SCOTT, Ruth Louise ATKINSON
1909-1995
Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ruth L. Scott, 86, Osceola, died Monday, October 2, 1995, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Mrs. Scott and her husband owned and operated Osceola Cheese Co. from 1954 until 1979. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church of Osceola. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Susan Henderson of Tempe, Arizona; three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, October 6, at the First Assembly of God Church in Osceola. Burial will be in the Resthaven Memorial Garden Cemetery near Osceola.

SCOTT, Shelby J.
1942-2004
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 25 2004 - Shelby J. Scott, 62, Emmett, Kansas, died Friday, October 22, 2004, at an Onaga hospital. He was born July 5, 1942, in Gaines, the son of Delmar Dumont and Frances Golden Scott. He had lived in the Emmett community since 1982. He grew up in the Gaines community and graduated from Clinton High School in 1960. He had been an engineer for the state of Missouri Highway Department, working as a highway inspector. He later became a boilermaker, working out of the Boilermaker Union Local No. 83, Kansas City. For many years, he was a member of the Emmett United Methodist Church and Boilermaker Union Local No. 83. He married Loretta Devader October 17, 1998, at St. Mary's. She survives of the home. He is also survived by three daughters, Sharol Gutierrez, Olathe, Kansas; Shelley Tucker, Springfield, and Stacey Scott, Lee's Summit; son Shannon Scott, Odessa; two sisters, Donna Moritz, Clinton, and Mary Vennita, Quinton, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren. Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 25, at Iconium Cemetery, Iconium.

SCOTT, Shirley B.
1936-1999
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Shirley B. Scott, 62, Windsor, died Friday, July 2, 1999, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born in Emporia, Kansas, the daughter of Clifford and Dorothy Scott Woods. She is survived by three sons, Kevin Gain of Windsor, Keith Gain of Kansas City; one daughter, Catherine Brewer of South Carolina; two brothers, Nick Scott of Kansas and Jim Scott of Tennessee. Cremation with memorial services will be held at a later date.

SCOTT, Terry Lee
1964-1994
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Terry Lee Scott was born in Clinton on September 5, 1964. After suffering severe injuries and lingering complications from an auto accident nearly four years ago, he passed away an August 25, 1994, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. He is survived by his mother and father, Gary and Joan Scott, of Urich; his maternal grandmother, Anita Elton of Clinton; his paternal grandmother, Lena Scott of Yukon, Oklahoma, as well as several uncles and aunts, many cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his older brother, Tevis, in 1985. He graduated from Sherwood High School in 1982 and from Central Missouri State University in 1988 with a Bachelor's Degree in Drafting Technology and Industrial Design. From his early years, he worked with his father and older brother on the family farm and in his father's excavating and gravel business. He became an expert and very capable workman in all areas of the business. He was also very active in civic and community affairs. In addition to his love for his work, Terry was also an avid outdoorsman and sportsman enjoying many activities with his friends, such as hunting, fishing, trapping, snow skiing, water skiing, canoeing, stock car racing, golfing and so forth. In September of 1991, Urich Lions Club and Sigma Theta Sorority, Urich Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, began a scholarship in honor of Terry. This scholarship is given to a college-bound student attending Sherwood High School. One hundred percent of donations go to this Terry Lee Scott Scholarship Fund. The first scholarship from this fund was given in 1993. Contributions to this scholarship fund in his memory are appreciated. Funeral services were held August 27 at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

SCOTT, Thomas J. "Tommy"
1881-1895
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Nov 30 1895 - Thomas Scott, of St. Clair county, died at the home of Mrs. W. O. Deupree, with appendicitis, aged 14 years. The remains will be taken to Teays chapel for burial Saturday.

SCOTT, Uel Ray
1892-1958
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Uel Ray Scott, 65, died January 30, 1958, two miles east of Quarles. He was the only child of James Madison and Maude Bonta Scott. He was born November 25, 1892 on a farm which had been homesteaded by his grandparent and which he and his father spent their entire lives. He was united in marriage to Lizzie Brown on Feb 6, 1916. He is survived by his wife and a daughter, Betty Sue, of the home.

SCOTT, Velma Joan ELTON
1939-1998
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Velma Joan Scott, 59, Urich, died Tuesday, June 24, 1998, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Joan was preceded in death by her sons, Michael Tevis Scott and Terry Lee Scott and her father, Gene Elton. She is survived by her husband, Gary, of the home; her mother, Anita Elton, Clinton; two sisters, Betty Davis, Parkville, and Judy Siemon, Osceola; her brother-in-law, Arthur Scott, and many nieces and nephews. Joan was a very kind and gentle person, always with a smile and word of encouragement. She was a very active partner in the family business. Her family was her life. She and her boys enjoyed trapping and hunting together. She loved the outdoors. She was a deer hunter. Most important, she worked very hard in preserving wildlife. She was a member of Ducks Unlimited. Joan's pastime was spent in woodcarving and painting. Funeral services were held on June 27 at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

SCOTT, Wayne Nelson
1932-2018
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Wayne Nelson Scott of Garden City, Missouri was born June 12, 1932 in Appleton City, Missouri the son of Elbert Nelson and Gladys Arlene (Eberting) Scott. He departed this life on Wednesday, November 28, 2018 at the Cass Regional Medical Center, Harrisonville, Missouri at the age of 86 years, 5 months and 16 days. On March 24, 1953, Wayne was united in marriage to Shirley Darlene Shumaker in Clinton, Missouri. Wayne owned and operated Wayne Scott and Son Excavating, Harrisonville, Missouri until his retirement in 2011. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Garden City. Wayne loved to travel and enjoyed going to California to see family, to Arizona with Shirley, to Branson, Missouri and to Midwest Old Thrashers in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. He loved his family and attending his grandchildren's activities, watch western movies, playing pool and hosting a hog roast for his customers and friends. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Lloyd Sanders and a brother, Jimmy Sanders. Wayne is survived by his wife Shirley Scott of the home; two sons, Keith Scott and wife Marti and Kenny Scott and wife Linda and a daughter, Janet Burlingame and husband Chad all of Harrisonville, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, Shelby Scott and wife Hazel, Clinton, Missouri; a sister-in-law, Cathy Onweiler, Lee's Summit, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 1, 2018 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with a Military Honors following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

SCOTT, William A.
1866-1939
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
William A. Scott died of lobar pneumonia at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, at his home on Pennsylvania Avenue. Mr. Scott, who had made his home in Clinton seven months where his son is employed at the Allen Chevrolet Co., was a retired farmer. He was born September 28, 1866 in Cass County and when 12 moved with the family to St. Clair County where he lived a number of years. He married Martha Ann McClain in St. Clair County January 12, 1890, and to this union were born three children who survive: Mrs. Stella Chiles of Garden City; George F., of Clinton and Eddie M. Scott of Kansas City. He is also survived by his devoted wife, four grandchildren, the following brothers and sisters, Jim Scott of Beggs, Okla.; John Scott, Herst Springs, Texas; Cleveland Scott, Cut Bank, Mont.; Mrs. Susie Swinney, Okmulgee, Okla.; Mrs. Kate Green, Mound Springs, Okla., also Jennie Kitterman. Mr. Scott made his peace with God 40 years ago, of which he testified a few days before his death. The guiding principles of truth, honesty and right living, which he practiced and endorsed have not passed away with him but remain to guide the lives of those who loved and respected him. Funeral services were conducted at the Iconium Baptist Church. Burial in the nearby cemetery under direction of Consalus & Peck.

SCOTT, William Douglas "W. D. Scotty"
1920-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 20 2006 - W. D. (Scotty) Scott, 85, Clinton, died Friday morning, March 17, 2006, at his home. Funeral services were Monday, March 20, at First Baptist Church, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was born in Archie. He managed P.A. Cowan Lumber Company for 43 years. He also was a farmer. He was a veteran serving in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge and Clinton Rotary Club. He is survived by his wife Hazel of the home; three children, Lenny Scott and Larry Scott, and one daughter Sandra Spooner, all of Clinton; one sister, Evelyn Scott of Clinton, and six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. - William Douglas Scott (Scotty) was born in Archie, Missouri on October 8, 1920. At the age of 85 Scotty went home to be with his Heavenly Father. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Franklin Scott and Lena Noble Scott. His sister, Evelyn, resides at Westwood Nursing Home. Scotty and Hazel Pauline McLain were married October 11, 1941 just three days after turning 21, honoring his parents' wishes to wait until he was 21 to marry. Scotty and Hazel celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage, blessing one another and together blessing others. Scotty and Hazel have three children: Larry, Lenny, and Sandra. Larry and Georgie Scott, Lenny and Dinah Scott, and Sandra and Tom Spooner all reside in the Clinton area. The six granddaughters that reside in Clinton are Jane and John Minihan, Susan and Bob Hutcherson, Tara and Scott Richardson, Joie Scott, Angela and Matt Lowe, and Halley Scott. Scotty and Hazel have been grandparents to Scott Spooner in Colorado, Melissa Parise in Chicago, and Nick Spooner in Kansas City. They have five great grandsons and two great granddaughters: Annie, Scott, Cody, Douglas, Dillon, Mason, and Suzy. Scotty joined the Army in 1943 and served approximately three years in New Guinea and the Philippines. Scotty started working at P.A. Cowan Lumber Company on June 13, 1939 right after high school graduation. World War II started and you had to have a priority number to purchase lumber and things slowed down at the lumber yard so he went to work in DeSoto, Kansas on the Sun Flower Ammunition Plant for a short while until he was able to get a job back in the Clinton area with the Crowe Coal Co. It was from there that he joined the Army on May 3, 1943 to serve his country. Upon returning home from the war, Scotty went right back to work at P.A. Cowan and was there for 43 years. In Scotty's own words he wrote, "loved every day of it." This was Scotty's disposition and attitude throughout life - he loved every day of it. Two weeks before his death, Scotty was plowing gardens in the neighborhood. He loved to help people, make short visits with everyone; he never met a stranger and liked everyone. After retirement he enjoyed driving cars for the General Motors car dealerships in Clinton and did that until just recently Scotty kept track of miles driven. At one time he averaged 40,000 miles a year moving cars around. Scotty's priority was his family. He loved each one and supported each one by farming, running errands, carpentry work, fixing repairs. You name it and he was ready to help. Scotty also spent each spring helping Larry and Lenny farm several acres while always having time to help all of the kids with moving equipment, baling hay, carpentry work, errands, repairs, and whatever they asked him to do. He enjoyed fishing too. He went to Bennett Springs every March 1 for many years with his good buddies. During deer season he was the official chili maker. Scotty was a cook in the Army. Hazel tells about asking Scotty to go to the store for groceries when he came home from the service. He would buy several pounds of pepper because he was used to cooking for 3,000 to 4,000 people each meal. Church was very important to Scotty. First Baptist Church in Clinton was his church home for over 60 years. Scotty became a Christian right before he was married to Hazel. Scotty loved his family and friends. Just as we celebrate his life here, Scotty is celebrating his new home with his Heavenly Father.

SCOTT, William F.
1892-1920
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
William F. Scott died at his home on East Green street, Tuesday at 9:30 p.m., after but a three days' illness with pneumonia. He had had lung trouble and lived in the west for some time, returning here over a year ago, improved in health. He was born in Clinton, July 21, 1893 and married at Tulsa, Okla., to Miss Neoma Fieg, who survives him with their two little daughters, Helen age 5 and Irene age 3. He also leaves his parents, John Scott and wife, two sisters, Helen and Mary and four brothers -- Wilbur of Kansas City; Oren, Emmett and Howard of Clinton. Deceased was a painter and paper hanger by trade and an excellent workman and honest upright citizen. The funeral was held Thursday and his body laid in Englewood.

SCRANTON, Clarice Lee WINNER
1930-2007
Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Pike Co, IL
Clarice L. Scranton, age 77 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, November 24, 2007 at Overland Park Regional Hospital, Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 28, 2007 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 1, 2007 at Park Lawn Cemetery, Barry, Illinois. She is survived by her husband, Ronald of the home; one son, J. R. Scranton and wife, Amy Lynn; three daughters, Kathy Nepple and husband, Ron, Rhonda Robinson and husband, Irl and Theresa Kaiser and husband, Bernhard, all of Clinton; stepmother, Virginia Winner of Barry, Illinois; two brothers, Cloyd Winner of Mesa, Arizona and Terry Winner of Perry, Missouri; two sisters, Rosemary Michealis and Sherril Wendorff, both of Barry, Illinois; five grandchildren, Matthew Robinson, Ronald Turner, Richard Turner, Chad Nepple and Cara Moreland and seven great grandchildren, Anthony Turner, Kent Turner, Caleb Nepple, Hannah Nepple, Taylor Ebeling, Braeden Moreland and Connor Moreland.

SCRANTON, Donald Clark
1931-2013
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 24 2013 - Donald Clark Scranton, 81, passed away April 12, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born December 7, 1931, in Urich to Lora and Edgar Scranton. He graduated from Urich High School in 1950. Upon graduation from high school, Don enlisted in the U.S. Army and served as a drill sergeant in Korea. Following his time in Korea, Don moved to Kansas City and worked with Butternut Bakery for 34 years, retiring in 1991. Don married his first wife, Wynette Scranton (Jones) in 1959 and lived in Raytown for 28 years where they raised their son, Craig. Don loved spending time with Craig and enjoyed attending Craig's football games and wrestling matches. Don and Craig also had fun sharing many Boy Scout camp outs and activities together. In 1990, Don married his high school sweetheart, Carole Scranton (Hewitt-Elliott) and moved to Sacramento, California. They celebrated their 22nd wedding anniversary in September of 2012. Don enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing with his son and friends. A lover of American history, he enjoyed traveling with Carole and their childhood friends, Irene and Leroy Helm, throughout the United States and liked to visit historical sites he had read about. Don enjoyed sports and was a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a great bowler and was on a bowling league until a few years ago. His grandchildren enjoyed spending time with Papa Don and he always had a big smile on his face when he was with them. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Lora and Edgar Scranton, his brother, Glenwood Scranton, and his sister, Allie Lindsay (Scranton). Don is survived by his loving family; his wife Carole Scranton; his son, Craig Scranton and wife Chris, and his grandchildren, Cooper, Carter and Cora Scranton. He is also survived by his loving extended family: Cindy and Rick Reynon, Jack Elliott, Tom Elliott; grandchildren, Buck Reynon, Addie and Todd Ackerly, Danny Elliott and Becca Elliott; great-grandchildren, Ezra, Noah, Cade and Annabelle Ackerly; nephews, David Scranton, Jim Ed Lindsay, and great-niece, Tara Richardson (Lindsay). A graveside service will be Wednesday, May 1, at Urich Cemetery.

SCRANTON, Ronald Lee
1929-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 4 2012 - Ronald Lee Scranton, 83, died Saturday, October 27, 2012, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood Clinton. Ronald was born July 14, 1929, in Nebo, Illinois. He loved fishing and the outdoors, playing cards (especially pinochle and pitch) and fixing things. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Lura (Rowley) Scranton; his wife, Clarice; sister, Margaret Marie, and brother, Robert Gerald. Among survivors are one son, J.R. Scranton and wife, Amy Lynn; three daughters, Kathy Nepple and husband, Ron, Rhonda Robinson and husband, Irl, and Theresa Kaiser and husband Bernhard, all of Clinton; five grandchildren, Matthew Robinson and wife, Sarah, Ronald Turner and wife, Angel, Richard Turner, Chad Nepple and wife, Michelle, and Cara Moreland; 15 great-grandchildren, Anthony Turner, Kent Turner, Landon, Ella and Lucia Robinson, Paige, Isaac, Neil, Quinn and Simeon Grunig, Caleb Nepple, Hannah Nepple, Taylor Ebeling, Braeden Moreland and Connor Moreland; sister, Margerite Jones of Georgetown, Utah, and nephews, Gary, Richard and Raymond Quincy and family of Utah. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 31, at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCRANTON, Thelma Helen LOCHNER O'BANNON
1917-2007
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2007 - Thelma Helen Scranton died December 24, 2007 at Four Season's Nursing Home in Sedalia, Mo. She was born to Albert F. Lochner and Eathel M. Butler Lochner on Sept. 5, 1917 in Collins, MO. She married James R. O'Bannon on June 11, 1938 in Harrisonville, MO who preceded her in death. She lived 52 years of her life in Urich, MO and was a member of the Urich Christian Church. She was a garment worker with Wright Manufacturing Company and Unitog Company in Clinton from 1950 until she retired in 1981. On Sept 14, 1986, she married Glenwood Scranton of Albuquerque, NM. They made their home there until his death in 1988. She loved sewing, knitting, and her pet dogs. But her main love was her 3 sons, David Lee, Kerry Gayle, and Alan Trent. She is survived by two daughters-in-law, Billy O'Bannon of Gravois Mills, MO and Alvina O'Bannon of Oak Grove MO, one granddaughter, Ginger Furnell of Nashville, TN. Seven great-grandchildren, Tiffany Zumbrun of Nashville, TN; Nathan Furnell of Nashville, TN; Christopher O'Bannon and Justin O'Bannon of Sedalia, MO; Shauna O'Bannon of Springfield, MO; Amanda Jones and Jeremy Jones of Clinton, MO. She was preceded in death by her three sons David O'Bannon, Kerry Gayle O'Bannon, and Alan O'Bannon, two grandchildren, Paula Spry and Kevin Dale O'Bannon. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec 29, 2007 at the Urich Christian Church.

SCRIBNER, Bobbie Louise WHITE
1949-2013
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 26 2013 - Bobbie L. Scribner, 64, Clinton, died Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at her home. Bobbie was born January 20, 1949, in Kansas City, the daughter of Robert and Wanda (Spencer) White. A good deal of her time was spent volunteering at the Samaritan Center. She enjoyed music, writing poems and garage sales. She especially enjoyed family events -- her biggest love was her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, John Ervin Scribner. Bobbie is survived by her husband, Lee of the home; one son, Jim (Gina) of Clinton; two daughters, Theresa (Donnie) McCreary and Nancy Scribner, both of Sedalia; two sisters, Sandra Liton of California and Christy Wimer of Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren, as well as 12 great-grandchildren. A memorial service was held Tuesday, October 29, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Inurnment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SCRIBNER, Kenneth Ray
1922-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 12 2002 - Kenneth Ray Scribner, 79, Osceola, died Sunday, February 10, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. Cremation. He was born February 25, 1922 in Columbus, Ohio. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a paratrooper. He was a member of the Clinton VFW Post 1894 and a life member of the American Legion. He was a self-employed medical technician. Preceding him in death were his parents; one brother, Leroy Scribner, and one sister. Survivors include one stepson, Charles Moore, Osceola; two half-sisters; several nieces and nephews, and friends, Clint Reynolds and John Tittle, both of Osceola.

SCRIMAGER, David Alan
1961-2017
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
David Alan Scrimager, 56, of Sedalia passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at his home in Sedalia. He was born on May 19, 1961 in Bay St. Louis, MS the son of Raymond L. Scrimager who preceded him in death and Carol J. (Hutchison) Scrimager, who resides of the home. David attended New Hope Baptist Church. He enjoyed riding the Amtrak Train, putting puzzles together, listening to music, and especially enjoyed working in the yard with his mom. In addition to his mother Carol, he is survived by a sister, Cynthia Harness (Carl) of Cabot, AR. Funeral service will be held Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Rea Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, MO.

SCRIMAGER, Jasper Leonard
1897-1993
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
The Sedalia Democrat, Sedalia MO, Sunday, Jan 17 1993 - Jasper L. Scrimager, 95, Resthaven Nursing Home, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1993, at the nursing home. He was born April 17, 1897, in Burtville, Mo., son of William and Martha Jane Clark Scrimager. He married Betty Vaughn, who died earlier. He later married Nellie Scrimager, who is also deceased. Mr. Scrimager was a farm worker and a section hand for the rock Island Railroad. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Leeton. Survivors include two brothers, Otis Scrimager, Windsor, Harry Scrimager, Sedalia; a sister, Myrtle Dhone, Sweet Springs. Funeral service will be Monday at the Ewing Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCRIMAGER, Otis Raymond
1910-1995
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Otis Scrimager, 84, Windsor, died Monday, May 8, 1995, at the Truman Valley Healthcare Nursing Home in Windsor. He was born December 3, 1910, near Burtville, the son of William Marion Scrimager and Martha Jane Clark Scrimager. On November 14, 1931, in Sedalia, he married Vernie T. Laughlin, who preceded him in death March 22, 1994. Mr. Scrimager was a retired farmer and an Army Veteran of World War II. Survivors include a daughter, Rita York, and her husband Stan, Windsor; a son Raymond Scrimager and his wife Carol, Sedalia; four grandsons, David, Mike, Darryl and David; a granddaughter, Cynthia, and her husband Carl; two great-granddaughters, Mallory and Micheala, and a great-grandson, Kenneth; a brother, Harry Scrimager, Sedalia; a sister, Myrtle Dhone, Sweet Spring; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Jasper, Asie, Glen and William and three sisters, Rosie, Mary and Nellie. Funeral services will be Friday, May 12, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCRIMAGER, Raymond Leroy
1936-2015
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Raymond Leroy Scrimager, 78, of Sedalia passed away March 21, 2015 at Fair View Nursing Home in Sedalia. He was born on March 28, 1936 in Windsor, the son of Otis and Vernie (Laughlin) Scrimager. On February 21, 1963 in Windsor, MO, he was united in marriage to Carol Hutchison, who survives of the home. Raymond served his country honorably in the US Navy. Besides his wife, he is survived by two children, David Scrimager of Sedalia, and Cynthia Harness and her husband Carl of Cabot, AR; one sister, Rita York and her husband Stan of Windsor, MO; three grandchildren, Kenneth Harness and his wife Brittany, Michaela Harness and Emily Harness; and one great grandson, Kaleb Ray Harness. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia. Burial will be at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, MO.

SCRIMAGER, Vernie T. LAUGHLIN
1916-1994
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Vernie Scrimager, 77, Windsor, died Tuesday evening, March 22, 1994 at her home. She was born April 30, 1916 in Roach, Mo., the daughter of Elfoe Laughlin and Zona Stanton Laughlin. On November 14, 1931, in Sedalia, she married Otis Raymond Scrimager, who survives of the home. Mrs. Scrimager was a homemaker and worked at the international Shoe Factory in Windsor for 20 years before her retirement. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Windsor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Rita York, Windsor; a son, Raymond Scrimager, Sedalia; four grandsons, David, Mike, Darryl and David; a grandson-in-law, Carl; a granddaughter, Cynthia; a granddaughter-in-law, Kathy; two great granddaughters, Mallor and Micheala; one great-grandson, Kenneth; three brothers, Roy Laughlin, Gene Laughlin and Glen Laughlin, all of the State of California; two sisters, Frances Madole, Windsor, Audrey Long, Hale, Mo.; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Floyd Laughlin and three sisters, Flossie Burkhart, Beulah Carbaugh and Edna Daniels. Funeral services will be Friday, March 25, 1994 at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SCROGGINS, Esther BAUER MILLER
1914-1992
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Esther Scroggins was born December 29, 1914 in Fort Collins, Colorado, the daughter of Carl George and Mollie Minch Bauer. She died Monday morning, December 14, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Esther was raised and attended school in Fort Collins, Colorado. She was also baptized in her faith as a young lady at Fort Collins. In 1933 Esther was united in marriage with P. T. "Sam" Miller. To this union two children were born, Thomas Miller of Clinton and Charlene Poling, also of Clinton, both of whom survive. Esther moved to Missouri in 1969 and worked as a waitress at the Win-Mill for many years. She was known for her punctuality and honesty. Other survivors include two sisters, Alma Collier of Clinton, and Rose Pingree of Ft. Collins, Colorado; 7 grandchildren; 5 step-grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and 11 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Clinton Memory Garden cemetery on Wednesday, December 16, 1992.

SCROGGS, Doris SIMMONS
1920-2007
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2007 - Doris Scroggs died April 17, 2007, in Clinton. She was born February 17, 1920, near Lowry City and was the daughter of John and Audrey Simmons. She grew up in Clinton. Her education was from the Clinton School System, graduation from Southwest Missouri State College in 1941 and earned a Masters of Education from CMSU in 1968. She was a second grade teacher in the Clinton Public School System, retiring in 1990. She married David D. Scroggs, Jr. on June 11, 1949, in Appleton City and he preceded her in death. Doris was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Cathy Scroggs; two granddaughters, Sarah and Julie Scroggs, all of Columbia. She is also survived by two sisters, Lucile Geary of Jefferson City and Pauline Wheeler of Windsor and three nephews, John Wheeler, Robert Wheeler and Schuyler Wheeler. Memorial services were held at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, on Wednesday, April 25. Inurnment was in Appleton City Cemetery.

SCROGHAM, Allie Belle DUNNING
1901-1990
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Allie Belle Scrogham, 88, Deepwater, passed away Saturday, May 5, 1990, at her home near Deepwater. She was born to William Henry and Lillie Jane Grooms Dunning on Dec. 6, 1901, near Deepwater. She spent her entire life in the Deepwater and Brownington area. On Nov. 5, 1921, she was united in marriage with Wilbert Earl Scrogham of Brownington, who preceded her in death in Nov. 1956. To this union three children were born. Wilburn Eugene of the home, twin daughters, Evelyn Dee and Helen Lee. Evelyn died at birth. Helen and her husband Earl, reside in Clinton. She was blessed with one granddaughter, Glenda Sue Bramell Simms, and her husband Bill, three great-grandsons, twin boys, Cottan and Cory and little brother Kelly of Hutchinson, Kansas. She joined the Deepwater Baptist Church at an early age, in 1957 she transferred her membership to the Deepwater Christian Church where she remained active until her health would not permit her to attend. She taught a Sunday School Class for many years. She is the last survivor of a family of 10 children. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Gladys Dunning of Clinton and Beatrice Poncin of Ellicott City, Maryland; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 8, at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SCROGHAM, Arlene HATFIELD
1924-2000
Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 26 2000 - Arlene Hatfield Scrogham, 70, Independence, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at Independence Regional Hospital. Graveside services were Wednesday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. She was born October 11, 1924, in Kansas City. She was co-owner of the Bargain Spot in Windsor for 20 years. She was a lifelong Presbyterian. She is survived by her husband Delbert Scrogham of the home; two daughters, Peggy Griffith of Lee's Summit and Barbara Burlison of Independence; one granddaughter, Kelly Meisberger, Garden City, and one great-granddaughter.

SCROGHAM, Delbert E.
1927-2000
Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 31 2000 - Delbert E. Scrogham, 72, Independence, died October 29, 2000, at Independence Regional Hospital. Graveside services will be Wednesday at Mt. Washington Cemetery. He was born October 30, 1927, in Rich Hill. He worked for Mancraft Corporation for 25 years. He was the co-owner of The Bargain Spot in Windsor for 20 years. He was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife Arlene Scrogham. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Peggy Griffith of Lee's Summit and Barbara Burlison, Independence; two sons, Wesley Scrogham and Darrell Scrogham; two daughters, Deb Carpenter and Pam Scrogham and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

SCROGHAM, Ester Jane KEERS
1874-1950
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Dec 14 1950 - Mrs. W. A. Scrogham, 76, who had been a resident of the Brownington community for nearly 60 years, died Friday, Dec. 8, 1950, at 10:50 p.m., at a Clinton hospital, having been admitted Nov. 29. Mrs. Scrogham had made her home with her son Elmer in Brownington, since the death of her husband in 1918, and she had been seriously ill for some eight months prior to her death. Ester Jane Keers, the daughter of Robert and Mary A. Stephenson Keers, was born in Greenock, Scotland, on March 24, 1874. She received her elementary education in Scotland, and when she was 15 years of age, came to America with her mother and stepbrother, David G. McCallum, to be with the father, who had sailed previously. The family settled in northern Kansas, near Cherryvale, later moving to Lawrence, where Ester Jane met Willis A. Scrogham. The two were wed at Harrisonville, Mo., on June 26, 1890, and 6 children, 4 of whom survive, blessed their union. Mrs. Scrogham was a graduate midwife, having attended nurses' school 4 years at Cherryvale, Kansas. Most of her time in Brownington was spent in the service of others, ministering wherever she found a need. A member of the Brownington Christian Church, she helped in all Rebekah and the Royal Neighbor societies. Mrs. Scrogham was respected and admired for her splendid devotion to her family and friends. She exemplified the finest qualities of motherhood, being provident, kind to her children, and a loving companion to her husband. Survivors include three sons, George A. Scrogham, Clinton, Wilbert Earl Scrogham, Deepwater, and Elmer Scrogham, Brownington (with whom she made her home); the daughter Mrs. Beatrice Poncin, Hampton, Va., a half-brother Rev. David G. McCallum, Parsons, Kansas; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Poncin had been here shortly before her mother's death and was unable to return for the last rites. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 10, at the Brownington Christian Church.

SCROGHAM, George Elbert
1888-1963
Salem Cemetery, Foster, Bates Co, MO
Clinton MO - George Elbert Scrogham, 74, Brownington, died January 24, 1963. Funeral services will be held Saturday at the Brownington Baptist Church. He was born June 6, 1888 in Clinton, Kansas, a son of Mr. and Mrs. George Scrogham. He was united in marriage Dec. 24, 1910 to Mary Alpha Denton who survives. Mr. Scrogham leaves 6 daughters and 2 sons; Mrs. Audrey Elliott, Kansas City, Mrs. Delma Mantle and Mrs. Madalyn Beard, both of Denver, Colorado, Mrs. Delane King, Clinton, Mo., Mrs. Veldeane Stull, Clinton, Iowa, Mrs. Elbert Mitchell, Kansas City, Delbert Scrogham, Kansas City, and Glyn Scrogham, Lewis Station. Also a sister, Della Mantle, Sagenaw, Michigan, and 21 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Burial will be at Foster, Missouri.

SCROGHAM, George K.
1925-1996
Olathe Memorial Cemetery, Olathe, Johnson Co, KS
Clinton Daily Democrat - George K. Scrogham, 71, died Saturday, April 6, 1996, at his home in Olathe. He was born January 17, 1925, in Clinton. His parents were George and Lena (Thrush) Scrogham. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force serving in WWII. On September 12, 1949, he married Maxine L. McMillin in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Mr. Scrogham had worked as a store manager with A&P Food Stores for 39 years which most of the time was at the Olathe location. He retired in 1980. He was also the archivest-clerk for the district Court for seven years. He was a member of the Olathe Masonic Lodge No. 19 A.F. & A.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife, Maxine L. Scrogham of Olathe and a daughter, Mickey Scrogham-Hoffman of Olathe. Cremation with private graveside inurnment in Olathe Memorial Cemetery. - W. L. Frye & Son Funeral Home, Olathe, KS

SCROGHAM, Glyn Morton
1920-1991
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Glyn Morton Scrogham, 71, Route 2, Clinton, passed away Saturday, October 12, 1991, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. He was born March 16, 1920 in Worland, the son of Elbert and Alpha Scrogham, and was a lifelong Henry County resident. He was a custodian for the Southeast Elementary School in Clinton for 10 years before retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Calhoun Christian Church. He is survived by his wife Hazel Scrogham, Clinton; two daughters, Glynda Hunt, Calhoun, and Kay Gregory, Clinton; one brother Delbert Scrogham, Windsor; six sisters, Audrey Purvis and Veldean Stull, both of Windsor, Madalyn Sparks, Springfield, Delma Mantle, Clinton, Iowa, Alberta Mitchel and Delane Bixler, both of Clinton, as well as five grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial at the Calhoun Cemetery.

SCROGHAM, Hazel W. "Billie" SAFFAL
1928-2010
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 27 2010 - Hazel W. "Billie" Scrogham joined our Heavenly Father on September 13, 2010, at her home in Clinton at the age of 82 years. She was born May 17, 1928, in Pueblo, Colorado, the daughter of William and Hazel (Arnold) Saffal. Billie was married to Glyn Scrogham, who preceded her in death. She was a nurse's aide and worked for Rival Manufacturing before retiring. She was a member of the Christian Church and the VFW Auxiliary, both of Clinton. She loved spending time with her family and was a wonderful person who will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Hazel (Arnold) Saffal; her husband, Glyn Scrogham; a sister, Bernice Anderson, and a granddaughter, Melissa Boatright. She leaves behind two daughters, Kay Gregory and Glynda Hunt, both of Clinton; four grandchildren, Shannon and Jason Gregory of Clinton, Kim Glaspy of Clever, Kiley Hunt of Springfield; as well as eight great-grandchildren, Alexis, Chloe, Klayton and Jaxton of Clever, Savannah Hunt of Clinton, Stormi, Mikah and Lillyanna Hunt of Springfield; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, on Friday, September 17.

SCROGHAM, Helen POAGE
1915-2010
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 2010 - Helen P. Scrogham, 95, Palm Desert, California, formerly of Windsor and Clinton, died November 1, 2010, at Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, California. She was born October 17, 1915, on a farm near Windsor to Dru (Greeson) and Erskine M. Poage. On October 7, 1934, she married Jesse E. Scrogham in Windsor. Together they owned and operated Scrogham Pharmacy in Windsor for many years. Helen was a member of First Baptist Church, Windsor. She was well known for her skills in the kitchen and at the bridge table, maintaining a mastery of both into her 90s. Helen was a proud member of Chapter BA, PEO in Windsor. In 1999, Helen moved to Palm Desert, California, to be nearer her family. As a resident of the Fountains at the Carlotta in Palm Desert, Helen began a new chapter in her life and enjoyed many friendships over her eleven years in that community. She was predeceased by her husband of fifty-seven years, Jesse, in 1992, and her sister, Mary Frances Marti, and her grandson, Scott Brooks. Survivors include three children, Sarah Kelly (Jon) of Rancho Santa Fe, California, Jane Wiltz (James) of St. Paul, Minnesota, and Joseph Scrogham of San Francisco, California. Helen is also survived by three grandchildren, Melanie Brooks of Rancho Santa Fe, Joseph (Jay) Wiltz of LaPointe, Wisconsin, and Jessica Wikum of Shoreview, Minnesota, and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Saturday, November 13, at Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SCROGHAM, Jesse Ernest
1911-1992
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jesse E. Scrogham, 81, Windsor, died Saturday, April 25, 1992, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was born April 17, 1911, in Brownington, son of Joseph Thomas Scrogham and Almeda Jane Guinn Scrogham. He was married October 7, 1934, in Windsor, to Helen Poage. She survives at the home in Windsor. He was a pharmacist for more than 50 years, owning and operating his own pharmacy in Windsor until early 1960. He later worked as a fill-in pharmacist in the area, until late 1991. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge, the Kansas City Ararat Shrine and the Windsor First Christian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Joseph P. Scrogham of Piedmont, California; two daughters, Sarah Kelly of Sacramento, California, and Jane Wiltz of St. Paul, Minnesota; four grandchildren; three sisters, Louise Cantrell of Clinton, Bennie Goodrich of Calhoun and Alma Lee Hoffman of San Jose, California. Funeral services were Monday afternoon at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SCROGHAM, Mary Alpha DEATON
1891-1964
Salem Cemetery, Foster, Bates Co, MO
Clinton MO - Services for Mrs. Mary Alpha Scrogham, 73, were held Monday afternoon at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Foster, Missouri. Mrs. Scrogham died August 14 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Gordon Taylor, 717 East Franklin Street. She was born at Foster, Dec. 30, 1891, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Deaton. She was married to George Elbert Scrogham Dec. 24, 1910. Mr. Scrogham died in 1963. They made their home in Rich Hill. Mrs. Scrogham leaves these children: Mrs. Audrey Elliott, Kansas City, Mrs. Luther Mantle, Commerce City, Colorado, Mrs. William Beard, Silver Thorne, Colorado, Glyn Scrogham, Lewis Station, Mrs. Dean Stull, Comanche, Iowa, Delbert Scrogham and Mrs. Eldon Mitchell, Kansas City, Mrs. Gordon Taylor, Clinton; 21 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Robert Gregory of Kansas City.

SCROGHAM, Mary Sarah HOOD
1846-1934
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye - Mrs. Geo. Scrogham, formerly of Brownington, died Saturday, July 21, at the home of her daughter, Etta, in Rich Hill, Mo., where she had made her home several years. Mary Hood was born January 13, 1846, in Kentucky, and when 12 years old moved to Indiana with her parents. When she was 17 she was united in marriage to George Scrogham and to their union were given ten children, seven of whom survive: Joe, of Windsor; Charles, Foster, Mo.; James, Amoret; Ira, Kansas City; Elbert, Lewis Station; Della, Dequion, Ill.; and Etta of Rich Hill. Mrs. Scrogham had descendants even to the fifth generation as she had 63 grandchildren, one of whom is Geo. Scrogham of Clinton, 44 great grandchildren, including Wade Scrogham and Mrs. Joe Weitzel of Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Scrogham have one son, Norman Devere, and Mr. and Mrs. Weitzel have two sons, John H. and Chas. Allen, who are great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, Wash Hood, Brownington, and one in Illinois. For several years Mrs. Scrogham lived in Brownington where she was one of the town's respected women. She was of Irish descent and a true Kentucky gentlewoman in every sense of the word for her influence over her children, grandchildren, even her great-grandchildren was a remarkable factor in guiding their characters along lines of refinement and culture. Converted many years ago, she united with the Christian church. She moved her membership from Straburg to Brownington 41 years ago, where it was at the time of her death. She put into every day living lessons of the master. Her funeral was held at the Brownington Christian church Monday morning with burial in the Brownington cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Scrogham from Clinton attended the funeral.

SCROGHAM, Robert Neal Jr.
1956-2005
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2005 - Robert Neal Scrogham Jr., son of Robert Neal Scrogham Sr. and Edith Madeline (Parratt) Scrogham, was born January 6, 1956, in Clinton, and he died at his home in Clinton on October 4, 2005, at the age of 49 years. He was born and grew up in Clinton. He worked for Golden valley Hospital in the distribution Center and then he worked in Construction work before h e retired due to health problems. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by one son Bobby Scrogham, Clinton; one daughter Melissa Scrogham, Osceola; one brother Gary Vallentine and wife Connie, Clinton; one sister Sandra Nance and husband Wayne, Deepwater, as well as three grandchildren, Hunter, Madison and Paige Thompson. Graveside services and burial were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Saturday, October 8, 2005, under direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

SCROGHAM, Vera H. HEWITT KRAMER
1909-2004
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 11 2004 - Vera H. Scrogham, 94, Windsor, died Friday, March 5, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born December 8, 1909, in New Lancaster, Kansas, the daughter of Strod W. Hewitt and Anna (Mills) Hewitt. On December 8, 1928, in Paola, Kansas, she married Otto Kramer who preceded her in death in July 1941. On September 29, 1945, also in Paola, Kansas, she married John Robert Scrogham, who preceded her in death on September 13, 1983. Vera worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory for several years before stopping work at the factory to raise her family. Later, after her family was raised, she went back to work at the Windsor International Shoe Factory and retired from the factory after working for 20 years. Vera was active with the Windsor Senior Center and was a member of the Windsor Assembly of God Church. Survivors include three daughters, Ila M. Ray, Kingsville, Mary A. Dietz, Clinton, and Alice M. Watson, Warsaw; three stepdaughters, Faye DeRenzy, State of California, Sue Sutherland, Higginsville, and Beverly Williams, Kansas City; 17 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Vera was preceded in death by one sister and three brothers. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 10, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SCROGHAM, Wilburn Eugene
1924-1990
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Wilburn Eugene Scrogham, 66, passed away Sunday, July 15, 1990 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born March 19, 1924 in Deepwater, the son of the late Wilbert Earl and Allie Belle Dunning Scrogham. Allie Belle passed away May 5, 1990. He lived in Deepwater all of his life, and in his present home 65 years. Wilburn served in the US Army Signal Corps for three years, returning to resume his farming operation and cattle and hog production. He has been active in his community. For many years he helped with horse shows at the Deepwater Labor and Harvest Picnic; served on the Henry County Extension Council. He was a member of the Township Board and helped develop the Truman Water District. He was an elder and chairman of the board at the Deepwater Christian Church, which he attended regularly. He is survived by his sister, Helen Bramell and husband Earl; one niece, Glenda Simms and husband Bill; three great nephews, Cottan, Corey and Kelly Simms; two aunts, Gladys Dunning, Clinton and Beatrice Poncin of Ellicott City, Maryland; a number of cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were held on July 18, 1990 at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SCRUTCHFIELD, Clark
1927-1992
Elm Spring Baptist Church Cemetery, Elm, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clark Scrutchfield, 65, Holden, passed away Saturday, September 5, 1992, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born April 9, 1927, in Latour, the son of James Leslie and Rose Anna (Bell) Scrutchfield. He lived in the Holden area all of his life. On December 11, 1948, he married June Bradbury in Warrensburg. He was a farmer. He worked as a heat treat foreman for the Stahl Specialty Company in Kingsville for 10 years, until 1947. From 1974 until 1990, he owned and operated Clark's Harness and Shoe Repair in Holden. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Holden, a member of the Missouri Draft Pony Association, and an Army veteran of World War II. Surviving h is passing are his wife, June Scrutchfield, of the home; two sons, Daryl Scrutchfield, Kingsville, and Dennis Scrutchfield, Moline, Illinois; one daughter, Harriet Smith, Holden; three brothers, Clarence Scrutchfield, Hawsville, Kentucky, Russell Scrutchfield, Blue Springs, and J. C. Scrutchfield, Albert Lea, Minnesota, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, September 7, 1992, at the Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in the Elm Spring Cemetery, Kingsville.

SCULLY, Piety L. BELL
1849-1924
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Pieta Scully died ather home in Leesville, Mo. Friday morning at 5 o'clock, after a several days' illness with pneumonia. Her only surviving sister, Mrs. Jerome Fewel, of Roseland, was constantly at her bedside during the last illness ministering to every need. Pieta Bell was born in Tennessee. When a small girl she came with her parents to Otterville, Mo., where her father was a merchant for many years, also a Cumberland Presbyterian minister. She was married to Emanuel Scully, now deceased, whom the earlier settlers of Henry county remember as Captain Scully. They came to Leesville in the late sixties and went into the mercantile business with his brother-in-law, Kit Anderson. He remained in business there until he died several years ago. Mrs. Scully was a woman of many virtues. She was generous on every occasion. To children she ever gave. She also gave to those in need and to those she loved. She did not care for money or things for herself, and never kept either. They gave her joy only that she might give. She was of a deeply religious nature, a believer in the Christ and the Father. She had been a member of the cumberland Presbyterian church since her youth, but she always felt at home in any denomination and worked with all the churches in and near Leesville. Her life is outstanding from the fact that every day she lived, she put into practice the teachings of the Bible, giving to those in need, ministering to the sick and afflicted. She spoke fearlessly of her convictions on every occasion, She did not have any children of her own, but her life was wrapped up in her nieces and nephews, and her constant prayer was for their welfare. Hers was a mother heart and when they needed a friend it was to Aunt Pieta they turned. Rev. William Briggs conducted the funeral service at Leesville last Saturday after which her body was brought to Englewood and laid beside her husband.

SEAL, Dwight
1893-1939
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Unknown Newspaper Clipping, Mar 23 1939 - Tragic Accident takes life of Dwight Seal at Farm Home Tuesday When Scaffold holding lunber gives way - Struck by falling board-neck broken - The entire community was shocked and saddened Tuesday afternoon when word was telephoned into Windsor of the tragic death of Dwight Seal at the Seal farm about 3 1/2 miles north of Windsor on the Knob Noster road. Dwight Seal with his father, Frank Seal, of Windsor had been storing some used lumber in the barn expecting to use it to build a larger chicken house later on. A scaffold had been built of heavy two by sixes on one side of the driveway in the barn and the lumber neatly stacked at each end of this scaffold to take the weight away from the center as much as possible. Dwight Seal and his father and the former's three year old daughter, Lois, had been in the barn working and had discussed the strength of the scaffold and braces. This was about 1:30 o'clock. Mr. Seal and little granddaughter had just gone outside the barn when the scaffold gave way at one end, pinning Dwight under it. Mr. Seal heard him call "Dad, Oh! Dad!" several times, and rushed back into the barn but could not rescue him so called for Mrs. Seal and they gave the alarm and neighbors and passersby responded very quickly and assisted in getting young Seal out, but life was thought to be extinct before he was removed to the yard. In the meantime two doctors who had been summoned from Windsor arrived and pronounced him dead. Upon examination it was found that his neck had been broken, but there were no other injuries on his body. Dwight Seal was a telegraph operator with the Rock Island Railroad and had twenty years seniority but had not had steady work the past five years owing to economic conditions that caused many men to be laid of temporarily. During this time he and his family came from their home at Greenwood, Missouri, to the parental home. Later Mr. Seal improved his farm with his son's assistance and the younger Seal and his family moved to the farm. There was a very close tie between Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seal and their son and his family and very few days passed that the families were not together at some time during the day at one home or the other. Dwight Seal, the only child of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Seal, was born July 13, 1893 at Falls City, Nebraska, and died as stated above Tuesday, March 21, 1939. He learned to be a telegraph operator in his early youth under his father, who has been employed at the Rock Island station in Windsor for many years. Young Seal was operator at Greenwood, Missouri a number of years and while there married Mary Ellen Copeland of Greenwood. To this union two children were born, Gloria, 6 and Lois 3 years of age. He served in the World War and was a member of the Windsor Post of the American Legion. He was an industrious but quiet man, devoted to his family and parents. He is survived by his two small daughters and his grief stricken wife and parents. The funeral service was held this afternoon (Thursday) at the funeral home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetary, Windsor.

SEAL, Larry J.
1952-2017
Larry J. Seal, 64, of Clinton, Missouri died peacefully Saturday morning, July 29, 2017 at the Westwood Living Center in Clinton. He was born September 18, 1952 in Murphysboro, Illinois, the son of Alfred Warren Seal and Patricia E. (Cochran) Seal. He married Mary E. Koch in Johnson County, Kansas on October 6, 2001, and she survives of the home. Larry was employed as Director of Buildings and Grounds with the Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) in Kansas City, Ks. He retired in 2010 after twenty-four years of service. During his time there he inspired great loyalty and confidence in those he worked with. Under his leadership, KCKCC earned a BPU Award For Energy Efficiency for the college's 23 percent reduction of energy use. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Navy. He enjoyed his volunteer work with Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, going above and beyond to help the patients and their families. Larry was accepted with love and joy into Mary's family, including Mary's mother, Marie Aalma Weber, Mary's four sisters and three brothers, their spouses and children. A few of Larry's hobbies enjoyed with Mary were bike riding, boating, fishing, walking and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his adoring wife Mary, he is survived by his stepdaughter, Katie Hooks, Overland Park, Ks.; stepson, Christopher Koch and wife Ellen, Lee's Summit, Mo.; four grandchildren, Jasmyne, T.J., Taelynn, and Theo; one sister, Patty Westerfield, Bossier City, Louisiana; nephew, Johnny Westerfield and wife Jena, Bossier City, La.; great-nephew, Damien Westerfield, Bossier City, La.; brothers-in-law; sisters-in-law; their spouses; and many additional nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life for Larry will be scheduled for October in Kansas City, Mo.

SEARS, Thomas Walter
1957-2020
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Thomas Walter Sears, 63, of Pleasant Hill, Missouri, died early Friday morning, August 28, 2020, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. He was born April 17, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Thomas Glen Sears and Frances Louise (Houghton) Sears. He married Janet Nora Emerson and they enjoyed over 40 years of marriage. Tom worked as a carpenter for several years before acquiring his own family run business. He loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and enjoyed hunting. He enjoyed riding his motorcycles and spending time with his 7 grandchildren. In addition to his wife Janet, survivors include 3 children, Patrick Sears, Independence, Mo., Amanda Sears, Windsor, Mo., and Joshua Sears, Pleasant Hill, Mo.; 7 grandchildren Zack, Caylie, Alyssa, Raul, Ivan, Emma, and Oliver; 2 brothers, James Sears (Glenda) and Vincent Sears, all of Alamogordo, New Mexico; 3 sisters, Malinda Porter (Rocky), Grandview, Mo., Charissa McGuire, Kansas City, Kansas, and Jennifer Drake (Ed), Shawnee, Ks.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside funeral services will be Monday, August 31, 2020, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SEATON, Ada May EIDSON
1936-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Ada May Seaton, 85, of Windsor, Missouri, died early Tuesday morning, November 16, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born April 16, 1936, in Macks Creek, Missouri, the daughter of Roy Lee Eidson and Ferba Fern (Warren) Eidson. On July 20, 1951, she married Herbert Wade Seaton in Macks Creek and they shared 70 years of marriage. Ada May was a homemaker and enjoyed caring for her family by helping Herb on the farm, cooking wonderful meals, and singing to the grandchildren. She enjoyed Karaoke sing-alongs and helping take care of the grandchildren. Earlier in their marriage while living in Independence, Herb and Ada May were instrumental in the founding and building of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and Harmony Heights Baptist Church. She was currently a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Edith, Mo. In addition to her husband Herb, survivors include a son, Ellis Seaton (Debbie), Windsor, Mo.; 2 daughters, Sharon Kay Charlton (Don), Windsor, Mo., and Saundra Overton, Windsor, Mo.; 6 grandchildren, Jason Seaton (Cindy), Tim Seaton (Angie), Don Charlton Jr. (Becky), Shannon Charlton (Crystal), Kaley Overton, and Zac Overton; 13 great-grandchildren, Andy, Aaron, Justin, Sean, Emily, Jaelen, John, Anthony, Jaxon, Dillon, Zoie, Alexis, and Kori May; 2 great-great-grandsons, Sawyer and Josiah; a brother, Leon Eidson (Linda), Windsor, Mo.; a sister, Karen Weno (Robert), Independence, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son-in-law Fred Overton; a grandson Cody Charlton; a great-grandson Jeffrey Seaton; and 3 brothers, Tom Eidson, Roy Lee "R.L." Eidson, and Don Eidson. Funeral services will be Friday, November 19, 2021, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with Pastor Larry Hill officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SEATON, Beulah Irene GRIFFITH
1908-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 10 1995 - Beulah Irene Seaton, daughter of Jobe Griffith and Halcyon Smith Griffith, was born August 26, 1908, in the Golden Gate community in Henry County. She died January 28, 1995, at her home in Clinton. She was married to George Homer Seaton on November 18, 1939. To this union one son was born, Ray Homer Seaton. She is survived by her husband, Homer Seaton of the home; one son, Ray Seaton; daughter-in-law, Judy Seaton, both of Clinton; two grandchildren, Robbie Seaton of Clinton and Ronda Seaton of Columbia; also one sister, Nona Mae Griffith of Clinton and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a member of the Garland Baptist Church and spent her entire married life northwest of Clinton on a farm. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 31, at the Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was at Englewood Cemetery.

SEATON, Dorothy SMITH
1904-1979
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy Seaton, 74, of Chilhowee, died March 18, 1979, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born Oct 16, 1904 in Kansas, the daughter of Charlie and Jenny Schidler Smith. She married Fred Seaton Nov 15, 1925 in Clinton. Mrs. Seaton was a resident of the Norris community in Henry County for more than 33 years before moving to Chilhowee 16 years ago. She is survived by her husband, Fred; three sons, Fred B. Jr., Houston, TX, Robert, Windsor, and Joseph, Chilhowee; six daughters, Mrs. Ferrel (Ethel) Wisdom of Chilhowee, Mrs. Fred (Elinore) Campbell of Chilhowee, Mrs. Don (Freda) Wilson of Creston, CA, Mrs. Ronald (Genevieve) Stanislaus of Curryville, Mrs. Ronald (Laura) Jenkins of Raytown and Josephine Jacobs of Medina, WI. Funeral services were held at Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SEATON, Elsie Victoria BARNHART
1895-1989
Meta Southside Cemetery, Meta, Osage Co, MO
Funeral Card - Elsie Victoria Seaton, born April 7, 1895, died March 27, 1989, age 93 years. Survivors are sons Howard, Raymond and Tommie Seaton; daughters Ruby Kesel and Evelyn Strope; 24 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, March 30, 1989, at Stevinson-Mossman Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Meta Southside Cemetery.

SEATON, George "Homer"
1914-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 12 1995 - George "Homer" Seaton, 80, Clinton, died suddenly at his home May 6, 1995. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah, in January of this year. - George (Homer) Seaton was born in Maries County, 30 miles south of Jefferson City near the little town of Meta. Homer's father, mother and himself moved to Henry County four miles north of Clinton on a small farm when he was four years old. On this small farm is where he spent his childhood, and then on into manhood. At the age of 26 he married Beulah Irene Griffith on November 18, 1939. To this union one son was born, Ray Homer Seaton, on November 29, 1944. Homer spent his life farming and other jobs, and taking care of his mother and father, and his wife's mother and father. Homer started work at the Reliance Coal Company October 15, 1944. He worked at the coal mine until the mine closed down in 1958. He then went to work at International Harvester at Clinton as a mechanic. He worked there for three years. He then went to work at the Clinton Food Service Locker Plant. He worked there until June 9, 1982. All this time he still farmed some. In 1950 Homer and his wife, Beulah, and son, Ray, moved to another farm eight miles northwest of Clinton, where he lived the rest of his adult life. In his later years he enjoyed many things, such as working in the garden and the yard, and working in his shop and attending to his many flowers. He found great joy and happiness in visiting friends and family and taking care of his dogs and cats. He was a member of the Garland Baptist Church. Homer was preceded in death by his parents, James and Sarah Seaton; wife, Beulah Irene Seaton; five sisters, Lida, Clara, Dica, Ruth and Iva; five brothers, Lark, Fred, Albert, James and Everett Seaton. He is survived by his son, Ray Homer Seaton of Clinton; daughter-in-law, Judy Seaton, also of Clinton; two grandchildren, Ronda Seaton of Columbia, and Robbie Seaton of Clinton, and numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were May 9, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel, with burial in the Englewood Cemetery.

SEATON, George Dalton
1934-2010
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 28 2010 - George Dalton Seaton, born June 5, 1934, the son of Clarence William and Ethel (Correll) Seaton, died at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, on March 16, 2010, at the age of 75 years. George served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Sunshine biscuit Company, Kansas City, Kansas, as a forklift operator before he retired. He is survived by his brothers, Donald L. Seaton of Law Vegas, Nevada, and James Seaton of Roeland Park, Kansas, as well as other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, March 22. Interment was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

SEATON, James Elmer
1931-2013
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 18 2013 - James Seaton, 82, died Wednesday, July 3, 2013, in Henderson, Nevada. James was born in Kansas on June 14, 1931, to Clarence Seaton and Ethel Correll Seaton. Before his retirement he worked as an optical salesman and he also served in the military during the Korean conflict. James was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, George Seaton. He is survived by his brother Donald L. Seaton of Henderson, Nevada. A graveside service is scheduled for Thursday, July 18, at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

SEATON, Jeffery Aaron
1997-1997
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jeffery Aaron Seaton, infant son of Timothy Wade and Angela Christine Chandler Seaton, died Friday, January 3, 1997, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Jeffery is survived by his parents and one brother, Andrew Wade Seaton of the home; his maternal grandmother, Diana L. Bartlett of Clinton; his maternal grandfather, Thomas Chandler, Sr. of Stover; his paternal grandparents, Ellis and Debra Seaton of Windsor; his maternal great-grandparents, Ralph and Gloria Gano of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and his paternal great-grandparents, Herbert and Ada Seaton of Windsor, and Shirley Firrel of Disney, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 7, at the first Christian Church of Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SEATON, Joseph Albert
1948-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 9 2001 - Joseph Albert Seaton, 53, died Friday, July 6, 2001, at Research Hospital in Kansas City. He was born in Clinton February 16, 1948, the son of Fred B. Seaton and Dorothy Smith Seaton. He was equipment operator at Kansas City Power and Light. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; one son, Joseph Daniel Seaton, Paris; stepson, Sheldon Koska, Oak Grove; stepdaughter, Stephanie Bahar, Independence; two brothers, Fred Seaton, Jr. of Texas and Robert Seaton, Arizona; three sisters, Elinore Campbell, Chilhowee, Freda Wilson, New Mexico, and Josephine Jacob of Wisconsin, and one half-sister Ethel Wisdom, Chilhowee; one grandson, Raja Bahar, Independence. Funeral services will be held at Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home Wednesday, July 11, at 10 a.m. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. He was a veteran of Vietnam. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 19 2001 - Joseph A. Seaton arrived February 16, 1948, to join his family who lived in the small community of Norris, near Clinton. On July 6, 2001, he went home to be with our Lord. We don't know why, but our faithful Father will reveal that to us in His perfect time. Joe was a wonderful husband and father in the very best sense of the words. He grew up on the family farm, the youngest of nine children. He graduated from Chilhowee High School. He kept busy with farm work until he was drafted to serve in Vietnam. After returning home he held various jobs until his employment with KCPL, Montrose Station. He continued working there until his death. Joe always took the high road. He knew who he was and lived it. Joe enjoyed gardening, fishing and working on anything mechanical. His true pleasure was sitting on the porch with a cup of coffee gazing out at the beautiful view. He loved trees. He is survived by his best friend and partner on the porch, his loving wife, Shirley of the home. Joe's only child, Danny, is finding his way in life in Paris, Missouri. Joe also has two step-children, Sheldon Koska of Oak Grove and Stephanie Bahar of Independence, who admired and respected him. Joe was a wonderful father figure to them. Joe enjoyed a grandson, Raja Bahar. He was always tickled to have Raj visit. Also surviving Joe are his brother and sisters, Fred and wife Gail of Houston, Texas area, Bob and wife Pat of Tucson, Arizona, Freda and Don Wilson of Raton, New Mexico, Elinore Campbell and Ethel Wisdom, both of Chilhowee, Josephine Jacobs of Neenah, Wisconsin. Two sisters preceded Joe in death, Geneive Stanislaus of Curryville, and Laura Jenkins of Raytown, also his parents and two infant sisters. Funeral services were held July 11 at the Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home, with burial at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SEATON, Mary Ann "Mollie" COOK
1870-1891
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Died at her home three miles southwest of Hartwell, Mary Ann, wife of Robert Seaton and daughter of Jno. W. Cook, December 23, 1891. Deceased was born January 20, 1870, on the old homestead about eight miles west of Clinton and was married to Robert Seaton December 23, 1886. She leaves a heart-broken husband, 3 sweet children (two girls and one boy), an aged father and mother and a host of friends. Funeral services at Hickory Grove School. (note: cemetery marker has death date of Dec 24 1891)

SEATON, Raymon Edward
1923-1998
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 10 1998 - Raymon E. Seaton, 75, Clinton, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was a meat cutter for over 30 years at the Clinton Food Service. He was a member of the Clinton Christian Church, a life member of the VFW and a member of the DAV from his service in the Army during WWII. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor, of the home; one daughter, Lorain Kay Palmer of Wichita, Kansas; one grandson, Clint Edward Palmer, also of Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, Howard Seaton of Dixon and Tommie Seaton of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; two sisters, Ruby Kesel and Evelyn Strope, both of St. Elizabeth. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel, with burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery.

SEATON, Robert
1864-1957
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Robert Seaton Dies At Age of 92 - Last rites for Robert Seaton, 92, who died Jan. 5, 1957, were held at the Vansant Funeral Home Jan. 7. Interment was in Hickory Grove Cemetery. Robert Seaton was born Sept. 20, 1864, in Hardin County, Iowa, the son of John and Mary Ellen Lambright Seaton. He was named for his grandfather, Robert Seaton who with his wife immigrated from Ireland, the land of his birth, to America, settling in Guernsey County, Ohio, where Robert's father, John Jackson Seaton, was born. Before the War Between the States, John, his wife, the former Mary Jane Kimple who died in 1851, a year after her son's birth, and the son, Phillip, moved to Hardin County, Robert Seaton's birthplace. Children of the second marriage, besides Robert, were two other boys, George Henry and John William, and a girl, Elizabeth Nancy, all of whom preceded him in death. Shortly after Robert Seaton's birth the family purchased land and lived in Johnson County a few years, then moved to Henry County, near Urich, where each family member died in the Robert Seaton home. Old timers readily recall the Seatons and their families and have fond memories of them. Affectionately known to all as Bob, Mr. Seaton married Mollie Cook to which union three children were born. Mrs. Nels (Mary Etta) Larson, who died at her home in North Dakota, Mrs. Del Inks, Alberta, Canada, and Maurice Ernest Seaton, south of Urich. His wife preceded him in death on Christmas Eve, 1891. In 1893 he married Minnie Jane Correll who with her son, Cecil, now living east of Urich, and the Seaton family, continued to reside in the community south of Urich until about 11 years ago. They then moved to 310 North Water Street in Clinton. There they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. In November of 1954, his wife preceded him in death. He continued to live in the home until illness overtook him in the spring of 1956 and he was hospitalized at Clinton General. Upon his release he was cared for at the Loftin Rest Home where he succumbed at 8:00 p.m., Jan. 5, 1957. He united with the White Oak Methodist Church about 45 years ago. Surviving, besides the children before mentioned, are nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, many other relatives and friends.

SEATON, Robert Allen "Bob"
1925-2006
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 21 2006 - Robert Allen "Bob" Seaton, 80, Greenwood, died Friday, March 17, 2006, at a hospital in Mission, Texas. Services will be Thursday, March 23, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Longview Funeral Home, with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich. Bob was born October 5, 1925, in Clinton, to Maurice Ernest and Leota Muriel (Colson) Seaton. He retired from Greenwood Heating and Cooling as co-owner. He previously co-owned C&S Heating and Cooling in Raytown. He was a lifetime member of the NRA, member of the the Heart of America German Shorthair Pointer Club and Sheet Metal Workers Local 2. He was a veteran of the Untied States Army serving in World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents and half-sister Louise Seaton Pierron. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Dorothy Raper Seaton, of the home; son Michael Ernest Seaton, Greenwood; daughter Patricia Seaton Morrison and her husband Mark Story Morrison, Leawood, Kansas; grandsons, Robert Lou Morrison, Kevin Scott Morrison and Brian Frank Morrison; several nieces and nephews.

SEATON, Ronda Renee
1969-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 18 2007 - Ronda R. Seaton, 37, Kansas City and formerly of Clinton, died April 2, 2007, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services were held April 6 at Vansant-Mills Chapel with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Ronda graduated from Clinton High School in 1987 and went to Kansas City and became a licensed veterinary tech and worked several years while getting her pre-veterinary classes completed. She graduated with honors from the University of Missouri-Columbia in 1998 as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Ronda worked as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine for nine years at the Susquehanna Animal Clinic in Independence, making a lot of lifelong friends. She always had a love for people and animals. Growing up on a farm she had a lot of special pets - cats, dogs, horses, birds and fish. She lived life to the fullest, loving her ATVs, motorcycles and animals. She will always be remembered as a very kind and caring person. Ronda was preceded in death by her grandparents, Glenn and Alberta Ammons, Leeton, and Homer and Beulah Seaton, Clinton. She is survived by her parents, Ray and Judy Seaton of Clinton; a brother Robbie, Independence, and her special friend of the home Steve Jay, and also her two dogs, Mopsy and Chomper; two uncles, Darrel Ammons and wife Suzanne, Clinton, and Gary Ammons, Leeton; two aunts, Elaine Jones and Ric Lopez and Peggy Martinez and husband Ruben, all of Kansas City; three cousins, Kelsay Ammons, Lindsay Zucker and husband, Rob and Kristy Kelly and husband Tyler. Ronda also leaves a special friend, Bobbie Kemp, who took her to the University of Kansas Cancer Center each week for over a year and a half. Also a host of great-aunts, uncles, cousins and a lot of friends in both Clinton and the Kansas City areas.

SEATON, Tommie Herald
1931-2007
Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery, North Little Rock, Pulaski Co, AR
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 5 2007 - Tommie Herald Seaton, husband to Wilma Seaton of 52 years, departed this life on June 23, 2007, after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Hoecker, Missouri, on May 29, 1931. Tommie, as a young man of 17, joined the Navy. He served his country for 30 years. Twenty of the years were active duty and 10 years were the fleet reserves. He endured three wars, World War II, Korean and the Vietnam conflict. He was assigned to the following aircraft carriers: Enterprise, Bon Homme Richard and the Hancock. Tommie received five good conduct medals, the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Vietnam), the National Defense Service Medal (2nd award) Vietnam), and awaiting the Purple Heart. Tommie retired from the Navy in January 1968 as a Chief Petty Officer. From 1968-1971 he worked for Lockhead in Sunnyvale, California. In 1971-1978 he relocated his family to Clinton and during this time he worked for a Chrysler dealership. On September 5, 1978, he relocated to Fairfield Bay, Arkansas, and worked for 20 years for Fairfield Bay Communities. When he was not working, he was on the lake fishing. Tommie and Wilma are members of the St. Francis of Assisi Church. Tommie was also a member in the VFW and American Legion organizations. He is survived by his wife Wilma and his five children, Patricia Williams of Fairfield Bay, Larry Seaton (Marilyn) of Fox, Timothy Seaton (Rachel) of Fairfield Bay, Kevin Seaton (Lisa) of Little Rock, Steve Seaton of Little Rock. He is also survived by his sister Evelyn Strope, Eldon; brother, Howard Seaton (Anita), and sister-in-law Eleanor Seaton, Clinton; 17 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and his constant companion, Minny the calico cat; many sister-in-laws, brother-in-laws, friends and fellow fishermen. Memorial service was Saturday, July 30, at St. Francis of Assisi of Fairfield Bay. Interment was at the North Little Rock Arlington Cemetery.

SEATON, William Albert
1892-1971
Meta Southside Cemetery, Meta, Osage Co, MO
Funeral Card - W. Albert Seaton, born September 28, 1892, died December 19, 1971, age 79 years, 2 months, 21 days. Relatives surviving: wife Elsie; four sons, Walter, Howard, Raymond, Tommie; two daughters, Mrs. Ruby Kesel and Mrs. Evelyn Strope; three sisters, Ruth Huenefeldt, Lydia Stokes, Clara West; three brothers, Everett, Fred, Homer; 23 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, December 22, at Meta Christian Church. Burial was in Southside Cemetery.

SEBASTIAN, Dorothy A. McDANIEL
1905-1995
Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy Sebastian, 90, Windsor, died Friday, October 27, 1995, at the Smokey Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, Kansas. She was born October 16, 1905, in Leeton, the daughter of Samuel McDaniel and Maude Freeman McDaniel. On August 16, 1928, in Boonville, she married William G. Sebastian, who preceded her in death May 11, 1972. Mrs. Sebastian worked for the Unitog Garment Company, in Warrensburg for 25 years before retiring in 1970. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor, and the Windsor Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include a daughter Lyna Sanborn, Salina, Ks.; two stepdaughters, Doris Kercher and Lois Kirk, both of Independence; a sister Evelyn Register, Buckner; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren and six step-great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 31, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

SEE, Russell Elmer
1916-2001
Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 14 2001 - Russell E. See was born April 4, 1916, son of Lottie Ryan and Irvin Henry See of Scott City, Kansas, and died Thursday, May 3, 2001, at Mt. Vernon Veterans Hospital in Mt. Vernon. He married Fern Ellen Stewart, August 28, 1938. She died in 1972. He joined the U.S. Navy on December 14, 1943, and was part of the Philippine Liberation. He received the Victory Medal and Navy Good Conduct Medal. He as honorably discharged in January 1946. He married Jannie (Roberts) Elliott March 29, 1976. She died March 29, 1991. He was also preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ernest See and Basil See, and one sister, May Fick. He is survived by his son, David See, Clinton; two daughters, Elaine Wilson and Arlene Castanada, both of St. Joseph; a brother, Walter See; four sisters, Hazel Eikerman, Dorothy Patton, Pearle Stricker and Lorena Turley; his grandchildren, Elana Castanada, Jannie May Castanada, Rachel Kay See, Tristen See and Ruschell Wilson; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 9, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Roscoe Cemetery.

SEELEY, Ruth Myrtle VANVACTER
1908-2006
Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Mercer Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2006 - Ruth M. VanVacter Seeley died in Clinton on April 1, 2006. As a young high school graduate, Ruth taught in the rural schools of Mercer and Harrison County and attended Maryville State Teacher's College between school terms. She completed her degree and graduated from the University of Missouri during the 1940s. Ruth continued to teach in the elementary schools of Missouri at New Franklin, School of the Osage and Eldon until she retired in 1973. She always enjoyed sewing. In her retirement years, Ruth enjoyed playing bridge, growing flowers and traveling. Ruth, the youngest daughter of Fama Nae Oder and Solomon VanVacter, was born on May 7, 1908, in Princeton. She had five older siblings, Ethel Mae, Bertie Hazel, Roscoe, Lucy Orah and Virginia Mabel. They all preceded her in death. She married James (Jim) Ezra Seeley, September 19, 1926. They had four children, Lois and Louise, James and Mary Anne. Lois and Louise, identical twins, died shortly after birth. Ruth and Jim lived in the Missouri communities of Princeton, Cameron, Maryville, Rolla, Jefferson City, Boonville and Eldon as he pursued his careers as a high school coach and then as a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. After Jim died in 1978, Ruth remained in Eldon until 1996 when her health began to decline. She then moved to Clinton to be near her daughter. Ruth is survived by her children, James Seeley, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Mary Anne Pyle, Clinton; five grandchildren, Ellen Taylor, Cockeysville, Maryland, James Seeley, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Jeffery Pyle, Shawnee, Kansas, Lynda Michalk, Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Nancy Beck, Ashland. She also had 10 great-grandchildren. Ruth's memorial services will be at Phillip's Funeral Home, Eldon, Saturday, April 16. Interment will be at the Princeton Cemetery, Princeton, Missouri.

SEELY, Glen Hammond
1897-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Glen Hammond Seely, 97, Leeton, died Sunday, February 5, 1995, at the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. He was born February 24, 1897, at Larned, Kansas, the son of Frank and Ann Seely. On August 20, 1933, at Ashland, Ks., he married Lyda Hostin, who survives of the home. Glen had a degree from KU and taught in Garden City, Kansas, high school. He worked for Montgomery Ward 13 years before being self-employed. Glen and wife owned the Seely Grocery in Leeton from 1950 to 1973, when he retired. He was a member of the Leeton Christian Church, past member of Leeton Lions Club and past member of the Masonic Lodge. He loved his church and was a faithful member. He loved his home, family and friends. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sisters, Marguette Ogilvy, Louisburg, Kansas, and Mary Shaul, Woodward, Oklahoma, and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held February 8 at the Leeton Christian Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SEELY, Lyda Marie HOSTIN
1908-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 21 2008 - Lyda Marie Seely, 99, Clinton, died Saturday, March 22, 2008, at Golden Living Center-Westwood, Clinton. Lyda was born Dec. 1, 1908, in Henry County, the daughter of John and Nancy Hostin. She had one brother and three sisters, all who have preceded her in death. She graduated from Clinton High School and taught at Deer Creek School in Henry County. On Aug. 30, 1933, in Ashland, Kansas, Lyda married Glen Seely. In 1950 they moved to Leeton where they owned and operated Seely's Grocery. Here is where they chose to retire. Glen and Lyda were married 62 years. Glen preceded her in death in 1996. Later in 2000 Lyda moved to Clinton. Lyda joined the Christian Church at the age of nine. She was a faithful member active in the Ladies Aid and Mary and Martha Study Group. Her home was always open for church activities and she and Seely faithfully sat at the pew each Sunday at the Christian Church in Leeton. Lyda was also a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. Lyda leaves two nieces and a nephew, Phyllis M. Jones of Clinton, Constance Banwart, Fort Scott, Kansas, John Harl Campbell of Lake Ozark; numerous great-nieces, nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Tuesday, March 25.

SEFTON, Lowell M.
1905-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lowell M. Sefton was born December 10, 1905, in Xenia, Illinois, the son of Frederick and Gertrude (Colchashure) Sefton. He passed away January 12, 1993, in Brunswick, Missouri, at the age of 87. He was married to Hazel Elaine Shepherd November 12, 1926, in Kansas City, Kansas. She preceded him in death in 1983. He moved to Kansas City in 1930 and was employed by the Kansas City Area Transit Authority as a mechanic. He retired in 1968 and moved to Clinton. He lived in Keytesville before moving to Brunswick in 1988. He was a member of the Congregational Church in Kansas City. He is survived by a daughter, Mildred Ruffner of Salisbury; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, January 15, 1993, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SEIBERT, John M.
1851-1937
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John M. Seibert died suddenly at about 10:45 a.m. June 8, 1937, at the home of his stepdaughter, Mrs. W. H. Thomas, Appleton City, from a heart attack which seized him a short time before. He was born January 16, 1851, in West Virginia, but moved with his parents near Urbana, Ohio, where he reached young manhood. He came to Missouri in 1879 with his young bride and located at Pleasant Hill, later went to Harrisonville and entered the service of the Frisco railroad. His wife died in 1906, and he married Mrs. Virginia C. Slocum, who died March 25, 1936. Since her death, he had made his home with his two stepchildren, Mrs. Thomas and A. H. Slocum and family at New Franklin, Mo. He worked on the old Blair Line and the K.C.C.&S. and in telling of his record there, the Frisco-Man published at the time of his retirement: "J. M. Seibert, section foreman, Clinton, Mo., who was retired January 16, 1916, upon application for pension, has been continuously in the service of the Frisco and Blair Line since February 17, 1887. Practically all of this time, Mr. Seibert has served as section foreman, having charge of section D-15 at Clinton for the last 24 years. "A remarkable feature in connection with Mr. Seibert's career is that during his 27 years in charge of a section only one personal injury and that a slightly mashed finger, occurred to the men working under him. During this time there have only been two derailments on the sections of which he was in charge and only two damage claims, of very small amounts, were filed because of fire along his territory. Only two steers and one cow were killed and one hog crippled on his section during the period in which he was in charge." Mr. Seibert was passionately fond of children, and to the children of his wife's son and daughter, he was as an own grandfather, taking a genuine interest in their young trials and tribulations, and being equally as concerned with their grown-up problems. His was a kind and sympathetic nature and it was not his policy to turn away anyone who came to him. He was converted and joined the Baptist church when young, and put into practice a true Christian life. He was an earnest and upright man, gentle, yet strong in his determination. His home was the center of his universe, and gardening was a continuous delight to himself and his friends, for he gave it painstaking care, and when the products were harvested he shared them as willingly as he shared his life with his neighbors. Deceased was ever considerate of those about him, which bound his friends and acquaintances closer to him. He is survived by a brother, C. H. Seibert, Urbana, Ohio, of his immediate family, also the stepson and daughter, and their eight children and grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Consalus & Peck funeral home. Burial was at Englewood.

SEIDER, Mary P. WIX
1918-2003
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 21 2003 - Mary Wix Seider, 85, Appleton City, died Monday, May 19, 2003, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by on daughter, Linda Middleton, Salina, Kansas; one brother, Joe Wix Jr., Butler; three stepsons, Verlyn Seider, Dearborn, Dale Seider, Appleton City, and Philip Seider, Clinton, and one stepdaughter, Shirley Fischer, Rockville. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 22, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

SEIDER, Paul John Henry
1914-2001
Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie City, Bates Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 5 2001 - Paul John Henry Seider, son of George and Anna R. (Klinksick) Seider, was born February 8, 1914, near Prairie City. He departed this life November 10, 2001, in Appleton City, at the age of 87 years, nine months and two days. Paul was baptized in 1914 and confirmed in 1928 at Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City. As a child he attended Fairmount and Zion Lutheran grade schools. He had lived most of his life in the Rockville area. He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church. Paul and Carmen Guffey were united in marriage January 1, 1933, and to this union four children were born. After his wife's passing, Mr. Seider married Mary Wix Layher January 31, 1981, and they had resided in Appleton City for the past 16 years. He enjoyed farming, taking care of the land and driving his truck. Paul was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Carmen; one brother, Clarence Seider, and one granddaughter, Krystal Raybourn. Survivors include his wife, Mary Seider of Appleton City; his four children, Verlyn Seider and wife, Mildred, Dearborn, Shirley and husband, Delbert Fischer, Rockville, Dale Seider and wife, Kathy, Appleton City, and Phillip Seider and wife, Hope, Clinton; one sister, Mabel Schell of Pleasant Hill; one stepdaughter, Linda Middleton and husband, Dave, Salina, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, including Shannon Seider Crosby of Springfield and Carmen Leigh Seider of Warrensburg; 23 great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held Tuesday, November 13, at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City. Interment was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Prairie City.

SEIELSTAD, Elizabeth J.
1945-2011
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 8 2012 - Elizabeth J. Seielstad, 66, Windsor, died November 17, 2011 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born January 18, 1945, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of George Lewis Seielstad and Gretchen Elizabeth Stakel. Elizabeth was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church in Windsor. She worked as a cook for Windsor High School. She enjoyed gardening, needle art, crafts and reading. She is survived by two daughters, Nerissa E. Seielstad of columbia and Charissa J. Reggio of Green River, Wyoming; tow grandchildren, Vonni Albertson and Aracadia Elizabeth Seielstad, and her father, John Thompson; a brother, david N. Seielstad and his wife Carol, Princeville, Hawaii, and a sister, Virginia N. Dove and her husband Ben, Appleton City, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents and her companion Harry Price Summers. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 12, at the Windsor United Methodist Church, Windsor.

SEIELSTAD, Gretchen Elizabeth
1917-2003
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 24 2003 - Gretchen Elizabeth Seielstad, 86, Windsor, died Monday, December 22, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Cremation. Memorial services will be held at a later date at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Clinton. She was born in Republic, Michigan. She was a graduate of Albion College in Michigan. She was a social worker for the state of Maryland. She was a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Clinton, the Maryland Archeological Society, the Smithsonian Institute and the Environmental Research Center. She is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Seielstad of Windsor and Virginia Nancy Seielstad Dove, Appleton City; one son, David Nelson Seielstad of Princeville, Hawaii; two sisters, Frances Nelson of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Charlotte (T.J.) Gailey of Ukiah, California; two granddaughters, Nerissa Elizabeth Seielstad of Columbia, and Donatella Reggio of Izmia, Turkey, and one great-granddaughter, Arcada Elizabeth Seielstad of Windsor.

SEIFRIED, Catherine
1818-1898
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Apr 16 1898 - Katherine, wife of Jacob Seifried, died at the home of her son, W. J. Seifried, corner of Third and Elm, in this city April 10, 1898 at 7:30 p.m. Born August 10, 1818 in the city of Umstadt Grosherzogthum Daumstadt, Germany. Father Jacob Seifried came to this country in 1851?. Married in Pittsburgh March 31, 1843 and in 1846 moved to St. Louis, from where they came to Clinton in 1878. Eight children, five living; W. J., George and Jacob; Mesdames Caroline Roehrig and Emma Hartzfeldt. Mrs. Seifried was a member of the German Lutheran church.

SEIFRIED, William J.
1844-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, Henry Co, MO - W. J. Seifried answered the final summons at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, September 25, at his home at 502 North Third street. For the last few years his health had gradually declined, due to infirmities of approaching age and he had been bedfast for several weeks. Saturday before his death he became seriously ill and his family realized that his days were few. William J. Seifried was born February 13, 1844 in Pittsburgh, Penn., and came to St. Louis with his parents four years later. As a young man, he worked in a shoe store with his father for a time, then took up the study of interior decoration. Some years later he came to Clinton where he operated the Heckler house on the east side of the square located where the Ellsner building is now situated. He continued his interior decorating work during his residence here and many of the most beautiful home interiors were the result of his talent and training. When he was 17, Mr. Seifried enlisted in the Federal army and went to Springfield where he served under General Lyons. He moved to Vicksburg in General Seigle's regiment and there became ill with fever. He returned home and entered a Federal enrollment office in St. Louis, working under General Frank P. Blair, until the close of the war. Shortly after the war, Mr. Seifried was married and he and his wife were given several children, his wife and all of the children preceding him in death. He was married the second time to Amelia Heckler and they had one child who died in 1912. March 13, 1890, he was married the third time to Miss Emma Volkman, who was a congenial and kindly helpmate to him. They were given five children, four of whom are living. Mr. Seifried was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was always jovial, had many friends because of his kindly disposition and was well-liked. In his earlier life he played the violin, a talent which he was always generous in sharing with his family and friends. He liked to read and keep up on the events of the day, and thus was always an interesting conversationalist. Those who survive Mr. Seifried are four children: Winfred W. Seifried, who lives in the first house east of his father's late home; Miss Alberta Seifried, Kansas City; Louis Seifried, Clinton; and Reinhold Seifried, St. Louis. Funeral services were conducted Friday. Burial was in Englewood.

SEILER, Vernon Edward
1922-2008
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22 2008 - Vernon E. Seiler, 86 of Clinton, formerly of Warrensburg passed away Sunday, October 19, 2008 at his residence. Vernon Edward Seiler was born July 8, 1922 in Clayton, Missouri, the son of Arthur Seiler and Edna Seibert Seiler. He graduated from the Clayton High School. He was united in marriage to Mary K. Long on December 12, 1948 in Montgomery City, Missouri and the couple made their home in Warrensburg. Mary preceded him in death in August of 1991. Vernon married Irene M. McKee Vansant on September 18, 1992 in Clinton where the couple made their home. He was a field service agent with the Missouri Department of Conservation for many years. He was an avid golfer. Vernon was an active member of the Warrensburg, Clinton and Meadow Lake Country Clubs. He was also a member of the Masons and the Shriners for over 50 years and the Elks. Survivors include his wife, Irene; a daughter, Lynda Susi and her husband, Ron of Sugar Grove, Illinois and two sons, Jeff Seiler of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Greg Seiler of Bolivar, Missouri. Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 23, 2008 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Interment will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg.

SEINER, Charles Benton
1918-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 14 2001 - Charles Benton Seiner, son of Earnest and Edna Mae Graham Seiner, was born May 16, 1928, in Slagle, Polk County and died Friday, April 27, 2001, at Golden valley Hospital, Clinton, after a lengthy illness at the age of 72 years. Charles left Missouri in 1947 and made it as far as Salt Lake City, Utah, where he met Norma Maxine Jones, who would become his wife of 53 years beginning later that same year. They moved back to Missouri in 1948 and lived on a farm near Bolivar, until he and Norma moved to Kansas City in 1953. Charles was a manager and owner-operator of several service stations over the next 20 years in Kansas City. In 1971, Charles and his family bought a farm and moved to Chilhowee. In Chilhowee, in addition to farming, he was the operator of the Farmer's CO-OP and Tire Center. After 17 years in Chilhowee, he and Norma moved to Clinton and they lived there until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Earnestine Crain; one brother, Willard Seiner, and his son, Roger Seiner. He is survived by his wife, Norma, of the home; two sons, Randy Seiner and his wife, Linda, Leawood, Kansas, and Ronnie Seiner and wife, Krista of Clinton; one daughter, Linda Elliott of Moberly; one brother, Robert Seiner and wife, Darlene, Bolivar; six sisters, Opal Keeling, Ruth Bays, Joanne Wilson, Dorothy Butler and husband, Roy, all of Bolivar, Lorene Bays of Humansville, and Helen Anderson and husband, Clark of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and five grandchildren, Melinda Elliott, Melissa Elliott, Charlotte Elliott, all of Moberly, Amanda Seiner of Warrensburg, and Jason Brooks of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, April 30. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

SEINER, Norma Maxine JONES
1926-2011
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2011 - Norma Seiner, 85, Moberly, died Thursday September 15, 2011, at Benchmark Health Care of Loma Linda. Norma was born August 30, 1926, in Midvale, Utah, to Jennie Mae and John Ray Jones. She married Charles Benton Seiner December 7, 1947, in Elko, Nevada. Four children were born to this union: Randy, Linda, Ronald and Roger. Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Charles; her parents; a son, Roger; brothers, Evan and Darreld Shirts, and a sister, Phyllis Stephenson. She is survived by her sons, Randy and Linda Seiner of Leawood, Kansas, Ronald Seiner of Clinton and daughter, Linda Elliott of Moberly; grandchildren Melinda, Melissa and Charlotte Elliott of Moberly, Amanda Seiner, Warrensburg, Kim and Will Clopton, Champaign, IL, Matt and Michelle Schindler, Pahoa, HI. She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Avery, Carley, Pearson, Graham, Asher, Braedon, Cira, Madison and Emma; her brother, Jack and Joan Jones; sisters-in-; law, Joan Wilson and Dorothy Butler; brother-in-law, Bob and Darlene Seiner, and many nieces and nephews. Norma was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Moberly. Services will be held Tuesday, September 20, at Pathway Memorial Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton on September 21.

SEINER, Roger Wayne
1966-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roger Wayne Seiner, son of Charles and Norma Jones Seiner, was born December 3. 1966, in Kansas City, and died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at his home in Clinton. Roger grew up in Chilhowee, and from the time he was young, he loved being with family and friends and doing things for other people. In his early teenage years he helped his father and brother farm their land. He was highly skilled in woodworking, especially cabinetry and he also made beautiful items made of leather. Roger had a great love for music because it expressed his heart and some of the roads that he had traveled. We know that he wishes you all well and he hopes that you would seek to try to find happiness in your lives and look forward to when we all can be together again. Roger is survived by his parents, Charles and Norma Seiner of the home; two brothers. Randy Seiner of Overland Park, Kansas, and Ronnie Seiner of Clinton; one sister, Linda Elliott of Moberly, and four nieces, Melinda Elliott, Melissa Elliott and Charlotte Elliott, all of Moberly, and Amanda Jo Seiner of Warrensburg. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, April 19. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SELEMAN, Frank
1854-1923
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Montrose Tidings, Montrose MO, Thursday, Dec 20 1923 - Motor Car and Truck Hit - Frank Seleman, Driving Machine Suffers Paralytic Stroke - Frank Seleman, 111 East Twenty-second Street, Pittsburg, Kansas, escaped injury about 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon when a motor car he was driving and a truck collided at Seventeenth Street and Joplin Avenue. It is believed that Mr. Seleman may have struck the truck as he suffered a paralytic stroke either at the time or prior to the accident and has not been able to relate the particulars of the accident. He has been in a semi-conscious conditon since. The truck did not stop following the accident. No one is known to have seen the accident. Robert Lontkowsky, 1609 North Grand, an acquaintance, found Mr. Seleman in his machine, which had been damaged in the accident, and took him to his home. Mr. Seleman operated a grocery store at Frontenac and was en route to Frontenac when the accident occurred. The stroke is the send one he has experienced. His condition is said to be serious. -- Frank Seleman, who suffered a paralytic stroke Thursday afternoon was moved to Mt. Carmel hospital for attention Saturday afternoon by the Knott ambulance. He breathed his last Sunday evening about 5 o'clock. His daughter, Mrs. Pete Homan, and brothers, Henry and John Seleman of this city were at his bedside when he died. The body was shipped here Tuesday evening and coneyed to the home of his daughter, Mrs. Pete Homan, north of town. Funeral services were held yesterday morning at 9 o'clock at the Immaculate Conception Church.

SELEMAN, Henry A.
1865-1926
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Jan 29 1926 - Henry Seleman died suddenly at his home in Montrose, Friday, Jan. 22, aged 61 years and 20 days. The deceased was born in Bates county, Mo., Jan. 2, 1865. He was married to Miss Mary B. Teeman. To this union four girls and two boys were born - Paul Seleman, of Butler; bud and Lottie Seleman of Montrose; Gusta and Jean Seleman and Mrs. Mary McFatridge, of St. Louis. He also leaves to mourn his death a brokenhearted wife and four grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. He was a kind and dutiful father, a loving companion, and a devoted Christian, always ready to help those in need. Several years ago he united with the Immaculate Conception church. He belonged to the M.B.A. Lodge No. 2064, the M.W.A. and M.W.W. of Montrose. Funeral services were conducted at the Immaculate Conception church Monday morning, Jan. 25th. Interment in the Montrose Catholic cemetery.

SELF, James D.
1939-2002
Pleasant Springs Cemetery, Roscoe Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2002 - James D. Self, 62, Osceola, died at his home, Friday, March 29, 2002. He was a wood cutter. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 4, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Pleasant Springs Cemetery, ElDorado Springs.

SELF, Jesse A.
1959-2002
Bear Creek/Mont-McConnell Cemetery, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2002 - Jesse Self of Osceola, 42, is a veteran volunteer firefighter with the Sac-Osage Fire Protection District who was fighting a major sage grass fire near Weaubleau Creek on April 1 when he suffered a heart attack and had to be flown to a Kansas City hospital. Mr. Self and his brother, Willie Self, were fighting the fire together off of TT highway southeast of Osceola when the heart attack occurred. At last report, Mr. Self was in very critical condition and on life-support systems at a Kansas City area hospital. - Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 8 2002 - Jesse A. Self, 42, Osceola, died Friday, April 5, 2002, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. He was a mill manager. Graveside services are Wednesday, April 10, at Bear Creek Cemetery, Osceola.

SELF, Riley Francis "Fritz"
1941-2015
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Riley F. "Fritz" Self, 73, of Windsor, Missouri, died Sunday, February 8, 2015, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, Mo. He was born July 2, 1941, in Syracuse, Mo., the son of Riley Alfred Self and Alta Belle (Meyer) Self. On February 23, 1968, he married Darlene Dulaban and to this union two children were born. On October 17, 1995, in Clinton, Mo., he married Sandra Kay Kramer and she survives of the home in Windsor. Riley served his country as a member of the United States Army and retired after over 20 years of service. He served two tours in Vietnam, and also served his country overseas in Korea, Iran, Afghanistan, Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, and Germany. After his retirement from the Army, Riley went to work for the United States Postal Service working at the Post Office in Sedalia for almost 20 years before retiring. Riley loved to bowl and had bowled two 300 perfect games and one 299 game. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and "piddling" in his yard and garden. He was also an avid collector, especially of baseball cards and coins. He was a member of the Windsor American Legion Post 82 and the Windsor VFW Post 2610. In addition to his wife Sandra, survivors include a son, Daniel Self, Lincoln, Mo.; a daughter, DeeAnna Bowers and her husband Erik, Windsor, Mo.; 4 step-sons, Kenny West, Kansas City, Mo., Curtis West, Windsor, Mo., Doug West, Warrensburg, Mo., and Andy West, Sedalia, Mo.; a step-daughter, Ramona Ray, Republic, Mo.; a granddaughter; 8 step-grandchildren; 1 step-great-grandson; a brother, Floyd Self, Sedalia, Mo.; 2 sisters, Mary Schuh, Seattle, Washington; and Patsy Adair, Rolla, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Self. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 11, 2015, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SELL, Aretha Mae HILLS
1932-2014
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 17 2014 - Aretha M. Sell, 82, Deepwater, died Friday, March 28, 2014 at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, Missouri. Aretha was born March 27, 1932 in Deepwater, the daughter of Jerry and Etta (Parscale) Hills. She was a homemaker and a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen, and sons, "Rocky" and Tim. Survivors include her daughter, Marsha Lerner and her husband Drew, Overland Park, Kansas; daughter-in-law Carol Sell of Deepwater; three grandchildren, Ashley, Tara and Rocky, and a sister, Kathryn Millam of Raytown. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 1, at Deepwater Baptist Church, Deepwater. Interment was in Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City.

SELL, Carl Efton "Doc"
1917-2008
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 21 2008 - Carl E. "Doc" Sell died Sunday, July 20, 2008, in a Topeka, Kansas, Hospital. He was born Jan. 24, 1917, at Leesville, the son of Elbert and Laura Sell. He married Marcella Eberting on Sept. 30, 1939. Doc was stationed in London, England, in the Army Air corps during World War II and was discharged Aug. 10, 1944. In 1948, he and Marcella moved to San Diego, California, where they spent the next 60-plus hears, moving back to Topeka, Kansas, to be near relatives. He was raised in the First Methodist Church where his membership remains. Preceding him in death were his parents and his three brothers, Leon, Kenneth and Ray. He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 69 years and her devoted family and one sister, Lois Lewis. Cremation.

SELL, Cletis Orvan
1913-1994
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cletis Orvan Sell was born August 27, 1913 in Henry County, the son of Edgar Granvill and Ollie Irene VanHoozer Sell. In his early years Cletis worked in a C.C.C. camp to help support his family during the depression. Cletis married Pearl Combs on September 30, 1939 in Mt. Vernon, Mo., and to this union ten children were born. Cletis and Pearl made their home near Leesville where they raised their family. Cletis worked at Zenith Fireworks for many years and his last job was with Brush Creek Ranch. He was a member of Tebo Baptist Church and a true family man. He enjoyed reading and most of all he enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cletis passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 17, 1994 at his home at the age of 80 years. He is survived by his wife Pearl of the home; his children, Barbara Spencer of Overland Park, Kansas, Dorothy Warren of Lincoln, Sondra Raper of Windsor, Sharon Cooper of Lincoln, Mary Houk of Clinton, Bob Sell of Calhoun, Judy Williams of Clinton, Dwight Sell and Gary Sell, both of Calhoun, Ed Sell of Lincoln; 21 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one aunt, Myrtle Knoles of Watonga, Ok., and a host of family and many friends. Funeral services were Sunday, March 20, 1994 at Tebo Baptist church. Burial was in Tebo Cemetery.

SELL, Effie Pearl COMBS
1922-2009
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 11 2009 - Effie (Pearl) Sell, 87, Clinton, died Friday, April 24, 2009, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Pearl was born April 7, 1922, in Clinton, the daughter of Merrill and Effie (Davis) Combs. She was married Sept. 30, 1939, to Cletis Orvan Sell and to this union 10 children were born. Cletis and Pearl and Doc and Marcella Sell all eloped together and were married in Mt. Vernon. Pearl and Cletis raised their children in a home built by Cletis' grandfather, Jacob Van Hoozier. Pearl stayed home and raised her children for years before going to work at Zenith Fireworks, Clinton. She worked for the International Shoe Company in Windsor, later quitting to care for her mother. She went back to work at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton before retiring 1984. Pearl loved life and loved being with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her children were her life. She was a plain woman who did not require material things, but rather took complete joy in raising her family. A beloved Mother, Momma or Ma, as her children called her, was loved by all and was a kind, caring person who treated everyone as she wanted to be treated, with love and respect. She loved her flowers and took special care of her house plants and her garden. She also loved living on the farm and caring for her animals. Pearl was a Christian who was a lifelong member of the Tebo Baptist Church in Leesville where she attended services whenever she could. She was also a past senior vice president of the CCO (Camelot Community Organization). Her most recent project was seeing that the combs Cemetery was cleaned up and she was made honorary president of the Cemetery Board. One of Pearl's fond memories was riding her horse and helping her father on the ranch. In later years, Pearl, along with her husband Cletis, her brother William and his wife Bertha, enjoyed going places and taking short trips. Pearl is survived by six daughters, Barbara (Leland) Spencer, Overland Park, Kansas, Dorothy (Roy) Warren, Lincoln, Sondra (Nick) Raper, Clinton, Sharon (Butch) Cooper, Lincoln, Mary (Ralph) Houk, Clinton, and Judy (Don) Williams, Clinton, and four sons, Robert (Brenda) Sell, Calhoun, Dwight (Helen) Sell, Calhoun, Gary (Carol) Sell, Calhoun, and Eddie (Ruth) Sell, Lincoln; 21 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, three nieces; her close friend, Dot Peal and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, Merrill and Effie Combs; her husband Cletis (1994); her twin brother Earl Combs (2008); a brother William Combs; great-grandson Clint Hurd, and two sisters-in-law, Shirley Combs and Bertha Combs. Funeral services were held for Pearl Sell Tuesday, April 28, at the Tebo Baptist Church, Leesville. Burial was in Tebo Cemetery, Leesville.

SELL, Eva May VINCENT
1897-1992
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Eva May Sell, 95, died November 19, 1992 at her home in Brownington. Her husband, Clay Sell, preceded her in death in 1966. She was born in rural Lowry City, October 13, 1897, where she lived until she was married. Her father was Alfred A. Vincent and her mother was Addie Blanche Gonser (Hubbard). After marriage she lived at Leesville a number of years before her family moved to Kansas City, Kansas until 1947 when they moved to Deepwater. Since 1964 she has lived with her son Vincent, at Brownington. She is survived by two sons, Vincent and Glen Sell, both of Deepwater; a daughter, Imogene Baird of Kansas City, Ks.; also 3 granddaughters and 1 grandson; 6 great-grandchildren and one grandson, Rocky Sell, died in 1977. May had four brothers and three sisters and was next to the oldest of these 8. All of them preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Deepwater. Also a Royal Neighbor and enjoyed her many friends. She was a wonderful mother and will be sadly missed. Funeral services were Sunday, November 22, 1992 at First Baptist Church at Deepwater. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

SELL, Georgia "Marcella" EBERTING
1921-2009
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 13 2009 - Georgia "Marcella" (Eberting) Sell, 87, Topeka, Kansas, died Sunday, July 12, 2009, at a local care facility. She was a sweet and loving person, a devoted wife, sister and aunt. Marcella was born to George and Ethel (Pruessner) Eberting on July 22, 1921, in Leesville, and grew up on a farm near Coal. On September 30, 1939, she and Carl "Doc" Sell eloped with their best friends and were married in Mt. Vernon. Most of their 68 years of marriage were lived in San Diego and Santee, California. In 2003, they moved to Topeka to be near family. Carl passed away July 20, 2008. Marcella is survived by a sister, Bonnie Burwell, Lee's Summit; two brothers, Calvin (Betty) Eberting, Topeka, Kansas, and Lewis Eberting, Warrensburg, and nieces and nephews. Private graveside inurnment services are planned. Penwell-Gabel Southwest Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements.

SELL, Glen Eldon
1923-2010
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2010 - Glen Eldon Sell of Deepwater died February 12, 2010, at Appleton City Manor, Appleton City, at the age of 86 years. He was born August 4, 1923, in Clinton, to Clay and May Sell. He graduated from Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Kansas, and attended Kansas City, Kansas Junior College. He served in the United States Air Force as a fighter pilot, flying B-17 and B-29 planes. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 29 years, retiring in 1983. During that time he served as Postmaster and letter carrier. He also served as president of the Board of Education of Lakeland R-III School District. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Deepwater where he was a deacon. He also served many other positions, including Sunday School teacher, superintendent and was a member of the Associational Brotherhood. Glen was especially interested in antique cars and was known for his expertise in auto body and engine repair. He also enjoyed traveling. One of his favorite trips each year as to visit Cooke City, Montana, where he spent many hours fishing and horseback riding. Glen was preceded in death by his parents; a son Glen Sell Jr. (Rocky), and a brother Vince Sell. He is survived by his wife Aretha, Lowry City; his daughter Marsha Lerner and husband Drew, Overland Park, Kansas; a son Tim Sell and wife Carol, Deepwater, and three grandchildren, Ashley Lerner, Overland Park, Kansas, Tara Sell and Rocky Sell, both of Deepwater. He is also survived by a sister, Imogene Baird, Lenexa, Kansas. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Deepwater, on Wednesday, February 17. Interment was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

SELL, Hubert Lee
1907-1999
Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Hubert Lee Sell, son of John Wesley and Laura Belle Martin Sell, was born February 3, 1907, in Leesville, and died March 27, 1999, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Hubert was a member of Tebo Baptist Church, having been baptized on Easter Sunday in April 1919. He also taught Sunday School at Tebo Baptist Church. He attended Leesville grade school to the eighth grade. Hubert married Ruby Strobel on November 8, 1925, and to this union five children were born. Hubert worked at the overall factory in Clinton until 1927 and he then went to work at the Lewis Beaty farm where he worked for 42 years. After retiring he moved to Clinton where he enjoyed carpenter work, making grandfather clocks and furniture. In his spare time he enjoyed playing his harmonica and fishing. Hubert was preceded in death by his wife, one son, one granddaughter, one grandson, two great-grandsons, one great-great-grandson, his parents, one brother and several sisters. he is survived by two sons, Dal Sell of Clinton and Terry Sell of Raytown; two daughters, Wanda Lewis of Carthage and Gloria Wilson of Clinton; two sisters, Cora Bernard of Clinton and Anita Lionberger of Colorado; eight grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, March 31. Burial was in the Paul Cemetery, Huntingdale.

SELL, Isaac Newton
1840-1905
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, Missouri, Nov 4 1905 - Uncle Isaac Sell, an old and respected citizen of Leesville township, dropped dead in his barn lot Saturday morning. He was in his usual good health and the shock was very severe to his relatives and friends. He had been a resident of Henry county about 40 years, coming from Indiana, and was a relative of the big showmen, Sells Brothers. The funeral was Monday and burial in Tebo cemetery. Uncle Isaac had arisen well and happy and called over the phone just before daylight to converse with friends in a light-hearted way. His cows being out, he went after them on foot. The morning being cool, he put on his overcoat. The cows were some distance from home and gave trouble. The over exertion caused a prostration immediately upon arriving at the barn. His daughter, Mary, saw him acting very queer, took hold of him, and assisted him out of the barn, where he fell to the ground. Assistance was summoned over the phone. He was carried to the house by Grant and Elbert Sell, Will McQueen and P. A. Carleton. Dr. Gray was called but never became conscious and died around 1 p.m., amid a circle of sorrowing friends and relatives. Two daughters, Minnie Sell of Coal, and Mrs. A. Ackerman of Clinton, were summoned but did not arrive until after his death. He was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, June 12, 1840; married Miss Emaline McQueen Aug. 29, 1862; moved to Mo. in 1869. Seven children born, six still living, one boy dying in infancy. The wife died 24 years ago. He also leaves seven brothers and three sisters, none present at his death or burial. They all live in Ohio, except one brother in Illinois. Bro. Sell professed Christianity and united with the Methodist church in 1865. An upright, respected and honored citizen.

SELL, James Cecil
1941-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 20 2007 - James Cecil Sell, 65, Clinton, died Sunday, March 18, 2007, at Menorah Medical center, Overland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 21, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation.

SELL, Kenneth Orville
1914-1994
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kenneth Orville Sell died Tuesday, November 29, 1994, at the age of 80. He was born June 16, 1914, north of Leesville on a farm that was near Tebo Creek. The land is now called the Truman Reservoir. He was the son of Elbert and Laura (Carpenter) Sell. He was united in marriage to Thelma Evans and was a lifelong resident of the Leesville community. Kenneth worked in the construction of the Truman Dam until he retired in 1977. He was a member of Laborers Construction Union No. 588. He loved the bible and was a devout Christian, rearing his children in the Christian faith. He will be remembered in many ways, as a devoted and faithful companion, husband and father, as one who loved people, as a cheerful, jovial friend, a kind, thoughtful person with a deep concern for his family, home, neighbors and friends. He is survived by his wife Thelma F. Sell, of the home; one son Bill Sell and wife Gloria, of Clinton; one daughter Janice Chambers and husband Joe, Parkville; one brother Carl Sell, Santee, California; one sister Lois Lewis, Clinton, and four grandchildren, Sydney Sell, Clinton, Todd Warner and Brick Warner, both of Kansas City, and Brooke Johnston, Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was preceded in death by a son Byron Evans Sell, and two brothers Leon Sell and Ray Sell. funeral services were Friday, December 2, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Tebo Cemetery, Henry County.

SELL, Lottie Cecel ANDERS
1912-1995
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lottie Cecel Sell, 83, Odessa, died Sunday, May 28, 1995, at New Haven Nursing Home in Odessa. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 31, at the Ralph O. Jones Chapel in Odessa. Burial will be in Carrsville Cemetery. Mrs. Sell was born April 2, 1912, in Calhoun, to James Otto Anders and Rose Little Anders. She was married to James Lloyd Sell on October 19, 1940, in Clinton. He preceded her in death on June 21, 1988. She was a housewife and a member of the First Baptist Church of Oak Grove. She lived in Clinton from 1940 to 1950; moved to eastern Jackson County (Oak Grove, Grain Valley and Blue Springs), 1950-1962, then moved to Odessa in 1962. She is survived by one son Jim Sell of Warsaw; four daughters, Joyce Lawyer, Brownburg, In., Rose Wulfekotter, Wellington, Sandra D. Ehlert, Odessa, and Susan Poland, Savannah; three sisters, Marguerite Coggins, Eldon, Ruby Sailings, Raytown, and Dorothy Milligan, Holden; 16 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband James; two sisters, Kathryn Cook and Agnes Anders; two brothers, Norman Anders and Frank Anders and two grandchildren.

SELL, Nola Fern JAMES
1924-2011
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 16 2011 - Nola F. Sell, Overland Park, KS, died Sunday morning, November 13, 2011. She is survived by her only daughter, Kelly Templeman, and her husband, Jon, Overland Park, KS; her pride and joy grandchildren, Brock Christian Templeman and Carly Rae Templeman, also of Overland Park, KS. Other survivors include her brother, Harold James and wife, Susan, Warsaw, and sisters, Donna Craig and husband, Phil, Tucson, AZ, twins, Linda Burton and husband, Jim, Lee's Summit, and Glenda Chiles and husband, Kenneth Moore, Jr., Columbia; as well as a dear sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lois and Clark Lewis, Jr., Clinton; along with many special nieces, nephews, and cherished friends. Nola was the oldest child of Glen and Agnes James, born to them November 10, 1934, in Lowry City. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Ray Sell, and both parents. Nola was a charter member of the Johnson County" Christian Church in Overland Park, KS, currently known as Legacy Christian Church where she actively served the Lord for many years. Also during her life, Nola worked outside of the home in various clerical and bookkeeping positions. Nola, "Mo," was a loving, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. Her strong spirit and strength will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, November 18, at the Legacy Christian Church, Overland Park, KS. Burial will be Friday, at Tebo Cemetery in Leesville.

SELL, Ora Violet LAWLER
1902-1933
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ora Violet Lawler Sell At Rest - A heart breaking sorrow came at 6:20 p.m. Sunday, December 17 1933, when one who had been cared for so tenderly, passed beyond earthly assistance. She had not been strong for years but had improved and was in much better health, and took her place in home and community activities along with her husband. To see her looking so well gave her family great joy, although they watched over her, taking every task they could and shielded her in every way possible - her husband and children ever worked for her permanent health. She had suffered with asthma and cold a short time before taking suddenly with pneumonia. After one week of intense suffering, her death came unexpectedly from heart failure. Ora was the fifth child of Logan S. and Zora O. Lawler; born May 5, 1902, near Coal. Her life was spent in Leesville township. She was a diligent pupil at Star school. One of her great joys was music - learning to play the piano when small and was mostly self-taught. She helped her husband and children learn to play other instruments and once said that always, somewhere, no matter what else was going on, she seemed to hear beautiful music and could easily believe someone was playing far off. Her talent was a divine gift and everyone enjoyed it as much as she. She was married to Hobart Grant Sell October 20, 1920. Two children were given - Margie Elma, age 10, and Derrel Hobart, age 8. She dearly loved her little family. She was converted several years ago and later joined the Methodist church at Coal. Her idea of Christianity was lived every day and the sweet, patient example she set before her family will ever be fresh. They idolized her, living, and her memory will be a precious, guiding hand. She is gone, but yet is by their side - ever dear. Funeral service at Coal Methodist church, Monday, December 18. Burial in Englewood. She leaves a devoted husband, dear little Margie and Derrel; a mother Mrs. Zora Lawler; three sisters, Mrs. Lydia McCurley, Mrs. Eula Gray, Miss Ruth Lawler; one brother, Arthur Lawler, all living near; two brothers, Berry Lawler having passed on to the Better Home, four years ago and Luther Clark at the age of five months. The father, Logan Lawler, preceded her 16 years.

SELL, Robert Isaac
1933-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 7 2010 - Robert Issac Sell, son of Issac Butler and Mary Alice (Vickers) Sell, was born November 12, 1933, in Henry County. He died in his home in Clinton April 5, 2010, surrounded by his wife of 43 years, children and grandchildren. Robert was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He had many talents and could do anything he set his mind to, but his first love was farming. Robert married Elberta Moretinie. She brought to that marriage Roberta Lee, Robert and Elberta had four children, Robert Jr., Patricia, Rodney and Lesa. In 1967, Robert married his childhood sweetheart Idelia (Dee Dee) Gamber. She brought to that marriage Jane, Jim, Tim and Belinda. The joining of these two hearts and the two families made for some very interesting times in the Sell home. Robert was preceded in death by his mother and father; five brothers; two sisters; one daughter Patricia; one stepdaughter Roberta; two sons-in-law, Roy Hicks and Steve Sisk, and one grandson, Thomas Sisk. He is survived by his wife Dee Dee; sons, Robert Jr. and wife Glenna, Windsor, Rodney and wife Patti, Clinton; daughter, Lesa Hashhagen and husband Richard, Sarcoxie; daughter Jane Hicks of the home; sons Jim Gamber and wife Debbie, and Tim Gamber of Clinton; daughter Belinda Sisk of Independence; 16 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Bernice Gillespie and Elsie Johnson, both of Clinton. Graveside services and interment were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Thursday, April 8.

SELL, Roy Lee
1932-1998
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Roy Lee Sell, son of Isaac Butler and May Alice (Vickers) Sell, was born in Huntingdale, January 11, 1932, and died at his home in rural Clinton, on September 6, 1998, at the age of 66 years. He was a lifelong area resident. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a carpenter before he retired in 1991. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, J. E. Sell, Loyd Sell, Lewis Sell and Billie Joe Sell; two sisters, Mildred McNeeley and Lorine Sell. Graveside services were held at the Stones Chapel Cemetery of rural Montrose on Thursday, September 10. Burial was in the Stones Chapel Cemetery, Montrose.

SELL, Thelma Faye EVANS
1917-2007
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 14 2007 - Thelma Sell, 89, Clinton, died Friday, May 11, 2007, at Beverly Living Center-Westwood. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 16, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Tebo Cemetery. Thelma Evans Sell was born August 8, 1917, in Denison Texas, daughter of Keets and Mabel Parks Evans. After the death of her mother in 1918, she moved to Missouri and was raised by her grandparents William and Cordelia Parks. She married Kenneth Orville Sell of Leesville on May 9, 1936. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband of 58 years, Kenneth, and two sons, William E. Sell and Byron E. Sell. Survivors include her daughter Janice Chambers and husband Joe, Kansas City North; a daughter-in-law Gloria Sell, Clinton; two grandsons, Todd Warner and wife Mindy, Erick Warner, all of Kansas City North; two granddaughters, Brooke Johnston and husband Todd, Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sydney Ballard and husband David, Clinton; five great-grandchildren, Taylor, Dawson, Jack, Charlie and Sammy; plus two sisters-in-law, Lois Lewis and husband Clark, Clinton, Nola Sell, Overland Park, Kansas, and one brother-in-law Carl Sell and wife Marcella, Topeka, Kansas.

SELL, Timothy Allen "Tim"
1964-2012
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 3 2012 - Tim Allen Sell, son of glen and Aretha (Hills) Sell, was born January 14, 1964, in Clinton. He died Monday, May 21, 2012, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, from an unfortunate care accident resulting in a brain injury. Tim worked for the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department and was a school board member of the Lakeland Schools. He enjoyed teaching and watching his children play sports. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. Tim received the Gift of Life Donor Medal fro donating his organs in which three recipient's lives were impacted. Tim was preceded in death by his father, Glen, and his brother, Rocky. He is survived by his wife Carol, and two children, Tara and Rocky. He also leaves his mother, Aretha Sell, and his sister, Marsha Lerner and husband Drew, as well as his niece, Ashley Christine. Funeral services were Friday, May 25, at Lakeland High School Gymnasium. Interment was in Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City.

SELL, Ulysses Grant
1864-1943
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 28 1943 - Ulysses Grant Sell, 78, passed away at his home on South 8th street, at 6:30 p.m. Thursday evening, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and three sons, Granville and Elbert of Leesville, Hobert at Camp Maxey, Texas, and two daughters, Mrs. Bessie Belton and Mrs. Myrtle Knoles of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Second Street Methodist Church, Saturday. Burial in Englewood.

SELL, Vincent H.
1920-2001
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 22 2001 - Vincent H. Sell, 80, Deepwater, died Monday, May 21, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was a retired office manager/civil service. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 24, at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

SELL, William Elbert "Bill"
1937-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2006 - William E. "Bill" Sell, 69, Clinton, passed away Monday, July 10, 2006 at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1937 in Leesville, Missouri, the son of Kenneth Orville and Thelma (Evans) Sell. He was married to Gloria Anderson on June 18, 1967. Survivors include his mother, Thelma Sell, Clinton; wife, Gloria Sell of the home; one daughter, Sydney Ballard and husband, David of Independence; one sister, Janice Chambers and husband, Joe of Kansas City North; two grandchildren, Dawson and Preston Ballard; two nephews, Todd and Erick Warner; one niece, Brooke Johnston; one great niece; three great nephews; one uncle, Carl Sell and his wife Marcella of Topeka; two aunts, Lois Lewis and her husband Clark of Clinton and Nola Sell of Overland Park. Preceding him in death was his father, one brother, Byron Sell and two uncles, Ray and Leon Sell. He was a meat cutter for several years at A & P and Safeway before retiring from Consumers. He was a member of the Leesville Gospel Center Church and the Local Union UFCW 576. He was an avid bowler, having been on the Monday night Men's league. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and blue grass music. He played baseball for many years on local teams. Funeral services will be Friday, July 14, at Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery.

SELLERS, George Edwards
1932-2010
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Hermitage MO - George Edward Sellers, 77, of Hermitage died Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 at St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born May 21, 1932, in Rolla, the son of William and Edith Workman Sellers. He enlisted in the Army for three years, serving from 1950 to 1953 during the Korean war. He was married to Ferne Buel Oct. 4, 1986, at Rockford, Ill. He retired from Cotta Transmission, Rockford, Ill., in 1995 and moved to Hermitage in 1997. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and three sisters. Survivors include his wife, Ferne Sellers; two sons, Greg and Paula Sellers of Gilbert, Ariz., and Roger and Donna Sellers of Rockford, Ill.; two daughters, Beverly and Wayne Lundeen and Rebecca and Matthew Emigholz, all of Rockford, Ill.; one brother, Lloyd and Esther Sellers of Orange, Calif.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Services are Monday, Jan. 25, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel, Wheatland. Burial will follow in Clinton Memory Gardens with military honors provided by the Warrensburg National Guard Military Team.

SEMSCH, Mildred Ruth
1921-2002
Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 10 2002 - Mildred Ruth Semsch was born August 31, 1921, the second child born to Arnold Edwin and Minnie Gertrude Owings Semsch at their farm home near Marshfield. Mildred attended and graduated from Center Point School near her home. Then she went to part of two years of high school at Amsterdam after the family moved up to Bates County from the foothills of the Ozarks in February 1938. Mildred went forward and made her confession of faith at the Amsterdam Baptist Church and was baptized with her youngest sister, Eva, in the Venton Fjord Crossing, near Amsterdam, in May 1948. Mildred lived most of her life on the family farm where she enjoyed caring for her chickens, garden work, cooking for the family and the annual community threshing crews. She loved flowers, especially the wildflowers. Mildred had a very unusual gift for recall of facts, figures, dates and events which astounded many people. She enjoyed and lived being with her family and especially the little babies, her nieces and nephews as they came along. Mildred moved to Butler from the family farm with her mother in 1971 and lived there in the home until her mother was unable to stay there with her. She moved to Willow Lane Nursing Home in Butler from 1981 until her death. She looked forward to going to work each day at the Butler Workshop and was a faithful and dedicated worker for 24 years. She was loved and respected by her coworkers and shop personnel. Mildred died at 2 a.m. on Friday, August 9, 2002, at the Bates County Memorial Hospital after a brief illness at the age of 80 years and 11 1/2 months. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Eugene Semsch in 1940, her father in 1960, her mother in 1983, her oldest sister, Bessie, in July 2000 and her oldest brother, Johnny, in August 2000. She is survived by two brothers and their wives, Arnold Edwin Semsch, Jr. and his wife Virginia, Barlett, Tennessee, and Herbert Calvin Semsch and his wife Grace, Sheboygan, Wisconsin, and three sisters, Audrey Justis of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Mary Jane Bise of Butler and Eva Hall of Calhoun, and a sister-in-law, Nadine Semsch of Freeman and many nieces, nephews and friends. The funeral services was at Underwood Steinbeck Funeral Home at Butler. Burial was in Scott's Cemetery, near Amsterdam, by her father, mother and little brother.

SENIOR, Alfred "Al"
1846-1908
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The many friends of Al Senior, were deeply grieved to learn of his death on Thursday afternoon, 5th. He died in a Kansas City hospital during a surgical operation, He lived in Clinton from 1877 until about five years ago and was a painter and paper hanger of marked skill and ability. The deceased was a native of England, where he was born in Homefer, county Yorkshire, on April 27, 1846, so he was nearly 62 years of age. He is survived by his widow, whom he married in Danville, Ills., 36 years ago and nine children, five sons and four daughters, one of the latter being Mrs. Matthew Swadner of Clinton. The funeral was held in Clinton on Monday. The body reached here on the Frisco train Monday afternoon and conveyed to the First Presbyterian church, where services were held. Interment at Englewood Cemetery

SERSEY, Dale "Lou"
1939-2005
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2005 - Dale "Lou" Sersey, Webb City, was born at 12:02 a.m. on December 14, 1939, and died September 11, 2005, after a short bout with cancer. Dale was the second son of Gabe and Lola (Halsey) Sersey. He was united in marriage to Helen (Sue) Bentley March 12, 1966. Three children were born to this union. Jeffery Scott died at birth. Survivors include Helen (Sue) of the home; Jim and Brian Keith, also of Webb City; two beloved grandsons, Keith Allen and Cody Dwight.

SERSEY, Gabriel Joseph Jr.
1929-1994
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gabriel J. Sersey, the son of Gabriel Joe Sersey and Lola Mae Halsey, was born June 14, 1929, in Clinton and departed this life on August 3, 1994, in Clinton, at the age of 65 years, one month, and 20 days. He joined the National Guard in 1951. During this period he served in the Army Reserves, Nebraska National Guard, the Illinois National Guard and the Missouri National Guard until illness forced his retirement in May 1989. Gabe, as he was affectionately called, was a real basketball fan and followed the Lakeland High School Vikings very closely. He enjoyed fishing and flea markets, and spent many enjoyable hours pursuing both of these pleasures. Gabe was a practical joker, and loved nothing more then catching one of his friends by surprise. Of course, he was also likely to have them pulled on him and he seemed to enjoy this just as much as his own. He was a good friend and a good sport and his many friends will miss the humorous times they had together. But probably Gabe will be remembered best for his willingness to play Santa Claus. He played Santa for the National Guard and in 1988 when he went to the hospital, he played Santa even though he was sick himself. This is the way he will be remembered by those who knew him best. A man, who would put aside his own illness, in order that others might know the full joy of Christmas. Gabe was preceded in death by his parents, Gabriel Joe and Lola Mae Sersey. He is survived by a daughter, Caryn Elges of Clinton; a son Joe Sersey of Savanna, Georgia; one brother Dale Lou of Joplin. Also surviving is one grandson, Michael Taylor of Springfield and two nephews. Also his beloved God sent him family, Flossie James, Mike and Georgia Munsterman and boys and Ed and Mollie James and children. Services were held August 6, at Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SERSEY, John Wesley
1861-1936
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Funeral services for John Wesley Sersey, who dropped dead Wednesday afternoon, April 8, at the Artesian Park, were conducted at the home on Saturday. Burial was in Englewood. Mr. Sersey was born November 22, 1861, in Osage county near Linn, Mo. He was united in marriage with Maud Howard December 3, 1884, and they were given 11 children. The surviving children are: Mrs. Will Hollandsworth, Mrs. Earl Hord and Gabriel Sersey of Clinton; Mrs. Myrtle Nolting, Amos Sersey, Mrs. Marie Henderson, Union, Mo.; Simon Sersey, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Ivy Addams, Leasburg, Mo. There are also 15 grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Mary Green, Jefferson City.

SERVOS, Sofie
1904-1992
Beth David Memorial Gardens, Hollywood, Broward Co, FL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sofie Servos, 87, died February 7, at Hollywood, Fla. Mrs. Servos was born on September 27, 1904, in Germany, and moved to the United States in 1925 where she became a naturalized citizen. Mrs. Servos and her late husband, Sig Servos, were the former owners of Nagel's Department Store in Clinton from 1955 to 1970. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Miller, Hollywood, Fla., and two grandchildren. Funeral services were February 9 at Hollywood. Burial at Beth David Cemetery in Hollywood.

SETLEY, Nancy Jeanne GRAY
1933-2007
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 2 2007 - Nancy Jeanne Setley, 74, Eldon, died Monday, June 25, 2007, at St. Mary's Health center. Nancy was born June 1, 1933, in Clinton, the daughter of Eugene David and Sara Marie Hamric Gray. She was married June 1, 1952, in Clinton, to Joseph Bryce Setley, who survives of the home. She is also survived by her mother, Marie Stoneman of Eldon; two sons, David Bryce Setley of Florissant and Michael Eugene Setley of Eldon; two grandchildren, Matthew and Gina Marie Setley of Coppers Cove, Texas, and many relatives. She graduated from Clinton High School and attended Central Missouri State College. She was a life member of the Henry County Historical Society and a member of the Missouri State Daughters of the American Revolution. The body was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

SETTLE, Benjamin Harrison
1887-1938
King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
(October 1938) Ben H. Settle Passes On - Long Time an Employee at Frisco Yards Here - Died Suddenly at 5:45 Sunday Morning, Oct. 2 - Ben H. Settle, Frisco car clerk since September, 1916, and who had been driving back and forth from his farm near Lowry City since May, was found in his bed, life's book closed, at 5:45 a.m. Sunday, October 2. He was in sitting position near the closed window, covers wrapped close about him. Stilled blood was yet warm when Mrs. Settle came to call him, thinking he had slept later than usual, and an Eternal peace rested on his face as though his passing had been easy and without pain. Mr. Settle, as have all the others of his family, passed in the month of his birth. He had been at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Wilson, in Clinton Saturday, and had complained of a difficulty breathing, but otherwise seemed his usual robust health, interested in his work and the building at their farm, where they had moved in the spring to make a home for Mrs. Settle's mother, Mrs. Emma Carver, who died there in July. Mr. Settle continued to care to his position in Clinton however without missing a day, making the long drive early in the morning, cutting short his hours of rest and on returning home found pleasure and relaxation in working about the farm where the house, garage, and outbuildings were all new, brick modern and up-to-date. He had worked on the chicken house during the days previous to his death. Benjamin Harrison Settle, the son of James and Martha Settle of Indiana and Ohio, respectively was born October 9, 1887, in Hull, Iowa; one of 11 children. As a young boy he came to Missouri, to near Lowry City, where he was schooled and had his first employment. July 4, 1909, Miss Della Carver became his bride, and one daughter, Imogene, now Mrs. Earl Wilson of Clinton, was born to them. September 1916, Mr. Settle was employed by the Frisco and worked in the office at Lowry City until in 1924, when he was moved to Clinton as car clerk and where his family came two years later. For some years, they made their home at the corner of Third and Jefferson streets, a close knit, happy family, devoted and sufficient one to the other. Mr. Settle was always proud of his home and family and between him and his wife existed a beautiful bond of sympathetic comradeship that idealized their life together. His love for their only daughter was in an emphasized degree lavished on her one little son, Gene Erle, who was a never failing joy and diversion. A man of systematic and regular mode of life, he went daily to the Wilson home for part of each noon hour, and when his work was finished, back to his home where manifold duties occupied him. Mr. and Mrs. Settle had purchased their present farm several years ago and its improvement begun soon after, was his especial pleasure and satisfaction, for he and Mrs. Settle were working side by side and had much ahead of them as well as much accomplished

SETTLE, Charles Howard
1924-2003
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2003 - Charles H. Settle, 78, Oak Grove and formerly of Lowry City, an owner/operator of a millwork company, died Sunday, January 26, 2003, at Oak Grove Nursing Center. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 30, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

SETTLE, Della F. CARVER
1890-1979
King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Della F. Settle, second daughter of John Morgan and Sarah Todd Carver, was born in St. Clair County, Mo. January 6, 1890, and was released from her suffering August 17, 1979 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home, where she had been a resident for four years. Della was 89 years, seven months and eleven days old. On July 4, 1909, she was united in marriage by the Rev. B.F. Lawler in Osceola to Benjamin H. Settle. To this union was born one daughter, Imogene Settle Wilson. Della and Ben made their first home in Lowry City, later moving to Clinton in 1925. The Settles retired in May of 1938 to their farm home in Lowry City, where Ben passed away in October of that year. In 1962, Mrs. Settle moved to Appleton City to make her home with her daughter and granddaughter. Della was known as a devoted mother, wife and loving grandmother. Mrs. Settle placed her membership with the Christian Church of Appleton City in July of 1963. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two sisters and one grandson. Immediate survivors are her daughter: one granddaughter, Denise Wilson Weber of Springfield: one grandson, Sgt. First Class Glenn Wilson of Auburn, Kentucky: six great-grandchildren. Kevin, Keith and Sheri Wilson of Flandreau. S. D., Jackie Keys, Connie and Marina Wilson of Russlville, Kentucky: one great-great-granddaughter. Andrea Keys, also of Russlville, Kentucky: and three nieces and nephews. Services were held Sunday, August 19, 1979 at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home. Burial was in King's Prairie cemetery, Gerster.

SETTLE, Gene
1936-1992
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gene Settle, 56, Stockton, died December 20, 1992 at a hospital in Bolivar. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 23, at the First Baptist Church of Lowry City, burial in the Lowry City Cemetery. Mr. Settles was born in Lowry City and lived in Blue Springs and Lee's Summit before moving to Stockton 25 years ago. He owned a barbershop in Lee's Summit from 1961 to 1967 and also was a barber in Stockton. He was a member of the New Hope Church. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Settle of the home; four sons, Timothy Settle, Fayetteville, Ar., Joel Settle and Eric Settle of Stockton, and Curtis Settle, Seffner, Fl.; a daughter, Cindi Velasquenz, Lee's Summit; two brothers, Charles Settle, Lowry City, and Forrest Settle, Urbana; two sisters, Ernestine Durbin, Osceola, and Martha Corum, Independence, and seven grandchildren.

SETTLES, Barbara Allie ROBERTSON MARKLAND
1875-1943
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Barbara Allie Settles, passed away at her home at 527 East Grand River street, Tuesday morning at 7 o'clock. She had been in ill health for some time, and her death was apparently caused from a heart attack. The body was taken to the Vansant's Funeral Home, and will lie in state there until the funeral Thursday, at the Christian Church.

SETTLES, Benjamin Franklin "Frank"
1842-1890
Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Dec 27 1890 - Since writing you last, we have lost our much respected fellow citizen, Frank Settles. After a protracted sickness lasting three or four years, he had to succumb to the king of terrors. Frank was beloved by all who knew him, and excellent citizen and conscientious Christian, and he needed rest. God has given him rest. Let our sorrows be tempered by this knowledge. For he knoweth best what is best for us.

SETTLES, Elizabeth Jane HOOKER
1842-1919
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
May 2, 1919 - Death of Mother Settles. Mrs. W.P. Settles died Friday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Stephens in her 78th year, and was buried at Bear Creek Church, Rev. Speer conducting the Funeral. Her maiden name was Eliza Jane Hooker and she was born in Schuyler County, Illinois, October 7, 1841, married W. P. Settles May 29, 1870; to them were born five children, of whom two daughters and a son survive, and five step children, two survive; besides eleven grandchildren, three great grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and eleven great step-grandchildren survive her. United with the Baptist church in girlhood, and later united with the Christian Church at Ladue, in which she was faithful till death. She was rational throughout her illness, and gently fell asleep.

SETTLES, Elva
1901-1902
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
(Aug. 21, 1902) Died: The eighteen month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Settle died at the home of Mrs. J. L. Thompson last Saturday. It was buried at Stone's Chapel Sunday afternoon. Funeral by Rev. Alonzo Patison. - Little Elva, daughter of Samuel and Lizzie Settles, died at 11 p.m. August 15 at the home of her grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. James Thompson, near Delmar, aged one year and six months. Little Elva was sick only 3 days. A message was sent to her father, who was employed in Kansas City, telling him of her illness, but owing to the lateness of the train he arrived at the cemetery just after the little casket had been placed in the grave, but in time to look upon the mortal remains of his little daughter. Dear parents, take comfort in the words of the blessed master, "Weep not, she is not dead but sleepeth." Little Elva cannot return to you but you can go to her. If you are prepared to meet your God you can also meet your darling. Funeral services at Stone's chapel.

SETTLES, Georgia
1881-1899
Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Our sympathy goes out to the family of William Settles, whose youngest child, Miss Georgia, took sick last Thursday and died on Sunday (Jan 29 1899). Miss Georgia was a charming and gentle dispositioned young lady, loved by all who knew her and her loss will be sincerely regretted by her many admiring friends; her numerous relatives will mourn, but not as those without hope, for being members of the Christian church, they have faith in the promises of the Divine Elder Brother. Georgia E. Settles was born June 2nd, 1881; died January 29 1899, agd 17 years, 7 months and 27 days. Once again the Angel of Death has visited this home and taken the last remaining treasure. Georgia was the youngest daughter of W. P. and Jane Settles. She was a kind and loving daughter and sister, always ready to make those around her cheerful. She seemed to be the life of the family.

SETTLES, Henrietta
1832-1891
Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Jul 18 1891 - July the 10th brought days of sorrow to the hearts of the Settles family. At noon that day Miss Henrietta Settles departed this life, surrounded by loved and loving friends and relatives. Deceased, after the death of her brother Frank, which occurred a few months since, sought in Illinois at the home of a brother what consolation time and distance might afford, but the loving sister's heart lay buried in the cold earth with the brother she had served so long and well; and she returned to LaDue, knowing the time of their reunion was at hand. Henrietta was 59 years of age; for 40 years she had been a consistent and faithful member of the Christian church. After the death of her father, 17 years ago, she and her brother Frank kept house together up to the day of Frank's death, both remaining single and living true Christian lives, loved and respected by all who knew them. The immediate cause of her death was consumption, though no doubt accelerated with grief. Calmly and uncomplainingly she approached the dark river; fearlessly she braved the chilly depths, for that faithful heart knew that on its other shore stood her redeemer, all powerful to save. And like the other "wise virgins" was always prepared for the day "When the bridegroom cometh." At 12:30 on the 11th her remains were laid to rest in the LaDue cemetery beside her brother Frank, there to await the Fiat of the Creator.

SETTLES, Howard E. "Jack"
1893-1931
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
(February 1931) World War Veteran Dead - Howard Settles Dies In Boise, Idaho Government Hospital - Howard Settles, known by comrades of his boyhood days, as "Jack" Settles, died at 4 p. m., February 16th, in the United States Veterans hospital at Boise, Idaho, with chronic arthritis, according to a message received by his sister, Mrs. Clarence C. Jones, four miles southeast of Clinton. Some months ago, he informed his sister that he expected to go to a hospital as he was suffering with rheumatism, but no other word was received until a telegram came from the doctor in charge there, stating that he was critically ill, and they immediately took it up with the American Legion to find about his illness, but a few hours later a message came from the American Legion Post there, to Dr. Carroll, of the Post here, saying that he had passed away. The body will be shipped to Clinton, and will arrive the last of the week, but at the time of going to press, no funeral arrangements had been made. Howard was born in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Settles, November 24, 1895 (or 1893?), and was 37 years of age last fall He grew to young manhood on this farm and went to school nearby, and attended the high school in Clinton, where he made many friends. He was industrious, honest, and always did his part wherever life found him. For many years, he was his father's dependable helper, and had complete charge of the farm. During the World War, he spent six months in service. When he returned home, he went back to the farm, but the call of the west came to him, and he went to Ely, Nevada, where he took up gold mining, and had been in the gold mines since, with the exception of short visits back to Missouri. He displayed the same industry, and earnestness of purpose in mining that he had when a lad on his father's farm. Howard never married, and is survived by his father, J. H. Settles, five miles east of Clinton; three sisters, Mrs. Harve Lynch, Protection, Kans.; Mrs. Earl Inloes, Quinter, Kans.; Mrs. Clarence C. Jones, southeast of Clinton; three brothers, Robert Settles, Willows, Calif.; J. H. Settles, Jr., Texahoma, Okla., Mack Settles, Ariz.

SETTLES, Inez BLEDSOE
1871-1903
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 7 1903 - After an illness of about four months with stomach trouble, death's cold wave swept over the spirit of Mrs. J. W. Settles, the eldest daughter of W. H. Bledsoee and wife, and drifted it safely across to the shining shore, where she stands ready to welcome the loved ones she leaves on this earth. Born in Clinton July 31, 1871 and has lived here most of her life. she died at her home on Fourth and Oak streets Sunday morning, Nov. 1, 1903 at 11:30 o'clock. On Sept. 22, 1894, she was married to J. W. Settles in Kansas City, where they lived for a short time. Leaves a sorrowing husband, a dear little daughter, four years old; father, mother, two sisters and a host of relatives. Funeral by the pastor of the christian Church, at her home, at 2:30 Monday, after which the remains of a kind companion and loving mother was laid in Englewood.

SETTLES, James Henry Sr.
1853-1940
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
James H. Settles Dies At His Deer Creek Home - Outstanding Henry County Citizen Many Years - A Successful Farmer And Christian Gentleman - was 86 Years of Age - Death stepped into the J. H. Settles home in the Deer Creek neighborhood at 11:05 o'clock a. m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, and gently laid hand on the master of the house, Mr. Settles, who had only a few weeks before passed his 86th birthday, was awaiting the summons, for he had grown very frail, and with his life measure overflowing with honor and good deeds, he was ready for the long sleep. This old home had also been the place of marriage, the birthplace of all his children and his residence four score years, save for the two years he spent in Clinton. James Henry Settles was born Jan. 13, 1853, at Paynesville, Pike County, Mo., and came with his parents to Henry County when a small boy. In youth the fine qualities of his character and mind were manifest and he grew to admirable manhood. April 4, 1877, Miss Rachel L. Hammond became his wife and to them was given a family of nine fine boys and girls whose training and guidance became their life's most important objective. After some years on the farm where the first and finest lessons in practical thrift were instilled, Mr. Settles moved with his family to Clinton when they were given the advantages of high school courses. Two years later he returned to Deer Creek, but even with a fortune lost in the notable Salmon bank failure, soon after the turn of the century, he saw to the finish of the education of his family. To those who frequented it, the Settles home was well known as one of the most interesting, versatile, delightful and hospitable in which to spend long Saturdays, Sunday afternoons or coveted after-school hours. Mr. Settles was frank and kind, jovial and fun loving, yet so wise in management that any situation seemed anticipated and was adroitly handled. Mr. Settles was a devout Christian, active for years at Bronaugh Chapel (Southern Methodist), and of late years had his membership in the Clinton Christian Church. His pastor said of him not long ago that it was not like visiting the sick when calling on Mr. Settles, but more like going to a fount for strength, so stimulating was his conversation, so cheery his manner and so brave his fine heart's courage. Mrs. Settles, beloved companion of his youth and early manhood died Feb. 27, 1922. Mrs. Barbara Markland, charming and kind, became his wife June 23, 1923, and in his second home the same spirit of gracious hospitality reigned as in his first, and his friends were legion. The Deer Creek School house stands on a corner of his farm and it was a highlight of his 85th birthday, when the school children paid him the honor of a special visit and made acknowledgment of his community service. He was active in the P.T.A. until the last months enforced quiet, also was a member of the school board. Mr. Settles had always been an energetic, alert man, busy about the farm, filling his place in life well. He is survived by his widow, three sons, R. J. Settles, San Francisco, Calif.; T. H. Settles, jr., Texhoma. Okla.; M. C. Settles, Atlanta, Idaho; three daughters, Mrs. J. H. Lynch, Buffalo, Mo.; Mrs. E. J. Inloes, Quinter, Kans., and Mrs. C. C. Jones, Clinton, Mo.; 16 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; One sister, Mrs. Sarah Slavens, of Clinton who is now the only living member of a family of 12. Mr. Settles was surrounded with all the loving care of his family as life drew to its close. Two sons, R. J. and M. C., being the only ones absent and two of his granddaughters, Mrs. Margaret Stubblefield and Mrs. Jack Bowen, had lovingly assisted in the care of their grandfather. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Clinton Christian Church by Rev. Stauffer, assisted by Rev. Olsen.

SETTLES, John Russell "Jack"
1926-1980
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Funeral services for Jack Settles were held Saturday, September 27, at the Carson's Blue Ridge Chapel in Kansas City. Graveside services were at the Deepwater cemetery. John R. (Jack) Settles was born August 28, 1926, in Deepwater to Rolla and Mary Lee (Vickers) Settles, and lived in the Deepwater area several years, but had lived in the Kansas City area about 28 years. He passed away September 24 in Lakeside Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 54, following a lingering illness. He had received Christ as his Saviour several months ago. Mr. Settles had been a supervisor for the Benson Manufacturing Co., and an Army Air Force veteran. He was an avid sportsman, enjoying hunting and fishing, and the great outdoors. Preceding him in death was his father in 1958. Survivors are his wife, Marie: 3 sons, Jay, Ronnie and Mike; a daughter, Mrs. Jacqueline Bullard, all of the Kansas City area. Surviving him also are his mother, Mrs. Mary Settles; a brother, R. V. Settles, both of Deepwater; and a sister, Mrs. Bennie Lee Schofield, of Billings, Montana. Five grandchildren and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews also survive.

SETTLES, Joseph Darius
1838-1930
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - DIED IN KANSAS CITY - Part of the following was clipped from a Kansas City Newspaper: Joseph D. Settle, age 92 years, passed away at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Juanita Hord, recently, following a brief illness. Uncle Joe was a resident of LaDue for many years, where he was a blacksmith until old age compelled him to retire. He was a great reader of the Bible, and loved to argue the Scripture with his fellowman. Few men were better posted in politics than Uncle Joe. Deceased was married twice, both wives having preceded him in death; also one grown daughter, Mrs. Chas. Fahrion, and one son, Lester. He leaves the following children: Mrs. Alice Miksell, Mrs. Gladys Settle, living in California; Mrs. Juanita Hord, of the home; Josh and Simeon Settle, of Seattle; Rolla and Joseph, of Kansas City. Burial was at Deepwater, Mo.

SETTLES, Louisa FIELDER
1827-1895
Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO, Oct 5 1895 - Mrs. Louisa Settles, whose maiden name was Fielding, was born in Pike county, this state, October 12, 1827 and was married to J. H. Settles October 19, 1843. She moved to Henry county about 50 years ago and has lived here ever since. She was the mother of 12 children, 8 living; Jack, W. H., E. P. Settles and Mrs. Sarah Slavens, living in Clinton; James H. in the county; Mrs. M. E. Jenkins of Butler; Francis M. of Montana and Bob of Kansas City. One daughter, Mrs. Annie Treadway, died last October. He has living, also, 23 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren, Ollie and Ernest Settles, whose mother died when they were very young. She was a faithful Christian, a member of the Christian Church about 40 years. About 7 months ago, she was taken sick with measles, which settled on her lungs and finally caused her death about 10:40 last Sunday morning. The funeral by Rev. Darsie and burial in Oak Grove.

SETTLES, Mary Lee VICKERS
1898-1986
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - (Partial obit) ... Mary Settles on October 9, 1915. To this Union three children were born: R. V. Settles of Deepwater; Bennie Lee Schofield of Billings, Montana; and Jack Settles, Kansas City, Mo. She was a devoted wife and mother, ever mindful of the welfare of her family and others. She leaves many relatives, friends and neighbors, truly, "to know her was to love her." She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolla Settles, in 1958, and her youngest son. Jack Settles in 1980. Also 4 brothers and 4 sisters. She is survived by her son, R. V. Settles of Deepwater, her daughter Bennie Lee Schofield of Billings, Montana; one brother Ralph Vickers of Glendale, Ariz., ten grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Services were held Saturday, Feb. 15, 1986 at the Deepwater Baptist Church. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SETTLES, Rachel Lurinda HAMMOND
1859-1922
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - A Good Woman Gone To Her Reward - Our heads were bowed with grief when we learned that our good friend and former neighbor, Mrs. J. H. Settles, died at 7:55 p.m., February 27th. Between 1 and 2 a.m., Feb. 16th, her husband was awakened by her quiet breathing. He called his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Lynch, who lived there with them, also the doctor at once, but she never spoke to them again, altho she lived twelve days. Her children were summoned and she seemed to know them and everything that went on about but she never was able to tell them so. Paralysis was the cause. Deceased's maiden name was Rachel Hammond and she was born in St. Clair county, Ill., March 1, 1859, just lacking two days of being 63 years of age. Her parents died when she was very young and she was raised by her grandmother, Mrs. Nancy Hammond, who came to Henry county when little Rachel was a small girl. They settled on the farm where she died and this was her home all of her life with the exception of a short time when she moved with her grandmother to other farms and lived a few years, but most of the time they lived on the place where she settled when they first moved here. April 5, 1877, she gave her hand and heart in marriage to Jas. H. Settles. The wedding took place at the old home and that is where they spent nearly 43 years of the happiest married life together. They lived a year in Clinton when sending their children to school, then last year they spent in the West visiting their children, coming back last fall. They took this trip in hopes of benefiting her health. She was married in the same room, where, later, her three daughters were also married. Nine children were given to this union. The following are living to comfort their beloved father: Robert J. Settles, Willows, Calif.; Jas. H. Settles, Jr., Texhoma, Okla.; Mack Settles, Bishop, Calif.; Howard, Longmont, Colorado; Mrs. J. H. Lynch, who lived on the home farm with her parents; Mrs. Clarence Jones, 4 miles east of Clinton; and Mrs. Earl Inloes, Collyer, Kas. All were at their mother's bedside during those last hours except Robert, who was unable to come and Mrs. Inloes, who had one child with the whooping cough. There are also 12 grandchildren. Mrs. Settles was the last of her immediate family, her only two sisters having passed away years ago. Deceased was converted and joined the M. E. church, South, in young womanhood and for years was one of the leaders of the old Bronaugh M. E. Church South. Afterwards she attended the Clinton church at every opportunity. Mrs. Settles was a woman of unusual strong character. She loved her children and husband with a strong love that took them through all kinds of sickness and trouble. Her Christian life was one of rare sweetness and one that is an example for all of us. As a neighbor we knew and loved her. She was ever ready to serve others and sacrifice self. She was hospitable and all welcomed an invitation to this home of true Missouri hospitality. She was industrious, working long after she was able. Her health had been failing for years and all possible was done to keep her with us, but the death angel came and took her to her reward. She is now awaiting with beckoning hands the home coming of her loved ones. Her spirit will guide them all safely home. The funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., by Rev. H. A. Wood, a former beloved pastor, assisted by Rev. E. T. Raney, the pastor of the M. E. church, South, and Rev. A. N. Lindsey. Her body was laid in beautiful Englewood.

SETTLES, Richard Wayne "Rick"
1962-2008
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 5 2009 - Richard Wayne "Rick" Settles was born on March 12, 1962, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Kansas City. He graduated from Lakeland High School in 1980 and Central Missouri State University in 1985. He was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Clinton, was a member of the local Methodist Chancel Band and his name cannot be mentioned without great joy and memories of the saxophone he used to entertain many while praising God and thanking Him for all His many blessings. In the spring of 1995, Rick was diagnosed with terminal bone marrow cancer (Multiple myeloma). In Rick's personal testimony, he always reminded people that his physicians believed the cancer would be fatal within two to three years. Before any specific treatments could be considered and attempted, he was forced to endure surgery to remove tumors from his spine. And in less than a month after the diagnosis, he made a trip to Kansas City to witness his most prized event, the birth of his beloved daughter, Halle. In the early fall of 1995, Rick fought through two bone marrow transplants and chemotherapy. His battle to recover continued for many months. Eventually he was able to return to Stahl Specialty in Kingsville where he remained fully employed until the winter of 2006. During this time, Rick became a single parent and began a ministry of music through his church and others. In recent years, it was evident that Rick would face more bone marrow transplants, just to provide immediate survival. After countless blood transfusions in May, he began the first of two transplants. On Dec. 23, 2008, Rick lost his human battles and gained his eternal rewards. For more than 14 years, the cancer plagued his body and brought so much sorrow, but it could not take away his joy, peace or faith. Through a terminal illness, Rick was able to know true Christian love and friendship, met so many great people and have so many victories, even in the midst of such pain, suffering and anguish. He always cherished every moment he spent with Halle as a gift from God. Rick is survived by his daughter Halle; mother Sadie; father Sam; his siblings, Kevin, Candi and Tanya; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; numerous nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, and some of the best friends a person could imagine. His contagious smile, sense of humor, love of his family and friends and so much more will be greatly missed for now, but will be watched for in the glorious reunion to come. Funeral services were held at the First Assembly of God Church, Clinton, on Saturday, Dec. 27. Interment was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SETTLES, Rolla
1892-1958
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Rolla Settles Born at LaDue - Funeral services for Rolla Settles who died early Wednesday morning were held Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Deepwater Baptist Church. The pastor, Rev. Howard Lewis, conducted the service. Bearers were Ab Crowder, Herb Dunning, Louis McKee, Glenn Sell, Russell Dark and Elmer Atkins. Flower bearers were grandchildren. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery under the direction of Hurst Janssen Funeral home. Rolla Settles, youngest son of Joseph and Elizabeth Settles, was born August 14, 1892 at LaDue, Mo., and departed this life at 2 o'clock the morning of Feb. 19, 1958 at the Clinton General Hospital at the age of 65 years. He spent most of his life in this community, and was well known for his cheerful disposition which has gained him a countless number of friends. On February 5th, 1958 he accepted Christ as his Savior. His ability as an expert in woodworking was a pleasure to many, as well as to himself. In his leisure time he delighted in making beautiful pieces for the home, the children or grandchildren. On Oct. 9, 1915, he was married to Mary Lee Vickers. To this union was born three children: R. V. Settles, of Deepwater, Mrs. Bennie Lee Schofield and Jack Settles of Kansas City. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Juanita Herd of Kansas City, Kansas, a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

SETTLES, Rolla Vickers
1916-1997
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rolla Vickers (R. V.) Settles was born on August 4, 1916, in Deepwater, the first child of Rolla and Mary Lee (Vickers) Settles. R. V. had resided at Truman Manor in Lowry City since September 1991. He worked on the ice route as a young man. Then in a few years bought the business. At various times there was also a restaurant, bus stop and grocery store on the property. R. V. owned the Chrysler-Plymouth dealership for a number of years. He, with Velma's help, ran Mel Janssen's Funeral Home a while before he went to work for Peabody Coal Company, retiring from there. On December 31, 1936, he married Velma Bray, who had just moved to Deepwater with her parents from Lowry City. R. V. was community-minded. He was a member of the Lions Club, served on the Deepwater School Board, the Fairview Housing Board, was a member of the United Mine Workers Union and part of the start-up for the Senior Nutrition Center. He was a member of the Deepwater Methodist Church and a fine Christian man, loving husband, dad, grandpa and friend to all who knew him. R. V.'s loving family include his wife and life companion for 60 years, Velma, Charles, Joan Sue, Janet and Sadie; nine grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one sister, Bennie Lee Schofield of Helena, Montana; a sister-in-law, Marie Hatter Settles Clevenger of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as a number of cousins, nephews, nieces and friends. R. V. was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John Russell (Jack) Settles. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, March 10. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SETTLES, Rubie
1904-1905
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
(1905) Ruby, the fourteen months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Settles died Sunday morning, July 9th of Cholera Infantum. The interment occurred at Stone's Chapel cemetery Monday morning. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the entire community.

SETTLES, Samuel Tilden
1876-1955
Park Hill Cemetery, Vancouver, Clark Co, WA
Monday, November 7, 1955 Vancouver Columbian Newspaper, Vancouver, Washington - S.T. Settles Funeral Set Funeral services have been set for Samuel Tilden Settles who died in a Vancouver Hospital Friday. Settles was born Sept. 3, 1876 in LaDue, Mo., and had lived in Clark County for more than thirty years. Conducting the funeral services in the Vancouver Funeral Chapel will be the Rev. Howard Cole. Interment will be in the Park Hill Cemetery. Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Mary Settles, Vancouver; three sons, Emery and Lawrence Settles, Vancouver and Ivan Settles in Germany; five daughters, Mrs. Florence Gross, Hillsboro, Ore., Mrs. Francis Sandstrom and Mrs. Pauline Parks, both of Vancouver, Mrs. Thelma Miller, Lakeside, Ore. and Mrs. Littie Togerson, Portland and two nieces, Mrs. John Cozad, Battle Ground and Mrs. Peter Didtel, Portland. - Death Notice: November 4, 1955 at local hospital. Samuel Tilden Settles of Rt. 6, box 240, Vancouver, Wash.; aged 79 years. Widow, Mary Settles, Vancouver. Three sons, Emery and Lawrence Settles, Vancouver; Ivan Settles, in Germany. Five daughters, Mrs. C.G. (Florence) Gross, Hillsboro, Ore., and Mrs. O (Littie) Togerstrom and Mrs. D.A. (Pauline) Parks, both of Vancouver; Mrs. L.J. (Thelma) Miller, Lakeside, Ore., and Mrs. O (Littie) Togerson, Portland, Ore. Two nieces, Mrs. John Cozad, Battle Ground, and Mrs. Peter Didtel, Portland, Ore. Resident of Clark County over 30 years. Born September 3, 1876 at La Due, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 8, 1955 at The Vancouver Funeral Chapel. Final interment will be in the Park Hill Cemetery.

SETTLES, Velma Wilmetta BRAY
1915-2006
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 19 2006 - Velma Wilmetta, the beloved daughter of Harvey Wade and Myrtle Alcinda (Denney) Bray, was born May 30, 1915 in Lowry City, Missouri and departed this life from Westwood Nursing Center to her heavenly home May 15, 2006, 2 weeks before her 91st birthday. As a girl her family moved frequently, as her father worked for the railroad. They moved to Deepwater after she graduated from Lowry City High School. Shortly thereafter she met a shy, gentle, curly haired guy named R. V. Settles, who after a proper courtship, became her husband on December 31, 1936, at Rev. Olson's parsonage in Clinton. They had three children and 60 years of marriage when he passed in 1997. She lived in Deepwater for many years, before moving to Bristol Manor after she fell and couldn't live alone. In December 1995 she transferred to Westwood Nursing Center, where she remained until she died. She leaves to grieve her passing: Charles Richard of Shell Knob, Joan Sue Groff, Janet Lou Vogel and Sadie Settles (her daughter-in-law), nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, as well as many friends, former students from Sunday School, Bible Schools, piano lessons. Her life also touched many others as she played the piano for weddings, funerals, school musicals and church events. Her legacy lives on through all those who knew her. Velma is now in Heaven, visiting with R. V. and her parents. Listen closely and you may hear heavenly music as she accompanies the choir up there. Funeral Services were held Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SETTLES, William A.
1849-1907
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 28 1907 - William A. Settles died at his home Monday morning at 3 a.m., having been a sufferer with stomach trouble for a number of years. He owned a large farm in the Deer Creek neighborhood, where he lived until he moved to Clinton. He has been in the stock business the last few years. Born in Pike County, this state, Oct. 27, 1849; moved with his parents to Henry County; married Elizabeth Hammond march 19, 1873; she died Jan. 12, 1882. One child blessed this union, Miss Ollie, who survives both parents. The daughter and son by the second marriage to Annie Bell (the son is Ernest), have tenderly cared for their father thru his long illness. Miss Annie also preceded him to that better world. Four brothers: Frank of Helena, Montana; Jack of Clinton; Robert of Kansas City, and J. H. of Deer Creek; also two sisters, Mrs. Sallie Slavens, this city and Mrs. Mollie Jenkins of Butler.

SETZER, Winifred Ellen "Winnie" WHITE
1919-2007
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 4 2007 - Winifred E. "Winnie" Setzer, 87, Northeast Kansas City, died Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at The Groves. Funeral services will be Friday, January 5, at White Avenue Methodist Church with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery. She was born in Clinton on February 8, 1919. She was a member of White Ave. Methodist Church for over 60 years. She was a childcare provider, quilter and accomplished seamstress. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph Lee and Mary Ann White; three brothers and five sisters and a son-in-law, Butch McQuillen. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Charlie V. Setzer; three daughters, Bonita Arnold and husband Rusty, Sharon Brown and husband John and Judy McQuillen; grandchildren, Tim Arnold and wife Tere, Laura Flinn and husband Jon, Craig McQuillen, Rick McQuillen and wife Shelly, Tara Vavak and husband Jeff; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; one brother Lindsey White, Clinton; many nieces and nephews.

SEVERS, Charles Henry
1842-1899
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Charles H. Severs, after an illness of only two weeks with paralysis, died at his home on East Ohio Street at 1:30 Saturday morning. Born in Louisville, Ky. in 1842 and came to this city about 25 years ago always working at the carpenter's trade. He was married Dec. 1, 1875 to Mary Elizabeth Calvird, who, with five children, survive him. His eldest son holds a good position with J. L. Cohn.

SEVERS, Clyde Calvird
1887-1937
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Death came as a generous release to Clyde C. Severs at 11:30 a.m. July 26, 1937, straightening the bent body, easing the lines of pain from the patient face, who had borne ten years of acute suffering. Beginning with rheumatism his malady was only this spring given its correct diagnosis of hardening of the thyroid gland when he went through the Clinic at St. Joseph's hospital, Kansas City, in March. He was told that his remaining days were few and with death walking beside him he returned home, sold his auto paint and body shop May 1 to Sank Price, put his affairs in order, confessed his faith in God and with no word of complaint escaping his lips, lived bravely till the last, even coming to the breakfast table Monday morning, hoping to cause his sister less anxiety. Clyde Calvird Severs was born February 19, 1887, the son of Charles Henry and Mary Elizabeth Calvird Severs, both Kentuckians, who, as young people had come to St. Clair County, Missouri. There they were married and came to Clinton to make their home and here their children were born. Clyde attended the local schools and took part of the high school course, leaving school to go to work. He was of an inventive, mechanical turn of mind and always talked of going to the Kansas harvest fields, to which his mother, one spring gave a reluctant consent. Clyde, with a friend, worked there long enough to get sufficient funds to go further west. He wired a mine in Utah and did various other jobs along the way until they reached California, where he got employment in an electrical shop and learned to make instruments required in their work which had to be accurate and true to the minutest fraction of an inch. The dampness of the California climate was not good for him, however, inducing a kind of rheumatism that crippled him as the years advanced. Physicians advised his return to Missouri, so after two years he came home and went into the Barnett Grocery Company, first as bill clerk, then as traveling salesman and lastly as city salesman. Being so incapacitated with what he thought was a rheumatic condition, he was forced to give up his work and when they offered him a desk job he discovered his eyes had become too affected to accept it. Mr. Severs then became the secretary for the Elks lodge of which he had long been a faithful member, enjoying the association with club members and serving in an active capacity. Two years ago he bought the Moore Auto Paint and Body Shop, directing its business successfully and with good profit until this spring when he was forced to curtail all activities. His work was always don well and with an interest that made for success. He had many warm friends, and was possessed of a considerate, gentle manner that endeared him to his family. He loved his mother with a devotion that made her care and comfort all important to him and she preceded him in death, just six years ago. After the passing of his mother, his sister, Mrs. Bessie Kibbey, came to keep house for her brother and the same sweetness he had given his mother he lavished on Mrs. Kibbey, appreciative of every attention or kindness shown him. Surviving Mr. Severs are Mrs. Kibbey and two brothers, Albert of Lake Charles, La.; and Frank of Omaha, Nebr., and niece, Mrs. Paul McCullom, of Chicago, who arrived Tuesday for the funeral. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the home.

SEVERS, Frank Elmer Rev.
1931-2013
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2013 - Rev. Frank E. Severs, 82, Clinton, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clinton. Frank was born July 31, 1931, in Neosho, the son of Clifford and Ruth (Tachlet) Severs. He was a graduate of Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. Frank served as pastor for the Oakland Baptist Church in Clarksburg while also working for the Jackson County Juvenile Court System for 20 plus years. Frank was a member of the Long Lane Lions Club in Long Lane. He was also a member of the Oakland Baptist Church in Clarksburg for 25 years, as well as many other small country churches, also. He impacted the lives of his grandkids, nieces and nephews greatly. He was preceded in death by his parents. Among survivors are his wife of 47 years, Meta; one son, Dwayne (Stephanie) Severs of Clinton, and three grandkids. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 2, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SEVERS, Mary Elizabeth CALVIRD
1851-1931
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Charlie Henry Severs Died - at her home at 215 West Green street last Thursday morning. She had not been ill, and the day before she passed away was in town shopping. Death was due to heart failure. Mary Elizabeth Calvird, the daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth Calvird, was born in Franklin county, Kentucky, November 26, 1851. She came with her parents two years later to St. Clair county, and there she grew into womanhood, sweet and pretty. She met Charles H. Severs, and the two were wed December 1, 1875. They lived west of Clinton for some time, then moved to Clinton soon after their marriage. Theirs was a happy marriage, and five children were given to them, four of whom survive: Albert F. Severs, Shrevesport, La., in the grocery business; Mrs. Bessie L. Kibbey, a milliner in Harrisonville, Mo.; Frank R. Severs, Omaha, Nebr., and Clyde C. Severs, of the home. Mr. Severs passed away February 4, 1899. Mrs. Severs was a member of the M. E. Church, South, uniting with it in her girlhood, and enjoyed going to church and attending the different societies when she was able. Her home was ever dearest to her heart, and there she labored and smiled, ever alert to any opportunity to do something for her children. In her home at this time, is a lovely potted chrysanthemum, with white blossoms in profusion which she had carefully tended, and saved, looking forward to having it for Thanksgiving day, the day of reuion, when her loved ones would be with ther. She was a lover of music, especially the violin, and fond of reading, keeping up with the things of today, interested in the world's affairs. All who knew her like her. Besides the children named above, she is survived by two brothers, Frank Calvird, west of Clinton, and Charles A. Calvird, Sr., of Clinton, also five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. at the home, by Rev. Wolfe. Interment was in Englewood cemetery beside her husband. The ballbearers were: Messrs. Robert Allen, Clyde Knoles, Lewis Covington, Calvin Luallin, Gus Dillon and Tom Parks.

SEVERSON, Evelyn Faye FINTER
1934-2011
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 12 2012 - Evelyn Faye Severson, daughter of James and Martha (Patrige) Finter, was born November 16, 1934, in Burlington Junction. She died December 30, 2011, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 77 years. Evelyn was married to Richard L. Severson on September 2, 1955, in Maryville. She attended Northwest Missouri State and Central Missouri State University where she obtained her Vocational Business Degree and her Master's Degree. She taught Vocational Business for 13 years before retiring. Evelyn was a member of Missouri State Teacher's Association, the N.E.A. and Clinton Christian Church, Clinton. She is survived by her husband, Richard "Dick" Severson of the home; three sons, Eddie Severson of Clinton, Dennis Severson of Bixby, Oklahoma, and Barry Severson and wife, Stacey, Raymore; brother-in-law, Ron Severson of Panama, Nebraska, as well as six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 5, at Vansant-Mills Chapel Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SEVIER, Anna Marguerite DAVIS
1911-1997
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anna Marguerite Davis Sevier died Wednesday, June 11, 1997, at her home in Clinton, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 29 days. She was born June 12, 1911, in Greenfield, the daughter of Samuel Page Davis and Ida Mae McConnell Davis. On October 12, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Harold Sevier, who preceded her in death in 1980. Mrs. Sevier was a homemaker and had lived in Clinton for several years. Prior to coming to Clinton, she lived in Urich for a number of years, where she was a member of the Lucas Methodist Church. she is survived by two sisters, Helen Davis, Lee's Summit, and Jewell Waller, Versailles, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Davis and Oren Davis, and one sister, Lily Bennett. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 14, at Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery near Urich.

SEVIER, James William
1866-1921
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - J. W. Sevier was born in White Oak township Oct 21, 1866 and died at his late home in LaDue, Oct 11 1921. He lived his entire life in the township where he was born with the exception of the last two years, when he moved to LaDue and purchased 1/2 interest in the LaDue Hardware Co. with R. C. Grigsby. About 2 months ago he bought out Mr. Grigsby and was sole owner of the hardware store when he died. He united with the Christian church when a young man. Later in life he joined the Baptist church. He lived on a farm near Hickory Grove school house till the last two years. He was married in 1893 to Louella Patt, daughter of J. M. Patt, who was born and raised within one mile of him. Their oldest child, a boy named Walter Franklin, died in infancy. Three children are living - Mary, wife of Walter Goodman, living in Urich; Lee the only boy, 23 years old, was in the store with his father; and Bessie, youngest, 18 years old, at home. He had one sister dead, Mrs. W. R. Williams; one sister living at Springfield, Mrs. W. G. Martin; one brother living near Urich, E. F. Sevier; has three half brother living - Ernest and Ola Clary, living south of Urich and John E. Clary, at Clinton. His mother, Mrs. A. V. Clary, and his stepfather A.V. Clary, are still living south of Urich on the old home place where he was born. His father was Geo. Sevier, who died about 45 years ago when Mr. Sevier was yet a small boy. He also leaves one grandchild, Wilford Sevier Goodman, who was very dear to his heart. Mr. Sevier was a kind husband and father and held in high esteem as a neighbor and friend. He was a good business man and by his death LaDue has lost one of their best citizens. All extend sympathy to the bereaved ones. Deceased was a member of Masonic Lodge at Urich, and the Masons from this lodge buried him. Funeral at Hickory Grove church Oct 12th, and he was buried at Hickory Grove cemetery, near his father and baby.

SEWELL, Jackie Leon "Jack"
abt 1949-2008
Greene Lawn Cemetery, Walnut Grove, Greene Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 31 2008 - Jackie "Jack" Leon Sewell, 59, Branson, died Saturday, January 26, 2008. Funeral services will be held at the Whelchel Funeral Chapel in Forsyth on Friday, February 1. Burial will be in Greenlawn Cemetery in Walnut Grove. Many people in this area will remember him. He went with Scout Troop 430 to Philmont twice.

SEWELL, Juanita F. VANDERBURG
1910-1997
Parklawn (Memorial Park) Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Juanita F. (Vanderburg) Sewell, 86, Kansas City, died Thursday, July 24, 1997, at Medical Center of Independence. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 29, at Park Lawn Funeral Home. She was born on November 19, 1910, in Clinton. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Harrisonville, and had been a cook at the first Baptist Church of Raytown for many years. She was a member of the Raytown Order of the Eastern Star, and had been Past Worthy Matron and secretary. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Leo Lewis and Ellen (Mansell) Sewell, Lee's Summit; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra Munkens, Kansas City, Diane Matson Magers and Rocky Magers, Pleasant Hill, Cindy Hayde, Lee's Summit, Julie and Steve Fry, Harrisonville; two brothers, James "Jake" Vanderburg, Billings, Mt., and Lawrence Vanderburg, Excelsior Springs; three sisters, Helen Keyes, Yuma, Az., Ada Campbell, Clinton, and Lillie Vanderburg, Clinton; fifteen grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

SEXSON, Ida KING
1887-1979
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Ida Sexton was born April 25, 1887 near Quincy, MO, the daughter of Columbus and Mary Smith King. She died in August 1979, in Garden City, MO at the age of 92 years. She married D. Earl Sexson March 10, 1912 and they had three daughters and one son. She lived 42 years of her married life in Creighton, acting for a number of years as a substitute mail carrier for her husband. During WW II, she worked in a defense plant, commuting from Creighton to Kansas City. In 1966 she moved to Garden City. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Cleo, and son, Jack. She is survived by daughters, Mrs. Pauline Rupe of Clinton and Mrs. Cleona McMichael of Tucson, AZ; two sisters, Mrs. Maude Hurt of Adrian and Mrs. Bernice Griter of Leawood, KS. Funeral services were August 18 at the Atkinson-Dickey Chapel in Garden City with burial in the Garden City Cemetery.

SEXSON, Jesse Paul
1914-1996
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jesse Paul Sexson of Creighton was born September 4, 1914, near Dayton, the son of Charley Whitson and Mary Nona (King) Sexson. He died Sunday, August 4, 1996, at his home near Creighton at the age of 81 years and 11 months. On December 14, 1963, Jesse was united in marriage to Lillie Mae (Hickman) Sexson in Creighton. Jesse was employed as a carpenter in housing construction in Kansas City until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the Creighton United Methodist Church and the Carpenter's Union, Kansas City. He was an Army veteran of World War II and was a lifelong area resident of Creighton. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Charles E. "Pete" Sexson; two sisters, Dorothy DeLa and Margie Sexson. He is survived by his wife, Lillie M. Sexson of the home; two stepdaughters, Marilyn K. Bartholomew and her husband Jack, Drexel, and Debbie Hyde and her husband Paul, Garden City; five step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Fern Taylor and Wilma Kalwei, both of Clinton, and Mary I. Gregg, Creighton; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 7, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery.

SEXSON, Lillie Mae HICKMAN
1915-1998
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Lillie Mae Sexson, 82, Creighton, was born July 26, 1915, near Coal, the daughter of John Louis and Lena Kristina (Bourchert) Hickman, and died Friday, January 9, 1998, at her home near Creighton. On January 26, 1940, she was married to Jack Kenneth Sexson in Creighton. On December 14, 1963, she was married to Jesse Paul Sexson in Clinton. She was a homemaker and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Creighton. She had moved to Creighton in 1940. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Jack Sexson, November 21, 1960, and her second husband, Jesse Sexson, August 4, 1996; a brother, Louis Hickman; three sisters, Louise Fox, Leta Smith and Loretta Barnett. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Bartholomew and her husband Jack, Drexel, and Debbie Hyde and her husband Paul, Garden City; five grandchildren, Steve, Drain, Matthew, Sarah and Seth; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Lola Puckett, Urich; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Monday, January 12, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in the Garden City Cemetery.

SEXTON, James Elexander
1876-1954
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Aug 12 1954 - James E. Sexton Dies -- Funeral services for James Elexander Sexton, 77, who died Aug. 8 at his home 10 miles north of Clinton, were conducted Aug. 10, at the Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery. James Elexander Sexton was born Nov. 6, 1876, in Greene County, east Tennessee, the second youngest of four children of John and Harriett Sexton, the two brothers and sister preceding him in death. As a young lad he moved with his parents to Missouri settling in the Bethlehem community. On May 27, 1928, he married Nora Ellen Sexton who preceded him in death on Mar. 13, 1938. Later on Sept. 2, 1943, he married Goldie Opal Elgin, continuing to make his home in and around Clinton. As a young man he united with the Bethlehem Baptist Church where his membership remained. Survivors are the wife of the home, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Jesse Krewson, near Blairstown, two stepsons, Ernest Sexton, Eureka, Calif., and Earl Sexton of Grindley, Calif.

SEYMOUR, Agnes M. DIERCKS
1908-1995
Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Agnes Seymour, 86, 204 Center, Windsor, died Saturday, January 7, 1995, at her home. Mrs. Seymour was born April 5, 1908, at Chamberlin, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Henry and Matilda Peters Diercks. On June 5, 1938, in Bennett, Colorado, she married Leo Seymour, who preceded her in death January 10, 1988. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Albert and Opal Seymour of Clinton, one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and David Klee of Wentzville, and one daughter, Alice Seymour of Louisville, Kentucky; two grandsons, Elmer and Edward Seymour of Calhoun; two brothers, Charley Diercks, Willow Spring, Gottfried Diercks, Bennett, Colorado; three sisters, Emma Schroth, Bennett, Colorado, Christina Smith, Aurora, Colorado and Goldie Hawthorne, Watkins, Colorado, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by a son, Alfred, in 1970. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 10, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Green Ridge Cemetery.

SEYMOUR, Mary Lee
1940-2021
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mary Lee Seymour, age 81, of Clinton, Missouri passed away on May 15th, 2021, surrounded by family at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Tioga, North Dakota. She fought a long hard battle with cancer. There is a Eastern Star and funeral service scheduled Friday, May 21st, 2021 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, with burial at the Vansant Road Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri. Mary Lee was born February 4th, 1940, in Warsaw, Missouri. She was raised in Deepwater, Missouri and graduated from Deepwater High School in 1958. Mary Lee was an active member in her church, First Baptist. She was also very active in Eastern Star. Mary Lee was very crafty, she loved crocheting, making angels, singing, gardening and her flowers. She loved traveling and people. She would help anybody. Mary Lee was a loving: Mom, sister, daughter, grandmother and great grandmother. She had many, many friends. Her closest friends were also her neighbors and these 3 women helped and loved Mary Lee so much, Mary Crosswhite, Pat Zehnder, and Maureen Wallace. Mary Lee loved them just as much. Mary Lee was preceded in death by several family members but the most recent was her mother Mildred Hayes. She is survived by her sister Mable, her daughter Vicky (Aaron), grandchildren Mark and Krystle (Nick) and great grandchildren Zachary, Riley and Casey.

SEYMOUR, Opal L.
1937-2013
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 5 2013 - Opal L. Seymour of Clinton died June 14, 2013, at the University of Columbia Hospital, Columbia Opal was born June 6, 1937, in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a homemaker. Opal was a 4-H leader. She attended Allen Street Baptist Church. Among survivors are her two sons, Eddie and Elmer Seymour of Clinton, and their father, Albert Seymour, also of Clinton; one grandchild, Dakota Seymour, and one brother, Al Mines of St. Louis. A memorial service was held Friday, June 21, at Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton.

SHACKELFORD, Dora E. LINDLEY
1869-1904
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Aug 6 1904 - The death of Mrs. W. H. Shackelford occurred at her home on North Washington Friday, July 29, 3 p.m., after a nine week illness from liver trouble. We needed her to live so badly and wanted her to live, oh, so much. An honored wife, a cherished daughter, mother of three lively children, she had everything to live for. Mrs. W. W. Bolinger, a near neighbor said of her: "she was just the best neighbor in the world .." Her consolation in her own mother's death, which occurred a short time ago, was that she had never given her an impatient or disrespectful word in her life. Her maiden name was Dora E. Lindley, daughter of J. F. Lindley and she was born in New Albany, Ind., Sept. 17, 1869; married in Evansville, Ind., September 23, 1887, to W. H. Shackelford. Two daughters, Nora Irene and Mary Martha, and one son, William Jr., were the crowning jewels of her fond mother's heart. Her father and her sisters, Misses Irene and Marie E. Lindley, were also near her heart and much loved brother, J. F., from Indianapolis, had been at her bedside the ten days previous to her death. She was buried in Englewood.

SHACKELFORD, William J. "Willie"
1935-1998
Lathrop Cemetery, Lathrop, Clinton Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 18 1998 - William J. "Willie" Shackelford, 63, Deepwater, died Wednesday, December 16, 1998, at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 19, at the Bailey Funeral Home in Lathrop. Burial in the Lathrop Cemetery. He was born on November 29, 1935, in Turney, and grew up in the Lathrop area. He graduated from Lathrop High School. Later he lived in Independence and had worked for General Motors at the Leed Plant for 34 years, retiring in 1991. He was a member of UAW and a Navy veteran. He moved to Deepwater in 1988. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Blanche; a brother, Loren, and a sister, Joetta Jensen. Survivors include his wife, Elma, of the home; three daughters, Patty Rogers of Raytown, Kathy Roller of Stockton, and Pam Shrewsbury of Lathrop; two stepsons, Larry Page of Cowell, Texas, and Ed Page of Plattsburg; two sisters, Catherine McReynolds of Independence and Helen Brady of Orrick; four grandchildren and four step-grandchildren.

SHADBURNE, Richard Leland Dr.
1850-1929
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
The Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Jul 18 1929 - Dr. R. L. Shadbourne was born in Warren county, Mo., on Nov. 19, 1850, passed on July 15 1929, thus making him 78 years, 8 months of age. He came here with his parents when just a boy and has called this him home for about 70 years. He was educated in our public schools and received his medical training in Louisville, Ky. He practiced medicine for a short time in the rural districts of Kentucky. Was First Assistant and Chief Operator of M.K.&T. Hospital of Sedalia for some time but most of his professional life had been spent in Windsor. He practiced his beloved profession for 50 years. He was united in marriage to Miss Mamie Fowler of this vicinity in 1882, and to this union three children were born: Mrs. Robert Ball and Dr. John Shadbourne of Windsor and Wills Shadbourne of St. Louis, who with his companion mourn his departure. Besides these he leaves one brother and three sisters, Mrs. Ben Lingle of Warsaw, Mrs. Harry Parker of Chicago, Wills Shadbourne and Mrs. Henry Lay of Warsaw; three grandchildren and a host of friends to grieve his going. Dr. Shadbourne was one of our best citizens, an inveterate reader and was well posted upon matters of current interest. He was a Democrat of the old school and during campaign lyears had almost daily arguments with someone of the opposite political faith. He was a skilled surgeon and diagnostician and before he gave up the active practice of his profession, had a large practice. Funeral services conducted at the family home on South Main street, Tuesday afternoon and interment was made in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SHADDOX, Mikkel David
1946-2006
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Garden City, Cass Co, MO - Mikkel David Shaddox of Urich, Missouri was born January 6, 1946 in Harrison, Arkansas the son of William Devoe and Anna Marie (Kimmell) Shaddox. He departed this life Thursday, July 27, 2006 at his home near Urich at the age of 60 years, 6 months and 21 days. On, February 18, 1972, David was united in marriage to Linda Lou Sierks in Colcord, Oklahoma. David was employed as a rough in carpenter until his retirement in February of 2004. He was a Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. David enjoyed spending time with his daughters, grandchildren, visiting with friends and fishing. He grew up in Peculiar, Missouri and had moved to Urich in 1982. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Rosetta Chaney. He is survived by his wife, Linda Shaddox of the home; two daughters, Marcia Shaddox, Urich, Missouri, Shannon Higgs and husband, Jerry, Topeka, Kansas; four grandchildren; Freddie, B.J., Mia and Elijah; two brothers, Bill Shaddox, Urich, Missouri, Ronnie Shaddox, Warsaw, Missouri; two sisters, Sandy Knisley, Peculiar, Missouri, Margaret White, Panama City, Florida; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, July 31, 2006 at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with interment in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton, Missouri.

SHADDOX, William Eugene "Bill"
1947-2011
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
William Eugene Shaddox of Urich, Missouri was born November 14, 1947 in Harrison, Arkansas the son of William Devoe and Anna Marie (Kimmell) Shaddox. He departed this life on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family near Urich at the age of 63 years, 8 months and 25 days. On August 3, 1966, Bill was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Sierks in Ocheltree, Kansas. Bill owned and operated for the past 38 years, Bill Shaddox Construction Company, Urich, Missouri until his retirement. He enjoyed his family, grandchildren, checking on his cattle and driving his Corvette. Bill was an avid supporter of his grandchildren's sporting events and school activities. He had grown up in Peculiar, Missouri and had moved to Urich 43 years ago. Bill could handle any situation with a smile and was proud to tell everyone that Phyllis was the love of his life. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, David Shaddox and his sister, Rosetta Chaney. Bill is survived by his wife, Phyllis Shaddox of the home; two sons, William "Bill" Shaddox Jr., Creighton, Missouri, Steven A. Shaddox, Urich, Missouri; two daughters, Kim Salmon and husband, Jim, Urich, Missouri, Shelly Powell, Creighton, Missouri; six grandchildren; Kelsi, Aaron, Megan, Quintin, Brittney and Brianna; a brother, Ronnie Shaddox, Warsaw, Missouri; two sisters, Sandy Knisley, Peculiar, Missouri, Margaret Shaddox, Panama City, Florida; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday, August 12, 2011 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with interment in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton, Missouri.

SHADE, Donald Jerome
1911-1995
Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Donald Jerome Shade was born July 15, 1911, east of Ottawa in Franklin County. Kansas. He was the son of Harry Clyde and Cleo (McClanahan) Shade. In 1968, he moved to Clinton where he made his home, also keeping his home at rural Ottawa, until his death November 24, 1995, at Ottawa, at the age of 84 years. Growing up on the family dairy farm, Don helped on the farm and with the family's Cloverleaf Dairy. He graduated from Ottawa High School in 1930 and attended Ottawa University three years, majoring in business administration. During the World War II years, he helped manage the family's farms and dairy store. In 1947, he purchased the movie house, Tauy Theater, which he operated until 1957. In 1958 Mr. Shade bought the Beiderman Orchard on East 15th Street, when apples were selling for 50 cents a bushel. The property was annexed into the city and developed into Orchard Heights in the early 1960s. After moving to Clinton, the Shades owned the Dairy Queen business there and expanded on it, winning many awards. He sold the business in 1978 and then built, owned and managed an apartment complex. He also had a Kansas City Star route in Paola, Kansas, for four years. Don always had a creative mind and kept a project or two going all the time. When quite young he earned his pilot's license through the Civilian Pilot Training Program at Conard Field north of Ottawa. He owned an Aeronaca and flew it for 10 years. While living on West Third Street in Ottawa. Don built a large and complex miniature electric train set. He had open house regularly with visitors welcome to watch it run. Don was a skilled carpenter and built two homes for his family. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed winter golfing in Florida. Later the Shades especially liked to spend time at the Branson country music shows. Mr. Shade was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, the Samaritan Builders Sunday School Class and Fun and Friendship Club of the church; the Meadow Lake Country Club at Clinton; Ottawa Lodge No. 19, Ancient Free & Accepted Masons of Kansas; a 32 degree Mason at the Scottish Rite Consistory of Lawrence; a former member of the Ottawa Rotary; Ottawa Country Club; Retta Conclave No. 8, True Kindred of Ottawa and Abdullah Shrine Temple. On December 8, 1934. Don was united in marriage with Audrey Sparks at Harrisonville. She preceded him in death April 18, 1979. He married Ellene (Doty) Daugharthy September 5, 1980, at Clinton. She survives of their home. Also surviving are two sons and their wives, Doug and Ruby Shade of Lawrence, and Rodney and Bonnie Shade of Overland Park; a daughter, Sandi S. Simmons of Overland Park; a stepdaughter, Kay McDougal and her husband, Del of Olathe; seven grandchildren, Mark Shade, Susan Klopfenstein, Steve Shade, Alan Shade, David Shade, Kirk Simmons. Chad Simmons; two step-grandchildren, Melissa Long and Sharon Lynn McDougal: five great-grandchildren, Samantha Zaban. Shelly Shade, Michael Shade, Rebekah Shade and Sarah Shade. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Shade in 1967, Clyde Shade, Jr. in 1981 and Sam Shade in 1993. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 28, at the Dengel & Son Mortuary in Ottawa. Kansas. Burial was in Highland Cemetery, Ottawa.

SHADE, Ellene L. DOTY DAUGHARTHY STEVENSON
1914-1996
Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ellene L. Shade, 81, Ottawa. Ks., died May 6, 1996, at her home. She was born June 9, 1914, in Norwood Community, Franklin County, Kansas, the daughter of Edgar P. Doty and Lola Wheeland Doty. She was a lifelong Franklin County resident, moving to Clinton in 1980, also keeping her home in rural Ottawa. She graduated from Ottawa High School with the Class of 1932 and graduated from Ottawa Business College. She was a businesswoman and owned and operated the former Select Dairy of Ottawa and was still active at her farm north of Ottawa. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ottawa where she was active in the Dorcus Circle of United Methodist Women. She was also active and attended Clinton United Methodist Church at Clinton. She was a graduate of the Menninger Bible Course of Topeka. Mrs. Shade was also a member of the following clubs and organizations in Ottawa: League of Women Voters, Farmers Club, Fairmont Extension Unit, Birthday Club, foods leader for the Silver Leaf 4-H Club and past president of the Soroptimist Club. She was united in marriage with Lloyd Daugharthy February 10, 1935, at Garnett, Kansas. He died January 14, 1968. On May 22, 1970, she marred Delbert Stevenson at Ottawa, Kansas. He died December 9, 1978. On September 5, 1980, she married Donald J. Shade at Clinton. He died November 24, 1995. She is survived by one daughter, Kay McDougal, and son-in-law Delmar "Del" McDougal, Olathe, Ks.: two granddaughters, Melissa Long of Lawrence, Ks., and Sharon McDougal of Olathe, Ks. Mrs. Shade was preceded in dearth by her parents; two sisters, Geraldine Goddard and Shirley Jean Copelan, an infant brother, and her husbands. Funeral services will be held at the Dengel & Son Mortuary, Friday, May 10. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Kansas.

SHADWELL, Franklin Wray "Shad"
1913-1997
Hawthorn Memorial Gardens, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Franklin W. "Shad" Shadwell, 84, Jefferson City, died Friday, April 11, 1997, at St. Mary's Health Center. Mr. Shadwell was born January 10, 1913, at Clinton, the son of Tillman Wray and Hatty Prosise Shadwell, both deceased. He was married in July 1936 at Chilhowee, to Roberta Journey, who preceded him in death on April 5, 1997. In April 1930, Mr. Shadwell enlisted in the Battery E. 128th Field Artillery, Missouri National Guard. In 1936, while employed at the Pogue Drug Company in Clinton, he became a registered pharmacist and in 1986 he received a gold certificate for 50 years of registry. He was employed by the c. Morris Watkins Drug store in Clinton and later became manager of the store. After Pearl Harbor, he became the manager of Marr's Pharmacy in Warrensburg for a short time, before becoming a member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol on December 14, 1942. After completing the patrol training school, he was assigned to the Patrol General Headquarters in the Fingerprint Department and Criminal Laboratory. On July 1, 1947, he was promoted to sergeant and put in charge of the Patrol Finance Department. In 1957, he was assigned by Colonel Hugh H. Waggoner to set up a public information and education section for the patrol and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on October 1, 1957. In December 1965 he was assigned by Colonel Waggoner to set up a planning and research section for the Patrol and he was put in charge of the Traffic Safety Division prior to being promoted to the rank of captain on July 1, 1967. He retired from the Missouri State Highway Patrol in 1973. During his employment by the Patrol, he did extensive work with national groups and committees. He was a member of the revision committee for the National Uniform Motor Vehicle Law and Ordinance and the state and provincial section of the International Assn. of Chiefs of Police and was awarded a lifetime membership in that group. He had police and traffic training at Northwestern University traffic Institute and completed a five year-course in traffic safety manager with New York University. Survivors include one son, Franklin Wray Shadwell II of Desoto, Texas; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Monday, April 14, at the Mausoleum of Hawthorn Memorial Gardens.

SHADWELL, Roberta Pearl JOURNEY
1917-1997
Hawthorn Memorial Gardens, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roberta (Journey) Shadwell, Desoto, Texas, died Saturday, April 5, 1997, at 10 p.m. at Park Manor, Desoto, Texas. She was born in Chilhowee, Johnson County, November 19, 1917, the only daughter of Probate Judge Erie Stewart and Beulah (Davis) Journey. She attended school in Chilhowee and graduated from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. She married F. W. Shadwell and moved to Clinton in 1936. She was later a resident of Warrensburg and Jefferson City, Cole County. In the capital city, Mrs. Shadwell was employed at times by the Missouri Senate, Missouri House of Representatives and the State Revenue Department. She was active in the Girl Scouts and an original member of the Meadow Lake Acres Country Club. She held a real estate and insurance license. She was a member of the Jane Randolph Jefferson Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution and the First Baptist Church of Jefferson City. She was also a member of the Association of Retired Missouri State Employees. She is survived by a son, Franklin Wray Shadwell II and his wife Carolyn (Bayer) Shadwell; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, all living in the Desoto, Texas area, and a brother Judge Kelso Journey of Clinton. Burial will be Saturday, April 12, at the Hawthorn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Jefferson City.

SHADWELL, Ruby Ruth FENN
1892-1937
Mount Washington Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. W. H. Shadwell of Kansas City, formerly Miss Ruby Fenn of Clinton, died at her home at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 19, from cancer of the spine, that had caused her much suffering, which she bore without complaint, knowing that each of the last eleven months that she had been confined to her bed was bringing her nearer the time of final parting from her loved ones. Her sister, Miss Elsie Fenn, who has made her home with the Carpenters since the death of her parents, had given her loving and devoted care, trying to hold back the angel of death as his chilled breath frightened them. Ruby Fenn, daughter of Joshua Fenn and his wife, Minnie Bradway Fenn, was born in Clinton August 10, 1892, on East Green street where the Chevrolet garage now stands. Her father, a musician, played the organ in the old Baptist church and will be remembered by older Clintonians. His children were reared in the Baptist faith and though Mrs. Shadwell was not a member, she was a regular attendant in years of activity and a Christian character. Miss Ruby grew to womanhood in Clinton, attending the local schools and working some three years in the Democrat printing office. The family left Clinton in 1912, going to California, where they remained but a short time, then going to Kansas City, which continued to be their home. In Kansas City she got employment in a printing office at which business she worked for some years, even after her marriage. In 1914 she became the wife of W. H. Shadwell, a printer of Kansas City. Two children were given their union, Donald and Mary Martha, who survive their mother and are both still of the home. Mrs. Shadwell was a fine and capable mother, devoted to her children and always looking out for their best interests. She had a good heart, big and sympathetic, that made her anxious to help others and lend a lifting hand whenever she could. Surviving Mrs. Shadwell are her two children, bereaved husband and sister, also two brothers, Roy, of eight miles northeast of Clinton, and Earle, of Independence, Mo. The funeral services were Saturday afternoon and the body was laid to sleep in Mount Washington cemetery, Kansas City, where her parents rest. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fenn, Mrs. Sam Shadwell, Messrs. and Mesdames Wray Shadwell, Leslie Shadwell and Tom Beeve went to Kansas City Saturday for the funeral services.

SHADWICK, Roland LeRoy
1940-1999
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, July 23 1999 - Roland LeRoy Shadwick, 58, Liberty, died Friday, July 16, 1999, at Liberty Hospital. He was born in Kansas City on December 18, 1940. He graduated form East High School in Kansas City in 1958. He was a barber in the Kansas City area for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas F. Shadwick. He is survived by his wife, Cora Delores Shadwick of the home; a daughter, Sherri Dee Varela, Azie, Texas; a son Russell Lee Shadwick, Harrisonville; one granddaughter, Crystal Schleifer, and one grandson, Derick Varela. He is also survived by his mother, Anna Bell Shadwick, Kansas City; one brother, Ronald Shadwick, Clinton, and four sisters, Ellen Prather, Miami, Florida, Shirley Thursby, Richmond, Beverly Kulick, Oak Grove, and Cheryl Phillips, Madison, Indiana. He also leaves many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 19 at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel in Raytown. Burial was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

SHAEFFER, Clarence Christopher
1919-1994
Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clarence Christopher Shaeffer was born July 24, 1919, in Warsaw, the son of Ezra Palmer and Beulah Mills Shaeffer. He died Saturday, June 18, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, at the age of 74. He graduated from the Leeton High School. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during World War II. He received many honors, including the Good Conduct medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign medal and the American Defense Service medal. For 16 years, he worked for the Johnson County Road Department operating a grader. After retiring in 1985, he liked spending time with his friends at the Leeton Cafe. All of his life he enjoyed playing the guitar and singing bluegrass music. He also took great pleasure in family get-togethers and holidays with his children. He loved sports. For the past 30 years he had been a big fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed attending Central Missouri State women's basketball games. During the last 10 years, he became good friends with the players and coaches. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leeton. He is survived by one son, Chris Shaeffer and his wife Nancy, of Blue Springs; one daughter, Lisa Mulvey, Otterville; one brother, Denzel Shaeffer, Leeton, and one sister. Mrs. Emory Matthews, Oak Grove. He was preceded in death by his father in 1965, his mother in 1983 and two infant sons, Jerry Wayne and Clarence Dean Shaeffer. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 21, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

SHAFER, Emma "Emily" HERNANDEZ
1940-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 27 2012 - Emma "Emily" M. Shafer, born in Lamar, Colorado, was the sixth child of 14 born to Pasqual and Manuela (Marez) Hernandez. She was the first in her family to graduate from high school in 1960. After graduating from high school she then graduated from Lamar Junior College of Cosmetology in 1967. She was married to Darrell Shafer in 1967. Emily enjoyed crafts and was an avid quilter. She was active in the Red Huts, Shawnee Mound Aides and Grand River Homemakers Extension Club. Her most cherished title was "Grandma". She has three "perfect" granddaughters, Maci, Morgan and Madi. Emily was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mary Florence; brothers, Tony, Martin, Steve, Johnny and Kia. She is survived by her husband, Darrell of the home; two sons, Darren Shafer and wife, Kari, Edgerton, Kansas, and Daniel Shafer of Independence; three grandchildren, Maci, Morgan and Madi, as well as nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, She was loved by so many and will truly be missed. Funeral services were held Friday, February 17, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHAFFER, Agnes E.
1904-1995
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Agnes E. Shaffer, 90, Kansas City, formerly of Clinton, died Sunday, January 1, 1995, at Park Lane Hospital. She was the grandmother of Cheri Puckett, Brandy Bates, and Tim Fuller of Clinton and great-grandmother of James Posey, Brandon Fuller and Tumekia Fuller, also of Clinton. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 5, at a Catholic church in Kansas City. Burial services will be at Floral Hills. Mrs. Shaffer was a housewife. Her husband Louis Shaffer, died in 1976. Her son Allen T. Fuller, died in 1989.

SHAFFER, Virginia Frances SEELEY
1905-1999
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 26 1999 - Virginia Frances Shaffer, 94, rural Clinton, died Tuesday morning, August 24, 1999, at the Providence Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be held Thursday, August 26, at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial will be in Parks Chapel Cemetery.

SHAFFNER, Leland Dale
1933-2004
Masonic Cemetery, Las Cruces, Dona Ana Co, NM
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 4 2004 - Leland Dale Shaffner, 70, a resident of Las Cruces, New Mexico since 1986, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 19, 2004, at The Village at Northrise. He will be deeply missed by family, loved ones and friends. Leland was born May 17, 1933, at Deepwater. He was married August 4, 1963, to Judy Stubbs Shaffner of Edgerton. Leland graduated from Appleton City High School where he was valedictorian of his senior class; Central Technical Institute in Kansas City, Kansas City Junior College and William Jewell College in Liberty. He did graduate study at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He was an engineer at KCMO-TV in Kansas City 10 years. He loved to problem solve and be creative. He taught math at Ajo, Arizona, High School for one year. The Director of Engineering position at Donrey Media Group afforded him challenges at four TV stations and five radio stations from 1965 to 1972. The group was headquartered in Fort Smith, Arkansas. While there he had the adventure of redesigning the old Carnegie Public Library into the new studios of KFSA-TV. He also was a key figure in rebuilding KORK-TV in Las Vegas, Nevada, after a devastating fire. In 1972 his dream of owning his own radio station came true. KWOC AM/FM in Popular Bluff were his ultimate satisfaction and he served as general manager until 1987 when ill health made it necessary for him to sell the stations. His greatest joy came from the gospel programming he was able to provide to Southeast Missouri. He carried such programs as Back To The Bible, through The bible Radio With J. Vernon McGee, Haven Of Rest and many local programs such as Big Country Gospel with Harold Urich. He also owned KOBE/KOPE in Las Cruces from 1985 to 1987 and carried local programming, such as St. Paul's Methodist Church Sunday Worship Hour. He was employed by New Mexico State University from November 1987 to August 1997. He was chief engineer of KRWG-FM for about three years and then was a satellite technician uplinking distance education classes from National Technological University through the WERC Program at NMSU. Leland had wanted to be a missionary and serve at HCJB (Heralding Christ Jesus' Blessings) Short-Wave Missionary Radio Station in Quito, Ecuador. Because of health problems he could not serve, but became a special representative for HCJB informing churches and other groups of the mission opportunity in this wonderful ministry that now broadcasts the gospel into over 100 countries in over nine languages. He was a member of the board of directors of Christian Radio Station KHEP in Phoenix, Arizona, for many years. He appreciated the opportunity to share his knowledge, experience and expertise in broadcasting to benefit the listeners. Leland was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Las Cruces where he enjoyed serving as a deacon and a Sunday School teacher of third grade children for several years. He had served as a deacon in every church of which the family was members. He was minister of music at McNeil Mission and of Eastside Baptist Church in fort smith, Arkansas. He was a former certified U.S. swimming referee and stroke and turn judge volunteering at many swim meets in New Mexico and El Paso. His hobbies included attending southern gospel music concerts, coin collecting, rock-hounding, collecting antique radios and traveling. He loved miniature dachshunds and the family has had that breed of dog since 1966. He had been a dedicated Christian since age 14. He was a loving and loyal husband, father, grandfather and loved one. He was a faithful friend to many. He had a strong positive will that overcame many adversities by the Lord's strength. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Delbert and Blanche Shaffner, Lowry City; a loving stepmother, Eula Shaffner, and an infant sister, Lois Jean Shaffner. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Judy, of the home; his son, Layton and friend Jana McManigal, Dallas; his children by special choice and source of joy, Colleen Antone, Darrell Antone and wife Brenday, Topeka, Kansas, Chuck Weaver and wife Mickey, Las Cruces; six grandchildren, Chris Cleveland, Belynda Antone, Kristianne (Weaver) Larson, Geoffrey Crego, Dmitri Antone, Carlitos Weaver, and four great-grandchildren, Anthony Cleveland, Jazmiin Cleaveland, Israel Vasquez and Eliza Pena. One sister, Rita Cafer of Sedalia, also survives. The Celebration of Leland's life was at Calvary Baptist Church, Las Cruces, Thursday, April 22 with interment at the Masonic Cemetery followed.

SHAFFNER, Luther L.
1858-1934
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - L. L. Shaffner died at the Humansville hospital at 7:40 a.m. Saturday, August 4. He had been in failing health for several years and for some time he had been troubled with pyorrhea, so last December he had his teeth extracted, but since then had never been well. The Sunday before his death he became seriously ill while he and his wife were entertaining guests, and was bedfast from that time until his death. Tuesday of last week he expressed the wise to be taken to the Humansville Hospital in hopes it might help him, but ill health had made such inroads that medical skill, prayers of loved ones, even his own desire to live were of no avail. Mr. Shaffner was born in Harrisburg, Penn., March 21, 1858. His mother was a Virginian and his father of Pennsylvania Dutch descent. So tiny was the new baby that when the parents moved to Springfield, Ill., some time later he was still so small he had to be carried on a pillow. In 1868 Mr. Shaffner came to St. Clair County with his parents, who settled on a farm which is still known to day as the old Shaffner place. Here Mr. Shaffner lived 40 years. At that time he bought a farm in Henry county southwest of Deepwater, which he owned at his death. It is now occupied by Hazel Sanders. The Shaffners lived on the Henry county farm until 1922, when they moved to Clinton so the children might attend high school. Mr. Shaffner's first marriage was to Miss Susie Graham, who died. He was married the second time to Mrs. Mary Montgomery of Deepwater, February 4, 1919. This marriage was unusually happy as Mr. Shaffner was the acme of generosity to both his wife's children and their little Mary, who came to bless their home. He was never partial to one but loved each with the same devotion and watched after their welfare as carefully as their own father would have. Mr. Shaffner is survived by his beloved wife, their one child, Mary, age 14, and four stepchildren, Phillip and Miss Lillian, of Osceola, Paul of the home, and Mrs. Ralph Snyder of Detroit, Michigan, all of whom loved and respected him. He delighted his stepchildren and own daughter with his tales of the pioneer days and interesting incidents of his own life. Humor added the bright and helpful touch to his life, and he was always pleasant to be with. "Well done" can truly be said of the life's work of him who now is at rest. Honesty, kindness, a love and devotion to his hearth and the desire to live so that he would be a fine example to any who came in touch with him. These were the beacon lights of Luther Shaffner's life. Although Mr. Shaffner was frugal in his own living, he was a generous provider for this family and kept them always comfortable and happy. In his business dealings he was always fair and honest, thus winning the respect and confidence of his business acqaintances. It is said that he never had a debt that he did not pay because he never bout anything that he could not afford. He was a heavy stockholder in the now defunct Bank of Deepwater. On topics of the day, Mr. Shaffner was well-informed and was always a ready and intereting conversationalist. He was greatly concerned about the drouth and business conditions. By belief, Mr. Shaffner was a Presbyterian. Funeral services were conducted at the home on Monday, with burial in Englewood. The pall bearers were nephews of deceased as follows: Fred, Louis and Frank Shaffner, Isaac Warner, Ray and Dick Graham.

SHAFFNER, Luther Milburn Jr.
1933-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 31 2001 - Luther M. Shaffner, 68, Brownington, formerly of the Kansas City area, died Monday, October 29, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital. Memorial services will be held Thursday, November 1, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Private inurnment will be at a later date. Mr. Shaffner was born on May 2, 1933, in Henry County and had lived in the Kansas City area before moving to Brownington in 1985. He had retired from the Avon warehouse in Kansas City in 1985 after 33 years of service. He was a United States Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mildred McVay, in 1989. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and Joe Giangrosso; two grandchildren, Patrick Bergen and Kelly Bergen; one brother, Charles McVey, all of Independence; his fiancee, Virginia Ground, Parkville, with whom he was engaged to marry on November 11.

SHAFTO, Gene A. "Ol' Paw"
1918-2003
Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Sumter Co, FL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 11 2003 - Gene A. "Ol' Paw" Shafto died Friday, February 7, 2003, at North Florida Rehabilitation and Specialty Care after a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1918, in Brownington. He grew up in rural Mound Springs and graduated from Clinton High School in 1935. He served in the Army during World War II. He married Frances A. Kepferle in June 1946 and moved to Shawnee, Kansas in 1949. He worked for 38 years as a pressman for the Suburban at the Mission Press located in Merriam, Kansas. He was a member of the Shawnee Optimist Club in Shawnee, Kansas, for many years. He and his wife relocated to Gainesville, Florida in 1988. Survivors include his wife Frances A. Shafto; a daughter Mari S. Robins, Gainesville, Florida; son Michael G. Shafto of Menlo Park, California, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 13, 2003 in Covenant Presbyterian Church, Gainesville, Florida. Burial will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, Florida.

SHAFTO, Roland Ely "Rollin"
1842-1933
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1933 - Rollin Shafto Died - At the home of his daughter, Mrs. Warren Parks in Coal, Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock, from pneumonia which developed from influenza. He was ill just a week. His wife is still bedfast, having taken sick with the influenza several weeks before her husband. Mr. Shafto was born in Farmingdale, N. J., Oct 9, 1842, and celebrated his 90th birthday three months ago. His first marriage to Miss Ella Allaire, took place February 3, 1869. She passed into Eternity April 2, 1885. Nine children blessed this union, seven of whom are living, as follows: Everett Shafto, Kearney, Nebr.; Willis Shafto, Coal; Mrs. Hurla Kibbey, Hutchinson, Kansas; Clarence Shafto and Mrs. Ora Hurley, Farmingdale, N. J.; Eli Shafto, Onalaska, Wisc.; Mrs. Ike Lionberger, Warsaw. Mr. Shafto spent several years in Illinois and Ohio and came to Henry county in 1894, and bought a farm in the Mound Springs, neighborhood where he lived until three years ago, when he and his wife moved to the home of their daughter, Mrs. Warren Parks. He was married the second time to Mrs. Nellie Snavely, February 27, 1889, and six children were given to this union, three of whom survive to comfort the mother as follows: Mrs. Marie VanBeck, Hancock, Iowa; Mrs. Murriel Knowles, North Platt, Nebr.; and Mrs. Warren Parks, Coal. Mr. Shafto was gifted with a great sense of humor and he could see the sunny side of life. His second sight had come and the pleasure he derived from his reading was immeasurable. The political news was especially interesting to him, for he had always adhered strictly to the Democratic party and its latest victory was a great delight to him. The trend of the depression was a favored subject for his discussion. The choice of farming as a life work for the deceased was a good one, for in that field he was a success, knowing how to till the soil and make it produce well. He loved gardening and since his health had ever been hale, he was privileged to tend one even last year. Before his illness, his eyes would twinkle with fun when he beat his grandson in picking up an armload of wood and carrying it in. The funeral service was conducted Sunday afternoon by Rev. A. N. Lindsey at the Methodist church in Coal, and his body was laid to rest in Englewood.

SHANK, Nedra Iona
1914-2010
East Lawn Palms Cemetery, Tucson, Pima Co, AZ
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 29 2010 - Nedra Iona Shank died Sunday, December 26, 2010, at her hoe in Tucson, Arizona. She was born near Chloe, Missouri, on January 15, 1914. She was preceded in death by her husband Rodney Shank. She leaves three children, Betty Hutchinson of Urich, Jim Shank of Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Terry Shank of Tucson, Arizona, and seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Nedra was a seamstress having worked in various clothing factories in Missouri. After moving to Tucson she worked for department stores and made quilts for her family. She took art lessons from Ike Parker of Clinton and studied at Pima Community College of Tucson, Arizona. She became an accomplished painter and was a charter member of Old Pueblo Artisans. She made hand-fired pottery which she shared with her friends and family. Nedra was also an avid gardener and she loved to travel, go camping and loved to travel, go camping and fishing. She was a devoted Christian and an active member of Silverbell Baptist Church of Tucson. Funeral service Thursday, December 30, 2010, at East Lawn Palms Mortuary Chapel.

SHANKLAND, Emmett Marshall, Judge
1887-1939
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
EMMETT SHANKLAND DIES -- Justice of Peace -- Former Township Assessor -- Fatal Heart Attack Night of Re-Election -- Judge Emmett Shankland, for 10 years a justice of the peace in Clinton Township, and who Tuesday was re-elected to office was seized that evening with a heart attack just as he was retiring and the end came at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, there being little hope of recovery from the first visit of his physician. Judge Shankland had not been well for the past year, but never dwelt on his ill health, and was always the same affable, fun loving official who was beloved by everyone at the courthouse. Tuesday, election day, he had come up to the polls at 5:45 a.m. with C. H. Whitaker, Jr., and they had stopped at each polling precinct to see that everything was in order. He had spent a happy, cheerful day, with no opposition for his office and no hint of the Grim Reaper who stood so near him. Life closed for him as he would have had it, and his family and those nearest him are glad he was spared prolonged suffering. He was conscious to the end, his clarity of mind never dimming till his eyes closed in death. Emmett Shankland, oldest son of the late Dr. W. M. and Mrs. Fannie Highnote Shankland, was born June 19, 1887, at Lewis Station where his father was practicing medicine. Dr. Shankland later moved to Clinton with his family where he continued an important figure in town and community life. Emmett was educated in the Clinton public schools and when 18 years old joined the Christian church, where he belonged until a few years ago when he joined the Baptist Church with his wife and son, Robert. Judge Shankland was a reporter on the Clinton Daily Democrat and then went into the insurance business. Nov. 30, 1917, he and Miss Helen Jewell Briggs were married. Two sons were born to them, Billy Pike dying in his fourth year, 1925, at Galveston, Texas, where they had gone for a few years with his mother who was not well. On their return to Clinton, Mr. Shankland was for a time township assessor and was then appointed justice of the peace to fill out the unexpired term of Judge E. A. Gracey and he has been the capable and popular incumbent of the office since, being successively elected by Clinton Township, Judge Shankland, an ardent Democrat, had a clear, accurate idea of political situations. He was a faithful party worker, shrewd and efficient in the discharge of his office. His ready wit and clever humor made him a stimulating conversationalist. He was an excellent judge of character and his interest in people never lessened. He was an untiring reader and possessed a brilliant mind, finding life an interesting adventure and rich in experience. In his home, Judge Shankland found and gave the deepest love and most tender consideration to his beloved wife and son, Robert. Kind, gentle, thoughtful, theirs was a rooftree blessed with happiness and mutual regard. They enjoyed each other and the interest of one was the chief concern of the other two. Mr. Shankland is survived by his wife and son, Robert, and two brothers, Lane Shankland of Duquoin, Ill., and Rex Shankland of St. Louis. At the time of going to press no funeral arrangements had been made. The Wilkinson Funeral Service will be in charge. Call them for the hour.

SHANKLAND, Mary Frances HIGHNOTE
1863-1927
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - MRS. W. M. SHANKLAND'S SUFFERINGS ENDED -- Near midnight, December 27th at her home on East Jefferson street. For two years she had suffered with cancer, which baffled the skill of physicians. When they first learned of it, she was in Texas, with her son, Emmett and wife. She was delighted with the charm of the South, but last June she told them she wished to come home. They felt that she knew her stay on earth would not be long and although the people there were wondrous kind, it was not like the old friends at home in Clinton, so in July, they brought her home, where she was glad to see her friends, and where she awaited the inevitable. Mary Frances Highnote was born at Paris, Ill., July 2nd, 1863, the second daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Highnote. Her parents had come to Clinton several years before, but on account of this being the border country during the Civil war, returned to Illinois for a few years, where she was born, they returning here afterward. She was known to schoolmates as Fanny Highnote, and she grew to womanhood in Clinton. She was exceptionally bright, standing at the top of her classes. After she graduated from high school in 1880, she taught school several years before her marriage. She was a beautiful girl and a general favorite. She was united in marriage to Dr. W. M. Shankland, June 2, 1886. They lived in Lewis Station for a few years after their marriage, where her husband practiced medicine. They then moved to Clinton, and this had been her home since. They lived on Orchard Ave. for many years, moving to the home where she died about 25 years ago. Her husband departed this life July 16, 1916. Three children were given to this union -- Emmett Shankland, of Clinton; Lane and Rex Shankland, of Edwardsville, Ill. One little grandson died about two years ago. There is one little grandson four year old Bobby, who was the delight of his grandmother's heart. He loved her so that during the many weary weeks of intense suffering he had cheered her heart with the sweet thoughts of his child mind, and his love for her. He would leave any play, no matter how enticing, to come to her, also leave her any time she wished. We have never seen more tender or devoted care given to any mother than has been given by Emmett and his wife, Jewell. Their strength seemed to be God-given, to do for her whom they loved. They gave up everything that they might make every minute of her stay as happy and pleasant as possible. Although now their eyes are blinded with tears, there is no regret, for they have given themselves unstintingly and although they grieve, they know that her sufferings are over, as she wished they might be the last 48 hours of her earthly stay. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Ella Jones, east of Clinton, five miles, and one brother, Arthur Highnote, of Harlinger, Tex. Deceased was converted and joined the Christian church about 18 years ago. She was also a prominent member of the Eastern Star, and served as Worthy Matron in 1923. For many years she had been an active member of the Clinton Shakespeare Club. She kept up on every question of the day and knew the political situation nation wide. When women's suffrage came in 1920, she was one of the few women prepared and capable of making speeches during the campaign. She made over Henry county. She was the first woman delegate to represent Henry county at a State Democratic convention, which met at Joplin that year. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church, Thursday morning. Interment in Englewood beside her husband and little grandson.

SHANKLAND, Robert Emmett
1923-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 5 2001 - A memorial service will be held for Robert Emmett Shankland, a Clinton native, at Consalus Funeral Home at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 23, 2001. A graveside service and ash burial will be held in Englewood Cemetery at 1 p.m. Friday, June 22. Mr. Shankland, 77, died November 13, 2000, at the Kootenai Medical Center near his home in Post Falls, Idaho. He was born July 15, 1923, in Clinton, the son of Emmett Marshall and Helen Jewell (Briggs) Shankland. He spent his childhood here and was a 1941 graduate of Clinton High School. He attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers College, Maryville and was a graduate of the St. Louis Institute of Music at Washington University, St. Louis and Columbia University, New York, where he received a master's degree in music in 1949. He obtained a bachelor's degree and completed graduate work in English at Southern Illinois University. During World War II, he served as a radio operator with the 87th Infantry Division under the command of Gen. George Patton and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He married Barbara Rose Johnson December 21, 1945, in new York City and taught music in public schools in Florida and Colorado before the family moved to Illinois in 1961. He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Pike Shankland, in 1925. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, of the home; son and daughter-in-law, Robert Marshall and Deann Mary (Woods) Shankland of Springfield, Illinois; daughters, Gretchen Ann Licata of Spokane, Washington, Sarah Lane Shankland of Palmdale, California, and Karen Regina Wyatt, wife of Charles Barry Wyatt, Benton, Illinois, and four grandchildren. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 21 2001 - Graveside services and inurnment for Robert Emmett Shankland will be held 1 p.m. Friday, June 22, at Englewood Cemetery. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Saturday at Consalus Funeral Home.

SHANKLAND, William Lane
1826-1909
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Dr. William Lane Shankland, a veteran practitioner of Henry County, passed away at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 12th, aged 82 years, 9 months and 20 days. He was born in Eton, Ohio, Dec. 22, 1826, and grew to manhood in Virginia and Eastern Tennessee, attending school while a boy in Abington, Tenn. He attended Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa., and the Louisville Medical College, and after coming to Missouri with his parents, who located in Moniteau County, in 1849, he attended the State University, graduating in 1851. He taught school in Warsaw a few years and in 1866 moved to Henry Co., Mo., where he resided thereafter and practiced medicine. In 1855 he was married to Miss Jane Wilson, whose death occurred on March 15, 1867. To them were born three children - Lizzie, who died while a child, and Dr. William M. Shankland and Mrs. Josie Logan, both of who reside in Clinton. He is also survived by four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his second wife, Mrs. Minerva Shankland. Dr. Shankland was a man of cool judgment and forceful character. He was honored by the Democratic party with the nomination and election to the legislature in 1882, and he represented this county with credit to himself and his party. The funeral occurred on Wednesday afternoon, interment being in Bethlehem cemetery east of Clinton.

SHANKS, Maude Mary VENN
1909-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Maude Mary Shanks, 89, died Sunday evening, April 11, 1999, at the Westwood Care Center in Clinton. She was born July 7, 1909, in Malta, the daughter of John Thomas and Treasa Sculuma Venn. She was a glove maker in her own leather glove shop for many years. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Doreen and Ollie Whitt of Clinton; one brother, Ernest Venn of N. Barnaby, BC, Canada; two grandchildren, James Kent and Denise Lisle and two great-grandchildren, Jason Lisle and Jamie Lee Kent. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James A. Shanks. Committal services will be held at a later date.

SHANKS, Parker Lee
2010-2011
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 24 2011 - Parker Lee Shanks, two-month-old son of Weylin and Stacey (King) Shanks, died Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. Parker was born December 21, 2010, in Kansas City. Parker is survived by his parents, Weylin and Stacey Shanks of Deepwater; maternal grandparents, Steve and Annie King of Clinton; paternal grandparents, Ron and Linda Shanks of Clinton; maternal great-grandparents, Ruth and John Ackermann of Clinton; paternal great-grandparents, Charles and Bonita Townsend of Clinton and Larry Shanks of Tyler, Texas; two aunts, Alyssa Shanks and Jennifer Blair of Columbia and one great-aunt, Mitcy Mullens of Olathe, Kansas. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 26, at Clinton Christian Church.

SHANKS, Patricia Dianne "Patty" BLAND
1958-2008
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 15 2008 - Patricia (Patty) Dianne Bland Shanks, 50, of Warsaw, departed this life on Sunday, April 13, 2008, at Boone Hospital Center. Patty was born January 21, 1958, in Clinton, the daughter of Darrell and Sylvia (Wilson) Bland. Patty lived in Warsaw for the past 13 years and has been self-employed with the family business. Prior to that she owned and operated "The Hair Bender Salon" in Clinton for nearly 20 years. Patty is survived by her mother; three sisters, Barbara Karr and her husband Jim of Ozark; Debbie Wilborn and her husband Rick of Lee’s Summit; and Kathy Merritt and her husband Gale of Speedwell, TN. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews: Sarah, Laura, Andy, Kristen, Kasie, Kellie, Weylan, Alyssia, and her beloved Haley. Preceding her in death were her father, paternal grandparents Alma and Carl Bland and maternal grandparents Wayne and Georgia Wilson. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at the Norris Methodist Church.

SHANKS, Russel Lee
1959-2008
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 31 2008 - Russel Lee Shanks, age 49 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Thursday, October 30, 2008. Memorial services will be Monday, November 3, 2008 at the Clinton Christian Church. Russel was born September 27, 1959 in Clinton, Missouri, the son of Larry and Bonnie (Blackwell) Shanks. He was raised on the family farm at Centerview, Missouri before moving to Clinton in l970. He graduated from Clinton High School in l977. He married his high school sweetheart Patty Bland in l978. They owned and operated Russ' APCO Service Station, the Hair Bender Beauty Salon and later owned the Timberline Bait and Tackle with his in-laws, Duke and Sue Bland. Russ loved to fish and hunt and spent many hunting trips with his beloved dog, Scooter. He loved sports, riding motorcycles, driving in demolition derby's, collecting marbles and being with his family and friends. Russ is survived by his mother and step-father, Bonnie and Charlie Townsend of Clinton, Missouri; his father, Larry Shanks of LaRue, Texas; two brothers, Ron Shanks and wife, Linda of Clinton and Robert Shanks of Springfield, Missouri; his maternal grandmother, Thelma Blackwell, his nephew, Weylin Shanks and his fiancee, Stacy, of Clinton, his niece, Alyssa Shanks of Clinton, his aunt, Barbara Bilyeu and cousins, Gene, Jolene, Karen and David, all of Holden, Missouri; his aunt, Annabell Rufenacht and cousins, Dean, Frank and Lester of Mt. Zion, Missouri; his uncle, Bill Snyder and wife, Cletis of Pleasant Hill, Missouri; his uncle, Harold Shanks and wife, Roberta and cousins, Gary and Mark of Centerview, Missouri; his step brother, Brad Townsend and wife, Kristi and their daughter, Taylor, all of Clinton; his step sister, Kara Leodler and husband, Peter and their son, Logan of Lenexa, Kansas and many, many other family members and close friends. Russ faced his last battle of cancer with courage and fortitude as he fought till the very end. He was a friend to many and was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed.

SHANNON, Catherine
abt 1847-1887
Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye Feb 3 1887 - Died, Tuesday afternoon in this city, Mrs. Samuel Shannon, of consumption, aged 40. Burial at Oak Grove.

SHARP, Ada W. BARNETT
1894-1992
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ada Sharp, 98, Appleton City, died Thursday, November 19, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital. Services were Sunday at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in the Appleton City Cemetery. Mrs. Sharp was born in Rockville and lived in the Appleton City area most of her life. She was a former member of the Green Valley Church, near Rockville. She was a member of the Green Valley Community Club. Survivors include a son, Boyd Sharp, Appleton City; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

SHARP, Alpha Edith BENNETT
1883-1958
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Sharp Buried at Brownington - Funeral services for Mrs. Alpha Sharp, 75, who died about 9:00 a.m., Oct. 16, at Clinton General Hospital where she had been a patient for three days, were held Oct. 18, at the Brownington Baptist Church. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery. Alpha Edith Bennett, the fourth eldest of six children of Allen and Sarah North Bennett, was born Jan. 1st, 1883, at Sedalia, Mo. A brother and three sisters preceded her in death. With her parents she moved when a small child to St. Clair County in the Iconium vicinity, then later to the Lowry City community. There she married John F. Sharp on Dec. 23, 1900, and after a short residence at Lowry City and in Kansas, they spent most of their married life at Brownington where Mr. Sharp died on Feb. 9, 1928. Mrs. Sharp continued to live in Brownington until about 1939 when she came to Clinton, her home since. At an early age she united with the Concord Baptist Church near Lowry City and later transferred to the Brownington Baptist Church were she remained a faithful member. Mrs. Sharp, soft spoken and kindly is remembered for her thoughtfulness, her congeniality and willingness to serve her fellow man. Her grandchildren, always foremost with her, were her great delight. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. George (Ellen) Baird, 319 N. Fourth, and Mrs. Fred (Thelma) Cook, 308 N. Fourth, Clinton, a sister, Mrs. Letha Brink, Fredericktown, Mo; two grandsons, Cartha Gene Hosack and Sydney Earl Hosack, Clinton; three great-grandchildren, Gary and Karen Hosack and Donna Jo Rogers; nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. A son Earnest Perry died in infancy.

SHARP, Bessie P. ROWLAND MORRIS
1919-1998
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Bessie P. Sharp, 78, Lincoln, died Tuesday morning, July 28, 1998, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born in Crain on December 18, 1919, the daughter of Robert Ernest and Willie Elizabeth Lawrence Rowland. In the early 1940s, she was married to Clifford W. Morris. They had made their home in Kansas City. She had been employed as a store clerk for Harry's Distressed Merchandise store in Kansas City, Kansas, for several years. They moved to Warsaw in 1974. Her husband, Clifford, preceded her in death on May 4, 1976. For a short time she was married to Edward Sharp. He also preceded her in death. She had made her home with Robert Jenkins near Lincoln since 1980. She loved life. She enjoyed fishing and traveling and bluegrass music. She and Bob had enjoyed traveling to bluegrass concerts and she was most happy with the simple pleasures of life. She is survived by her companion, Bob Jenkins of the home; one son, Duane Morris, Warsaw; two grandsons, Paul William Morris, Foxlake, Illinois, and Michael Shane Morris, Kansas City; one granddaughter, Shannon Morris, Kansas City; two step-grandchildren, Debbie Johnson and Tracy McDaniels, both of Lee's Summit; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Jonathan Rowland of Savannah, Robert E. Rowland of Kansas City, and Birchie Rowland of Aurora; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services and burial will be held Friday July 31, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

SHARP, Blanch Loveina EAGER
1930-1997
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Blanch Loveina (Eager) Sharp, 66, died at her home in Nyssa, Oregon, Saturday, April 5, 1997. Her parents, George and Blanch Eager, moved to Clinton in 1953. She is survived by her husband, Dwaine Sharp, Nyssa, Oregon; a daughter, Judy Nolte; a son, Joe Nolte and 11 brothers and sisters, George F. Eager of Lee's Summit, Charles L. Eager of Pleasant Hill, Earnest A. Eager of Grandview, Betty J. Heimsoth and Ola M. Hoover of Lee's Summit, John W. Eager of Lake Orion, Michigan, Rev. James A. Eager of Clinton, Marjorie M. Maxwell of Windsor, Richard w. Eager of Clinton, Donna F. Stoneking of Holden and Michael E. Eager of Harrisonville. Memorial services will be held at Northeast Baptist Church Tuesday, April 15, at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

SHARP, Edwin Ray
1917-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Edwin Ray Sharp was born October 8, 1917, in Lowry City, and came to Clinton when he was four. As a lad of 10 he was playing with a rubber and a clothespin when he accidentally shot his eye, which resulted in the loss of sight in that organ. This prevented him from taking an active part in sports, but he loved all kinds of sports, including basketball and baseball. He also liked to bowl and was an expert in that line, being a member of Clinton's bowling team. At the age of 10 he assumed the responsibilities of a man on his shoulders when he took a paper route, and since that age he was practically self-supporting, putting himself through school and bringing home his extra money for his mother. At his death he was employed at the Last Chance Service Station. He tried to take every burden off his mother's shoulders and every trouble that was hers was his, for he always tried to protect her. He joined the Presbyterian church when he was 10 and was a regular attendant at the Sunday school and church services for many years. Helpfulness always characterized his life, and he was always happy, kind and generous. After Ray's death, his mother found among the books and papers of school days a leaflet from a notebook on which he had written "God is glorified not by groans but by our thanksgiving," by Whittle. These words were characteristic of him, and though his mother was saddened by the loss of her boy, the memory of the way he had tried to live this motto lent her new courage. Ray joined the Battery when he grew to young manhood and was promoted to the rank of corporal. He was the Battery clerk and did his work efficiently and neatly. Surviving the young man is his mother, Mrs. Goldie Sharp, and a brother, Billie, who is 14. His father, Walter Sharp, could not be located by radio to inform him of his son's sad death. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Simms, of Gerster, also survive. The funeral was conducted Sunday at the Consalus & Peck funeral home. Burial was in Englewood. Those from out-of-town who came for the funeral were: Frank Redmond, Misses Mary Ann Fulwider, Carrie Calvird, Cenia Calvird, Mrs. Dimple Frala, Mrs. Henry Baxter and Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Tucker, Osceola. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Simms, Brownington; Messrs. and Mesdames Fred Eckinger, Ray Morrow and daughter, Chauncy Famuliner and son, E. E. Gleeson and family, Mrs. Irene Coryell, Dale Gilkerson, Garden City; Mrs. Tom Terry, Harrisonville; Mrs. Gertrude Pierce and Donald, Messrs. and Mesdames Ross McCully, Loyd Byers, Walter Carroll, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Simms, Gerster; Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Gishop, Calhoun; Keith Dunham, Tulsa, Okla.

SHARP, Frances "Fannie" PAGE
1845-1926
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Called To Her Reward - Mrs. P. B. Sharp passed away at 7 p.m., June 16th, 1926 , at the home of her youngest daughter, Mrs. George Richeson, in Pittsburg, Kans. About 6 months ago she fell and hurt her hip, from which she never fully recovered, and that, together with infirmities of advanced age, caused her death. Deceased was past 80 years of age, having been born Sept. 15, 1845, near Page City, in Lafayette county, but had spent many years in Henry and St. Clair counties. She resided north of Clinton for a number of years; then near Lowry City, and later near Brownington, before going to Pittsburg. She was a member of the Christian church, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. Her maiden name was Frances Page, and she was married on Nov. 29, 1864, in Lafayette county, to P. B. Sharp. who lived north of Clinton. He preceded her in death April 25, 1910. She is survived the following children: Mrs. E. Hinkle, Marshfield, Mo.; Mrs. N. W. Allison; Higginsville, Mo.; J. F. Sharp, Brownington, Mo.; C. P. Sharp, Cherokee, Kans.; Mrs. Wm. J. McHale, Denver, Co.; J. W. Sharp, Higginsville, Mo.; Mrs. J. T. Dodson, Brownington, Mo.; Mrs. E. Garnett,, Osceola, Mo.; and Mrs. George L. Richeson, Pittsburg, Kans.; also one brother J. M. Page, of Lafayette county, and one sister, Mrs. Maria Walton, in Utah. The body was brought to Clinton Saturday morning, and a graveside service was conducted that afternoon, burial being in Englewood cemetery.

SHARP, James Lenard
1919-1997
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James L. Sharp, 77, Lowry City, died Monday, February 10, 1997, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mr. Sharp worked from 1942 until he went on disability in 1963 at the Aileen Quirk & Sons Bean Factory in North Kansas City. He had been a resident of Lowry City the past five years. He is survived by his wife, Janice, of the home; a son, James William Sharp and wife Sue, of Deepwater; a daughter Janet Lynn Fuchs of Lowry City; nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 13, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Lowry City Cemetery.

SHARP, Janice Arlene LEEVER
1938-2011
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 17 2011 - Janice Arlene Sharp, 73, Clinton, died at her home Thursday, October 13, 2011. She was born July 25, 1938, in Camden to William and Lou Verne (Cochran) Leever. She graduated from Richmond High School. She worked as a nurse's aide caring for the sick until she became disabled. On February 12, 1960, Janice married James Leonard Sharp, who preceded her in death. Janice accepted the Lord as her personal savior at an early age. She was active in church and played the piano for many years. She also gave piano lessons for many years. She loved gardening and the outdoors. In 2009 she met Orval Chrisman. Their love grew throughout their relationship. They shared a lot of good times together as a couple and with our family. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Sharp, and her parents and niece, Vonna Kay Keen. Janice is survived by one son, James William Sharp and fiancee, Ann, Deepwater; one daughter, Janet Riley and husband, Gerald, Clinton; one sister, Wanda Keen and husband, Deryl, Richmond; two nephews, Robert Keen and wife, Lisa, Lee's Summit, and David Keen and wife, Tasha, Yuma, Colorado; one niece, Carolyn Sue Noble and husband, Doug, Smithville; three great-nephews, Justin Noble, Chris Keen and Joshua Keen, and three great-nieces, Rayanon, Paige and Lindsey; her special friend and companion, Orval Chrisman of Redrock; other relatives and many friends. The last few months of her life she struggled with many serious health issues. Her wish was to remain at home when the doctors told her they had done everything that they could do. A very special person she loved dearly, Opal Van Swearingen, helped the family honor their mom's wishes. She was there to assist the family in caring for all of her needs and making her life happy and complete. The family will always be grateful and very appreciative of the love and dedication that she gave to assist them to grant her wishes. Janice will be deeply missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were Monday, October 17, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Interment was in Lowry City Cemetery.

SHARP, Jesse W.
1827-1906
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 14 1906 Jesse W. Sharp, probably the oldest remaining pioneer settler of Henry County, died on Saturday, April 7, 1906, and was buried from the residence of his sister, Mrs. D. C. Edwards, 4 miles north of Clinton on the following morning. Mr. Sharp was born on the 24th day of November, 1825, in Whaly [Whitley] County, Kentucky. His parents came to Lafayette County and in the spring of 1828, settled in Henry County on what is known as the old Sharp homestead, about 4 miles north of Clinton. He was a true representative of the fast vanishing race of American pioneer settlers - liberal in his view on all questions, whether they agreed with his own ideas or not; hospitable almost to a fault and a kind and accommodating neighbor. He was of cheerful disposition and was a Democrat of the most stalwart kind. He served as assessor in Fields Creek township while this county was under township organization. He was never married, completing his journey through life alone. [Birth year was most likely 1827]

SHARP, John Franklin
1869-1928
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1928 - John Franklin Sharp was born April 8, 1869, on a farm three and one-half miles north of Clinton, and died at his home in Brownington, Feb. 9, 1928, being 58 years, 10 months and one day old. He spent his entire life in Henry and St. Clair counties with the exception of two years, which he spent in Kansas. He was married to Alpha Edith Bennett, Dec. 23, 1900, and to this union three children were born. One Ernest Perry, died in 1902, at the age of six months; the other two - Mrs. Dora Thelma Hosack, and Ellen Virginia Sharp, of the home, together with his wife, survive him. He is also survived by two brothers and six sisters as follows: Charles Sharp, of Cherokee, Kans.; J. W. Sharp of Higginsville, Mo.; Mrs. E. Hinkle, of Marshfield, Mo.; Mrs. N. W. Allison, of Higginsville, Mo.; Mrs. Wm. J. McHale, of Denver, Colo.; Mrs. J. T. Dodson, of Brownington, Mo.; Mrs. Eva Garnett, of Osceola, Mo., and Mrs. George L. Richeson, of Pittsburg, Kans. He is also survived by one grandchild, Cartha Jean Hosack. Mr. Sharp had resided for a number of years in Brownington, and for the last six years has had the care of the school building. He was a very highly respected citizen, a good neighbor, an affectionate husband, and a kind father to his children. The beautiful floral offering and the large crowd of friends at the funeral, showed the esteem in which he was held by the whole community. All the brothers and sister were present for the funeral except Mrs. McHale, of Denver, and several of them were at his bedside at the time of his death. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Brownington, Friday and the body was tenderly laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery near by.

SHARP, Perry B.
1830-1910
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Perry B. Sharp died at his home, five miles north and a quarter mile west of Pittsburg, Kansas, Monday, April 25th, of Bright's disease. He had been failing gradually all winter up until a few days before his death when he began to fail very fast, but he was able to be up until the day before he died. Deceased was born October 18, 1830 in what is now Lafayette county, but which at that time comprised both of Johnson and Henry. He was therefore 79 years, 6 months and 7 days of age. His father moved to Henry county in 1832, when Perry was a little boy two years of age, and settled three miles north of Clinton. There he lived grew to manhood, and was well known by all the settlers around Clinton. In Nov. 1864, he married Fannie Page, daughter of Joseph H., and Elizabeth page, of Page City, Mo. After his marriage he moved to Nebraska, where he resided nearly a year, and then he came back to Missouri where he spent the rest of his life up to this spring, when he went to reside with their son, C. P. Sharp. To this union eleven children were born nine of whom survive him. One daughter died in infancy, and the other, Anna May Garnett, preceded him to the other world, April 10, 1909. He leaves a loving wife, three sons and six daughters, twenty grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. D. C. Edwards, Clinton, Mo., and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn his loss. His children who survive him are: Mrs. N. W. Allison, Higginsville, Mo. J. F. Sharp, Pittsburg, Kas., J. W. Sharp and Mrs. J. T. Dodson, Deepwater; Mrs. Ed. Garnett, Claremore, Okla., and Mrs. Geo. L. Richeson, Pittsburg, Kans. All the children were present at the funeral except Mrs. Ed. Garnett, Claremore Okla., who went to Pittsburg, Kas., but didn't arrive until after the family had started with the remains for Clinton. Rev. A. N. Lindsey, of Clinton, conducted the funeral services at the grave. Interment at Englewood Cemetery.

SHARP, Rhoder
1926-2004
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 9 2004 - Rhoder Sharp, 77, Calhoun, died Thursday, April 8, 2004, at his home. He was born September 21, 1926, in Laclede County, the son of the late E. M. and Ethel (Barr) Sharp. He was married to Yula Sharp, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter, Clarinda Boyd, Tulsa, Oklahoma; one grandson, Austin, Tulsa, Oklahoma; two sisters, Kate and Shirley, Kansas City area, and dear friends. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. Mr. Sharp was a truck driver for Missouri Pacific Railroad. He played the guitar in the North Kansas City Opry for 35 years. He enjoyed fishing and the outdoors. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 10, 3 p.m., at Calhoun Cemetery.

SHARP, William Emery II "Willy"
1972-1997
Bear Creek/Mont-McConnell Cemetery, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William Emery "Willy" Sharp II was born May 5, 1972, in Windsor, to William Emery and Sharon Lucille Wisner Sharp. He died February 27, 1997, at his home in Lowry City. He attended Windsor Elementary School and a few years at Windsor Middle and High School. He also spent a year of high school in Pine Valley, California, and then graduated one of the top students at Louisburg High School in Kansas. He is survived by his father, William Sharp, and his wife, Barbara, of Joplin; his mother, Sharon LaRue and her husband, Dan, of El Cajon, California; his sister, Tracy Ann Sharp of Mauldin, South Carolina; three stepbrothers. J. R. Alison of Lowry City, Phillip and Dennis Dodson of Ft. Madison, Iowa; a stepsister, Tammy Young of Raytown; his maternal grandparents, Lawrence and Edna Wisner of El Dorado Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Willy embraced life and openly shared his teaching of yesterday, today and tomorrow through music and poetry. Although private, through his guitar and his poetry we gained insight into a man who challenged us to live, but learn. He was a very intelligent man as shown in his remarkable "A" average in his younger years through his college years. He loved to be challenged to achieve success. Learning became very natural to Willy. A masterpiece in his mind was always waiting to be brought to life with words or poetry. His smile could light up a room and his enlightening spirit cast a spell on anyone he met. Willy won academic awards for his outstanding grade point average, attendance awards for not missing any days of school, poetry contests and leadership' awards to name a few. He participated in body building contests all over Missouri and received a Presidential Physical Fitness award while in school. He loved math, physics, biology, history, Spanish and speech; any subject he could gain knowledge from and teach someone. Willy embraced h is shortcomings to learn more about himself. Although sometimes his feelings were not verbally expressed, he would write poetry that beautifully expressed his emotion. He loved nature -- to walk in a field and smell the earth as it awakes was almost heavenly. He would walk miles to think and pray so that he might live his life the best way he knew how. Each day God gave us Willy was a gift -- a cherished memory! Willy went through some times in his life that were not peaceful by any means, but now he is resting at Bear Creek. Willy will rejoice with nature, his poetry, his music, our love and God that he is now resting in peace. Rest, our child, rest. Funeral services were Sunday, March 2, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Bear Creek Cemetery.

SHAVER, Amanda Frances "Manda" KERR
1870-1925
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Manda Frances Shaver was born in Grayson Co KY on Dec. 22, 1870. She was married to W. L. Shaver on Jan. 24, 1900. To this union four children were born: Ray Thomas, on Nov 3rd, 1902, and died May 5, 1903. A baby girl died in infancy. Frank Kerr Shaver, was born Sept 1, 1905; Walter Herman, born June 9, 1909. She professed faith in Christ and joined the M.E. Church, South, at the age of 13 years, in Louisville. She united with the Norris church in 1906. She lived a true Christian life at all times and was always ready to help those in need. She died at her home three miles northwest of Garland, at 10 p.m., Sept 17, 1925. She had been in failing health almost a year, gradually growing worse of dropsy. She bore her sufferings with patience, and leaves to mourn her departure a husband and two sons, both at home, and six sisters and two brothers, living in Kentucky. The funeral services were conducted at the Garland church. The body was laid to rest in Englewood cemetery.

SHAVER, Benjamin Franklin
1844-1910
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 26 1910 - The death of Judge B. F. Shaver occurred at his home, corner of Main and Elm, at 8:10 p.m. Monday from stomach trouble, after a serious illness of 12 weeks, waited upon by his patient, faithful wife. Born in Middle Tennessee Feb. 15, 1844 and came with his widowed mother to Benton County in his youth. He married Miss L. M. Black, who bore him five children, and died in August 1894. Only one child survives, Jesse Shaver of Orange, California, and three grandchildren, Ruth, Fern and Chloe Sands, children of his daughter Mary. In 1896 he married Miss Minnie Johnson of Roseland and they lived at his farm a mile and one-half south of Calhoun. One little son, Charley, aged 6, was born to this union. Mr. Shaver was elected Associate Judge of Benton County in 1886 and held the office two years. He made his own way in the world, accumulating considerable property by farming and stock raising, unusual thrift and economy. He taught school for a number of years. Served in the Union army and was a Methodist. Burial in Englewood.

SHAVER, Letha M. BLACK
1858-1894
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Died at her home in Calhoun, Aug 1894, Mrs. Letha M., wife of ex-County Judge, B. F. Shaver, late of Fristoe Township, aged 37. In poor health due to donsumption for a year and was severely sick about 10 days. A Methodist and highly-esteemed. Leaves five children, James Shaver and R. C. Dalton and 2 daughters of Warsaw arrived at her home a few hours before her death. Buried at Calhoun.

SHAW, Anna Mae OLIVER
1922-1997
Brown General Baptist Church Cemetery, Puxico, Stoddard Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Anna Mae Shaw, 75, Clinton, died Tuesday, January 21, 1997, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Services will be Saturday, January 25, at the Morgan-Sifford Funeral Home, Puxico, with burial in the Brown Church Cemetery, Puxico. Mrs. Shaw was born in Puxico, and had lived in the Clinton area since 1991. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 44 years, Donald A. Shaw; one brother and one sister. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Matlock of Clinton; one brother, Willie Oliver, Puxico; two sisters, Ivalene Buxton, St. Louis, and Eva Stephan, Puxico, as well as three grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and six step-great grandchildren.

SHAW, Donald A.
1923-1992
Brown General Baptist Church Cemetery, Puxico, Stoddard Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Donald A. Shaw, 68, Clinton, died Thursday, March 26, 1992, at Oakhaven Manor in Warsaw. He was a retired Marine Corps sergeant. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mae Shaw of Clinton; one daughter, Linda Matlock of Clinton; two brothers, Clinton Shaw of Kansas City and Robert Shaw of Kansas. Funeral services will be Monday at the Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in Puxico. Burial will be at the Brown Cemetery there.

SHAW, Evelyn Maud JOHNSON
1924-2014
Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City, Clark Co, NV
Evelyn Maud Johnson Shaw, devoted wife and mother, of Las Vegas, passed away May 31, 2014. The daughter of Ray and Mary Etta Smith Johnson, she was born Sept. 26, 1924, in Tightwad, Mo., and was the youngest of four girls. Evelyn met Arthur Shaw at Deepwater High School in west central Missouri when she was just a freshman. They married in Orlando during World War II, Feb. 23, 1943. Together, they raised two girls and six boys. Like millions of other women during the post-war era, she worked odd jobs to make ends meet. Through a strong work ethic and sheer determination, she occasionally took college classes and ultimately graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with a bachelor's degree in social sciences in 1974. She worked for the state of California in various positions over the next 15 years, retiring in 1989 from the same university where she earned her degree. In 1998, she and Art moved to Las Vegas where they made their final home together. Evelyn took great joy in her family, which included Art and their eight children; 14 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Family visited often from many different states, which gave her immense pleasure. She is survived by her husband, Arthur; one sister, Mary Hazel Reynolds of Missouri; and dozens of family members. No one will ever forget how willing she was to listen to their needs or accomplishments and dispense sage advice. Memorial Mass will be Monday, June 9, at St. Francis de Sales Parish, Las Vegas, NV.

SHAW, Fairy HOWE GOODALL
1925-1993
Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Fairy Shaw, age 68, Holden, passed away Friday, June 11, 1993, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. She was born April 2, 1925 in Aullville, Mo., the daughter of William Harrison and Lucy Catherine (Peel) Howe. She had lived near Holden most of her life. She married Harold E. Goodall in Lexington, on August 30, 1941. He preceded her in death December 26, 1961. She was a sewing machine operator for several years and worked at Brown's Shoe Manufacturing in Higginsville, M&M Rubber Company in Kansas City, and Burlington Manufacturing in Concordia. She and Mr. Goodall also operated an APCO station on U.S. 50 Highway near Centerview, for a few years. Mrs. Shaw was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle near Holden. She leaves two sons, Harold L. Goodall, Henrietta, and Willard Goodall, Sweet Springs; five daughters, Martha McKenzie, Sandra Hawkins, Debbie Milligan, and Toni Cleveland, all of Holden, and Barbara Gillum, LaMonte; one brother, Mike Howe, LaMonte; two sisters, Daisy Schlobahm, Sedalia and Catherine Eslick, Pleasant Hill; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Two sons, three brothers, and four sisters preceded her in death. Funeral services were Monday, June 14, 1993, at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Holden Cemetery.

SHAW, Jewell Fern BILES
1919-2001
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 22 2001 - Mrs. Jewell F. Shaw, 81, Osceola, died Saturday, October 20, 2001, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 23, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Lowry City Cemetery.

SHAW, Kathryn "Katie" SCHOCH
1901-1924
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - YOUNG WIFE AND MOTHER DEAD -- The hearts of Clinton were saddened and shocked when they heard that Mrs. Richard Shaw died Saturday evening at 4:30 with scarlet fever and complications. Two physicians, the nurse and her loved ones did everything possible to prolong the life, but the disease was in too serious a form, and the young life returned to its Maker. She was conscious to the last, if as ready and willing to go, thinking not of herself. but of her beautiful baby boy, her husband, parents, brother and sister. She desired that they not grieve and worry for she knew that the land to which she was going they could come. Kathryn Schoch was born in Clinton March 26, 1901. She grew to young womanhood here and was married Richard Shaw November 27, 1920. To this union a son was born, Richard, Jr. who was two years old last September. She leaves besides her devoted husband and dear baby, her beloved parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Schoch, all of Clinton; one brother, William Schoch, of Sedalia, and one sister, Mrs. Howard Rice. of Kansas City. All were at the bedside when the final summons came. Katie, as we all knew and loved to call her, was still but a sunshiny little girl. She was wonderous fair, there not being a more beautiful young matron in Clinton. For several years she was employed in the Busy Bee and during that time she made friends and acquaintances county wide. Her sunshiny welcome was always there. All who knew her loved her. When she was married and went into her own home she retained that sunny nature and delighted in directing the affairs of her household, later in caring for the dear little boy who was hers. Her death is hard on every one of her loved ones, the little fellow is too young to know that the deepest sorrow he shall ever know has come into his life, for no matter who raises him, the greatest loss a child can have is to lose his mother. No matter how kind and good they all may be to him, they cannot quite know in the same way the aches, pains, joys and sorrows of childhood, that is given only to mothers to know. Little Richard is indeed fortunate to have so many loved ones to look out for his welfare. The Comforter will come to them as they minister and care for the little child, who so needs them. Katie had been a devout Catholic all her life, faithfully following the teachings of her church and putting into practice the Master's teaching by always "doing the task that was nearest," happily. Rev. Father Donovan conducted a private funeral service at the late home On North 3rd street Monday afternoon, after which her body was laid in Englewood.

SHAW, Rena Florence THOMAS
1862-1924
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - "BE YE ALSO READY" Death hath no season. He comes at darkness or at dawn and his dread visitation cannot be averted. Rena F. Shaw, daughter of David B. and Matilda Thomas, was born February 17, 1862, in Scott county, Indiana, later coming with her parents to Clinton, where they located on a farm three miles north of town. When a young girl she united with the Fields Creek Cumberland Presbyterian church and later, after her marriage with the Presbyterian church at Montrose. In July, 1899, she was married to Gilbert Shaw, with whom she spent 20 happy years in Montrose. Mr. Shaw preceded her to the Great Beyond, over four years ago. To them was horn one son, Paul Gilbert Shaw, who is left to mourn her loss together with an aged mother, a sister, two brothers and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shaw was a woman of untiring energy and decisive character. She was by no means a one-sided-woman but had many interests and was delightfully human. She was a devout Christian. She belonged to the Sunday School and was one of the few faithful members of the Missionary Society of the old Presbyterian church. She brought to her work a cheerful optimism and practical application that was infectious. She was a home lover and a home maker. Her home was an abiding place for pastors and friends. She loved young people and was never too busy to plan for their advancement or entertainment. Some time before the death of Mr. Shaw, she had a fall, not considered serious at first but the ultimate cause of her death. At first just a little lame, later a cane, then crutches, finally confined to a chair and these last long months bedfast. Her friends could give only sympathy, but how appreciative she was for every kindness. Mrs. Shaw knew every phase of suffering, but she knew Jesus Christ as her Savior and found His grace all-sufficient. In her later years there was a deepening of her spiritual life and the things that are unseen became the realities to her. So strong and tender in her sympathies, so full of hope, so cheerful, few guessed the heavy burdens, the vexing limitations, the physical pain and weariness that were her portion. Earnest devotion to her church together with kindly and helpful interest in all with whom she same in contact, endeared her to a large circle of friends. Great sympathy for her had been felt during the years of her illness and the sorrow of parting is mingled with rejoicing that release from suffering has been granted and that she has entered into her Father's house. The funeral services of Mrs. Rena F. Shaw were held at Sunday, March 30th, at the home of her mother, Mrs. David Thomas, three miles north of Clinton. Burial in Englewood cemetery.

SHEAHAN, Mary Jane NOLAN
1920-2013
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Mary Jane Sheahan, 93, of St. Louis, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Friday evening, December 13, 2013. She was born July 28, 1920, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of Daivd Patrick Nolan and Nelle Marvel (Poole) Nolan. On July 18, 1959, in Miami, Oklahoma, she married Tom Sheahan and he preceded her in death on December 25, 1989. Mary work for Optics of Kansas for several years before moving to Windsor. She was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Windsor. Survivors include a grandson, Newton Rapplean and his wife Heather, St. Louis, Mo.; a great-grandson, Brody Rapplean and a great-granddaughter, Sydney Rapplean. In addition to her husband, Mary was preceded in death by two sons, Newton David Tritico and Joseph Martin Tritico. Cremation with no services. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, at a later date.

SHEEK, Elizabeth Frances DENNY
1850-1937
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
AUNT LIZZIE SHEEK DEAD -- The Shady Grove community was saddened Saturday when death took a dearly loved neighbor, Mrs. Elizabeth Sheek, who had spent all her life in the same vicinity. She was stricken February 15 with an illness which developed into bronchial pneumonia, and at 11:52 a.m. February 24, 1937, she peacefully entered eternal sleep. Elizabeth Frances Denny was born near Leesville March 27, 1850, to James and Caroline Denny. At the age of seven her mother died, and in later years when Elizabeth Frances became a wife and mother, she lavished all care possible on her children, longing to make up to them for the things she missed in her own motherless life. Being one of the eldest of a large family of children, and living in Civil War days, her young girlhood was not easy. At one time during the war she helped prepare for burial three men who were shot, and time never removed the scars of those horrors of war from her memory. Late in life she would shake her head sadly and say, "They should not have done it." Mother Sheek's schooling consisted of three weeks at a subscription school and with the aid of those instructions and her speller she learned reading while about her daily tasks of housework. She thoroughly enjoyed reading the Bible, newspapers and good books that she could find time for. To the last day of health, she was interested in world happenings and expressed a wish that the strike then on in Detroit would soon be settled so the men could go back to work to support their families, for she wanted no one to suffer privation. She was ever thoughtful and kind to all who came in contact with her. She read the Bible through several times and it was a pleasure to talk with her on the subject. Her old eyes kindled. her face glowed as she discussed the goodness of God and our privileges and blessings as His children. Mother Sheek had been a Christian since early girlhood and a faithful member of the Tebo Baptist church for many years, being a descendant of charter members. When health permitted she seldom missed a service. She was a firm believer in Christ, the head of the church, and man, the ruler of his household. She was united in marriage to Isaac Sheek, August 8, 1870. Mr. Sheek was a Union soldier and also grew to manhood east of Clinton, living most of his life in Shady Grove vicinity. To this union were born nine children, two infants and two grown sons, Eddie and Morris. preceding her in death. Mr. Sheek also died October 5, 1920, leaving her to go on with the five remaining children, A. G. Sheek and R. I., who reside near the old home; Mrs. W. E. Carleton, Sedalia; W. A., at whose home she passed away, and Laura, who with W. A. took such excellent care of their mother since their father's death, never leaving her alone Malay hours at a time. Mrs. Sheek also leaves nine grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a sister and two half sisters. During her last illness, all five of the children scarcely left her bedside to rest, although A. G., W. A. and Laura were far from well. Mrs. R. .I. Sheek left her home and stayed with them, taking much responsibility of both housework and nursing. All that was humanly possible Was done for her but God called and she went. Her suffering is ended. One of the best of mothers has safely made the harbor on the other side. Mother Sheek was ever busy, nothing being too hard to bear if she could help her children and her great pleasure in late years was getting a good Sunday dinner for them and their children. Funeral services were conducted at Tebo Baptist church Sunday. Burial was in the cemetery nearby under the direction of the Wilkinson Funeral Service.

SHEEK, Isaac Winchel
1840-1920
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Isaac W. Sheek was born in North Carolina, April 21, 1840. He departed this life at his home, near Coal, where he had lived since early childhood, Tuesday morning, October 5th, 1920, being 80 years, 5 months and 14 days old with the dreaded disease, cancer of the face, which developed at the age of 30 years, and which had caused years and years of untold suffering. He had been bedfast the most of the time since last December. He bore these years, of suffering bravely; was patient through it all. He had faith in Christ and often said that he was prepared and ready to go and waited with patience for the time to come. All was done that loving hands could do to alleviate his sufferings and to keep him with us, but God's way is best. He said, "It is enough; come up higher." He was married to Elizabeth F. Denney, August 8th, 1870. To this union were born nine children, four having preceded him to that better world--Edward and Morris, and two in infancy. The living are: Allie G., Laura F., Mrs. W. E. Carleton, Willie A., and Robert, all of this place, and who with all the grandchildren except one, Orba Sheek, of Drumright, Okla., who was unable to be present, were at his bedside at the time of his death. He leaves to mourn his death, the devoted wife, one brother, Willis A. Sheek, of Los Angeles, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. E. M. Getman, of Pueblo, Colo., and a host of friends, as all knew him but to love him. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a kind and honest neighbor. The heart broken companion has given to the Lord her most cherished earthly treasure, whose only earthly desire was the law of his love. They have journeyed through over 50 years of wedded life together. Tho the last years his afflictions were so great she never failed him once. We would not call him back to suffer, but oh!, how we miss him. Deceased at the age of 22 years volunteered his service to his country, joined the Union Army and saw 3 years of actual warfare during the Civil War. Six of his comrades, who fought with him, were at the funeral, but owing to their feebleness they were unable to act as pall bearers. The funeral was conducted at the Tebo Baptist church. Wednesday, Oct. 6th. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed file remains to the beautiful cemetery near the church, where he was tenderly laid to rest.

SHEEK, Jennie May BRIGGS
1892-1992
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Jennie May Sheek, 100, died Tuesday, October 20, 1992, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was a lifelong Henry County resident in the Leesville community. - Jennie M. Sheek, 100 years, 6 months and 21 days old, passed from this life to her eternal home in glory on October 20, 1992. She was the daughter of William (Uncle Billy) and Laura (Gray) Briggs. In 1912 she was married to Robert (Bob Ike) Sheek, who preceded her in death in August of 1959. To this union three children were born; Doris (Mrs. Wallace Dundas), Reva June (Mrs. Ira T. Mallory), and Morris (Shorty) Sheek. Jennie was saved at the age of 10 and was baptized in the Tebo Creek and joined the Tebo Baptist Church in 1902. This church was founded by her forefathers. She remained a faithful member all of her life, living in the Leesville community in her own home, then with her daughter June because of her failing eyesight. The past three years, when her health failed, she became a member of the family at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. The joy of Jennie's life was her family and her church. She was faithful with her tithe of all her time and possessions. On her 100th birthday, in March 1992, she requested that any gifts be designated to the Tebo Baptist Church Building Fund. This money was a great help in the construction of a new fellowship hall at the church. Her wish at this time would be the same. That any memorials be given to the Building Fund of the church. Survivors include the three before mentioned children, 11 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren, plus a host of relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Friday, October 23, 1992, at the Tebo Baptist Church. Pall bearers were grandsons, Dennis Dundas, Ronald Mallory, Randy Sheek, Robbie Sheek, Charles Kidwiler, Jim Shepard. Burial was in Tebo Cemetery.

SHEETS, Charlie Ellsworth
1910-1991
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charlie Ellsworth Sheets was born July 21, 1910, near Blairstown, the son of Heraches Nelson and Minnie Bell (Armstrong) Sheets. He departed this life July 14, 1991 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 80 years. He was united in marriage to Fawnolia Bell Humphries on March 14, 1928. He moved from Urich to Creighton in 1941 where he started the Sheets Trucking Service. He owned and operated the trucking service until 1963 when he went to work for DeLozier John Deere in Clinton, as a machinist, where he retired in 1970. He was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church, near Urich. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother John; three sisters, Rosa Barnett, Helen Benge and Nellie Kombrink. He is survived by his wife Fawnolia B. Sheets of the home; one son, Charles Lee Sheets, Kingsville; one daughter Wanda Irene Leslie, Wichita, Kansas; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one brother George Sheets, Harrisonville; one sister Eula Hutchinson, Creighton; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 16, 1991, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial was in Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

SHEFFER, Catherine "Cathy" SHEPPARD
1920-1999
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Catherine (Cathy) Sheffer, 78, Clinton, died January 21, 1999, after a long illness. She was born in Lowry City on May 1, 1920, to Benjamin Cleveland and Hattie Blanche (Hillegas) Sheppard. She was their only child. Cathy worked many years at Golden Valley Hospital in various departments, the last being admitting. She is survived by six children, Margaret Coleman and husband Bob of Clinton, Judy Frisch and husband Dennis of Lincoln, Cathy Hackett of Sacramento, California, Patty Henry of Warrensburg, Mike Sheffer and wife Debra of Clinton, and Linda Shanks and husband Ron of Clinton; 14 grandchildren: Seagayl Henderson, Pamela Gardner, Terry Coleman, Chris Shaeffer, Paul Conrad, Jenny Bell, Clint Conrad, Casey Henry, Traci Henry, Brooke Henry, Weylin Shanks, Alyssa Shanks, Colton Sheffer and Taylor Sheffer; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, January 24, at Sheldon Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

SHEFFER, Dean Arthur
1901-1991
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dean Arthur Sheffer was born May 14, 1901 in Erie, Ks., the son of John A. and Rachel Smith Sheffer. Dean was united in marriage to Lena Valentine McCrary and she preceded him in death on October 9, 1987. Mr. Sheffer worked for many years as a chief clerk for the Katy Railroad. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, the Modern Woodmen of America and the Brotherhood of Railway Clerks. Survivors include two daughters, Laverne Miller of Clinton, Alice E. Mallen of Montgomery, Alabama; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 3, 1991 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Private graveside services were held Monday, November 4, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHEFFIELD, Ola Mae GRAGG
1911-1942
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald - Mrs. James A. Sheffield, passed away at her home at 226 East 70th St. Terrace, in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday morning, May 3, at 11:00 a.m. She was before her marriage, Ola Mae Gragg of Urich and is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Gragg. This was the first link to be broken in the family. The deceased was born at Mayesburg, SW of Urich, Nov. 6, 1911. With the family she moved to Urich in her early childhood, where she attended grade and high school. She united with the Baptist Church at Urich during her high school days, and where her membership was at the time of her death. She went to Kansas City on May 11, 1931 and made her home with an aunt, Mrs. Etta Gillilan. During that time she was employed at the Woolworth Store and the Loose Wiles Candy Co. She was united in marriage to James A. Sheffield of Kansas City, Mo., on June 8, 1935. To this union were born two children, Edith Joan, age five, and James Ray, age 15 months. On Oct. 13, 1941, she underwent an operation from which she never recovered. Besides her husband and two children she is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie A. Gragg; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Norris; Mrs. Irene Simpson; four brothers, Cecil A.; Harold L.; Glenn R; and Billy Mac Gragg, all of Urich, Missouri, and a number of other relatives and a host of friends. The funeral services were held Wednesday Afternoon at the Urich Baptist Church with the pastor, Rev. Walter Mihlfeld in charge of the services. Messrs Joe McCoy, Clarence Barth, Mesdames Maxine Scranton and Merle Graham furnished the music. Burial was made in the Urich cemetery.

SHELBY, Brenda Fay MURRAY
1940-2004
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 26 2004 - Funeral services for Brenda Shelby, 64, Osceola, who died Saturday, July 24, 2004, at her home, will be Wednesday, July 28, at the First Baptist Church in Osceola, with burial in Osceola Cemetery. She was born July 9, 1940, to Roy Murray and Eleanor Garrison Murray in Iconium. She married Jerry Shelby November 22, 1961. She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor Murray. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Shelby; son Brett Shelby and wife Donna, Osceola, and their children, Eran and Evan; son Brandon Shelby and wife Jill, Cross Timbers, and their children, Lauren and Reagan; daughter Jerri Lynn Kyle and husband Kent, Springfield, and their children Adam and Morgan; her father Roy Murray; one sister Barbara Shelby and husband Joe; a brother Jim Murray and wife Audrey, and numerous nieces and nephews; brother and sisters-in-law, Jack and Carol Shelby and Janelle Nelson, all of Osceola.

SHELBY, Horace
1879-1902
Clinton Missouri, Jan 11 1902 - Prior Shelby received the news of his son, Horace's death, January 1. The family are among the best thought of and most respected of Clinton's colored people. Horace had been skating backward and went into a suck hole; was soon rescued but could not be revived. He had traveled with a show for several years; but the past three months had been working for the commercial hospital at Peoria, Ill., where the accident occurred.

SHELBY, Martha LEONARD
n/a-1927
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The body of Martha Leonard Shelby, colored, will arrive in Clinton Thursday for burial. She died at Pontiac, Mich. She is the mother of Ike Shelby of Clinton, and made this her home much of her life, moving away to give her daughters educational advantages, then east where they could get higher wages. Her husband was the late Prior Shelby, the reliable bus driver, here for years. Both Prior and Martha were good, faithful negroes, honest and upright and raised good children.

SHELDON, Mary L.
1910-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 11 2001 - Mary L. Sheldon, 91, Clinton, died Monday, December 10, 2001, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. Among survivors include her son, Bill Sheldon and wife, Angela of Clinton.

SHELDON, Olive STONE
1880-1959
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday Mar 12 1959 - Mrs. Olive Stone Sheldon died at her home in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday night, Mar. 8. She was the daughter of William H. Stone, veteran hardware merchant whose store was in the building now occupied by McCune's on the east side of the public square the Stone family moved to Clinton from Appleton City some time before the turn of the century. The family home was at the southwest corner of the intersection of Second and Lincoln Streets. Here Mrs. Sheldon lived with her parents and family until she was united in marriage with Allen Sheldon, member of a prominent Henry County family, and a veteran of the Spanish-American War. Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon moved from Clinton to Chicago about 1910 and after Mr. Sheldon's death, Mrs. Sheldon continued her residence in Chicago with her three sons, Hoyne, Allen and Walter S. Sheldon. Hoyne Sheldon is a major in the United States Army and was recently stationed on the island of Formosa, but is now stationed at a camp in the South. The other two sons lived with their mother in the Chicago home. A sister, Miss Florence Stone of Kansas City, also survives. After services in Chicago the body will be brought to Clinton where services will be held at the Consalus Funeral Home Friday afternoon, Mar. 13. Interment will be in the Stone lot in Englewood Cemetery.

SHELDON, William Howard Capt.
1833-1908
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 21 1908 - Capt. W. H. Sheldon, who served in the Eighth Illinois Calvary, then clerked in the quartermaster's department until thrown from a horse and disabled, died of cancer at a St. Louis hospital Thursday evening. Born Feb. 23, 1833 in Seuben County, N.Y. then moved to McHenry County, Ill. with his parents. Attended the public schools, then went to the select school for two years. Engaged in real estate business and farmed in McHenry County until 1868, when he moved to Brownington where he was in the mercantile business for three years, then moved to his 153 acre farm in Deer Creek Township. About three years ago, he moved his family to Clinton. He married Miss Anora Foley at Black River Falls, Wisconsin; four sons, two daughters born. Three sons survive: J. H. Sheldon of this city; Charles of Sapulpa, Oklahoma; Allen of Denver. His first wife died July 13, 1888. On August 22, 1889, he married Miss Lizzie Stevens. One daughter blessed this union and will comfort her mother in the lonely hours of widowhood. Burial in Englewood.

SHELENHAMER, Veta Nell
1919-1920
Adkins Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Jul 2 1920 - Wednesday, June 23, 1920, at 3:25 p.m., the angel of death entered our midst and bore away on its snowy wings the spirit of little Veta Nell Shelenhamer, whose precious little body had been suffering with whooping cough and pneumonia. Veta Nell came to bless and brighten the home of James B. and Nellie E. Shelenhamer Aug. 5th, 1919, where she was the cherished idol of her parents and three little sisters - Reva Ellen, aged 8 years, Leta May, aged 6 years and Ruby Frances, aged 3. But only 10 months and 18 days was she to dwell with them on earth, for God knows best and took this pure white rosebud and transplanted it in heaven. Only a few days ago Leta May came to her mother while nursing the baby and said: "Mama, I love little Tootsy better than anybody - you, daddy, Reva Ellen, Ruby Frances and everybody." She had had the whooping cough for four weeks and was so good, never crying and always ready and willing to take her medicine. She was a beautiful child with her big bright hazel eyes and dark brown hair. Everyone who knew her loved her. The funeral services were held at the home Thursday, and the little body was taken to the Adkins cemetery, 7 miles southwest of Clinton, where it was tenderly laid to rest by the side of its grandmother Bysor to await the resurrection morn. The little grave was completely covered with beautiful flowers, offerings of sympathy from relatives and friends.

SHELTEN, James Alva
1915-2011
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2011 - James Alva Shelten. At age 96, James led a long and full life. He was born February 14, 1915, near Creighton, the only son of Jim T. and Amanda (Stoll) Shelten. He was a member of the Greatest Generation, serving in World War II, where he served in the 89th, 71st and 75th Infantry of the United States Army and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. He was promoted to the rank of Staff Sgt. and received three bronze stars and a Purple Heart. After he returned from service, he married Lucille (Wells) Pullen and helped her raise her three children, LaDon, Ray and Karen. He was a good father and a loving and fun-loving grandfather to their children. James attended vocational school to learn more about farming and livestock. He became the local vet "consultant" for neighbors and was never too busy to lend a helping hand. He loved to sing to his animals (and his grandchildren), and his rendition of "Big Rock Candy Mountain" could be heard for miles around. James and Lucille were farmers and dairy operators. After he retired he took Lucille on her dream trip to Hawaii. Other travels included attending Army reunions in Georgia, Colorado and Oregon. James was a devoted caregiver to Lucille after she became disabled and once she became bedfast he refused to place her in a nursing home, but cared for her around the clock for several years. Lucille often made the comment that James was truly a saint. James was very close to his sisters, Rachel (now deceased) and Alma, and talked to Alma every day at 1 p.m. until the day before his death - those calls will be greatly missed by Alma. He was very happy to participate in the celebration of her 100th birthday earlier this year. He was "grandpa" to many children over the years and he looked forward to the weekly visits from Sarah, Nattie, Dane and Connor. At age 96 James had a fall in his home and broke his hip and moved to Clinton Healthcare and Rehab Center which became his home. He continued to tease the nurses at the center and hospital and to argue politics with Dr. Gus until his last day. James is survived by his sister, Alma; sisters-in-law, Margaret and Rose of Montana; daughters, Karen and Jim, LaDon and Gordon; grandchildren, Arliss, Susan, James, Billy Ray, Paula and Troy, and several great-grandchildren; nephew, Garey and Julie O'Bannon; niece, Susan and Jim Ritter; his special family, Frank and Maureen Ayler; his dear friends, Frances and Loren, and many other relatives and friends. His hugs and infectious laugh will be remembered by all who knew him. Funeral services were Thursday, Oct. 27, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Interment was in Garden City Cemetery.

SHELTON, Charles Ninyon
1881-1945
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Charles Ninyon Shelton, better known as Nin, prominent and highly respected farmer of the Norris community, passed away at his home early last Thursday morning following a week of severe illness. Although Mr. Shelton had been in failing health for some time, his death came as a shock to his many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Norris church. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery. Charles Ninyon Shelton was born February 12, 1881, near Norris on the same farm he owned at the time of his death. He was the youngest son of Charles and Emma Ray Shelton. He was united in marriage to Mady Wilson on October 20, 1901. To this union were born three children-Earl Lindsay who passed away April 1, 1935, William Clay with the 3rd Army in Italy, and Wanda Ruth of Kansas City. He united with the Norris Methodist church some forty years ago and has been a faithful member. He was a kind and loving father, a good neighbor and was loved and respected by all who knew him. Other than the afore mentioned wife and children, he leaves one brother, William A Shelton of Bozeman, Montana, two sisters, Mrs. W.S. Ward of Blairstown, and Mrs. Pearl Olsen of Kansas City, three grandchildren, and Mrs. Wilson, mother-in-law, of the home.

SHELTON, Emma Frances RAY
1849-1928
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Emma Shelton passed away at the home of her son, C. N. Shelton near Norris, Sunday, January 29, 1928, at the age of 78 years, eight months and six days. Emma F. Ray was born in Nashville, Ill., May 23, 1849. She was married to Charles D. Shelton of Nashville. To this union nine children were born, five sons and four daughters. In 1879 the family moved to Missouri where Mrs. Shelton spent the remainder of her life. She united with the United Brethren church in early life and remained a member of that church until the disbandment of the church at Blairstown a number of years ago. She then placed her membership in the M. E. Church, south at Chilhowee, where it was at the time of her demise. Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death by her husband, who departed this life October 7, 1918, and by three sons, Walter, an infant, Erney, and James M. She is survived by two sons, C. N. of Norris and Will of Bozeman, Mont.; four daughters, Mrs. Kate Ward of Norris, Mrs. Mary Coe of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. Pearl Wright of Kansas City and Mrs. Alice McMahan of Calif., 13 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, C. N. Shelton, Monday. Interment was made in Carpenter cemetery.

SHELTON, Everett Larkin
1932-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 20 2014 - Everett L. Shelton, 82, died Monday, September 29, 2014, at his home in Clinton. Everett was born April 15, 1932, in Bates County, the son of James and Lona (McIntyre) Shelton. Everett drove a truck for Belger Cartage Service out of Kansas City. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton and Local 41 Teamsters. Everett enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his yard. He was very proud of his yard. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Dale Shelton, and one sister Thelma Mabrey. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home; three children, Allen Shelton (Cindy) of Topeka, Kansas, Cindy Caproitti (John) of Belton and Kelley Wilson (Eric) of Ridgecrest, California; one brother, red Shelton (Bevra) of Amoret; three sisters, Doris Lancaster of Drexel, Mary Michaels (Tom) of Harrisonville and Ester Saner (Tom) of Shawnee, Kansas; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 1, at First Baptist Church of Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHELTON, Marjorie HOOD
1927-1997
Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marjorie Hood Shelton, Oak Grove, died Sunday morning, June 22, 1997, in a Blue Springs hospital. Services were Wednesday, June 25, at the gravesite in Oak Grove, with Royer Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Shelton has a number of cousins in this area, including C. M. "Bo" Hood, Ruby Hull, Roy Hendrick, Clifford Hendrick, all of Clinton, and several others in this area. Mrs. Shelton had been in failing health for several years.

SHELTON, Mary Ann "Sissy" SHARP
1929-2007
Dyer Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 31 2007 - Mary Ann Shelton of Rolla died at her home on Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at the age of 82. She was born in Rolla on May 24, 1929, to the late George H. and Viola P. (Price) Sharp. On May 19 1973, she married Oscar Shelton, who preceded her in death. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary Ann was preceded in death by one sister, Joann Sharp, and three brothers, Bill, Mitchell and Floyd Sharp. Mrs. Shelton was a member of the Presbyterian-Methodist Church of Montrose. She will be greatly missed by her surviving family, which include her brothers and sisters, Bonnie Brownsberger, Virginia Maxwell and Viola M. Sharp, all of Rolla, Barbara Jarvis and husband Fred, Dixon, Jesse Sharp, Richland, Woodrow Sharp, Mosby, Bob Sharp and wife Diana, St. James, and Edward Sharp and wife Mary K., Troy; stepchildren, William J. Shelton, Clinton, Janet Rae Prater of Michi, Tennessee, Joann Snider of Clinton and Judith Lynn Vallejo, Brazil, Indiana; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. A graveside service for Mary Ann Shelton was held Thursday, May 24, in the Dyer Cemetery in rural Rolla.

SHELTON, Oscar Raymond
1912-1997
Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Tulsa Co, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Oscar Raymond Shelton, the son of Martin William and Harriet Louise (Harden) Shelton, was born on August 8, 1912, in Koshkonong, Mo. He died February 20, 1997, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City at the age of 84 years. Oscar moved to Jenks, Oklahoma, when he was about 11 years old. He graduated from high school there and later moved to Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, where he was employed by Sinclair Coal Company. He moved to Montrose in 1950 and later moved to Appleton City in 1973. He retired from Peabody Coal Company in 1974 after 37 years of employment. He was a member of the United Presbyterian-Methodist Church in Montrose. He was united in marriage to Marion Josephine Chapman on October 12, 1935, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. To this union one son and three daughters were born. Following the death of his first wife, he married Mary Ann Sharp on May 19, 1973, in Appleton City. Oscar was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Marion Josephine; two brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Shelton of the home; one son, William James Shelton of Jefferson City; three daughters, Janet Rae Prater of Michie, Tennessee, Jo Ann Snider of Deepwater, and Judith Lynn Vallejo of Brazil, Indiana; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Oscar always placed great value on the love of his family and shared many loving experiences with his wife, children and grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City on Saturday, February 22. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Monday, February 24.

SHELTON, Pines H.
1809-1888
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1888 - Col. P. H. Shelton, one of Henry county's old settlers, died at Windsor, Tuesday, aged 79, disease being pneumonia. He was a native of Virginia and has resided in this county since 1870. - Clinton MO, Sep 15 1888 - Col. Pines H. Shelton, who died in Windsor a few days ago, was one of the famous old Democrats of the state. He was born in Henry County, Virginia in 1809 and came to Missouri with two sisters and a younger brother in 1830. His father died in the War of 1812. After moving to Missouri, Pines Shelton made his home in an old log schoolhouse in St. Charles county. He married in 1831 and settled on a farm of 320 acres. He was elected constable, later assessor of St. Charles county and declined the office of tobacco inspector and county judge. He had entered business as a tobacco manufacturer in 1826. He was elected to the General Assembly in 1842 on the Benton ticket and voted for the repeal of the law imprisoning debtors and for the bill of Sterling Price authorizing the sale of real estate for non-payment of taxes. He was elected state senator in 1844 on the Benton ticket, resigned in 1845 and was appointed state tobacco inspector by Gov. Edwards; was reappointed by Gov. King but declined and returned to St. Charles county. A few years later, he went to Texas and tried his fortune in stock-raising. He was elected to the Texas legislature where he strongly supported Gov. Lubbock in his war efforts but opposed all interference with peaceable me. At the close of the war, he moved to Waco, Tex. and in 1869 he returned to Missouri and settled in Windsor, where he remained until his death. He became a Mason in 1850 and was always an ardent advocate of the temperance cause.

SHELTON, William A., Colonel
1855-1934
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Colonel W. P. Shelton, prominent resident of Windsor, died at his home on West Benton Tuesday morning at the age of 79. He had been ill some time. William A. Shelton was a member of one of the oldest and most prominent of the Missouri pioneer families, and was born at camp Branch, Warren County, Missouri, June 22, 1855. His parents came to Clinton, Missouri, in 1868, and one year later located at Windsor, becoming owner of a large farm of 800 acres of land, three miles west of Windsor in Windsor township. This farm they improved and made into a valuable property. William A. Shelton was reared in Texas and Missouri. He received his early education in private and subscription schools in Windsor and studied in the State Normal School, at Warrensburg, Missouri. For one year after completing his education, he engaged in tilling his father's land. After a season or more as a clerk in a general merchandise store at Windsor, he became a traveling salesman in 1881 for a ready-made clothing house and continued in this capacity until 1913. March 10, 1915 he was appointed by President Woodrow Wilson to the important post of United States Marshal for the Federal Judicial District of Western Missouri, embracing 57 counties. He measured up to the exacting requirements of this very important official position. Mr. Shelton had faithfully and conscientiously performed the duties of his important office. Mr. Shelton had ties of a commercial and home nature in Windsor, although his headquarters were necessarily in Kansas City, his presence there required the greater part of his time. December 3, 1884, William A. Shelton and Miss Cora Stark were united in marriage. She survives him. Mr. and Mrs. Shelton reared a nephew, Philip Kilpatrick, whose mother is deceased She was a sister of Mrs. Shelton and the boy's father is a cousin of Mr. Shelton. At the time of his death he was president of the Citizens Bank of Windsor. He was one of Windsor's wealthiest and most influential citizens and took an active part in all civic affairs. Funeral services were held at the family home Wednesday. Interment in Laurel Oak cemetery.

SHEMWELL, Annie K.
1909-1999
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Annie K. Shemwell, 90, Independence, died Wednesday morning, July 14, 1999, at the Independence Regional Health Center. She was born January 3, 1909, in Pineville, the daughter of Roland W. Shemwell and Hettie Boyd (Layman) Shemwell. She graduated from Cottey College, Nevada, and the Warrensburg State College with a degree in teaching. She taught first grade at the Calhoun Elementary School for 14 years and also taught first grade at the Alton School in Independence for 31 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Missouri State Teachers Association and the Calhoun Methodist Church. Survivors include two nephews, Dr. Gary N. Shemwell, Raytown, and Dr. Robert R. Shemwell, Excelsior Springs; a niece, Sue Foley, Bonita, California; two nephews, Donald Lee Shemwell, Keller, Texas, and Kenneth Shemwell, Phoenix, Arizona; 10 great-nieces and nephews; 10 great-great-nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Hubert R. Shemwell and Dabney Shemwell, preceded her in death. Graveside funeral services will be Friday, July 16, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHEPARD, Alma Alberta COBB
1922-2004
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 12 2004 - Alma Alberta Shepard died March 16, 2004 at Westwood Nursing Home after a short illness. She was born January 23, 1922 in Fairfield in Benton County to Walter Ernest and Martha Orlena Breshears Cobb. Alberta grew up in rural Benton and Henry counties with her two older sisters, Zula and Zelma. She graduated from Deepwater High School and on November 15, 1941, she married James W. (Mac) Shepard, who preceded her in death November 25, 1975. They had no children, but Alberta became a second mother to James and Zelma's children, Doris Jean, Donald and Janet. Alberta had many occupations throughout her life. she worked the chicken hatcheries with her family members and then later with husband Mac, owned and operated a little gas station in Clinton on 7 Highway and sold catfish and bait in the '50s. Later she worked at Unitog Manufacturing with sister Zula, and made many lifelong friends. After Mac's death, she bought Shepard's grocery in Deepwater and operated it for several years with the assistance of its former owners, her sister, Zelma, and brother-in-law, James Varner. Because she enjoyed being with children so much, later in life she became a crossing guard for Clinton Schools, babysat for Gus and Susie Wetzel and worked in the nursery at Baptist Temple Church which all gave her much joy. Alberta spent many summers going to their cabin on the Osage river with her family and traveling around the country to visit her relatives and seeing the sites. she loved taking journeys and one such journey was a train ride along with her sisters and the kids in the late '50s to Yucaipa, California, where they visited relatives and went to Disney Land and all the other sites on the coast. In recent years, Alberta loved being with her valued friends at Northeast Baptist Church where she was an active member until she became ill. Preceding her in death were husband Mac; father and mother; two older brothers, Ray and Francis, who each died in infancy; her sisters and their husbands; great-great-nephew Nicholas Long, and very special friend, Reuben Bryant. Survivors include nieces and nephew, Doris Jean and Larry Neuenschwander, Donald and Carolyn Varner and Janet and Rick Long; great-nieces and nephews, Debbie and Sean Vanslyke, Ed Neuenschwander, Jim and Stephanie Neuenschwander, Bill Neuenschwander, Autumn and Bryan Baker, Daniel Varner, James and Amanda Long and Brian and LeeAnn Long; great-great-nieces and nephews, Amanda and Parker Vanslyke, Kolby Baker and Lauryn Long. Also surviving are her extended family, Goldie Cromer, who is like a sister, and Reuben's daughter, Shirley and Lynn Underwood and family. Alberta will always be remembered for her everlasting smile and it will be carried on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, on Friday, March 19. burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

SHEPARD, Athlene Pearl STEWART
1932-2007
King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 26 2007 - Athlene P. Shepard, 74, Clinton, died Friday, February 23, 2007, at Westwood Nursing Home. Funeral services were Monday, February 26, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in the King's Prairie Cemetery.

SHEPARD, Betty Jane WALLACE
1924-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Betty Jane Wallace Shepard was born June 27, 1924, in Clinton. the daughter of Souy and Mary (Meyers) Wallace. She passed away April 8, 1993 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, at the age of 68. Betty June was a lifelong resident of Clinton, graduating from Clinton High School. Betty was married to James C. Shepard on June 1, 1946, and to this union two sons were born. Betty showed a great love of her family and home. She worked as a telephone operator for United Telephone for thirty-two years. Betty was the last operator to use the antiquated switchboard when the Clinton area converted from manual to the dial operating system on July 19, 1959. Betty had a number of collections. She had a love of collecting arrowheads and being outdoors. She also had a special collection of carnival glass. Betty was also very talented and worked with different craft projects. She is survived by her husband. James C. Shepard of the home; two sons, Robert T. Shepard, Clinton, and Jim E. Shepard, Blue Springs; one sister, Mary Esther Neale, Queenstown, Maryland; five grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were Monday, April 12, 1993 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SHEPARD, Dorothy May "Hazel" FORD
1918-1947
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Hazel Ford, child of Harvey Francis and Adeline Walrath Ford was born May 12, 1918 at Post Oak and went to school there graduating from the Leeton High School in 1937. She was also a member of the Leeton Baptist Church where her work and devotion were sincere. June 30, 1940 was her wedding day, uniting her life with that of Clifford Thomas Shepard and they went to housekeeping 3 and a half miles south of Calhoun, the start of a very sweet and complete companionship and she was happy as was Mrs. Floyd Shepard, her mother-in-law, when they moved to Clinton. Surviving this attractive and vivacious young wife, whose happiness was in the best of substantial things of life, are her husband of the home, who has an automobile parts route; her parents of Leeton, brothers Harvey Cecil and Clarence Francis Ford of Kansas City, Kan.; Homer of Leeton, Joseph of the parental home; three sisters, Mrs. Pauline Clear of Warrensburg; Miss Ernestine and Miss Doris Ford of the home. One brother was lost in the English Channel crossing during World War II. The double funeral was held at the Calhoun Methodist Church on Sunday. The two bodies were laid in adjoining graves in the Calhoun Cemetery. Wilkinson Service was in charge.

SHEPARD, Dorothy May "Hazle" FORD
1918-1947
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 10 1947 - Double funeral services for Mrs. Floyd Shepard and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clifford Shepard were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Calhoun Methodist Church. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery. Mrs. Clifford Shepard, of Clinton passed away Thursday, April 3, at 8:30 a.m. from burns suffered in the fire April 2, at the factory where she was employed. She was born May 12, 1918 at Post Oak, Missouri, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harve Ford and was always called Hazel although her real name was Dorothy may. She spent most of her life at Post Oak, with the exception of few years, when she lived at Leeton, where she was graduated from the Leeton High School with the class of 1937. On June 30, 1940, she was united in marriage to Clifford Shepard, of Calhoun, where they lived until moving to Clinton a few months ago, where they made their home at 601 South Washington Street. She was a faithful member of the Leeton Baptist Church from early childhood until the time of her death. She is survived by her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ford, of Leeton; and the following brothers and sisters; Clarence Ford, Kansas City, Kans.; Harve Cecil Ford, Kansas City, Mo.; Homer Ford of Leeton; Mrs. Hubert Clear, Warrensburg, Mo.; Ernestine, Joe and Doris of the home; also her father-in-law, Floyd Shepard and brother-in-law, James Shepard, both of Clinton.

SHEPARD, James Calvin
1917-1998
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - James Calvin Shepard was born March 22, 1917, in Henry County, the son of Floyd and Lillian (Farmer) Shepard. He died Thursday, October 22, 1998, at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 81. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during World War II and lived in the Clinton area all of his life. He was married to Betty June Wallace, June 1, 1946. Betty preceded him in death April 8, 1993. Mr. Shepard worked for 25 years for international Harvester in Clinton. He also worked for 10 years as a mechanic at Jim's Saw Shop in Clinton, retiring in 1991. He is survived by two sons, Robert T. Shepard, Clinton, and Jim Shepard, Blue Springs; six grandchildren, Kimberly Lucas, Lee's Summit, Brian Shepard, Kansas City, Adam Shepard and Jessica Shepard, both of Blue Springs, Cory Thomas Shepard and Kristen June Shepard, both of Clinton, and three great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Shepard, killed in action in World War II, and Clifford Shepard in 1992. Funeral services were held at Monday, October 26, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SHEPARD, James E.
1943-2012
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 25 2012 - James E. Shepard, 69, Clinton, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Mo. He was born on February 18, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri. James was employed with Rival Manufacturing in Clinton, Mo. Surviving are two sisters, Vita P. Hurt of Clinton, Mo., and Toni Treccariche of Deepwater, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Treccarich and Juanita Pearl (Lafferty) Treccariche. Memorial services are planned for a later date.

SHEPARD, Lillian Ellen FARMER
1895-1947
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Lillian Ellen Farmer was born January 23, 1895, south of Calhoun. She was the daughter of George Calvin and Mary Frances Little Farmer and was reared within five miles of her birthplace. She attended the Powell school and high school at Calhoun. As a girl she professed her Christian faith, joined the Methodist Church, and was regular in attendance many years, helping in the Sunday school and church activities. October 14, 1914, she and Floyd Thomas Shepard were married and established their home nine miles southeast of Calhoun in which vicinity he farmed 27 years. In January 1947, they moved to Clinton and had enjoyed living in town. Surviving are the deeply bereaved husband and two sons. One child was lost to the parents in infancy, and Robert Eugene Shepard was killed in France in 1944. Living are the sons Thomas Clifford, and James Calvin of the home. Also surviving are three brothers, Harvey Farmer of Windsor, James Elmer of Higginsville, John Calvin of Springfield and the following sisters: Mrs. Lena Mable Rabine of Seattle, Wash.; Mrs. Etta Ann Shepherd of Windsor; Mrs. Rosa Frances Steel and Mrs. Gladys Catherine Moreland of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ruth Irene Cleary of Carthage, Ark., Mrs. Ruby Lucille Cutburth of Kansas City, Kan.; one sister, Leona Pearl Amick preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Calhoun Methodist Church on Sunday. The body was laid in an adjoining grave with her daughter-in-law, Hazel Shepard, who was killed as a result of the same explosion that took Lillian’s life. Wilkinson Service was in charge.

SHEPARD, Lillian Ellen FARMER
1896-1947
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 10 1947 - Double funeral services for Mrs. Floyd Shepard and her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clifford Shepard were held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock at the Calhoun Methodist Church. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery. Lillian Ellen Farmer was born January 23, 1895 on a farm south of Calhoun, Mo., the daughter of George Calvin and Mary Frances Farmer. Miss Farmer was married to Floyd Thomas Shepard on October 14, 1914. To this union were born four children, two of whom survive. Marjorie Louise died in infancy and Robert Eugene was killed in action in France in World War II, Aug 8, 1944 at the age of 24 years. The surviving children are Clifford Shepard of Clinton, and James Calvin Shepard, of the home at 722 East Jefferson Street. She also leaves three brothers and six sisters: George Harvey Farmer, Windsor, Mo., James Elmer Farmer, Higginsville, Mo., John Calvin Farmer, Springfield, Mo.; Mrs. Lelia Mable Rabine, Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Etta Ann Shepard, Windsor; Mrs. Ross Frances Steele, Mrs. Gladys Catherine Moreland, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Ruth Irene Cleary, Carthage, Arkansas and Mrs. Ruby Lucile Cutburth, Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. Lena Pearl Amick preceded her in death several years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Shepard lived on a farm South of Calhoun during their wedded life, moving to Clinton only three months ago. Mrs. Shepard was a member of the Methodist Church at Calhoun. She was a Christian woman in the full sense of the word, rearing her children in the fear and admonition of the Lord. She perished in the flash fire at the Brown Manufacturing Co., when she went back in to the building for her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clifford Shepard.

SHEPARD, Mabel I. BRUMBAUGH
1910-1991
Portage Central Cemetery, Portage, Kalamazoo Co, MI
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mabel I. Shepard, 81, Lincoln, died Friday, September 13, 1991, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born August 30, 1910, in Gravelton, Indiana, daughter of Clarence and Hazel V. Clouse Brumbaugh. On April 4, 1931, she was married to Glenn L. Shepard, who died on August 4, 1988. She lived in Kalamazoo, Michigan, for many years before she and her husband moved to Lincoln about 10 years ago. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd Shepard of Lincoln and Wayne Shepard of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The body was cremated. Memorial services and burial will be held at a later date at Portage, Michigan.

SHEPARD, Mildred June PRICE DODSON
1923-1996
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mildred June Shepard, died Monday, August 27 1996, at the McAllen Medical Center, McAllen, Texas. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 3, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery. She was born June 12, 1923, in Deepwater, the daughter of Homer Gibbs (Pat) Price and Mary Magdalene (Maggie) Rector Price. She lived in Omaha, Nebraska, before moving to Mission, Texas, in 1980. She was married to Clifford T. (Cliff) Shepard, who preceded her in death July 21, 1989. She was a member of McAllen BPS Does, Drove 32, was "Doe of the Year" in 1993 and president in 1994. In 1994, she was queen of McAllen Elks Lodge 1402. She was also a member and past chaplain of the American Legion Auxiliary Loyal Service Unit 37. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dick Krueger; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Sherry and Bill Holbert; granddaughter, Jill Pollack; great-grandchildren, Jon and Jim Pollack, Rachel and Macy Holbert, all of Houston, Texas; devoted and beloved companion, Ed Kifowit of Mission. Texas. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by parents; brother, Oscar Franklin (Bud); sister, Audrey Mae Jone Landes; son, Walter James (Jimmy).

SHEPARD, Thomas Nicholas
1855-1935
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Thomas N. Shepard, well-known Henry county stockman, entered life eternal at his home east of Hortense Monday, August 5. His death was the result of after affects of the flu which he suffered this spring, combined with advanced age. His last illness was for three weeks, during which time he was bedfast. Thomas Nicholas Shepard was born at Richwood in Washington county, January 18, 1855, and had passed his eightieth birthday some months before his death. For 65 of 70 years his home had been in Henry county in the same community in which he spent his last days and for the last 37 years he had lived on the same farm. His pride centered around his children and his home, and his stock. The livestock which he raised was always of first quality and kept in the peak of good condition. His dealings in livestock were extensive until the last year, and the last morning of his life he talked about his stock. The Shepard home was an old-fashioned one but was known far and wide for the hospitality of its head. He enjoyed visitors very much and nothing pleased him better than to be surrounded by his friends. He seldom read but delighted in having his wife read to him. Fishing and hunting were also a great source of pleasure and he was a crack shot as well as a successful fisherman. Tebo Creek ran across his farm and he spent many happy hours on the banks of the creek with his fishing pole. Many years ago under the ministry of Rev. Simmons, Mr. Shepard joined the Tebo Baptist church where his membership remained until his death. He was sincere in his worship of the Lord and until late years attended church meetings regularly. Lucy Jane Dalton and Thomas N. Shepard were united in marriage in 1878, and they were given eight children, two of whom survive: George Shepard of Leeton, and Floyd Shepard of Calhoun. Mrs. Shepard died July 13, 1914, and Mr. Shepard and Mrs. Lena Aiman were married December 9, 1914. She remained a faithful and loving wife to him and mother to his children until the end. She plans to go to Illinois in a few days to make her home with her relatives. Eleven grandchildren also survive, as do two sisters and a brother, Mrs. Lillie Tompkins, Windsor; Mrs. Hettie Osbourne, Fair Play; George Shepard, Bentonville, Ark. The funeral was at the Tebo Church Wednesday, August 7. Burial in Tebo cemetery. Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were: Messrs. and Mesdames John Calhoun, J. W. Calhoun, L. Timmons, M. Timmons, G. Timmons, Clinton Calhoun, Mrs. Frank Calhoun, Mattoon, Ill.; Perry Tompkins, Kansas City, Mrs. Lillie Tompkins, Windsor; Mr. and Mrs. Will Alexander, Springfield, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Buck Dodson, Sedalia.

SHEPHERD, Alma Adelia WILLIAMS
1917-1987
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Alma A. Shepherd, 69, died Oct. 5, 1987, in the Blue Springs Care Center, 930 Duncan Rd., Blue Springs, where she lived. She was born in Cole Camp, Mo., and had lived in this area since 1951. Mrs. Shepherd was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blue Springs. Survivors include a son, Michael K. Shepherd, Lee's Summit; two daughters, Shirley W. Summers, Lawrence, and Carol E. Hunsucker, Kansas City; five grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at the Langsford-Cox Chapel; graveside services at the Calhoun Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, Annis Ferne BRAY
1913-2004
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 16 2004 - Annis Ferne Bray Shepherd was born January 12, 1913, at Lowry City, daughter of Arthur and Jessie B. Walters Bray. She departed this life June 21, 2004, at her home in Calhoun, at the age of 91 years, five months, nine days. She married Leander Robert Shepherd at Warsaw on September 28, 1930. He preceded her in death on December 10, 1979. She was baptized in the Osage River at the age of 16 and held a membership in the church of the Nazarene for over 50 years. She loved her family and life itself, her God, her church and the church family. She was always so appreciative for the prayers of God's people. all will miss her. Preceding her in death were parents; two grandchildren, Victor Allen Houts and Robert William Carter; two brothers, Everette and Carl Bray; one sister Eula Mantonya, and one daughter, Elda Johnson. Survivors include four daughters, Virginia Marshall, Columbia, Wanita Lyons, Calhoun, Roberta McCalmon, Springfield, Thelma Phillips, Independence; three brothers, Harold Bray, Salem, Oregon, Arnold Bray, Holden, Herbert Bray, Clinton; six sisters, Jewel Greenwell, Wilma Atkins, Thelma Hubbard, all of Lowry city, Loretta Bray, Rio Linda, California, Nellie cooper, Anaheim, California; Mildred Goans, Lawrence, Kansas; 12 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Wilda Bray, Raytown. Funeral services were held June 24 at the Church of the Nazarene. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, Carol Ellen
1940-2002
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Kansas City MO, Wednesday, Feb 13 2002 - Carol Ellen Shepherd, 61, of Independence MO, passed away Monday February 11 2002 at the Independence Health Care after a long courageous fight with cancer. A memorial service will be held Friday February 15 at St. Robt Bellarmine Catholic Church, 4313 S Hwy 7, Blue Springs MO. Cremation. Carol was born April 26 1940 in Windsor MO. She was a graduate of Blue Springs High School Class of 1958. She was a loving devoted and beloved Mother to son Christopher Bamman and daughter-in-law Christin, beloved Grandmother to Robert Michael, Christopher Harrison and Isabella Marie, beloved daughter to Wayne and Alma Shepherd (both deceased), beloved sister to Shirley Sommers, Mike and LeAnn (sister-in-law), and Gary Shepherd (deceased), beloved aunt to Marvin Pack and Elizabeth Rosenberger and their families, and Ricky and Ronnie Shepherd. Those that knew her will be forever touched for her unselfish caring and unwavering faith.

SHEPHERD, Clifford
1920-1995
Hopewell Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery, Bentonville Twp, Benton Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Clifford K. Shepherd, 74, Osceola, died Friday, February 10, 1995, at his home. He was born near Osceola. He lived in the Kansas City area from 1948 until returning to the Osceola area in 1962. Mr. Shepherd worked for North American Aviation during World War II. He was a longtime musician in the Kansas City area. He is survived by his wife, Arlene M., of the home; three sons, Clifford Franklin Shepherd of Kansas City, Randy L. Shepherd of Independence, and Stanley A. Shepherd of Gardner, Kansas; one brother, J. W. Shepherd of Osceola; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, February 13, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in the Hopewell Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, Dale Lee
1932-1976
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Dale Lee Shepherd, aged 43, of 9300 Old Conway High, North Little Rock, Arkansas, an X-ray technician, died Saturday at his home. He was born at Calhoun, MO, a son of the late George and Etta Farmer Shepherd. Survivors are two daughters, Miss Sherrill Renee Shepherd and Miss Allison Jo Shepherd of North Little Rock, three brothers, Clyde D. Shepherd of Blue Springs, MO., Loren Shepherd of Midwest City, OK.; and Wayne Shepherd of Lee's Summit, MO. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Ruebel Funeral Home. (Dale's body was brought to the Funeral Home in Windsor and services were held there, with burial in the Calhoun Cemetery by his parents).

SHEPHERD, Dennis Eugene "Shep"
1955-2004
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 13 2004 - Dennis E. "Shep" Shepherd, 48, Windsor, died March 110, 2004, at his home in Windsor. He was born November 20, 1955, in Clinton, to William Lee and Louella Marcene (Woolery) Shepherd. He was the youngest of five children. Dennis attended Calhoun High School and had worked several years ago at the Windsor Fiberglass Plant and at Tracker Marine. He loved being outdoors, especially fishing and arrowhead hunting. He was a gifted storyteller with a great sense of humor. He was a talented artist and musician. He loved wood carving and playing his guitar with close friends. Dennis was very well liked by those who were fortunate enough to know him. If you really knew Shep, you loved Shep. Dennis is survived by his daughter, Jamie Ranea Hubbard of Lee's Summit; one sister, Sharon Shepherd, Clinton; three brothers, Ron Shepherd, Garden City, Dwayne Shepherd and Jack Shepherd, both of Warsaw; one grandson; numerous nieces and nephews, including a special nephew and friend, Kurt Helm. Graveside services were held Friday, March 12, at the Calhoun Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, Emanuel
1865-1894
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Aug 16 1894 - Emanuel Shepherd died six miles northeast of Hardy, Nebraska, at the residence of his uncle, J. Popejoy, on the 30th of July, 1894 of erysipelas. The remains were brought back to Henry county and interred in Mt. Zion cemetery. The deceased was born in Wells county, Indiana, April 10th, 1865, and came to Henry county, Mo., with his father's family when but an infant. He resided here ever since. On July 4th last he went to Nebraska to visit his uncle and while there was stricken with the fatal disease. The remains were accompanied back by his brother, L. R. Shepherd, and his uncle, Mr. Popejoy.

SHEPHERD, Etta Ann FARMER
1890-1973
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - Mrs. Etta Ann Shepherd, 82, died Friday morning at her home. She was born December 31, 1890 near Calhoun, in Henry County, daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Farmer. In 1912, she married George D. Shepherd at Calhoun. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Shepherd moved to Windsor in 1946 and was a member of the Calhoun Christian Church. She is survived by four sons, W. Wayne Shepherd, Lee's Summit; Loran H. Shepherd, Midwest City, Oklahoma; Clyde D. Shepherd, Blue Springs; Dale L. Shepherd, North Little Rock, Arkansas; two brothers, Jim Farmer, Higginsville; Harvey Farmer, Windsor; five sisters, Mrs. Mabel Lepper, Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Gladys Moreland, Kansas City; Mrs. Frances Steel, Concord, California; Mrs. Ruth Lawrence, Independence; and Mrs. Lucille Williams, Kansas City, Kansas; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Gouge Funeral Home here. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, George Albert
1842-1934
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The thinning ranks of Civil War veterans in Henry county lost one of their most beloved comrades and this county one our most esteemed citizens when George A. Shepherd of Calhoun, obeyed the great Commander's summons and entered eternal peace at 3:12 a.m. Thursday, November 8, at his home. Although he celebrated 92 years of life last July, Mr. Shepherd had always been in superb health and was ill only a short time before death. Mr. Shepherd's life was a shinning example of the wealth given to a man when he obeys the Lord's divine teachings - wealth not estimated in figures but in health, long life, happiness that comes from contentment, and respect and esteem of one's fellow beings. He was born July 4, 1842, near Springfield, Ohio, and moved to Lawrence county, Ill., when he was seven. His schooling was limited to three-month terms in the winters in subscription schools, but experience and consistent reading and studying throughout life developed his knowledge to limits not encompassed by school books. Mr. Shepherd's early life was that of the pioneer, strenuous and frugal, yet it resulted in the development of a strong, healthy constitution and a valiant, rugged spirit. When he was 12 he began to work out by the month, attending spelling and singing schools at night. April 18, 1861, Mr. Shepherd enlisted in Co. H., 10th Illinois Infantry for three months, following Lincoln's call for 75,000 militia after the battle at Ft. Sumter. At the termination of his service, he returned home and his two oldest brothers enlisted. He reenlisted in Co. 1, 16th Illinois Cavalry, for three years and fought bravely in several important battles, taking part in the march to Atlanta and the Battle of Nashville, among the most decisive battles. Upon his discharge, he went west and met his future wife, who was Rosannah Sanders, in Missouri. They were married in March, 1866, and a year later came to Henry County, settling about five miles south of Calhoun. Calhoun or vicinity has been Mr. Shepherd's home since. He was a farmer for a time, then was a coal miner. He was justice of the peace 14 years, notary public six years, postmaster at Lewis Station nine years, and rural mail carrier from Calhoun over ten years. He was also mayor of Calhoun six years. His record during the time he served the public was clean and marked an era of achievement for the community. In 1883, Mr. Shepherd was converted, joining the M. E. church at Lewis Station, and became an outstanding religious leader. In the churches he attended, he was always a worker, guiding the uplifting of souls and inspiring others by his example of patience and godliness. He read and studied his Bible each day, becoming one of the bible authorities in the county, through his diligence. He changed his membership to the Calhoun Presbyterian church in 1902, and in 1912 became an elder in this church. Until his last day, Mr. Shepherd's mind was alert and interested and his many friends delighted to visit him. Mr. Shepherd's wife preceded him in death. Surviving him are eight children: Mrs. O. A. Spencer of Windsor; Mrs. Milt Carroll of Lewis Station; Mrs. Percy Fewel, Mrs. L. H. Fewel, Ed Shepherd, and Mrs. Ed Finks, of Calhoun; Will Shepherd of Sedalia and Ernest Shepherd of Harrisonville. Twenty-seven grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren survive. Funeral services were conducted in Calhoun at the Presbyterian church on Friday. Interment was at Calhoun.

SHEPHERD, George David
1882-1942
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Calhoun MO - At his home in Calhoun, at 4:10 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 1942, after an illness of over five years, George D. Shepherd died. He was born on what is known as the old Banta farm east of Clinton, and grew to manhood in Henry County and has lived in said county all his life, except about two years when he lived in Boulder, Colorado, where he went in search of better health. He was a son of Thomas Nicholas and Lucy Shepherd and one of a family of 8 children, only one of whom survives, a brother, Floyd Shepherd of Calhoun. He was married to Etta Farmer, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Farmer, March 13, 1912. To this union were born 5 children, one of whom died in infancy. The others who survive with his wife are: Wayne Shepherd of Windsor; Loren of Butte, Montana; Clyde of Kansas City, Missouri, and Dale Shepherd of the home; also three grandchildren. In early life, he united with the Tebo Baptist Church, later transferring his membership to the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church and yet later, to the Calhoun Baptist Church, where he was a faithful member until his death. In spite of his long affliction, he never met a friend pessimistically. His constant companion while in the hospital or home, was his Bible. He never complained of his lot, was always glad to have friends drop in, never complaining of those who did not. His final end came suddenly due to a hemorrhage. Funeral services will be at the Calhoun Baptist Church on Thursday, November 26. The delay is due to the arrival of the son from Butte, Montana. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, George Patrick "Pat"
1903-1954
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Funeral services for George Patrick Shepard, who died March 1 in Wichita, Kansas, were held at the Consalus Funeral Home Thursday, March 4. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. George Patrick Shepard, well-known as "Pat" was born March 17, 1903 in Sedalia, a son of Lida Bell Shepard and C. C. Shepard. His parents and one sister preceded him in death. He was known for his kindness, helpfullness and happy disposition. He always enjoyed his friends, often sharing his cabin on hunting and fishing trips. His schooling was at the Prospect School in Sedalia. On September 26, 1926 he was united in marriage to Frances Bozarth in Clinton by the Rev. A. N. Lindsey. They lived in Sedalia until 1935 when they moved to Clinton. Mr. Shepard is survived by two brothers, Leonard Shepard of Sedalia and Mac Shepard, Clinton; three sisters, Mrs. Nora Wilson, St. Louis, Mrs. Pinkie Rau, Sedalia and Mrs. Mary Sersey, Clinton. He shared his Clinton home at 710 North Second Street, with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Bozarth, and Marion Bozarth, his brother-in-law.

SHEPHERD, Grace E. LLOYD
1915-2007
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Grace E. Shepherd, 91, of rural Windsor, Missouri, died Friday morning, March 23, 2007, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor, Mo. She was born on October 23, 1915, in Logan County, near Vinita, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles Lloyd and Sarah Ellen (Moore) Lloyd. On March 28, 1947 in Clinton, Mo., she married Ray T. Shepherd, who preceded her in death on August 30, 1984. She grew up near Vinita, Oklahoma and attended country schools there until the family moved to a farm south of the Ft. Lyon Community near Windsor in 1927. Her family later moved to a farm north of Ft. Lyon and remained there until they moved to Windsor in the late 1930s. She worked for Arthur and Loretta Smith for 4 years as a housekeeper and then at the former Windsor International Shoe Factory during World War II making boots for the Russian Army before getting married and becoming a homemaker. She was a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church and the Brandon Goodwill Club. Survivors include a son, George L. Shepherd, Windsor, Mo.; 4 nieces, Betty Warne, Fair Oaks, IN; Barbara Symovitch, Catasauqua, PA; Mary Lou Clark, Shertz, Texas; Ruth Ellen Tomson, Rancho Murrieta, CA; 2 nephews, Charles Eugene Tompkins, Roseville, CA; Oscar "Bud Lloyd, Windsor, MO; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Danny Ray Shepherd, 5 brothers, Charles Edgar Lloyd, John Franklin Lloyd, William Freddy Lloyd, Oscar Lewis Lloyd; 4 sisters, Mary Elizabeth Tompkins, Ethel Lloyd, Della Mae Bush and Eva Lloyd. Graveside services will be Monday, March 26, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHEPHERD, Harriet Anna "Hattie" SHAW
1876-1936
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Aug 27 1936 - Mrs. Harriet Anna Shepherd died at her home in Lowry City at 7:10 a.m. August 24. She was born in Minnesota, February 12, 1875, of Holland parentage. Her husband preceded her in death. The last ten years she lived in Lowry City. The good deeds of this kind, neighborly, loving woman will ever be an influence for better living by her children. Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion Church, Tuesday. Burial nearby in this cemetery.

SHEPHERD, LaVerne ALLEN
1922-2014
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 21 2014 - LaVerne Shepherd, 92, Harrisonville, died Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville. No services are scheduled. LaVerne was born January 21, 1922 in Urich, the daughter of Ernest A. and Goldie Thurston (May) Allen. LaVerne had worked for Western Electric in Lee's Summit for 20 years, retiring as a supervisor. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Joe, on March 8, 1991. LaVerne is survived by one son, Joe Shepherd, Warsaw; two daughters, Becky Cameron, Harrisonville, and Cindy Lees, Belton; other relatives and friends.

SHEPHERD, Lawson Edward
1910-1987
Landaker Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton MO - Lawson Edward Shepherd was born January 17, 1910 in Henry County, to L. R. and Hattie Shaw Shepherd. He passed away September 5, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Lawson's early life was spent on this area. On September 24, 1931 he was united in marriage to Ruby Meacham. To this union two children were born. He served with the United States Navy during World War II and was Honorably discharged in October of 1944. Lawson and Ruby lived in the Kansas City area where he worked fifteen years for General Motors, retiring back to the farm in 1962. He spent 20 years breeding Charloias cattle. Lawson always derived a lot of pleasure from his family. In later years he especially enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren. They often cheered him even during the time his health was failing. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers; Walter, Sylvanus and Robert Shepherd. He is survived by his wife of almost 56 years, Ruby, of the home; one son Edward of Lincoln, Nebraska, one daughter Mrs. Eleanor Forbes of Bonner Springs, Kansas, two sisters Mrs. Ona Dannenbrock of Lowry City, and Mrs. Frances Crawford of Moline, Illinois, grandsons Dean, Daryl And Douglas Shepherd and John Shepherd Atkinson, and granddaughters Deborah Shepherd and Mary Elizabeth (Lisa) Atkinson, and nine great-grand-children. Funeral services were held Tuesday September 8, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Interment was in Landaker Cemetery in rural Lowry City.

SHEPHERD, Leslie A.
1917-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Jan 2 2001 - Leslie A. Shepherd, 83, Windsor, died Sunday morning, December 31, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born February 18, 1917, in Centralia, the son of John Raymond Shepherd and Olla Belle (Tedder) Shepherd. On April 11, 1938, in Clinton, he married Opal Lucille Woolery, who died January 24, 1985. Mr. Shepherd worked for the Windsor coal Company and the Peabody Coal Company for over 40 years before his retirement. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Windsor First Baptist Church, Windsor American Legion Post #82, Windsor VFW Post #2610, and the United Mine Workers Local 1255. Survivors include a daughter, Betty J. McKown, Windsor; a sister, Ruth Buell, Windsor; six grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ray Shepherd. Funeral services will be Thursday, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHEPHERD, Logan Abraham "Abe"
1924-2004
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 15 2004 - Logan Abe Shepherd, 80, Springfield, died Thursday evening, June 10, 2004, in Springfield. He was one of nine children born to James Henry and Anna (Agnew) Shepherd. He married Mary Frances Pridgen of Wilson, North Carolina, August 5, 1949. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy from 1943 to 1949 and was a D-Day survivor. He retired from Kansas City Power and Light in 1982. He was preceded in death by his wife; mother and father; five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Henderson, Warsaw, and Ann Howard, Springfield; one son, Jay Lamm, Dallas, Texas; one sister, Barbara Reavis of Kingwood, Texas; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Monday, June 14, in Missouri Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home in charge.

SHEPHERD, Mary Frances PRIDGEN
1921-2001
Missouri Veterans Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 21 2001 - Mary Frances Shepherd, 79, Springfield, formerly of Clinton, died Thursday, August 16, 2001, at James River Care Center, Springfield. She was a homemaker. Funeral services were Monday, August 20, in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel, Springfield. Burial was in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, Michael James
2002-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 1 2002 - Michael James Shepherd, infant son of Brady Shepherd, died Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Cremation.

SHEPHERD, Oliver Earl
1892-1966
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Sep 29 1966 - Funeral services for Oliver Earl Shepherd, 74, Deepwater, who died Sept. 25 at Clinton General Hospital, were held Sept. 27 at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Oliver Earl Shepherd, only son of Oliver and Mary Sanders Shepherd, was born May 4, 1892, near Finey. He was a farmer and spent most of his life near Mt. Zion until moving to Deepwater a few years ago after retiring from the strenuous work of the farm. On Feb. 10, 1914, he married Frances B. Stadler, at Mt. Zion. Surviving are his wife of the home; two sons, Stewart and Uel Shepherd, Kansas City; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by a twin sister, Pearl Mowby, in 1965.

SHEPHERD, Rose May
1934-2002
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2002 - Rose May Shepherd, 67, Clinton, died at her home Wednesday, June 19, 2002. She is survived by her husband, Jack Shepherd of the home; four sons, all of Oklahoma, Lester Skinner, Jr., Larry Skinner, Randall Skinner and Wayne Skinner; one daughter, Sandra Skinner of Oklahoma; one sister, Marie Barrowman of New York. Funeral services will be Friday, June 21, at the Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, Ruby Blanche MEACHAM
1915-2001
Landaker Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 5 2001 - Ruby Blanche Shepherd was born March 17, 1915 in Lowry City, to Elmer and Martha Wright Meacham. She passed away Feb. 4, 2001 at New Mark Care Center in Kansas City. Most of her life was spent in the Landaker area. On Sept. 24, 1931, she was united in marriage to Lawson E. Shepherd. To this union two children were born. Ruby always derived a lot of pleasure from her family. In later years, she especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They often cheered her, even during the time her health was failing. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, Lawson on Sept. 5, 1987; her parents, four brothers, Floyd Meacham, Russell Meacham, Dorsey Meacham, Adrian Meacham, one sister, Dosia Aden; and one granddaughter, Deborah Shepherd Morton. She is survived by her son, Edward Shepherd, Lincoln, Neb; her daughter, Eleanor Forbes, Kansas City; two sisters Goldena Cox, Clinton and Velma Ward, Kansas City; five grandchildren, Daryl E. Shepherd, Dean R. Shepherd, Doug A. Shepherd, Lisa Clark and John S. Atkinson; 13 great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. Services for Ruby were Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Interment in the Landaker Cemetery.

SHEPHERD, Ruby Edith BALLARD
1911-1992
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Ruby Edith Shepherd, 80, Clinton, MO, formerly of Warrensburg, died Saturday, Feb 1, 1992, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She was born July 27, 1911, in Elm, the daughter of Samuel and Mattie Lawson Ballard. On Aug 8, 1933, she married James Russell Shepherd in Warrensburg. He preceded her in death on Jan 1, 1976. A daughter, Ruby Skidmore, also preceded her in death. Mrs. Shepherd had worked as a checker at the Kroger Store in Warrensburg. She and her husband were co-owners and operators of a service station and garage in Warrensburg from 1939 to 1953. In 1953 they moved to Canada and owned and operated a fishing camp there and in Minnesota until 1971. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Wilma) Kwiatkowski, Clinton; a sister and four granddaughters. Burial was in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

SHEPPA, Maggie Lee
1944-2005
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 10 2005 - Maggie Lee Sheppa, 60, Clinton, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Memorial services will be Thursday at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Cremation after the service. She is survived by two sons, Jackie Hall of Independence, and Charles Spence of Las Vegas, Nevada; one daughter, Treva Horn, Deepwater, as well as eight grandchildren and one great-grandson.

SHERBON, George
1931-2005
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 25 2005 - George Sherbon, 73, Clinton, died Thursday, February 24, 2005, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clinton. Among survivors is his wife, Joan of the home.

SHERMAN, Carl Markley
1920-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 2 2015 - Carl M. Sherman, 94, Clinton, died Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Services will be Tuesday, January 6, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Carl was born December 10, 1920, in Clinton, the son of Carl Buckingham and Katherine (Markley) Sherman. He was a lifelong Clinton resident. He served in the US Navy as a hard-hat diver in the South Pacific during World War II. When he returned to Clinton in 1945, he and his brother rejoined their family business, Sherman Plumbing and Heating. The legacy continues today by third generation. Carl was a longtime member of Clinton United Methodist Church and Masonic Temple. His hobbies included fishing trout from buzzer to buzzer at Bennet Springs or salmon in Lake Michigan. He had a zest for travel and also was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel (Minor) Sherman, his parents and brother, Harold Lee Sherman. Carl is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Don and Nancy (Hodina) Sherman of Clinton; daughter and son-in-law, Shari (Sherman) and Bob Mayer, Kansas City; grandchildren, Laura Elizabeth (Sherman) and husband Paul McGeary, their children, Charlotte and William McGeary, Katie (Sherman) and husband Chris Wilson, their children, Chase and Cora Wilson, Kyle and his wife Lindsey (Herrington) Mayer, and step-grandsons, Steve and Gregg Mayer.

SHERMAN, Ethel Mary BARTON
1912-2004
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 4 2004 - Ethel Mary Sherman was born June 12, 1912, to Jasper and Mamie Watkins Barton and died Monday, February 2, 2004, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. she is survived by her daughters, Ruby Brownlee, Anna Lee Creek and Winnie Wood. Graveside services will be Saturday, February 7, in the Osceola Cemetery.

SHERMAN, Hazel M. "Nana" MINOR
abt 1922-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 4 2002 - Hazel M. Sherman (Nana), 80, Clinton, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was surrounded by her loving family and is survived by her husband of 60 years, Carl M. Sherman, Jr. of Clinton. She was the mother of Don and Nancy Sherman of Clinton and Sharon and Robert Mayer of Kansas City. Nana was the grandmother of Elizabeth Sherman, London, England, Katie Sherman, Kansas City, Kyle Mayer, Kansas City, Stephen Mayer, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Gregg Mayer, Maui, Hawaii. Mrs. Sherman is also survived by Mr. and Mrs. Wade Minor of Ormond Beach, Florida, and Peggy Sherman of Clinton. Numerous nieces, nephews and friends also survive. She graduated from Clinton High School and was a longtime citizen of Clinton. She was a member of Clinton Study Club, Golden Valley Hospital Auxiliary and the good Samaritan Sunday School Class. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Minor; sister Kathryn Hendrich of Clinton and brother Jesse Minor of Eugene, Oregon. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 6, at Clinton United Methodist Church.

SHERMAN, John L.
1881-1902
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 29 1902 - The shadows of death darkened the beautiful home of A. G. Sherman on East Green Street Sunday, November 23, 1902, at 6:25 p.m., when the death angel claimed John, fifth child of A. G. Sherman and wife, as his own. He was born in Clinton in 1881 and if his life had been spared until Tuesday, the 25th, he would have been 21. He was a sufferer from typhoid fever for four long months but all that loving hands could do was in vain. He leaves his parents, four sisters and two brothers. The funeral was conducted at the house Tuesday, after which the remains were tenderly laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery.

SHERMAN, Laura E. BUCKINGHAM
1850-1928
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - PASSING OF MRS. A. G. SHERMAN -- Just as the flowers are turning their faces to God the spirit of Mrs. A. G. Sherman, whose love and care for them was so great, took flight and turned to Him, to await her loved ones in the Garden of Heaven. After several months' illness she passed away May 7th, at 1:20 p.m. Mrs. Sherman was born at Piqua, Ohio, July 14, 1850; later came to Clinton with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Buckingham. She was married to Albert G. Sherman, December 8, 1870, who survives her. To them were born nine children -- six living and three preceding the mother in death. The living ones are: Mrs. W. G. Bassler, Zelienople, Penn.; Mrs. C. W. Padfield, Colorado Springs, Colo.; B. G. Sherman, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Floyd Wallace, Minnie Sherman and Carl Sherman, all of Clinton. She also leaves two sisters -- Mrs. Anna E. Codit, Hays. Kans., and Mrs. W. D. Kreamer, Arkansas City, Kans.; two brothers -- T. B. Buckingham, Soldiers' Home, at Leavenworth, Mans., and J. F. Buckingham, Kansas City. The last Sunday in February, the children and one brother, J. F. Buckingham, of Kansas City, held a family reunion with this dear mother, who could still enjoy their visit, and when the end came, they could rejoice that this visit had been planned. Seven years ago Miss Minnie Sherman gave up teaching and came to give her parents the most loving of care. Just as her mother enjoyed starting a plant or slip and nursing it to life from window to window, so Miss Minnie planned joy and comfort for her parents, ably assisted by Clara, who lived just back of her mother. Music delighted her, and the grandchildren, who are so talented, passed many an hour with her in song and melody. Animals, their habits and tricks, interested her, but most of all the roses to slip and make grow was her interest. Children were the supreme delight of Mrs. Sherman, and her grandchildren were idolized and will sadly miss the grandmother, who fairly performed miracles for their childish hearts. This home, started 57 years ago by Mr. and Mrs. Sherman, has always been the neatest and cleanest of homes, surrounded by choice flowers that grew with the love of this mother heart just like her children, who have reached their majority and been a joy to these parents, who guided them into paths of leading citizens and Christian characters. Many a time have we heard of her wanting a home to have flowers so badly that she took a basket of choice plants and with her own hands placed them. The funeral service was held from her late home, where she had lived for 50 years, on Wednesday, by Rev. Wolfe, pastor of the First M. E. church, where Mr. and Mrs. Sherman have held their membership since they were married. The children living away -- Mrs. Bassler, of Pennsylvania; Mrs. Padfield, of Colorado Springs, and B. G. Sherman, of Kansas City, came to attend the funeral.

SHERMAN, Margaret HONSINGER
1814-1899
Old Benson Cemetery, Benson, Rutland Co, VT
Clinton MO, Nov 4 1899 - The mother of our prominent marble yard man, A. G. Sherman, died October 16, aged 85, in Benson, Vt. Margaret Honsinger Sherman was born at Alburgh May 11, 1814 and at her death was the oldest person in Benson. There were nine children in her father's family; two brothers still living, Philip of Michigan and E. Baker Honsinger of Waterford, N.Y. She married Albert Sherman of Chazy, N.Y. on February 14, 1832 and they lived there until they came to Benson 42 years ago. Mother of 8 children, 5 still living. Her faculties were acute to the last and greeted the children, young and old, with a smile, always keeping in touch with them. Tho old in years, she seemed young; erect in figure, and her bright black eyes and dark glossy hair gave her a youthful look. She asked to go out on the piazza her last Sabbath morning and when there, she looked all around, and remarked on the beauty of the world and the glorious sunshine.

SHERMAN, Ozzie F.
1924-1994
Mount Calvary, Salina, Saline Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ozzie Sherman, 70, Salina, Kansas, formerly from Clinton, died Sunday, March 20, 1994, at a hospital in Wichita. Services will be Wednesday, March 23, at the Ryan Chapel, Salina with burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery, Salina. Mr. Sherman owned Ozzie Sherman Painting & Decorating in Kansas for 25 years until 1969. He owned a Sears Catalog Agency from 1969 to 1979 in Herington, Kansas. He worked at Payless Cashways in Lenexa for 10 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Salina Elks Lodge. He was born in Clinton and moved to Salina in 1990. Survivors include his wife Terry Sherman of the home; a son, John Sherman, Carrollton, Texas; two daughters, Beth Mollach, Salina, and Judy Milford, Webster Groves; his mother, Martha Fenski, San Jose, Calif., and a granddaughter.

SHERPY, Elizabeth Isabella THRASHER
1853-1931
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. F. A. Sherpy Called - After an illness extending over a period of five years, death came to relieve the sufferings of Mrs. F. A. Sherpy at her home on South Third street, shortly before noon Wednesday. Mrs. T. S. Washburn, a daughter of the deceased, had been at the bedside of her mother for several weeks past. Every possible thing was done to relieve the sufferings of the aged woman but her ailment, which was enlargement of the heart, was of such a nature as to defy the best of physical care. The disease developed into paralysis of the heart and caused her death. Elizabeth Isabella Thrasher was born at La Crosse, Wisconsin, March 27, 1853. At the age of 13 she and her parents, two brothers, Frank and Charles, and two sisters, Mrs. William Whitworth and Mrs. Harve Hammonds, moved to Clinton, which had been the home of Mrs. Sherpy ever since. On a farm 11 miles north of Clinton, Elizabeth Thrasher was married to F. A. Sherpy, a hardware dealer, at the age of 21. At the time of her death Mrs. Sherpy still owned this farm. She had belonged to the Methodist Episcopal church for more than thirty years being a devout Christian. In her later years, a radio had added much to the pleasure of her surroundings. Each day a program of religious music or a revival was listened to. She was very fond of singing, and loved to hear her daughter, Mrs. T. S. Washburn, sing in accompaniment to religious songs heard over the radio. Her children were raised in an atmosphere of motherly love and religion. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Sherpy were awarded three children to make their life one of happiness and you. They were: Eugene, who died at the age of 7, Flora, who was married and and died in April of this year, another daughter, Mrs. T. S. Washburn, who was at her bedside at the time of her demise. A daughter's child, now Mrs. R. W. Davidson, of Ponca City, Okla., was raised by Mrs. Sherpy. A last request of the deceased was that she have a short funeral with the song "Face to Face" sung as she is buried in Englewood as near the grave of her son, Eugene, as possible. These wishes will be carried out, when the funeral is held Friday morning. Mr. Sherpy conducted a hardware store on the west side of the square, where the Lee theatre now is located, for a great number of years. The store was a partnership of Haysler and Sherpy. Later Mr. Sherpy was the proprietor of a hardware store on the east side of the square. He had as a partner in this business enterprise, W. H. Stone of Appleton City. The business of Mr. Sherpy always prospered under his expert care. Death called the aged gentleman from his labors many years ago.

SHERPY, Frederick August
1842-1907
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 19 1907 - Found in a well, two weeks ago Sunday night, F. A. Sherpy disappeared from his home and no trace of him could be found until Wednesday afternoon when John Bowser, who lives on one of his place on East Franklin discovered his body in the old creamery well, while looking for a kitten. At the inquest, it was decided that he came to his death by drowning in the well, at 823 East Franklin, while mentally deranged. At one time Mr. Sherpy was one of Clinton's most prominent businessmen and the family's large circle of friends deeply sympathize with them. Burial at Englewood.

SHERRILL, Amanda DOUGHTY
1979-2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 16 2004 - Amanda Doughty Sherrill, 24, Windsor, died Monday, September 13, 2004, in rural Windsor. She was born September 26, 1979 in LaMesa, California, the daughter of Kenneth Doughty and Barbara (Morrow) Doughty. On May 14, 2004, in Windsor, she married Lance E. Sherrill, who survives of the home. She worked as a clerk for Shelby's Conoco and also part-time in the city collector's office at Windsor City Hall. She grew up in the state of California, moving to Windsor in January 2004. Her dad, Michael, raised her from an early age. In addition to her husband Lance, she is survived by her parents Michael and Barbara Tippin, Windsor; a son Austin Doughty, of the home; a brother Christopher Doughty, United States Marine Corps, Iraq; two special sisters (best friends), Mary (Jo-Jo) Anthony and Sheila Ostling; her father Kenneth Doughty, San Diego, California; maternal grandmother Frankie Morrow, El Cajon, California; paternal grandmother Rachel Evans, San Diego, California; paternal grandfather Walter Doughty, Chula Vista, California; father and mother-in-law, Larry and Martha Sherrill, Windsor; brother-in-law, Shawn Sherrill, Kansas City; a sister and brother-in-law, Lori and Gery Wheatley, Windsor; two nieces, nephew, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Friday, September 17, at the Windsor Assembly of God Church, Windsor.

SHIELDS, Sandra Jean "Sandy" WHARTON
1958-2009
Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 18 2009 - Sandra "Sandy" J. Shields, 50, Chilhowee, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas. Sandy was born July 4, 1958, in Clinton, the daughter of Robert Alonzo Wharton and Flossie Jean (Campbell) Wharton. On Nov. 20, 1999, in Chilhowee, she married Randy Eugene Shields who survives of the home in Chilhowee. She was a loan officer at Central Missouri Credit Union in Warrensburg for several years. She was a member of the Chilhowee Baptist Church where she was a pianist and member of the church choir. She was an avid flower gardener. In addition to her husband, Randy, survivors include three sons, Joshua D. Brooks, his wife Bridget, and their son, Kyle Alexander Brooks, all of Chilhowee, and Curtis Shields and Blake Shields, both of Harrisonville; her mother, Jean Wharton, Chilhowee; a brother, Robert "Mac" Wharton and his wife, Sue, Chilhowee, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Friday, March 20, at the Chilhowee Baptist Church.

SHIELDS, Walter Lowery
1826-1902
Deer Creek Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 22 1902 - W. L. Shields died at his beautiful country home four miles north on the Warrensburg road November 14, 1902. The funeral was Saturday morning. Born in Harrison County, Indiana and was 76 at the time of his death. From his neighbors, Miss Kate and John Drach, were learned the following: We first saw him in White Oak Township 34 years ago, coming from Illinois in 1868. He married twice. His last wife survived him, with her two daughters, Misses Cora and Florence. By his first wife he had four daughters, three living and three sons. A Baptist, a good man, a fine neighbor and successful farmer, but spent much money prospecting for minerals. Laid to rest at Englewood.

SHIFFLETT, Duffield "Duff"
1868-1946
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 20 1946 - Duff Shifflett, son of Jesse and Nancy Jane Warlow Shifflett, was born in Linn County, Mo., March 14, 1867, and died at the home of his son, Jim Bert Shifflett, west of Calhoun, June 10, 1946, at the age of 79 years. He was married to Miss Nannie Miller and to this union one son, Jake L. Shifflett, was born. After her death he married Miss Vina Riley, and to this union three children were born, Mrs. Ed Kampe (Alice), and Jim Bert Shifflett, both residing west of Calhoun, and Sadie, who died at the age of four. Mrs. Shifflett died when Jim Bert was twelve years old, leaving the care to Mr. Shifflett, hence the tie between these two was very close. He was known for his honesty and had many friends. He was a farmer and stock dealer and well known throughout this section. When a young man he attended the Baptist Church and Sunday School at Osceola, Mo., but most of his life was spent near Calhoun. When his health failed about three years ago, he came to live with his son, Jim Bert, and family. Surviving are the two sons and daughter above mentioned; two brothers, Gus, Clinton, Mo., and Galen (Pete), of Atchison, Kans.; 14. grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 13, 1946 at Calhoun; burial was at Calhoun cemetery.

SHIFFLETT, Earl Eugene "Gene"
1931-2007
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Earl Eugene "Gene" Shifflett, 75 of St. Joseph, Missouri passed away Saturday, April 7, 2007, at a St. Joseph Hospital. He was born December 27, 1931 at Clinton, Missouri and has lived in St. Joseph since 1955. He married Sharron Swigart at Windsor, Mo. she survives of the home. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War and is the recipient of two Bronze Stars, and a good conduct medal. He was a life time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #6760 of St. Joseph, MO. he was also a member of the United Paper Workers Intl Union, and the Pony Express Saddle Club where he road a horse in the 100 Year Anniversary "Re-Ride" of the Pony Express from St. Joseph to Sacramento California. He retired after 38 years of service from Mead Products and was a member of the Faith United Baptist Church in St. Joseph. He was preceded in death by his parents Jake and Pearl Shifflett, a brother Tom Miller, and a sister Lottie Kerns. His is survived by his wife Sharron , daughters Shirley Shifflett and friend Dianna Ross of Des Moines, IA, and Zena Zirkle of St. Joseph, MO. sons Dennis Shifflett and Wife Maria, and Jay Shifflett and wife Stephanie of St. Joseph, MO. 8 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, brothers Lee Shifflett of Amity, MO. Clyde Shifflett of St. Joseph, and Raymond Shifflett of Clarksdale, MO. Funeral services will be Monday, at the Rupp Funeral Home, the interment will be at the Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, MO.

SHIFFLETT, James Bert "Jim"
1904-1966
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Tuesday, Mar 15 1966 - Jim Bert Shifflett, 61, Route 3, Clinton, died at 3:30 a.m., March 12, at Wetzel Hospital where he was admitted March 9. Funeral services were conducted March 14, at the Housey Funeral Home, in Calhoun. Jim Bert Shifflett, son of Duff and Vina Riley Shifflett, was born July 22, 1904, near Calhoun. The greater part of his life was spent on a farm he owned north of Highland. In 1929 be married Miss Gertrude Bohl and four children were born to them. A daughter, Mattie June, preceded him in death in 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Shifflett operated a filling station on Route 7, for some time while living in Clinton. They later carried on the same business at Coal until Mr. Shifflett's health failed. Mr. Shifflett and family attended Sunday School regularly at Highland. He accepted Christ as his savior and united with the Calhoun Baptist Church. Later he became a member of the Assembly of God Church, in Clinton. Mr. Shifflett, a hard working man, nevertheless always had time to be a good neighbor and lend assistance when needed. Surviving are his wife of the home; a son, Lester Shifflett, 408 West Gravel, Clinton; two daughters, Mrs. Loyd (Rosie) Gordon, 315 East Lincoln Street, Mrs. J. R. (Janice) Reid, 500 North Water Street; a sister, Mrs. Ed Kampe, Clinton, a brother, Jake Shifflett., Calhoun; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends.

SHIFFLETT, Roy L. "Pete"
1954-2007
Roy L. "Pete" Shifflett of Parkville, Missouri, died Thursday, April 12, at North Kansas City Hospital of a probable pulmonary embolism. He was 52. Pete was a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, Rising Sun Lodge 13. He was a past Worshipful Master and was serving as treasurer of the building board at the time of his death. In 1996, Pete was Round Robin Regional winner. He was presented with the annual Mason of the Year award from the Brethren of Rising Sun on September 5, 1998 for outstanding service to all lodges and for his contributions to his own lodge. He received many professional commendations as well; from United Airlines in Denver, Colorado, PARS Service (now Worldspan) and American Century Investment Services, both of Kansas City. Pete had a gift for information technology. Although he was self taught, computers were a lifelong vocation as well as avocation. He also was an avid musician. He played guitar, sang, and was developing a new recording studio when he died. He also loved to cook. Pete was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Lee and Katherine R. Picraux Shifflett; also by three grandparents and several aunts and uncles, including T. J. Picraux. He is survived by his beloved and loving wife Carol of the home and by two sisters, Sharon Kay McPhail of Kansas City, and Frances Jane (Dolly) Shifflett of Marshall, Missouri; by his beloved nephew Aaron Pete and wife Rebecca Chamberlain, and nephew and niece Andrew Isaac and Rachel Catherine Nelson. He is also survived by brothers-in-law John and Joseph Nelson and Joe’s wife Janet; by his grandmother Georgia Shifflett Dewey of Atchison, Kansas, by many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and by numerous friends around the world. We will miss him so much. The funeral will be Tuesday at Church of the Redeemer, 7110 N State Rte. 9, Kansas City, Missouri.

SHILLINGER, Frederick
1824-1902
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 15 1902 - Frederick Shillinger died at his home four miles west of Montrose, Sunday, November 9, 1902. born in Baden-Baden, Germany September 12, 1824 and was 78. He came to this county before the Civil War and enlisted as a private in the 7th Reg. Penn. Cav. and was promoted to orderly sergeant, also was 1st lieut. in the 12th Reg. Penn. Cav. and 2nd lieut. in the uniformed Penn. militia. He had been a member of Post No. 58 G.A.R. at Butler but like many of the "old boys", being in poor health and unable to attend the meetings, he became careless and let his membership lapse. He was buried at the cemetery in Appleton City.

SHILLINGS, Cecil Charles
1931-2022
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Cecil Charles Shillings, 91, of Pelzer, South Carolina, formerly of Windsor, Missouri, passed away Friday, September 23, 2022, in Pelzer. Born in Perry, Arkansas, he was a son of Earl Monroe and Carrie Ethel (Simmers) Shillings. A U.S. Air Force veteran, he retired as a long-haul truck driver, and was a member of the American Legion, Post 82 in Windsor. Survivors include a daughter, Tonya "T.J." Wilson (Kyle) of Pelzer; sons, Danny Shillings (Leslie) of Pelzer, Lell Dean Shillings (Janice), Gary Shillings, and Kenny John Fisher; a daughter-in-law, Toni Shillings; a sister, Patricia "Pat" Hill of Warrensburg, Mo.; grandchildren, Kara Lynn Thompson (Derek), Austin Smith, Dillon Smith (Heather), April and Dawn Shillings; and a great-granddaughter, Breinleigh Thompson. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Nora Shillings; and three sisters. Graveside services will be Thursday October 6, 2022, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHINN, Charlotte E. O'Guinn
1923-2006
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton MO - Charlotte E. Shinn, age 82, of rural Osceola, Missouri, passed away, Tuesday morning, May 16, 2006, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. She was born near Iconium, Missouri, on December 17, 1923, the daughter of John S. and Mabel Boring O'Guinn. She lived with her family in the Kansas City area until she was five years old. Her father passed away so she and her mother returned to the Wisdom community to make their home with her grandparents, W. R. and Nolie Jane Boring. On April 1, 1941, she was united in marriage to Denzil Kenneth Shinn at the home of their minister, Orval Scott. They made their home on the farm on the Benton/St. Clair County line near Wisdom. Here they would raise their family of three sons and three daughters. At the same time she diligently performed her duties as a minister's wife. Since the mid 1940's her husband served as a minister for several churches in the community and throughout rural Missouri. Since the early 1980's her husband has served as the minister of the Mt. Olive Church of God Holiness near Iconium. At that time she taught herself to play the piano and played for nearly every Sunday service and many other occasions at the church as long as her health permitted. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was most happy to care for her family and share their lives. She was a accomplished seamstress and had hand-stitched quilts for her children and all of her thirteen grandchildren. Charlotte Shinn is survived by her husband, Kenneth, of the home, two sons, John Shinn, of Independence, Missouri, and Junior Shinn, of Quincy, Missouri, three daughters, June Gillogly, of Drexel, Missouri, Janice Rameriz, of Liberty, Missouri, and Jane Kirkchhoff, of Independence, Missouri, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-nine great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, one sister, Vilva Kindle, of Leavenworth, Kansas, one brother, Dan Wisdom, of Preston, Missouri, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by one son, James Leslie Shinn, and one brother, Bill O'Guinn. Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 18, 2006, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial will be in the Iconium Cemetery.

SHINN, Kenneth Rev.
1919-2013
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 13 2013 - Rev. Kenneth Shinn, 93, Osceola, died Friday, May 10, 2013, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood in Clinton. He was born June 27, 1919, in St. Clair County, just across the road from his current home, the son of Charles Wesley and Leta Susan Wisdom Shinn. Due to the death of his mother, he was raised by Myrtle and Henry Devine from age one. On October 12, 1934, Kenneth was saved and at the age of 17 he began his ministry at the Mt. Olive Church of God Holiness. He was devoted to serving His Lord for 73 years. He continued to share the gospel of his Lord Jesus Christ throughout his life serving many churches throughout the area and performing many baptisms and funerals. He married Charlotte O'Guinn on April 1, 1941, at the home of their minister, Rev. Orval Scott. They made their home on the farm on the Benton/St. Clair County line near Wisdom. Kenneth enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Ozarks. He also loved to garden and share it with family and friends. The time he spent with his family and share in their lives was most enjoyable to him and devotion to them was of the utmost importance. Kenneth was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Charlotte, in 2006, a son, James Leslie Shinn in 1973, a sister, Grace Root, and three brothers, William Robert Shinn, Jack Eldon Shinn and Larry Shinn. He is survived by his children, John Shinn and wife, Ruby, Independence, June Gillogly and husband, Ralph, Drexel, Janice Ramirez and husband, Joe, Kansas City, Junior Shinn of Quincy and Jane Kirchhoff and husband, Merle, Independence; 13 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Leonard McCellan Shinn of Arlington, VA, and a sister, Mary Tipton and husband, Virgil, Meridian, Kansas, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 14, at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in Iconium Cemetery near Quincy.

SHIPE, Jacqueline Frances McGEE
1928-2011
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 24 2011 - Jacqueline F. (McGee) Shipe, 82, Sun City West, Arizona, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Gardiner Home in Phoenix, Arizona. Jackie was born May 8, 1928, at Kansas City, Research Hospital. Her father was Louis McGee whose family fled Ireland during the potato famine and went to Glasgow, then to the United States in Missouri. Her mother was Leona Foster whose family came to the United States from England in the 1800s. Jackie had an IQ of 155 (genius category). She was the first person in her family to go to college and graduated from Weber University in Ogden, Utah. She had a BS in elementary education with a minor in library science. Jackie and John met in aeronautics class in Westport High School in Kansas City. They were married April 12, 1947, and would have celebrated their 64th anniversary this year. John and Jackie knew each other for 65 years and she waited for John to come back from WWII, England, France and Germany. They had three sons together: Dwight David Shipe, Douglas Vincent Shipe and Steven Andrew Shipe. David was Assistant Director of Cessna Aircraft in Booten, New Jersey; Douglas is a CPA/ MBA and a former IRS Agent; Steven is a manager for I.B.M in Boulder, Colorado. Jackie finished college while her three boys were in school all day. She worked for Clipper Mfg. Co. in Kansas City and became the manager of the ordering and shipping department. She then worked for I.B.M. in Huntsville, Alabama, as a research librarian for the Saturn V project to the moon. Jackie then invested 15 years in Longview Community College as a reference librarian in Lee's Summit. She was an ardent fisherman and fished with her husband, John, in Canada and five states in the U.S. Jackie was also a good golfer and won money almost every week at Stardust Golf Course. Jackie read constantly, at least two books a week. She and John traveled to France and Germany and also twice to England. They also took their three sons with them (age 14, 16 and 18) to Europe. While in Italy the family was stranded in line at the Basilica and an Italian father came out and got them out of the long line to take them on a personal tour of the Basilica. The Italian people were very good to them. While on one of their two trips to Ireland they studied Irish history at Limerick University and learned all about Cromwell of England in 1535. Their history professor was Mary Pearl. Jackie and John loved each other very, very much and John will miss her so, so much. Jackie was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ila Casselman and son, Dwight David. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 26, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHIPE, John Joseph
1927-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 25 2014 - John J. Shipe, patriot, died on June 30, 2014, at Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center, Sun City West, Arizona, age 87. A graveside service was held Friday, July 18, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was born March 12, 1927, in Kansas City. He was the son of Henry Spillman Shipe, a Kansas City police, officer, and Ona Colwes. After serving in the Army in World War II, he returned to Kansas City to spend his life's work in the defense and space industries. He married Jacqueline Frances McGee in 1947, who died February 16, 2011. The marriage produced three sons: Lt. Dwight David Shipe, pilot and avionics, manager for Cessna who passed in 1980. He is survived by Douglas V. Shipe, CPA, MBA, CGMA (wife: Pamela) of Lenexa, Kansas, and Steven A. Shipe (wife: Kanyawan), computer server tech, and their sons, Nick and Ray, Westminster, Colorado. John's career began as bugler and Morse Code/radio operator during the war in Germany. Upon his return after the war, he worked for Southwestern Bell which taught him electronics. Within a few years and without a college degree, he began designing test equipment for the nuclear bombs produced at the Bendix plant in Kansas City. By 1960, he moved the family to North Ogden, Utah, to be one of many engineers designing the inertial guidance system for the Minuteman missile, the first solid propellant rocket. He developed special expertise in designing the rocket engines of the Minuteman and the "O-ring" booster separation techniques. John warned for many years the Challenger shuttle was being misused below temperature specs and would explode someday because the O-rings were not designed for cold temperatures. He was greatly saddened when that happened in 1986. In 1965, his rocket engine knowledge led to his working with Werner von Braun and Arthur Rudolph at the Marshall Space Center in Huntsville, Alabama. The rocket engines of the Saturn V, still the most powerful ever built, were designed and built in Huntsville. John invented a historic breakthrough on the Saturn V engines to create a heat exchanger that would move the near absolute zero solid fuel to a burning gas without going through the liquid stage. His technique is still not clearly understood today, 47 years later, and is currently being researched once again at the Marshall Space Center for possible use in the Mars space trip. The enhanced rocket engine power helped in the success of the 1969 Apollo moon landing. Asked why the Saturn V was so powerful, Von Braun proclaimed, "President Kennedy wants to beat the Russians to the moon and we will do that. But John and I are going to Mars." John's work with fuels at near absolute zero temperatures, combined with his experience in nuclear bombs, magnetism and electronics led to the invention of the nuclear battery in 1970. This nuclear battery was to be used in the golf cart on the original 1969 moon landing. Although the idea was conceived in 1967 at the dinner table, it took three years of proofing before IBM would grant John an invention release on the concept. When his son, David, became an Army helicopter pilot, John left the space race and joined Boeing to improve the reliability of the Huey and Chinook at the Boeing plant near Philadelphia. John returned to the Kansas City area in 1972 to assist in designing test equipment for the world's first dynamic-ram computer memory chips made at Western Electric in Lee's Summit. After a short stint at avionics company King Radio working alongside his son, David, John worked at Lake City Ammunition plant until his retirement in 1986. His remarkable and diverse career reflected America's incredible technology boom. He accomplished his missions with plenty of study, but without a college degree. He was proud of his sons and wife for obtaining professional credentials. John somewhat regretted that he was always too busy inventing, designing, building, testing and repairing equipment to obtain a college degree. He was a doer. He credits a good portion of his ideas to his dear wife, Jackie, whose work as a research librarian for NASA played a significant role. Jackie and John met in aviation class at Westport High in Kansas City. John also credits his elementary school teacher, Ms. Bodenhammer, for inspiring him to reach for the stars. He never forgot his roots and the brilliant people he was fortunate to work with.

SHIPLEY, Darrell Lee
1929-2003
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2003 - Darrell Lee Shipley, 74, Clinton, died Thursday, October 23, 2003, of a heart attack at Saint Luke's Hospital on the Plaza. Cremation. A monument will be set at the Sharon Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Lois; three children, Bunny Shipley Weinfurter and son-in-law, Mark Weinfurter of Appleton, Wisconsin, Lise Shipley of San Antonio, Texas, and Bruce Shipley and daughter-in-law, Deborah Shipley of Drexel; four grandchildren, Richard and Eric Shipley of Drexel and Michael and Amy Weinfurter of Appleton, Wisconsin. He is also survived by one brother, Thurman Shipley of Harrisonville.

SHIPMAN, Rozella M. HENSLEY
1923-2004
Dudman Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 18 2004 - David Shipman's mother, Rozella Shipman, died in Carthage Monday, August 16, 2004 at 80 years of age after a six-week illness. She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Ralph Shipman; her children David of Clinton, Debbie Reed of Carthage and Richard Shipman of Carthage; three sisters, Betty White and Sylba Hill of Carthage and Wanda Hobson of Carl Junction; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SHIPP, Lillie Belle DURBIN
1908-1996
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lillie Belle Shipp, 87, Windsor, died Friday morning, July 5, 1996, at the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. She was born October 24, 1908, near Windsor, the daughter of Charles Martin Durbin and Sarah Elizabeth (Simmons) Durbin. On December 5, 1935, in Windsor, she married Edward Richard Shipp, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mrs. Shipp was a country school teacher in the Windsor area for several years and also worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor. In 1954, she was one of two women elected to the Henry County R-1 School District Board of Education, where she served as vice-president. Later, she would serve the school district as bookkeeper for 16 years. She was also a homemaker and bookkeeper for her husband's transfer and shipping company. She served on the Farrington Park Board as member and secretary for many years. She was a member and past president of the Windsor Garden Club and charter member and past president of El Progressio (General Federation of Women's Clubs). She was a member of the Windsor Country Club. Mrs. Shipp was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, where she served as the general secretary, for the Sunday school for more than 35 years and was longtime chairman of the Flower Committee and member of the Euzelian Circle. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Durbin Shipp, St. Joseph; a daughter, Sara Hoecker, Kansas City: four granddaughters, Carolyn Shipp Hoecker, Anne Elizabeth Hoecker, Rebecca Marie Mullins and Hedi Elizabeth Shipp; a great-grandson, Daniel Durbin Mullins, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Arthur and Edward: six sisters, Maggie Marshall, Mayme Bell, Ruby Cunningham, Hanna Acker, Ida Smart and Mary Helen Durbin. Funeral services were Sunday afternoon, July 7, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHIPPY, Dorothy May BLACK RAY FRISTO
1924-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 3 2000 - Dorothy May Shippy, 75, Lee's Summit, died Thursday, March 30, 2000, at John Knox Village Care Center, Lee's Summit. She was born November 17, 1924, in Kansas City, the daughter of Clarence and Bertha (Bellah) Black. Mrs. Shippy was reared in Moundville and had lived in Windsor and Holden before moving to Lee's Summit in 1994. She was married to Floy Ray, John Fristo and John Raymond Shippy. She was a waitress in Windsor and at Strate's Drive-In, Holden. She was also a den mother for Troop 403, Cub Scouts of America in Holden. Funeral services were Monday at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHIVERS, Nancy COATS
1832-1903
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, 1903 - Chas. Shivers, clerk in the Kansas City post-office, was called last week to the death bed of his mother, Mrs. Wm. Shivers, near Huntingdale. She passed away on the 5th with a paralytic stroke. Born in Cooper county Jan. 28, 1832, being 71 years. She moved to Callaway when quite young and at the age of 14 came with her father, Wm. Coats, to this county. Married to William Shivers Nov. 15, 1848 and they had a happy wedded life, 54 years, 2 months and 29 days. They had 8 children, three of whom have preceded her to the better world. Five, with an afflicted companion, aged about 74, still remain to mourn her loss. She made a profession of faith 45 years ago and united with the Baptist church at Huntingdale. She was one of the constituent members of Cornith Baptist Church and a faithful and constituent member until death claimed her. She loved her church and was always found in her seat until death claimed her. Three of her children were at her bedside, ministering every want. Laid to rest in the Carrsville cemetery. - Mrs. P. D. Lane of Pea Ridge, Arkansas was delayed in getting to her mother's bedside on account of sickness in her own family. T. H. Shivers was unable, on account of deep snows, to be with her. At her bedside, besides the son from Kansas City, were J. N. of Petersburg, and Mrs. S. Beck of Norris. A short service was held at the house, on account of the invalid husband, then the crowd went to the church, where the sermon was preached.

SHIVERS, William H.
1828-1903
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 1904 - William H. Shivers, an old and honored citizen, died December 27, 1903, after a short illness. He had been complaining for some time, though his symptoms were not of a serious nature. Then the day before Christmas, a high fever set in and his son summoned Dr. Beaty immediately. Grave fears were entertained and his youngest son, C. E. of Kansas City, was notified by telegram of his father's condition and Mrs. S. Beck was summoned to his bedside. At half past eleven Sunday night, life left him like one falling asleep. He was conscious until the last moments and would call his sons or daughter by name. Just before the last, he was heard to exclaim: "What beautiful flowers." He was laid to rest by his beloved wife, who died just a few months ago. He was born in Howard County, Mo. While yet young, he moved with his parents to Johnson County, then to Henry, where in 1858 he married Nancy Coats. Eight children were born; three preceded their parents into the spirit world, while five survive. His son, T. H. of Montana, and Mrs. P. D. Lane could not be summoned in time to be present. He was a noble citizen and was financially successful, being energetic and industrious. After losing his health, adversity stayed with him. But he bore it all heroically and without murmur.

SHOBE, Anderson "Andy"
1870-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Andy Shobe, a former resident of Clinton, died in El Paso, Texas, Friday, and his body was brought to Clinton for burial in Englewood Monday. The body arrived at noon and funeral services were conducted immediately after. Mr. Shobe's only survivor, his sister, Mrs. Etta Shobe Holliday, accompanied the body to Clinton. She and Mr. Shobe had made their home together for many years. Mr. Shobe was sixty-four had had lived in El Paso several years where he was a policeman for 22 years, but retired two years ago on a pension on account of heart trouble. His father, the late John Shobe, was a big stockman of Henry county and lived in Clinton years ago after he had retired from active stock raising. He built the old Shobe home on East Green street, which Mrs. Sarah Winchell now owns. Members of the Shobe family were prominent members of the Christian church here and active in many affairs of the city. John Shobe owned the tract of land where beautiful Englewood cemetery now is, where he raised a large acreage of wheat. He sold the land for a cemetery about 48 years ago. Andy Shobe left Clinton when a young man and lived in Colorado for some time before going to Texas.

SHOBE, Annie Pearl JOURNEY
1887-1960
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Last rites for Mrs. Clarence Shobe, 72, north of Clinton, who died Oct 22, 1960, will be held Tuesday Oct 25 at Quarles Baptist Church. Mrs. Shobe died at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, where she underwent surgery, October 17. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. Annie Pearl Journey was born Nov 6, 1887, southeast of Calhoun, the youngest of three daughters of James and Rebecca Bell Journey. Her eldest sister, Mrs. J. B. (Ola) Jennings, preceded her in death a year ago last December. She was reared and educated in the community and then lived in Calhoun and in Clinton for a time with her sister, Mrs. E. J. (Lelia) Combs. On Nov 12, 1916, she married Clarence Albert Shobe. For about a year they lived on the old Shobe homeplace east of Clinton, near Alberta, before moving to the home north of Clinton where they since have resided. She leaves her husband of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Floyd (Anna Margaret) Cox, Clinton; a sister, Mrs. E. J. (Lelia) Combs, Bristown, OK; a grandson, Timmy Cox.

SHOBE, Clarence Albert
1891-1983
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Clarence Albert Shobe died Thursday, September 22, 1983, at the Boone County Hospital Center in Columbia, following a massive stroke suffered that morning. He went to Columbia June 13 following an automobile accident to be near his daughter. He resided at the Restwell Retirement Lodge, where he enjoyed meeting and making new friends and being close to his family. Mr. Shobe was born September 27, 1891, the eldest son of James Thomas and Rebecca Thurman Shobe. He was born in Henry County and educated in the rural Star school district near the family home. He then followed his father's vocation as a farmer and cattleman. On November 12, 1916, he married Annie Pearl Journey in Clinton. They lived on the family farm east of Clinton for a short while, then moved to the farm they bought north of Clinton on Highway 13. His wife died October 22, 1960. Mr. Shobe continued living on the farm until this past June. He was a long-time member of the Quarles Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Anna Margaret Cox of Columbia; one sister, Iva Hutcherson of Clinton; one brother, Luther Shobe of Chillicothe. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ethel Poague. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SHOBE, James Thomas
1852-1926
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - James Thomas Shobe passed away at 8 a.m. Monday, at the home of his daughter Mrs. W. R. Poague, at 312 E. Ohio Street. Death was due to an enlarged heart. He had had difficulty in breathing all winter, but did not get worse until a few days before his death. He lived on his farm, seven miles east of Clinton, with his daughter Mrs. Glenn Hutcherson, but had come to Clinton about two weeks previous to his death for a visit with Mrs. Poague. Deceased was born in Warren county, Jan. 19, 1852, being 74 years old. He grew to manhood in Franklin county, living there until coming to Henry county 44 years ago. He was married near New Haven, 44 years ago this spring, to Miss Rebecca Thurman, who preceded him in death 27 years ago last October. Besides the two daughters, he is survived by two sons - Clarence, living north of Clinton, and Luther, of Kansas City. He also leaves five grandchildren, one brother, C. A. Shobe, east of Clinton, a half-sister Mrs. E. C. Swingley, and a half-brother Lee Sweet, both living in St. Louis. Mr. Shobe was held in high esteem by his many acquaintances, all of whom sympathize with the bereaved ones in their sorrow. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Tuesday, and burial was in Englewood beside the grave of his wife.

SHOBE, John C.
1908-1992
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John C. Shobe, 84, rural Centerview, died April 8, 1992 at a hospital in Warrensburg. Services will be Saturday at the Holdren Chapel, Warrensburg; burial in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg. Mr. Shobe was born in Oklahoma and lived in Lafayette County before moving to Centerview 51 years ago. He was a farmer before he retired. He was a member of the Columbus Community Christian Church, near Centerview. Survivors include his wife Gladys Shobe of the home; two sons, Richard Shobe, Warrensburg, and Larry Shobe, Oak Grove; two daughters, Lois Dillingham, Warrensburg, and Martha Stewart, Butler; a brother, Avery Shobe, Blue Springs; 14 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

SHOBE, Sarah Catherine HUTCHERSON
1859-1936
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Eternal rest came to Mrs. Chas. A. Shobe, east of Clinton, Friday, February 7. Sarah Catherine Hutcherson was born February 9, 1859, near Petersburg, Ill. Had she lived until February 9, she would have been 77 years old. She came with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hutcherson, and settled on a farm east of Clinton, when she was 9 years old. There she grew to womanhood and was united in marriage to Chas. A. Shobe April 11, 1888. Three children were given to this union, Mrs. L. E. Smith near Blairstown; Uel Shobe, east of Clinton and Miss Velda of the home. Seven grandchildren also are left to mourn her. She was converted at an early age and united with the old Methodist church at Alberta, later she and her husband moved their membership to Franklin Street Methodist church in Clinton. She loved to attend church services whenever her health permitted. A private funeral service was held at the home Sunday, after which the body was taken to Clinton and funeral services held at the Franklin Street Methodist Church, South. The pall bearers were nephews of deceased, Clyde and Earl Hutcherson, Ralph and Marvin Knoles, Clyde Knoles, Otto Knoles and Ed Combs.

SHOCKEY, Connie L. HIGH
abt 1950-2012
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2012 - Connie L. Shockey, 62, Clinton, died Saturday, November 17, 2012, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehab Center, Clinton. Memorial services will be Saturday, November 24, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Barbara (Rice) High, and a brother, Randy High. Survivors include her husband Sammy, Deepwater; two daughters, Sammie (Douglas) McClelland of Clinton and Randi (Jeff) Dorris of Calhoun; five grandchildren, Mickal, Cody, Melody, Mylee and Dalton, and one sister, Tammie Salali of Chattanooga, Tennessee.

SHOCKEY, Curtis Allen
1949-2012
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 2012 - Curtis Allen Shockey, Centralia, Washington, formerly Deepwater, born on February 1, 1949, died September 1, 2012, at the age of 63. Curtis joined the Navy at age 17 and rode the ship UFF Urinski until it burned. He was honorably discharged in 1969. Curtis went on to work for the Navy on the docks in California until accepting a job in 1990 with Burlington Northern Railroad until his death. Preceding him in death were his father, Raymond Shockey of Deepwater; hjis mother and stepfather, Elaine and Harold Robinson of Utica; brother, Jerry Don Shockey of Clinton, and a son named David. Curtis lived on a small acreage in Centralia, Washington. He loved having his horses around him and rode through the mountains and camped on various occasions with family and friends. He was an outdoorsman. Curtis married Amy Bena. To this union four children were born sons, Cannon, David and Nickolas Shockey, and a daughter, Dusti Long. Curtis later divorced and married Debbie Vandal who had two daughters and a son. Among survivors are Debbie; sons Cannon and two daughters, Nickolas and one son; daughter Dusti, husband Dan, and six children; stepchildren, Terry, Tracy and Donnie; stepmother Yvonne Shockey; sister Helen Crowder and husband Clifford; brother Sammy Shockey and wife Connie, all of Deepwater; brother Chester Shockey of Clinton; numerous nieces and nephews, family and friends. Curtis was cremated and a memorial service was held September 22, in Centralia, Washington, at Chehalis First Baptist Church.

SHOCKEY, Jerry Don
1943-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jerry Don Shockey, son of Ray and Elaine (Robinson) Shockey, was born June 5, 1943, in Chillicothe and died at his home in Clinton on February 2, 1999, at the age of 55 years. As a young man, he made a decision for Christ and was baptized and united with the Baptist church. He worked for Clearfield Cheese Company in the Maintenance Department. Jerry was also a fireman, the last several years of his life serving as a volunteer. He was active in the Muscular Dystrophy Drive the firemen do every year on Labor Day. He also helped in the repair of bicycles at Christmas time, this last year being the first year he was unable to do so. Jerry was a regular coffee drinker at Country Kitchen and became like a member of the family to all the people who worked there. Jerry is survived by his wife Ruth, of the home; his stepmother Yvonne Shockey of Deepwater; two sons, Raymond Shockey and Charles Shockey, both of Clinton; one daughter Marla Kay Felton of Chillicothe; one stepson Ricky Bund; one stepdaughter Sondra Sue Gunter, both of Salt Lake City, Utah; two brothers, Chester Shockey of Clinton and Curtis Shockey of Centralia, Washington; one half-brother Sam Shockey of Calhoun, and one half-sister Helen Crowder of Deepwater, as well as five grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, February 6. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHOCKEY, Myrtle Ruth DeATLEY BUNDY
1938-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 13 2004 - Myrtle Ruth Shockey, daughter of Claude Newland and Maude Iva (Reed) DeAtley, was born May 5, 1938, in Chilhowee, and died Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was a housewife. she was a Methodist. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge No. 398, Holden. She was married to Kenneth Gale Bundy in Kansas City and to this union four children were born, Ricky Lee Bundy, Sondra Sue Gunter, Debra K. Bundy and Sharon Marie Bundy. She later married Jerry Shockey and he preceded her in death February 2, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her father, Claude DeAtley; her husbands, Kenneth Gale Bundy and Jerry Shockey; two daughters, Debra K. Bundy and Sharon Marie Bundy; three brothers, Donald DeAtley, Robert DeAtley and Daryl DeAtley, and one sister, Claudene DeAtley. She is survived by her mother, Maude DeAtley of the home; one son, Ricky Bundy and wife Carol, and one daughter, Sondra Gunter and husband David, all of West Jordan, Utah; one brother, William DeAtley and wife Pat, Sterling Colorado; one sister, Rita Pinkston and husband Jamie, Calhoun, as well as nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, January 24. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHOCKEY, Raymond Kenneth
1916-1996
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Raymond Kenneth Shockey, known to people as Ray, was born June 22, 1916, in Rippet, Iowa, the son of Ed and Jesta Resse Shockey, and died August 30, 1996, at Meadowbrook Manor, Clinton. On June 22, 1952, he was married to Yvonne Schimelfenig. Ray was active in construction work and traveled over the adjoining states. In 1964 Ray and his family moved to Deepwater. Ray is survived by his wife, Yvonne of the home; four sons, Jerry Shockey and Chester Shockey, both of Clinton, Curtis Shockey of Centralia, Washington, and Sammy Shockey of Calhoun; one daughter, Helen Crowder of Deepwater, as well as 15 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers, Edward Shockey and Donald Shockey, both of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Gerald Shockey of Des Moines, Iowa, and four sisters, Mildred Stangl of Lincoln, Nebraska, Dorothy Hennessey of Des Moines, Iowa, and Kathryn Hanover and Irene Blair, both of Grinnell, Iowa. Colten Crowder, great-grandson, has given much joy as he visited his great-grampa weekly. While living in Jefferson, Iowa, Ray, joined the Methodist church as a young boy. Ray lived to ride horses and roller skate with the kids. He was very involved in helping with auctions. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, September 3, at Vansant-Mills chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

SHOCKEY, Yvonne Marie SCHIMELFENIG
1930-2014
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 1 2014 - Yvonne Marie Shockey, 84, died Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Clinton Healthcare & Rehab Center, Clinton. She was born March 19, 1930, to Louie and Helen Schimelfenig in Weatherby. She had one brother, Sammy Schimelfenig of Wahpeton, North Dakota, and one sister, Mary Francis Schimelfenig, who preceded her in death. In June 1952 she married Raymond (Ray) Shockey. They moved around to follow construction and settled in Deepwater in 1964. To this union a son, Sammy, and a daughter, Helen, were born. Yvonne had three stepsons, Jerry, Chester and Curtis Shockey. Yvonne belonged to the Methodist. Church in Weatherby. She sang at many services for the church. After moving to Deepwater she later moved to the Finey area to care for Albert Stadler and Audara Stadler Lutjen until Ray had to be put in a nursing home in Clinton. She then moved into Deepwater Senior Housing in 1986 and started volunteering in the kitchen at the Deepwater Senior Center, until it closed. She loved to cook for everyone. Cooking and going to the casino with her daughter, Helen, were her hobbies. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, two stepsons and two grandchildren. Survivors include her son, Sammy (Cindy Rhoads) Shockey; her daughter, Helen (Clifford) Crowder of Deepwater; stepson, Chester Shockey of Clinton; her grandchildren, Sammi, Randi, Christina, Robert, Clarica, Tammy, Raymond, Charles, Marla, Christopher, Shannon, Heather, Jessa, Justin, Cannon, Dusti and Nicholas, along with several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 12, at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

SHOCKLEY, Bessie SWEATE
1895-1992
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - BESSIE SHOCKLEY -- Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart; and ye shall find rest unto your soul, for my yoke is easy. and my burden is light. Matt. 11:28-30. Whenever families and acquaintances come together because death invades the life of a loved one, we observe that death comes at all seasons and at all times. Often death sends no summons before him, but floats unseen as a thief in the night without reckless foot-steps. We pause today to offer a loving memorial for Bessie Sweate Shockley who slept quietly away in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 25, 1992 at Park Lane Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. Bessie lived to the golden age of 97. She was born February 12, 1895 in Hickory Grove, Missouri, to Sandy "Pete" and Darcus Sweate. On August 5, 1912 Bessie was united in marriage to Glasco Shockley who has preceded her in death. Bessie and Glasco had celebrated 62 years of marriage. To this union of 62 years, six children were born: two daughters, Nona and Helen, and four sons, Andrew, Bennie, Garfield and Ralph. Five of their children have preceded her in death. Bessie leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Bennie Shockley of Holden: a brother, James P. Sweate of Clinton; two daughters-in-law, Reverend Thelma Shockley and Mrs. Jewell Shockley, both of Holden; 27 grandchildren: 102 great-grandchildren, 125 great-great-grandchildren, four great-great-great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Death may remove the physical body from our presence but nothing can erase the memories, the ups and downs, the good things and the bad things, and most assuredly the Joys and the love we shared. Funeral services were held on April 29, 1992 at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers.

SHOCKLEY, Douglas Eugene Sr.
1917-1991
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Springfield News-Leader, Springfield MO, Monday, Sep 23 1991 - Douglas E. Shockley Sr., P.G.E.R., P.G.D.D, was born October 10, 1917, and departed this life September 21, 1991, in St. John's Regional Health Center following a long illness. Doug leaves to mourn his wife, Mary; two daughters, Gloria Fewell and Joyce Adams; four sons, Doug Jr., Larry Sr., Bobby Sr., and Richard Sr.; three foster children, Joe, Mary and Susan, all of Springfield; two sisters, Thelma Brame, Clinton, and Imogene Willard, state of Colorado; a sister-in-law, Juanita Clay; 31 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren; a very special "Buddy" his other half, Howard Fewell Sr.; and a host of other relatives. Doug was a 30 year member of Queen City Lodge #1511 IBPOE of W, American Legion Post #676 and 5-6 Stud Club. He also was a member of Reedy Chapel AME Church. Doug was retired from Vincel Buick and an active employee of O'Reilly Automotive. Services will be Wednesday in Gorman-Scharpf Brentwood Chapel.

SHOCKLEY, Hattie Mae BROWN
1936-2014
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2014 - Hattie Mae Shockley was born December 5, 1936, to Nona Goodwin and Charles Brown, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, two sisters, Shirley Wilson and Shirley Brown, one brother, Glen Brown, and one son, Timothy Shockley. She was called home to be with the Lord on July 18, 2014, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood, She was born in Clinton and resided in the Clinton area until her death. She was an active member of New Beginnings Baptist Church. She was one of the Mothers of the Church. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and everyone she met. She didn't know a stranger. Her love for the Lord kept her going, always willing to do His work and testify of his goodness. Hattie worked as a nursing assistant, homemaker and various occupations for many years. She was a wonderful mother, sister, Granma, aunt and friend. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, four children, Junior and wife, Jackie Shockley, Cynthia and husband, Dewayne Dodd, Bruce and Kerwin Shockley; maternal sisters and brothers, Thelma, Wallace, Leroy and Eldridge Goodwin; paternal sisters and brother, Judy, Lilly, Rebecca, Sterling, Ted and wife, Joan, Charles Brown and wife, Linda; 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Names she was called included PUDD Mother, Nanny, Nana Granma, Aunt Hattie, Gorgeous George and Hatshaw, just to mention a few. Despite her illness, she remained active, loved to be with family and friends and spread her love. There wasn't a time when there was not a smile on her face. She will be remembered for her joyful and loving smile she always had on her face. A Homegoing Celebration for Mother Hattie Shockley was held Thursday, July 24, at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery, Clinton.

SHOCKLEY, Minnie MINOR
abt 1873-1894
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Died, July 6, 1894, Mrs. Minnie Shockley, colored, beloved wife of Wiley Shockley, aged 21. Born and raised in Calhoun and was respected by both black and white. She was the daughter of Ned and Emily Minor. She told her relatives not to grieve for her, that she was going home. Rev. Dick Rush of Clinton preached a feeling discourse. She leaves a husband and three small children and her remains were followed to the Calhoun cemetery by a large concourse of both black and white.

SHOCKLEY, Samuel M.
1873-1929
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 1929 - Sam Shockley, aged about 60, died on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at his home on North Main street. Sam had long been a sufferer from a dropsical trouble. He was well-known to most Clinton people as a hard working and reliable negro. For thirty-two years he had been the man of all work in the Britts family, and took active interest in their home and keeping it in shape that was so common in the old days. His faithfulness and fealty to his "white folks," was a matter of general knowledge and won him the high regard of all. He is survived by his wife.

SHOCKLEY, Timothy Lynn
1960-2009
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 5 2009 - Timothy Lynn Shockley was born to Hattie M. Shockley on March 29, 1960, in Clinton. Timothy was born the third of five children, Junior W. Shockley, Cynthia (Shockley) Dodd, Bruce T. Shockley, Kerwin L. Shockley, known by most as "Shock", "Tim" and "Dirt". He married Amy Ogle on Nov. 15, 1985. To that marriage were born Whitney and Lexi. He was a loving father. Timothy graduated from Clinton High School. He was a member of the CHS football team and on the CHS track team where he medaled. After high school, he worked for Rival Manufacturing and later worked at Galamba Metals. He was a member of the Second Baptist Church, where he was baptized at a young age. He was an avid sports fan, who was a number 1 fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He also enjoyed fishing and picking up walnuts and enjoyed music and dancing (especially Michael Jackson). Timothy was family-oriented. He loved his many cousins, nephews and nieces not to mention his abundance of friends. Timothy left us quietly on July 17, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, with his family members at the bedside, to explore another journey. Timothy was preceded in death by his grandmothers and grandfathers. He leaves behind his loving mother, three brothers, one sister, two beautiful and darling daughters, aunts, uncles and a host of cousins, as well as nieces and nephews and all his friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, July 24. Interment was in Antioch Cemetery, Clinton.

SHOCKLEY, Toni Sue SAPP CREEK
1961-2014
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 12 2014 - Toni Sue Shockley of rural Douglas County died September 8, 2014, peacefully in her home surrounded by close family members. She was born on December 9, 1961, in Clinton, where she was the youngest of eight brothers and sisters born to Howard and Wanda Sapp. Toni grew up in Deepwater until her marriage to Randy Creek in 1980. They later divorced. She met William Shockley in 1989 and they spent over 25 years together side by side. Toni received her degrees as a certified nursing aide and certified medical aide and worked at several local skilled nursing facilities, Visiting Nurses and Internal Medicine Group. Toni had a passion for gardening and spent most of her time tending to her and her neighbor's numerous flower and vegetable gardens. She also spent her time raising and tagging Monarch butterflies and fishing for catfish. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandchildren. Toni is survived by her husband, William, of the home: five daughters, Devin Creek (David Hardy), Lawrence, Rachel Hamm (Jeff), Perry, Nicole Neil (Albert), Lawrence, Casey Shockley (Branden Smith), Lawrence, Morgan Shockley-Haney (Andrew), Lawrence, and her five granddaughters, Emberlynn, Josephine, Annaleigh, Helaina and Coralinne. Toni will be cremated with her ashes spread over the Michoacan Mountains in Mexico, the winter home for the Monarchs. The family will receive friends during a celebration of life on September 21 at the Kanwaka Township Hall.

SHOE, Carl Dow
1910-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Carl Dow Shoe, 85, Sedalia, died Sunday, June 11, 1995, at his home. He was born May 8, 1910, in Clinton, son of William E. and Katherine Coffman Shoe. On January 26, 1930, in Clinton, he married Clayta Keyes, who survives of the home. Mr. Shoe was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church, trustee of the church, United Commercial Travelers and had a bowling league named after him, Carl Shoe Bowling League. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1928. He worked for Howard Construction Company as a company representative and salesman for 38 years, retiring in July of 1992. He had lived in Sedalia for 55 years. Survivors include a son, Forest W. Shoe, Columbia; four daughters, Marilyn Ward, Holt, Shirley J. McClary, League City, Texas, Doris Gilliland, Joplin, Margaret Stratton, Crown Point, Indiana; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 14, at the Heckart/Gillespie Colonial Chapel, Sedalia. Pall bearers will be grandsons, Wynne Jennings, Ryan Kelley, Bob Ward, Mark Hart, Larry Ward, Ross Herman, Dale Moon, Larry Shoe, Troy Ives, Eddie Johnson and George Stevens. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SHOE, Christopher
1829-1907
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Oct 12 1907 - Chris Shoe, aged about 78, died at his home in Clinton Monday night with appendicitis. Leaves a wife and nine children, all grown. He came from Germany, where he was born July 23, 1831. When he was two and a half, his family emigrated to America, settling in Richland County, Ohio, which was their home for six years. They moved to Rock Island County, Illinois for one year, then to Scott County, Iowa, where they farmed until 1859. For five years, they gave their attention to saw milling and after this farmed and saw-milled alternately each for three years. Mr. Shoe then went to Union County, Iowa and ran a saw mill and carding factory, which was destroyed by fire. He erected a large grist and saw mill and ran it for five years, going to St. Clair, owning one of the finest farms in the section. He married on September 22, 1847, to Miss Nancy Forgey of Indiana. Nine children: Margaret, David, Esther, Mary, John W., Christopher L., Sarah E., William E. and Nancy L. A Mason and in 1873 was elected a county commissioner of St. Clair, County.

SHOE, Louis C.
1824-1902
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 5 1902 - It is the sad duty this week of this paper to chronicle the death of another old and most highly-esteemed citizen of Appleton township in the person of Louis Shoe, who died at the family home a few miles east of Appleton City Friday morning, March 28, 1902. He had been a great sufferer the past year and in such form and degree as to require the constant, watchful care and the close, unremitting attention of the children, whose faithfulness and devotion shown to their father has been the subject of favorable comment. Louis Shoe was a man to whom the highest tribute can be paid--he was an honored and respected citizen, honest, kindhearted and everybody was his friend. He was born in Wuretembirg County, Germany January 9, 1824 and came with his parents to the United States in 1832. Moved to Ohio in 1836 and went to Davenport, Iowa and in 1850 crossed the plains in search of gold, residing one year in California, returning home via Central America, crossing the Gulf of Mexico and coming up the Mississippi. He married Elizabeth Gayman at Davenport, Iowa Feb. 15, 1857 and moved to Missouri in 1881. Mrs. Shoe died Jan. 24, 1901. Of the nine children that were born, seven are living. The body was laid to rest by the side of his wife in the Appleton City Cemetery.

SHOE, Minnie Emma DEATS
1866-1907
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 4 1907 - Thursday, May 2, at 9 a.m., Mrs. Emma Shoe, beloved wife of J. W. Shoe, sweetly went to sleep. One week ago last Wednesday, she gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and through last Sunday all was joy and hope in this little home, but Monday morning showed alarming symptoms and friends and relatives were summoned and were recognized with gladness by the dear departed who was called to go to God. The sweetest mother that ever lived was fast breathing her life away. Her maiden name was Miss Emma Deats and she was born in Illinois, September 29, 1866. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Deats, live in Johnson City, Mo. One sister, Mrs. Anna Dixon, lives in Yale, Oklahoma but there were two present at her deathbed, Mrs. Hattie Goff and Miss Effie Deats, both of Appleton City, and her brother, Ben and wife. Mrs. C. F. John of Joplin, sister of Mr. Shoe, arrived in time for the funeral. Mr. Shoe had two children by a previous marriage - Elsie and Roy, who arrived home from Kansas City Thursday, from his work at a pottery there. Miss Elsie had been an employee of the eye office six years but duty to her stepmother, and their lives of love, made her take the task that was nearest and she faithfully tended her little baby brother, who found a welcome in her heart and arms. Another little son, Paul, also turns to sister Elsie for the cheer and comfort in life. Two fair, sweet little daughters, Artie and Hazel, 13 and 11, completed the home circle. Burial in Englewood.

SHOE, William Edward
1868-1933
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - WILLIAM E. SHOE AT REST -- The spirit of William E. Shoe went to the heavenly home at 8 p.m. Friday, January 6th. He suffered a nervous collapse about three years ago, but had gotten better until he had an attack of the flu five weeks ago, which went into bronchial pneumonia. He suffered intensely until death came to his release. He was born at Davenport, Iowa, January 15, 1868, so if he had lived another eight days, would have been 65 years old. He moved to Appleton City when a small lad, where he attended school, and was graduated from the Appleton City academy when 17 years old. Mr. Shoe was united in marriage July 10, 1890, to Miss Kate Coffman. Three children were given to this union: Mrs. Forrest Kimball, Oliver and Carl Shoe, all of Clinton. His wife died November 26, 1916, in Clinton. He was united in marriage the second time to Mrs. Lizzie Hanes, September 11, 1923, at Ft. Scott, Kans. They had been schoolmates in their youth. After their marriage, they went to Denver, Colo., where they remained for a short while, then returned to Appleton City where they lived until eight years ago, then came to Clinton to make their home. Mr. Shoe was the capable warehouse manager for the W. F. Crome & Co., Wholesale Grocery, 26 years. He was honest, upright, and held in high esteem by his employers and coworkers. He acted as custodian of the high school after he returned to Clinton, but had to resign on account of his physical condition, three years ago. Deceased was converted and united with the M. E. church, South, about 33 years ago, and was a regular attendant when his health permitted. His children were raised in a Christian atmosphere, with home loving parents, as Mr. Shoe was devoted to his family, and no place was as attractive to him as his own home. Both marriages were unusually happy, and during his declining years, Mr. Shoe's wife has given him the tenderest care and utmost devotion. Not only that, but she has always been a true mother to his children and grandchildren. Her children by a former marriage found in him a real father, and during his illness, worked side by side with his own children, to alleviate his suffering, with their tender ministrations. Besides his wife and three children, he is survived by five grandchildren: Chester and Rosella Kimball, Cleo Margaret, Marilyn and Shirley Shoe. His stepchildren are Grover Hanes, of Deepwater; Mrs. Maud Lawrence, Clinton; Mrs. J. M. Lipscomb, Beatrice, Nebr., and Mrs. Nellie Henderson, Blairstown; and a step-granddaughter, Mrs. Mildred Jenkins, of Butler. Mr. Shoe leaves two brothers, John Shoe, Sacramento, Calif., and David Shoe, Joplin; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Rainwater, Trinity, Tex.; Mrs. Edgar Clark, and Mrs. Mary Johns, Des Moines, Iowa. Mr. Shoe and his first wife took into their home and hearts, many years ago, their motherless nephew, John Audrey Shoe, at the age of nine days, and kept him until he was 15 months old. He now resides in Sacramento, Calif. Mr. Shoe's home has meant much to the community, and it is always open for good and fine things. His grandchildren were the joy of his life, and although, they knew that the end was near at the Christmas time, the little people went to his bedside and recited their Christmas recitations, to his immense delight. The funeral was conducted at the late home, Sunday afternoon. Burial was in Englewood.

SHOEMAKER, Alice Kathryn CHIPMAN
1921-2014
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Alice Kathryn Chipman Shoemaker passed away quietly on April 9, 2014 surrounded by family in Sedalia, MO. She was born in 1921 in Corvallis, Oregon, the second daughter of James Joseph and Marietta Boyce Chipman. Childhood years were spent in Oregon, Ironton, Ohio, and Edinburgh and San Antonio, Texas. She graduated from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio and attended Stephens College, Columbia, MO. Her family returned to Missouri in 1941 after her father’s retirement from the JC Penney Co. and settled in Sedalia, where she worked for a time at Third National Bank prior to her marriage. She met Sedalian Jack Howard Shoemaker in Sedalia, and married in 1947 at the home of her parents. After a short time in St. Louis, where their first child, Sally Louise, was born in 1951, they returned to Sedalia to be nearer both parents and they remained in Sedalia where she was a mother and homemaker. A second child was born in 1953, James Chipman. Mrs. Shoemaker was a member of Sorosis, Chapter LQ of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, and the Wesley United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, her two sisters Josephine Boyce Chipman and Marjorie Scott, and her husband. She is survived by her children, Jim of Sedalia and Sally Armstrong of Carthage, MO, and their spouses Lisa Solomon Shoemaker and Daniel Edward Armstrong. She loved dearly and enjoyed five granddaughters, Whitney Katharyn Shoemaker Luckenbill of Carmel, Indiana, Alice Chipman Armstrong Habel of Springfield, Regan Elizabeth Shoemaker Rockenfield of Liberty, their spouses Brett Adam Luckenbill, Joshua James Habel and James Robert Rockenfield, and Lucy McHargue Armstrong, New York City and Agatha Louise Armstrong of Huntsville, Alabama. She leaves a niece, Lucy Scott of Dallas, Texas, and five great-grandchildren, Ava Kathryn and Jack Thomas Luckenbill, Charles Gordon Habel, and Henry James and Peter Chipman Rockenfield. There will be no visitation. Services will be private.

SHOEMAKER, Burl W. "Bud"
1913-2002
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2002 - Burl W. "Bud" Shoemaker, 89, Kimberling City, died Saturday, July 27, 2002, at his home. He was a retired chiropractor. Graveside services will be Friday, August 9, at the Osceola Cemetery.

SHOEMAKER, Douglas M.
1942-2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 2 2004 - Douglas M. Shoemaker, 62, Deepwater, died Monday, November 1, 2004, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 4, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Cremation to follow services. He was born in Nolan, West Virginia. He was a machinist for Royal Industries in Holden for several years. He is survived by his wife Thelma of the home; one son, Brentt Shoemaker of Lee's Summit; two daughters, Aurora Heckle and Toni Bottera, both of Clinton; one brother Lewis Ford, Raytown, as well as six grandchildren.

SHOEMAKER, Edith Evelyn BORUM
1917-1990
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Edith Evelyn Shoemaker, the daughter of William C. and Nancy M. Howell Borum was born on Nov. 2, 1917 in Ohio, MO. She departed this life at her home in Appleton City on Dec. 1, 1990 at the age of 73 years. Mrs. Shoemaker spent nearly all of her life in the St. Clair County area where she worked as a telephone operator for United Telephone Company. She was a member of the First Christian church in Appleton City. Evelyn was a devoted and loving mother and was an excellent cook. She took great pleasure in preparing meals for others. She is survived by one son, Ronald E. Shoemaker of Clinton, MO and three grandsons; Kevin, Chris and Philip. Graveside services were held on Thursday, Dec. 6, 1990 in the Appleton City Cemetery. - Mrs. Evelyn Shoemaker of Appleton City was found dead at her home Tuesday, December 4, 1990. She was the mother of Ronnie Shoemaker, assistant manager at Consumer's. Mrs. Henry Park of Clinton is a sister-in-law of Mrs. Shoemaker.

SHOEMAKER, Glenda Marlene HICKMAN
1934-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 8 2012 - Glenda Marlene (Hickman) Shoemaker, the daughter of Louis Borchert Hickman and Audra Helen (Eberting) Hickman, was born September 11, 1934, in Clinton. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and attended the University of Missouri for two years. Marlene was united in marriage to Robert "Bob" Owen Shoemaker on July 10, 1955. They lived on their farm east of Clinton until 1993 and then resided in Clinton. She was a devoted wife and mother. As a young girl, she joined the Clinton First Baptist Church, later moving her membership to the First Christian Church and was currently a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Bob of the home; two children, Suzanne (Shoemaker) McCoy, born February 12, 1958, and her husband, Matthew Isadore McCoy, Liberty, and Robert Stanton Shoemaker, born July 4, 1963, and his wife Janet Lynn (Adkins) Shoemaker, Clinton; a daughter-in-law, Kathy Lynn (Chapman) Shoemaker of Clinton; six grandchildren, Byron McCoy and his wife, Bridgette (Savoie) McCoy of Clinton, Eric Stanton Shoemaker of Richardson, Texas, Katelynne Shoemaker of Kansas City, Casie Marie McCoy of Chicago, Illinois, Sarah Lynn Shoemaker of Clinton and Madison Shoemaker of Clinton; twin great-grandchildren, Matthew and Audrey McCoy; one brother, James Carol Hickman and his wife, Sally, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Scott R. Shoemaker on January 23, 2010. In addition to her membership with the United Methodist Church, she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority and Chapter IU, P.E.O. She was also a member of civic and social clubs, including several bridge clubs. She was an avid flower gardener and seamstress. Her favorite activity was doing for others, especially her family. Marlene was truly the heart and soul of our family. She made every day a special occasion and taught all around her the true meaning of "living a beautiful life". She will be greatly missed. Her legacy will live on through the beauty of her grandchildren and their children. Marlene died early Friday morning, April 27, 2012, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Memorial services were held Tuesday, May 1, at the Clinton United Methodist Church.

SHOEMAKER, Helen WILLIAMS
1866-1910
Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1910 - Died January 26, Mrs. T. L. Shoemaker, found dead at her home on North Carter street by her son, of heart trouble. Maiden name was Miss Helen Williams; born in the Fields Creek neighborhood Feb. 23, 1866, making her almost 44. She was a daughter of Henry county's beloved veteran minister, Uncle Frank Williams. Married Mr. Shoemaker 25 years ago. Children: Mrs. James Settles of Sedalia; Howard and Robert her sons; two brothers, Harris Williams of Fields Creek and John Williams of Harvey, and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Foster of Rich Hill.

SHOEMAKER, Mary Katherine OSGOOD
1920-2001
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 31 2001 - Mary Katherine Shoemaker was born December 3, 1920, in Kansas City, to Harry and Lillian Louise Rome Osgood, and died Saturday, October 27, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 24 days. Her early years were spent in the Kansas City area. She later moved to the Osceola area and had been making her home in Clinton the past 14 years. She was preceded in death by two sons, Billy and Jerry Dayton; one sister, Virginia Williams, and her husband, Benjamin Shoemaker. She is survived by three sons, Sam and Jim Dayton of Kansas City, and Earl Shoemaker of Clinton; three daughters, Rita Lusher of Kansas City, Kansas, Judy Dayton of Topeka, Kansas, and Mary Roark of Excelsior Springs; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Albert VanCamp of Liberty, Frank VanCamp of Arizona, Harry VanCamp of Kansas City; one sister, Dorothy Forgerty of Kansas City, Kansas; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 30, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, Clinton. Burial was in the Osceola Cemetery.

SHOEMAKER, Najia Roberta HARRINGTON McDANIEL
1921-1987
Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Kansas City Times, Kansas City MO, Wednesday, Jun 24 1987 - CLINTON, MO - Najia Roberta Shoemaker, 66, Clinton, died June 22, 1987, at a hospital here. She was born in Deepwater, Mo., and had lived in Clinton since 1970. Mrs. Shoemaker was a department supervisor at the Wal-Mart store in Clinton for 11 years. she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Appleton City, Mo. She was a member of the Appleton City Rebekah Lodge and the Henry County (Mo.) Sheriff's Department auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Randall Shoemaker of the home; a son, Ted McDaniel, Appleton City; three daughters, Karolyn Bearce, Butler, Mo., and Jerri Mann and Lynn Hough of Clinton; her mother, Gladys Windsor, Lebanon, Mo.; a brother, Don Harrington, Waterloo, Iowa; a sister, Vaughna Wetherington, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and six grandchildren. Services will be Thursday at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in Kidd's Chapel Cemetery near Appleton City.

SHOEMAKER, Nellie Grace ANGLIN
1923-2000
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 18 2000 - Nellie Grace Anglin Shoemaker, 77, died at home in her sleep Friday, February 11, 2000, at approximately 2:30 a.m. in Springfield. Nellie was born May 8, 1923, to Samuel and Mary Anglin of Osceola. She worked for Rival Manufacturing Company for 20 years and retired in the mid-1980s. In her younger years she was a cook for many area restaurants and also worked for a short time in Kansas City as a seamstress. Nellie was married to Leslie Shoemaker. She had one daughter, Jackie Shulse, and two stepchildren. Galen and Lora Jean Shoemaker Miner. Nellie was preceded in death by her husband, Les, and two sisters, Bula Ackers and Sylvia Gillespie, and three brothers, Everet, Jack and Earl Anglin. Nellie is survived by one brother, Roy Anglin of Pleasant Hill. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Barbara Carter of Springfield, Douglas Shulse of Raymore, Randall Shulse of Clinton, Rodney Shulse of Springfield and Ricky Shulse of Warrensburg and nine great-grandchildren. Mrs. Shoemaker was raised in Osceola and lived most of her days in Clinton and for a time she lived in Urich, raising her five grandchildren, then returned to Clinton. Later Nellie moved to Springfield to help raise two great-grandchildren. Nellie was a wonderful grandmother and caregiver of children and devoted most of her life to the care of her loved ones. Nellie will be greatly missed by all.

SHOEMAKER, Randall A.
1922-1994
Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Randall A. Shoemaker, 72, Appleton City, died Sunday morning, October 16, 1994, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. He was born on March 20, 1922, in St. Clair County, the son of Walter Daniel and Mary Ann Parks Shoemaker. He was united in marriage to Jenel Park on December 12, 1941. She died December 27, 1970. He was later married to Naja McDaniel on July 2, 1971. She also preceded him in death. Mr. Shoemaker had lived in Clinton for 21 years. He was employed by Alva Allen Industries until his retirement, due to health reasons. He was a U.S. veteran. Survivors include his two sisters, Mae Higgins of El Dorado Springs and Thelma Cooper of Greenfield; one stepson, Ted McDaniel of Appleton City; three stepdaughters, Karolyn Bearce of Liberty, Jeri Mann and Lynn Pagel of Clinton; nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, October 18, at the Kidd's Chapel Cemetery.

SHOEMAKER, Robert Floyd Jr.
1932-2001
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 20 2001 - Robert F. Shoemaker, Jr., son of Robert Floyd Shoemaker and Mabel Irene Thompson Shoemaker, was born December 26, 1932, in Macon, and died Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at his home in Clinton. He graduated from Macon High School in 1950 and then served in the U.S. Army, serving in Korea and Germany. bob was a carpenter by trade, locally and commercially. He belonged to Kansas City Carpenter Union Local 1915 for 45 years. Bob and Charlsie were married December 24, 1955, and shared 45 good years together. Bob enjoyed hunting with friends and his best friend, Pat, an Irish Setter, and son, Schyler, outdoor nature, antiquing, visiting with people and swapping collector stories and baseball. His daughter, Kelly, grandsons, Tim and Travis, were his pride and joy and he always loved watching them play baseball and trout fishing with them. Always giving his opinion on all situations, as how to do it and do it safely. Bob was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Delbert, Jack and Joe, and one sister, Ruth Issacson. He is survived by his wife, Charlsie of the home; one son, Robert Schyler Shoemaker of Tightwad; one daughter, Robin Kelly Hand and husband, Terry, Rolla; two grandsons, Timothy Hand of Kansas City and Travis Hand of St. Charles, and one sister, Fern Huffman of Kahoka; one brother-in-law, Ellis Owens of Clinton, as well as several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Bob was very proud of the young men who carried him on his last trip. Tim and Travis Hand, Shawn and Shay Owens, Mike Morris and David Isaacson. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, February 10. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery.

SHOEMAKER, Scott Randel
1956-2010
Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Scott Randel Shoemaker, 53, of Clinton, Missouri, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 23, 2010. He was born at Fort Benning in Columbus, Georgia on May 22, 1956 to Robert Owen Shoemaker and Glenda Marlene (Hickman) Shoemaker. He was raised in Clinton, Mo, where he graduated from Clinton High School in 1974. He later attended Southwest Missouri State University, now Missouri State University, in Springfield, Mo. He graduated in 1980 with a Bachelors of Science Degree. At SMS, he was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Scott married Kathy Lynn Chapman, daughter of Michael Kent and Barbara Mae (Anderson) Chapman, on August 31, 1984. On October 31, 1986, they became the proud parents of daughter Sarah Lynn Shoemaker. Scott and Kathy went on to found and operate RE/MAX Truman Lake for the past 19 years, where he achieved top levels in real estate. Scott was an avid outdoorsman, developing several local properties and lodges. More important to Scott were the many dear friendships these properties fostered. He loved taking friends and family on hunting adventures. He had many interests including his love of aviation, golf, weekends at the lake, auctioneering, and riding and caring for his horses. Scott was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say, Clinton Elks Lodge #1034, Clinton Rotary Club, Ducks Unlimited, Clinton United Methodist Church, Henry County Cattlemen's Association, and served on the Board of Directors of Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Kathy; his daughter Sarah; parents Bob and Marlene Shoemaker of Clinton; Kathy's parents, Mickey and Barbara Chapman of Calhoun, who thought of him as a son; a brother Robert Stanton Shoemaker and his wife Janet of Clinton; a sister Suzanne Shoemaker McCoy and her husband Matt of Liberty, Mo.; and nieces and nephews, Eric, Katelynne, and Madison Shoemaker, and Byron and Casie McCoy. Scott was a loving husband, father and friend. He will be missed by all. Memorial services will be Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Clinton United Methodist Church.

SHOEMAKER, Tevis O. TERWILLIGER
1914-2003
Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 22 2003 - Tevis Shoemaker, 88, Batesville, Arkansas, and formerly of Kimberling City, died Sunday, May 18, 2003, at White River Medical Center, Batesville. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 24, at Osceola Cemetery.

SHOEMAKER, Wilber Earl
1918-1993
Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilber Earl Shoemaker, 74, Branson, died at 10:55 p.m. Sunday, July 11, 1993 at his home there. Graveside services will be Wednesday in the Kidds Chapel Cemetery near Osceola, under direction of the Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson. Survivors include his wife, Nina, of the home; one son, Ronald Shoemaker, Broken Arrow, Ok.; three step-children, Robert J. Ginter of Kimberling City, David Ginter of Branson and Fannie Nall of South Lake, Tx.; a sister, Evea Park of Clinton; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Mr. Shoemaker was an auto mechanic before he retired. He also was an Army veteran of World War II.

SHOMAKER, Arabelle Jane PRIBBLE
1849-1928
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Jun 1 1928 - Henry County Pioneer Couple Pass To Their Reward Within Two Dales of Each Other - Arabelle Jane (Pribble) Shomaker was born near Pribble's Cross Roads, Pendleton county, Ky., February 4th, 1849, the daughter of Samuel and Mahala Pribble. She was married to Daniel Shomaker, February 1st, 1870. They resided in Kentucky until 1882, then emigrated to Missouri. Eight children were born to this union -- Eva L. Darnell who passed away in 1919; Luella of the home; Malva Sullivan and Katie Sapp of near home; Edith Cordry and Clarence M. of Carthage; Linnaeus E. of Sedalia, Mo.; and Cyrus E. who died at the age of three years. She also leaves 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She united with the Baptist church at the age of 19 years, but after coming to Missouri she united with the M. E. church and remained a steadfast Christian until the end. She passed away May 16th, at 7 a.m., aged 79 years, 3 months and 12 days. Daniel Shomaker was born near Butler, Pendleton County, Ky., February 27, 1942, the son of Benjamin and Catherine Shomaker, and grew to manhood there. At the age of 20 years he enlisted in the 18th Kentucky Volunteers of Infantry, Co. A, and served three years. He was in the company of men who marched with Sherman to the sea. He united with the M. E. church in 1893. He had resided at this home for 435 years. He passed away May 17th at 10 p.m., aged 86 years, 2 months and 21 days. His beloved wife preceded him to the Great Beyond the day before. He leaves an aged brother in Kentucky. Their illness was of only a week's time. Both had the flu and they suffered so terrible. All was done to ease their sufferings that human hands could do. The children except Mrs. Claude Cordry, were all here to care for their parents in their last sickness, and were here for the funerals. Mrs. Cordry is bedfast at her home in Carthage, having recently undergone a serious operation. We realize that that dear old home will never be the same again. Grandpa and Grandma did not get away from home much the last few years, but how they enjoyed company and especially having their children, the grandchildren and the three great-grand babies come to see them. Their going is perhaps hardest on "Aunt" Lueila of the home, as she has always been with them; had never left the home nest. Grandma's funeral was conducted at the home Thursday, May 17th. The pall bearers were three of the grandsons -- Roy Shomaker, Max and Glenn Darnell, and Clay Crouch, Howard Thomas and Ted Vangorden, husbands of three of the granddaughters. Grandpa's funeral was at the home May 19th. The same arrangements were carried out just as nearly as possible. The only change was in the pall bearers. They were the sons-in-law -- Fred Darnell, Beecher Sullivan and George Sapp; grandsons -- Max and Glenn Darnell and Clay Crouch. Grandma was laid to rest in Bear Creek cemetery beside her little by and Grandpa was laid by her side.

SHOMAKER, Catherine METCALF
1830-1902
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 22 1902 - Mrs. Shoemaker of Montrose, who would have been 72 on February 19, died suddenly at her home about 7 p.m. Monday, the 17th. She had moved to town and was keeping house and taking care of three small girls, daughters of her son, "Bud" Shoemaker, who lives in Bear Creek township, while the girls were attending the Montrose school. The two smaller ones had gone to bed upstairs. The other girl was in the room with her grandma and the old lady sat down by the grate to warm her feet before going to bed. Suddenly she fell out of her chair and the girl in the room ran to her and pulled her away from the fire or it is likely she would have taken fire and burned. She called the children from upstairs and then ran for help. Dr. Wallis was summoned, but could afford no relief and she died. The Dr. pronounced it heart trouble. Her son was notified and came at once and a message was sent to two other sons who live in Clinton, which they received just in time to catch the train due at Montrose at 9:30 p.m. Two daughters living out west in Colorado were notified but because of recent snow storms they were afraid to start for fear they would get snowbound. The body was taken to Bear Creek Cemetery on what would have been her 72nd birthday. It was a bad day for a funeral, as it snowed nearly all day.

SHOMAKER, Daniel
1842-1928
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
(see SHOMAKER, Arabelle Jane PRIBBLE)

SHOMAKER, James Heber "Hebe"
1858-1933
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - HEBE SHOMAKER'S LIFE WORK ENDED -- Hebe Shomaker asked his daughter to bring him a drink, then said, "I will be ready to go in ten minutes," then with a radiant smile, at the stated time departed for another Home, about 4:30 Monday morning. Death resulted from heart trouble and pneumonia, after more than a year's illness, and bedfast six weeks. James Heber Shomaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Landers Shomaker, was born October 10, 1858, in Kentucky. He was married near Montrose to Miss Laura Sisson April 12, 1883. They lived on a farm near LaDue until 1890, then moved to Clinton, where they have since resided. Mr. Shomaker, for 16 years previous to his illness a year ago, was foreman of the Henry County bridge gang. He was familiarly known as "Hebe" and held in highest esteem, for he was unselfish and always considerate of those about him. No matter what happened, he faced life with a smile, even in those days when a broken limb forced him to lie in bed for several weeks in this past year, and in the latter months when the twilight shadows of his life lowered. Honest and jovial, and generous with kind words and smiles, that was "Hebe" Shomaker. He idolized Mary Louise, now Mrs. James Dixon, the granddaughter who had been in his home since she was six years old. In her childhood days, he took her with him wherever he went, and as she grew older, maintained great interest in her welfare and loved her. In fact, he was the only daddy she ever knew, as her father died when she was very young. In addition to the beloved wife, Mrs. Laura Shomaker, daughter, Mrs. Birdie L. Roby, and granddaughter, who gave him such devotion and steadfast care in his illness, Mr. Shomaker is survived by a son, Rolla J. Shomaker of LaDue; brothers, L. C. of LaDue, R. L., Springfield, and sisters, Mrs. Dr. Frank Hanna, Columbia, Mo., Mrs. Margaret Sharp, Denver, Colo. The funeral under the supervision of the Wilkinson Funeral Service was conducted at the home Wednesday morning. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SHOMAKER, Lancelott Carr
1852-1939
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - L. C. Shomaker Dies - Heart Attack is Fatal to Prominent Farmer and Democrat at His Home in LaDue - The joy of sharing happiness and the unusually close bond of love between him and his family were so great, that although prepared for the Heavenly Home, L. C. Shomaker, prominent farmer, said on his deathbed, that although 87 years old, life was sweet as he was active in mind and body with vision and hearing good. Earthly ties were severed at his LaDue home at 4:55 p.m. Tuesday, November 21, 1939. His home was a sanctuary of kindness and thoughtfulness for one another - their ties so strong that he fought death and age to keep the happy circle intact. Mr. Shomaker had suffered a number of years with heart trouble, having had four bad attacks. His jovial disposition radiated friendship. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren preferred his company to all others. His fatal illness, a week before death claimed him, followed a joyful romp with one of the little ones, then during his last days, they clambered happily over his bed, to their mutual pleasure. His was an understanding heart, and he had the ability to read a child's heart, saying and doing those things so cherished by children. L. C. Shomaker was born in Kentucky, October 21, 1852, and came to Missouri when a young man, locating first in the vicinity of St. Joseph. He came to Henry County 57 years ago, making his home in Bear Creek and Davis Townships, where he became a prominent farmer, specializing in fine horses, feeding Whiteface cattle and hogs. about 29 years ago he moved to LaDue which had since been his home. He married Miss Anna Elizabeth Collins, who with charm and hospitality, made their home a joy to neighbors and the friends of their children. Four of their nine children survive: Mrs. D. I. Borum, Mrs. C. N. Cowden and C. C. Shomaker, all of Pasadena, Calif., who arrived for the funeral, and Mrs. G. W. Neil of LaDue, who was ever near her father. His first wife died when Mrs. Neil was three years old and from that time on he was both mother and father to his family - giving them devoted care. February 15, 1910, he married Mrs. Maggie Miller, who is devoted to his children and was to her husband. She survives; also 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; a brother R. L. Shomaker of Springfield, MO., who was here for the funeral; two sisters, Mrs. Maggie Sharp of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Frank Hannah of Columbia, Mo., nee Miss Cordia Shomaker, former Clinton teacher, who is bedfast with a broken hip. Proud of the fine traditions of his native state, Mr. Shomaker, like all true Kentuckians, loved fine horses and as a youth showed his horses with the best at the fairs, bringing home many ribbons. His fine saddle horse, Mack, age 28, for several years a horse show winner, has been his faithful companion since he broke him to the saddle 22 years ago. As a horseman he showed his Kentucky breeding. He erectly sat in the saddle and both were familiar figures to neighbors as they were almost inseparable. Just a week before his death, Mr. Shomaker rode his beloved mount to his wife's farm. A prominent citizen of Henry County, active in the Democratic party, he had an intimate and thorough knowledge of state and national politics, knowing every state and national man participating in governmental affairs. He enjoyed discussing current happenings with his family and the day before his death while talking with his daughter, he said he thought President Roosevelt would be elected to the third term. However, it was his opinion that Roosevelt, whom he called the greatest president America has ever had, would not voluntarily run for this office again but Mr. Shomaker believed the people would elect him over his will. Not only a brilliant conversationalist but a pleasant companion, he had a joke for everyone and never had anyone seen him angry. He kept silent if there was nothing kind to be said. He was converted many years ago and united with the Bear Creek Methodist Church, where he served as steward, and in other official capacities. The funeral services were conducted at the Bear Creek Methodist Church Friday. Burial in the cemetery nearby.

SHOMAKER, Mamie
1885-1903
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1903 - Mamie is Gone - The black winged angel of death has again visited the home of Bud Shomaker, snapping the strong cords of parental love, taking from him the one whom he most trusted. Surely the hand of affliction has been laid heavy upon this home. Some three years ago his wife was taken from him leaving the care of his family upon his oldest daughter, Maude, who faithfully discharged her duty in caring for her younger brothers and sisters. One year ago Jan. 15th, Maude was taken from the home, and once again a sad gloom was cast over the home, thus made desolate by her death. Now the care of the family and household fell to Mamie the oldest daughter. Well and faithful did she perform the duties entrusted to her, ever looking and caring for the little ones that were left without a mother. Nine months ago the hand of affliction cane upon Mamie. Little did she think at this time that her life would be taken from her so soon. Hemorrhage of the lungs was the first signs, then followed with other symptoms until it soon developed into consumption of short duration. Realizing that she could not get well she tried to be as cheerful and pleasant as she could, always seeming pleasant to those who came to see her. Within a few hours of her death she told those that were with her that she could not live but a little while and wished that the Lord would take her and thus her suffering. Surely she was a faithful Christian sufferer. Death came to her at eleven o'clock, Feb. 6, 1903, age 18 years. Thus ends the life of one so young, but he who is wiser than us all has said "Suffer it to be so for when I bring a cloud a bow shall be in the cloud to give place to sorrow and grief." May this heart broken family gaze with delight upon this beautiful bow of promise. Her remains were laid to rest in the Bear Creek cemetery 'mid the sorrowing crowd of those who loved her most.

SHOMAKER, Margaretta "Maggie" CRISSMAN MILLER
1860-1947
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jul 3 1947 - Mrs. Margretta Crissman Shoemaker quietly passed to sleep Eternal at twilight Wednesday, June 25, 1947, at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Estha Marie Middaugh, in LaDue, Mo. Although she had been bedfast two years and seven months, she never murmured or complained of her lot. She, with sweet, saintly submission, passed through the fiery ordeal of a living death, sweet in spirit, sweet in affliction, lovely in death. She was born in Sinking Valley, Pa., March 7, 1860, the daughter of Oliver and Caroline Crissman. In the year of 1885, she was married to Dr. I. M. Miller who passed on and in 1910 she became the wife of L. C. Shoemaker who preceded her in death eight years ago. She was converted many years ago and united with Bear Creek Church. She leaves one sister, Mrs. Ida Cowden of Clinton. Three brothers and five sisters have preceded her in death. While she bore no children of her own, she tenderly cared for her stepchildren and grandchildren. Let us bow our heads in honor to this saintly woman, who had lived so much, witnessed so much, suffered so much and passing through the portals, gained so much. Funeral services were conducted at the LaDue Methodist Church Friday. Burial was at Bear Creek Cemetery.

SHOMAN, Loyd Leroy
1936-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 14 2007 - Loyd Leroy Shoman, son of George and Bertha (Thomas) Shoman, was born March 22, 1936, in Urbana and died at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, on April 15, 2007, at the age of 71 years. Loyd was married to Joan Aileen (Patrick) Shoman. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a truck driver before he retired. He is survived by his wife Joan, of the home; five children, Andrew Shoman and wife Stacey, Olathe, Kansas, James Shoman and wife Andrea, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Jerry Bennett and wife Dena, Apopka, Florida, Randy Bennett and wife Dawn, North Kansas City, and Patricia May of Friend, Nebraska; one brother P. L. Collicott of Jacksonville, Florida; three sisters, Violet Ward of Boulder, Colorado, Rosie Clements of Prescott, Arizona, and Goldie Bowyer of Jefferson, Texas; nine grandchildren, Nichole Hamilton, Michael Hamilton, Aaron Bennett, Jeremy May, David Lee May, Jonathan Cooper, Kaitlin Shoman, Taylor May, Sam Shoman, and two baby girls yet to be born, and three great-grandchildren, Marley, Burkey, Brayden Hamilton and Brian Farace. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, April 19. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHOOK, Robert Neil "Bob"
1949-2011
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 27 2011 - Robert "Bob" Neil Shook, 61, Clinton, died January 24, 2011, at his home in Clinton. Bob was born on May 30, 1949, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Lloyd and Ellen (Allen) Shook. Bob graduated from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska, with an Associates Degree in Auto mechanics and HAVC/Plumbing. Bob married Catherine Goth on November 21, 1969 in Clinton. Bob served his county during Vietnam and later retired from the Army Air Force. He worked for Harmon Sheet Metal for 14 years before owning and operating Shook Heating & Cooling for seven years. Bob retired from the heating and cooling business in 2005 so he could enjoy his hobbies of fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles and spending time with his family. Bob was a member of the American Legion and the Retired Missouri Army National Guard Association. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and sisters, LaVonne Keller and Jacqueline Buckmiller. Survivors include his wife, Cathy of the home; son, Vance Shook; three daughters; Ruana Gladfelter and husband, Mark, Michelle Sanders and husband, Larry, Corinda Guerra and husband Drew, as well as nine grandchildren, Alexander Shook, Katlyn Gladfelter, Alyssa Gladfelter, Ransom Hills, Ian Hills, Sarah Hills, Allanah Hills, David LeVering and Andrew Guerra. Also surviving Bob is his sister, Cheryl Hayes, and nephew, Joel Chandler. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 29, at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton.

SHOPP, Charles Hershey
1871-1938
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Charles H. Shopp died at 4:25 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha Mae Russ, on Artesian Ave. Mr. Shopp had been a sufferer from heart trouble the past nine years, having become worse the past two weeks and of recent weeks was known to be in a critical condition. He had been visiting his daughter, Mrs. Marion Steward of near Coal when he became so ill that she realized her father should be near a doctor, so she brought him to Clinton Monday, since which time he had been confined to his bed and slept away just before the dawn of a new day. The end, though feared, came sooner than his daughters anticipated. Charles Hershey Shopp was born December 4, 1871, at Plattsmouth, Neb., the son of sturdy Methodist farming families and as a boy began to learn the art of tilling the soil in a productive, progressive way. He was married September 6, 1899, to Miss Ella Chaffin of Imperial, Neb., and five children were given them, all being born in the home where first their father had seen the light. One son and daughter were lost to them in infancy and one son and two daughters survive their father, Mrs. Shopp dying in 1921 at Imperial, Neb. Mr. Shopp came to Missouri in 1926 and from about 1928 to 1932 was employed on the Bob Barr dairy farm in Independence, where he was valued in various capacities, for he was not only a good farmer with an embracing knowledge of livestock but a good mechanic, blacksmithing and carpentering being both hobbies and side lines. Mr. Shopp was well known in the Garland community where he had worked for many farmers in their fields or as mechanic. He became a Baptist while he was in Independence. He was a good and kindly man, generous with all his talents and material assets, ever ready to make a piece of furniture, or an implement for some neighbor who needed a bit of help. A devoted father, his children were loving and considerate and blessed his declining years. Surviving are his two daughters, Mrs. Bertha Mae Russ of Clinton, Mrs. Marion Steward of Coal, and one son, Charles R. Shopp, of Imperial, Neb., who will arrive Thursday for the funeral. Six grandchildren also remain. Services will be conducted by the Consalus and Peck Service at the Funeral Home Friday if no change in present plans are made.

SHORT, Charles Franklin
1879-1933
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Aug 10 1933 - Charles Short died at his home west of Deepwater, Sunday, August 6th, after being bedfast for seven weeks. He had been in poor health for four years and death came as a release from intense suffering. His friends and relatives had tenderly cared for him, but his illness could not be cured by either medicine or love, so the Heavenly Father called him to a land where pain is unknown, and there he awaits with kindly smile the reunion with loved ones. Charles Franklin Short was born December 23, 1879, near Chalk Level. He was converted and became a member of the M.E. Church, South, at Teays Chapel when he was a young man, and all the rest of his life, served his Lord faithfully, with great love and humility. He married Miss Mary Ann Holmes, Nov. 6, 1898. She and a daughter, Miss Anna May, and a sister, Mrs. Ella Miles, Barker, Ore., survive. Mr. Short was a loving and kind father and husband. Although he was ill for a long time before his death, he always thought first of the welfare of others. His life was not spectacular; he just lived, but the memories of thoughtful deeds and kind words live in many hearts. The funeral was held at Bear Creek Church on Tuesday, August 8. Burial was at Bear Creek cemetery.

SHORT, Franklin Eugene "Frankie"
1920-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 15 2004 - Frankie Eugene Short, son of Franklin E. and Nettie May (Alexander) Short, was born August 12, 1920, in Deepwater, and died at the Shawnee Gardens Care Center, Shawnee, Kansas, on June 29, 2004, at the age of 83 years. Frank lived most of his life in the Henry County area before moving to Shawnee, Kansas, about two years ago. He was married to Ada Lee Short, who preceded him in death. He later married H. Arlene (Suetterlin) Short, who survives him of the home. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a salesman for the McDowell and Johns Appliances, Clinton, until his retirement. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and a life member of the VFW Post 1894, Clinton. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, Franklin and Nettie Short; his first wife, Ada Lee Short, and a daughter, Patricia Ann Short. He is survived by his wife Arlene of the home; two sons, Frankie E. Short Jr. of Independence and Bobby Joe Short of Shawnee, Kansas; one stepson, Ken Suetterlin of St. Anthony, Iowa; one stepdaughter Sue Gardner, of the home; one brother Leroy Short of Kansas city, and eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church Friday, July 2. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHORT, Hazel Arlene BIRDSELL SUETTERLIN
1914-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 8 2010 - Hazel Arlene Suetterlin Short, 95, Shawnee, Kansas (formerly of Clinton), died Friday, January 22, 2010, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City. She was born in Delhart, Texas, on May 14, 1914, the daughter of Carl and Nora (Slagle) Birdsell. In 1915, the family moved to Ravenwood where Arlene attended school and graduated from high school. She attended college at Northwest Missouri State college in Maryville, graduating in 1939. She taught school for 42 years in Iowa and Missouri. In 1939 she married David F. Suetterlin and to this union two children were born, Kenneth David and Sue Ellen. After being widowed in 1962, she taught at the University of Missouri in Columbia and the College of the Ozarks at Point Lookout. In 1971 Arlene began a career with the University of Missouri Extension Service in Clinton. On July 27, 1974, she married Frankie Short, who preceded her in death on June 29, 2004. In 1975, Arlene was selected the Outstanding Teacher in Who's Who in American Educational Women. Arlene retired from the Extension Service in 1982. Arlene was an active member of the United Methodist Church all of her life and the United Methodist Women all of her adult life, serving as an officer several times. She was also a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Epsilon Si and Kappa Phi Nu sororities and Business and Professional Women. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Nora (Slagle) Birdsell; her first husband David F. Suetterlin; second husband, Frankie Short, and an infant sister, Rowena Irene Birdsell. Arlene is survived by her daughter, Sue Gardner and husband Bruce, Shawnee, Kansas; her son Kenneth D. Suetterlin and wife Bonnie, Marshalltown, Iowa; two stepsons, Frankie Eugene Short of Independence and Bobby Joe Short and wife Lucy, Kansas City, as well as eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, January 26. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SHORT, James Madison
1840-1905
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 20 1905 - The death of James M. Short occurred at his home on East Franklin Street at 11:55 a.m. Wednesday from consumption. He had been seriously ill since July 26, 1901, but much of the time was able to be up and around and no immediate alarm was felt until the morning of his death. He had been a professing Christian for 50 years. He leaves his devoted wife, three sons, two daughters and five sisters. The children are John short, merchant on East Franklin; Frank Short, clerk for Dr. Allen at Lewis Station; William Short in the tile factory at Deepwater; and the two youngest, Misses Katie and Ethel, clerks at Dugans. The sisters are Mrs. Hiram Larkmore of Leesville; Mrs. Sarah Ames and Mrs. Elizabeth Ames of Noel; Mrs. Louise Ames and Mrs. T. B. Buxton of Newstead, Missouri. Born in Washington County, Indiana March 19, 1859; moved to Leesville with his parents when a small boy; joined the Leesville M. E. Church at 15. He entered Civil War service on the March 28, 1862 as a private of Company C, 7th Reg., M.S.M. Cav. and was discharged April 7, 1865. Joined the Dan McCook Post No. 312 as a charter member at Leesville. He was married to S. A. Tindle March 8, 1868; seven children, 4 boys, 3 girls, but one boy and one girl died in infancy. He moved to Clinton October 11, 1900. Burial in Englewood.

SHORT, John Wesley
1869-1936
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - JOHN W. SHORT DEAD - Funeral services for John Wesley Short were held at 2:00 p. m. last Friday at the Bethlehem church. Wilkinson Funeral Service was in charge of the burial at Englewood cemetery. Mr. Short died suddenly Wednesday of last week at the Katy restaurant on South Washington street. After partaking of refreshments, he paid his bill and started to leave, but fell just inside the door when a sudden heart attack struck him. Death came almost instantly. Dr. W. T. Jennings, county coroner, was summoned, but after hearing the facts in the case, he deemed an inquest unnecessary for it was evident that death was the result of heart trouble. Deceased was born December 17, 1869, one and one-half miles north Leesville in eastern Henry County, the son of James M. and Sarah Ann Tindle Short. His life was spent in this county, where he farmed at various times, also owned grocery stores, two of which were in Clinton, one on East Franklin and the other on West Allen. He was kindly, friendly and well liked by a wide circle of acquaintances. He professed his faith in Christ and united with the North Methodist church at Leesville school house in February, 1885. Later, in the fall of 1896, he united with the Baptist Church at Tebo. His present membership was with Bethlehem church. He was united in marriage to Phebe East, daughter of George and Polly East, February 5, 1888. To this union were born four sons and one daughter. Surviving him are his widow of the home, near Gaines; brothers, F. E. Short, Bethlehem; and Will Short, Kansas City; sister, Miss Mary C. Short, Nevada, Mo.; children, Charles E. Short, Caplinger Mills; Mrs. Ona Lewis, Greenwood, Mo.; Clinton J. Short, Lees Summit; William E. Short of the home, and nine grandchildren. Those from a distance at the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Claude Long, Mrs. Jim Taylor and son, James Warren, Mrs. Ona Lewis and three children, Beatrice, Quincy and Wilma Lee, all of Greenwood; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Short, Kansas City.

SHORT, Kimberly A. ROBERTS
1957-2006
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 26 2006 - Kim Roberts Short, 48, Clinton, died Thursday, May 25, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 30, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton.

SHORT, Lottie M. PHILLIPS
1883-1903
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Dec 19 1903 - Lottie M. Short, the beloved wife of F. E. Short, departed this life Dec. 11, 1903. Her maiden name was Lottie M. Phillips. She was born in Lincoln County, Neb. June 22, 1883; moved to this state in her childhood days and lived with her parents a few miles north of Leesville until her marriage to F. E. Short July 3, 1898. They moved to Clinton two years ago. The death angel visited their home on South Orchard St. Friday morning, Dec. 11, 1903 at 10 o'clock. She was only sic a few days, taking down Dec. 6 of typhoid fever. During her illness she called her mother-in-law to her bedside and told her she was getting uneasy about herself and wanted to prepare and asked her to pray with her, which she did. She then left the room but in a short time heard her and returning to her bedside found her happy, clapping her hands and saying "glory, I have found Jesus; I see into heaven, which is a pretty place" and saying she saw her grandmother, who had been dead many years. She called her husband to her bedside and told him what had happened and she was going to leave him that night and was going to God. She lasted through the night until the next morning at 10, when she passed away. She was 20 and leaves two children, a boy and a girl, one near the age of 2 and one near the age of 4; her parents, two sisters and two brothers. She was taken to Tebo Church where she was buried.

SHORT, Lucie Mae JEFFREY
1946-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 9 2009 - Lucie M. Short, 62, Independence and former Clinton resident, died Friday, Feb. 6, 2009. Services will be Tuesday, Feb. 10 at New Hope Baptist Church. Private committal services will take place later at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Lucie was born June 4, 1946, in Greenwood. She was a member of the church for over 33 years and was very active there. She founded a children's ministry group called the Happy Face Club, wrote the church newsletter for a time and also served with her husband, Frank, who is a native of Clinton, ministering to shut-ins for 12 years. Lucie was preceded in death by her sister, Wanda Yarber. She is survived by her husband, Frank Short of the home; son, Larry Short and wife, Angela, Olathe, Kansas; daughter, Valerie Orick and husband Ron; brother, Delbert Jeffrey and wife Janet, all of Blue Springs; sister Barbara Nash, Bolivar, and three grandchildren.

SHORT, Mary Fyrne ANDERSON
1912-1992
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Fyrne Short, 79, passed away August 1, 1992 at her home in Clinton. She was born in Green Ridge on September 13, 1912. She lived in the Clinton community most of her life. She married Robert L. Short of Clinton on November 5, 1929. She worked at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton for 25 years. She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. Surviving are her eight children, 3 sons, Robert, Austin and Ray, all of Clinton and 5 daughters, Juanita Custer of Florissant, Bernice Bentley of Leonardville, Ks., Carol McKeehan of Clinton, Judy Hall of LaMonte, Darlene Thompson of Topeka, Ks.; 24 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and one sister, Bessie Wolfe of Bremerton, Washington and many other relatives. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, 1 grandson Gary Short, 1 great-grandson, Justin Ray Short, 1 brother Gardland Anderson, 2 sisters, Tressie Jens and Birdie Gorden. Funeral services were held August 4, 1992 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery near Clinton.

SHORT, Mary Jo BENTLEY
1933-2020
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mary Jo (Bentley) Short, age 86, passed away January 22, 2020 at Clinton Health Care and Rehab Clinton, MO. Graveside services will be held Monday January 27, 2020 at Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, MO. Mary Jo was born July 15, 1933 in West Plains, MO the daughter of Byrle and Adeline (Haley) Bentley. Mary Jo married Robert L. Short on July 1, 1952 in West Plains, MO. She enjoyed baking, gardening, and making clothing for her children. Mary Jo was a devoted Christian and served her Lord. She also enjoyed writing songs and poems over the years. Mary Jo retired as a line worker at Rival Manufacturing after 27 years. In her later years, she enjoyed caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents and husband, 3 sisters, Jane Fick, Agnus Evens, and Frieda Park; a brother Bob Bentley; a son, Gary Short; a son-in-law, Otis Crenshaw; a daughter-in-law, Kim Short; 1 grandson, and 2 great-grandsons. Mary Jo is survived by 7 children, Sharon Crenshaw, Elaine Scott, Archie Short, Ted Short, Becky Morris, Cathy Lewis, and Connie short; son-in-law Wayne Scott; daughter-in-law Jill Short; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

SHORT, Robert Lewis
1930-2005
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 10 2005 - Robert Lewis Short, born October 3, 1930 in Clinton, son of Robert L. Short and Mary Fern Anderson Short. He was a lifetime resident of Henry County. He spent four years in the Navy from February 9, 1948, to January 14, 1952. After returning to Clinton, he met and married Mary Jo Bentley of West Plains on July 1, 1952. To this union eight children were born: Sharon Crenshaw, Elaine Scott, Archie Short and Becky Morris of Clinton, Robert Short and Cathy Lewis of Calhoun and Connie Short of the home. One son Gary Short is deceased. Robert worked for Reynolds Manufacturing and Brookfield Manufacturing. Later he worked at Lake City Gun and Powder Co. and Peabody Coal as a night watchman. Robert gave his life to Christ in 1969. He was ordained to ministry of the Free Pentecostal Gospel Association June 28, 1985. He retired in 1997. Preceding him in death were his father Robert L. Short; his mother Mary Fern Anderson Short; one son Gary Short, one grandson, Justin Short; one sister Bernice Bentley. Robert is survived by his wife Mary Jo Short of the home; his seven children as well as 12 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; two brothers Ray Short of Lincoln and Austin Short of Clinton; four sisters, Juanita Custer of Florissant, Carol McKeehan of Clinton, Judy Hall of LaMonte, and Darlene Thompson of Topeka, Kansas, also numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, January 28.

SHORTHOSE, Charles Edward
1896-1947
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Thursday, Nov 27 1947 - Funeral services for Charles Edward Shorthose were held Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1947 at the Brownington Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Brownington Cemetery. Charles Edward Shorthose was born March 29, 1869 in McLean County, Illinois and passed away Nov. 14, 1947 in Lincoln, California at the home of his son, Herbert W. Shorthose, who due to illness was unable to be at the services. He leaves to mourn his passing, the son, Herbert, three grandchildren, La June and Jo Ann Shorthose and Clyde Crowder, all of Lincoln; one sister, Mrs. E. J. Slattery of Clinton.

SHORTHOSE, Harriet Elizabeth McCALEB
1837-1919
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Shorthose, the subject of this sketch, was born near Richmond, Va., May 15, 1837. Her family name was McCaleb, which indicates that her ancestors came from Ireland. She attained the high age of 82 years, 2 months and 18 days. For many years she was known in her family circle and her community as Grandmother Shorthose, and was admired by everybody as a good woman. At the age of 15 years she had become a Christian and a member of the Christian church. Her children and friends tell of her that her life was a life of consistent Christian service. She was always a great bible reader and through her years became so well acquainted with the Book that it was a daily companion of hers and a constant guide and comfort. On April 11, 1856, at McLean City, Illinois, she was married to Herbert Shorthose. To this union were born 12 children, 6 sons and 6 daughters. Of these children 5 daughters and 4 sons are living. About 37 years ago, her home was made at Brownington, Mo., and here among her children she lived almost continuously. Her sons: William H., James, Charles and the daughters - Mrs. Robert Fifer, Mrs. M. J. Kerrigan, Mrs. E. J. Slattery and Mrs. Val McElwee, live at Brownington; George lives in Kansas City, and Mrs. Lizzie Gillespie, lives at ElDorado Springs. All these children, 20 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, one half brother, Andrew Lewellen, Lima, Ohio, and one half-sister, Mrs. Mary Waffelle, at Lawrence, Kas., and many friends mourn the passing away of this good woman. Her husband's death occurred July 9, 1898, reaching an age of 76 years. As Grandmother Shorthose had reached high age, she could converse very interestingly on events of our country's history. These events were really interesting to her, for she had lived through them. She could thus converse about the Mexican war, the Civil War, the Spanish-American war and also the Great War; the United States presidents from the first Harrison to Wilson, were all characters that figured in the country's history during her life time. One of her grandsons, Russell McElwee, was a soldier in France. It was her fond hope that she might life to see his return. All through the years, her health had been of the best until this spring when signs of decline became apparent. Among her loved ones, ministering to her comfort, she passed the last months very cheerfully, but as one prepared to obey the summons when they should come and willing to abide, if such should be God's will. To the writer of this sketch, who visited her a number of times, she made the remark, "82 years seems a long time, but it is only a short time now that it is past. Life is sweet. I shall be glad to live on awhile, but am willing to go when God wants me." As remarkable was her life, so was the close of her career. She had seemingly recovered from her late affliction and her family and many friends had gathered at her late home on Saturday evening of Aug. 2nd, and at her request a number of her favorite songs were sung. All her children except one, were present. After an evening of music in which "Shall we meet you up there" and "It is well with my Soul" were sung, this family reunion came to a close at about 12 o'clock. It was the last one for Grandmother Shorthose on earth. The family retired except the daughter-in-law, who watched at her bedside. Soon some moaning was heard and in about an hour her condition grew more serious. Soon the messenger of death called and she passed away peacefully at 3:15. Let us think that she heard the invitation "Well done, Grandmother, come up higher." On Monday evening, Aug. 4th, her funeral services were held at the family home in South Brownington. Her remains were laid to rest in the Brownington cemetery to await the resurrection morning.

SHORTHOSE, Robert James
1864-1933
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, May 18 1933 - Robert James Shorthose of Brownington, died Friday, May 12, 1933, at 3:10 p.m. at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Robert James Shorthose was born in McLane County, Illinois, March 5, 1864, and was 69 years old the 5th of last March. He worked as a railroad brakeman for many years. He had been in failing health for some time, and was critically ill for about 10 days. He passed away peacefully. Mr. Shorthose leaves to mourn, his wife and daughter, Grace, and the following brothers and sisters, George Shorthose of Lawrence, Kansas; Charles Shorthose of Lewis Station; Mesdames Val McElwee, Bob Fifer, Fannie Kerrigan, Brownington; Mrs. E. J. Slattery of Clinton. All were here for the funeral. The funeral was conducted from the home Saturday. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington, Mo.

SHOTWELL, John Wesley
1844-1930
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John Wesley Shotwell was born near Cincinnati, Ohio, Feb 9, 1944, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ethel Austin, Jan. 5th, 1930, just lacking a month and 4 days of being 86 years old. He just took his bed on Thursday before dying on Sunday at 1 a.m., saying he just felt weak, but wasn't sick. He was conscious until the last; apparently just going to sleep. He came to Macon County, Mo., at the age of 8 years, with his parents, who later moved to Livingston County, near Chillicothe, where his father died when little John was ten years told. Left with a widowed mother and four children younger than himself, he saw many a hardship. He could tell many interesting stories of early days, and said he was glad to live to see all the improvements of machinery, from the reaping hook up to the present time and from the ox teams to the airplanes. He, with his family, moved to Henry County in Nov., 1882, which had since been his home. He was married July 12, 1866, to Miss Sarah A. Cox, and six children blessed their home: Mrs. Lillie Kaiser who died Jan. 20, 1925; Wesley, of Clinton; Mrs. Susan Smith, Coffeyville, Kans.; Able of Idaho; Artie of Denver, Colo., and Mrs. Ethel Austin of near Coal, with whom he had made his home since the death of his wife April 10, 1922. He also leaves 10 grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren; also one brother, J. S. Shotwell, of Gooding, Idaho. A short funeral service was held at Parks Chapel, Jan. 6th and the body was buried by the side of the grave of his wife in the cemetery nearby.

SHOUP, Orpha SPRINGATE POSEY
1810-1885
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Advocate, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 25 1885 - Obituary. Shoup -- At her home in Henry county, Mo., June 10, 1885, Mrs. Orpha Shoup. She was born in Mercer county, Ky., Jan. 10th, 1810, and in her early days came to Indiana. In 1835 was married To Benjamin Posey and resided in Putnam county, Ind. In 1840 moved to Johnson county, Iowa. August 15th, 1853, Mr. Posey died, aged 34 years, 3 months and 8 days. He left three children, of whom Mrs. Henry Hudnut, of this county, is one; the other daughter, Mrs. Harrington, long ago departed, and the only son, William Posey, of Crawfordsville, Ind., still survives. September 12, 1884, J. Shoup and Mrs. Orpha Posey were married. To them was born only one child, Mrs. J. B. Craig, living in Lebeck, Cedar county. April 10th, 1884, Mrs. Shoup had a severe stroke of paralysis which left her unconscious for several days, but careful nursing she recovered her usual health, until July 13th she had a second stroke from which she never recovered. On the morning of the 10th of June a third stroke occurred, and after about 48 hours death ended her sufferings. She leaves a kind husband, three children, eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren to mourn her departure. She was 75 years and 5 months old. She had but one brother, Mr. Harry Springate, still living in Montgomery county, Ind. She often expressed her faith, and said she was not afraid to die. Her funeral sermon was at her home in the presence of a large assembly of sorrowing friends. Her remains were interred in the Dunning graveyard.

SHOWALTER, Jacob
1840-1908
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - After an illness of about five weeks with heart trouble, Jacob Showalter passed away at his home near Lewis Station. Leaves his wife and two daughters, Mrs. Lillie Diehl and Mrs. Sallie Wiley, both at Lewis. Born in Butler County, Ohio, May 6, 1840; when 8, moved to Loganport, Indiana. When war broke out he enlisted and served till its close. He then moved to Missouri and married Miss Sarah Beaty in 1866. He started in life as a poor boy but at one time he owned over 1000 acres of land, all of which he divided between his children, except the 80 acres where he lived. He was president of the Bank of Calhoun. Burial in the Calhoun cemetery.

SHOWALTER, Sarah Belle BEATY
1837-1910
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Died, Sarah Bell Beaty. Born June 8, 1837 at the old Beaty homestead near Calhoun. Married September 13, 1866 to Jacob Showalter. Two children, Mrs. Lillie Diehl and Mrs. Sallie Wiley, who were present at her death at Mrs. Wiley's home, after a lingering illness of about three months. She had professed religion under the preaching of Rev. Pitts, at the old Drake Camping Ground, joining the Southern Methodist Church at Calhoun in the early sixties. Her husband died a few years ago.

SHOWMAN, Charles B. Sr.
1928-2000
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles B. Showman, 72, Clinton, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at Clinton Care Center. He was born in Hickory Grove. His dad was James W. Showman. His mother was Anna Griffin Showman. Both preceded in him death. He is survived by his wife, Fannie Showman of Kansas City and one son, Charles Showman Jr. of Kansas City. He worked many years for the University Health Science Center of Kansas City. In later years he enjoyed his pet bird. Funeral services were Friday. Burial was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

SHOWMAN, Elsie Mae JOHNSON
1926-2016
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Elsie Mae Showman, 89, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at her home in Clinton.  Elsie was born on August 29,1926, In Coal to William and Thena (Lawson) Johnson. She loved her church, going for walks, visiting with family and friends.  She was definitely "on the go" all the time.  She was preceded in death by her parents; two husbands; two sons, Charles and Clayton McAnally; a brother, Raymond Johnson, and sister, Ida Johnson.  Among survivors are her three daughters, Mary Ann Sizemore of Clinton, Ethel Mae McAnally of Grove, Oklahoma, and Helen Francis McAnally of Chillicothe; one brother, William Johnson of Clinton; five grandchildren; Raymond (Debbie) Sizemore, Betty (William) Kronk, George Sizemore, Vina (Frank) Golightly and Marilyn Burkett and fiance, Damien; 15 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held Saturday, May 14, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was in Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton.

SHREEVE, Charles Henry
1843-1925
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Charles Henry Shreeve died at his home in Calhoun, Sunday night at 11 p.m., from a paralytic stroke, which he had in July. He was born Dec. 21, 1843, being 81 years, 9 months and 7 days of age. He was married Jan. 7, 1866, to Miss Armie Tullis, who departed this life Nov. 20, 1885. To this union six children were born, two of whom survive -- Mrs. A. E. Perrine, Kansas City; Owen E. Shreeve, Calhoun. He was married to Miss Annie Miller May 2, 1886. To this union four children were born, three of whom survive -- William A. Shreeve, who is chief of police at Kansas City; Fred F. Shreeve, Calhoun; Mrs. W. L. Kelly, of Kansas City. He leaves his beloved wife, also ten grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters and a host of sorrowing friends. One brother, Jake Shreeves, lives in Clinton. Deceased was a farmer and stock man in Henry county for many years and still owns a farm near Calhoun. He retired from active work a number of years ago and had made his home in Calhoun since. He was converted a number of years ago and was a member of the Christian church. The funeral services were conducted at the Calhoun Christian church, Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Calhoun cemetery.

SHRODER, David Cletes
1921-1997
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - David Cletes Shroder was born December 30, 1921, in Urich, the son of David R. and Clara E. Allen Shroder. He died Friday, April 25, 1997,k at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 75 years, three months and 25 days. Cletes was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He received five bronze Starts in Germany. On October 8, 1949, Cletes married Genevieve Bruse, who preceded him in death September 1, 1992. Mr. Shroder lived most of his life in and around Henry County. He farmed and also worked at the Chevrolet Plant in Kansas City, the State Highway Department and for Graham's Gas Station in Urich. He was a member of American Legion Post #371 in Urich and the National Rifle Association. He is survived by three daughters, Nancy Akers and Sandra Shroder, both of Urich, and Barbara Shroder, Ontario, California; one brother, Donald Shroder, Urich; four grandchildren, Anita Akers, Ronald Akers, Christopher Akers and David Akers; four great-grandchildren, Steven Akers, Alicia Akers, Dylon Akers and Robert Ditzfield. Funeral services were held Monday, April 28, at the Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery.

SHRODER, Genevieve Nadine BRUSE
1929-1992
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Genevieve Nadine Shroder was born August 15, 1929 in Mercer, Mo., the daughter of Olan and Velma Peterson Bruse. She died September 1, 1992, at the age of 63, near Urich, as a result of an automobile accident. Genevieve was married to Cletes Shroder. They made their home for many years in the Urich area. She was employed by Golden Valley Cheese Company for 27 years. She is survived by her husband, Cletes, of the home; three daughters, Nancy Akers of Cudahy, Ca., Sandra Shroder of the home, Barbara Shroder of Ontario, Ca.; two brothers, Kenneth Edward Bruse of Denver, Co., Olan "Bud" Jr. Bruse of Iowa; three sisters, Norma Jean Brown and Carolyn Bruse, both of Denver, Co.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, September 4, 1992 at Consalus Chapel at Urich. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SHRODER, Haven Donald
1916-2003
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 16 2003 - Haven Donald Shroder of Garden City was born September 18, 1916 near Urich, the son of David R. and Clara Edith (Allen) Shroder. He departed this life Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville, at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 22 days. On September 23, 1949, Donald was united in marriage to Lucille Polzin in Bentonville, Arkansas. Donald was employed as a rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service in Urich for 27 years until his retirement in 1976. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was a 54-year member of the American Legion Post #372, Urich, a 50-year member of the Johnson County Hunting Club, a former member of the Henry County Coon Dog Club. Donald had lived in Urich before moving to Garden City. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil and Cletes Shroder; two sisters, Virginia Shroder and Katherine Akers. He is survived by his wife, Lucille M. Shroder of the home; two daughters, Linda Graham and husband Larry, Linn Valley, Kansas, and Susan Helms and husband Everett L., Creighton; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 13, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Interment with military services were at Urich Cemetery.

SHRODER, Lucille Maurie POLZIN NOLAND
1921-2010
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 23 2010 - Mrs. Lucille Maurie (Polzin) Shroder, 88, Urich, was born October 4, 1921, near Chilhowee, the daughter of Alfred Albert Frederick and Mary Etta (Rector) Polzin, and died on Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at golden Years Care Services in Harrisonville. She married Leonard Elmo Noland in 1939. She later married Haven Donald Shroder on September 18, 1950 in Bentonville, Arkansas. Lucille was a bank teller for the Bank of Urich until her retirement. She was a member of Christ Christian Church near Urich. Lucille had lived in Urich before moving to Garden City and then to Harrisonville. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, on September 10, 2003, and her two brothers. Lucille is survived by two daughters, Linda Graham and husband Larry, Urich, and Susan Helms and husband Everett, Creighton; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Lola Beaty, Clinton; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was at the Urich Cemetery near Urich.

SHRODER, Mabel Louise BARTLETT
1926-2012
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 5 2012 - Mabel Louise Shroder, daughter of George and Glorene (Albright) Bartlett, was born March 9, 2012, in Hardin. She died February 26, 2012, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, at the age of 85 years. Mable was preceded in death by her parents George and Glorene Bartlett; five brothers George, Ellsworth, Bob, Charles, and Frank Bartlett; one sister Minnie Hess, and daughter-in-law Linda Witherspoon. She is survived by one son, Richard Witherspoon, Burleson Texas; two grandsons, Steven Witherspoon, Burleson, Texas and Jonathan (Anne) Witherspoon, Allen, Texas; four great-grandchildren, Paige and Jacob Witherspoon, Burleson, Texas, and John and Ellen Witherspoon, Allen, Texas; nieces and nephews; husband Bryan Shroder and children Janet Lynn (Ronald) Martin, Bryan David (Laurie); grandsons Landon Shroder and Chase Shroder, Virginia Beach, Virginia, Ronald Bryan (Stacy), Kansas City, Tonya (Criss) Wiltfong, Maryville, Missouri; five great-grandchildren Isabell, Gabriel, Alexander, Evangeline, and Sidney. Graveside services were held at Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

SHRODER, Randy Lee
1952-2004
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 25 2004 - Randy Lee Schroder, beloved second son of Vernon Burton Shroder and Ila Jeanne Bunger Shroder, was born July 18, 1952, in Clinton, and departed this life on October 9, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon and Ila Jeanne Shroder; one brother, Walter Eugene Shroder, maternal grandparents, Albert Bunger, Roy and Nola Colvin; paternal grandparents, Walter Scott Shroder and Ada May Croley Shroder. Randy spent his entire life in Henry County, where he called Urich and Clinton his home. His education began at White Elementary School, west of Clinton, followed by Urich Elementary School, Sherwood High School and Central Missouri State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science of Education degree with an emphasis in art in 1974. Upon graduation from the university, Randy returned to the farm to assist his father with the farming and livestock operation. Upon his father's death, Randy began his teaching career, where he found the most joy. An extremely talented individual, Randy continually shared his talents of art, music and engineering with others. Whenever a friend was in need, Randy was there with a helping hand, smile and a joke. He was truly an optimist in every sense of the word. Sadly, cancer invaded his body in October 2003. Although treatments were administered leaving him weak and exhausted, he never complained nor gave up hope. He was truly an inspiration to all of us who knew him. Randy was a member of the Urich Baptist Church, accepting salvation of our Lord Jesus Christ at an early age and was baptized shortly thereafter. He was a member of Clinton Masonic Lodge #548, Henry County Democratic Club, White Oak Democratic Committeeman, Hickory Grove Cemetery Board, the Urich Reunion Committee, Missouri State Teachers' Association and the Urich Community Historical Society. He is survived by his sister, Carla Jean Crump and husband, Jerry M. Crump, Clinton; a nephew, Jerod-James Burton Crump, Columbia, whom he adored; two step-nephews, Jason and Justin Crump and families of Kansas City, along with many relatives and innumerable friends. To quote Dr. Estelle Ramey, "I have loved and have been loved and all the rest is background music." In Randy's life there was background music. To know him was to love him. Please continue to share love and kindness with those in need as Randy did. He will be so deeply missed by all of us who loved him. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 12, at Urich Baptist Church. Interment was at Hickory Grove Cemetery, south of Urich.

SHRODER, Richard S.
1818-1902
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Aug 9 1902 - Richard Schroeder, an old and respected pioneer of White Oak Township, passed away Monday, August 4, at 4 p.m. at the age of 84, old age being the main cause of his death. He leaves a wife and two children. Most of his life was spent as an engineer in Pennsylvania but some time before the war, he came to Missouri and ran stationery engines for a few years, then went to work as an engineer on the railroad again, until the close of the war, when he quit and came back and bought land 10 miles northwest of Clinton on which place he has since lived and died. Laid to rest in Hickory Grove.

SHRODER, Sandra Marie
1958-1997
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sandra Marie Shroder, 39, died Wednesday, August 13, 1997, at her home in Urich. Sandra was born February 18, 1958, in Clinton, the daughter of David Cletes and Genevieve Peterson Shroder. Sandra had lived in Urich for many years. She especially enjoyed doing crafts and loved her cat and dog very much. She was a member of the Happy Homemakers Club of Urich and she attended the Lucas Methodist Church, near Urich. She is survived by two sisters, Nancy Akers, Urich, and Barbara Shroder, Ontario, California; one uncle, Don Shroder, Urich; four nieces and nephews and four great-nieces and nephews. Sandra was preceded in death by her mother September 1, 1992, and her father, April 25, 1997. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 17, at Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SHRODER, Virginia Opal
1918-1994
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Virginia O. Shroder was born September 13, 1918, in Henry County, the daughter of David R. and Clara Edith (Allen) Shroder. She died Tuesday, December 27, 1994, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 76. She lived in Urich and in California and Wyoming before she returned to Urich six years ago. She formerly was a sewing machine operator in California for 30 years. She was a member of the Urich Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Joan Stewart, Casper, Wyoming; one son, David Akers, Ontario, California; two brothers, Donald Shroder and Cletes Shroder, both of Urich, and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Kathryn Akers. Funeral services were Friday, December 30, at the Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery.

SHRODER, Walter Scott
1884-1944
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Walter Shroder, born in March 1884, passed away Jan, 24, 1944, at a hospital in Clinton, Mo. at the age of 60 years. His home was between Urich and Clinton. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Freda Barnhart and Thelma Luelliwn; two sons Estel and Vernon. The sons are in the armed forces. Estel was on furlough at the time his father passed away. Vernon is in Ireland. He is also survived by five brothers: Omar Shroder of near Garland; Dave Shroder in California; Edward Shroder of Clinton, Mo. and Bryan Shroder of Hartwell , Mo. Three sisters also survive. They are; Mrs. Ella Longbottom of Kansas City, Mo.; Lou Jarvis of Detroit, Mich. and Blance Combs of California. He is buried in Hickory Grove cemetery near Urich, Mo.

SHROUT, Alvin Emmett
1913-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 22 2000 - Alvin Emmett Shrout was born February 6, 1913, at Calhoun, son of Emmett and Nadine Mullett Shrout. He died at his home February 4, 2000. He married Helen Yaeger in 1939 at Washington, D.C. She preceded him in death in 1993. He was with the United States Navy during WWII. He spent 16 years in Naval Intelligence, 25 years with the Naval Reserve and 17 years with the CIA. He spent six years in China while he was with Naval Intelligence and Communications. He returned to Missouri to farm in 1973 after retiring from the CIA. He graduated from the University of Maryland. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clinton. He served on the board of directors of Golden Valley Hospital for 12 years and also served on the board of the Kaysinger Dam Project. He belonged to several service organizations including Clinton Mid-Day Optimists, Clinton Kiwanis, Clinton Masonic Lodge, Golden Valley Shriners and Sedalia Shriners. Survivors include a son, Lee Emmett Shrout and wife, Connie, Clinton; two grandsons, which Alvin and Helen raised, Sean Shrout of the home, Mark Shrout, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tinker AFB; a granddaughter, Monica Rowlette, Sedalia; three sisters, Alice Bradley, Kansas City, Helen Whitaker, Clinton, Lillian McCune, Prairie Village, Kansas. Graveside services were held Tuesday, February 8, at Englewood Cemetery.

SHROUT, Helen Marie YAEGER
1917-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Helen Marie Shrout was born April 6, 1917, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of John and Locenia (Hodges) Yaeger. She passed away Wednesday, December 15, 1993, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, at the age of 76. When she was 13 years old, she started playing the organ and piano for various churches. She attended the Washington School for Secretaries and was secretary to Charles Lindbergh for a number of years. On August 30, 1939, she was married to Alvin Shrout in Washington, D.C. From 1947 to 1949, she lived in China. She returned to Washington, D.C., to work in the United States Pentagon from 1950 to 1960 in the Guided Missile Division. Helen and Alvin have made their home in Clinton for many years. She was a well known music teacher in Clinton and the organist for the United Methodist Church of Clinton for many years. She was very active in the community. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Order of Eastern Star, Mary de la Vergne Club and Bozosion Masonic Organization. She is survived by her husband, Alvin, of the home; one son, Lee Shrout, and a daughter-in-law, Connie Shrout, both of Clinton; two grandsons and one granddaughter. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 21, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

SHRUM, Lulu M.
1912-2006
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 12 2006 - Lulu M. Shrum, 94, Lowry City, died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. A retired elementary school teacher, she is survived by two daughters, Nancy Carrell of Bolivar and Sue Storm of Overland Park, Kansas; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 14, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, with burial in Lowry City Cemetery.

SHUBERT, Roy Junior
1933-1992
Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Junior Shubert, 58, Independence, died March 15 at the Independence Regional Health Center, Independence. He was born October 2, 1933, near Urich, the son of Herbert and Goldena Mable Gooch Shubert. On November 12, 1954, he was married to Shirley Ann Graef. He worked in the maintenance department for Corn Products in North Kansas City before he retired In 1985. He later worked as a custodian for the Raytown South High School from 1985 until 1988. He was a member of the Garden City Christian Church, Garden City. He had lived in Garden City before moving to Independence In 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Wilbur Dale Shubert and Herbert George Shubert. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Shubert, of the home: a brother, Everett Shubert, Pleasant Hill; four sisters, Merrilee Spencer and Wilma Rustin, both of Independence, and Mable Jones, Sacramento, Calif., and Martha Ryberg, Kansas City. Funeral services were March 18 at the Dickey Chapel, Garden City. Burial was in the Blue Springs Cemetery, Blue Springs.

SHULL, Junior Taylor
1925-1991
Shiloh Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Junior Taylor Shull, age 66, passed away September 17, 1991 at Pinnacle Care Nursing Home, Salina, Kansas. He was born April 15, 1925 at Wisdom, Mo., the son of Francis Jefferson Shull and Mary Jane Smallwood Shull. He served in the Army during World War II. He lived most of his life in the Benton County area until 1977 when he moved to Kansas where he lived until his passing. He was untied in marriage to Claudine Ashley on April 10, 1943. To this union 4 children were born. He was preceded in death by one son Ricky D. Shull, and two brothers, Bennie Shull of Wichita, Ks., and Carl Shull of Lincoln. Survivors include two sons, Charles Wayne Shull of Bennington, Ks., and Harold Dean Shull of Warsaw; one daughter, Linda Kay Baldwin of Davison, Mich.; seven grandchildren; one brother Roy Shull of Hemet, Ca.; two sisters, Maxine Verbeck of Yucalpa, Ca., and Jewel Barclay of Warsaw; several nieces and nephews.

SHULL, Mary M. HARTS
1849-1940
Evergreen Cemetery, Fort Scott, Bourbon Co, KS
Clinton MO, Jul 25 1940 - Former Pastor's Wife Dead Mrs. Mary M. Shull, widow of the late Rev. S. R. Shull, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church of Montrose back in 1902 and 1903 died at her home in Ft. Scott, Kans., June 21st, at the age of 91 years, following a short illness. Her life was devoted to church work and her home. One of the interesting events of her life was her attendance at Abraham Lincoln's funeral service in Springfield, Ill. The date of her death was the forty-seventh wedding anniversary of her eldest daughter.

SHULSE, Audrey Mabel TEASLEY
1910-1994
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Audrey Mabel Teasley was born April 14, 1910, in Henry County, the daughter of Richard and Jenny (Stewart) Teasley. She passed away February 7, 1994 at the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, at the age of 83. Audrey was a life long resident of Urich. She was married to Malcom Edward Shulse on August 22, 1928, in Clinton, and to this union two sons and four daughters were born. Audrey had made her home in Nixa. Audrey was a member of the Church of God in Urich. She is survived by two sons, Dallas Shulse, Aurora, Nebraska, Richard D. Shulse, Clinton; four daughters, Edna Fisbeck, Clarkston, Washington, Mary Manjeot, Nixa, Betty Eagan, Washburn, Sharon K. Schrock, Elkhead; two brothers; Luther Teasley, Burbank, California, Richard Teasley also of California; four sisters, Edna Shulse, Urich, Clara Snow, Shelton, Naomi Harris, Neosho, and also a sister, Georgia; 22 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcom, and twin brothers, Hubert and Herbert Teasley. Funeral services were Thursday, February 10, 1994 at Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery.

SHULSE, Bernadine Kay TAYLOR
1947-2001
Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 2 2001 - Bernadine Kay Shulse, 54, Leawood, Kansas, died at her home on Sunday, September 30, 2001. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 4, at McGilley State Line Chapel, 12301 State Line Road, Kansas City. Bernie was born on April 16, 1947. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Taylor of Kansas City. She was a graduate of East High School, Class of 1965. She was a longtime employee of Southwestern Bell, retiring in 1992. She was a member of Unity Church. She was past president of Mission Trail PTO. She was a room parent and served on many committees. She was past social director of the Waterford Homes Association. She was a remarkable, energetic, caring person who gave unselfishly to her family, friends and community. Survivors include her husband, Donn Shulse and son, Taylor of the home. Other family members are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Shulse, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Higney, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nicoletti, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Mundt, Mr. and Mrs. James Twaddell, Mrs. Bonnie Nash, Mr. and Mrs. James W. Taylor, Jr., of Littleton, Colorado; and many loving nieces and nephews and friends. Bernie was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. She will be missed by all.

SHULSE, Czrena Ruth WRIGHT
1919-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2012 - Czrena Ruth Wright Shulse of Lowry City died Tuesday, May 1, 2012, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Czrena was born August 28, 1919, on a farm near Lowry City to Taylor and Catherine Cross Wright. In 1940, she was united in marriage to Otis Shulse, who preceded her in death in 1968. She was a member of the Deepwater Christian Church and the Eastern Star. She also bowled on two leagues. She owned a lumber yard for several years. Czrena was preceded in death by her parents, Taylor and Catherine; her husband Otis; five brothers, Roy, Nat, Russel, Avis and Willard Wright; three sisters, Blanche Hoover, Helen Rufenacht and Eathel Coffey. She is survived by two brothers, Dennis Wright of Holden and Dayton Wright of Lowry City; one sister-in-law, Marjory Wright of Clinton; 45 nieces and nephews; many friends and relatives and her very loyal and good friend, James Naylor of the home. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 3, in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHULSE, Edna M. TEASLEY
1905-1998
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edna M. Shulse was born September 7, 1905, in Urich, the daughter of Richard and Jennie Bell Stewart Teasley. She died Saturday, September 5, 1998, at Truman Medical Center East in Kansas City, at the age of 92 years, 11 months and 28 days. On August 26, 1922, In Urich. Edna was united in marriage to Everett Shulse. Mr. Shulse preceded her in death September 6, 1964. Edna was a seamstress at Wright's Sewing Factory for 20 years, retiring in 1974. She lived in Urich most of her life and was a member of the Urich Church of God. She is survived by two daughters. Olive Mae Gibson and husband, Pug, Kansas City, and Naomi Percell, Guthrie, Oklahoma; two sisters, Clara Snow, Sheldon, and Georgie Mae Gibson; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild, also several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Clarence E. Shulse in 1942; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 8, at Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

SHULSE, Richard Duane
1940-1994
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Richard Duane Shulse was born July 19, 1940, in Urich, the son of Malcom and Audrey Teasley Shulse. He died Sunday, July 24, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 54. He lived almost all of his life in Urich. He was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy. Richard was married to the former Mary Williams and they moved to Clinton Just four years ago. He worked as a motor vehicle inspector for the Missouri State Highway Patrol for 26 years. He was a member of the Church of God in Urich. He is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home: four sons, Douglas Shulse, Albany, Randall Shulse, Rodney Shulse and Rickey Shulse, all of Clinton; one daughter, Barbara Carter, Springfield; three stepchildren, Brent Mosley, William Moore and Mollie Moore, all of the home; one brother, Dallas Shulse, Aurora, Nebraska; four sisters, Edna Fisbeck, Clarkston, Washington, Mary Manjeot, Nixa, Betty Eagan, Washburn, Sharon Schorck, Elkhead, and 12 grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 27, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SHULTZ, Arleigh L. "Bill"
1907-1993
Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburg, Crawford Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bill Shultz, 85, of Windsor, died Sunday morning, August 29, 1993 at St. Francis Medical Center, Wichita, Ks. He was born November 3, 1907 in Jericho, Mo., the son of Edward Shultz and Maggie E. Riley Shultz. On June 22, 1929, in Girard, Ks., he married Bessie Loretta (Bess) Careathers, who preceded him in death on February 28, 1986. Mr. Shultz was a machinist for McNally Manufacturing in Pittsburgh, Ks. for 15 years before moving to Windsor in 1958. He also worked as a machinist in coal mines In Pleasanton, Ks. and Hume, Mo. Mr. Shultz was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church, Windsor Masonic Lodge, Odd Fellows Lodge, Pittsburgh, Ks. Survivors include four nieces and one nephews. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 1, at Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburgh. Ks.

SHULTZ, Ira Oscar
1868-1939
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Obituary of Ira Oscar Shultz who was born in Michigan, July 27, 1868, and died at his home in Urich, Mo., Thursday, February 2, 1939, at 8:00 p.m. Three weeks previous he suffered a severe stroke of paralysis, which involved the entire left side, and from the first, his recoery seemed doubtful. His anxious children and friends had been hopeful, careful and prayerful that his life might be spared to them for other years, but the final fulfillment of "It is appointed unto men, once to die," was made by him on this night. Mr. Shultz came to Henry County, Missouri, with a sister at the age of seven, and made his home with J. W. Mix of the Oak Grove neighborhood, attending public school, and residing there until he was 21. In 1889, he was married to Miss Alice Quisenberry, and to this union nine children were born, three dying in infancy, Oliver passed away in 1918. Inez died in 1924, and Mrs. Ona Koger died in 1932. Three children survive him, Mrs. Jessie Briggs, of Kansas City; Clarence and John of the home, also eight grandchildren, and one sister, Mrs. Thankful Cady of Branson, Kans. His companion died in May 1910, and since then he has been both father and mother to his children, in making and keeping a home. Mr. Shultz had lived in this vicinity since childhood and moved to Urich in 1927, which had been his home since. He united with the Christian church several years ago and was a quiet, unassuming, unpretentious man, of sturdy character and unquestionable honor, leaving many friends in full sympathy with the bereaved children and grandchildren. To have known him was to respect and admire him for honesty of purpose, and regard for truth and right. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church in Urich, Friday, February 3. Burial in Urich Cemetery.

SHULTZ, Samuel Clyde
1897-1997
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Samuel Clyde Shultz, 100, Sweet Springs, died Friday, September 26, 1997, at the Brookside Nursing Center in Sweet Springs. Sam was born on a farm near Chilhowee on August 19, 1897. He was the son of Henry and Francis Shultz. He was preceded in death by his mother, father, five brothers, two sisters, his wife, Alma Shultz, a daughter, Letha Stewart, a grandson, Richard Stewart, and a granddaughter, Jacquelyn Taylor. Sam was a longtime resident of Chilhowee and had spent the latter part of his life in Blackburn. Sam was a government trapper for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from 1938 to 1943. He started National Scent Company in 1940 and sold it in 1944. He was a custodian and bus driver for many years for the Chilhowee Public School System, retiring in 1967. He also worked as a carpenter and painter for many years. He was a hardworking, honest man with love for his God, family and nature. He is survived by his daughter, Floy Taylor of Blackburn; his son, Keith Shultz of Independence; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, September 29, at Carpenter Cemetery in Johnson County. Burial was under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton.

SHUMAKE, Elva G. YOUNT
1914-1999
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 3 2000 - Elva G. Shumake, 85, Windsor, died Friday afternoon, December 31, 1999, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born March 14, 1914, in Edmonton, the daughter of Silas Benton Yount and Eliza Charity (Faler) Yount. On November 19, 1932, in Warsaw, she married William Samuel Shumake, who died October 24, 1974. She was a homemaker and had worked at the International Shoe Factory, Windsor. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, a member and Past Worthy Matron of the Windsor Chapter No. 102 OES, Past Mother Advisor for Windsor Chapter of Rainbow. Survivors include a son, William J. Shumake, Sedalia; a sister, Ida Means, Windsor; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Mae Marie Swisher; three brothers, Jake, Harvey and Eugene; two sisters, Ada and Frances. Funeral services were Sunday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHUMATE, Vicki Lynn HORTON
1957-2011
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 24 2011 - Vicki Lynn "Horton" Shumate, 53, Leeton, died in her home on Sunday, May 22, 2011. Vicki was born on October 12, 1957, to Richard Lee and Shirley "Sage" Horton in Lexington. After graduating from high school, she married Steve Shumate on May 23, 1976. She chose to be a stay-at-home mom and homemaker, lovingly taking care of her husband and family. Vicki and Steve attended the Community of Christ Church in Clinton. She is survived by her husband Steve Shumate of the home; three children, Daniel Shumate of Cameron, Amanda Shumate-Santa and husband Chris Santa of Clinton, and Thomas Shumate of Cameron; four grandchildren, Jakob, AunnaLee and Amelya Shumate of Cameron and Mason Santa of Clinton; one brother, Terry Horton; one sister, Kim Rogers, and two half-sisters, Shannon Gerfen and Shawna Cunningham. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law, Janet Merriman, and her stepmother, June Horton. Services will be held on Thursday, May 26, at Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SHUTT, Betty Lou McCORMICK
1928-2003
Belton Cemetery, Belton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 15 2003 - Betty Lou Shutt, daughter of Ray and Goldie Pearl (Fitzgerald) McCormick, was born February 23, 1928, in Latour, and died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, August 30, 2003, at the age of 75 years. Betty was married to William Carl Shutt. They lived in Grandview before moving to Deepwater in 1994. She was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband Bill, of the home; one son Richard Shutt, Belton; two daughters, Rebecca Herzer, Lowry City and Regina Shriver, Belton, as well as four grandchildren, C. J. Shutt, Darren Shutt, Jackie Shutt and Emily Shriver. Graveside services were held at Belton Cemetery on Tuesday, September 2.

SHUTT, Byron Franklin
1935-1998
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Byron Franklin Shutt, 63, died Thursday, June 18, 1998, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Cremation. There will be no services. Mr. Shutt is survived by one brother, Raymond Shutt and wife Mildred, Clinton; one sister, Janice VanMeter; one son, Michael R. Shutt, Virginia Beach, Virginia, and one daughter, Deborah Holaday of Tacoma, Washington.

SHY, Anna Katherine NEUENSCHWANDER
1912-2003
Valley Center Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 17 2003 - Anna K. Shy, 90, Lowry City, a homemaker, died Sunday, February 16, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 18, at Valley Center United Church of Christ, Deepwater with burial in Valley Center Cemetery.

SHY, Elizabeth Alta MOFFET
1896-1996
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alta Moffet Shy, 99, died Tuesday, January 30, 1996, at the Tiffany Square Nursing Home in St. Joseph. She was born July 18, 1896, in Hatfield, the daughter of Dr. Thomas Campbell Moffet and Dr. Martha Jane Smith Moffet. Mrs. Shy grew up in Windsor. She spent many years as a hostess for the Schraffts Team Rooms in New York City and later worked as a dietitian for a hotel group. Mrs. Shy was a member of the Methodist faith. Survivors include a brother-in-law, Parks Brown, Kansas City; a nephew, J.C. (Jack) Brown, Liberty, and many grandnieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 3, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SHY, Roy Lee
1935-2006
Elsmore Cemetery, Elsmore, Allen Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 12 2006 - Roy Lee Shy was born on September 30, 1935, in Deepwater, to Faris Carl and Anna Katherine Neuenschwander Shy. He died Thursday, June 8, 2006, at The Kindred Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 13, at Valley Center United Church of Christ, Deepwater. Burial will be in the Elsmore Cemetery, Elsmore, Kansas. He was a Navy veteran and later worked as commercial truck tire sales manager and sales representative for Montgomery ward, Sears and TCI in Kansas City. After retirement he worked for Harrah's as a security officer. He is survived by wife Laura, Blue Springs; son and daughters, Douglas Roy Shy and wife Cheryl, Republic, Tami Neal, Holister, Ann-Marie Shy, Ozark; his stepchildren, Christine Neviles, Lake Charles, Louisiana, Lisa Rome Walker and husband Alan, Blue Springs, and Jimmy Ramsdell, Lake Charles, Louisiana; grandchildren, Brandi, Beth and Matthew Shy, Marty, Zak and Chris Neal, Marsha White and husband Danny, Michael Neviles, Tania, Stephenie and Lisa Rome, Jonnie Rome and husband Jason, and Johnathan, Arlene, Lorraine and Laura Ramsdell, and three great-grandchildren.

SICKMAN, Christopher Jerome "Chris"
1950-2004
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 8 2004 - Christopher Jerome Sickman was born January 26, 1950 in Clinton, son of Rosalie Sickman and the late Denis Sickman. He died March 22, 2004, of complications from esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his family and fiancee at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Kansas City. He was 54-years-old. He is survived by one daughter, Shelley Sickman, Las Vegas, Nevada; one son, Todd Sickman, Montrose; mother Rosalie Sickman, Montrose; four sisters, Julie Nold, Oak Grove, Oklahoma, Claudia Higgins, Deepwater, Debra Nold and Sylvia Parmley, Montrose, and one brother, David Sickman, Baltimore, Maryland, six nephews and three nieces. Chris Sickman attended grade school at St. Mary's Catholic School in Montrose and graduated from Montrose High School in 1968. While he was in high school, he put in many long hours at Heiman's Inc. After high school he joined the United States Marine Corps, going first to Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and then to the Philippines. After fulfilling his duties, he returned home to Montrose and married Phyllis Linenberger. Into this union they had two children, Shelley born in 1973 and Todd in 1975. In 1972 he was employed by the Peabody Coal Co. and worked there for 16 years. During his time at Peabody he started to buy land and soon became an accomplished farmer. In the late 1980s he bought the Short Street Tavern in Montrose. His hard work ethic led him to accomplish many things in life. Chris lived a full life and will be remembered as a generous man who was never too busy to help his friends and community. He lived a life full of hard work and was rewarded by a life full of friends. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him. Funeral mass were held Saturday, March 27, at Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

SICKMAN, David Denis
1952-2007
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - David D. Sickman, 54, Baltimore, Maryland, died at his home, February 22, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 27, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. David was born May 31, 1952, in Montrose, Missouri, son of Denis and Rosalie Schussler Sickman. He was a carpenter by trade and always enjoyed working with his hands. He was an avid sports fan and especially like football and golf. His father, Denis and brother, Chris preceded him in death. Survivors include son, Brandon Sickman; daughter, Shawna Hendrix and husband Scott; his mother, Rosalie; four sisters, Julie Nold and husband Bob; Claudia Higgins and husband Bob; Deborah Nold and husband Stanley; Sylvia Parmley and husband Jr.; three grandchildren, Kody, Tylin and Kaleann Hendrix, plus numerous nieces and nephews.

SICKMAN, Denis William
1919-1975
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Kansas City Times, Kansas City MO, Thursday, Jul 3 1975 - Tulsa - Denis William Sickman, 55, Montrose, Mo., died Wednesday at a Tulsa hospital. He was a lifelong Montrose resident. Mr. Sickman was a prospector for the Peabody Coal Company. He previously was a US. Post Office employee 13 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Rosalie Sickman of the home; two sons, Chris Sickman and David Sickman, both of Montrose; four daughters, Miss Sylvia Sickman of the home; Mrs. Julie Nold, Vinita, Okla.; Mrs. Claudia Higgins, Deepwater, Mo., and Mrs. Deborah Nold, Montrose; three brothers, John F. Sickman, Clinton, Mo., and Arthur H. Sickman and Eugene H. Sickman, both of Kansas City, and five sisters, Mrs. Irene Kaumans, Kansas City; Mrs. Blanch Wigger, Olathe; Mrs. Mildred Fick and Mrs. Marie Fick, both of Montrose, and Mrs. Lavina Pittsenbarger, Grandview. Services will be Saturday at the church; burial in St. Mary's Cemetery here.

SICKMAN, John Frank
1908-2005
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 14 2005 - John Frank Sickman was born on December 23, 1908 on a farm in the Montrose Germantown community the son of William and Elizabeth (Putthoff) Sickman. He passed away on November 5, 2005, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. John will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Mildred, of the home, his daughters, Linda Sue Sickman of Kansas City, Sharon Price and his son in law Larry Price of Sedalia, his daughter in law, Eileen Sickman of Fulton, his grandchildren, John, Stuart and Abigail Sickman, Kristin Verde, Cynthia Malloy, Jennifer Barth, Amanda Morgan and three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his only son Stanley Joseph Sickman, his parents, his five brothers; Arthur, Liborious, Alfred, Denis and Eugene Sickman and five sisters; Irene Kaumans, Blanche Wigger, Mildred Fick, Marie Fick and Lavina Pittsenbarger. John graduated from Maple Grove school in Germantown and helped his father on the family farm. In 1935 he accepted a position with Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton. On October 26th, 1939 he was united in marriage to Mildred Nola Mayes at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. In 1944 he was inducted into the U.S. Navy and spent eighteen months in the Aleutian Islands aboard the USS Blackhawk as a hospital corpsman. In 1947 upon the completion of his military service he returned to Clinton. A business partnership was formed and Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home was established. For over fifty years he also maintained a small cattle farm in Clinton that he referred to as "the ranch". He was a successful self-educated businessman of wit and wisdom. John's life was spent devoted to his family and Catholic faith. Mass of Christian Burial was held November 8, 2005, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SICKMAN, Mildred Nola MAYES
1913-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 26 2010 - Mildred Nola Sickman, 96, formerly of Clinton, died on Thursday, February 25, 2010, at her daughter's home in Leawood, Kansas. Mildred was born on October 3, 1913 in Clinton, the daughter of Shepard and Mary (Bozarth) Mayes. She was married to John Sickman on October 26, 1939, at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton. She and John owned Sickman Dunning Funeral Home in Clinton for many years. First and foremost, Mildred was a loving wife, mother, sister, friend and grandmother. She was a wonderful homemaker who was to be envied for her cooking talent and abilities as a seamstress. She made a very comfortable home for her family, which meant so much to her. Mildred was a lifelong member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton. She moved to Leawood, Kansas, to live with her daughter Linda Sue Sickman in 2007. Mildred is survived by two daughters, Linda Sue Sickman, Leawood, Kansas, and Sharon Price and her husband Larry, Sedalia; her daughter-in-law, Eileen Denno of St. Charles; seven grandchildren, Kristin Verdie, John Sickman, Cindy Malloy and her husband Mike, Stuart Sickman, Abigail Sickman, Jennifer Barth and her husband Tracy, and Amanda Morgan and her husband Tim, and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband John; her son Stanley; one brother, Everett Mayes, and three sisters, Iva Massey, Edna Burnes and Beulah Burnham. Funeral Mass will be Monday, March 1, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial to follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIDEY, David
abt 1825-1899
Mount Pleasant Old City Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry Co, IA
Montrose MO, Apr 29 1899 - David Sidey died suddenly about noon Sunday. His son, D. W. took the remains to Mount Pleasant, Iowa for burial beside his wife, who died there several years ago. Mr. Sidey was born in Scotland and was past 74. He leaves two sons, D. W. of Montrose and another in South Dakota.

SIDWELL, Clyde W. "Sid"
1936-2009
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clyde W. "Sid" Sidwell, 73, of Windsor, Missouri, formerly of Seylmar, California, died September 2, 2009, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor. He was born August 16, 1936, in Windsor, Mo., the son of Lum Henry Sidwell and Mary Elizabeth (Williams) Sidwell.. Survivors include a brother, Lum H. Sidwell, Jr., Denver, Colorado; a sister, Margaret Bornowski, Independence, Mo; 2 cousins, LaVerne Roberts, Clinton, Mo., and Louise Watson, Bolivar, Mo. Graveside committal services will be Thursday, September 24, at Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SIDWELL, Lum Henry "Sid" Jr.
1933-2017
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Lum "Sid" Sidwell Jr., 84, of Coffeyville, Kansas passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at Coffeyville Regional Medical Center. Sid was born on January 14, 1933 in Windsor, Missouri to Elizabeth (Williams) Sidwell. He grew up n Windsor where he graduated high school. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army where he proudly served his country during the Korean War until receiving his honorable discharge. After his time in the service he met Katherine Blackburn and the couple married in 1957. Of that union three children were born they made their home in Kansas City, Kansas where Sid was a manager for A & P Grocery for 35 years. The couple later divorced. Sid moved to Independence, Kansas. He worked in Coffeyville as store manager of Town and Country, Elmores and Country Mart until his retirement. He married and divorced two other times to Nelda and Karen. He absolutely loved the grocery business. He also enjoyed playing ping pong or as he liked to call it, table tennis. He was a fan and supporter of the St. Louis Cardinals baseball and enjoyed going to Kansas City Chiefs football games and Kansas City Royals games with his family. He is survived by his three children, Mark Sidwell and wife, Toren of West Virginia, Scott Sidwell and wife, Nancy of Olathe, Kansas, Kristy Frazier and husband, Dan of Olathe, Kansas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clyde Sidwell and a sister. Following Sid's wishes, cremation has taken place under the direction of David W. Barnes Funeral Home in Coffeyville, Kansas. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

SIDWELL, Thomas Dean "Sid"
1961-2008
Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 23 2008 - Thomas Dean "Sid" Sidwell, 46, Garden City, was born Nov. 29, 1961, in Warsaw, the son of Daniel Dean and Janie Rose (Hargett) Sidwell and died on Monday, Sept. 15, 2008, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. On Sept. 19, 1980, Sid married Margaret Rose Wheeldon in Dayton. Sid was formerly employed as an installer for Tel-Com Telephone Company, Windsor. He had attended Sherwood High School, Creighton. He is survived by his wife Margie Sidwell of the home; his parents Dan and Janie Sidwell, and a brother Tony Sidwell and wife Angie, all of Garden City; four nephews, Josh, Justin, Jeremy Sidwell, all of Garden City, Zach Siegel and a niece, Abby Siegel, both of New Meadows, Idaho; other relatives and many friends. Graveside service were held Friday, Sept. 19, at Dayton Cemetery near Garden City.

SIEGFRIED, Viola Fern FAIR
1919-2000
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 21 2000 - Fern Siegfried, 80, Warrensburg, formerly of Leeton, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. She was born May 20, 1919, in Knob Noster, the daughter of Curtis Fair and Viola Brownfield Fair. On August 13, she married Carl Siegfried in Sedalia and he survives of the home. She was a member of the LaMonte Christian Church, Hickory Grove Extension Club and a charter member of the Lady Elks. Survivors, besides her husband, are three daughters, Carlene Mifflin of Warrensburg, Gayle Sue Siegfried of Grain Valley and Janice Siegfried of North Kansas City; two sons, Don Siegfried of Centerview and Kenneth Siegfried of Leeton; three sisters, Agnes Young of San Diego, California, Joyce Patrick of La Monte and Gayle Lambatis of Canton, Ohio; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg.

SIEGISMUND, Amber Roselyn
1989-2006
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 20 2006 - Amber Roselyn Siegismund, 17, daughter of Mark and Sherrie (Henzlik) Siegismund, was born January 10, 1989 in Osceola and died Saturday, November 18, 2006, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She lived in the Rockville area all her life. She was baptized as an infant, confirmed at age 11 and had been a lifelong member of Rockville United Methodist Church where she was a member of the youth group and sang in the church choir. She was a senior at Appleton City R-11 School where she was involved in many aspects of student life. She was a member of the National Honor Society, holding a grade point average of 4.0 and had earned a 29 on her ACT in preparation for attending college next fall. Along with many academic achievements she held the top award "Grand Muse" in the art program and had received several blue ribbons on art work and "Best of Show" in the WEMO Conference art show. She was president of the Student Council and secretary last year. She played the flute in the band for five years and was a member of Audition Choir, recently performing in the All-District Women's Choir. She was currently involved as an actor in the school play. She was on the track team and a member of Varsity Club. She had also been captain of the Quiz Bowl team for the last three years. She is survived by her parents, Mark and Sherrie Siegismund, and one brother Nolan, of the home; her paternal grandparents, Aaron and Mabel Siegismund of Rockville; her maternal grandparents, Alfred R. "Bud" and Carolyn Henzlik of Appleton City; four aunts, Terrie and husband Gary Ashley, Appleton City, Kerrie and husband Scott Hedger, Kingsville, Robin Siegismund of Appleton City, Rachel and husband Brian Clark, Cleveland; two uncles, Daniel Siegismund and wife Kim, Appleton City, and Philip Siegismund and wife Susan, Rockville; 14 cousins, Kristie and Michael Ashley, Ryan, Ashley, Megan, Logan and Levi Siegismund, Nathan, Eli and Lora Clark, Ethan, Emily, Cisely and Maddie Siegismund; a special friend Noah Watson, and a host of other friends. Funeral services were Monday, November 20, at Appleton City High School. Burial will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

SIEGRIST, Clara Velma CHRISCO
1913-2005
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 8 2005 - Clara V. Siegrist, daughter of Adam and Sarah Elizabeth (Willis) Chrisco, was born August 15, 1913, in Shannon County and died at Fern's Care Center in Windsor, January 21, 2005, at the age of 91 years. Clara had lived in Springfield before moving to Clinton in 1999. She was a member of the High Street Baptist Church, Springfield, and the American Business Women's Association. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Kempker and husband David, Clinton and Peggy Matthews and husband Jim, Independence, as well as five grandchildren, Debbie Boeth, Dana Haggerty, Kyle Kempker, Kim Hawley and Jill Gordon, and eight great-grandchildren, Stephanie Boeth, Nicholas Boeth, Claire Hawley, Faith Hawley, Brian Gordon, Ella Kempker and Grayson Kempker. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, January 24. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIELEMAN, Bernard Quinten
1926-1995
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Bernard Quinten Sieleman, son of John and Violet (Hazlett) Sieleman, was born in Kansas City on August 17, 1926, and died February 10, 1995, at his home in El Dorado Springs, at the age of 68. He spent most of his life in the Germantown and Montrose areas where he earned his living as a heavy equipment operator doing custom dozing and construction work. Before moving to the Montrose area he was employed by Union Pacific Railroad as a fireman. Bernard and Denora Nadine Frazee were united in marriage on March 28, 1948, in the Holy name Catholic Church in Kansas City, Ks., and to this union six children were born. He served in the Army during World War II. He was a member of the Montrose VFW Post #8820 and the St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown. His family was very important to him and he loved to spend time with them down on the river. He also enjoyed barbecuing and flying. He was preceded in death by his parents and two grandchildren, Richard Anthony Pierce and Toni Nichole Sieleman. Survivors include his wife, Denora Nadine Sieleman of Appleton City; one daughter, Linda Sue Osborne of Butler; five sons, Anthony J. Sieleman of Appleton City, Bernie Ray Sieleman of Butler, John Elmer Sieleman of Appleton City, Kelly D. Sieleman of Adrian and Karl Wayne Sieleman of Appleton City; one brother Jack Sieleman of Sedalia; three sisters, Delores Campbell and Gloria Gohlman, both of Kansas City, Ks., and Joan DeCaney of Climax Springs; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were at St. Ludger's Chapel, Germantown, Tuesday, February 14. Burial was in St. Ludger's Cemetery.

SIELEMAN, Denora Nadine FRAZEE
1932-2011
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 22 2011 - Denora Nadine Sieleman, 78, known as "Nadine", was born March 18, 1932, and died Thursday, February 17, 2011. She resided in Appleton City with her son Karl, his wife Joan, and daughter Linda. Nadine was born to Elmer T. Frazee and Jennie G. Dunn Frazee on a farm in Spring Hill, Kansas. On March 28, 1948, she married Bernard Quentin Sieleman at Holy Name Catholic Church in Kansas City, Kansas. They moved to the country around Germantown and Montrose. Later she moved to Appleton City, Missouri. There were six children born to this union, Linda S. Pierce, Anthony "Tony" J. Sieleman, Bernard "Bernie" Sieleman, John "Johnny" E. Sieleman, Kelly D. Sieleman and Karl W. Sieleman; 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson and numerous step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Bernie on February 10, 1995. She was also preceded in death by her grandchildren, Richard Anthony Pierce and Toni Nicole Sieleman; her parents, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 22, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose. Burial was in St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown.

SIELEMAN, Hilda Frances
1912-1993
Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Shawnee, Johnson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Hilda Frances Sieleman, 81, died May 25, 1993, in the New mark Care Center, where she lived. Services will be Thursday at Holy Name Catholic Church; burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Mrs. Sieleman was born in Germantown and lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. She was an office manager at Bud Brown Chrysler-Plymouth Inc. for 12 years, retiring in 1972. She was a member of St. Therese Catholic Church, near Parkville. Survivors include a sister, Alda E. Rieke, Shawnee, and nephews and nieces.

SIELEMAN, John Anthony
1924-2001
Calvary Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
John Anthony Sieleman, 76, of Sedalia, died Monday, February 19, 2001 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born April 26, 1924, in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of John Frank and Violet Hazlett Sieleman. On November 27, 1944, in Amarillo, Texas, he was married to Kathryn B. Oxley, who survives the home. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bernard Q, Sieleman, and a sister, Gloria Gohlman.

SIERCKS, Ervin Dale
1935-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Ervin Dale Siercks, age 85, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. An inurnment will be held on a later date at Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor, Missouri. Dale was born in Clinton, Missouri on April 10, 1935 to John Ervin Siercks and Sarah Rhoda (McQueen) Siercks. After graduating high school, Dale joined the work force and created a career for himself as a Tool and Die Mechanist for Bendix. As a man of faith Dale was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. In life he enjoyed hunting, farming, taking his children camping, and would lend a hand when in need. Dale was preceded in death by parents, John and Sarah Siercks; son, Stanley D. Siercks; brother, Tommy Siercks; and sister, Irene Brzuchalski. He is survived by his loving wife, Joeann Siercks; two sons, Bart Fritze (Elaine) and Steven Fritze (Lisa); daughter, Mary Ann Siercks; brother, Denver Earl Siercks; brother in law, Willard Brzuchalski; six grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.

SIERCKS, Ivonne Lee BUCHANAN
1932-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 8 2014 - Ivonne L. Siercks, 82, Windsor, died Friday, August 1, 2014, at her home. Ivonne was born May 23, 1932, in Henry County, the daughter of Arlie and Ruth (Graham) Buchanan. She worked at Clearfield Cheese for 30 years. Ivonne was an animal lover. He loved her cats, dogs and cows. She enjoyed living life on her farm and doing things like checking the cows on her Gator. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, John Raymond Siercks, who died in September of 2006, one daughter, Connie Lee Triggs, and one granddaughter, Holly Daniels. Survivors include one son, Steven Eugene Siercks of Lincoln; two daughters, Sharon Ann Harris of Waynesville and Teresa Gunnels of Calhoun; a twin sister, Iris Goucher of Clinton; 18 grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren, as well as four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, August 4, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIERCKS, John Raymond
1938-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - John Raymond Siercks, 68, Windsor, died September 8, 2006 at University Hospital in Columbia. Graveside services will be held Monday, September 11, 2006 at Englewood Cemetery. He was born in Windsor, Missouri, son of Willie Thomas and Lucy Ladin Laughlin Siercks. He married the former Ivonne Buchanon. He enjoyed his cattle; dog, Scottie; well-known storyteller, loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was always thankful for his family, friends and neighbors. He loved the simple life and enjoyed it to the fullest and never let a person or animal go hungry. Preceding him in death is his parents, one daughter, Connie and one brother, Marvin Siercks. Survivors include his wife, Ivonne; one son, Steve Siercks and wife, Shelly; two daughters, Sharon Ann Harris and husband, Dennis; Teresa Marie Williams; one brother, Robert Siercks and wife, Judy; four sisters, Angline Carleton; Veta Sue Munsterman and husband, Larry; Wanda Lee McCartney and husband, Darrell; Billie Dean Tracy and husband, Fritz; seventeen grandchildren; several great grandchildren plus other numerous family and friends.

SIERCKS, Lucy Ladine LAUGHLIN
1913-2002
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2002 - Lucy Ladine Siercks, 88, died Tuesday, March 19, 2002, at her daughter Billie Tracy's home in Raymore. She was born in Windsor, the daughter of Amelia Wilson and Jewell C. Laughlin. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Kenneth Marvin Siercks. She is survived by two sons, John Raymond Siercks of Windsor, Robert Jewell Siercks of Lincoln; four daughters, Billie D. Tracy of Raymore, Angline Carlton of Raytown, Veta Sue Munsterman of Raymore, Wanda Lee McCartney of Adrain; 20 grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren. She worked for Clearfield Cheese in Clinton many years. Funeral services were Friday, March 22, at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was at Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor.

SIERCKS, Sarah Rhoda McQUEEN
1906-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 11 2000 - Sarah Rhoda (McQueen) Siercks, the daughter of Elsworth and Nellie (Briggs) McQueen, was born January 15, 1906, in Benton County near Lincoln. She grew up in Benton County and was united in marriage to John Ervin Siercks on November 27, 1930. To this union were born four children, Ervin Dale Siercks, Denver Earl Siercks and Rhoda Irene Brzuchalski, all of Clinton, and Thomas Lee Siercks, who preceded her in death in 1972. After a broken hip and other health problems, she became a resident of Westwood Nursing Home. She departed this life May 2, 2000, at 10:42 at the age of 94 years, three months, 17 days. Rhoda loved to entertain her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with many nursery rhymes and songs of old. She always made everybody around her laugh and be happy. She loved playing cards, working puzzles, math and spelling. She worked many years making quilts for her children and grandchildren. She had 14 brothers and sisters, all preceding her in death. Besides her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchild, she leaves a host of relatives and friends who will miss her very much.

SIERCKS, Stanley Dale
1975-2006
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 18 2006 - Stanley Dale Siercks, born December 13, 1975, died Sunday, October 15, 2006, at his home in Deepwater, after many years of illness. Graveside services will be Friday, October 20, at Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor. He worked as a carpenter all his life. He is survived by his parents, Ervin and Joeann Siercks; brothers, Bart Brewster, Steven and Bart Fritze, and sister Mary Ann Siercks.

SIGLER, Alva Worth
1872-1934
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, May 17 1934 - Death came suddenly to A. W. Sigler, whose home was at 609 East Jefferson street, at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, following a heart attack or a stroke of apoplexy. He had enjoyed his usual hearty health until about two weeks ago, but did not consider himself ill and continued his work as brakeman on the Frisco railroad, with his run between Clinton and Grandview. His death occurred while he was on duty on the train which was about two miles south of Creighton. He was talking to his friends, Al Weir and Charles Morrison, when he suddenly collapsed and death apparently instantly followed. Alva Worth Sigler was born February 3, 1872, at Keokuk, Ia. Henry county has been his home since he came here as a lad of about 10. He lived in Urich 20 years where he was associated with his father in business, and came to Clinton to reside 30 years ago. He and Kate Stewart were married January 19, 1892, at Urich, and they were true companions through all their married life. Mr. Sigler began the life of a railroad man 29 years ago and for 20 years was a conductor and nine years a brakeman. He was an efficient, dependable worker, and was held in high esteem by his coworkers. He was a member of the O.R.C., a railroad organization. His hobby, on which he spent most of his spare time in the summer, was a fine garden at his home, where he raised a variety of choice vegetables, early and succulent, with gay flowers to border the plot. He had his garden planted and it was growing nicely already this spring. His garden was characteristic of Mr. Sigler's habits for it was always neat, free from weeds, and in general good order. He was the same way about his home, as he kept everything in orderly array and appreciated the amount of work necessary to keep the machinery of a household running smoothly. Mr. and Mrs. Sigler were the parents of nine children, and she and eight children survive him. The children are: Mrs. John Adair, Mrs. Ned Cowan and Arnold Sigler of Clinton; Mrs. Ray Lile, Abilene, Texas; Glen Sigler, Tyler, Texas; Mrs. Andrew Francisco, Miss Mabel Sigler and Keith Sigler of Kansas City. A daughter, Mrs. Russell Mann preceded her father in death about a year ago. Nine grandchildren also survive and two sisters, Mrs. L. Miller and Mrs. O. Lime of Urich. The children all came to the funeral, which was conducted Wednesday, at the home. Burial was in Englewood.

SIGLER, Arnold Worth
1900-1948
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 29 1948 - Heart Attack Fatal to Veteran of Two Wars - Arnold Worth Sigler, a veteran of two World Wars at the age of 47, died at 6 o'clock Monday morning, April 26, at his home at 915 South Second street, the result of a heart ailment. Although Mr. Sigler had been bothered with this trouble for some weeks past, it was not believed the trouble was serious but he had recently avoided heavy exertion and confined his efforts to his work as a rural mail carrier. He had been fishing several days earlier and attended a moving picture show the night before his death. On Monday morning he awoke and complained he was not well, but would not let his wife summon a doctor. His condition became worse and a physician was called, but death came before medical aid could reach him. Arnold Sigler was born in Urich December 25, 1900 Christmas day, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sigler. At the age of 17 years he enlisted in the United States Navy in World War I, securing his parents consent for this enlistment at such an early age. After his return from his World War I service, he enlisted in the National Guard unit established in Clinton, which at that time was an artillery unit, with horse-drawn French 75 cannons. There is an old saying that good artillery officers are born, and Sigler had the qualifications that go with that branch of service. He went up rapidly in rank until he was Captain of Battery E of the 128th Field Artillery, Missouri National Guard. He was head of that battery unit when it was called into Federal service on November 25, 1940. The battery unit left here on December 5, 1940, for Ft. Jackson, at Columbia, S.C., more than a year before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. It is questionable if there was ever a closer bond of devotion between a commanding officer and his men than the one between Captain Sigler and the men of Battery E. When the National Guard units were divided up and Captain Sigler went to Post Intelligence, there were tears in the eyes of every man in his old unit. Like a good soldier, he did the work that was assigned to him, but his heart was always with "his boys," as he followed their training westward to the days on the California desert. He was thrilled when they went to England and when they crossed the Channel in the Sixth Armored to strike across Brittany and dive across France, and later across Germany to Czechoslovakia. Captain Sigler was a field soldier and his inaction worried him, although he was told the importance of his work, and he was promoted to the rank of a full colonel. When the war ended he was jubilant, as were all Americans, yet he felt a keen regret that he had not been with "his boys" in action. In 1946 he was sent to Germany and his family joined him in Mannheim, with the children attending school in Heidelburg. They returned the following year. Arnold Sigler was married on October 1, 1926 to Miss Cordie Ball and the marriage was a most happy one. Col. and Mrs. Sigler were proud of their beautiful home on South Second street and their three children, John B. Sigler, Jane E. Sigler and Eugene W. Sigler. For many years, Mr. Sigler had been in postal work, serving as a rural mail carrier. He had been quite active in many other activities, being one of the leaders of the Clinton Post of the American Legion for many years. Under his leadership the post membership doubled within a year. He was one of the group who led the way in the city purchase of the Artesian Park, and he was in charge of the work of building the Legion Memorial Swimming Pool. He was a man who did everything well and he was thorough in his efforts in everything. He had a character that included deep sincerity as a chief element. He was a keen analyst of the national and international happenings and realized the potent of the actions of Hitler long before the most of the people. He was a delightful conversationalist with a wit and wisdom lighted by a radiant sense of good humor. He was a loyal and true friend. He is survived by his wife and three children, John B., Jane E., and Eugene W. There are seven brothers and sisters, Mrs. John (Byrna) Adair, Clinton; Mrs. Grover (Mabel) Peck, Clinton; Mrs. R. C. (Mary Esther) Perkins, Birmingham, Ala.; Mrs. Wray (Lucille) Lile, Waco, Tex.; Glen Sigler, Dallas, Tex.; Mrs. Ned (Kathleen) Cowan, Clinton; Keith Sigler, Ft. Smith, Ark. Another sister, Hazel, Mrs. Russell A. Mann, died some years ago. Funeral services for the late Colonel Arnold W. Sigler were held at the Christian Church Wednesday afternoon, April 28, at 2:30 o'clock, with a military service following at the interment at Englewood Cemetery.

SIGLER, Cordelia B. "Cordie" BALL
1903-1994
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cordelia B. Ball Sigler was born July 25, 1903, in Halleyville, Oklahoma, the daughter of George W. and Alzada (Melvin) Ball. She died October 1, 1994, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 91. She moved to Bowen after her father's death in 1906, then moved to Clinton when she was a young lady. In 1925, she was married to Arnold W. Sigler and to this union three children were born, Jack, Jane and Eugene. During her husband's military service, she lived in Lawton, Oklahoma, Columbia, South Carolina, St. Augustine, Florida, Peachland, North Carolina and Mannhelm, Germany. She later traveled extensively in the United States. After her husband's death, she worked for 10 years in Yellowstone Park during the summer. She loved gardening, needlework and was an avid reader. She had a delightful sense of humor and enjoyed being around young people. She is survived by one son, Jack Sigler, St. Simons, Georgia; one daughter, Jane Adkins, Clinton; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold in 1948; her son Eugene in 1989; one grandson Rocky in 1990; two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 4, at the Christian Church in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SIGLER, Kate Edith STEWART
1872-1943
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Mar 4 1943 - Mrs. A. W. Sigler Passes -- In the early morning hours of the Sabbath Day, February 28, 1943, Mrs. A. W. Sigler, native Henry Countian and long a resident of Clinton, lay aside that which was mortal for robes Eternal. Though a sufferer from asthma many years, she had been ill but two weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grover Peck, where the end came suddenly, leaving an aching void in the hearts of her loyal devoted children. Kate Edith Stewart was born November 6, 1872 in Clinton, the youngest daughter of Dr. John and Caroline Sanders Stewart, whose home was the large frame house on West Jefferson Street owned today by Gus Bratzler. Her parents died whe she was a small child and she was reared by her sister, Mrs. Frank Mitchell, and husband, attending the Clinton public shcools and the Second Street Methodist Church and Sunday School. February 19, 1893 she became the wife of Alva Worth Sigler and they established their first home in Urich. Nine children were born to their union to be beautifully and wisely reared by devoted parents. The family moved to Clinton in 1905 and here their circle was first broken in 1933 by the death of the daughter, Mrs. Russell Mann and the next year by Mr. Sigler's passing. Mrs. Sigler was a fine woman, of big heart, high principles and logical sound judgment. She was well read and naturally musical, had an excellent voice as well as being an able pianist. These gifts and skills she passed on to her children in abundance. Mrs. Sigler devoted her life to her family and in them she realized many ambitions and through their successes she found her greatest happiness, To their sweet and gentle mother, whose wise counsel and unerring judgment ever pointed the right way, this fine family of dutiful sons and daughters in turn gave every loyalty. She was an expert needle woman and of late months had done a quantity of Red Cross sewing just as she did in World War I. Surviving Mrs. Sigler are Mesdames John Adair, Ned Cowan and Grover Peck of Clinton; Mrs. Wray Lile of Waco, Texas; Mrs. Craig Perkins of Birmingham, Ala., Major Arnold Sigler of Camp Blanding, Fla.; Glen Sigler of Dallas Texas, who is the cashier for the southwest division of the Pillsbury Flour Mills and Keith Sigler, who is employed with the new Ford Glider Plant in Fort Smith, Ark., also 11 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Consalus and Peck Funeral Home Wednesday. Burial was in Englewood beside her husband and daughter.

SIGLER, Phil E.
1881-1918
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Thursday, Oct 24 1918 - Phil E. Sigler was born at Keosauqua, Iowa, October 1, 1881, and died at the home of his sister, Mrs. J. S. Lime, in Urich, Mo., October 20, 1918, age 37 years and 19 days. He was the youngest child of Andrew and Emma Sigler, both of whom preceded him in death. In 1885, when 4 years old, he moved with his parents to Urich at the first starting of the tow, and this has been his home ever since. He grew up here from childhood, attended the public school here and was well known and liked by everybody. For two or three years he has worked intermittently as a helper at the local depot and was always attentive to business and courteous to the patrons of the road. About two months ago he went to Kansas City and went to work as an express messenger on a run from Kansas City to Mena, Arkansas, on the Kansas City Southern Railroad. The latter part of the week ending Oct. 5 he was home on a short visit, returning to Kansas City on Sunday, Oct. 6, and going out that night on the last run he made. On Wednesday night, Oct. 9, he came home sick with influenza, which soon developed into pneumonia which baffled all medical skill, and he passed away about 7 o'clock Sunday morning. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. S. Lime and Mrs. W. C. Miller, both of Urich, and one brother, A. W. Sigler, of Clinton. funeral services were held at the Urich Cemetery Monday morning. Interment made on the family lot at the Urich Cemetery.

SIGMAN, William Allen "Allie"
1887-1957
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Dec 12 1957 - Last rites for Wm. A. Sigman, 80 (sic), who died at 11:10 p.m. Dec. 10 at the home of his son, Roy Sigman, LaDue, Mo., will be held Dec. 13, at the Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home. Burial will be beside his wife in Hughesville Cemetery, near Marshall, Mo. William A. Sigman, born July 4, 1887, near Slater, Mo., was a farmer in Saline County until his retirement following the death of his wife. the deceased leaves five sons, Roy and Robert, both of Ladue, William, Nampa, Idaho, Lester, Houston, Mo., and Homer of Colorado; two daughters, Geraldine Sigman Cowgill, Mo., and Mrs. Ed McMillian, Harrisonville.

SIGNER, Margot HOWELL
1932-2016
On July 16, 2016 Margot Howell Signer, 84, faded into the garden at John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, Missouri. A celebration of life is planned for Margot's family and friends on Wednesday, August 3, at Drakes Chapel United Methodist Church, Clinton, Missouri. A proud member of the Howell family, born May 1, 1932, and raised in Clinton, Missouri, Margot attended the University of Missouri where she earned her Bachelor's of Science in Education. A strong proponent of the arts, education, mental health, conservation, and all of God's creation; Margot lived in Jefferson City, Independence, and Kansas City. After raising her children, Margot earned a Master of Science in Psychology: Mental Health Services from Avila College. Upon retiring from the Bureau of Social Security, Margot returned to her hometown of Clinton, Missouri. Margot lived her life big and out loud through cooking, gardening, sewing, hooking, weaving, painting, crafting, reading, writing, playing (Scrabble!), biking, traveling, camping, hiking, and canoeing. Margot is survived by sister Dinah; brothers Bob and Mike; children Anna, Tim, and Mary; grandchildren Joel, Asher, Emily, Samuel, Sarah, Jason and Trevor; great grandchildren Adrienne, Charlotte, Cana, Avery, and Max.

SIKES, Ruth M. DAYTON
1903-2007
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 23 2007 - Ruth M. Sikes, 103, Boerne, Texas, died Thursday, February 22, 2007, at the Care Choice long-term care facility. She was born October 4, 1903, in Aurora, to Scott B. and Ethel Freeman Dayton. She married Joseph W. Sikes on September 18, 1922, in Springfield. She was a graduate of Aurora High School and a member of the First Christian Church. She and her husband lived in Clinton, Topeka, Wichita and Iola, Kansas, where they owned and operated Sikes Shoe Stores. They retired to Boerne, Texas in 1983. Both she and her husband were accomplished musicians and named their only son after the violinist Mischa Elman. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Mary Dayton Turner; brother Max Dayton; her husband and her son Mischa E. Sikes. She is survived by her daughter-in-law Norma L. Sikes, Topeka, Kansas; two granddaughters, Shelley S. Baker of Prairie Village, Kansas, and Lorie S. Dutzman of Nokesville, Virginia; two great-grandsons, Andrew and Colin Baker, both of Prairie Village, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Virginia Beale, Marble Falls, Texas, and Dr. Mary Jane Sikes, Wausau, Wisconsin, and several nieces and nephews. Private memorial services will be held at a later date in Topeka, Kansas.

SILVER, Alpha Taylor
1911-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 7 2000 - Taylor Silver, 89, Windsor, died Saturday afternoon, February 5, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born January 10, 1911, in Windsor, the son of Alpha T. Silver and Minnie G. (Taylor) Silver. On October 31, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, he married Ida Bonnie Henry, who survives. He co-owned and operated with his wife Silver's Dry Cleaners in Windsor from 1929 until his retirement. He was an Army veteran of World War II serving with the 113th Radio Signal Intelligence Company. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor; a member and past treasurer of the Windsor American Legion Post 82, and a former member of the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Connie Silver, Waco, Texas; sister, Rowena Hendrickson, Kansas City; a grandson, Larren Silver; two granddaughters, Kelly Cobb and Allison Farrar; three great-grandchildren, Dane Cobb, Lana Cobb and Silver Farrar, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank Silver and Jimmie Silver and an infant sister, Velma. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 10:30 a.m., at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

SILVER, Ida Bonita "Bonnie" HENRY
1911-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 20 2000 - Bonnie Silver, 88, Windsor, died Tuesday evening, July 18, 2000, at Fern's Care Center in Windsor. She was born August 29, 1911, in Windsor, the daughter of Frank Raymond Henry and Lillian (Rush) Henry. On October 31, 1942, in Mt. Vernon, she married Alpha Taylor Silver, who died February 5, 2000. She worked as a young girl at her mother's restaurant and dress shop. With her husband she co-owned and operated Silver's Dry Cleaners in Windsor for 35 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Connie S. Silver, Waco, Texas; one grandson, two granddaughters, three great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Henry. Graveside services will be Friday, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SILVER, Ruth Annetta SUTHERLAND
1918-2012
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 14 2012 - Ruth Annetta Silver, 93, Windsor, died early Thursday morning, September 13, 2012, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. She was born December 20, 1918, in Windsor,the daughter of Elbert Leland Sutherland and Nannie (Johnston) Sutherland. On October 11, 1941, in Columbia, she Married William Frank Silver, who preceded her in death on April 16, 1992. Ruth was a co-owner and operator with her husband of the former Superior Hatchery in Windsor for over 22 years. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, Windsor, where she also taught Sunday school for 35 years. She was a 50-year member of Chapter BA, P.E.O. She enjoyed baking and spending time with her family. Ruth Annetta always had a big wave for those driving by her house and found great joy in doing things for others. Survivors include a daughter, Nancy Erdmann and her husband, Mike, Windsor; four grandchildren, Franci Erdmann Himes and her husband, Steve, Kansas City, Mo., Cody Erdmann, Naples, Florida, Cole Erdmann and his wife, Monica, Chicago, Illinois, and Jacob Erdmann, Windsor; a great-granddaughter, Sylvie Ann Erdmann; a sister, Jean Simmons, Mesa, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Janet Irwin. Graveside services will be Monday, September 17, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SIMES, Benjamin Crawford III
1925-1998
Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 1 1998 - Ben C. Simes III, 72, Kansas City, formerly of Clinton, died March 30, 1998, at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, April 3, at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery. Survivors include his wife and two sons; also his mother, Ruth Simes and a sister, Virginia Lee Goush.

SIMES, Benjamin Crawford Jr.
1899-1957
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Last rites for Benjamin Simes, well known Clinton business man, who died Feb. 13 while vacationing in St. Petersburg, Fla., were conducted Feb. 18 at the Consalus Funeral Home. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Benjamin Crawford Simes, Jr., the youngest of four children of Benjamin Crawford and Jessie Lilburne Simes, was born Oct. 5, 1899, in Clinton, Mo., where he grew to manhood. In 1921 he married Miss Ruth Datwieler to which union two children were born, Virginia Lee, now Mrs. Roy Speer of North Kansas City, and Benjamin C., III, stationed with the US Coast Guard at San Francisco, Calif. Mr. Simes was a member of the Clinton Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War I and a charter member of the Clinton American Legion Clem Dickinson Post, No. 14. Upon completing his high school work, he entered the New Mexico Military Institute at Roswell, N. M. and was there for the duration of World War I. After his discharge from the service he entered the University of Missouri. Before the completion of his year's work he was called home by the serious illness of his father and went into the business which is one of the oldest established in Clinton and which was then in the building occupied now by the Ben Franklin store. Shortly after his father's death in the mid 1940's, he moved his business one door north where it has since continued to serve Clinton and a wide surrounding area. His co-partner and nephew, Ben Farmer, son of Mr. Simes's sister, Mrs. Wallace (Zadelle) Farmer who preceded him in death, joined him in the business in 1946. Mr. Simes made many friends and acquaintances through his business contacts. He was widely known and is remembered for his courtesy, quiet friendliness and his desire to serve. He was an ardent fisherman and kept a trailer in readiness at Bennett Springs for the spare times he found to go fishing. He especially enjoyed woodworking and had a workshop at his home in order to indulge in this pleasure whenever possible. He and his wife had been away for a month on a Florida vacation when he was suddenly stricken at St. Petersburg where they were visiting cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Vaughan, and he succumbed shortly after. Surviving are the wife of the home; the daughter and son, before mentioned; four grandsons; two sisters, both of Dallas, Tex., Mrs. Lorraine Simes Fisher, unable to come for the services on account of the illness of her husband, L.T. Fisher, who recently suffered a heart attack, and Mrs. Mildred Simes Wilson, who will remain for several days' stay in the Simes home; also nieces, nephew, other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Speer left for her home Feb. 19 and Benjamin Simes III returns to his duties today, Feb. 21. A sister of Mrs. Simes, Mrs. Helen Dacey of El Paso, has also returned home.

SIMES, Benjamin Crawford Sr.
1863-1945
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Benjamin Crawford Simes died at the Clinton General Hospital at 3:00 Sunday afternoon, January 7, 1945, after an extended period of failing health. His last real illness began on December 4 when he was taken to the home of his son, Ben C. Simes, Jr., but on the 81st birthday of the long-time business leader of Clinton, December 30, he was taken to the General Hospital. Since boyhood Ben C. Simes has been closely connected with the business life of Clinton, and he has been a leader in every civic movement, his judgement, tempered with the wisdom of many years, advising his friends of the proper course to follow in civic matters. He was born in Sweet Springs, Mo., on December 30, 1863, the son of Benjamin Schreeves and Louisa Voorhees Simes. The parents had come to Missouri from Ohio, their native state. They moved to Clinton and Benjamin Crawford Simes, then only 15 years of age, got a job as clerk in the William Cox dry goods store getting his first experience in the business world in which he was later to become so outstanding. He went into business with his brother-in-law, Will Vaughan, having a shoe and harness stock on the north side of the square, a business that became one of the Clinton leading commercial firms. In 1896, Mr. Simes bought out the interest of his partner and the store name of Ben C. Simes was established in Clinton and has remained outstanding throughout the years. Mr. Simes was progressive and added other lines to the shoes, harness and leather goods, but he was always conservative and looked ahead on every step forward. He retired from the store in 1940, turning this business over to his son, Ben C. Simes, Jr., and devoted his attention to the harness and leather goods, over the store. He was married December 26, 1888, to Miss Jessie Brown, who died in 1937. There were four children, Zadelle, who was Mrs. W. E. Farmer, who died in 1930; Mrs. Tom Wilson and Mrs. Lorraine Littlefield, and Ben C. Simes Jr. There are eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. The grandchildren are: Lieut. Col. W. C. Farmer, at Aberdeen, Md.; Pvt. Wallace E. Farmer, at an army camp in Nebraska; Mrs. Paul Schmidt, of Harrisonville; Pvt. Ben Farmer, in an army camp in Kentucky; Mrs. Robert C. Walker, Jr., and Mrs. John C. McDonald, Jr., of Dallas; Mrs. Roy C. Speer and Ben C. Simes III, both of Clinton. There are two brothers and sisters, Richard M. Simes, of Encino, California; Charles F. Simes and Mrs. Sam Woods of Clinton; and Mrs. Mary Hahn of Kansas City. Mr. Simes lived a full, a happy and a useful life. He worked very hard for many years at his business and his home, knowing well that the secret of happiness and success lies in earning those achievements. He was a genial and kindly man and a very interesting conversationalist. He was an intense patriot, and took an active civilian part in the two world wars, holding nothing back in his efforts to aid in the victory, while his loyal expressions stirred enthusiasm in others. His success in business gained for him a high position in the community and his advice was often sought by his fellow business men who respected his sound business judgment, his conservative opinions. His life was full and complete. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Funeral services for the late Benjamin Crawford Simes were held Tuesday afternoon at the Consalus and Peck Funeral Home. Graveside ceremonies and burial were in Englewood cemetery.

SIMES, Bertha Augusta JOHNSON
1868-1919
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Chas. F. Simes died at her home on South 8th street, at 7 o'clock the morning of July 4th. She had been very ill for two weeks with a complication of diseases, which seriously affected her heart. She had been in failing health for nearly a year and with the grief, which had just recently came to her through the death of her sister, Mrs. John Datweiler, and other cares, perhaps hastened the end. Bertha Augusta Johnson was born at Newcastle, Ind., April 17, 1868, where she grew to womanhood and came to Henry county with her parents in 1886. Oct 15, 1889, she married Chas. F. Simes. Her husband survives her with their children, both of whom are grown. Raymond, who lives on Ohio street, and Miss Louise at home. She is also survived by her parents, A. N. Johnson and wife, two sisters - Mesdames C.N. Knoles and Owen Taylor and one brother, Charles Johnson. Clinton had been her home ever since her marriage. She was converted and united with the First M. E. church a number of years ago. She possessed a charm of manner and sweetness of disposition that made her loved by all her acquaintances. In fact she was a most lovable woman. This was part due to the part that she was so unselfish. Since the death of her sister she had tried to help make up to those nieces the loss of their dear mother and gave them wise council and guidance. Her father is nearly helpless, so she thoughtfully had her parents move next door to her, so she could help and care for them in many ways. Hers were busy hands and it seems that she was needed so, but the Father in Heaven knows the best way, so we dare not question. The funeral services were conducted at the home last Saturday morning and her body was laid in Englewood underneath a mound of flowers.

SIMES, Edwin Joseph
1856-1923
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ed Simes died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Sam Woods, on North 5th street, where he had been the past two months. Death came as a release from a pain racked body and mind. He had been in failing health for the past six years, and for several years, every minute was one of suffering. Operations and other skilled medical and nursing care were tried to bring him back to health, but all was in vain. Deceased was born in Harrison county, Ohio, 67 years ago last January 12th. The Simes family came to Henry county in 1879, and he had lived here much of the time since, part of the latter years living in Kansas City. He was married to Effie Burks 36 years ago. She survives him with their one son, Vorhees. Mr. Simes was converted and united with the Baptist church about 30 years ago and was a faithful attendant when able to go. He was also a member of the W. O. W. He was in the real estate business here a number of years. He is also survived by two sisters - Mrs. Sam Woods, Clinton; Mrs. Mary L. Hahn, Springfield; four brothers, Will Simes, El Reno, Oklahoma; Chas, R.M. and Ben C. Simes, all of Clinton. The funeral services were conducted at the home of his brother, Ben C. Simes, Thursday. Burial in Englewood.

SIMES, Jessie Lilburne BROWN
1867-1937
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Ben Simes Sr. Dies After A Short Illness - Had Been A Resident of Clinton Many Years - Active in Club and Church Life and Wife of Prominent Clinton Merchant - One of God's angels stooped near the earth at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday to close the eyelids and lift the soul of Mrs. Ben C. Simes, Sr., to the realms of Life's Tomorrow. Mrs. Simes, who had not been well since a year ago last fall when she had pneumonia, had been critically ill only since Saturday, a week past, suffering a heart attack shortly after her daughter, Mrs. Tom Wilson, and granddaughter, Miss Lilburne Wilson, who had been with her for a week's visit, had started for their home in Texas. Realizing Sunday that the end was near she had bade her family goodbye with the sweet courage and resignation that had stamped her life as beautiful. Conscious up until almost the last, she quietly slipped into oblivion. Jessie Brown was born August 18, 1867, on the farm of her parents, four miles east of Clinton, on what is known today as the England place. When a girl of fourteen she moved to Clinton with her parents, who made their home at 503 South Second Street on the site of the present Barnett home. Her father, then in the contracting business, built the old Baptist church, the McLane and McBeth homes and the old Dr. G. Y. Salmon house on North Main Street, the latter three the oldest brick residences of the community; also in Texas, he built the Grayson County courthouse, the Brinkley House at Sherman, Texas, and one of Ft Worth's oldest hotels. She attended the Clinton Schools and the Lamkin Academy, teaching school a year in West Plains Mo., after graduation. December 26, 1888, she became the bride of Ben C. Simes, established merchant of Clinton, and to their union four children were born, Ruth Zadelle (Mrs. W. Farmer) deceased; Mrs. Tom Wilson and Mrs. R. J. Littlefield of Dallas, Texas, and an only son, Ben, of Clinton, whose home and family across the street from his parents has been their happiness and comfort. From childhood Mrs. Simes was a member of the First M.E. Church, where she delighted to work, taking comfort and pride in her denomination and rearing her children in its beliefs. She was for years the teacher of a class of women organized by Mrs. E.P. Winters, former Clintonian, and took great pleasure in their organization as the attendance was usually about 30. The women were all devoted to her and made a memory chain for her of unique and antique buttons not long since. The chain at least two yards in length held great interest for her and she knew from whom every button had come. To them in her last conscious hours she sent a special farewell. Mrs. Simes was secretary of the Foreign Missionary Society and vice-president of the Home Missionary Society at the time of her death, entertaining the latter but a few weeks ago. Mrs. Simes was also active in the club life of the community, being an able member of the Clinton Shakespeare class for over 20 years and on the roster of the Tourist Club about 20. To them she gave faithful interest, and attendance, preparing her prigrams and lending a zest to the securing of excellent or unusual material that added greatly to the club life. In both she will be greatly missed. Her gentle spirit's absence create a void for her fellow workers. In her home life, however, she found expression for her greatest talents. A lady of sweet and refined instincts, she set the example for her children, trained her daughters in housewifely arts that has made them efficient homemakers and reared her only son with a practical hand that linked with his father's able tutelage, has made him one of Clinton's most efficient young business men. Between Mr. and Mrs. Simes existed the perfect sympathy and unity of feeling that begets happiness of the finest sort, making of the wife a real helpmeet and an inspiration to win life's best and fullest. To her children she was fully devoted, proud of their achievements and success, interested in all details of their lives. To her grandchildren she gave a love and concern that motivated their ambitions and growing talents. A needlewoman of art, she was always busy making lovely fancy work her last weeks of life. Mrs. Simes is survived by her splendid husband and the above mentioned children, eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. The funeral services were Wednesday at the First M.E. Church, and the beloved body was laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery. Active pall bearers were her three grandsons, Messrs. W.C., Wallace and Ben Farmer, her nephew, Raymond Simes, and LeRoy Oskins, and Louis Freund.

SIMES, Louisa V. VOORHEES
1828-1904
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 12 1904 - Mrs. Louise Simes, after a short illness with paralysis, died at her home on East Ohio Street Thursday morning at 5 o'clock. Born in Harrison county, Ohio near Scio October 4, 1829; married B. C. Simes October 3, 1853. the husband died less than one year ago and her daughter, Mrs. Tussey, died last January. She had made her home in Henry county 25 years and leaves seven children. Funeral at the home by Rev. C. Pugsley and burial in Englewood.

SIMES, Mrs.
n/a-1890
Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jul 5 1890 - A mover woman named Simes died one mile north of Lewis Tuesday of typhoid fever. She was the wife of a band of horse traders, coming here from Kansas, and had been camped there since Saturday. Local people laid out and prepared the corpse for respectable burial and remains were buried in the Lewis cemetery by the citizens of Lewis.

SIMES, Robert R.
1923-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert R. Simes, 72, Overland Park, Kansas, died September 20, 1995, at his residence. He was born in Clinton and lived in the Kansas City area since 1954. He was a well-known jazz pianist, orchestra leader, arranger and composer in the Kansas City area for many years. He was a life member of the American Federation of Musicians, Local 34-627. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Dwight Cowles American Legion Post #370 and the VFW #7397. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Simes of the home; one daughter, Patricia Koepke of Overland Park; one son, David Simes of Belton; one brother, William Simes of Overland Park, and four grandchildren. Services will be Saturday, September 23, at Newcomer's Overland Park Chapel, 28201 Metcalf and Monday, September 25, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SIMES, Ruth Virginia DATWEILER
1902-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 22 2000 - Ruth Virginia Simes died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at Woodvine Nursing Home in Gladstone. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery on Monday. She is survived by one daughter, Virginia Lee Goush of Florida, and one grandson, Skip Spear; one sister, Evelyn Datweiler of Texas.

SIMES, William Eugene
1925-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 1 2014 - William Eugene Simes, 89, died, at Grace Residential Home on Saturday, June 28, 2014, in The Woodlands, TX. William was formerly a resident of Overland Park, KS, for 54 years and raised in Clinton. William graduated from Clinton High School in May 1943 and joined the U.S. Navy one day later, serving as a radio tech during WWII until his discharge on May 18, 1946. He loved radio, earning his ham radio call sign at an early age and maintaining it until his death. William went on to receive his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Missouri University and his Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Kansas University in 1964 with his thesis "The Magnetoresistive Thermionic Diode." After settling in Kansas City, William earned his private pilot's license and enjoyed flying his single-engine Cessna from the airfield on what is now 95th and Metcalf in Overland Park. William worked for Bendix Corporation until his retirement in 1975. Concurrently, he also ran Simes Pines Christmas tree farm in Tightwad. After his retirement, William continued to pursue hiS love of science by doing his own research, writing for The Crystal Set Society, and building equipment for his daughter's high school physics classes. William was known for his creativity, honesty and his consideration of others, as well as his ever-present sense of humor. He continued to play his beloved piano until the last few days of his life. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Elaine Castle Simes, and his daughter, T. Suzette Wheeler of The Woodlands, TX. He leaves five grandchildren of Suzette and her husband, Bill: Weston, William, Wyatt and Summer Wheeler, of The Woodlands, TX, and Stephanie Wheeler of Philadelphia, PA. A graveside service will be conducted at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton on Thursday, July 3.

SIMISON, Effie CROOKS
1857-1905
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 30 1905 - Mrs. Effie Crooks Simison, wife of W. E. Simison, died September 24, 1905, at the home 725 North 6th. Born at Indian Run, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, April 19, 1877; married Mr. Simison, had four sons and one daughter who survive. Two daughters died in childhood. A member of the M. E. Church all her life. Interment in Englewood.

SIMISON, Ruth Ann
1929-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 14 2014 - Ruth Ann Simison, 84, Clinton, died at her home on February 4, 2014. Ruth was the only child born to Victor B. Simison and Margaret (Maggie) Harvey on April 28, 1929. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1947. She moved to Kansas City and worked for several major firms, retiring from AMC Theaters on December 31, 1989, after 25 years of service. She was director of properties for AMC and in-house paralegal. She was a life member of Beta Sigma Phi and the Henry County Historical Society, as well as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, founder of PAWS in 1998 and a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. Ruth loved anything with fur, feathers of fins. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents and stepfather, Rolla Kinyon. She is survived by one cousin, Joann Smith, and her dog-child, Scarlet. Graveside services were held Monday, February 10, in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIMMONS, Beulah Faye FOSTER
1919-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 23 2009 - Beulah Faye (Foster) Simmons was born April 18, 1919, to Will and Cora (McCord) Foster at their home in the Gaines community. She shed her earthly bond and was welcomed into her heavenly home by Jesus and a host of loved ones and precious friends on Jan. 17, 2009. She departed this life surrounded by her children at her daughter's home, just across Pretty Bob Creek from her birthplace. Beulah was baptized in the Pretty Bob Creek as a young girl and attended the Good Hope Baptist Church. There she met her husband, Lawrence Simmons. They were married on Jan. 9, 1938. To this union five children were born. They moved to Clinton and she transferred her membership to the First Baptist Church, where she faithfully sat in the back pew for many years. Lawrence, her husband, died Dec. 2, 1949, leaving her and the five young children. Also preceding her in death were her parents, Will and Cora Foster; her infant brother John; her sister Zelma Moomaw; daughter-in-law Joan Simmons; granddaughter Rebecca Simmons, and granddaughter-in-law Lora Simmons. Beulah worked for many years at Wetzel Hospital, then later worked until her retirement at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital as a nurse's aide and EMT. However, retirement was no match for this spirited woman. She greeted many faces and made many friends at the local Wal-Mart. Her passions were her "babies" (grandchildren and great-grandchildren), her ardent faith, reading and watching her soaps. She spent most of her quiet time reading. She faithfully read from her Bible daily. Her family was always her primary concern and, even in the dying process, she found it very hard to leave them. She was a strong woman who imparted a deep sense of work ethic in her family. She will be deeply missed by those who survive her, her children, James Kelly Simmons and wife Brenda, Leroy Simmons and wife Eva Lee, Kenneth Simmons and companion Shirley Love, Michael Simmons and wife Norma, and Mary (Simmons) Boan and husband Bill. Her daughters-in-law and son-in-law were never considered "in-laws", but additional daughters and another son. She is also survived by her sister Leta (Foster) Crooks, 15 grandchildren and a host of beloved family and friends. The service was held at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, Jan. 21. Beulah was laid to rest at Englewood Cemetery beside her husband, mother and father.

SIMMONS, Calpurnia ALEXANDER
1824-1904
Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Oct 15 1904 - Died at the home of her daughter, one-half of a mile north of Coal, Mrs. Calpernia Simmons, at the age of 80. A faithful Baptist and member of Good Hope church since 1867. Her husband died about 27 years ago. She had 11 children, all living except one son Willie, who died about 20 years ago. She seemed to be ready and willing to go and only wished that she might live to see her youngest child Emma, of California, once more. Funeral at Good Hope. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful.

SIMMONS, Helen A. SWISHER
1909-2003
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 14 2003 - Helen A. Simmons, 94, Warrensburg, died Thursday, February 13, 2003, at the Western Missouri Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1909, in Slater the daughter of Charles V. Swisher and Nelle Wood Swisher. On March 4, 1933, she and Earl Walker Simmons were married in Carrolton. He died September 6, 1992. She was a member of the Warrensburg First Presbyterian Church of Warrensburg, a member of the Telephone Pioneers and Garden Club of Warrensburg. She is survived by three daughters, Marilyn Burkett, Independence, Martha Aldridge, Clinton, and Nedra Christian, Houston, Texas; one son, Charles Simmons, Houston, Texas; one sister, Margaret Horgan, Slater; 10 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services are Monday, February 17, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

SIMMONS, Jay W.
1922-2004
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2004 - Jay W. Simmons, 81, recently of Mesa, Arizona, and formerly of Windsor, died in the early morning hours of Monday, June 28, 2004, at Banner Hospice in Mesa. He was born October 6, 1922, in Woodlawn, Illinois, the only son of William Simmons and Tella Watkins Simmons. His only sister, Olive Kathryn (Simmons) Wilson, preceded him in death by just one month and one day. Jay graduated from Southwest High School in St. Louis and entered college, prior to the United States entry into World War II, at the University of Missouri, where Jay met his wife Jean Sutherland, who was to be his love, pride and his partner and friend for over 60 years. After our country formally entered World War II, Jay enlisted in the United States Navy and eventually became both a Naval aviator and officer. Flying became an infectious passion of Jay's for many years. Following his honorable discharge from the United States Navy at the end of the war, Jay adopted Windsor, his wife's birthplace, as his own hometown, finishing his college education at Central Missouri State College (now University) in Warrensburg where he earned and received a Bachelor of Science degree in history and business. Jay and his wife, Jean, eventually had two sons and one daughter, Bill and Jim Simmons and Jane (Simmons) Jadlot. Then, each of Jay's children had four children, for a total of 12 grandchildren, Jeffrey, James, Jamie, Janann, Julie, John, Jodi, Jordan, Jayton, Jeani, Jenna and Jackie Jean. At the time of Jay's passing, his grandchildren had given him 13 great-grandchildren (eight boys and five girls). Jay was known for many things. He was a Christian, a lifelong Southern Baptist and a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor for over 55 years. Jay served his church through the years in many capacities, including Sunday School teacher and Sunday School superintendent. Jay worked at or owned the Citizens Bank of Windsor for nearly 40 years. Jay served on the Missouri Baptist Children's Home Board of directors for many years, including two terms as president. He also served several years on the Board of Trustees of Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Like his father before him, Jay was a Mason and a Shriner. He was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW. While living and working in Windsor, Jay was a member of the Chamber of commerce and the Lions Club, serving as president for a time. Jay was an avid supporter of the community of Windsor, working tirelessly to bring industry to town and traveling often to Washington, D.C., and other places to lobby for matters beneficial to his adopted town or in support of Kaysinger Dam benefits for Windsor. He served on the Whiteman AFB Community Council for a score of years. Jay, in later years, had an active interest in Windsor Communications. As Jay requested prior to his death, his earthly body was cremated in Mesa, Arizona. His ashes were interred at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor Sunday, July 4, with a graveside service only.

SIMMONS, Jean SUTHERLAND
1924-2012
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 29 2012 - Jean Simmons, 88, Mesa, Arizona, formerly of Windsor, died Saturday, September 22, 2012, in Mesa. Jean was born January 31, 1924, in Windsor and lived there until moving with her husband, Jay, to Mesa, AZ in 1987. She was the daughter of Elbert Leland Sutherland and Nannie (Johnson) Sutherland. On November 27, 1943, in St. Charles, she married J.W. "Jay" Simmons and he preceded her in death on June 28, 2004. Jay and Jean were the proud parents of three children, Bill Simmons, Jim Simmons and Jane Simmons Jadlot, 12 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Sunday, October 28, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SIMMONS, Jedediah
1981-2009
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 30 2009 - Jedediah Simmons, 28, Clinton, died Saturday, October 24, 2009, at Research Hospital, Kansas City, as the result of a traffic accident in Clinton. Jed was born on March 6, 1981, in Ogden, Utah, the son of terrie and Michael Simmons, Sr. He worked as a line technician for Church & Dwight Co., Inc. in Harrisonville. Jed loved the outdoors, especially fishing. You could find his rod and waders in the back of his truck everyday. Special to him was spending time outdoors with his nephew, whether it be fishing, hunting for arrowheads or camping. He also liked playing video games. His family and friends will always love him and he will never be forgotten. He is survived by his parents, Terrie and Michael Sr., Clinton; two brothers, Michael Simmons Jr. and Jennifer Krich, and Jeremiah Simmons and Letisha Engelhardt, all of Clinton; three nephews, Joshua, Nehemiah and Jaxon; five nieces, MicKenzie, CyAnn, Kelsie, Faith and Serenity and longtime loving friend, Sammie Jo Evens. He was preceded in death by three aunts, Vicki Dawson, Betty Allen and Julie Rich, and his uncle Brent Dawson. A visitation will be held on Monday, November 2, at Consalus Funeral HOme, Clinton. Pursuant to the family's wishes he will be cremated.

SIMMONS, Joan Helen NEUENSCHWANDER
1948-2003
Valley Center Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2003 - Joan Helen Simmons was born August 31, 1948, at Ellett Hospital in Appleton City and she died at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City on March 14, 2003. She was the youngest child of Alfred and Helen Jenkins Neuenschwander. Joan was a joy and surprise to her parents for when her twin brother John was born the doctor said something like, "There's a second baby." Alfred had to leave the hospital and buy fabric that he took to the ladies of the neighborhood so that they could quickly sew more diapers and gowns for in that time you had to furnish the diapers and clothes the baby would need while in the hospital. Joan led the typical life of a child growing up on the farm in the 1950s. She went to church and school and learned the skills that she would use for the rest of her life. Joan joined 4-H where she developed her love of sewing. She became very talented and her sewing became recognized by judges, clients and family as exceptional quality. She made bridal gowns, bridesmaids' gowns and mother of the bride dresses. Her talent made many weddings a thing of beauty, but her most loved project was the beautiful hand-beaded gown that she made for Annette and T.K.'s wedding. She spent almost 500 hours sewing thousands of beads and pearls on lace that was applied to the gown. She also shared her talent with the church when she made all of the choir robes and stoles when the new church was constructed. Joan served as a Girl Scout leader for several years. Teaching girls the skills needed to enjoy the out-of-doors - going on over nights - and trying not to be afraid herself when the coyotes were howling and yipping and there was nothing but a thin canvas wall between them and the great outdoors. After Joan married she and Ken always lived away from the community but she and Ken returned as often as they could. They always took a week of vacation for Octoberfest so that they could both help with making brats and Joan would bake several batches of Schnitz Brodt using her Grandma Nettie's recipes. She would also donate handiwork for the bazaar. On July 17, 1966, Joan married Kenneth Wayne Simmons at the Valley Center Church and to this union was born their daughter Annette Dawn and later a stillborn daughter, Rebecca Ann. Joan and Ken enjoyed working together whether it was at home - at the farm - or working on a special project like the remodeling of Annette and T.K.'s home. They just enjoyed being together. Both Joan and Ken enjoyed watching Annette as she grew up - going to her track meets - Girl Scout camping trips - fishing - but most of all seeing her become the talented, self-confident young woman she is today. Joan was preceded in death by her parents and her infant daughter, Rebecca. She is survived by her beloved husband Ken; daughter Annette and son-in-law, T.K. Hayes, who she always referred to as her son. Joan leaves her mother-in-law, Beulah Simmons; sister-in-law Mary Boan and husband, Bill Boan, brothers-in-law Kelly and wife Brenda, Roy and wife Eva Lee and Mike and wife Norma, all of Clinton. She also leaves her older sister, Ruth Fulwider and husband Harry, Lowry City. Joan always slept with Ruth and it was Ruth who became her second mom - getting up in the night to take her downstairs to get a drink of water because Joan was sure there were monsters that would get her. Joan leaves her big brother, Art and wife Judy, Deepwater. She always loved coming down to the farm and helping Art with transplanting in the greenhouse and working in the garden. Most of all she enjoyed being down when the sweet corn was ready. She also leaves her sister, Pat Stewart of Lowry City. Joan and Pat enjoyed going to country music concerts, especially George Strait concerts. She and Pat enjoyed their trips to the State Fair and they made the best shopping team ever. And last but not least she leaves her twin brother, John and wife Peg, Longview, Washington. She and John shared a special bond only known by twins. They went from biting each other in the playpen to becoming the best of friends. She always said that John made her ask Daddy for the car when they wanted to go somewhere because John was chicken. She also left nieces and nephews, aunts, uncle, cousins and a host of friends. Joan was a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, cousin and friend - but most of all she was a warrior. When she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer she never asked, "Why me?" She faced surgery and chemotherapy with strength and courage - when she cried it was because she would miss us and knew we would miss her - but she was not afraid. She knew from the lessons she was taught in this church - that she would see her loved ones again - both the ones who had preceded her and the ones that she left behind. The funeral was March 17, at Valley Center United Church of Christ. Burial was in Valley Center Cemetery, Deepwater.

SIMMONS, John Franklin Jr.
1918-1945
Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 3 1946 - John F. Simmons Jr., son of John and Bessie Simmons was born in Henry County near Clinton, Mo., January 10, 1918. He departed this life December 28, 1945 at the age of 27 years, 11 months and 18 days. His parents preceded him in death by several years, his father passing in 1927 and his mother in 1940, both at the age of 66 years. He grew to manhood in the Good Hope community and attended Pretty Bob School. He gave his heart to Christ at an early age and became a member of the Good Hope Baptist Church. During the time that he lived in the community he attended services regularly and was a faithful member. He leaves to mourn his passing, his twin sister, Mrs. Ernestine Holl of Calhoun, a brother, Lawrence G. Simmons of Clinton and a sister, Mrs. Jewell Fowler of Coal. Besides the above named he will be sadly missed by many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at Good Hope Baptist Church Monday afternoon, December 30. Burial was beside his parents in Good Hope Cemetery.

SIMMONS, Leroy Gilbert Jr.
1968-2013
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 19 2013 - Leroy G. Simmons, Jr., 45, Clinton, died Saturday, August 3, 2013, at his home. Leroy was born in Clinton, the son of Leroy G. and Eva Lee (Johnson) Simmons. He was a member of Parks Chapel Church. He was a truck driver for Dennis Knifong Trucking. He is survived by his parents, Leroy and Eva Lee Simmons of Clinton; his spouse, Kimberly Jackson and her daughter, Megan; two sisters, Jana Dye of Kearney and Cheryl McElhany of McAlester, Oklahoma, and three nieces and nephews, Seth Snyder, Matt Dye and Megan Dye. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 6, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIMMONS, Marian Lynn BAKER
1957-2010
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Marian Lynn Simmons, age 53, of Clinton, Missouri passed away at her home in Clinton, on Wednesday June 9, 2010. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri. Marian was born in Long Beach, California. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her stepfather, Paul Cooley and an infant brother, Billy Ranual Baker. Marian is survived by her father, Ralph Baker of McEwen, Tennessee; her mother, Marian Cooley of Harrisonville, Missouri; her fiance', Michael Luckan of Butler, Missouri; two daughters, Angie Keenom of Danbury, Texas and Ashley Reno of Windsor, Missouri; three brothers, Jerry Baker of Buckner, Missouri, Rick Baker of Harrisonville, Missouri and Cody Cooley of Lane, Kansas; two sisters, Kelly Harrelson of Clinton, Missouri and Shelly Carver of Freeman, Missouri; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

SIMMONS, Mary Lucille DUVALL
1928-2009
Oak Hill Cemetery, Lawrence, Douglas Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 29 2009 - Funeral service for Mary Lucille Simmons, 81, Lawrence, Kansas, will be Friday, October 30, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. She died on Monday, October 26, 2009 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1928, to James Milton and Fannie May (Gunter) Duvall in Henry County. She moved from Clinton to Lawrence in 1952. She married Charles Simmons on November 4, 1956 in Lawrence. Lucille retired from Hercules, Inc. in 1984 and they moved to Grove, Oklahoma, and spent the winters in Yuma, Arizona, where they had a home. She was a member of the first Christian Church in Lawrence, Kansas, where she sang in the choir. She also sang in the choirs at Grove, Oklahoma, and Yuma, Arizona. She was a member of Lady Elks in Grove. Survivors include cousins and many others that were like family. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister and husband.

SIMMONS, Wilma Louise RUCKER
1906-1950
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Mar 30 1950 - Dies in Arlington, Virginia - Funeral services were held in Kansas City, Wednesday, March 22, for Mrs. Ellis Simmons, formerly of the Petersburg community, who died March 17, in Arlington, Va. The Rev. Herbert H. Duenow of the Ivanhoe Park Congregational Church officiated and burial was in Kansas City. Wilma Louise Rucker, daughter of Alice Gilliam and Earl G. Rucker, was born near Petersburg, in Henry County, on January 27, 1906. She was united in marriage in 1932 to Ellis Simmons of Kansas City where she lived until 1939, then they moved to Seattle, Wash., when her husband was transferred in his work. There two children, John Rucker, now aged 9, and James Barton, 4, blessed their union. In 1944 the family moved to Washington D.C. where Mr. Simmons has served as general agent for the Burlington Railroad Company. She was from youth a Christian and member of the Baptist Church, possessing the unselfish and admirable qualities characteristic of Christian motherhood. Her life was, as the officiating minister at her funeral, Rev. Duenow, so aply put it, "like a rose that grew and budded by the wall, crept through to the other side, and blooms in heaven." A talented musician, friendly and courteous to all, she had an easy, pleasant smile, that endeared her to all who met her. Besides the husband and children, the deceased is survived by her father, Earl G. Rucker, Blairstown; two brothers, Kenneth Rucker, Blairstown, ad John Rucker, Greenwood, Miss.; and an aunt to whom Mrs. Simmons was as near as a daughter, Mrs. M. O. Ross, Blairstown; also a legion of friends and other relatives.

SIMMS, Cecilia Margaret
1917-2001
Memorial Park Cemetery, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 19 2001 - Cecilia Margaret Simms, 83, Lexington, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lexington. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lexington. Miss Simms was born August 22, 1917, in Norborne. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Lexington, and its Altar Society. Survivors include three sisters, Mabel Henderson, Independence, Ida Mae Rice, Gladstone, and Dorothy Bonkoeld, Blue Springs; one brother and his wife, Joe and Juanita Simms, Clinton. - Walker-Nadler Funeral Home, Lexington.

SIMMS, Joseph A. "Joe" Sr.
1927-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 19 2002 - Joe Simms, 74, Clinton, died March 7, 2002, at his home. Joe was born in Carrolton December 16, 1927. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary (Wiesz) Simms; three brothers, Raymond, George and Frederick, and two sisters, Ethel and Cecilia Simms. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Juanita (Reagan) Simms; three sons, Joseph Jr. (Skip) and his wife, Anne, Evansville, Indiana, William (Bill) and his wife, Glenda, Hutchison, Kansas, and Robert (Bob) Simms, Charleston, West Virginia; 10 grandsons, Eric, Christian, Paul, Michael, Cotton, Corey, Kelly, Nathan, Adam and Pat; three sisters, Mabel Henderson, Ida Mae Rice, Dorothy Bonkoski and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who were like family. After service in the Navy, he lived with his sister in Kansas City, worked at Union Wire Rope and attended Kansas City University. He worked for the Kansas City Star for 14 years, through 1963. He worked faithfully in his parishes, Guardian Angel in Kansas City and St. Charles in Gladstone. He was a Cub Master and Boy Scout leader. He served as Mayor Protem for Gladstone 1961-63. He moved his family to Clinton in December 1963 when he bought the Safari Motel, owning it 28 years. He purchased a Mobil service station from Mert Halford and operated it five years, 1965-70. He became the executive secretary for the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, serving from 1970-75. Anyone who knew Joe knew how involved he was in anything that would help Clinton, Henry County and all its people. His hobby was community service. From United Way Campaign chairman to board member of the Missouri University Extension Service, he was a volunteer in many organizations. The activities he particularly enjoyed were as a member of the Sunrise Optimist Club, a fourth degree Knight of Columbus, and the work he did for Holy Rosary Catholic Church. One of his last roles as a public servant was as Presiding Henry County Commissioner, as a volunteer at the Samaritan Center and board of the Housing Authority member. Funeral mass was held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, March 11. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SIMMS, Juanita Jane REAGAN
1930-2016
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Juanita J. Simms, age 85 years, passed away Friday, July 15, 2016, at her home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral mass will be held on Friday, July 22, at Holy Rosary Church, Clinton. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Juanita Jane Simms, was born September 11, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Gaylord Nelson and Doris Kathleen (Williams) Reagan. She was married to Joseph A. Simms for 52 years before Joe passed away in 2002. She and Joe moved to Clinton in 1963 where they owned the Safari Motel. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and alter society. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Joe. She is survived by her three sons, Joseph A. Simms, Jr. (Skip) and wife Anne, Bill Simms and wife, Glenda and Bob Simms, her brother Robert Reagan, sister-in-law, Dorothy Bonkoski, ten grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.

SIMONS, Reno Thomas
1934-2000
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 3 2000 - Reno Thomas Simons, 65, Deepwater, was born September 20, 1934, in Roosterville, to Charles Thomas and Opal Lea Cunningham Simons, and died Sunday, January 29, 2000. On September 27, 1953, he married Dora Mae Black in Bolivar. They lived in the Kansas City and Lawson areas. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy Simons and Ray Simons, and one sister, Ethyl Simons. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Dora, of the home; two sons, Gregory T. Simons, Deepwater, and Roger D. Simons, Topeka, Kansas; five daughters, Sandra J. Boehm of Plattsburg, Pamela S. Simons, Clinton, Donna L. Simons, Lawson, Beth A. Chamness, Warrensburg, Angela D. Easley, Lawson; three brothers, Ross Simons, Kansas City, David Simons, Holt, James Simons, Marshall; three sisters, Georgia Unrue of North Kansas City, Louise Gardner and Rachel Ladwige, both of Brownington, Texas; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Angela, and three sons-in-law, Mike, Gary and Kelly, other relatives and many friends. He was a member of Winnetonka Heights Baptist Church. He retired from truck driving after 30 years in July 1996. Funeral services were Wednesday, 2 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, with burial in the Peaceful Home Cemetery.

SIMONS, Robert V.
1921-2002
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 19 2002 - Robert V. Simons, 80, Deepwater, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 19, at Clinton Memory Gardens. He was born October 23, 1921, son of John and Mary Allene Martin Simons. He had worked as a yardman for the railroad. One brother, John Simons, preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Mayda, of the home; two daughters, Kathy Kutzie and husband, Milton, El Paso, Texas, and Karen Simons, Raytown; one son, Michael Simons, Independence; one brother, Don Simons and wife, Abbie, Cleveland; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SIMPSON, Arthur
1904-1997
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Arthur Simpson died Thursday, March 13, 1997, at the Appleton City Manor at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 14 days. He was born September 29, 1904, in Urich, the son of Cordy and Pat Muzetta Simpson. He was a lifelong resident of the Urich area. On October 21, 1927, he was married. His wife, Mary Irene, preceded him in death. Mr. Simpson farmed for many years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the Coal Creek Christian Church. He is survived by two daughters, Mary Jayne Graham and husband Gordon, and Marlene Gregory and husband Gene, all of Urich; a daughter-in-law, Viola Simpson, Sedalia; 12 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 15, at the Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in the White Oak Cemetery south of Urich.

SIMPSON, Billie Joe
1928-1993
Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Billie Joe Simpson was born December 11, 1928, in Urich, the son of Arthur and Mary Irene (McDonald) Simpson. He passed away May 16, 1993, at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia, at the age of 64. He was married to Viola Fritts on July 18, 1964, in Bridal Cave. They have lived in Warsaw for a number of years. He was a farmer most of his life. He was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Viola, of the home; one son, William McDonald Simpson, Kearney; two daughters, Mary Louise Haynes, Azel, Texas, and Susan Joan Witt, Blue Springs; his father, Arthur Simpson, Urich; one step-son, Robert Earl Baker, Lyons, Colorado; one step-daughter, Kathy Ann Wheeler, Sedalia; two sisters, Marlene Gregory and Mary Jane Graham, both of Urich; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 19, 1993, at the Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrain.

SIMPSON, Cecil E.
1918-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2004 - Cecil E. Simpson, 86, Clinton, died Saturday, November 20, 2004, at his home. He was born September 27, 1918, son of Emmett and Ocie Long Simpson in Montrose. He attended grade school at Camp Branch and was a 1938 graduate of Urich High School. Cecil was married to Irene Gragg May 12, 1938. He was a lifetime farmer, but always had time to serve others in anyway he was needed. During his years on the farm, Cecil was a member of White Oak United Methodist church where he served as Sunday School superintendent, lay speaker and many committees on local and state levels. After his retirement and moving to Clinton he transferred his membership to the Clinton United Methodist Church. He served on the Golden Valley Hospital Board from 1966-2001 and was chairman for 12 years. He also served on the Golden Valley Hospital Foundation Board. He received the Agribusiness Person of the Year award from the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce. Cecil is survived by his wife Irene of the home; two sons, Cecil Eugene Simpson of Springfield and Kenneth Del Simpson of Clinton; one daughter Dorothy Ferne Dunn of Urich; two brothers, Kenneth Guy Simpson of Leesburg, Florida, and Ray Orr Jr. of Clinton; one sister Alta Fern Peterson of Kansas City, and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 23, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Pall bearers were grandchildren Kendal Dunn, Rodney Dunn, Kyle Simpson, Cheri Simpson, Shelly Simpson and Jana Dunn. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SIMPSON, Cecil Eugene "Gene"
1940-2121
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Eugene Simpson, 81, passed away June 26, 2021, at The Maples Health & Rehabilitation, Springfield, MO. C. Eugene "Gene" Simpson, the firstborn child of Cecil and Irene (Gragg) Simpson, was born March 13, 1940, in Urich, MO. He graduated from Clinton High School and attended the University of Missouri. He married, moved to Kansas City for a short period, and then returned to Urich to farm with his dad. He and his wife, Kathryn Keith, were parents of three children, Mark Keith, Cheryl Lynn and Shelly Jean. He farmed and sold insurance for Bates County. Later he was an agent for the Mike Keith Insurance Agency in Clinton. In 1988, he married Dixie (Chipman) Powell and they lived in Clinton. Two years later they moved to Springfield, MO. Gene was an agent for Allied Insurance until retirement. Gene enjoyed square dancing, round dancing and western dancing. He enjoyed the trips he and Dixie took. They had many nice extended vacations here in the states and they also went to Germany and Ireland. He liked going to the resort in Golden, MO, where they had a trailer. He was devoted to their three Japanese Chin dogs. In addition to his wife Dixie and the above-named children, he leaves a sister, Dorothy Dunn of Urich and a brother, Delbert Simpson of Clinton. He leaves three grandchildren, Michael, Kayla, and Alexandria, as well as two great-grandchildren. Gene will be laid to rest in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

SIMPSON, Charlotte Muriel VOGT
1900-1993
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charlotte Muriel Vogt Simpson was born January 27, 1900, at Piper, the daughter of Gustavius and Ella (Lake) Vogt. She passed away April 23, 1993, at Westwood Nursing Center at the age of 93 years, 2 months and 23 days. She was the eldest of six children. She attended school at Piper. She was a member of the cove Creek Christian Church of Maysburg, She was married to Lawrence Simpson October 16, 1918, and to this union five children were born. Muriel and her husband were farmers in the White Oak community for many years. She was a homemaker all of her life until she became a resident of Westwood Nursing Center. She is survived by two daughters, Wilma Jones, Blairstown, and Laverne Crump Stephens, Urich; on son, Glenn Simpson, and a daughter-in-law, Irene Simpson of Ballard; a sister, Faye Nuckles, a resident of Westwood Nursing Center, and a brother, Buford Vogt of Urich; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; also a number of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence; two sons, Roy and Donald; one sister, Opal Helms, and two brothers, Floyd "Skeet" Vogt and Forrest "Bus" Vogt. Funeral services were Monday, April 26 at the Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, Henry County.

SIMPSON, Enid F. KNIGHT DIAL
1924-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 12 2001 - Enid F. Simpson, 77, Clinton and formerly of Sedalia, died Wednesday, October 10, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. She was born April 28, 1924, in Centerville, Kansas, daughter of Harry and Minnie Kline Knight. In Kansas City she married William Paul Dial, who died on January 17, 1983, and on November 9, 1984, in Miami, Oklahoma, she married James Simpson who survives of the home. She was a member of the Range Line Presbyterian Church. She was a 4-H leader and 1984 graduate of State Fair Community College at the age of 58. She is survived by her husband, James Simpson, Clinton; a daughter, Sharon Gaddy, Warrensburg; two stepdaughters, Sherrian Neth, Independence, and Sheryl Downs, Excelsior Springs; two stepsons, Jerry Simpson, Yucaipa, California, and Tom Simpson, New Orleans, Louisiana; three brothers, Kenneth Knight, Roger Knight, both of Centerville, Kansas, and Warren Knight, Gardner, Kansas; three sisters, Thelma Price, North Kansas City, Maurine Marker, Yatescenter, Kansas, and Carolyn Kuder, Kansas City, Kansas; three granddaughters, Michele Wood, Columbia, South Carolina, Rebecca Roll, Jefferson City, and Paula Ballard, Marshall; and seven great-grandchildren, Mandy, Paul, Derrik, Dustin, Stormy, Cortney and Austin; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Wendell Knight, Willard Knight and Harold Knight, and a sister, Frances Knight. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 13, at the Heckart/Gillespie Colonial Chapel, Sedalia. Burial will be in Salt Fork Cemetery.

SIMPSON, Irene Edith STALEY
1920-2010
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 17 2010 - Irene Edith Simpson, 89, Butler, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born December 21, 1920, to Charles Roy and Neta Irene Board Staley in Bates County. Irene is survived by her son, Roy Lawrence "Larry" Simpson and wife Cheri, Montrose; a daughter, Carol Teagarden and husband Wendell, Butler; four grandchildren, Kerri Loyd and husband David, Keith Teagarden and wife Joni, Shannon Crawford and husband Brian, and Shawn Bishop and husband Kris; nine great-grandchildren, Cody, Kelsi, Stephanie, Kyle, Amanda, Jaclyn, Luke, Bryce and Addison; one great-great-grandson, Lyandin, and nephews, nieces and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Wilbert Simpson in 1979, and one brother, Max Staley. Funeral services will be Friday, March 19, at Schwengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery, Urich.

SIMPSON, Irene Olive GRAGG
1919-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 26 2012 - Irene Olive Simpson, 92, Clinton, died Monday, February 13, 2012, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood, Clinton. Irene was born May 3, 1919, the daughter of Leslie and Leona (Caldwell) Gragg in Urich. She attended Urich grade school and graduated from Urich High School in 1937. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and became a member of the Urich Baptist Church. Irene was married to Cecil Simpson on May 12, 1938, and started their married life on a farm south of Urich, where they lived for over 50 years and raised their family, Cecil Eugene, Dorothy Ferne and Kenneth Delbert. She was an active and dedicated member of the White Oak United Methodist Church. Irene loved her family and enjoyed her flowers, yard and vegetable garden. After retirement, Cecil and Irene sold the farm and moved to Clinton, transferring their church membership to the Clinton United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Cecil; one grandson Rodney Dunn; three brothers, Bob Gragg, Pete Gragg and Glenn Gragg, and two sisters, Marie Norris and Ola Mae Sheffield. Survivors include her children, Eugene Simpson and wife Dixie, Springfield, Dottie Dunn and husband Dale, Urich, and Del Simpson of Clinton; brother, Bill Gragg of Independence; six grandchildren, Kendal, Kyle, Cheri, Shelly, Jana and Mark, and nine great-grandchildren, Sierra, Carson, Trevor, Jeremy, Corey, Issac, Michael, Kayla and Alex. Funeral services were Friday, February 17 at the United Methodist Church, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SIMPSON, James Gilbert
1921-2009
Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kearney, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 21 2009 - James G. Simpson, 88, Clinton, died Friday, November 27, 2009, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born on June 1, 1921, in Linn County, Kansas, to J. Leonard and Grace Regina (Oman) Simpson. He married Vanetta Maxine Hixson on December 25, 1942. James was preceded in death by his wife, Vanetta Maxine Simpson, in 1982; his son, David Lee Simpson, in 1982; his wife, Enid Knight Dial Simpson in 2001, who he married in November 1984; his parents; his brother, Warren Simpson, and sisters, Frances Simpson Day and Velma Jean Simpson Brown. James (Jim) enlisted with the Army Air Corps on January 4, 1942. Jim was accepted in airplane mechanical school at the Army Air Force base at Shepard Field in Texas. He served 22 months overseas in the South Pacific area and served in Occupied Japan shortly after the bombing in Nagasaki. He was honorably discharged November 12, 1945, as an Aerial Engineer Sergeant. Jim worked as a pipeline supervisor for Mid-America Pipeline before retiring. He enjoyed many years square dancing with the Golden Valley Squares, traveling with the local camping club and enjoyed gardening. He was a member of the local Golden Valley Aerie Eagles 3667 and was a member of the local Golden Valley VFW Post 1894 in Clinton. Jim is survived by two daughters, Sherrian Neth and her husband, Jerry, Pleasant Hill, and Sheryl Downs and her husband, Rick, Excelsior Springs; two sons, Jerry Simpson and his wife, Nancee, Yucaipa, California, and Tom Simpson of New Orleans, Louisiana; nine grandchildren, Kimberly Smith, James D. Siler, Brian Neth, Krista Neth, Kay Neth, Erin Phillips, Megan Fostich, Lesley Valentine and Jay R. Simpson; eight great-grandchildren, Sam and Zach Smith, Reagan and Harlow Phillips, Emily Fostich, Morgan, Taylor and Jack Valentine; several nieces, nephews and his dear friend, Georgia Vaughn of Clinton. Visitation was held Tuesday, December 1, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with graveside services and interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kearney.

SIMPSON, Ronald Joe
1937-1991
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ronald Joe Simpson, 53, died at the Park Lane Medical Center in Raytown on Sunday, September 15, 1991. He was born in Lowry City, the son of Joe Walter Simpson and Eva Rosalee Rice Simpson, and was a member of the Brownington Baptist Church. He had lived in the Brownington area before moving to Kansas City. He is survived by one son, Tommy Simpson of Kansas City; one daughter, Ronda Myers of Shawnee, Ks.; one brother, Sherman Simpson of Raytown; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Brownington Baptist Church. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

SIMPSON, Salena M. WALL
1849-1938
Wall Cemetery, Denton, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
Another of the few remaining pioneer residents of Johnson County has passed away. Mrs. Salena Wall Simpson of Denton, Mo., died at the home of her son Will Simpson, on her farm four miles north of Blairstown at 12:30 a.m. July 16 1938, aged 89 years. Mrs. Simpson was the daughter of R. Z. R. and Mary Jane Wall, natives of North Carolina, who with a caravan of 700 relatives and friends crossed the mountains, and after three months of travel and hardships reached Missouri in the fall of 1839. In the spring of 1840, Dr. R. Z. R. Wall and his family located in southwestern Johnson County near Bear Creek. It was then called Madison Township. Dr. Wall, being a successful surgeon, soon acquired large holdings of land in more than one township. Salena Wall, the 5th of a family of 13 children, was born on the farm which lies south of the home where she died. There she spent her childhood days with her labor in the pioneer farm home made light by the many Negro slaves owned by her father. She was schooled in the strictest discipline. Devotions around the family alter were observed each night before the family retired. And Sunday was a day of worship, no noise, no seeking of worldly pleasures. In her, the Presbyterian cults were deeply implanted, hence, she grew up with a deep religious consciousness, and she never grew away from that training. When 18 years of age, she was united in marriage to Richard Simpson who preceded her in death July 19, 1895. Left with a family of 9 children, 8 of whom were at home, the youngest being not quite 3 years of age, and with strained financial circumstances a weaker person then she would have failed. But not Salena Simpson. With undaunted courage and supreme faith she labored and struggled, held her family together and endeavored to rear her children as Christian men and women, as worthy citizens of her country. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church at Denton Sunday afternoon. Interment was in the Wall Cemetery under the direction of the O. L. Cook funeral home.

SIMPSON, Stanley D.
1930-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 30 2002 - Stanley D. Simpson, 72, formerly of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died Friday, September 27, 2002, at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1930, in Blairstown, son of the late Richard E. and Martha Barnard Simpson. He was a career United States Air Force Technical Sergeant, retiring after 21 years of service. He was stationed in Greenland, Europe, Southeast Asia and all over the United States. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg, a 32nd degree Mason and a Ararat Shriner. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Barbara Joan Black Simpson; three sons, John E. Simpson and wife Terry, Myrtle Beach, Thomas R. Simpson, Surfside Beach, Bobby Simpson and wife Monica, Myrtle Beach; five daughters, Brenda Folk and husband Patrick, Sparks, Nevada, Patricia Atkinson and husband Gary, W. Columbia, South Carolina, Mitzi Frye and husband Chuck, Georgetown, Jerri Cooper and husband Wade, Myrtle Beach, Julie Willard and husband Paul, Sparks, Nevada; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jimmie Webb and husband Truman, Gravois Mills, and Wanda Jones and husband Leroy, Concordia. Funeral services were Monday, September 30, at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, with burial following in Hillcrest Cemetery.

SIMPSON, Viola Lucille PARSONS
1933-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 13 2001 - Viola Lucille Simpson (everyone called her Lucille) 67, Independence, died Saturday, November 3, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Simpson was born November 16, 1933, in Clinton. She lived in the Clinton area for most of her childhood. She served as president of the Women's Auxiliary for the Blue Ridge Memorial VFW Post 9997 and enjoyed collecting dolls and knickknacks. Her survivors include her husband, Robert Simpson of the home; two daughters, Nancy Hile, Buckner, and Janet and Roger James, Independence, three sons, Robert and Susan Simpson, Jr., Independence, Clarence and Regina Simpson, Bates City, and Jeffery and Carol Simpson, Blue Springs; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Lloyd Parsons; four sisters, Pearl Parsons, Mary Fields, Clara Hamilton and Maude Ann Walters and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her dad, Livi Franklin Parsons; her mom, Mary Nancy Kindred Parsons Foley; two brothers, Livi Franklin Parsons, Jr. and Chester Lee Parsons; two sisters, Lula Cora Stotts and Ruby Mae Cloe; and a grandbaby, Jason Simpson. Funeral services were Thursday, November 8, at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Grain Valley. Burial was in Swan Lake Memorial Gardens.

SIMPSON, William Cortus
1872-1930
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
William Cortus Simpson passed away at 9 p.m. Friday Oct. 17th, at his home, 8 miles southwest of Urich. Eight years ago he had an attack of flu, from which he never fully recovered, and had been bedfast the past year. Deceased was born in Adair county, Kentucky, and was 58 years, 9 months and 17 days old. He came to Henry county when six years of age, and lived the remainder of his life in the same neighborhood. He was united in marriage with Miss Muzetta Patt, Sept. 1, 1879, who, with their two sons, survive him. The sons are: Arthur who lives in the parental home, and Lawrence, who lives on a farm nearby. He also leaves six grandchildren, and the following sisters and brother: MO Simpson, living in the same neighborhood; Mrs. Lettie Robson, Blaine, Mont.; Mrs. Lula Ewing and Miss Loretta Simpson, who live near Ballard. Mrs. Simpson was ever patient all during his long illness, never complaining, and was so considerate of those caring for him. He was a firm believer in the hereafter, and had been a member of the Cove Creek Christian Church since 16 years of age. It can truly be said of him that he was a good man; on who served the Master, and set an example of honesty and uprightness before his family and the community. A call to him to help in an Charity cause never went unheeded. He had no enemies; every acquaintance was a friend. He had gone to his reward and is free from the sufferings of this world. The family and other relatives have the deepest sympathy of all in this time of grief. Funeral services were held at he White Oak church Sunday. The large attendance at the funeral more than filled the church, which testified to the high esteem in which deceased was held. Burial was in White Oak cemetery.

SIMPSON, William McDonald "Bill"
1950-1998
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William McDonald "Bill" Simpson, 47, Kearney, died Tuesday, August 4, 1998, in Glacier National Park in Montana. He was born December 5, 1950, in Clinton, the son of Billie Joe and Mildred L. (Slayton) Simpson He spent his childhood in the Urich area, moving to Kansas City in 1965. He attended Westport High School where he met his wife-to-be, Elaine Keen, whom he married August 18, 1970. Bill was a graduate of UMKC and worked for Airsys ATM as a senior engineering specialist in ground-based navigation aides for airports. He was an avid traveler and a past member of the Kearney Jaycees. He is survived by his wife, Elaine, of the home; one son, William A. Simpson, Kansas City; one daughter, Sarah L. Simpson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; his mother, Mildred L. Ireland, Blue Springs; two sisters, Mary Haynes, Urich, and Susan Witt, Blue Springs; two half-sisters; one stepbrother and one stepsister and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, August 10, at Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

SIMS, Brenda Sue WILFONG
1963-2010
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2010 - Brenda Sue (Wilfong) Sims, 47, of Windsor, Missouri, died Saturday morning, December 25, 2010, at her home near Windsor. She was born May 6, 1963, the daughter of Kenneth James Wilfong and Dorothy Lou (Skaggs) Wilfong. On November 28, 1998, at the Tebo Baptist Church near Windsor she married Kent Sims who survives of the home. Brenda worked for the SPC in Windsor for 12 years. She loved to fish, slipping away when she had time to her pond in the "back yard" to catch a few crappie. Brenda carried fishing equipment in her truck, just in case she went by a promising fishing hole. In addition to her husband Kent, survivors include a son, Dustin Wolfe and his wife Whitney, Windsor, Mo.; 2 daughters, Tracy Rubio and Jessica Wolfe, both of Windsor, Mo.; a step-daughter, Kelly Sims, Liberty, Mo.; 8 grandchildren, Dylan, Olsyn, Madison, Elisia, Olivia, Jerusalem, and Jamira and a grandchild "on the way"; her parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Wilfong, Otterville, Mo.; 3 sisters, Wilma Jaco, Otterville, Mo.; Donna Guerrero and Ina Goldey, both of Sedalia, Mo.; 2 brothers, Brady Jaco and Oscar Jaco, both of Otterville, Mo.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Frank and Mattie Wilfong, her maternal grandparents, Oscar and Dora Skaggs, two sisters, Nina Marlow and Tina Barrett, and several uncles, aunts, and cousins. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 29, 2010, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SIMS, Catherine Ann BROWNSBERGER
1947-2001
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 7 2001 - Catherine Ann Sims, 53, Grandview, died Friday, May 4, 2001, at Truman Medical Center. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 9, at Immaculate Conception Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery. She was born June 29, 1947 in Montrose. She was a homemaker, living most of her life in the Grandview area. She graduated from St. Francis Catholic School in Nevada. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Brownsberger. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Sims of the home, and daughter, Carrie, and sons, Michael, Matthew and Justin Sims, of the home; daughters, Carolyn Schroeder of Belton and Cynthia Sims of Grandview; father, Martin J. Brownsberger, Sr. of Montrose; brothers, Martin James Brownsberger, Jr. and Larry Brownsberger of Montrose; sister Rosemary Silvers, Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren. - E. K. George & Sons, Grandview, MO.

SIMS, Emma K.
abt 1912-1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Emma K. Sims, 80, Kansas City, died Thursday, November 19, 1992, at Truman Medical Center. Services were Sunday in Sedalia. Mrs. Sims was a Lutheran. Survivors include two daughters, Billie Pogue and Linda Boyer of Windsor, and other family members.

SIMS, Kay LAWLER
1922-2011
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Kay Sims, 89, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Tuesday morning, July 19, 2011, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. She was born May 2, 1922, in Henry County, Mo., near Clinton, the daughter of Walter Robert Lawler and Nellie Irene (Smith) Lawler. On April 20, 1947, in Windsor, Mo., she married Kenneth Franklin Sims and he preceded her in death on May 24, 1995. Kay and Kenneth co-owned and operated a Dairy Queen in Burlington, Kansas, for 7 years. After moving back to Windsor, she was the bookkeeper for Sims Apco Gas Station and Car Wash. She also worked as a teacher's aide at the Windsor Elementary School and as a receptionist for the Witte Patient Care Clinic in Windsor for a number of years. She was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church where she taught Sunday School for several years and served on several committees. She was also a member of Chapter BA, P.E.O. and GFWC Keystone Club. Kay was a talented floral arranger and operated her own floral design business for several years. Kay was the ultimate wife, mother and grandmother and her greatest joy was caring for her family. Kay will be remembered, especially, for her "spunky" nature and delighted in socializing with her friends and family. The light Kay brought to the lives of her family and friends has dimmed, but the determination and generous spirit she instilled in those she came in contact with will serve as a guide and give strength in the days ahead. She is survived by a daughter, Kathy Hill and her husband John, Clinton, Mo.; 5 grandchildren, Matthew Evans, Megan Evans, Nick Hill and his wife Amanda, Andy Hill, and Noah Hill; and a niece, Mary Kay Crow and her husband Bruce, Windsor, Mo. In addition to her husband, Kenneth, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Knoles, a niece, Earlene Owen, and a nephew, Keith Marti. Memorial services will be Thursday, July 21, 2011 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

SIMS, Larry Frederick
1944-2017
Larry F. Sims, age 72 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at the Henry County Museum, Clinton, Missouri. Larry was born on December 17, 1944 to Raymond and Ila Sims. He was the youngest of four, and swore to his siblings that he was momma’s favorite. At the age of 4, he dreamed of jumping on the train headed for Texas to catch jack rabbits. He later changed his mind and in 1960, at the age of 16, he joined the US Navy, serving until 1964. In 1967, Larry joined the Kansas City Fire Department. Station 19 was his home for most of his career where he was a driver on Truck 7. He became Captain before retiring in 1992. A cowboy at heart, he loved his guitar and music. Some of his favorite hobbies are playing his guitar, going to the casinos, fishing, and spending time with his soul mate and best friend Blondie at the beach, as well as spending time with his children and grand children. Larry was a great man, with a big heart and touched the lives of many. He is survived by his wife Deanna Sims, his daughters, Rebecca McCue (Jodee), Shelley Harmon (Steve), Nikki Mercier (Joey), Robin Riordan and Angela Barnes, his son Chuck Ball, his sister Barbara Holman, his brother Raymond Sims Jr. (Nancy), 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was surpassed in death by his parents Raymond Sims and Ila Sims, and his sister Lillian Downs.

SIMS, Mildred G. PRIER
1920-2011
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Mildred G. Sims, 91, of Windsor, Missouri, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 18, 2011, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, Mo. She was born July 23, 1920, in St. Clair County, near Lowry City, Mo., in the former Ohio Community, the daughter of Samuel Edward Prier and Delia Lucy (Hutton) Prier. On November 2, 1942, she married Lester Frank Sims, who preceded her in death on December 19, 1965. Mrs. Sims was a farm wife and had worked at the former Windsor International Shoe Factory for some years before finishing her late husband's term as Windsor Township Assessor. She later worked for Billy Williams, with Dowdy Real Estate, which later changed to Williams Real Estate, in Windsor for many years. She also trained and showed Tennessee Walking Horses and volunteered for the March of Dimes Organization. Survivors include a sister, Dew Mathews, Osceola, Mo; 2 granddaughters, Sandra Lomnicky, Olathe, Kansas; Sarah Sims, Grain Valley, Mo; a great-granddaughter, Paige; a great-grandson, Blake; a great-great-grandchild, Ryli; several nieces and nephews; and a close friend and caregiver, Betty Bradford, Windsor, Mo. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Jimmie Dale Sims, 5 brothers, Carl E. Prier, Taylor B. Prier, Ralph E. Prier, Reno A. Prier and Dorman C. Prier; 2 sisters, Vallah L. Warner and Dorothy F. Cain. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

SIMS, Mildred Jane
1899-1991
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Miss Mildred Jane Sims, 91, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday, September 11, 1991 in Pleasant Hill at the home of her niece. She was born in Windsor on October 31, 1899, daughter of Alfred R. and Zubeda Emmaline Gaut Sims. Miss Sims worked in dry goods and clothing stores in Windsor for more than 43 years, including the Greife Clothing Store, where she retired in 1977. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Windsor. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SIMS, Nellie A. ANDERBERG
1917-2004
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 13 2004 - Nellie A. Sims, 87, John Knox Village Care Center and formerly of Windsor, died Friday, September 10, 2004, at Lee's Summit. She was born July 21, 1917, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Robert Anderberg and Erdmuth (Clemmensen) Anderberg. On March 15, 1948, in Bentonville, Arkansas, she married Finis Young Sims, who died February 10, 1984. She was a secretary for the former Grainbelt Hatchery in Windsor. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and was church secretary for two years and church treasurer for 12 years. She is survived by a niece, Judith Worrall, Exton, Pennsylvania. Graveside services will be Tuesday, September 14, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SIMS, Sarah Emily MILLER
1880-1954
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herold - Mrs. Sarah Sims Burial Sunday In Urich Cemetery - Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Emily Miller Sims who died August 19, 1954, in Kansas City, MO., were held Sunday, August 22, at the Urich Baptist Church. Burial was in the Urich cemetery. Sarah Emily Miller, daughter of John Jacob and Malinda Miller, was born October 12, 1880, at Urich, Mo.: and passed away in Kansas City where she had resided for the past four years in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clara McKean. She had been in ill health for a number of years. In young womanhood she was united in marriage to John E. Sims, and to this union seven children were born. One child died in infancy, and a son, James Edward (Mickey) was killed in 1943, while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. Mr. Sims died in 1930. All of Mrs. Sims' life was spent in and around Urich. She was a long time member of the Urich Baptist Church. The following survive: Three daughters - Mrs. Clara McKean, Overland Park, Kansas; Mrs. Vera Tipton, St. Louis, Mo.; and Mrs. Martha Stockard, Jefferson City; two sons - Eugene Sims, Clinton, and John Sims, Jr., Traverse City, Mich. Also three sisters: Mrs. Howard Inloes, Clinton, Mrs. Clara Elliott, Jenks, Okla,; and Mrs. Albert Mendenhall, Urich; one brother, George Miller, Urich and seven grandchildren.

SIMS, William H.
1868-1934
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - W. H. Sims died at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City at 12 o'clock noon Friday, December 14, after being taken to the hospital Tuesday, suffering with an attack of peritonitis. The physicians there gave his loved ones no hope upon his arrival, and a few hours after entering the hospital, he lapsed into a state of coma. Mr. Sims has been associated with Clinton business since he was 20 years old, when he came to Clinton to be with the Kitchen Furniture Company. He was born in Raymond, Ill., June 18, 1868. Soon after coming to Clinton he was united in marriage with Miss Naomi Sanders. She survives with their only child, Mrs. Mae Jackson, who lives in the home. there is also one grandchild, Harry Jackson, of the home, and one brother, Ben Sims of Kansas City. Mr. Sims took up the study of embalming, and both he and his wife passed the state examinations, Mrs. Sims being one of the first women embalmers in Missouri. After Mr. Kitchen disposed of his interests here, Mr. Sims went into the furniture and undertaking business with Emory Hurt and the firm became known as Sims & Hurt. Later it was Sims & Wilkinson, and when this firm sold their furniture business, Mr. Sims had exclusive undertaking for several years in his building on the west side of the square. In 1931 he remodeled his residence on North Main street into a funeral home, which was opened to the public in June that year. For the past eight years, the grandson, Harry Jackson, also a licensed embalmer, has been associated with Mr. Sims. Mr. Sims was genial of disposition, with many friends, far and wide. He always smiled a greeting. He was honest and upright in his business dealings, a man whose word was always good. He was known as one of the best business men of the community. Many years ago, Mr. Sims joined the Christian Church. Mr. Sims was known for his generosity and kindness to those less fortunate than himself, and no matter how poor or what their circumstances, he was always ready to lend a helping hand. When the news of his death came, both the Negroes and white people in poor circumstances mourned as if they had lost a personal friend, for so often had he extended to them the hand of kindly sympathy in their hour of distress and trouble that they considered him their friend. The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church on Sunday. Burial was in Englewood.

SINGER, Anna May SHORT
1906-2004
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2004 - Anna May (Short) Singer was born Sept. 23, 1906 in Henry County to Charles and Mary (Holmes) Short. At the age of 4, May and her family moved to the Teays Chapel community, where she attended Antioch rural school. She graduated from Deepwater High School in 1925 and attended Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, where she earned 64 1/2 credits. May taught in the rural grade schools around Deepwater for 12 years, and tutored homebound children for 10 school terms. On December 24, 1933, May married Frank Singer, eldest son of Thomas and Katie Singer of northwest of Deepwater. Frank was born in Miller County and at the age of 15 came with his family to Henry County where they located east of Montrose. Frank was a farmer until his health failed him. The couple had no children. Frank and May lived on her home place, bought by her parents in 1926, until April 30, 1973 when they moved into Lowry City. They were living there at the time of Frank's death March 7, 1979. He is buried at Bear Creek Cemetery. May's father, Charles Short died August 6, 1933, and her mother Mary (Holmes) Short passed away July 19, 1943. May was a teacher's aide in the elementary school in Lowry City for 9 years and was also an aide to the program manager of the St. Clair County Nutrition Center. As her health began to fail in her later years, she moved to the Truman Lake Manor care facility where she lived until her death May 30, 2004. Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 2, at Bear Creek Cemetery, near Deepwater.

SINGER, Edward Benjamin
1915-1996
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edward Benjamin Singer was born September 6, 1915, near Meta, to Thomas and Katie Barnhart Singer. In 1928, after his father's death, he moved with his mother, two brothers and three sisters to a farm near Montrose, where he farmed until 1942 when he was drafted into the United States Army of Service in World War II. After completing basic training, he was assigned to the 444th Quartermaster Corps, Fifth Army, as a truck driver. During the next three and a half years, he was stationed at Camp Shelby, Miss., Bellvore, Va., near Washington, D.C., Cheyenne, Wyoming, and finally Sheridan, Illinois, near Chicago, rising to the rank of Tech/5. From Fort Sheridan, he was assigned to work in a veteran's hospital near Battle Creek, Mich., as a medical orderly caring for the sick and wounded returning from overseas. On October 7, 1944, he married Stephanie Mary Pociask of Chicago. To this union were born six children, Raymond Singer of Independence, Judy Hixson of Liberty, Richard Singer, Indianola, Iowa, and Paul Singer, Windsor. Edward was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and a son, Tommy, and daughter, Karen, who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie, of the home; one sister, Rose Smith of Lee's Summit; three sons; a daughter; eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. After discharge from the Army, Edward returned to farming, moving in 1947 to a farm near Clinton, and then in 1951 to a farm near Windsor where he lived for the next 44 years, raising row crops, small grains, hogs and cattle. He was a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Windsor. Edward became a resident of Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia in July 1995 and died July 22, 1996, at Bothwell Regional Health Center of pneumonia and congestive heart failure. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Funeral mass was Wednesday, July 24, at the St. Bartholomew Catholic Church. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SINGER, Edward Eugene "Bud"
1938-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2012 - Edward Eugene "Bud" Singer, the son of Henry and Myrtle Edna (Cromer) Singer, was born December 15, 1938, in Clinton. He died Monday, June 4, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City. Bud was united in marriage to Esther Briggs on April 14, 1962, while serving in the United States Army, stationed in Fort Benning, Georgia. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. Bud is survived by his wife, Esther of the home; one daughter, Gina Couch and husband Chris; grandsons, Tyler and Tanner Couch of Allen, Texas; one sister, Vicki Batschelett of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was a member of Northeast Baptist Church, the Elks Lodge, Eagles Lodge and the Henry County Museum. Bud enjoyed sharing his love of family, history and big band music. Bud died on Monday, June 4, 2012, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 7, at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SINGER, Frank
1904-1979
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 1979 - Frank Singer, son of Thomas and Katie Barnhart Singer, was born February 13, 1904 near old St. Elizabeth, Missouri in Miller County and passed away on March 7, 1979 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola, Missouri at the age of 75 years and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Anna May Short on December 24, 1933 at May's home. They lived 1 1/2 miles west of Deepwater, Missouri for 39 years until the Corps of Engineers forced them to move. They then moved to Lowry City, Missouri, where they made their home for the last six years. Frank had been in failing health for almost six years. He has suffered severe pain and misery that loving hands and care could not control. He was a member of the Church of the Brethren near Deepwater. He was a retired farmer and a good husband who had a winning personality. He is survived by his loving wife, May, of the home; two brothers, Edward Singer of Windsor and Henry Singer of Clinton; one half-brother Melvin Roberts of Ovid, Colorado; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Wagner of Clinton and Mrs. Rosa Smith of Lee's Summit, as well as nine nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 10, 1979 at the Lowry City Methodist Church. Burial was in the Bear Creek Cemetery near Montrose, Missouri.

SINGER, John William "Bill"
1927-2010
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 11 2010 - John William "Bill" Singer, son of John and Mary Singer, was born near Montrose, October 10, 1927, and died Monday, May 10, 2010, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler at 82 years of age. Bill attended Montrose School through the eighth grade. He went to work at the Calhoun Hatchery until his enlistment in the Army Air Force. He served his country during World War II being stationed in Okinawa and the Philippines. Following his honorable discharge he returned to Montrose where he married Lavonne Shelton, his wife of 61 years, on October 5, 1948, at St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown. Bill was employed by Peabody Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator until his retirement in 1977. The Singers were members of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. He had a barbed wire collection which he had donated to the Clinton Museum; there were about 300 pieces of unique barbed wire in his collection. Preceding Bill in death were his parents; his sister, Ruth Jackson and her husband, Ernest, and a great-nephew, Kevin Hopkins. Survivors include his wife Lavonne of the home; a sister-in-law, Jeanette Cook of Appleton City; two nephews, Mike Jackson of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Rick Cook and wife, Martha, Appleton City, and two nieces Pat Hopkins and husband, Ted, Boise, Idaho, and Kathie Winger and husband Mark, Cheyenne, Wyoming. Funeral Mass will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose on Thursday, May 13. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SINGER, Mary Ann HUENEFELDT
1899-1993
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Ann Singer, the daughter of Henry and Millie Ann (Barnhart) Huenefeldt, was born October 28, 1899, at St. Elizabeth, Mo., in Miller County. She died February 4, 1993, at the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City. Mary was born in a log cabin where she lived the first 16 years of her life, before moving to the Montrose area. Their only source of water for drinking, cooking and laundry had to be carried about a city block to their cabin home. The cool water flowing through the spring house was their only source of refrigeration for their milk and butter. Mary was self-educated, having only gone three years to public school, due to her ill health. She had the responsibility of helping care for her 11 brothers and sisters until she moved to a home of her own. Mary Ann was united in marriage on June 11, 1921, to John H. Singer, who preceded her in death on December 24, 1966. To this union three children were born. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Jackson, and husband, Ernest, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; her son, Bill Singer and wife, Lavonne, of Montrose; one brother, Charles Huenefeldt, Sr. of Montrose; one sister, Rose Brasier of Clinton; two granddaughters, Pat Hopkins, and husband, Ted, and Kathie Winger, and husband, Mark; one grandson, Mike Jackson; one great-grandson, Christian Winger; three great-granddaughters, Krystal Hopkins, Karla Kimball and Heidi Winger; one great-great-grandson, Logan Kimball, and many nieces and nephews. Mary and her husband were both employed at the Calhoun Hatchery in Montrose for many years until her health and age forced her to retire. She then sold her home in 1976 and moved to the Sr. Citizen Housing, living there until 1990. Shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday she entered the Colonial Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City. Her greatest enjoyment in life was little children, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed sharing and doing things for her friends and neighbors. She worked very hard all her life; keeping house, raising her family, gardening, canning and making quilts. In her later years she took so much pride in her flower garden and caring for the birds. She was a member of the United Cumberland Presbyterian-Methodist Church in Montrose. Many times she could be heard singing old time gospel songs while doing her daily chores. She was a firm believer in reading her Bible, praying to her Lord and Savior and expressing her love and faith to Him. Services were held on Monday, February 8, 1993, at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home in Appleton City. Burial was in the Montrose Cemetery.

SINGER, Myrtle Edna CROMER
1916-1976
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - Myrtle Edna Singer, only daughter of Charles Campbell and Nettie Adkins Cromer, was born January 29, 1916, three miles west of Deepwater, Mo. at the family homestead built in 1867 by John and Hester Prowse the great grandparents of Myrtle Edna. She died September 28, 1976 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. after a  courageous five year battle with cancer. Myrtle Edna attended the Shiloh school and graduated from the Deepwater High School. In early childhood she was baptized in Deepwater Creek and became a member of the Deepwater Church of the Brethren two miles from her birthplace. She served the church faithfully as pianist for many years. On March 19, 1938, she married Henry Singer and until the last three years which were spent living in Clinton, they spent their married life on family farms in Clinton and Ladue areas. When she was not busy with the duties of a homemaker, she spent her time playing the piano, growing beautiful flowers which flourished with her care and part of each and every day was spent in reading the Bible, always her favorite and most important book. Her children will always remember her for her great Christian faith and goodness. Her children do not ever remember an unkind or malicious word for any human being ever spoken by their mother. The Singer's had two children, a son, Edward Eugene and his wife Esther and a daughter Vickey Sheryl and her husband Larry Batschelett survive as do a brother Charles Russell Cromer and his wife Goldie. She leaves one adored granddaughter Gina Kay Singer and other relatives and many friends. A tribute paid at her funeral for this remarkable lady said: Myrtle Edna Singer was a great lady. Those who knew the trials she endured felt she was as close to perfect as a mortal can strive to be, never complaining, always placing her loved ones first. All who knew her will remember her example of a never failing witness for Christ. Through suffering and heartache that would turn the strongest among us against God, she never lost her faith. She can be used as an example of goodness as long as her name is remembered. We should all rejoice and not mourn because Myrtle Edna is in Heaven, at peace, well and happy. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Mo.

SINGER, Stephanie Mary POCIASK
1921-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 6 2000 - Stephanie M. Singer, 78, rural Windsor, died Sunday morning, September 3, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born September 20, 1921, in Chicago, Illinois, to Joseph C. and Mary C. Pociask. On October 7, 1944, she married Edward Singer of rural Clinton. After his discharge from the Army in 1946, they moved to Clinton where he returned to farming in partnership with his brother, Henry, on what was known as the Detwiler Farm east of Clinton. In 1951, she and her husband purchased a farm of their own, east of Windsor, and moved there. She would live there for the next 48 years as a homemaker. She was an active member of St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Windsor where she was a member of the Altar Society for many years. She is survived by one sister, Anne C. Zyla of Chicago, Illinois; three sons, Raymond E. Singer of Independence, Richard J. Singer of Indianola, Iowa, and Paul S. Singer of Windsor; a daughter, Judy K. Hixson of Liberty; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Ed, who died July 22, 1996; two brothers, Ted Pociask and Henry Pociask; an infant daughter, Karen, in 1951, and an infant son, Tommy in 1956. A funeral mass will be held Friday at St. Bartholomew's Catholic Church in Windsor. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SINGLETON, Aubrey G. Jr.
1955-2002
Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2002 - Aubrey G. Singleton, Jr. died Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City. He is survived by his wife of the home, Marsha (Kimble) Singleton, formerly of Clinton. He is also survived by Rev. Aubrey Singleton Sr. and stepmother, Deirdra of Kansas City, Kansas; mother Arithelia Gatlin of Kansas City; Robert Singleton Acy-Gilbert of Kansas City, and Deborah Singleton-Johnson of Kansas City, Kansas. Services were February 25 in Kansas City, Kansas, with burial in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

SINGLETON, Oliver I.
1915-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Oliver I. Singleton was born September 3, 1915, in Kansas City, the son of Elmer and Clara (Curtis) Singleton. He died Monday, October 30, 1995, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 80. Mr. Singleton was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an electrician for the National Elevator Industry prior to his retirement. He was married to Evelyn Novak on March 22, 1968. Mr. Singleton enjoyed woodworking and gardening. He was a member of the Ararat Shrine Temple in Kansas City and Westport Masonic Lodge #563 A.F.&A.M. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of the home in Deepwater; two sons, Michael J. Singleton and David K. Singleton, and one daughter, Una P. Hines, all of Kansas City; one brother, Harold Singleton, Cross Timbers; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ernest R. Singleton in 1978. Masonic graveside services were held Wednesday, November 1, in the Englewood Cemetery.

SIPE, Harriet Elizabeth FEWEL
1823-1886
Sardis North Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Death of Probably the Wealthiest Lady in Henry County - Mrs. Harriet E. Sipe, aged about 60 years, died at 1 o'clock Tuesday night, at her farm residence - known as the "Meadow Farm" - seven miles west of Windsor and eight miles north of Calhoun. Death resulted from pneumonia. Mrs. Sipe was a lady of very wide acquaintance in the northeast part of the county. She was a daughter of Mason C. Fewel, who moved with a colony of one hundred and forty-four in 1839 from Virginia to Henry county. In 1857 deceased was married to Dr. Jacob Sipe, who lived for a few years in Warsaw, Benton County, and made diseases of the eye a specialty. He returned to this county, which he made his home. In 1862 Dr. Sipe was appointed surgeon in Co. K. Seventh Regiment Missouri Infantry of the Confederate service. He was discharged in September, 1863, but soon after was removed to Rolla, Mo., as a prisoner and died in the hospital Nov 21, 1865. A suitable monument marks his last resting place. Mrs. Sipe assumed personal charge of her husband's large real estate interests at his death, and so managed it until about seven years ago, when her only daughter and child, Linnie A., was married in Warrensburg, Mo., to Dr. J. F. Robinson. As soon as possible the old home place “Meadow Farm” was occupied by Dr. Robinson and Mrs. Sipe, where she made her home until death called her to the great beyond. Besides farms and valuable lands - mainly in Henry county - Mrs. Sipe possessed notes and money aggregating in all a wealth estimated from $60,000 to $70,000. She was a sister of Mrs. Judge Merritt in Tebo township. Mrs. Thos. S. Wallace, of Clinton, was her niece. - Clinton MO, Apr 1886 - Mrs. Harriet Sipe died at her home in Tebo township Tuesday morning, April 20, 1886. In 1839, she came to this county from North Carolina with her father, Mason C. Fewel; one sister, Susan A. (now Mrs. M. B. Merritt) and an only brother, R. B. Fewel, who was the father of Mrs. T. S. Wallace of this city. Mrs. M. B. Merritt is the only one now living. Harriet E. Fewel was married in 1857 to Dr. Jacob Sipe, who had an intensive practice in Henry County. His death occurred in 1865. They had a son who died when only a few months old and a daughter, Linnie A., now Mrs. Dr. Robinson, residing near Calhoun on what is known as "Meadow Farm.". Meadow Farm, which was a part of the land inherited from Mrs. Sipe's father, Mason C. Fewel, who left three children, 1000 acres of land, besides other valuables. And Mrs. Sipe always used the good judgment and discretion, which is also a family heritage, until at her death, she had greatly increased her wealth. She was universally esteemed and loved.

SISK, Steven Lee
1956-2008
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Steven Lee Sisk, 52, of Clinton, Missouri, died Wednesday, October 8, 2008, at the Sisk Family Farm, Montrose, Mo. He was born September 10, 1956, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Kenneth Sisk and Constance Ann (Tosspon) Sisk. On September 23, 1978, in Dayton, Mo., he married Belinda Sue Gamber and she survives of the home in Clinton. Steve owned and operated the Sisk Tree Service for 15 years and had worked as a tree trimmer for 29 years. He was a Veteran of the Navy. He enjoyed hunting arrowheads, spoonbilling, camping, gardening, and anything outdoors. He was also an accomplished flower gardener. Steve worked with his wife Belinda at Harmony Gardens Assisted Living in Warrensburg, where he was loved and appreciated by all the neighbors and staff. He enjoyed his faithful companion "Princess Ann." In addition to his wife, survivors include a daughter, Eren Sue Dressler and her husband William Edward II, and grandchildren William Edward Dressler III and Chloe Ariana Dressler, all of Stallings, North Carolina; and grandchildren, Maraya Lynn Sisk and Thomas Alexander Sisk, both of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; his mother and step-father, Connie and Larry Hamilton, LaTour, Mo.; 4 brothers, Carl Akers and his wife Brenda, Pensacola, Florida, Ronald Baake and his wife Wendy, Waterford, Wisconsin, Robert Baake and his wife Kimberly, Holden, Mo., and Kevin Sisk, Independence, Mo.; three sisters, Vickie Murrill and her husband Ben, Marshfield, Mo., Cindy Williams, Warsaw, Mo., and Teri Sisk, Peculiar, Mo.; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Robert and DeeDee Sell, Clinton, Mo.; and numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father on April 28, 2008, and his only son, Thomas Lee Sisk on October 18, 2007. Funeral services will be Monday, October 13, 2008, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in the Stone’s Chapel Cemetery, Montrose, Mo.

SISK, Thomas Lee
1980-2007
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose MO - Thomas Lee Sisk, 27, of Montrose, MO, died Thursday, October 18, 2007, near his home. He was born in Clinton, MO, on February 1, 1980, the son of Steven Lee Sisk and Belinda Sue (Gamber) Sisk. Thomas was a loving father to Maraya Lynn Sisk and Thomas Alexander Sisk. Thomas was a partner with his father in the Sisk Tree Service. He was raised in Montrose and lived in his childhood home. As a very outgoing person, he made friends easily and treasured these friendships throughout his life. Thomas was always there to help anyone in need, no matter the project size and expected nothing in return, but loved to barter and wheel and deal. He particularly loved being outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Thomas loved to camp and especially loved his many spoonbill trips. He had a great sense of adventure and loved four-wheeling and working on cars. Surviving are his parents, Steven L. and Belinda S. Sisk of Clinton; a daughter, Maraya Lynn Sisk and a son, Thomas Alexander Sisk, both of Lake Havasu City, AZ; a sister, Eren Dressler and her husband William E. of Stallings, North Carolina; a nephew, William Dressler; two nieces, Chloe Dressler and Heide Loegaman; paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Patty Sisk, of Grandview, MO, and Connie and Larry Hamilton of Holden, MO; maternal grandparents, Robert and Dee Dee Sell of Clinton; a brother-in-law, Justin Loegaman of Montrose; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Thomas' love for his family, his big smile and bear hugs will be greatly missed by all those who love him. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in the Stone's Chapel Cemetery, Montrose, MO.

SISSON, Hester AULTZ
1824-1902
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, June 21, 1902 - The community was greatly shocked May 29 by news of the sudden death of one of the oldest and most highly respected women, Mrs. Hester Aultz Sisson, widow of the late James Sisson and mother of well known citizens John, Benjamin and Lee Sisson. She was one of the few remaining early settlers in this county and characteristic of the old pioneers who braved the wilds in that day when it took courage, energy and true manhood and womanhood to win a good name and build up a happy home. She was born in West Virginia May 8, 1824, married at the age of 18 and moved to Johnson County, Mo., in 1854, where they lived for five years, moving to Henry in 1859. She joined the M.E. Church south when young, in her native state. Her comfort in her old age was the 91st Psalm and her favorite song was We'll Never Say Good-Bye in Heaven. She died suddenly while eating breakfast with her son, J. A. and daughter Mary. Three of her children died many years ago and their mother has gone to love and caress them as in days gone by. Eight still live to realize how dark the world becomes when mother's light no longer shines and her voice is stilled. Laid to rest by the side of her husband in Bear Creek cemetery.

SISSON, Joseph William
1861-1890
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Dec 13 1890 - Died, in Davis township, Wednesday night, William Sisson, aged 28 years, after a lingering illness, with consumption. The funeral services were conducted Thursday, and the remains laid to rest in Bear Creek cemetery.

SISSON, Minnie Belle HARDESTY
1871-1955
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 14 1955 - Mrs. Minnie Belle Sisson, who had suffered three strokes since January and had been hospitalized three times in the Clinton General, laid down the burden of her many years and afflictions there Apr. 5, 1955. Her only daughter, Mrs. Jessie Lee Moore, gave up her work soon after her mother was first stricken and gave her the loving and devoted care that was her great comfort, even to the end. Minnie Belle Hardesty was born Feb. 22, 1871, at Council Bluffs, Ia., child of Thomas Gill and Jennie Beal Hardesty. When the little girl was 13 her parents moved to Henry County, settling near LaDue and built the home that was recently razed as it stood where the new Kansas City Power and Light dam is to be constructed. She attended church and school in the Bear Creek and LaDue communities, growing up a fine and admired girl. Sept. 25, 1887, she became the wife of Warren Lee Sisson and moved to a farm a fourth of a mile from the Sisson homestead, and they worked hard to make it into a happy, comfortable home. One daughter, Jessie Lee, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sisson, and was always their joy and comfort. He left his family in 1929, death coming after many years of illness and faithful care by his gentle wife. Nine years ago, due to her failing health, Mrs. Sisson moved to the home of her daughter, now Mrs. Moore, at LaDue. Mrs. Sisson united with the Bear Creek Methodist Church over 50 years ago and was a devout Christian all her life. She was known to every friend and neighbor for her kindness of heart and hand, her generosity and willingness to help others, as well as the appreciative spirit that was hers for every attention paid her. Mrs. Jessie Lee Moore and three nieces are her only survivors. The body of Mrs. Sisson was taken to the home of her daughter in LaDue Thursday morning. Funeral services were at the Bear Creek Methodist church. The body was laid to rest in Bear Creek Cemetery, beside her husband. Three nieces from out of town were present for the services, Mrs. Byrd Ruby, Clinton; Mrs. Charles Wall, Leeton; and Mrs. Thelma Gerard, Butler.

SITES, Cheryl A. GARY
1952-2012
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Cheryl A. Sites loving wife, mother, sister, Nanny, aunt, and friend passed away on December 9, 2012 at the age of 60 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at her passing. Cheryl was born to William and Paula Gary in Livermore, California on October 15, 1952. She was raised in the Butler and Rich Hill, Missouri area and attended Rich Hill High School. On October 24, 1970 Cheryl married Michael E. Sites in Creighton, Missouri. Shortly thereafter Cheryl and Mike relocated to Leeton, Missouri, where they raised their daughters, Angie and Annette. Cheryl was employed as a seamstress at Unifemme in Warrensburg, Missouri for many years and was active in the Leeton community where she taught Sunday school and served on the City Council. She was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Cheryl's hobbies included sewing, cooking, fishing, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren, who were Nanny's pride and joy. Her family looked forward to her innovative recipes at family gatherings and she could always be counted on to create last minute Halloween costumes and party dresses as well as baby blankets and other crafts. Cheryl is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Michael E. Sites; daughters Angela Williams and husband Bob, Annette Hendrickson and husband Russ; grandchildren Brett and Lyndsay Cox, Russell and Shelbi Hendrickson, and Bobby Williams; sisters Donna Barnett, Marsha Waldron, and Pam Fellin, brothers Bill Gary, Jr. and Paul Gary; a multitude of nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, extended family and friends. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents. Together, Mike and Cheryl provided endless support and a safe haven for those in need. Cheryl will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her and will be remembered as a source of strength and unconditional love. Funeral services were Thursday, December 13, 2012 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton, Missouri.

SITES, Everett Lee "Fuzz"
1941-2011
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Everett Lee Sites, 70, of Creighton, MO, passed away on July 6, 2011 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Everett was born on February 3, 1941, and raised in Creighton, MO. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lucy Sites; brother, Max Sites, brother, Milton Sites; and nephew, Curtis Sites. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Carol; son, Darren Sites and his wife, Susan, of Olathe, KS; daughter, Johnna Sites and grandson, Brayden Carver, of Harrisonville, MO; brother, Robert Sites and his wife, Gert, of Leeton, MO; brother, Herman Sites and his wife, Joan, of Creighton, MO; brother, Ralph Sites and his wife, Linda, of Clinton, MO; brother, Pat Sites and his wife, Sandy, of Peculiar, MO; brother, Mike Sites and his wife, Cheryl, of Clinton, MO; sister-in- law, Trudy Sites, Warrensburg, MO; 12 nieces, 10 nephews, and several cousins. Everett retired from the City of Creighton's Water & Wastewater treatment facility. He also previously worked as a welder and a printing technician. Everett, whose nickname was Fuzz, enjoyed racing cars, pulling garden tractors, hanging out with friends at the coffee shop, hunting and fishing. In his retirement, he helped brothers Herman and Pat with mowing and upkeep of Grant cemetery. He especially loved spending time with his best buddy, grandson Brayden. Everett's life was filled with laughter. With a quick wit and a twinkle in his eyes, he loved cracking jokes, playing pranks and sharing funny stories. He will be forever missed by those he made laugh and smile… his entire family and many friends. The family would like to acknowledge and thank the ICU nursing staff at Centerpoint for their compassionate care. Everett was always eager to help anyone -- be it a neighbor, friend, or stranger. Most of his life, he was a volunteer for the Creighton fire department. He also was an organ donor, and the family takes comfort in knowing that in his death, he continues to help others in need. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, MO. Cremation with inurnment in Grant Cemetery near Creighton, Mo.

SITES, Milton Darius
1938-2007
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2007 - Milton Darius Sites, 68, was born September 24, 1938 at Creighton and died Friday, February 23, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, after several years of ill health. He was the fourth son of eight born to John T. and Lucy M. (Crotchett) Sites of Creighton. On June 26, 1960, he married Judith Depew of Urich. He was a carpenter by trade, a member of Christ's Christian Church of Urich and resided most of his life in Creighton. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Lucy Sites, and one brother, Ray Max Sites; a nephew, Curtis Allen Sites, son of Pat and Sandy Sites. he is survived by his sons, Kent and wife Barbara, Creighton, and Brent and wife Debbie, Belton; six brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Gerty Sites of Leeton, Herman and Joan Sites and Everett and Carol Sites of Creighton, Ralph and Linda Sites of Clinton, Pat and Sandy Sites of Peculiar and Mike and Cheryl Sites of Clinton; one sister-in-law, Trudy Sties of Warrensburg; four grandchildren, Josh Sites and wife Jill, Harrisonville, Brandy Sites of Garden City, Kelsey and Kyle Simmons of Belton, and three great-grandchildren, Ellis, Alexis and Breanna Sites of Harrisonville; 22 nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 27, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, with interment in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

SITES, Paul Marvin
1918-2012
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Paul Marvin Sites, age 93, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 at his home. Funeral Services will be Tuesday, April 24, 2012, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with interment in White Oak Cemetery, Urich. Paul was born in Henry County, Missouri the son of Earl and Hazel (Giltner) Sites. He served in the United States Armed Forces during WWII. He was married to Ruth Louise (Burry) Sites. He was a farmer most of his life. Paul was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church, Urich, before transfering his membership to the United Methodist Church, Clinton; and he was a member the American Legion, Urich. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Hazel Sites; one son, Dale Lee Sites; One brother, Roy Sites and one sister, Ruth Neill. Paul is survived by his wife, Ruth of the home; one son, Larry Sites of San Diego, California; two daughters, Nancy Sites of Lowry City, and Betty Inman of Butterfield; one sister, Opal Jones of Garden City; two granddaughters, Heather Toth and Kristen Inman; and three great grandchildren.

SITES, Ruth Louise BURRY
1920-2013
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Ruth Sites, age 92, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in White Oak Cemetery, Urich, Missouri. Ruth was born in Henry County, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Lee and Mary Magdalena (Barth) Burry. She was married to Paul Marvin Sites on November 11, 1945. She was a member of the White Oak United Methodist Church later transferring her membership to the Clinton United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul and one son, Dale. She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy Sites of Lowry City, Missouri and Betty Inman and husband, Jed of Butterfield, Missouri, her son, Larry Sites of San Diego, California; two granddaughters, Heather Toth and Kristen Inman; three great grandchildren, Kylie Phipps and Elizabeth and Owen Doll and a cousin, Winifred Estep.

SIVILS, Evelyn Marie SPICER
1921-1993
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Evelyn Marie Sivils of Creighton, was born November 23, 1921 in Monmouth, Illinois, the daughter of Clarence Graham and Grace (Sorrow) Spicer. She departed this life Saturday, November 13, 1993 at the home of her daughter in Parsons, Kansas, at the age of 71 years, 11 months and 20 days. Evelyn was united in marriage to Wilbur Albert Sivils on June 14, 1944 in Lubbock, Texas. Evelyn was a homemaker and had moved to Creighton in 1951. She was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ladies Aid Society, Creighton. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Spicer. She is survived by her husband Wilbur A. Sivils of the home; a son Ronny L. Sivils, Venice, Ca.; four daughters, Linda Koch, Cerritos, Ca., Brenda Thompson, Mercer Island, Wa., Jean McCandless, Parsons, Ks., Tena O'Hara, Warrensburg; three grandchildren; a brother Oliver Spicer, Lubbock, Tx., other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 17, 1993 at Trinity Lutheran church, Creighton. Burial was in the Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton.

SIVILS, Wilbur A. "Slim"
1921-2004
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 13 2004 - Wilbur "Slim" Sivils was born in Rich Hill to Albert Walter Sivils and Mable Lorraine (Pierce) Sivils March 28, 1921. He departed this life on Saturday, August 28, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 83 years and five months. He spent his youth in Appleton City and Clinton. Wilbur's father and uncles were coal miners. Slim's fondest memories of his childhood were working on his grandparents' farms during the summer. He remembers cultivating corn rows with a one-row mule-drawn cultivator and pitching hay by hand. Wilbur also had a lot of fun growing up with his little sister, several cousins and especially his four uncles. During the summer months, the family members would play croquet, shoot marbles, toss horseshoes and listen to what was at the time a modern miracle - the radio. One summer when Wilbur was on crutches, he remembers his mother teaching him how to sew quilts. Wilbur Sivils finished high school early so he could join the Army Air Corps. He had intended to join the Marines, but they didn't appreciate his thin frame. After this rejection, he walked across the street and joined the Army because they were willing to "pencil in" a few more pounds. He became a pilot through the Flying Sergeant Act. While stationed at South Plains Air Field in Lubbock, Texas, he met the love of his life, Evelyn Spicer, at a USO dance. Wilbur and Evelyn married shortly before he was sent to England in 1944. He served in World War II as a glider pilot, transporting jeeps and supplies over enemy lines. In 1976 Wilbur and his wife Evelyn took a trip throughout Europe and visited the places where he had been stationed during World War II, including Edinburgh, Scotland. On that same trip, they also visited their son Ronny in Saudi Arabia. When Wilbur was 54, he took up motorcycle riding. during the early 80s, he and his son Ronny took several cross-country rips, crossing through 47 states! His favorite trip was to Alaska. Wilbur was preceded in death by his sister Nadine; his brother-in-law Bob, and his beloved wife Evelyn. Wilbur is survived by his children, Ronny Sivils, Linda Koch, Brenda Thompson, Jean McCandless and Tena O'Hara; his grandchildren Elizabeth, Amanda and Daniel, and his great-grandson Jacob. Funeral services were Thursday, September 2, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery near Creighton.

SIZEMORE, Albert Earl
1943-2008
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 5 2008 - Albert Earl Sizemore, 64, died on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 in Reno, Nevada. A native of Clinton, he had been a resident of Reno for the last 25 years. Mr. Sizemore is survived by his wife Linda K. Sizemore; his sons, Dean C. Sizemore, Gary Sizemore and Joseph Sizemore; his daughter Patricia I. Sizemore; his brother Kenneth, and his sisters, Ruth, Linda, and Helen; his grandchildren, Devin, Mason and Zachary, and by numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. At his request no services are planned. Inurnment will be private.

SIZEMORE, Barbara Jean "Jeannie" HARRIS
1952-2011
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Barbara Jean Sizemore, 58, Osceola, died on Sunday, March 6, 2011, at the Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Jeannie was born on December 29, 1952, in Owensboro, Kentucky, to Shirley "Dick" and Elsie (Ewing) Harris. She married James Sizemore on April 25, 1970, in Deepwater and to this union, two children were born, Angela and Crystal. Jeannie worked for Sprint Telephone until her retirement in 2001. She enjoyed reading books, crocheting and ceramic art. Jeannie was preceded in death by her father, Dick Harris, and one brother, Bill Harris. She is survived by her mother, Elsie Harris of Deepwater; her husband, Jim of the home; two daughters, Angela Toland and Crystal (Jeremy) Booker of Deepwater, and three sisters, Kay Harris of Deepwater, Mary (Ron) Johnson and Lisa (Tom) Hardy, all of Las Vegas, Nevada; five grandchildren, Zuchary, Ashton, Cassidy, Hunter and Levi. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, March 9, at the funeral home with burial to follow in Deepwater Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Beverly Mae JOHNSON
1956-2001
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 12 2001 - Beverly Mae Sizemore, daughter of Henry Johnson and Henrietta Brock Johnson, was born February 13, 1956, in Kansas City, Kansas, and died Sunday, February 18, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Beverly worked for Golden Valley Hospital from 1980 to 1989 in the housekeeping department and for the rest of her life she was a very loving mother and a devoted wife. She was a member of the Friendly Pentecostal Church of God, Clinton. She was preceded in death by her father, Henry, and a brother, Raymond. She is survived by her husband, Joseph E. Sizemore; her son, Dallas Earl Sizemore an done sister, Dorothy Blevins, all of the home; her mother, Henrietta Johnson of Clinton; another sister, Anna Ingrem of Muskogee, Oklahoma, and two brothers, Bobby Johnson and Roy Johnson, both of Clinton, as well as two step-sons, Jeremiah J. Sizemore and Dustin L. Sizemore, both of Illinois, and a number of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, February 22. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Earnest A.
1906-1993
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Earnest A. Sizemore was born September 2, 1906 in Osceola, the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Moore) Sizemore. He passed away March 12, 1993 at Cox Medical Center, North, in Springfield, at the age of 86. Earnest worked for a number of years on a farm. He is survived by his wife, Susie, of the home in Springfield; one son, Larry and one daughter, Juanita; two stepsons, Joseph Sizemore, Holden, Albert Sizemore, Reno, Nevada; three stepdaughters, Ruth Green, Deepwater, Linda Eckley Blairstown, and Helen Haggard, Springfield; one brother, Neal Sizemore, Garden City; fifteen grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 16, 1993 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Emma FANTZ
1925-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 5 2012 - Emma Sizemore, 86, formerly of Clinton, died on April 2, 2012, at Phelps County Regional Medical Center of Rolla. Emma was born on October 11, 1925, to Harvey Edgar Fantz and Elizabeth "Champion" Fantz. Emma married Neal Sizemore and to this union four children were born. She was a stay-at-home mom who loved to tend garden and can. Her hobbies included doing astrology. One of the daughters remembered a day that she asked her mother about the best day to plant something. Emma told her that she should plant it when the moon was in retrograde. The daughter simply looked at her and said, "What? Just tell me a good day to plant!" Surviving Emma are two daughters, Fern Lou Ellen Wilkinson and husband, David, Steelville, and Betty Lou Stordalen of Lumberton, Texas; two grandsons, Nickie Dean Amos and Ronald Tead Amos; one grand-daughter, Sabrina SueAnn Barnard-Crow, and two great-grandchildren, Tiffany and Tapanga Amos. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, a daughter, Linda K., and a son, Ronald Tead. The family received visitors at the Consalus Funeral Home of Clinton, on Thursday, April 5, and burial followed at Englewood Cemetery of Clinton.

SIZEMORE, Jack L.
1935-2004
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2004 - Jack L. Sizemore, 69, Montrose, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 20, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Mary, of the home; three sons, Carl Sizemore and Raymond Sizemore and wife Shirley, and George Sizemore, all of Clinton; three daughters, Betty Kronk and husband Bill, Vina Golightly and husband Frank, and Marilyn Burkett and husband Chad, all of Clinton; three brothers, Robert Sizemore and Landon Sizemore, both of Clinton, and Gene Sizemore of Deepwater; two sisters, Lucille Sizemore and Evelyn Sizemore, both of Clinton, and 12 grandchildren.

SIZEMORE, James Franklin
1948-2012
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James Franklin Sizemore, 63, Osceola, died on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at his home. James was born on July 22, 1948, to Jobe Isaac Sizemore and Maudie Lucille "Elliot" Sizemore in Deepwater. After high school, James went to work in the construction industry, later working as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the Heavy Equipment Operator's Union, Local 101. James married Barbara Harris, and to this union two daughters, Angela and Crystal were born. He lived in Deepwater most of his life, later moving to Osceola in 1998. James retired in 2011 and started his second career raising cattle. Surviving James are his daughters, Angela Toland of Deepwater and Crystal Booker (Jeremy) of Deepwater; five grandchildren, Zachary and Ashton Toland and Levi, Hunter and Cassidy Booker, all of Deepwater; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and a host of friends. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Barbara; a sister, Mary Bysor, and a brother, Larry Rothgeb. Services will be at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, on Tuesday, July 3, followed by inurnment at Deepwater Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Joseph E.
1960-2015
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Joseph E. Sizemore, 54 years, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. A Graveside service will be held Tuesday, July 21, 2015 Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Joseph was born November 7, 1960 in Los Angeles, California the son of Joseph and Vernetta (Brizendine) Sizemore. He worked for Hankins Grain for 14 years as a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ruth Belle Green and Flora Ray, and one brother, Walter Green. Survivors include his wife, Theresa of the home, seven sons; Jeremy Sizemore of Texas, Dustin Sizemore of Minnesota, William Sizemore of Windsor, Missouri, William Williams of Texas, Christopher Williams of Kentucky, Justin Williams of the home, and Dallas Sizemore of Warrensburg, Missouri; one sister, Jackie Schroeder of Windsor, Missouri, 12 grandchildren, and numerous other family and friends.

SIZEMORE, Maudie Lucille ELLIOTT
1929-2005
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2005 - Maudie Lucille Sizemore was born February 14, 1929, in Clinton, the daughter of Fritz Edward and Emma Kapool Elliott and she died at St. Luke's Medical Center, Kansas City, May 23, 2005, at the age of 76 years. Maudie was a homemaker. she was a member of the First Baptist Church, Deepwater. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter; one son; husband Isaac Sizemore, and companion, Kenneth Rothgeb. She is survived by her son, James Sizemore of Osceola; 10 grandchildren, Crystal Ann booker, Angela R. Toland, John Bysor, Tim Bysor, Mark Bysor, Gerald Bysor, Carl Sizemore, Joey Bysor, Lisa Hawkins and Maudie Cooper and 20 great-grandchildren. Maudie will be missed by all who knew her. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Friday, May 27. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Neal Newman
1923-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 21 1999 - Neal Newman Sizemore, 76, Garden City, died Tuesday, October 19, 1999, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. He was born May 1, 1923, the son of Benjamin G. and Elizabeth Moore Sizemore. He served in the United States Army and was a shoe cobbler by trade. He is survived by two daughters, Betty Lou Smith, Vidor, Texas, and Fern Lou Ellen Wilkinson, Steelville; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and Emma Ellen Sizemore. A graveside service will be held Friday, at Englewood Cemetery.

SIZEMORE, Robert
1947-2023
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Robert Sizemore, age 75, of Clinton, Missouri, passed away on January 11, 2023. Robert was born in Clinton, Missouri to George and Viney Jane (Moore) Sizemore on June 18, 1947. Robert worked as a farmhand for many years. He was willing to help anyone, very giving and caring man. Had a big heart for others but stood for his beliefs and did not care what others thought of him. Robert is survived by his sisters, Annie Lucille Sizemore, and Evelyn Sizemore, and brother, Gene Autry Sizemore, sister-in-law Mary Sizemore; nieces and nephews, Robert (Mary) Burns, Raymond (Debbie) Sizemore, Marilyn Burkett, Vina (Frank) Golightly, Betty (Billy) Kronk and George Sizemore; and many other family and friends. He was preceded by his parents George and Viney Sizemore; brothers, Jesse Sizemore, Jack Sizemore, and Landon Sizemore; and nephew, Chad Burkett.

SIZEMORE, Vernetta Lorene BRIZENDINE
1923-2002
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2002 - Bernetta Lorene (Brizendine) Sizemore was born July 25, 1923, in Cherry Vale, Kansas, the daughter of Franklin and Flora Belle (Anders) Brizendine, and died July 3, 2002, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg at the age of 78 years. She was a member of the Eagles. She is survived by two sons, Walter Green, Clinton, and Joseph Ervin Sizemore of Windsor; three daughters, Kathryn Long, Patricia Green and Jacklin Garren, all of Clinton; five stepchildren, Albert Sizemore of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kenneth Sizemore of Holden, Ruth Green of Deepwater, Betty Testerman of Cassville, and Linda Eckley of Blairstown, as well as 32 grandchildren and a number of great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, July 6. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SJAARDA, Marion T. "Ted"
1903-1992
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marion "Ted" Sjaarda, 88, died Monday, March 9, 1992 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He lived at 214 North Fourth Street. He was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife, Anna Bell, who is at Sycamore View. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Sickman-Dunning Chapel, with burial in Englewood.

SKAGGS, Jeanette A. St. PETER
1924-2004
Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison Co, MS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 27 2004 - Jeanette Skaggs, 79, Biloxi, Mississippi, died at her home Tuesday, May 25, 2004. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 27, in Mississippi with burial in the National Veterans Cemetery. She was born December 4, 1924, to Mr. and Mrs. Herman St. Peter in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was married July 16, 1943, to William Skaggs of Clinton. They spent their lives traveling as her husband was in the Air Force. She spent a time in Clinton with her husband's parents, Rev. R. I. and Lena Skaggs, while he was stationed overseas and worked at the Mattingly's Dime Store on the east side of the Square in Clinton. She made many friends while in Clinton. She is survived by her husband, William; twin sons, Gary Skaggs and wife Bernice, and Terry Skaggs and wife Valerie, and several grandchildren, all of Willow Park Texas. Along with her husband and sons, surviving are brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Donald and Lu Skaggs, Tom and Nancy Skaggs, Nancy and Marvin Woirhaye, Wreatha and Clyde Cameron and Clarice Eberting, all of Clinton, Patricia Pickens of Urich, Samuel Skaggs of Kansas City, and Robert and Rita Skaggs of Scranton, Kansas.

SKAGGS, Allie Jane PUMPHREY
1874-1953
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 22 1953 - Funeral rites for Mrs. Thaddeus Skaggs, who died at 8:15 p.m., Jan. 15, 1953, were conducted at the LaDue Baptist Church. Interment was in Bear Creek Cemetery, with Sickman and Dunning Funeral service in charge. Allie Jane Pumphrey was born Oct. 5, 1874, near Lucas, Ia., the third oldest of six children of George and Elizabeth Pumphrey. In 1886 they moved near Sedalia, Mo., and four years later to a farm 1.5 miles west of LaDue. She was married to Thaddeus Skaggs on Mar. 12, 1897, and to this union three children were born, one of whom, a daughter, Iola, died at the age of 17 and a son died in infancy. For 27 years they operated the general store at Uneeda and then they moved to Deepwater, conducting a grocery and feed store before moving to LaDue where Mr. Skaggs died Jan. 19, 1945. Three years ago, Mrs. Skaags suffered a broken hip in a fall and she never fully recovered. At that time she was brought to Clinton where she remained until her death at the Moore Rest Home where she had been six weeks. During her stay earlier, when not hospitalized, she lived at the home of Mrs. Olga Boyles and then at the W.C. Nissen Home. In young womanhood Mrs. Skaggs united with the Baptist Church at LaDue and was quite active, teaching a Sunday School class for a number of years. Of a kind and friendly disposition, Mrs. Skaggs made friends easily and many of them. She greatly enjoyed their visits. Survivors are the one son, Russell Skaggs, of Pasadena, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. E. R. (Minnie) White, Parsons, Kan., and Mrs. Eva Johnson, Butler, Mo.; and a number of nephews and nieces, including Mr. and Mrs. John Pumphrey, Jr., Garden City, Kan., Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sherman, Butler, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pumphrey, Mrs. Irene Pumphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Harve Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Johnson. Among those from a distance attending the services were the two sisters, Mrs. Eva Johnson, Butler, and Mrs. E. R. White, and Mr. White, Parsons, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson, Kansas City; Mrs. Jim Sherman and son-in-law, Butler, Mo.; and Ralph Skaggs, Warrensburg, Mo.

SKAGGS, America Jane GEORGE
1849-1923
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
America Jane George was born February 4, 1849, five miles south of Calhoun, Mo. She died at her home in Calhoun, Missouri, February 28, 1923, being 74 years and 24 days of age. She had been a resident of Calhoun for 32 years. She was united in marriage to R. M. Skaggs July 15, 1913. She leaves to mourn her departure her husband, three sisters - Mrs. O. B. Garner, Bonham, Texas; Mrs. G. W. Gamby and Mrs. Julia Carter, Paris, Texas; also two brothers, W. G. George, Paris, Tex., and J. H. George and little nephew, J. H. George, Jr., of Calhoun. She united with Mt. Olivet Baptist church when just a young girl, and transferred her membership to the Calhoun Baptist church in 1891. Long and faithful had been her service for her Master. Gentleness, humility, service are the words that describe her character. Being a blessing to her home, her church, to the community. All say surely she was a good woman, full of faith, good works and led of the spirit. She never murmured.

SKAGGS, Donald Howard
1931-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 16 2010 - Donald Howard Skaggs was born June 17, 931, in Clinton, the son of Rev. R. I. and Lena (Fellhauer) Skaggs. He died on March 16, 2010, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, at the age of 78 years. Donald was married to Lula Bell (King) Skaggs. He was a 20-year Veteran of the United States Air Force, retiring in 1972. After he retired, he returned to Germany as a tech representative for six years. Donald later owned and operated the L and L Furniture Store in Clinton for 10 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, VFW Post 1894, American Legion, IOOF Lodge #169 and Eagles Lodge, all of Clinton. Donald was preceded in death by a stepson, Howard King; parents, Rev. R. I. and Lena Skaggs; brothers, William Skaggs and Kenneth Skaggs; sister Mary Virginia Skaggs, who died in infancy. He is survived by his wife Lou, of the home; brothers Robert and wife Rita Skaggs, Scranton, Kansas, Sam Skaggs of Kansas City, Tom Sr. and wife Nancy Skaggs, Clinton; sisters, Clairce Eberting, Wretha Cameron, Nancy and husband Marvin Woirhaye, all of Clinton, and Pat Pickens of Urich; stepdaughter-in-law Jeannie King of Phoenix, Arizona; step-granddaughters, Debbie King and Doreen Jefferys, Kansas City, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Friday, March 19. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SKAGGS, Faye Fern
1891-1918
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Friday, Apr 12 1918 - Memoir of Faye Fern Skaggs. Just another time have we been forcibly and sadly reminded of the destruction of the gleaming sickle, which is ever being wielded by the power of the Grim Reaper, as he ruthlessly garners the lives of our loved ones in his vast preparation of the sheaves for the Eternal Harvest. This time it was Miss Faye Fern Skaggs who was called upon to end her earthly experience in answering the final summons. Faye Fern Skaggs was born in Clinton, Missouri, March 4, 1891 and died in Chicago April 1, 1918 at the age of 27 years and 27 days. she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Skaggs, and the granddaughter of Henry Oliver, who was for many years one of the leading farmers and stockmen in this section; and all of whom, proceeded her to the grave by several years. the early years of her life were spent in this community where she attended the public schools and laid the foundation for her education which was completed upon her graduation from the Appleton City Academy as a member of the class of 1911. She possessed unusual musical talent and spent much time in its development, and was rewarded for her effort by being recognized as a vocalist of much ability. After her mother's death in 1912, Faye went to Chicago, where she made her home with her aunt Mrs. George W. Newberry. For some time, she had held a clerkship with the Edison Electric Company was was recognized as one of their most efficient employees, when her untimely death occurred, which was brought about by the inhalation of the fumes of chloride gas which was scattered over the office building where she with about four hundred others were at work. This damnable and deadly work was presumably the work of a spy and has resulted in much regretful feeling in the minds of numerous friends in this section. After inhaling the gas she contracted pneumonia and grew steadily worse; while all the kindly ministrations of loving relatives and friends were of no avail, and on Monday morning at six o'clock, on the above named date the last spark of life was extinguished. One of her attractive characteristics was her constant cheerfulness which will be sadly missed by the host of relatives and friends left behind. Of her immediate family, but three brothers survive. Henry and Frank are located on a Montana ranch, and were permitte to be with their sister during her illness, while Joe is a member of the U.S. army and is "somewhere in France." Our heart felt sympathy is extended to these brothers, in the irreparable loss of their only sister, and may they be comforted in this hour of sorrow and sadness. The body was brought to Montrose Tuesday evening, and was cared for at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lenartz until 2 p.m. on Wednesday when it was conveyed to the Christian Church where an impressive funeral service was ably conducted by Rev. H. E. Carpenter of Appleton City. Six girl friends of the deceased preceded the beautiful pearl grey casket, with arms laden with the wealth of beautiful floral offerings of friends and each carried a U.S. flag which made a sacred prelude to the impressive service which followed. The house was filled to overflowing with sorrowing relatives and friends, which fact attested more than words to the esteem in which the deceased was held. As a fitting tribute to the cause in which her life was sacrified; the business houses in town were closed during the hour of the funeral service and many of the members of the business firms were in attendance. At the close of the service, the body was conveyed to the beautiful "Silent City" west of town, where it was interred by the side of mother, grandparents and other relatvies.

SKAGGS, Helen Louise
abt 1930-1999
Clinton Daily Democrat - Funeral services for Helen Louise Skaggs, 69, Kansas City, were held Friday, September 3, at McGilley Midtown Chapel, Kansas City. Mrs. Skaggs died at her home September 1, 1999, following a lengthy illness from cancer. Survivors include her husband Samuel E. Skaggs and daughter Jeanette Louise Skaggs, who cared for her during her illness, and four grandchildren. Attending the service from Clinton were her brothers-in-law, Don Skaggs and wife Lula Belle, Tom Skaggs, and sisters-in-law Clarice Eberting, Wreatha Cameron and Nancy Woirhaye. A brother-in-law Robert E. Skaggs, Scanton, Kansas, also was present.

SKAGGS, Lulu Belle KING
1925-2017
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Lulu Belle (King) Skaggs, age 91 years, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at Monterey Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Independence, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Lulu was born November 8, 1925 in Osceola, Missouri the daughter of Elza and Estella (Porter) King. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, her son Howard King, 3 brothers, and 3 sisters. Survivors include 2 granddaughters, Deborah King of the home, and Doreen Jefferys of Ottawa, KS, 2 great-grandchildren, Christina King-Kusler and Eric Jefferys, a great great-grandchild, Sunny Jefferys, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and family.

SKAGGS, Mary Virginia
1933-1933
Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Oct 12 1933 - BABY GIRL DIES - Rev. and Mrs. R. I. Skaggs, North Water street, have the sympathy of all in the death of their little daughter, Mary Virginia, who passed away at 3 a.m. Tuesday, after a few days' illness. She was six months and twelve days old. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at LaDue. Interment was in the LaDue cemetery. Rev. and Mrs. Skaggs have seven other children.

SKAGGS, Mildred Estelle "Millie" OLIVER
1863-1912
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Friday, Apr 5 1912 - Mrs. Millie Skaggs passed into her eternal rest Saturday morning March 30th 1912, at 8:15 o'clock after a long period of suffering from a malignant cancer. Though a great sufferer she bore the pain without murmuring, and was prepared for the great change from this life to the eternal life beyond the grave. The funeral services were held at the home 3 miles west of Montrose, Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, conducted by Rev. Carpenter, of Appleton City. The interment was in the cemetery west of Montrose. She is survived by her father Henry Oliver, one brother Charles Oliver of Savage, Montana, four sisters Mrs. Clara Carter, Vinia, Okla., Mrs. Mattie Newberry, of Kansas City, Mrs. Maude Lampkin, and Mrs. Edna Brow of this vicinity. Four children survive her Miss Faye Skaggs and three sons, Henry, Joe and Frank Skaggs. All were present at the funeral except Charles Oliver of Montana. There was a large attendance of friends of deceased at the funeral in spite of the almost impassable condition of the roads. Though relatives and friends mourn the death of a loved one, the thought that the departed is free from pain and suffering, and is at rest, should console them in the hour of their sorrow. Their loss is her eternal gain. A large circle of friends sympathize with them at the parting and rejoice over her great gain.

SKAGGS, Ralph E. Rev.
1916-1995
Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Virden, Macoupin Co, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rev. Ralph E. Skaggs, 79, Girard, Illinois, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 1995, at Pleasant Hill Village in Girard where he resided since August 27, 1992. Born April 11, 1916, in Montrose, he was the son of Wesley and Etta Fahnestock Skaggs. He married Elizabeth Richeson May 9, 1943, in Montrose. A retired minister, Rev. Skaggs received his bachelor of science degree in education from Central Missouri University and was a graduate of Bethany Biblical Seminary Church of the Brethren, Chicago. He was a member of Girard Church of the Brethren and was active in Church Camps, Boy Scouts and Illinois and Wisconsin Church of the Brethren District functions. Rev. Skaggs was a former member of the Girard Lions Club. Survivors are his wife Elizabeth; a son Benjamin Skaggs of Decatur; two daughters, Betty Stauffer of Johnstown, Pa., and Barbara Noffsinger of Roanoke, Va.; seven grandchildren; a sister Florence Bray of Mount Morris; several nieces and nephews. Services were Wednesday at Church of the Brethren, Girard. Burial was in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Virden.

SKAGGS, William Richard
1920-2007
Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Harrison Co, MS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2007 - SM/SGT William Richard Skaggs, 86, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, died January 1, 2007, at the home of his caregiver, Pam Bruce. William was born September 30, 1920, to the Rev. Richard Ivo and Lena (Fellhauer) Skaggs in Clinton. Funeral services will be held at the Biloxi National Cemetery, Biloxi, Mississippi, on Friday, January 5, with full military honors. He was a 1938 graduate of Clinton High School and enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving his country for 30 years before retiring. After he retired, he was a teacher for the military in Biloxi, Mississippi. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, being baptized in May 1933. On July 16, 1943, he married Jeanette St. Peters of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and to this union was born twin sons, Gary and Terry. Jeanette passed away May 25, 2004. Pam Bruce came into their lives as their caregiver around 1994 and after Jeanette passing, he had to move to her house as he was unable to care for himself. She became like a daughter to him and he held her very dear to his heart. Preceding him in death were his wife Jeanette, of 61 years; his parents R. I. and Lena Skaggs; brother Kenneth Lee Skaggs, who gave his life for his country in World War II; sister Mary Virginia Skaggs. Surviving are his twin sons, Terry Lee Skaggs and his wife Valerie, Gary Lynn Skaggs and his wife Forrest, both of Willow Park, Texas; his grandchildren and their family, Ann Cunningham and her husband Keith and children Keaton and Kyle, Ken Skaggs, Michelle Simonson and her husband Scott and their children Erika, Matt and Alex, all of Dallas, Texas; brothers Tom Skaggs and his wife Nancy, Donald Skaggs and his wife Lu, Clinton, Robert Skaggs and his wife Rita, Scanton, Kansas, and Samuel of Kansas City; sisters Clarice Eberting, Wreatha Cameron, Nancy Woirhaye and her husband Marvin, all of Clinton, and Pat Pickens, Urich; several nephews, nieces and cousins in the Clinton area.

SKIDMORE, Clarence Paul
1914-2007
Bear Creek Cemetery, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 6 2007 - Clarence Paul Skidmore, 93, Holden in the Bear Creek community, died Thursday, July 5, 2007, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. He was born Friday, February 13, 1914, the son of Luther Skidmore and Pebble Odell Lytle Skidmore, south of Warrensburg. He was a dairy farmer for over 40 years, retiring in 1983. He was a member of Bear Creek Baptist Church. On May 27, 1936, in Warrensburg, he married Ruby Lucille Rissel by Rev. Earl Harding. She survives of the home southeast of Holden. Also surviving are tow daughters, Darlene Rector, Warrensburg, and Cheryl Patt, Holden; four grandchildren, Towanda Lawler, Warrensburg, Kathy Jennings, Blue Springs, Darren Skidmore and Lynn Skidmore, both of Holden; six great-grandchildren, Dustin Jennings, Blue Springs, A.J. Gelbach, Brittany Gelbach and Ashley Gelbach, all of Warrensburg, Makayla Skidmore and Jillian Skidmore, Both of Holden; four sisters, Juanita Drinkwater and Catherine Wieting, both of Warrensburg, Goldie Nickelson, Raytown, and Jessie Radovich, Golden City, Colorado; a brother, Bill Skidmore, Mission, Texas. He was preceded in death by a son Clarence Eugene Skidmore, on February 3, 2000, and five sisters, Bertha Hammond, Ethel Hammond, Frieda Clear, Lorraine Garner and Ella Marie Billingsley. Funeral services will be Sunday, July 8, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial will follow in the the Bear Creek Cemetery.

SKILLMAN, Lester Allen
1931-2008
LaMonte Cemetery, LaMonte, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 17 2008 - Lester Allen Skillman, 77, of rural Windsor, Missouri, died Friday morning, November 14, 2008, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. He was born August 11, 1931, in Houstonia, Mo., the son of Lester A. and Beatrice Alberta (Coats) Skillman. Lester graduated from Houstonia High School. Known as a hard worker, he was a farmer and carpet installer, in the Houstonia area, for many years. Survivors include friends and neighbors. Graveside services will be Monday, November 17, 2008 at the La Monte City Cemetery, La Monte, Mo.

SLACK, Alfred, Judge
1848-1928
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Judge Alfred Slack was found dead in his bed by his wife about 6:30 last Saturday morning. They have been spending the winter with their daughter, Mrs. Press Stephens, in Clinton. Mrs. Slack had gone downstairs to get breakfast, when she went back to call her husband. When he did not answer, she summoned the other members of the family, who found he was dead. They called the doctor, who said, from all evidence, his spirit had gone into eternity some time during the night. Mr. Slack had been in fairly good health, and had attended each day's session of Circuit Court the past few weeks, in fact, he attended the day before his death. He was born at Linneus, Mo., May 2 1848. Later moved, with his parents to Pettis county. He was united in marriage to Miss Louisa Allen, March 15, 1880, southeast of Windsor. Soon after they moved to Calhoun, which had been his home since, except the time they lived with their daughter, in Clinton. Three children were given to this union. A daughter died when a tiny girl. Their son, Trevey, died eight years ago. The one daughter, Mrs. W. P. Stephens, is left to comfort the bereaved mother and the one little granddaughter, Louise Stephens. Mr. Slack also leaves two brothers, Henry Slack, Calhoun, and Judge Tom Slack, northwest of Clinton, and two sisters - Mrs. Kate Ford, of Calhoun, and Mrs. Nannie Smith, of Webb City, Mo. Deceased served Henry county as judge for two successive terms a number of years ago, and was Justice of the Peace in Clinton at the time of his death. He was a carpenter by trade, but had always served his community as police judge or justice of the peace, being a just and fair man. He was a staunch Democrat and was much interested in the coming presidential candidates and campaign. He had been a devout member of the Baptist church for many years. His body was taken to the Calhoun Baptist church, where Rev. J. R. Blythe, of Clinton, conducted the funeral Sunday afternoon. Interment in Calhoun cemetery.

SLACK, Alice EVANS
1863-1940
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Thomas Slack Dies - Death Claims Wife of Prominent Henry Countian Just 16 Days After His Passing: Death, that visited the Thomas Slack home two miles northwest of Clinton, June 19, taking the life of that well known Henry County citizen, Judge Thomas Slack, crossed the portal of his daughter's home Friday, July 5th, at 7:50 p.m., to claim Mrs. Slack, his beloved wife, who was critically ill at the time of her husband's death. Mrs. Slack had been taken immediately after Mr. Slack's funeral to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Emmett Arnold, five miles east of Clinton, where the gangrene condition that had caused a paralysis of her entire left side, brought on by an infection in her left foot, grew steadily worse. Mrs. Slack, who had not slept for days preceding the death of her husband, did not give up until a week before her own death, when she became bedfast, and despite tender, gentle care, realized the end was near. Alice Evans was born March 6, 1863, in Cooper County, Mo., on the Frank Sands farm that was their old home place. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Evans, who moved four years later to Henry County. As a child she walked the two miles to and from George School and added to the responsibility of her schooling was often the care of her mother, who was an invalid from heart trouble 23 years. April 14, 1885, on a rare spring day, Miss Evans became the wife of Thomas Slack, the late Rev. Uncle Billy Lawler performing the ceremony that united these two prominent old families. They began their life together on the Ross farm, in a three-room house where Mr. Slack had previously lived and enthusiastically united their efforts to building up their farm. To their union two daughters were born, one of whom, Mrs. Arnold, survives, with her son, the only grandchild, Edgar. On Mrs. Slack's birthday, March 6, 1906, they moved to the home where Mr. Slack died, which was on an 80-acre tract on the much used country road, two miles northwest of Clinton that later became Highway 35. Mrs. Slack was a true helpmeet, a beautiful housekeeper, meticulous and tidy; a capable needle woman; an expert with chickens and turkeys; an enthusiastic gardener whose green fingers encouraged the finest vegetables even during the most difficult seasons. Her garden, east of the house and by the side of the road, was a source of pleasure and encouragement to all passers-by on the highway. Mrs. Slack the last of her family was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, being converted when they lived near the Bronaugh neighborhood. She and Mr. Slack helped build the old Knoles Chapel on land bought from Jesse Knoles. Later they became members of the Field's Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church and of late years enjoyed coming to the Clinton Presbyterian Church for services.

SLACK, Caroline HUMPHRIES
1821-1906
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 6 1906 - Mrs. James Slack Dies - Caroline Humphries was born in Hudson county, Kentucky in 1821; her parents died in her infancy and she came to Missouri with her grandmother and settled in Chariton county. In 1838, she married James C. Slack of Boone county; located in Linn county; had four girls and five boys, four sons and two daughters now surviving her. She joined the Baptist church when 18 and was always willing to lend a helping hand in time of need or trouble. She lived to see all her children grown to man and womanhood, the first death being a son who died in the Confederate army in Springfield, Mo. in 1862. In 1867, death took for its victim her oldest daughter, Mrs. M. E. Bentley; in 1872, death entered her home and took her kind husband and loving father and ten years later she was called upon to witness the death of another daughter, Mrs. L. A. Whitley, thus leaving the six children - J. J. Slack of Tulsa, I. T.; Henry and Alfred in Calhoun; Thos. G., six miles in the country; youngest daughter, Mrs. W. B. Ford, three miles south of Windsor; Mrs. Nannie Lucas of Webb City, with whom she made her home. She fell November 9 and was injured, suffering intensely for seven weeks. During her affliction, she realized her departure was at hand, after more than four-score years filled with gentleness and goodness. Burial in Calhoun cemetery.

SLACK, Earl Vest
abt 1913-1994
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Earl Vest Slack, a retired Army colonel who was decorated with five Bronze Stars and two Army Commendation medals, died Thursday at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore. He was 81. Colonel Slack servied in the Army from 1941 to 1964 and then worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground, where he retired in 1988. born in Calhoun, he made his home in Aberdeen with his wife of 52 years, Cecilia Doyle Slack. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and St. Joan of Arc Church in Aberdeen. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, James D. Slack of Miami, Fl.; a brother, Henry F. Slack of Calhoun; a sister, Helen S. Stewart of Kansas City; and two grandchildren. A daughter, Sue Ellen Slack, died in 1968. A memorial mass was celebrated Monday at Ashley in Havre De Grace, Md. Burial with military honors was private. Arrangements were by the Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen.

SLACK, Henry Finks
1910-1995
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Henry F. Slack, 84, Calhoun, died Friday, January 20, 1995, at the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. He was born September 2, 1910, near Calhoun, the son of James Earl Slack and Edna Emma Finks Slack. On August 29, 1937, in Clinton, at the First Baptist Church, he married Marjorie L. Hostin, who survives of the home. He was a retired dairy farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Calhoun, a past board member of the Calhoun School District, and a past board member of the Farmers Elevator, Clinton. He was a devoted husband and loving father and grandfather. He loved his home and enjoyed having his family and friends around him. He endured his long illness with patience, never indulging in self-pity or remorse. He enjoyed his chosen profession of dairy farming, raising livestock and raising good crops. A thing of beauty, to him, was a large field of corn with straight rows and a pasture of good cattle grazing nearby. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and a daughter-in-law, Gerald H. and Melva Slack, Richmond; Keith Slack and Wallace L. (Wally) Slack, both of Calhoun; a sister, Helen E. Stewart, Kansas City; two grandchildren who were his pride and joy, Jenny Dunaway and Shannon Slack; a great-granddaughter, Krista, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Patty Lorraine; three brothers, Lyman, Earl and Walter; and two sisters, Irene and Marjorie. Funeral services were held January 22, at the Calhoun Baptist Church. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun.

SLACK, Henry, Judge
1843-1936
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Calhoun MO - Squire Henry Slack, Calhoun's oldest and most widely known citizen died Tuesday morning, April 7, at the ripe old age of 93 years. He passed away at the home of his son, James E. Slack where he and his wife had been living since January. Judge Slack was of a pioneer family, his father, James Slack, came from Kentucky in an early day and settled in Linn County, where Henry Slack was born, January 5 1843. Mr. Slack went to Calhoun in 1867 and established himself in a grocery business, after farming for several years. He was twice married, first to Miss Martha Carter, leaving two sons, of whom one survives him at the age of near 79. The son is James E. Slack of near Calhoun at whose home he passed away. One brother, Thomas Slack, lives in Clinton. One son, George Vest Slack, passed away two years ago, and two weeks ago his only sister, Mrs. Kate Ford, of Windsor, was buried at Calhoun. Judge Slack served his community as justice of the peace for more than half a century and was engaged in the insurance business 40 years. Since his earlier years he had been a member of the Masonic lodge, being secretary of the Calhoun lodge for many years. The funeral service was held at the Calhoun Baptist church Wednesday, April 8. Burial was in the cemetery at Calhoun.

SLACK, John J.
1839-1924
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Oldest And Tallest Elk Dies - Tulsa, Ok., Feb 21 - John J. Slack, 88, said to have been the oldest and tallest member of the Elks lodge in the United States, died at the home of his son, J. Slack, here today. Mr. Slack was six feet six inches in height. The remains of the deceased passed through Clinton Friday for burial at his old home in Calhoun. A suitable obituary will appear later.

SLACK, Louisa Jane ALLEN
1855-1936
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Oct 1 1936 - Mrs. Alfred Slack, 81, died Monday, September 28, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Press Stevens and husband in Clinton. Mrs. Slack was born November 3, 1855 in Osage county, near Linn, Missouri and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Allen. Her husband, Alfred Slack preceded her in death January 21, 1925. Mrs. Slack leaves an only daughter, Mrs. W. P. Stevens, one granddaughter, Miss Louise Stevens of Clinton, one brother, William Allen of near Windsor, one sister, Mrs. C. M. Hodshire of Coffeyville, Kansas, and numerous other relatives. Mrs. Slack had been a devoted member of the Baptist Church the past fifty years. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Baptist Church in Calhoun and interment was made in the Calhoun Cemetery.

SLACK, Thomas G.
1855-1940
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Judge Thos. Slack Dies - Well Known Farmer, was Judge of the County Court From North District 1920-22: Thomas Slack, well known and influential resident of Henry County, where he had lived since a lad of 11, rich in years and benevolence of spirit, died at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 1940, at his home for many years two miles west Clinton on Highway 35. Mr. Slack, who was in his 85th year, had been in failing health some years and the end came gradually, as day by day he loosened his hold on life. Thomas Slack was born in Linn County, Missouri, April 11, 1855, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Slack, who came to Henry County to make their home in 1866. Early schooled to a love of the land and in knowledge of how to bring forth the richest harvests from his acres, he spent his life farming. He was also reared a staunch democrat and was a member of the Fields Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. April 14, 1885, Miss Alice Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Evans, also well known Henry Countians, became his wife, the 55th anniversary of which this fine couple celebrated this year. Together they met life's problems, the better day and the worse, first in the three room farm house, where he had previously lived and since 1906 at the present farm with its adjacent stretch of timber, building it into a model, modern farm. A man of resolute convictions, simple tastes, he followed an even pathway through life, leaving a firm Christian influence among all with whom he came in contact. From 1920 to 1922 he served his party and fellow citizens as Judge of the County Court from the north district, fulfilling his duty well and with conscientious exactness. His family life was close knit and congenial, their one daughter, Mrs. Emmett Arnold, who with his widow, survives, being devoted and comforting throughout the years. Funeral services were conducted at the Consalus & Peck Funeral Home on Friday. The body was laid to rest in Englewood.

SLACK, Thomas Jefferson
1915-1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - T. J. Slack, 77, Holden, passed away Monday, November 16, 1992 at Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. He was born January 3, 1915 near Chapel Hill, the son of Thomas Jefferson and Mary Josephine (Smith) Slack. He lived in the Holden vicinity all of his life. On April 6, 1940 he married Adelia Snow in Belton. Mr. Slack was a farmer. From 1940 until 1942 he worked at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. He leaves his wife, Adelia of the home; one son, Thomas Osborne Slack, Holden; four daughters, Mary Ellen Hamlin, Centerview, Nancy Lee Lawson and Norma Jean Jones, both of Holden, and Shirley Faye Shaw, Centerview; three sisters, Inis Davis, Oak Grove, Pearl Kephart, and Alene Jones, both of Holden; 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucy Kephart, Viva Jones, and Gladys Slack, and one brother, Bud Slack. Funeral services were Thursday, November 19, 1992 at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Cobb Cemetery, Odessa.

SLACK, Trevey
1890-1919
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Trevy Slack is Dead - He died at a Sanitarium near Denver, Colo., October 30, with tuberculosis. About two years ago, when in apparent good health he developed hemorrhages when writing ads for a large advertising firm in Dallas, Texas. At that time his mother and other relatives were summoned to his bedside but he got better and come home for several months. During that time he still wrote ads for his firm part of the time and they did everything possible for him, as they realized he was a young man with a brilliant future in the advertising world. He was sent to new Mexico, then to El Paso, Texas and then to LaJunta, Colo., to get the full benefit of the climate. He had been at LaJunta for a number of months, but just two weeks previous to his death, they decided to move him to a sanitarium near Denver, Colo. He had written to his folks here after being moved there and told what a beautiful place he was in and how he enjoyed his surroundings and how good they were to him, but now he is in a more Beautiful City, where there is no pain. He was born in Calhoun 29 years ago last April 2nd. There he lived until he was about 15 years of age. He had developed into young manhood quickly and was very ambitious and secured an advertising position on the road about this time. He continued this for a number of years, studying the best way to get goods before the public and induce them to buy. As he grew a little older he quickly advanced into publicity director taking charge of the work in different towns, where they introduced goods and specialties. This work enabled him to get in touch with the American public and realized what would best reach them, so when he took up advertising writing he was a success from the start, his ads attracting the attention of every client his firm had and each requesting his services for the next time as he put the right pep into his copy, and they were more than mechanical. If he had been spared a few years longer, no doubt, he would have stood at the top of ad. writers in America. When he as a small lad he was converted and united with the M. E. Church, south, at Calhoun, Mo. He was a faithful and consecrated member and a devoted follower of his Master. During all his travels he always retained his purity of heart and mind, bringing better thoughts and better ambitions to those with whom he came in contact. The people of Calhoun, the place of his nativity loved him, and when they found that he had contracted this dread disease, they at once responded in every way to help prolong his stay. They helped in a material way as well as writing letters of comfort and good cheer to let him know, all at home were with him in spirit and anxious to do everything to help him. He leaves his parents, Judge A. Slack and wife, of Calhoun, and one sister, Mrs. W. P. Stephens, of Clinton.

SLAPPER, Clyde
1906-1994
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clyde Slapper, 87, Windsor, died Monday, April 4, 1994, at the Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Home in Clinton. Graveside services will be Thursday morning, April 7, at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, near Roseland. He was born November 19, 1906, in Benton County, the son of William P. Slapper and Eva Thompkins Slapper. On June 29, 1966, in Hermitage, he married Gertrude Johnson, who preceded him in death August 11, 1990. Mr. Slapper was a farmer and a carpenter. He was a Methodist. Survivors include nephews and nieces.

SLAPPER, John Jost
1834-1910
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John J. Slapper Dead. After a successful career of four score and six years, John J. Slapper passed peacefully away at his home near Roseland, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1910. He had been ill only a few days and had enjoyed good health for a man of his age. Mr. Slapper was born in Germany in 1834, and came to America when only a boy of 17 years. In 1855 he located in Franklin county, MO., and the same year moved to Henry county where he resided until death. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday afternoon by the writer, at Mt. Olivet church in the presence of a large concourse of friends. In 1856 deceased married Miss Katherine Rank. To this union, four children were born, two sons and two daughters, all of whom survive him. His wife dying some years ago, Mr. Slapper was in 1884 again united in marriage to Agness (sic) Jane Hartle, who survives him. This union was blessed with two daughters, one of whom survives the father. Brother Slapper united with the Mt. Olivet Baptist church in 1856 and through all the years has lived a beautiful consistent christian life. Mr. Slapper was one of Henry county's oldest and most highly esteemed citizens. He possessed in an eminent degree a high sense of justice and inflexible integrity. He was loyal and true to his friends, devoted to his family and faithful to the Master. He was ready for the sudden call, and with unfaltering faith he entered into "his long home." The sorrowing family have the sympathy of the entire community in this sad hour of their irreparable loss. - His Pastor - Buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery

SLAPPER, William Penn
1864-1956
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Slapper Rites Here With Burial In Englewood Funeral services for William Penn Slapper, former Henry Countian who died Sept. 7, 1956 in a hospital at Greeley, Colo., was conducted at Vansant Funeral Home on Sept. 11. Pall bearers were grandsons, Richard Brown, Robert McCartney, Logan McCartney, Harry Slapper, Buddy Sellers and Howard Stokes. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery. William Penn Slapper, the son of John J. and Catherine Rank Slapper, was born Jan. 17, 1864, near Roseland where he was reared and educated. About 1884, he married Laura Young to which union two children were born, a son, who preceeded him in death and a daughter, Mrs. L. E. Brown of Kansas City who survives. His wife died after a few years. He later married Eve Tompkins at Versailles and they settled south of Windsor and moving between Palo and Roseland. Eleven children were bron to this union, two of whom are deceased. Mrs. Slapper died in 1950. For about 20 years Mr. Slapper has lived in Greeley, Colo. Mr. Slapper had taken Jesus as his savior several years ago and was of Baptist faith. Survivors are three daughters. Mrs. Brown, before mentioned, Mrs. Ruth Sellers, Windsor, and Mrs. Walter McCartney, Clinton, seven sons, Ralph, Elbert and Herman, Greeley, Colo.; Clyde, Colorado Springs; Waldo, Leavenworth, Kans.; Scott, De Kalb, Mo.; and Lee, Windsor; 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren; one half-sister, Mrs. Bessie Dundas, Lincoln; many other relatives and friends.

SLAUGHTER, Lorraine SIMES
abt 1896-1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Lorraine Simes Slaughter, 96, passed away February 9, 1992, in Dallas, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Ben C. and Jessie L. Simes. Mr. Simes was an early day shoe and harness merchant. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Keenan, and two grandchildren. Relatives living in Clinton are a nephew, Ben Farmer, and a sister-in-law, Ruth Simes.

SLAUGHTER, Lucien P.
1835-1913
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Jan 24 1913 - Lucien P. Slaughter died at his home in Kansas City Saturday night Jan 18, 1913 after an illness of several months. The body was brought to Montrose for interment, and laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery west of the city beside those of the family who had gone before to the land of rest. Funeral services were held in the Cumberland Presbyterian church in this city Monday afternoon, and were attended by many of the old friends of the deceased and his family, although the inclement weather kept many away. Lucien P. Slaughter was born in Virginia, March 30, 1835, he came to Missouri when a small boy. He was married at Otterville, Mo., in the year 1860. To this union were born six children five sons and one daughter, one son and the daughter died in infancy. He is survived by his wife and four sons all of which accompanied the remains of their beloved to this city from the home in Kansas City. Mr. Slaughter and his family lived in this city many years going to Kansas City to live about 8 years ago, where his sons had gone several years before and had established themselves in profitable employment and they persuaded him to move there also. For many years before going to Kansas City he had suffered from asthma, and for a time he thought the change to the city helped him but for the last couple years he has been suffering more, old age and other complications hastened the end and he is now at rest. The family were among our best people and enjoyed the highest respect and esteem of all. He was a carpenter and joiner by occupation and was one of the finest workman ever in our city - He was a member of the A.O.U.W. from the time of its start. He was a member of the Baptist church while in this city, and his life was in harmony with the teachings of the good book. To the bereaved wife, his companion of over half a century, and his sons we offer sincerest sympathy in the sorrow of the paring, but rejoice that he is at rest free from sorrow and pain.

SLAVEN, Clara Edna SIMONS
1856-1936
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Died, Mrs. Clara Slaven at her home at 116 West H (appears to be Henry) street, at 11 p.m. Wednesday, January 29. Although she had declined in health the last few years, she did not become seriously ill until Sunday preceding her death. Mrs. Slaven, daughter of Margaret Nelson and Don Simons, was born October 17, 1856, at Arrow Rock, Mo. She was united in marriage to John Michael Slaven at Boonville in 1887, and they were given six children. After her husband's death in 1902, she and her children moved to Appleton City, later she came to Clinton, where she lived the past 20 years. She was loved by all who knew her, for her's was a great and kind heart. Besides rearing her own family she opened her home to her granddaughter, Miss Evah Denney, now of Appleton City. She is survived by three children Harry Slaven, Spokane, Wash.; Mrs. Minnie Butler, Appleton City,; Mrs. Mary Carver, Kahoka, Mo. Mrs. Butler was the only one of the children who was able to with Mrs. Slaven in her last hours. There are also seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. In 1902 Mrs. Slaven joined the First Presbyterian church of Appleton City. When she moved to Clinton she remained a member of the Appleton City church until three years ago when she transferred her letter to Clinton. Funeral services were Saturday at the Wilkinson funeral chapel. Burial was in Englewood.

SLAVENS, Amy Lois SUGGETT
1933-1998
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Amy Lois Slavens, 65, Lee's Summit, MO died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998, at Saint Joseph Health Center, Kansas City. She was born Jan. 5, 1933 in Kansas City, the daughter of Starling Greene and Constance Eleanor (Hopkins) Suggett. She was a graduate of Creighton High School and lived in Kansas City before moving to Lee's Summit in 1965. Mrs. Slavens was employed as a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell in Independence until she retired in 1991. Previously she had been employed at the Bendix Corp. in Kansas City. She was a member of the Village Presbyterian Church, Prairie Village Kan. the Telephone Pioneers of America and the Order of the Eastern Star, Ivanhoe Temple, both of Kansas City. Surviving are a son, Jerry Bill Slavens, Panama City Beach Fla. ; a daughter, Ramona Stewart, Lee's Summit; two sisters, Jean McMillan, Independence, and Nadine Wade, Garden City; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday, Jan. 8, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery.

SLAVENS, George Washington
1829-1907
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO, July 1907 - Buried Yesterday - The funeral of George Slavens, who died Tuesday night of old age, was conducted Wednesday, after which the body was laid to rest in Bethlehem Cemetery. Uncle George was one of Henry County's pioneer residents. - G. W. Slavens, who for some time has been in poor health, died at his home on East Ohio street Tuesday evening July 23, 1907, at 7:15. A native of Ohio and was born in Scioto County, November 23, 1829 and came to Henry County in 1837 and located in Bethlehem township, where he owned one of the best farms in the county. A few years ago he moved to Clinton and bought a neat cottage on East Ohio street. Married three times, and a devoted and heart-broken wife, with five children, by his first two wives survive him. A member of the Christian church and a man among men. Funeral at Bethlehem. Mr. Slavens came to Missouri with his parents when he was nine years old. In 1851, he, with his father and a number of others, went to California in search of gold but were unsuccessful. On returning home, he homesteaded some land and added to this from time to time until he owned one of the most pleasant and comfortable homes in Henry County. On August 4, 1853, he married Miss Nancy Jane Parks but, in a few years, death claimed her and he was left with six little ones. He had to taste the bitter cup so often in life. Two of these children, Willie and May, died in childhood and John R. died in California and left a wife and two children; the oldest, Mrs. Mary C. Ballard, lives in Washington, Mrs. Susan Crews in Liberty and Mrs. Jessie Parks in Henry County. Seven years later he married Mrs. Agnes Jane Nichols on August 31, 1873. She brought with her one son, James P. Nichols, who lives with his family near Brownington. This union had four children; Mrs. Edna G. Brown, who lives near Clinton; Effie B., who died at 16; Mrs. Nannie Brown and Chas. S. Slavens of Clinton. When the youngest of these was five weeks old, the mother was taken away. Mr. Slaven's widowed mother lived with him and one could see him going to her room three times a day to see if she was warm and comfortable. He was married March 1, 1885 to Mrs. Sallie Brown. They, with her three boys, Harry, Frank and Allie, and the four that were there always had a joyous welcome for the older children when they visited the dear old home and today ten children mingle their tears together for the loss of him who found great pleasure in making for them a pleasant and comfortable home.

SLAVENS, Henry Edward Dr.
1915-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 2 2002 - Dr. Henry Edward Slavens, son of John and Josephine Harvey Slavens, was born May 12, 1915, in Deepwater and died November 27, 2001, at Grandview Manor Nursing Home, Grandview. He was married to Harriett L. Slavens on June 27, 1954. He was a medical doctor practicing in California before he and Harriett moved to Clinton in 1995. Harriett preceded him in death on November 14, 1998. He then moved to Grandview to be closer to his two sisters. He is survived by his son, Cary Slavens of Palm Desert, California; two sisters, Lucille Gilkey of Merriam, Kansas, and Emily Jollif of Grandview, and two grandsons, Rick Slavens and Scott Slavens. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Wednesday, December 5.

SLAVENS, Ruth M. MASSEY
1907-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ruth M. Slavens, 99, Clinton, died Tuesday, January 30, at Clinton Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Friday, February 2, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Ruth was born September 13, 1907, in Henry County, Missouri, third daughter of Robert J. and Cora Belle Burris Massey. She was married to George Elmer Slavens on April 27, 1935. She was a charter member of Congenial Country Sewing Club, a member of Clinton Christian Church. She taught in rural schools and worked on the farm. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three infant sisters. Survivors include one brother, Rufus Massey and wife, Elnora; two nieces; one nephew and many second cousins.

SLAVENS, Sarah E. SETTLES BROWN
1848-1954
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Slavens Dies At 105 - Death came like a gentle benediction to Mrs. Sally Slavens at her home at 318 East Ohio Street Monday evening, March 15 at 6:15 at the age of 105 years and 2 months. Sally Settles, daughter of James and Louisa Fielder Settles, was born in Pike County, and her parents moved to the LaDue community during the Civil War period when she was a small child. She was the last surviving member of a family of twelve children. Her last brother, J. H. Settles, preceding her in death February 28, 1940. At the age of 18, she married Manetha Brown and lived the rest of her life in or near Clinton. To this union, three children were born: Harry of Dillon, Montana, Allie of Gravette, Arkansas, and Frank, who died April 3, 1942. Later, on March 1, 1885, she became the wife of G. W. Slavens and gave loving care to the four small step children. After the death of Mr. Slavens in 1907, she took into her home and gentle guidance many young school girls, and friendships were formed that have endured, even through the twilight years of her life. With these young people, she remained young in heart, and her face mirrored the contentment and cheery spirit within. She remembered only the good and the happy in the people and the events in her long, full life. Always, her mind was clear and her convictions strong and her interest genuine in friends and neighbors. One of her greatest regrets in later years was that her failing eyesight would not permit her to read her beloved Bible. She delighted in having her favorite scriptures read and the 23rd Psalm was one of these best loved passages. She was converted at the age of 18, uniting with the Christian Church, and she exemplified in every word and deed the highest Christian principles. As the years past after the allotted three score and ten, the anniversaries of her natal day were given in notices in many metropolitan papers. On the occasion of her one hundredth birthday, she proudly displayed a purple orchid sent with the congratulations of Tom Brenneman from the Breakfast in Hollywood program. On this occasion, Mrs. D. B. Ambrose, who had made her a birthday cake for twelve consecutive years, baked a beautiful cake and placed 100 candles on it. The radio broadcast on her 103rd birthday was also a memorable event when the Clinton Eye's radio reporter interviewed her in her home and broadcast the interview the following day over KDKD. She had a serenity of spirit that all might strive to emulate, and she met each new day with courage that was an inspiration to all who knew her. President Truman was among the many visitors who came previous to her 105th birthday, and he presented a lovely bouquet of flowers. Her faithful friend, Miss Mattie Logan, has assisted in her care for the past three years. Surviving are the sons, Harry and Allie, eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren, a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edna Brown, and many other relatives and friends who loved her and will miss the pleasant association. The funeral was held at the Clinton Christian Church on Wednesday, March 17. Burial was in Bethlehem Cemetery beside her husband.

SLAYBAUGH, Mervin D.
1934-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 16 2010 - Mervin D. Slaybaugh, son of Lynn and Ella Slaybaugh, was born on April 18, 1934, in Nevinville, Iowa. He died at his home in Clinton on May 7, 2010. Mervin was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived for the happiness of his family and close friends. He was a loyal employee of Fairmont Milk for over 32 years. Mervin was preceded in death by his mother, father and his brother Harold. He is survived by his wife Bonnie; brothers, Gene and wife Mary Lou, Lowry City, Dean and wife Josiene of Milwaukie, Oregon, Norman and wife Francis, Gladstone; sister Eva Wells and husband Leonard, Willard; daughters, Pam Marshall, Trudy Anderson and husband Tim, Clinton; grandchildren, Amanda Long and husband James, Liberty, Abby Thornton of Lee's Summit, Lacey Philips and husband Jonathon of Clinton and Jesse Anderson of Kansas City, and great-grandchildren, Alyssa Spangler, Chloe Long and Leo Philips. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Monday, May 10.

SLAYTON, James "Jimmy"
1817-1901
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 23 1901 - James Slayton, one of our oldest pioneers of Shawnee township, who was born in North Carolina January 13, 1813 and came to this country in 1843 and has made his home here since, died on the 12th of November at 11:30 a.m. and was buried at Carrsville cemetery at 2 on the 13th. He was the oldest of the few pioneers left behind. Many of the sons and grandsons and daughters of these old sturdy pioneers have grown gray with the frost of many winters, since Uncle Jimmie came to this county. Many live in both Henry and Johnson counties who were familiar with him. He was bedfast only a few days and taken away with that dread disease, pneumonia. He had many friends and few, if any enemies. At the suggestion of Wm. Adair of Shawnee, who superintended the funeral, Squire Paul of Huntingdale, the oldest pioneer of Honey Creek now living, now 82, who had known Uncle Jimmie for 58 years, was selected to lead the service. He read a chapter, delivered a most pathetic prayer, then called on the old friends to sing Nearer, My God to Thee, which he had heard Uncle Jimmie sing forty years ago in the little log school house on Honey Creek. He told how Uncle Jimmie's latch-string was on the outside of the door, and the hungry went not away empty. Uncle Jimmie's dear companion, a Miss Howerton, sister of Uncle John and Mace Howerton, died many years ago; and for 25 years he has had the companionship of his three grandchildren, whose parents died when they were very young. His parental care for them illustrated the novel heart that beat within his bosom. They were orphans and had many relatives able and willing to care for them. But no! They were nearer and dearer to him and he nourished and cherished them to man and womanhood and they were a solace to him to the end of life's meandering scenes. He has only one child living, William Slayton, near Petersburg, who lives on a portion of the homeplace and who is one of Henry County's most substantial farmers and upright and honorable citizens. Uncle Jimmie was one of the architects that assisted to build up our country. To his dear son, he gave a home of 160 acres; also to his beloved grandchildren, James Adair, Maude Ross and Dode Mashburn (nee Adair), each 160 acres of the land, besides personal property and cash, which was satisfactorily adjusted in two days after his demise, illustrating further his wise judgment.

SLAYTON, Rolla William
1897-1990
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Friday, Dec 14 1990 - Mr. Rolla William Slayton was born June 8, 1897 in the Chilhowee community and spent his 93 years in and around Henry County. He was the only living son of Leonard James and Emily Jane Walker Slayton. At an early age he became a member of the Carrsville Christian Church. He was united in marriage on June 15, 1918 to Evelyn Armilda Simons at Clinton by Rev. A. N. Lindsay at Rev. Lindsay's home. This union was blessed with 2 sons and 2 daughters. They spent their entire married life in the Urich community and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in June, 1968. Rolla owned his own trucking business until 1940. He then went to work for A. Reich & Sons as a driver/salesman for 27 years until his retirement. He was a World War I veteran. Rolla was involved in many civic activities through the years including the school board and town board. He was a member of Ingham-Morgan Post 371 of the American Legion. One of Rolla's great joys was being a charter member of the Grand River Hunting and Fishing Club. For the past 4 years Rolla resided in the grand River Senior Housing where he was living until November 8 when he became a resident of Sycamore View Healthcare in Clinton. After an illness of six weeks Rolla departed this life on December 8, 1990. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Evelyn, on June 22, 1971, an infant son, William, and an infant brother, Claude, and two great-grandchildren. Surviving are his three children, Mary Jane Kedigh of Memphis, Tn., Mildred Louise Ireland of Blue Springs, and James R. Slayton of Urich; six grandchildren, Mary Lou Haynes, Bill Simpson, Kini Kedigh, Susan Witt, Janie Seddon and Michelle Ireland, and eight great-grandchildren, and a sister-in-law, Iva Mildred Reeker of Maysville, Mo. He also leaves a host of friends and relatives who were dedicated to his well-being and to the end he enjoyed reading and his many visitors. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 11, at the Ward Funeral Home of Urich. Full military honors were given at the graveside service at Carrsville Cemetery near Chilhowee.

SLEDD, Elven
1899-1970
Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Elven Sledd, 71, Blairstown, MO., died Tuesday night at the Wetzel hospital here. He was born in Edwards, MO., and spent most of his life in Blairstown. He married Mattie Platt March 14, 1923 in Hastain. He was a manager of the Blairstown Locker Plant before he retired. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mattie Sledd of the home; daughters, Mrs. Mildred James, East Lynne in Cass County; and a son, Clarence Sledd, Independence; five brothers and several sisters; five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Cook Chapel, Chilhowee, with burial in Blairstown cemetery.

SLINGER, Derek Lee
1986-2006
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2006 - Derek Lee Slinger, 19, Raymore, was born November 16, 1986, to Dennis and Lisa (Caldwell) Slinger, and died Sunday, August 13, 2006, at Children's Mercy Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, August 17, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Urich, with burial in White Oak Cemetery, Urich. He was a 2005 Raymore Peculiar graduate. While in school, he was involved in student council and theater. He was also actively involved in Scouts. He received his Eagle Scout award at a surprise Christmas Eve presentation in December 2004. Over 20,000 copies of a coloring book, designed by Derek, as a tribute to his sister Leslee, were distributed nationwide to over 50 children's hospitals. During the summers, he was a volunteer camp counselor at Rotary Camp for the disabled. He was preceded in death by his mother Lisa in 1994; his father Dennis in 1996; Grandpa J.W. Caldwell Jr. and Grandpa Bobby Slinger. He is survived by his sister Leslee Ann, Aunt Tammy Slinger and dog Houston of the home; Grandma Bonnie Slinger, Grandview; grandparents Merle and Barb Puckett of Urich; his aunts and uncles, Laurie and Neil Thomas and family, Garden City, Lana and Bill Wright and family, Harrisonville, Bard and Fran Caldwell, Olathe, Kansas, Robert Slinger, Eve and family, Harrisonville, and numerous friends.

SLINGER, Lisa Ann CALDWELL
1962-1994
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lisa Ann Caldwell was born April 25, 1962 in Kansas City, the daughter of John and Barbara (Moles) Caldwell. She died January 19, 1994 at Research Medical center in Belton, at the age of 36?. Lisa was married to Dennis Slinger, September 17, 1983, and to this union two children were born. For the past eight years Lisa and Dennis made their home in Garden City. Lisa attended the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Urich. She worked as a receiving manager at Wal-Mart. She is survived by her husband Dennis, of the home; a son Derek, and a daughter Leslee, of the home; mother and stepfather, Barbara and Merle Puckett, Urich; grandmother, Lola Puckett, Urich; a brother, Brad Caldwell, Olathe, Ks.; two sisters, Laurie Thomas, Garden City and Lana K. Wright, Harrisonville. She was preceded in death by her father, John W. Caldwell on May 13, 1993. Funeral services were Friday, January 21, 1994 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Urich. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery under direction of Consalus Funeral Home, Urich.

SLOAN, Alma Marie SHELTEN STILL
1911-2014
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Alma Marie Sloan of Wichita, Kansas formerly of Creighton, Missouri was born February 24, 1911 in Gerster, Missouri the daughter of James Thomas and Amanda M. (Stoll) Shelten. She departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2014 at Cypress Springs Wichita Alzheimers and Memory Support in Wichita surrounded by love and family at the age of 103 years, 10 months and 25 days. Alma was united in marriage to Bruce Still in 1935 and later married Sam Sloan in 1973. Alma was an elementary school teacher at Clinton Public Schools until her retirement in 1976. She was an active member of the United Methodist Church, Creighton, Missouri and was also a member of Creighton Saturday Club and did many volunteer activities. Alma will be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother and aunt. She had lived in Creighton before moving to Wichita in September 2008 to be near her daughter, Susan. Alma was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Bruce L. Still; her second husband, Samuel A. Sloan; her son, Billy Joe Still; a granddaughter, DeAnn Wehmeyer; a brother, James T. Shelten; a sister, Rachel O'Bannon. Alma is survived by her daughter, Susan K. Ritter (Jim) of Bel Aire, KS, stepsons, Samuel A. Sloan (Jan) Windsor, Missouri, Daryl Sloan (Millie) Creighton, Missouri and Gary Sloan (Marilyn) Urich, Missouri; grandchildren Sean M. Ritter (Tara), Scott A. Ritter (Erica) and 8 step grandchildren and many great and great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral service will be Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, MO with burial in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

SLOAN, Charles Robert "Bob"
1929-2018
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Charles R. "Bob" Sloan, 89, of Warsaw, Missouri, died Friday, August 31, 2018, at the home of his daughter. He was born June 15, 1929, in near Windsor, Mo., the son of Walter James Sloan and Persey Louise (Meals) Sloan. On October 23, 1949, in Windsor, he married Loretta June Null and she survives of the home. Bob graduated from Windsor High School in 1947. After their marriage, he and June moved to Independence, Mo., where they raised their family and Bob was part-owner in Woody's Basement Company. In 1991, they retired to Warsaw where he enjoyed cutting wood, playing cards and spoiling the grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf in both Cole Camp and Warsaw. In addition to his wife, June, survivors include 3 children, Randy Sloan (Linda), Sedalia, Mo.; Debbie Neeley (Lee), Cole Camp, Mo.; and Dennis Sloan of Kingsville, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Karen Sloan, Grain Valley, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Sloan and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Harold and Pansy Hall. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SLOAN, Janice LONG
1938-2013
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Janice Sloan, 75, of Clinton, MO died September 29, 2013 at Jefferson Gardens in Clinton, MO. Janice was born June 19, 1938 in Clinton, MO to Emmett and Lucille "Zehnder" Long. She grew up around the Urich area and graduated from Clinton High School. She worked for many years at the courthouse in Clinton as the Henry County Circuit Clerk. Janice was an active member in the Red Hats club, the Democrat party, and the Clinton United Methodist Church. Preceding Janice in death were her parents and an Aunt Maxine Zehnder. Survivors include her two sons Jeff Sloan of Surprise, AZ, Kent Sloan of Clinton, MO, and grandson Chad Sloan of Surprise, AZ. Family will receive visitors at the Clinton United Methodist Church Thursday, October 10, 2013 with a service to follow. Inurnment will take place at a later date.

SLOAN, Loretta June NULL
1931-2022
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
June Sloan, 90, of Cole Camp, Missouri, died Sunday morning, January 16, 2022, at her home. She was born June 22, 1931, in Windsor, Mo., the daughter of Ralph S. Null and Velma Lorraine (Knecht) Null. She attended Bryson school near Windsor and graduated from Windsor High School in 1949. On October 23, 1949, she married Charles Robert “Bob” Sloan in Windsor and he preceded her in death on August 31, 2018. After marriage, Bob and June moved to Independence, Mo., where they raised their three children, Randy, Deborah, and Dennis. She worked at a McDonald’s franchise owned by Ewing Kauffman. His family-first philosophy allowed June to work and never be far from her children and family. She retired in 1991 after 25 years with McDonalds when she and Bob moved to the Warsaw area. June started painting in 1976 and was widely known for her wildlife paintings. She was an avid bowler and golfer. She enjoyed playing cards with friends and family and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include 3 children, Randy Sloan (Linda), Sedalia, Mo.; Debbie Neeley, Cole Camp, Mo.; and Dennis Sloan, Kingsville, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Karen Sloan, Lone Jack, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; a stepsister, Kay Rosebrough (Bert), Windsor, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Billie Sloan; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband Bob, she was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Lee Neeley; her sister, Pansy Hall; her stepmother, Lena (Miller) Null; a stepsister, Nola Lee Rodriguez; and a brother-in-law, Jim Sloan. Memorial services will be Monday, January 24, 2022, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SLOAN, Samuel Alexander III
1906-1993
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Samuel Alexander Sloan III of Creighton was born August 14, 1906, near Creighton, the son of Samuel Alexander and Ollie Georgana (Smith) Sloan II. He departed this life March 24, 1993, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 86 years, seven months and 10 days. He was united in marriage to Evelyn Mae Barnett on April 3, 1931, and later married Alma Marie Shelten Still on July 23, 1973, in Creighton. He was a farmer and stockman before his retirement in 1968. He was a director of the Bank of Creighton since 1965. A member of the United Methodist Church and member and past president of the Creighton Lions Club and the Creighton Senior Citizens Club. He was a former board member of the Blairstown School Board, Blairstown. He had lived in Mullenville, Kansas, and Urich, before moving back to Creighton in 1968. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn, on September 27, 1938, five brothers, Chalmers, Harry, Burney, Steele and Haze; four sisters, Ruth, Merle, Carrie and Beulah. He is survived by his wife, Alma M. Sloan of the home; three sons, Samuel A. Sloan IV, Windsor, Daryl B. Sloan, Creighton, Gary E. Sloan, Urich; one stepdaughter, Susan Ritter, Wichita. Kansas; 10 grandchildren: six great-grandchildren; one sister, Maude Roberts, Scottsdale, Arizona; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, March 27, 1993, at the United Methodist Church in Creighton. Burial was in Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

SLOAN, Steele Jr.
1921-2007
Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
Garden City MO - Steele Sloan Jr., of Garden City, Missouri, was born July 18, 1921 on the family farm Northwest of Creighton, Missouri, the son of Steele and Catherine (Adams) Sloan Sr. He departed this life Friday, July 20, 2007 at Delmar Gardens of Overland Park, at the age of 86 years and 2 days. Steele attended Wadesburg rural school and was a 1939 graduate of the Creighton High School. On June 12, 1949, Steele was united in marriage to Claris Rose Moore in Butler, Missouri. Steele was a farmer and cattleman southwest of Creighton until 1964 and then moved to a farm near Powersville, Missouri. Steele and Claris also lived in the communities of Unionville, Salisbury and Peculiar, Missouri where they enjoyed attending local high school football and basketball games. He later moved to Garden City in 1991. Steele was raised Methodist and was a member of the United Methodist Church, Garden City, Missouri. He was an avid reader and enjoyed books on the Civil War and Indian History. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Claris on July 10, 1990 and a sister, Peggy Parker. He is survived by two daughters, Shelley A. Morris and husband Ted, Overland Park, Kansas, Paula Sloan, Jacksonville, Florida; a granddaughter, Kimberly Bozich, Dallas, Texas; a sister, Eloise McGrath, St. Louis, Missouri; three nephews; a niece; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 24, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

SLOAN, Stella Daisy LITTLE
1875-1948
Page Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 17 1948 - A life of beauty and usefulness came to a close Saturday, June 5, 1948, with the death of Mrs. Alexander Sloan of Garden City. Her health had failed for a year and the past five months she had been confined to her bed. Stella Daisy Sloan, eldest daughter of John and Harriet Quick Little, was born Dec. 30, 1875. Her early life was passed in the parental home established in 1873, in Henry County. Many years of her life were devoted to her chosen profession of teaching, for which she was thoroughly qualified, having graduated from Warrensburg Teachers College, also taking special work at the University of Illinois and Chicago University. Hers was an earnest Christian character from which emanated a special influence on the young people whom she taught. Her church membership dated from early youth, with the Presbyterian church at Creighton, Mo., faithfully and willingly discharging her obligations throughout the years, especially as a teacher in Sunday School and as a leader in mission work. She served for 12 successive years as president of the Olive Branch Missionary Society and for other periods of one to two years. She also acted as one of the church elders. March 28, 1917, she was united in marriage to Alexander Sloan. This congenial union was broken by his death on Feb. 21, 1942. She then, in company with two of her sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ruckel and Mrs. Lenora Evans, established their home in Garden City, Mo., in 1945, where many new friendships were formed. Besides the sisters of the home, she leaves two others, Mrs. Clara B. Ruckel and Mrs. Louise H. Sammons, a brother-in-law, E. H. Sammons, four nieces, one grand-niece and four grand-nephews. Her body was lovingly placed beside that of her husband in the Page Cemetery near Creighton.

SLUSHER, Evelyn Louise ACKERMAN
1933-2008
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 18 2008 - Evelyn Louise Slusher, 74, of Clinton, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2008, at her home. Evelyn was born on December 11, 1933, in Clinton, to William and Erma Louise "Miller" Ackerman. Evelyn retired from Eastman Kodak in Rochester, New York after 20 years of service. She was an active member in the choir for United Methodist Church. Evelyn worked as a volunteer for many community programs including her active involvment in the Heartland Theatre. She was a literacy volunteer and caretaker of all animals. She also enjoyed playing the organ and piano. She is survived by two daughters: Karyn Wagner of Berkley, California, and Gail Wagner of Vernon, New Jersey; one son, Greg Wagner of Florence, South Carolina; one brother, Bill Ackerman and his wife Barbara of Overland Park, Kansas; six grandchildren, three nieces, one nephew and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Steven Wagner. A memorial service is planned at a later date at the United Methodist Church of Clinton.

SMALLEY, Betty Mae
1923-2003
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 14 2003 - Betty Mae Smalley, 80, formerly of Clinton, died Monday, May 12, 2003, at St. Mary's Manor, Blue Springs. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 15, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Smalley was born February 27, 1923 in Independence. She was preceded in death by her husband Leon Smalley; her daughter Patricia Vance, and son Dan Smalley Jr. She is survived by son-in-law, Jim Vance, Raytown; daughter-in-law, Dixie Smalley, Lincoln; grandchildren, Christy Brownfield, Blue Springs, Trevor Vance, Lee's Summit, Daniel R. Smalley, Lincoln, and Stacey Taylor, Clinton, and six great-grandchildren.

SMALLEY, Dixie Lee SRADER
1949-2011
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Dixie Lee "Srader" Smalley, age 62, of Lincoln, MO, died November 7, 2011, at the Menorah Medical Center in Overland Park, KS. Dixie was born on August 9, 1949, to Richard D. Srader and Nova J. (Petentler) Srader of Independence, MO. After graduating Raytown High School, she married Leon D. Smalley on February 1, 1969, in Independence, MO. She and Leon moved to Lincoln in the late 1980's, where they owned and operated the Smalley Cedar Crest Convenience Store for over 10 years. After Leon's death, Dixie sold the store and went to work as an Insurance Agent. She was a long time member of the Community of Christ Church. Surviving Dixie are: her mother, Nova Srader Carleton and Bobby of Clinton, MO; a son, Daniel R. Smalley and Crystal of Independence, MO; a daughter, Stacey Taylor and Randy of Clinton, MO; three grandchildren, Bryan and Brittney Taylor of Clinton, MO, and James D. Kelley of Independence, MO; one great-grandchild, Serenity Danielle Shuping of Clinton, MO; a sister, Terri L. Moon and Jerry of Yantis, TX; a brother, John R. Srader and Belinda of Lone Jack, MO; a stepbrother, Rick Carleton and Anita of Independence, MO; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Her father, her husband, one brother, Robert D. Srader and a stepsister, Deann S. Carleton-Hill, preceded Dixie in death. A graveside service, under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, will be held Sunday, November 13, 2011, at the Tebo Cemetery.

SMALLEY, Leon Daniel Jr.
1944-1999
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 10 1999 - Leon Daniel Smalley, Jr., 55, Clinton, died Sunday, August 8, 1999, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 12, at the Tebo Baptist Church with burial at the Tebo Cemetery. Mr. Smalley was born May 26, 1944, in Independence, to Leon D. and Betty Mae Rholer Smalley, Sr. He retired in 1995 after 31 years as an assembler with the General Motors Company and was a veteran of the Air Force. Since 1989, he has owned Smalley's Cedar Crest Convenience Store in Lincoln. On February 1, 1969, he married the former Dixie Srader in Independence. She survives of the home. He was a member of the Local 93 UAW, Eagles and as a child, he was involved in Boy Scouts. Mr. Smalley was a 1962 graduate of Northeast High School in Kansas City, where he was involved in the Demolay. Additional survivors are one son, Daniel Richard Smalley of Lincoln; one daughter, Stacey Lynn Smalley Taylor and her husband, Gary Randale, of Clinton; one grandson, Bryan Daniel Taylor of Clinton, and one granddaughter, Brittney Nicole Taylor of Clinton; his parents, Leon and Betty Smalley, Sr. of Clinton; one sister, Patricia Ann Vance and her husband, James D. of Raytown; his father- and mother-in-law, Bob and Nova Carleton of Independence; two nieces, one nephew, two great-nieces and two great-nephews.

SMALLEY, Leon Daniel Sr.
1920-2002
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 7 2002 - Leon D. Smalley, 81, Clinton, formerly of Independence, died Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at the Medical Center of Independence. Burial will be March 9 in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. Smalley was born July 5, 1920, in Fairview, Montana. He graduated from William Chrisman High School and lived in Independence most o his life. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the RLDS Church and retired from Sears Roebuck. He was preceded in death by his two children, Dan Smalley, Jr. and Patricia Ann Vance. He is survived by his wife, Betty Rae Rholer Smalley, whom he married in 1942; a brother and sister, Gerald Smalley, Excelsior Springs and Dorothy Landes, Independence; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

SMALLWOOD, Rosalie
1931-2004
Quaker Valley Cemetery, Riverton, Cherokee Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 19 2004 - Rosalie Smallwood, 72, Clinton, died at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Tuesday, October 19, 2004. Graveside services will be held at Quaker Valley Cemetery, Riverton, Kansas, Thursday, October 21. She was a clerk in a grocery store before she retired. She is survived by one sister, Rachel Fisher and husband Don, Clinton; three nieces, one nephew and a number of great-nieces and nephews.

SMARR, Charles Matthew
1959-2017
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Charles M. Smarr, age 58 years, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Parks Chapel Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Charlie was born July 27th, 1959 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Harold Ray Smarr and Mary Frances (Utter) Smarr. Charlie had a love for the outdoors. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or arrowhead hunting, you would always find him outside. Charlie was very talented at many things. He built his family home in 1991, where the family has shared many memories over the last 26 years. Summer vacations were spent on the water whether at the family cabin or canoeing and camping. Charlie had a love for playing a good game of pool. He spent many years on a pool league and most recently shooting pool with the grandkids. His typical saying was "I'll shoot you with one eye closed." He was also known by many friends as "One Eye." Charlie's pride and joy was his wife Brenda, and his kids and grandkids. He also enjoyed working on his 1936 Plymouth pickup. He also loved to jam to some good old tunes. He would turn up the music loud and sing along. He loved listening to his son Dustin and grandson Dylan play guitar and drums to his favorite tunes. Charlie is preceded in death by his father Harold Ray Smarr, his grandparents Harold and Tressie Smarr, and a brother David Smarr. Survivors include his wife Brenda Sue (Moomaw) Smarr of Clinton, sons Dustin, Nathan, a daughter Amber Collins (Joe), mother Mary Brand of Lee's Summit, grandchildren, Dylan Smarr, Dustin Gray II, Dalton Smarr, Kolton Smarr, Alec Gray, Joseph Gray, Parker Collins, Noah Smarr, Bridger Collins, and Kaysen Collins, and Aubrey Decker, brother Mark Smarr of Ithaca, WY, sister-in-laws, Cindy Wilson, Lorrie Engel, Christy and Kelly Ballew, mother-in-law Mary (Jim) Wareham.

SMARR, Ray
1933-2008
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 14 2008 - Ray Smarr, 74, of Clinton died Saturday, January 12, 2008 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born January 29, 1933 in Warrensburg, Mo., to Harold Lee Smarr and Tressie Helen (Baldwin) Smarr. Ray was employed as a superintendent with the Gold Foundry and Machine Works for 46 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Clinton Elks Lodge #1034, where he served as Exalted Ruler in 1973 and District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler in 1975. He was Clinton's first District Deputy Grand Exalted Ruler. Ray also served as Treasurer for over twenty-five years for the Clinton Elks Lodge. He was one of nine survivors rescued from the Elks Lodge collapse on June 26, 2006. He always enjoyed playing cards at the lodge until his recent illness. He was also a member of the Eagles Lodge of Clinton, the People for Animal Welfare Service, (PAWS), and was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton. He was also a life member of the Henry County Historical Society, and a member of the Henry County Republican Club. Ray enjoyed hunting and fishing and loved spending time at his cabin by the river with friends. On June 11, 1976 Ray united in marriage to Mary R. Green in Calhoun, Mo. She survives of the home. Together they enjoyed working in the Henry County Historical Society Museum and dog trot cabin. Additional survivors include a daughter Cindy R. Walters and her husband Lyle of Warrensburg, Mo.; three sons, David B. Smarr of Hot Springs, Ark., Mark G. Smarr and his wife Tammy of Newfield, New York, and Charles M. Smarr and his wife Brenda of Clinton; nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, his Aunt Edna Tawney of North Kansas City, Mo., and the "Smarr Boys." He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be Thursday, January 17, 2008 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton.

SMART, Margaret Louise HANSEN
1926-2000
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 29 2000 - Margaret L. Smart, 74, Clinton, died Monday, September 11, 2000, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born in Alberta, Canada, on May 6, 1926, the daughter of Andy and rose (Gerding) Hansen. In August 1946 she was married to John R. Smart. Her husband, John, preceded her in death on May 1, 1971. She was also preceded in death by her mother, father and brother, Belton Hansen. She was the postmaster at Deepwater for many years. She also had her own beauty shop for years. She was a member of the Eagles. She was a longtime member of the Holy Rosary Church of Clinton. She and her husband were farmers. She is survived by one son, Bob Smart of Warsaw; one daughter, Alice Reynolds of Concordia; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Leona Tveit of Middleton, New York, and many friends and relatives. She was a very loving and caring mother, sister and grandmother. She will be missed very much by her family and friends. Funeral mass was held at the Holy Rosary Church, Clinton, on Wednesday, September 13. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

SMART, Nancy WICKLIFFE
1853-1924
Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
Mrs. George Smart, nee Nancy Wickliffe, was born in Cedar County, Mo. February 20, 1853, and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Sam Christian, near Windsor, Mo., December 29, 1924, at the age 71 years, 10 months and 7 days. July 16, 1871 she was united in marriage to George W. Smart. To this union were born 8 children, 7 of whom are living; Mrs. S. M. Christian, C. F. and R. H. Smart of Windsor, Mo., T. B. and H. C. Smart of Texas, and R. F. Smart of Farmington, Mo., and Nellie Donnell of Taft, Calif. Her husband departed this life June 17, 1924, and her daughter, Viola J. Keuper December 8, 1918. She also leaves two brothers, E. G. Wickliffe of Texas, and Sam of Calif., 26 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were at the Lincoln Baptist Church. The remains were laid to rest in the Lincoln Cemetery.

SMETHERS, Dovey Elizabeth CARLETON
1916-2003
Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2003 - Dovey Elizabeth Smethers, 86, Sedalia, died Saturday, March 29, 2003, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born November 17, 1916, in Leesville, a daughter of Elmer and Minnie Sheek Carleton. On June 29, 1941, she married Louis Leroy Smethers, who survives of the home. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sedalia for more than 30 years. She was a 1936 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She and her husband celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in June 2001. She loved working in her yard. Survivors also include a sister, Wilma Murray of Ozark and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Willa Christine Carleton, an infant, and Nathalia Pointer. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 1, at McLaughlin Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery, Sedalia.

SMILES, Edward C.
1926-2007
Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 24 2007 - Edward C. Smiles, 81, Windsor, died Wednesday, December 19, 2007, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born May 26, 1926, in Peoria, Illinois, the son of Henry Ernest Smiles and Elizabeth May (Thousand) Smiles. He managed the Windsor Motel for several years. Prior to coming to Windsor, he was a park ranger in Illinois and a television installation technician for hospitals and hotels in the Peoria, Illinois area. As a young man, he achieved the status of Eagle Scout and later, as an adult, worked as a Boy Scout leader. He served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict. Edward worked with Parents Without Partners and had served a term as a member of the Windsor City Council. Survivors include his companion Kathy Lynch, of the home: two daughters, Lisa Smiles and Cynthia Smiles, both of Peoria, Illinois; two sisters, Henrietta Smith, Peoria, Illinois, and Elizabeth Elmoe, state of Wisconsin, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded In death by a sister, Bernice Issacs. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 26, at the Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Illinois, with full military service. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

SMILEY, B. W. "Bill" Dr.
1920-1998
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 10 1998 - Dr. B. W. "Bill" Smiley died Saturday, June 6, 1998, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, at the age of 77 years, seven months and 26 days. He was born October 10, 1920, in Ponca City, Oklahoma, the son of James Edwin "Ted" and Margaret Belt Smiley. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Dr. Smiley was an optometrist and had an office in Clinton for many years, prior to his retirement in 1995. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. He is survived by one niece, Patricia Park and husband, Ron Broderick, Blue Springs, and a great-nephew, David Maginness; also a nephew, Jim Smiley, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Marjorie Smiley Parks; a brother, Dr. Ted Smiley, and a nephew, Jim Parks. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 9, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMILEY, Ernest Ted Dr.
1922-1996
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dr. Ernest Ted Smiley died in Oklahoma City of a heart attack on Friday, December 13, 1996. He was born in Montrose on November 18, 1922. He was the son of James Edwin Smiley and Margaret Belt Smiley. He lettered in football and basketball and was president of the senior class. He went to the University of Missouri on a football scholarship. When World War II started he joined the Marines. He was a second lieutenant in the Pacific for four years. After the war he attended optometry school in Chicago. On March 11, 1951, he married Dorothy Yancey in Prescott, Arkansas. He and his family lived in Aurora until 1957. They moved to Oklahoma City where his family still resides. He was a member of Rotary and the Kiwanis. He was president of the Oklahoma Optometric Association in the early 1960's. He was an active member of the Professional Businessmen's Association which he helped start in the early 1960's. He was an active member of Grace United Methodist Church. Golf was one of his passions. He never met a stranger and he always had a joke to tell. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, and his son, Jim, two granddaughters, Ashley and Adrian, all of Oklahoma; one sister, Marjorie Smiley Parks and his brother, Dr. B. W. Smiley of Clinton and a niece, Patricia Parks, Blue Springs.

SMILEY, James Edwin
1850-1929
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Times, Montrose MO, Dec 5 1929 - Mr. J. E. Smiley, old time resident of Montrose, passed away last Tuesday evening at 9 oclock. Mr. Smiley, who has been in poor health for some time, was taken sick last week, and gradually became weaker until he died in his sleep last Tuesday evening, with all members of his family present. His death came as quite a shock to his many friends here as they did not figure his illness was of a serious nature. Besides his widow he leaves four sons and one daughter to mourn him: Tony Smiley of Butler; Ted Smiley, of Clinton; William Smiley, of Ohio Post office; a son in Canada and a daughter in Denver. Mr. and Mrs. Smiley have resided in Montrose a great many years, coming here when Montrose was a young town. For the past several years they have been engaged in the restaurant buiness, and Mr. Smiley will be missed by his many friends here, who join the Tidings in extending our sympathy to Mrs. Smiley in her sorrow. His funeral will be conducted at the Montrose Presbyterian church of which he is a member Thursday morning. Burial in Montrose Cemetery.

SMILEY, Margaret Angeline BELT
1897-1966
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Margaret A. Belt, daughter of Edward L. and Sally Hathaway Belt, was born near Montevallo, October 17, 1897, and departed this life May 5, 1966, in the general hospital, Clinton, Mo., where she had been a patient some two weeks. Her death was attributed to a quick form of cancer. At the age of three, her mother passed away, and Margaret made her home with her maternal grandparents until at eight years of age she began keeping house for her father. They moved frequently to be near her father's employment, and she grew up in the Montevallo, Dederick and Harwood communities, later going to Montrose, where she attended high school. In 1916 she was united in marriage to James E. (Ted) Smiley at Montrose, where they made their home. They moved to Clinton in 1927. They were parents of a daughter and two sons. Surviving are her husband of the home, daughter, Mrs. M. F. Parks, and sons, Billy Wayne Smiley, Clinton and Ernest Ted Smiley, Oklahoma City; three grandchildren; one brother, Elba R. Belt, Erie, Kas; other relatives. Mrs. Louis Parker of El Dorado Springs was a niece. Funeral services and burial took place at Clinton Saturday.

SMILEY, Thomas M.
1856-1912
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Jul 26 1912 - T. M. Smiley, of Rockville, Mo., died at the home of his brother J. E. Smiley of this city Wednesday morning after an illness of several months at the home of his brother here. Mr. Smiley had been in failing health for a long time. A couple months ago his brother here was informed that he was helpless and went to Rockville and brought him to his home here that he might give him needed care and attention. He was 56 years, 4 months old, a widower, an only son died several years ago. For a number of years he had lived alone on his farm near Rockville. He was a member of the Baptist church having embraced religion when a young man, and tried to live in harmony with the teaching of the bible. The funeral services were held at the home of his brother J. E. Smiley. The interment was in the cemetery west of this city.

SMITH, Albert E.
1874-1896
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Thursday, Jan 30 1896 - Died Sunday morning, January 26, 1896, Albert Smith, aged 21 years and 10 months, son of Mrs. Seliana Smith, after three years suffering with dropsy. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday, after which the remains were interred in the town cemetery in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends.

SMITH, Andrew D.
1939-2006
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 5 2006 - Andrew D. Smith, 66, Osceola, formerly of Kansas City, died Wednesday, January 4, 2006, near Blairstown. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 7, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Iconium Cemetery near Osceola.

SMITH, Andrew Jackson
1849-1922
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Feb 2 1922 - Andrew Jackson Smith died at the family home in north Windsor yesterday morning after several weeks illness of disease incident to old age. The deceased was born in Missouri in 1848, and had been a resident of Windsor for many years. Funeral services will be conducted at the home tomorrow at 2:20 and interment will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SMITH, Ann L. DICKSON
1829-1901
Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 1901 - One of Henry county's best women, Mrs. Thomas J. Smith, died at her home near Coal Saturday morning with heart trouble. Her maiden name was Ann L. Dickson; born in Fayette County, Indiana in 1829; married in 1849; seven children; living are William R., Charles W. and Mrs. Ora Dell Green. One brother lives in Washington. Burial in Good Hope.

SMITH, Ann S. WITHERS
1820-1894
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO, Thursday November 29, 1894 - Obituary of Ann (Withers) Smith - Death-Sleeps - The announcement of death always brings a thrill of sadness to the hearts of the living, and this deepens and widens in proportion to the nearness of the grim visitor to our own domicile and the age of the one upon whom he calls. Human sympathy but seldom reaches beyond the circle of associates and intimate acquaintances; seldom gives expression to sorrow when the pall of childhood or knell of age breaks in upon the onward march of mankind as they hasten from the prattle of the one to the unsteady step of the other. The bell tolls - the taps are few - and the masses say, "It is only a child." For a long time, peal after peal, the old church bells sends forth its doleful sound, and they say it is only an old man or old woman - - and the world moves on with scarcely a break in the ranks. Only when the death comes to one who has made himself conspicuous in the community, or when he invades the family of the renowned, is there any great disturbance in the busy rounds of life. When night spreads his dark mantle over the world in silence, then the belated traveler, the vigilant watcher around the sick bed and the midnight student feel a melancholy, a loneliness which nothing but sleep itself can remove or the rising sun dispel; so when death comes to our door and claims for his victim one we love - one whose sweet counsel has been a source of great usefulness to us; one whose smiling face has ever sent rays of sunshine into our hearts, we are bowed down under a load of grief that nothing but death itself can take away, or the bright dawn of an eternal day lift from our burdened souls. Such was the solemn sadness, such the grief and loneliness which came to the home and neighbors of our esteemed citizen, Obediah Smith, November 24, 1894. The companion of his youth, the helpmeet of his life, the mother of his children, after a severe illness of six days - such suffering as that terrible disease, pleuro-pneumonia, alone can bring to mortals, fell asleep in that sleep that knows no waking here; sank into the embrace of that death whose strong hold can only be broke by the Lion of the Tribe of Judah on the resurrection morn. Nine children, all living so far as known, and the aged husband, her senior, makes this the first death in the family. This sad call, made for the first time, is more keenly felt than where the family are made by frequent calls to realize the uncertainty of this life and the great need of preparing for that home where death never comes and family ties are never broken. Mrs. Smith, nee Ann S. Withers, was born in Tennessee September 5, 1820, moved to Kentucky in 1852, was married to Obediah Smith June 28, 1838, and came to Missouri in 1870. She was well known, highly respected, and greatly admired for her admirable disposition and kindness of heart by all of her neighbors, and loved with a fond devotion by her entire family. Six of her children, her fond husband, her only surviving brother, J. G. Withers, and many grandchildren and nieces and nephews stood around her dying couch. This seemed to be a great consolation to her and yet she deeply regretted the absence of some of her children and especially her youngest, where illness prevented her coming, as she went down into the valley she feared no evil, feeling that the staff of God whose name she confessed in early womanhood, would sustain her and lead her safely on - that eternal happiness awaited her in the sweet bye and bye. The deepest sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved husband, the lone brother, and sorrowing family. May the blessings of heaven be with them, and their whole lives be a preparation for eternal happiness in the reunion on the other shore. (Obediah Smith, born (?) in Virginia, died December 23, 1894; married to Ann (Withers) Smith - born September 5, 1820 in Tennessee, died November 24, 1894. They were married June 28, 1838.)

SMITH, Anna Virginia WAGNER
1915-1995
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anna Virginia Smith, 80, Clinton, died Saturday, August 19, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Graveside services will be Tuesday, August 22, at the Pythian Ridge Cemetery in Sturgis, Kentucky. Mrs. Smith was born April 5, 1915, in Sturgis, Kentucky, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Finis L. Smith of the home; a son William Finis Smith of Jefferson City, and a grandson, Mitchell Finis Smith.

SMITH, Annie Elizabeth BALDWIN
1866-1962
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Feb 15 1962 - Mrs. Annie E. Smith, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Maud Smart of Deepwater, Feb. 10, 1962 at the age of 95 years, 6 months, and 4 days. Her husband preceded her in death in 1921. She is survived by all eight of their children. Maud Smart, Deepwater, Mo.; Bernard Smith, Clinton, Mo.; Mae McConnell, Garden Grove, California; Carrie Yeager, Warsaw, Mo.; Lawrence Smith, Minden Mines, Mo.; Edith Keele, Oak Hurst, California; Opal VanLeeven and Fred Smith, Riverside, California. Mrs. Smith has made her home at her daughters, Mrs. Joe Yeager most of the time for eleven years. She was a good Christian woman, a loving mother, and a good neighbor and friend. The funeral at the Finey Baptist Church, where her body will be laid by the side of her husband, Richard V. Smith. Mrs. Smith leaves beside her eight children, twenty five grandchildren, sixty-six great-grandchildren and 18 great -great -grandchildren. The casket bearers will be her grandsons: John, Neil, Coy and Jack Smart, Lewis and Darrel Smith.

SMITH, Anthony Daniel Dean
1975-2003
Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 16 2003 - Anthony D. Smith, 27, Overland Park, Kansas, died Monday, October 13, 2003. Funeral services will be Friday, October 17, at Lucas United Methodist Church, with burial in Mullin Cemetery. Survivors include his mother, Celina Sallaz-Felix, Urich; his father, Ray Allen Smith and wife Robbie, Liberty; stepfather Jeffrey A. Sallaz, Kansas City, Kansas; two brothers, Shawn Smith, Clinton, and Christopher Smith, Springfield; two sisters, Lindsay Sallaz, Urich, and Nicole Smith, Liberty; maternal grandmother, Alice Valadex, Urich; paternal grandmother, Jean Smith, Gladstone; paternal grandfather, Delbert Smith, Dewight, Kansas; aunts, uncles, cousins and several nieces and nephews.

SMITH, Archie
abt 1925-1993
Clinton Daily Democrat - Archie Smith, 68, Independence, died Monday, March 15, 1993 at the Regional health Center in Independence. Services will be Thursday. He was a native Benton Countian and a brother of Awanna Hudgens of Deepwater.

SMITH, Artie Mishey FARHNER
1892-1991
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Artie Mishey Smith, 99, died Thursday, July 11, 1991, at Sycamore View Nursing Home in Clinton, Missouri. She was born March 24, 1892 in Deepwater. She was the daughter of Franklin Farhner and Sarah Belle Bridges Farhner. On January 6, 1914 she was married to William Henry Smith. To this union, two children were born. She was a member of the Deepwater Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William Henry Smith and one great-granddaughter, Lynn Witherspoon. Survivors are a son, William Everett Smith, Clinton, and a daughter, Thelma Genevieve Kneip, Clinton. She is also survived by three granddaughters, five great-grandsons, and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services were Saturday, July 13, 1991 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Barbara L.
abt 1936-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 20 2002 - Barbara L. Smith, 66, Osceola, a plastics manufacturing machine operator, died Sunday, August 18, 2002, at her home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 21, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation.

SMITH, Basil A.
1897-1992
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Basil A. Smith was born March 17, 1897 at Leeton, the son of Alonzo and Lieurena Smith, being the oldest of five children. At an early age, the family moved to Clinton. Basil graduated from 8th grade and later attended the Catholic Academy in Clinton. He served in World War I, and was in the Navy as a Yoeman 3rd Class Petty Officer. On April 6, 1924, he married Ora Lee Mitchell. To this union three children were born: Mitchell Lee, Betty Jo and Robert Uel. The family lived in rural Henry County and then moved to Clinton. He worked in and around Clinton in farming, construction and maintenance. Basil was a beloved husband, father and grandfather, who valued family, work and friends. He was a kind and gentle man, yet was firm in his beliefs. Basil enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing, and building and repairing small engines. Basil was a member of I.O.O.F. Lodge, Roberta Rebekah Lodge 297 and First Baptist Church. He will be sadly missed by all his family, and by the friends and neighbors who knew him. Basil is survived by his wife Ora Lee of the home; one daughter, Betty Jo Johnson, Clinton; five grandchildren, Vickie Lee Warren of Fayetteville, Ark., Robert A. Smith, Barry D. Smith of Clinton, Marty Smith of Kansas City and Dixie Green of Grand Forks, North Dakota and three great-grandchildren and one sister, Beulah Edwards of Springfield. Basil was preceded in death by his sons, Robert Uel and Mitchell Lee. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 29, 1992 at Consalus chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SMITH, Bertha Ellen BURTON
1889-1985
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Bertha Ellen Burton Smith, daughter of Columbus and Lina Lister Burton, was born Jan. 29, 1889 at Maurine, Missouri. Mrs. Smith passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital October 17, 1985 at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 16 days. On Nov. 26, 1908, Bertha was united in marriage to Charles Robert Smith at the First Methodist Church in Clinton. They moved to Montrose in 1917. Bertha was an employee for the United Telephone Co. for 36 years, retiring July 1, 1953. After retirement they moved to Osceola, to a farm which both enjoyed very much. Mrs. Smith has lived at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City the past 4 years. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on February 23, 1972. She is survived by one son, Ted Salmon of Clinton; one grandson, Robert Salmon and wife, Susan and four great-grandchildren of Appleton City; two sister-in-laws, Mrs. Hugh Burton and Mrs. Oral Burton of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 19, 1985. Burial was at the Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Bertha Lee RALLS
1875-1929
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Bertha Ralls Smith - September 18, 1875 - September 11, 1929 - Mrs. Ellis Smith (Bertha) died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clive Wilson, just north of the Hopewell Church, in the west part of Henry County, Wednesday morning September, 11. Bertha Ralls was born at Montrose, Mo., September 18, 1875, and would have been 54 years old had she lived until this week. She was united in marriage to Ellis Smith, March 1, 1891, and came to Clinton a short while later. They built their home at 907 North Street, 37 years ago, where they spent a happy married life and raised their three children. She leaves her husband Ellis,and three children - Ralls Smith of Boonville, Missouri; Mrs. Clive Wilson, Montrose, Missouri; and Miss Courtney Lee Smith, who recently went to Princeton, Kentucky to teach. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Will Hendricks of Springfield, MO. She Devoted her life to her children and saw that they were given every opportunity of education, her daughters being musicians of unusual skill and talent. She was a good neighbor and friend, always ready with a smile of greeting. She was converted in her girlhood and had been a member of the M.E. Church South, many years. Her body was brought to her late home and the funeral held at the M.E. Church, South, Saturday morning. The burial was in Englewood. Her only sister and her children were all here for the funeral.

SMITH, Bessie Ann AMEND
1927-2004
New Hope Cemetery, Marion, Cole Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 28 2004 - Bessie Ann Smith, 77, Warrensburg and formerly of Windsor, died Saturday, December 25, 2004, at the Country Club Care Center, Warrensburg. She was born May 12, 1927, in Jefferson City, the daughter of Charles C. and Annabelle Amend. She married William C. Smith, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, William Charles Smith and Curtis Lee Smith Sr., both of Windsor; seven grandchildren, Kristen Ann Smith and Curtis Lee Smith Jr., both of Warrensburg, Jeffrey Adam Smith, Zachary William Smith and Jeremy Kyle Smith, all of Windsor, Robert Lee Lowe and Curtis Hayes Lowe, both of Jefferson City. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eugenia Ann Smith; two brothers, Victor and Ernest Amend, and a sister Geneva O. Amend. Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 29, at New Hope Cemetery, Centertown.

SMITH, Bobbie Louise LEE
1923-2005
Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2005 - Bobbie Louise Smith was born December 22, 1923, in Kansas City, the daughter of Harry and Katie Lee. On October 3, 2005, (at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton) after sharing the gifts of her life for nearly 82 years, she quietly departed this world and went home to God. Bobbie was married to Virgil Calvin Smith, who preceded her in death, as did her parents; one son Charles; one daughter Bobbie Joan, and a brother Charles Lee. She was principally a homemaker, although in earlier years she had been a waitress at several restaurants in Kansas City, including Winsteads. Her husband serving first in the United States Army air Corps, then in the U.S. Air Force, Bobbie traveled and lived outside the boundaries of this country during her adult life. After moving to Clinton, she was an active member of the Clinton Post of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. That involvement and her enjoyment of Bingo earned her the nickname, at least with one of her grandchildren, of "Grandma Bingo Bobbie." Bobbie is survived by her son Calvin Eugene Smith of Lenexa, Kansas; her daughter LaGenia Greufe of Clinton; a brother Phillip Lee of Sunrise Beach; a sister Ella Cummings, Kansas City; as well as six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. Bobbie will be remembered as a very determined, some might even say "stubborn" woman. A woman who was very generous to others, as caring faithfully for her husband during his illness until conditions required that he move into a nursing care facility and as one who was very good to her grandchildren. She also loved animals, especially dogs. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, October 5, with burial in Leavenworth National Cemetery, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, by her husband at a later date.

SMITH, Boyce E. Jr.
abt 1953-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2002 - Boyce E. Smith Jr., 49, Lowry City, died Wednesday, August 21, 2002, at his home. He was a computer repairman. Funeral services are pending at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Chapel.

SMITH, Bryan Junior
1927-2004
Parklawn Memory Gardens, Brookfield, Linn Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 15 2004 - Bryan Smith, 77, Clinton, died Monday, September 13, 2004, at Life Care Center in Brookfield. A funeral services will be Friday, September 17, at Wright-Baker-Hill Funeral Home, Brookfield. Burial will be in Park Lawn Memory Gardens in Brookfield. Bryan Junior, son of Bryan and Gertrude (Critchfield) Smith, was born January 11, 1927, in Sumner. On December 26, 1951, he married Betty Jean Crose, who died November 30, 2000. He had been a yearbook salesman for Walsworth Publishing company until his retirement. He was a member of St. mark's United Methodist Church in Lincoln, Nebraska. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Navy Seabees; a member of VFW and American Legion. He was also a member of Quail Unlimited in Clinton. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Susan J. and Frances Smith of Brookfield; one son Terry Lee Smith, Clinton; daughter-in-law Norma Smith, Macon; five grandchildren, Carrie Henry, Brookfield, Scott Smith, Lincoln, Nebraska, Christy McMullan of Shawnee, Kansas, Donna Thomas of Anabel and Michael Bunton of Macon; nine great-grandchildren; one sister Charlene M. Richardson of Sumner; two sisters-in-law, Frances Yates of Liberty and Linda Dudley of Chillicothe; one brother-in-law Frank Crose and wife Joan, Brookfield, and nieces and nephews. His parents and one son Dale Smith, also preceded him in death.

SMITH, Calvin Edward
1929-2005
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2005 - Calvin Edward Smith, son of Claude and Mildred (Groff) Smith was born March 9, 1929, in Clinton, and died at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, September 21, 2005, at the age of 76 years. Calvin was in the automobile sales business before his retirement. He worked for Stayton's Car Dealership for many years. He was a member of the National Guard. He is survived by his wife Georgia of the home; three sons, Douglas Smith and wife Denise, Clinton, Randall Smith of Anchorage, Alaska, and Jeffrey Smith and wife Glenna, Clinton; one daughter Claudia Kissee and husband Keith, Clinton; six grandchildren, Lee (Augie) Smith, Ryan Smith, Alix Kissee, Sydney Kissee, Patrick Smith and Christopher Smith; two great-grandchildren, Taylor Smith and Jaden Smith; two brothers, Harold Smith and wife Bonnie, and Norman Smith and Vinnie; two aunts, Juanita Parker and Mary Pressgrove and husband Joe; two nephews, Gregg Smith and Brett Smith, as well as niece Karol Meoli, all of Clinton. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, September 24. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Catherine "Kate" McVAY
1839-1910
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - At midnight Saturday, Sept. 24th, 1910, from her late home, five miles northwest of Clinton, after an illness of two months, of paralysis, the gentle spirit of Mrs. Kate Smith winged its flight to God, who gave it. Catherine McVay was born in Fayette, county, Ohio, May 26th, 1839, and married Dec. 5th, 1860, to George Smith. James McVay and George Smith came to Missouri in the early spring of 1866, and purchased the place known as the McVay farm. On their return to Iowa, Mr. Smith contracted the smallpox, of which he died May 1st, 1866. Soon after Mr. Smith's death his wife and three small children came to Missouri with her father, with whom they made their home until after his death. She was a noble Christian woman, a consistent member of the C. P. church at Fields' creek, being converted at the old school house some thirty years ago, whose life was an example for all, an affectionate mother, a kind and loving grandmother, who will be sadly missed. She leaves to mourn her loss, three children: Mrs. Frank Keck, and Jim and Ed. at home; five grandchildren; also two brothers and four sisters: Keziah Fowlston, Cross Timbers, Mo.; Milton McVay, Hutcinson, Kas.; Alfred McVay, Wisdom, Montana; Alice Crissman, Creighton, Mo.; Emma Griggs, Eugene, Oregon, and May McVay, California. The funeral services were conducted at the residence Monday, after which the remains were laid tenderly away in beautiful Englewood to await the resurrection morn. The beautiful floral offerings and the large number of friends in attendance upon her obsequies gave expression to their esteem and regard for her as a friend and neighbor. Hers was truly a conscientious and upright life, and she could say, like Paul: "For I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day."

SMITH, Charles Lewis
1927-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 21 2002 - Charles Lewis (Charlie) Smith, 75, Oak Grove, died Monday, May 20, 2002, at his home. Services will be Thursday, May 23, at First Baptist Church, 14th and Salem, Oak Grove, with graveside service at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was born April 2, 1927, in Blairstown, the son of Lee and Minnie L. (Riley) Smith. On February 17, 1945, he married Effie Anna Bradfield. They lived near Clinton, moved to Kansas City in 1951, then to Oak Grove in 1971. He was an excavating contractor for commercial construction until retirement. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church, Oak Grove. He is survived by his wife, Anna, of the home; five sons, Gary and Steve Smith, Oak Grove, Ron Smith, Grain Valley, Don Smith and Randy Smith, Blue Springs, three daughters, Dianna McDaniels, Omaha, Nebraska, Charlene Clardy, Independence, Karen Reinbold, Oak Grove; two sisters, Susan Nichols, Clinton, and Daisy Bradley, Houston, Texas; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

SMITH, Christina NIGGLEY
1869-1944
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Christina Niggley was born March 3, 1869 in Montrose, Missouri and spent her early girlhood there, living in the home of her grandfather and grandmother Wally. On December 8, 1889 she was married to Albert Smith, also of Montrose, Missouri. They continued to live in that town for a while, later moving to a farm in Bates County, where they resided for many years. After an illness over a long period of time, she was released from her suffering on June 28, 1944. She leaves to morns her passing away the husband , Albert Smith, her companion of over fifty years, two daughters, Mrs. Maggie Davis, Rich Hill, Missouri, Mrs. Della Robinson, Kansas City, Kansas, five sons Clark Smith, Butler, Missouri, Joe Smith, Adrian, Missouri, Roy Smith, Kansas City, Kansas, Woody Smith, Independence, Missouri, Robert Smith, Butler, Missouri and a number of grandchildren. A son, Ellis Smith passed away in 1939, and a daughter, Christina Davis in 1931. Funeral services were conducted at Culver Underwood Funeral Parlors, Butler, Missouri. After the service her sons and a grandson reverently carried their beloved Mother and Grandmother to her last resting place in beautiful Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

SMITH, Corrine "Rene" PARKS
1918-1999
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Dec 29 1999 - Corrine "Rene" Parks Smith, 82, Denver, CO (formerly of Windsor, MO), passed away Sunday, December 26, 1999. Funeral services will be Friday, December 31, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, MO, with burial in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Corrine Ann MILLS
1935-2010
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 14 2010 - Corrine Ann Mills Smith, 75, died Tuesday, August 24, 2010, at Westwood Manor, Clinton. She was born March 27, 1935, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Samuel Augustus and Irene Rose (Kluck) Mills. Corrine grew up in Edwardsville, Kansas, and attended Bishop, Ward High School. Corrine married Walter Byron (Smitty) Smith on February 14, 1953, at St. Patrick's Church, Kansas City, Kansas. Early in their marriage, Smitty and Corrine moved to Norfolk, Virginia, where Smitty was stationed during the Korean War. In 1955 Corrine and Smitty moved back to Kansas, eventually living in Edwardsville, Bonner Springs and Kansas City, Kansas, where Corrine was a housewife and mother. In 1965, the family, consisting of Corrine, Smitty and their seven children settled in Clinton, where she lived for over 45 years. While living in Clinton, Corrine worked for Diamond Drug and Sam's IGA. She also managed to find time to have her last and eighth child. In 1975, they purchased Benne's Lodge and Marina at the Lake of the Ozarks and Corrine and the youngest four children lived in Osage Beach. Corrine managed the resort, which they sold in 1982, and Corrine and their youngest child, Debi, moved back to Clinton. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Smitty, after his retirement until he passed away in 1997. Corrine was active with Holy Rosary Church, Altar Society and the Eagles Lodge in Clinton. Corrine was an excellent cook and seamstress. She did a lot of sewing for her family and friends. She crocheted, refinished furniture and collected antiques; Corrine had a beautiful singing voice and she sang for many events in her youth. However, Corrine took her greatest pride in her children and grandchildren. She had many close friends and weekends at her house were filled with laughter. Friends, family and strangers alike were always made to feel welcomed in her home. Corrine was deeply loved and will be sorely missed by her eight children and their spouses, Donna and William Lincoln, Clinton; Dennis and Malee Smith, Holly, New York; Douglas and Linda Smith, Monroe City; DeAnne and Doug Suthoff, Clinton; Daniel and Carey Smith, Camdenton; Dean and Debbie Smith, Camdenton; David and Tammy Smith, Ft. Myers, Florida; Debra and Rob Baum, Overland Park, Kansas. She is also survived by her four brothers, David (Kansas City, Kansas), Leo (Edwardsville, Kansas), John (Kansas City) and Samuel (Milan, Michigan) Mills; her sisters-in-law, Rita and Barbara Mills, and her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Marshall and Pauline Smith (Norwood, New York). Her grandchildren, William and Jewel Lincoln, Alexander and Molly Lincoln, Cassandra Lincoln, Daniel and Kaitlin Smith, Christen and Jon Stuehmeyer, Laura Smith, Megan Smith, Nathaniel Suthoff, Gabriel Suthoff, Isaac Suthoff, Danelle and Donnie Schwertner, Devan and Darren Workman, Damon and Amanda Smith, Matthew Smith, Stacey Smith, Samuel Smith, Peter Smith. Kendall DeJong, Michael DeJong, Nathan Baum and Drew Baum; by 11 great-grandchildren, Macey, Pierce, Alexa, Kameryn, Sawyer, Dane, Owen, Cade, Lila, Byron and Maison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Irene Mills, and her beloved husband, Walter Byron Smith. Her funeral services, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, were Saturday, August 28, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. Interment was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SMITH, Daniel Perry
1923-1991
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daniel Perry Smith was born in Henry County August 19, 1923, the son of Daniel and Edna Mae Thomas Smith. He passed away at his home in rural Clinton, December 1, 1991, after an apparent heart attack. He was employed for over 25 years with the Stewart Nattinger Concrete Products Company as a truck driver. He retired from that job in 1985. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was currently a member of the VFW Post in Clinton. He was married to Mildred Colleen Steward on June 22, 1963. She survives of the home, south of Clinton. He is also survived by four sons, Darrell McCartney of Harrisonville, Allen Hill of Adrian, Whitney Smith, Dallas, Texas, Daniel P. Smith of Blue Springs; three daughters, Pam Esponiza, Columbia, Marquita Smith, Liberty, and Terry Wells of Lowry City. He is also surived by a sister, Naomi Hubbard of Neosho, and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 3, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Donald Brivande
1924-2007
Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 10 2007 - Donald Briviande Smith of Adrian, Missouri, was born September 15, 1924 near Garden City, Missouri the son of Charles and Maudie Beatrice (Briviande) Smith. He departed this life Thursday, January 4, 2007 at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, Missouri at the age of 82 years, 3 months and 19 days. On June 30, 1945, Donald was united in marriage to Betty Jean Wheeler in Harrisonville, Missouri. Donald was a farmer and stockman. He was a member of the Cove Creek Christian Church, Urich, Missouri. Donald has lived in the Bates County are since 1969 and prior to that in the Cass County area. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Larry Dale Smith and two sisters, Betty Tabor and Nancy Akins. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Smith of the home; a son, Gary D. Smith and wife Margaret, Adrian, Missouri; a daughter, LaDonna Diller and husband Mark, Warrenton, Missouri; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City.

SMITH, Donald Gene
1928-1999
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 5 1999 - Donald Gene Smith, 71, Clinton, died Saturday, October 30, 1999, at his home. He was born February 29, 1928, in Urich, the son of John Franklin and Lydia (Ade) Smith. Don was a graduate of Creighton High School. He served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was married to Mina Dell Wirsig on October 23, 1953, in Deepwater. He lived in Raytown for 25 years before moving to Harrisonville in 1991. He then moved to Clinton in 1997. Mr. Smith was a driver for Vendo in Kansas City for 17 years and then worked for 15 years at Bendix in Kansas City, retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. Survivors are his wife, Mina Dell, of the home; four daughters, Linda Tappmeyer and husband, Mark, Bolivar, Dell Ann Norman and husband, Victor, Greenwood, Kay Jean Bontrager and husband, Gerald, Mentor, Ohio, and Nancy Schroder and husband, Keith, Blue Springs; two brothers, William A. Smith and wife, Elizabeth, Urich, and Dale Smith and wife, Dana, Kansas City, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 2, at the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. Burial was in Grant Cemetery, Creighton.

SMITH, Doris June FRIZZELL
1923-2000
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 15 2000 - Doris June Smith was born July 22, 1923, in Brownington to Gracie and Volley Frizzell and died at the Independence Health Center, Independence, on June 7, 2000, at the age of 76 years. Doris lived in Deepwater until moving to Kansas City in 1943. She married Tommy Junior Smith and they lived in Kansas City. Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Tommy; one brother, James; one sister, Dorothy. She is survived by her brother, Robert L. Frizzell, as well as a number of nieces and nephews. Doris was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church, Kansas City. She was a joy to many children as their Sunday School teacher. Doris was a kind-hearted lady and always had a smile on her face. Doris was an excellent seamstress and put love in every stitch. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, June 9. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater.

SMITH, Dorothy Louise WOODY
1907-1946
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye - A whole community was bowed in grief over the passing of Mrs. Glenn Smith, 1 1/2 miles west of Golden Gate, for whom a heart attack Saturday evening proved fatal . The Thursday before her passing , she had a heart attack but apparently was her usual self on Saturday morning. Always the protective and providing mother for her little brood of five, and even for the oldest son who is in service, now in Korea, She spent Saturday in town buying school clothes and visiting in the friendly, happy way that was hers with friends and neighbors. Saturday evening was especially happy in the Smith home, even though one of the boys came in with poison on his arm, Mrs. Smith dressed the infected spots and made the boy laugh as she played doctor and remembering the last good supper and many other delectable meals, the small five year old daughter said with tears in her eyes, "Oh, mommie cooked so good." When the final attack came, Mrs. Smith asked her husband to help her sit up, then after a bit went to the kitchen, where she asked him to call the doctor. Neighbors, hearing the call, came to the Smith house as quickly as possible, but before they could get to her, death had laid his cold hand on her brow, though she had begged, "Oh, don't let me die". Dorothy Woody was born August 7, 1907 near Clinton, where she was reared. August 9, 1924 she and Glenn J. Smith were united in marriage and to their union were born six fine children: Glenn, Jr., who is in the service of his country:; Robert E., George William, Roger Clifford, Dorothy Ann and Betty Jane of the home; also surviving are her mother Mrs. Lena Woody, three brothers, Charles, Bill and Bob Woody, and grandmother, Mrs. Barbara Myers, all of Independence An immaculate housekeeper, superior cook and manager, for her the work of homemaking was a real joy, for she lived happily and sunnily, even up to the close of life, and her husband and children call her blessed. Rev. Hugh Sperry conducted the funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the Consalus & Peck Funeral home, where house and yard were filled to capacity with friends and family of this beautiful spirit who epitomized the best of womankind and motherhood. Pall bearers were Elmer, Jim, Richard, Dan, Claude and Raymond Smith, brothers of her husband, and the body was laid to rest in Englewood.

SMITH, Edna Jewel CHARLES
1912-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 22 2002 - Edna Jewel Charles Smith was born August 19, 1912, at Brownington, daughter of John and Audra Foster Charles. She died June 25, 2002, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. She grew up in the Mt. Zion community, living with her grandparents, Willard and Lucy Charles, after her mother's passing. She attended Prairie Grove Grade School, Clinton High School and Warrensburg College. She taught grade school for several years in Henry County. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. On March 4, 1939, she married Carl O. Smith and they made their home in Clinton. They later moved to North Dakota and then to Colorado where Carl worked in construction for 32 years. When they retired they moved back home to Clinton. Edna was busy with many activities, working in a bank, belonging to garden clubs and was active in many church functions. She made many crocheted items for herself and others. She loved working with her flowers, especially her roses. She enjoyed her family and friends. When failing health and crippling arthritis curtailed her activities, she needed a constant companion and was very happy to have Edith Davis in her home. Carl preceded her in death on April 26, 1996. Survivors include cousins Finis Smith, Ralph Charles and wife Donna, all of Clinton, Virginia Smith, state of Colorado, John Charles, Paul Charles, both of the state of California, and a nephew, Keith Smith and wife Barbara, plus many more relatives, including Cletis Woods and Carlton Foster; many friends and good neighbors. Funeral services were held June 28 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Eli Earl
1927-2016
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Eli E. Smith, age 89 years, passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 7, at Clinton Christian Church. Interment will follow at Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Earl was born in Deepwater, Missouri on January 20, 1927, the fifth child of Eli Lewis and Dora Etta Smith. Earl spent his early childhood in Deepwater, where he attended both elementary and high school. He graduated in 1944, immediately, thereafter he joined the United States Merchant Marine; where he served two years, spending time in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. He was at Naha, Okinawa when World War II ended. Returning to Deepwater, he found employment in Kansas City, Missouri. A year later he entered the United States Army, enlisting as a parachutist in the 82nd Airborne Division. By his retirement he had achieved the rank of Lieutenant Colonel, seeing service in, Korea, Europe, Vietnam, Jordan, Malaysia, and other countries. He was trained as a Ranger and as the elite Green Beret (Special Forces). A veteran of over 25 years in the Army; he too, served in several different Airborne units. He was a master Parachutist, and he earned parachute wings of three other countries; Germany, Jordan, and Vietnam. Upon his retirement in 1972, he returned to Clinton, Missouri, where he was employed with Stewart-Nattinger Inc. He retired from there in 1982. Earl was united in marriage to Gialda Grey Cashwell of Clinton, North Carolina, August 24, 1952. To this union two children were born; Eli Earl II, and Sheila Denise. Since his retirement, Earl traveled extensive; on tours within the United States as well as overseas. He married Willie Mae Williams, December 7, 1994. Together they continued to travel the world, and were continuously kept busy by doing many interesting things. Earl was an avid outdoorsman, loving to hunt, and fish. He was a member of the Christian Church of Clinton, where he was a Diaconate Emeritus. Other associations were his life-time memberships in the Disabled Veteran Association 2, Kansas City, Missouri; VFW post 1894, Clinton, and the American Legion post 14, Clinton. He has been a member of the Morning Optimist Club of Clinton, and a past President of the Evening Optimist Club of Clinton. He was a veteran scouter, obtaining the rank of Eagle, while in high school. He continued to serve scouter as a leader while he was in the U.S. Army and upon his return to Clinton until 1976. He was a devoted and loving father and will be deeply missed by his wife, children, relatives, friends, and anyone who was blessed to know him. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Gialda, son, Eli Earl II, four brothers; Lewis, Leon, Wayne, and Robert, and one sister, Ramona Duncan. He is survived by his wife, Willie Mae of the home, daughter, Sheila Denise (Craig) Greenwood of Chandler, Arizona; step-daughter, Brenda Lee McPeek of Overland Park, Kansas, five grand-children; Richard, Hannah, Caleb, Joshua, and Tom, one sister, Wanda Dee Reynolds of Raytown, Missouri, one brother, Donald Ray Smith of Kansas City, Missouri, two great granddaughters, Skyler and Sierra, plus several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

SMITH, Elisha A.
1838-1925
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Nov 1925 - Confederate Veteran Passed Away - Elisha L. Smith was born Jan. 18th, 1838, in Pulaski county, this state. While a small boy his parents moved to Henry county, near Clinton. There he grew to manhood. He served 3 years in the civil war, spending the rest of the time in the hospital with a wound in his foot. He was also wounded in the head while in service. At the close of the war he was united in marriage with Averilla Foster. To this union were born six children. One son and three daughters survive. This wife passed on to the Great Beyond many years ago. Later, he was married to Ellen Bailey. To this union seven children were born. Two sons and four daughters survive. This wife preceded him to the better world four years ago. One daughter, Elzina McCord, died about three years ago. If this dear father had lived until Jan. 18, 1926, he would have been 88 years old. He seemed as well as usual and was able to walk about wherever he pleased until about 4 p.m. Nov. 11th, 1925, when the death summons came while sitting in a chair, talking to his daughter, Mrs. B. L. Molder, of Kansas City. There was not a struggle, he just went to sleep. Asleep in Jesus. How beautiful must have been the waking. The ten children who linger to mourn the absence of their aged father, although scattered about, were all present at the funeral. Services at Parks Chapel church. Interment in the cemetery near by. A host of relatives and friends were present, who deeply felt the loss of the dear one. He had been a kind and faithful husband, father and neighbor.

SMITH, Elizabeth BREECE
1853-1935
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith, wife of the late Andrew Jackson Smith of Benton Co., who died in 1922, came to the end of a long period of suffering and acute pain at 11:40 p.m. Tuesday. Since July 19th she had been at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Chastain near Tightwad. She made the painful trip from Kansas City where she had been with her daughter, Mrs. Haydon, to Tightwad bravely, for she was very happy to be what she felt was home again. Her last illness grew more serious four weeks past and the last three the end seemed often at hand even with the pain of her arthritis grew very acute she would whisper, God is good, and smiling would assure her anxious daughter, I am happy, and to her and the kindly neighbors who watcher her so sick and suffering came the lesson of her faith. Six days before her death she fell into a coma from which she never rallied, passing with no awakening into life eternal. Elizabeth Breece was born near Matoon Feb 17 1852, daughter of Frank Breece and Lucy Osborne Breece, later coming with her family to Missouri, she lived here and married Andrew Jackson Smith of Benton Co., Sept 15 1877. They made their home in Benton and Henry Co's residing in Windsor some 35 years where younger children were born and reared. Mrs. Smith was a Baptist until the last years when she became a member of the Pentecostal Church and one of the happiest of her last days was when Rev's Wright and Hugh Sperry who were holding a Baptist meeting at Tightwad called at the Chastain home and read from Corinthians with her. She was only able to point to the favorite passages without commenting upon them. Surviving her are her children, Mesdames Mary Salyers, Excelsior Springs, Louis Minor, Lexington, Mo., Mae Haydon, Kansas City, Mo., Catherine Chastain, Tightwad, August Smith Collinsville, Mo., W. F. Smith of Clinton. Rev. Hugh Sperry will conduct funeral services Thursday at 1 p.m. and the body was taken to Windsor to rest beside her husband. Wilkinson Funeral Services in charge.

SMITH, Elizabeth Jean
1980-2004
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 12 2004 - Elizabeth Jean Smith, 24, Pleasant Hill, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at Truman Medical Center. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, November 14, at Consalus Funeral Home-Urich with burial in Urich Cemetery. She was born March 29, 1980, in Kansas City, daughter of William D. and Linda Kay McAdams Smith. She loved to draw and spent time working on her arts and crafts. She adored animals, especially her dogs and cats. One of her favorite things was to spend time with her family and to spoil her grandma and Granny. Preceding her in death were her grandfathers Smith and McAdams. Survivors include her parents, Bill and Linda of the home; one brother Brian and wife Geri, Belton; grandmothers, Edith McAdams and Pearl Smith; her niece, Kaylin Smith (her best buddy); Aunt Sharon Smith, Uncles Bob and Keith McAdams, plus several cousins.

SMITH, Elizabeth M. MENDENHALL
1924-2017
Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Elizabeth M. Smith, age 93 years, of Urich, Missouri passed away Monday, August 21, 2017 at Westwood Living Center, Clinton, Missouri. Graveside Services will be held at Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Norris Cemetery, Urich, Missouri. Elizabeth was born in Urich, Missouri the daughter of Clifford and Myrtle (Graham) Mendenhall. She lived in this area all her life. She was a farmer and enjoyed life fully. During the last several years she had battled Alzheimer's. She was a faithful member of the Urich Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, and 3 siblings; Charles and Fred Mendenhall, and Mildred Sampson. She is survived by her husband William Smith, Urich, Missouri, son Stephen and wife Cheryl, daughter Karen Conner and husband Ed, both of Urich. Six grandchildren and many great and great great grandchildren.

SMITH, Elizabeth TURK
1917-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 11 2001 - Elizabeth Turk Smith, 84, died Saturday, December 8, 2001, at Meyer Care Center, Higginsville. She was born November 19, 1917, in Clinton, the daughter of Edward Turk and Marion Douglass Turk. She married Harry E. Smith in Clinton on December 24, 1939. He died June 12, 1997. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church, Higginsville. She moved to Higginsville from Clinton in 1941. Harry and Elizabeth owned and operated Harry Smith Men's Wear in Higginsville, Lexington and Columbia. She is survived by her son, D. Douglass Smith, Columbia; grandson, Kevin McMillen, Columbia, and cousin, Teresa Kern, St. Louis. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 13, at Weigers Funeral Home, Higginsville.

SMITH, Ella Pearl
1884-1941
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 25 1941 - Miss Ella Pearl Smith, editor of the Clinton eye since 1927, died at her home here tonight following an illness of five months. Miss Smith was born in Clinton December 2, 1885, the same year her father, the late T. O. Smith founded the newspaper. She became editor upon his death in 1927. She was a member of the Missouri Press association's board of directors. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Homer H. Johnson of Clinton, and a brother, John E. Smith of Bolivar, Mo. Funeral services will be held here Thursday morning and burial will be in a Clinton cemetery.

SMITH, Ellen BAILEY
1860-1922
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Ellen Smith, who departed this life Jan. 7, 1922, was born Oct. 16, 1860, being at the time of her death 61 years, 2 months and 22 days old. She was born near Wheatland, Hickory county, Mo. There she was reared to womanhood, and professed a hope in Christ at the age of 18. She then moved to Henry county, near Coal, and was united in marriage to E. L. Smith, near Clinton, at the age of 25. Both united with the M. E. church of Clinton soon after. Later they moved to the vicinity near Coal, where she lived until a short time before her death. About 5 years ago her health began to fail and gradually grew worse until at last from much suffering her mind became effected. About three months ago the doctors here told her friends they had done all they could for her, so she was taken to the hospital at Nevada for medical treatment, being there three months her suffering ended and she was called away to that home so fair where there is no more suffering or pain. Deceased was brought back home for burial. Rev. W. M. Briggs conducted the funeral services at the Parks Chapel, after which her body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby to await the resurrection morn. She leaves to mourn their loss an aged husband and seven children; Mrs. Belle Phillips, near Coal; Mrs. Ella McCord, of Webber Falls, Okla.; Mrs. Lillie Molder, of Kansas City, Mo.; Bertha Hopkins, near Tightwad; Charlie, of Kansas City, Mo., and Marion, who is still at home. She also raised four step-children: Mrs. Sally Shipley, of Dora, Mo.; T. L. Smith, Dunnegan, Mo.; Mrs. Mary Truce, of Noel, Mo., and Mrs. Hattie Wills, of Cole Camp, Mo.; also one brother John Bailey, near Clinton. Besides these she leaves a host of friends and neighbors. She lived a faithful Christian life and was a dutiful wife and a faithful mother. The parting was very sad but it will only be for a short time when we can all meet mother again. The children were all present at the funeral except Lillie, of Kansas City, and Ella, of Oklahoma, who could not be present on account of poor health. We will sadly miss her, but we know our loving Savior knoweth what is best, so trust we shall all be an unbroken family around God's throne.

SMITH, Ellis
1821-1899
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, May 13 1899 - Ellis Smith, Sr., aged 76 years, died at his home, about 3 miles northeast of Montrose, last Sunday, May 7th, about 9 a.m., and was buried in the Bear Creek cemetery Monday afternoon. He had a complication of diseases, but the main trouble was the grip. He was an old settler in that neighborhood and was familiarly known as molasses Smith from the fact that for many years he engaged in the making of sorghum molasses. - Ellis Smith was born in Belmont County, Ohio, near Smith's Mill, on McMahons Creek, on the 25th day of March, A.D., 1821; died at his home at ten minutes of nine o'clock, May 7, 1899; age 78 years, 1 month, 12 days. He was the father of nine children, eight of them who survive him. Uncle Ellis was one of the old settlers of this country, coming here at an early day. He reared his children to manhood and womanhood, setting an example it would do well to follow. He was honest with his fellowmen, sympathetic to those in trouble, ever ready to lend a helping hand, until physical defects made it impossible. During his last sickness he was tenderly cared for by his aged companion and his children, all of whom were at his bedside during his last days. With wan fevered face lifted tenderly to the morning cooling breeze he breathed his last. Let us think that his dying eyes read a mystic meaning, which only the rapt and parting soul may know. He was buried at Bear Creek cemetery Monday evening.

SMITH, Elmina Ann OLSON
1922-2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 1 2004 - Elmina Ann (Olson) Smith, 82, Grandview, died Saturday, August 28, 2004, at the Life Care Center of Grandview. She was born July 8, 1922, in Mills, New Mexico, the daughter of Edwin Nathaniel Olson and Opal Fontella (Everett) Olson. On April 19, 1946, she married William "bill" Jameson Smith in Abbott, New Mexico. She was a lifelong member of Kensington Baptist Church, Kansas City. She was a beginner Sunday School teacher for 43 years. She retired from Ross Miller Cleaners in 1987. She is survived by two daughters, Marjorie Lee (Smith) Marsh, Higginsville, and Opal Marie (Smith) Oldham, Gladstone; two sisters, Dawn Ophelia (Olson) Parrott, Glendora, California, and Vera Leone (Olson) Clark, LaPuente, California, and one brother, Leroy Jay Olson, New Braunfels, Texas; eight grandchildren; four great-granddaughters and two great-grandsons and numerous nieces and nephews. Her husband William "Bill" Smith, preceded her in death on April 7, 1993. she was also preceded in death by one sister Helen Maxine (Olson) Evans.

SMITH, Elmo E.
1926-2013
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Elmo E. Smith, 86, of Windsor, Missouri, died Thursday, March 7, 2013, at his home in Windsor. He was born November 15, 1926, in Bowen, Mo., the son of Louis James and Keila Jane Smith. On October 11, 1952 in Elizabeth Town, Kentucky, he married Deloris Ann Priddy, and she survives of the home. Mr. Smith worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for 11 years and then, after several other jobs, he went to work for the Civil Service, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, where he worked for 22 years before his retirement. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and watching his grandchildren play sports. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He professed to serve God for the past 64 years. In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by 3 sons, Johnney D. Smith, Wittenburg, Wisconsin; Daniel A. Smith, Edgerton, Wisconsin and Paul A. Smith, Windsor, Mo.; a daughter, Rebecca A. Murray, Belgrade, Montana; 10 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mildred Braund, Douma, Wisconsin; a sister-in-law, Velma Smith, Mesa, Arizona; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Sylvan Smith. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Eva Dora KNOLES
1885-1974
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, July 4 1974 - Eva Dora Smith, daughter of Smith and Nancy Knoles, was born May 10, 1885 near Liberal, Mo. and died June 1, 1974. The family moved to Windsor when she was a small child. She met and married Wm. F. Smith in 1901. To this union were born 12 children of whom seven survive: Floy Combs, Clinton; May Davis, San Gabriel, California; Claudine Hunter, Sedalia; Gladis Spriggs, Warrensburg; Pauline Dody, Denver Colorado; Letha Rentler, Portland, Oregon and Raymond Smith, Denver Colorado. She is also survived by 21 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She had lived in or near Clinton 43 years, and she had been blind for around 30 years. She was a wonderful mother and a faithful Christian wife, having belonged to Allen Street Baptist Church for many years. Funeral services were held June 3, at the Allen Street Baptist Church. She was laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Finis L.
1917-2007
Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 15 2007 - Finis L. Smith, 89, Clinton, died Friday, October 12, 2007, at the Golden Valley Hospital. He was born December 28, 1917 in Clinton. In January 1950, he married the former Anna Virginia Wagner in Morganfield, Kentucky, who died in January 1995. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Army Air Corps. Upon leaving the service, he was employed as a geodetic technician with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey for 39 years, retiring in 1979. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Clinton Masonic Lodge, the Mt. Vernon Lodge 219 A.F. & A.M., Alexandria, Virginia, the Golden Valley Shrine Club, Ararat Shrine, Warsaw Shrine Club, a life member of the National Rifle Association, and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 1894, Clinton, a life member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, the China-Burma-India Veterans Association, Inc., Clinton American Legion, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He served on the board of directors for Good Hope Cemetery Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a brother Lawrence, and two sisters, Nola Smith and Jane Smith. Survivors include his son William Finis Smith of Jefferson City; a grandson, Mitchell Finis Smith, Eldon; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 16, at the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton. Burial will be in Good Hope Cemetery, Coal.

SMITH, Forrest Lee
abt 1933-1993
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Forrest Lee Smith, 60, Independence, died Feb. 21, 1993 at the Medical Center of Independence. Memorial services will be Wednesday a the Royer Chapel, Oak Grove, in Jackson County; cremation. He was an automotive mechanic before he retired. He was a Methodist. Survivors include a sister, Donna Sell, Clinton, and other family members.

SMITH, Frances R.
1908-1991
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Frances R. Smith, 82, Kansas City, died Tuesday, September 3, 1991, at Golden Valley Hospital. Among survivors is a daughter, Frances S. James, of Kansas City.

SMITH, Frank, C.
1900-1994
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Frank C. Smith was born November 17, 1900, in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, the son of Charles Clifton and Lavona T. Woodruff Smith. He died Friday, October 14, 1994, at the Golden Years Nursing Home in Harrisonville, at the age of 93. He was married to Mable R. Jackson on June 10, 1922, in Afton, Oklahoma. She preceded him in death on July 27, 1993. He was a self-employed carpenter for 45 years, living in Kansas City for many years before moving to the Clinton area. He was a member of Local Union #61, retiring in 1962. He was a member of the Tebo Baptist Church. He is survived by a son, James W. Smith of Belton; a daughter Dorothy Frogge of Garden City; eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Frank M. Smith. Funeral services were Monday, October 17, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was at the Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City.

SMITH, Frankie Elizabeth EDDINS
1861-1928
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. T. O. Smith - Born September 26, 1861 - Died July 3, 1928 - At Rest - Her spirit left the frail, worn body at 5:55 a.m. Tuesday, July 3, 1928. She has risen to Eternal Glory. It was her sunrise when she met her Maker and her beloved husband face to face, who had passed on just four months and three days before. She, tho so frail, would not allow us to grieve a minute. We could not, visibly against her courageous spirit. She said: "He is so happy; don't worry." Then she said: "You know I am going soon." But in these few weeks since, she had entered into every plan for the future. Even made them for us, for the Clinton Eye. Her grandfather, the late Henry Avery, was a Primitive Baptist preacher. She could not get away from those early teachings, and would not contribute to missions, but she was the greatest missionary I ever knew. Except when her body was pain racked and even then she found out from everybody, who came to her door, who they were, what they were and their religious beliefs. She invited them to gospel services. She preached a living Christianity to them. "She did what her hand found to do." Her ancestors were pioneers in every sense of the word - rugged stock that stood for the molding of thought and of new countries. An educated, religious people. Her mother, Susan Jane Avery, was the first white child born in Henry county. Mama was born in this same house, September 26, 1861, during the perilous Civil war times. It was the first house of hewn logs in the country, the first one with glass windows. It was where the first county court was held, also where many a church meeting was held. Her father, Frank Eddins, ran an outfitting store at Papinsville. When the troublesome Civil war days came he brought his wife and three small daughters to her sister, Mrs. Nancy Fewel. While there, his brother-in-law became ill, and in hurrying for the doctor Frank Eddins ruptured a blood vessel and died with hemorrhage before the last little daughter, Frankie Elizabeth Eddins, was born. Those were troublesome days for the young widow without business experience. A few days later she received an invoice for $50,000 for her husband's share in the store. He also owned a mill and valuable coal lands. In her blinding sorrow, the young widow, thinking to blot out memories, burned the letters. As they curled in the fire, she realized they were legal papers - her deeds. The bushwhackers and jayhawkers - outlaws, robbed the store, shot her husband's partner in the door and burned the courthouse and records of Bates county, then located at Papinsville. All was swept away. When the baby came, it was a girl, a twinkling eyed, black, curly haired rollicking girl, undaunted forever by the shadow of the war time under which she was born, but having an inbred hatred for war and was forever against it, even during the World war. She developed into a woman of strong conviction and although if she was the only one on that side she remained true to what she believed to be right. Her mother came to Clinton, took in boarders, sewed and saw many troublesome years of hardship. However, she was one of the first members to be baptized into the new Baptist church, and when the demands came for the big building project at that time, she sewed just a little latter in order to have her part to pay. In the meantime little Frankie, so named for her father, as he had no sons and he was an only son, developed thrifty habits. When her mother and sister ran a millinery shop, she got her first touch of business, as she did the collecting and learned to utterly abhor debts. Even in those days women bought hats their husbands could not afford to pay for. About this same time she started a vegetable garden and peddled beans at the hotel and grocery stores. At the age of 14, she entered a printing office, the old Advocate, run by the late I. N. Jones and wife. In the meantime her mother had remarried and they moved to her step-father's farm two and one-half miles northeast of Clinton. Little Frankie had to walk or ride a pony back and forth to work, taking her dinner, working three months for nothing, and the next three months for $1.50 a week. This meager income was needed to help family finance, so little Frankie did not use it for self, having the plainest alpaca gown money could buy, as it "showed dirt" the least. Those were not easy days, as several of her family inherited the ideas of southern aristocrats, and did not really think anything but school teaching was respectable for young women of breeding to enter. she owned some of her business success to her stepfather from Ohio, who did not share the same ideas and as he had studied to be a doctor, and was a contractor and builder, saw that she really learned mathematics and other things young ladies of that day did not usually learn. She worked in the printing office and attended school, being a graduate in high school, the class of 1879, the first class of the school. Peyton A. Parks graduated several years before, but was the only member of his class. She went through school with sheer grit. Other girls had clothes and money; she had brains and a dauntless spirit. Standing at the top of her class, she graduated beside learning a trade. Her teachers recognized her ability and helped her on, altho she often antagonized them when she considered they had given someone an unfair deal. she never let up until she thought it was made right. After her graduation, she was offered Highland school, at the magnificent salary of $25 per month. She could have board free with her paternal grandmother Finks, so at the end of the term had the most money she ever had, $100. She was missionary here, introducing the Bible into the school, teaching the children the Lord's Prayer; teaching the children to sing gospel, altho she could not herself, carry a tune. She recognized musical ability of little Frank Jones, a distant cousin, also the remarkable memory of the late Walter Finks, and assisted them with their start. Utilizing opportunity again, in helping to develop all with whom she came in contact. Taking part of this $100, she went to Columbia to the University of Missouri. She was required to take entrance examination, but on account of making the highest grade among entrants on mathematics, did not have to take the other subjects. Hard study and long hours before had weakened her vitality and she became a victim of malaria. She returned home, went back to work in the printing office as further college education meant borrowing funds and she refused to do it. While working in the Democrat office, there came the young blue eyed Irishman, who later became her husband. Independent of spirit she had turned down every one of her former beaux - she did not succeed in this for the young T. O. Smith had for his friend, James Henry Avery, of Tebo township, who championed the cause of his friend to his independent girl cousin. However, the courtship lasted two years. In the meantime, her health failed and she went to Durango, Colo., for a visit with her sister, Mrs. A. J. Faris. There, this bit of sparkling Missouri womanhood rode horseback to the top of Needle mountains, never before visited by a woman, with her brother-in-law, A. J. Faris, Star mail carrier; partook of the cowboy food and enjoyed the life of frontier and pioneer Colorado. Suitors there were a plenty, but none were favored for she had left her heart in Missouri. She returned and January 20, 1884, they were married on Sunday night and the two went to work the next morning in the old Advocate office. (Text missing) ... to save, and in the fall of 1883, the Eye office was started first a job printing plant, then a newspaper developed. Ever her husband's partner, she equally shared in the newspaper development. It was as much Frankie Eddins Smith's newspaper as T. O. Smith's. she got the first subscriber; she continued to get them until she passed on. She never let an opportunity slip and counseled me soundly just two days before her death, because I had failed to ask a former Clintonian to subscribe. She was the inspiration of her husband. If anything in the early days proved to be unsuccessful, she was ready with another idea. She was the same to her children. Never failing to give them inspiration until even the last day of life. She was a business woman. Not only sharing in the development of the Eye office, but never during their 44 years of married life did T. O. Smith make a business transaction without consulting the judgment of his wife. The children were also called into the council and we will always profit by their wise discussions, which was never gossip, as I never heard a word against a woman from my mother's tongue. If one of us heard it, we were instructed to not tell the other. If the other member of the family heard it, it came from outside the household. As we grew older our judgment was considered in business deals. We all became full partners with them. She had two Bibles - an earlier one my father gave to her in courtship days, worn with her reading. In it are three clippings, one I give to you as follows: (A Wife's Prayer omitted). She loved all children, but on John E. Smith, Junior, her only grandchild, she lavished the wealth of her affection. She seemed intuitively to know what he would enjoy or when he had an ache or pain. To her he was the most wonderful baby that ever lived. She thoroughly appreciated the exquisite care given Junior by his mother, her son's wife. She never called him by name. He was always to her, "My Baby." How she was delighted over his care for her. The last time she went to John's for dinner was about a month ago. It was difficult to get her into the car as she was so helpless, especially to place her feet so she would be comfortable. John E. Junior was most concerned about it altho only 3 1/2 years old. When John brought her home he cautioned his father to watch out for Grandmother's feet." She told me about it over and over again. She had often said that she hoped she would die in summer time, so her friends could be seated on the lawn and her wish was granted. Chairs were placed to they could hear her pastor, Rev. J. R. Blythe, deliver her funeral sermon from the porch Wednesday morning, July 4, 1928, at 9:30 o'clock. He told of the inspiration she had given him the Thursday before when he visited her. He was troubled over the political unrest of our nation and she told him this, "Preacher, that should not concern you. the world needs Jesus. Preach Him everywhere in every sermon. That is what the world needs. Political situation and everything would sink into oblivion if the world knew Jesus." She knew Jesus as few do. Her prayers have been answered and we thought God had forgotten - but He never forgets and everyone was answered so beautifully and wonderfully, that we know Jesus reigns on high. There could never be a shadow of doubt in our minds. The songs were the same as used at her husband's funeral, What a Friend We Have in Jesus, Happy Day and Rock of Ages. Miss Meda Cox played the accompaniment on the little Lakeside organ that has always been in the family home that she loved so well. Mrs. A. M. Ragsdale and Mrs. Mary Walter Denning sang the heavenly music on the morning air, the birds in the trees accompanying the singers and the organ. In addition to the other songs Miss Simon had secured the music for the song that she had so wanted for my father's funeral, the song she had learned in her school days. It seemed at the time significant of her going. It seems now her message to us, not to worry we have not long to stay. It is as follows: (words to Loved Ones Gone Before, omitted) - Her beloved little grandson, Jr., laid a tiny silken flag on her folded hands. Her funeral was July 4 - the Nation's birthday, which she loved much. Never a year passed but she desired that a celebration should be had. she had longed to see on that day an enormous picnic, with every Sunday School in the county participating in a singing contest. We hope to see her ambition realized some July 4th. It will. We know it. She loved her country, the principles of freedom on which the Nation was founded. The Declaration of Independence was the most precious document to her next to her Bible. The friend of our family for years, H. P. Faris, read it at the funeral service most impressively, and although our eyes were tear dimmed in parting with her, as we listened to this masterpiece, we could feel the thrills of our forefathers that fought to gain freedom and this ... (rest of article missing)

SMITH, Gary Lynn
1945-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 28 2010 - Gary Lynn Smith born September 20, 1964, in Clinton, the son of Gary S. and Doris (Morgan) Smith. He died May 30, 2010, at St. Mary's Medical Center, Blue Springs at the age of 45 years. Gary worked for Advanced industries in Odessa. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Gary and Doris Smith, and one brother. He is survived by his son Kyle Smith of Oak Grove; one stepson, Shawn Fisher of Mayview; one stepdaughter Amber Wood of Oak Grove; his ex-wife Dawn Romans of Oak Grove; two uncles, J. C. Smith of Clinton and Robert M. Smith and wife Donna, Marshall, and their children, and one aunt, Shirley Coon and husband Carl, Odessa, and their children. Funeral services were held at Ralph O. Jones Funeral Home, Odessa, on Wednesday, June 2. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Gary Stark
1937-1997
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gary S. Smith, 60, Odessa, died Wednesday, August 20, 1997, at Santa Fe Trails Care Center in Lexington. Gary was born February 6, 1937, in Clinton, a son of Clyde Wilbur and Anna Marie (Adair) Smith. Gary spent his childhood in Clinton and had lived in Kansas City before moving to Odessa 13 years ago. Gary was a security guard for Wells Fargo before his retirement. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of VFW Post 5675 in Odessa. Gary is survived by his wife, Doris J. Smith of the home; a son, Gary Smith of Odessa; two brothers, J. C. Smith of Clinton and Robert Mark Smith of Marshall, and three grandchildren. Graveside services were held on August 20 (sic) at Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, George Ray Jr.
1942-2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 15 2004 - George Ray Smith Jr., 62, Urich, died Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born May 21, 1942, in Kansas City to George Ray Smith Sr. and Gertrude Elizabeth Eaton. He was united in marriage to Vonna Shatwell. Survivors include his wife Vonna; sons Michael Smith and wife Danielle, Odessa, Matthew Smith of the home, David Smith, Kansas City, and George R. Smith III, Kansas City; one daughter Tracy Smith, Kansas City; one brother Steven Smith and wife Cheryl, Adrian; five sisters, Sharon Reed and husband George, Independence, Robin Detel and husband Sonny, Independence, Jackie Smith Brown, Helen Burries, Kansas City, and Delores Gonzalus, Texas; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by one brother Walter Smith, and his parents. He worked for General Motors. Services will be Saturday, September 18 at the Consalus Chapel, Urich.

SMITH, George William
1931-2014
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
George William Smith, age 83 years, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. George was born July 17, 1931 in Henry County, Missouri, the son of Glen J. and Dorothea L. (Woody) Smith. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the owner of Smith's Saw Mill for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Thelma J. Smith of the home; a brother-in-law, Ted Legall of Blairstown, Missouri; a sister-in-law Elaine Helphrey of Adrian, Missouri as well as a number of nieces and nephews and their families.

SMITH, Geraldine HOOVER
1919-2003
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 14 2003 - Geraldine Smith, 84, Windsor, died Tuesday morning, August 12, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. She was born July 27, 1919, in Pettis county, near Green Ridge, the daughter of Otto Earl Hoover and Irene Luella (Miller) Hoover. On September 11, 1937, at her parents' farm near Green Ridge, she married Gerald Smith, who died December 30, 1996. She graduated as the salutatorian from Green Ridge High School in 1936. She worked as the deputy county collector for Pettis County from 1950 to 1955. She was a bookkeeper in Windsor for Dr. Robert Hess for five years and also worked for Dr. Carter Kinkead and Dr. George Stiles in Windsor for about three years as a bookkeeper. She was a member of the Missouri Farm Bureau. Survivors include a son, Gerald Duane Smith, Addison, Texas; a grandson, Wesley Smith, Pinehurst, Texas; a granddaughter, Whitney Brown, Irving, Texas; two great-grandchildren, Haley Brown and Taylor Brown, Irving, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Taylor, Washington, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother Clayton Hoover; a sister Joyce Nevils and a daughter, Karen Nevils. Graveside funeral services will be Saturday, August 16, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Harold
1926-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 22 2009 - Harold Smith, son of Claude C. & Mildred (Groff) Smith, was born in Henry County on November 8, 1926. He attended the Clinton School system. In February 1945, he enlisted in the Navy, returning home in July 1946. On November 21, 1945, he married Bonnie Organ. To this union, a daughter Karol was born. After returning from the Navy, Harold went back to work at Russell Bros. Clothing. He worked there for over 36 years, most of the time as manager. He joined the Missouri National Guard in 1947 and retired in 1968 as the Battery Commander with the rank of Captain. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Rotary Club, the early Jaycees and later the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Henry County Cattlemen, board member of the Henry County Public Water District #3 and also a board member of District 7 Missouri Association of Counties. He received an award for outstanding support of Western Missouri Private Industry Council. In 1981, he was named the Outstanding Agribusiness Man of Henry County. After retiring from Russell Bros., Harold served as South Side Judge for four years. Later he became Presiding Judge for eight years. He also raised Angus cattle for many years until his health prevented it. He leaves his wife Bonnie of the home, and daughter Karol, and brother Norman, many other relatives and many friends. He died September 2, 2009, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, and was laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Hattie May WYSONG
1881-1967
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Hattie May Smith, 80(?), former Clinton resident died Monday in San Diego. The body arrived in Clinton Thursday, Rites were Saturday at Consalus and burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery. Mrs Hattie May Smith, was born January 28, 1881 at Calhoun Missouri. She passed away March 12, 1967 in San Diego, California. Preceding her in death were her husband and four sons. She is survived by a son, Taylor Smith of San Diego California, a daughter, Mrs. Betty Kennedy, Kansas City Missouri and a sister, Mrs. A. B. (Thelma) Langston, of Springfield, Missouri. She also leaves seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a sister-in-law, Mrs. Ida Mae Wysong of Clinton Missouri, and many friends. She accepted Jesus Christ as personal Saviour and became a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton Missouri in 1928.

SMITH, Helen Louise ROBERTS
1920-2008
Los Angeles National Cemetery, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 26 2008 - Helen (Roberts) Smith died February 4, 2008, at a Costa Mesa, California, nursing home, where she had been a patient for sometime due to an extended illness. Helen was born near Coal, the daughter of Dora (Peek) Roberts and Lee Roy Roberts. She was married to Frank Smith of Moline, Kansas, at Wichita, Kansas on July 4, 1943. They had one son, Lloyd Roy Smith. Helen was a wonderful person, very outgoing, always laughing and smiling and enjoying life. Her family and home were her pride and joy. She was a wonderful seamstress and made anything, even some of her clothes. She was preceded in death by her husband on Feb. 9, 1994, and her son on Sept. 6, 1992; also her parents; one sister, Wilma Brasher of Holland, Michigan; three brothers, Oval Roberts, Clinton, Elvin "Rob" Roberts, Riverside, California, Kenneth Roberts in the service of his country. Helen is survived by four sisters, Elsa Chipman of Perry, Edith Ellis Drew of Camdenton, Vivian Wilson of Clinton and Edwina Worsham of Costa Mesa, California. Graveside services were Feb. 11, at the L.A. National Cemetery, where her husband and son are. They were both veterans.

SMITH, Henry Clyde Jr.
1924-2006
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2006 - H. Clyde Smith, 82, Leeton. died Tuesday, November 28, 2006, at the Western Missouri Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1924, in Cornelia, the son of Henry Clyde Smith Sr. and Reva Livingstone Smith. He was a 1943 graduate of the Leeton High School, was a veteran of World War II serving from 1943-1947 in the United States Army and attended Central Missouri Teachers College for two years after the war. On June 28, 1954, he married rose Rutledge in Warrensburg. She survives of the home. He was a farmer, had livestock and did trucking. He was a member of the Elks Club in Clinton. Survivors include his wife Rose Smith of Leeton; a son Stephen Smith and wife Judy, St. Louis; two daughters, Amy Smith and husband John Whitmer, Niles, Michigan, and Merry Smith and her partner Kriss Cole, South Bend, Indiana; a brother Claude Smith of Lawson; a grandson Aaron Smith and wife Amy, Stationed in the Air Force in Germany; a granddaughter Lara Smith, St. Louis, and a great-grandson Devon Smith, Germany. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Floyd Smith. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 2 at Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Burial will be in Sunset Hill cemetery.

SMITH, Ina May JONAS
1905-1939
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Ben Smith died suddenly at 11 p.m. Friday, December 29, 1939, at her home at Brownington. She and their nine day old baby were thought to be getting along fine and there had been no warning that death was near. Ina May Jonas was born near Fristoe, in Benton County, January 12, 1905. When she was four years old, her mother was taken by death, and she grew to young womanhood in the home of her grandparents in Benton County. In 1925 they moved to Henry County, a few miles east of Brownington, which had since been her home. She was united in marriage with Benjamin E. Smith, December 20, 1927. Four children came to this happy union, three of whom survive, with her devoted husband, and are: Willie, 11 years; Nellie, 9, and the baby, Clarence; also a sister-in-law, Mrs. Press Watts, Butler, Mo., who had been as a sister to Mrs. Smith, and two uncles. Mrs. Smith was converted and united with the church of Christ near her home in 1927. She was devoted to her home which was centered about her. As a true helpmeet to her husband, she assisted and counseled with him; surrounding their children with her love and care and as they carry on the work he began, it will be with the same spirit that guided their beloved wife and mother. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Bethlehem Church. Burial also there near her parents.

SMITH, Inez Edith STARKS KIMMEL
1889-1990
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Inez E Smith dies at age 100: Maryville, MO - Inez E Starks Smith, 100, Maryville, died Monday May 28, 1990 at a local health-care center. She was born (Oct 13, 1889) near Maryville, and lived in Clinton, Mo for a time. She had been a resident of Maryville since 1954. She was a retired homemaker and also worked for Kissinger Greenhouse in Maryville. She was a member of the Maryville First United Methodist Church. Mrs Smith married her first husband, Lawrence Kimmel in 1906. He died in 1944. She married her second husband, Marion Smith in 1954, in Maryville. He died in 1961. She was preceded in death by three sons, Clarence Kimmel, Cliff Kimmel, and Robert Kimmel; a daughter Louise Mayer, and by four brothers and five sisters. Surviving; a son, Edgar Kimmel of Mexico, Mo; a daughter Pauline Boppenmeyer of St Joseph; and a sister, Ruby Trollinger of Clinton, Mo. Services: Thursday, Price Funeral Home, Maryville. Graveside services and burial Thursday, Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Mo.

SMITH, James E.
1853-1934
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, Henry Co, MO - James E. Smith died at his home on West Gravel street at 10 a.m. Sunday, after a week's illness. He was born in Johnson County, Indiana, January 8, 1853, and united in marriage with Sarah Olive Cross, December 14, 1881. She passed into eternity November 1931. Two sons were given this marriage: Edward Smith, who died in 1918, and Charles Smith, who is manager of the United Telephone Company at Montrose. Charles and his wife were most devoted to his father and looked after his welfare constantly. Mr. Smith is also survived by one granddaughter, Miss Viola Smith of Chilhowee, a daughter of the late Edward Smith. He also leaves three brothers, George Smith, Stevenson, Wash.; Bob Smith, Kansas City, and Wm. F. Smith, formerly of Norris, who came with his wife last April and tenderly cared for his brother until his death. There are also two sisters, Mrs. Charles Bailey and Mrs. Ben Bailey of Kansas City. Mr. Smith was a pioneer lineman for the Mo. Union Telephone Company and served efficiently and faithfully in this capacity for 30 years. During this time he made many friends on his trips about Clinton and over Henry county, and everywhere he went he was greeted heartily because of his unfailing good humor. He always had a joke to tell and a hearty word of cheer to encourage and comfort, and patrons of the telephone company welcomed his visits. Mr. Smith was converted and joined the Christian Church at Carrsville many years ago. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon at the Wilkinson Funeral Home. The body was laid to rest by the side of his wife in Englewood. Mrs. George Beeler and niece of Sedalia were here for his funeral.

SMITH, James Omer Dr.
1902-1983
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton and the Henry County area as a whole were saddened by the death on July 25, 1983, of its eminent physician James Omer Smith, M.D. James Omer Smith came to Clinton to teach science at the local high school in the year 1927-28. He met Martha Cristina Poague, daughter of Dr. S. A. Poague and wife. They were wed June 10, 1929. They went to St. Louis where he was studying medicine at St. Louis University Medical School. He graduated in 1932. After interning at St. Anthony's Hospital and Alexian Brothers Hospital, he came to Clinton in 1934 and started his medical practice. James Omer Smith was one of two children born to his parents, Dr. James Madison and Minnie Welchell Smith. His sister preceded him in death. Dr. Smith was born May 1, 1902 in Orla, MO, near Lebanon. Most of his growing up and school days were spent in Amoret, MO. Among his favorite activities were flying, golf and hunting. He was one of the first Clintonians to own and fly his own airplane. Surviving are his devoted wife, Martha; a daughter, Mrs. Howard R. Barrett and three grandchildren. Services were at the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton on July 28, 1983. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Jane BRUNSON
1846-1917
Meyers Cemetery, Rockville, Bates Co, MO
Appleton City Journal, Appleton City MO, Feb 22 1917 - Jane Brunson was born in Indiana, September 7, 1846. She was married to Lonson Smith January 2, 1867. To this union were born four girls, one of whom has preceded the mother by many years to the land of great majority, and three survive her; Mrs. G. C. Clark of Appleton City; Mrs. J. T. Horner of Oklahoma; and Mrs. J. R. Pollard of North Dakota. Her husband died March 5, 1909. Subsequent to that event she lived with her sister Heppie in the north part of Appleton City about two years ago. Since that time she has made her home with her daughter, Mrs. G. E. Clark at whose home she died February 19, 1917 at the age of 70 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She became a Christian in early womanhood and died in that faith. She has been a citizen of this state for about forty two years. Her funeral services were held at the home where she died on February 20, 1917, in the presence of a large and sympathetic audience after which the remains were interred in Meyers Cemetery.

SMITH, Janice Kay
1941-2007
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 15 2007 - Janice Kay Smith, 66, Clinton, died Thursday, October 11, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Kansas City. No services will be held at the request of the deceased. Burial will be at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. Janice was born July 23, 1941, to Ralph Leo Smith and Ruby Ellen Hamilton Smith. Her parents preceded her in death. She is survived by two sisters, Virginia Thomas of Columbia and Linda Huey of Clinton; six children, 12 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. On July 25, 1959, Janice was joined in holy matrimony to William J. Stoneking. From this union, six children were born, Ralph Stoneking and Tony Stoneking of Chilhowee, Krista Seiner of Clinton, Sam Stoneking of Moberly, Jennifer Mercer of Tipton and Tim Stoneking of Urich. Janice never met a stranger and will always be remembered for her giving nature. Sunday dinner and family holidays at her home were enjoyed by many and will never be the same. Janice loved antiques. She loved playing cards every Tuesday with friends and family. She was a legal secretary for Floyd Sperry, Jr. and a deputy and secretary for the Henry County Sheriffs Department under Wilbur Schmidt. Janice was also employed with the Norris School District.

SMITH, Jerry Lynn
1946-2008
Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove, Wright Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 18 2008 - Jerry Lynn Smith, son of Mildred "Micky" (Clegg) Smith and the late John W. Smith was born December 24, 1946 in Clinton, Missouri and departed this life suddenly on November 11, 2008 at 61 years of age. Jerry grew up in Clinton and graduated high school there in 1964. He had been captain of the football team and set a track record that stands to this day. After high school, Jerry went to Wichita Business College and graduated with a Data Processing degree. He spent two years at SBU in Bolivar, Missouri and then graduated from SMU in Springfield, Missouri in 1971 with a Business Marketing degree. From 1966 – 1972, Jerry served his country in the Army Air National Guard. On February 10, 1967, Jerry married Sandra Kay Plummer and two sons, Scott and Chris, were born to this union. Jerry and Sandy also opened their home to five foster girls, Linda, Kathy, Susie, Joyce, and Nina. Joyce and Linda stayed and became part of their family. Jerry and Sandy lived in Belton, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Olathe, Kansas before moving to the family farm south of Mountain Grove. They had spent the last four years living in their dream home that borders the Willow Springs Memorial Airport. Jerry didn’t waste a moment of his life. He enjoyed a variety of activities like snow skiing, scuba diving, archery, bicycling, and hunting and fishing. He was of the Baptist faith and instilled Christian values in his children. Jerry was a hard worker and set high standards for himself. He worked as a computer programmer, then went into sales with automotive distributors and with King Radio. After that, Jerry began his fifteen year career in thunderstorm research working for 3M, Ryan Storm Scope, and BF Goodrich. In 1994, Jerry went back into sales and was working for Garmin International at the time of his passing. Everyone who knew Jerry knew his absolute passion was flying. At age sixteen, he soloed and received his driver’s license on the same day. Jerry was a pilot for 46 years and logged over 25,000 hours of flight time. He became a flight instructor in 1972 and brought the love of flying to many people’s lives, beginning with his mother. He was also an instrument flight instructor, a multi-engine instructor, he had his sea plane rating, and he was an aerobatic pilot. Jerry always challenged his students, pushing them to their limits to bring out their best. Jerry never knew a stranger and wanted to share his joy of flying with everyone. If he knew you wanted to fly, he would see that you had the opportunity. His vast knowledge and experience of flying made him an irreplaceable mentor to the entire aviation community. The only thing that could top flying for Jerry would be his family. He was an awesome Papa to the younger grandchildren and Grampi to the older ones. It was important to Jerry to be at his children’s and grandchildren’s games and activities.He was a big kid and thoroughly loved playing with his children and grandchildren. Jerry was preceded in death by one son: Chris Smith, his father: John Smith, and his father-in-law: Bill Plummer. He is survived by his loving wife of their home, Sandy, his mother and step-father: Micky and Floyd "Pink" Pinkston, his mother-in-law: Pauline Plummer, one son: Scott and his wife, Kristy, of Olathe, Kansas, two daughters: Joyce Lemon and her husband, Chris, of Phoenix, Arizona, and Linda Santo and her husband, Frans, of Jakarta, Indonesia, one brother: Larry D. Smith and his wife, Karen, of Friendswood, Texas, five grandchildren: Nicky, Edmond, William, Brook, and Kris, and many more family, friends, and fellow aviators that will greatly miss him. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 15, at First Free Will Baptist Church, Mountain Grove. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain Grove.

SMITH, Jesse G.
1918-1995
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jesse G. Smith was born September 6, 1918, in Iconium, the son of William Beecher and Florence Belle (Myers) Smith. He died Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 76. On December 23, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Pearl J. Hawkins. He worked in shipyards in Oakland, California during World War II. In 1942, he began working in the sheet metal construction business. He was a detailer and was employed by Bill Fagan Inc., retiring in 1976. Jesse and Pearl lived northwest of Urich from 1949 until moving to Raytown in 1969. They remained in Raytown until 1976 when they returned to Urich. Mr. Smith had been a member of the Sheet Metal Workers local 2 in Kansas City since 1942. He was a 50-year member of the Masonic Lodge 548, Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Pearl J. Smith, of the home; one son, William D. Smith and wife, Linda K., Grandview; one daughter, Sharon L. Teter and husband Mike, Odessa; three grandchildren, Matthew Teter, Brian and Elizabeth Smith and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by five brothers and one sister. Funeral services were Saturday, May 27, at Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SMITH, Jimmie D.
abt 1933-2003
Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 26 2003 - Jimmie D. Smith, 70, Harwood, a retired power plant superintendent, died Monday, February 24, 2003, at St. John's Springfield. Funeral services were 1 p.m., Friday, February 28, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe.

SMITH, John
1841-1888
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1888 - John Smith, 45, died at his residence 3 1/2 miles northeast of Montrose, Friday, Feb 3, 1888 of heart disease and pneumonia. He was a man of strict integrity and enjoyed the respect and confidence of his neighbors. On Sunday, the remains were followed to the cemetery by a long train of friends and members of the GAR post at Montrose. The funeral will not be preached until some more convenient time, three of the children being sick of the same disease, the oldest, a boy, being very ill. Mr. Smith was born in Ohio, came to Missouri before the war and on August 28, 1861, he enlisted in Co. I, 21st Reg., Mo. Infantry and served more than 3 years, 3 months. He has suffered a long time, his illness doubtless the results of exposure during the war.

SMITH, John William
1910-1996
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John William Smith was born on March 23, 1910, and died on October 3, 1996, at 4:30 p.m. at the Autumn Oaks Nursing Home, Mountain Grove, at the age of 86 years and six months after a long-term illness. John, known as Uncle John or Colonel John, lived a full and rewarding life. He had many adventures and contributed much to the community. He drove for the Smith Trucking Company of Clinton for several years. After the trucking business, John and some of his brothers owned the sale barn called the Smith Auction Barn, Clinton. This was the beginning of the Colonel John era of trading and selling in cattle. Buyers would come from miles around and John would go far distances hauling and trading in cattle. He also auctioneered for the cattle sales and area farm sales. For 25 years, John and his wife, Mildred, owned a farm a mile west of Clinton on Highway 18. Jerry and Larry spent their childhood on the farm. The family was members of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, and attended for several years. John and wife, Mildred, were charter members of the Golden Valley Saddle Club. The saddle club became an important activity for the whole family. John also enjoyed volunteering for other community organizations and always offered his services wherever he was needed. John and Mildred owned the Golden Valley Speedway which featured drivers from the Midwest who would come to Clinton to race on the track. A local favorite was an area race driver, Crockett Thompson, who raced frequently on the Golden Valley Speedway. In 1974 John retired as an electrical superintendent from electrical construction after 52 years. He worked for several companies, including Par Electric, Capitol Electric, B&L Electric, and others. He was a major part of the effort to bring electric power to the Midwest, including a lot of electrical construction in the Kansas City area. He was severely injured twice doing electrical construction. He broke his back In 1938 at the age of 28 and suffered some paralysis from the injury. He suffered a second severe back injury some years later. He was active in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union #53. After retirement, John and his companion of 22 years. Margaret Elliot made their home in Warsaw on Truman Lake. They enjoyed fishing and entertaining family and friends. John continued with his auctioneering. and even raised a few head of cattle for a short time. The Grandpa Years brought the joys of grandchildren! Grandpa would take the grandchildren out on the pontoon boat for a little fishing and boat riding. After Margaret's death. John lived with his son, Jerry, in Mountain Grove. He enjoyed the cattle, the farm and, of course. his grandchildren. His failing health forced him to spend the last one and a half years in the Autumn Oaks Nursing Home in Mountain Grove. John was the last to survive of the nine sons of Daniel and Alice Smith, Elmer, James, Thomas, Glen, Richard, Raymond, Daniel, Claud and John. The Smith family lived in the Clinton area all of their lives. The sons grew up and became members of the community. John is survived by two sons and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Larry D. Smith and children, Karl and Trent of Houston, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Smith. Mountain Grove, Jerry's son and wife, Scott and Charlotte Smith, Branson, and Jerry's daughter, Joyce and her husband, Chris Lemon and their son, Edmond, Springfield. John's 14-year-old grandson, Chris Smith, son of Jerry and Sandra of Mountain Grove, preceded John In death In 1995. His companion Margaret Elliot died in 1992. John is survived by several nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. Uncle John was loved by all his many friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 5, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Johnny
abt 1927-1934
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Two Children Drown In Pond Near Ladue - Bodies of Wilma, Age 13, and Johnnie, Age 7, Found Side by Side, After Frantic Search by father, W. S. Smith - Wilma Smith, age 13, and her brother, Johnnie, age seven, were found drowned in a pond on the farm of their father, W. S. Smith, one and a quarter miles southeast of LaDue, between three and four o'clock Friday afternoon. The children, seeking relief from the heat, went to the pond to wade after lunch as they were in the custom of playing in the pond with the neighbor children during the hot weather. Their parents cautioned them to stay at the shallow end of the pond and to be careful, as the pond, which was built to furnish a plentiful supply of stock water, had a sudden drop at one end. The father became worried about his children after a short time and went to the pond, about 300 yards from the house. He found their clothes on the bank, but as they often took old clothes with them to the pond to change he thought they might be at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jack Hunter, who lives on the same place. He hastened to the Hunter home, where he found that the children had not been there during the afternoon. Fearing the worst, Mr. Smith and Mr. Hunter went to the pond and began to wade back and forth across the pond until the former stumbled on the bodies lying side by side in four and a half or five feet of water near the jump off. Mr. Smith picked up both bodies and carried them to the bank where artificial respiration methods were used until Floyd Woolery, who was visiting at the Hunter home, got a car to go to Clinton. The children's bodies were taken to the Dr. Peelor's office and Drs. Hughes and Woltzen were called to assist. Water and blood ran from their mouths and they gave every appearance of being dead. Artificial respiration was continued about 45 minutes and hydrochloric acid and other stimulants were injected into the veins with a hypodermic, but all efforts to revive the children were useless. The bodies were taken to the Wilkinson Funeral Home for a cororner's inquest. This untimely death of their two children is indeed a sad blow to Mr. and Mrs. Smith and they have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. It is especially hard on Mrs. Smith who is in ill health. The Smiths had lived on this farm at LaDue about three years, coming from Green Ridge. They have nine other children: Mrs. J. B. Combs, Roseland; Mrs. Jack Hunter, near LaDue; Mary of Clinton; Mrs. Verl Dickey, Windsor; J. H., Appleton City; Pauline, Roy, Raymond and Letha, of the home. One sister, Mrs. Herbert Sands, Sedalia, preceded the children in death. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 10 a.m. Sunday. Burial in Englewood.

SMITH, Kate
abt 1901-2001
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 1 2001 - Kate Smith, 100, Deepwater, died Monday, July 30, 2001, at her home. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Ray Smith and wife, Betty, Caplinger Mills, and Donald Smith and wife, Rosemary, Raytown; two daughters, Helen Sapp and husband, Howard, Deepwater, and Doris Buce and husband, Clarence, Deepwater; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, August 3, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City.

SMITH, Kenneth Dale
1932-2006
Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 23 2007 - Kenneth Dale Smith was born June 25, 1932, in Ava, the son of Creed Morris and Violet (Countie) Smith. He died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on December 18, 2006, at the age of 74 years. He was married to Wanita Pauline Johnson Smith, who survives of the home. He was employed for 35 years with Clearfield Cheese Company before he retired. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Norman B. Smith. Kenneth is survived by his wife Wanita of the home; one daughter Linda Hartl and husband Richard, Lee's Summit; three brothers, Jack Smith, Independence, Jim Smith, Parkville, and Bob Kegin of Shawnee; five sisters, Linda Straw, Claremore, Oklahoma, Nellie Curry, Fair Play, Susan Christensen, Urbandale, Iowa, Naomi Highfill, Springfield, and Margie Gailey, Lansing, Kansas; one granddaughter Kimberly Hartl of Lee's Summit, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, December 20, with interment in Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Lowry City.

SMITH, L. Nadine OVERBEY
1920-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2002 - L. Nadine Overbey Smith died at the age of 82 at Golden Years Nursing Home on March 1, 2002. She was born in Creighton on February 26, 1920, and spent most of her life in and around Creighton. She was the widow of Clifford L. Smith. Survivors include two sons, Gary Smith and Ivan Smith of Creighton, and two daughters, Jean Wilson of Clinton and Gail Drummond of Virginia Beach, Virginia; four grandsons, James Smith, John Smith, Greg Smith and Christopher Drummond; three step-grandsons, Rob, Jason and Tim Wilson; two granddaughters, Cynthia (Drummond) Meinen and Jenna Smith; four great-granddaughters, Brittany Smith, Summer Smith, Kirsten Smith and Kayleen Meinen, and one great-grandson, Patrick Meinen. Two brothers, William Overbey and Max Overbey, and a sister, Bobbie Bohannon, also survive her. Nadine was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to all that encountered her. All will sadly miss her. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 5, at Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City.

SMITH, Larry Dale
1950-2003
Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 19 2003 - Larry Dale Smith of Ozark was born May 7, 1950 in Kansas City, the son of Donald B. and Betty Jean (Wheeler) smith. He departed this life Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, at the age of 53 years, one month and three days. Larry owned and operated a mobile home business until his retirement. He attended Urich and Highland grade schools and Sherwood High School, Creighton. Larry was an Army veteran, serving 13 months in Korea. He was a kind and caring person and loved people. His big brother was his hero and his little sister, as he fondly called her, was his "little sweetheart" and she followed him everywhere. He believed in God and said his prayers faithfully. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and two favorite uncles, Kenneth Tabor and Jay Wheeler. He is survived by a son, Donnie Dale Smith, Ozark; two daughters, Tawanda Smith, Republic, and Holly Murdock and husband Jerry, Billings; three grandchildren; his parents Donald and Betty Smith; one brother Gary Smith and wife Margaret, all of Adrian; one sister LaDonna Jean Diller and Mark, Warrenton; his former wife Debbie smith, Republic; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, June 13, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Interment and military services were held at Dayton Cemetery, near Garden City.

SMITH, Lee
1870-1937
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Lee Smith, good and kindly carpenter and musician of no mean sort who lived a solitary life at his home, corner of Washington and Allen streets, was found dead about noon Thursday morning. James Bailey, who lives on Mr. Smith's property, had not seen him about as usual and being concerned as to his welfare, tried to enter the house but found windows and doors locked. City Marshal Henry Westerman was then summoned and he and Mr. Bailey broke in the house to find the body of Mr. Smith huddled on the floor near the stove on a blanket, an old quilt about him. Life was gone, the fire out, the ashes cold and the disorder of the little room bespoke loneliness and suffering. According to County Coroner, Dr. S. B. Hughes, Mr. Smith apparently had died about seven a.m., from natural causes, as he was known to have suffered from sclerosis of the liver and a weak heart. No inquest was deemed necessary. Lee Smith was born March 29, 1870, on a farm, near Montrose, Mo. He attended the district schools of the neighborhood and though he was a farmer by circumstance, he was a musician by nature and early developed this talent that was the greatest pleasure of his life, filling lonely hours, when weary days were done, or when his heart longed for companionship. As a young man Mr. Smith went to Appleton City, where he became a carpenter and accompanied in the church choir with his violin. Thirty years ago he came to make his home in Clinton, following his trade of carpenter and enjoying the contacts made through his music, playing with the Christian church choir on his beloved violin or for the dances in the neighborhood or the country around. He even strung several instruments together, playing as many as seven at a time, usually for his own enjoyment. Music, which was part of Mr. Smith's soul, found expression on any instrument, which he could play by ear or note, and into the daily tasks that brought him a livelihood, he put rhythm in his hammer beats, the hum of wheels and the vibrations of the saw he wielded, made music in his ears. Besides the creative genius, that found expression in building he developed skill at making musical instruments, particularly violins, for which, like the great Stradivarius of old, he used hard maple for the backs and spruce pine, a straight grained wood for the tops, to give them a richer, mellower tone, which was the secret of the old master's art. In his home he was surrounded by all sorts of musical instruments, many which belonged to him and others which he repaired, and all of which he loved. He also had the sympathy and generosity of spirit to share with a family less fortunate than he and let Mr. Bailey use his shed as a home for himself and five motherless children. His greatest grief however was the loss of his home a few months ago, but from whose friendly shelter he had refused to move. Sometimes even Death is kind! Mr. Smith is survived by two brothers, Albert, a farmer at Adrian, and Ellis Smith, on North Second street, Clinton, and one sister, Mrs. Mary R. Hall of Carterville, Mo., the only survivors of the family of nine children. The funeral services were Saturday afternoon at the Wilkinson Funeral Home and the body was then taken to Bear Creek for interment.

SMITH, Lieurena Boothe COWDEN
1872-1963
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Alonzo Smith, 91, of 66 W. Rogers, Clinton, who died March 11, were conducted March 13, at Consalus Funeral Home. Pall bearers were grandsons Mitchell and Robert Smith and Donald Edwards, and great-nephews Harold and Calvin Smith and George Smith. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Lieurena Boothe, the second of three children of Jerden and Tillitha Cowden, was born Feb 15, 1872 at Columbia, Mo., where she was reared and educated. A brother and a sister preceded her in death. On March 26, 1896, she married Alonzo Smith to which union five children were born, one of whom Lula, died in infancy. Mr. Smith died May 10, 1960. For a number of years they resided near Leeton then farmed in Henry County. In 1916 they moved into Clinton which since had been the home. She was a member of the Methodist faith. She and her son Robert T., had made their home together on West Rogers. In declining health Mrs. Smith went to the home of her daughter Mrs. Carroll (Beulah) Edwards, Springfield, last Thanksgiving where she had remained until her death. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. Edwards, Springfield, Mrs. Howard (Marie) Stewart, Clinton; two sons, Basil A. Smith, associated with his sons in the Mi-Ro Grocery, and Robert T. Smith of the home; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren, a niece, Mrs. Garland Ackers, Windsor; a nephew, Ottie Egbert, Santa Rosa, Calif.; many other relatives and friends.

SMITH, Linnie Ann PLUMLEE
1931-2011
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 5 2011 - Linnie Ann Plumlee Smith went to rest on July 5, 2011 at Belton Research Hospital, Belton, Missouri at the age of 80 years. Linnie was born in Brownington, Missouri on January 16, 1931 to David and Ethyl Plumlee. She spent her childhood near Coal, Missouri with her seven brothers and sisters. She moved to Clinton in High School working at a cafe on the square. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1948. On June 25, 1949 she married Glen Smith, Jr. She had four children, Brenda, Joyce, Rex and Tony. They lived as farmers outside of Clinton. She cared for Glen until he passed in June of 1984, after a decade long battle with cancer. She stayed at her home until her health forced her to move to Kenton Place in Clinton, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents; Loving husband, Glen; sisters, Elsie, Reno, Dorothy and Hallie; brothers, Phil and Alfred; and one great-grandson, Jacob. Linnie is survived by her children Brenda Church and husband, Lowell, of Kansas City, Joyce Eager and husband Mike, of Belton, Rex Smith and wife, Doris of Clinton, and Tony Smith and wife Diana of Clinton; nine grandchildren, Justin, Elizabeth, Brandy, Lindsey, Samantha, Andy, Tyler, Jarrod and Travis; and six great-grandchildren. Linnie spent the last six weeks of her life in Belton, where she passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Saturday, July 9, 2011. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Lloyd
1923-2003
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2003 - Lloyd Smith, 79, Windsor, died Tuesday evening September 16, 2003 at his home in Windsor. He was born September 25, 1923 in Earlham, Iowa, the son of Elijah Sylvester Smith and Nora Belle (Cook) Smith. On October 31, 1948 in Hampton, Iowa, he married Marjorie Ellen (Midge) Pickard, who survives of the home. He was a farmer, farming in Marshfield for 11 years and Green Ridge area for five years before becoming an assistant manager for Sherwin Williams stores in Clinton, Quincy, Illinois, and Olathe, Kansas, for over 20 years. He served in the United States Coast Guard during World War II. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, American Legion, Green Ridge Post #491, National Farmers Organization for four years, a member of the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Clinton City Council and also served on the Planning and Zoning Committee in Windsor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Tom Smith and his wife Kathy, Green Ridge, and Jerry Smith and his wife Pam, Clinton; a daughter Sandy Smith-Scanlon and her husband Tim, Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight grandchildren, Andy, Sondra, Suzie, Jennifer, Julie, Kaitlyn, Sean and Alia; eight great-grandchildren, Becca, Megan, Alexandria, Christopher, Dominic, Ashley, Britni and Warren; two sisters, Lela Marsh, San Diego, California, and Merle Bruce, Windsor, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, 1st Lieutenant John Smith, Leonard Smith and James Smith, and a sister Lillian Rush. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 20, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Lola Lora MALONE
1903-1997
Clinton Daily Democrat - Lola Lora Smith, 94, Clinton, died Saturday, July 19, 1997, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Dunlap, Iowa. Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, was in charge of local arrangements. Mrs. Smith was born March 6, 1903, in Kenwood, Iowa, the daughter of Ruben and Amelia Renz Malone. She was married to George W. Smith, who preceded her in death in September of 1957. Mrs. Smith is survived by three sons, Lewis A. Smith, Higginsville, Donald W. Smith, Calhoun, and Ray G. Smith, Ionia; two daughters, Lois Betty Jane Millam, Windsor; 17 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, James, Earl and Leo Smith, and a daughter, Laura Jerome.

SMITH, Lola Mae STEVENS
1910-1995
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Lola Mae Smith, Clinton, was born May 9, 1910, near Hartwell, the daughter of Grant and Nora Ellen (Carver) Stevens. She died Wednesday, January 4, 1995, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 84 years, seven months and 25 days. She was a homemaker and had lived in Urich an Creighton until moving to Clinton in May of 1992. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Tad Smith in 1980; a brother Porter Stevens and a sister Mary Hargrave. She is survived by a son, Bob L. Smith and his wife Dorothy, Urich; a daughter Betty L. Shurts, Creighton; six grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, January 6, at the Dickey Chapel, Garden City. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

SMITH, Lowell D.
1945-2006
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 25 2006 - Lowell D. Smith, 61 of Blue Springs, Mo. passed away on May 12, 2006 at St. Mary's Hospital. Lowell was born on March 17, 1945 to C. Shobe Smith and Waneta R. (Wallace) Smith in Clinton, Mo. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri, a salesman and business entrepreneur in his work life and was co-owner and operator of the Pathway Digital Corporation. Lowell was a member and the minister of Music at Chapel Hill Presbyterian Church. Lowell is survived by his wife Barbara Smith of the home, a son Lowell Douglas Smith II "Doug" of Little Rock, Arkansas, daughters and sons-in-law Tracy and Shawn Morris of Blue Springs, Missouri, Kristin and Wade Huntley of Lee's Summit, Missouri, Rachel and Ryan Terry of Brandon, Mississippi, his parents C. Shobe and Waneta Smith of Clinton, Missouri, a brother and wife Mark A. and Gay E. Smith of Harrisonville, Missouri and a sister Connie Lyn Mize of Grandview, Missouri. Lowell was the proud grandpa of four grandchildren, Meredith Morris, Morgan and Ethan Huntley and Hayden Smith. Lowell was a vibrant man with a delightful sense of humor who loved his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.

SMITH, Lucille DOUGLAS
1906-2002
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 2002 - Lucille D. Smith, 96, Windsor, died Wednesday evening, November 6, 2002, at the Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born September 7, 1906, in Windsor, the daughter of Thomas Hardin Benton Douglas and Henrietta (Anderson) Douglas. On March 2, 1930, in Windsor, she married William McKinnley Smith, who died October 9, 1969. Mrs. Smith worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for many years. After her retirement from the shoe factory she provided a baby-sitting service in her home for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor. She was an active member of the Windsor Senior Center and played the washboard in the Senior Center Kitchen Band. She is survived by a son, Jerry D. Smith, Raton, New Mexico; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, John William; five brothers, Pines, Earl, Lee, John and Walter Douglas. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SMITH, Lydia Maggie SITES
1900-1996
Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Lydia Maggie Smith of Creighton was born May 5, 1900, near Urich, the daughter of Herman William and Maggie (Ade) Sites. She died Saturday, August 3, 1996, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, at the age of 96 years, two months and 28 days. On December 2, 1922, Lydia was united in marriage to John Franklin Smith. They established their home in the bunker Hill community, northeast of Creighton. Three sons were born to this union, William A. Smith, Donald G. Smith and Dale Smith. Lydia was a homemaker and was a lifelong resident of Creighton. She was a former member of the Creighton Baptist Church and later the Urich Baptist Church, where she was a faithful member, as long as her health permitted. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Frank Smith, on June 7, 1988, and a brother John T. Sites. She is survived by three sons, William A. Smith, Urich, Donald S. Smith, Harrisonville, and Dale Smith, Kansas City; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; a sister Mary Lee Bonar, Creighton, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 6, at the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial was in Grant cemetery near Creighton.

SMITH, Lyle Eugene
1921-1995
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lyle Eugene Smith, 73, Clinton, died Wednesday, January 18, 1995, at his home. He was born October 26, 1921, in Ulysses, Nebraska, the son of Lewis and Mable Shepard Smith. He was a retired farmer and had lived in the Clinton area for a number of years. Mr. Smith is survived by his brother, Lewis Clair Smith and sister-in-law, Mary Smith of Peru, Illinois. Graveside services and burial were held Monday, January 23, in the Calhoun cemetery, Calhoun.

SMITH, Mabel Arlington HARNESS
1906-1997
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mabel Arlington (Harness) Smith was born September 4, 1906, in Henry County, to Harvey Mullins Harness and Fammie Gertrude (Patt) Harness. She died July 18, 1997, at her home of 70 years at the age of 90. Her early years were spent in the Urich vicinity near Piper and she attended two rural schools, Freeze Out in Bates County and White Oak in Henry County. She was a graduate of Urich High School in 1924 and later in life received her bachelor of science degree in education from Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg. On August 10, 1927, Mabel was united in marriage to Wayman Robert Smith and they began their life together on a farm 10 miles south of Urich. Two sons, Dale and Warren Dee, were born to bless this union. They were married for 47 years until Wayman's death in 1974. Mabel started her teaching career in 1924. Throughout the years she taught at Maple Grove, Lucas, Aurora, White Oak, Urich, Ballard and Miami, retiring after a career of 41 years. Mabel would come home from teaching and loved to cook. She could whip up her "Wacky Cake" in minutes and served her family a hot dessert. Her delicious spaghetti red has become a family favorite as well as a tradition during Thanksgiving and Christmas. Until just two years ago, the Smith family gathered at her farm home for their holiday celebrations. She worked diligently in her church, PTA and 4-H, heading many events with wisdom, knowledge and courage. She remained active in DAR, Retired Teachers Association and White Oak Church. Mabel was a sports enthusiast and a true KC Royals fan. She was politically active in her community throughout her life. She was also a member of the Henry County Historical Society. Wayman and Mabel traveled extensively visiting many historical sights in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Alaska. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Fern and Ralph, and her husband Wayman. She leaves one sister-in-law, Phrone (Calahan) Harness; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and JoAnn Smith of Urich and Warren Dee and Kathleen Smith of Clinton, as well as six grandchildren, Gary, Kurt, Ryan, Mark, Janelle and Kathy and their spouses, Debbie, Jennifer, Ronda and Greg, and seven great-grandchildren, Garrett, Kristen, Lana, Kali, Sheldon, Darcy and Makenna. One of her later enjoyments in her life was going to Branson with Norman and Helen Harness and Rita Custer. As her dear friend, Lucile Long said, "If I could think of one person I feel is perfect as a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Christian, homemaker and friend, it would be Mabel." She was a person who was able to change with the times. Realizing her physical limitations, she was able mentally to continue to be involved in all of life's activities. She had a deep love for her family, church, neighbors and friends and in return they loved her dearly. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home on July 20. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery in Urich.

SMITH, Macy C. "Mace"
1876-1913
Old Silvercreek Cemeter, Greene Co, OH
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Feb 28 1913 - Macy C. Smith was born near Xenia, Ohio, March 21st 1876, and died at his home in Clinton, Mo. February 18th, 1913. He was the son of Rev. and Mrs. Hervey Smith, now of Jamestown, Ohio. He moved to Clinton July 4th, 1900. He was in the employ of the M.K.T. Railroad for more than sixteen years, as a telegraph operator. On June 22nd, 1905, he was married to Miss Louis Ware of this city. His character was marked by absolute reliability, his courteous manner, his strict attention to duty, and his devotion to his home. On such qualities is high character built. Gentle, honest and devoted to his work, his home and his friends. What better tribute can be paid to any man? - Clinton Daily Republican.

SMITH, Marilyn E. THOMAS
1938-1995
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marilyn Thomas Smith was born May 18, 1938, in Walker, the daughter of Charles and Maxine Spencer Thomas. She died Monday, June 12, 1995, in Las Vegas, Nevada where she was visiting. She graduated from Walker High School in 1956. Upon graduation she went to work at Hallmark Card Company in Kansas City. In March of 1960 she married James E. Smith. This marriage was blessed with two children, Jim and Cindy. In 1973 they moved to a farm south of Brownington where she spent the last 23 years. Marilyn was employed at Westwood Nursing home in Clinton. On September 20, 1991, Marilyn and Ernie were blessed with a granddaughter, Jamie Marie. Marilyn enjoyed spending her free time taking care of Jamie, working with her flowers and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father. Survivors include her husband Ernie, of the home; daughter Cindy, of the home; son Jim and daughter-in-law Jane Anne and granddaughter Jamie, all of Lowry City; her mother Maxine Thomas of Nevada; brothers Dennis Thomas of Nevada, Charles Thomas of Kansas City; one sister Connie Garren of Nevada; several nieces, nephews and a host of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held on Friday, June 16, 1995, at the Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, with burial was in Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

SMITH, Marjorie Ellen "Midge" PICKARD
1927-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Marjorie Ellen Smith, 93, of Sedalia, died Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center. She was born August 24, 1927, in Waverly, IA, a daughter of Clifford Van and Ella Louise (Black) Pickard. On October 31, 1948, in Hampton, IA, she married Lloyd L. Smith who preceded her in death. Marjorie attended Epworth United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Henry County Extension Club, Red Hat Society, and Windsor Garden Club. Marjorie enjoyed painting, reading, knitting, and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include three children, Tom Smith (Kathy) of Green Ridge, Sandy Smith (Tim Scanlon) of Colorado Springs, CO, Gerald Lloyd Smith (Pamela) of Clinton; five grandchildren; eight step grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, James Pickard. In addition to both of her parents and her husband she was preceded in death by one brother Robert Pickard. Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

SMITH, Martha K. "Granny" FRANCIS
1915-2004
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2004 - Martha K. "Granny" Smith, 88, died Friday, March 12, 2004, at Freeman West, Carthage. She was born November 11, 1915, in Deepwater, the daughter of William Clinton Francis and Elydia Melvina Lane. She was a homemaker, member of the Deepwater Christian Church, Deepwater CB Club and Senior Citizens Kitchen Band. She is survived by two sons, Charles Smith and wife, Susan, and Clinton Smith and wife Jeanne, all of Carthage; one sister, Eleanora Bernice Stonecyphere; her grandchildren, Kathy Chapman and husband, Doug; Carol Conness and husband, Jeremy, Jeremy Smith, Stephanie Smith and Melanie Smith; great-grandchildren, Brandon Chapman, Seth Conness and Alex Smith. She was preceded in death by one son in 1976. Funeral services were Monday, March 15, 10 a.m. at Ulmer Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

SMITH, Marvin Leroy
1925-2003
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 5 2003 - Marvin Leroy Smith was born June 20, 1925, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to Andrew McCoy Smith and Beulah Viola Barker Smith. He died Friday, August 1, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. He was a fire inspector and vehicle maintenance worker for a security company for many years. He married Ruth Virginia Smith December 27, 1955, in Liberty. She died August 3, 1993. He was also preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Lowell Smith, Raymond Smith, Luceal Pretzel and Ola June Smith and one stepson, Bob Smith. He is survived by his son, Marvin Wayne Smith and wife Brenda, Kansas City, Kansas; his stepchildren, Lois Elliott and her husband Elmer, Clinton, Gary Smith and wife Mary, Moreno Valley, California, Tom Smith and wife Vickie of Kansas City, Kansas, Sandra Devosha of Kansas City, Kansas; his brothers and sisters, Dorotha Geneva Hart of Osceola, Lena Catherine Richardson of Little Rock, Arkansas, Esther Viola Holliman of Kansas City, Letha Daisy Swofford of Collins, Lucy Pansy Wetzel of Cincinnati, Ohio, Nova Lee Shelton of Stockton, Andrew Delano Smith of Osceola; several grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Monday, August 4, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Iconium Cemetery.

SMITH, Mary E. GREEN
1857-1930
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. William R. Smith died at her home on the corner of 7th and Elm streets at 4:10 pm Wednesday, March 12, with heart trouble and high blood pressure. That morning, when she awakened she was not able to get up, and her husband called the doctor. She admonished him, however, to go out and work in the garden on account of it being such fine spring weather. She did not get any better so he called her daughters over, who came and ministered to her, but despite what they and the doctor could do, she passed into eternity. She had been as well as usual until that morning although she had been subject to similar attacks for some time. Mary Green was born at Tipton, Ind. January 17, 1857, where she grew to young womanhood. Fifty-five years ago this February 2nd, she was united in marriage at Tipton, Ind., with William R. Smith. Four years later she came with her husband and family to Henry County and settled near Coal, which was her home until 20 years ago when they moved to Idaho, where they lived about two years, then returned to Clinton and this had been their home since. Eight children were given to this union. The family circle was only broken the death of Mrs. S.P. Hallford some years ago. The others are left to comfort their father during his days of loneliness without his beloved companion. They are: Mrs. L.B. Albin, Mrs. Frank Campbell, of Clinton; Mrs. Will Houk, Mrs. Walter Lawler, and Tom Smith, of near Coal; Mrs. A.E. Allis of Appleton City; Miss Kathryn Smith, of St. Louis. There are 36 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. She also leaves two half brothers, Tom and Ol Green of Tipton, Ind. Mrs. Smith was a woman of rare charm, who surrounded her family with the best things of life. She brought into her home, flowers, sunshine and good books, the chief of which was the Bible. This book is well thumbed, and shows the constant searching she made of the scriptures, as she had read it through, time and again. She leaves a heritage to these children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren that is priceless because she has set such a high standard of true womanhood. She ever realized that her kingdom lay in the circle which she could reach. To her neighbors and friends she gave generous service at all times. Every grandchild and great grandchild appreciated what it meant to have an opportunity of visiting Grandmother Smith. She welcomed each as they came, and the last one, the baby of Mr. and Mrs. Burnes Caughell, seemed to especially delight her, and she could hardly wait to see the wee baby. She gave to this world such bright and happy descendants. The world has been blessed not only by her, but by those who come after her. The writer is glad to claim all as my friends. They shine out as beacons of light among those we know, distinctively different, their lives permeate with the good cheer and good will that has come down from this good mother through the generations. Mrs. Smith was well versed in the Scripture. During her residence at Coal, she taught the young mens class at the Sunday School. Her house was always in order and a record kept of family history as well as the business transactions. When the last call came her daughters found everything in place. Mrs. Smith was a direct descendent of the famous General Nathaniel Green of Revolutionary fame, who fought to free our country. Coming from the best blood in America, combining it with real Christianity, and seizing every opportunity for improvement, she used every talent which came her way. A little woman she was, tis true, whose real work never extended beyond her small realm, but whose life has counted for more than any other woman we know. She had been a follower of the Lord Jesus since her girlhood. At the time of her death she was a member of the M.E. Church, South. She believed in Christianity, not in doctrine, and wherever she lived she belonged to the church nearest at hand, where she could do the most for the Heavenly Father. She loved the out-of-doors and her garden. Her daughters found packages of flower seed she had purchased in her plan for making her yard beautiful. Her work is finished as an earthly gardener. Her hands are still, it seems to those who love her, but in reality her garden of love and service have just commenced to blossom in the promise of her coming generations. Rev. Shockley conducted funeral services in the M.E. Church, South, Friday afternoon. Her body was laid in Englewood.

SMITH, Mary Hazel HICKS
1919-2017
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Mary Hazel Smith, 97, of Windsor, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, Missouri surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 12, 1919, in Jay, Oklahoma, the daughter of Glenn M. and Blanche H. (Carpenter) Hicks. On September 23, 1939, she married Wilbert Ernest Smith in Sedalia, Missouri. After employment at International Shoe Company in Windsor, while her husband served as a Marine in World War II, Mary became a homemaker, serving and loving her family. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and spending time with family. She greatly valued relationships and fellowship with friends of the faith. Mary Hazel was preceded in death by her beloved husband Wilbert in January 2017. She is survived by their three children, Ilene Arndt, Robert Smith (Teresa) all of Lee's Summit, and Marilyn Mochel (Steve), Windsor; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Binger, Independence, and Jennie Carpenter, Lee's Summit. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; Vickie Westpfahl (Gary), David Arndt, Rob Smith (Sonya), and Jill Trull (Josh) all of Lee's Summit, Donna Blackburn (Tom) of Independence, Carol Embree (Robert) of Springfield, Lisa Smith of Pleasant Hill, and Shane Mochel of Windsor. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren, ten great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law Glen Smith and his wife Alice, brothers-in-law John Carpenter and David Binger, sister Kathryn Heldstab and her husband Dillman, son-in-law Emmet Arndt, great-granddaughter Megan Arndt, and great-grandson Oscar Mochel. Funeral services for Mary Smith will be held Saturday, August 5, 2017, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, Missouri. Graveside services and Interment will be in the Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor, Missouri.

SMITH, Mary I. GRANTHAM
1912-2003
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2002 - Mary I. Smith, 90, Merriam, Kansas, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at Trinity Lutheran Manor. Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Englewood Cemetery. She was born September 12, 1912, at Lenexa, Kansas, daughter of Samuel and Kate Price Grantham. She married Lawrence Smith in Kansas City and he preceded her in death December 3, 1893. She had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life, spending some time in Houston, Texas. She was a graduate of Lee's Summit High School and a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Kansas City. Survivors include one daughter, Lucy McBride and husband Bill, Shawnee, Kansas; one son, Stephen Smith, Austin, Texas; three grandchildren, Katie McBride, Chris Smith and Holly Morris; one great-granddaughter, McKenzie Morris, and one sister, Nell Toomey, Lincoln, Illinois.

SMITH, Mary Jane
abt 1833-1848
Saturday Morning Visitor, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO, Oct 7 1848 - Died at the residence of her father, in Henry county, on Wednesday, the 27th ult. after a few hours illness, Miss Mary Jane, aged about 15 years, second daughter of James Smith, Esq., of Henry county. With feelings of sadness we are called upon to record the sudden and unexpected decease of our young friend. She was attacked with a congestive chill, superinduced by the fatigue and labor of waiting around the bed of a sick father, and so violent was the attack that in the short space of 24 hours, she had yielded up her life, and gone to the spirit land. Altho' she has been called hence at an unexpected moment, and when just entering upon the busy stage of life, it should be a source of consolation to her afflicted relatives and friends to know that she enjoyed that religion which lights up even the dark valley of the grave, and takes away the sting of death. She was unobtrusive in her manners, and made friends wherever she became acquainted. But she is gone--and how loud and solemn is the adminition, "Be ye also ready, for in such an hour as ye think not, the Son of man cometh."

SMITH, Mary Sue
abt 1932-2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 20 2004 - Mary Sue Smith, 72, Warrenston, Virginia, died Monday, September 13, 2004, at a hospital there. She was a sister of Ron Breedlove of Clinton. She had been in failing health for some time. She was a native of Okemah, Oklahoma. Survivors include her mother Jeanette Breedlove of Seminole, Oklahoma; a brother, Ron Breedlove of Clinton and sister Peggy Berryman of Palm Desert, California, and two daughters and one son. Private services were Wednesday, September 15, in Warrenton.

SMITH, Mary TUBBESING
n/a-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2005 - Mary Tubbesing Smith, California, died September 2004. Memorial services will be Monday, June 6, at Englewood Cemetery. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1933. She was employed as a telephone operator in Clinton and later transferred to Abilene, Kansas, where she worked for the same company as a bookkeeper. She moved to California where she made her home until her death. She was preceded in death by her husband Bud; her parents, William and Lizzie Tubbesing, and eight siblings, Lena Ragland, Huldah Tubbesing, Fred Tubbesing, Matilda Bradley, Laura Crooks, Viola Holt, Margaret Keck, all of Clinton, and Mamie Wales, Kansas City. Inurnment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Matilda Ellen GREEN
1862-1934
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Mar 1 1934 - Matlida Ellen Green was born March 20, 1862; died at her home in Brownington, February 5, 1934 after a months illness with flu and pneumonia. She was born near Des Moines, Iowa. When seven years old she moved with her parents to Pettis County, Mo., where they lived a short time and then moved to Benton County, Mo., where she grew to young womanhood, then with her parents moved to Windsor. July 9, 1884 she was united in marriage to Willis Harmon Smith. She leaves and aged husband and a son Benjamin E. Smith of Brownington and one daughter, Mrs. Press Watts, near Butler, Mo., who will sadly miss her. She was a loving wife and mother and a good neighbor, always ready to help everyone she could. The funeral was conducted at her home February 7, by Rev. L. E. Williams and the remains laid to rest in the Bethlehem Cemetery to await the resurrection morn, when the saints shall be gathered home.

SMITH, Mildred Marie TAYLOR WASSAM
1940-2019
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Mildred Marie (Taylor) Smith age 79, Windsor, Missouri passed Thursday, December 26, 2019 at her home in Windsor. Funeral Service will be Monday, December 30 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Clinton. Interment will follow in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. Mildred was born on October 23, 1940 in Elbert County, Colorado to Carl and Ivean Taylor. On February 8, 1955 she married Charles W. Wassam, to this union 10 children were born. Later in life Mildred married Larry Smith, he preceded her in death. Mildred is survived by all 10 children, Marylin Little, Clinton, Mary Dugger, Windsor, Alice Bailey, Windsor, Patty Sammons, Joplin, Sammy Wassam, Fair Grove, Larry Wassam, Texas, Tommy Wassam, Smithton, Cindy Childress, Osceola, Tammie Adams, Osceola and Terry Wassam, Sedalia, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.

SMITH, Mildred Nadine GROFF
1906-1996
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mildred Nadine Groff Smith was born January 28, 1906, in Henry County, the daughter of George and Lelia (Logan) Groff. She died Saturday, October 5, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Mildred was a lifelong resident of this area. She was united in marriage to Claud Smith, who preceded her in death April 1, 1956. Mrs. Smith was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton and a past member of the Twilight Garden Club. Mildred loved flowers very much. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mildred also had a goal--she wanted to live to be 90. She made her goal, as she died at the age of 90 years, eight months and seven days. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by three sons, Harold and Bonnie Smith, Calvin and Georgia Smith, and Norman and Vinnie Smith; two sisters, Mary Pressgrove and Juanita Parker, all of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Douglas Smith, Randy Smith, Karol Smith, Gregg Smith, Jeff Smith, Claudia Kissee, Brett Michael Smith; eight great-grandchildren, (Lee) Augie Smith, Ryan Smith, Preston Smith, Alix Kissee, MacKenzie Smith, Patrick Smith, Christopher Smith and Syndey Kissee; also many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Clay Groff, John Groff, Jack Groff and Hugh Groff. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 8, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Mitchell Lee
1925-1990
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mitchell Lee Smith was born on May 4, 1925 in Clinton, the son of Basil A. and Ora Lee Smith. He departed this life on Friday, January 5, 1990. He attended Clinton Public Schools, graduating in 1943. He then enlisted in the U.S. Navy and served his country overseas in World War II. At the time of his passing he was employed by the Oldham Division of Swift-Echrich Meat Co., Kansas City, Kansas. Mitch was saved in July 1957, and united with New Hope Baptist Church of Clinton where he remained a faithful member. On December 22, 1957 he was united in marriage to BernaDene Moffitt. To this union two children were born, Dixie Lou Green of Aurora, Colorado and Barry David Smith of the home, all who survive him. He is also survived by his parents, one sister Betty Jo Johnson and husband Earl; a son-in-law Mickey Green; a daughter Vicki Bieker; a son Robert M. Smith and 3 grandchildren plus a host of friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Uel Smith. Mitch was a loving and faithful husband, father, grandfather and friend. He seldom met a stranger. His motto was "Just take one day at a time". He will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, at the Consalus Chapel. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Nora Belle COOK
1892-1993
Winterset City Cemetery, Winterset, Madison Co, IA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Nora Belle Smith, 101, of Windsor, formerly of Winterset, Iowa, died Sunday evening, June 6, at Westwood Nursing Home. She was born January 1, 1892 in Comanche Indian Territory, Oklahoma, the daughter of James Mac Cook and Lucy Ann Louvette Cook. On May 11, 1910, in Hobart, Ok., she married Elijah S. Smith, who preceded her in death April of 1960. Mrs. Smith worked for the Joe Graham Printing Company in Winterset, for 40 years before her retirement in 1982. She was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Merle Bruce, Windsor, Lela Marsh, Riverside, Ca.; a son, Lloyd Smith, Windsor; 19 grandchildren; 44 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sons, James, Leonard and John; one daughter, Lillian; two brothers, Ivory and Ira; two sisters, Ida and Almeda. Funeral services will be Friday, June 11, at the First Baptist Church in Winterset, Iowa. Burial will be in the Winterset Cemetery.

SMITH, Oliver J. Jr. "Sonny"
1932-1998
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 28 1998 - Oliver J. Smith, Jr. died Sunday, January 25, 1998, at Cass County Medical Center in Harrisonville at the age of 65 years, five months and one day. Mr. Smith was born August 24, 1932, in Kansas City, the son of Oliver J. Smith, Sr. and Ruth Hagerman Smith. In his younger years in Kansas City, he was active in Rodeo Kids and the American Royal. He moved to Clinton in 1980. He was of the Catholic faith. Mr. Smith is survived by a friend, Edith Davis, who cared for him. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother and an infant sister. Graveside services were held Tuesday, January 27, at Parks Chapel Cemetery in Henry County.

SMITH, Ora Lee MITCHELL
1904-2003
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 26 2003 - Ora Lee Mitchell Smith, 99, daughter of Walter Scott and Hattie Lee Moyer Mitchell, was born November 3, 1904, in Henry County. She died at 6:55 p.m. November 14, 2003,at Christian Health Care, Springfield. On April 7, 1924, she was united in marriage to Basil A. Smith, who preceded her in death January 27, 1992. To this union three children were born, Mitchell Lee, Betty Jo and Robert Uel. Two sons preceded her in death, Mitchell Lee Smith on January 5, 1990, and Robert Uel Smith on February 14, 1987. Ora Lee lived in Clinton all her life, except for three and a half years at Christian Health Care, Springfield. As a young girl she was saved at a tent meeting and baptized in Grand River and at that time joined the Golden Gate Church. She later transferred her membership to the First Baptist Church of Clinton where she was a long-time member until her health failed. Ora Lee played the piano at Golden Gate Church for the choir and this is where she met her husband, Basil. Her hobbies were making quilts, crocheting, gardening and raising chickens. Over the years she made many beautiful things for her family. She was an active member of the Roberta. Rebekah Lodge 297 for over 50 years until her health failed. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Jo Johnson and son-in-Iaw, Earl Johnson, Springfield; two daughters-in-law, Berna Dene Smith, Clinton, and Brenda Carter Smith Bradley, Mesa, Arizona; five grandchildren, Dixie Lou Green, Gratna, Nebraska, Barry Smith, Clinton, Vickie Lee Wycoff, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, Bobby Smith and Marty Smith, Kansas City; two great-granddaughters, Tiffany Green, Gratna, Nebraska, Elizabeth Branden, Prairie Grove, Arkansas; one great-grandson, George Bieker, Prairie Grove, Arkansas, and one great-great-grandson, Germain P. Brandan, Prairie Grove, Arkansas. She was "Nana" to all her grandchildren. Funeral services were held November 18 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

SMITH, Parthena WOODY
1869-1907
Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The remains of Mrs. William Smith were brought to Clinton Tuesday for burial in Fields Creek Township. She died February 15 of tuberculosis, from which she had been ill since last June. Born in Maries County, Mo. August 6, 1869 and was 37. Married 19 years and leaves five children - Lawrence, Stella, Maud Effie and Marie. They had lived in Henry County until 18 months ago when they went to Kansas City. She was a member of good Hope Baptist Church and joined when 18. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Davis Woody of Fields Creek Township and hers is the first death in the family of 10 children. Surviving brothers and sisters are: Mrs. Martha Carter, Charles, C. G., Sam, Fred, Arthur and Miss Arda Woody all of Fields Creek. Mrs. John Robinson (sic Robertson) lives in Clinton and William Woody in Clinton Township.

SMITH, Paul R.
1931-1999
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 30 1999 - Paul Smith, 68, Kansas City, formerly of Sedalia, died early Thursday morning, December 30, 1999, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born March 16, 1931, in Morgan County, near Stover, the son of Milton Brown Smith and Hazel Marie (Shockley) Smith. On June 8, 1950, in Clinton, he married Patricia Ann Gregory, who preceded him in death on June 19, 1997. He worked for Waterloo Industries in Sedalia for 22 years. He was a member of the Oakland Park Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas. Survivors include a daughter, Kimberly D.S. Johnson, Kansas City; a granddaughter, Molly; a brother, Robert Smith, Kansas City, Kansas; a sister, Annie Marie Rozell, Kansas City, Kansas, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Pearl Jean HAWKINS
1921-2007
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Pearl Jean Smith, 85, Urich, died Saturday, March 3, 2007, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 7, at Consalus Funeral Home-Urich with burial in Urich Cemetery. Pearl was born November 27, 1921, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Harry and Gladys Turner Hawkins. She married Jesse G. Smith who preceded h er in death. She was a member of the Urich Christian Church where she was tresurer for a number of years, she loved sewing, gardening and family was very important to her. She was a volunteert at the Samaritan Center as long as her health permitted. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, one brother, James Hawkins, one sister, Ruby Brown and a granddaughter, Elizabeth Smith. Survivors include a son, William D. Smith and wife Linda; a daughter, Sharon Smith; two grandchildren; one great grandchild and a niece Theresa Cipolla.

SMITH, Rachael GIBSON
1854-1938
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The long and well-lived life of Mrs. Sam Smith whose next birthday would have made her 84, came to an end at 8:45 a.m. Monday, January 17, 1938, at her home in Deepwater. She was one of that town's most beloved and respected residents, and had made her home on the same block over half a century. Death resulted from complications which followed the breaking of her hip before Christmas. Her daughter, Mrs. Albert Newbill, of the home, was Mrs. Smith's devoted nurse the last weeks of the latter's life and all the children came before their mother died. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the home. Interment at Englewood. Rachael Gibson was born May 17, 1854, in Scotland. She grew to womanhood in her native country and was united in marriage to Sam Smith at Kilwinning, Scotland, June 26, 1874. In the early eighties, Mr. Smith came to the United States, returning to his family in a few years. In 1885 he came to Deepwater and in 1887 sent for his family. He was first with the Keith and Perry coal mines at Deepwater, but later took a position with the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company. He was assistant cast clerk with that company many years. Mrs. Smith was her husband's partner in so many ways, ready always to encourage and assist him. She reared a fine family, kept an immaculate house which was a home in every sense of the word, and yet had time to become friends with every person she met. So many native characteristics of the Scotch were hers: a vitality and flow of energy that never diminished; an honesty that could not be questioned; a thriftiness that countenanced no waste of time or materials; and a delightful Scotch burr that intrigued all who heard her speak. She was friendliness, hospitality and ideal womanhood personified. Five of Mrs. Smith's eight children survive her to comfort her bereaved husband: A. G. Smith, Nevada, Mo.; Mrs. J. F. Withers, Kansas City; Mrs. W. T. Hagman, Pittsburg, Kans.; Mrs. Harry Spears, Memphis, Tenn.; Mrs. Albert N. Newbill of the home. There are nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

SMITH, Ralls Ellis
1897-1967
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Ralls E. Smith, 70 of 614 East Green, Clinton died at 7:30 a.m. August 17 at the Clinton General Hospital where he had been a patient two weeks. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 19 at the Sickman and Dunning Chapel. Interment was in the Montrose Cemetery beneath a wealth of floral tributes in the family plot with his parents and grandparents. Ralls E. Smith, son of the late Ellis and Bertha Ralls Smith was born April 18,1897 in Clinton. He received his education in the Clinton public schools. He professed his faith in Christ at the old M.E. Church South under the guidance of his Sunday school teacher, Mrs. Levy. Railroading was his career and he was employed by the Frisco for many years. In later years he cared for his aged father at the family home. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Clive Wilson, Montrose and Mrs. Courtney Lee Moore, Lee’s Summit, three nephews, Dale W. Wilson, Washington D.C., Major Conrad L. Wilson, Portsmouth, N.H. and Chester Lee Moore, Clinton, two nieces Mrs. Ann Moore Marshall, Monterey, CA and Patsy Moore Newell, North Kingston, Rhode Island, four great-nephews and five great nieces. Attending last rites from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Ross Smith, El Dorado Springs, Mr. & Mrs. Clark Smith, Butler, and Bill Pittsonbarger, Kansas City.

SMITH, Robert Allen "Bobby"
1931-2013
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Robert "Bobby" A. Smith, age 82 years, passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, Missouri. Funeral services were December 14, 2013 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Interment followed in Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Robert Allen Smith (Bobby) was born in Deepwater, Missouri, March 14, 1931. He was the seventh child of Eli Lewis and Dora Etta (Waldon) Smith. Bobby spent his entire life in Deepwater, except for a brief two years in Mulberry, Kansas. Bobby attended the Deepwater Elementary School. Returning from Kansas, he and his brothers helped various farmers for several years. Later he and his brothers operated the Smith's Brother's Store at 3rd and "A" St. (formerly the Mohries building) until the property was acquired in 1977 by the Corp of Engineers for Truman Lake. He then with his mother moved to 4th and "D" St. the former Tom Hurst property. Bobby always looked forward each year to the Deepwater Labor and Harvest Picnic with his entries of canned goods, garden vegetables, ect. He was the Grand Marshall of the Deepwater Parade in 1999. Since then and before his mother passed away they enjoyed gardening, canning, and doing odd jobs with limited vacationing. Bobby was active with volunteering at the Deepwater Senior Citizen Center and the Deepwater Baptist Church. He was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church until Earl relocated to the Clinton Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He is survived by two sisters, Wanda Reynolds of Raytown, Missouri and Ramona Duncan of Mulberry, Kansas; two brothers, Donald Ray Smith and his wife, Betty of Kansas City, Missouri and Earl Smith and his wife, Willie Mae of Clinton, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Frances, Leon and Wayne.

SMITH, Robert Lee "Bob"
1928-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 15 2007 - Robert Lee (Bob) Smith, 79, Birmingham, Alabama, died at his home on Monday, November 12, 2007, after an extended illness. He was born August 27, 1928, in Clinton, to John Eddins Smith and Alma Effie Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, John E. Smith, Jr., and his late wife, Wanda A. Smith. He is survived by his wife, Shirley B. Smith; daughter, Sharon Howard (Larry); son Robert Lee Smith Jr. (Natalie); stepdaughter, Loreen H. Coleman (Danny); stepson, C. Paige Herring (Sandi); seven grandchildren, Anna, Claire, Caroline, Daniel, John Ethan, Josh and Erick, and first cousins who were like siblings, Irving Lee Bush (Darene), Elaine Kendrick (Jim), Sue Lady and Jane Slack (Harrell). He was a graduate of Baylor University, the Institute of Insurance Marketing at Southern Methodist University and the LIAMA School for Agency Management. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Following his military service, he began his insurance career in 1954 in Dallas, Texas, with John Hancock Life Insurance. In 1961, he moved to Boston, Massachusetts, as a member of the Home Office Staff for John Hancock. In 1963, he was appointed general agent in St. Petersburg, Florida, and in 1967, he became general agent in Birmingham, Alabama. Professional and civic affiliations included Life Member B'ham Area Chamber of Commerce, Shades Valley Rotary (Paul Harris Fellow), Sales and Marketing Executives of B'ham, the Executive Club of B'ham, Past Director of B'ham Association of Life Underwriters, Past President of B'ham General Agents and Managers Association, Charter and Qualifying Recipient of National Management Award, Associate Member of Society of Pension Actuaries, Past Chairman of Group Insurance Board of John Hancock, and Member of Committee on Cooperation of John Hancock. He was a member of the Club and Vestavia Country Club. He served on the Boards of trustees for Easter Seals, Judson College and the Birmingham Baptist Association. He was a member of the Sons of American Revolution and an Eagle Scout (Order of the Arrow). He was a member of Birmingham Baptist Association, Mountain Brook Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the Board of Deacons and in later years at Lakeside Baptist Church. Funeral services were held at Lakeside Baptist Church on Thursday, November 15. Graveside service and burial will be Saturday, November 17, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SMITH, Robert Uel
1929-1987
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Uel Smith, Age 57, of Grandview, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 14, 1987 at the Belton Research Hospital. He was born in Henry County, Missouri, the son of Basil and Oralee Mitchell Smith, on March 17, 1929. He had lived in Grandview since 1959. He was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a meat cutter in the Greater K. C. Area, retiring in 1976. He was a member of the Belton Christian Church and Local #576. Surviving Mr. Smith, are his wife Brenda and one son, Robert Martin Smith both of the home. His parents, Basil and Oralee Smith, and one brother Mitchell L. Smith, all of Clinton. One sister, Mrs. Betty Jo Johnson of Maryland Heights, Missouri. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, February 18, 1987, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SMITH, Roger Lea Sr.
1959-2005
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Nov 16 2005 - Roger Smith, 46, died late Monday evening, November 14, 2005, at the Cedar Valley Nursing Home in Raytown, Missouri. He was born March 14, 1959, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Ronald Lea Smith and Nona Nadine (Ridenour) Smith. Roger worked at several jobs in the Windsor area including roofing and carpentry work. He also attended the Windsor Assembly of God Church, Windsor. Survivors include a son, Roger Lea Smith, Jr., Calhoun, Mo.; a daughter, Ashley Lee Wagoner, Windsor, MO; his father, Ron L. Smith, Groom Texas; and mother, Nadine Clayton, Overland Park, Kansas; 4 brothers, Greg Smith, state of Texas, Tony Smith, Kansas City, MO, John Smith, Beamont, Texas, Brian Smith, Omaha, Nebraska; a grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, November 18, at the Assembly of God Church, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, Rose Mary SINGER
1909-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 1 2002 - Rose M. Smith of Lee's Summit died Thursday, June 27, 2002. She was born Rose Mary Singer on January 29, 1909, near St. Elizabeth. She lived in and around the Kansas City and Clinton areas throughout her lifetime. Her husband, Maynard M. Smith; one son, Ted Smith, three sisters and six brothers preceded her in death. She is survived by three daughters, JoAnn Cook of Lee's Summit, Linda Crist of Leawood, Kansas, and Betty Reynolds of Creighton; two sons, Norman Englehart of Clinton and Bob Smith of Urich; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, July 1, at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SMITH, Roy
abt 1904-1996
Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Smith, 92, Roscoe, died Monday morning, May 20, 1996, at Community Care Center in El Dorado Springs. Mr. Smith was born near Roscoe and was a lifelong area resident. He had been a member of the Roscoe Christian Church since 1921. He is survived by his wife, Wretha of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Dorsha Hooper of Roscoe; two sisters, Mrs. Madeline Mitchell of Collins, and Mrs. Myrtle Colson of Camdenton; three grandsons, six great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 22, at the Roscoe Christian Church. Burial will be in the Benton Green Cemetery near Roscoe.

SMITH, Roy Alvin
1906-1994
Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Alvin Smith, 88, Westwood Nursing Home of Clinton, died December 7, 1994. He was born to John Isaac Plutarch Smith and Ida Elizabeth (Gilbert) Smith on May 27, 1906. He was born and raised in the Smith Bend community near Iconium before moving to Creighton in 1967. In April 1993 he moved to Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. He was united in marriage March 16, 1938, to Sarah Doshia Ray of Smith Bend. He was a lifelong farmer and a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed the great outdoors, hunting and fishing and being with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Doshia Smith, mother and father, his infant son, Wayne Ray Smith, two infant brothers, two sisters, Laura Smith and Elsie Elliott. He is survived by one daughter, Beverly Smart; one granddaughter, Kimberly Cook; one grandson, Bradley Smart; one great-granddaughter, Kara Cook, all of Clinton; three sisters, Bessie Evans and Lydia Smith of Clinton, Hannah Beckner of Belleville, Illinois; a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held on December 9 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was held at the Smith Bend Cemetery.

SMITH, Roy Lee "Bud"
1945-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2002 - Roy Lee "Bud" Smith, 57, died September 14, 2002, at the home of Marvin Hicks in Calhoun. He was born June 14, 1945, in Clinton, to Roy R. Smith and Clara Mae "Tuter" Smith. He was a member of the National Guard for several years. He was an employed painter for several years. At the present time, he was employed by Ray Ore Water Service of Clinton. He is survived by a sister, Wilma Smith O'Dell, Sedalia; one aunt, Emma "Dinkie" Burton, Clinton, and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clair Mae "Tuter" Smith. Graveside services will be held at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Friday, September 20.

SMITH, Ruby Ellen HAMILTON
1920-2004
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2004 - Ruby Ellen Smith, 84, Deepwater, did Monday, May 3, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born April 24, 1920, in Deepwater, the daughter of the late Harry and Etta Maude (Dahms) Hamilton. On July 15, 1939, she married Ralph Leo Smith, who died June 21, 1978. Mrs. Smith spent time in Deepwater before moving to Clinton, then Ruby spent a few years in Belton and then she was placed in Raymore Health Care until approximately three months ago when she came to Clinton to live with daughter Janice. She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Rinard and her husband Harry F. Jr. of Belton, Virginia L. Thomas of Columbia, Janice Smith of Clinton, and Linda Huey and her husband Merrill, Clinton; one brother Alvin Hamilton, Overland Park; one sister Catherine Vannattan of Richmond; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Bill, Harry, Grant, Jewell, Ed and Archie Hamilton, and one sister Zelpha Carpenter. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and was a member of the Deepwater Baptist Church. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 5, at Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Ralph L. Smith Memorial Cemetery, Deepwater.

SMITH, Ruth Catherine TALLEY
1913-2003
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 17 2003 - Ruth Catherine Smith, 89, Clinton, died Friday, February 28, 2003, at her home in Clinton. - Ruth Catherine (Talley) Smith was born June 12, 1913, in Deepwater. She was the 11th child of Andrew Jackson Talley and Nancy Elizabeth (Sallez) Talley. Ruth grew up in Deepwater and graduated from Deepwater High School. On June 14, 1938, she was united in marriage to William Everett Smith, also from Deepwater. Everett and Ruth were married for 64 years. To this union two daughters were born, Catherine Sue Hills of Clinton and Carol Lee Witherspoon of Harrisonville. Ruth was a homemaker all of her married life. Ruth enjoyed crossword puzzles, playing cards and bowling. She was an accomplished pianist and an excellent cook. Some of her favorite pastimes were reading and watching birds. She was a member of the Deepwater Christian Church, the Eastern Star and Royal Neighbors. Ruth lived for many years with excellent health until suffering from a stroke seven years ago from which she never fully recovered. Her life from that time on was spent in her home where she was most comfortable and could still be with her family. For the past three years she had a full-time caregiver, Pat Postlewait, who Ruth and her family quickly grew to love and accept as one of the family. Preceding Ruth in death were her father and mother; 10 sisters and brothers, Earl Talley, Flo Bouse, Fern Richmond and infant sibling, Alpha Talley, Joy Talley, Wilson Talley, Una Morris, Anna Marie Talley and her twin sister, Ruby Newbill. She was also preceded in death by her son-in-law, Larry Hills, and an infant granddaughter, Lynn Witherspoon. Ruth was a kind, caring individual who never had a bad word to say about anybody. She was a sweet, gentle spirit whose sense of humor and loving words will be sadly missed by her husband, Everett, of the home; daughters, Sue and Carol; son-in-law, Eddie Witherspoon; grandchildren, Shannon, Christie and Shane Hills, Mike and Brian Witherspoon and great-grandchildren, Katie and Wilson Hills. She will also be missed by Shannon's wife, Kim and their children, Jennifer, Daniel and Samantha and her caregiver, Pat. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, March 3. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Ruth KENDRICK
1909-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 20 2003 - Ruth Kendrick Smith was born August 22, 1909, at Lowry City, daughter of Daniel B. and Clara Eversole Kendrick. She died December 28, 2002, at Cedar Crest Manor in Washington. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1927 and went on to attend Central Missouri State at Warrensburg and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. She taught school in Lowry City and the country school at Fields Creek until 1938, when she married Earl F. Smith and moved to his family farm. She moved to Clinton in 1978 and then to Washington in 2001. She was a very active farm wife and always had a big garden. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, sang in the choir and was a member of Naomi-Ruth Ladies Circle. She was a Gray Lady at the old General Hospital and was active in the Red Cross Bloodmobile for many years. Ruth was an excellent cook and was always ready to help others in any way she could. She had a great sense of humor and valued her relationships with friends and relatives. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Earl, and sister Grace Kendrick White. Survivors include one nephew, Robert Kendrick White, Clinton; two cousins, Boyd Eversole and family, Washington, and Harold Eversole, Kansas City. Funeral services were held January 2, 2003, at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SMITH, Ruth M. WARD
1910-2002
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2002 - Ruth M. Smith was born November 21, 1910, daughter of A.J. and Della Mae Steele Ward. She died July 23, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was a member of Christ's Christian Church of Urich. She married John T. Smith in Kansas City on October 11, 1930. He preceded her in death in 1988. Ten brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Marilynn Doll and husband, Dennis, Garden City; one son, Paul K. Smith and wife, Sharon, Overland Park, Kansas; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Jackie Ward, Columbia, and Pearl Smith, Urich, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 26 at Christ's Christian Church. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SMITH, Ruth T. PIERCE
1909-2006
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2006 - Ruth T. (Pierce) Smith, 97, Independence, died Friday, October 6, 2006. She was born September 9, 1909, in Passaic and had lived in Appleton City before moving to the Kansas City area 45 years ago. Mrs. Smith was a member of Country Meadows Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Lyle Pierce, and her second husband Vincie Smith. Survivors include her two sons, Jim Pierce and wife Eunice, Independence, and Joe Pierce and wife Dorothy, Appleton City; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, Monday, October 9. Graveside services were at Appleton City Cemetery.

SMITH, Ruth Virginia
abt 1920-1993
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ruth Virginia Smith, 73, Kansas City, Ks., died Thursday morning, August 5, at K.U. Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Marvin, of the home; three sons, Gary Smith, Moreno Valley, Calif., William Smith of Clinton, Marvin W. Smith of Kansas City, Kansas; two daughters, Mrs. Lois Elliott of Clinton and Mrs. Sandra Devosha of Kansas City, Ks.; two sisters, Mrs. Wanda Raney of Jay, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Margaret Booth of Pitcher, Oklahoma; 21 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, August 9, at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in the Iconium Cemetery.

SMITH, Samuel Howard
1917-2000
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 27 2000 - Samuel Howard Smith, 83, Clinton, died Saturday, March 25, 2000, at Westwood Nursing Center. He was born January 17, 1917, at Petersburg, son of Lee and Minnie Riley Smith. He was a lifelong resident of Henry County and farmed in the Urich area from 1953-1997. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He married Stella June Crites Johnson, who preceded him in death. He married Mary E. Cumpton in 1980, who also preceded him in death. A stepson David Johnson also preceded him. He attended Hartwell Baptist Church, was a member of the American Legion Early Bird Post 14, Clinton, and National Farmers Organization, and served on the boards of Honey Creek Township Road District and the Norris Cemetery. Survivors include a son, William Lee Smith and wife, Patsy, Kansas City; one daughter, Sama Lynn Conner, Lee's Summit; one step-son, Ronald Johnson, Clinton, Dixie Escalante, Urich, and Pat Sorrel, Camdenton; 20 grandchildren, Jeremy Dale, Caleb, Doug, David, Arnold, Steve, Steven, Ricky, Robbie, Marcus, Aletha, Stacey, Susan, Debra, Emmet, Patty, Pamela, Deb and Mary Ann; one brother Charlie Smith, Oak Grove; two sisters, Daisy Bradley, Independence, and Susan Nickols and husband, R. C., Clinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at Consalus Chapel, Clinton.

SMITH, Sandra D.
abt 1936-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2002 - Sandra D. Smith, 66, ElDorado Springs, a nursing home housekeeper, died Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in ElDorado Springs. Funeral services will be Monday, December 16, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Cremation.

SMITH, Sarah "Sally" ALLEN
1808-1890
Sweeney-Owen Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Sat, Feb 8 1890 - Died, in this city, Feb. 4th, (1890) Mrs. Sallie Smith, her disease being influenza. Deceased was born in Cray county, Kentucky, Jan. 24, 1808. In 1829 she moved to this State, and has been a resident of Henry county since 1847, living on the place where she died, east of town, ever since. She had a family of 11 children, five of whom are now living, three daughters and two sons. Dr. Jones preached the funeral sermon at 2 o'clock Thursday at the residence, after which the remains were taken to the Owens graveyard for burial. - (Notes from Mary Ella Kingsporn: Midian F. Smith and Sarah (Sally) Allen were married 20 June 1825 in Casey County, Kentucky. She is buried at Owens Cemetery in the enclosure with her husband. Midian F. Smith died 2 November 1872. All of her tombstone that is left is the foot stone. The obituary states Cray County, Kentucky. This is not my typo.)

SMITH, Sherry Jayne WILLIS
1958-2006
Mission Ridge Cemetery, Urbana, Dallas Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 16 2006 - Sherry Jayne Smith, 47, daughter of the late James Junior and Pearl (Jackson) Willis, was born April 23, 1958, in Kansas City and died Monday, March 13, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was reared in the Urbana area and graduated from Skyline High School. She earned a BA in Education at Southwest Missouri state University. She taught remedial reading at Skyline School for 10 years. She began working with the Division of Family Services in the early 1990s. She married David Smith July 1, 1997, in Harrison, Arkansas. They made their home in Clinton. She was a member of the Olive Point Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, David Smith; one daughter, Mariah Smith; nine stepchildren and three step-grandchildren; two brothers, Terry Sherwood, Liberty Hill, Texas, and Scott Willis, Green Mound, Kansas, and one sister Denise Gilmore and husband Travis, Urbana; several nieces and nephews, other family members and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Friday, March 17, in Cantlon Otterness Funeral Chapel, Urbana. Interment will be in Mission Ridge Cemetery.

SMITH, T. L.
d: 1890
Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, May 3 1890 - From J. L. Moore, who was in yesterday morning from Shawnee Mound, we learn of the death of T. L. Smith of that place. He died Thursday afternoon of consumption and will be buried today in the cemetery at Shawnee. He was about 45 years of age and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss.

SMITH, Terry Bernard
1957-2001
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 2 2001 - Terry Bernard Smith was born in St. Joseph on January 21, 1957. He died at Research Hospital in Kansas City on Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at the age of 44 years. He was one of six children of Benjamin Franklin and Juanita (Beaman) Smith. At approximately one year of age, Terry contracted polio. By the age of four, he lost both parents and unborn sibling in an auto accident. This left six children up for adoption. Terry became the foster child of Mr. and Mrs. Duguid, where he had a very loving home. By age three, due to his polio, Terry became the National Poster Child for March of Dimes. Terry lived with the Duguid family until adulthood. When out on his own he worked as a salesman in telephone sales. By the mid-1980s, Terry moved to Clinton, where he adopted his brother Charles and sister Debbie's adoptive parent, L. R. "Bud" Price and family. Terry was active at home working on his craft projects while enjoying gospel music. He enjoyed collecting Coca-Cola items and his favorite ball caps. Terry never knew a stranger. Many people knew him because of his electric scooter which he rode all over town in order to keep up with his volunteer work. In spite of his handicap he was always willing to give of himself. He proved this through many years of dedicated service with the Clinton Chapter of the American Red Cross. Terry had been the Red Cross After-Hours caseworker for over eight years. With all the adversities that life had given Terry, he was always there to help those in need. His handicap didn't slow him down. When the tornado hit Moberly, Terry was there on his scooter helping to provide disaster relief to the victims. He always worked on direct mailing and fund raising events for the Red Cross. He could have used his handicap as an excuse in life, but instead it inspired him to give as much of himself as he was capable of. Terry left this world with heart failure, but if the measure of a man's heart is the love he showed others, his heart will never fail. He will always stay with all of us, whether family or stranger. Terry is survived by four brothers and one sister, David Meudt and daughter, Roxanne, Charles Price and wife, Kathy, and children, Matt, Becky, George and granddaughter, Deborah Hestand and husband, Johnny, and children, Bennie, Sherry, Jeremiah and Starla and grandchildren, Johnny F. Smith and children, Tonya, Juanita and Shana, Benjie Meudt and children, Tina, Jessica and Kelli, as well as L. R. "Bud" Price and wife, Lou, and their children, Diana and John Spitler and children, Johnny, Michael and Nicole, Randy and Brenda Van Eaton and children, Jennifer and Jody, Pam and Frank Charles and son, Tim. Jim Van Eaton preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, June 9. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

SMITH, Thelma June LEGALL
1936-2015
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Thelma J. Smith, age 78 years, of Clinton passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2015 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clinton, Missouri. Thelma was born June 14, 1936 in Mullan, Idaho the daughter of Andrew and Irma (Rogers) Legall. She worked at Rival for many years. Thelma was a very jolly, pleasant, good-hearted person with a beautiful smile. She enjoyed reading. Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George, and one brother, Roger Helphrey. Survivors include her brother, Ted Legall and his wife, Pansy, of Blairstown, Missouri, several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Graveside services and inurnment were held Monday, March 23, 2015 at Vansant Road Cemetery.

SMITH, Theodore "Ted"
1861-1896
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
See BARTER, Richard "Dick"

SMITH, Thomas Junior
1927-1991
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Thomas Junior Smith, 63, was born in Deepwater, Missouri, December 29, 1927, and died Saturday, August 24, 1991 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. His parents were Tom and Bessie Smith. He was the tenth child born to this union. He was born with a hair lip and cleft palate. The doctor did not give him much hope. The minister and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Briggs, came to the rescue. They knew about Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. They convinced the family to take Tommy to see the doctors there. They told his mother that they could help him and with plastic surgery they could do wonders. But they would have to leave him there. That was a hard decision for the family. Convinced that was the only way, he was left there with the doctors and nurses. He soon became a permanent part of that structure. He only got to come home for short visits and was in and out of hospitals until his 14th birthday. Dr. Pagett and Nurse Anderson will never be forgotten by the family. The family thanks all the nurses and doctors who so willingly helped him to a good life. He was loved by all adults and children, especially nieces and nephews. His warm smile won them over quickly and his gentle manner kept them close. The sisters and brothers all spoiled him. One day his two older sisters had their boyfriends there for dinner. He sidled up to Dora and told her he didn't like them old boys, and to make them go away. He did not wish to share their love with them. It seemed only a short time from riding his bicycle all around the town to a young man courting the girls. Then one day he saw the little neighbor girl in another light. She turned out to be his wife for life. Doris June Frizzell and Tommy Smith were married October 17, 1945. They made their home in Kansas City where he was employed by Pioneer Grill. A boy child was born, but was called away from home at birth before they got to know him. He loved to fish and hunt with his dad and brothers and friends. He was a good fisherman. Sometimes he would sit all night, just waiting for that big one, but he hardly ever came home without a catch. He became a Christian when he was very young and was baptized In the Deepwater Baptist Church. After Tommy and Doris were married, they moved their church letter to Antioch Baptist Church. There he was ordained as a deacon. He worked in different offices in the church and grew in Christ. His faith was very strong. He made many friends and many special forever friends. He was still serving as deacon when God took him home. He was preceded In death by his father and mother, also three brothers. Earl, Clarence and Johnnie, and one sister, Dorothy. He is survived by his wife Doris, of the home; one brother Orville, Pittsburg, Kansas; four sisters, Goldie Haynes, Okanoyan, Washington, Dora Hills and Bea Turner of Clinton, and Doris McMillian of Independence; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral service will be Tuesday at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, with burial at Deepwater Cemetery.

SMITH, Thomas O. "T. O."
1849-1928
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 1928 - T. O. Smith, Born July 10, 1849, Died Mar 1 1928, Established The Clinton Eye November 14, 1885 - Veteran Editor Succumbs to Long Illness - T. O. Smith founder and for forty-two years editor of the Clinton Eye, passed away quite suddenly at 10 o'clock Thursday March 1, at his home on North Main street. For six years his health has been declining and heart disease developed and caused his death. As long as he was physically able to do so, he remained at his post of business, but three months ago he was forced to give up his work. The best of nursing and care failed to give him any permanent relief. At times he would seem much better, but these improvements would be followed by severe relapses. During the past few days, he seemed much better, altho growing weaker. He seemed to sense that the end was near, for in remarks to his family and the nurses, he had indicated that he would not long survive, and that their continual care should be for his wife, who has long been an invalid. He had long expressed the hope that when he was called, it might come "after the paper is out," and this wish was fulfilled, for the night before his death, the freshly printed copy of the Eye was laid before him, as was the custom, and he expressed his satisfaction. His death came with great suddenness. He had just completed his bath, and the nurse was just preparing to clothe him, when he passed away. Mr. Smith was a native of Bond county Ills., where he was born July 10th, 1849. His father, John Smith, had been a very wealthy man, but had lost his competence, and the son had early to make his own way in the world. He went to Greenville, Ills., and there learned the printing trade, working there several years. He came to Clinton in February, 1882, and here he married on January 20, 1884, Miss Frankie Eddins, who with their son, John and two daughters, Miss Ella Pearl and Mrs. Homer Johnson, survives him. Forty-two years ago he started the newspaper which he conducted ever since. He was an indefatigable worker. Long before other business men were down in the mornings, he was in his office serving in the practical work of getting out a newspaper; night after night, he toiled to the same end. His was a nature that knew no rest; his chiefest pleasure was obtained from active employment. An even in the past months when unable to do any manual labor, he was constantly in touch with every detail of the business, and directed his co-laborers just as if he was among them. Mr. Smith was a man of the most cheerful, friendly disposition. Of Irish ancestry, humor was an outstanding trait in his life. He always received his friends with a happy smile, and humorous remarks sprung naturally from his lips. He loved his friends, and he possessed a wonderful circle of acquaintances thruout the county and state. The editor of the Democrat desires to pay a sincere tribute to Mr. Smith, who has for nearly thirty-five years been our friend and co-laborer. We have found him always kindly and considerate, always courteous and ever anxious to oblige in any way which lay in his power. He was not only a good editor, but a good printer as well, having learned the business in the most practical way. He knew every detail of the printing business thoroughly, belonging to the brotherhood of old-time all-round printers who are now few and far between. He was frequently a visitor at the Democrat office, and always brought up some common sense and practical problem of the arduous labor in which we were common laborers, and by his humor and keen insight made himself always more than welcome. We shall cherish his memory and mourn his loss, as the Great Foreman above has ended his "string" and set the mystical craftsmen's figures "30," at the end of his "take". - The funeral was held at his late home Saturday, March 3, 1929. The burial was on the eastern slope of Englewood, as he had often said he like this part of the cemetery best, but never chose a lot. It is also near the road. In his life he built his home near the street as his greatest enjoyment when at home was to sit on the porch where he exchanged greetings with every passerby, whether friend or stranger. He had often said he would not want a home far back from the street.

SMITH, Thyetta Maud "Nettie" WAREHAM HARRISON
1880-1936
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Lewis Station Woman Dead - Mrs. Orlando Smith of Lewis Station, who had been the victim of three paralytic strokes, died at her home at 8:40 p.m. Thursday, June 11, following the last one. She suffered the first stroke a year ago last December. Thyetta Wareham was born at Deer Creek, Ill., Feb. 27, 1880, and was reared on farms in both Missouri and Illinois. In Sedalia in 1901 she became the bride of William Harrison and they made their new home at different places near Clinton for some years and for a time were in the Texas oil fields, where one son and one daughter were born. On their return to Missouri they lived at Deepwater, where. Mr. Harrison died in 1919, and the body was brought to Englewood for burial. Mrs. Harrison, left a widow with her small family, moved to Clinton, and January 16, 1921, was married to Orlando Smith, whose one son, John, later became the husband of her daughter, Ruth, thus making him both stepson and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. Smith moved to a farm near Lewis Station and spent 1923 again in Clinton, when Mr. Smith was working at the light plant. Returning to Lewis Station the following year, they bought a farm in the little town which has continued to be their home, and where, as one of the finest and best women of the community, she will be greatly missed. Mrs. Smith was a member of the Presbyterian church and up until the last years was a devoted attendant. To her children she was a faithful and loyal mother who never failed a son or daughter in any crisis and was, by her kindness and with her gentle ways, a splendid example for them to follow. She always enjoyed excellent health, never being ill until recently, and she loved to entertain and have her family and friends about her, to whom she was known as an unusually good cook. Youth made a strong appeal to her motherly heart and the boys and girls of the community and the friends of her children were most welcome under her hospitable rooftree. Her four grandchildren, children of her second daughter, Ruth had the habit of visiting regularly at the Smith home. The girls, Lorene and Pauline Bingham, at the piano and Billy and James Edwin Smith, singing, were an entertainment and pleasure of which she never wearied. All during the vacation times the four children alternated a week at a time visiting their grandmother. At the last, when bedridden, her greatest anxiety was that she would be an undue care to others and when she slipped into the last unconsciousness, from which she was never to awake in earthly vales, the heartbreak of her family was eased by the relief from pain it brought the beloved mother. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, daughters, Mrs. C. I. Davis of Clinton; Mrs. John F. Smith of Mt. Zion; Mrs. Marjorie Schaefer of Chicago; sons, J. C. and James Harrison of the home; and the four grandchildren above mentioned; brothers, Phillip, Jas. and Sam Wareham, Clinton, Chas. Wareham, Sedalia; sisters, Mrs. L. P. Meyers, Moberly, Mrs. John Nickolson, Sedalia. The funeral services were Sunday at the home, and interment followed at Englewood.

SMITH, Ulysses Grant "Coach"
abt 1921-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 10 2002 - Services celebrating the life of U. S. "Coach" Smith, 81, were September 5 at Heartfield Funeral Home in Belton. Burial was immediately after at the Salado Cemetery. Coach died September 1 at home in his beloved Salado. He was born Ulysses Grant Smith in Dexter to Charles Judson Smith and Myrta Dyer Smith. He lived and attended school in Urich. After graduating, he joined the United States Army. Coach received many medals and recognition's while serving his country in the Army for over 22 years, but he was most proud of the admiration and loyalty he earned while serving beside his troops during his many stints in Korea, Japan and Europe. After retiring as an officer from the military, Coach eagerly began his life as a teacher and coach. At age 42 he was the oldest enrolled college freshman when he entered the University of Nebraska at Omaha. He coached in Slater and Chadwick Preparatory School in Palos Verdes, California, before coming to Salado, to begin his Texas tenure. He left Salado and was principal/coach in Jarrell, Texas, and Santo, Texas, before ending his career in Moran, Texas. Coach's proudest moment was the renaming of the Salado High School gym "The Coach Smith Gym" in recognition of his many years of unwavering support and enthusiastic attendance of all Salado athletics, most particularly girls basketball. Coach returned to Salado to begin his last adventure, business. He owned and operated Salado Hardware, Salado Car Wash, Salado Texaco, Rogers Laundromat, Bartlett Dairy Queen and his favorite, Salado Dairy Queen. Coach also owned a restaurant in Missouri. He was proud of his membership as a Master Mason as well as York Rite 32nd Degree Shriner. Coach was preceded in death by his devoted brother and partner, Charles Edward Smith, also sister, Myrta Hill. Coach is survived by his wife Lou Ann McQuery Smith; son, Dezri Grant Smith; daughter, Myrta Ann Hodge and husband Claude; daughter, Kathy Lou Rutherford and husband Wayne, and daughter Penny Sue Curry and husband Ron; a brother, Ronald J. Smith of Salado; three sisters, Katherine Louise Melchiorre, Marjorie Sterling Mendenhall, both of Rohnert Park California, and Alice Elizabeth "Betty" Smith of Kansas City. Coach leaves behind a living legacy of 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren who loved their Pa-Pa dearly.

SMITH, Virginia M.
1919-1995
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Virginia M. Smith, 76, formerly of Clinton, died October 31, 1995, at the North Kansas City Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd E. Smith, on April 3, 1991. Survivors include one son, Larry Smith, Renton, Washington; one daughter Judy McKelvey, Overland Park, Kansas; two sisters, Hallie Flory of Wichita, Kansas, and Hazebelle Shumway of Springfield; two grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Cremation, with committal services at a later date in the state of Washington.

SMITH, Walter Bryon
1932-1997
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Walter Bryon Smith, son of Bernard Marshall and Edith (Oiler) Smith, was born November 18, 1932, in Silverdale, Kansas, and died November 18, 1997, at his home in rural Clinton, at the age of 65 years. Walter had lived in Clinton since 1965. He worked for the Santa Fe Railroad for 14 years and retired from Kansas City Power and Light as maintenance supervisor in 1987. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Walter was preceded in death by his parents, Edith and Bernard M. Smith; one brother, John A. Smith and two sisters, Laura Nellis and Barbara Landrum. Walter is survived by his wife, Corrine of the home; three daughters, Donna M. Lincoln of Ballinger, Texas, DeAnne M. Suthoff of St. Thomas, and Debra M. Smith of Maryville; five sons, Dennis Smith of Rochester, New York, Doug Smith of Monroe City, Daniel Smith of Ballinger, Texas, Dean Smith of Camdenton, and David Smith of St. Meyer, Florida, as well as 17 grandchildren; two sisters, Maxine Force of Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and Edith Fugate of Urbana, and one brother, Marshall Smith of Norwood, New York. Funeral mass was held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Saturday, November 22. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens.

SMITH, Wanita Pauline JOHNSON
1931-2012
Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 12 2012 - Wanita Pauline Smith, daughter of Tom and Nellie (Myers) Johnson, was born July 28, 1931, in Blairstown. She died January 14, 2012, at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 80 gears. Wanita was married to Kenneth Dale Smith, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker. Wanita was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Clinton, where she was very actively involved as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Nellie Johnson; her husband, Kenneth Dale Smith; daughter, Linda Hartl; one sister, Wanda Jones, and one brother, Eugene Johnson. Wanita is survived by her son-in-law, Richard "Rick" Hartl and granddaughter, Kimberly Hartl, both of Springfield; four brothers, Cecil Johnson (Debris) and James Johnson (Elsie), both of Clinton, Paul Johnson (Fran), Grain Valley, Rev. Harold Johnson (Mary), Bolivar; four sisters-in-law, Margie Gailey (Melvin), Lansing, Kansas, Sue Christiansen (David), Urbandale, Iowa, Nellie Curry (Arnie), Fairplay, and Linda Straw, Claremore, Oklahoma; two brothers-in-law, Jack Smith (Joanne), Independence, and Jim Smith (Karen), Parkville, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Thursday, January 19. Interment was in Kidd's Chapel Cemetery, Appleton City.

SMITH, Warren Leslie
1911-2006
Westfield Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 7 2006 - Warren Leslie Smith, 94, was born east of Tiffin November 23, 1911, to Thomas Cleveland and Mamie Ellen (Hart) Smith. He died Friday, November 3, 2006, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. He farmed with h is dad, uncles and later his brothers. They farmed many acres owning one of the first horse-drawn hay balers. For a couple of years he and some of his buddies also went to Iowa to pick corn during harvest months. Warren and Minnie Marie Bedford were united in marriage February 21, 1937. The Smiths celebrated 55 years of marriage shortly before his wife's passing. Warren and Minnie were active in the Ohio Christian Church, as were their children. He was an Elder, the Assistant Sunday School superintendent and served as the teacher to the older Sunday school class until his age and health would not permit him to drive anymore. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Minnie; eight siblings, twins Ellen and Lester who died at birth, Earl, Tommy, Cecil, Fern, Nova and DeLoris. He is survived by his children: Leslie W. Smith and wife Maria, Appleton City, Evelyn M. Wilmoth and husband Larry of Gravitte, Arkansas, Vernetia E. Preston and husband Charles, Bolivar, Marilyn A. Roper, Fair Grove, and Danny R. Smith and Toya, Appleton City; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ester Maschewski and Alma Calkins, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 7, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Westfield Cemetery, Rural Appleton City.

SMITH, Wilbert Ernest
1917-2017
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Wilbert Ernest Smith, 99, of Windsor, Mo., passed away Saturday, January 21, 2017, at the John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit, Mo., surrounded by loved ones. He was born Dec. 27, 1917, in Crest, Mo., near Cole Camp, the son of Ralph E. and Anna L. (Newman) Smith. On Sept. 23, 1939, he married Mary Hazel Hicks in Sedalia. Wilbert served as the patriarch of a family who loved him dearly. He is survived by his wife and three children, Ilene Arndt, Robert Smith (Teresa) all of Lee's Summit, and Marilyn Mochel (Steve), Windsor; two sisters, Gladys Binger, Independence, and Jennie Carpenter, Lee's Summit. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Vickie Westpfahl (Gary), David Arndt, Rob Smith (Sonya), and Jill Trull (Josh), all of Lee's Summit, Donna Blackburn (Tom) of Independence, Carol Embree (Robert) of Springfield, Lisa Smith of Pleasant Hill, and Shane Mochel of Windsor. He is also survived by seven great grandchildren, 11 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Glenn Smith and wife Alice, brothers-in-law, John Carpenter and David Binger, sister-in-law, Kathryn Heldstab and husband Dillman, son-in-law, Emmet Arndt, great-granddaughter, Megan Arndt, and great-grandson, Oscar Mochel. Services will be Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, Mo. Interment at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SMITH, William Everett
1914-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 4 2008 - William Everett Smith was born Aug. 18, 1914, in Deepwater. He died Thursday, July 17, 2008, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. He was the firstborn child of William Henry Smith and Artie Mishie (Farhner) Smith. Everett grew up in Deepwater and graduated from Deepwater High School. On June 14, 1938, he was united in marriage to Ruth Catherine Talley, also of Deepwater. Everett and Ruth were married for 64 years. To this union two daughters were born, Catherine Sue Hills of Clinton and Carol Lee Witherspoon of Harrisonville. Everett worked as a foreman at the W.S. Dickey Tile Manufacturing company in Deepwater after high school. Through the years, he worked as a millwright, Henry County Deputy Sheriff, Henry County Clerk and Clinton City Engineer before retiring. He enjoyed farming and raising cattle. Everett was a skilled fisherman and often called the "Crappie King". He spent many retirement years fishing on Truman Lake where he made a lot of lifelong friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge 548, American Legion and Deepwater Boat Ramp Association. He also enjoyed eating lunch at the senior center for several years. Everett truly loved his family and took great pride in his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He could often be heard commenting about their accomplishments. Everett took excellent care of his wife Ruth, who was ill for several years in the home. Everett was a friend to many people. He was well-known and liked by many in the community. He was a lifelong Democrat and avid supporter for a new school for the Clinton School District. Preceding Everett in death were his wife Ruth; his father and mother and one sister, Genevieve Kneip. He was also preceded in death by his son-in-law Larry Hills, and an infant granddaughter Lynn Witherspoon. Everett was the type of person who could do just about anything and was always willing to help his family and friends. He will be sadly missed by his daughters Sue Hills and Carol Witherspoon, and son-in-law Eddie; his grandchildren Shannon, Christie and Shane Hills, Mike and Brian Witherspoon, and great-grandchildren, Katie and Wilson Hills. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Saturday, July 19.

SMITH, William J., M.D.
1925-2010
William J. Smith, M.D., 85, of Windsor, died Thursday, December 16, 2010, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born on February 10, 1925, in Lorenzo, Texas, the son of Clifford Smith and Stella Bessie (Locker) Smith. On May 6, 1944, in Houston, Texas, he married Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Stump, who survives of the home. Dr. Smith attended Baylor University College of Medicine in Houston, Texas and interned at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He practiced medicine in Stockton, Kansas from 1949 to 1954. He served in the United States Navy from 1954 to 1956, serving with the 3rd Marine Division at Camp Fuji, Japan, then at the Naval Hospital in Key West, Florida, and then with the Naval Reserve until he was discharged with the rank of Lt. Commander. He and Betty came to Windsor in August of 1956, where he practiced until his retirement in November, 2007. Dr. Smith was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor; former member and past President of the Windsor Chamber of Commerce; a former member and past chairman of the Henry County R-I School Board of Education, and an active member of Windsor Community Betterment. Bill's passion was fishing, but he also enjoyed reading and working jigsaw puzzles. His mother died when he was only 3 years old and he was raised by his grandparents, Charles and Bessie Locker. In addition to his wife Betty, he is survived by two sons, Ron Smith and his wife Myra, Reston, Virginia; and Craig Smith and his wife Tami, Windsor, Mo.; two daughters, Cathy Best, Windsor, Mo.; and Janet Lizotte and her husband Dean, Grantham, New Hampshire; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He is survived by his aunt, Grace Askins, Dallas, Texas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Cheryl. Cremation. No services will be held.

SMITH, Wilma
abt 1921-1934
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
(See Johnny Smith - d: 1934)

SMITH, Zoe Rae NICHOLS
1924-2012
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Zoe R. Smith, 87, of Liberty, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. Services will be Thursday, March 15, 2012 at the Porter Funeral Home, Kansas City, KS. Zoe was born July 19, 1924, in Bowen, Missouri to Schely and Hazel Nichols. Zoe married Maxie Smith in 1953 and had three children Glenna, Gary and Marsha. Zoe was preceded in death by her husband Maxie Smith, grandson Matthew Allen Thorne and her brother William Nichols. She is survived by her children Glenna Thorne (Art), Winter Haven, FL; Gary Smith (Patty), KC, MO; and Marsha Christensen, Liberty, MO; 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; brother Robert Nichols (Nobuie), California, sister Clorine Donaldson and numerous nieces and nephews.

SMITHSON, Lawrence L.
1896-2003
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2003 - Lawrence L. Smithson, 106, Chilhowee, died Saturday, January 25, 2003, at the Missouri Veterans Home of Warrensburg. He was born October 16, 1896, in Aurora, Arkansas, the son of Albert M. Smithson and Edith Taylor Smithson. On March 10, 1923, he married Bertha Nunn in Pierceville, Kansas. She died February 6, 1969. On April 11, 1976, he married Hazel Snodgrass in Pierceville. She died in March 1996. He was a World War I veteran, serving with the United States Army. In 1945 he moved to Chilhowee and was a farmer and raised registered Angus cattle. He was active on many committees for the Chilhowee Fair. He was a active member of the Chilhowee United Methodist Church since 1945. He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Karl (Arlene) Welch, Independence; five grandchildren, including Craig Welch of Chilhowee; four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry Smithson; one brother, Clay Smithson, and four sisters, Susie Nunn, Bertha Schutte, Donna Graves and Mildred Stark. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 29, at the Chilhowee United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Sunset Hill Cemetery. Full military honors will be provided by the American Legion Post 131 and VFW Post 2513 of Warrensburg.

SMITKA, James Robert
1959-2019
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
James R. Smitka, 60, Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 in Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, September 27 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home with a short service and full military honors immediately following. James Robert Smitka, 60, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 surrounded by loved ones at the VA Hospital in Kansas City after a long battle with cancer. Jim, as he was known by friends and family, spent his entire career in the military. Jim joined the United States Air Force right out of high school and served his country proudly for 32 years, the first 8 in active duty as an aircraft weapons systems technician in the South Pacific. He spent the next 25 years in the ART program with the 442nd Fighter Wing at Richards-Gebaur and Whiteman Air Bases, where he participated in many stateside and overseas assignments and training exercises. Jim officially retired from the Air Force in 2009. Jim loved life, nature, family and friends. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and would take anyone with him who wanted to go. He loved sharing his excitement for life and freedom with others, and especially the love of his life Penny, his children and grandchildren. Jim had a passion for helping his community and enjoyed writing stories highlighting local heroes and their lives for the Daily Democrat in a weekly column called “What’s your Story?” Jim is preceded in death by his father William Smitka and sister, Susan Thurman. He is survived by his wife Penny Smitka; mother Carol Smitka; brothers William Smitka, Jr. and wife Eileen, and John Smitka and wife Crissy; sons Jason Smitka, wife Linzi and granddaughter Bodhi, and Mr. Tyler Smitka MO-1; daughter Ashley Smitka and grandchildren Violet and Gabriel; step sons Eric Burton and wife Heather (H1) and Aaron Burton and wife Heather (H2); nieces, nephews and cousins.

SMITKA, William Edward Sr.
1935-2013
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
William E. Smitka, Sr., age 77 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral Mass will be Friday, March 22, 2013 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton with burial in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton. Bill was born July 11, 1935 in Sugar Creek, Missouri, the son of George W. and Susie (Firic) Smitka. He served in the U. S. Army. He worked for Kansas City Power and Light as a pipe insulator. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of the American Legion Post. No 14, Clinton and the Eagles Lodge, Clinton. He attended the Clinton Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Susie; two brothers, Don and George and three sisters, Cleo, Alice and Mary Rose. He is survived by his wife, Carol of the home: three sons, William E. Smitka, Jr. (Linda) and James R. Smitka (Penny), all of Clinton and John J. Smitka (Crissy) of Lee's Summit, Missouri; one brother, Aaron Smitka (Rose) of Blue Springs, Missouri; one sister, Margie Barron of Independence, Missouri as well as eleven grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

SMOYER, Anna STRUNZ
1928-2021
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Anna Smoyer, age 93, passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at her home in Kearney, Missouri. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, June 23rd, 2021 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial will follow in Vansant Road Cemetery. Anna Smoyer was born on April 2nd, 1928 to Isidor and Anna Strunz. Anna loved to spend time with her family, go on cruises, fish, listen to music, and cook. She also enjoyed playing slot machines, and to scratch off lottery tickets. Anna is preceded in death by her parents Isidor and Anna Strunz, two sisters (in Germany), husband Max Smoyer, daughter, Susie Weidenhammer. Survivors include 3 grandchildren; Billy Jay (Emily) Weidenhammer, Becky (Larry) Kump, Bonny (Bryan) Grauerholz, 6 great-grandchildren; Alexis Kump, Luke Kump, Ashley Weidenhammer, Emily Weidenhammer, Brooke Grauerholz, and Bree Grauerholz.

SMOYER, Max Gene
1928-2010
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Max Gene Smoyer, son of Weber and Beulah (Frisby) Smoyer, was born October 24, 1928, in Versailles. Max died December 21, 2010, at Senior Estates in Kansas City at the age of 82 years. ' Max was married to Anna (Strunz) Smoyer. He was a career member of the United States Army serving during World War II. He was a Baptist. He was a life member of the V.F.W. Post 1894 in j Clinton and the American Legion Post No. 14, Clinton. He belonged to the Eagles. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ray, and two sisters, Peggy Thompson and Betty Carlson. Max is survived by his wife, Anna, of the home; one daughter, Susie Weidenhammer of Kansas City; two brothers, Robert Smoyer of Kansas City, Kansas, and Joe Smoyer of Wheatland; three grandchildren, Bonny Grauerholz, Becky Kump and Billy J. Weidenhammer, and five great-grandchildren, Alexia Kump, Lukel Kump, Brooke Grauerholz, Bree Grauerholz and Ashley Weidenhammer. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 28, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

SNADON, Ardella May "Della" BADGETT
1893-1931
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Salt Lake Tribune, Salt Lake City UT, Saturday, Jan 3 1931 - Mrs. Ardella Snadon, 37, wife of Burell Snadon, died at the family home Friday evening following a lingering illness. She lived in Salt Lake six years. Surviving are her husband, a son, Jewel, and two sisters, Mrs. Thresa Washington and Mrs. J. C. McDonald, of Salt Lake; her mother, three sisters and four brothers in Missouri.

SNAPP, Ruth B.
1897-1994
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruth B. Snapp, 97, Windsor, died Saturday, December 31, 1994, at Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born February 8, 1897, in Lincoln, the daughter of Franklin Luther Snapp and Margaret Ellen Hunter Snapp. She was a homemaker and a member of the first Baptist Church in Windsor. She is survived by a sister, Faye Fensom, Windsor; three nieces, Helen Wilson, Windsor, Betty Lou Fogel, Cleveland, and Jerry Anne Smith, Long Beach, Ca.; two nephews, Harold Fridley, Aurora, and Jack Fensom, Cleveland; a step-nephew, James Gibson, Garden Grove, Ca.; several great-nieces, nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Monday, January 2, 1995, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SNAPP, Woodford Alpheus
1847-1925
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Woodford Alpheus Snapp was born June 2, 1847, in the state of Tennessee, and departed this life March 4, 1925, at his home in Montrose. His age was 77 years, 9 months and 2 days. He was married to Sarah J. Lacey, Sept. 29, 1874, who survives. To this union were born eight children, six sons and two daughters - A. A. Snapp, of Norwich, Kans.; Mrs. J. S. Sargent of Montrose; J. A. Snapp, of Windsor; Rev. G. B. Snapp of Bunceton; Mrs. Wm. Crouch; near Clinton; Fred Snapp, of Pingree, Idaho, and Walter and Lee Snapp, at home. He also leaves 21 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers and five sisters, and a number of other relatives and friends, who mourn his departure. He was converted in his young manhood and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Later he united with the Baptist church and at the time of his death he and his wife both belonged to the LaDue Baptist church. He had lived northeast of Montrose, many years, but two weeks previous to his death he bought property and moved to Montrose. He was our own personal friend, a good husband, a kind, wise and generous father. We have known him for more than 20 years and it had been our privilege to be his pastor for a number of years. One had to be acquainted to enjoy him best. The funeral was preached by the writer at Teays chapel at 2:30 p.m., last Friday afternoon. Burial in the cemetery near by. - J. M. Ramsey.

SNARE, Marjorie KEMPER
1914-1992
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Marjorie Snare, 78, 503 East Grandriver, Clinton, died Monday, July 6, 1992, at her home. She was a charter member of the Poly Credo Bible Club and a charter member of the Merriades. She was a member of the Clinton Christian Church. She was an operator for United Telephone for 26 years before she retired. She is survived by a sister, Marcile Kemper Reich of Independence. A stepson Marion Snare of Gravois Mills, also survives. Graveside services will be Thursday at Englewood.

SNEDAKER, Nettie Belle
1873-1902
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 12 1902 - "You don't know how I hated to see the hearse stop at our door. I never know who will be the next, or how soon it will have to come again," were the works of the patient, faithful sister, Mrs. J. N. Bixman, in mentioning the return of all that was mortal of Miss Nettie Snedaker to her Clinton home and friends. J. N. Bixman, who had been her caretaker since she was a little girl, went at a summons, several weeks ago, from the Glockner Sanitarium at Colorado Springs, where she had been for treatment the past year. He remained until the end and last Sabbath arrived home with the remains. For the past five months, her sufferings had been intense and she has been ready and anxious for her earthly suffering to be over. Mrs. O'Brien, formerly Mattie Brinkerhoff of Clinton, had been a daily visitor at her bedside in Colorado Springs. Nettie was the youngest of eight children, the four youngest of whom are with father and mother and laid to rest in Englewood. The remaining family are Mesdames Bixman and Jarvis, of Clinton; James Snedaker of Denver, and W.H. Snedaker, the general manager of the Illinois Central in San Francisco. Nettie Belle was born in Windsor April 23, and died April 4, 1902 of consumption. She was raised and educated in Clinton and loved and respected by all. About ten years ago, her health began to fail and she was sent west in hopes of receiving benefit, but she gradually grew worse until the end came. Sorrow at the thought of the life fading from their tender care was a strong link that bound hearts of brothers and sisters very close, altho many miles apart. Funeral services were held at Mr. Bixman's residence by Rev. Truex.

SNEDDEN, Barbara LOVEGROVE
1934-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Barbara Snedden, 87, of Windsor, Missouri, formerly of Belton, Mo., died Wednesday evening, August 11, 2021, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. She was born June 22, 1934, in North Tonawanda, New York, the daughter of Orval Delone Lovegrove and Eva Mae (Campbell) Lovegrove. On October 31, 1961, she married Donald Glenn Snedden Sr., in Denver, Colorado. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2011. Barbara was a long-time member of the Joyful Sound Worship Center, Peculiar, Mo. She taught Sunday School for 40 years and also served as a Deacon. She had worked for Crescent Cleaners in Belton and had taught at Mineral Area Christian Academy for several years. She began writing Sunday School lessons for Bible Way Association in 2008. Her writing talents also included writing stories and she enjoyed sending cards and knowing she was being a comfort to others. She loved God and her church family was a very special part of her life. Survivors include 9 children, Kenneth A. Broecker Jr.(Kathy), Barker, New York; Brenda K. Short, North Tonawanda, NY; Dori Lynn Linehan, Niagara Falls, NY; Peggy Jo Davis (John), Belton, Mo.; Kathy M. Violanti (Anthony), Niagara Falls, NY; Karen M. Kulaw, Buffalo, NY; Timothy G. Snedden Sr. (Holly), Windsor, Mo.; Donald G. Snedden Jr, St. Louis, Mo.; and Melissa N. Jones (George), Woodbury, Tennessee; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; several godchildren; and many dear church family members who loved "Grandma" Barbara. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Jon Snedden, a granddaughter, Katie Beth McEvoy, a great-granddaughter, Jessica Lawrie, and 2 sisters, Shirley Phillips and Marianne Duerr. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 15, 2021, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SNEDDEN, Donald Glenn Sr.
1932-2011
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Donald Glenn Snedden, Sr., 78, of Windsor, Missouri, died February 12, 2011, at his home of rural Windsor, after a lengthy illness. He was born February 18, 1932, in Kylertown, Pennsylvania, the son of Robert Snedden and Ester Rae (Coble) Snedden. He married Barbara Lovegrove and she survives of the home. Don worked in the mail room, for Kemper Financial Service, in Kansas City, Kansas, for over 10 years, retiring in 1997. He then went to work for Spangler Printers and retired from there in 2005. Don served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member and Deacon of the Joyful Sound Worship Center, Peculiar, Mo. He was also a member of the Windsor American Legion Post #82, Windsor, and a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Don loved fishing and camping at Bennett Springs. He loved his wife, children and grandchildren, but, the joy of his life was his great-grandchildren, Timmy, MaKyla and Taylor Snedden; Denver and Marissa Jones; Dustin and Morgan Keller. Don was looking forward to the arrival of another great-grandchild, Jacob Keller, in March. In addition to his wife, Barbara, survivors include 3 sons, Tim Snedden, Sr. and his wife, Holly, Windsor, Mo.; Donald G. Snedden, Jr., Jefferson City, Mo.; Kevin Snedden, State of New York; 5 daughters, Melissa "Missy" Jones and her husband, George, Windsor, Mo.; Paula McDowell, State of New York; Vanessa Corbeil, Canada; Darlene Pettigrew and Linda Snedden both of the State of New York; 12 grandchildren, T.J. Snedden and his wife, Tanya; Jon Snedden, Amanda Snedden, Melissa "Missy Lynn" Keller and her husband Dustin, Sr.; Misty Dawn Jones; Nikki Jones; Colleen McDowell; Jennifer Pettigrew; James Taylor Snedden; David Pettigrew; James McDowell; James Snedden; and 12 great-grandchildren; 4 sisters, Marcella Houdeshel, Karthaus, Pennsylvania; Pat Cantor and Jean Archer, both of the State of Pa.; Peg Dobo, North Tonawanda, New York; Don is also survived by 3 god-sons, Preston Pruitt; Devin and Dylan Cain and a god-daughter, Destiny Cain. Also surviving are numerous nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Etters, 3 brothers, George, Harry and Fred Snedden. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SNEDDEN, Jon
1985-2014
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Jon Snedden, 29, of Windsor, Missouri, died Thursday evening, August 14, 2014, at his home in rural Windsor. He was born May 5, 1985, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Timothy Glenn Snedden, Sr., and Holly Lorraine (LaCrosse) Snedden. Jon worked at Jim's Tires in Sedalia, Mo. He had also worked at the Farmer's Elevator and Burkhart Lumber, both in Windsor. Jon enjoyed fishing and hunting, but spending time with his kids gave him the most joy. Survivors include a son, Denver Jones and a daughter, Marissa Jones, both of Woodbury, Tennessee; his parents, Tim "Red" and Holly Snedden of the home; his paternal grandmother, Barbara Snedden of the home; a brother, Tim Snedden Jr. and his wife Tanya, Harrisonville, Mo.; a sister, Amanda Snedden, Windsor, Mo.; 4 nieces and nephews, Timmy, Makayla, Taylor, and Bennett Snedden, all of Harrisonville, Mo.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be Monday, August 18, 2014, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SNEDEGER, William Robert
1935-1993
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - William R. Snedeger, 57, Lowry City, died Friday, March 12, 1993 at Veterans Hospital. Services will be Tuesday at the Carson Independence Chapel; burial in Lowry City Cemetery. Mr. Snedeger was born in Jackson County (on July 27, 1935) and lived in Independence before he moved to Lowry City in 1985. He was a mechanist for Dart Truck Co., retiring in 1985. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was a leader of a Boy Scout troop in Deepwater. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Snedeger of the home; three sons, Steven Snedeger, Phillip Snedeger and Jason Snedeger of Lowry City; a daughter, Julie McBee, Independence; his stepmother, Dorothy Snedeger, Oak Grove in Jackson County; three sisters, Kathleen Hagemaster and Judith Obert of Lockwood, Mo., and Flora Harkness, Oak Grove; a half sister, Fay Hoehn, Washington State; two stepbrothers, Melvin Tinder, Kansas City, and Clifford Tinder, California; and eight grandchildren.

SNELL, Beth Karolin HANNA
1944-2014
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 25 2014 - Beth Karolin 'Hanna" Snell, 70, died Monday, June 23, 2014, while a resident of Truman Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lowry City. Beth was born March 1, 1944, in Great Falls, MT, to Ralph Harold Hanna and Annamarie 'Trotnow' Hanna. Beth was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. Survivors include her stepmother, Genie Hannah of Perry, OK, and several cousins. While failing in health, Beth was cared for by her cousin and lifelong friend, Ron Grunig of Clinton. Beth spent most of her childhood in Tulsa, OK and graduated from Tulsa Central High School. She was employed by AT&T completing a 27 year career working in sales. She retired from AT&T in 1997. Upon retirement, Beth owned and managed a small business and served as a city council member in Merriam, KS. Beth was confirmed in the Lutheran Church as a teenager. She cherished her friends and was loyal to all those who cared for her. Beth will always be remembered for her beautiful smile, her love for her poodle dog pets, her collection of 300 plus elephants and her love for the color purple. If it was purple, Beth loved it and wore it with pride. Cremation. A private graveside memorial service will be conducted Friday, June 27, 2014 at Teays Chapel Cemetery, Montrose.

SNELL, Newton
1830-1899
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - On July 14, 1899, just before the sable curtains of night had been drawn aside to let shine forth the glorious light of another day, the shadow of the valley fell athwart the threshold of Newton Snell, who had lain entirely helpless for the past six months from a stroke of paralysis. A good citizen and neighbor. In that far away country at Vernon Center in the state of New York, 69 years ago the 31st day of January, he was born and at the age of nine years, he was brought by his parents to Fort Atkinson, Wis., where he was reared to manhood and was twice married; the first time to Miss Frances Barker. To them were born two children, Mrs. Hattie Hartle, who resides in Benton County and Edward, bookkeeper of the Citizens Bank of Windsor. After the death of Mrs. Snell, he married Miss Frances Alling, to whom were born three children - Mrs. Ida Burns the oldest of the three and Wirt, the youngest, are now engaged in the restaurant business in Calhoun. Clara, the second child, only remained with them about fifteen months, until she was called to her home in heaven, there forever to live. Mr. Snell crossed the plains to the gold fields of California in company with his brother and several others in 1849, in a wagon drawn by four yoke of oxen. They remained for about four years and he accumulated some wealth, then returned to Wisconsin. He emigrated to Missouri in 1872 and engaged in the milling business and after being here about four years was joined by his present wife, who had remained back east with her folks during this long period of time. Mr. snell found his Saviour about 13 years ago and has lived a devoted Christian life. His busy hands have ministered to the wants of a loving wife and devoted children for the last time and are folded across his peaceful breast in the calm repose of death. Funeral discourse by Rev. Hogan at Windsor, his last resting place the Calhoun cemetery.

SNELLING, Thelma J. QUIGLEY
1941-2007
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 1 2007 - Thelma J. (Quigley) Snelling, 65, Clinton, formerly of Windsor, died Monday, April 30, 2007, at her home in Clinton. She was born November 15, 1941, in Windsor, the daughter of Hewie Edward Quigley and Lillie Mae (Woolery) Quigley. On April 13, 1972, in Clinton, she married Vaughn Glenwood Snelling, who survives of the home. Mrs. Snelling was a certified nurse's aid and had worked in home health care and at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton for several years. She was a former member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Debra K. Carr, Windsor; a son, Tony Lee Massey, Sedalia; four grandchildren; three brothers, Charles J. Quigley, Kansas City, Kansas, Herbert W. Quigley, Windsor, Kenneth Lee Quigley, Kansas City, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Larry Wayne Quigley. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 5, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

SNELLING, Ursula B. GALLOWAY
1922-2011
Shady Grove Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
Ursula B. Snelling, age 88, of Nixa, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at the Christian Health Center in Nixa. Ursula was born on August 6, 1922 to Ernest and Olive Galloway. Later, she married William Vaughn Snelling and to this union three children were born. Ursula loved her family and worked hard to be the best homemaker she could be. Survivors include a son, Vaughn Snelling of Windsor; a daughter, Gladys Parmalee and husband Joseph of Osceola; three sisters, MaryAnn Wheatley of Leesville, Mamie Galloway of Windsor, and Joyce Brown, also of Windsor; she is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Ursula in death were her parents, her husband, three brothers, two sisters and one daughter, Nancy. Funeral service Friday, January 14, 2011, followed by burial at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Tightwad.

SNETHEN, Floyd Alonzo
1914-2008
Mount Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 25 2008 - Floyd Alonzo Snethen, 94, was born on Jan. 30, 1914, in the Upper Monegaw area of St. Clair County, to Forrest E. and Ivy M. Snethen, and died at his home on Thursday, July 24, 2008. As a young man Floyd accepted Christ as his Savior. On Jan. 27, 1939, Floyd and Zoe Ginter were married at Osceola. Floyd lived his entire life in the St. Clair County area, except for a very short time when he went to California during the Depression. He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Zoe, just 52 days earlier; a daughter, Fran Schellman, on Aug. 5, 2004; an infant daughter, Faye Allene, on June 25, 1941; an infant son on Feb. 25, 1943; his parents; a brother Lawrence, Appleton City, and a sister Thelma Ginter of Kettle Falls, Washington. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Julia Snethen of Appleton City; a sister Bessie Foster and husband Joel, and a special son-in-law Dane Schellman, all of Rockville; 10 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren, five nieces and five nephews. Funeral services will be at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, on Saturday, July 26. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in rural Appleton City.

SNETHEN, Keith A.
1955-2003
Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2003 - Keith A. Snethen, son of Elbert Roy Snethen and Anna Lucille Hendrickson Snethen, was born July 4, 1955, in Butler and died Monday, February 17, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was a material handler for Rival Manufacturing. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Snethen, Appleton City; three brothers, John Snethen and wife Patty, Green Ridge, Kenneth Snethen and wife Kristy, Springfield, and Dale Snethen and wife Debbie, Lowry City; one sister Janice Leiber and husband Wes, Osceola, as well as 14 nieces and nephews and 12 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, February 21. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery, Appleton City.

SNETHEN, Lloyd W.
1942-2008
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 27 2008 - Lloyd W. Snethen, son of Emmett and Ruby (Ginter) Snethen, was born on Nov. 29, 1942, in Johnson City. He spent nearly all of his life in Montrose, except from 1964-67 when he served in the armed forces at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas. He was a dedicated member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. Lloyd died June 23, 2008, in Clinton at age 65. He was united in marriage to Donna Goth on Feb. 15, 1969, at Immaculate Conception and to this union three children were born Lloyd's life was centered around his family and his work, especially the people he worked for at Hi Way Auto Service, the garage his father owned for more than 50 years. His three grandsons were his pride and joy. Preceding Lloyd in death were his parents, Emmett and Ruby Snethen. Survivors include his wife Donna of the home; son Mike Snethen and wife Tanya of Willard; son Chris Snethen and wife Jennifer of St. Louis, and daughter Kim Hayes and husband Sean, St. Louis; three grandsons, Terry and Nick Snethen of Willard and Aidan Snethen of St. Louis; one aunt, Lizzie Parks, Fort Scott, Kansas, and one uncle, Louis (Everleigh) Snethen and wife Agnes, Baker, Louisiana. Funeral services were at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, June 26. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SNETHEN, Mary Frances Isabelle RIDGWAY
1924-2004
Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 20 2004 - Mary Frances Isabelle Ridgway Snethen left us and went on to a wonderful place on Sunday, April 4, 2004, at the age of 80 years and four days. Isabelle was born to Arthur and Evelena Ridgway on April 1, 1924, in McDonald County. She was united in marriage to Charles Raymond Snethen on January 17, 1946. To this union six children were born, Delores Ann, Karon Kay, Evelena Viola, Charles Francis, Arthur Roy and Evelyn Fern. Isabelle enjoyed gardening and canning for years until her health no longer permitted this hobby. Isabelle accepted Christ at the age of 14-years-old at Monegaw Springs. She was baptized in Big Monegaw Creek. Isabelle is survived by her husband of 58 years, Charles Raymond; six children, Ann O'Ferrall and husband Wally, Covelo, California, Karon Julian and husband Bud, Clinton, Viola Jones and husband Gene, Butler, Charles Francis, Lowry City, Arthur Snethen of Osceola and Evelyn Snethen, Clinton; two brothers, Elza Ridgway of ElDorado Springs and Eldon Ridgway of Ottawa, Kansas; two sisters, Imogene Spruell of Odessa and Osie Balchin of Topeka, Kansas; 19 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. One grandchild and one great-grandchild preceded Isabelle in death. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 7, at Brumback Funeral Home. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery, Appleton City.

SNETHEN, Ruby Violet GINTER
1922-2007
Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 24 2007 - Ruby Violet (Ginter) Snethen, 85, died on Friday, December 21, 2007. She was born in St. Clair County on January 11, 1922, the daughter of Clarence Edgar Ginter and Sally Ann (Bolen) Ginter. She married Emmett William Snethen on March 22, 1940. She was a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her parents, Clarence and Sally Ginter; her husband Emmett Snethen; four brothers, Edgar, Brian, George and Orville Ginter, and two sisters, Ruth Wilson and Belva Robinson. Survivors Include her son Lloyd and wife Donna, Montrose; three grandchildren, Michael and wife Tanya, Willard, Christopher and wife Jennifer, St. Louis, and Kimberly and husband Sean Hayes, St. Louis; three great-grandsons Terry and Nicholas Snethen of Willard and Aidan Snethen of St. Louis; one sister Lizzie Parks, Ft. Scott, Kansas. Funeral services will be at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City on Wednesday, December 26. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery in rural Appleton City.

SNIDER, Frances Mae ANDERSON
1906-2003
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2003 - Frances Mae Snider was born October 21, 1906 at Taberville, daughter of James and Laura Mae Lemon Anderson. She died April 9, 2003 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She married Walter G. Snider on October 30, 1922, at Nevada, Missouri. She was a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church. She worked at various restaurants in Clinton and raised Black Angus cattle. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; one son, Lloyd Snider; one daughter, Virginia Frances Preston; on sister, Rosie Prough; one brother, Ben Anderson; two grandsons, Larry Clark and Dennis Preston, and one great-granddaughter, Whitney Plumlee. Surviving are five sons, Clyde Snider, Don Snider, both of Tightwad, Clifford Snider and wife Sharon K., Lincoln, Keith Snider, Nevada, Garry Snider and wife Sandra, Tightwad; nine daughters, Thelma Maxine Richter, Grandview, Claudine Champ and husband Al, Raymore, Vernetta Clark, Adrian, Marjorie Kincheloe, Kansas City, Shirlene Terry and husband G. L., Branson, Bonnie Bailey and husband Jerry, Lee's Summit, Gwendolyn Perry and husband Robert, Grandview, Charlotte Ray Gillespie and husband Larry, Kansas City, Gail R. Vaughn and husband Herschel, Clinton; 48 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren and 31 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held April 12 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Taberville.

SNIDER, John Hugh Jr. Dr.
1922-2007
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 9 2007 - Dr. John High Snider Jr., son of John William and Rosa Lee Capps Snider, was born May 9, 1922, in Kirksville, and died at his home in Clinton on Sunday, May 27, 2007. John was a graduate of Kirksville High School and Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City. He began practice in 1955. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 548 and attended Northeast Baptist Church as health permitted. John was a quiet and loving husband, father and doctor. He practiced in Richland and Mt. Grove, Missouri before moving to Clinton in 1975. He was quite the entrepreneur holding patents on several inventions. In 1970, he began working and perfecting what is today a revolutionary method of dispensing soap using only air and liquid. His passion was that soap machine- rarely took time to relax. He so wanted to leave a legacy to his family, however, time, money and health ran out. As an adventurous young man, he and four of his friends drove the Alcan Highway to Alaska working on the Alaska Railroad and pipeline to the US. He always told the story of one day while he was pushing dirt he thought he had struck gold. How excited he was, but it turned out to be fools gold. He loved his mini schnauzers, Jodi and Scoobie. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Harold H. Snider of Osceola and Ivan Lee Snider of Daytona Beach, Florida. He is survived by wife of 34 years, Rita Snider of Clinton, daughters, Tracy (McNeely) and husband, Damon Anstine and children Alyssa, Lannah and Colby of Clinton, Lisa (Snider) and husband, Randy Aird and children, Christopher Moran and Brian Aird of Dubuque, Iowa and Debbie (Snider) and husband Otho Smith and children, Sarah and Brock Cooper, and Emily Smith of Columbia, Missouri. A great grandchild is due in October. Also, sister, Hilda Jane Renick of Dalhart, Texas. Dr. John High Snider Jr. was cremated. Graveside services were held June 2, at Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton.

SNIDER, Lorrene Renee' NALL
1967-2017
Lorrene Renee' (Earnshaw) Nall Snider, age 50 years, of Calhoun died August 7, 2017 at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri due to complications from an auto accident. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 14, 2017 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. L. Renee' Earnshaw was born July 17, 1967 to Russell D. Earnshaw and Erlene (Reid) Nall. She graduated from Lakeland High School in 1985. On April 4, 1994 she married Richard D. Snider. To this union two children were born, William and Sondra (Sonie) Snider. Renee' loved horses (especially Smoke, Taz, Red, and Dedub), cars (especially her Ram Air Firehawk TransAm), and people. She was always ready to lend a helping hand. She had a need-for-speed and enjoyed working for Windsor Livestock Auction. Renee enjoyed gardening, farming, collecting antiques, Rock-N-Roll, traveling and concerts. She loved her children dearly. She leaves to mourn her passing her children, Sondra (Sonie) Snider and William Snider, her mother, Erlene Nall, stepmother, Betty Earnshaw, and ex-husband, Richard Snider, 7 siblings; Angela Prike (Randy), Shemene Peckman (Burl), Pam Seuferling (Larry), Christine Hein (Bill), Tex Nall (Dannette), Teresa Nall, and Brenda Fred Nall, 13 nieces and nephews, and 9 great nieces and nephews. Renee' was preceded in death by her father, Russell Earnshaw and stepfather, Warren Nall.

SNIDER, Opal L.
1915-2001
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 24 2001 - Opal L. Snider, 85, Deepwater, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. She is survived by a son, Ronald Snider, Deepwater; a daughter, Betty Thomas, Independence; two sisters, Marvel Tracy and Erma Steward, Wellington, Kansas. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 26, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

SNIDER, Rosella Charlene MORSE
1936-2007
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 17 2007 - RoseIla Charlene Snider was born February 2, 1936, in Mountain View, daughter of Charles and Myrtle Keener Morse. She died March 22, 2007, at her home after a battle with cancer. RoseIla lost her parents at a very young age and took on the responsibility of raising her two younger brothers, Joe and David. She had to grow up very quickly. She was always thankful for the friends of the community and their wonderful help. She was raised in Leesville and on July 13, 1955, she married the love of her life, Don Snider, in a little one-room log cabin. After several trips to California, where they both worked in the orchards, they came back to Tightwad, where Don built her a beautiful home that she loved. She spent much of her time being a homemaker and making sure her home was neat and tidy. Rosella enjoyed being a seamstress, which she learned on her own and at times made wedding gowns, all of her youngest daughter's nursing uniforms and stuffed animals. She could sew beautifully. She also loved flowers and if you drove by in the spring and summer you probably would see her outside taking care of them. She had a very green thumb. She was a member of Park's Chapel Baptist Church, where she was baptized by Brother Durward Scott. She was a loving wife and a very caring and devoted mother. Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, David Morse; two nieces, Dana and Julie; one nephew, Joey, and brother-in-law, Walter. Survivors include her husband, Don, of 52 years; her children, Donna McGuire and husband, Larry, Champaign, Illinois, Marty Snider and wife, Marla, Tightwad, Connie Hunsucker and husband, Danny, Clinton; one brother, Joe Morse and wife, Thelma, Clovis, California; five grandchildren, Tony, Eric, Amanda, Clint and Erin; three great-grandchildren, Halley, Conner, Adain and one to be born in May; one niece, Tracy, and her little girl, Kayla; Peggy Motley (the sister she never had). She also leaves behind her sisters-in-law and brother-in-law (they grew up together and were there until the very end), Charlotte and Larry Gillespie, Claudine and Al, Vernetta and Delmar, Margie and Marty Kinchole, Bonnie and Jerry, Thelma and Joe Richter, all of Kansas City, Virginia, Shirlene and G. L. Terry, Branson, Gary and Sandy Snider, Tightwad, Clifford and Kay Snider, Lincoln, Gail and Herschel Vaughn, Clinton and Keith, Nevada. Rosella was a beautiful person. Everyone who knew her loved her She will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were held March 26 at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Parks Chapel Cemetery.

SNODGRASS, Brett Everett
1981-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 22 2006 - Brett E. Snodgrass, age 24 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 20, 2006 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral Mass will be Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Brett is survived by his parents, Eddie and Mary Ann Snodgrass of Clinton, Missouri and one brother, Kyle J. Snodgrass of Springfield, Missouri; his paternal grandmother, Helen Snodgrass of Jefferson City, Missouri; his maternal grandmother, Leona Moser of Brunswick, Missouri; his girl friend, Randi Kampeter of Russellville, Missouri and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

SNODGRASS, Wilmotte Emily TIMMS
1851-1930
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Wilmotte Emily Snodgrass died at 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, at the apartment of her daughter, Miss Etta Snodgrass, in the Troy Laundry Building. She had suffered with heart trouble for the past six months, but only took seriously ill the evening before she died. She was a lovely little lady of southern charm; born in Georgia October 5, 1851. Her maiden name was Timms. When very young she moved with her parents to Kentucky, where she spent most of her girlhood. Her parents moved to Cooper County near Prairie Home, where at the age of 16 she married Stephen Fine Snodgrass, who died 15 years ago. Eight children blessed this union, five survive as follows - S. O. Snodgrass, Mrs. W. E. Landaker and Miss Etta Snodgrass of Clinton; Mrs. J. E. Cound, Toledo, Ohio; T. L. Snodgrass of Broken Bow, Oklahoma. She also leaves nine grandchildren. Soon after their marriage they moved to Henry County and lived near Hortense for a number of years, then moved to Clinton, which had since been her home, where she made many friends. She had been a devoted member and attendant of the M. E. Church, South, for years. She was as fair and as sweet as a flower, with a happy outlook on life and a keen sense of humor. She did not seem old to her family and friends as she so thoroughly enjoyed everything. Home making was her supreme task, which she did well, and happy have been her children. The funeral was conducted at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Landaker, on East Ohio street, Saturday morning. Her body was laid in Englewood.

SNORGRASS, Arthur Dale
1925-2008
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Arthur "Dale" Snorgrass, 83, of Clinton, MO died Sunday evening, February 3, 2008 at the Westwood Nursing Center. Services will be Saturday, February 9, 2008 at the Parks Chapel Baptist Church, burial to follow at Tebo Cemetery. Dale was born on January 2, 1925 in the Roseland area in the family home. Extremely bright, Dale went to area schools, but later his mother "home schooled" Dale long before the idea was commonplace in our modern society. Even though he was bright, he was often times misunderstood by many and perhaps, even feared by some because of a speech impediment. But for those who came to know him they found a man of wit, skill, helpfulness and a loyalty to those whom he cared for. Much of his life was spent on a farm taking care of livestock and other chores for the John and Laura Brown family. He also worked for a time in Kansas City. The Brown's lived down by French Bridge and it was there in his own little house that Dale made his home. Dale loved board games, checkers, Chinese checkers and the like. When he was small he and his father would sell fresh produce (from a small cart) that they grew themselves. This is where Dale got his love for the land. Always ready to tease, he had a good sense of humor and a definite love for life. Mr. Snorgrass was a lifelong Baptist. A member of Parks Chapel Baptist Church, the only church he ever attended. He is preceded in death by an infant brother, A. Wayne, his parents and a cousin.

SNORGRASS, Lillie Irene THOUVANEL
1929-2007
Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Morgan Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2007 - Lillie Irene Snorgrass, 78, Calhoun, died Sunday, October 7, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born January 15, 1929, in Stover, the daughter of Frederick and Letha O. Shoemaker Thouvanel. She was a homemaker. She is survived by seven sons, Bill Snorgrass and wife Donna, Macomb, Michigan, Jerry Snorgrass of Kansas city, Ron Snorgrass and wife Pam, Clearfield, Utah, Randy Snorgrass and wife Anita, Grandview, John Snorgrass and wife Shirley, Calhoun, Ed Snorgrass and wife Brenda, Kansas City, and Larry Snorgrass of Calhoun; one daughter, Lois Wall and husband Kenneth, Calhoun; 23 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren with one on the way and many other relatives and friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son Jack Snorgrass; two brothers, Robert Witt and Cloyd Thouvanel, and one sister, Letha Holland. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, October 10, in Versailles Cemetery.

SNOW, Dale Dean
1946-2008
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Dale Dean Snow 61, Richmond, Mo., passed away Saturday, March 29, 2008 at the Liberty Hospital. Dean was born on August 16, 1946 in Crawford County, Kans., the son of Merle and Ruth (Long) Snow. He was a very caring compassionate person who never met a stranger. He always put everyone else's needs before his own. He was a graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in Dallas, Texas. Dean was a Funeral Director and Embalmer. He purchased Gowing-Snow Funeral Home in Richmond, Mo., in 1987 and then operated Snow Funeral Home in Richmond for over 20 years. He also had Snow Funeral Home in Wellington for several years. He served as National Deputy Commander of D-Mort under Tom Shepardson and was former commander of Region 7 D-Mort, where he was still an active member. Dean served as Ray County Coroner for 24 years and was a member of the Missouri Medical Examiners and Coroners Association and had served on the board. He was a member of the Missouri Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association for many years. He was a Rotarian where he had received the Paul Harris Award. Dean was a founder, former president, and served on the board of Ideal Industries, Richmond, Mo., was a member and a past president of the Richmond Chamber of Commerce, was one of the founders of the Richmond Mushroom Festival, served on the Ray County Fair Board for many years, served on the Board for the Ray County Fellowship Center, and was a board member of Ducks Unlimited for many years. Dean served on many other service organizations and performed much community service over the years. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Snow, Clinton, Mo.; the love of his life, Robin Outersky and her daughter, Marcie, of the home; one daughter, Dawn Schumacher and husband, Patrick, Lexington, Ky.; one brother, Charles E. "Gene" and wife, Janis, Columbia, Mo.; two sisters, JoAnne Steimer, Scottsdale, Ariz., and Joyce Cunningham and husband, Gary, Pittsburg, Kans., and one grandson, Alex Schumacher. He is also survived by three stepsons, Chris, Andy, and Scott Holm, and four step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Richmond United Methodist Church, Richmond, Mo. Burial and committal services will be Wednesday in the Urich Cemetery, Urich, Mo.

SNOW, Fayette
1884-1946
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Urich MO - Fayette Snow departed this life at the family home near Urich, Mo. on May 6, 1946, after a lingering illness of several months. During this time, his devoted companion, assisted by their sons, daughters and families administered to him with loving hands to make his suffering easier to bear. All were with him when the Master called him home. Fayette Snow, the second child and only son of Sarah Belle Conover and Robert Sidney Snow, was born November 9 , 1884 in Henry County near Lucas, Mo., and spent his entire life in that part of Henry County and the eastern part of Bates County, with the exception of one year spent in Carroll County. On July 6, 1913 he was united in marriage to Mattie Ewing Spears at Johnstown, Mo. and with the exception of one year they spent their entire married life on the farm where he died. To this union five children were born, three sons, James Robert, who died in infancy, Merle Dale, Pittsburg, Ks. and Gilbert Ronald of St. Joseph, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Juanita Belle Smith, Adrian, Mo. and Mrs. Maurita Faye Carter, Clinton, Mo. He leaves to mourn his passing, besides his faithful companion and four children, four grandchildren, Gary Dean Smith, Charles Eugene, Martha JoAnn and Joyce Elaine Snow; three sisters, Mrs. Dora Mills, Urich, Mo. Mrs. Zella Dale and Miss Yada Snow, Jamestown; and one niece, Mrs. Parvin Wendleton; and one nephew, Kenneth Mills, both of Kansas City, Mo.; several aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends. His father preceded him in death just 13 years to the day on May 6, 1933, and his mother on May 2, 1936. Several years ago, under the teachings of the late Rev. R. M. Shelton, Mr. Snow professed his faith in Christ and was baptized. He united with the Cove Creek Christian Church and remained an active worker as long as his health permitted, being a deacon at the time of his death. He was a devoted husband and parent, always interested in the welfare of his children and their families, and among his greatest pleasures was for his children and grandchildren to visit him in his home. Fayette will be greatly missed as he was ever ready to lend a helping hand in time of need. He always sympathized with the less fortunate in life and he highly valued the friendship of neighbors and friends. Funeral services were held at the Cove Creek Christian Church Thursday, May 9, 1946. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Mo.

SNOW, Gilbert Ronald
1916-2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 29 2004 - Gilbert Snow, 87, Little Rock, Arkansas, died Thursday, January 29, 2004. Among survivors are one son, Carl Snow, Benton, Arkansas; one daughter, Sandra Houston, Rancho Santa Fe, California; two sisters, Maurita Carter, Clinton, and Juanita Smith, Denver, Colorado, and one sister-in-law, Ruth Snow, Urich. Arrangements are incomplete. Services will be in Little Rock, Arkansas.

SNOW, Mattie Ewing SPEARS
1883-1973
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Mrs. Mattie Ewing Spears Snow was born at Johnstown, Missouri, on April 26, 1883, daughter of James Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Tillery Spears, and passed away November 26, 1973, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. She was one of 17 children. She was united in marriage to Fayette Snow on July 6, 1913, and moved to a farm, northeast of Ballard, where they spent their entire married life. To this union was born three sons: James Robert, who died in infancy, Merle Dale and Gilbert Ronald; two daughters, Juanita B. and Maurita F. After the death of her husband, May 6, 1946, she came to Clinton and made her home with her daughter, son-in-law and family, Mr. and Mrs. Billie Carter. She united with the Oak Grove Methodist Church, near Johnstown, later transferring her membership to the Cove Creek Christian church and after making her home in Clinton, she transferred to the Clinton Christian church.She was a member of the Berean Sunday school class, of which she loved attending. She was also preceded in death by her parents, 14 brothers and sisters, a daughter-in-law, Viola Zehnder Snow. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Merle D. and Ruth Snow of Urich, Mo., and Gilbert and Marie Snow of Texarkana, Arkansas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita and Ora Smith of Denver, Colorado, and Maurita and Billie Carter of Clinton, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Spears of Butler, Mo. and DeArmond Spears and wife, Letha, of Topeka, Kansas; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Zella Snow Dale of Urich, Mo.; a host of other relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted at the Clinton Christian church, Clinton, Mo., Wednesday afternoon, November 28. Burial was made in the Oak Hill cemetery, Butler, Mo.

SNOW, Merle Dale
1915-1991
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Merle Dale Snow, son of Fayette and Mattie E. (Spears) Snow, was born on August 12, 1915 in the cove Creek Community of Bates County. He passed away Sunday, September 29, 1991 at the golden Valley Hospital. He was 76 years old. Merle was a member and elder of the Evangel Presbyterian Church of Urich. He co-owned the Snow Funeral Home in Urich from 1963-1983. Merle was a 50 years member of the Missouri Funeral Directors Association and served as president of the 4th District. He was a 1937 graduate of Williams Institute of Embalming School of Kansas City. In 1941, Merle moved to Pittsburg, Ks. and began working on the Kansas City Southern Railroad. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Locomotive firemen and engineers. He retired from the railroad in 1963 after 23 years. While in Pittsburg he was a member of the Pittsburg Auxiliary Police Dept., coached Little League baseball and was active in the Scouting organizations. After moving to Urich, he was a member of the Urich Volunteer Fire Dept. and the Urich Street Sign Project. He had earlier in his life taught school at the McKinley School in Bates County. On February 26, 1939, Merle was untied in marriage to Ruth I. Long of Henry County. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Ruth I. Snow of the home; two sons and their wives, Charles E. and Janis Snow of Columbia, and Dale Dean and Debbie Snow of Richmond; two daughters and their husbands, Jo Ann and Bill Steimer of Scottsdale, Az., and Joyce and Gary Cunningham of Pittsburg, Ks.; one brother, Gilbert Snow of Little Rock, Ar., and two sisters, Mrs. Billie (Maurita) Carter of Clinton, and Mrs. Ora (Jaunita) Smith of Denver, Co.; eleven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 2, at Consalus Funeral Home, Urich. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SNOW, Neoma Fern BRIGGS
1898-1983
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 31 1983 - Mrs. Neoma Fern Snow, 85, died Friday at Golden Valley Hospital. She lived on Route Two, Clinton. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Orville Hammack of Kansas City; one brother Roy Briggs of Windsor; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one great great grandchild. Funeral services were Monday at Consalus Chapel and burial was in Tebo Cemetery.

SNOW, Robert Sidney
1854-1933
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
R.S. Snow passed away at him southwest of town, in Bates county, about 3 p. m. last Saturday. Mr. Snow had been in failing health from heart trouble several months, and became worse Tuesday of last week, remaining real sick until the end. He seemed to relish his noon meal that day, and although not eating heartily, he took more nourishment than at any time during his illness. He was sitting in his chair conversing with his family when the summons came and he passed away in an instant. Robert Sidney Snow, who was the son of Jasper and Elizabeth Snow, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, November 12, 1854. Mr. Snow was the eldest of ten children, six of whom preceded him in death. He attended college in Columbia, Kentucky, and was a teacher in his youth. He was married to Miss Sarah Bell Conover, February 22, 1877, who survives him. To this union five children were born, one of whom died in infancy. the four living children are: Mrs. Ben Mills, of Urich; Fayette Snow, of Urich; Mrs. C.S. Dale, of Garden City, Mo., and Miss Yada Snow, of the home. There are also six grandchildren living: Merle Dale, Gilbert R. Maurita Faye and Jaunita B. Snow; Mrs. Parvin Wendleton and Kenneth Eugene Mills. Six grandsons preceded him in death some years ago. Mr. Snow is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Corrina Hurt, of Ballard, and Mrs. Etta Pyle, of Elmer, Oklahoma, and one brother, Leslie Snow, of Russel Kansas. About sixty years ago, Mr. Snow united with the Shady Grove Christian Church in Adair County, Kentucky. Later he became a charter member of the Cove Creek Christian Church. He came to Missouri in October 1882. He lived at Lucas three years and afterward moved to Bates county, where he spent the remainder of his life with the exception of one year. Mr. Snow devoted his life to activity and accomplishment. He seemed to appreciate the nobility of earnest work and undertook his tasks with enthusiasm. He was devoted to his family, shunned gossip in his conversation, and displayed southern hospitality in his home. With Mr. Snow's passing, his community loses a good citizen. Funeral services were held at the Cove Creek Christian Church Monday. The body was taken to Garden City for burial.

SNOW, Ruth Edna
1897-1898
Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Apr 16 1898 - Ruth Edna, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Snow was born in Milford, Texas March 15, 1897 and died in Houstonia, MO. April 5. Her remains were brought to Lewis the next day and Rev. W. M. McAllister preached the funeral at Drake's Chapel. All that medical skill and loving hands could do could not stay the hand of death and when the messenger came, she looked up into the face of weeping parents and friends and with a smile lisped the few words she had learned to say: "Papa, Mama" and closed her eyes to this world. Little Ruth was a familiar name in every home where she went. With out stretched arms and a baby smile, she met all alike, seeming to realize that her mission on earth was to love and be loved.

SNOW, Sarah Belle CONOVER
1859-1936
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
A Beloved Mother Passes Into Eternity, Earthly Life of Mrs. Sarah Belle Snow came to a Close Last Saturday - Sarah Belle Conover, was born in Adair County, Kentucky, near Columbia, on July 26, 1859, and departed this life near Ballard, Mo., May 2nd, 1936, at the age of 76 years, 9 months and 6 days. On Feb. 22nd, 1877, she was united in marriage to Robert Sidney Snow, who preceded her in death May 6th, 1933. to this union were born five children, all of whom suvive, except one who died in infancy. Those surviving are: Fayette Snow, and Dora Mills, southwest of Urich, Mo.; Mrs. Zella Dale, of Lucas, Mo., and Yada Snow, of the home. In Oct., 1882, she and her family moved to Missouri, settling in Henry County, where they spent the remainder of their lives except one year, which they spent in Carroll County, near Bogard. She was the oldest of ten children, all of whom survive, except one brother who passed away about fifteen months ago. Her brothers and sisters surviving are: Mrs. Fannie Willis, Mrs. Lula Sinclair, Mrs. Effie Grasham, Mrs. Tennie Dehorney, John Conover, Hudson Conover, and Montie Conover, all of Columbia, Kentucky, and Mrs. Susie Carter, of Carrollton, Mo. The grandchildren are: Merle Dale, Gilbert, Jaunita and Maurita Snow, Kenneth Mills, all southwest of Urich, Mo.; Mrs. Berneice Wendleton, of Creighton, Mo. In early life she was converted and united with Zion Baptist Church in Columbia, Kentucky, and after moving to Missouri, she moved her membership to Fairview Baptist Church near Ballard, where it remained. She was a devoted companion a beloved mother and a kind neighbor. She had been a patient sufferer for several months and although everything was done for her that loving hands could do, she was called home to her Master. Heaven for the children now has a real meaning, life should have a higher calling. Her memory will be theirs while they remain here. This same Power that has taken this dear mother, will reach down some day and take them. The kinsmen and friends recognize in her one whose entire life was centered in the welfare of her children. She was one of them in their growing years, and one for them after maturity, encouraging them in their endevaor to succeed in any undertaking. She was a sympathetic and helpful neighbor and as long as her health would permit she was ever ready to render service to those in need and to lend comfort to those in their sorrow. Her hands were never idle when they could be used for the benefit and comfort of any and all who might need her help. Funeral services where held the Cove Creek Christian Church Monday, May 4. The pallbearers were the four grandsons, Merle Dale and Gilbert Snow, Kenneth Mills and Parvin Wendleton; also Roy Staley and Lee Wilds. The flower girls were the three granddaughters, Mrs. Parvin Wendleton, Misses Jaunita and Maurita Snow; aslo Irene Staley, Ellen Jane McClenny and Mrs. Marie Snow. The body was laid to rest in the Garden City Cemetery by the side of her husband who preceded her in death just three years ago. The children of Mrs. Snow were all at her bedside when she passed into the Great Beyond. Those from a distance who attended Grandmother Snow's funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Julian Snow, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wilds, of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Susie Carter and son, Luther and wife and daughter, Lena Waggerman, and husband of Bogard, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Langan, Kannsas City, Kansas; Mrs. Millie Canaday and son, Alvin, of Kansas City, Mo; Mrs. Bob Snow, Kansas City; Mrs. Jim Snow and Mrs. Lula Gillian of Gunn City, Mo. and Dr. Ralph Pulliam, of Colony, Kansas.

SNOW, William Edward
1895-1983
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Democrat, Tuesday, Sep 6 1983 - William Edward Snow, 88, Route two, died Sunday at Golden Valley Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Neoma; a daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Orville Hammack of Kansas City; two grandchildren; and two great grandchildren; one great great grandson. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at Consalus Chapel. Burial will be in Tebo Cemetery.

SNOWDEN, Johnnie Ernest
1910-2001
Blue Eye Cemetery, Blue Eye, Stone Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 20 2001 - Funeral services for Johnie Ernest Snowden, 91, Blue Eye, will be held Saturday, July 21, at the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church at Blue Eye. Burial will be in the Blue Eye Cemetery under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home of Branson. Mr. Snowden died Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at his home. He was born March 3, 1910 at Blue Eye, the son of John and Modina Drahn Snowden. He was a lifelong resident of the area, was a retired farmer and was a member of the Calvary Temple Full Gospel Church. He is survived by his 14 children, Lue Dean Evans of Memphis, Tennessee, Virgil Snowden of Walnut Shade, Farris Snowden of Green Forest, Arkansas, Janice Robbins, Rita Lawheed and Lonnie Snowden, all of Walnut Shade, Donnie Snowden and Bill Snowden of Blue Eye, Earl Snowden of Ridgedale, Carolyn King of Blue Eye, Linda Cowan and Shirley Hunter of Clinton, Brenda Rogers of Bergman, Arkansas, and Bobby Snowden of Lampe; 32 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Snowden; three sons, Allen Snowden, Kenny Snowden and Estel Ray Snowden, and one granddaughter, Angela King.

SNYDER, Delila Charlene GRISSOM
1918-2016
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Delila Charlene Snyder, 97, of Fletcher, Oklahoma, formerly of Leeton, Missouri died Thursday, June 23, 2016 in Fletcher. She was born in Alvord, Texas on September 1, 1918, the daughter of Charles Alexander Grissom and Sudie (Free) Grissom. She grew up and attended school in Alvord. While working at the post exchange at Fort Sill, OK, she met and later married Vernon Dale Snyder in Lawton, OK. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2002. Charlene had worked as a home health care provider and at the age of 42, began nursing school at Cameron College in Lawton, OK, graduating at the top of her class. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse, working in labor and delivery at Comanche County Memorial Hospital, and later with the Great Plains Women's Clinic until her retirement. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Leeton, MO, and the American Quarter Horse Association. She enjoyed horseback riding and participated in various Trail Riding clubs. Surviving are her son, Charles Ronald "Ron" Snyder and wife Inju, Fletcher, OK; one daughter, Verna Sue Peters, Leeton, MO; nine grandchildren, Kimberly Marcum and husband Kim, Sedalia, MO, Valorie Ruth and husband John, Leawood, Kansas, Mark Peters and wife Lisa, Lone Jack, MO, Travis Allen and wife Tabitha, Warrensburg, MO, Christopher Allen, Clinton, MO, Melanie Solis, Fletcher, OK, Michelle Juarez and husband Pete, Round Rock, Texas, Charles Snyder and wife Renee, Atlanta, Georgia, and Micah Snyder, Los Angeles, California; sixteen great-grandchildren, Amanda, Angie, Katie, Abbie, Lindsay, Brooke, Dylan, Jared, Zain, Mical, Courtney, Taylor, John, Mia, Logan, and Dalton; three great-great grandchildren, Maleah, Bennett, and Mierabella; and her four legged companion, Ricki. In addition to her husband Vernon, she was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Terrell Grissom and Max Willard Grissom; and one son-in-law, William DeWitt "Bill" Peters on February 27, 2014.

SNYDER, Don Edward
1926-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Don E. Snyder, age 85, of Clinton passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 5, 2012 at the Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton, Missouri. Inurnment will be in the Englewood Cemetery. Don was born in Stockton, Kansas, the son of Harold Hollis and Edna B. (Barr) Snyder. He received a B.A. in Business from Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma and was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking. He was an Army veteran of W.W. II. He was Vice President at the Lyons State Bank until he retired. He is currently serving on the Board of Directors. Don served on the Lyons City Council, the Lyons School Board, he served as Lyons Chamber of Commerce President and served on the board of directors. He was a fifty year member of the Kansas Bankers Association. He was a member of the Lyons United Methodist Church, Lyons, Kansas. Don was a 45 year member of the Lyons, Kansas Kiwanis Club, and also was a HAM radio operator. After moving to Clinton Don was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church were he was a member of the hand bell choir, the church band and the chancel choir. He was a member of the Clinton City Band, a life member of the V.F.W. Post #1894 where he served on the Honor Guard, a member of the Sunrise Optimist Club and was a docent at the Henry County Musuem. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Harold Snyder. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Pat of the home; his son, Bruce Snyder and wife, Cindy of Prairie Village, Kansas; his three daughters, Donna Talley and husband, Tom of Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Sandy Widmer and husband, Burt of Casper, Wyoming and Mary Snyder and partner, Yvonne Hillier of Houston, Texas; eleven grandchildren, Travis Talley, Ryan Talley and wife, Katie, Sara Warner, Rachel Warner, Michael Erickson, Caitlan Hillier, Bobby Hillier, Jhenna Hillier, Abby Snyder, Matthew Snyder and Drew Snyder; three great grandchildren, Betsy, Goldie and Cora and his brother, Dale Snyder and wife, Barbara of Hutchinson, Kansas.

SNYDER, Edmond E.
1916-1993
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edmond E. Snyder, 76, Kansas City, Ks., died Wednesday, April 7, 1993 at Bethany Medical Center. Services were Saturday at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in the Appleton City Cemetery. Mr. Snyder was born in St. Clair County and lived in Colorado before he moved to Kansas City in 1958. He was a security guard for the Kansas City, Ks. Municipal Court; he retired two years ago. He was a member of the United Church of the good Shepherd. Survivors include two sons, Steve Snyder, Calhan, Colo., and Keith Snyder, Westminister, Colo.; two daughters, Edwina Detweiler, Huntington Beach, Ca., and Cheryl Calvert, Harper, Ks.; a brother Leroy McMillian, Adrian; seven sisters, Mildred Dietz, Pleasant Hill, Leona McMillin, Adrian, Lorene Davis, North Kansas City, Bertha Price, Kansas City, Wanda Gragg, Appleton City, Georgia Sampson, Gravois Mills, and Shirley Pierce, Lowry City; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

SNYDER, Edna MURRAY
1910-1993
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Edna Snyder, 82, northeast Kansas City, died Monday, March 22, 1993 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be Thursday at the Centropolis Baptist Church; graveside services will be Thursday at the Lowry City Cemetery. Mrs. Snyder was born in Iconium and lived in Osceola before moving to the Kansas City area 46 years ago. She was a member of the church. Survivors include a son Ron Snyder, Lee's Summit; four daughters, Elaine Wilson, Blue Springs, and Mary Anne Lawrence, Ruth Reed and Karen Hammond of Independence; two brothers, Roy Murray, Osceola, and Buel Murray, Gladstone; a sister Buelah Hooper, Osceola; 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

SNYDER, Ernest Bruce
1898-1993
Landaker Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ernest Bruce Snyder was born February 12, 1898 in St. Clair County and died Monday, September 13, 1993, at Meadowbrook Manor, Clinton, at the age of 95. He was a farmer, later working at booth Hatcheries and Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, St. Clair County. He was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy; his parents; three brothers, Henry, Emil and Everett; one sister, Mina Willis, and son Lloyd Allen. He is survived by one son Norman, North Cape May, New Jersey; three stepdaughters, Anna Moberly, Geneva McClymond and Lorene Phillips; also 11 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 16, 1993 at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Burial was in the Landaker Cemetery, St. Clair County.

SNYDER, Esther RANDALL
1913-1993
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Esther Snyder was born September 26, 1913 in St. Clair County to Ted and Cora Boomershine Randall and died Thursday, September 23, 1993. On June 28, 1930 she was united in marriage to John Everett Snyder at Lexington. Their entire married life was spent in St. Clair County. To this union two sons were born, Paul Lesley and Jerrell Mervin. Esther was a homemaker and her home was always open to loved ones, friends and neighbors. Esther had been a practical nurse working at the Clinton and Osceola hospitals. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Levi and Ralph; sisters, Bertha, Pearl and Dorothy, also son Jerrell and husband Everett. Surviving are son Paul and wife Kathryn of Smithville; grandson Steven and wife Marilyn of Dearborn; granddaughter Lisa of Smithville, and great-granddaughters, Leslie and Lauren of Dearborn. Esther professed her faith in Christ and was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church, rural Lowry City. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 25, 1993 at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

SNYDER, Harold E.
1919-1993
Medford Cemetery, Rose Hill Twp, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold E. Snyder, 74, Gladstone, died Thursday, December 30, 1993 at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City. He was born near Holden, the son of Joseph Lucien and Martha Gladys (Quarles) Snyder. On July 15, 1941 he married Dorothy Maxine Graham in Kansas City. She preceded him in death March 13, 1992. He lived in Excelsior Springs from 1952 until 1957 when he moved to North Kansas City. He had lived in Gladstone for nine years. Mr. Snyder was a 1936 graduate of Holden High School and attended Chillicothe Business College. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941 until 1951. He managed the J. L. Snyder Jersey Farm in Holden for awhile. From 1952 until 1957 he served as agent and District Manager for State Farm Insurance Company in Excelsior Springs. In 1957 he opened the Snyder Insurance Agency in North Kansas City and retired from there in 1984. Mr. Snyder was a member of the Medford Methodist Church near Holden, a Navy veteran of WWII and had been president of the Medford Cemetery Association for several years. He was a member of Holden Masonic Lodge #262 and the Ararat Shrine. He leaves one brother, Don Q. Snyder, Blue Springs; his two nephews, James Robert Snyder and Gailen L. Snyder, both of Blue Springs; one niece, Donita K. Snyder Dust, Des Moines, Iowa; one great-niece and five great-nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were Sunday, January 2, 1994 at the Ben Cast and Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in the Medford Cemetery.

SNYDER, Mary
1828-1903
Clinton Missouri, Sep 1903 - Mrs. Rudolph Snyder was born in Baden, Germany 1828 and died at Mt. Zion September 1903, aged 75. She came alone to America on an emigrant ship when about 20. She married Rudolph Snyder near Dayton, Ohio. They came to Warsaw on a steamboat. When several miles from Warsaw, the water became too shallow for the steamboat to run and they walked from there to the home of her husband's brother, Uncle Daniel Snyder, near Mt. Zion, a distance of over 25 miles. They soon purchased a farm where they resided until her death. She leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn her departure: J. T. Snyder and J. D. Snyder of Mt. Zion; R. M. Snyder of Holden, and Mrs. Mary Acker of Wheatland. All have families and are well to do people. She joined the Lutheran church when she was 16. She always carried sunshine wherever she went, especially in the sickroom where she was a frequent visitor.

SNYDER, Vernon Dale
1919-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 5 2002 - Vernon Dale Snyder, son of Roy and Rachel Dunfee Snyder, was born March 4, 1919, in Washington Courthouse, Ohio, and died Friday, September 27, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. Vernon served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was married to Delila Charlene Grissom and they lived in Lawton, Oklahoma for 50 years where he was a mechanic and heavy equipment operator. He moved to Clinton in August 1996. He was a member of the Leeton Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Charlene of the home; one son, Ron Synder and wife, Inju of Fletcher, Oklahoma; one daughter, Verna Peters and husband, Bill, Leeton; two brothers, Leroy Snyder, Jr. of Washington Courthouse, Ohio, and Donald Snyder of Burgholz, Ohio; two sisters, Billie Taylor of Toronto, Ohio, and Mary Howsmon of Columbus, Ohio; nine grandchildren, Travis Dale Allen, Christopher Jared Allen, Melanie Solis, Michelle Juarez, Charles A. Snyder, Micah Stephen Snyder, Valorie Ruth, Kimberly Brown and Mark Peters, as well as 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, September 30. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SNYDER, William L.
1900-1993
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO

SOARD, Ira Lee
1937-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 10 2001 - Ira Lee Soard was born January 26, 1937, in Decatur, Arkansas, to William Thomas and May Elizabeth Black, and died Friday, September 7, 2001, in Nevada Regional Medical Center in Nevada. He was discharged from the National Guard in 1963. He worked at Bentonville Casting Co. in Bentonville, Arkansas, for several years and General Motors Co., and Peterbilt Co. in California. He worked for Ford Motor Co. in Claycomo for 20 years. He was a member of the Freedom Freewill Baptist Church of Garfield, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Darla Kay; his parents, and a brother, Tom "Bunk" Soard, Jr. He is survived by his wife of nearly 43 years, Luceta (Lucy) Soard of the home; three sons, Darren of El Dorado Springs, Curtis and his wife, Michele, Ellsinore, Donnie of Mission, Kansas, and fiancee, Sarah, Lenexa, Kansas; two sisters, Virginia Moody of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and Rose Toss of Englewood, Colorado; five grandchildren, Brandee, Tye, Christopher, Nicholas and Jessica; three step-grandchildren, Billy, Cole and Kay. Funeral services were Saturday, September 8, at Sheldon Chapel in El Dorado Springs. Burial was in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Avoca, Arkansas.

SOLE, James Ellison
1861-1943
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
The Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thurs Jan 21 1943 - James Ellison Sole, youngest son of Edward and Harriett Sole, was born April 6, 1861 in Monroe County, Illinois, and moved with his parents to Morgan County, Missouri when quite young and later moved to Cooper County close to Otterville, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Harriett Josephine Shafer November 24, 1886. Mrs. Sole was the daughter of John and Barbara Shafer. Mr. and Mrs. Sole had one son, Andrew Everett Sole. Mr. and Mrs. Sole moved to Windsor 26 years ago. Mr. Sole leaves to mourn his passing, his devoted wife, his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sole, three grandsons, Lindsey Sole, Monroe Sole, and A. E. Sole Jr.; also three great-grandsons and two great-granddaughters and many other relatives and friends. He professed faith in Christ at an early age and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at the old Pleasant Hill Church in Cooper County. Later when he moved to Windsor, he united with the Methodist Church, where he remained a steadfast and faithful member to the last day of his life. He passed away at his home in the south part of Windsor Sunday, January 17, 1943 at 5 p.m. Thus ends a long and useful life. He was respected by his neighbors and loved and honored by all. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SOLES, Charles L. "Charlie"
1926-2019
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Charles L. "Charlie" Soles, 93, of Windsor, Missouri, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019, as the result of a vehicle accident near Clinton, Mo. He was born March 16, 1926, on the family farm in Benton County south of Windsor, Mo. He spent his lifetime working in carpentry. He built and worked on many homes in the area and spent many hours donating his skills to church building projects. He was a hard worker, working at the International Shoe Factory for 6 years and also farming row crops and cattle all while keeping up his carpentry work. He enjoyed reading the Bible, listening to the morning radio news, flowers and his pets. He was a long-time member of the Assembly of God of Windsor. Charlie was a steadfast man who lived his faith every day, witnessing to and inviting countless to church over the years. He enjoyed morning coffee and visiting with friends. His life was a blessing to many and he leaves behind many wonderful memories. Charlie’s gentleness and kindness will be greatly missed by his family and church family. Charlie was the father of 3 sons. He is also survived by 3 brothers, Melburne D. Soles, St. Louis, Mo.; William V. Soles, Windsor, Mo.; and S. Eugene Soles (Della), Green Ridge, Mo.; 2 sisters, Nellie Belle Owens, Emporia, Kansas; and Naomi M. Carter, Sedalia, Mo.; numerous nieces and nephews; and his beloved Assembly of God church family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Wayne M. Soles in infancy and Bailey H. Soles; a sister, Mardellya M. Anders and her husband Leslie; a brother-in-law, William Owens; and 3 sisters-in-law, Dolly Soles, Naomi Soles and Grace Soles; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, August 12, 2019, at the Assembly of God of Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SOLES, David Alfred
1955-2016
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
David A. Soles, 61, of Valley Park, Missouri, near St. Louis, died Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2016, at his home. He was born January 6, 1955, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Melburne Derling Soles and Grace Mildred (Lovelidge) Soles. David studied electronics at Forrest Park Community College and graduated with an associate's degree. He worked in St. Louis for McDonnell Douglas and then Boeing in computers and electronics. He then worked in the Kansas City area for 10 years before becoming a freelance computer technician. He was a member of the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, St. Louis. David was a self-taught gourmet cook and enjoyed sharing dishes he made with his family. He enjoyed learning about the Civil War and taking history trips with his brother. Survivors include his father, Melburne Soles, St. Louis, Mo.; his brother Richard "Rick" Soles and his wife Donna Cook, Affton, Mo.; 3 uncles, William Soles and Charles Soles, both of Windsor, Mo.; and Eugene Soles and his wife Della, Green Ridge, Mo.; 2 aunts, Nellie Belle Owens, Emporia, Kansas; and Naomi Carter, Sedalia, Mo.; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Soles on January 30, 2013, 2 uncles, Wayne Soles and Bailey Soles, and an aunt, Mardellya Anders. Funeral services will be Friday, April 15, 2016, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SOLES, Eugene
1935-2023
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Eugene Soles, 88, of Green Ridge, Missouri, died Monday evening, October 9, 2023, at his home. He was born February 20, 1935, near Windsor, Mo., the youngest of nine children, to Melburne Roy Soles and Anna Belle (Robinson) Soles. On June 11, 1961, he married Della Mae Lawson in Potosi, Mo. Eugene graduated from Windsor High School in 1955 and served in the United States Army from 1955-1958. He worked in carpentry all his life. He worked for Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, and then helped build many houses in Windsor with Sterling Glass. He liked to be busy and work on projects in his barn. He could fix everything, including cars, and enjoyed helping family members with their projects. He enjoyed fishing and frog hunting. He was a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church near Windsor. In addition to his wife Della, survivors include a son, Larry Soles (Neena), Green Ridge, Mo.; a daughter, Dianne Miller, Green Ridge, Mo.; 6 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; a brother, Melburne Soles, St. Louis, Mo.; a sister, Naomi Carter, Sedalia, Mo.; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Dale Bennett Soles; 3 brothers, Wayne M. Soles in infancy, Bailey Soles, Charles Soles, and Billy Soles; and 2 sisters, Mardellya Anders and Nellie Belle Owens. Funeral services will be Monday, October 16, 2023, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SOLES, Grace M. LOVELIDGE
1919-2013
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Grace M. Soles, 94, of St. Louis, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at the DeGreff Hospice House, in St. Louis, Mo. She was born January 26, 1919, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the only child of Alfred Robert Lovelidge and Edith Gertrude (Schminke) Lovelidge. On November 23, 1946, in Philadelphia, she married Melburne Derling Soles, and he survives of the home. Mrs. Soles worked for Alcoa, a National Defense Manufacturer, in Philadelphia, Pa., and later in St. Louis, Mo., from 1938 to 1950 as a typist. She had been an active member of the Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, St. Louis since 1963, where she held various offices including as an Elder and Deacon. Grace enjoyed doing of volunteer work at the church. In addition to her husband, survivors include 2 sons, Richard Melburne Soles and his wife Donna Cook, St. Louis County, Mo.; David Alfred Soles, Valley Park, Mo.; and several cousins. Funeral services will be Monday, February 4, 2013, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with Rev. Gene Ekstrand officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SOLES, H. Naomi BROWN
1929-2010
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 24 2010 - Naomi Soles, 81, or rural Windsor, Missouri, died Friday morning, May 21, 2010, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, Mo. She was born March 28, 1929, in Clinton, Mo., the daughter of John Wesley Brown and Goldie Belle (DeVoe) Brown. On July 3, 1949, in Windsor, Mo., she married William Vernon Soles, who survives of the home. Mrs. Soles was a homemaker and a farmer's wife. She enjoyed fishing and reading Family Circle and Mother's Day magazines. She was a loving, wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she is survived by 3 sons, Vernon Soles, Columbia, Mo.; Russell Soles and his wife Robbie, Cole Camp, Mo.; Johnny Soles, Windsor, Mo.; a daughter, Karen Wright and her husband Jamie, Windsor, Mo.; 8 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild "on the way." Also numerous nieces and nephews survive. She was preceded in death by a brother, Bill Brown; and 3 sisters, Frances Peters, Violet Elliott, and Louella Brown. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 25, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SOLES, Jacklyn Kay DEAN
1953-2006
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 21 2006 - Jackyln Kay Soles, 52, Columbia, died Friday, August 18, 2006, at Columbia Health Care. Private family services will be held at a later date. She was born December 19, 1953, the daughter of James and Joy Justice Dean in Cheeyenne, Wyoming. Surivivors include a daughter Jennifer Soles and her father Vernon Soles, both of Columbia; three sisters, Barbara Warner, Columbia, Julie Evans and her husband Rick, Clinton, Patricia Jones of Columbia; three brothers, Paul Dean and wife Ceci, St. Joseph, Leslie Dean and his wife Charlotte, of Denver, Colorado, Thomas Dean, Columbia. She was preceded in death by her parents.

SOLES, Mae Frances NEIMAN
1888-1912
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
The Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thurs, Sep 12 1912 - May Neiman Soles Dead -- Mrs. Soles was the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Neiman and was married to Mr. Roy Soles June 12, 1910 and their short married life was marked by a true devotion. Sister Soles had been in bad health for several months and after a month of severe suffering her frail body gave way and her tired spirit took its fight to another world to be with God. In the stillness of a beautiful September night a little after the midnight hour, at her father’s home, with some of her friends and loved ones doing all they could for her, while the autumn leaves were beginning to fall, she fell asleep to wake in a land of perpetual spring, Sept 11, 1912. She left her testimony that she was ready to go. She leaves a father, mother, three brothers, three sisters and a husband to mourn her death. A host of friends will miss her and sympathize with the loved ones in their bereavement. We commend them to Him who doeth all things well and who was her comfort and stay. The funeral service was conducted by her pastor, Rev. J. A. Mills, at her father’s home. The pallbearers were six of her lady friends and accompanied by a host of friends they went to the cemetery at Windsor, Mo., and laid her body to rest to wait the morning of the resurrection of the just.

SOLKEMA, Bertha Leone EASTMAN
1910-2005
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 19 2005 - Bertha Leone Solkema of Clinton died Friday, August 5, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services were Monday, August 8, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Mrs. Solkema will be entombed in a mausoleum next to her husband at Greenwood Memorial Park, San Diego, California. She was born January 3, 1910 in Wilmont, South Dakota, the daughter of Robert Lovell and Johanna Marie Monson Eastman. On December 25, 1928 she married Arthur Gerald Solkema Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Arthur (deceased October 2000); one son Arthur Gerald Solkema Jr. and four sisters. She is survived by two daughters, Bertha Geraldine Solkema Jones and Marie Catherine "Cathy" Solkema Grantham and husband Jim, Clinton; as well as seven grandchildren, including Larry D. Jones, Clinton, Sandra L. Shoemaker, Clinton, Michael A. Jones, Loveland, Colorado, Shelley A. Wagoner, Clinton; 18 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren.

SORDEN, Gene Edward
1932-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Gene Sorden, 89, of Windsor, Missouri, died Saturday evening, August 14, 2021, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. He was born February 7, 1932, in Green County, Mo., to Marion A.I. Sorden and Dovie (Edwards) Sorden. On October 17, 1953, he was united to Nona Marie Daugherty at Higginsville Baptist Church. She preceded him in death on December 2, 2017. He worked in the coal mines as a young man and eventually joined the United States Army, which he was so very proud. In 1953, he met the love of his life, Nona, and then came to make their home in Windsor a few weeks after their first born, a son Terry Gene, was born in 1955. Gene was a car mechanic for many years, then graduated to tractors, saying they were easier to reach. He and Nona eventually worked together as custodians at CMSU (now UCM) in Warrensburg, from where they retired. Gene always loved to sing and play his guitar and banjo. He was also a regular at all the coffee shops and loved the fact they all knew him by name. He was also a regular at the Windsor Senior Center and enjoyed playing the piano there all day. Visiting the nursing home was another pastime and he was always welcome there. Last but not least, his favorite time of the year was mowing season and nobody's yard in the neighborhood was safe! Survivors include 2 daughters, Winona Hunter (Terry), Windsor, Mo., Nancy Anders (Lynny), Pleasant Hill, Mo.; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Sorden, Clinton, Mo.; a sister, Ruth Hargis, Warrensburg, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Mae, Julie, Kevin, Nikki, Melody, TJ, Zach, Willie, Marie-Etta, and Clint; 15 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to his wife Nona, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Terry Gene; 2 sisters, Mary and Ruby; and 5 brothers, Elmer, Wilson, Art, William, and Jessie. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SORDEN, Nona Marie DAUGHERTY
1934-2017
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Nona Sorden, 82, of Windsor, Missouri, died Saturday evening, December 2, 2017, at Windsor Healthcare & Rehabilitation. She was born December 8, 1934, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of John Henry Daugherty and Nona Etta (Need) Daugherty. On October 17, 1953 she married Gene Edward Sorden at the First Baptist Church in Higginsville, Mo. Shortly after their marriage, Gene and Nona moved to Windsor in October of 1955, where they made their lifetime home. She worked for almost 30 years for the International Shoe Factory. She then worked for Central Missouri State University (now University of Central Missouri) as a custodian for several years. Until retirement, she worked as a cashier at Raymond's Restaurant in Windsor. She enjoyed watching soap operas on TV, reading, and was a longtime member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband Gene of the home, survivors include a son, Terry Sorden (Sharon), Clinton, Mo.; 2 daughters, Winona Hunter (Terry), Windsor, Mo., and Nancy Anders (Lynny), Pleasant Hill, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Mae Marie, Julie, Nikki, Melody, TJ, Zachary, Marie-Etta, Clint, Willie and Kevin; several great-grandchildren; and 2 sisters-in-law, Ruth Hargis, Warrensburg, Mo.; and Irene Daugherty, Concordia, Mo. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Stubb and Johnny Daugherty, and a sister, Mary Lou Johnson. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 7, 2017, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SORENCY, Lucille Isabelle MORELOCK YOUNG
1916-2006
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 21 2006 - Lucille Isabelle Sorency, the only child of Irvin Samuel and Mary (Spor) Morelock, was born January 19, 1916, in Kansas City, Missouri and passed away May 30, 2006 at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, Missouri where she had been a resident since March 2006. Lucille's father worked construction and moved the family many times over the years. She received her education in public and parochial schools. Lucille met and married Harry Young in 1932 and to the union two children were born; Mary Lou and Raymond Samuel. Lucille worked in Kansas City during the war. Later she went to work for a country doctor. The rest of her working life she was an aide in both hospitals and nursing homes. She worked as a Nurses Aide at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri before she retired. In 1922?, Lucille married David Woodson Sorency and to this union two daughters were born; Jo Ann and Lavonne. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Raymond Samuel Young; one son-in-law, Robert Rabinowitz; one granddaughter, Barbara Enoch; one grandson Jerry Jessee; one great-grandson, Dillon Irwin and one great-granddaughter, Patty Stevens. She is survived by three daughters Mary Lou Rabinowitz of Kansas City, Missouri; Jo Ann Wilcox and husband, Junior of Lowry City, Missouri and Lavonne Roark and husband Clarence of Calhoun, Missouri and one daughter-in-law, Earnestine Veal of Austin, Texas. As well as thirteen grandchildren; Steve, Larry, Brenda, Jim, Candy, Cheri, Bobby, David, Dennis, James, Jean, Joe and Jeff; eighteen great-grandchildren and six great great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Clinton Memory Gardens on Friday, June 2, 2006. Interment was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

SORLES, Isaac
1838-1892
Clinton Eye, Jan 1892 - Isaac Sorles, a good citizen of Lewis and an old solider of the 49th Indiana, died in 36 hours after an accident in the mines last week. He was born in Floyd county, Indiana December 28, 1838 and died January 8, 1892, a little over 53. Leaves a wife and seven children, six boys and one girl. The funeral was at the house, by Rev. D. H. Johnson of the Christian Church.

SORRELS, Carl Olan "C. O."
1935-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 13 2004 - C. O. Sorrels, 68, son of Olan and Lillian Wiley Sorrels, was born December 10, 1935, on a farm near Lewis Station. He died April 23, 2004, at his home in Clinton. He attended Lewis School and Clinton High School where he graduated in 1953. After graduation he developed his God-given gift of woodworking and carpentry. Later developing his skill by designing and building commercial and elaborate residential homes. This talent can be seen throughout Clinton in the many, many homes and buildings that he constructed. He worked hand-in-hand with the employees he supervised, doing whatever task needed to be done. He worked for Westport Construction, Clinton Cabinet Shop and the Meadows, donating many extra hours to see that the job had been done to his satisfaction. He could just look at a picture of listen to an idea someone had and draw up the plans to construct what they wanted, all without any extended education - It was his God-given talent. On September 2, 1956, he married Opal Marie Huenefeldt, who preceded him in death in October 1994. To this union was born one daughter, Carla Marie Sorrels, whom he loved dearly. He insisted that this daughter have the new home that Opal wanted her to have. He put much loving care into building and furnishing it for her. His life was centered around his wife, Opal, and daughter, Carla. They enjoyed many fun-filled vacations jeeping out west finding the true beauty of the area. He looked forward to the times that he and Carla could get away to see the mountains and enjoy the cool mountain air. He was a lifelong member of Drake's Chapel United Methodist Church. C. O. and Opal donated many hours of service to their church, taking much pride in keeping the church and cemetery grounds groomed to perfection. C. O. continued this service after Opal's death and initiated a perpetual fund for the cemetery so that its upkeep will continue for many years to come. During his leisure time he enjoyed the "Birthday Club" consisting of his classmates and for 30 some years on Sunday mornings meting his best friends for coffee known as his "Sunday School at Hardee's". He was close to his extended family and welcomed them into his home for a visit. He was hard working, easy going, willing to stop and listen to anyone. He would give you his quick easy smile and let you know he understood, tell you a story and make you feel special. He never had a bad word to say about anyone nor was there one said about him. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother and his wife Opal. He will be greatly missed by his daughter, Carla, numerous relatives and many, many friends. Funeral services were Monday, April 26, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SORRELS, Lillian Irene WILEY
1907-2002
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 3 2002 - Lillian Irene Sorrels, daughter of Tom and Edith Burch Wiley, was born December 30, 1907, on a farm near Lewis Station. Lillian and her younger sister, Mildred, had a very happy childhood and were blessed with a loving Christian family. She attended East School through all eight grades. She said she went to school every way possible - she walked, rode horseback or wagon and sometimes even swam the creek when the water was high. She graduated from Clinton High School at the age of 17. She then went to teachers college in Warrensburg and later taught school at East, Star and Highland schools for eight years. Lillian married Olan Sorrels on April 15, 1933. To this union two sons were born, Billy Keith Sorrels, who died at birth, and C.O. Sorrels. Olan and Lillian lived in the Drake's Chapel community for 41 years. They moved to Clinton in 1974. She loved working outdoors in her garden and flowers. Lillian was a member of Drake's Chapel Church since 1920 and was in fact the oldest living member. She took her church service very seriously and was a very faithful and devoted member and Sunday School teacher as long as her health permitted. She moved to Westwood Nursing Center in 1996. She was a member of the Residents Council. She absolutely loved her years at Westwood and was a big participant in many activities. Her mind stayed very alert and her memory was a sharp as a tack. She was an inspiration to the residents, staff and visitors. She was a vast wealth of knowledge concerning names and dates of happenings in regard to family and history of the community and many family members and friends went to her for answers. She died August 23, 2002, at Westwood Nursing Center at the age of 94. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, Olan; son, Billy Keith; daughter-in-law, Opal Sorrels, and sister, Mildred Combs. Survivors include a son, C.O. Sorrels; granddaughters, Carla Sorrels, both of Clinton, and many nieces, nephews and friends. She will be greatly missed, not only by family and friends, but also by anyone who was acquainted with her. Funeral services were held August 25 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

SORRELS, Opal Marie HUENEFELDT
1938-1994
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Marie Sorrels, daughter of Henry William and Lillian Seaton Huenefeldt, was born February 2, 1938, near Montrose. She died October 6, 1994, at her home. She attended Montrose school and graduated from Miami High School. After the death of her father she and her mother moved to Clinton. She worked at the United Telephone Company for several years. On September 2, 1956, she was married to C. O. Sorrels at Drake's Chapel United Methodist Church. To this union a daughter, Carla Marie Sorrels, was born. She united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Montrose at an early age, later moving her membership to Drake's Chapel. Her life was centered around her family and her home. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and daughter-in-law. She loved to work in her flowers and garden and everything that she put in the ground seemed to flourish for her - making an array of beauty in her yard that was admired by many. Her love and steadfast faith in God never wavered. She was a survivor to the end, firmly standing on God's healing promises, believing, by faith, that she would conquer her illness. Her mother, father and a brother, Raymond L. Dyer, preceded her in death. She leaves to mourn her passing her devoted husband, daughter, and mother-in-law, Lillian Sorrels, numerous relatives and many friends. Thus ends a beautiful life, lived to its fullest by one who was always ready to lend a helping hand to her relatives, neighbors and friends when needed. Funeral services were Saturday, October 8, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SORRELS, William Kennedy
1870-1928
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
William Kennedy Sorrels was born November 26, 1870, in Murphysboro, IL. He moved to Missouri when just a child, and had lived in and around Calhoun most of his life. He was married to Miss Mary Susan Woolery, November 17, 1896. To this union three children were born - one son, Olen, at home; twin girls, Mrs. Ruth Holt, and Mrs. Ruby Sauerhagen, near the home. Mr. Sorrels took his bed September 28, and was taken to the Stebbins hospital in Clinton, October 8, for an operation, but his condition was such that they could not operate, and he died October 11. He was 57 years, 10 months and 14 days old. He leaves his wife, three children and three grandchildren, here, and one brother, John Sorrels, of Barstow, TX. The funeral was preached at Drakes Chapel Saturday and his body was laid in Calhoun cemetery under a bed of flowers to await the resurrection morn.

SOTHERS, Gerald Othal
1912-1945
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Aug 16 1945 - Mrs. Engel Sothers, 219 N. Seventh Street, received the distressing news August 8 that her son. TSgt. Othal Sothers had died in China July 25 of cholera. TSgt. Sothers had been well and cheerful when mailing his last letter on July 18 It is evident that he was suddenly stricken by this contagious and very fatal disease of which are almost always present in certain warmer parts of Asia. This fine American soldier after H year's training in the states had been with the 12th Air Force In the vicinities of China, India and Burma for the past two years. On August 18 of this year he would have completed three years in service. Othal Sothers was born In Franklin County, Nebr, on Oct 13, 1912, moving with his family to Henry County in 1926. He was a graduate of the Blalrstown High School and being an ambitious youth. he soon found employment. For several years he was on a farm In Kansas later going Into the oil fields where he became a skilled workman. In each letter home TSgt. Sothers expressed a wish and hope to be back with his loved ones soon. He was such a friendly person, never seeing a stranger. His many friends as well as his own family mourn his untimely death. Surviving are his mother, a brother, Pfc. Russell Sothers with the signal corps in France, and a sister, Mrs. Roland Owen. It Is less than two months since the death of a sister. Miss Eva Sothers which means a double portion of grief for this family. -- The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Nov 13 1947 - TSgt G. Othal Sothers had been in the army three years when struck with that fatal malady, Asiatic cholera, after which he lived only two or three days, succumbing July 25, 1945, in China. He had been in the China-Burmese-India theatre of war two years where he was in charge of the distribution of ammunition. Born October 13, 1912, in Nebraska, he came with his parents to Henry County in 1926 and graduated from the Blairstown High School in 1932. Surviving him. besides his mother, is a brother, Russell Sothers, of the home on North Seventh, and sister, Mrs. Roland Owen of Kansas City. The body, which had been buried in a national cemetery in China, was sent as far as Hawaii last June, and arrived at Kansas City from San Francisco October 17. Mrs. Sothers had intended to have her son buried at the Springfield National cemetery, but upon learning that the VFW had a lot at the cemetery, she preferred this to be his final resting place.

SOUCIE, Leo Joseph
1917-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 12 2001 - Leo Joseph Soucie, 83, Lexington, Nebraska, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Kansas City. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 13 2001 - Leo J. Soucie died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. At 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 18, a memorial service will be held at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Lexington, Nebraska. A memorial service will also be held in Columbia on Saturday, July 28. He was born September 15, 1917, in rural Franklin County, Nebraska, to Sylvester and Nellie Gangner Soucie. On July 20, 1939, he was married to Leone P. Watson in Campbell, Nebraska. She preceded him in death on February 3, 1992. He enlisted in the Navy during World War II and served aboard a troop and supply transport from the U.S. to France and England. During his last months in the service, he learned the meat cutting trade in the commissary. It became his life work for 37 years. He was a meat cutter in Campbell, Nebraska, Central City, Nebraska; Shenandoah, Iowa; Fayette, Columbia and Fulton. The last part of his career was spent working for Safeway. He retired in 1983. December 14, 1967, he was married to Lillian "Fran" Kruse in Lexington, Nebraska. He is survived by his children, LaJean Bossung and husband, Ronald, Lexington, Nebraska, Joe Soucie and wife Jan, Russellville, Diana Powell and husband, Ralph, Warsaw, Wayne Soucie and wife, Marilyn, Columbia, Denise Strothmann and husband, Wayne, Clinton; two step-daughters, Linda Shaw and husband, Gene, Hastings, Nebraska, and Cheryl Lobdell and husband, Shane, Lexington, Nebraska; one brother, Ernest Soucie and wife, Ann, Campbell, Nebraska; two sisters, Irene Loschen and husband George, Kearney, Nebraska, and Blanche Abood, Wahoo, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren, five step-grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Stella Soucie and Olive Kile; three brothers, Oliver, Calvin and Duane Soucie.

SOUTH, Edward
abt 1935-2003
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2003 - Edward South, 68, formerly of Clinton, died in Denver from a long bout with cancer Tuesday, March 4, 2003. He is survived by his wife, Joyce of the home; two sons, Timothy South and his wife Barbara, Milltown, New Jersey, and Daniel and his wife Brenda, and two grandchildren, David and Laura of Denver; four sisters and brothers-in-law; one sister and brother-in-law, Bob and Kay LaBounty of Clinton and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be October 10 - Olinger-Crown Hill Mortuary, 777 West 29th Avenue, Wheatridge Colorado.

SOUTHARD, Datha Eileen SETZER
1928-2012
Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2012 - Datha Eileen Southard born January 3, 1928, in Bates County, the daughter of John and Hattie (Mosier) Setzer, died February 24, 2012, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 84 years. Datha was married to Ralph Southard, who preceded her in death in 1998. She drove a delivery truck, worked at a factory and also at Sears. Datha was a Girl Scout leader and was a member of the Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, and her parents, John and Hattie Setzer. Datha is survived by her son, John Southard of Clinton; daughter, Doris (Ron) Ferguson of Raytown; five sisters, Anita Fickle, Clinton, Norene Paul, Blue Springs, Lois (Robert) Rich, Bates City, Evelyn Boyer, Farmington, and Marge (Dale) Adams, Buckner; four brothers, Ronald (Marti) Setzer, Urich, Richard (Ruby) Setzer, Green Ridge, Charles L. Setzer, Clinton, and Kenneth (Carol) Setzer, Harrisonville; two grandchildren, Jennifer (Phil) Pavlicek and Eric (Angie) Ferguson, both of Raytown, and four great-grandchildren, Brandon Ferguson, Bill Ferguson, Mackenzie Pavlicek and Riley Pavlicek. Funeral services were held at VansantMills Chapel on Tuesday, February 28. Interment was in Johnstown Cemetery, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton.

SOUTHARD, John Avery
1879-1936
Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 2 1936 - John Avery Southard was born April 22, 1879 in St. Clair County, Mo., and died in Nevada, Mo., at 7:30 p.m. of a heart attack. He had been in failing health for several years. If he had lived until April 22, he would have been 58 years old. In 1897 he was married to Victoria Wilborn, and to this union two children were born - Charles of Bronson, Texas, and Mrs. George Batschelet of LaDue. During the early part of his married life he worked in a gold mine in California. After he returned from there he settled near Lebanon, Mo., where he farmed. in 1919 he came to a farm two miles east of LaDue. He is survived by his wife, who now lives with his son at Bronson, Tex.; one daughter, Mrs. George Batschelet of LaDue; three grandchildren, Tressie, Donald and Roy Batschelet; one sister, Mrs. Lydia Carter, of Southard, Mo.; and two brothers, Ed and D.T. Southard, also of Southard, Mo. Two brothers preceded him in death. Mrs. Southard was a member of a Baptist church. The funeral services were conducted at the LaDue Baptist church Saturday afternoon. His body was held until Sunday afternoon when his wife arrived and the burial was in the LaDue Cemetery.

SOUTHERLIN, Eugene Hiram
1924-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 22 2001 - Eugene Hiram Southerlin, son of William Washington and Lillie (Coleman) Southerlin, was born September 13, 1924, in Greenville, South Carolina, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on July 16, 2001, at the age of 76 years. He was in the United States Army for over 21 years where he retired as a Sergeant Major. After retiring he worked for the Highway Patrol and owned Southerlin Electrical Contracting in Jefferson City. He was a member of the Immanuel Baptist Church, Jefferson City and VFW Post #35, St. Martin's. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Paula, of the home; two sons, Mike Southerlin of Clinton and Barry K. Southerlin of Jefferson City; two daughters, Abby L. Southerlin of Jefferson City and Clarissa Zumwalt of Ohio; two brothers, John Southerlin of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and Charles Southerlin of Easley, South Carolina; four sisters, Annie Johnson of Greenville, South Carolina, Willie Epps and Margaret Stroud, both of Marietta, South Carolina, and Pat Bishop of Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and four grandchildren, Ryan Southerlin, Miranda Southerlin, Christopher Southerlin and Zack Zumwalt. Graveside services and burial were in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Thursday, July 19.

SOUTHERS, Albert
1897-1981
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Albert Southers, son of William and Ona Bell (Snyder) Southers, was born Sep 28, 1897, in Henry County, MO. On August 14, 1932, he was united in marriage to Wilma Ollie Bradley. They lived in the Huntingdale community for about 32 years, where they ran a general store. Four children were born to this union. The four children born to this union now survive, along with their mother. They are: Nancy Jones, A. J., and Annabell Breshears. Mr. Southers passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital Dec 14, 1981, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Bill, and a sister, Minnie. Funeral services were at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SOUTHERS, Albert "AJ" Jr.
1937-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Albert Junior "A. J." Southers, age 77 of Clinton, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at St.St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. A. J. was born May 15, 1937 in Huntingdale, Missouri the son of Albert and Wilma (Bradley) Southers. He owned and operated Ideal Barber Shop for 55 years. A. J. enjoyed fishing, listening to the Royals on the radio, and vacationing with his family. He loved spending time with his family. A. J. was a member of the Quarles Baptist Church. He also attended Allen Street Baptist and Northeast Baptist Churches for many years. A. J. was also a member of the Lion's Club and Odd Fellows. Survivors include two sons, Doug (Nina) Southers of Clinton, Missouri and Chris (Scott Ridgeway) Southers of Sedalia, Missouri, one stepdaughter, Angela (Jim) Gill of Pilot Grove, Missouri, one brother, Joe Southers of Clinton, Missouri, two sisters, Annabelle (Randy) Breshears of Clinton, Missouri and Nancy (Homer) Jones of Clinton, Missouri, four grandchildren; Sadie Southers, Debbie Sprick, Sarah Donaldson, and Andy Gill, as well as five great-grandchildren; Gavin, Ian, Rylee, Josiah, and Jaxx. He was preceded in death by his parents and wives; Norma Sue, Wanda, and Jane.

SOUTHERS, Janie Lea PERIMAN
1942-2007
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 9 2007 - Janie Lea Southers, 65, Clinton, died May 25, 2007, in North Kansas City. She was born February 1, 1942, in Cook County, Illinois, to Clifford and Jessie Lea Shouse Periman. Janie worked for Sprint United as a telephone operator for 23 years, retiring five years ago. She was a member of Allen Street Baptist Church, O.E.S. and Eagles Auxiliary of Clinton. Survivors include her husband A. J. Southers of the home; two daughters, Lora Jane Hathcock and husband David, Clinton, and Kara Lea Foster and husband Kevin, Deepwater; her father Clifford Periman, Harlingen, Texas; two stepsons, Chris Southers of Sedalia and Doug Southers and wife Nina of Clinton; one sister Virginia (Ginger) Bailey and husband Shandy, Clinton, as well as ix grandchildren, Dustin Foster, Kyle Foster, Ashlee Green, Anthony Hathcock, Kendal Hathcock and Johnathan Foster; three great-grandchildren, Gavin Foster, Bailey Foster and Kylie Foster. Preceding her in death were her mother; first husband John Lynn Church, and a sister Vivian. Services were held Tuesday, May 29, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

SOUTHERS, Maxyne WOLFF
1911-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 23 2001 - Maxyne Wolff Southers, 89, Clinton, died Friday, July 20, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of Rev. Roy Southers, who served the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years. She was the pianist/organist during those years. She also served as organist for the local funeral homes for many years. She had been a teacher for many years and was an accomplished pianist/organist. She is survived by five nephews and two nieces, one of whom she relied on extensively after she was widowed, Joe Southers of Clinton. Graveside services will be conducted at the Englewood Cemetery Tuesday, July 24, at 10 a.m.

SOUTHERS, Nellie Grace JOHNSON
1929-1999
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 18 1999 - Nellie Grace Southers, 70, of Clinton Mo. (formerly of Odessa, Mo.) died Saturday October 16, 1999 at her home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday October 20, 1999 at the Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden, Mo. Burial will follow in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo. Grace was born Monday March 4, 1929, in LaTour, Mo., the daughter of William Edward and Nannie Selma Martin Johnson. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Grace had worked at Western Electric Co. in Lee`s Summit in the 1960`s, Walmart in Odessa in the 1980`s and later the Odessa Community Day Care Center. She married Robert Southers December 24, 1965, in Chilhowee, Mo. He preceded her in death March 23, 1998. Grace is survived by a daughter, Diane Manford Dean and husband Larry; a son, Danny Manford and wife Sharon, all of Holden, Mo. A sister, Catherine Nichols, Holden, Mo. and a brother, Orville Johnson and his wife Eunice, LaTour Mo. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

SOUTHERS, Robert W.
1934-1998
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert W. Southers, 63, Clinton, Mo. (formerly of Odessa, Mo.), passed away Monday, March 23, 1998 at his residence. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 26, at Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden, Mo.; burial in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo. Mr. Southers was born June 12, 1934, in Huntingdale, Mo., to William and Hannah Frances Riley Southers. He had been a truck driver for M.F.A. Feed Company in Odessa, Mo. for several years until he retired in 1996. He served in the United States Army from February 6, 1957 to January 15, 1959. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He married Grace Manford on December 24, 1965, in Chilhowee, Mo.; she survives at the home. Survivors also include one daughter, Diane Dean and her husband, Larry, and son, Danny Manford and his wife, Sharon, all of Holden, Mo.; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; mother Mrs. Frances Southers, Clinton, Mo.; and three brothers and their wives, Jim and Pat Southers, Keiser, Or., C. W. and Carolyn Southers, Clinton, Mo., and Lawrence and Chris Southers, Neskowin, Or.

SOUTHERS, Wanda Charleen GROSS
1942-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Wanda Charleen Southers, 56, Clinton, died Friday, January 8, 1999, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born April 4, 1942, the daughter of Edna Marie (Michel) and Raynard Fredrick Gross, in Clinton. She was united in marriage to A. J. Southers on March 23, 1968. To this union was born one son, Douglas Scott Southers. She attended the Quarles Baptist Church. Wanda enjoyed being a homemaker. Her many enjoyments included needlecrafts and her many family members and friends and reading. Preceding her in death were her parents and a brother, Gene Gross. Survivors include A. J. and Doug of the home; one step-son, Chris Southers of Sedalia; two brothers, James L. Gross and wife, Bettie, Urich, and Roger L. Gross and wife, Sheila, Windsor; one sister, Mollie M. Cline and husband, Butch, Mesa, Arizona, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, January 11. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SOUTHERS, Wilma Ollie BRADLEY
1911-1997
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilma Ollie Southers, 86, Clinton, died October 30, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born June 14, 1911, near Quarles, to Ernest Leander and Ollie Belle Gilbert Bradley. In August 1932 she married Albert Southers and to this union five children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Albert, and infant daughter and three brothers, Paul Bradley, Ernest Bradley and Gilbert Bradley. She enjoyed her family very much. While her health allowed it she enjoyed her church, the First Presbyterian Church. She also enjoyed her clubs, the Rebeccas, LEA and the Quarles Ladies Aid. She also enjoyed sewing and embroidering. She is survived by four children, Nancy and husband Homer Jones of Livingston, Texas, Joe Southers of the home; A. J. Southers and wife Wanda of Clinton, Annabell Breshears and husband Randy of Clinton, as well as 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She is also survived by one sister Evelyn Weaver and husband Chuck of Kansas City, and a special friend, Angie Gill and family of Pilot Grove, and three sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, November 1. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SPAIN, Willard E.
1933-2009
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 13 2009 - Willard E. Spain, 76, Windsor, died early Sunday morning, July 12, 2009, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. He was born January 25, 1933, in Saco, Mo., the son of John Velmar, Spain and Mattie Bell (Brewington) Spain. On July 2, 1953, in Rockne, Texas, he married Anna Marie Goertz. On May 4, 1979, he married Dorothy A. (Allenkamp) Hoffman and she preceded him in death on January 2, 1996. On September 27, 1996, at the First Baptist Church in Windsor, he married Dorothy Marie Carter and she survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Spain was a member of the United States Air Force for 22 years and later worked for the Missouri State Highway Patrol in the Weights and Measurements Division for a short time. He also worked for various insurance companies in the state of Texas before retiring. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton; the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion Post #82, Windsor. In addition to his wife, Dorothy, survivors include a daughter, Milissa Spain, Rockne, Texas; a son, Mark Anthony Spain, Rockne, Texas; a granddaughter, Samantha Cook; a great-granddaughter, McKenna; a brother, Dennis V. Spain and his wife, Mary Pat, Topeka, Kansas; a sister, Bonnie Kirkwood and her husband, Harry. Owensboro, Kentucky, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his second wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Cook; two brothers, Dale Spain and Shirel Spain, and four sisters, Irene Moss, Irma Spain, Lois Griffin and Ina Miller. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, July 15, at the Holy Rosary Church, Clinton. Burial will be in the Clinton Memory Gardens.

SPALDING, Gayle Eugene
1910-2000
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 20 2000 - Gayle Eugene Spalding, Lake Tapawingo, formerly of Windsor, made his transition on January 10, 2000, at Baptist Memorial Hospital. His body was donated for research at the University of Kansas Medical Center and he will be cremated. A celebration of Gayle's life will be held Monday, January 17, at the Lake Tapawingo Clubhouse, and Tuesday, January 18, at the Christian Church in Windsor, MO. Gayle was born in Eugene, MO, on November 18, 1910. He was the son of James T. and Nellie Spalding. James T. Spalding and his family were skilled in masonry and constructed a large part of the town of Eugene. The family moved to the town of Windsor in 1919, where Gayle excelled in sports during his high school days. He was captain and co-captain of his basketball team during the years the Greyhounds won the state championship. He was also a multiple track and field star. Gayle was a United States Navy veteran of WWII, serving aboard a Landing Craft Support Large in the Pacific Arena. He was present at the raising of the flag at Iwo Jima. He is mentioned in the book, "Dolly Five: A Memoir of the Pacific War", as being blessed with a generous streak of creativity. He was a multi-talented and artistic man, with skills in watch making, masonry, carpentry, and all areas of construction. He loved hunting, fishing, round dancing, and square dancing. In his retirement years he spent many hours waltzing and square dancing with his wife. Gayle had two brothers who predeceased him, Herbert Spalding of Raytown, MO, and Raymond Spalding of Windsor, MO. He has three surviving sisters, Edith Johnson, Helen Wooldridge, and Billie White, all of Windsor, MO, plus many nieces and nephews. Gayle leaves his wife of 65 years, Mary A. (Mickey) Spalding; and his son, Jeffrey A. Spalding, both of residences at Lake Tapawingo, MO. He was loved and admired by all who knew him.

SPALDING, Lillian Aletha DUNNING
1910-1996
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lillian "Aletha" Spalding, 85, Raytown, died Wednesday evening, June 5, 1996, at her home. Aletha grew up in Deepwater and retained many close ties there after moving to Raytown. In the 1930s she taught in the Fairview School. Later she ran The Diner and the Sinclair Cafe in Deepwater. She was married to Herbert S. Spalding who preceded her in death on July 12, 1995. Survivors include two sons, James Herbert Spalding of Raymore, and Michael R. Spalding of Olathe, Ks.; a daughter Rosa Lee Burford of Kansas City; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be Saturday, June 8, at the Sickman and Dunning Chapel. Burial will be in the Dunning Cemetery section at Englewood Cemetery.

SPANGLER, Alice A. HOUSTON
1859-1938
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Gently closing her eyes, softly breathing her last, the courageous spirit of Mrs. J. M. Spangler took its flight and her body settled in death's profound slumber, at 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 13. Life's grip had been relaxing the past several years, but so tireless was her heart and so indomitable her will that the past week she had been able to be up part of the time and had even visited Miss Irene Lindley and Mrs. Henry F. Poague of the neighborhood in her wheel chair, her interest in people and her friends being paramount qualities of her character to the last. Confined at length to her bed, surrounded by loving and professional care, spared suffering and pain, she now sleeps. Alice A. Houston was born August 29, 1859, in Deer Creek Township, near Lewis Station, the daughter of Bayard and Catherine Adamson Houston, pioneer residents from Delaware and the blue grass regions of Kentucky. The Houston farm, six and a half miles north of Clinton, was entered by the three Houston brothers, who were also carpenters and built the home which was later occupied by Bayard and his family and is today occupied by Tom J. Houston, only remaining brother of Mrs. Spangler. She was educated in the Deer Creek and Nivens schools, the Clinton High School and Cook's private school of Clinton, also she had been reared in the strict code of southern Methodism, being converted at Drake's Chapel as a child, where she often attended camp meetings with her Grandmother Arbuckle. Well trained in the frugality of a pioneer home and with a natural heritage of fortitude and thrift, force of character and will, yet withal a sense of humor and wit that was quick and lively, she was the type woman who becomes a community builder. March 7, 1878, she became the wife of James M. Spangler, young Henry County farmer who had come to Missouri from Macomb, McDonough County, Illinois, and whose ambition was equaled by his hard work. With his capable and devoted wife by his side, he attained rare success, being a large land owner, wielding a great public influence, not only as a farmer and livestock raiser, but as the president of the People's National Bank in Clinton, as a controlling stockholder of the Missouri Union Telephone Company and for a term collector of the county. He died June 29, 1934. Five children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Spangler, a daughter Georgia, dying at the age of 18 months, and a son Young, passing in early manhood. Surviving are David C. of Kansas City, Grady of Clinton and Miss Kathryn of the home, who has given her mother loving, companionable care, who is superintendent of Henry County schools, also two grandsons, Young and William C. of Kansas City, one granddaughter of Jefferson City, Mrs. W. H. Kunkler; one sister Mrs. Arthur Cameron of north of Clinton and one brother, Thomas J. Houston, of the original Houston homestead. Mr. and Mrs. Spangler moved from their farm to Clinton, North Second street, in 1891, to give their children the benefits of the Clinton schools, and at the same time preserve for them their home environment and influence, though Mr., Spangler made the long drives to his large farm back and forth daily in horse and buggy till the day of cars. Mrs. Spangler appreciated as few mothers then realized, the consummate importance of education for youth - an attitude that made her a student all her life, teaching herself from daily experiences and contacts, that vast fund of information that made her eyes so bright, her mind so keen, her humor so clever an her understanding of the other persons' problems and feelings so true. Indeed so much did education mean to this wise, genteel, kind woman with the great mother heart, that not only were her own children carefully and lovingly reared but she provided for the schooling of 14 boys and girls at Clinton giving them a home while they were in high school. And from her own family circle and that of her adopted boys and girls the world has called leaders for their communities; parents who will pass to future generations some of Mrs. Spangler's great and illuminated soul, and others who though their niches may be small, have a wider knowledge, larger hearts and more love because they had known her. She was a truly domestic woman and as Rev. Laker said of her in his fine tribute Sunday at the Franklin Street Methodist church, "She looketh well to the ways of her household and eateth not the bread of idleness." Every detail of her home being known to her and considered of the utmost importance was given careful study and attention. She was primarily a mother, such an one as the world has great need of today, and of whom there are all too few - broad, generous; sympathetic, understanding; honest, gay; deeply religious, hardworking, and who would have cared for all humanity, for her heart was big and warm. Yet her scope widened beyond her home and to clubs and sisterhoods she took the same keen judgment of character and circumstances, and the same desire to build and uplift her community that she was evidenced at her fireside. She was a past worthy matron of Clinton chapter No. 73, O.E.S. a member of the Tourist club, a charter member of Chapter EN of P.E.O., and first of the circle to go, a member of the Henry County Red Cross from its organization, a past president of the S.M. Shakespeare Club, a member of the old well known German club, and until its charter was surrendered, a loyal member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, for the cause of the south was dear to her heart, engendered by revered Confederate ancestry, of whom she was full of stories. In her clear mind never dimmed the memories of the frantic trips to the woods when Union raiders came to their farm and the paralyzing fear that sealed the mouths of the very youngest, letting no sound escape to betray their whereabouts. Her humor was like a tonic to her friends, her store of jokes and tales never failing and her dry commentaries on the foibles of human nature and impulses so well judged and wise that she drew people to her and enjoyed them all. Of brilliant mind she was most able in any program appearance, asserting her independence of thought and vigor of mind. She was a charming hostess, too, welcoming guests with a sincerity that made their coming an event. Many public figures over a long period of years, when coming to Clinton were extended the warm hospitality of the J. M. Spangler home, and it was done without ostentation or display - but with ease and naturally, as a true daughter of the south and as one of inherited grace could do. Indeed, Mrs. J. M. Spangler was no ordinary woman, and to those who have known and loved her, the beauty of her spirit, her pride in worthy things, the ever ready wit are memories that inspire and bless. The funeral services were conducted at the Franklin Street Methodist Church, Sunday. Consalus & Peck in charge. Interment in Englewood. Present from out of town were: Mrs. and Mrs. Dave C. Spangler and son William C., Mrs. and Mrs. Young Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Britts Spangler, Mrs. Laila Spangler Williams, Homer Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Roberts, Mr. Ryals, of Kansas City; Misses Mary Sue Hopkins, Pauline Humphreys, Todd, Mrs. W. R. Cockerair, of Warrensburg; Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Mitchell, Kansas City, Kans.; Dr. and Mrs. Albert Campbell and Miss Henrietta Schuhlz, Sedalia; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holland and Mrs. and Mrs. Dode Holland and daughter, Butler; Mrs. Mary Mills, Miss Hattie Mills, Dave Mills, Archie, Mo.

SPANGLER, Alice Beverly
1922-1922
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Alice Beverly Spangler born July 2, 1922, died July 9, 1922, being only one week old. This dear little baby was given into the keeping of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Spangler but for only a week. All possible was done to keep her, but they soon saw that they must give her back to Jesus. The funeral services were conducted at their home north of Clinton Monday afternoon, and the little body was laid in Englewood beneath a wealth of beautiful flowers. She was a granddaughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. M. Marseilles and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Spangler.

SPANGLER, Billie M. TILLMAN SCHILLING
1921-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Billie M. Spangler, age 78, Clinton, MO, died Tuesday, November 30, 1999, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born in Henry County, MO, May 2, 1921, daughter of Earl and Aldah Langerhans Tillman. She married J. S. "Deedy" Spangler on September 22, 1958, in Ozark, MO. A son, James Earl Schilling, and a sister, Esther Berry, preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband of the home; daughter, Jane E. Schilling, Clinton; stepsons, Jay Spangler, St. Louis, Klein Spangler, Clinton, and Danny Spangler, Springfield; sister, Maxine Quiggle, Clinton; grandchildren, Doug Schilling, Erica Schilling, and Janice Schilling, Clinton; and eight step grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, December 3, at Consalus Funeral Home; burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SPANGLER, Dixie Lee CHAPMAN
1935-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dixie Lee Chapman Spangler, 60, Clinton, died Thursday, April 20, 1995, at her home. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 22, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Mrs. Spangler was born January 22, 1935, in Joplin, the daughter of Millard K. and Ruth (Chancellor) Chapman. She was a homemaker most of her life. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the D.A.R. She is survived by two sons, William Chapman Spangler, Clinton, and James Christopher Spangler, Sedalia; her parents, M. K. and Ruth Chapman, Clinton, and a grandson, Cale Chapman Spangler, Sedalia.

SPANGLER, Frances HOUSTON
1863-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Frances Houston Spangler, well known resident of Henry county and widow of the late Gus Spangler, died at 5:13 a.m. Thursday, November 21st, at her home, Willow Brook farm, on Highway 13, 5 1/2 miles north of Clinton. Mrs. Spangler had been in failing heath for some time and a few moths ago fell in her bedroom, breaking her hip, which confined her to bed since. Her son Dr. Harve Spangler, physician and surgeon of Salt Lake City, Utah, has been with his mother the past two months and her grandson, Dr. Fred Olson, of Willow Springs, Mo., was also for a time with her, but their love coupled with medical skill was unable to spare the life they treasured for physical complication added to her injuries. Frances Houston was born at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Frances Jane Adamson, six miles north of Clinton, October 16, 1863, the third child of her parents, Bayard Taylor Houston, native of Delaware and Catherine Adamson Houston, whose parents were pioneers of Kentucky. She was also a descendant of Thomas Arbuckle, one of the earliest Henry County pioneers. Here she grew to lovely young womanhood, educated in the county schools and joining the Methodist Church, South, at Drakes Chapel. October 16, 1882, she was married to Levi Augustus Spangler by Rev. J. F. Robb, Southern Methodist minister at the Houston home northeast of Clinton. Miss Boadecia Miller was her bridesmaid and Judge Robert E. Lewis, then of Clinton, was groomsman. They established their first home six miles northwest of Clinton, where Mr. Spangler and everything in complete readiness, waiting the coming of his bride. The next year they moved to the large thirteen room house six miles north of Clinton, built by Mrs. Spangler's maternal great uncle, Rev. Marvin, which still stands. Here the daughter Mabel, now Mrs. Fred Olson, was born. The next move, two years later, was to a new house on their own farm, site of her present home. This house was later remodeled, then it burned and the present lovely home was then erected. In the former house, the Gus Spangler family was reared, five children, Louise Alice, who died at 3 years in 1898; Mrs. Fred Olson of Clinton; Harvey of Salt Lake City, Utah; James, north of Clinton, and Frank of the home. Also surviving their grandmother are Dr. Frederick Olson, USA Medical Corps; Miss Frances Olson, Mrs. Lynn Schofield, R. T., James S. Jr., Robert Wallace and Billy Royston Spangler, of Clinton and one great grandson, Frederick Olson. Mrs. Spangler leaves two sisters, Mrs. Alice Spangler and Mrs. Hattie Cameron of Clinton, and an only brother, Tom J. Houston, northeast of Clinton. Mrs. Spangler was a sweet and gracious woman, thrifty and industrious, always generous and patient, loving her home, her children and all life, a thorough and sincere Christian whose living attested her belief. Affectionately known as Aunt Fannie to the many children who were always her welcome guests, she gave them generously of her time and interest, sharing her home, her orchards, her pets and taking a great interest in all their affairs. For some forty years she always attended the neighborhood gatherings at the nearby Curtis school where the late Gus Spangler was long a director, especially enjoying the old fashioned spelling bees in which the excelled. Social and hospitable by nature, she took an active part in both town and country life. She was a member of the Land Thimble Club, served as president of the Clinton Shakespeare class, was a member of the War Mothers, proud of the records of sons - Harve in the Medical Corps and Frank in the Navy during the World War. An ardent Democrat, she was committee woman of Field's Creek Twp. many years and delegate to the state meetings on many occasions. She was always faithful in going to church and Sunday school and was a loyal member of the Order of Eastern Star, being Worthy Matron of Clinton Chapter in 1912. She never failed to preside at a meeting during her period in office and accomplished many fine things for the chapter, though it was often difficult to get to town, especially during bad weather. She always enjoyed company and guests not only were ever hospitably entertained but on departing were usually presented gifts of fruit, sweets or some farm product they had especially relished. She often entertained the Easter Star membership and one night when a large party was in progress at the Spangler home, the Heavens which had been lowering, fairly opened, making a quagmire of the roads and swelling the creek so that most of the guest found it necessary to remain overnight. With wonderful resourcefulness, the gracious hostess arranged beds, cots, pallets and easy chairs so that every guest got some sleep and the next morning the fifty or more guests were served a hot and appetizing breakfast, a simple matter form her well stocked pantry and cellar. Thus fortified they started on the long six-mile trip through heavy mud back to Clinton. Mrs. Spangler's death is a real loss to Henry county and a long list of friends and kinspeople mourn her passing. Funeral service was conducted at her late home, 5 1/2 miles north of Clinton, Saturday. Interment was in Englewood cemetery.

SPANGLER, Frances Willard MARSEILLES
1898-1952
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Grady Spangler were held Friday, May 2, at the Clinton Christian Church. Burial was in Englewood cemetery. Mrs. Spangler, who died April 29, following a lengthy illness, was a well known Clintonian and the former Miss Frances Willard Marseilles. She was the daughter of Drs. William Merritt and Myrtle Alice Ricketts Marseilles and was born in Brookfield on February 10, 1898. Her father preceded her in death in March 1951. The family moved to Clinton in 1906 and she attended Franklin school and was graduated from the Clinton high school in 1915. She then attended Ward-Belmont College in Nashville, Tennessee. On May 31, 1917, she was married to Grady Spangler. In 1922, they became the parents of a daughter, Alice Beverly, who lived only one week. The Spanglers made their home on a farm north of Clinton until 1926 and then moved to the Spangler-Marseilles residence on South Main Street. Mrs. Spangler was active in the civic life of Clinton. While still in high school, she took a leading part in many dramatic and musical productions. She was a member of the Christian Church and also of the Women's Civic Club and the S. M. Shakespeare class. She also belonged to the P.E.O. sisterhood and was a charter member and past president of chapter EN in Clinton. She served as worthy matron of the Clinton chapter of O.E.S. and was Grand Adah of Grand Chapter of O.E.S. of the state of Missouri. Mrs. Spangler is survived by her husband, her mother, Mrs. Marseilles, and her sister, Mrs. C. W. Dunn.

SPANGLER, George L.
1855-1929
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - George L. Spangler died at the Research Hospital in Kansas City, Tuesday. He underwent a serious operation Sunday, and it was hoped he would recover. He formerly lived northwest of Clinton on his farm and in Clinton, but a number of years ago moved to Kansas City. Deceased was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife, who before her marriage was Miss Adah Waddell. To comfort her are the following children: Mrs. Arch Taylor, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Lelai Williams, Homer and Norvel Spangler at home; Britts Spangler, Kansas City; Lewis Spangler, Eskridge, Kans. He also leaves one brother, J. M. Spangler, of Clinton, and one sister, Mrs. Mollie Luster of Springfield. Deceased was held in high esteem in Clinton and h ad many friends here. He was a member of the Baptist church, and his body was brought to Clinton Thursday. The funeral services will be conducted at the Clinton Baptist church. Interment in Englewood.

SPANGLER, Henry Grady
1894-1970
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Grady Spangler, son of James M. and Alice Houston Spangler, was born October 15, 1894 on the old Spangler farm north of Clinton, and passed away on September 5, 1970, in St. Louis at the age of 75. He was united in marriage to Frances Marsailles who preceded him in death on April 29, 1952. One child, a daughter, Alice Beverly, was born to this union. She died at the age of 1 week. Having lost his health and his family, he retired from farming April 1, 1965 and went to live at the Masonic Home in St. Louis where he remained until his death. Funeral services were held Sep 8, 1970 at Vansant Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SPANGLER, James M.
1846-1934
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - James M. Spangler ended his earthly journey Friday at 11:40 p.m. at his home on North Washington street. He had been in failing health for nearly two years and bedfast about 17 months of that time. During that period he was given devoted care by his wife, and children, assisted also by his nurse, Claude Renfro. James M. Spangler was born in McDonough county, Ill., February 17, 1846 and came to Henry County when a lad with his parents. Since then Henry county has been his home, and although he had traveled extensively he had always returned to this county. His education was acquired in small country schools and he began to make his way in the world after he was 12 years old. In 1859 he was employed by general merchants, Cruce & Cock, where he worked until 1860. He sold popcorn one winter to those who gathered at the post office twice a week when the stagecoach came with the mail, and with his money he bought some hogs, which he fattened and sold. He then bought a fine young horse, which Federal soldiers stole. This so angered him he decided to join Price's army, then in camp near Osceola, but after talking to his brother and General Price, he returned home. Although he was too young to serve in the Civil War, he was always a southern sympathizer and the local Confederate Veterans chapter was named for his older brother, Norval Spangler, who was a captain in the Confederate army. Many Henry County Confederates served in his company. J. M. Spangler was made an honorary member of this camp. The Spangler family later went to Illinois, then to the Boise Valley in Idaho. In Idaho James M. Spangler and a Missourian engaged in farming at which they prospered, and later Mr. Spangler and his brother had a ranch. In the fall of 1867, James Spangler came down the Missouri river in a small boat, at times having to portage several miles in order to continue the trip. He and his party once were fired upon by Indians but escaped. He returned to Clinton in 1867 and went to school that winter. The next year his family returned from Idaho and settled in Cass County. Mr. Spangler began to farm in 1868, then went to work for John Curtis in the sheriff's office as deputy, then was a deputy collector for W. H. Cock. In the fall of 1868 Mr. Spangler drove cattle to Sedalia and shipped them to St. Louis for W. H. Cock and Judge B. L. Owen, whom he always considered as among his best friends. He was also closely associated in the livestock business with John Adamson. After this he began his career as a successful stockman and farmer in earnest. At one time Mr. Spangler owned 2,000 acres of fine land in Henry county, and these rolling, fertile acres were carefully tilled, every detail being under his direction. He displayed industry, strong determination, and perseverance, which brought him success in his chosen occupation. In the summer of 1913, Mr. Spangler raised 1300 hogs and in the spring of 1914 he had over 1400. He always said that if the farmers would raise hogs and feed them correctly they could make money. His stories of the Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago stockyards of early days were most interesting as that was before the time of the great packing industries. He knew every commission man at these stockyards, so far-reaching were his dealings in livestock. James M. Spangler and Miss Alice A. Houston were married March 7, 1878, and she has always been his devoted companion, giving counsel and encouragement when needed and sharing his joys and achievements. To their union were given five children: Georgia and Lewis Young Spangler, who preceded their father in death. Surviving are Dave Spangler, 605 West 74th street, Kansas City; Miss Kathryn Spangler, at the home, and Grady Spangler, of Clinton. There are three grandchildren: Young and Alice Frances Spangler, northeast of Clinton and Wm. Crockett Spangler, of Kansas City. Mr. Spangler was the last boy of a family of ten children. Of this family, Mrs. Mary R. Luster, of Springfield is the only surviving one. Mr. Spangler was a firm believer in education and when his children were young he moved to town in order to send them to school. This necessitated his driving back and forth to the farm each day to supervise the work. He started out in life with nothing but a vigorous constitution and an eager desire for attainment and became one of the most prominent stockmen and farmers in the country, making a fortune with his shrewd business sense and his unfailing honesty. It was because of this same strict honesty that Mr. Spangler made very business promise good and paid every obligation. In 1907 Mr. Spangler extended his efforts into other fields and was one of the organizers of the People's National Bank. He was elected president of this bank in January 1913, and he was also vice president and treasurer of the Missouri Union Telephone Company, now the United Telephone Company, and one of its largest stockholders. His greatest interests, however, were concentrated upon farming and the bank, and his life was indeed a busy and useful one. As collector of Henry county, he served the people well four years. In 1871 he planted the now historic old elm trees on the courthouse lawn. He secured the small trees near Jackson's Mill. He was a regular attendant at the M. E. Church, South, in Clinton, where he was a valued member. He was absorbed in Masonry and all its obligations and first became a Master Mason April 5, 1879, when he joined the Tebo Masonic Lodge. When the Clinton A.F. and A.M. was organized he joined it and at his death was the last charter member. He served as treasurer of both the Clinton Masonic Lodge and the Eastern Star many years. He had also been a Shriner and a member of the Ararat Temple also belonged to the High Priesthood of Missouri, the latter degree being conferred in 1914 in St. Louis. When he joined the High Priesthood of Missouri, a beautiful Bible was presented and this was used at his funeral service. His faithfulness in attending every meeting of his lodge was unsurpassed and his fine high-type character was evident in all his work. His life was an exemplification of the Masonic spirit of mutual helpfulness and brotherly kindness. His disposition was happy and he was always ready to lend a sympathetic ear to those in distress. He was fond of travel and never old in spirit, but was always ready to go somewhere until his last illness came upon him. Funeral services were conducted at the M. E. Church South, Sunday. Masonic graveside services were held at the Englewood cemetery with Knight Templar escort. Out-of-town relatives and friends who attended the funeral were: Mesdames Lalia Williams, Ada Spangler, M. E. Ward, Mary J. Mueller, Vida Mae Hamlin, Jaunita Mauss, Messrs. and Mesdames George Ward, Chas. Kelley, Britts Spangler, Miss Alice Bovard, Judge Robert Barr, Revs. H. A. Wood and W. B. Selah, and Dave C. Spangler, of Kansas City; E. M. Carter, Columbia; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Holland and Dode Holland and daughter, Margery, of Butler; Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Luster and daughters, Nancy and Ruth, and Mrs. Mary R. Luster, Springfield; Mrs. Mary Mills, Miss Hattie Mills, David Mills, and Glen Ford, of Freeman; Mrs. Ruth Potts, Harrisonville.

SPANGLER, James Savage
1890-1943
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Missourian, June 24, 1943 from The Clinton Eye - James S. Spangler Dies at Clinton - End Came Saturday to Extensive Farmer at Clinton Who Was Well Known Here - James S Spangler, large scale Henry County farmer and stock feeder, whose familiar figure among stockmen and all mid-western markets, commanded respect, had a quick finis written to his dynamic energetic life at 4:30 Saturday, June 5, 1943, when the light was lifted from his inert hand and he stepped unfaltering into the shadows that shroud Eternity. Following surgery about 2 o'clock the shock was too much for the overtaxed heart to withstand. James Savage Spangler, was born February 13, 1890, on the large farm of his parents, Gus and Frances Houston Spangle, five miles north of Clinton on Highway 13. He attended Curtis school and Drake's Chapel where the family went for church services. Years later he joined the Franklin Street Methodist church under the pastorate of Rev. W. B. Selah. Born to the land and with an inherited interest in livestock, his life's work lay in the pattern his Illinois forefathers and cut and which was followed by his father and uncles who came to Henry County. April 17, 1913, Miss Ruby Lindsay, only daughter of those equally prominent Henry Countians, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lindsay, became his wife and they made their home on the Lindsay farm. There, as years went by, five children gladdened the hearts of the parents and grandparents alike. Mr. Spangler was a man of unlimited energy and a fine capacity for application, which coupled with progressive thought and planning made him able to apply new ideas and undertake big projects and see them through to successful fruition. Three years ago the family moved to Clinton and he and his son, James, made the daily trips to the farm to oversee the changes that had been made recently. He was proud of his family and he was a genuine pleasure in his four sons and lovely daughter and his wife who shared his ambitions and responsibilities; and Mrs. Lindsay who's grace and poise lent further dignity to the home. He was also proud of his church and political alignments, which were strongly Democratic. In 1940, he was appointed by Henry Wallace as State Chairman of the National Committee for agriculture in Missouri. Felled in his prime, as the great oak is rested from its rootage in the storm, so Jim Spangler lies, gone before his three-score years were passed, yet with more accomplished to his credit than many a man of lesser strength and vigor. Knowing best his virtues and feeling deepest his loss are those who survive: his wife, Ruby Lindsay Spangler; children, Mrs. L. J. Schofield of Norwalk, O.; R. T. Spangler, USNR, Cambridge, Mass; James S. Spangler, Jr., Clinton; Bobby and Billy and mother-in-law, Mrs. R. T. Lindsay of the home; one grandson, Jimmy Schofield; a sister and brother, Mrs. Fred Olson and Frank Spangler of Clinton; and a brother, Dr. Harve Spangler of Salt Lake City, Utah. Among his relatives in Cass County are Mrs. Mary Mills, Miss Hattie Mills, David Mills, Mrs. Dora Spangler, all of Archie; Mrs. Ruth Potts of Harrisonville. The deceased often visited his uncle, the late Dave Spangler in Cass County. He was a cousin of Miss Kathryn Spangler, former superintendent of the Henry County schools. His relatives from here attended the funeral which was conducted at the Clinton Methodist church June 8.

SPANGLER, James Savage Jr. "Deedy"
1921-2007
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2007 - James S. (Deedy) Spangler Jr., 86, son of Rubie Lindsay and James Savage Spangler Sr., was born January 13, 1921, in Clinton. He died June 16 2007, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. He married Mary Sue Klein with whom he had three sons, James (Jay) Spangler, St. Louis, Klein Spangler of Clinton and Dan Spangler, Springfield. He later married Billie Mae Tillman Schilling, becoming stepfather to her two children, James Earl and Jane Schilling. Deedy farmed a portion of the historic Spangler-Lindsay farm his entire life. His love of the land ran deep. He is known for several pioneering projects in the Clinton area. He was one of the first farmers to open his land to members and today over 25 people enjoy hunting and fishing on the Spangler Lakes Farm. He was also the founder of Spangler Lakes, where he sold catfish raised on his farm to various restaurants and individuals and also sold an assortment of tackle and bait. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends and his beloved dog Ollie. Deedy was a lifelong member of the Clinton Elks Lodge where he was known as "Speedy Dangler". For years he sat at the card table in the front window, playing cards and watching the traffic on the Square. He attended the University of Missouri, Columbia and Central Methodist College in Fayette. He was a member of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. He is survived by his three sons; one brother, Robert Spangler of Harrisonville; one stepdaughter Jane Schilling, Clinton; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife Mary; his second wife Billie; two brothers, R. T. Spangler and Bill Spangler; one sister Sara Schofield, and one stepson James Earl Schilling. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 19, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SPANGLER, Levi Augustus "Gus"
1850-1928
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The funeral of the late L. A. Spangler was held at his residence on Willowbrook Farm, five miles north of Clinton, Friday, March 16, 1928. Levi Augustus Spangler was born near Macomb, Ill., March 20, 1850, and died March 14, 1928, at his residence. He was the son of Lewis and Harriett Searles Spangler, who came to Missouri from Illinois. L. A. Spangler was educated in the public schools of Illinois, Idaho and Missouri. After finishing the public school he attended the academy at Brunswick, Mo. He was married October 26th, 1882, to Miss Frances Houston, the second daughter of Bayard and Catherine Adamson Houston, residents of Deer Creek township. To this union were born five children, Mabel, now Mrs. Fred Olson, of Windsor; Harvey Bayard, of Salt Lake City, Utah; James Savage of Clinton; Frank A., of Clinton, and Louise, who died at the age of two. Besides four children, Mr. Spangler leaves the following grandchildren: Frederick and Frances Olson, of Windsor; Sara Frances Spangler, R. T. Lindsay Spangler, James S. Spangler Jr., and Robert Wallis Spangler, all of Clinton. Mr. Spangler was one of 10 children, three of whom survive: Mrs. Mary R. Luster of Springfield; Geo. L. Spangler, Kansas City, and Jas. M., Clinton. L. A. (Gus) belonged to one of the pioneer families of Missouri. His father, Lewis Spangler, came to Henry county, October 15, 1858, and engaged in farming and stock raising. The mother, Harriett Searles Spangler was a devout Christian, noted among her relatives and friends for her sweetness of disposition and her noble and unselfish service. Gus Spangler inherited from his parents those qualities which made it possible for him to endure the hardships of pioneer life. In 1864, he accompanied his parents and sisters and brothers on the long, tiresome, dangerous journey across the plains, making the trip in a covered wagon drawn by oxen. The hardships of such a journey are difficult for those of the present day to imagine - the severing of home ties, the difficulty of transporting sufficient supplies, the scarcity of food along the way, sickness and death, the danger of wild beasts and always the fear and danger of bands of wild Indians. The Spangler family was saddened on the journey by the death of one child Bell, a girl of 16, who was buried in Idaho. The family finally reached the valley near Boise City, Idaho. In this valley the father and sons farmed and raised stock until the spring of 1868, when they started on the long journey back to Missouri, settling on their arrival in Cass county. Shortly after reaching Cass county, L. A. Spanglers' came to Henry county and engaged in farming and stock rasing north of Clinton, in a few years buying the farm where he lived until his death. L. A. Spangler was a successful farmer and business man. His success was due to his thoughtful and carefully laid plans, his good business judgment, and his untiring industry. His business success and standing in Henry county was well recognized in 1907, when he was made one of the directors of the Clinton National Bank. Having made a successful director, he was elected president of the same bank, and served until a few years ago when he resigned because of ill health. During the last four years of his life he was a great sufferer, patiently and pleasantly bearing his sufferings for the sake of those about him. Mr. Spangler took pride in his home and enjoyed having his family and friends about him. Many pleasant memories are held by relatives and friends who enjoyed the hospitality of the first home, which was destroyed by fire several years ago, and later of the beautiful one, which was his late home. Deceased was a member of the various Masonic bodies and the Order of the Eastern Star. He was a Mason as soon as possible after he was 21, and was a faithful and valuable member. His interest in the affairs of his own school district was shown in service as a school director of Curtis school for many years. In politics he was all his life a Democrat. He was a faithful attendant of the Drakes Chapel Methodist Church, South, and later of the M. E. Church South, in Clinton until his health failed a few years ago. Mr. Spangler was laid to rest in Englewood. A large number of sorrowing friends from all parts of Henry county and many beautiful flowers bore tribute to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Those coming from a distance to attend the funeral were: Mrs. Mary R. Luster, Springfield; Lewis Luster, Springfield; Mrs. Ruth Potts, Harrisonville; Mrs. Mary Mills, Freeman; Glen Ford, Freeman; Mrs. Ottie Snapp, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. George L. Spangler, Kansas City; Homer and Britts Spangler, Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olson and daughter Frances, Windsor; Frederick Olson, Columbia; and Dr. and Mrs. Harve Spangler, Salt Lake City, Utah. A brother, James M. Spangler, of Clinton, was too far away to return for the funeral, he and his wife being at present in Los Angeles.

SPANGLER, Lois George
1888-1890
Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO, Saturday, Nov 8 1890 - The bright little two-year-old infant, Lois, daughter of G.L. Spangler, was called to that bright home beyond, Sunday, after a short illness. Remains were buried in Fields Creek cemetery Monday.

SPANGLER, Margaret Ann SPORE
1919-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2008 - Margaret Ann Spangler, 88, died January 5, 2008, at her home in Clinton, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 30, 1919, in Clinton to Lula Ann and James E. Spore. She was a graduate of Christian College, now Columbia College, and attended the University of Missouri. In 1936, she was crowned Queen of the Clinton Centennial, On September 13, 1944, she was united in marriage to Reuben Taylor Spangler, a prominent Henry County farmer. During and after World War II, she assisted her mother in the management of the Spore Furniture Store, a well-known business on the south side of the Clinton Square for many years. Margaret Ann was a member of the United Methodist Church, a longtime member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, a 65-year member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority, a charter member of the Seedling Garden Club and a former member of the Wednesday Club. She served on the Henry County Water Board, the Englewood Cemetery Perpetual Fund Board and the Philanthropic Board of the Kansas City Mercy Hospital. Margaret Ann was an avid traveler and a woman of many artistic talents. She was named the Henry County Historical Society Volunteer of the Year. She worked tirelessly on exhibits and functions at the Henry County Museum for many years. She also was named the Chamber of Commerce "Woman Of The Year". She loved the community of Clinton and in turn, the community of Clinton responded with love for her. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother, James Dudley Spore. Survivors include two sons, Taylor Lindsay Spangler of Georgia and Dudley Spore Spangler and wife, Glenda, Shanghai, China, and Charleston, South Carolina: a daughter, Susan Lindsay Braun and husband, Fred, Clinton, and three grandsons, Matthew Lindsay Braun of Kansas City, Joshua Harding Braun of Van Wert, Iowa, and Scott Franklin Spangler of St. Louis. Funeral services were Wednesday, January 9, at the United Methodist Church in Clinton. Following the funeral service, Margaret Ann was transported to Englewood Cemetery for interment in a horse-drawn hearse.

SPANGLER, Mary Belle WHEATLY
1898-2001
Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 12 2001 - Mary Belle Spangler, 103, Appleton City, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two daughters, Effie Hill, Appleton City, and Eulalia Lee, Fort Worth, Texas; three sons, Paul Spangler of Harrisonville, William Spangler of Clinton and Larry Spangler of Appleton City; 19 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, at the Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Will's Cemetery, Peculiar. (note: widow of Lester Louis Spanger, b: Mar 20 1897, Illinois)

SPANGLER, Paul Edward
1922-2012
Wills Cemetery, Peculiar, Cass Co, MO
Paul Edward Spangler, of Harrisonville, was born August 21, 1922 in Liberal, the son of Lester Louis and Mary Belle (Wheatley) Spangler. He departed this life on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Benchmark Healthcare of Harrisonville at the age of 89 years, 7 months and 16 days. On August 21, 1946, Paul was united in marriage to Lillie June Barnard in Olathe, Kansas. Paul owned and operated Paul Spangler Concrete Company, Harrisonville until his retirement in 1987. He was an Army veteran of World War II where he was part of the D-Day invasion and stormed the Utah beach. He was awarded 5 bronze stars, the good conduct medal and was a Purple Heart recipient. Paul was a member of the First Baptist Church, Harrisonville. He enjoyed golfing and was a former member of the Harrisonville Golf Club, fishing and being around his grandchildren. Besides his parents, Paul was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Spangler on November 4, 2007; a great-great-grandson, Brennan Morgan Coleman on July 25, 2000; two brothers, Donald Louis Spangler and Larry Ray Spangler. Paul is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lillie June Spangler; a son, Charles Spangler, Harrisonville; 3 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a brother, William Howard Spangler and wife Faye, Clinton; two sisters, Effie Eula Hill, Appleton City, Eulalia Bell Lee, Ft. Worth, Texas; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville with burial in the Wills Cemetery near Peculiar.

SPANGLER, William Royston "Bill"
1930-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William Royston "Bill" Spangler was born October 27, 1930, in Henry County, the son of James and Ruby Spangler. He died March 4, 1995, at the St. John's Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas, at the age of 64. He was educated in the Clinton School System and graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving his country during the Korean War. Bill had lived in Salina, Kansas, since 1974 and worked for many years as an area manager for the International Harvester Company. He liked to hunt and fish and enjoyed carpentry work. He is survived by two sons, W. Chapman Spangler, Clinton, and James Christopher Spangler, Sedalia, two brothers, James S. Spangler, Jr., Clinton, and Robert Spangler, Harrisonville, and one grandson, Kayl Chapman Spangler, Sedalia. Funeral services were Monday, March 6, at the Ryan Mortuary. Graveside services were Tuesday, March 7, at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SPANNAGEL, Gustave H.
1863-1924
Nokomis Cemetery, Nokomis, Montgomery Co, IL
Free Press-Progress, Nokomis, IL - Gustave H. Spannagel, for many years a prominent business man of Nokomis, died Wednesday afternoon, June 11th, at 1:30 o'clock at his home in Clinton, Mo. Mr. Spannagel's heath had been very poor for the past ten years and his death comes after a long period of suffering. He had attained the age of 60 years, 6 months and 12 days at the time of his death. Gustave H. Spannagel was born in St. Louis, November 30th, 1863, and was the son of G. R. and Louisa Spannagel. He was educated in St. Louis, graduating from the Smiths Academy, and afterward from Washington University in the class of 1878. Ten years later, in 1888, he was married to Miss Belle Middlecoff, of this city. They became the parents of two sons, Truman and Constantine, who are both living in Clinton, MO. In February of 1885, the elder Gustave Spannagel moved to Nokomis with his family and established a hardware and furniture store. His son worked in the store and in 1887 he became a full partner in the house, which was so conducted until 1891, when the younger Gustave Spannagel bought his father's interest. The store was then conducted by him in this manner until April 1, 1898, when it was incorporated as a stock company under the name of The Spannagel Hardware and Furniture Company. The store was situated where Kerr's hardware store is now, and for a number of years was the largest mercantile establishment in Nokomis. Mr. Spannagel put his very best into his business and patiently built up the store until he drew trade for miles around our little city. along with the Hardware and Furniture store, the company conducted an undertaking establishment. Mr. G. H. Spannagel had charge of this department, being himself a licensed embalmer. With so competent a man at the helm of the business which was completely equipped with all the modern conveniences, the firm attained the foremost position in the undertaking business in Nokomis. Mr. Spannagel will be remembered by our older Nokomis people as one of the successful business men of our little city in the late nineties and the early nineteen hundreds. In 1905 Mr. Spannagel sold out his business to Charles H. Kerr, who still conducts the Furniture and Hardware store along the same competent lines as his predecessor. After retiring from this business Mr. Spannagel went into the real estate business until he left Nokomis about twelve years ago and moved to his present home in Clinton, Mo. His mother, Mrs. Louisa Spannagel continued to live here until her death a few years ago. Mr. Spannagel was a man of rare executive ability, wonderful energy, and a tireless worker. He was well known in this community as a man who possessed a full measure of those attributes which insure a success. He had a pleasing personality which won for him many lifelong friends. His business was conducted in a square, honest manner that won the confidence of the whole community. He is survived by his son, mentioned above, the (unreadable) his wife and his brother, Albert, of Long Beach, Calif., who was a very active partner in his business in Nokomis for many years. The deceased was a member of the local IOOF the KP and the MWA lodges. His body will be brought to Nokomis and is expected to arrive Friday. The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon in the Baptist church of this city. Interment at Nokomis cemetery.

SPARKS, Mary Jackolin KELLER
1940-1993
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary J. Sparks, daughter of Wallace and Martha Keller, was born November 22, 1940 in Henry County, and departed this life April 24, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton at the age of 52. Mrs. Sparks was born in Henry County and was a life long area resident. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Wallace Eugene Keller, and one sister, Elizabeth Ann Keller. She is survived by one son, Lawrence Dwayne Sparks Jr. of the home; one daughter, Tina Marie Shulse, Clinton; one brother, John Keller, Clinton; three sisters, Georgia Houk, Clinton, Shirley Clark, Lowry City, and Goldie Hatch, Warsaw; as well as two grandchildren, Leslie Dale Shulse and Rachel Nicole Shulse of Clinton. Funeral services were at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, April 28, 1993. Burial was held in the Urich Cemetery, Urich.

SPARKS, Sarah J. HOUSEHOLDER
1826-1894
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 22 1894 - Montrose: Mrs. Sol. Sparks died Tuesday afternoon of pneumonia fever, having been sick but a few days. The news of her death will be a surprise to many of her friends who did not even know of her sickness, and will be lamented most by those who knew her best.

SPARKS, Solomon C.
1820-1901
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose MO, Sep 27 1901 - Solomon C. Sparks is dead. He departed this life on Saturday, September 21, 1901, at the residence of his son A. F. Sparks, living four miles southeast of Montrose. Mr. Sparks was born at Providence, Bedford county, Pennsylvania, on December 31, 1820 and was nearly eighty-one years old. He united with the Lutheran Church on April 15, 1843. On August 27, 1844, he was married to Miss Mary M. Ramsey, who died about a year later, leaving an infant girl. On November 29 1849, he was married to Miss Sarah J. Householder, and to that union were born six children, four girls and two boys, one of the girls dying in infancy. He therefore leaves six children to mourn his death. Mr. Sparks enlisted in the Federal Army on the 15th day of August, 1862, in Co. B, 63 Illinois Infantry, and was honorably discharged therefrom on June 23, 1865, on account of close of war. He moved to Missouri in February 1882, and for several years lived on one of his farms southeast of town. He united with the First Presbyterian Church at this place. Then he bought the James Gilbert brick house in this town, in which e resided for several years, during which time Mrs. Sparks died. His two sons are A. F. Sparks and W. S. Sparks, both substantial farmers and stock raiser, living southeast of this town, with the former of whom the old gentleman spent the last years of his life. All of his daughters were telegraphed for and were present at the funeral. The funeral procession started from the residence of his son A. F., on the 23rd, and services were conducted at the First Presbyterian Church. The interment was at Montrose Cemetery according to the ritual of the Grand Army of which he became a faithful member on September 12, 1885, and so continued till the time of his death. A long procession of respecting neighbors and friends followed with his sorrowing children the remains to their last resting place. Mr. Sparks was an upright, straightforward and honorable man, who always did his duty to his neighbors as a man, to his country as a soldier in time of danger, and as a law abiding, peaceable citizen in time of peace, to his family as a husband and father, and to his God as a conscientious Christian gentleman.

SPAULDING, Sarah Jane LIME MILLEN
1838-1910
Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1910 - Died - Mrs. Milo Spaulding, January 15?, 1910, at her home one mile east of Maurine of asthma. Just before her death, she and her husband spent a pleasant evening with W. S. Swart their nearest neighbor, whose faithful wife remained at her bedside and did all that love and affection could suggest. Her hearing was very defective and only a short time ago she said "I have many comforts in life but there is one blessing I would so enjoy - If I could go to church and hear my minister's sermons and talk to my neighbors on the phone." No one went hungry from this good woman's door. Born in Marion County, Kentucky 71 years ago. Buried in Salem cemetery. Survived by husband and daughter, Mrs. Shoey.

SPEARS, Loleta Mae TIPTON AMY
1914-1994
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Loleta Mae Tipton Spears was born January 6, 1914, in Garnett, Kansas, the daughter of Walter and Mamie (Wieland) Tipton. She died Wednesday, November 16, 1994, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 80. She was united in marriage to Otto M. Amy in 1934, and to this union six daughters were born. He preceded her in death. During World War II, she was a welder on L.S.T. carriers. She lived in New Albany, Indiana, before moving to Clinton in 1952. In 1954, she married Leonard Spears, who preceded her in death January 13, 1975. She was a homemaker and loved her home and her family. Her hobby was working with crafts. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by six daughters, Shirley Stevenson, Ottawa, Kansas, Nancy Skaggs and Joyce Harrison, both of Clinton, Jackie Nichols, Lowry City, Betty Teter, Garnett, Kansas, and Mary Bionez, Pleasanton, California; four sisters Jerry Hughes, Betty DeLozier and Barbara Burton, all of Garnett, Kansas, Pauline Jones, Bend, Oregon; one brother, Bill Tipton, Hermiston, Oregon; 18 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, who died at the age of three, one sister and three brothers. Funeral services were Saturday, November 19, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SPEARS, S. R.
1835-1902
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Oct 18 1902 - Death of S. R. Spear - This lamentable event occurred October 11, 1902 at 3 a.m. from a complication of diseases, resulting from catarrh of the stomach. Deceased had been ailing for three months but only bedfast three weeks, during which time his son, Frank, from Kansas City, was constantly by his bedside. He was born in Somerset County, Penn. Feb. 22, 1835 and when 19 moved to McDonald County, Ill. where he was married August 10, 1862 to Miss Lamira Hayes, who remains to mourn his loss. He came to Clinton 11 years ago and has resided in or near here since, except being absent one year in Kansas. All who knew him were his friends. Strictly honest, he thought everyone else the same and so his face reflected the sunshine of his soul. He enlisted in the army the 1st day of August, 1862 and ten days after his marriage was assigned to the 84th regiment of volunteers, company A, and Dec. 31, 1862 lost his arm in the battle of Stone River, Tenn. and was discharged and returned home the following March. Thirty years ago in Illinois, he joined the Christian church but has never united with the Clinton churches. The funeral was conducted from the residence on East Franklin, to a large gathering. The G.A.R.'s paid their last tribute at the grave. Twenty-two carriages followed the remains to Bethlehem. Mr. and Mrs. Spear and ten children, eight of whom are living; M. R. Spear, Kansas City; C. K. Spear, Fairfield, Nebraska; Mrs. Adda Hopkins, Kansas City; Mrs. Gertie Hunt, Kansas City; Frank Spear, Kansas City; Mrs. Allie Tanner, Clinton; Carl Spear, who just returned the night before his father's death from a three years' sojourn in the west; and Mrs. Ethel Owen of Kansas City. T. J. Spear, a brother from McComb, Illinois was present at the last sad services; another brother, L. B. Spear, resides at Hull, Banner County, Neb.; and two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Spear and Mrs. Susan Ritchie, live at Mitchell, Neb., and another sister, Mrs. Marguerite White, at McComb, Ill. There are 22 grandchildren living.

SPEIGHT, Alvin
1921-2004
Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 16 2005 - Alvin Speight, 82, Osceola, died Sunday, November 14, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 17, at Assembly of God Church, Osceola. Burial will be in Roscoe Cemetery.

SPEIGHT, Neva M.
1924-2003
Stockton Cemetery, Stockton, Cedar Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 18 2003 - Neva M. Speight, 79, Osceola, a retired communications assembler, died Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 20, at First Assembly of God Church, Osceola. Burial will be in Stockton Cemetery.

SPEISER, Alice Marie
1949-2006
Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 15 2006 - Alice Marie Speiser, 57, Clinton, died Friday, May 12, 2006. Funeral services were Monday, May 15, at Passantino Bros. Funeral Home, Independence Blvd., Kansas City. Burial was in Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City.

SPENCE, William Lewis
1930-2003
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2003 - William Lewis Spence, 72, Harrisonville, died Monday, March 31, 2003, at Camden Health Care Center, Harrisonville. Graveside services will be Wednesday, April 2, at the Large Cemetery in Ft. Scott, Kansas. Survivors include one stepson, Steve Cole, Peoria, Illinois; one daughter, Lisa Kriesel, Clinton, and one stepdaughter, Jamie Cole, San Bernardino, California; one brother Carl Spence, Peculiar; one sister, Mary L. Smith, Olathe, Kansas, and six grandchildren.

SPENCER, Elma H. IREY
1920-1994
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ema H. Spencer, 74, died Monday, August 1, 1994, at Meadowbrook Manor. She is survived by 11 stepchildren; one brother, Wayne Irey, Clinton; one sister, Hilda Rea, Clinton, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 3, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial will be in Memory Garden Cemetery.

SPENCER, Martha WIRICK
1823-1889
Deer Creek Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Dec 14 1889 - "Not dead, but passed away forever," was the sad intelligence whispered from friend to friend, and from distance came all that was mortal of Martha Wirick, wife of F. M. Spencer. All that tender hands, loving hearts and skillful medical aid could do was done for her, but all in vain. On the morning of Dec. 8th wearied spirit, freed forever from the sufferings of earth, passed softly as the shadow of a dream to the paradise of that God whom she had so faithfully served. Mrs. Spencer was a native of Ohio, and was born Dec. 10th, 1823; and if she had lived two days longer, she would have been 66 years of age. She was united in marriage to F. M. Spencer May 8th, 1849, and to them eight children were born, of whom five are yet living; while three had already preceded her to the Heavenly home. Deceased professed religion and joined the M.E. Church, South, in 1879, at Drake's Chapel, where she lived a devoted christian up to her death. She is spoken of by those who know her best as a devoted wife and mother, a kind neighbor and friend. The funeral services were held at the Deer Creek cemetery. Almost the entire community followed her remains to their last resting place at mid-day on Dec. 9th, where she was laid to rest.

SPENCER, Patrice Annette HOPE
1951-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 18 2008 - Patrice Annette Spencer, 56, Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, died Friday, Feb. 15, 2008, at her home surrounded by her family. Mass of Christian burial will be Wednesday, Feb. 20, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kansas City, Kansas. Interment will follow at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. She was born March 19, 1951, in Kansas City to John and Twila (Maddox) Hope. She lived in Clinton until moving back to the Kansas City area in 1970. She worked for USD 500 as a food service manager for 20 years. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and in earlier days she was a part of the Altar Society. She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Hope; three children, Angela, Rachel and James; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Delbert LeRoy and Juanita Spencer-Berger. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Kenneth Spencer; mother Twila Hope; children, Pamela Lewis (Wayne), Leavenworth, Kansas, and Eric Spencer (Kristi) of Kansas City, Kansas; adopted daughter Anita Lewis, Kansas City, Kansas; two siblings, Barbara Hope and Richard Hope of Overland Park, Kansas; three grandchildren, Colton Lewis, Bailey and Kaylee Spencer; eight adopted grandchildren, Lane and Noel Gamble, Kristinia, Sabrina, Selena and Nadia Glasscock and Kortney and Natalie Masters, and numerous other family members.

SPENCER, Raymond Harrelson
1940-1997
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Raymond Harrelson Spencer, the youngest son of Delbert Franklin and Lara Suffal Spencer, was born November 14, 1940, in Osceola. He died Thursday, December 25, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 57 years, one month and 11 days. At an early age Raymond's family moved to Clinton where he attended school. He obtained his GED in 1984. He began working at the age of 14. He worked for Riffel's Flowers, the hatchery, the lumber yard, built houses and ran his own trash service for several years. In 1973 he went to work for the City of Clinton. He was very dedicated to his job and worked until his health no longer allowed him to in October 1997. In 1961, Raymond married Charlotte Mae Hart. To this union five daughters were born, Rebecca, Margaret, Charlotte, Tonya and Jessica. He was a loving husband and father. He was a giving man, always putting others before himself. Throughout the years he was known as a "dad" to many neighborhood kids and special nephews and nieces. He was also a dedicated grandfather who always had time for his grandchildren. Raymond was a member in the Church of Christ. He enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed making his love of the outdoors a family occasion. Many family vacations revolved around hunting and camping. He wasn't a man that needed many material things. All he needed was the love of his family, the country, a rifle and fishing pole. An unfulfilled lifelong dream was to get to live in the country. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Charlotte, of the home; three daughters, Rebecca Blevins and husband, Dee, Lowry City, Margaret Parmalee and husband, Dennis, Clinton, and Tonya Campbell and husband, Wesley, Clinton; six grandchildren, Raymond, Amy, Kayla and Schaelyn Blevins, Lowry City, Ashley and Joseph Parmalee, Clinton; three sisters, Maxine Bennink and husband, Berthel, Lowry City, Laura Poisal, Garden City, Gert Cox, Clinton; one brother-in-law, LeRay Hart, Clinton; one sister-In-law, Darlene Hoyt, Deepwater; three special nephews, Joe Bennink, Overland Park, Kansas, Eddie Bennink, Shawnee, Kansas, and Jim Bennink, Lowry City; two special nieces, Gerty Johnson, Clinton, and Ellen Brown, Kansas City, Kansas, and many other nephews, nieces, family and friends. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Charlotte Ray and Jessica Ray; his parents, Frank and Addle; two brothers, Lee and Richard, and one sister, Dorthy. Funeral services were held Monday, December 29, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

SPERRY, Ann E. ALSUP
1826-1898
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Ann E. Sperry (nee Alsup) was born in Bloomington, Ind. May 25, 1826 and died at the home of her son, W.O. Sperry, three miles west of Leesville March 12, 1898.  With her parents, she emigrated from Indiana to McLain County, Ill. in 1848 and there she met and married W.H. Sperry in 1859.  They came to Benton County, this state (Missouri)  about 1861, where they lived until the death of her beloved husband Dec. 25, 1881, and since that has made her home with her children.  Grandma was a member of the Christian Church and lived an exemplary Christian life.  She was a woman of the old type, greatly averse to outward show and with a high sense of justice.  She leaves two sisters and two brothers in Illinois and four children to mourn the loss of a loving sister and indulgent mother.  She was perfectly reconciled to the will of the Master and was ready and willing to go at his call.  Sunday morning, the 13th, many friends gathered at the home of her son to speak words of condolence to the bereaved and to take the last look at the features of one they had long known and respected.  At the funeral at Tebo Church, they sang her favorite song, "We will never say good-bye in Heaven."

SPERRY, Dana Darline FEWEL
1930-1989
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Dana Darline Fewel, was born in Clinton, November 5, 1930, the daughter of Fred D. Fewel and Edith Vance Fewel. She passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City March 23, 1989 at the age of 58 years, four months and 18 days. Darline graduated from Clinton High School, and then married William Joe Sperry April 17, 1949 in Clinton MO. Five children were born of this union, all of whom now survive with their father. They are William Joe Sperry Jr. of Evergreen, Colorado, Steven Sperry of Kansas City; three daughters, Debbie Gray, Kansas City, Sheri Sperry, Independence, and Leslie Forney of Nashville, Tennessee. Also surviving are two sisters, Tropha Elder of Del City, Oklahoma, Eileen Delozier, of Warrensburg, MO. and two grandchildren. After spending some time in Clinton and Columbia, Bill and Darline moved to Kansas City in 1960. They operated KC. Courier, incorporated, a delivery service for several years. Darline was especially fond of historical antique glass and had a very extensive collection. She was a member of the Blue Ridge Baptist Church in Independence, MO. Funeral services were Saturday, March 25, at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SPERRY, Effie Caroline JULIAN
1901-1957
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye Tuesday, February 5, 1957 - Mrs. F. L. Sperry Dies, January 31, at Farm Home Dr. E. A. Forderhase Conducts Services at Baptist Church Relief from pain, the end of suffering, rest in the arms of a gentle Savior, life over... came with the long sleep into which Mrs. Floyd Sperry drifted early Thursday morning, Jan. 31, when her fine spirit was born to Regions of Light, Critically ill the past several months, Mrs. Sperry had fought a losing battle, quietly, bravely, trying to spare her family as much as she could the knowledge of her pain and the nearness of the end. Judge Sperry, anxious and devoted, and almost constantly at her side the past months, had taken her to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., in September and later to a clinic in North Carolina, hoping to hold back that was inevitable. Friends were shocked and grief stricken with the family, however on hearing the sad news about 9:00 a.m. Jan. 31. Effie Carolina Julian, daughter of Joe W. and Jane Hall Julian, was born in Clinton, March 24, 1901. Here she was reared and educated, and here in April of 1925 she and Floyd L. Sperry of a fine old Henry County family, and an able and promising young attorney were married. They established their home in Clinton and soon after moved to their present farm home where their family of six boys and girls was reared, and which since has been the hub of their close-knit family life. Mrs. Sperry, widely read, with very general tastes and well informed on all current topics, was an ardent and lifetime Democrat, with a natural flair for politics that welded her and her husband even closer together, for it was a mutual, motivating interest most of their lives. Mrs. Sperry was one of the first members of the Henry County Women's Jefferson Club and was one of its former presidents. She was the Henry County Committee woman a number of years and the State Democratic committee woman from 1936 to 1948. With a shrewd sagacity for things political, her judgment was seldom wrong, and she was a loyal helpmate to her husband in his political career, that took him to the Kansas City Court of Appeals, on which he has been a commissioner since 1936. She was also a directive to her children whose several interests promise to follow those of their cherished mother. Soft spoken, with a slow smile and deep understanding, gentle and indulgent toward her family but with a firm inflexibility toward their critics, she was a devoted and fond mother whose memory is enshrined in their lives and hearts. A member of the Twentieth Century Club, unit of the Missouri Federation of Women's Clubs, a past president and enthusiastic worker in the Home Education Extension Club, an expert on antiques, member of the Clinton Garden Club and the Baptist Church in which she was reared, and had been an member since childhood, her loss is keenly felt in the community. Surviving this devoted mother and exemplary wife, whose abilities and concern to give her family every advantage even led her into business ventures in recent years, are the grief stricken husband of the home; sons Hugh Gray and Thomas Jefferson Sperry, both students at the University of Missouri, where both plan to take law courses, Floyd Logan Sperry Jr., senior law student at the University of Kansas City, and William Joseph Sperry of Clinton; and two daughters, Mrs. Glen Burton of Clinton and Mrs. Jim Hickman of Kansas City and Clinton. Mrs. Hickman is a member of the Quinn and Peebles Law Firm of Kansas City and assists in the Sperry law offices in Clinton as well. There are also seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Philip Trainer of Clinton and Mrs. Dorothy McCool of Seneca Ore.; two brothers Elmer Julian of Mill Valley California, and Vance Julian, attorney of Clinton. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church and the body was laid to sleep in Englewood beside her parents. Pall bearers were the four Sperry sons, Wm. J., Floyd Logan, Thomas Jefferson, and Hugh Gray Sperry, and the two son-in-laws, James L. Hickman and Glen Burton.

SPERRY, Floyd Logan Jr.
1931-1994
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Democrat - Judge Floyd Sperry, age 62, of Warsaw, passed away Monday morning, January 10, 1994 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born on January 30, 1931, at Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Judge Floyd L. and Effie Julian Sperry. He graduated from Clinton High School with the class of 1949. He attended the University of Missouri-Columbia and William Jewell College in Liberty before entering the United States Army in 1950. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War and was discharged as a Sergeant First Class in September of 1953. Following his Army service, Judge Sperry enrolled in the University of Kansas City and received his degree. He was elected Prosecuting attorney of Henry County in 1957 and served six years, He also served one year in 1964, as Assistant Attorney General for the State of Missouri. In 1977 he opened his law office in Warsaw, and in 1981 was elected to a two year term as Benton County Prosecuting Attorney. He then was elected as Benton County Associate Circuit Judge and served in this capacity until September 30, 1993, when he resigned due to ill health. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, a life-time member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of Clinton, life time member of the American Legion 40/8 and member of the American Legion Post 217 of Warsaw. He was a member of the Elks Lodge of Clinton. On April 29, 1980 he was united in married to Betty Cook of Clinton, and unto this union three sons and one daughter were born. She preceded him in death. On April 29, 1980 he was united in marriage to Wanda Harvey (Nee Tye) of Forsythe, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Wanda, of the home; three sons, Mark Logan, and wife Kimberly Sperry of Clinton; Kevin Floyd and wife Laura Sperry of Oklahoma City OK., and Calvin Floyd and wife Kathy Sperry of Altamont, IL., and one daughter, Jolinda, and her husband William Keens of Terre Haute, IN.: two step-sons, Joseph, and wife Jan Harvey of Kansas City, David Harvey, also of Kansas City, and 11 grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers, Bill Sperry of Kansas City, Hugh Sperry of Holden, and Tom Sperry of California MO.: two sisters, Nancy Burton of Raytown, and Martha Hickman of Independence MO.; several nieces and nephews, and other relatives and many friends. Floyd was a devoted husband and father and a loving grandfather who enjoyed the time he spent with his "special" grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many caring friends. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Warsaw on Wednesday, January 12, 1994. Burial was in Tebo Church Cemetery near Clinton.

SPERRY, Floyd Logan Sr.
1895-1981
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Kansas City Times Tuesday April 28, 1981 - Judge Floyd L. Sperry, 85, Clinton MO. former commissioner of the Kansas City Court of Appeals, died Sunday at the home of a daughter, Ms. Martha Sperry Hickman, 12020 East 46th Terrace. Mr. Sperry was a commissioner of the Kansas City Court of Appeals from 1936 until he retired in 1970. He earlier was prosecuting attorney in Henry County, MO., eight years and then was mayor of Clinton, MO. from 1930 to 1936. He was former chairman of the Henry County Democratic Committee and a member of the 6th District Democratic Congressional Committee and the 29th Judicial District Committee. Mr. Sperry was an Army veteran of World War l. He was a Mason and a member of the Clinton Shrine Club, The Clinton American Legion Post, the Missouri Bar and the Henry County Bar Association. He graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia and its law school. He was a lifetime Henry County resident. He also leaves four sons, William Joe Sperry, Kansas City MO., Floyd L. Sperry, Warsaw, MO. Thomas Jefferson Sperry, California, MO. and Hugh Gray Sperry, Centerville, MO.; another daughter, Mrs. Nancy Burton, Holden, MO.; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a foster great-grandchild. Services will be Wednesday at the Clinton First Baptist Church; burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SPERRY, John Franklin
1888-1920
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John Sperry died at his home near Hortense Monday at 3 a.m., following a two weeks' illness. He had pneumonia, which followed an attack of influenza. He is survived by his wife, who was formerly Miss Mary Hunt and four little children, the oldest being ten. There are two boys and two girls. He also leaves his parents, Oscar Sperry and wife, and two brothers, Floyd, who is attending the University of Missouri at Columbia; and Hugh at home with his parents at Hortense. Deceased was a good Christian man and a kind husband and father. The battle of life is going to be hard for this brave little wife and a mother bereft of her husband. All extend her sympathy and kind hands of neighbors and friends will do everything within their power to lighten her burdens. The funeral ws held at Tebo church Tuesday afternoon, after which his body was laid in the cemetery nearby. - John Franklin Sperry was born July 14, 1888, in Henry county, Mo. and died Feb. 16, 1920, within a few miles of the place where he was born. He was 31 years and 7 months of age. He was the son of W. O. and Theodosia E. Sperry, and the grandson of Rev. W. B. (Uncle Billy) Lawler. The influenza, followed by pneumonia, was the cause of his death. All that could be done was done for him, but to no avail. He was ill only about a week, since he was taken seriously ill Feb. 9 and expired Feb. 16. The funeral was held at Tebo church Feb. 17. He was married to Mary E. Hopkins July 15, 1909 and to this union four children were born, Gifford Franklin, Dennis Raymond, Theodosia Serenia and Ruby Eldred, all of whom survive. Beside his wife and children he leaves a father and mother and two brothers, Floyd and Hugh. He was a member of the Tebo Baptist church, having been converted at that place in 1908, under the preaching of Rev. T. F. Simmons; and shortly after conversion he was baptized into the church. He was a loyal member of the church and never swerved from his duty to it.

SPERRY, Kenneth Odell
1925-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 12 2004 - Kenneth O. Sperry was born December 22, 1925, in Clinton, to Rev. William Hugh Sperry and Cora Cline Ashley Sperry and died at his home in Clinton on January 28, 2004, at the age of 78 years. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1944. During World War II, he served as a radio operator in the United States Navy on the cruiser Vincennes from 1944 to 1946. He married Benita Driggers on January 3, 1946, in Clinton. The two met as sophomores at Clinton High School while playing French horns in the school band. They celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary January 3, 2004. After returning from the war, Kenneth continued his career with the Railway Express agency, eventually rising to the level of division supervisor. In 1961, he and his family moved back to Clinton where he served as general manager of Nattinger Materials Co. (formerly Stewart-Nattinger) from 1962 to his retirement in 1988. During his professional career, Kenneth served as president of the Ready Mix Division of the Missouri Concrete Association, Inc., the Clinton Rotary Club, the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, the Clinton Redevelopment Board and the Henry County Water Company. He was also recognized by the Clinton Optimist Club for Outstanding and Unselfish Service to the Community. He was a longtime member and deacon of New Hope Baptist Church in Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Benita, of the home; one daughter, Sue A. Sperry of Kansas City; one sister, Frances Glasscock and her husband Bill, Manhattan, Kansas; one brother, Derral Sperry and his wife Ginny, Houston, Texas; one sister-in-law, Margie Rissel of Clinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Saturday, January 31.

SPERRY, Kimberly Sue DICKENSON
1963-2005
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 28 2005 - Kimberly Sue Sperry was born January 11, 1963, in San Bernardino, California, the daughter of Doug Dickenson and Carolyn "Sally" Smith. She died at St. Luke's Medical Center, Kansas City, April 7, 2005, at the age of 42 years. She was married to Mark Logan Sperry. She was a partner at Schreiber Foods DDN Plant, Clinton. She is survived by her husband Mark; two sons, Matthew Logan Sperry and Floyd Logan Lane Sperry; one daughter Melissa Sue Sperry, all of the home; her father Doug Dickenson and wife Margo, Kearney, Nebraska; her mother Carolyn "Sally" Smith and husband Larry Sr. of Clinton; two stepbrothers, Larry Smith Jr. of Clinton and Bryant Smith of Fredrickburg, Virginia; three stepsisters, Lori Jones and Tammi Dugan of Crescent, Oklahoma, and Debbie Ceballos of Springfield, as well as a special aunt Bonnie Peterson of California. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, April 12. Burial was in Tebo Cemetery, Clinton.

SPERRY, Lucille N. BRIGGS
1909-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 11 2001 - Lucille N. Sperry was born September 15, 1909, in Henry County, daughter of William H. and Alta L. Davis Briggs. She died August 28, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital. She married Gifford F. Sperry, who preceded her in death in 1976. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton, the XYZ, Missions in Action and Love One Another Sunday School Class. She was also an expert quilt maker. She and her husband operated a large farm. She worked at Unitog and the Samaritan Center. Survivors include two sons, William F. Sperry and wife, Lois, and James S. Sperry, all of Independence; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held September 1 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SPERRY, Mark Logan
1962-2016
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 22 2016 - Mark Sperry, 53, Tightwad, died at his home Saturday, June 25, 2016. Mark worked for the Conservation Department doing wildlife management for over 30 years. He was a rock hound, loved to hunt, and being on the family farm. He also loved his Harley and going on vacations to the mountains. Most of all he loved his grandkids. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Logan Sperry, Jr. and Betty Lee (Cook) Sperry, and his first wife Kimberly Sperry. Survivors include his wife Tamara of the home; sons, Matt Sperry (Amanda) and Floyd Sperry (Jordan), all of Tightwad; stepson Cody Garoutte, of Joplin; daughter Melissa Campbell(Craig) of Tightwad; grandchildren, Rylee Garoutte, Joplin, MO., Emmalyn and Maci Sperry, Tightwad, and one on the way, Bentley Sperry, Tightwad; two brothers, Kevin Sperry of Clinton and Calvin Sperry of Illinois; one sister , Jody Keane of Indiana; numerous nieces and nephews and other family; and his dog, Harley Man. A memorial service was held Friday, July 1, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton.

SPERRY, Patricia Anne THATCH
1923-1993
Hermitage Cemetery, Hermitage, Hickory Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Patricia Anne Sperry, 69, San Antonio, Tx., formerly of Hermitage and Clinton, passed away Monday, April 26, 1993 in Peninsula Hospital, Burlingame, Ca. Graveside services were held Friday, April 30, 1993, in Hermitage Cemetery, Hermitage, Mo. Mrs. Sperry had lived in San Antonio, Tx. the last five years. Before that she was a resident of Redwood City, Ca. for 20 years.

SPERRY, Theodosia Ernestine "Dosha" LAWLER
1861-1902
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Dec 13 1902 - At the hour of 10 o'clock last Friday night, December 5, 1902, the death angel entered the home of W. O. Sperry, who lives about 3/4 of a mile southeast of Hortense, and bidding his beloved companion "come", wafted her spirit to the beautiful realms above. Deceased maiden name was Miss Dosha Lawler, daughter of the Rev. W. B. Lawler. It had been but six months and three days since her mother departed this life and she had been very despondent ever since, which partly brought on her untimely death. She was born near Osceola, St. Clair county, July 4, 1861, and was married to W. O. Sperry November 19, 1885, by the Rev. W. B. Gray, near Mt. Olivet, and she made a loving and faithful helpmeet for over 17 years. Three children were born to this union. Mrs. Dosha Sperry united with the Baptist Church at Mt. Gilead in the spring of 1878 and was baptized by Rev. Willie Wiers. She was a good and kind Christian woman and had a wide circle of friends. Funeral at Tebo and her remains were laid to rest in the cemetery near by.

SPERRY, William Oscar
1856-1934
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - The spirit of Wm. Oscar Sperry, 109 West Benton street, left his earthly body at 9 p.m. Tuesday and ascended to that happier land to await the coming of beloved ones. His health had gradually declined and since February he had been in a serious condition. Wm. Oscar Sperry, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sperry, was born June 5, 1856, near Bloomington, Ill. He came with his parents to Benton county near Warsaw, when he was five years old, and as a lad of nine he saw hundreds of Confederate soldiers marching past his home. His father operated a mill at Warsaw, but later the family moved to Henry county. November 19, 1885, Miss Theodosia E. Lawler and Wm. O. Sperry were united in marriage and they established a home near Coal. Later they bought a farm near Hortense which was the Sperry home until they moved to Clinton eight years ago and bought the home on West Benton street. Mr. Sperry's bride was a daughter of Rev. Wm. Lawler, familiarly known as Uncle Billy, that great spiritual dynamo of early Henry county. There were three brothers in the Lawler family: Robert, who sang the gospel; Frank, who taught the gospel; and Billy, who preached the gospel, preached it fearlessly and unafraid as did the Prophet Elijah. It was this great and lasting influence of Christianity that Mrs. Sperry brought to her husband, and it was due to her that he became a Christian at the age of 31 years and united with the Tebo Baptist church. When he came to Clinton later he transferred his membership to the Clinton Baptist Church. Through these years, Mr. Sperry was a true worshiper of the Lord and faithfully attended every service regardless of weather and circumstances and only illness kept him away from church. He and his wife did not go to see and criticize, but to reverently worship the Maker of all creation. Mr. and Mrs. Sperry's marriage was blessed with three children, two of whom are living: Floyd L. Sperry, mayor of Clinton, and Rev. Hugh Sperry, also of Clinton. Through the influence of Mrs. Sperry, who had her husband as a helper and companion, these two sons were started out in life with the inspiring companionship of parents, who were true Christians. Mrs. Sperry, assisted constantly by her husband, gave their sons a fine beginning in Christian training. This mother died December 5, 1903. Wm. O. Sperry and Miss Matilda Houk were married in Benton county April 5, 1905, and again Mr. Sperry was given the great blessing of a sincere Christian for a wife. She took the two motherless little boys, Floyd, 10 and Hugh, 5, to her heart and gave them a love as unselfish and never-failing as that of their own mother. Happiness and peace reigned in their home, and it was amid harmonious surroundings that they were reared. These two little boys have grown to manhood and become men of prominence in the county but the influence of home-loving parents still lingers with them for both find only happiness in the ties which bind them to their homes. They are now comforting the heart of the bereaved mother. Mr. Sperry had a merry twinkle in his eye and a jolly greeting for every passerby. He was especially fond of his grandchildren and was the personification of the ideal grandfather who is always anxious to do something to gladden the young hearts of his grandchildren. He had 12 grandchildren at his death, and two great grandchildren. He also leaves one brother, J. E. Sperry, 809 East Ohio street, Clinton. All his life Mr. Sperry was a busy man. He was an excellent farmer and found no labor throughout his life he preferred to tilling the soil. The only thing that ever irked him was the fact that during the last few years his health prevented him from farming. To satisfy that longing, after he came to town he raised chickens and had a garden which he tended carefully. This year is the first he was unable to cultivate his garden, so his son, Hugh, assumed charge of it, but sunny days when Mr. Sperry was stronger he would take his hoe and go out to work a bit in his garden. His hands had always been busy and though age had descended upon him and made him physically unable, his spirit was still youthful and unbroken. A short funeral service was conducted Wednesday at the home, then the body was taken to Tebo church where he had attended so many years, with burial in the cemetery nearby.

SPERRY, Wilma Jane BATSCHELET
1936-1995
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilma Jane Sperry, 58, California, Mo., died Sunday, June 4, 1995, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. She was born November 19, 1936, in Montrose, the daughter of John Edwin and Helen Louise Anderson Batschelet. Her mother survives in Clinton. Her father preceded her in death. She was married September 21, 1956, in Versailles to Thomas J. Sperry who survives of the home. She was a bookkeeper for Missouri State Medical Association for 27 years. She was a member of the Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, near Clinton. She enjoyed gardening, fishing and traveling with her family. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1954, received a two year associate degree from Columbia College and attended the University of Missouri for one and a half years. Other survivors include one son, Sean Sperry of California, Mo.; three daughters, Petricia Ward of Des Moines, Iowa, Peggy Bollinger of California, Mo., and Carol Hartley of California, Mo; one sister, Shirley Freeman of Burke, Virginia, and eight grandchildren, Joshua James, Serena Jane and Jennifer Docia Hartley, Delaina Gail Sperry, Chelsea Julian and Ethan Logan Reynolds and Sarah Ellen and Albert Wesley Bolinger. Services will be held at Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Clinton Wednesday, June 7. Burial will be at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SPICKERT, Leo L.
1928-2001
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 19 2001 - Leo L. Spickert, 73, Warsaw, died Saturday afternoon, November 17, 2001, at the Warsaw Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw. He was born April 14, 1928, in Green Ridge, the son of Cecil Leo Spickert and Amanda Gertrude (Carpenter) Spickert. On February 4, 1972, at the Christian Church in Sedalia, he married Elizabeth Chambers, who survives of the home. Mr. Spickert worked for the Howard Ready Mix Company as a plant manager for 22 years before retiring. He had been a 4-H leader in the El Dorado Community near Windsor and was formerly a member and Sunday School teacher in the Eldorado Methodist Church. He was a Navy veteran of World War II, a former member of the American Legion, a former member of the Damsite Dancers, Warsaw, and a member of the Grin 'N Square dance club, Sedalia. He was a member of the Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Warsaw. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Terry Spickert, Columbia; two daughters, Cheryl Crossland, Raymore, Teresa Olson, Colorado Springs, Colorado; three stepsons, Don Chambers, Windsor, Monte Chambers, Rock Springs, Wyoming, James Bolton, Wright, Wyoming; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a stepson, Darrel Chambers. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 21, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SPICKLER, Michael R. "Mike"
1951-2001
Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 23 2001 - Mike Spickler, 49, Kansas City, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday at Redemptorist Catholic Church, 3333 Broadway, Kansas City. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. A resident of Northeast Kansas City, he grew up in Liberty where he graduated from Liberty High School in 1969. He was a talented carpenter and built a successful business in residential construction and renovation. Survivors include his mother and step-father, Phyllis and Ray Yadon, Springfield; brother, David Spickler, Belton; sisters, Patty Bommarito, Dayton, Ohio, Kim Eighmy, Madison, Wisconsin; step-sister, Pat Yadon, Houston, Texas, Auntie M Sharon Rusche, Windsor; cousin, Vicki Levy, Kansas City; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

SPIDLE, Louis Ellsworth
1927-1994
White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Louis E. Spidle, 66, Kansas City, died October 14, 1994, at the North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the D. W. Newcomer's sons White Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Mr. Spidle was born in Braymer, the son of Roscoe and Jeannie Cox Spidle. He lived in Kansas City most of his life, He worked for the Kansas Power and Light Company for 30 years and retired as foreman of the automotive maintenance garage in 1992. He served in the Navy during WWII and was a member of the Claycomo Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine, in 1992. He is survived by two sons, Edward P. Hughes, Urich, and Glen R. Hughes, Kansas City; one brother, Dan Spidle, Polo; one sister, Barbara Taylor, Branson; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

SPIEK, Henry Thomas John
1919-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 20 2004 - Henry Thomas John Spiek, 85, Clinton, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born April 21, 1919, in St. Joseph, the son of the late Ignatius and Johanna (Witucki) Spiek. He was united in marriage to Marilyn Bowen, who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughters, Marsha K. Palmer and her husband Jeff, Clinton, Joyce E. Roberts and Linda A. Gambuzza; his son Jim Spiek, all of Florida; his brother Clarence Spiek; his sisters, Margaret Carney, Patricia Whitley, Clara Gillespie, Josephine Studer and her husband Jack, Loretta Judy and Gertrude Dale; his grandchildren, Sean A. Palmer and Natalie Lee Roberts, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Frances Spiek, and one brother, Eddie. Mr. Spiek was a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force for 31 years. During World War II, Sgt. Spiek flew 51 bombing missions over Burma and was shot down in 1943 during one of those missions. He later saw combat duty in Korea and Vietnam and spent the majority of his career assigned to the Strategic Air Command. He earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Stars with clusters and numerous other military honors. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, VFW and Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 22, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Interment will be in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SPILLMAN, Charles Franklin "Charley"
1922-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 4 2002 - Charles (Charley) Franklin Spillman, 80, Clinton, died Thursday, February 28, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Memorial services will be held graveside with full military honors Wednesday, March 6, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. He was born February 6, 1922, in Kansas City and was the first child of 12 born in the family of James and Zorha E. Spillman. He is survived by his wife, Theresa, of the home; three brothers, John, Pat and Mike; four sisters, Nita, Nellie, Mary and Myra; daughter, Sherrlyn Hall of Calhoun; two grandchildren, Eschell Jewett of Warsaw and Carrie Hume of Clinton, and three great-grandchildren, Shannlyn, Teesha and Presley Jewett. Charley and Theresa were married February 6, 1942, in Independence. Charley, a World War II veteran, served three years in the United States Army as a Combat Engineer with the 91st Infantry Division. In his retirement years, he served as Post Service Officer in Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1894 of Clinton. He served in many volunteer capacities and is well known in the community as a compassionate friend to all.

SPILLMAN, Theresa R.
1922-2015
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Theresa R. Spillman, 92, was born September 13, 1922 in Independence, Missouri, the daughter of Harry F. Sr. and Anna Elizabeth (Brown) Allen. She was the wife of the late Charles Spillman, formerly of Appleton City, Missouri. Theresa had lived in Clinton, Missouri and most recently resided at Sylvia Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia, Missouri. Mrs. Spillman passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015 at the residence center. Her wishes were to be cremated and have a private family inurnment at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, Missouri where her husband is buried.

SPINAR, Harold Franklin
1932-2013
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Harold Franklin Spinar, age 82, of Cole Camp, Missouri, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013, at the Boone Hospital, Columbia, MO. He was born on February 14, 1932, in Redbird, Nebraska, son of the late Frank and Janie Witherwax Spinar. At the age of 14, Harold chose to walk through life with God. On April 3, 1958, he married Hazel Cohee, who survives of the home. He served his country honorably in the Korean Conflict from 1952-1954. Upon his return from Korea he began farming in Benton County and continued until his death. He was preceded in death by a brother, Elvin Spinar and infant brother, Phillip Spinar and a sister, Betty June Spinar. Harold is also survived by their five children, Dale (Glenda) Spinar, Duane (Barbara) Spinar and Dennis (Dulcy) Spinar, all of Cole Camp, Linda (Jamie) Zambrano, Conway, Arkansas, and Karen (Loren) Forsberg, Dunnell, Minnesota, fourteen grandchildren, Dalene (Ryan) Magsam, Sonya (Josh) Cole, Tasha Spinar, Jason Spinar, Melissa (Jace) Chipperfield, Keith (Alexandra) Spinar, Coleen Spinar, Creed Spinar, Carmen Spinar, Gabriela Zambrano, Jaime Zambrano, Kyle Forsberg, Kalene Forsberg, and Latisha Forsberg, and seven great-grandchildren. Also surviving is a sister, Ada Hartsock of Hamilton, Mo., and a brother Harry Spinar of Sedalia. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 10, 2013, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oaks Cemetery in Windsor, Mo.

SPINAR, Harry Carlton
1933-2015
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Harry Carlton Spinar, 81, of Hamilton, Missouri, formerly of Windsor and Sedalia, Mo., died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Hillcrest Manor, Hamilton, Mo. He was born February 28, 1933 in Redbird, Nebraska, the son of Frank James Spinar and Janie Melvina (Witherwax) Spinar. On June 10, 1955, in Kansas City, Mo., he married Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Gonce and to this union four children were born. Mr. Spinar was a farmer and also worked as a meat inspector for the USDA from 1972 to 1993. He served the United States during the Korean Conflict as a member of the United States Army and tried to live his life as a “good soldier” in the army of God, throughout his life. Survivors include a son, Doyle Wayne Spinar and his wife Shelly, Point, Texas; 2 daughters, Mary Jane Spinar, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Sidney Elaine Segar and her husband Junior, Polo, Mo.; 7 grandchildren, Emily Spinar; Dakota Spinar and Houston Spinar; Misty Dawn Bolling; Lyla Fae Norton and her husband Ernie; Conda Renee Kincaid and her husband Darin; Cody Ray Segar; 11 great-grandchildren including, Abigail Dawn Bolling; Landon Scot Norton; Dalton Aaron Bolling; Chase Tucker Kincaid; Layna Reece Norton; Libby Jade Norton; Wade Cooper Kincaid; Dotty Lynn Bolling; Elly Grace Norton; Bristal Jolene Bolling; a sister Ada Hartsock, Hamilton, Mo.; and a sister-in-law, Hazel Spinar, Cole Camp, Mo. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruth Ann Spinar; a sister, Betty June Spinar; 3 brothers, Elvin, Phillip, and Harold Spinar; a brother-in-law, John Hartsock, and a sister-in-law, Elizabeth Spinar. Funeral services will be Monday, February 23, 2015, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SPITLER, Destiny Cheyenne-Lee
2001-2013
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Destiny Cheyenne-Lee Spitler age 12, of Clinton, Missouri passed away, Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will follow in Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton, Missouri. Destiny was born January 19, 2001 in Clinton, Missouri the daughter of Jay Miller and Cathleen (Spitler) Perron. She was a 6th Grade student at Clinton Middle School who enjoyed singing and dancing. Destiny was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church of Clinton, Missouri where she participated in the Girls In Action Youth Group. Destiny loved to help people. Her main goal in life was to make others happy. She was preceded in death by her grandpa, John Spitler; great-grandpa, Harold Van Eaton; and step-great grandpa, L.R. "Bud" Price. She is survived by her parents, Jay Miller of Kentucky and Cathleen Perron of the home; her brother, Randall Perron of the home; half-brother, Chris Miller of Kentucky; one sister, Pheonix Perron of the home; two grandmothers, Diana Spitler of the home, and Vicky Duncan of Kentucky; and numerous other family members.

SPITLER, Robert J.
1944-2004
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 1 2004 - Robert J. Spitler, 60, Clinton, died Saturday, October 20, 2004, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 4, at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. He was born in Kansas City. He was an auto mechanic. He is survived by two sons, John VanEaton of Clinton and Brian Spitler of Butler; two daughters, Linda Spitler of Belton and Cathleen Perron of Clinton; his lifelong companion, Diana Spitler of Clinton; one brother, Jim Spitler, East Lynne; two sisters, Erma Berry, McComb, Mississippi, and Helen Shackelford of Harrisonville, as well as 14 grandchildren.

SPITZER, Jesse
1855-1924
Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Jesse Spitzer, the Huntingdale merchant, dropped dead in the door of Gaines store about 7 p.m. Saturday evening. He and his brother, A. A. Spitzer, had driven from Huntingdale to near Gaines to look after some stock. They ran out of gasoline and walked on to the farm, then over to the store to get gasoline and call home to say they had arrived safely. Just as they got to the door Mr. Spitzer dropped dead. For some time he had been suffering with hardening of the arteries. It is thought the over exertion caused the end to come so quickly. Mr. Spitzer was 69 years old and is survived by his widow, Mrs. Kate Spitzer; his daughter, Mrs. Eva Maden, at Boyse City, Oklahoma, and one brother, A. A. Spitzer, of Kansas City. Deceased had been in the mercantile business in Huntingdale about 25 years and was a member of the M. W. A. He was a sueful and upright citizen, good and kind to all about him. His funeral was held at the Huntingdale church Monday morning, after which he was laid in the Swindle cemetery.

SPOHN, Irma June MALIN
1916-2003
Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, Wilson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 2003 - Irma June Spohn, 86, Fredonia, Kansas, died Thursday, March 6, 2003, at Beverly Health & Rehab in Neodesha, Kansas. She was born June 12, 1916, in Buffalo, Kansas, the daughter of Ralph G. and Rosie B. (Wolfe) Malin. She was a graduate of Buffalo High School. She served as clerk of the District Court in Wilson County for many years, retiring in 1980. On June 12, 1935, she married Omie Charles Spohn, who survives of the home. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Fredonia. She had also been a member of Gideons International, the Business and Professional Women's organization in Fredonia and the Home Demonstration Unit. Survivors in addition to her husband, include three daughters, Carol Bernauer, Fredonia, Kansas, Janice Barrows, Clinton, and Pam Spohn, Parsons, Kansas; one brother, Ted Malin, Seal Beach, California; three sisters, Winifred Malin, Topeka, Kansas, Vivian Stryker, Pleasant Hill, and Marjorie White, Wichita, Kansas; eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by one brother, Victor Malin, and one grandson, Gary Fortner. Funeral services were Saturday, March 8, at the Timmons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Fredonia City Cemetery.

SPOHN, Omie Charles
1912-2003
Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, Wilson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2003 - Omie Charles Spohn, 91, Fredonia, Kansas, died Friday, October 31, 2003 at Fredonia Regional Hospital. He was born January 24, 1912 in rural Fredonia, the son of Fred Essig and Myrtle L. (Bottenberg) Spohn. He was the owner and operator of Spohn Auto Sales in Fredonia. On June 12, 1935 in Buffalo, he married Irma June Malin, who died March 6, 2003. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Fredonia, where he was an Elder Emeritus. He served two terms as president of the Fredonia Chamber of Commerce and served on the Rural Water District #1 Board. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Neal Bernauer, Fredonia, Janice and Larry Barrows, Clinton, Pam Spohn, Parsons, Kansas; eight grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one brother Gene Spohn; one sister Ethel Berckefeldt, and one grandson Gary Fortner. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 6, at the Timmons Funeral Home Chapel, PO Box 168, Fredonia, Kansas 66736. Burial will be in Fredonia City Cemetery.

SPOONER, Virginia H.
1913-2001
Maple Hill Cemetery, Evansville, Rock Co, WI
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 15 2001 - Mrs. Virginia H. Spooner, 87, died Monday, February 8, 2001, at Evansville Manor Nursing Home in Wisconsin. She was the mother of Dr. Tom Spooner of Clinton. Funeral services were held at Ward Funeral Home in Evansville, with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery there. Besides Dr. Spooner, two other sons, Judson Spooner of Evansville and Don Spooner of Broadhead, Wisconsin, and their families survive, also two daughters, Gail Montgomery of Del City, Oklahoma, and Mary Dalley of Paris, Kentucky; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Spooner was a 1935 graduate of the University of Wisconsin, with a degree in Agricultural Journalism and Rural Society. Her husband, W. Gillies Spooner, died in 1997. Mrs. Spooner was a member of the Evansville First Baptist Church and a number of local organizations.

SPORTSMAN, Bobby Lee Sr.
1930-2010
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Bobby Lee Sportsman, Sr., 79, of Clinton, MO, formerly of the Kansas City area passed away Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Services will be Wednesday, January 13 at D.W. Newcomer's Sons, Floral Hills Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. Mr. Sportsman was born December 5, 1930 in Kansas City, MO to Horace B. and Jessie M. (Broyles) Sportsman and had lived in the Kansas City area most of his life. He had been an Electrician for Missouri Public Service for 35 years, retiring in 1991. He was an Air Force veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Ararat Shrine Temple and the Clinton, Mo Masonic Lodge. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Rae Sportsman in 1957 and a son, Bradley Sportsman in 2005. Survivors include his wife of 57 years Patty Sportsman of the home, a son and his wife, Bob L. and Sandra Sportsman, Jr. of Clinton, MO, a daughter and her husband, LeAnn and Mark Phillips of Warrensburg, MO, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

SPORTSMAN, Bradley A.
1959-2005
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 11 2005 - Bradley A. Sportsman, 46, Corpus Christi, Texas, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at his residence. Cremation. Inurnment will be Thursday, October 13, at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. He was born May 5, 1959, in Kansas City and had lived in this area until moving in 1985. He is survived by a daughter Brandie Sportsman; his parents, Bobby and Patty Sportsman; a brother Bobby Sportsman, and a sister LeAnn Phillips.

SPRAGUE, Martha L. RIDDLE
1939-2007
Clinton MO - Martha L. Sprague, 67, Deepwater, died Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital, in Kansas City, Missouri. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Martha was born December 16, 1939, in Kansas City, Missouri, daughter of Lindsey Grant and Ethleen Mae Owens Riddle. Preceding her in death is her mother, Ethleen Riddle. Survivors include her husband, Jimmy Sprague; a daughter, Patricia Louise Spurgeon and husband, Curtis Dale; her father, Lindsey Riddle and one granddaughter, Marigrace Christine Heinze.

SPREIER, Georgia Ann PARKS BOLES
1926-1994
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Georgia Ann Parks, 68, Warsaw, died Tuesday, December 20, 1994, at Woodard, Oklahoma. Graveside services will be Friday, December 23, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. She was born on October 2, 1926, in Clinton, the daughter of Clem Francis and Mary Elizabeth Schroth Parks. In May of 1944, she graduated from high school at Albuquerque, New Mexico. On September 29, 1944, she was united in marriage to Marion L. Boles and into this union two sons and one daughter were born. On December 1, 1952, she was united in marriage to Ralf E. Spreier and unto this union, one daughter was born. She had made her home in Colorado and worked as a mechanical draftsman, moving to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and continuing her career, retiring in 1990. At that time, she moved to Warsaw where she had made her home until this year when she moved to Woodard, Oklahoma, to be near her daughter. She was a member of the Osage Valley Chapter #502 Order of the Eastern Star of Warsaw. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Marc E. Boles, on January 5, 1986. She is survived by one son, Larry D. Boles of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and two daughters, Linda A. Boles of Woodard, Oklahoma, and Rosemary A. Wilson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and one brother, Dwight L. Parks of Lamar, other relatives and friends.

SPRENGER, Anna Belle MANTONYA SCHMIDTT
1934-1998
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 18 1999 - Anna Belle (Mantonya) Sprenger was born October 8, 1934, in Henry County to Chester and Myrtle Mantonya. Anna Belle made her home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She died December 30, 1998, at St. John's Medical Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Anna Belle is survived by her husband, Jerry, of the home; one daughter, Sonja, and husband, Mike, Claremore, Oklahoma, and four sons, Charles Schmitt and wife, Carrie, Keith Schmitt and wife, June, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Alan Schmitt and wife, Mina, Oklahoma, Clifford Schmitt and wife, Tonya, Beggs, Oklahoma, and nine grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Everett Mantonya of Clinton, and four sisters, Dorothy Green of California, Mo., Ruth Moore, Martha Orr and Mary Batschelett, all of Clinton. Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers, Lee Mantonya and Willie Earl Mantonya, and one sister, Eva Murray. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 2, 1999, at Airport Free Will Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, of which she was a faithful member. Graveside services were held at Tebo Baptist Church of Clinton, under the direction of Mark Griffeth, Memorial Funeral Home, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

SPRINGER, Leslie A.
1907-2007
Pleasanton Cemetery, Pleasanton, Linn Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 25 2007 - Leslie A. Springer, 99, Carl Junction, was born September 23, 1907, in Pleasanton, Kansas, the son of Adam M. and Nancy R. Leonard Springer, and died Wednesday, January 24, 2007, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. He grew up in rural Pleasanton, Kansas, and graduated from Pleasanton High School. He married Nettie Graham on December 8, 1932, in Pleasanton. He was employed by Peabody Coal Company. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Pleasanton, Kansas, and the Christian Church in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his wife Nettie; two brothers Charles and Tolbert, and three sister, Anna, Alta and Alice. Survivors are two sons, Leslie Leon Springer and wife Dixie, Joplin, and David Springer and wife Hazel, Lawrence, Kansas; one daughter Rosalie Wood and husband Byrne, Russell, Kansas; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 27, at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Pleasanton, Kansas. Interment will be in Pleasanton Cemetery.

SPRINGER, M. Virginia BRADFIELD AZBILL
abt 1922-1976
M. Virginia Springer, 54, of Independence, Mo., died Sunday June 26, 1976 at a hospital in Chicago, Ill. She was born in Calhoun, Mo. and had lived her 25 years. Mrs. Springer was a bookkeeper for Teamsters Union Local No. 541 before she retired. She was a member of the Beaumont Baptist Church. She leaves two sons, Jerry T. Azbill, Blue Springs, Mo. and James W. Azbill, Independence, Mo.; a daughter Mrs. Janiece Woody, Independence; and her mother Mrs. Mefford Bradfield also of Independence; a brother, William a Bradfield, Blairstown, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Effie Anna Smith, Oak Grove, Mo., and six grandchildren. Services were held Wednesday at the church; burial in Floral Hills Cemetery.

SPRINGER, Nettie M. GRAHAM
1909-2002
Pleasanton Cemetery, Pleasanton, Linn Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 9 2002 - Nettie M. Springer, 93, Carl Junction, was born May 18, 1909, in Hume, the daughter of Carl and Nellie Bishop Graham. She died Sunday morning, September 8, 2002, at the National Healthcare in Joplin. She grew up in the rural areas of Missouri and Kansas and graduated from Pleasanton High School. She married Leslie A. Springer on December 8, 1932, in Pleasanton, Kansas. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Eastern Star in Pleasanton, Kansas, and the Clinton Christian Church. She was preceded in death by one sister, Belva Mikes. Survivors include her husband, Leslie A. Springer of the home, two sons, Leslie Leon Springer and wife Dixie, Joplin, and David Springer and wife Hazel, Lawrence, Kansas; one daughter, Rosalie Wood and husband Byrne, Russell, Kansas; one sister, Ethel Fultz, Pleasanton, Kansas; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Services will beTuesday, September 10, at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel in Pleasanton, Kansas. Interment will be in the Pleasanton Cemetery.

SPRINGSTUBE, Letha Marie
1914-2002
White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 26 2002 - Letha Marie Springstube, 88, Osceola, a retired secretary, died Tuesday, December 24, 2002, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Funeral services will be Monday, December 30, in the White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita, Kansas. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Wichita.

SPRINKLES, Deborah Denise
1957-2011
Debbie D. Sprinkles, 54, Clinton, MO, passed away August 31, 2011. A memorial service will be held Tuesday September 6th at Quarles Baptist Church, 785 N. Highway 13, Clinton, MO. Debbie was a kind & caring person. She worked many years as a CNA. Debbie cared for everyone like they were family. Her mother, Frances Parker who was waiting at Heavens Gate with open arms to embrace her and show her the way, preceded her in death. We will miss her dearly. She leaves behind many loved ones, her boyfriend Dave Combs of 9 years, her father Charles Parker, her 2 brothers Russell Parker, and his wife Sharon, David Parker & his wife Diane, her 2 sisters, Sharon Jegen and her husband Bill and Emily Buck. She also leaves behind her aunts, cousins, and many other family members who love her.

SPROUSE, Sharon Kay RIDENOUR
1947-2008
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2008 - Sharon Kay Sprouse, 61, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, September 15, 2008, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Sharon was born on April 3, 1947, in Henry County, to Clay and Pearl "Von Cannon" Ridenour. Sharon was a homemaker and child care provider for many years in the Henry County area. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include five daughters: Laura Gallagher of Clinton, Brenda Morales and her husband Danny Joe of Kansas City, Carla Heflin and her husband Mark of Greenwood, Crystal Sprouse and Jennifer Sprouse, both of Lee's Summit; two sons, Ronald Gallagher of Kearney and Michael Gallagher of Kansas City; two brothers, Leslie and John; one sister, Martha Sharon; six grandchildren, Nathan, Alexis, Lacy, Tre, Jeremy and Madisyn; and two great-grandchildren, Trai Mark and Alysia. Following cremation, there will be a private family service held at a later date.

SPRY, Harold Fern
1915-2003
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 4 2003 - Harold F. Spry was born June 2, 1915, at Urich, son of Fern and Olive Stewart Spry. He died May 20, 2003 at Westwood Nursing Center. He married the former Nadine Ruth Barnett at Creighton on December 24, 1937. She preceded him in death June 30, 2000. He was a member of the Urich Christian Church, serving as an elder, a 4-H leader for over 40 years, served on the Urich School Board and various township committees. He was also preceded in death by his parents, his mother, who died at his birth, and he was adopted by his Uncle Ben and Aunt Maude Spry; infant sister Mary Louise Spry; sister Clara Lee Young; his stepmother Lucy Spry and son-in-law Russ Privette in 1997. He is survived by one son William F. "Bill" Spry and wife Patty, Urich; two daughters, Olive Kay Wells, Urich, Ruth E. Privette, Kansas City; 10 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 23 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

SPRY, Nadine Ruth BARNETT
1911-2000
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 17 2000 - Nadine Ruth Barnett, second daughter of John and Hattie (Giltner) Barnett, was born January 15, 1911, north of Urich, and died June 30, 2000, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton after an illness of nearly eight months. Nadine was educated in Henry County rural schools and graduated from Training High School in Warrensburg. She attended college and received her life teaching certificate from Central Missouri State Teacher's College. She taught seven years before being united in marriage to Harold F. Spry on December 24, 1937. They established their home two miles north of Urich. They were the parents of Olive Kay, William Fern and Ruth Ellen. Nadine was a faithful member of the Urich Christian Church for over 60 years. She was an active member of the Grand River Homemakers Club, continuing to contribute as a hostess and handcrafting items for the silent auction. Her sewing skills were evident in her home and items she made for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In 1966, Nadine resumed her teaching career in the Sherwood Cass R-8 School District. In 1971, she completed her Bachelor of Science degree with additional hours toward a reading specialist degree. She taught for 10 years in the remedial reading department at Sherwood, retiring in 1976 but continued to substitute until 1987. Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Evelyn Sloan in 1938 and a son-in-law, Russ Privette in 1997,. She is survived by her beloved husband, Harold, Westwood Nursing Home; devoted children, Olive Kay Wells and Bill Spry and wife, Patty, of Urich, and Ruth Privette of Kansas City; her sister, Beulah Sundberg of Bettendorf, Iowa, and brother, Virgil Barnett and wife, Lela, Clinton; grandchildren, Mark Wells, Marla Boydston, Johna Wells, Greg Wells, Jill, Jordan, Jayme and Jaclyn Spring; step-grandchildren, Bill and Shelli Lictenagger, Russ and Roxann Privette; step-great-grandchildren, Jacob Kessler and Emily Lictenagger. Memorial services were held at Consalus Chapel in Urich, July 3. Pall bearers were nephews, Wayne Montgomery, Sam Sloan, Jr., Daryl Sloan, Gary Sloan, Larry Barnett and Lee Meyer. Burial was at the Urich Cemetery.

SPRY, Patty Marie KIDWILER
1952-2010
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 5 2010 - Patty Marie Spry, daughter of T. C. and Pauline (Cruce) Kidwiler, was born March 11, 1952 in Henry County. She died on April 1, 2010, at golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Patty was an Orthodox member of the Church of Jesus Christ Restored of Clinton. She was devoted to her family and loved god. She was dearly loved and will be missed by many. Patty is survived by her daughters, Jill, Jayme, Jordan and Jaclyn; three grandchildren, Aiyana, Jonathan and Cristian. She is also survived by four sisters and brothers, Alan, Mike, Almira and Gloria. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, April 6.

SPRY, Paula Jean O'BANNON
1959-2004
Cable Ridge Cemetery, Climax Springs, Camden Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 20 2004 - Paula Jean Spry, 45, died Saturday, December 18, 2004, at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. She was born in Clinton on July 15, 1959, the daughter of David Lee and Ruth E. Long O'Bannon. She graduated from Blue springs High School in the Class of 1976. On January 20, 1996, she was married to Stanley D. Spry in Warsaw. They made their home on the farm near Warsaw. She is survived by her husband Stanley, of the home; two daughters, Shawna O'Bannon and Amanda Jones, both of Clinton; one son, Jeremy Jones, also of Clinton; one stepson, Shane Spry, Lincoln; one stepdaughter, Sarah Traun, Grandview, Washington, and seven grandchildren, Brennon Brown, Brittni Brown, RayLee Scribner, Davin Scribner, Mason O'Bannon, Anthony Jones and Coby Deion; two sisters, Ginger Furnell, Nashville, Tennessee, and Angela Rialti, Overland Park, Kansas; one stepsister, Karen Atkins, Osage Beach; one half-brother Rob Rialti, Sedalia; her mother and stepfather, Ruth and bob Rialti, Sedalia; her stepmother Billie O'Bannon, Sunrise Beach; her maternal grandmother, Helen Scranton, Urich; several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by one brother, Kevin Dale O'Bannon; her father, David Lee O'Bannon. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 21, at Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial will be in the Cable Ridge Cemetery near Edwards.

SPRY, Rolla Cleveland
1885-1946
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Cass County Democrat Missourian, Oct 3 1946: Rolla C Spry Dies September 26, Mail Carrier Between Harrisonville and Clinton Succumbs at Home, Here After Two Years of Illness, Funeral Sunday - Rolla C Spry, 61 years old, died at 9 o'clock Thursday morning, September 26, 1946, at his home, 805 Main Street, Harrisonville. Mr. Spry had been ill the last two years with a heart ailment, hence his death was not unexpected. He had lived in Harrisonville the last seven years, coming here from Urich, Mo., when he was awarded the contract, effective July 1, 1939, of carrying mail between Harrisonville and Clinton. Mr. Spry succeeded Floyd Hertzberg, who had been carrier ever since the K.C.C.&S. (Leaky Roof) railroad was abandoned in 1935. Born in Henry County Rolla Cleveland Spry was born January 21, 1885, in Henry County, Mo., his parents being George William and Elzerene Spry. He grew to manhood in his native community and in 1910 was united in marriage with Miss Alice Lear. Several years they shared their home with Estel Spry. Mrs. Spry died in April, 1928 and in April, 1929, Mr. Spry and Nannie Louise Landfather were married, and from then on little Alice Landfather was reared and educated by them as their own daughter. Mrs. Nannie Louise Spry died June 13, 1938 and on November 12, 1941, Mr. Spry and Mrs. Janie Mae Remington of Harrisonville were married. Since the time he was stricken, his mother-in-law, Mrs. Shaper, lived with them to assist in his care. Mr. Spry united with the Urich Christian church at the age of 15 years and had served that church in capacities of Sunday School superintendent, deacon, and in its music department, faithfully and consistently, until he moved to Harrisonville to become a star route mail carrier. In early life Mr. Spry was a farmer and was associated in different businesses while living in Urich. At one time he was business manager for the Farmers Elevator there. Funeral Sunday Afternoon Mr. Spry was preceded in death by four brothers, Corbin, Coy, Ben and Fern. Surviving are his wife, two sisters, Mrs. Ludie Mendenhall and Mrs. Bessie Bryant, both of Urich, Mo; his foster daughter, Miss Alice Landfather, of California; a stepson, Elwood Remington of Kansas City; a number of nephews, nieces and a host of friends. The funeral was in the Urich Christian church Sunday afternoon, September 29. Burial was in the Urich cemetery.

SPURGEON, Brenda J. BUCK
1944-2005
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 26 2005 - Brenda J. Spurgeon, 61, Clinton, died Saturday, September 24, 2005, at her home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 28, at the Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit, with burial in Peaceful Home Cemetery in Deepwater. She was born February 24, 1944, in Paragould, Arkansas. She married Jerry Spurgeon June 13, 1972. She was preceded in death by her father James K. Buck. Survivors include her husband Jerry of the home; one son Curt Spurgeon of Raytown; one daughter Teresa Hughes of Roeland Park, Kansas; her mother Edith Bell of Lee's Summit; two brothers, James K. Buck Jr. of Lee's Summit and Gary W. Buck of Lee's Summit; one nephew David Buck of San Francisco, California, and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

SPURGEON, Charles Robert
1933-2012
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 20 2012 - Charles Robert Spurgeon, 79, Holden, died on July 16, 2012, at his home in Holden, due to ongoing declining health. He was born May 19, 1933, to William and Laura Pearl Spurgeon in Brownington. Charles married Peggy Middaugh on November 26, 1955, and they were happily married for 48 years until her sudden death on April 1, 2003. Charles attended school in Brownington and completed the eighth grade and then went to work on his father's farm until he entered the Army in May 1953 at 20 years of age. After completing his military duty, Charles worked at Peerless Products cutting glass until he went ot work for Ford Motor Company in Claycomo. He worked there for 3 years and retired in 1990. Charles is survived by four children, Nancy White of Kansas, Julie Simons of the home, Carl Spurgeon of the home, Linda and Bruce Sloan of Pleasant Hill; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom and wife Patricia Spurgeon of Lowry City and Jerry Spurgeon of Clinton; four sisters, Wilma, Audria, Betty and Joyce, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Laura Pearl Spurgeon; his wife, Peggy, and three brothers, Harlen Spurgeon, Roy Spurgeon and John Spurgeon. Services are Friday, July 20, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with burial in Peaceful Home Cemetery.

SPURGEON, Gladys L. BUNCH
1922-1999
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Mrs. Gladys L. Spurgeon, 76, Lawson, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the Ray County Memorial Hospital in Richmond. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 23 at the Jarman Chapel in Lawson with graveside services at the Peaceful Home Cemetery, southeast of Deepwater. Mrs. Spurgeon was born on September 24, 1922, in St. Clair County to Hugh and Esther (Koger) Bunch. She had lived in the Lawson area for the past 42 years. She was a homemaker and had been employed most recently as a real estate sales agent with the Nolker Real Estate company in Lawson. Earlier she had been employed as a telephone switchboard operator with the Bell Telephone Company in Kansas City for several years. She was married on February 6, 1948, to Harlen Spurgeon. She was a charter member of the Knoxville Community Church near Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Kermit Bunch and Buel Bunch, and a sister, Helen Tyler. She is survived by her husband Harlen Spurgeon, of the home; one son, Rickey Spurgeon of Olathe, Kansas; one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Steve Dearing of Parkville; two brothers, Reed Bunch of Clinton and Royce Bunch of Riverside; one sister, Betty Lamp of Gladstone; two grandchildren.

SPURGEON, Hannah Effie CORBIN RHODES
1867-1952
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Oct 2 1952 - Death of Mrs. Spurgeon - Funeral rites for Hannah Effie Spurgeon, who died at her home in the Teays Chapel Community, Sept. 27, 1952, were conducted Sept. 29 at Bear Creek Church. Interment was in Bear Creek Cemetery, the Vansant Funeral Home in charge. Hannah Effie Corbin was born Jan. 15, 1867, the daughter of Thomas and Martha E. Corbin. Early in life she united with the Christian Church and was a member of the LaDue Christian Church at the time of her death. She was also a member of the Teays Chapel WSCS which she only recently attended. She was married to Sam Rhodes, who preceded her in death, and to this union were born two sons, Fay Rhodes of the home, and Dean Rhodes of Wichita, Kan. She later married Dave Spurgeon who died in 1940. Mrs. Spurgeon was a faithful and devoted wife and mother, always cheerful and kind, and through the years kept a youthful spirit and friendly interest in all. She was never too busy to lend a helping hand to a neighbor and even the children in the neighborhood loved her and visited her often, referring affectionately to her as "Ma Poe." Survivors, besides the two sons, are a grandson, Leo Rhodes, Denver, Colo., three great-granddaughters, other relatives and a host of friends.

SPURGEON, Harrison E.
abt 1923-2008
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 30 2008 - Harrison E. Spurgeon, 85, Clinton and formerly of Lowry City, died Monday, January 28, 2008, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was a longtime Lowry City resident and served as mayor for 12 years. He was a Navy Veteran of World War II. Among survivors are his wife, Catherine, of the home; two sons, Jim of Clinton and Gary of Fair Play; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, February 1, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial with military honors will be in Peaceful Home Cemetery, rural Deepwater.

SPURGEON, Janene Kay
1957-2004
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 20 2004 - Janene Kay Spurgeon was born November 16, 1957 in Englewood, California. She died Friday, September 17, 2004, at her home in Raytown. On August 7, 1987, she was married to Curtis Dale Spurgeon in Pleasant Hill. She is survived by her husband Curtis of the home; her children Bill Spurgeon, Raytown, Corinna Hopkins of the home, Jason Spurgeon and his wife Elisa, Buckner, and Tiffany Spurgeon of the home; her mother Irene Fenton, Harrisonville; eight grandchildren, Zachery Spurgeon, Jordan Spurgeon, Mason Spurgeon, Paige Hopkins, Kurtis Hopkins, Savannah Hadley, Katie (Katiebug) Spurgeon, and Trevor Spurgeon; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jerry and Brenda Spurgeon of Clinton; her mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Opal Estrada of Roeland Park, Kansas; a sister-in-law, Teresa Hughes of Roeland Park, Kansas. Funeral services will be Monday, September 20, Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Peaceful Home Cemetery.

SPURGEON, Laura Pearl CLARK
1901-1994
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Laura Pearl Spurgeon was born May 8, 1901 near Iconium to Monroe and Dora Nelson Clark. She passed away November 14, 1994 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, where she had made her home the past five years. She attended school at Smith Bend, a country school, through the eighth grade. In June of 1918 she was united in marriage to William Spurgeon. They made their home in the Smith bend community for many years. After losing their first daughter at two weeks of age they raised ten children, all of whom survive. Laura once said that she had so many children that she did not have time for a hobby or to belong to any organizations. Laura was a member of the Park Grove Christian Church and was faithful in her attendance as long as her health permitted. She was also preceded in death by her husband William E. Spurgeon. She is survived by six sons; Harlen of Polo, Mo., Roy of Deepwater, John W., of Kingsville, Charles of Garden City, Tom of Lowry City, and Jerry of Lee's Summit, four daughters; Mrs. Aurdia Raley of Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Wilma Manbeck of Kansas City, Mrs. Betty Leftwich of Birmingham, Alabama, and Mrs. Joyce Moles of Garden City, one brother, Marvin Clark of Belton, twenty-three grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Laura maintained a closeness with her family that will remain a treasure to all of them for many years. Funeral services were Thursday, November 17, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was at Peaceful Home Cemetery.

SPURGEON, Mary "Mollie" ERHART
1858-1903
Snodgrass Union Cemetery, Bates Co, MO
The Henry County Republican, Clinton MO, Friday, Sep 11 1903 - Died at her home in Montrose, on Wednesday, September 2, 1903, at 10 a.m., Mrs. Mollie Spurgeon, aged 45 years, 3 months and 2 days. Mrs. Mollie Erhart Spurgeon united with the Methodist church at the age of 16 years. She was married to George Spurgeon Dec. 28, 1877, after which she united with the C. P. church with her husband. They lived on a farm west of town until 1891 they went to Sedalia, living there one year, they then returned and have made their home in Montrose ever since. Mrs. Spurgeon had been in poor health for several years. She sustained the loss of her husband in January 1894. She ws thus left the entire care of her little family of five daughters, Misses Jessie, Pearl, Maud and Bertie, who are now left without her loving guidance and direction, but they are not left comfortless, as the same sustaining had that their mother sought in times of trouble will never forsake them. Mrs. Spurgeon leaves an aged mother, two brothers and three sisters to mourn her loss, besides a sympathizing community. She was a good Christian woman, a loving and devoted mother, and altho' a great sufferer throughout a long weary illness of months was ever hopeful and uncomplaining. The funeral services were held at the C. P. church in Montrose, Friday morning; a large concourse of people were in attendance. Interment was held at the Union cemetery six miles west of town.

SPURGEON, Peggy Joan MIDDAUGH
1937-2003
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2003 - Peggy Joan Middaugh Spurgeon, 65, Garden City, died Tuesday, April 1, 2003, at the age of 65. She was born November 14, 1937, to Ralph and Margaret Hendrix Middaugh in Deepwater. She was married November 26 1955, to Charles Robert Spurgeon. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Charles R. Spurgeon; four children, Nancy White and Bryon of Greenwood, Julie Simons of Grandview, Carl Spurgeon of the home, Linda and Bruce Sloan of Pleasant Hill; her mother, Margaret Dalton, Cameron and Calhoun; two brothers, Ralph D. Middaugh and Jerry Middaugh of Independence; three sisters, Wanda Hardin of Cameron, Barbara Mooneyham of Springfield, and Sarah Reibli of Humble, Texas, as well as eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Ralph Middaugh and a sister Janice Foster. She loved to read and study. She graduated from Odessa High School in 1955 and continued to show a belief in the importance of education by taking courses her whole life. She felt so strongly about education that she served as a volunteer at East Lynne Elementary School. She worked in the banking industry for many years and retired from the Garden City Bank where she was employed as a compliance officer and notary. Recently she received her private investigator's license and was preparing for that work at the time of her death. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 5, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola. Burial will be in Peaceful Home Cemetery.

SPURGEON, Roy Edward Sr.
1925-2010
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 13 2010 - Roy E. Spurgeon was born June 2, 1925 in Deepwater to William Ellsworth Spurgeon and Laure Pearl Clark, and died on Friday, September 10, 2010, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. As a young man Roy served his country in the United states Marine Corps from 1942 to 1946 as Corporal Roy E. Spurgeon. He was a World War II Veteran and received several awards. Among those awards was the Purple Heart. Shortly after Roy served in the military he started working for Ford. He worked for Ford for 30 years. He retired in 1982. He was preceded in death by his parents, William E. Spurgeon and Laura Pearl Clark Spurgeon; one son, Roy E. Spurgeon Jr.; former wife, Adeline Joann Guidici Spurgeon; one sister, Goldie Wanita Spurgeon; two brothers, John Spurgeon and Harlen Spurgeon. Roy is survived by his wife, Alice June Schlatter; one daughter, Laura Ann Spurgeon; four stepdaughters, Terry Burkett, Barbie Pile, Sandy Myers and Stefanie Collett; three granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; three brothers, Tom of Lowry City, Jerry of Clinton and Bob Spurgeon of Garden City; four sisters, Joyce Moles of Garden City, Audria Raley of Harrisonville, Betty Spurgeon of Raytown and Wilma Manbeck of Kansas City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 14 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Peaceful Home Cemetery.

SPURGEON, Russell D.
1928-1996
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Russell D. Spurgeon, 68, Joplin, died Wednesday, September 4, 1996, at Freeman Medical Center in Joplin after a lengthy illness with emphysema. He was born May 5, 1928, near Brownington, the sixth son of Lee Roy and Bernice Powell Spurgeon. He attended schools in Brownington and Deepwater. After his discharge from the U.S. Army Air Force, he moved to Stockton, California, where he remained until 1972. At that time he moved his family to Joplin where he lived until his death. He was a veteran of World War II, a carpenter and building contractor by trade. He was an avid outdoorsman, especially enjoying camping out, fishing and hunting. Survivors are his three daughters, Diann Fortado and husband, Richard, of Oakdale, California, Nancy Slaughter and husband, Randy, and Laura Spurgeon of Joplin; one son, Roy Spurgeon and wife, Marlena, also of Joplin; one brother and sister-in-law, Harrison Spurgeon and wife, Catherine, of Lowry City; nine grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mary Alice Spurgeon and Lenoir Spurgeon Sayles; five brothers, Shelton, William, Irvin, Edwin and Roy Lee; also one infant grandson. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 10, at Peaceful Home Cemetery near Mt. Zion. Arrangements by Parker Funeral Home of Joplin. Cremation.

SPURLOCK, Sidney T.
1857-1929
Clinton MO - Sidney T. Spurlock died at his home on South Orchard Street Thursday, February 28, at 6:45 a. m., after an illness that has extended over more than two years. When his health commenced to fail rapidly, his son, Jim, of Minneapolis, Minn., gave up his position there and came home to assist his father run the clothing store on the north side of the square. About a year ago, he grew worse so they sold the business out February, 1928, and Mr. Spurlock and wife went to Hot Springs, Ark., where he tried the baths. In a short while they returned to Clinton, as he did not seem to improve. He had spent the greater part of this last year in the home cared for by his devoted wife and this son, who left nothing undone. For several days before his death, he was unconscious. Deceased was born in Tennessee July 3, 1857. He was united in marriage October 10, 1887, to Miss Katherine Ashton. Six children were given to this union, two of whom survive to comfort the mother. They are Jim, who has been at home with his father the past two years, and Jesse, who is a shoe salesman in Oklahoma and Texas. He arrived the night before his father died. He also leaves the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. W. S. Dade, Nevada; Miss Gabrella Spurlock and Haywood Spurlock, Versailles; Mrs. Dr. R. A. Keiffer, St. Louis, Mo. Deceased had been in the clothing and mercantile business since 1888. He had operated 14 stores over the state of Missouri, being in business in Clinton about five years. He came here from Lee's Summit. He made many friends in Clinton business circles and all regretted when he had to give up his business here. Mr. Spurlock was converted and united with the M. E. Church, South, about 25 years ago. He also belonged to the Elks for a number of years. He was devoted to his home and never was as happy as when his friends were visiting him. He enjoyed entertaining at dinner and as his sons grew up, their friends were always welcome. He was a kindly man, who cheered all along life's pathway. He loved nature and out of doors. Fishing was his recreation and he had talked all winter about the fishing season that was approaching. He loved the flowers in his wife's garden and helped her care for them. Our hearts go out to this beloved companion for their marriage has been tender and happy. She will miss him most of all. Only can she stand it by the Comforter coming into her heart and her mind and hands be occupied by doing for others. A short service was conducted at the family home Friday morning after which his body was taken to his old home in Versailles, Mo., where the funeral service was conducted and his body laid in the cemetery there.

SQUIRES, Canaday
abt 1898-1905
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Missouri, Mar 25 1905 - Last Saturday afternoon, the town of Windsor was thrown into great excitement over the sad accident which befell Canady, the 7 year old son of Mayor Squires and wife. With a number of other boys, he was playing on the banks of Rock Island Lake when Ralph Bowen, one of the part, the 13 year old son of John Bowen, came rowing to the bank in a boat, with his rifle, and in some accidental manner, the gun went off, striking young Squires in the forehead, killing him almost instantly. All of the boys ran with the exception of John Bowen and another youth, who stayed and bathed the dead boy's forehead until the arrival of his grandmother. Funeral services were Monday, with the loving remains buried in Windsor Cemetery. R. Bowen and daughter, Mrs. Peckenpaugh, and Mrs. Frank Wright, cousin of the deceased, all of this city, attended the funeral.

SQUIRES, Cynthia Henrietta McNEELEY
1843-1906
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 20 1906 - The death of Mrs. J. B. Squires occurred at the home of Dr. B. B. Barr, on the corner of 2nd and Grand River streets, from a complication of diseases at 7 a.m. Thursday. Born near Warsaw, June 4, 1843. Maiden name Miss Cynthia McNeely and one sister survives her, Mrs. E. A. Caldwell of near Windsor. She married J. B. Squires Feb. 12, 1861 and he died five years ago. She sold her Windsor home then and as her health was extremely delicate, she passed the summer at her daughter's, Mrs. Barr's and the winters with her other daughter, Mrs. A. L. Churchill of Vinita, I.T. who has been at her bedside since Tuesday. Also one son, G. W. Squires of Windsor, and four grandchildren. She was raised in the Presbyterian faith, a sweet Christian woman, whose touch soothed when pain ran riot, and her gentle words gave hope when death was knocking at her door.

SQUIRES, Jerome B.
1837-1901
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Death of Jerome B. Squires at Windsor - The Tribune very much regrets to learn of the death of its old friend, Mr. Jerome B. Squires at his home in Windsor, which occurred on Tuesday, the 6th at noon. He had been suffering from a serious ailment for a number of years, and was confined to his bed a couple of weeks. He leaves a wife and three children; Mrs. Dr. B. B. Barr, of Clinton; Mrs. Lud Churchill, of Vinita, I.T., and William of Windsor. His remains were laid to rest in Laurel Oak cemetery at Windsor on Thursday morning. The deceased was an esteemed citizen, a devoted husband and father, and had a host of friends, who will sympathize with the family in their deep bereavement. Mr. Squires was 64 years of age last March. He was born in Tebo township, and was the son of Colonel Geo. W. Squires, one of the most prominent of the early settlers of this county, having located near Calhoun in 1835. At the age of 18 years Jerome Squires became a salesman in the mercantile establishment of James Atkinson at Warsaw, who conducted both a jobbing and retail business. Warsaw then done the largest business of any town in Southwest Missouri. In 1865 he was engaged in business at Sedalia, and in 1867 he began business in Calhoun; later he formed a copartnership with J. O. Edmondson, now of Kansas City. He engaged in farming for awhile near Calhoun, sold out, bought a fine farm near Shawnee Mound and engaged in the mercantile business at that place. After selling out there he removed to Windsor, where he engaged in business, but finally retired on account of failing health. In 1861 he was married to Miss Henrietta McNeeley of Benton county. He was genial, kind and obliging, and was always popular and successful in business. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity for many years, his parent lodge being No. 184, Calhoun.

STACKHOUSE, Earl Loyd Sr.
1929-1996
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Earl Loyd Stackhouse, Sr., 67 Deepwater, died Friday, December 27, 1996, at the Clinton Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 31, at the Anderson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Mr. Stackhouse was born November 16, 1929, in Independence, the son of Herschel and Alice Fields Stackhouse. He attended the Lowry City grade school and Clinton High School. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy. He worked for a period of 10 years for the General Motors assembly plant in Kansas City and then owned and operated Stackhouse Motors in Clinton for a period of 15 years. He later owned and operated Earl Stackhouse Trucking until he retired in 1991. He was married in 1959 and was the father of four children. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Loretta Stackhouse; one brother, Lee Herschel Stackhouse; one son, Andy Stackhouse, and his lifelong companion, Sylvia Green. He is survived by one son and his fiancee, Earl Stackhouse, Jr., and Terry Smith of Deepwater; two daughters and their husband, Karen and David Hinkle and Kathy and Frank Stewart, all of Clinton; nine grandchildren, Justin, Andrew, Amber and Austin Stackhouse, Rachelle Vanblaricon Mitchell, Brandon and Drew Vanblaricon, and Preston and J. D. Hinkle and one great-granddaughter, McKeinzie Mitchell. He is also survived by the children of Sylvia Green: Shirley Kalwei, Sherman Green, Nola Smith, Bub Green and Helen McClure.

STADLER, Aubrey Edwin
1895-1959
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Nov 19 1959 - Last rites for Aubrey Edwin Stadler, 64, who died Nov. 15 at his home near Finey, were conducted Nov. 17 at Finey Baptist Church, with graveside service in Finey Cemetery. Aubrey Edwin Stadler, one of four children and only son of Robert Sherman and Sarah Ann Stadler, was born July 15, l895, near Racket, Mo., in Benton County. His parents preceded him in death, also a sister, in Infancy. He was a veteran of the US Army in World War I and was stationed 10 months overseas. On Nov. 20, 1921, he married Nora Peters who remained .his faithful, devoted companion through the years. One son blessed this union, Edwin Eugene. Mr. and Mrs. Stadler, in their early married life, professed their faith in Christ and united with the Finey Baptist Church, remaining faithful and loyal members through the years. Devoted to his family and home Mr. Stadler also felt deep concern for his fellowman, and made many friends through his kindness and interest. Several months ago he suffered a light stroke and was hospitalized for some time at Veteran's Hospital, Wadsworth, Kan. His health continued to decline but, after returning home, preferred to remain there until he succumbed. Besides his wife and son, he leaves two sisters, Mrs. Edmund Gaylord, Finey, and Mrs. Earl Shepherd, Mt. Zion; a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

STADLER, Daniel Simon
1877-1943
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jul 22 1943 - Daniel Simon Stadler, son of Charles and Isabel Stadler, was born April 17, 1877 in Cole County, Missouri. He died July 15, 1943 at his home near Finey. At the age of 17 he moved to Benton County, Mo. In 1910 he moved to the Finey neighborhood in Henry County, Mo., where he spent the remainder of his life. He was united in marriage to Miss Lelia Armstrong in 1901. Besides his widow he leaves four children: Ray Stadler of Finey; Mrs. R. B. Wallen of Fristoe, Mo.; Mrs. Paul Vannatta of Appleton City, Mo.; and Bernice Stadler of the home. Six grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews also survive. He was the last of nine children, four brothers and four sisters having preceded him in death. He was converted and joined the Finey Baptist Church in 1927, and remained true to his belief in Christ until death. He was laid to rest in the Finey cemetery July 17, 1943.

STADLER, Lelia ARMSTRONG
1883-1964
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Oct 22 1964 - Funeral services for Mrs. Lelia Stadler were held Oct. 19, at the Finey Baptist Church. Interment was in Finey Cemetery under the direction of Schuberg Funeral Service. Lelia Armstrong daughter of Alvin and Mary Jane Lyon Armstrong, was born in St. Clair County, Mo., June 30, 1883. She died at Wetzel Hospital, Oct. 17, after many years illness. She was one of a family of 11 children, six brothers and four sisters preceding her in death. On Dec. 8, 1901, she married Daniel S. Stadler, who preceded her in death July 15, 1943. Their entire married life was spent in Henry and Benton Counties. Shortly after the death of her husband Mrs. Stadler and her daughter, Bernice, moved to Clinton and this since had been her home. In 1927 she became a member of the Baptist Church at Finey where her membership remained until her death. Mrs. Stadler was a kind and devoted mother and her interests centered in her home and loved ones. Survivors include her four children Ray C. Stadler, Mrs. Opal Wallen, Brownington; Miss Bernice Stadler of the home, Mrs. Paul Vannatta, Sedalia; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.

STADLER, Norma Jean ALLEN
1937-1999
Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 13 1999 - Norma Jean Stadler, 62, rural Deepwater, died Friday afternoon, September 10, 1999, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born on June 5, 1937, in Independence, the daughter of Louis B. and Mildred Pyle Allen. She grew up in Independence and made her home in the Kansas City area where she was a waitress for several years. On October 1, 1986, she was married to Edwin Stadler and they made their home in the Finey community near Deepwater. She enjoyed making many craft items that she displayed at her home. She was preceded in death by her mother and son, Rick Sloan. She is survived by her husband Edwin of the home; her father Louis Allen of Morton, Washington; one stepson Albert Stadler and his wife Jill, Joplin, and one stepdaughter Audara Charlton and her husband Mike, Columbia; a step grandson, Kerry Andrew Stadler and a step granddaughter Tara Hawk; one brother Richard Allen, Cussita, Alabama. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 14, at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in the Finey Cemetery, near Deepwater.

STALEY, Derinda H.
d: 1848
Warsaw City Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Saturday Morning Visitor, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO, Sep 16 1848 - Died in this city on yesterday evening [Sep 15 1848], after a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. Derinda H., aged 46 years, consort of Mr. John M. Staley. The deceased was one of the earliest residents of this place, and by her affable and familiar intercourse in society, had won the universal esteem of our community. As a wife, she was devoted and confiding--as a mother, tender and affectionate--as a mistress, kind and humane--as a neighbor, she was benevolent and kind. To say that she was an example in all the various relations of life, worthy of imitation by all, is saying but little for the many virtues which she exhibited in her life. She had been, for a number of years, a pious member of the cumberland Presbyterian Church, and a faithful follower of the Saviour, and bore her lingering afflictions with the patience and resgnation becoming one who had placed her confidence and trust in Him, who is almight to uphold and save. But she is gone! Removed from our midst in the meridian of life. Peace to her pure and gentle spirit. May she rest in hope, till those she has left to mourn shall join her in the skies.

STALKER, Harlin Jr.
1924-1994
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harlin Jr. Stalker was born October 22, 1924 near Dadeville, Mo., the son of Ronald Lee and Sarah Elizabeth (Ayers) Stalker. During his early years, his family moved to Bolivar. He was the youngest of eight children. On January 15, 1943, he was married to Mable Louise Foster. To this union four children were born, Ronald, Harlene, Sandy and Robin. Mr. Stalker was a member of Teamsters Local #101 and worked in heavy construction most of his life. He also was a lifetime member of the American Veterans Post #120 in Urich. He is survived by one son, Ronald Stalker, Independence; three daughters, Harlene Ingham, Sandy Johnson and Robin Brown, all of Urich; a sister, Harriet Brobisky, Springfield; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and Mable, who remained a lifelong friend. He was preceded in death by three brothers, William Stalker, Carl Stalker and Harry Stalker; three sisters, Bess Farmer, Pauline Crain and Francis Miles. He enjoyed his large family group and a host of friends. Graveside services were held Saturday, February 19, 1994 at the Urich Cemetery.

STANDIFORD, Theresa Sue BURTON
1954-1971
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Monday, Dec 13 1971 - Rites Here For Slain Housewife - Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Teresa Sue Standiford, 17, native Clintonian, who was found slain in the basement of her Kansas City home last Thursday. Rites were held Saturday at Hinton Chapel, Raytown. Mrs. Standiford was born at Clinton. Her maternal grandfather is Judge Floyd Sperry and her paternal grandmother is Mrs. Jonah Burton, both of Clinton. Mrs. Standiford had lived in the Kansas City area most of her life. She attended Raytown High School and was a member of the Eastwood Hills Baptist Church. Besides her two grandparents, she leaves her husband Pvt. David Standiford, with the third Marine Division, San Diego; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Burton, former Clintonians; two brothers, Robert H. Burton and Michael A. Burton, and a sister, Martha Lou Burton, all of 5133 South Booth, Kansas City. Mrs. Glenn Burton is the former Nancy Sperry. Kansas City police theorize that the 17-year-old housewife may have been killed when she interrupted a burglary at her home at 3117 Topping. She had been beaten and shot. The Kansas City Star said Willie Dean Porter Jackson, Jr., 24, of Gary Indiana was charged Friday with first degree murder and was being held without bond in the Jackson County jail. The newspaper said that police would not comment on the ownership of a shotgun and a rifle Jackson was carrying when he was taken into custody early Wednesday. He was released from the municipal court Thursday about two hours after the slaying was discovered. A detective, Charles Gunlock, then compared a description of the man sought in the murder to the description of Jackson, and Jackson was arrested when he appeared to claim the weapons. Mrs. Standiford, who was pregnant, had been dead about 18 hours when her father, Glenn Burton, worried when he did not hear from her, discovered the body. She had been shot once in the left cheek and had suffered a skull fracture. Bruises and abrasions were found on her face and neck, Standiford, who had attended Raytown High School, was married to Marine Pvt. David Standiford in August. He left Tuesday for San Diego, but returned to Kansas City Friday. Police said they were successful in contacting a Gary man, also a magazine salesman and apparently a friend of Jackson, but officers would not release information on the conversation. The man, who reportedly was to comment on Jackson's where abouts, had been with Jackson earlier in the week. (Note: b: Sep 7 1954 - d: Dec 9 1971)

STANDKE, Caroline NEUMEISTER
1859-1928
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The sweet spirit of Mrs. William F. Standke returned to its Maker Monday morning, May 14th, at 7 a.m., after a lingering illness, which lasted some three months. Many are the hearts made sad who have learned of her death which occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Braun where she had been tenderly cared for the past two weeks. It was also in this home she recovered from an attack of pneumonia in February, then returned to her own home, but not being any too strong other complications followed which, together with heart trouble, caused her death. Although she suffered intensely she was always kind and hopeful, until the last week, when she realized the end was near, and talked of going home to be with her beloved companion, who preceded her just one year ago May 7th. Her supreme task was that of a mother and she ever had the welfare of her children in her heart and prayers. She raised them to be honest and upright and to follow the Master she loved to serve. Mrs. Standke was a natural homemaker and enjoyed the culture of flowers and her garden, which was one of the most attractive in the community where she lived. Her flowers were always admired by all who passed the home, as she was a dear lover of the old fashioned flowers, as well as the new kinds, and it would be a difficult task to name the many different kinds to be found in "mother" Standke's flower garden. Her duty did not stop as a homemaker, but she has been a devoted wife and mother; a wonderful friend and oh such a good neighbor. We will all miss her - children, neighbors and friends. Caroline Neumeister was born at Wirtenburg, Germany, January 28th, 1859, and came to American when a small girl and settled in Ohio. She was married to Wm. F. Standke, Oct. 10th, 1875, at Rocky Ridge, Ohio. To this union seven children were given. All are living and are as follows: Wm. F. Standke Jr., New Orleans, La.; Mrs. D. J. Blatt and Mrs. Emma C. Neif, of Toledo, Ohio; O. D. and Geo. F., of Kansas City; Mrs. John Braun and Charles Standke, near the home. She is also survived by 15 grandchildren. All her children were present for the funeral except Mrs. Neif, whose health prevented her coming. Mrs. Standke was a devout member of the Evangelical church for many years, and in her younger days was active in church work, always willing to the end to help in anything the church of her community would undertake, many times helping to pay the pastor or help with other things, but her membership was never moved from her own beloved church. She was always ready to help those in need and to administer to the sick. Her life was one of usefulness and her sweet memory will live long in the New Harmony community where she had spent the greater part of her life, having lived among us for the past 46 years. Her funeral services were conducted Wednesday morning at the Golden Gate Church. A large crowd was present at the funeral and followed the body to the beautiful Englewood Cemetery near Clinton, where she was tenderly laid to rest beside her companion.

STANISLAUS, Genevieve "Jennie" SEATON
1933-1996
Curryville City Cemetery, Curryville, Pike Co, MO
Jennie Stanislaus, 63, Curryville, MO, died Sunday, Dec 1, 1996, at the Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. She was born Sep 29, 1933, in Chilhowee, the daughter of Fred and Dorothy Smith Seaton. On Dec 21, 1952, she married Ronald D. Stanislaus in Bluejacket, OK. He survives. Mrs. Stanislaus moved to Pike County in 1969 and had lived near Curryville for the past 23 years. She was a member of the Pike County Council Concern for Children and the Frankford Baptist Church, assisting her husband in pastoring that church and the Elm Grove Baptist Church. She was active in the Baptist associational work for many years. Survivors in addition to her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Jim (Rose) Van Luvan, Kirksville, and Patricia Stewart, Knob Noster; three brothers; five sisters; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Ray Stanislaus, in 1980. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec 4, at the Frankford Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Curryville Cemetery with the Mudd-Veach Funeral Home, Bowling Green, in charge.

STANLEY, Bertha E.
1911-2004
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 2004 - Bertha E. Stanley, 93, Clinton, died Saturday, November 6, 2004. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 10, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. She was born in Henry County and was a lifelong resident. She is survived by her daughter Patty Hunter and husband Jay, Clinton, and her son Don Stanley, Henderson, Nevada, as well as three grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

STANSBERRY, Rachel G. OSBURN
1823-1902
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 29 1902 - Mrs. Rachel G. Stansberry (nee Osburn) departed this life November 22, 1902, at the home of Mr. Murphy, about eight miles northwest of Clinton. born in Fairfield County, Ohio April 8, 1823, being 79. Married to Wm. Henry Stansberry May 12, 1844. thirteen children, six boys and seven girls; all surviving but one. She united with the United Brethren Church at the age of 10 and remained a member until her death. She had 44 grandchildren of whom 36 are living and there are also five great-grandchildren. Her husband is still living, though in feeble health, his home being at Norris. Funeral conducted at the M.E. Church, South at Norris, on Sunday, November 23 and remains were laid to rest in Carpenter's Cemetery to await the resurrection morn. She lived many years in this part of the state, being highly respected and many friends mourn her loss.

STANSBERRY, Ralph Lee Sr.
1914-1993
Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ralph Lee Stansberry, Sr., age 78, Holden, passed away Saturday, February 6, 1993 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born November 5, 1914 in Blairstown, the son of Jeptha Jarrett and Mellie Lee (Hicks) Stansberry. He lived in the Holden community most of his life. He married Verna Mae Marks in 1937 in Independence. Mr. Stansberry graduated from Holden High School in 1934 and worked five years in the 1930s for Dr. H. L. Mahnken, a veterinarian in Holden. He farmed for several years and served as superintendent of the Holden Water and Sewage Department for 28 years, retiring in 1979 due to ill health. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Holden and a former member of the Church Administrative Board. He was a life member of the Missouri Water and Sewage Association and a former member of the Holden Community Betterment Association. Surviving his passing are wife Verna Mae Stansberry of Holden; one son, Ralph Lee Stansberry, Jr., Pleasant Hill; three daughters, Judy Mae Rinck, Odessa, Verna Darlene Todd, Blue Springs, and Bertha Jean Kasper, Kansas City; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandsons. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 9, 1993 at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg.

STANSBERRY, William A.
1851-1929
Clinton MO - William A. Stansberry Dead - The subject of this sketch was born in Fairfield county, Ohio, January 2, 1851; departed this life August 2, 1929, aged 78 years and 7 months. He was the son of William H. and Rachel Stansberry, who were among our early pioneers, coming to Missouri when he was sixteen years of age. There was a family of thirteen children, five of whom are sill living - two sisters and three brothers. He was married to Sarah Ellen Webster, January 23, 1876. To this union four children were born - Blanchie Belle, who died in infancy; Hattie Anne, deceased, the wife of S. S. Patterson, John Webster, of the home, and Mary Jane, wife of C. E. Gray; one granddaughter, Mrs. Frank G. Butcher, had lived until her marriage in the home of her grandparents since the death of her mother, which occurred when she was eight years old. The two children of this granddaughter and the two children of the daughter have been the source of much joy and comfort in the last few years of his life. His funeral was preached in the Presbyterian church at Blairstown Sunday afternoon by Rev. Sam McCluney, of Osceola. Mr. McCluney served as pastor at Blairstown for several years and the two families had become close friends and we feel Mr. McCluney was in a position to truthfully say the fitting words which he spoke. He called him "Uncle Bill," and that sounded right, for we all know him by that name. The parable of the Good Samaritan, which he used in his remarks was also very applicable to this life. It was the unnoticed things, the things others would not want to do, he was most likely to do. He lived a quiet life but he "loved his neighbor as himself" to a greater degree than most of us, and it has been said, "He believed too much in people for his own good." That is doubtful, for only the pure and good hearted man or woman can do that, and it can never be to their own hurt. The minister said, "He practiced the principles of Christianity. Those words were fitly spoken and surely applies to his life. He had never united with any church, but he respected the church and her ministry to a higher degree than many of whom it may be said, "They joined the church in childhood." The minister idd not recommend this way, but said, There are those who find "The truth the way" sometime outside the church." "Uncle Bill was a staunch Democrat, and for many years looked upon as the leader of the Democracy of Big Creek township. Shall we call him a partisan? I looked to see what Daniel Webster called a partisan. You do the same. If he was, he was a mighty square one, and he could take any man of opposing belief by the hand and grant him in a jovial way the same privilege. He was a devoted husband to the invalid wife who for more than two years of serious sickness still survives him; a king and patient father and grandfather, a good citizen and friend. As a friend and neighbor, I have known him always and as "Uncle" Bill's spirit passed out so quietly, the other night, I do not believe there was any moaning at the bar when he put out to sea, and I believe for him the sun set and evening star was clear.

STANTON, James
1829-1907
Clinton MO - The death of James Stanton occured at his home, one and one-half miles south of Finey, June 12, 1907 of complicated kidney trouble of six weeks duration. Born near St. Louis September 15, 1829. He was married to Miss Elizabeth Allen nearly 49 years. He was a Baptist in belief, always a friend to all and owed no man a collar. He had lived in this neighborhood for more than 50 years. He went to California in 1850 and was four months crossing the plains. He was in the Union army and honorably discharged for sickness. Leaves his devoted wife, two sons and three daughters living and three children dead. Those living are Mrs. N. E. Scott of Clinton; Mrs. Julia Smith of St. Clair County; John Stanton, Sulphur Springs Stock Farm near Finey; E. C. Stanton, Goodland, Kansas, and Mrs. Bessie Walen of Bandon, Oregon. All his children were at his bedside during his illness. He had 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

STAPF, Thomas
1868-1937
St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose MO, Thursday, May 13 1937 - Thomas Stapf, died at his home in Montrose Tuesday (May 11, 1937) night at 11:30 after an attack of asthma which he suffered two hours earlier. He had been in his usual state of health and had bee down town in the afternoon. Funeral services will be held Friday morning at the Catholic church in Montrose. Burial will be in the Germantown cemetery. Thomas Stapf was born in Greenupsburg, Ohio on February 25, 1868, the son of Severin and Barbara Stapf. He came with his parents to Missouri Germantown community when about seven years old. On July 25, 1893, he was married to Frances Gockel. They lived in Germantown a few years after their marriage then moved to their farm where they lived for 32 years, retiring and moving to Montrose five years ago. Four children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Stapf, a son and daughter died in infancy. Another son, John was a member of the U.S.S.G. during the World War and died in camp at Cicero, Ill, in October, 1918. Besides the widow he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Irene Vogel, and one granddaughter, Germaine Vogel, of Germantown. Other surviving relatives include three sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Oswald, Urich; Mrs. Rose Blomert and Mrs. Minnie Steinbach of Montrose. Mr. Stapf was a member of the Catholic church. He was a solid substantial citizen, a thrifty farmer and an honest dependable neighbor and friend and will be missed in the home, church and community.

STAPLES, Barbara Jane CORRELL
1934-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 15 2000 - Barbara Jane Staples, daughter of Raymond D. and Helen Lucille (Grasher) Correll, was born December 30, 1934, in Henry County, and died at her home in Clinton on June 3, 2000, at the age of 65 years. Barbara was a lifelong area resident. She worked for Westport Construction. Adams Mark, Holiday Inn and was currently working for Pathways where she had worked for the past seven years. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, the Clinton Chapter No. 73 Order of Eastern Star, where she was a a Past Worthy Matron, Past District Deputy Grand Matron of the 37th District and a representative to the state of New Mexico, Rainbow Girls, Roberta Rebekah Lodge and on the board of RSVP. Barbara is survived by three sons, Dwight Staples of Clinton, David Staples of Independence and Gary Staples of Fort Wayne, Indiana; one sister, Margaret Ann Brown of Leawood, Kansas, and three grandchildren, Shaea Staples and Page Staples of Independence, and Lauren Staples of Fort Wayne, Indiana, as well as one aunt, Ruby Zellers of O'Fallon, and one uncle, Lloyd Grasher of Hayward, California. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, June 6. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STAPLES, Marie Elizabeth
1924-2004
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2004 - Marie Elizabeth Staples, 79, Appleton City, died Wednesday, March 31, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by four daughters, Elaine Staples of Lee's Summit, JoAnn Simpson of Grain Valley, Patty Mulvey of Kansas City and Dorothy Weston of Montrose; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mass will be Saturday, April 3, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

STAPLES, Richard McKim "Dick"
1924-1988
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - R. M. Staples, 64, Leavenworth, KS, died Saturday, October 29, 1988, at the VA Medical Center. He was born in Clinton and was a lifelong area resident. He is survived by three sons, Dwight, of Kansas City, Gary, of Fort Wayne, IN, and David of Raytown; one brother, Tom of Huntsville, AL; a sister, Mildred Eakers of Putin Bay, OH. He was a Marine Corps veteran of WW II. Funeral services will be Wednesday at Vansant-Mills Chapel, with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

STARK, Henry
1857-1911
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Henry Stark, for 18 years a prominent and progressive citizen of Clinton answered the final summons at 9:40 Thursday night, May 18th, after a brief illness. Mr. Stark had been in apparently his usual good health until the preceding Sunday night when he complained of acute bowel trouble. This continued and was diagnosed as obstruction of the bowel. As it did not yield to treatment, a surgical operation was decided upon. Dr. Robinson, an eminent Kansas City specialist, was summoned to perform the operation which he did Thursday afternoon. It was revealed that in addition to the obstruction, Mr. Stark was suffering from appendicitis of a very severe and advanced type and the surgeon and local physicians assisting were unanimous in deeming his chance for life practically nothing. He regained consciousness for awhile after the operation and seemed quite cheerful, but ere long lapsed into unconsciousness, and continued to sink until his death. Thus is ended a life that has been full of sunshine to those around him and full of help for the community in which the active and vigorous years of his life have been spent. His was a strong character. A man of sterling, practical common sense; of progressive spirit and persevering energy; and withal with a deep-planted love of his fellowmen which manifested itself day by day in every action of his everyday life - his was a nature that was a blessing to the community where his lot was cast. Henry Stark was the third of fourteen children born to Mr. and Mrs. Xavier Stark, and first saw the light of day in Milwaukee, Wis., April 29th, 1857. He therefore recently celebrated his 54th birthday. His father was a miller and millwright, and as a mere boy, Mr. Stark learned that trade with a thoroughness that made him a man recognized from coast to coast as an expert. As such he was considered by operative millers an authority on practical milling and he was twice honored by the Fraternity of Operative Millers of America, the national organization of the craft, by being elected President; and at the time of his death was a director in the Society. In 1879 he was married in St. Louis to Mrs. Annie Boehm, fourth daughter of Frank Boehm a noted St. Louis musician. In 1893, after two years of service with Meyer & Bulte as manager of their mill at Rolla, MO., he came to Clinton to manage the White Swan Mills; and for nearly a score of years he remained with that institution, making by their merit its products known not only from coast to coast, but into foreign countries as well. The firm of Meyer and Bulte was succeeded by the Bulte Milling Co., the mill was enlarged form time to time until it is one of the largest in the State of Missouri and with justifiable pride, Mr. Stark declared that it had always been run with a profit to the owners, and the financial troubles of the Bulte Company were apart from and independent of the Clinton White Swan Mills which was always a paying proposition. With the purchase of the Bulte properties by the Rankin interests, Mr. Stark's field of operation broadened and his responsibilities increased. He was placed in charge of both the Clinton mill and the larger and newer one in Kansas City and the new company insisted on his moving to Kansas City to operate both plants from that city. He consented to do this with considerable reluctance. He sold his residence property several weeks since and was preparing to this week give possession to the purchaser, William Ming, temporarily intending to occupy another home for two months and then move to Kansas City. Mr. Stark has ever been a busy man. He entered preeminently into the life of our city. He served several terms on the city council, and was progressive and gave abundantly of his time and energy to the upbuilding and beautifying of our city. In every movement looking to our municipal betterment, he was a leader; his influence and his contributions of work and money were always freely given in aid of any worthy object of a public character. As "one who loved his fellow men," his name should be written high. His affection for his friends was of that deep-rooted, enduring type that would sacrifice, and deem it a pleasure to sacrifice in the name of friendship. He was cheerful and full of sunshine in his daily life his cheery greeting falling like a benediction on those with whom he came in contact. His love of home and family was one of his most beautiful and absorbing traits. The fraternal instinct was also strongly implanted in his character. He was a charter member of Clinton Lodge No. 1034, B. P. O. Elks, and was ever one of its enthusiastic, helpful members. He served as Exalted Ruler, and later represented the lodge at the Grand Lodge meeting at Los Angeles, Cal. He was the earliest advocate for the purchase of a local Elks home, and it was very largely thorough his efforts that the magnificent club and lodge building now owned by the lodge was acquired and fitted up. He took a constant and active interest in the affairs of the order, and typified the spirit of brotherly love in all his relations with the member of that order, who will sadly miss his kindly presence, his good-fellowship and his uplifting influence. On account of his death, a class initiation arranged for Saturday night, 20th, has been postponed until Saturday night, May 27th. Mr. Stark was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and Modern Woodmen of America. He took a keen interest in the progress and growth of the local Catholic church and was a member of the Advisory Board of the Home Chautauqua, taking active interest in the preparation of a program now in progress. Of the large family of brothers and sisters, nine survive him, as well as his beloved wife and daughter Miss Flossie. To these bereaved ones will be accorded the sympathy of a community which shared with them the pride and appreciation of his splendid character and which stands uncovered in sorrow for the passing of one whose life meant so much to us all. The funeral will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The service will be at the Catholic church and interment will be at Englewood cemetery according to the beautiful and impressive ritualistic service of the Elks order.

STARK, Robert E. "Bob"
1921-2003
Fairview Cemetery, Frankford, Pike Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 8 2003 - Robert E. (Bob) Stark, 82, Frankford, died Sunday, July 6, 2003, at his residence. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, July 9, at the Fairview Cemetery in Frankford. He was born June 18, 1921, south of Frankford, the son of Harry W. and Winnie J. Holman Stark. On January 24, 1942, he married Evea Grace Wilson, who died April 13, 1985. Survivors include one son Tom Stark and wife Ellen, Hannibal; two daughters, Kay S. Reading and Bill Unsell of Bowling Green, Debbie Sieger and husband Dennis, Clinton; three granddaughters, Kathy Cooper and husband Rod, St. Louis, Krista Rice and husband Rich, Hannibal, Kami Harsell and husband Chris, also of Hannibal; three great-grandchildren, Courtney Cooper, Chaney Cooper and Hayden Rice, and one long-time special friend, Muriel Oberman, Bowling Green. Along with his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, an infant sister and his grandson, Tim Reading, July 6, 1995. Mr. Stark spent his entire life on the family farm. He was a member of Frankford Presbyterian Church.

STARK, William H. S.
1827-1904
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 19 1904 - William H. Stark, a pioneer of Johnson county, died at his home in Chilhowee Sunday morning with pneumonia. Born in Tennessee January 3, 77 years ago and, with Dr. Turk, moved to Johnson county in 1860 and in 1881, Dr. Turk moved to Henry County. Mr. Stark's first wife was a sister of Mrs. Dr. Turk, who has been dead a number of years, as are the two children born to them. His second wife survives him. Nine children were born to them, six living. J. S. Turk's wife, now deceased, was one of the children.

STARKES, James Mrs.
n/a-1887
Clinton Eye Feb 3 1887 - Mrs. James Starkes died at her home two miles north of Urich Saturday night last of pneumonia. (Jan 29 1887)

STARKS, Earley Marcellus
1856-1945
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Dec 6 1945 - Funeral services for the late Early M. Starks will be held Thursday afternoon, December 6, at the Methodist Church. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Early M. Starks passed away at 11:30 p.m. Monday, December 3, 1945, at his home after a long life of industrious and constructive labor, which ceased only a few years ago. He was proud of his active life, of his large family, and of his excellent health and fine physique. It was his delight to tease young friends by challenging them to a foot race or some athletic feat, when he was three times their age. He had been a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church for the past fifty years and believed strongly in his faith and passed on to others his beliefs and his creeds. He believed in the straight way of life, clean living, temperance in all things. Mr. Starks was born March 26, 1856, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the son of James and Catherine Starks, spending the early years of his life in Iowa. He came to Henry County as a young boy and except for a short time that he lived in Creighton, the remainder of his life was spent in Clinton. He was married to Miss Mary Ann Bixler on April 21, 1885, who has been his constant companion and devoted wife. Last April they celebrated together with most of their children their Sixtieth Wedding anniversary, something which very few couples are permitted to do. Mr. Starks is survived by his dearest companion his wife; two brothers, Ed Starks of Colorado, who was here at the time of his death; and Rash Starks of Belton, Mo. He leaves ten children, one son, Henry, who was killed in action in World War I, having preceded him in death. The children are Jim Starks, Joplin, Mo.; Huldah Loop, Seattle, Washington; Mrs. Inez Kimmel and Ben Starks, Clinton; Grace Trollinger, Calhoun, Ruby Trollinger, Richmond, Calif.; Catherine Bixman, of the home; Nellie Barr, Springfield, Mo., Lewis Starks of Kansas City, and Garnett Earnest, Springfield, Mo. There are also 26 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.

STARKS, Horatio Nevada
1866-1948
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Cass County Democrat Missourian, February 26, 1948 - Horatio Nevada Starks was born at Terre Haute, Indiana, December 16, 1866. On March 30th, 1890 he was united in marriage with Emily Helen Mitchell. He was baptized in the Christian church at Urich, Mo. He passed away Tuesday, Feb 17 at Memorial hospital at Harrisonville. Mr. Starks was one of a family of eleven children, six boys and five girls. Only one brother, Edward, who lives in Colorado, survives. He is also survived by his wife Emily Helen Starks, a son, Everett B. Starks of Independence, Mo., and a daughter, Mrs. Lottie L. Trow of Kansas City, Mo. He also leaves other relatives and a host of friends to miss his friendly, cheerful disposition. Services were held Thursday afternoon at E. K. George and Sons chapel. Burial was made at Clinton, Mo.

STARKS, Lewis Terry
1905-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lewis Terry Starks, 88, Tarsney Lakes in Jackson County, died Tuesday, September 21, 1993 at Truman Medical Center East. Graveside services were Friday, Sept. 24, 1993 at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Mr. Starks was born in Creighton and lived in Clinton for 40 years. He was married to Pansy Church of Deepwater. They moved to Tarsney Lakes in 1949. He worked for Mann Machine Shop and Adams Dairy before retiring. He attended the Seventh Day Masonic Lodge and the Ararat Shriners. He was preceded in death by his wife on Sept. 24, 1973. He is survived by a sister Ruby Trolinger, Clinton, and several nieces and nephews.

STARKS, Lorenz Powers "Buddy"
1894-1945
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Cass County Democrat Missourian, Nov 29 1945 - L. P. Starks Dies Unexpectedly - Death Comes at 11:00 p.m. Monday Night at Home on south Independence Street Following Heart Attack, Funeral This Afternoon - Lorenz P Starks, better known to friends and relatives as "Buddy" Starks, died unexpectedly at 11 o'clock Monday night, November 26, 1945, at his home, 602 South Independence Street, Harrisonville. Mr. Starks, 51 years old, was stricken with a heart attack while in the John V. Carter store at 8 o'clock Monday morning. He made his way to his own place of business on the east side of the square and as his condition did not improve he went to the office of Dr. J. S. Triplett, who took him home. The trouble was diagnosed as coronary embolism, of a blood clot near the heart. He was to have been hospitalized Tuesday morning. A Native Missourian Born October 6, 1894, in Urich, Mo., Lorenz Powers Starks' parents were Benjamin Franklin and Mary A (Oliphant) Starks, who were married November 25, 1891 in Urich and celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in Harrisonville in 1941. The father was a harness maker and he and Mrs. Starks lived in Clinton, Garden City and Butler, Mo., and in Olathe, Kans. Prior to 1934 he established a harness shop in Harrisonville, his son coming here shortly after, using the front of the building for his shoe-repairing business. The father died here December 2, 1942, in his home, 300 East Mechanic Street, at the age of 74 years. Ever since Buddy had looked after the harness shop in addition to his shoe-repairing business. Buddy Starks was reared in Henry and Cass Counties. On March 5, 1917, he was united in marriage with Miss Gladys Maud Hartzler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel J Hartzler of East Lynne. They made their home in Garden City where her death occurred July 16, 1936, at the age of 38 years. On December 25, 1938, Mr. Starks and Miss Helen Kelley, daughter of A. L. Kelley of Harrisonville, were married, the ceremony being performed in New Haven, Mo. They lived several years at 601 East Mechanic Street, moving this summer to the present residence which he and Mrs. Starks purchased from the estate of Mrs. R. W. Austin. Devoted to His Family Mr. Starks was devoted to his family, including his mother, whom he visited daily in her home, 300 East Mechanic Street. He had done much work making his new home what he desired for his wife and their daughter, Edwina Joanne, 4 years old. Most of the work was done in evenings, for his business took most of his daylight hours. Of pleasing personality, always having a cheerful greeting for all, he was universally liked. He had an extreme acquaintance in Cass County, especially in the Garden City and Harrisonville communities. His business was all that he and an assistant could handle. He was a member of the Methodist church and for a long time was a Sunday School superintendent in Garden City. He belonged to the I.O.O.F. Surviving Buddy Starks, besides his wife, daughter of and his mother, is a sister, Mrs. Clarence S. (Garnett) Hartzler, four and half miles southeast of Harrisonville. The funeral for Mr. Starks will be held this (Thursday) afternoon in the Harrisonville Methodist Church. Burial will be in Urich.

STARKS, Mary Ann OLIPHANT
1870-1948
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Cass County Democrat Missourian, Oct 7, 1948 - Mrs. Mary Starks passed away at 11:45 a.m., Sunday, October 3, 1948 at her home, 300 East Washington, Harrisonville. Death was due to a heart attack. She had been in ill health for the past two years. Mary Ann Oliphant was born June 22, 1870 at Osage Mission, Kans, the oldest child of Samuel Joseph and Rebecca Jane Moody Oliphant. She had three brothers and five sisters, the following preceding her in death: Fannie Lee Oliphant, Ida DeWater, Oscar Oliphant, Lula Shaw, Ona Lee Oliphant and Frank Oliphant. Mrs. Starks spent her early girlhood in Urich, where she met Ben F. Starks, the young couple being married November 25, 1891. The following year they began homemaking in Clinton. To this union two children: Lorenz P. Starks, who passed away November 26, 1945, and Mrs. Garnet Hartzler, Harrisonville, were born. The family lived a number of years in Butler and Olathe where Mr. Starks was in the harness business. In 1904 the family moved to Garden City where they lived a happy and prosperous life, making many friends. The Starks family moved to Harrisonville in 1938. In this home the husband and father passed away December 2, 1942. At the death of the youngest sister, Lula Shaw, April 13, 1909, Mrs. Starks took into her home her sister's infant son, Glenn Shaw, and reared him as her own. Mr. and Mrs. Starks were a congenial couple all their married life and in addition to their own children they took into their home at various times other children who needed to be cared for and gave them love and affection. Mr. and Mrs. Starks observed their 50th wedding anniversary at there home here November 23, 1941. Mrs. Starks was a generous and loving woman to all her friends and neighbors. "She went about doing good." In her early girlhood she became a member of the United Brethern church later transferring her membership to the Methodist church in Garden City. In 1938 she became a member of the Harrisonville Methodist church. She was also a member of the local Rebekah lodge. She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Clarence S. Hartzler, and nephew, Glenn Shaw, Harrisonville, and the following grandchildren: Mrs. Lyndell Mayberry, Hickman Mills; Mrs. Leland Roach, Keith, Edward and Willis Hartzler, Edwina Joanne Starks, Laquita, Georgeann and Carol Shaw; two great-grandchildren, Patricia and Estle Roach, all of Harrisonville; a sister, Mrs. Nettie Fisher, Urich; a brother, A. J. Oliphant, Clinton; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends, Funeral services were held in the Runnenburger Chapel October 5. Burial was in the Urich cemetery.

STARKS, William Henry
1893-1918
Henry Starks Killed in Action: News was received here last week of the death of Henry Starks, son of Earl Starks, for years a resident of this place, who was killed in action on the fighting front in France on October 27. Henry was a member of a machine gun company. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Starks, of Clinton, six sisters and three brothers; two of the sisters, Mrs Will Trolinger and Mrs. L. D. Kimmel are residents of Creighton.

STARKS, Wilma Maxine FREEMAN McDOWELL
1921-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Wilma Maxine Starks, daughter of Walter and Eva Freeman, arrived into this world on July 20, 1921, in Claudell, Kansas. Wilma passed away on November 16, 2014 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Missouri where she had resided since 2010. She was 93 years old. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 20, 2014 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.She was the youngest of five siblings who included Neva, Charles, Pearl, and Ruby. Her early life was spent in Smith and Phillips Counties in Kansas. She was a resident of National Youth Administration part of the New Deal in the 1930s in Smith Center, Kansas instructed by Irene McNerney. In July of 1941, Wilma married Ivan McDowell of Kirwin, Kansas, and to this union four children, Gary Lee, Kay Marie, Danny Jo, and Michael Paul were born. She became a member of the Sunshine Club of Kirwin and also helped organize a group of friends known as "The Willing Fifteen" and belonged until her move to Missouri. She was employed at the J.C. Penney store in Phillipsburg, Kansas, and later transferred to a Penney's store in the suburbs of Kansas City, Missouri. She always claimed to be a "little country girl in a big city" but won the contest over several other stores for being top salesperson. She wed Earl B. Starks, her childhood sweetheart, on November 12, 1966. They made their home in Clinton, Missouri. During this time, she worked eleven years for Zenith Fireworks and later became an employee Golden Valley Hospital in the dietary department where she was named employee of the month in 1986. She was a Share group member for people who had lost loved ones and also served on the Hospice Board of Henry County. She initiated a TOPS Club in Clinton and graduated as a KOPS in 1976. She was past president of the VFW Auxiliary 1894 in Clinton and a lifetime member at the time of her death. Following the death of her second husband, Wilma returned to the area of her youth in Kansas. She started as a Green Thumb worker at the Kensington Community Senior Center in Kensington, Kansas. The highlight of her job was being nominated for Older American Worker of the Year. In 1996, she was hired as Meal Site Manager for the center. In 1999, she was one of four people interviewed by the Associated Press for past happenings in Smith County. Those articles appeared in different newspapers throughout Kansas. Wilma's parents, one brother, three sisters, her son Danny in 1986 and her husband Earl "Benny" in 1989 preceded her in passing. Survivors include son Gary McDowell of Wichita, Kansas, grandchildren Charlene, Marshall, Troy and Sherry; daughter Kay Merrifield (husband Gary) of Fremont, Nebraska, grandchildren Patrick, Teresa, and Michael; son Michael "Mike" McDowell (wife Kim) of Clinton, Missouri, grandchildren Sarah, Joel, Nicholas, and Alexander; and one step-daughter Cheryl Roberts, granddaughters Michelle and Vickie of Temecula, California. There are 26 great grandchildren and 7 great, great grandchildren; as well as other relatives and friends. Wilma loved being with people and sharing activities with all. She especially enjoyed her friendships in Clinton and in her later years at the senior center in Kensington. She will be remembered for cooking, doing crafts, collecting clippings, gardening, playing cards, making candy, and forever decorating for Christmas. May God bless her with contentment and eternal peace.

STARNES, Wilma Ellen THOMAS
1919-2003
Riverview Cemetery, Brawley, Imperial Co, CA
Brawley CA - Memorial services will be Saturday in the First Christian Church in Brawley for Wilma Ellen Starnes, 84, of Brawley, who died Monday (Dec 29 2003) in Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley. Burial will be private at the Riverview Cemetery. Wilma was born July 5, 1919 in Clinton, Missouri to William Allen Thomas and Ocie Brown Thomas. Wilma graduated from Clinton High School in 1937 and then moved with her family to Brawley, CA in 1938. She married Charles H. Starnes on July 9, 1939. They made their home in Brawley for 64 years. Mrs. Starnes was a homemaker and loved to sew, according to family. She belonged to the Desert Quilters Guild and participated in the knitting group at the Brawley Senior Center. She was an active member of the First Christian Church of Brawley for 60 years, where she and her husband, Charles, taught a junior high youth group for many years at their church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Olivia and Bill Smith of Brawley; daughter Charlotte Bass of Brawley; grandchildren, Brian Smith of Brawley, Stephanie Smith Wooten and her husband, Brian Wooten, of San Diego, Christina Bass Harrison of San Diego, and Carol Bass Allen and her husband, Keith Allen, of Brawley; great grandchildren, Holly Hutchinson, Robert Harrison Jr., Tommy Bowen and Alex Harrison, all of Brawley, and Emily Wooten of San Diego; great-great grandchildren, Blaze and Blake Ayala, both of Brawley: sister, Frances Ramey of Chilhowee, MO; and several nieces and nephews.

STARR, Betty L. TODD
1936-2002
Salem Cemetery Association, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 8 2002 - Betty L. Starr, 66, Windsor, died Sunday, October 6, 2002, at KU Medical Center. She was born August 1, 1936, in Osceola, moving to Independence in 1951 and to Windsor in 1984. She was employed at Wishards Grocery Store in Windsor, retiring in 1997. Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Charles Starr, of the home; one son, Jerry Starr, Lee's Summit; two daughters, Betty Ford and Brenda Landis, both of Independence; her mother, Eva Todd, North Kansas City; two brothers, Harold Todd of Dallas, Texas, and Donald Todd of Kansas City, Kansas; three sisters, Bernice Schuman and Evelyn Mountain, both of Hermitage, and Suzi Book, Kansas City; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 9, at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence. Burial will be in New Salem Cemetery, Independence.

STATON, Edith O.
1898-1991
Pleasanton Cemetery, Pleasanton, Linn Co, KS
Edith Staton, 92, Pleasanton, Kansas, died July 27, 1991, at a Fort Scott, KS, hospital. She was born in Henry County, moving to Pleasanton in 1910. Mrs. Staton was a member of the First Baptist church of Pleasanton and the Senior Citizens Group at the church. She was a nursing home volunteer in Pleasanton. Survivors include two sons, Roscoe Staton, Cleveland, MO, and Roy Station, Liberty, MO; five daughters, Delyte Cantwell, Virginia Cox, Rosemary Johnson and Zella Basion of Pleasanton and Ora Lee Troth, Prescott, KS; a sister Opal Gardner, Fort Scott; 25 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren. services were Monday at the church with burial in the Pleasanton Cemetery.

STAYTON, Alvin "Al"
1934-2003
Sardis South Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2003 - Alvin "Al" Stayton, 68, Windsor, died late Saturday evening, January 4, 2003, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born June 16, 1934, in Clarendon, Arkansas, the son of George Washington Stayton and Louvenia (McCullough) Stayton. On August 25, 1975, he married Oreta Cozelle Turner, who survives of the home. Mr. Stayton was a heavy equipment operator for the Howard Construction Company and Viebrock Construction Company, both of Sedalia. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Arnold Turner, Little Rock, Arkansas, Roger Turner, Ocean Side, California, Alvin Odell Brown, Sedalia; two daughters, Lena Brown, Lexington, and Sadie Stayton, Sedalia; nine grandchildren, including Cami Dawn Stayton, Daniel Dwight Perkins, Treasure Brown, Ian Shane Stayton, Robert Brown, LaToya Brown, Donny Banks; five sisters, Ethel S. Oliver, Rosemary Ruth Stayton, Bernice Jackson and Louise Casey, all of Kansas City, and Ruby, St. Louis; a host of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Albert Dwight Stayton; a brother, James Stayton, and a sister, Josephine. Funeral services will be Friday, January 10, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Sardis Cemetery, near Leeton.

STEELE, Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" WOODSON
1841-1919
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Elizabeth J. Steele - After a short illness Mrs. Lizzie J. Steele, aged 77 years, died at the home of her son, Wm. J. Steele, 6 miles north of Montrose, Jan. 3rd, at 7:20 a.m. Deceased had been in poor health, but was able to be up until a few days before her death, when she was stricken with her fatal illness, paralysis. She had been a devoted Christian and the influence exerted in the community by her was always in the interest of righteousness and helpfulness to humanity. Deceased was born in Henry county, Mo., Dec. 24, 1841, her maiden name being Elizabeth J. Woodson. She was married Nov. 26, 1863, to the late Albert H. Steele. Seven children were born to this union, three having preceded her. The surviving children are Frank, Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Geo. Walker, Albert L., and Wm. J., all of Montrose. She is also survived by two aged brothers, 11 grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends. The funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 5th, at 1 o'clock at Stones Chapel by Rev. H. A. Pfost, of Harrisonville, an old neighbor and friend of the family, and the body was tenderly laid in the cemetery nearby. Relatives and friends were present to take part in the service, which was a loving tribute to one, whose long life of service in our midst as a neighbor and friend, endeared her to a great many.

STEELE, Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" DULANEY
1821-1901
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
The Windsor Review, Thursday, Feb 21 1901 - Death of Mrs. Fannie E. Steele - Mrs. Fannie E. Steele, who has for years made her home with her son, Hon. W. D. Steele of Sedalia, died Tuesday afternoon of heart failure. Some months ago she fell, and injuries which she sustained had enfeebled her, but she gave no warning of the sudden end of her earthly troubles, and fell into her last sleep almost before those near her were aware. Mrs. Steele, nee Miss Fannie E. Dulaney, is well known in this community, she having lived here for many years before going to Sedalia. She was born at White Sulphur Springs, Kentucky, on December 27, 1821, coming with her family to Missouri in 1833. She married Mr. Wm. Steele in Calhoun, and to this union nine children were born, only two of whom are now living, Hon. W. D. Steele of Sedalia, and Baylis Steele of Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Steele for a number of years lived just northwest of town, near where the Robinson race track is now, and later moved to Windsor, occupying the property now owned by Mrs. Anna Peaslee. Here her husband died. In 1879 she moved to Sedalia, where her two sons were, and has lived there ever since. Mrs. Steele was a daughter of the Revolution, her grandfather, Captain William Baylis, having distinguished himself in the War of Independence. She was vice-regent of the Sedalia chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution, and was held in high esteem by that body. She was also a member of the Eastern Star of the Masonic order. When but 15 years old she joined the Christian church, and for 65 years has been a most consistent and devout member. She was one of the charter members of the Christian church here. Her remains, followed by her sons and many sorrowing friends, were brought here this morning, and borne to the Christian church, where Rev. F. L. Cook of Sedalia, delivered a most impressive funeral sermon, paying a beautiful tribute to the lovely character of the one who had but recently sank into her last sleep on earth; and she was laid to rest beside her husband and children, in Laurel Oak Cemetery; her grave being covered with many beautiful floral offerings from those with whom in life she had endeared herself.

STEELE, Francis Albert
1909-1999
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Francis Albert Steele, son of Albert Larkin and Ella Simpson Steele, was born November 7, 1909, in Henry County and died Monday, May 31, 1999, at Westood Home, Clinton. Francis was a lifelong area resident. He was a farmer. He was a member of the Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Francis is survived by his wife Mary Lee Steele; sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, June 3. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery.

STEELE, Mary Lee LONG DAVIDSON
1910-2003
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 2 2004 - Mary Lee Steele, daughter of Alonzo and Ida Florence (Patt) Long, was born July 22, 1910, in Henry County, south of Urich. she died at the Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, on December 14, 2003, at the age of 93 years. Mary lived most of her life in Henry County. she was an elementary school teacher in the Clinton School system, retiring in 1975. She was married to Ward Davidson, who preceded her in death. She later married Francis Steele, who also preceded her in death, May 31, 1999. She was a member of the White Oak United Methodist Church, Urich. She is survived by five nieces, Janice Sloan of Clinton, Kay Buffington of San Jose, California, Janet Britten and Betty McNamara, both of Warrensburg and Bonnie McCalmon of Kansas City, and three nephews, Bob Steele of Widomar, California, Gerald Steele of Harrisonville, and Donald Steele. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Thursday, December 18. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, Urich.

STEEN, Mayme BOLES JOHNSON
1887-1991
Brown Cemetery, Wyandotte, Ottawa Co, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mayme B. Steen of Wyandotte, Ok., died Sept. 5 at Grove General Hospital, Grove, Ok. She was born Oct. 12, 1887 at Powell, Mo., daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Boles. She married Otis B. Johnson, June 21, 1913; married Bill Steen in 1948, both preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents, 1 daughter, Jewell Johnson; 3 sons, Billy Johnson, Isham Johnson, Vorice Johnson; 4 sisters, Ruby Mooney, Bertha Clifton, Irma Michael, Ona Norman; 2 brothers, Ray Boles and Loran Boles. Survivors include 3 daughters, Meda McFarland, Jefferson, Oregon, Louise Hendrickson, Urich, Doyle Loncarich, Wyandotte, Ok.; 3 sons, Luther Johnson, El Dorado Springs, Dale Johnson, Oronogo, Norman Johnson, Wyandotte, Ok.; 25 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Steen lived most of her life in McDonald County and Jasper county. In 1978 she moved to Urich; in 1983 moved to Seneca, and she lived the last few years in Wyandotte, Ok. She belonged to the Church of Christ. Graveside services were held Sept. 8 at the Brown Cemetery in Wyandotte, Ok. under direction of Worley Funeral Home of Grove, Ok.

STEEPS, Dorothy Florentine PORATH
1835-1921
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, Henry Co, MO - A good mother's days of earthly joys and sorrows are ended, after over 87 years of the days and nights of this little old world of ours, and Monday at 6:20 a.m., March 28, 1921, the sprit of one of the sweetest, fairest women that ever graced a home, went to Paradise to join her husband and two sons that have gone before. This was Mrs. Wm. A Steeps, residence North 4th and Elm streets, city. Hers was a life so gentle, retiring and sweet. There are many in our midst who never beheld her sweet face. She was a small, dainty woman, so cherished by her loved ones, time only lent added grace to her countenance. Every night she prayed aloud that Jesus would reunite her family in their Heavenly home without the loss of one. Deceased's maiden name was Dorothy Florentine Porath, and she came with her parents to America, where they located 12 miles from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. She was a native of Poland. Mr. and Mrs. Steeps came with their family to Henry county, Mo., at the close of the Civil war and settled west of Clinton on what is known as the Steeps farm, west of Clinton. In their declining years they moved to town and purchased the property where the Clinton Hospital is, and they sold it because the large, well-built house was so suitable for a hospital. From here they bought the commodious home where the daughters, Misses Minnie and Etta Steeps now reside. These dear ladies are true Christians and their lives have been devoted to the welfare of their beloved parents. Now while their hearts are broken and lonely, their wish is for the dear sainted mother to rest till the resurrection morn and let the spring flowers bloom on her grave in the gladsome days of spring. The only surviving son, John Ernest, arrived Monday a.m. in time to receive his mother's blessing, his wife and adopted son arrived Monday noon. Their home is at Kingsville, Mo. Rev. Crow preached the funeral from the residence, Wednesday afternoon, and the remains were laid beside her husband in beautiful Englewood.

STEEPS, Minnie
abt 1859-1936
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, Henry Co, MO - Miss Minnie Steeps, for many years a resident of Clinton and vicinity, died in Kansas City at 10 p.m., Monday, May 18. Her home had beenb in Clinton until about three or four weeks ago, when she became so feeble she was taken to Kansas City to live with a relative who could give her care in her last days. Miss Steeps was born in Wisconsin 77 years ago, but early in life came to Henry County with her parents. They were a well-to-do German family, who lived for many years on a large farm northwest of Clinton, and the children came to Clinton to attend high school. Miss Steeps and her sister, Miss Etta, never married, and after their parents' death came to Clinton and lived in a palatial home located on the property which they later sold to Dr. Stebbins, who remodeled it into the hospital which later burned. For some time the two ladies made their home at the place now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Cale. This was a modern, attractive place, characterized by the good housekeeping, cleanliness and neatness which was an outstanding part of the Misses Steeps' personalities. After the devoted companionship between the two was broken by Miss Etta's death, Miss Minnie went to the Bair College apartments to live so she might be near people. She always remembered old friends, also children of the friends of her girlhood. She was a devout member of the First M. E. church, being regular in her attendance, loyal to her beliefs, and helpful in her work for many years, as long as she was able. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday in the Wilkinson Funeral Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood.

STEFFENS, Edna Marie DANKENBRING
1909-2003
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Alma, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 23 2003 - Edna Marie Dankenbring Steffens, daughter of Henry A. and Helena Haesemeier Dankenbring, was born July 2, 1909, in Emma. She departed this life May 26, 2003, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg at the age of 93 years, 10 months and 24 days. When she was five-years-old, Edna's family moved to a home they built in Alma, where she lived until shortly before her death. Edna was baptized into the Lutheran faith as a baby in Emma and confirmed as an eighth grader at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma. As a child she attended Trinity Lutheran grade school there. She had to quit high school to help out her large family, cutting short her dream of becoming a teacher. She worked in Alma as a telephone operator and a postal clerk, as well as working with her husband later in their family businesses. Edna and Edwin A. Steffens were united in marriage June 17, 11930, in Alma, and to this union two children were born. They owned and operated Steffens Harness and Shoe Repair in Alma until his death in 1983. They also owned and operated Steffens-Weiger Funeral Home from 1965 until Edna retired in 1994. She had a wide range of interests and liked to write. She worked for 40 years as a newspaper correspondent for The Concordian, The Higginsville Advance and other local newspapers. She fulfilled her dream of becoming a teacher by teaching the kindergarten Sunday School class at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alma for 41 years, from 1960 until she took a "leave of absence" in the fall of 2001. She taught many of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in her classes. She enjoyed learning about and sharing local history. She had recently helped complete the "History of Lafayette County, Missouri" and was helping to compile a history of Alma for its 125th anniversary at the time of her death. She was also on the steering and planning committee for this anniversary to be held this July 4. She took great joy in her clubs and in her large flower garden. She was an active member of the Golden Sunshine Club, the Flower and Garden Club, Ladies Aid 1922 and other church and local groups and committees until her death. She was often asked to be a judge at area flower shows. She was an active needleworker and enjoyed crochet and needlepoint, producing many afghans and other mementoes for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Edna was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; on brother, Walter, who died in infancy, and six sisters, Nora, Paula and Esther Dankenbring, Ella Buhlig, Leona Brockmann and Elsie Wallhausen, and on son-in-law, Milton Rolf. Survivors include her sister, Frieda Peery of Tracy, California; her children, Stan Steffens and wife Jeri, Clinton, and Alice Steffens Rolf of Alma. Survivors also include six grandchildren, Hope Steffens Seider and husband Phil, Clinton, Leigh Steffens Dalton and husband Keith, Clinton, Scott Steffens and wife Kathy, Cypress, Texas, Gregg Steffens and wife Joanna, Enid, Oklahoma, Derron Rolf and wife Connie, Alma, Devon Rolf and wife Becky, Paola, Kansas; also 15 great-grandchildren, including Shannon Seider Crosby and husband Brian, Nixa, Carmen Seider of Warrensburg, Alicia Dalton of Warrensburg and Melaine Dalton of Clinton; also numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Services were held Friday, May 30, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Alma.

STEFFES, Juanita D. DAVIS
1919-2004
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 22 2004 - Juanita D. Steffes, 84, of Windsor, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at the Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center, in Windsor. She was born Dec. 28, 1919, near Windsor in Pettis County, a daughter of Ernest Rothwell and Melvina King Davis. Ms. Steffes graduated from Windsor High School. She then moved to Kansas City, where she worked as a secretary for the Kansas City Life Insurance Co. for several years. She lived in Iola, Kan., Denver and San Mateo, Calif., and eventually moved to Fresno, Calif., where she worked in the credit department of Rhodes Department Store. In 1973, she moved to Kansas City, where she became the facility secretary for the Research Hospital School of Nursing, a job that she greatly enjoyed. She retired in 1996 with many awards, honors, certificates and friends from the nursing school. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include a sister, Josephine Moser, of Windsor; and two nephews, Walter Joe Moser and Mark Moser, both of Windsor. Graveside services will be Friday at the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

STEIN, Louise M.
1907-2011
Louise M. Stein, age 103 passed away Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Clinton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. Funeral Services will be Friday, February 25, 2011 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Greeley, Colorado. Louise was born in Hardy, Arkansas. She was married to Frank J. Stein who preceded her in death. She was a Certified Nurses Aid working for the Weld County General Hospital in Greeley, Colorado before retiring in l971. She was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. She is survived by two daughters, Frances L. Young of Clinton, Missouri and Mary C. Horst of Westminister, Colorado; one son, John F. Stein of Grand Junction, Colorado; one brother, Roland Beuttenmuller of Colorado Springs, Colorado as well as ten grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren.

STEINBACH, Gertrude BROWNING
1911-2001
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 13 2001 - Gertrude Browning Steinbach, 89, died June 9, 2001, in Clinton. Private family services will be conducted by her grandson, Father Matt Rotert, at St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose. She was born in LaDue. She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Steinbach; brother, Roy M. Browning, and sister, Erma K. Hibbs. She is survived by her daughter, Sara Rotert, Montrose; her son, Gus Steinbach, Kansas City; grandson, Father Matt Rotert, Chillicothe; granddaughter, Karen Lasswell, Montrose, and cousin, Irene Love, Montrose.

STEINBACH, Mary Catherine VOLMER
1918-2005
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 14 2005 - Mary Catherine (Volmer) Steinbach of Montrose, first born child of Joseph and Mary (Bekebrock) Volmer, was born May 24, 1918, in Germantown. She departed this life February 7, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at 86 years of age. Catherine attended St. Ludger's School in Germantown and was salutatorian of her graduating class at Montrose High School. On September 20, 1937, Catherine was united in marriage to Herman H. Steinbach and to this union eight children were born. Mrs. Steinbach was a devout member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Montrose and served in the Women's Altar Society until her passing. The Lord was an integral part of her life, always a source of spiritual comfort. She valued her family to the fullest extent, along with her love of the outdoors. She was an avid gardener, especially her roses, which enhanced the landscape of her home. The fish pond, her family so lovingly created for her enjoyment, provided everyone who visited with a sense of peace and tranquility. She cherished the company of her neighbors and was always ready to challenge them and her family in a game of cards while her dog, Bandit, lay beside her. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy and they valued the time they spent together. She was deeply loved by her family and friends and will forever be missed. Catherine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Herman, who died November 4, 1975; Danny, their first born, who died at one week of age; twin infant daughters who died at birth, and two brothers, Gene and Jerry. Survivors include her children, Janice and husband Ivan Corp, Blue Springs, Edwin Steinbach and wife Barbara, Montrose, Donald Steinbach and wife Barbara, Independence, twin daughters, Sandra of the home and Sylvia and husband Allen Smith, Clinton; 11 grandchildren, Susan and Chris Corp and his twin Cathy (Corp) and husband Scott Trauernicht, Mike Steinbach and wife Missy, Lori (Steinbach) and husband Brad Halsey, Danny Steinbach and wife Mindy, David Steinbach and wife Kim, Doug Steinbach, Deanna (Steinbach) and husband Ray Bullock, Jennifer (Smith) and husband Phillip Parks, and Melissa (Smith) and husband Martin Lindenbusch; 15 great-grandchildren; an unborn great-granddaughter; one sister Eileen Strope, Montrose, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Friday, February 11. Interment was at St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

STEINMETZ, Frederick C.
1926-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 11 2002 - Frederick C. Steinmetz, 76, Clinton, died Wednesday, December 11, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton.

STEPHENS, Aryil DAVIS
1916-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 22 2001 - Aryil Davis Stephens, 84, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, March 30, 2001. She was born in Clinton July 5, 1916, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orvan Davis. She was a graduate of Clinton High School. Graveside services will be Saturday, 11 a.m., in Englewood Cemetery. Cremation.

STEPHENS, Asa Goodman
1866-1928
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Asa Goodman Stephens was born May 24, 1866 in Illinois, where he lived until he was 7 years of age. He then moved with his parents to St. Clair County, Mo., where he lived until he was married to Ellen Robertson on September 20, 1892. Then he moved to Henry County where he had made his home since. The children left to comfort the grief stricken wife and mother are; Mrs. Emmett Brown, Clinton, Mo.; L. E. Stephens, Brighton, Colo.; Mrs. Bryan Franck, Clinton, Mo.; E. C. Stephens, Ladue, Mo. He also leaves three brothers and two sisters; G. W. Stephens, Tracer, Ks.; Mrs. A. R. Tuck, Quincy, Mo.; Mrs. Ollie Starks, Pixley, Calif.; John Stephens, Vista, Mo.; L. M. Stephens, Gerster, Mo. Death which came Saturday morning, November 24, as a relief to the severe yet patient sufferings and claimed our friend and neighbor, Asa Stephens, who had been sick about five weeks. The end came quick with the members of his family gathered around his bedside. Our sympathy is with his dear wife and also extended to the children.

STEPHENS, George W.
1840-1925
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Dec 4 1925 - The deceased, George W. Stephens, was born in Clayton, Adams county, Ill., Dec. 6, 1840, his parents moving to Schuyler county, Ill., when he was about a year old where he lived until coming to Henry county, Mo., in 1889. Mr. Stephens had resided either near or in LaDue since coming to Missouri, up to the time of his death. He died Nov. 24, 1925, aged 84 years, 11 months and 24 days. Mr. Stephens was the oldest of seven children, five brothers and two sisters. All the brothers preceded him to their earthly rest. The two sisters are still living in Macomb, Ill. The deceased had been married three times, living with each wife to the time of her death. The first marriage was to Martha E. Hodge, Sept. 13, 1863. To this union was born one son who died about two weeks after his mother's death, she dying Sept. 16, 1864. Mr. Stephen's second marriage was to Jane Riley, Feb. 28, 1867. To this union were born six children -- five boys and one girl. A set of twin boys, dying in infancy, left three brothers -- Charles W. Stephens, Samuel Stephens and Francis M. Stephens, and a sister Martha Jane Stephens, all living at the present time; Charles, residing near Colmar, Ill.; Francis in Kansas City, and Samuel and Martha in LaDue. The daughter being with the deceased at the time of his death, with whom she had lived since the death of his last wife. This third wife was Ann M. Hooker, to whom Mr. Stephens was married January 16th, 1875, a little more than a year after the death of his second wife. To this union were born two girls and one boy -- Addie May Stephens Brammel, who died Nov. 13, 1902, and Emma Dell Stephens Brown, who resides at Oklahoma City. The only boy is George Alfred Stephens of LaDue, who was here at the time of the father's death. Thus, we see, Mr. Stephens was the father of ten children -- four dead and six living. In addition to these, he leaves a stepson Dan Irvin of Pittsburg, Kans.; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at LaDue Christian church on Friday, and burial was in the Bear Creek cemetery.

STEPHENS, John E.
abt 1910-2002
King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 31 2002 - John E. Stephens, 92, Dexter, a retired farmer, died Sunday, July 28 in Dexter. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 1, at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Kings Prairie Cemetery, Osceola.

STEPHENS, Larry Wayne Sr.
1941-2008
Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 23 2008 - Larry Wayne Stephens Sr., 67, Clinton, died Saturday, April 19, 2008 at his home in Clinton. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 29, 2008 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Norris Cemetery, Urich. Larry was born in Warsaw, Missouri. He was a mechanic before coming disabled in l975. He is survived by his three sons, Jonathan Stephens and wife Dena of Richmond, Dewayne Stephens and wife Jona of Camden, and Larry W. Stephens Jr. of Richmond; one brother, Phillip Stephens and wife Kay of Clinton and two sisters, Patricia Page and husband Jimmy of Clinton and Joanne Hudgens of Lowry City, and nine grandchildren.

STEPHENS, Lewis Gilbert
1903-1924
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Lewis Gilbert Stephens met a tragic death in the Goodman & Sevier hardware store at LaDue, about 7 o'clock Christmas eve, by an accident in a playful affair mutual to himself and Lee Sevier, one of his many friends -- a chum. A mere blow in the chest, when boxing, and the boy sank towards the floor, only to be caught in the arms of his father and that of his chum, who delivered the blow that brought intense sorrow to himself and grief to his devoted relatives. He passed away without regaining consciousness. Lewis was a son of G. A. and Katie Stephens, living in LaDue, and he was born October 13, 1903 on a farm about two miles southwest of LaDue. Besides his grief-stricken parents, he leaves to mourn his death three sisters -- Misses Edna and Clara at home, and Mrs. Gladys Dixon of Colmer, Ill.; also his grandfather G. W. Stephens; aunts, Mrs. Mattie Adkins and Miss Martha Stephens; uncle Sam Stephens, all of LaDue, and an uncle, Frank Stephens of Kansas City. He was converted and joined the Christian church at the age of 13, and had faithfully followed the Master's teachings. All hearts go out in sympathy to the bereaved family and other relatives in this time of deepest sorrow. And all share the sorrow felt in the Sevier home, for one can only realize in the part of the grief that this sad death has brought to them. Funeral services, which were largely attended, were conducted at the LaDue Christian church Saturday. Burial was in the Bear Creek Cemetery.

STEPHENS, Martha Jane
1868-1932
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Nov 24 1932 - MARTHA JANE STEPHENS AT REST - Martha was born in Schuyler County, Ill., December 13, 1868, and lived on a farm during her girlhood days. When she was about 21 years of age, she came to Missouri with her parents in the spring of 1889. The family settled on a farm near LaDue, where they resided for several years. Martha was the oldest daughter of George W. Stephens, who died in 1925. For many years, she was a maid working in various homes in different parts of Missouri, to support herself and help the family through many years of poverty. The writer of this article well remembers how good Martha was, to share her earnings, with each of her younger brothers and sisters. When the younger members of the family reached maturity, began to scatter and marry into other families, the eldest sister, Martha, spent several years in North Dakota, a short period in California, a few years in New Mexico, and then back to Missouri. Perhaps the most commendatory period of Martha's career, was the last 18 years of her father's life, for during that time she lived with and cared for her aged parent in a manner that made for him the happiest and most comfortable period of his life - as was testified by him. Martha joined the Southern Methodist church when she was a young woman, at Bear Creek, of the Montrose circuit, and she always lived consistent with her faith and to her convictions. Sister's hands were always busy doing the needed tasks wherever she was. Her desire to be useful was a real passion. Her tender sympathy and gentle touch was a healing balm to all who knew her well and came in contact with her. For these, and many other reasons, it seemed to be easy for Martha to make friends - a host of whom cared for her so lavishly in her last illness, as to cause her to say: "Everyone is so good to me." Sister Martha died of pneumonia November 17, 1932, aged 63 years, 11 months and 4 days. She was a believer in the Christian faith and passed away, having in her heart and mind the sweet assurance of another springtime. That is, to say, she accepted the doctrine of the resurrection hope and put her trust in our loving Savior and the God of promises, revealed in the Holy Bible.

STEPHENS, Mary C. SMITH
1827-1902
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 25 1902 - Mrs. Mary C. Stephens died at the age of nearly 75 last Friday night at half past 11, January 17, 1902. Her maiden name was Smith. She was born in Madison County, Virginia September 17, 1827. She moved to near Louisville, Kentucky when about two, with her parents, where she lived till 1843, when she was married to James T. Smith. Seven children - two girls and five boys - two still living, John J. Smith of El Dorado Springs and Mrs. J. J. Stephens of Clinton. She and her family moved to Old Franklin, Howard County, soon after her marriage in Kentucky, but after seven years, returned to Kentucky, where they lived nine years and moved to near Tipton, Mo. Here in 1866 Mr. Smith died. In 1868, she married Philip D. Stephens and lived near Tipton until 1877, when Mr. Stephens died, leaving her the second time a widow. Since that time, she has lived with her son in El Dorado Springs or her daughter in Clinton. The latter place has been her home for almost 15 years. She was converted and united with the Liberty Baptist Church near Tipton and was baptized by Rev. Cheney about the second year of the war. She has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton about 12 or 15 years. Her death was very sudden, preceded by no sickness, but an intermittent pain in her breast. She was out in the yard and around in the house all the day before her death and ate supper and retired as usual. About half past 11, she called her daughter and, when found, she was dying and soon expired. Burial in Englewood.

STEPHENS, Samuel
1870-1952
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Oct 30 1952 - Funeral services for Samuel Stephens were held Oct. 26, at the LaDue Christian Church. Interment was in Bear Creek Cemetery. Wilkinson Funeral Service was in charge. Samuel Stephens was born March 6, 1870, near Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, the son of Mrs. and Mrs. George W. Stephens. A brother and sister, also a half-brother and half-sister have preceded him in death, as well as the parents, the father having died in 1925 in LaDue. Samuel Stephens engaged in farming in Illinois and later North Dakota where he met Miss Theodosia Daily and they were married April 30, 1910, at Rolla, N.D. Mrs. Stephens died Dec. 5, 1941. To this union was born one son, Clarence Leroy, who now resides at Yuba City, Calif. Mr. Stephens, who had been ill for some time, lived at the Norris Rest Home for five years. Becoming bedfast, he was moved to the Moore Rest Home where he died, Oct. 23 after a month's stay there. Mr. Stephen's was known as a hard-working, honest citizen who was devoted to his home, and one of his chief interests was his farm work. A truthful and upright citizen, he accepted the Bible as God's Word, Jesus as his Saviour, and held dear the hope of a future life. A kind neighbor, he was always ready to serve his many friends. Survivors are the son, afore mentioned, a half-sister, Mrs. Emma Stephens Brown, Edmond, Okla.; a brother, Francis M. Stephens, of Lowry City, and Kansas City; three grandchildren, Jean Francis, Judy Cecelia, and Clarence of California; and many other relatives. Mrs. Ross Bartlett of Clinton is a niece.

STEPHENS, Walter B.
abt 1925-1993
Clinton Daily Democrat - Walter B. Stephens, Jr., 68, Raytown, died Friday, January 1, 1993 in Kansas City. He was a retired truck driver, a Teamster and an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include two half-sisters from this area, Ruth Anderson of Clinton and Charlene Spears of Warsaw.

STEPHENS, Wellen
1890-1891
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 27 1891 - The infant child of Dr. and Mrs. J. J. Stephens died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday.

STEPHENS, William E. "Bill"
1931-2014
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 26 2014 - William E. "Bill" Stephens, 83, Warsaw, died at Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center of Warsaw on Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Bill was born on August 14, 1931, to Harry Stephens and Dorothy "Chaney" Stephens of Sedalia. After graduating from high school, he went to work for the railroad, working in the wood shop. He met and married LaVerne "Simpson" Crump on July 2, 1992, in Miami, OK. Bill retired from the railroad in 1986. Besides his family, Bill loved woodworking and traveling. Survivors include his wife of the home; three children, Keith (Elaine) Stephens of North Kansas City, Michael (Becky Stephens of Sedalia and Brian Stephens of Springfield; three stepchildren, Jerry (Carla) Crump of Clinton, Gary (Joyce) Crump of Urich and Sarah Elizabeth (Charles) Mathews of Clinton; seven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Preceding Bill in death were his parents, one granddaughter, Tracy, and two brothers, Donnie and Gary Stephens. Bill's wishes were to be cremated.

STEPHENSON, Eliza Ann MANTLE
1878-1939
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 1939 - Eliza Ann Mantle, daughter of Stephen and Elizabeth Mantle, was born March 12, 1878, in Radnoshire, Wales, and died at 11:45 o'clock December 22, 1939, being 61 years, nine months and 10 days of age. She had been ill almost two years, cerebral hemorrhage being the immediate cause of her death. At the age of four years, she came to America with her parents. March 2, 1897, she was united in marriage to Louis Clifton Stephenson, who departed this life June 21, 1937. To this union were born three children, Louis Cecil, who died at the age of 18 months, John William, Russell, Kans., and Mrs. Fay Feasel of the Shawnee Mound community. At an early age Mrs. Stephenson accepted Jesus as her personal Savior, united with the Brownington Baptist Church, and lived a sweet Christian life. After the death of her husband, she made her home with her two children, being in the home of her son at the time of her death, where she was tenderly cared for by his wife, Lillian, who Mrs. Stephenson loved as another daughter. She was a member of the Shawnee Mound Ladies Aid of which she was an active member until her last illness. Besides these loved ones, she is survived by her grandchildren, Doris Ann and Shirley Feasel, Bill Jr., and Jack Stephenson; one sister and three brothers. The funeral services were conducted at Shawnee Mound church Sunday. Burial was in Brownington Cemetery. Those coming from a distance for the last rites included: Mr. and Mrs. William Stephenson and sons of Russell, Kans.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stephenson, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Johnson, all of Ottawa, Kansas.

STEPHENSON, Jared Judge
1824-1908
Mr. Jared Stephenson died at his home in Appleton City at 10 a.m. April 21, 1908. He was born in Clinton, Ohio, Jan. 1, 1824. He married Miss Elizabeth Ridgeway in 1846. To this union were born eleven children, a wife and seven children survive him. He came to Missouri in 1859 and lived four miles west of Montrose until a few years ago when he moved to Appleton City. He has been in ill health for some time and has been bed ridden for several months. Mr. Stephenson was an honest, upright man and all that knew loved him. The funeral will be held at Union church by Rev. Price of Schell City. The remains be interred in the Union cemetery. A large circle of old friends and neighbors of the family sympathize with them in their sorrow.

STERLING, Charles A.
abt 1922-1999
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, July 23 1999 - Charles A. Sterling, 77, Clinton, died Wednesday, July 21, at Westwood Nursing Center. He is survived by a brother and three sisters, including Carolyn Bridges of Lee's Summit. Cremation was under the direction of Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at a later date.

STEUBER, Carolyn S. RANKIN
abt 1940-2007
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 5 2007 - Carolyn S. Rankin Steuber, 67, Deepwater, died Thursday, November 1, 2007. Arrangements are pending under the direction of Mullinax Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., Drexel.

STEUBLI, Henry
n/a-1892
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 1892 - Henry Steubli, a German, who has been over only a few months, died at B. Scheller's Friday, after a short illness with pneumonia. He had come here to buy land and was well acquainted with Felix Meyer in the old country. Leaves a wife across the waters and a large estate. Burial in Englewood.

STEVENS, Angela Diane "Angie" MASSEY
1964-2002
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2002 - Angela Diane (Angie) Stevens was born December 19, 1964, in Clinton, daughter of Charles Lloyd and Pansey Thurman Massey. She died November 6, 2002, at her home in Jeffrey, Wyoming. She married Tim Stevens on October 21, 1989. Angie lived in the Parks Chapel area until she moved to Higbee when she was in fifth grade. She graduated from Higbee High School and continued her education at Truman State University at Kirksville. She worked at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City where she earned her license as a phlebotomist. They moved to Jeffrey City in 1996 where she became involved in the community, reopening the library, volunteer fireman, EMTA, taught preschool and worked part-time at the local restaurant. Preceding her in death were her mother; paternal grandparents, Charles Lowell and Minnie Taylor Massey, and maternal grandparents, Rolla and Peggy Thurman. Survivors include her husband, Tim; one daughter McKenna Anne, both of the home, and her father, Charles Massey, who is in the VA Hospital at Sheridan, Wyoming, plus a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held November 12, at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Parks Chapel Cemetery.

STEVENS, Bessie May DUDEN
1870-1939
Clinton MO - Mrs. Bessie May Duden Stevens died from what was thought to be a heart attack, at St. Louis, Thursday, October 12, while attending an Eastern Star convention there. Mrs. Stevens, born in Clinton October 18, 1870, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Duden, pioneers of Clinton. Mr. Duden having erected the building now occupied by J. C. Penney & Co., in which he operated a popular grocery store for many years. Mrs. Stevens lived here most of her girlhood life, making many friends and acquaintances, and teaching in the old Franklin School building a number of years before her marriage to Bert D. Stevens. They lived here awhile, then moved to Kansas City, but because of her husband's ill health they moved to Long Beach, Calif. After her husband's death, she returned to Kansas City where she had since lived. Much interested in the work of the Eastern Star, Mrs. Stevens was an active member when in Clinton, having occupied the office of worthy matron at one time, and kept up her energetic work in this order in Kansas City, being past worthy matron of the Harmony Chapter there. Mrs. Frank R. Wilson, of Clinton, who was in Kansas City Friday and Saturday for the funeral, is one of her surviving sisters, the others being: Mrs. Flavia McKiearman, Detroit; Mrs. A. C. Terrell, Kansas City; Mrs. H. W. Kennedy, San Francisco; also three brothers, Dan Duden, Springfield; Rolla and Robert Duden, Kansas City; and two nephews, Reginald McKiearman, Detroit, and Allen McKiearman, Tyler, Texas. The funeral and cremation were conducted at a Kansas City funeral home, the services being read by the Kansas City Eastern Star ladies.

STEVENS, Dorothy UTT
1927-2013
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Dorothy Stevens, 86, of Windsor, Missouri, died Friday morning, September 6, 2013, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, in Windsor. She was born May 8, 1927, in Stonington, Colorado, the daughter of Noah Webster Utt and Edythe Leona (Oglesby) Utt. On December 15, 1951, in Windsor, Mo., she married Joseph Efton "Steve" Stevens, and he preceded her in death on July 21, 2006. Dorothy worked at the former Windsor International Shoe Factory in Windsor for over 37 years. She enjoyed her daily walks, reading books, knitting and loved being with her family and many friends. Dorothy was a long time member of First Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors include a sister, Darlene Christy, Excelsior Springs, Mo.; a sister-in-law, Diane Utt, Windsor, Mo.; 10 nieces and nephews, Richard Brooks, Robert Brooks, Ronnie Brooks, Anita Brooks Marriott, Valerie Utt Hill, Vanessa Utt Butterwick, Bruce Utt, Brian Utt, DeLee Christy Bahre, and Cheryl Christy Cosley; several nieces and nephews-in-laws, including Etta Jean Briggs; and several great-nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews-in-law. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters, Juanita Cook and Eula Brooks; 3 brothers, Warren "Bud" Utt, Noah Lee Utt, and an infant brother; and a nephew, Duane Dickey. Funeral services will be Monday, September 9, 2013, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STEVENS, Efton "Steve"
1923-2006
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 24 2006 - Efton "Steve" Stevens, 82, of Windsor, died early Friday morning, July 21, 2006, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, in Clinton, Mo. He was born October 1, 1923, in Benton County, Mo., near Windsor, the son of Perry Allen Stevens and Elva Mae (Alexander) Stevens. On December 15, 1951, in Windsor, Mo., he married Dorothy G. (Utt) Stevens, who survives of the home. Efton was the owner of the "Stevens Barber Shop", in Windsor, serving the area for 44 years before retiring in 1990. He served in the United States Army during World War II and received a Purple Heart while serving in the Rhineland Campaign in Germany. He was a long time, faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, where he had served as a deacon for many years. He was also a member of the Windsor VFW, Post 2610. In addition to his wife, Mr. Stevens is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, July 24, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STEVENS, Enoch W.
1851-1889
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Apr 13 1889 - Died, in Springfield Township, April 18th 1889 at the age of 35, Enoch W. Stevens, brother of W. M Stevens of this city; a kind husband and a good neighbor; a member of the Masonic order and Mt. Olivet church.

STEVENS, Ervin Earl
1913-2001
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 6 2001 - Ervin Stevens, 87, Windsor, died Sunday morning, March 4, 2001, at his home in Windsor. He was born August 21, 1913, in Benton County, near Roseland, the son of Perry Allen Stevens and Elva May (Alexander) Stevens. On December 24, 1939, in Lincoln, he married Mary Jane Mothersbaugh, who died March 18, 1998. He was a farmer and also worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory from 1959 until he retired in 1972. He is survived by a son, Dale E. Stevens, and a daughter, Etta Jean Briggs, both of Windsor; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; a brother, Efton Stevens, Windsor; a sister-in-law, Helen Stevens, State of California, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Graveside services were Tuesday, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STEVENS, Evan Watson Dr.
abt 1878-1961
Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 11 1961 - Dr. Evan Watson Stevens, 83, formerly of Montrose, died at his home in Adrian July 20, after an extended illness. Funeral services were conducted July 22, at the First Christian Church in Butler, Mo. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Dr. Stevens began his teaching career at the age of 19 years and taught a total of 54 years. Dr. Stevens was a graduate of Nebraska State College, Kearney, Neb. He studied science at the University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan., and continued his education at the University of Missouri, Columbia, where he taught extension courses. He also attended the Northwestern School of Naturopathy and the Missouri Naturopath School, both in Kansas City. He held 270 hours of college credit, a record at one time in Missouri and was approved to teach 26 subjects. Dr. and Mrs. Stevens were married in Independence Dec. 26, 1900, and celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last year. This fine man and his wife, the former Tempa Allison, grew up in the same neighborhood, in Bates County, near Johnston, where Dr. Steven's great-grandmother had homesteaded in 1840. They attended Elm Grove school together then Appleton City Academy, Warrensburg State Normal, and Pittsburg State Teachers college. Mr. and Mrs. Stevens were united with the Church of Christ at Johnstown at 1901. He became a member of the Masonic Order AF & AM at Johnstown at the age of 21 and received his 50-year pin in later years. One of Montrose's most beloved residents Dr. Stevens left behind a wonderful example in Christian living which is impressed upon the minds of all who knew him. He has touched upon hundreds of lives in Montrose and the vicinity during his teachings and practicings. Most important were the hours he and his wife spent teaching Sunday School. Though both were members of the Christian Church only one town in which they lived during their married life supported a Christian Church. None the less they taught wherever needed the most, consequently they did not always teach in the same church. At Montrose they taught seven and a half years in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Tempa Lucity; a son, William Allison Stevens of Spruce, a sister, Mrs. Maud Beaman, Boise, Idaho; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Leland Sterling Stevens, on Aug. 20, 1950, two sisters and two brothers.

STEVENS, Gary Edward
1956-2008
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 10 2008 - Gary Edward Stevens, 52, of Belton, passed away Friday, November 7, 2008, at the Kansas City Hospice House. Gary was born January 31, 1956, in Clinton, Missouri, the son of Edward Lee and Evelyn Eva "Damran" Stevens. Gary worked for 18 years at Suburban Lawn and Garden in Martin City, Missouri, until his health declined. He enjoyed car restoration and had been in the process of building a 1968 Chevy Chevelle SS. He is survived by two daughters, Linda Nicole Stevens of Grandview, Missouri and Danielle Rene Stevens of Grandview, Missouri and their mother Cheri Totta, two sisters, Sherry Pedersen and her husband Jeff of Elgin, Illinois, Charlotte Jerome and her partner Perry Allee of Belton and one brother, Daniel Forward and his wife Marina of Santa Rosa, California. He also leaves two grandchildren, Cheyene Marie and Justin Earl and his nephew Ryan Edward. Preceding him in death were his parents, Edward and Evelyn Stevens. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2008 at the funeral home with burial to follow at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor, Missouri.

STEVENS, Leland Fredrick "Lee"
1931-2006
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 12 2006 - Leland F. Stevens, 74, of Lincoln, Missouri, died Tuesday evening, January 10, 2006, at his home in Lincoln. He was born February 21, 1931, at Garfield, Mo., (near Windsor) the son of Fred Stevens and Lavina (Klingler) Stevens. On December 16, 1977, at the First Baptist Church, in Warrensburg, Mo., he married Loretta Tryon, who survives of the home. Mr. Stevens was a fireman with the City of Los Angeles Fire Department, in California, for 20 years, retiring in 1976. After moving back to Windsor, he worked at the former Windsor International Shoe factory for 3 years. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lincoln, Mo. In addition to his wife of the home, he is survived by a son, Michael Stevens, State of California; a stepson, Mike Wallen and wife, Cindy, Windsor, Mo.; 2 grandchildren, Timarie and Amanda Stevens; 4 step-grandchildren, Tylor Wallen; Caitlyn Wallen; Josh Beemer and Jennifer Contreras; a step-great-grandson, Aidan Contreras; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Patricia Ann Phillips and Beverly Elaine Norcia. Funeral services will be Friday, January 13, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STEVENS, Marsha S. BERUBE
1952-2003
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 20 2003 - Marsha S. Stevens, 51, Warrensburg, died Thursday evening, October 16, 2003, at Ridge Crest Nursing Center, Warrensburg, after an extended illness. She was born October 4, 1952, in Panama City, Panama, the daughter of the late John and Phyllis Berube. She was a resident of Windsor for many years. She is survived by a daughter, Sara Georgijevic, Leeton; two granddaughters, Katarina and Dejan, also of Leeton; five brothers, Michael Berube, Fresno, California, Pat Berube, Windsor, Tim Berube, Sedalia, Brian Berube, Stillwater, Minnesota, Richard Berube, Alliance, Ohio; one sister, Elizabeth Phillips, Lee's Summit, and numerous nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. The family will hold a private memorial service October 25.

STEVENS, Porter Lee
1900-1957
Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Funeral services for Porter Lee Stevens, 57, Kansas City, Mo. who died July 18 at Downtown Hospital in the city after a four-year illness, were conducted July 21, at the Urich Baptist Church. Internment was in the Hickory Grove cemetery. Porter Lee Stevens, eldest child of Grant and Nora Ellen Stevens, was born Feb. 10, 1900, Near Urich, Mo. He was united in marriage to Alta Nickols in 1923 to which union two children were born, William Grant of Gashland, Mo. and Mrs. Jack (Donna Lee) Haskins of Urich. In September of 1951 he married Mary Lute of Kansas City, Mo. His entire life was spent in and around Urich until about seven years ago when he moved to the City. There he was employed with the Gustin-Bacon Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Lin-Wayne Baptist Church of Kansas City, Mo. Surviving are his wife, and son and daughter before mentioned; a granddaughter, Nancy Ann Stevens; two sisters Mrs. Mary Hargrave and Mrs. Lola Mae Smith, and four nieces, two nephews and families all of Urich; a number of other relatives and friends. Relatives attending the services were : Mr. and Mrs. Glen Stevens, Nevada, Mo., Mrs. Sherman Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stevens, Schell City, Mo., Mrs. Irvin Swan, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. John Stevens, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Tschabrun, Mrs. Leota Hendrich, Miss Louella Wilson, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Lute and children of Kansas City, Mo. The daughter Mrs. Haskins, arrived in Urich July 19 from California.

STEVENS, Robert Rodney "Bob"
1945-2007
Robert R. "Bob" Stevens, 62, of Calhoun, Mo., died Wednesday June 6, 2007 at his home. He was born March 4, 1945 in Lymon, Colorado to Rodney Norman Stevens and Birdella June Dawson Stevens. Bob was employed as a trouble shooter with AT&T telephone company in Omaha, Nebraska for over twenty-five years, retiring in 2002. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Richard Stevens. Surviving are two sons; Donald W. Stevens and his wife Joyce of Omaha, Nebraska, and Mark N. Stevens of Lincoln, Nebraska, a stepdaughter; Honey Lockwell of Minneapolis, Minnesota, two grandchildren; Danielle Engel and Jordan Stevens, both of Omaha, and two sisters; Marilyn Eickhoff of Omaha, and Marge Carpenter of Kansas City, Missouri. Cremation. Memorial services to be held at a later date.

STEVENSON, Effie L.
1867-1894
Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Aug 4 1894 - The angel of death visited our little village Monday evening a little after 9 o'clock, and claimed for its victim Mrs. Effie L. Stevenson, beloved wife of J. B. Stevenson. Deceased was born Jan. 6, 1867; died July 30, 1894, aged 27 years, 6 months 24 days. It seems sad that one so young should be called to close their labors here on earth at a time when she was so much needed here on earth, but we will leave that with Him who doth all things well to be revealed in his own good time. She leaves a husband and five little children, the youngest a babe of five weeks. A father, mother and two sisters are the nearest relatives, besides a host of friends, as she was raised here and is well known and well liked by everybody. She was ready and willing to die, her only trouble was who would take care of her five little children. Her remains were laid to rest Tuesday evening in the LaDue cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community and we have been requested to thank the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted them in their late bereavement.

STEVENSON, Shirley Ann AMY
1938-2005
Garnett Cemetery, Garnett, Anderson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 4 2005 - Shirley Ann Stevenson, 67, Ottawa, Kansas, died Friday, April 1, 2005, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas. She was born February 6, 1938, in New Albany, Indiana, the daughter of Otto Millard Amy and Loleta Mae (Tipton) Spears Amy. She was a homemaker and worked in various jobs outside of the home until 1993. She married Larry Stevenson, March 23, 1964, at Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather Leonard Spears; stepson David L. Stevenson in 1993. She is survived by her husband Larry Stevenson of the home; two sons, Darrel Gourley of Huchinson, Kansas, and David T. Parker and wife Mary, Ottawa, Kansas; stepson Mark A. Stevenson and wife Laurie, Richmond, Kansas; daughter Kathryn Rae Parker, Waukesha, Wisconsin; five sisters, Nancy Skaggs and Joyce Harrison, both of Clinton, Jackie Nichols of Lowry City, Betty Teter of Garnett, Kansas, and Mari Bionaz of Wolser, Idaho; three half-sisters, Janet Anderson and Janice Louviere, both of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Mary Lou Amy, Atlanta, Georgia; a grandson whom she raised, Dusty Parker and his wife Jessica, Atchison, Kansas; great-grandson Zachary "Lovey" Parker, Atchison, Kansas; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 5, at Farris Feuerborn Memorial Chapels, Inc., Garnett, Kansas, with burial in Garnett Cemetery, Garnett, Kansas.

STEWARD, Harold Lloyd
1925-1999
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 2 1999 - Harold L. Steward, 74, Clinton, died Wednesday, December 1, 1999, at his home. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Dec 23 1999 - Harold Lloyd Steward, August 6 1925 - December 1 1999 - Harold Lloyd Steward was born in Chicago, Illinois, August 6, 1925, to Wiley B. and Beatrice Steward, the second of eight children. His mother, father and three siblings preceded him in death. He served in the United States Navy, World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Elizabeth Massingale in 1946 and resided in Chicago, Illinois, with his family, working for Stuart Warner and Talman Motors until moving to Clinton in 1953. He worked as a master mechanic for Sadler Motor Company for 20 years and he retired from KCPL as a journeyman mechanic after 17 years of service in 1991. He was a Mason and served as Past Master of Briscoe Masonic Lodge #54. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. He served the community honorably as the first African American Member of the Clinton City Council from 1973 to 1975. Harold departed this life December 1, 1999. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, Dorothy; eight children, James Philip and wife, Shirley, Memphis, Tennessee, Regina Brame and husband, Ivan, Kansas City, Joan Marie Newbill, Omaha, Nebraska, Yvonne Williams and husband, Johnny, Grandview, David Steward and wife, Thelma, St. Louis, Michael Steward, Clinton, Martha Hurtt and husband, Lewis, Kansas City, and Robert Steward, and wife, Lesa, Raytown; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruth Boyd, Juanita Whitehead, and two brothers, Morris and Alphonso Steward, all of Chicago, Illinois, and Jesse L. Dukes, brother-in-law, Sepulveda, California; also special friends, Gloria Westley and daughter, Gia, and Rosemary Steward. He also leaves a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church, Clinton, on Saturday, December 4. Burial was in the Antioch Cemetery, Clinton.

STEWARD, Linda Mae JOHNSON
1949-1995
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Linda Mae Steward, 45, Clinton, died Sunday, March 26, 1995, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She was a nurse technician at the Westwood Nursing Center. Linda was a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Clinton. Survivors include her husband Shelby Steward Sr. of the home; two sons, Monte Hodge and Shelby Steward Jr., both of Deepwater; one daughter, Sara Hodge of Deepwater; her father Orvil Johnson of Clinton; two brothers, Mike Johnson of California, MO., and Dale Johnson of Leeton; one sister Kay Stephens of Clinton; seven step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 30, at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial will be in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

STEWARD, Michael Wayne
1949-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Michael Wayne Steward, 56, Clinton, died Thursday, August 31, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 5, at Englewood Cemetery. Michael was born October 8, 1949, in Clinton, Missouri and lived in this area all of his life. He married the former Betty Armstrong. He enjoyed visiting with people, watching old westerns especially "The Cisco Kid", and fishing as long as his health permitted. He is preceded in death by his father; adoptive parents T. M. and Polly Steward and niece, Chrissy Justis. Survivors include his wife, Betty; two step-daughters, Shelly Keller and husband, John; Robin Hankins; one brother, Glen Edward Justis; two sisters, Charlene Conrad; Patricia Page plus several nieces and nephews.

STEWARD, Olive Edna "Polly" SHOPP
1907-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 23 2001 - Olive Edna "Polly" Shopp Steward was born December 21, 1907, at North Platte, Nebraska, daughter of Charles Hershey and Ella Roxie Chapin Shopp. She died October 8, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center at the age of 93. Polly married Thomas Marion Steward on January 25, 1932. They were blessed with three children. Marion preceded her in death on March 23, 1996. They lived in the Shawnee Mound community where they farmed and operated a dairy farm for several years. Polly loved gardening, cooking and sewing. Polly and Marion were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Shawnee Mound and attended as long as health permitted. Polly was a Sunday School teacher there and was active in the 4-H Club. Polly was willing to help and take care of people. She was a nurse for Dr. S. B. Hughes for a number of years. During World War II she sold war bonds and belonged to the Stitch and Chatter Club that made bandages and anything else the Red Cross needed. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Elmer "D.D." Steward; one sister, Bertha Mae Atwell; one brother, Charles Shopp, and one grandson, Michael Wayne Steward, Jr. Surviving are one son, Michael Wayne Steward and wife, Betty; one daughter, Charlene Conrad, all of Clinton; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews, who she loved as sons and daughters. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery October 9. Services were under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home.

STEWARD, Shelby Dean Jr.
1973-1998
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 16 1998 - Shelby D. Steward, Jr., 24, Clinton, died Friday, January 13, 1998, at Fulton Diagnostic Center. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 17, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton. He was born in Henry County and was a lifelong area resident. He was a carpet installer. He is survived by his father, Shelby Steward, Sr. of Park Hills; three half-brothers, Monte Hodge of Leeton, Larry Dean Steward of Kansas City and Donald Steward of Linn Creek, and one half-sister, Starla Lyles of Clinton.

STEWARD, Shelby Dean Sr.
1940-2008
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 24 2008 - Shelby Dean Steward, 67, Clinton, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008, at his son's home in Harrisonville. Graveside services with inurnment will be held Friday, July 25, in Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton. Shelby was born Sept. 25, 1940, in Clinton, the son of Hershel Walter and Opal May (Sheek) Steward. He was self-employed as a carpet layer. He was a lifelong resident of Clinton. Shelby was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Shelby Steward Jr. He is survived by three sons, Larry Steward, Harrisonville, Donald Steward, Linn Creek, and Monte Hodges, Clinton; one daughter Starla Hodges, Hermitage; two brothers, Clifford Steward, Clinton, and Jim Steward, Kansas City; one sister, Jerry Johnson, Clinton; 13 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

STEWARD, Thomas Marion
1912-1996
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Thomas Marion Steward was born December 28, 1912, in Osceola, the son of Alonzo and Nona (Turpin) Steward. He died Saturday, March 23, 1996, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 83. Mr. Steward lived in the Clinton area most of his life. He was married to Olive Edna Shopp January 25, 1932, in Clinton. Until the time of his retirement, Mr. Steward farmed and he also showed registered hogs. He was a member of the Shawnee Mound Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Olive, of the home; one daughter, Charlene Conrad, Clinton; one son Michael Stewward, Warsaw; one sister, Vineta Shulse of Texas; one brother-in-law, Pete Gregg, Urich; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. A private family burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

STEWART, Albert A.
1878-1958
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Albert A. Stewart, son of William Harvey and Belle Frances Stewart, was born Oct. 30, 1878, south of Urich on Stewart Hill, and died Sept. 22, 1958, at Clinton, Mo. He was one of a family of 13 children. Those surviving are a brother, Earl G. Stewart of Urich; one sister, Mrs. J. N. Jerome of Memphis, Tn.; and 18 nieces and nephews. In early life he became a member of the Presbyterian Church. Last rites were held at the Urich Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, Sept. 24. Interment was in Urich Cemetery, Brown and Graham Funeral Home in charge.

STEWART, Billie Gene
1926-2002
Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2002 - Billie Gene Stewart, 75, Raytown, died March 22, 2002, at the Medical Center of Independence. He was born June 5, 1926, near Creighton, the son of George Lee and Edith Marie (Staley) Stewart. Mr. Stewart had been employed as a supervisor for service stations until his retirement in 1998. Earlier he had driven a livestock truck and owned and operated Leslie Feed Store in Creighton. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a 1943 graduate of Creighton High School. He had lived in Creighton before moving to Kansas City in 1958. Preceding him in death were his parents, and a brother, Jack Stewart. Surviving are a sister, Dorothy L. Gregg, Creighton. Funeral services were March 26 at the Dickey Funeral Home. Burial was in the Dayton Cemetery near Garden City.

STEWART, Brenda Rae ROBERTS
1964-2014
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Brenda Rae Roberts Stewart, of Las Vegas, passed away Jan. 26, 2014, in her home, with her brother, John by her side. Brenda was born April 26, 1964, in Clinton, Mo., and moved to Las Vegas on her 21st birthday. She began her casino career at Caesars Palace, opened the MGM Grand in 1993, and moved to Desert Inn, Venetian and Wynn. She was preceded in death by her father, John E. Roberts Sr. She is survived by her wonderful mother, Barbara Wareham of Clinton; and brother, John E. Roberts Jr. of Las Vegas. Brenda will also be missed by her faithful dogs. Thanks to all her friends who visited her at home and made her smile. As her brother said, "Her feisty, witty attitude will live on by all that knew her." Services will be Saturday, Feb. 22, at Shadow Hills Church, Las Vegas, NV.

STEWART, Browning N.
1856-1923
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Browning N. Stewart died at his home in Urich Friday morning, in the 68th year of his age, stomach trouble being the cause of his death. He was born in West Virginia and came to Clinton with his parents in 1868, living here about six months. After that, they moved to a farm southeast of Garland, where they remained about five years; then to another farm south of Urich, remaining there until 1882. Most of the time since then he had lived in Urich. He is survived by his devoted wife and two children; also a brother, R. B. Stewart, living west of Clinton about five miles, and a sister, Mrs. C. M. Reed, of Goodwell, Oklahoma. Deceased had been a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church since 1874 and was held in high esteem by a large number of acquaintances. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, and burial was in Urich Cemetery.

STEWART, Charles Kenneth
abt 1927-2003
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 19 2003 - C. Kenneth Stewart, 76, Lowry City, a carpenter/farmer, died Sunday, August 17, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 20, 10 a.m., at Lowry City United Methodist Church with burial in Lowry City Cemetery.

STEWART, Clifford W.
1915-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 11 2004 - Clifford Wallis Stewart, 89, Urich, died Thursday, April 29, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born February 21, 1915, at the family home, west of Clinton, to Walter and Johanna (Matter) Stewart. Attended Mound School and Clinton High School, graduating in 1934. Briefly he worked for Tom Mansfield and then took a job at Katz Drug Store in Kansas City. In 1941, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. His military career included many tours and campaigns: Tunisia, Rome, India-Burma, China. As a flight crew chief, he received many medals and citations. He was discharged from the United States Air Force in 1945. He married his high school sweetheart, Nadine Roberts, on March 13, 1948, in Sedalia. Clifford then reenlisted for active duty in the Air Force in 1949, in which he remained stateside and belonged to the 328th Combat Support Group, Air Force Reserve, based out of Richard Gebaur AFB, Belton, retired with 24 years, in the Air Force in 1968. He bought a farm north of Urich in which he maintained and raised his family. He was a deacon for the Urich Christian Church, a member and past post commander of the Urich American Legion, a member of the Clinton VFW and CBI group. He was preceded in death by his parents and infant son, John Dewayne; brothers, Emery Stewart, Clarence Stewart, Richard Stewart, and a sister, Zelma Stewart. He is survived by his wife, Nadine, of the home; one son, Dwight Stewart, Urich, and his wife Linda; two daughters, Joyce Anderson Jones, Lee's Summit, and her husband Alan, Brenda Kehl, Centralia, and husband Jason; five grandchildren, David Anderson, Clinton, Patrick and Jessica Stewart, Urich, and Adrienne and Collin Kehl, Centralia; two step-grandchildren, Donovan Jones, Raymore, and Kent Jones, Independence, and one step-great-grandchild and three great-grandchildren and many nieces and beloved family members. Funeral services were held Monday, May 3, at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton.

STEWART, Earnest L.
1928-2006
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 17 2006 - Earnest L. Stewart, 77, ElDorado Springs, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at his home. He was a retired pastor and an Army veteran. Among survivors are two sons, Edward Stewart of ElDorado Springs and Glen Stewart of Clinton; three daughters, Melva Pellegrin of Lonpoc, California, Althea Wosoba and Vivian Hawkins of ElDorado Springs; one brother, Melvin Stewart, Urich, and a sister, Athlene Shepard, Clinton; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 18, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial with military honors will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

STEWART, Elsie Leona EMICK
1888-1937
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Urich Woman Kills Self - Mrs. Earl Stewart Commits Suicide by Cutting Her Throat - Had Been in Ill Health - Mrs. Earl Stewart, near Urich, ended her life by cutting her throat with her husband's razor about noon last Friday. she, her husband, and her father, John Emick, lived together in a bungalow one-half mile east of Urich on highway 35. Her husband was sick in bed with some minor ailment and bout 11 a.m. Friday Dr. Smith of Urich was called to see him. When he left, Mrs. Stewart gave her husband a dose of medicine and left the room. Her father was outdoors at the barn. Mrs. Stewart had been gone a short time when her husband thought he heard a fall, but believed someone had fallen on the ice outside. However, he got up and looked through the rooms but could not find his wife, then went to the basement, where he found her body and near it a bottle of Lysol and a razor. She had apparently started to drink the Lysol, for there was a burn on her lips, although none in her mouth; but had discarded the poison for the razor. She was dead when her husband found her, with the trachea and large blood vessels of her neck cut. Dr. S. B. Hughes, new county coroner, went to the home, but no inquest was held as it was apparently a case of suicide, there being no signs of foul play. Mrs. Stewart had been in ill health for a long time and had made many threats of suicide. Only a few days before, according to her father, she said she was going to kill herself. However, on the fatal day, she did not seem particularly perturbed. Elsie Leona Emick, younger daughter of John F. and Jemima Emick, was born October 12, 1888, in Johnson County, Missouri. when she was nine years of age she moved with her parents to Henry County. With the exception of six months spent with her husband in Oklahoma, her entire life was spent in the vicinity of Urich. She was married to Earl G. Stewart of Urich December 7, 1909. She was a member of the Presbyterian church of Urich, having united with the church at an early age. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her death her father, John F. Emick, who has made his home with her since the death of her mother August 10, 1922; a sister Mrs. George Butcher, Urich, two brothers W. H. Emick of Urich, and Almon Emick of Kansas City. Funeral services were held at the Urich Presbyterian church on Monday. The body was laid to rest in the Urich cemetery beside her mother.

STEWART, Esther Lorraine MOORE
1914-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 25 2004 - Esther Lorraine Stewart was born November 11, 1914, in Kansas City, the daughter of James Claude and Marzie Pearl (Cox) Moore, and she died at the John Knox Care Center, Lee's Summit, August 7, 2004, at the age of 89 years. Esther moved to Clinton in the late 1930s and married Harold F. Stewart on December 23, 1945. She and Harold owned the Stewart Shoe Store. Mr. Stewart died in 1986. Esther was a member of the first Presbyterian Church, Clinton, and enjoyed working at the Henry County Museum as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen J. Stewart, who was killed in the Vietnam Conflict in 1968. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Rhoads and husband Harold (Dusty) Rhoads, Blue Springs; two half-sisters, Georgie Jones, Altus, Oklahoma, and Leta Jones, ElDorado Springs; three grandchildren, Jan Crouch of Warrensburg, Scott Rhoads of Elgin, Nebraska, and Sandra Schoultz of Lake Tapawingo, as well as six great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Tuesday, August 10.

STEWART, Geneva Lois WARD
1944-2012
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Geneva Lois Stewart was born January 11, 1944 in Urich, MO to Ruth (Devine) Ward. She passed away February 20, 2012 at St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. On July 16, 1962 Lois was united in marriage to Melvin E. Stewart. Lois worked for Wal-Mart for 29 years before retiring in 2006. She enjoyed watching the birds in her yard, lounging around the pool, spending time with her family and taking rides in the golf cart around town. She looked forward to the family gathering in July; eating breakfast at her favorite K-7 Drive Inn. Lois loved to travel to Texas and was a member of the Escapees RV club. She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Ward, brother, Hank Ward and her father and mother in-law, Glen and Lena Stewart. Lois is survived by her loving husband, Melvin of the home, Cindy Neff and husband, Doug, Urich, MO, Glen Stewart and wife Stacy, Urich, MO, eight siblings, John Devine and wife, Sandra, Vernon, FL, Twila Hayward, Independence, MO, Alfred Stoneking and wife Kathy, Clinton, MO' Dan Swisher and wife, Jane , Clinton, MO; Mary Henehan and husband Phil, Belton, MO; Ruth Green and husband, Joe, Seligman, MO, Tom Ward, Clinton, MO and Bob Ward, Independence, MO. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Billy, Heather and Melissa Tschudi and Logan and Haley Stewart; two great grandchildren, Morgen Tschudi and Case Tschudi, other relatives and many friends.

STEWART, Glenn Arlington
1909-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 2006 - Glenn A. Stewart was born in Clinton August 10, 1909, to Walter and Johanna Matter Stewart and died October 28, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital. He attended Mound School. After graduation he worked on the family farm, as well as several neighboring farms. He married Doris Justis in August 1931. They lived in thhe Mt. Carmel neighborhood until they purchased a farm in the Norris community. Glenn loved farming, hunting, gardening and fishing and pursused these activities with gusto. He always had a tale to tell and passed along a verbal history of life during the early 1900s and the Depression era. After retirement he was a full-t9ime caretaker for Doris during a lengthy illness. After her death he lived alone and handled all the normal tasks of living until at age 94 he moved to Clinton Rehab where he resided until his death. Preceding him in death were his parents, wife and three brothers, Emery, Clifford and Clarence Stewart. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held November 1 at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

STEWART, Henry Harrison
1842-1927
Stewart Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Mar 11 1927 - Henry Harrison Stewart was born Aug. 26, 1842, in Henry county, near Brownington. He was married to Miss Rebecca Curd in 1865. To them were given six children, three of whom have passed on to be with their mother, who died in young womanhood. The remaining children are: Mrs. T. J. Bilderback of Mt. Zion; William, Deepwater, and Francis of the state of Washington. In 1880, he was married to Mrs. Lizzie Jackson. To this union were born two children -- George of Shawnee, Okla., and Earl of Alvin, Okla. Mr. Stewart spent the greater part of his life in Henry county, where he was a successful farmer and stock raiser. In 1900, he moved to Oklahoma, where he had since made his home. Henry Stewart, as he was so well known in this vicinity, was a much loved man. He had a kind and cheerful disposition and he ever failed to give a friendly greeting even to the humblest little child. He was a man who appreciated his friends, and he had many. He was often heard to say: "I had rather have friends than money." He was ever ready to lend the helping hand, and his home was known for its hospitality. He became a member of Brownington Baptist church in 1885. He was one who tried to live his religion every day. After a gradual decline in health for about three months, he passed peacefully away at his home in Shawnee, Okla., Friday, Feb. 25th, 1927. His body was brought back to Missouri by his beloved wife and sons, George and Earl. An impressive funeral service was held at the Brownington Baptist church Sunday afternoon, February 27th. Interment was made in the Stewart cemetery east of Brownington.

STEWART, Howard H. "Shorty"
1909-1992
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - H. H. (Shorty) Stewart was born September 7, 1909, the son of Harvey and Mary Jarvis Stewart. (Howard Stewart, route four, Clinton, died Thursday afternoon, May 14, 1992. He was a rancher and cattle buyer.) In 1910, his mother died and his dad had a drinking problem. In 1914, the sheriff came out to the farm and took the kids to town where they were put in foster homes. His aunt, Sarah Miller, raised him and sent him to school. He went to the old Delmar School through the 8th grade. When he was 14 years old in 1923 he left home and went to work helping on old Ralph Angle's farm. In 1929 he bought a new Model T Ford car for $500 and went to Lexington to work construction and from there to Detroit, Michigan, to work construction. In the '30s, in WPA days, he came back home to work on old 35 Highway which is now 7 Highway. In 1939 he bought the old home place by selling catfish on 40 acres he farmed some and built a two room house. Between 1940 and 1942 he served in the Army. After leaving the Army he went to work for Missouri Public Service Company, While working at MPS he met Marie Smith and they were married in 1944. To this union one daughter was born in 1946, Shirley Manhany of Kansas City, Kansas. In 1945 he quit MPS and started farming. They built a new house in 1948 on Urich Road and he farmed and started going to cattle sales a lot. In the 1950s he got a new blue Chevy truck, went to Carpenter School through the Army GI Bill in Deepwater, bought the old North Farm up by Shawnee Mound, farmed, went to cattle sales and did carpenter work with the Massman Construction Co. on Montrose Power and Light Plant and worked on the Gold Foundry buildings. In 1958 he lost the sight of his right eye. During the '60s he sold the old North Farm and bought the old Cowan farm out 10 miles west of town off 18 Highway close to the old home place, continued to farm, traded cattle and did some carpenter work. In 1974 his wife, Marie, died and he semi-retired, though he still traded cattle, went to all kinds of farm sales and auctions and farmed some. Through the '70s h sold the old home place, rented the old Cowan place out and went to sales. During the '80s he still traded cattle, drank coffee and went to all kinds of auctions and sales. In 1989 when he was 80 years old he built a new garage for his tractor almost all by himself, went to sales and traded cattle. On May 7, 1992, he sold some cows. This is the last trading he did. He is survived by his daughter, Shirley Mahany, Kansas City; one sister, Elma Butterbaugh of North Kansas City; one grandson. Funeral services were held on May 19, 1992, at rthe Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

STEWART, Ina Mae CRAIG
1915-2006
Clinton MO - Ina Mae Stewart, 91, died October 24, 2006 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born January 9, 1915, in Taylorville, Illinois, daughter of Herbert and Fern Colclasure Craig. Ina Mae married Edgar H. Stewart on February 27, 1942 and he preceded her in death on November 5, 1998. She enjoyed traveling, Bingo and as long as her health had permitted she remained active in the VFW Auxiliary and senior citizens activities. Survivors include her two sons, John Stewart and wife Carol, Washington State; Craig Stewart and wife Gary, New Mexico; numerous grandchildren and many great grandchildren. In keeping with Ina Mae's wishes no services will be held.

STEWART, James Marion
1915-1937
Sioux City Journal, Sioux City IA, Monday, Jul 26 1937 - James Marion Stewart, 22, died Sunday morning in his home, 200 E. 27th street, South Sioux City, following a short sickness. He had resided in South Sioux City for seven months. The young man was born January 10, 1915, in Montrose, Mo. He lived there until moving to Bancroft, Neb., where he resided for a short time before coming to South Sioux City. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Stewart of South Sioux City; five sisters, Mrs. Paul Schroder of Wisner, Mrs. Eugene Rasch of Bancroft, Josephine Stewart of Omaha and Joan and Nina of South Sioux City, and two brothers, Archie and Claud Stewart of South Sioux City. The body was taken' to Becker's funeral home.

STEWART, John Henry
1927-1996
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John H. Stewart, 68, died early Sunday morning, April 28, 1996, at his home in Clinton. He was a veteran of the United States Army, being discharged in 1950. He retired from the Riverside Construction Company in 1979 and moved to a farm east of Clinton that year. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Stewart, who died in Fontana, California. He is survived by his mother, Maggie Stewart, of the home; two sons, John Stewart of Warrensburg and Michael Stewart of Banning, Ca.; three daughters, Jean Flowers of Clinton, Linda Setter of Tehachapi, Ca., and Norma Lafayette of Rutland, Vt.; two brothers, Earl Stewart of Quartzhill, Ca., and Bill Stewart of Sulfur Rock, Ark.; seven sisters, Francis Harryman of Trenton, Ethyl McNeil of Clinton, Mary Serrano of Laurie, Eula Hines of Pleasant Hill, Viola Bailey of Clinton, Betty Ulshafer of Raymore and Norma Kohler of Auburn, Ca.; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at Sickman & Dunning Chapel Wednesday, May 1. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

STEWART, John Walker "Jack"
1863-1898
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Thursday, May 26 1898 - Died Tuesday morning, May 24, 1898, John W. Stewart, aged 35 years, 7 months and 12 days. The deceased was born and raised to manhood in this county, where he has resided all the time, and was better known to the majority of our readers, perhaps, than to the writer. While the deceased made no profession to Christianity, he honored and respected those who practiced it, but was an outspoken enemy of hypocrisy and deceit wherever it was to be found. He was open and frank in his manner, and praise and censure alike fell from his lips with the honesty of his convictions without fear or favor. While he had been in poor health for many years, much of the time unable to work, we never heard one word of complaint. He was a natural musician and drew his bow over the violin with the touch of an artist, the vibrations of which impressed one with the fact that the power which prompted it was that of a noble soul. The deceased had eight brothers and sisters, one of whom had preceded him in death. The seven living were all at his funeral, and are: H. A. and Gross Stewart and Mrs. Witt Cox, of Urich; Mesdames Ome Tisdale, Blanche Mitchell and Kit Sigler, of Kansas City, and Mrs. Mayme Stewart of Colorado. In addition to those just named, he leaves a disconsolate wife and a fatherless son, aged 3 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church, South, at which hour many of the stores were closed, and the remains now rest in Urich cemetery.

STEWART, Lloyd Edward
1917-1991
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Lloyd E. Stewart, son of Oscar O. Stewart and Ross (Shockey) Stewart, was born March 31, 1917 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and passed away August 1, 1991 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. He was 74 years old. He had lived in Kansas City, Missouri before moving to Clinton in 1959. He was maintenance worker for Kansas City Power and Light for 35 years before his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Margaret of the home; two sons, Lloyd Paul Stewart Kansas City, MO and Richard Stewart, Olathe, KS; one sister Wanetta Faye Williams, Anaheim, California; and four grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, August 3, 1991, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial at Englewood Cemetery.

STEWART, Loreene S.
1913-1997
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Loreene S. Stewart, 83, Clinton, died Thursday afternoon, August 14, 1997, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her son, Edward D. Stewart, and her daughter, Jacqueline Andrade, both of Plattsburg; two grandsons, two great-grandsons, and six step-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel on Monday, August 18. Private burial services will be held at a later date in the Deepwater Cemetery.

STEWART, Lucy Bell HOOKER
abt 1881-1899
Fewel-Blevins Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Henry County Republican, Clinton MO, Friday, Apr 28 1899 - Mrs. Lucy Stewart, wife of Charles Stewart died Friday afternoon at the home of her mother, Mrs. Sarah J. Hooker, near Lucas. She was married less than a year ago, and at the age of 18 years she fell victim to consumption. The remains were interred Sunday afternoon at the Blevins Cemetery.

STEWART, Maggie Jane ROBINSON
1902-1997
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Maggie Jane Stewart, the daughter of John O. and Willie Walker Robinson was born March 12, 1902, in Brownington. She died in Clinton on November 25, 1997, at the age of 95 years. On December 12, 1919, Maggie and Samuel Lee Stewart were united in marriage in Brownington. To this union three sons and nine daughters were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; twin daughters; son John Stewart, and two grandsons, Tony Tye and Sammye Buckley. Maggie is survived by two sons, Samuel Earl Stewart of Quartz Hills, California, and William Eugene Stewart of Batesville, Arkansas; seven daughters, Frances Harryman of Trenton, Norma Kohler of Palm Desert, California, Ethyl Mae McNeil of Clinton, Mary Lou Serrano of Laurie, Viola Bailey of Clinton, with whom she made her home, Eula Hines of Strausburg, and Betty Ann Alshafer of Raymore; 36 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren, 28 great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-granddaughter. She was the oldest member of the First Assembly of God Church in Clinton. For many years she worked as a belt sewer for Unitog, as well as being a loving mother and grandmother. Funeral services were held on November 29 at the Sickman and Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

STEWART, Margaret Ellen MULLIN
1864-1920
Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, Jan 30 1920 - Mrs. Harry Stewart died in a Kansas City hospital Monday. She underwent an operation the Wednesday before for gall stones, which was apparently successful. Saturday she took a turn for the worse and died Monday. Deceased maiden name was Margaret Mullin, being a daughter of the late William Mullin and wife. She was born on the Mullin Mound about 10 miles west of Clinton, later the family moved in the Lucas neighborhood, where she grew to womanhood. About 30 years ago she married Harry A. Stewart, who survives her. Three children were given this union - Byron, at home; Loyd, who is in the US Navy and Mrs. Mildred Alley of Kansas City. There are two grandchildren, a little granddaughter in Kansas City, and a little grandson, Billy, whom she had been caring for some time. He is a bright child and will miss the care and love of this devoted grandmother, She also leaves a sister, Mrs. Mattie Calvert of Kahoka, Mo.; and two brothers - H. T. Mullin, Springfield, Mo.; and W. M. Mullin, in Kingman, Mont. Deceased had been a resident of Henry county all of her life, much of the time being in or near Urich, She resided in Clinton eight years, when her husband was county clerk. During that time she made lasting friends on account of her wonderful personality. She was a woman of superior intellect and her force of character drew friends about her. She was a member of the M. E. church, South, and a devoted Christian woman. Her body was brought to Urich and the funeral services conducted, after which her body was laid in the Urich cemetery.

STEWART, Margaret L. DAVIS
1920-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 10 2000 - Margaret L. Stewart, daughter of Carl and Ruby Davis, was born July 23, 1920, in Stanberry, and died at her home in Clinton on January 22, 2000, at the age of 79 years. Margaret married Lloyd E. Stewart, who preceded her in death on August 1, 1991. She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. Margaret is survived by two daughters, Janet Marie Becerra of San Diego, California, and Patricia Akers of Chillicothe; three sons; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. One of her granddaughters is Kathy Miller of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, January 27. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STEWART, Mark A. Dr. Judge
1819-1887
Vickars Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jul 30 1887 - Dr. M. A. Stewart living near Montrose, died at his farm Sunday and was buried Tuesday at the Vickars cemetery. He was born in Virginia in 1819 and, in 1844, with his parents, moved to Henry County.

STEWART, Martha Sue WATSON
1951-2004
Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 29 2004 - Martha Sue Watson Stewart, 53, Belton, died Friday, December 24, 2004, at Research Medical Center. Funeral services were 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Noland Road Chapel. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery. She was born November 13, 1951, in Kansas City to James and Betty Stewart. She worked at Petersons Mfg. Company in Grandview. She was a member of the World Revival Church. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Stewart. Her survivors include four children, son Rick Watson and wife Lori, Clinton, daughter Shannon Wassam and husband Tom, Smithton, son Cory Watson and wife Jennifer, Warrensburg, and daughter Tonya Lawson and husband Chris, Belton; seven grandchildren, Dakota and Makenna Watson, Katherine, Kristian, Reegan and Kameryn Wassam and Cayle Lawson and two great-grandchildren; father and stepmother James and Kathy Stewart of Independence; brother Dan Stewart of Kansas City; sister Mary Reinke and husband Randy, Odessa, and four nephews and one niece.

STEWART, Mary Barbara CROSS
1916-2003
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 27 2003 - Mary Barbara (Cross) Stewart was born May 5, 11916, to James and Minnie Cross in Leavenworth, Kansas, and died at her home in Clinton on April 27, 2003, at the age of 86 years. She attended school in Leavenworth. After graduation she worked in a bank at Ft. Leavenworth. She married Clarence Stewart on February 15, 1947, and he preceded her in death on October 31, 1997. They moved to the Mt. Carmel community, west of Clinton, where she and Clarence lived for 50 years. They lived there until they sold the family farm and moved to Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother; five sisters and her husband. She is survived by her sister, Pauline Hartle, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, May 2. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STEWART, Mary Lee GUTRIDGE MORLAN
1883-1927
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Byron Stewart died very suddenly at her home in Urich, early Wednesday morning, December 7th. She had suffered a severe attack of acute indigestion the evening before and the doctor had been called who relieved her, and she was much better when her husband retired. He took their little three year old daughter, Eugenia, to bed with him, so she would not disturb her mother. When he retired Mrs. Stewart was sleeping quietly. The next morning little Jean ran to her mother's bed, and could not awaken her. Mr. Stewart heard her say, "Oh, mother, who won't you talk to me," but a short time before her spirit had slipped into eternity, the pain having evidently gone to her heart. The doctor and neighbors were called but nothing could be done. Her maiden name was Mary Lee Gutridge, and she was born near Clinton, July 11th, 1883, she being a daughter of the late Peter and Sophronia Gutridge. Her parents died when she was a small child, and she was reared by her grandmother, Mrs. Mary Clifton, near LaDue. She was married the first time to Dowe Morlan, who died a number of years ago. One child, Louise Morlan, blessed this union. She resides in Urich with her grandfather, W. B. Morlan. She married Mr. Stewart several years ago and one daughter, Jean, came to gladden their home. This husband and little daughter survive. She also leaves one brother, J. W. Gutridge, of Clinton; two sisters - Mrs. Harold Kepner, of Wichita, Kans., and Mrs. Jno. Clary, of Clinton. In her girlhood she was converted and united with the Bear Creek Methodist church. After she moved to Urich she united with her husband with the Presbyterian church. She was devoted to her home and her church. Nobody in Urich will be missed any more as she was ready to answer the call of those who were in sorrow or affliction at all times. She was beloved by all her family and her sisters-in-law were as devoted to her as to their own sisters. She had the brightest and happiest manner and radiated good cheer to all about her. Her going is hard to explain for to leave little Jean without the guiding counsel of a mother is much to be deplored, but those who loved her mother will do all possible to fill her place. The funeral was held Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, preached by the pastor. Interment in Urich cemetery.

STEWART, Mary Lee STEWART
1864-1941
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Sep 11 1941 - Mrs. Mary Lee Stewart, age 77, died Tuesday at her home, 2043 East Gregory , Boulevard, Kansas City, Mo. She was the widow of Browning N. Stewart. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. A. J. Hasemeier of the home; a son, John Chester Stewart, Park Ridge, Illinois, and a sister, Mrs. A. W. Sigler, Clinton. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at the home of Mrs. Lucy Stewart in Urich, Mo.

STEWART, Ralph A.
1878-1888
Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 12 1889 - The case of H. H. Page, teacher at Huntingdale, was brought up last Saturday at that place before Commissioner Godwin. He was charged with "unmercifully, unhumanly and immorally" whipping Jesse Stewart's boy, Ralph. The complaining side was represented by Col. Joshua LaDue. R. E. Lewis acted for the defendant. About a month after the boy was whipped, he died. But as there was no evidence brought to prove that had anything to do with it, the case was dismissed.

STEWART, Robert Raymond
1897-1960
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Last rites for Robert R. Stewart, 62, Urich, MO. who died at 6:15 a.m. Sept 7 at Trinity Lutheran Hospital, Kansas City, were held Sept 9 at Urich Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery under the direction of Brown and Graham Funeral Home. Robert Raymond Stewart, a retired construction worker, was born Sept 23 1897, the son of William Harvey and Mabel Stewart. His childhood was spent in and around Urich. He was a veteran of World War I, serving with Battery D, 129th Field Artillery which saw service in France. After his discharge from the service he married Anna Courtney Carrington, to which union four children were born. Mr. Stewart was a devoted husband and father, also a loyal friend who was highly esteemed by those who knew him. A valued citizen of the Urich community, he was an active member of the Urich Presbyterian Church in which he was an elder; also an active member of the Marlborough Masonic Lodge, the Scottish Rite, the Chamber of Commerce, the Lions Club and a patron of the Order of Eastern Star. He was a past commander of the Ingham-Morgan American Legion Post of Urich. During his earlier life he was instrumental in forming one of the first Scout Troops in Urich. In later years he was again responsible for the re-organization of the Urich Scout troop and became the Scoutmaster. He leaves his wife of the home; two sons, Raymond Harvey and William Wylie, Kansas city; and two daughters, Mrs. Mary Marie Carney and Mrs. Leota Ann Dewey, Kansas City, seven grandchildren, a number of other relatives and many friends.

STEWART, Ruth Beatrice
1902-2001
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 22 2001 - Ruth Beatrice Stewart, 98, Paola, Kansas (formerly of Kansas City) died Tuesday, February 20, 2001, at the Miami County Medical Center, Paola. Graveside services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Urich Cemetery. Ruth Beatrice Stewart was born March 19, 1902, in Urich, to Gross Linton and Suzie Barker Stewart. She grew up in the Urich area and graduated from Urich High School and then she attended Warrensburg Teachers College and received her teacher's certificate. She taught school for a time in and around the St. Louis area before becoming a governess in Kansas City for the Worwick family for many years before retiring when she was 78. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Faye Naomi Morland and Caroline Rector, and one brother, Perry Stewart. Survivors include a nephew, Jerry M. Morland, Paola, Kansas; niece, Barbara Faye Higgins, Exeter, California, and numerous great- and great-great-nieces and nephews.

STEWART, Sherry
1965-2005
Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 4 2005 - Sherry Stewart, 39, Clinton, died Tuesday, March 29, 2005. Funeral services will be at Parks Chapel Church, 1023 SE 450 Road, Clinton, on Saturday, April 9, 11 a.m. She is survived by two daughters, Stacey King and Jennifer Whitfield; her sister and family, Mitzy and Vaughn Courtney and Ryan Mullens, and her mother and stepfather, Ruth and John Ackerman.

STEWART, Wannetta F. MILLER
1936-2009
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 1 2009 - Wannetta F. Stewart, 73, Urich, died Friday, August 28, 2009, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Wannetta was born on June 20 1936, in Urich, the daughter of Charles and Lulu (Hart) Miller. She was a member of the Grandriver Homemakers Club in Urich, loved to quilt and cared very much for her beloved family. She is survived by one son, Mitchell Stewart, and one daughter, Pamela Rice, both of Urich; one sister, Ann Rogers and her husband Clayton, Clinton; one brother, Wilber Miller and wife Betty, Urich; four grandchildren, John Rice and his wife Misty, Urich, April Stewart, Clinton, Stacey Clinton, Urich, and Josh Stewart, Clinton, and four great-grandchildren, Makahlah Brown, Kiera Clinton, Silas Brown and Jacob Stewart. Her parents preceded her in death. Memorial service Thursday, September 3, at Save Our World Ministries, Clinton.

STICK, Alan
1973-2005
Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 1 2005 - Alan Stick, 32, rural Green Ridge, died Saturday, October 29, 2005, at his residence near Green Ridge. He was born April 24, 1973, in Clinton, the son of Ronald Eugene Stick and Rita Fae (Binder) Stick. He had worked for the Missouri state Highway Department, Belton, and also for Schibi Trucking, Sedalia, for several y ears. He was a member of the former Hickory Point Baptist Church near Green Ridge. Survivors include his mother Rita Stick, Windsor; his father Ron E. stick, Windsor; maternal grandmother Dorothy Binder, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Bob and Margie Stick and Dennis Binder. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 2, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Green Ridge Cemetery.

STIDHAM, Voneita V.
abt 1933-2003
Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 4 2003 - Mrs. Voneita V. Stidham, 70, Buckner, formerly of Collins, died Sunday, March 1, 2003, at St. Mary's Hospital, Blue Springs. She is survived by her children, Nadine Thomas, Rex Stidham, Johnna Kronk and Melanie Springer; a brother, Gail Sloan; a sister, Wanda Jones, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 6, 1 p.m., at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola, with burial in the Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery near Collins.

STILES, Kenneth
1920-2001
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 13 2001 - Kenneth Stiles, 81, Raytown, died Friday morning, August 10, 2001, at his home in Raytown. He was born June 2, 1920, on the family farm near Windsor, the son of David Albert Stiles and Ethel Margaret (Ebersole) Stiles. On June 28, 1942, in Polo, he married Maxine Howe, who survives of the home. Mr. Stiles worked for Sears, Roebuck & Company at the 15th and Cleveland location in Kansas City for 27 years, before his retirement. He was a member of the Kansas City Baptist Temple. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Marvin E. Stiles, Huntington Beach, California, and George C. Stiles, Windsor, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, David Donald Stiles. Graveside funeral services were Monday, August 13, at the Laurel Oak cemetery, Windsor.

STILES, Mary Maxine HOWE
1921-2019
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Maxine Stiles, 97, of Raytown, Missouri, died Tuesday morning, November 12, 2019, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born December 30, 1921, the daughter of Aaron Francis Howe and Flora Catherine (Slusher) Howe on a farm near Knob Noster, Mo., the youngest of nine children. On June 28, 1942, in Polo, Mo., she married Kenneth Wayne Stiles and he preceded her in death on August 10, 2001. Maxine worked as a secretary for various companies in the Kansas City area including Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company. She was a member of Kansas City Baptist Temple. She and Kenneth were long-time members of the Kansas City Card Club. Gardening, tending her flowers, and working crossword puzzles were things she enjoyed. Survivors include numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and a special friend and neighbor, Bob Miller. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by 6 sisters, Fern Allen, Myrl Corson, Etta Mae Kosmiski, Louise Sproat, Mildred Rank, and Helen Gibbs; and 2 brothers, Otis Howe and Delmar Howe. Graveside services will be Monday, November 18, 2019, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

STILES, Zola Mae PAUL
1914-2004
Macedonia Cemetery, Doyal Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 26 2004 - Zola Mae (Paul) Stiles was born May 15, 1914, in Dunnegan to William A. and Pathena A. Paul. She died Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. On November 26, 1933, she married Floyd Stiles. To this union two children were born, Tamalene Jane and Herbert Joe. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, and sister, Jewel Hammons. She is survived by her daughter Tamie Smith and husband Jim, Clinton, and son Joe Stiles and wife Karen, Anderson, Indiana; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Smith McKinney and husband Rob, Kansas City, Jeffery Smith and wife, Elise, Lee's Summit, Sarah Smith Wagoner and husband, Lance, Clinton, Brad Stiles and wife Aundrea, Shelbyville, Kentucky, and Stacey Stiles Scott and husband R. J., Greenville, South Carolina; six great-grandchildren, Jaklyn and Ella Smith, Natalie Wagoner, Larz Hall, Selena and Aaliyah Stiles; two nephews, Wendall Hammons and wife Donna, Rogers, Arkansas, and Jackie Truitt and wife Sharon, Bolivar; cousins, bill Stiles and wife La Vita, Kansas City, and Bob Stiles and wife Myra, Memphis, Tennessee, and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 27, 10 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Macedonia Cemetery.

STIMPSON, Christopher Robin
1980-1998
Stimpson Family Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Christopher Robin Stimpson, son of Danny and Diane (Colberg) Stimpson, was born august 7, 1980, in Fridley, Minnesota, and died August 5, 1998, at his home in Calhoun. Christopher had lived near Calhoun with his family for the past 15 years. He was a member of the National Wild Turkey Federation and the World Bow Hunters. He had attended the Windsor schools. Christopher is survived by his parents, Danny and Diane Stimpson; one brother, Matt Barton Stimpson, and two sisters, Barbi Mae Stimpson and Lilli Rose Stimpson, all of the home; his paternal grandparents, Delbert and Patricia Stimpson of Calhoun, and his maternal grandparents Sylvia Christian of Stillwater, Minnesota, and Roger Colberg of St. Paul, Minnesota. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Monday, August 10. Burial was in the Stimpson Cemetery, Calhoun.

STIMPSON, Delbert
1926-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 18 2008 - Delbert Stimpson, 82, Calhoun, died Monday, June 16, 2008, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born March 20, 1926, in Loyalton, South Dakota, to Vernon Barton and Lillian Gloria Gange Barton. Delbert was employed as a truck driver for over 50 years with Bekins Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines, retiring in 2005. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Lodge 3667, Clinton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1894 and the Windsor American Legion Post. He was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Marines in the South Pacific. On March 9, 1946, he married the former Patricia Marie Mueller in Robinsdale, Minnesota. She survives of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents; a half-brother, Clinton Barton; a grandson, Christopher Stimpson, and a sister-in-law Shirley Stimpson. Additional survivors are two sons, David L. Stimpson and his wife Marsha, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, and Danny H. Stimpson of Calhoun; a daughter, Darlene (Sissy) McFeters and John Meineke of Garden City; six grandchildren; one brother, Donald H. Stimpson of Leeton; a half-sister, Shirley Fields of Hillsburg, California, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, June 20, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be at Englewood Cemetery.

STIMPSON, Donald H.
1929-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 30 2009 - Donald H. Stimpson, 80, Leeton, affectionately known as "Dad," "Uncle Donnie," or "Sonny," died Friday, October 16, 2009, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born March 14, 1929, in Faulkton, South Dakota, the son of Howard H. Stimpson and Lillian Gloria (Gange) Stimpson. Donald married Shirley Gloria Robinette on August 19, 1950, in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She preceded him in death in 1993. He remained devoted to her for the rest of his life. He was employed as an over-the-road truck driver for Bekins, United Van Lines and Atlas Van Lines for over 40 years, retiring in 1998. Donald was a member of the Windsor American Legion. In his spare time, he enjoyed country western and big band music, good movies, visits from his children, and spending time with his beloved dogs. Over the years he took in nearly every stray that came his way because he had such a love for animals. Don's oldest son and daughter-in-law relocated to Missouri five years ago and they enjoyed many family dinners and spirited conversations about politics, big business and the state of the world in general. He was, mostly, a quiet man, but rock-solid in his convictions. His moral compass always pointed north and he lived his life as a shining example of quiet dignity, strength and devotion to those he loved. Surviving are children, Bruce D. Stimpson and his wife Kristin, Leeton, Mary Stimpson, Blaine, Minnesota, Michael J. Stimpson and his wife Karen, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and Kevin J. Stimpson, Coon Rapids, Minnesota; two grandchildren, Scott and Sarah Stimpson, Lino Lakes, Minnesota, and his beloved furry "kids", Babe, Laddie, Freddy and Boots, and furry "grandkids", Shelby, Ginger and Mia. In addition to his wife Shirley, he was preceded in death by his parents; newborn daughters, Cynthia and Laura; a brother Delbert Stimpson; nephew Danny Stimpson, and great-nephew Christopher Stimpson. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 21, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STIMPSON, Patricia Marie MUELLER
1930-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 13 2010 - Patricia Marie Stimpson, 79, Calhoun, died Sunday, January 3, 2010, at her home. She was born March 5, 1930 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to James Henry Mueller and Marie (Young) Mueller. On March 9, 1946, in Robinsdale, Minnesota, she married Delbert Stimpson and he preceded her in death on June 16, 2008. Pat was a truck driver for Bekins and Atlas Van Lines for over 40 years, retiring in 2000. She was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1894 Auxiliary, Clinton. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene McFeters and her companion, John Meineke, Calhoun; a son David Stimpson and his wife Marsha, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota; three grandsons, Thomas McFeters and his wife Deanna, Jeremy Stimpson and his wife Sara, and Matt Stimpson; three granddaughters, Kaitlin Stimpson, Bambi Stimpson and Lilli Stimpson; a great-grandson Henry Stimpson; numerous nieces and nephews and her faithful companion Dixie. In addition to her husband Delbert, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son Danny Stimpson on August 4, 2008, and a grandson Christopher Stimpson on August 4, 1998. Funeral services were Wednesday, January 6, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STIMPSON, Shirley Gloria ROBINETTE
1929-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Shirley Gloria Stimpson, 63, Leeton, died Wednesday, January 6, 1993, at her home. - Mrs. Shirley Gloria Stimpson was born in Minneapolis, Mn. on November 29, 1929. She grew up in Isle, Mn. for some years but most of her youth was in Minneapolis. She married Don on August 19, 1950. she had six children, four surviving. They lived in Brooklyn Park for 30 years before moving to Leeton to retire. Shirley was a wonderful wife, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She was very honest. If given too much change at a store she would make a special trip back to return it. She had a great sense of humor. As a mother she was always there when needed. She looked past faults and still gave unconditional love. She always put family needs first. She always found good in everyone. She loved Jesus Christ and Mother Mary above all. She loved to play the organ. She liked all types of music except hard rock and rap. She loved all types of crafts, especially cross stitching. She loved to do gardening, both flowers and vegetable. She loved to plant trees and shrubs everywhere. She loved nature and wildlife, especially birds. Her back yard is full of bird feeders of all types. She loved to travel which was good considering that she drove a truck all over the country with her husband Don. She loved to play Scrabble and do crossword puzzles. She loved to put together jigsaw puzzles. She loved Wheel of Fortune. She was just an all around beautiful person both inside and out and she will be missed very much by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband Don of the home; three sons, Bruce D. Stimpson, Elk River, Mn., Michael J. Stimpson, Roseville, Mn., Kevin J. Stimpson, Shoreview, Mn.; one daughter, Mary E. Stimpson, Shoreview, Mn.; one brother, James D. Robinette, Bedford, Tx.; five sisters, Marion Mulcahy, Lorraine Powers, Joann Robinette and Eleen Johnson, all of Minneapolis, Mn., and Loretta Hanson of Chillcote, Ca.; three grandchildren and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Jerome Robinette. Funeral services were at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Saturday, January 9, 1993. Burial was held at Englewood Cemetery.

STINNETT, Lucy RICHARDS
1910-2001
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 9 2001 - Mrs. Lucy R. Stinnett, 91, Deepwater, died early Wednesday morning, May 9, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital. Services will be Friday, May 11, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, with burial in the cemetery there. Survivors include a son, Richard Stinnett, Lowry City; a daughter, Wilma Lightle of Deepwater; one brother, Carl Richards of Pensacola, Florida; five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, also three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Stinnett was a lifelong resident of Deepwater, daughter of Albert Richards and Mamie Hubbert Richards.

STIRTS, Beverly Sue VICKERS
1948-2016
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Beverly Sue Stirts, age 67 years, of Windsor, Missouri passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Her wishes were to have no services and to be cremated. Beverly is survived by her 3 children. Her daughter Janice Blank and husband Charlie Blank, her son Chad Hicks, and her daughter Wendi Standingwater and her wife Misty Standingwater, 2 brothers Jack Vickers and wife Patricia Vickers, Kenny Vickers and wife Toni Vickers, and 1 sister Sandy Scott, 6 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased in death by her husband Michael "Mick" Stirts, mother, father, brothers, and sisters.

STOCKDALL, Mildred Elaine HAWKINS
1932-2003
Union-Williams Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 15 2003 - Mildred Elaine Stockdall, daughter of Walter and Rebecca Maude Oryall Hawkins, was born September 8, 1932, in Henry County, and died Thursday, November 27, 2003, at her home in Clinton. she was a homemaker and lived in Henry County most of her life. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She is survived by her children, Raymond Stockdall and wife, Winona, Windsor, Joe Stockdall Sr. and wife Peggy, Clinton, David Stockdall, Buffalo, Otis Raymond Stockdall Jr. and wife Debbie Stockton, John Stockdall and wife Nena, Windsor, James Stockdall and wife Michelle, Clinton, and Paul Stockdall, Clinton. Barbara Davidson and husband Clifford, Mexico, Ruth Parnell and husband Donnie, Clinton, and Loretta Stockdall, Clinton; one sister, Margie Malone, Clinton, as well as 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Timothy Wayne Stockdall, and five brothers, Ralph Hawkins, Loyd Hawkins, Robert Hawkins, Raymond Hawkins and Clarence Hawkins, as well as one sister, Marian Lee. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills chapel Monday, December 1. Burial was in Union Cemetery, Cole Camp.

STOCKDALL, Winona M. "Nona" MEADS
1958-2022
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Winona M. "Nona" Stockdall, 63, of Windsor, Missouri, died Friday evening, August 26, 2022, at Windsor Healthcare & Rehabilitation. She was born December 19, 1958, in Windsor, Mo., the daughter of Felix Alton Meads and Zelma Estell (Laughlin) Meads. On May 7, 1976, she married Raymond Lee "Buddy" Stockdall at the Calvary Baptist Church in Windsor and he survives of the home. Nona was a 1977 graduate of Windsor High School. She worked at the hospital in Windsor and was a paramedic in Windsor for a short time. She worked as a housing supervisor at University of Central Missouri (now UCM) for a number of years. She especially enjoyed being the “House Mom” for the Theta Chi and Delta Chi fraternity on campus. She also coordinated the summer housing for the football team and enjoyed going to their games. She liked fishing, traveling, and hosting yard sales. She attended Calvary Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband, survivors include a daughter, Amanda Barnes (fiance Mark Martin), Farmers City, Illinois; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers, Dean Meads and his wife Maudie, Jimmy Meads and his wife Myrna, and Danny Meads and his wife Gail; a nephew, Danny Meads; and a great-niece, Whitney Plumlee. Graveside memorial services will be Saturday, September 10, 2022, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STOCKING, John Edward
1937-2008
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 6 2008 - John E. Stocking, age 71, of Clinton, passed away Monday, November 3, 2008 at his home. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 8, 2008 at Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor, Missouri. John was born in Henry County, Missouri. He lived in Windsor where he worked for the city of Windsor for many years. He moved to Clinton ten years ago. He was a member of the Clinton Christian Church. John is survived by two brothers, Eugene Stocking, Grand Junction, Colorado and Robert L. Stocking and wife Rosetta, Clinton, Missouri; one sister, Lucy Lindstrom, Clinton; sister-in-law, Dorothy Stocking, Clinton, Missouri; and a number of nieces and nephews.

STOCKING, Louis D.
1875-1911
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Creighton News, Creighton, Nebraska, Mar 16 1911 - Louis D. Stocking Dead - H. M. Stocking received a telegram from Calhoun, Mo., Friday afternoon, stating that his brother, Louis, was not expected to live. His father with his brother, H.B. Stocking of Plainview, left Saturday morning to be with him, but later news stated he died Friday evening. Louis D. Stocking was 35 years of age. For eleven years he lived on a farm west of Creighton, until moving to Missouri. He buried his wife four years ago and leaves two children, a father, two brothers and three sisters to mourn his loss.

STOCKING, Philip Ira
1925-2006
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 5 2006 - Philip Ira Stocking, 80, died August 16, 2006, at Westwood Nursing Center, following years of heart disease. He was born December 24, 1925, in Calhoun to Kenneth and Nona Stocking (Greenson). Philip graduated the 8th grade form Deer Creek School in Clinton and received his high school diploma from Calhoun High School in 1943. In February 1945, he joined the Army and was stationed in the Philippines during WWII. After the war, Philip returned to work on his parent's farm and the Windsor Shoe Factory. On May 22, 1949, he was united in marriage to Dorothy L. Harms in Windsor. To this union 13 children were born. Philip raised his children on a farm in the Deer Creek community of Clinton. In 1964, the family received Henry County Balance Farming Award. Philip was a member of the Henry County Swine Producers, Henry County Fair Board, 4-H Club leader and school board director for six years at Deer Creek School. The Stockings were members of Drake Chapel Methodist Church where Philip was trustee for nine years. Philip was active in the Veterans of Foreign Wars over 55 years. He held the office of commander, trustee and youth leader. Philip enjoyed gardening, antiquing, refinishing furniture, reading, writing and genealogy. In the 1970s, farming and carpentry was his profession. After retiring from farming, Philip worked at Wetzel Clinic and Westwood Nursing Center until 1991. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Nona, and his sister Rosa Oskins. Philip is survived by his wife Dorothy of the home; six sons, Charles Stocking of Deepwater, Philip W. Stocking, Harold Stocking and Marvin Stocking, all of Clinton, Gary Stocking of Harrisonville and Bruce Stocking, Box Elder, South Dakota; seven daughters, Linda Hyde of Woodstock, Georgia, Marie Travers of Belton, Elaine Waugh of Raymore, Helen Abney, Joyce Webster, Jane Harrison and Anita Cook, all of Clinton; three brothers, Robert Stocking and John Stocking of Clinton and Eugene Stocking of Grand Junction, Colorado; one sister Lucy Lindstrom of Clinton, as well as 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Tuesday, August 22, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial was at Calhoun Cemetery.

STOCKING, Robert Louis
1933-2016
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 21 2016 - Robert L. Stocking, 83, formerly of Clinton and Windsor, died Sunday, July 10, 2016, at the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons-State Veterans Home, Aurora, Colorado. Robert was born on February, 23, 1933, in Henry County to Kenneth and Nona (Greeson) Stocking. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Robert and Rosetta were married in May of 1960. He worked at TH Rogers Lumber in Windsor for 40 years where he was an assistant manager for some of those years, until he retired. He loved to work with wood and being a craftsman. Robert enjoyed working in the yard and loved to garden. He lived in Clinton and Windsor for several years and enjoyed the area very much. He was a trustee at the United Methodist Church in Windsor. In May of 2014, he moved to Colorado. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Phillip and John Stocking of Clinton, and a sister, Rose Oskins of Windsor. Among survivors are his wife, Rosetta of the home in Aurora, Colorado; son, Terry Stocking (Sarah) of Aurora, Colorado; daughter Lisa Allen (Michael) of Clinton; brother, Eugene Stocking of Grand Junction, Colorado; sister, Lucy Linstrom of Clinton; two grandchildren, Lilia and Anya., along with many friends, family and the family dog, Molly. A funeral service was held on July 10 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment followed at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

STOCKSTILL, Dan S.
1952-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 5 2006 - Dan S. Stockstill, age 54 of Calhoun, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 at St. Luke's Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He is survived by is wife, Deanna of the home; his mother, Maggie Stockstill of Quanah, Texas; three sons, Matthew Stockstill of Tyler, Texas, William Wojczyk of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Jeffery Gray of Knob Noster, Missouri; six daughters, Amber DiFebo of Dalton, Pennsylvania, Kairrie Harris, Michelle House and Tiffanee Gray, all of Calhoun, Missouri; three brothers, Leon Stockstill of Bun a, Texas, Gerald Stockstill of New Mexico and Luke Stockstill of Moore, Oklahoma as well as sixteen grandchildren.

STOCKTON, Herbert Reece
1919-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 12 2010 - Herbert Reece Stockton was born June 15, 1919, in Versailles, the son of Floyd E. and Edna (Dinwiddie) Stockton. He died December 26, 2009, at the Christian Healthcare of Lebanon North, Lebanon, at the age of 90 years. Herb graduated from the University of Missouri at Rolla in 1941 with a degree in Civil Engineering. He served in the United States Navy during World War II as a Seabee. He married Mary Jane Dailey of Clinton in 1949. Herb retired from Armco Steel in 1985 where he was general sales manager for the Construction Products Division. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and the Meadow Lake Country Club where he was an avid golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Mary Jane in 1986, and a close friend and companion, Margaret Ann Spangler in 2008. Herb is survived by his daughter Mary (Ross) Stryker of Lebanon; his son Jim (Maureen) Stockton of Wichita, Kansas, and five grandchildren, Brian Stockton of Chicago, Illinois, Colleen Stockton of Phoenix, Arizona, Margaret Jane Stockton of Prairie Village, Kansas, Shannon Stockton and Kathleen Stockton, both of Wichita, Kansas. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church, Clinton, on Wednesday, December 30. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STOCKTON, Willie
1872-1898
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 20 1898 - Willie Stockton, who lived south of town, died on the 2nd with throat troubles. Born in Gentry County August 20, 1872. He has been afflicted for about six months and almost lost his voice. He didn't feel too well the morning he planned to leave on a trip to Kansas, tho he ate heartily of some tomatoes his mother had prepared especially for him. About two o'clock he took a pain in his side while bathing his feed and his mother laid him on the bed. He died in about an hour. He made a profession of religion and wanted to be baptized before making the trip. Leaves a loving mother and brother. Burial at Bethlehem.

STOKES, Archie Elmer
1890-1935
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The last rest came to Archie Elmer Stokes Sunday, September 29, at his home, 1 1/2 miles southeast of Quarles, after an illness of more than a year. For a time he was in a sanitarium to combat the disease that laid its hand so heavily upon him, but he was brought home that he might spend his last days amid familiar surroundings. Archie Elmer Stokes was born at Meta, Mo., December 31, 1890. He and Lida Seaton were united in marriage September 19, 1912, and they were given five children. They survive to comfort their mother. They are: Walter Arthur, Alma Ruth, Thurman Earl, Ida Marie and Archie Howard, all of the home. Also surviving are five sisters and three brothers: Jessie, Oliver and Albert Stokes, Mesdames Mary Copeland, Eva Barnhart, Sallie Barnett, Elsie Pendleton and Edna Venitz. Mr. Stokes professed faith in Christ early in live and united with the Christian church in Maries County. In 1920, he and his family moved to Henry County, locating three miles west of Clinton. When he moved to his last home about four years ago he united with the Quarles Baptist church. He was a faithful member and active until his health failed. He was devoted to his family, a good neighbor and a sincere friend. Possessing more than the ordinary amount of affection for his family and friends, Mr. Stokes easily made and held friendships. he never tired of doing good or lending a helping hand to others, and his kind words and deeds will ever remain fresh in the memory of his loved ones. He never complained during his last illness, his spirit was calm and he spoke of his desire to be with his Master. Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at the Quarles Church. Burial was in Englewood.

STOKES, Archie Howard
1924-1996
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Howard Stokes, 71, Liberty, died Saturday, April 20, 1996, at Liberty Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 23, at Mt. Moriah Terrace Park Chapel. He was born September 5, 1924, in Clinton. He was a member of the Liberty United Methodist Church and Local #239 of the United Auto Workers. He had been an inspector for Ford Motor Company at the Claycomo plant for 38 years, retiring in 1986. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hazel Maxine Stokes, and a brother, Arthur W. Stokes. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy L. Stokes; three sons, James Stokes, Daniel Stokes and Mike Stokes; one daughter, Kelly Beard; one step-son, Willie Simpson; two sisters, Ida Richardson and Alma Waugh; one brother, Thurman Stokes; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

STOKES, Flossie May ROBERTS
1917-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Flossie May Stokes died Tuesday, May 4, 1999, at the Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. She was born in Henry County September 27, 1917. Her father was Henry Clay Roberts and her mother was Sarah M. Henny. She married Walter A. Stokes, who preceded her in death, as did her parents. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 8, at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

STOKES, Hazel Maxine McCARTNEY
abt 1929-1985
Terrace Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
Liberty MO - Mrs. Hazel Maxine McCartney Stokes, 56, of 1044 Highland Drive, Liberty, dies August 22, 1985, at the Liberty Hospital.  She was born in Des Moines, Ia., and had lived in Liberty since 1962.  Mrs. Stokes worked for Montgomery Ward and Co. Inc.  She leaves her husband, Howard Stokes of the home; three sons, James Robert Stokes Sr., Lathrop, Daniel Howard Stokes, Liberty, and Michael Paul Stokes of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Kelly Ann Stokes Beard, Omaha; her mother, Mrs. Iola Pearl Slapper McCartney, Clinton; and three brothers, Walter Allen McCartney, Liberty, Robert Lee McCartney, Clinton, and James Logan McCartney, Independence; and five grandchildren.  Services were Monday at the Mount Moriah Terrace Park Chapel; burial in Mount Moriah Terrace Park Cemetery.

STOKES, Lydia Mary SEATON
1891-1978
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 4 1978 - Lydia M. Seaton Stokes passed away November 26, 1978 at the age of 87 years, 10 months and 11 days. She was united in marriage to Archie Elmer Stokes September 19, 1912. He preceded her in death in 1935. To this union five children were born: Walter A. of Clinton, Mrs. Alma Waugh of Blairstown, Thurman E. of Baton Rouge, La., Mrs. Ida Richardson of Cleveland, Mo. and Archie Howard of Liberty. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Fred Seaton of Chilhowee, Evert Seaton of Burbank, Calif. and Homer Seaton of Clinton; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Huenefeldt of Clinton and Mrs. Clara West of Holden. Her parents, three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. She was a member of the Garland Baptist Church, which she attended until her health failed her. She made her home with her oldest son and his wife, Flossie, until about two years ago when she entered Chastain's Nursing Home, where she passed away. Funeral services were held at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. She was laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery.

STOKES, Walter Arthur
1914-1992
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Walter A. Stokes, 78, 404 East Allen Street, died Thursday, November 19, 1992, at Westwood. - Walter Arthur Stokes was born March 10, 1914 at Meta, Mo., and passed away November 19, 1992 at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. He was the son of Archie and Lida (Seaton) Stokes. Walter grew to manhood with a deep love for the soil, and spent his happiest hours tilling the soil and watching God's miraculous hand at work, as the tiny seed sprouted, bore fruit, was harvested, and eventually must die. This, to Walter, was life. God takes the young baby, nurtures it until it sprouts into a person with personality and needs; eventually, it grows, and reaches adulthood; and ultimately, its peak. Then slowly it must reach the end of its journey. Today, Walter had reached that point. He has been plucked by the Master and is now enjoying the greatest harvest of all, in his Heavenly Home. When you realize how much farming meant to Walter, you can only guess how much more his country meant to him - for though he was a man who loved the land, his family, and his home, he was a man who didn't hesitate to answer his country's call - serving 38 months in the European Theater during World War II, and winning two bronze stars, a Good Conduct Medal, a Victory Medal, and numerous other medals for his heroic efforts on behalf of his country. It was here that he would win the most important victory of his life, for in a lonely foxhole amidst the sure and constant sound of gunfire and bombs bursting all around, Walter Arthur Stokes asked Jesus to come into his heart, and found peace while surrounded by the ravages of war. He was a man who came home from the war and found a job in the coal mine. During the ensuing years he worked hard, but the mine closed, and he returned to his beloved farming. These were the happiest days of his life. Later, he moved to Garland, where he lived for 35 years. Though he and his wife, Flossie, worked hard, they took great pride in their work, and their labor left them with a deep fulfillment. Our lives have been enriched by knowing and being a part of the life of Walter Arthur Stokes. Walter loved the land, and Walter loved God. We will never look out across the field or see a beautiful garden without remembering Walter. He will be missed sadly and remembered lovingly by his wife, Flossie, of the home; two brothers, Howard Stokes of Liberty, Thurman Stokes of New Orleans, Louisiana; two sisters, Mrs. Alma Waugh, Clinton, and Mrs. Ida Richardson of Cleveland, Mo. Also numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Saturday morning, November 21, at Sickman Dunning Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, resting next to his mother and father.

STONE, Augustus Eli
1847-1925
Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Friday, May 29 1925 - Augustus Eli Stone was born July 30th, 1847, near Bloomfield, Ky.; died May 19th, 1925, at 10 a.m. at the age of 77 years, 9 months and 20 days. He was married to Varenna M. Fewel, Sept. 14th, 1871. To this union were born seven children, four of whom preceded him to the better world. The remaining three, one son, Paul, and two daughters -- Misses Elizabeth and Mar, living at home. Besides the loving wife and children left to mourn his departure, he leaves one brother, Shelly S. Stone, who lives near and one sister, Mrs. F. M. Knox, of Anson, Texas. He had been a sufferer for more than a year and bore his suffering without a complaint. They have lived on the old home place which he loved so much for 52 years. Mr. Stone was highly respected and beloved by all his neighbors. He was kind and affectionate to everybody and was always ready to help any one in time of trouble and will be greatly missed by all his neighbors. The funeral services held at the home. The body was laid to rest in the Lewis cemetery near Lewis Station. The procession reaching nearly halfway from the house to the cemetery. So many flowers of rare beauty were presented that they more than covered the grave.

STONE, Beulah WORMAN
1904-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 14 2001 - Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah Worman Stone, who died April 24, 2001, were held April 27, at the Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Stone was born July 15, 1904, in Clinton. She was the daughter of Jesse James Worman and Nettie Cromer Worman. She graduated from Clinton High School and from the McGregor Beauty College of Kansas City. On September 9, 1928, she married Melvin Clarence Stone, who preceded her in death in 1969. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. A. N. Lindsey, a close friend of the family and pastor of the Christian Church. Beulah was a lifelong member of the church and resident of Clinton. Mrs. Stone was an active member of the Roberta Rebekah Lodge for 70 years as well as the Ladies Encampment Auxiliary and of the Royal Neighbors of America for 76 years. Beulah Stone worked as a bookkeeper in the McKee Book Store in Clinton and as a beauty operator in the Classic Barber and Beauty Shop on the north side of the Clinton square, owned by her father. After marriage, Melvin and Beulah opened and owned Stone's Drug Sundry and Beauty Salon on the west side of the Square, where she continued as a cosmetologist. Mrs. Stone was a dedicated mother, serving as room mother for many years at Jefferson Park School, as a Blue Bird and Camp Fire Girl advisor and as den mother for the Cub Scouts. She is survived by two children, Jim M. Stone of Kansas City and Marlene Stone Cowan of Felton, Pennsylvania; a grandson, James Todd Stone of Dallas, Texas, and her daughter-in-law, June C. Stone, and son-in-law, Joel E. Cowan. Her home, family, travel and gardening were her greatest joys.

STONE, Charles Rossie
1914-1991
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Charles R. Stone, 77, 38-B Wetzel Circle, died Monday, July 29, 1991 at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. He was born in Benton County, son of Charles E. Stone and Mary Schumaker Stone. He is survived by one son, Harold Stone, Oceanside, California; one brother, Sylvester Stone, Kansas City; four sisters, Beulah Beard, Deepwater, Pearl Williams, Garden City, Christine Mudd, Cahokia, Illinois, Mamie Harrelson, Clinton. He has three brothers and one sister deceased. He leaves several nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. He served in World War II. He was a member of the Elks Club, Eagles, and VFW. He lived in Clinton several years. Cremation with no services.

STONE, Harold E.
1925-2009
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 7 2009 - Harold E. Stone, 84, Windsor, died Friday, December 4, 2009, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. He was born January 23, 1925, in Henry County, near Leeton, the son of Glenn Stone and Julia Opal (Askins) Stone. On July 29, 1950, at the Calhoun Christian Church in Calhoun, he married Doris Marie Northington and she preceded him in death on July 21, 2009. Harold worked for the J. E. Dunn Construction Company in Kansas City for a number of years and helped build several of the buildings on the Central Missouri State University Campus (now University of Central Missouri). He then worked for the Peabody Coal Company in Montrose from February 1974 until January 1987 and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Harold was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Indiana Battleship. He was also a member of the Calhoun Methodist Church, V.F.W. Post 2610 Windsor, and was a retired member of the Labors Local 1290, Kansas City. He was an avid organic gardener and he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include a son, Donald D. Stone, Kansas City; three daughters, Luanne M. Sanders and her husband Don L., Windsor, Virginia S. Maloney and her husband Steve D., Columbia, and Dorene L. Stone-Ward and her husband Timothy W., Charlotte, North Carolina; 10 grandchildren, Patrick J. Stone, Kevin J. Stone, Michael F. Stone, John R. stone, Margie E. Stone, Tara D. Sanders, Davin L. Sanders, Daniel C. Maloney, Justin L. Maloney and Stephanie L. Koehler; three great-grandchildren, Zakary Maloney, Evelyn Maloney and Lyla Koehler; a brother, Robert L. stone, The Dalles, Oregon; a niece and a great-nephew. In addition to his wife, Doris, he was preceded in death by an infant brother, David Stone. Funeral services will be Monday, December 7, at the Calhoun Methodist Church, Calhoun. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STONE, Irvin Walter
1870-1933
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Irvin Walter Stone died at his home at 506 West Jefferson street, at 10 p.m. Wednesday night, March 1. He was stricken with paralysis the previous Friday and realized this brief illness would be fatal, so had told his relatives and friends that he would soon be in Eternity. His one regret was that he had to leave his beloved mother, to whom he had ever been a devoted companion, especially so since the death of the husband and father J. H. Stone. Mr. Stone was born in Dallas county, Mo., April 3, 1870, and came with his parents to Henry county 56 years ago. He lived in the vicinity of Norris until nine years ago when he came to Clinton. Most of his education was received in Dallas county, but he attended Agricola school in the Norris neighborhood home year. Irvin Stone was always industrious. He took his first job away from home, at the age of twelve years. Since that time he had worked for other people until his youngest brother, Ralph, was grown, then the two had farmed together and the last few years they had operated a truck line. He was a bachelor. The supreme love of his life had been that for his mother, and never did he enter the home but what he called to her. This care was displayed in looking well to her welfare, and the heedfulness of her wants. An outstanding part of his character was the thoughtfulness he exhibited for others. In times of need or otherwise, his friends and neighbors knew him as one who offered his services freely, and did the little things which are so necessary to make the web of life complete and beautiful. Mr. Stone made his headquarters at the A. B. Hill Produce Company on North Main, and the business men along that street were all his friends. He was such a familiar figure there that it seems there is a vacancy, as if a building which had stood for years was suddenly removed. He is survived by his mother, one sister, Mrs. J. B. Cook, twelve miles east of Clinton, near Mt. Gilead; three brothers, Joe Stone, Mt. Washington, Aaron Stone of Warrensburg, and Ralph of Clinton. The funeral was conducted at the home Friday, then brief services at the graveside in Carrsville cemetery, where the body was interred.

STONE, J. W.
1938-1999
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 1999 - J. W. Stone, 61, rural Windsor, died Saturday, November 6, 1999, near his home. He was born February 23, 1938, in Benton County, the son of William H. and Eva Foster Stone. He grew up in Benton County and graduated from Lincoln High School inn 1957. On April 17, 1960, he was married to Shirley Meyer at Harmony Baptist Church in rural Windsor. They made their home on a farm in Benton County where he was a farmer. In 1962, he began working as a heavy equipment operator with the Operating Engineers Local #101 of Kansas City. He is survived by his wife, Shirley, of the home; two daughters, Kathryn Louise Edwards and husband, Berry, Warsaw, and Marsha Ann Mehrens and husband, John Jr., of Lincoln; four grandchildren; one sister, Margaret Stone, Windsor. Funeral services will be Tuesday, at the Lincoln First Baptist Church with Masonic services and burial held at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STONE, James E.
1936-2009
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 13 2009 - James E. Stone, 73, Clinton, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood in Clinton. Jim was born on March 10, 1936 in Henry County, the son of Louis and Wadena (Jennings) Stone. His grandparents, Frank and Daisy Green, raised him in Calhoun. Survivors include two sisters, Thelma and Leona; his aunt Virginia Ritter, Clinton, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. His parents and grandparents preceded him in death. Graveside services will be Wednesday, July 15, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STONE, James Henry
1850-1932
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - James H. Stone died at his home on West Jefferson street, Sunday morning. He had laid down to take a nap while his wife was getting dinner. When she went to call him she found that life had passed, and called their son Irvin, immediately. Mr. Stone had crossed into Eternity quietly and peacefully in his sleep. Mr. Stone was born in Bradley county, Tennessee, June 5, 1850. He moved with his parents, when a small lad, to Missouri, where they resided in Webster and Dallas counties. He enlisted in the union army during the last year of the conflict, and served honorably and well for six months until the war was over, being only fifteen at the time of his discharge, one of the youngest soldiers in the Union army. They lived so near Springfield that they could hear the roaring and booming of the guns during the battle at Pea Ridge, and his patriotism was aroused to preserve the Union, and although so young, offered his service and life, if need be, on the altar for his country. On his return home, he was employed on a farm in Dallas county during the summer, and in the winter lived in Webster county. He was employed in Dallas county by a former soldier comrade of his, who was a brother-in-law of Margaret E. Drum, who later became his wife. It was in this home that he met her and they were united in marriage August 23, 1869. The marriage ceremony took place at Four Mile Prairie, in Dallas county. It was performed by a justice of the peace, while they were mounted on their horses. The bride wore an orange colored woolen gown, with tiny thread stripe of black. Her hat was white trimmed with a green wreath. Over her dress, she wore the customary riding habit, which was a long full skirt of tan chambray, with a white waist. It was the day of hoop skirts. Then a girl rode on a side saddle, gracefully and safely, in long skirts. They came to Henry County about 49 years ago, and lived in the vicinity of Petersburg and Shawnee Mound until seven years ago when they came to Clinton. Theirs was a real home. The wife was an immaculate housekeeper, and the husband provided not only for his wife and their children, but into this home and their hearts, they also brought the three orphan half sisters of Mr. Stone, whom they raised to womanhood. Happy are the memories of the children and foster children of this home. Mrs. H. L. Ross, a lifelong friend of the family, in talking to the Eye, said "Mr. Stone was one of the best and most patient men I ever knew. I never heard him give a cross word to his wife." Mr. Stone was honorable in every business undertaking. He spent the greater part of his life on the farm, where he was successful. His personal habits were frugal, but he was generous to his wife, children, relatives and friends. He was one of the best neighbors the Eye family has ever had. His kindly interest in our family never flagged. He was always ready to do a good turn, or anything that was needed. He was young in mind and spirit, genial, and we always enjoyed his dry humor. A number of years ago, he made a profession of faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, but never united with any church. He followed the teachings of the Master in his own life. He was a member of the I.O.O.F. and the Grand Army of the Republic. The 61st anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Stone's wedding was celebrated in August 1930, when they resided at North Main and Elm streets. They were the parents of nine children. Those left to comfort the mother are: Irvin W. Stone, who resides at home; Joseph O. Stone, Kansas City; Mrs. J. B. Cook, eight miles east of Clinton; Aaron L. Stone, near Petersburg, and Ralph W. Stone of Clinton. There are twelve grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He also leaves one half brother, Thomas Stone, of Springfield. The three half sisters raised in this home are Mrs. James Allen, near Warrensburg; Mrs. H. Ainsworth, Blairstown; and Mrs. Julia Rainey, Kansas City. The funeral was conducted at his late home Tuesday. Burial was in Carrsville Cemetery.

STONE, John
1857-1902
Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, March 22, 1902 - John Stone, who was employed in the elevator department of White Swan Mills, was found dead Sunday morning in a ditch just below the Katy depot, face downward, in a shallow stream of water. As he failed to return home Saturday night, search was made for him, without result, until the 10:30 train went south, when he was discovered by the fireman. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. Laid to rest Monday at Shawnee Mound.

STONE, Julia A. BASS
1818-1904
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
In Memoriam - Julia A. Bass was born in Nashville, Tennessee, October the 13th, 1818; died November 3, 1904, at the home of her son, Augustus Stone, near Calhoun, Mo., aged 86 years and 21 days. She removed to Missouri with her parents while she was quite young, locating in Boone county. Married to Mr. Seymour Stone in the year 1837. To this union five daughters and six sons were born.

STONE, L. Harry
1916-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 26 2010 - L. Harry Stone was born near Chilhowee, the son of Ralph and Eulalia (Christian) Stone. He died Saturday, October 23, 2010 at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood, Clinton, at the age of 94 years. Harry was married to Maybelle (Bramell) Stone, who preceded him in death on June 8, 2010. He served in the United States Army during WWII. He was a owner of a number of businesses. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Maybelle; brother William Stone, and a niece, Kay Downing. Harry is survived by a number of family members who lived him very much. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, October 28. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STONE, Margaret E. DRUM
1852-1936
Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. J. H. Stone slipped into eternal sleep at 7:25 a.m. Sunday, April 19, at the home of Mrs. Carrie Brannum, 109 West Green, where she had been since last August. Although frail of health many years, she continued with her usual routine of living until last Friday when she became bedfast with complications brought on by advancing age. Margaret E. Drum was born near Kansas City, Platte county, Missouri, March 1, 1852. Her mother died when she was a wee girl of six months, so when she was six her father moved his younger children to Dallas county where a married daughter could help care for them. She and James H. Stone were married near Lewisburg, Dallas County, August 23, 1869, and 50 years ago they came to a farm about 18 miles north of Clinton between Petersburg and Norris. Here they reared their family, and 12 years ago they retired and moved to Clinton. Mrs. Stone's devoted companion died four years ago February 21, and three years ago her bachelor son Irvin, who had taken care of her, also answered the last summons. She then spent two years with her son Ralph of Clinton, and eight months with a daughter, Mrs. John B. Cook, of the Mt. Gilead neighborhood. In order to be near the doctor, she then came to the Brannum home, where her last days were spent. She joined the Baptist Church at Carrsville in August 1896, and was an interested attendant at church services until age laid its enfeebling hand upon her. Mrs. Stone's busy fingers pieced quilts and knitted. He needlework was a marvel of exquisitely set stitches and were appreciated by the children, daughters-in-law and other kinspeople who received the work after it was finished. She preferred to knit gloves, and all the children of her family kept their fingers warm in winter months with gloves of her making. This same industry was evident through all the years of Mrs. Stone's life, ever frugal, thrifty, a superior housekeeper and her home sparkled with cleanliness at all times. Kindhearted, possessed of a sense of humor, interested in all going on about her, Mrs. Stone was a delight to know. Hers was a generous heart for she reared three nieces after their father died. She kept abreast of happenings of the day by having the newspaper read aloud to her as she worked. Mrs. Stone was a real neighbor who would do anything for a friend. If people on her street were absent form home she made it a special point to keep watch of their property while they were gone, and if anything aroused her suspicion she investigated. Neighbors delighted to visit her, too, for she surrounded her family with a homelike atmosphere and was always ready to visit with callers. Mrs. Stone was the last of a family of 13 children. She was the mother of nine sons and daughters, of whom the following survive: Joe, Kansas City; Aaron, west of Post Oak; Mrs. John B. Cook, Mt. Gilead; Ralph, Clinton. There are also 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. All the children attended the funeral which was held at the Corinth Baptist Church Tuesday. Burial was in the Carrsville Cemetery where her husband and three children who preceded her in death are also interred.

STONE, Mary Sheryl
1946-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 7 2006 - Mary Sheryl Stone was born December 25, 1946, in Clinton, to Robert and Mary (Marolf) Stone. She died October 26, 2006, at the home of her mother in Clinton. Sheryl graduated from Clinton High School and Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. She worked as a legal secretary and in the medical field before starting her career in social services where she worked for the Henry County Family Service Office for 31 years. A few of Sheryl's accomplishments include being a driving force to starting the Christmas Cheer project while serving on the Henry County Child Welfare board. She served on many boards, committees and task forces during her career. Specific achievements and duties included assignments as an investigator and family treatment worker. She recruited and trained people to enable families to provide foster care and to adopt children. Sheryl participated in countless family support meetings as a leader, supervisor and consultant. In the last several years she was a supervisor in three counties where she hired and trained employees as social service workers. Many families and individuals kept in touch with her during the years. Sheryl was dedicated not only to her career but also to her family and a close circle of friends, always practicing generosity and avoiding attention. As described by her friends, Sheryl was fun loving and a great conversationalist with a keen sense of humor. She was a person of courage who would meet any challenge. The last year, Sheryl spent many hours developing a new program for the first Advocate for Victims of Crime program through the Henry County Prosecutor's Office. Sheryl's special quality was her devotion and respect to her family, which ultimately led her to a life of helping other families. She was preceded in death by her father Robert; grandparents, uncles and aunts. Sheryl is survived by her mother Mary, Clinton; one brother Mike and wife Cynthia, Charlotte, North Carolina; three nieces, Miranda Taylor, Marnie Wynkoop and Rachel Stone; one great-niece, Vanessa Taylor; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were October 30 at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel with burial in the Englewood Cemetery.

STONE, Mary Winifred MAROLF
1922-2012
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 30 2012 - Mary Winifred Stone, 89, Charlotte, North Carolina, formerly of Clinton, died in Charlotte on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, with her son by her side. She was born July 18, 1922, in Deepwater, the daughter of Howard Marolf and Emma Lena (Winn) Marolf. She married Robert H. Stone on July 26, 1940, in Clinton and he preceded her in death on July 22, 1986. Mary's interests included: gardening, fishing, bowling, antiques, baseball, following the Braves, Cubs, Royals and Cardinals, slot machines, making holiday candy and enjoying the Lake of the Ozarks. Surviving are a son, Robert Michael Stone and his wife, Cynthia Belk-Stone, Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren, Rachel E. Stone of Charlotte, N.C., Miranda E. Burgon and her husband, William, Uncasville, Connecticut, and Marnie Wynkoop and her husband, Steve Wray, Colorado; five great-grandchildren, Vanessa, Thomas, Samuel, Bayleigh and David, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Robert, she was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Mary Sheryl Stone of Clinton on October 26, 2006; a brother, Howard W. Marolf of Clinton; three sisters, Fern Edwards of Raytown, Dorothy Costley of Kansas City and Mildred Ferro of Clinton. Funeral services were Monday, February 27, at Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STONE, Maybelle BRAMELL
1919-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 7 2010 - Maybelle Stone, 90, Clinton, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at Jefferson Gardens, Clinton. Maybelle (Bramell) Stone was born September 18, 1919, to Edna (Campbell) and Fred Bramell in Warrensburg. Part of her early elementary school years were spent at a small rural school in Centerview. The family moved to Clinton where she completed her education. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1937. She was married to Harry Stone in September 1937 and they were happily married and devoted to each other for 72 years. During their life together, they owned many different businesses in the area, including Dream Home Realty in Clinton where Maybelle was a broker and member of the Million Dollar Club. Maybelle accepted Jesus as her Savior at an early age and was very active in the Leeton Baptist Church and the First Baptist, Clinton. Maybelle was preceded in death by her parents, Edna and Fred Bramell; two sisters, Elizabeth Garrett and Margaret Bramell, and one niece, Kay Downing. She is survived by her husband Harry; one sister, Nadine Johansen of Tipton, and many nieces and nephews, as well as great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Saturday, June 12. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STONE, Sylvester
1907-1991
Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sylvester Stone, 83, died Monday, August 19, 1991 in Kansas City. He was born Feb. 21, 1907 in Benton County, the son of Charles Stone and Mary Shumaker Stone. he grew up in Henry County. Burial services will be Thursday, at the Floral Hill Cemetery, Blue Ridge and Gregory in Kansas City. His surviving sisters in the area include Mamie Harrelson, Clinton, Beulah Beard, Deepwater, Christine Mudd, Cahokia, Ill., and Pearl Williams, Garden City.

STONE, Tabitha Elizabeth MORRIS
1858-1936
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Beloved Mother Passes - Tabitha Elizabeth Morris, daughter of Isaac Wesley and Lucy Ann (Dehn) Morris, was born June 29, 1858, near Salem, North Carolina and passed away at her home in Urich, Sunday, April 15, 1936, at 10:40 p.m., aged 77 years, 9 months and 16 days with flu and pneumonia. She came to Missouri near Piper with her parents when 12 years of age, and shortly after coming here united with the Methodist Church at Stones Chapel under Rev. Proctor, and has always lived a sweet Christian life. She was married in the home of her parents, October 15, 1876, to William Salathiel Stone, and always lived near Piper until 14 years ago when she and her husband bought property here on North Main Street. This has been her home since, with the exception of a year after her husband's death in February, 1923, when she made her home with her children, but she came back to Urich, as she loved her home and wanted a place of her own, where her children could come home and sweetest of all, to mother for the word mother, when thinking of Grandma Stone, meant more than that, as she was one of the sweetest, most lovable mothers, grandmothers, neighbors and friends. Her home was a gathering place for all the neighbors, as in the summer time a happy group would be with her on the porch until bed time, and on cold wintry nights, her friends would gather in her cozy living room and it was indeed a happy gathering each time. In her younger days, whenever a neighbor needed help in sickness or trouble, Grandma was always there, helping to bring many tiny little lives into this world, closing the eyes of the dead, and comforting the bereaved and grief stricken, but always with a word of cheer, and good kindly advice, which made everyone feel so much better no matter how burdened and troubled they were. To the writer and husband, she has been a mother to our children, and to all of us a joy to have known her. She has been a neighbor and friend for over 13 years. Her many relatives and friends have shed bitter tears at her passing, knowing that the house where she so long made her home will never more have her sweet presence, and that she will never more greet any of us, in to the peacefulness of that home, or bid us come again. It is a sweet comforting thought that she is at rest at last, and so consoling to know that at this beautiful Easter time “Christ Has Risen”, and she has risen with him, to a new and glorified life, which she has so rightly earned in the service of her master, and by being a wonderful mother to 10 sons and daughters, a devoted grandmother to 12 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and a sweet companionable sister to her family of sisters and brothers, some who have gone before. Mrs. Stone was the mother of 10 children. Those who are left to mourn her death are: Mrs. Nora Walker of Buhl, Idaho, Mrs. Laura Hibler, Mrs. Tabitha Allison and Rufus L. Stone, all of Kansas City and Mrs. Bettie Bailey, of Urich; five children preceded her in death. Although her sufferings were severe and she was in a coma much of the time, she mentioned the death of her youngest born to her loved ones on the same day she passed away, saying through labored breathing, tomorrow would be the date of her son's passing, so many years ago. She also leaves three brothers and one sister, W.H. (Shade) Morris, of Buhl, Idaho; William Penn Morris; Moses B. Morris, both of Kansas City, and Mrs. Lydia Love Barrett, of Independence, Mo., besides 12 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and numberless friends, all of the children were here during the sickness and death of their mother, except Mrs. Nora Walker, of Idaho, who was also unable to be here when her brother, Will, died in January of this year. Fourteen employees of Harzfeld's store in Kansas City, and friends of Mrs. Laura Hibler, who is employed at Harzfelds, came down Monday to extend sympathy to the family, also brought some wonderful floral sprays from Messrs. Harzfeld and Seigel, and from the employees. Short funeral services were held at the home at noon on Tuesday. The body was then taken to Stones Chapel (this church being named for an uncle of the late W.S. Stone, husband of the deceased) where services were held and she was tenderly laid to rest beside her husband and son William, who passed away so recently.

STONE, Varenna M. FEWEL
1851-1949
Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 5 1950 - Mrs. Varennia M. Stone, widow of Augustus Stone, died Christmas Day at her home northeast of Lewis at the age of 98. She was born on December 11, 1851 in Calhoun, and had lived in this part of Henry county all of her life. She is survived by three children, Paul Stone, and Miss Elizabeth and Miss Mary Stone, of the home; also two sisters, Mrs. W. T. Jennings of Clinton, and Mrs. Emma Hinote of Brownfield, Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at Drakes Chapel.

STONE, William Salathiel
1851-1923
Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Again the sickle of death has been cast into the harvest field of life and gathered another of our pioneer citizens into the garner house of everlasting rest. The summons came to William S. Stone at his late home in Urich, on February 6, 1923, and he obeyed as willingly as if called by the tender voice of a mother, to a night of sweet repose, for his spirit yearned to be free from a frail and pain-racked body. He was born November 16, 1851, in Forsythe county, North Carolina, and was 71 years, 2 months and 20 days old at the time of his death. He came with his parents to Missouri when only six years old and settled near Johnstown, in Bates county, later settling in the neighborhood of Piper, where he continued to reside until coming to Urich last fall. On October 16, 1876, he married Tabitha Morris, who, with six children, Mrs. Bettie Bailey, of Urich, Mrs. Laura Hibler, of Kansas City, William H. Stone, of Wichita, Kansas, R. L. Stone, of Urich, Mrs. Nora Walker and Mrs. Tabitha Allison, of near Piper, together with one sister, Mrs. Winnie Gates, of Monett, Missouri, survive to mourn the loss of a devoted husband, a loving father and affectionate brother. In early life he heeded the admonition of the bible that says: Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth, and united with the M. E. Church, South, and lived a quiet Christian life to the end. His was a modest career. He leaves neither fame nor fortune, but better than these, eh has bequeathed to the community a high standard of morals and to his loved ones a rich heritage of example that should hallow his memory when material things are forgotten. A short funeral service was held at the home by the pastor of the Presbyterian church, Rev. S. G. McCluney, and concluded at Stones Chapel, his old home church. Interment in the church yard close by.

STONEBROOK, Billy Keith
1957-2003
Nemo Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery, Nemo, Hickory Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 17 2003 - Billy Keith Stonebrook, 45, Weaubleau, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, in his home. He was a residential building contractor and had built several houses in the Clinton area. He was born June 25, 1957 in Marshall, the son of Donald Allen and Juanita (Tolliver) Stonebrook. He grew up and was raised in the Wheatland area. He was preceded in death by his parents; his grandparents, Freeman and Maryann Stonebrook and Jesse and Ellie (Moy) Tolliver; his oldest brother, Carl Faye Tolliver, and his great-niece Emily Moore. He is survived by his wife Rose and daughter Ashley of the home; three brothers, Ronnie and his wife Leann Stonebrook, Springfield, David and his wife Vickie Stonebrook, Flemington, and Timmy Stonebrook of Wheatland, and several nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 15, at Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Nemo Cemetery, Hermitage.

STONECIPHER, Paul William
1928-2008
Paul William Stonecipher, of Urich, Missouri, was born January 8, 1928 in Devol, Oklahoma, the son of Claude William and Mary Maureen (Willis) Stonecipher. He departed this life Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at the age of 80 years and 21 days. Paul was a craftsman for Truman Fiberglass Repair, Creighton, Missouri. Earlier he had been a Barber, Farmer and Truck Driver. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Paul was a Marine veteran of World War II and was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post #26, Uvalde, Texas, where he held every office, and the American Veterans Post #120, Urich, Missouri where he served in several offices. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and pool player. Paul loved dancing, his children and grandchildren. Paul had lived in Uvalde, Texas before moving to Blairstown, Missouri and then to Urich. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Stonecipher and a sister, Christine Gilmore. He is survived by a son, Robert Stonecipher, Uvalde, Texas; four daughters, Paula J. Stonecipher, Jean Farris both of Creighton, Missouri, Mary Hargrove, San Antonio, Texas, Judy Bownds and husband Ron, Utopia, Texas; 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; his loving companion Mary Whitworth, Lee's Summit, Missouri and her extended family; a step-brother, Tommy Winkle and a brother-in-law, Bill Gilmore both of Uvalde, Texas; other relatives and many friends. Memorial services were held Friday, February 1, 2008 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

STONEKING, Carl Elbert
1944-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2009 - Carl Elbert Stoneking of Blairstown was born on April 22, 1944, near Huntingdale, and died Monday April 20, 2009, at Golden LivingCenter-Westwood, Clinton. He was the son of Lee Stoneking and Ruby (Akers) Stoneking. Carl was married to Dianna Copass on Sept. 15, 1962, in Cozad, Nebraska. Most of his life, Carl worked as a machinist. He enjoyed working on motors of all kinds. He also enjoyed spending time in the great outdoors. Carl loved playing softball, hunting, fishing and watching his grandsons play baseball and basketball. He was a Jehovah's Witness. Carl is survived by his wife Dianna Lee Stoneking of the home; two daughters, Sheryl Lee O'Toole and husband Kevin Michael O'Toole, and their children, Kevin Michael O'Toole II and Matthew Colin O'Toole of Franklin, Tennessee, and Rhonda Kay Baker and husband Scott, Kansas City; one brother Fred Stoneking of Bolivar and three sisters, Janie Milligan of Pleasant Hill, Mable Zimmer of Missoula, Montana, and Judy Stoneking of Pleasant Hill. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lee and Ruby Stoneking three brothers, Ervin, Nelson and Bobby, and four sisters, Leonna May Thomas, Ruth Fetterling, Birdie Sell and Shirley Brown. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, April 25. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STONEKING, Charlotte Marguretta LANDES
1914-2012
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 10 2012 - Charlotte Marguretta Landes was born on June 4, 1914, in the south part of Henry County. She was the fourth child of seven children born to Willie J. and Pearl Ethel (Nida) Landes. She attended Shiloh Elementary School add accepted Jesus Christ into her life at an early age. Charlotte was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church, Chilhowee. She died April 14, 2012, at the age of 97 years, 10 months and 10 days at the Country Club Care Center in Warrensburg. Charlotte married Virgil Ward Stoneking on May 18, 1932. To this union seven children were born: Katherine Charlene, Margie Pearl, William Joseph, Kenneth Wayne, Dennis Dale, James Dean and Carolyn Sue. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Charlene Hutson, and parents, Willie J. and Pearl Ethyl Landes; brothers, Charles Marion Landes, Uel J. Landes, Ray Anthony Landes, Christian Carson Landes, and a sister, Esta Helen Thornburg. Surviving are her children: Margie Pearl Albin and husband, John, Lincoln; William Joseph Stoneking and wife, Sandy, Blairstown; Kenneth Wayne Stoneking and wife, Barbara, Blairstown; Dennis Dale Stoneking and wife, Wanda, Chilhowee; James Dean Stoneking of Chilhowee and Carolyn Sue Varner and husband, Don, Warrensburg; and son-in-law, Jim Hutson, Warrensburg. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren: Terry James Hutson and wife, Barbara, Tammy Lynn Ireland and husband, Ronald, Rebecca Dawn Albin, Robert William Albin, Ralph Virgil Stoneking and wife, Brenda, Anthony Leon Stoneking, Krista Yvette Seiner, Samuel William Stoneking, Jennifer Renee Mercer and husband, Mel, Timothy Michael Stoneking and wife, Marta, Kelly Ann Wenninghoff and husband, Jim, SheIli Lynn Cooney and husband, Mike, Jeffery Wayne Stoneking and companion, Lisa, Teena Marie Long and husband, Mike, Dennis Dale Stoneking and wife, Amy, Sheila Rae Stoneking, Leeanne Michelle Stoneking, Rosie Marguretta Stoneking, Autumn Dawn Baker and husband, Bryan, and Daniel Grant Varner and companion, Carley Ross. Also 25 great-grandchildren, Samantha JoAnn Anders and husband, Shawn, Hanna Marie Ireland, Quaid Dean Ireland and wife, Jennifer, Kaylee Renee Stoneking, Jacob Clayton, Wayne Stoneking, Jesse Nicole Stoneking, Mathew William Phillips, Preston Lee Phillips, Clayton William Stoneking, Meghart Cheyene Stoneking, Jason Lee Brooks, Lindsey Helen Mercer, Luke Brendan Mercer, Joshua Tyler Stoneking, James David Wenninghoff, Laura Ann Trickett and husband, Ryan, Heather Ann Cooney, Derek Ryan Bradfield, Trever Lee Stoneking, Tyler Dale Stoneking, Kolby Nicklaus Baker, Zachary Jacob Baker, Kaleb Lee Varner, Colton Noah Ross-Varner, Chloe Noele Ross-Varner. Also, seven great-great-grandchildren, Shelby JoAnn Anders, Emilee Gene Stoneking, William Ryan Trickett, Alexander James Trickett, Camden Ryan Bradfield, Shey Michael Stoneking, Trestan Parker Stoneking. Three step-grandchildren, Katie Swords, Joseph Swords and wife, Robyn, Janet Davidson and husband, Ray. Five step-great-grandchildren, Shawn Johnson, Kayla Long, Liam Ross and Gage Ross. Two step-great-great-grandchildren, Michael Johnson and Max Johnson. And one sister, Evelyn May Sapp; a host of nephews, nieces and friends. Charlotte was active in her community all of her life. She was a Sunday School teacher, a 4-H leader, a childcare provider, active in BFW Women's Group, Henrietta Club, sewed for many friends and neighbors, as well as her family. She worked as a township tax collector, a seamstress at a sewing factory and finally for the Henry County Ex-Officio Collector's Office for over 20 years. Charlotte will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, April 18. Interment was in Teays Chapel Cemetery, rural Henry County, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

STONEKING, Dixie Fay STEWART
1932-2011
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Dixie Faye Stoneking, age 78, of Blue Springs, MO, and formerly of Clinton, MO, passed away on January 27, 2011, at the Shangri-La Rehab & Living Center in Blue Springs. Dixie was born on February 10, 1932, in Chilhowee, MO, to Clarence and Sylvia (Currant) Stewart. She married Edward Stoneking in September 1947, in Belton, MO. Dixie was a seamstress and retired in 1975. She moved from Clinton to Blue Springs in 2007. Her parents, one son, Glen, five brothers, Daniel, Wesley, Raymond, Roy and Archie Stewart and four sisters, Mildred Sidwell, Ilene Diamond, Myrtle Johnson and Dorothy Petrie, preceded Dixie in death. She is survived by: her daughter, Diana Zumalt (Larry) of Blue Springs; two sisters, Verna Gunn and Shirley Crook; five grandchildren, Marcy (Tony) Esposit, Larry (Charmaine) Zumalt, Tammy Rahn, Tamberlyn (Dave) Beiri and Cori (Brandon) Bowles; thirteen great-grandchildren, Brandon, Anthony, Christian and Nick Esposit, Jacob Glen and Olivia Beiri, and Brytni, John, Chrissy, Jimmy, Stephen, Skylar and Dalton Rahn, and two great, great-grandchildren, Hunter and Summer. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 1, 2011, at the funeral home, with burial February 8 in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, MO.

STONEKING, Doris Gertrude "Dora" CHAPLIN
1910-2006
Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 2007 - Doris Gertrude Stoneking, 96, Biloxi, Mississippi, and formerly of Clinton, died at her home in Biloxi on December 21, 2006. Cremation followed. Graveside services will be held at Salem Cemetery, Blairstown, on Saturday, March 17. She was born September 2, 1910, in Iowa, the daughter of Sheldon Chaplin and Clavyillia May (Loomis) Chaplin. She was married to Jacob Walter Stoneking, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her son, Everett Northrup. She worked in the Dietary Department at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, before she retired and moved to Florida. She is survived by a number of friends, including Verlinda Talley of Clinton and Betty Hardman of Biloxi, Mississippi.

STONEKING, Ethelyn Faye "Ethel" DEVINE
1925-2011
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Ethelyn "Ethel" Faye Stoneking, age 86, of Warrensburg, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, Missouri. Graveside Services will be Saturday, November 26, 2011, at Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Missouri. Ethel was born in Garland, Missouri the daughter of Joseph and Omena (Demaree) Devine. She lived most of her life in Garland where she attended school. She was married to Young Stoneking, who preceded her in death. She worked for Rival Manufacturing Co. before retiring. Ethel was a member of the Garland Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Omena Devine; her husband, Young Stoneking; one son, Ron Stoneking; two grandsons, Ricky Willcockson and Johnny Willcockson; two brothers, Otis Devine and Tom Devine; and two sisters, Evelyn Devine and Ruth Stoneking. Ethel is survived by one son, Jerry Stoneking and wife, Jamie of Wilson, Oklahoma; two daughters, Nancy Kananaugh and husband, Bob of Warrensburg, Missouri and Linda Willcockson and husband, J.D. of Chilhowee, Missouri; one brother, Bill Devine of California; eight grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; as well as two cousins, Lillian Honn and Leland Honn of Garland, Missouri.

STONEKING, Frankie B.
1900-1965
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Tuesday, Dec 21 1965 - Funeral services for Frankie B. Stoneking, 65, 603 North Third St., Clinton, who died Wednesday night, Dec. 15, at the Clinton General Hospital, were held Saturday, Dec 18, at the R, E. Nichols Clinton Chapel. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery. Mr. Stoneking was born Feb. 14, 1900 in Urich, the son of Frank and Ella Stewart Stoneking. He was married to Miss Kathryn Anderson, April 10, 1933, in Blairstown. He was a member of the Alien Street Baptist Church and was last employed by the Missouri State Highway Department. Prior to that he was employed at Larabee's. He is survived by his wife. Kathryn Anderson Stoneking and one son, Bobbie Stoneking, 111 Verna, Clinton; and one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Bell, Clinton; four brothers, Virgil and Sam Stoneking (the latter died Dec 19), Chilhowee, I.ee Stoneking. Blairstown, Young Stoneking, Clinton; five sisters, Mrs. Sarah Bradshaw, Chilhowee, Mrs. Leona West, Los Angeles, Cal, Mrs. Birdie Suse, Eureka, Kan.: Mrs. Bertha Lambeth, Clinton, and Mrs. Jewell Moree, Laramie, Wyo.; the daughter-in-law and son-in-law, several nieces and nephews.

STONEKING, James Dean "Jimmy"
1945-2014
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Arlington Co, VA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 30 2014 - James Dean (Jimmy) Stoneking was born on September 8, 1945, in Shawnee Township, Henry County. He was the sixth child of seven children born to Virgil Ward Stoneking and Charlotte Marguretta (Landes) Stoneking. He attended Shawnee Mound Grade School and Chilhowee High School and graduated on May 12, 1963. He accepted Jesus Christ into his life in May 1953 and was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, Chilhowee. He died May 7, 2014, at the age of 68 years, seven months and 29 days at NorthCare Hospice and Palliative Care House, located in North Kansas City. Jimmy became a Catholic upon his marriage to Ofelia Huerta on December 12, 1969. To this union two daughters were born: Sheila Rae and Leanne Michelle. A third daughter, Rosie Margretta, was born to Rebecca Nieto and Jimmy. He was preceded in death by his father, Virgil Ward Stoneking, mother, Marguretta Stoneking, and a sister, Katherine Charlene Hutson. Surviving are his children, Sheila Rae Stoneking, Leanne Michelle Stoneking and Rosie Margretta Stoneking, and two grandsons, Shey Michael Stoneking-Owens And Tristan Parker Stoneking. Also surviving him are three brothers, William J. Stoneking and wife, Sandy, Kenneth W. Stoneking and wife, Barbara, and Dennis D. Stoneking and wife, Wanda, and sisters, Margie P. Albin and husband, John, and Carolyn S. Varner and husband, Don, and brother-in-law, James Hutson, along with a host of nieces and nephews. Jimmy worked for Hallmark Cards after high school and on July 8, 1965, he and a close friend, Tom Davis, entered the U.S. Army together. While in the Army, Jimmy received many awards, including two bronze stars. He was chosen to be an Honor Guard and guarded President John F. Kennedy and President Lyndon B. Johnson. He also served as a guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during this time, standing guard up to six hours at salute attention. Jimmy then went to Vietnam as a Ranger. Only five of his assigned troop came home with him. On July 5, 1968, he received an honorable discharge. Looking for business success, Jimmy went to California looking for work. He found a job at Pep Boys and worked there for 32 years. He advanced up the ranks and eventually became the district manager over 14 stores. During this time he met and made two good friends, Larry Johnson and his future brother-in-law, Chuck Carter. Until his death, Tom Davis, Chuck Carter and Larry Johnson remained friends with Jim. Family was important to Jimmy. He enjoyed seeing his daughters participate in soccer, FFA, horseback riding, swimming and many different activities. He also had two nephews in California, Charles Carter and Michael Carter, who he became a role model for. They thought of him as you would a grandfather. Jimmy returned to Missouri in 2001 and built his home in 2002. He never forgot his roots and always wanted to return here. He was an avid coyote hunter and enjoyed doing this with his brothers and friends. He was also very patriotic, putting up a flag pole and flying his flag every day. All his neighbors looked for that flag as they came into Chilhowee. Jimmy will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Military honors were held Friday, May 9, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Inurnment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, at a later date.

STONEKING, Johnnie Diane ETHINGTON
1952-2015
Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Johnnie Diane Stoneking, of Harrisonville, Missouri, was born January 21, 1952 in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of John David and Althea Alberta (Thomas) Ethington. She departed this life on Monday, March 2, 2015 at her home succumbing to her long battle with brain and lung cancer at the age of 63 years, 1 month and 10 days. On July 4, 1975, Johnnie was united in marriage to Nelson Lee Stoneking in Independence, Missouri. Johnnie was employed as a fork lift driver for Peterson's and then at Zaraga's in Belton, Missouri. She enjoyed crocheting, flower arranging, gardening and loved going to tractor pulls. Johnnie was learning to play the guitar and dobro. She had lived in Raytown, Grandview and Stover, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her father, John Ethington; her husband, Nelson (Stoney) Stoneking on July 24, 2007; a stepdaughter, Diane Stoneking Gumminger. Johnnie is survived by her mother, Alberta Ethington; a sister, Sharon Faith and a brother, David Ethington all of Harrisonville, Missouri; 7 stepchildren, Robert Stoneking, Versailles, Missouri, Jeff Stoneking, Chilhowee, Missouri, Nelson Stoneking Jr., Sedalia, Missouri, Scott Stoneking, Raymore, Missouri, Debbie Stoneking Burt, Sequin, Texas, Micki Stoneking, Cedar Springs, Michigan, Tammy Robbins, Cloverdale, California; several step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; two brother-in-laws, Fredd Stoneking, Springfield, Missouri and Carl Stoneking, Blairstown, Missouri; sister-in-laws, Shirley Brown, Galena, Missouri, Janie Milligan, Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Judy Stoneking; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 5, 2015 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri with burial in the Salem Cemetery near Blairstown, Missouri.

STONEKING, Kathryn ANDERSON
1908-2006
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 29 2006 - Kathryn Stoneking, 97, Kansas City, KS, formerly of the Clinton area, died Sunday, August 27. Funeral services will be held August 30 at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Kathryn was born October 12, 1908, at Calhoun, Missouri, daughter of Steven Mikel and Bertha Womble Anderson. She married Frankie Stoneking who precedes her in death. She loved crocheting, knitting, making quilts, wreaths and flags. She gave them away to family members and friends. One of the items that she would create were United States flags that took over 1700 beads to make. Kathryn was an avid Kansas City Royals fan, watching and listening to the games up until just a few days ago. She enjoyed her grandchildren, going fishing and visiting with her neighbors. At the age of 95 she was visiting with her grandson in Florida and hit a golf ball from the tee box, saying that she probably would have enjoyed that game. In addition to her husband, she is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Willie Anderson and sister, Lorene Anderson. Survivors include her son, Bobbie Stoneking and wife June; daughter, Shirley Flick and husband Don; two grandchildren Jeff Stoneking and wife Lisa; Karla Stoneking; one great granddaughter, Emily Stoneking; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Stoneking and Charlotte Stoneking plus several nieces and nephews.

STONEKING, Lee Roy
1907-1989
Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Lee Stoneking passed away at his home in Lowry City, MO, on Saturday, December 30, 1989 after a brief illness. Mr. Stoneking spent most of his life in the rural Clinton and rural Blairstown areas as a farmer. After the death of his wife, Ruby Ruth Akers Stoneking, he married Thelma Berdina Chandler, and thereafter they made their home in Lowry City. Born Lee Roy Stoneking, the son of Frank Burgess and Mary Ellen Stewart Stoneking, and one of 11 children, he grew up loving music and was known to all as one of the best old time fiddlers around, often donating his services for various benefit shows and for the entertainment of the sick and shut-ins. Mr. Stoneking was the father of 10 children and stepfather to three children. He was preceded in death by one daughter, two sisters and four brothers. He is survived by his wife, Thelma B., of the home; five sons, Ervin Emmitt, Fred Eugene, Nelson Lee, Carl Elbert, and Robert Emuel; four daughters: Mable Fay Lewis, Shirley Ann Brown, Mary Jane Milligan, and Judy Joy Merline. Also surviving Lee are four sisters, Leona Cockrum, Birdie Suse, Sarah Bradshaw and Jewel Moree. Funeral services were January 3 at Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery, Norris.

STONEKING, Nelson Lee
1939-2007
Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 31 2007 - Nelson Lee Stoneking, 68, Harrisonville, was born March 8 1939, near Huntingdale, the son of Lee Roy and Ruby (Akers) Stoneking, and died Tuesday, July 24, 2007, at his home near Harrisonville. On July 4, 1975, he married Johnnie Diane Ethington in Independence. He was employed as a truck driver for Reno Construction Company, Louisburg, Kansas, until his retirement in 2001. He was an Army veteran. He loved to play the steel guitar and in 1967 joined the Famous 95 Club in South Kansas City for 15 years and later played at the Middle Creek Opry. He had played with many famous people, such as George Morgan, Red Sovine, Stonewall Jackson and Roy Clark, as well as opened shows for Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Ernest Tubb, Porter Wagner, Dolly Parton, Mel Tillis and many other famous country singers. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and four sisters. He is survived by his wife Johnnie D. Stoneking of the home; four sons, Robert Stoneking, Versailles, Jeff Stoneking, Chilhowee, Nelson Stoneking Jr. and Scott Stoneking, both of Raymore; four daughters, Debbie Stoneking Burt, Sequin, Texas, Diane Stoneking, Independence, Micki Stoneking, Cedar Springs, Michigan, Tammy Robbins, Cloverdale, California; 21 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Fredd Stoneking, Springfield, and Carl Stoneking, Blairstown; three sisters, Shirley Brown, Galena, Janie Milligan, Pleasant Hill, and Judy Stoneking, Grandview; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, July 28, at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, with burial in the Salem Cemetery near Blairstown.

STONEKING, Opal DUCKETT COWAN
1907-1996
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Stoneking, 88, Chilhowee, died Friday, February 16, 1996, at Meadowbrook Manor, Clinton. Mrs. Stoneking was born July 29, 1907, in Richland, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joel Elmer and Nettie (Eckele) Duckett. She was a member of the Chilhowee Restoration Branch of Jesus Christ Church. She is survived by three daughters, Lois Ott, Chilhowee, Geraldine Peery, Knob Noster, and Freda Withers, San Rafael, California; two sons, James L. Stoneking, Warrensburg, and Robert E. Cowan, Tucson, Arizona; 11 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by a daughter, two sisters and four brothers. At the age of eight, Opal was baptized in the Arizona Canal. In her teenage years she traveled with her family from Oklahoma to Missouri in a Model A. Four years after moving to Missouri she had to quit school to take on the responsibility of raising her siblings at the young age of 16, due to the death of her mother. She received a certificate of excellence in Rapid Muscular Movement Business Writing while a student in Samson Business College in January of 1924. She married Orbie Cowan and from this union came four children, the oldest preceding her in death. Her husband died when their children were all under the age of five. She then put her education to work at Johnson County Courthouse, as a bookkeeper on the WPA program to support her family. February 13, 1939, she married Freddie Lewis Stoneking in Osceola. Soon after this marriage she quit work to unite this union of marriage with two other children. Together, the five children were bound as a family. She also worked at Unifem Corporation as a seamstress and at Town and Country Shoe Factory. At the passing of her late husband in 1980, she then resided at the home of her youngest daughter, Lois. She was adored by her family, her grandchildren and her great little sweethearts and buddies. Funeral services were held Monday, February 19, at the Chilhowee Restoration Branch of Jesus Christ Church. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery under the direction of the Consalus Funeral Home of Chilhowee.

STONEKING, Opal F. JAMES
1909-2001
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 9 2002 - Opal F. Stoneking was born Oct 16, 1909, at Valencia, Iowa, daughter of William A. and Daisy Marcella Corwin James. She died Dec. 12, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Home. She attended Blairstown High School. She was a very active of Cornith Baptist Church. At the time of her death she was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church. She married Sam Uel Stoneking on December 29, 1927, at Clinton. He preceded her in death. Her parents; one son, Donald Stoneking; one daughter, Eula Jean Riley; one brother, Harold James, and several grandchildren also preceded her in death. Survivors include three sons, William Stoneking and wife, Barbara, Adrian, Larry Stoneking and wife, Gwin, Osceola, Dale Stoneking and wife Linda, Blue Springs, three daughters, Evelyn Zabriskie and husband, Lenny, Clinton, Doris Plaster, Humansville, Betty Raveill and husband, Jim, Arlington Virginia: two brothers Kenneth James, Elm, Clyde James, Baldwin, Kansas; two sisters, Helen Finley, Kansas City, Dorothy Nay, Clinton; 24 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held December 16 at the Consalus Chapel-Chilhowee. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Mo.

STONEKING, Robert Emuel "Bobby"
1947-2000
Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 26 2000 - Robert Emuel "Bobby" Stoneking was born September 6, 1947, to Lee Roy and Ruby Ruth Akers Stoneking of Honey Creek Township, Huntingdale community, in Henry County and died May 18, 2000, at Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, after a lengthy illness. He was 52 years of age. Bobby was born one of 13 children in a "yours, mine and ours" family. He grew up in a loving family, helping with chores on the family farm and playing second on the guitar with his dad and numerous brothers and sisters. He bucked bales during the summer and played music on weekends. He was always witty and full of fun. He enjoyed life and the people in it. After he was grown, he was a lead guitar player and had several bands over the years. He pulled a tour of duty in Vietnam. He made and kept so many friends, yet always made time for his family. Bobby enjoyed hunting and fishing. He adored his mother, honored his father and loved his sisters and brothers. And he came to love the Lord, his God. On February 3, 1979, Bobby married his childhood sweetheart, Delores Maria Chiles, in Appleton City, and enjoyed a wonderful marriage with her for the past 21 years. They moved to Pensacola, Florida, and Bobby took a job with the Federal Civil Service as a fireman at the Pensacola Naval Air Station where he became a commander, holding the rank of captain at the time of his death. He and his wife lost their daughter, Starla, in a vehicle accident in July 1993. Bobby was a member of the Open Door Baptist Church in Pensacola, Florida. Bobby is survived by his wife, Dee, of the home; one step-daughter, Becky Romine Wood of Pensacola, Florida; step-sons, Lonnie Romine of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Rickey Resmondo of Pensacola, Florida, and Robert Romine of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and seven grandchildren, Christian Wood, Katelynn Wood, David Romine, Amanda Resmondo, Drew Resmondo, Nicole Romine and Robin Romine. He is also survived by two brothers, Nelson Lee Stoneking of Harrisonville, Carl Elbert Stoneking of Blairstown, and one half-brother, Fred Eugene Stoneking of Springfield; three sisters, Shirley Ann Brown of Galena, Mary Jane Milligan of Pleasant Hill and Judy Joy Merlino of San Marcos, Texas, and one half-sister, Mabel Fay Lewis, Seeley Lake, Montana. He leaves behind four aunts and many cousins, nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Bobby was preceded in death by both parents, Lee Roy Stoneking and Ruby Ruth Akers Stoneking; one daughter, Starla Stoneking McNair; one half-brother, Ervin Emmitt Stoneking; four half-sisters, Dixie Lee Mortine of the home, Leona May Thomas of Kansas City, Elberta Christine Houk of Clinton and Arvilla Ruth Fitterling of Warrensburg. Bobby will be long remembered for his love of family, music, friends, love of God and life. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, May 22. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery, Clinton.

STONEKING, Ronald D.
1940-2001
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 23 2001 - Ronald D. Stoneking, 61, Independence, died Sunday, October 21, 2001, at his farm in Chilhowee. He was born on August 21, 1940, in Clinton, the son of V. Y. Stoneking and Dena Briggs Stoneking. On February 11, 1977, he married Cherie Hill in Independence and she survives. He was a graduate of Chilhowee High School in 1958 and Rockhurst College of Kansas City. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving from 1959-1965. In 1983 he started and was the owner/operator of the Pro Tire Company, Kansas City. He was also a rancher with a farm in Chilhowee. He was a member of the Missouri State Tractor Pullers Association, National Antique Tractor Puller Association, past president of the Blue Springs High School Football Boosters Club and past member of the Independence Jaycees. Also surviving are his three sons, Richard Stoneking, Columbia, Jason and wife, Amanda Lowe, Blue Springs, and Jeremy Lowe, Chicago, Illinois; one brother, J. T. and wife, Jamie Stoneking, Chilhowee; two half-brothers, Robert and wife Sharon Audsley, Warrensburg, and Ed Audsley, Nita; two sisters, Nancy and husband, Bob Kavanaugh, Warrensburg, and Linda and husband, J. D. Willcockson, Chilhowee, and stepmother, Ethel Stoneking, Clinton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 25, at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

STONEKING, Sam Uel
1905-1965
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich, Friday, Dec 24 1965 - Sam Uel Stoneking, 60, Chilhowee, died at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Dec. 19, where he had been a patient one week. Prior to that he was a patient at Clinton General Hospital three weeks. Mr. Stoneking, son of Frank and Mary Steward Stoneking, was born March 2, 1905, in Henry County, He was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Opal (James) Stoneking, of the home; three daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Bartlett, Mrs. Doris Meads and Miss Betty Stoneking, all of Independence; three sons, William, of Grandview, Larry, Kansas City, and Pfc. Dale Stoneking, with the armed forces in Germany; three brothers, Lee, Blairstown, Virgil, Chilhowee, and Young, Clinton; five sisters, .Mrs. .Leona West, South Gate, Calif., Mrs. Sarah Bradshaw. Chilhowee: Mrs. Bertha Lambeth, Clinton, Mrs. Birdie Suse, Eureka, Kan., and Mrs. Joe Moree, Laramie, Wyo. ; and 20 grandchildren. He was preceded In death by a son. a daughter, a sister and a brother, Frankie, who died Dec. 13.

STONEKING, Thelma Berdina CHANDLER
1916-2009
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Thelma B. Stoneking, age 93 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Monday, December 14, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Thelma was a sewing machine operator at Unitog many years. Survivors include her daughter, Marjoria Woods and husband, Denny and her son, Junior Richman and wife, Vicki all of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Dan Woods, Michael Woods, Teresa Harrill, Randy Eisel, Christina Eisel, Dallas Richman, and Cody Richman; nine great-grandchildren, Dallas Woods, Dalton Woods, Haleigh Richman, Raylen Richman, Dakota Richman, Brittany Harrill, Skyler Harrill, Felcia Eisel, and Tanner Eisel; two sisters, June Davis of Deepwater, Missouri and Norliegh Stanley of North Kansas City, Missouri.

STONEKING, Virgil Ward
1913-1983
Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Virgil Ward Stoneking, son of Frank Burgess and Mary Ellen Stewart Stoneking, was born February 7, 1913, southwest of Quarles in Henry County, MO. Virgil passed away on Sept 11, 1983 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton just before 7 a.m. at the age of 70. He was the seventh child of eleven children. Virgil grew up in the Marine area and attended Victor School, south of Norris. On May 18, 1932 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Marguretta Landes of Deepwater in the home of Rev. A. N. Lindsay at Clinton. To this union seven children were born: Katherine Charlene Hutson, Margie Pearl Albin, William Joseph, Kenneth Wayne, Dennis Dale, James Dean, Carolyn Sue Varner. Virgil is survived by his children, one brother, Lee Stoneking, four sisters: Leona Cockran, Sarah Bradshaw, Birdie Suse and Jewel Moree. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, three brothers: Frankie, Sam and Young; and two sisters, Bertha and Tiny. Virgil was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church and farmed in that area most of his life. He was an avid hunter and sportsman. Hunting coyotes, squirrel and coons with his dogs was his favorite pastime. Virgil played banjo, fiddle and guitar until arthritis crippled his fingers and hands but he still enjoyed listening to good country music. Funeral services were Sept 13 at the church. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

STORBECK, Alberta Pearl "Sam" INSELMAN
1929-2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 27 2002 - Alberta Pearl "Sam" Storbeck, 72, Jefferson City, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Boone Hospital Center, Columbia. She was born August 1, 1929, in Green Ridge, the daughter of Ezra Inselman and Pearl Smith Inselman. She was employed in the home healthcare field for many years and later in food service at Good Shepherd Nursing Home in Concordia. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Concordia. She is survived by two sons, Richard E. Hand, Jefferson City, and Terrance R. "Terry" Hand, Rolla; four grandchildren, and a sister, Mrs. Charles (Jeanie) Bell, Sedalia. Private family services will be held at a later date. Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, Jefferson City, is in charge of arrangements.

STORZ, Felix
n/a-1893
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 2 1893 - Last Saturday night, Felix Storz, on the Dutro farm one mile south of Montrose, began hiccoughing. He grew worse rapidly and Sunday medical aid was summond but seemed to give noe relief. Monday foremoon, he was unable to endure it longer and he died. He was buried in the Catholic cemetery. He leaves a wife and seven children.

STOTTS, Anna Ruth PAYNE GOETT
abt 1920-2003
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 25 2003 - Anna Ruth Goett Stotts, was born July 15, 1919, at Marceline, daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Docia Elizabeth Haston Payne, and died February 22, 2003, (Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, MO) at the age of 83 years, seven months and seven days. In 1937 she was married to Joseph Monroe Goett and to this union was born six children. She lived in the Marceline area until 1965 when she married Claude Marshall Stotts of Clinton. They made their home first in Clinton and later moved west of Deepwater. Ruth was saved and baptized at the Allen Street Baptist Church. She was a compassionate and conscientious caregiver for many years, working at Wetzel Hospital and then on to Golden Valley Hospital. She also worked at Chastain's Nursing Home and Truman Lake Manor at Lowry City. After retirement she spent many hours gardening, canning, tending chickens and gathering eggs, which she thoroughly enjoyed. After her health failed she entered Clinton Healthcare where she presently resided. In 1999 her husband, Claude, to whom she was totally devoted, preceded her in death. Preceding her also were two children, Mildred Smith and Jim Goett; two sisters, Cecile Bono and Frankie Link, and three brothers, Keith, Troy and Chester. Survivors include three sons, Bill Goett, Fayette, Edwin Goett, Moberly, and David Goett, Mexico; one daughter, Charlotte Hayes, Peoria, Illinois; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews; also stepchildren, Betty George, Cecile Bigler, Sonny Stotts, Mary Jo Witherspoon and Claudia Wells, all of the Clinton area, along with other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held February 26 at Conslaus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

STOTTS, Herbert Edward Dr.
1916-1991
Dr. Herbert Edward Stotts was born in Clinton, Missouri on December 22, 1916. His parents were Fred and Jesse Stotts. He died October 15, 1991 in Buckhannon, West Virginia. Herbert received his elementary and high school education in Clinton. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1934. Further education was at Baker University, Perkins School of Theology and the University of Denver where he received his PhD in 1950. He served Methodist pastorates in California. He was a professor in the Boston School of Theology from 1955-1975. Later years were spent in Buckhannon, West Virginia, where he was active in the Rotary club and First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Carolyn, a son and two daughters, two stepsons and two stepdaughters. Other survivors include a brother, Miles, of Baldwin, Kansas, and a sister, Mary Ellen Jobby of Jasper, Alabama. A brother, Fred, preceded him in death. Services were held in Buckhannon. The Stotts family were active members for many years of the Second Street Methodist Church in Clinton, Missouri.

STOTTS, Melvina WARNER
1840-1902
Clinton Missouri, Sep 27 1902 - Mrs. James M. Stotts died at her daughter's home in Hartwell September 19, 1902, of heart trouble, aged 62. Born in 1840 in Indiana and moved to Iowa with her parents when 6 years old, to Missouri in 1856. Married to J. M. Stotts in 1874, being a widow with three children - J. K. Warner, Afton, Indian Territory, Mrs. John Graff of McAlister, Indiana Territory, and Mrs. A. P. Meranda of Hartwell, and one son by the last marriage, Alpha Stotts of Genesee, Illinois. Grandma Stotts joined the Baptist Church some 32 years ago and was a kind, Christian woman and much-loved neighbor. Her life is done and let the falling leaves of gold abide upon her resting place when winter comes.

STOUT, Mary Elizabeth MOSS
1917-2004
Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2004 - Mary Elizabeth Stout died at the Appleton City Manor March 8, 2004, at 86-years-of-age. Mary Beth, as she was known to her family and friends, was born August 19, 1917, in Avilla, Missouri, to Rev. G. A. and Clara (Underwood) Moss. The family moved to Amoret and four years later they moved to Joplin where Mary Beth started school. When she was in the third grade the family moved to Golden City and from there to Siloam Springs, Arkansas in 1930. She graduated from high school there in 1935 as salutatorian of her class. In the summer of 1935 the family moved to Appleton City and she went to work in the bank in 1936. About this time she also began taking piano lessons from Professor Marion Davies at the college in Warrensburg. On April 18, 1939, Mary Beth and Dr. W. B. Stout, Jr. were united in marriage. The couple was married in Harrisonville by Rev. Firestone and then they spent their honeymoon in South Dakota. In 1944, a son was born to this union, William Blake Stout III. Mary Beth was the organist at the united Methodist Church in Appleton City for approximately 60 years. She also played for many weddings and funerals as well. Her other church work included being a dedicated Sunday School teacher and leader of Bible study groups. Mary Beth was a member of the PEO Sisterhood. She has continued to provide the prize for the annual Stout Baby Show held during the Appleton City Fair, which was started by Mr. and Mrs. W. B. stout, Sr. in 1903. Survivors include her son, Bill, and wife, Jean, Clinton; a stepdaughter, Sue Wagoner, Long Beach, California; a sister, Maxine, and husband, Wilfred Dugan, Montrose, and a nephew, Jim Dugan and wife, Brenda, Butler. Mary Beth loved people and enjoyed serving people. She also loved music and had begun playing the piano for Sunday School when she was 11-years-old. Mary Beth had a wonderful sense of humor and a kind and gentle spirit that was ever present even to the last hours of her time spent on earth. Many memories of Mary Beth will be cherished by all who were privileged to know her. Funeral services were at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Friday, March 12. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

STOUT, Mary Victoria CASBURN
1899-1999
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 27 1999 - Mary Victoria Casburn Stout was born in Montrose December 16, 1899, the daughter of John Ward and Anna Mary Casburn. She died at the age of 99 on January 6, 1999, in Upland, California, where she had been a resident in a nursing home for six years. She married Woodville Stout June 14, 1928, in Montrose. They had six children, all of whom are still living. Mary was a devoted wife and mother. She belonged to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, where she was a faithful member. Due to her husband's health, she and her family moved to Long Beach, California, in October 1958. She was an active member of St. Matthew's Parish in Long Beach. Her whole life as her family and her faith in God. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Woodville, her brothers, Edward and John Casburn. She is survived by her children, Ginnie and husband, Bob Cook, of Clinton, Bill Stout and wife, Angie, Isle of Plams, South Carolina, Tom Stout and wife, Merry, Hutnington Beach, California, Jim and John Stout, Los Angleles, California, Norma Acker, Ontario, California; her sister, Victoria Campbell, Springfield; 26 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 11, at St. Matthew's Parish in Long Beach California. She was laid to rest in All Souls Cemetery in Long Beach.

STOUT, Shirley Irene BROWNING
1920-2001
Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 4 2001 - Shirley Irene B. Stout, 81, Leeton, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at Western Missouri Medical Center. She was born January 15, 1920, in Johnson County, the daughter of Robert M. Browning and Clara Ellen Lee Browning. She married William Emmet Stout, Sr. on February 6, 1937, in Jefferson City. He survives of the home. She was a lifelong resident of Johnson County. She was employed at Town and Country Shoe Factory before she went to work at Central Missouri State University and retired as head cook in 1972. She was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church, Harmony Homemaker Club at the church and Leeton Senior Center. She is survived by her husband, William E. Stout, Sr., Leeton; a son, William E. Stout, Jr., Warrensburg; four daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Billy Irene Underwood) Miller, Leeton, Mrs. Russell (Ruth Lynn) Stone, Huntsville, Alabama, Mrs. El (Martha Kay) Wehr, Leeton, and Mrs. Ray (Betty Ann) Shaeffer, Leeton; a sister, Zelma Kerr, Warrensburg; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Her parents; one brother, Lee Browning; four sisters, Violet Bales, June Bernsee, Frances Robertson; one infant sister Velma Browning, and one grandson, Randy Underwood, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 5, at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

STOUT, William Blake III
1944-2012
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 7 2012 - William Blake Stout III was born on September 3, 1944, to Dr. W.B. and Mary Beth Stout. He grew up in the family home in Appleton City, built by the first W. B. Stout, his grandfather, and the town's grocer. His maternal grandfather, Rev. G. A. Moss was the Methodist minister in Appleton City. With a father who was the town dentist and a mother very active in the church and civic groups, his family sort of stood out. So did Bill. From an early age, Bill had a mind of his own. One day in the third grade he decided he'd had all the school he needed. A little before lunch time' he headed for home. Doc Stout, on the way home for lunch, saw young Billy coming down the street. Doe's argument must have been persuasive, because Bill decided going back to school might be in his best interest after all! Bill grew up in a house full of laughter. Mary Beth's sense of humor was definitely passed on to Bill. He always said, "When Mom and Maxine and Esther Lou Breon got together, they were just a bowl of nuts!" All his life, Bill's wit and humor are what people remembered most. If being funny and good looking weren't enough, Bill was blessed with athletic ability as well. The headline of one article in his mother's scrapbook read, "Stout Too Stout For Butler!" It told of a particularly impressive performance on the basketball court. Bill's first love, however, was baseball. Being scouted by the Brave's AAA Club was one of his fondest memories. When the situation in Vietnam began to escalate, Bill answered his country's call, serving as a helicopter door gunner and on long range recon patrols. As with most of those who went, Vietnam affected Bill deeply. Though a bout with malaria almost took his life, the real impact wasn't physical and it was many years before it was really dealt with. After his discharge, Bill struggled, returning to civilian life. His drinking became a concern for those in his life and after two failed marriages, he sought help in a rehabilitation center. It was here he met Jean, who had a family member in treatment. Her marriage was ending. They became friends. Over time love bloomed and they were married. The problems with drinking returned from time to time, but they worked through it together. Eventually while in treatment at the VA Hospital, a therapist felt that Bill should be seen by a specialist in FTSD. It was life-changing for Bill. He began receiving therapy and medications that truly gave him a new lease on life. He began to understand why things affected him the way they did and how to handle these feelings. He always felt he owed his new life to Dr. Takur, his PTSD specialist, who also helped Bill gain 100% disability status from the Army. Over these years, Jean's health began to fail. Bill was always there for her. He began taking over most of the cooking, cleaning and other chores as Jean's health continued to decline. During this time, Bill's own body was fighting against the cancer that finally took him. He may have known something was wrong, but he had to stay strong for "his Jeannie". And he did. When Jean passed in April 2011, Bill's health started declining fairly quickly. Finally agreeing to see a doctor, the cancer that had been attacking him for so long was finally diagnosed. It was too far along for effective treatment. From the VA Hospital, he went to his daughter Kim's house. Kim cared for him as he had cared for her mother, with love and devotion. During his final weeks, visits from family and friends brought him much joy. Seeing his cousin, Jim, lifelong friend, Steve Breon, and neighbors, Frank and Cecelia, meant more than words can say. Phone calls from his new buddy, Kevin Dent, with whom he bonded while sharing a room at the VA Hospital, were very precious to Bill. He reunited with his classmates by phone as they learned of his illness when requesting information for his 50th high school reunion. Kim's friends became Bill's "lady friends" and he had a special name for each of them. Debi was "his girl", Karen was "his angel" and Angie was his "If I Was Only 30 Years Younger" Girl. He made friends with Tim Williams, saying Tim "is a mighty fine young man". The Hospice team that he was blessed with Lucy, Julie, Chaplain Joel, all became close to his heart. Those of us left behind will grieve. We will miss our Grandpa Bill. His children, Kim and Darin, Martin and Darla. His grandchildren, Matt and Lise, Alex and Ivette, Andrew and Haley. And of course his great-granddaughters, Savannah and Ashlyn. Darla's parents, Bob and Lynette, with whom he and Jean shared many holiday's and car rides to Blue Springs and her uncle Gary who stopped by often for coffee. We will miss the smiles he put on our faces, the joy he put in our hearts and even the drinks he caused us to shoot out of our noses. (This last he took particular pleasure in!) Today we rejoice in the knowledge that Bill and Jean are together again. They are with Doc and Mary Beth and Uncle Wilfred. Most importantly they are with our Lord, who is very possibly having trouble getting a word in edgewise! Bill, 67, Clinton, died Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City. Graveside services were held Sunday, July 15, in Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton.

STOUT, Wilma Jean SWEETON
1938-2011
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2011 - Wilma Jean (Sweeton) Stout was born on April 17, 1938 in Dora, Missouri to Guy and Hazel Sweeton. She learned to work at a very young age on the family farms. Milking cows and gather-ing eggs were some of her first chores. Her mother was a teacher, and her father taught part time in addition to farming. She learned to love God's creation by caring for animals. She loved them all, even the mean old hen who would peck her little arms (the hen soon learned it was easier to give up the eggs than get hit with a stick!) As Jean got older (8 or 9 years) her Dad became an agent for the Conservation Commission, serving in Henry and St. Clair Counties. They moved to Osceola and it was not easy bring the "New Kid" in a tightly-knit community. Being the daughter of the "Game Warden" in Osceola was even worse! She learned however to make friends anyway. When the Commission expanded and Guy had just Henry County, they moved to Clinton. Again, being "New" was tough. But with the help of some girls who grew to be dear, life-long friends, she became part of the crowd. Jean always loved music. In high school she competed on clarinet, piano and vocals, winning many awards. After high school, she attended M.U., majoring in Home Economics and Fashion Merchandising. Her plans were to become a buyer in New York and travel the world. After graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Pat Harwell. He was in the Marines and home on leave, in two weeks, with much help, she put together a big church wedding. Her desire for travel was satisfied, living in places like the Philippines where Kim was born, and Hawaii where Marin was born. She cherished the experiences she had. Even times like returning stateside, attending a party and complimenting the hostess on her wonderful PuPu's. The lady had no idea this meant appetizers and was somewhat offended. Other experiences like being voted "Queen of the Voyage" on the ship to Hawaii were memories she loved to share. Being the wife of a Marine was definitely not compatible with her original career choice, but through continuing her education she became a teacher. Her love of learning served her well, eventually she earned her she earned her Masters in Education. She and Pat separated after seventeen years of marriage. Jean returned to Clinton with her children, where she made a home for them, working hard to give her children everything she could. Through the help of her parents and Pat's family they were blessed. In 1978 Jean became reacquainted with Bill Stout who she had met a few years earlier. They began dating and love bloomed. They married on March 21, 1981. Blending families can be tough but they worked to develop a good relationship with Pat and his wife, Patsy, that supported and blessed their children. Jean and Bill moved to Butler, Missouri where she took a teaching position in the Rich Hill School District. They met many dear friends there and stayed until Jean retired in 1998. They returned to their home in Clinton, renewing old friendships there. Jean's family had grown with the addition of a daughter. Darla, through marriage to Martin. Kim became married to Mark soon after. These unions produced her first two grandsons. Matt and Alex, just five weeks apart. Jean was on cloud nine. A year and a half later, her third grandson, Andrew, came along. After Kim found and married the love of her life, Darin, they gave Jean her first granddaughter, Haley. Matt added a granddaughter, Lise, to the family with his marriage. Alex's marriage brought not just a granddaughter, Ivette, but also great-granddaughter, Savannah. The blessings continued with the birth of their second girl, Ashlynn. Andrew's girlfriend of many years, Erin, rounds out the clan. As Jean's health declined over recent years, she relied more and more on Bill. He rose to the challenge, through better and worse he has been there to love and care for her. Jean's deepest faith and love of the Lord has carried her over rocky roads and smooth path-ways. Now it has placed her feet on streets of gold. Our hearts are broken, but the grief is for us and our loss. We know that for our Jean, it is the ultimate gain. The work of the Lord had for her has been done, and clone well. Now through His grace, He took her home April 13, 2011 at the age of 72 years. Graveside services and interment were held at Clinton Memory Gardens on April 16, 2011.

STOUTIMORE, Homer Ellis
1911-2002
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2002 - Homer Ellis Stoutimore, 91, Windsor, died Tuesday morning, April 2, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born January 19, 1911, in Arapaho, Oklahoma, the son of Clayton Ellis Stoutimore and Louella Mae (Johnson) Stoutimore. On August 14, 1934, in Richmond, he married Mary Frances Williams, who survives of the home. He worked for the Phillips Petroleum Company in Kansas City for 25 years before retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Leeton Christian Church and had served as a deacon in the church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ellis J. Stoutimore and his wife Shirley, Warrensburg; a daughter, Shelby Jeanne Allen and her husband, Dean, Windsor; a granddaughter, Deanna Burton and her husband, Randy, Flagstaff, Arizona; two grandsons, Brian D. Allen, Windsor, and Ward E. Stoutimore, Pleasant Hill; three great-granddaughters; two great-grandsons; sister, Helen Strider, Hardin. Funeral services will be Friday, April 5, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens, Warrensburg.

STOVER, Julia SHINDLER
abt 1839-1923
Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Julia Stover died Monday night at the County Farm with influenza and asthma after but a short illness. Deceased was a good Christian woman held in the highest esteem by all. She was 84 years old and had been an inmate of the home since 1920 with the exception of a few months. She is survived by three children - Mrs. Jas. Collins, near Garland; John Shindler, of Kansas City and an afflicted son, Tom Shindler, at the county Farm. The funeral services were conducted at the Fields Creek church Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. A. N. Lindsey. Burial in the cemetery near by.

STOWELL, Angie M. HANKINS
1917-2004
Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2004 - Angie M. Stowell, 86, Lowry City, formerly of Independence, died Friday, July 9, 2004, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Graveside services will be July 14, in Mound Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Stowell was born November 24, 1917, to John and Elva Hankins in Greeley, Colorado, and has lived in the Independence area most of her life. She had been a member of the West College Congregation of the community of Christ Church for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her husband George s. Stowell; a daughter Rosa Lee Vogel, and two grandchildren, Robert Lee Vogel and Jennifer Vogel. She is survived by four grandchildren, Terry Vogel and wife Hye, Cole Camp, Steve Vogel and wife Melanie Weaver, Deepwater, Sherry Vogel, Independence, and Kelly Anderson and husband Len, Montrose; six great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

STRAND, Ruth Almira PARKS LOGAN
1894-1992
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruth A. Strand, 97, Cottonwood, Az., passed away Friday, February 28, at The Arbors Nursing Home. She was born in Tightwad, the daughter of Harry and Jessie Parks. She had one brother, Ray Parks, who preceded her in death in 1946. She was married to Glen P. Logan, who preceded her in death in 1930, and to this union were born four sons. One baby boy died at birth. Also preceding her in death was her youngest son, Lonnie Valjean, July 1990. Surviving are Max A. of Tightwad, Patterson D. of Cottonwood, Az., and one niece, Pauline (Parks) Lawler. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, stepchildren, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. She volunteered her services to the Salvation Army for twenty-nine years, doing what she enjoyed most, quilting and hand work. Services were held at Westcott Funeral Home in Cottonwood and burial was at Valley View Cemetery in Clarksdale, Az.

STRATE, Dorothy Lucinda MARTIN
1909-1997
Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy Lucinda Martin Strate, 88, Holden, died Sunday, November 16, 1997, at Lee's Summit Hospital, Lee's Summit. She was born on August 27, 1909, in St. Louis, daughter of William Henry Martin and Dora Ellen Moreland Martin. She had lived in the Holden community since 1951. Mrs. Strate graduated from Calhoun High School in 1927. She received her BS degree and her MS in education degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg and the University of Missouri at Columbia. She began her teaching career at Moore School near her hometown of Calhoun. She then taught at Land School and George School near Clinton. From there she moved to Doak School near Holden. There she met and married her husband, Warren A. Strate on May 7, 1938, in Nevada, and they moved to Independence, where their three sons were born. In 1951 she and her family moved to a farm near Holden, and after her sons were in school she resumed her teaching career at LaTour School in LaTour. After teaching four years in Johnson County, she accepted a position with the Odessa School District where she taught until she retired in 1975. Mrs. Strate was a lifetime teacher, wife and mother. She was recognized many times for her teaching accomplishments. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Holden, United Methodist Women, Missouri State Teachers Association, Holden Garden Club, Shakespeare Club of Holden and the International Reading Association. She is survived by her husband of the home; three sons, Warren Edward and his wife, Jackie, Krum, Texas, James William and his wife, Sharon, Enid, Oklahoma, and Larry David and his wife, Vicki Holden; a brother, Harold Martin, Independence; six grandchildren, Kimberly Coake, Friscoe, Texas, Karen McIntosh, Norman, Oklahoma; Christie Strate, Enid, Oklahoma, Jim Strate, Jr., Waukomis, Oklahoma, and Kelli Strate and Tricia Strate, Holden, and three great-grandchildren, Brandon Coake, Justin Strate, and Jarred Strate. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Gene Martin and Earl Martin. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, November 19, at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial was in Holden Cemetery.

STRATHMAN, Opal Viola COPELAND
1910-1993
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Viola Copeland Strathman was born October 29, 1910, in St. James, the daughter of Alfred Martin and Dina Viola (Wentzel) Copeland. She passed away September 10, 1993, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 82. She was married to Elmer Strathman. He preceded her in death October 30, 1981 She had made her home in the LaDue community for many years. She was employed as a line worker at the Zenith Fireworks Company for a number of years. Also she worked for 20 years in Kansas City doing housekeeping. She was a member of the LaDue Christian Church. She is survived by three brothers, Edgar M. Copeland and Ellsworth E. Copeland, both of Urich, and Robert L. Copeland, Goddard, Kansas, also a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer, and also by a sister, Thelma Louise. Funeral services were Monday, September 13, at the LaDue Christian Church. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery, Henry County.

STRATTON, Eugenia SPRING
1933-1953
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Unknown Newspaper clipping, Aug 1953 - Polio claims one; Brother is ill Mrs. Kenneth Stratton, 19, Dies at Menorah Hospital in Kansas City - Billy Spring is in Mercy Hospital - A young Henry County woman, and expectant mother, died early this week at Menorah Hospital in Kansas City, and her 9 year old brother is in Mercy Hospital there, recovering from the ravages of the same disease. Mrs. Kenneth Lee (Eugenia) Stratton, 19, a native of Calhoun, died at 2:30 p.m. Monday, August 3 of bulbar polio, haven been taken to Menorah on Friday. She was first rushed to the city on Thursday, but when room was not available, she was returned the following day. At the time of her seizure by the disease, Mrs. Stratton was living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Spring, west of Calhoun, as her husband is in service. On July 18, the young brother, Billy Spring, was brought to Clinton, then on July 20, was taken to Mercy where his case was diagnosed as polio. Billy's mother remained in the city near her son's side, and Mr. Spring made frequent trips back to the home in Calhoun to see about Mrs. Stratton. The young woman was given shots to prevent the dread disease, but after her seizure, Kansas City physicians expressed the belief that the disease struck her and her brother at about the same time, and that it developed more slowly in Mrs. Stratton. Mrs. Stratton also entered a Clinton hospital before being rushed on to Kansas City on Friday. At Menorah she was placed in a respirator. Immediately after her death there, a caesarean operation was performed in an effort to save her unborn child. However, the baby, a boy, was stillborn. The brother, Billy, is doing fine, and is out of the isolation ward at Mercy. He is now eager to be at home, where he can ride his prized bicycle and have his arm around Buster, the dearly-loved dog at the Spring farm. - An Exemplary Young Woman - Her pastor made the comment that Mrs. Stratton was to all appearances a perfect physical specimen of young womanhood. And not only was she beautiful of face and disposition, but she was also efficient and methodical in her work. Her scrap books and picture albums, illustrated with her own drawings and sketches, all evidenced her orderliness and artistic ability. She was a gifted musician and had an outstanding, low-throated soprano voice. She also excelled as a pianist and in school she was a cheerleader and a member of the band, besides being an honor student. In all functions of her church and school she was generous in the use of her time and talents. Her spirited, effervescent personality, coupled with a sweet, sunny smile and an ability to get along with young and old alike, won her many friends. Her heart sang with the joy of healthful, happy living. A native of the Calhoun community, Eugenia Spring was graduated from the Calhoun High School in the class of 1952, and afterward went to Kansas City. She worked awhile there for Sears, then for TWA. In July, 1952, she was wed to her sweetheart of school days, Kenneth Lee Stratton who, in the meantime, had also moved to the city with his parents. The young couple made their home with the Strattons until the husband entered the service early this year. Pvt. Stratton, stationed at Fort Riley, Kan., was able to get a furlough after his wife was stricken, and he arrived in Kansas City in time to visit with her for two hours before her death. As her condition grew critical, parents and loved ones were allowed only to see her from the doorway of her room when they came to visit with her. Surviving Mrs. Stratton, in addition to her young husband, her parents, and her brother, are two adoring grandmothers, Mrs. Bertha Spring, Calhoun, and Mrs. Anna Campbell, of the home. Last rites were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5 at the Calhoun Baptist Church, where "Jeanie", as she was affectionately known, was a member. The pastor, the Rev. R. C. Reichert, brought the message of comfort. Escorts for the burial in the Calhoun Cemetary were Redfort Reichert, Bill Ketchum, Tommy Dady, Jim Bilbruck, Bill Hudson, and Jerry Wiley. The young mother was buried with her babe in her arms. Persons from out of town who visited the grief-stricken parents and were present for the last rites included: Mrs. Spring's sister, Mrs. Ila Stickrod, Denver, Colo.; the young husband's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harper Stratton and Betty Ann, Kansas City; and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spring, also of Kansas City.

STRATTON, Helen Ruth VAUGHN
1912-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 13 2004 - Helen Ruth Vaughn Stratton, daughter of Maurice Brown and Margaret (English) Vaughn, was born March 24, 1912, in Montgomery City and died at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center January 17, 2004, at the age of 91 years. Helen Ruth was married to Charles s. Stratton, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the first Christian Church, Clinton; the DAR; a charter member of the Clinton Study Club; a lifetime member of the Henry County Historical Society; a longtime member of the Clinton Country Club and she loved to play bridge. She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Margaret Vaughn; her husband, Charles Stewart Stratton; her son-in-law, Thomas Boone McCune; one great-grandson, Jeffrey Boone McCune II, as well as two brothers, James English Vaughn and Maurice Brown Vaughn. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy McCune DeLozier and husband Tracy, Clinton; two grandsons, Michael Stratton McCune and Jeffrey Boone McCune and wife Annette, and one great-granddaughter, Jacqueline Leeann Boone McCune, all of Florida. The funeral service was held in the sanctuary of the First Christian Church, Thursday, January 17. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STRATTON, Violet MALES
1914-2001
Higginsville City Cemetery, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 14 2001 - Violet Stratton, 87, Higginsville, died Wednesday, September 12, 2001. A memorial service will be held Monday, September 17, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Lexington. Burial will be in Higginsville City Cemetery. She was born April 6, 1914, in Clemons, Iowa, the daughter of Benjamin and Nora (Hughes) Males. She married William Emerson Stratton, Jr. on February 24, 1940. They resided in Higginsville since 1956. She was preceded in death by her husband, infant son and a number of other family members. She is survived by sons, Mick and wife, Janet, Clinton, Bill and wife, Virgie, Lexington; daughters, Jan Beck and husband, Tom, Lexington, Sherry Kilpatrick and husband, Mike, Higginsville; sister, Dorothy Barry, Kansas City; seven grandchildren, Greg Beck and his wife, Sandra, Lexington, Stephanie Beck and fiance, Dave Bono, Lenexa, Kansas, Monica Schaefer and her husband, Spencer, San Diego, California, Laurie Divine and her husband, Michael, Higginsville, Amy Woods and her husband, Mike, Lexington, Stacy and Blake Kilpatrick, Higginsville, and five great-grandchildren, Zachary, Cody and McKenzie Beck and Loren and Beth Woods, all of Lexington. - Walker-Nadler Funeral Home, Lexington.

STRAUCH, Adeline
1832-1906
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Republican, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 28 1906 - Mrs. Adaline Strauch died at 1 p.m. today at her home on south Center street, after an illness of nearly a week, paralysis being the cause of her death. Mrs. Strauch was born in Germany in 1835. she leaves six sons and one daughter to mourn her death. The funeral will occur Sunday, June 24th at her late home. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery.

STRAUCH, John
1866-1910
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 23 1910 - John Strauch, for many years a resident of Clinton employed as bridge carpenter on the Frisco, died in Oklahoma City on Monday morning. No details of his death are obtainable. Deceased was locally known by the nickname of "Katy Max," and was a hard working man. The body reached here Tuesday and taken to the home of his brother, Ed Strauch, where the funeral will be held. This is the second recent death in his family, George Strauch, a brother of John, having died about ten days ago in Hot Springs, Ark. - Henry County Republican, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 23 1910 - John Strauch, formerly of Clinton, but now of Oklahoma City, died at that place Monday morning of typhoid pneumonia, after a few weeks of illness. He will be brought here today for burial. Services will be conducted from the home of Ed Strauch, 217 West Franklin street, who is a brother to the deceased.

STRAUCH, Max
1832-1897
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Mar 20 1897 - Died, Wednesday afternoon, at his home on Center street, Max Strauch, after a short illness, aged 64 years. Deceased was a member of the Gorden Granger Post.

STRAW, Amelia E. SHOCK
1839-1885
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Advocate, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 18 1885 - Died in Fairview township, Henry County, Sunday morning, June 7th, 1885, Mrs. Amelia E. Straw, wife of Isaac N. Straw, aged 47 years. Thus death has robbed her husband of a devoted wife, her family of an affectionate mother, the community of a faithful friend and kind neighbor. Her remains were laid to rest in Teay's cemetery on the following day. Mr. Frederick made a few appropriate remarks and offered prayer at the grave. The family have the sympathy of the community in this, their said bereavement.

STRAW, Beulah Frances MAYFIELD
1913-1933
Maplewood & Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
see Alta Jewell MAYFIELD obit

STRAW, Christena HARPSTER
1813-1898
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Henry County Republican, Clinton MO, Thursday, Sep 1 1898 - Died of old age, at the home of her son, I. N. Straw, Mrs. Christena Harpster Straw. The deceased was born in Piqua County, Ohio, May 26 1813, and died Aug. 21 1898, aged 85 years, 2 months and 25 days. When eighteen years of age she was married to Jason Straw. Five children were born to them, Isaac Newton, Charles, Mrs. Elizabeth Ward, now of Florida, Mrs. Jane Simons and Mrs. Mary A. Koontz, all of whom survive her excepting Mrs. Simons, who was laid to rest in the Clinton cemetery some five years ago. When her children were still young death called the husband and father home, and for forty-five years she "has trodden the wine press alone." Grandma, as we all loved to call her, was of a bright, cheerful disposition, and although for several years has sat in darkness, having lost her eyesight, she was happy. Always true to her friends and charitable to all. She was loved by all, and will be sadly missed, especially in the home she left, where she received every kindness ad care that loving hands could bestow. More than two years ago, in speaking of death, she said she was ready for the summons and was prepared to meet her God. It is written, "He that cometh unto me, I will in no wise cast out." Religious services were conducted at the residence. After which the remains were taken to Teays cemetery and laid to rest until "the graves will be opened and the dead in Christ will be caught up to meet the Lord in the air" and will dwell with Him forever in the beautiful city of God.

STRAW, Eugene
1905-1987
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Funeral services for Eugene Straw, 81, Clinton, were held at 10:30 a.m. at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Teays Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Straw died Friday morning, June 19 1987. He was a retired farmer and had lived at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Survivors include his wife, Mabel, of the nursing home; one son, Gene Straw of Branson; one daughter, Treva S. Hall of Kansas City; two brothers, H. A. Straw of Parsons, KS and Wm. R. Straw of Plainview, TX.

STRAW, Isaac N.
1836-1905
Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 25 1905 - I. N. Straw, an old soldier and pioneer, southwest of Deepwater, died on Monday night after being ill for some time. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn his loss. Funeral at Teays Chapel Wednesday.

STRAW, Kathryn V.
1915-2004
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 13 2004 - Kathryn V. Straw, 88, Lake Montezuma, Arizona, died February 6, 2004, in Cam Verde, Arizona. Memorial services will be Friday, July 16, 2004, at the McClain Chapel, Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. She is survived by her daughter Carol Burton and husband Bob, Lake Montezuma, Arizona; one sister Ruby Neuenschwander of Appleton City; four grandchildren, Steven Straw of Higbee, Vernon Straw of Clinton, Jacqueline Burton Watson of Peoria, Arizona, and Randall Burton of Flagstaff Arizona; two great-grandchildren, Seth Burton and Kendra Burton of Flagstaff, Arizona, and a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

STREAM, Mabel Irene KNEIP
1907-1997
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mabel Irene (Kneip) Stream died Monday, April 28, 1997. At the time of her death she was living with her great-granddaughter and family in San Bernardino, California. Graveside services were held Thursday, May 1, 1997, in Witter, California. Mrs. Stream was the sister of Ed Kneip, Clinton.

STREAM, Ralph W.
abt 1884-1939
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ralph W. Stream, 55, esteemed and well-known farmer of four miles west of LaDue, died Sunday afternoon, February 5, 1939. His lifeless body was found by a neighbor, Earl Batschelet, about 7:00 p.m. in the hayloft of the barn on the Stream farm after a brief but frantic search by his family and friends. The body was found dangling from the hay fork track, with the small rope used to trip the fork, around his neck. He had evidently climbed up on the heavy rope, used to pull the hay in, and after fastening the noose around his neck had swung free. The fall was about three feet and his boots, which had partly slipped off, touched the hay beneath him. His jumper was pulled around his neck and the rope was over it. His gloves were on, and his hat lay beneath him as though he had it on, when he jumped and it had fallen off. At 2:00 Sunday afternoon Mr. Stream had told his wife and daughters, Misses Nelda and Faye, that he was going to the timber. Late in the afternoon Earl Batschelet called to see Mr. Stream, and finding him gone tried in vain to locate him at the Carl Christen home (where he was to help butcher Monday), the Homer Salmon and Batschelet farms. Unable to find Mr. Stream at the homes of nearby friends the Stream family became alarmed, and called the LaDue telephone operator to request that she call neighboring farms so a search could be started. In the meantime the family, assisted by the neighbors, began doing the chores. Miss Nelda, who even went to the loft to get kaffir corn for the chickens, did not go far enough to see her father. When Mr. Batschelet went into the loft for more hay he found Mr. Steams' body. Dr. S. B. Hughes, county coroner, was called and stated that death was probably due to a broken neck as there was no discoloration of the face to denote strangling. The rope was tied in a slip knot which was under his right jaw. Mr. Stream, a jovial man, who had supposedly always enjoyed excellent health, apparently had no reason for his act, which remains unexplained to his family. There were no notes or any explanation at hand for him desiring to end his life. The only reason the Stream family could give was an unnatural despondency, noticed by recently, and the fact that he seemed worried at the responsibility of looking after the estates of both his mother and mother-in-law, the late Mrs. Christina Christen. He was honest, upright, providing well for his family, being held in high regard by his neighbors.

STREET, Dale E.
1928-2001
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 19 2001 - Dale E. Street, 73, died Sunday, December 16, 2001, at his son's home in DeSoto, Kansas. There are no services planned. He was born November 18, 1928, in Independence. He graduated from Independence High School and for 50 years he laid brick. He moved to Roscoe two years ago. He served in the Merchant Marines, was a Navy veteran and a member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Mae Street, and his parents, George A. and Lacie Street. He is survived by his son, Burt Howard, DeSoto, Kansas; his daughters, Melessa Valintine of Kansas City and Julie Kato of Kansas City seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and his sister, Irene Vernon and nephew, Stanly of Kansas City.

STREET, Douglas Haven
1962-1993
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Douglas Haven Street was born January 24, 1962, in Clinton, the son of Audie L. and Mary Kay (Harris) Street. He passed away September 22, 1993 in Kansas City, at the age of 31. Douglas was a lifelong resident of Clinton, attending the Clinton schools and graduating from Clinton High School. He also attended Central Missouri State University four four years. Douglas was co-founder and an officer of Creative Paints, Inc. of Clinton. He took an interest in and helped in the restoration of many of the older homes in Clinton. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. He is survived by his father, Audie L. Street of Clinton: two brothers, Audie Street, Pensacola, Fl., David Street, Overland Park, Ks.; five sisters, Joyce Belna, Fort Wayne, In., Sherry Himes, Clinton, Charlotte Wagner, Warrensburg, Janice Burden, Blue Springs, and Kathern Gan, Kansas City; also fifteen nieces and nephews and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Kay Street on September 26, 1986. Funeral services were Saturday, September 25, at Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, and at First Presbyterian Church, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

STREET, Farrel Dean
1939-2010
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 25 2010 - Farrel Dean Street died Monday, January 11, 2010, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg at the age of 70 years. Farrel was born December 19, 1939, in Clinton. His parents were Marie (Havens) Street and David S. Street, also of Clinton. Farrel graduated from Clinton Elementary and Clinton High School. He excelled in football, track and drama. As a young man he was involved in Scouting and received the covetous rank of Eagle Scout and he was a member of Demolay. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he continued to do well in track, receiving medals in Germany. Farrel attended Central Missouri State College and became a talented actor. During summer stock, h played Matt in "The Shepherd of the Hills" play in Branson. He worked in the ammunitions plant at Lake City and was a very good commercial painter with Street Painting Company in Clinton. Farrel retired from 20 years of service in the Missouri National Guard. His military duties included Alaska, Germany, Panama Canal and other areas of the world. Farrel was a member of the American Legion, the Elks Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. Farrel is survived by two brothers, David Arlen Street, Warrensburg, and Audie Lee Street, Clinton, and a sister Dana Marie Street-Sturgeon, Windsor; nieces and nephews, whom he dearly loved and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, January 15. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STREET, Lora A. "Tommie"
1923-1998
Pleasant Springs Cemetery, Roscoe Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Lora A. "Tommie" Street, 75, El Dorado Springs, died Wednesday, August 12, 1998, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. She is survived by one son, Ron Street of El Dorado Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Joyce Gray of Independence and Mrs. Terri Jo Fast of El Dorado Springs; one sister, Jean Friar of El Dorado Springs; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, August 14, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Pleasant Springs Cemetery near El Dorado Springs.

STREET, Marie HAVENS
1907-1998
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marie Havens Street, 90, was born June 26, 1907, in Kiowa County, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ida Bell and Irv Havens. She died Monday, March 30, 1998, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. She married David Street in 1930 and lived most of her life in Clinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, David S. Street, December 26, 1979, and a grandson, Douglas Havens Street, September 22, 1993. Marie was a devoted housewife and mother. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian chgurch of Clinton and the Roberta Rebekah Lodge. Marie loved working in her flower garden. She especially enjoyed decorating for church and lodge dinners. One of her favorite hobbies was collecting lovely antique dishes. She is survived by four children, David Arlen, Warrensburg, Audie Lee, Blairstown, Farrel Dean, Clinton, and Dana Marie Street of Clinto; 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Friday, April 3, at Cosalus Chapel, Clinton. Cremation.

STREETER, Amelia KREISMAN
1852-1889
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jun 8 1889 - Mrs. C. S. Streeter died and her home here Sunday morning at 12:30, June 2 1889, after a nine day illness . She suffered with jaundice, which terminated in blood poison. Her husband, C. S. Streeter, is one of our best businessmen and has our universal sympathy. To little daughters, Frankie, aged 6, and Nellie, 2, are a little sun beams left to cheer their father's heart. Mrs. Streeter's mother, Mrs. Kreisman, arrived from St. Louis Friday before her daughter's death and a sister came Sunday. Mrs. Strong, sister of Mr. Streeter, nursed her a truth this painful illness until the arrival of her mother and all that faithful, loving hands could do was done. Amelia Kreisman was born in Meridosia, Illinois, July 30 1852 and married Mr. Streeter in St. Louis 8 years last March. Funeral at the residence and burial in Englewood.

STREGLES, Wanda DOBBS
abt 1923-2007
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 24 2007 - Wanda Dobbs Stregles, 84, Platte City, died Tuesday, May 22, 2007. Memorial services will be Saturday, May 26, at Rollins Funeral Home in Platte city. She was originally from Deepwater and graduated from Deepwater High School.

STRICKER, James Thomas
1846-1928
The death of J. T. Stricker, a pioneer of this county occurred on February 14th, 1928, at Springfield. A very fitting obituary appeared in the Clinton (Missouri) News and we herewith reproduce it, as a eulogy to the fine life that Mr. Stricker lived in this county, having been one of its sturdy, progressive pioneers: - The Old Pioneers are passing away - the men and women who led the way in the early history of Henry County, Mo., will live in memory, though they sleep the sleep that know no waking. Among the many noble men who lived in our county in those early days, none were more worthy to be loved and honored than the object of this sketch. J. T. Stricker, familiarly called "Tom Stricker", was born January 31, 1846, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. C. Shawley, in Springfield, Mo., February 14, 1928, aged 82 years and 13 days. Many interesting facts are connected with his early life and it was always a pleasure to hear him tell of his early experiences. Born on the farm now owned by Mrs. Christian, three miles west of LaDue, Mo., He was rocked to sleep in a cradle made from a hollow log and practically all of the furniture in the farm homes at that time was home made. At one time when he was quite small, the Indians stole him and carried him away, but his father, William Stricker, through much persuasion and strategy, recovered him and returned him to the grief stricken home. In the year 1874, he moved to Christian county, Mo., and in the year 1877, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Fulkerson of Ozark, Mo. Seven children were born to this union, four of whom are still living and mourn the loss of a loving father. The three daughters who lived in or near Springfield, Mo., and cared for their father so tenderly during his last illness are: Mrs. A. C. Shawley, of Springfield, and Mrs. Geo. Gregg and Mrs. Fray Ball of Nixa, Mo. The other daughter, Mrs. Mattie Ashbury, lives in Kansas, and could not be present. He is survived also by two brothers - W. W. Stricker, of this (Henry) county, and Frank Stricker of Orange, Calif. Many other relatives and friends are sad on account of the passing of this good man, neighbor and friend. The funeral was held at Springfield and was attended by many relatives and friends from Henry county. The discourse was by Rev. Wilson, and there was a profusion of flowers. The special music was sublime. The remains were taken to Richwood cemetery, near Cassidy, Mo., and there was a short service held for the benefit of his old neighbors, among whom he had lived so long and so happily. There in the South Land. Nature's ideal spot for a resting place, his body was lain by the side of the departed wife, who went to her reward some seven years ago. With him 'It is finished.' The veil between the two 'eternties' is drawn and he walks the 'streets of gold' in perfect bliss. The church that he served so faithfully since early manhood has lost an earnest worker, but he has left foot prints proving that a real man has been this way and there is no doubt but what others will be influenced by his good example while time shall last. Blessed thought There is no sting in what we call death, and the grave has no victory when a good man is called home. Tom Stricker and I were friends. He was about 20 years my Senior, but our associations were such that I knew his mind and heart. There was no harm in him. His life was pure, noble and true. He would deny himself to help others, and he died as he had lived, conscious to the last and interested in his friends and loved ones. - Wm. Lee Pinkston

STRICKER, Velma L.
1908-2001
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 22 2001 - Velma L. Stricker, 92, Appleton City, died Saturday, January 20, 2001, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two granddaughters, Cheryl Bowers of Kansas City and Jan Martinez, Temecula, California. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Montrose Cemetery.

STRICKER, William Wesley
1847-1939
Former Henry Countain Dies - Henry County friends will regret to learn of the death of one of their oldest former residents, William Wesley Stricker, formerly of near LaDue, who died from complications of advanced age on December 11, 1939, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sam McClellan at Stanberry, where he had gone 18 days before on a visit. He usually made his home with another daughter, Mrs. Dave Fletcher of Wheatland, formerly of Clinton and LaDue. Mr. Stricker was born July 4 1847, in Illinois, and came with his parents when three years old to near LaDue where the father homesteaded, and on this farm Mr. Stricker was reared, lived during his married life and reared his children. A grandson, Malcolm Stricker, now lives on the place. When past 20 years old, Mr. Stricker was united in marriage on July 4 to Miss Ella Grigsby and to them were given four children all of whom survive and are: in addition to the above named daughters, Mrs. Will Thompson of Ventura, Calif., and a son, Chas. Stricker of Lebanon. There are 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. A great-grandson is the only namesake, William Wesley Fletcher, grandson of Mrs. Dave Fletcher; and son of Homer Fletcher of Pocatello, Idaho. Mr. Stricker was a charter member of the Bear Creek Baptist church; gave the land where the church now stands and built the first church house of logs by himself. He was deeply religious and his daily life exemplified the teachings of the Master. Mr. Stricker was an excellent farmer, and an expert horseman, devoting a number of years to raising fine driving horses, in addition to his other activities. He had been retired from active work several years, but retained an interest in the occupations of his loved ones, giving sound advice and a firm guidance. Funeral services and burial were at Stanberry according to his request, for he had form some time known his days were limited but his had been a full and consecrated life and he was ready to go when death came for him as quietly as sleep.

STRICKLAND, Alma Opal HARVEY
1909-2000
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alma Opal Strickland, daughter of George Robert and Cora May Conkwright Harvey, was born June 20, 1909, near Iconium and died September 19, 2000, in St. Petersburg, Florida, at the age of 91 years. On October 1, 1930, she married Glen T. Strickland of Deepwater and they began their married life farming near Deepwater, later moving to a farm south of Lowry City, where they lived until her husband's death in May 1978, when she moved to Florida to be near her children. She was a loving wife and mother of her three children and she and Glen were like second parents to his nieces and nephew, Kay Parks, June Stoneking and Bill Gilkey, always ready to lend a helping had to anyone in need. She loved to sew and quilt, making many treasured quilts for her family. She also enjoyed flower gardening and vegetable gardening, happily sharing a jar of home canned vegetables with visitors. Opal was an excellent cook and for a number of years was employed at the Landmark Restaurant in Lowry City, a job she dearly loved. She has left her family with wonderful memories and will be missed by all. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one daughter, Myrtle Olsen, one brother, Noel Harvey and two sisters, Myrtle Harvey and Verna C. Smith. She is survived by one daughter, Nina Bertolini, St. Petersburg, Florida; one son, Glen Hansen Strickland and wife Kathy, Cumming, Georgia; one sister Dimple Ferguson, Clinton; one brother-in-law Gene Strickland, Deepwater, and one sister-in-law, Ruth Gilkey, Clinton; five grandchildren, Chris Lingelback, St. Petersburg, Florida, Gina Anderson, Memphis, David Bertolini, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kelly Strickland Price, Westminster, South Carolina, and John Strickland, Cumming, Georgia; also seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held October 13, 2000, at the Lowry City Cemetery.

STRICKLAND, David
1847-1922
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Friday, Mar 3 1922 - A GOOD MAN GONE TO HIS REWARD - Bro. David Strickland, age 74 years, 10 months and 18 days. He was born in Braxton County, West Virginia, April 8th, 1847. He came to Missouri in 1881. He was married to Miss Nancy Jane Perrin in 1865. To this union were given 7 children - 4 girls and 3 boys, of whom 5 are living: Mrs. Kate Jessup, of near Rogersville, Mo.; Mrs. J. F. Beshears, near Galloway, Mo.; L. S. Strickland, near Tulare, Calif.; P. E. Strickland, near Coalings, California, and Mrs. A. M. Bittener, near David City, Nebraska. He made a profession of religion but never united with any church. Mrs. Strickland died March 5th, 1898. March 15th, 1900, he was married to Mrs. Rebecca B. Comer. No children were given to this union. He passed away Feb. 26th, 1922. He leaves a wife, 5 children, 18 grandchildren, one great grandchild. All who knew him mourn his departure. Bro. Strickland was loved and honored by all. His word was as good as his bond. He was prince among men. The rule of his life was the Golden Rule. His funeral was conducted Feb. 27th, 1922, in LaDue Baptist church, then he was taken to the Bear Creek cemetery and laid to rest.

STRICKLAND, Edward D.
1851-1904
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 5 1904 - Death of a good man is again voiced in our midst and another happy home is left in sorrow and gloom by the visitation of the Death Angel. The deceased - E. D. Stricklen - was born in Rolla county, West Virginia Nov. 20, 1851. When quite young, he moved with his father's family to Indiana, where he remained for about four years and come to Henry county in 1868, living most of the time on a farm seven miles west of Clinton but the past two years had lived in this city. His father, Allen Stricklen, at home time lived in Bethlehem township but died in Clinton in 1874. Deceased was married Jan. 12(?), 1875 to Miss Frances E. Swackhammer of Henry county. Three daughters were born - Mrs. Rose Hoffman, who lives on the home farm; Miss Clara Agnes, residing with her parents, and Mrs. Nannie Elizabeth Miller. Emmett Baker, a nephew, has made his home with him since an infant. He also leaves a brother, O. S. Stricklen, of Kildare, I.T. and a sister, Mrs. George Cruce, 10 miles west of Clinton, to mourn the loss of a prominent bridge and street contractor and had just completed a large job of street paving in Warrensburg and had quite a lot of other work contracted for during the summer. During a drive in the country, he took a cold, which last Monday resulted in the fatal malady and Monday, Feb. 29, at 4 p.m., he fell into the sweet sleep of death. He was a charter member of the C. P. church at Mt. Carmel, and an elder for a number of years. Only a short time since, he moved his membership to this place. May the Lord help his dear children to follow in the ways he has led.

STRICKLAND, Edward Lamar
1881-1959
Pleasant Valley (Albert Dunning) Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, May 12 1959 - Funeral services for Edward L. Strickland were conducted Thursday, May 7, at the Deepwater Baptist Church. Burial was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Edward Lamar Strickland, one of a family of nine children of Myrabeau Lamar and Agzilla (Conway) Strickland, was born in Washington, Franklin County, Missouri, July 2, 1881, and died May 4, 1959, at Clinton General Hospital. In 1883 he came to Henry county with his parents, settling in the Ohio community in St. Clair County where the family home remained for many years. In early life Mr. Strickland surrendered his life to Christ, uniting with the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member. About the year 1910 he was united in marriage to Miss Maggie Shaffner, their beloved pastor, Rev. J. M. Hawkins, performing the ceremony. Mr. Strickland farmed in St. Clair County for a number of years, then the couple moved to Deepwater where he carried on a successful used furniture business, later loving to Clinton where he was in the same business. He was perhaps remembered best as a practical nurse, a profession in which he was skilled, giving expert care to his patients. Survivors include three sisters and three brothers as follows: Mrs. Jessie Miller, Mrs. Maud Wilson, Deepwater, Mrs. Emma Kiefer, Amityville, N. Y., and Frank, Conway and Howard Strickland, all of Deepwater and vicinity; also numerous nieces and nephews. Two sisters preceded him in death, Mrs. Jennie Fudge and Miss Julia Strickland. Among those from a distance attending last rites were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Strickland, Independence; Mr. and Mrs. James Zumalt, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hall, Kansas City.

STRICKLAND, Elmer
1910-1993
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Dunksburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elmer Strickland of 416 E. Franklin Street, passed away at his home on Monday, January 18, 1993. He was the son of Willis E. and Bertha Alice (Hall) Strickland. He was born June 7, 1910 at Knob Noster. He entered the US Army in Kansas City on March 30, 1944 and was discharged April 1, 1946, serving in the E.O.T. area. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Margaret Smith of Blue Springs; five sisters, Anna Wells of Urich, Mayola Sappington of Columbia, Verona Price of Nowata, Ok., Elberta Wilson and Evelyn Gerlt both from Clinton; three brothers, Walter L. Strickland of Grandview, Willis E. Strickland Jr. of Bates City, and Eugene H. Strickland of Kansas City; one granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by both parents, two sisters and two brothers. He retired as a truck driver for the Kraus Trucking Line and was a member of Teamsters Local #41. Graveside services were held Friday, January 22, 1993 at the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Knob Noster.

STRICKLAND, Eugene Jacob "Gene"
1909-2007
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 1 2007 - Eugene J. Strickland was the second child born September 10, 1909, in Deepwater to Frank M. Strickland and Mallie (Shaffner) Strickland. He died Sunday, February 19, 2007, at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City. He was born in St. Clair County near Deepwater where he lived for 95 years until January 2005 when he entered Countryside Estates in Appleton City. He farmed together with his father. He continued farming throughout his lifetime except for the period of time he served in the Army during World War II. Gene had many interests besides farming, including raising cattle, attending sales and auctions searching for those "best buy" antiques, in which no distance was too far to travel for that unique antique. From a young man, Gene had a passion for attending sales and auctions and where he eventually started helping the auctioneer. He was also a member of the VFW where he attended many meetings throughout his life. Throughout the years, he was a regular customer at many local restaurants. Through all these interests and hobbies, he made many lifelong friends and many acquaintances that he greatly cherished. Gene was a very giving and generous person to anyone in need ... family, friends and even complete strangers. His love for animals extended to any stray dog or cat that came to his door. He took his first plane ride with his sister Ruth, and a few of his nieces at the age of 80 to attend his sister-in-law's birthday in St. Petersburg, Florida. Then at the age of 86, he took his first small plane ride as Bodie flew him over the Clinton countryside. Gene looked forward to his daily newspaper, so that he would have the most current events on what was going on in local and world news. He loved to discuss many of the topics with his friends and family. He had a special gift in remembering dates and specific information such as quoting prices of livestock, crops and land values. He would often share his stories of historical events with his family, especially the Great Depression and the drought years of the mid 1930s. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Glen Strickland, and sisters, Lillian Lewis and Ruth Gilkey; two nieces, Myrtle Olsen and Nina Bertolini. He is survived by nephews, Glen Hansen Strickland and wife Kathy, Cumming, Georgia, and Bill Gilkey and wife Sharon, Clinton; two nieces, Kay Parks and husband Bodie, Clinton, and June Stoneking and husband Bob, lee's Summit; five great-nephews, six great-nieces and 16 great-great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 21, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Interment was in Lowry City Cemetery.

STRICKLAND, Julia Caroline
1873-1948
Pleasant Valley (Albert Dunning) Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Aug 12 1948 - Death came as a blessed relief from pain for Miss Juila Strickland early Sunday morning, Aug. 8, at a Clinton hospital where she was taken a few hours previous to her passing. Early in July she spent some time in the hospital for observation, but physicians were unable to cope with the disease which had made such deep inroad on her body, and she returned to her home in Deepwater where her sister, Mrs. Maude Wilson who made her home with her, ministered to her wants tenderly, assisted by other kinsmen and friends. Julia Strickland, daughter of M. L. and Agnes Conway Strickland, was born in Franklin County, Mo., July 16, 1883, one of a family of nine children, seven of whom survive. When a child about eight years of age, she came to Henry County with her parents, who settled in the Pleasant Valley neighborhood. for many hears Miss Strickland had lived in Deepwater. Her cheerful, pleasant personality endeared her to old and young alike, and she was "Aunt Julia" to all. She as a valued member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church. Surviving are the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Jessie Miller, Mrs. Maude Wilson an Howard Strickland, all of Deepwater, Frank Strickland, St. Clair County, Con Strickland, Pleasant Valley neighborhood, Ed Strickland of Clinton and Mrs. Emma Keiser, Wichita, Kan. A sister, Mrs. Jennie Fudge, preceded her in death. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Deepwater Baptist Church. Burial was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, the Hurst funeral service in charge.

STRICKLAND, Lydia Jane HEMP CALE
1831-1920
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Lydia Strickland departed this life at the home of her son, J. N. Cale, 400 North Main street at 12:50 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19, 1920, after being confined to her bed since Friday a.m., Feb. 13th, from the 3rd stroke of paralysis. Her birthday was the 25th of June, but the records were lost, so her exact age is unobtainable, but she is considerable past 80 years, over 85 anyway. She was born near Staunton, Va., and came to Henry county with her first husband J. H. Cale and three children, who survive as follows: Harvey Cale, Boulder, Colo.; J. N. Cale, North Main Street, Clinton; and Mrs. Della Blaise, Detroit, Michigan. Her first husband died about the year 1875 and ten years later she married Allen Strickland who died about ten years later, since which time she made her home with Harvey Cale until Harvey went to Colorado, since which time she had been with J. N. Cale. She kept all her facilities, could remember and had her second sight. She was a member of the Presbyterian church. The last conscious act of deceased was to sit down in the front room and say her evening prayer aloud as was her custom. And sometime back, at her request, Rev. Dickey and the elders of the Presbyterian church administered the Lord's Supper with her. The funeral was held at J. N. Cale's residence, Friday morning, and the remains were laid in Englewood to await the resurrection morn.

STRICKLAND, Martha Belle DUNNING
1882-1963
Pleasant Valley (Albert Dunning) Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Friday, Aug 16 1963 - Funeral services for Mrs. Conway E. Strickland, 81, who died at Clinton General Hospital at 10:30 p.m., Aug. 11, were held at the First Baptist Church in Deepwater Wednesday, Aug. 14. Burial in Pleasant Valley (Albert Dunning) cemetery. Martha Belle Dunning, daughter of Albert and Ella Fudge Dunning, eldest of a family of eight children, was born March 17, 1882, at the old Dunning farm home, three miles west of Deepwater. She had lived her entire life in the same community. A victim of arthritis, she had been hospitalized at various times, also had been a patient at the G-Bar-H Nursing Home several weeks before entering Clinton General, two days previous to her death. She attended rural school in the old Pleasant Valley School district and finished high school in Deepwater. At the age of 13 she was saved during a six-week revival, held in the old Pleasant Valley Schoolhouse and conducted by the Rev. B. B. Russell and the Rev. Hawkins. After united with the Pleasant Valley Baptist church she took her place in church service for her Master, serving in many capacities -- Sunday school teacher and superintendent, president of the Misionary Society and she was church clerk for many years. She was also a board member of the Tebo association. On Sept. 21, 1902, she married Conway E. Strickland. The ceremony was performed at the Bride's home by her beloved pastor, the Rev. J. M. Ramsey. Three children blessed this union, Ruby Evelyn, who died at the age of five and a half years, Albert Conway Strickland, now of Independence, and Donald Ingamar Strickland of the home. Noted for her hospitality, Mrs. Strickland delighted in visits from kinsmen and friends and her gesture of welcome (outstretched arms) is a treasured memory of those who were privileged to call her friend, and whose lives were enriched by the association with this outstanding Christian woman. Not only did she "look well to the needs of her own household" but was always eager and willing to minister to those in need in the community when opportunity afforded. Survivors besides the two sons before mentioned are her husband of the home; three beloved grandchildren, Mary Martha, Verna Jeane and Thoams Dale, children of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Strickland, Independence; four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Lillian Landis, Burbank, Calif.; four brothers, Archie Dunning, Burbank Calif., Robert L. Dunning, Los Angeles, Calif., John C. and Earl Dunning, of near Deepwater, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Preceding her in death in addition to the daughter before mentioned, was a sister who died in infancy and two brothers, Shadrach and Albert Dunning.

STRICKLAND, Rebecca JUDY COMER
1867-1936
Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Nov 19 1936 - The spirit of Mrs. David Strickland left its earthly dwelling place to dwell in that home above Wednesday, November 11, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charlie Robinson, Windsor, where she had been taken almost three weeks before. Rebecca, daughter of James and Kathryn Judy, was born in Mound City, Holt County, Missouri, September 27, 1867. At the age of 19 she was married to Henry Comer, also of Mound City. Five children blessed this union, one dying in infancy. The children left to mourn a good mother are: Mrs. Charlie Robison, Windsor; James Comer, near Clinton; John Comer, near Concordia, Kans., and Emil at home. About 40 years ago, Mr. Comer died. Four years later she married David Strickland, who died February 26, 1922. This was another sad blow for Mrs. Strickland, for they had worked side by side - when she was busy in the house, he was helping her, when he was busy outside, Becky was helping him. She came to Henry County 33 years ago and lived near Clinton most of the time since. Besides her four children, she leaves eleven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and many warm friends. In May she suffered a stroke and had been bedfast most of the time. No one knows how she suffered, yet she never complained. Her face was lined with suffering and body racked with pain, but she was kind and loving through it all. her friends and loved ones did all they could for her. She joined the Dunkard church when young and had always kept the faith. She was a hard working, industrious woman, always finding pleasure in doing her work well and always ready to help her friends and neighbors. She had a happy disposition and her children will be rich in memory of her pure life. She loved all her children the same, but perhaps a little nearer than the rest was the youngest son Emil, who had ever been his mother's closest companion, staying with her day and night. He will miss the little mother most, for their lives had been interwoven. The sympathy of all goes to the children but they know she had gone where there are no sorrows and there will be no night there. The funeral was conducted at the Baptist Church in LaDue Friday, burial at Bear Creek cemetery.

STRICKLAND, Richard Alden
1915-1993
Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, Randolph Co, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Richard Alden Strickland, son of John R. Strickland and Clara Ethel Quillman, was born July 24, 1915 at Pinckenyville, Illinois and departed this life May 16, 1993, at Meadowbrook Manor, Clinton, at the age of 77. He had lived in this area for 30 years. He moved to Clinton in 1980 upon retirement from 13 years of labor as a Carder for Metro Media Transit Advertising. He was a Navy veteran of World War II with six years of service in American Samoa and Okinawa. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Audrey Strickland Herpin and Zelma Strickland Jeffrey. He was also preceded in death by his foster parents, Harry E. Quillman and Clara Welch Quillman. He is survived by his wife Ethel M. Strickland of the home; brother-in-law George A. Bomher, Chilhowee; sister/cousin Grace Welch Hiller, Marion, Illinois; nephew Terry Hiller and Marty of Carbondale, Illinois; and niece Margaret Ann Hiller Bickenbach and Col. Jerry B. Bickenbach, Ret., Madison, Al.; and beloved by many other nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Nazarene, Clinton, on Friday, May 21, 1993. Graveside services were held at the Caledonia Cemetery, Sparta, Illinois, Saturday, May 22, 1993.

STRICKLAND, Willis Elsner Jr.
abt 1933-2000
Mt. Zion Cemetery, Dunksburg, Johnson Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Jun 1 2000 - Willis E. Strickland, Jr., 67, of Clinton, MO, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Services will be held Saturday, June 3, at Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove; burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Dunksburg, MO.

STRICKLER, James R.
1939-2006
Taberville Cemetery, Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO
Appleton City, MO - James R. Strickler, son of Charles R. and Irene (Harleman) Strickler, was born June 13, 1939 in St. Clair County, Missouri. He passed away at Ellett Memorial Hospital June 24, 2006 at 67 years of age. He lived most of his life in the Taberville, Missouri area except the years spent serving his country in the U.S. Army. Jim and Shirley Nations were united in marriage March 29, 1965 in Miami, Oklahoma and to this union two sons were born. He worked as a meat cutter for most of his life. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spending time with his two grandchildren. Mr. Strickler was a member of the American Legion in Lowry City, Missouri. Jim was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife Shirley Strickler of the home; his two sons, Charlie Strickler of Monegaw Springs, Missouri and Lee Strickler of Taberville, Missouri; his mother Irene Grayer of Appleton City, Missouri; one brother Charles Strickler of Peoria, Arizona; four sisters, Bernice Marshall of Rockville, Missouri, Clara Dunham of Appleton City, Missouri, June Jelks of Rockville, Missouri and Betty Hayes of Harrisonville, Missouri; and two grandchildren, Chelestia Strickler and James Strickler, Jr. Services were June 27, 2006, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City. Burial in Taberville Cemetery, Taberville, MO.

STRIEBY, Francis "LeRoy"
1911-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 12 2001 - Francis "LeRoy" Strieby, 90, Warrensburg, died Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at the Western Missouri Medical Center. He was born on January 22, 1911, in Stanwood, Iowa, the son of Samuel Sedan Strieby and Margaret Elizabeth Thomson Strieby. On June 9, 1935, he and Cindonia Dana Maynor were married in Park College, Parkville. She died in May 1971. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He was a mail carrier in Clinton for the United States Postal Service, working until his retirement in the Clinton area. He is survived by his daughter, Dana Moore, Warrensburg, and grandson, Jim Moore. Funeral services will be Saturday, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Warrensburg. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STRINGER, Thomas Shane
1964-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 25 2002 - Shane Stringer, 38, Republic, died Thursday, February 21, 2002, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 27, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. He had lived in this area until three years ago when he moved to Republic. He was a member of the Clinton Church of the Nazarene. He attended Freedom School and was a graduate of Chilhowee High School. He was a member of the Clinton Bow Hunters. Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents. Among survivors are his daughter, Mallory Alise Stringer, Lowry City; his mother, Kathleen Means Green, Republic; one sister, Sherry Kathleen Pickett Cravatt and husband, Alan, Republic; one brother, Bret Stringer, Napa, California; maternal grandparents, James and Alice Means, Clinton; one aunt, Lisa Mitchell and husband, Donnie, Clinton; two nieces, Jaylene and Andrea Pickett; cousins, Jessica Mitchell and Marty Mitchell, and father, Thomas Stringer, Greenville, South Carolina.

STROM, LaVere H.
1915-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 2 2002 - LaVere H. Strom, 86, Colombia, died Monday, December 31, 2001, at Lenoir Healthcare in Columbia. He was born July 27, 1915, in Lost Springs, Kansas, to Louie V. and Mabel (Peterson) Strom. He was married September 1, 1938, in Columbia to Eva Frances Craghead, who died August 2, 1993. Funeral services are 1 p.m. Friday, January 4, at First Christian Church in Columbia. He is survived by two sons, Pete Strom and Steve Strom, both of Wichita, Kansas; one daughter, Susan F. Poppe, Raymore; two sisters, Evelyn Jones, Ozark, and Louene Black, Littleton, Colorado; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Colonel Strom served 28 years as a field artillery officer in the United States Army. His military career was marked by service in World War II (Pacific Theater) and during the Korean conflict, and he received numerous decorations, including the Legion of Merit. He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Mable; his wife, Eva Frances; one brother, Verle Strom, and one sister, Carol Worsfold.

STRONG, Zenos Wesley "Zene"
1925-2008
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 24 2008 - Zenos Wesley (Zene) Strong, 83, Lafayette, Indiana, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at St. Mary Health Care. He was born March 5, 1925, in Fort Lyon, Mo., to the late Zenos G. Strong and Dimple Ashinhurst Strong. Mr. Strong was a manager with Texas Refining Corp. for 25 years. He was a Navy Hospital Corpsman during World War II and the Korean War, retiring after serving 22 years. He was a five-time recipient of the Purple Heart Medal, and received a Combat Medal of Valor, Bronze Star Medal as well as other commendations and medals. He was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ, where he had been a president, elder and deacon. He also was a member of American Legion Post 11 and a former member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. On July 1, 1961, he married Lettie A. "Lil" Van Schepen in Lafayette, and she survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Linda E. McClure of San Diego; three brothers, Gene Strong (wife: Linda) of Columbia, Mo., Don Strong (wife: Sheila) of Belton, Mo., and Gary Wheeler (wife: Janet) of Shelbyville, Ill.; and five sisters, Glenna Henry (husband: Jerry) of Columbia, Mo., Betty Walker of Mode, Ill., Eileen Albin (husband: Bill) and Jane Edwards (husband: Joe), both of Clinton, Mo., and Joy Abney (husband: Johnny) of Calhoun, Mo. Two grandchildren, Michael John Schmitz (wife: Laurie) and Amy Linn Schmitz, several nieces and nephews, and sister-in-law, Diane Strong of Congers, N.Y., also survive. One brother, Robert Strong, preceded in death. Services were Monday, April 21, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery in White County, Indiana.

STROPE, Rita Marie VOGEL
1925-2005
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Appleton City MO - Rita Marie (Vogel) Strope, daughter of Frank and Louise (Cook) Vogel, was born January 23, 1925 at Germantown, Missouri. She passed away October 15, 2005 at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola, Missouri. Rita lived her entire life in the Germantown, Montrose and Appleton City area. She attended school at St. Ludger's School at Germantown. Her mother passed away when she was 17, and she being the oldest daughter, cared for her father and siblings for several years. Rita was married February 23, 1949 to Vincent Strope at St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown and to this union five children were born. They lived their married life in Montrose and Appleton City, Missouri, celebrating 52 years together in February of 2001. Mrs. Strope was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, and was a past member of the Ladies Sodality. She spent her life as a home maker, wife and mother. Rita was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband, Vinnie, in 2001; her parents, Frank and Louise Vogel; her brothers, Eugene, Erwin and Marcellus Vogel; and her sister, Mary Ellen Jurgensmeyer. She will be sadly missed by her five children: Linda and husband Larry Wilson of Flemington, Missouri, Donna and husband Clifford Foster of Montrose, Missouri, Joyce and husband Ron Noland of Fordland, Missouri, Jean and husband John Denney of Huntsville, Alabama and Leroy Strope and wife Ronda of Appleton City, Missouri; 13 grandchildren: Lynn Wilson, Tiffany Harrison, Brett Foster, Lesley Guillot, Nicki Sparks, Brooke Bojko, Jessie and Ronni Noland, Teresa and Tara Denney, Shelly Koehler, and Adam and Erin Strope; eight great-grandchildren: Hunter and Avery Wilson, Olivia Harrison, Allie, Noah and Sophia Sparks, Shawn Guillot and Brock Koehler. Rita also leaves one sister, Betty Kniffin, of Lenexa, Kansas; four brothers: Cecil, Raymond and Bob Vogel all of Montrose, and Paul Vogel of Kansas City; two sisters-in-law, Mary Vogel of Kansas City, Missouri and Beatrice Vogel of Montrose, Missouri. Mass was Wednesday, October 19, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

STROPE, Vincent J.
1919-2001
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 29 2001 - Vincent (Vince) J. Strope, son of Leo and Cecilia Wankum Strope, was born March 7, 1919, at St. Thomas. He departed this life on August 24, 2001, at his home in Montrose. Vince moved with his family to Montrose at the age of two, and has lived in the Montrose and Appleton City area his entire life. Vince served as a medic in the Army during World War II in the 35th Division, 137th Infantry. He was severely wounded July 15, 1944, after D-Day in the Battle of Normandy at St. Lo while giving medical aid to a wounded soldier. He spent one and a half years in an Army hospital following and has carried his wounds the remainder of his life. He received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and numerous other medals for his bravery. Vince was united in marriage to Rita Vogel February 23, 1949, in Germantown. To this union five children were born. He spent his life as a farmer and cattleman. He was a kind and gentle man who loved his family dearly. He was a hard worker and loved his cows and farm. He was especially proud of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even though Vinnie's health prevented him from many activities, he always encouraged and enjoyed those activities through his children and grandchildren. He has been a life-long member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a member of VFW Post #8820 for over 50 years and a member of St. Clair Cattlemen's Association. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Cecilia Strope; three brothers, Victor, Cecil and Richard Strope, and one sister, Bernadine Murray. He will be sadly missed by his wife, Rita, of 52 years; four daughters, Linda and Larry Wilson of Flemington, Donna and Clifford Foster of Montrose, Joyce and Ron Noland of Fordland, and Jean and John Denney of Huntsville, Alabama; one son, Leroy Strope and wife, Ronda, Appleton City; 13 grandchildren, Lynn Wilson, Tiffany Harrison, Brett and Lesley Foster, Nicki Sparks, Brooke, Jessica and Ronni Noland, Teresa and Tara Denney and Shelly Koehler, Adam and Erin Strope; five great-grandchildren, Hunter Wilson, Ali, Noah and Sophia Sparks and Shawn Guillot. He also leaves one brother, Ed Strope, Deepwater; two sisters, Marie Mason, Frankford, South Dakota, and Joan Parks, Independence; one aunt, Agnes Strope of St. Thomas; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Monday, August 27. Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery.

STROUD, Frank William
1874-1928
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jul 12 1928 - HERE FOR BURIAL The body of Frank Stroud, colored arrived today from Laramie, Wyoming where his death occurred on July 5, caused by acute dilation of the heart. Mr. Stroud was thirty-six years old, and a son of Mrs. Ellen Oakes. He had been in a hospital in Laramie for a month preceding his death. The funeral services will be conducted at two o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the Colored Baptist Church.

STROUD, Minnie COOPER
1875-1948
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 24 1948 - Mrs. Minnie Stroud, 908 North Fourth street, a fine, well-thought-of colored woman, aged 73, passed away at her home on Monday, June 21, after an illness of about three years. She is survived by one sister, Bettie Harris, who lives in Iowa, one brother, Monte Cooper, of Clinton, and two granddaughters, one Edith Dean, whom she raised from childhood after her mother's death. Minnie Cooper Stroud was an industrious worker and had been employed in many homes in Clinton, in particular by the late Mrs. Ella Pearl Smith, and later for Miss Dixie Smith, until she became too ill to continue with her work. She was faithful to families whom she served and they In turn were faithful to her in her last illness, as was the granddaughter, Edith Dean, who cared for her tenderly. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Second Baptist Church. Burial was in Windsor where she was from and where her family is buried.

STROUP, Harvey I.
abt 1913-1999
Kansas City Star, Nov 2 1999 - Harvey I. Stroup, 86, Kansas City, KS, passed away Monday, November 1, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 3, at Joseph A. Butler & Son Funeral Home, 19th & Minnesota Ave., Kansas City, KS; burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Stroup was born in Windsor, MO, and lived in Kansas City most of his life. He retired in 1974 from General Motors after 27 years. Mr. Stroup was a member of the National and Kansas City Wood Carvers Associations. He leaves sons, George B. Stroup, Parkville, MO, and Donald Stroup, Olathe, KS; brother, Jake Ray Stroup, Braymer, MO; sister, Virginia Norton, Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

STROW, George
n/a-1916
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
(Jan 1916) Geo. Strow formerly a resident of Montrose died at Nevada and was buried at the Montrose cemetery Dec. 31. It will be remembered that Mrs. Strow died here several months ago, and Geo., being unable to live alone owing to his ill health was taken to Nevada. One sister, Mrs. Cramer and husband of Chillicothe were here to attend the funeral.

STROWN, Mary E. ANDREWS
1957-2002
Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 25 2002 - Mary E. Strown, 44, Independence, died Saturday, February 23, 2002, at Independence Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 27, at Speaks Suburban Chapel with interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. She was born April 12, 1957, in Red Top, to Adam Tuscon Clouse and Wanda Jean Andrews. She worked in item processing with Bank of America. She is survived by her husband, John Strown of the home; children, Gary McLaughlin of the home, John Strown, Jr. of Gulfport, Mississippi, Robert McLaughlin of Excelsior Springs, Mari Strown of Kansas City, Monica Strown, Vanessa Strown, both of Prairie Village, Kansas; grandchildren, Drake Hutson, Blake Hutson, Ian McLaughlin, Brianah Strown; father, Adam Tuscon Clouse of Clinton; sister, Peggy Stockdall of Clinton; brother, Brent Clouse of Lane, Kansas; uncle, Kenneth Redd of Lane, Kansas; aunt, Gertrude Clouse of Windsor; father and mother-in-law, Harold and Lorene Strown; her dog, J.T., and cats, Bo Bo and Mister.

STRUECKER, John Henry
1920-2014
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
John H. Struecker entered eternal rest with his Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri at the age of 94 years. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. John was born on July 4, 1920 in Fenton, Iowa, to Herman and Katie Eimers Struecker. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Fenton, Iowa. He worked on the family farm until he was drafted into the Army Air Force on October 19, 1942. John was stationed in England and France during WWII as a sheet metal repairman on P-47 fighter planes. He was involved in the battles at Normandy and Ardennes and received the Bronze Star as well as other medals. He was honorable discharged December 12, 1945. John married Dawn Vaudt on July 4, 1943 in Whittemore, Iowa. After discharge from the military, they raised crops and livestock on their farm north of Fenton, Iowa. He started farming with his team of horses "Barney and Nancy" and two John Deere tractors. He shelled ear corn and trucked it to the elevator for area farmers for almost 30 years. John and Dawn moved to Windsor, Missouri in 1980. They had a cow-calf ranch and many special beagles and shih tzu dogs that brought them much enjoyment. He belonged to Lutheran churches in Warsaw and Clinton. He served in many capacities in the church and loved to sing in the choir, and read to people in the rest home in Clinton. In 1997, John and Dawn moved into Clinton, Missouri. John enjoyed traveling across the U.S. and Canada. His travel interest took him to many countries in Europe, the Panama Canal, Galapagos Islands, and Egypt. He had fond memories of all the friends he met. Survivors include two sons, Tim and Diane Struecker of Algona, Iowa and Tom and Hollee Struecker of Fenton, Iowa, grandchildren; Michele and Keith Espe of Lone Rock, Iowa, Sarah Struecker of Kansas City, Missouri, Nathan and Danelle Struecker of Fenton, Iowa, Thad and Lindsay Struecker of Algona, Iowa, Micaya and Dallas Wiener of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and eight great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Lucille Nelsen of Ringsted, Iowa, and many nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his wife Dawn of 54 years, his parents, and six brothers and sisters.

STRYKER, Fannie F. MULLINS
1852-1904
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Dec 31 1904 - By Her Own Hand Mrs. Fannie F. Stryker Ends Her Life at Her Home In Clinton - Fannie F. Mullins, eldest child of the late H. Colby Mullins and wife, was born December 31, 1852, on the old homestead, about 4 1/2 miles northeast of Calhoun, where she grew to womanhood. In April, 1878, she was united in marriage to Abner Dodd Stryker, in Windsor. Three children were born of the union, Misses Mary H. and Grace F., and John H., who have grown up blessed by a mother's love and devotion. Some lives there are in this bleak and unfeeling world fraught with burdens to the heart and soul that no human agency can assuage. with a mien of content their journeyings on are marked by hours of meditation that as the years go by become periods of brooding. In this state of mind the subject of this sad chronicling must have found herself, in the then existing loneliness of her home, Friday evening, December 23 1904. Brooding, she sought to end it all, and quaffed the fatal draught, that winged her spirit to the throne of the Great Comforter. Mrs. Stryker had resided in Clinton about three years. Her daughter, Miss Mayme, was in Illinois; her son, John, was in Pittsburg, Kas, whither her other daughter had just gone, and to which place the mother had intended going to reside. In response to the shocking intelligence the children reached home Saturday morning. The deceased left a lengthy letter for Mr. Osborne, placing her affairs in his hands and telling him where to find her papers and money. closing, she indicated knowledge that her mind had been unsettled the past few weeks. The remains were brought to Calhoun Sunday morning and at 2 p.m. an impressive funeral discourse was delivered by Rev. C. M. Truex, of the Clinton Baptist Church, and interment in Calhoun cemetery. Besides her children, deceased leaves a brother, Henry C. Mullins, mayor of Alamosa, Colo, and a sister, Mrs. M. C. Fewel of Calhoun. On the dresser in the room where she was found lay the following poem, which she had evidently just been reading: SOME TIME YOU SHALL KNOW, by Eugene Field - Last night, my darling, as you slept., I thought I heard you sigh, And to your little crib I crept, And watched a space there by. And then I stooped and kissed your brow, For, oh, I loved you so - You are too young to know it now, But some time you shall know. Sometime, when in a darkened place, Where others come to weep, Your eyes shall look upon a face Calm in eternal sleep. The voiceless lips, the wrinkled brow, The patient smile shall show - You are too young to know it now, But some time you may know. Look backward, then, into the years, And see me here tonight; See, O, my darling, how my tears Are falling as I write; And feel once more upon your brow The kiss of long ago - You are too young to know it now, But some time you shall know.

STUART, George
1842-1887
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Died, Thursday, February 9, 1887, at Deepwater, Geo. Stuart, of heart disease, aged 45. He was a native of Scotland and had resided in this country about 20 years. In 1870, he married Miss Agnes Brown at St. Nicholas, Pa. A few years later they moved to Illinois, then, in December, 1885 came to Missouri and located in Deepwater, starting a millinery and notion store, which was conducted by Mrs. Stuart, while the deceased worked at Keith & Perry mines. He leaves a wife to mourn his loss.

STUBBLEFIELD, Robert Nelson Sr.
1811-1885
Stubblefield Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Advocate, Clinton MO, Thursday, May 28 1885 - Died at his residence near Montrose, Henry County, Mo., May 24, 1885, Mr. Robert Stubblefield, aged 74 years. He was formerly from Tennessee; has been a resident of this county for many years. He was a kind, good neighbor, he has been a member of the Methodist church for 30 years. He leaves an aged wife and five grown children, three boys and two girls. Funeral services were held at the house, after which is remains were placed in the family cemetery.

STUDEBAKER, John Henry
1861-1932
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 1932 - Deepwater Citizen Dead - Another leaf has served its purpose, and fallen from the tree of Life, to begin anew elsewhere, for Death came to John Studebaker the first day of October after he had given 71 unselfish years to the people of Deepwater and that vicinity, where he had lived. He was afflicted with a disease which had caused him to suffer much during the past four months, but had been seriously ill only the three weeks previous to his departure, after he had come from a three weeks' stay in a Springfield hospital. John Henry Studebaker was born in Montgomery County, Ohio June 25, 1861, and came to Henry County with his parents in 1867. They settled on a farm southeast of Deepwater, and there John grew to young manhood. He and Miss Cyntha Ann Niswonger were married March 8, 1883. They first lived on a farm just north of Deepwater, then moved into the town, where the block factory had just been started, where he worked for a great many years. More recently he had worked as a mechanic in the tile factory. During the time that the residents of Deepwater and Henry County knew him, they found him to be the same at all times, kindly and helpful, with hand out-stretched and a cherry "God speed" to those whom he met so that they went on their way feeling warmth and brightness as if the sun shone brighter and the skies seemed bluer. He loved little children, and they could always depend upon him to be their guide and playmate, ready to help them, sympathetic and kind, and their name for him was "Study". In his last illness, when he was confined to his bed, men and women from all over the county, and the little children, came to return a portion of that he had given them. He was ever devoted to his wife, who was an invalid in the latter years. Two children were given them, one who died in infancy, the other when seven years old. Mr. and Mrs. Studebaker had planned to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary in March together with another couple, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Grooms, but it was not to be. Mr. Studebaker was a member of the I.O.O.F. lodge, the K. of P., and Woodman lodge, and for 35 years or more, had been a steadfast member of the Deepwater Presbyterian church. There it was that his pastor, Rev. Walkup, conducted the last services Tuesday, October 4, and interment was in the K. of P. cemetery. Besides the wife, he leaves three sisters who were there to care for him in his last illness, giving him every ministration: Mrs. Elnora Cruikshank, of Hutchinson, Kans.; Mrs. Otis Briggs, Springfield, Mo.; and Mrs. Ed Jenkins, of St. Joseph, Mo., also four brothers, William and Joseph, near Deepwater; Charles at Elk Creek, Calif., and George, of Coffeyville, Kans. The sisters and two brothers near Deepwater were present for the funeral, but the other two brothers were unable to be present.

STUMP, Edward Murl
1932-1969
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Staff Sergeant Edward Murl Stump, United States Air Force, was born May 30, 1932, in Perryton, Texas, and died November 14, 1969, in South Vietnam of heart failure. Sergeant Stump spent his childhood, received his education, and grew to young manhood in Henry County, MO. He accepted Christ as his Savior when he was 13 years of age and joined the Quarles Baptist Church. He moved his membership to the Bethlehem Church. Upon his graduation from high school, SSgt Stump joined the United States Air Force where he spent 19 years in the service of his country. In addition to Vietnam, he served in Formosa, Guam, Saudia Arabia, Alaska and various bases in the United States. Sgt Stump is survived by his wife, Barbara, three sons, Dale, David, and Denis, two daughters, Elaine and Betty, all of the home; his mother, Mrs. George Chaney, Nevada; his father, D. F. Stump, Lenox; four sisters, Mrs. Naida Wilson, Mrs. Barbara Scott, Mrs. Kathy Shanks, all of Clinton; Miss Marilyn Chaney, Nevada; one brother, Richard Stump of Visalia, CA.

STUMP, Lucy P. "Lettie"
1870-1904
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri - Saturday, April 2, 1902, the spirit of Miss Lettie Stump, a sweet young woman, went to her maker, as she quietly slept with one hand under the side of her face and an expression on the countenance that showed her communion with the angels. There are few of our readers who have seen her but their inward thought was: "She is good." Born in Columbus, Ohio Nov. 6, 1870 and came with her parents to Clinton in April 1871. She has always been a blessing. She became a member of the Baptist Church at 13 and was one of its bright, particular stars in her work for the Master. Her beloved pastor will miss her; as will the tiniest tot in the infant room. She graduated from Baird College, the valedictorian of her class in 1890, and taught two years in the public schools here but resigned the third year due to failing health. She visited her brother Bert in Denver, hoping to regain her health but the 14th of this February her brother and wife brought her home to die in her beloved Clinton, where a heartbroken father, devoted stepmother and dear little sister and brother anticipated every earthly wish. The dear mother, at her request, had made a beautiful dress of Persian lawn for her and Mrs. Ida Merritt had lined the coffin with exquisite cream roses. One sister in the church remarked she loved to look upon her face, it was so beautiful in death. Her place in the choir was filled Sunday by Miss Allie Stephens and the songs she requested to be sung were rendered by voice choked with tears. The first song was My Faith Looks Up To Thee, and the services closed with Rock of Ages and the beautiful gray coffin that held the dear remains was carried from the church and laid in Englewood.

STUMP, Marion Richard
1937-1998
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marion Richard Stump, 60, Visalia, CA, and formerly of Clinton, died Thursday, April 2, 1998, as the result of an illness with cancer. He had spent many years teaching adults to read. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and from CMSU. He had been a Navy officer and also had been sports editor for the Visalia Times-Delta. Mr. Stump was in a serious car accident when he was 30 and was in a coma for 13 weeks. Doctors felt he could survive and that, if he did, he would not be able to function. He recovered, however, and his sister, Naida, and other family members described his recovery as a miracle. He was born on May 16, 1937, in Clinton, MO. After graduating from CMSU in 1961 he attended the U.S. Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, RI, where he attained the rank of lieutenant, J.G. when he graduated. Having completed his service for his country, his life focus turned to helping his fellow man. He taught elementary and middle school for almost 20 years and was a volunteer tutor at the Visalia Adult School for 11 years. A passion of his life was sports and in particular baseball. Memorial services were held at the Visalia Community Covenant Church April 8, 1998.

STUNZ, Charles Alva
1924-2008
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 2008 - Charles Alva Stunz, son of William Henry and Lula May (Clayton) Stunz, was born April 13, 1924, in St. Joseph and died at his home in Clinton on Feb. 13, 2008, at the age of 83 years. Charles was an Army veteran of World War II. He was married to Elizabeth Ann (Heerlein) Stunz. He was a carpet layer before he retired. He was a member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth of the home; two sons, Scott A. Stunz and wife Glenda of Clinton and Ken A. Stunz of the home; two daughters, Deborah A. Plamer and husband Botlee of Tonganoxie, Kansas, and Gayle A. Amick and husband Mark of Kansas City; a sister-in-law Helen Calvert of the home, as well as five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, Feb. 16. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

STURMAN, Genevieve L.
1914-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jun 19 2000 - Genevieve L. Sturman, 85, Windsor, died early Friday morning, June 16, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born November 4, 1914, in Henry County, the daughter of George Fred Sturman and Jennie F. (Heary) Sturman. She worked for the Unitog Company in Clinton for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. She is survived by a niece, Fran McConnell, Bloomington, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Alice L. Sturman. Graveside services were Monday, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

STUTLER, Charles Vernie "Skeeter"
1929-2010
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Vernie "Skeeter" Stutler, age 81 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 9, 2010 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens, Warrensburg, Missouri. Vernie was born in Fulton, Illinois. He was a mason and a mechanic. He was a Methodist. He is survived by his wife, Mary of the home; one son, Dean Stutler and wife, Brenda of Clinton, Missouri; one daughter, Sharon Louise Singleton and husband, James Marcus of Warrensburg, Missouri; five grandchildren, Brandi, Amy, Travis, Tiffany and Adam; nine great grandchildren, Marshall, Austin, Dalton, Jacob, Kylee, Markus, Olivia, Johnny and Travis, Jr. and two sisters, Katherine Cox and Bernice White, both of Fulton, Missouri.

SUBLETTE, Cora Ann McMULLEN
1919-2006
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 21 2006 - Cora Ann Sublette, 86, Lakeview Heights, died Sunday, November 19, 2006, at Lincoln Community Nursing Home, Lincoln. She was born December 27, 1919, at Kansas City, a daughter of Thomas Austin and Cora Ann (Gieber) McMullen. On February 13, 1935, in Olathe, Kansas, she married William Lewis Sublette, who preceded her in death. She was a member of the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cole Camp. She was a homemaker. She is survived by five sons, William Sublette and his wife Zita, Encinita, California, Denver Sublette and his wife Shirley, Kansas City, Jack Sublette and his wife Susan, Blue Springs, Daniel Sublette and his wife Janice, Clinton, and Timothy Sublette and his wife Jean, Smithville; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Leona Boggs, LaVesta Clauson and Gladys Todd, and four brothers, William McMullen, Thomas McCullen, Floyd McMullen and Walter McMullen. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 25, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Cole Camp. Burial will be in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Cole Camp.

SUBLETTE, Tandy Gaye MATTHES
1976-2001
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 15 2001 - Tandy Gaye Sublette, daughter of Dean and Melodie (Fluty) Matthes, was born January 31, 1976, in Clinton, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on September 29, 2001, at the age of 25 years. Tandy was married to James Allen Sublette and to this union was born one son, Gage Daniel Sublette. She is survived by her husband, Jim and son, Gage Daniel, both of the home; her parents, Dean and Melodie Matthes of Montrose; two brothers, Aaron Matthes of Clinton and Randy Matthes of Montrose; two sisters, Mindy Steinbach and Amanda Cothern, both of Clinton, and her paternal grandmother, Charlotte Matthes of Clinton, and her maternal grandmother, Clementine Fluty of Ionia. In addition, she is survived by four nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held at the Holy rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, October 2. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SUHR, Fredrick
1929-2003
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 12 2003 - Fred Suhr, 73, Carrollton and formerly of Windsor, died Monday, September 8, 2003 at the Carrollton Nursing Center. He was born December 20, 1929 in Kansas City, the son of John Henry Suhr Sr. and Lelia A. (Greife) Suhr. He was a truck driver most of his life and also served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by two sons, Michael Paul Suhr, Tucson, Arizona, and Eric Andrew Suhr, Glendale, Arizona; two daughters, Amy Beth Stark, Mesa, Arizona, and Karen Marie Sullivan, Glendale, Arizona; three brothers, Herman Suhr, Concordia, John H. Suhr Jr., Odessa, and Owen Lee Suhr, Warrensburg; two sisters, Hazel Barber, Pearl River, Louisiana, and Helen Reed, Tonganoxie, Kansas; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Wednesday, September 10, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SUITER, Cletis S. "Pete"
1915-1996
Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cletis S. "Pete" Suiter, 80, died Tuesday afternoon, May 7, 1996, at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia. He was born in Wisdom, Benton County, on September 24, 1915, the son of George and Minnie Duke Suiter. He grew up in the Wisdom community. On February 24, 1940, he was united in marriage to Olive Bell Callahan. Following their marriage they moved to Clinton. Unto this union, two children were born. He was a faithful member of the Clinton Nazarene Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive; parents, one sister and one grandson. He is survived by one son, Edward, and wife, Fay, of Independence, and one daughter, Lila Jean and husband, Frank Carroll of Mitchell, Georgia; four grandchildren, Jeffrey and wife, Mary Suiter, Darryl Suiter, Deborah Osborne and Michael and wife Susan Kramer; eight great-grandchildren, Jason and Kailey Suiter, Ashley and Tyler Kramer, Harold Jr., Michael, Ronnie and Brandon Osborne. Also surviving are two brothers, Belvard of Warsaw, and Boyd of Knob Noster; three sisters, Gladys McLerran and Joyce Scott of Lowry City, Grace Cox of Warsaw and many nieces and nephews. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He worked as a custodian for the Clinton High School when he retired. At the time of his death he was a member of the Abundant Life Christian Center, Lincoln. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Friday, May 10. Burial was in the Peaceful Home Cemetery, Deepwater.

SUITER, Ronald Phillip
1946-2006
Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 14 2006 - Ronald Phillip Suiter, 59, Manitou Springs, Colorado and formerly of Osceola, died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at Memorial Hospital, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral services will be Monday, April 17, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in the Iconium Cemetery.

SULLENTROP, Lana B. WYATT
1941-2008
Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2008 - Lana B. Sullentrop, 67, Warsaw, died Saturday, afternoon, Dec. 6, 2008, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia. She was born in St. Louis on Nov. 9, 1941, the daughter and only child of William C. and Verna Fett Wyatt. She grew up in St. Louis and graduated from Hancock High School in Lemay, Missouri, in the class of 1959. On Oct. 1, 1960, she was united in marriage to Howard B. Sullentrop at St. Andrews Catholic Church in St. Louis. Following their marriage they made their home in St. Louis until 1981. At that time they moved to Warsaw where they owned and operated the Sterett Creek Marina and The Dock Restaurant. They sold their businesses and retired in 1995. They built their new home on TT Highway in 1996. Lana loved to spend her time with her family. She liked to travel and she liked to take her family with her ... Anywhere there was a slot machine. yes, she liked to gamble. She enjoyed winning, but most of all she just enjoyed playing. She went to the boats. She went to Vegas and Reno and the occasional Caribbean Cruise. She enjoyed reading paperback novels, and she loved her dogs and all animals and wildlife. As a young woman Lana accepted Christ as her personal Savior and she was a member of the United Methodist Church. Lana was preceded in death by her parents and one son Douglas R. Sullentrop, who died in 1992 as the result of a fire at his home. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Howard, of the home, one son Lance Sullentrop and his wife Brenda, Lincoln; one daughter Windy Hilty and her husband Shawn, Clinton; three grandsons, Montana Hilty of Springfield, Mason Hilty of Columbia and Macray Hilty of Bozeman, Montana, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 11, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial will be in the Shawnee Cemetery near Warsaw.

SULLIVAN, Alice B.
1878-1951
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Apr 5 1951 - Funeral services for Miss Alice Sullivan will be held at the Consalus Funeral Home Thursday. Miss Sullivan died Tuesday morning at her home, on the corner of Water and Gravel Streets. She had been ill for several months. Miss Sullivan was a life-long Henry County resident. She was born November 1, 1878, the daughter of Darius and Hannah Corbin Sullivan. After the death of her parents, she made her home with her sister, Mrs. J. E. Hall. Miss Sullivan is survived by one nice, Mrs. Dale Griffith of Clinton, and two nephews, June and Kirk Hall of California state. The body will lie in state at the funeral home until time for the funeral service. The casket will not be opened at the service.

SULLIVAN, Amanda Edith JOHNSON
1859-1937
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. L. W. Sullivan Passed - To her home eternal Friday, August 13, from the home of her only daughter, Muriel, in Maplewood, Mo. Amanda Edith Johnson was born near Frankfort, Ky., October 2, 1859, coming as a girl with her parents to Missouri. Miss Johnson was one of the charter members of the Montrose Christian church, making the confession of faith in the fall of 1874 at a meeting held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. Morgan Morgans. She later transferred her membership to the Maplewood Christian church where she enjoyed the fellowship and the acquaintance of her pastor, Rev. A. S. Baillie. Amanda Johnson became the wife of Lorenzo W. Sullivan September 19, 1888. To this union were born, Willie Orville, who died in 1910, and Muriel, who survives her mother and who has cared for her since her father's death. During Mrs. Sullivan's married life she lived in Montrose or within a radius of six miles. Her life was centered around her husband, children, home and friends. She enjoyed her garden and flowers and was liberal with anything she had to spare. After her husband's death, November 21, 1934, she moved to Maplewood. Although the change from a small town to a city was a new experience, she was able to adapt herself to her surroundings and made many friends, but the old friends were always uppermost in her thoughts. She enjoyed the trips so much when friends would take her to Tower Grove Park, Shaws Garden, Jewell box and the drives through surrounding suburbs. The body was brought to her former home Saturday, resting at the Henry Welling home. Services were at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon and the body placed to rest beside her husband.

SULLIVAN, George F.
1928-2015
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
George F. Sullivan, age 86, of Warsaw, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2015, at the Harry S. Truman Veteran's Administration Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was born on October 31, 1928, in Salem, MA. On August 19, 1946, he enlisted into the United States Army serving his country during World War II. He was honorably discharged on December 23, 1947. On September 10, 1955, he was united in marriage to Jo Emmons at Freemont, CA, and unto this union, four children were born. They made their home in various locations moving to Warsaw in 1989. After moving to Warsaw, George began working as a van driver for Pathways and drove for 10 years. He was preceded in death by a daughter Kathy in 2005, his wife, Jo, in 2009 and two brothers, Jackie and Bobby Sullivan. He is survived by three children, Christopher Sullivan of Newark, CA, Regina Cadle of Penacook, NH and Lori Sullivan of Warsaw; three grandchildren, Les Rogers, Myles Cadle and Jessica Cadle, other relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Warsaw.

SULLIVAN, Lorenzo Webster
1848-1934
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Lorenzo Webster Sullivan was born near Galesburg, Ill., March 15, 1848, and passed away November 21st, 1934, at 1:00 p.m. at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 6 days. He came to Missouri while a young man and lived at the home of his brother, the late P. H. Sullivan. September 19, 1888, he was married to Amanda E. Johnston of Montrose, Mo. Two children were born to this union, Willie Orville, deceased, and Muriel C. After Mr. Sullivan retired from farming, he enjoyed working in his garden, especially caring for the roses. The full blown pink ones were his favorites. The one supreme joy of Mr. Sullivan's life was his home and family, His thoughts were always for the happiness of his wife and children. He liked to meet and be with people, but he preferred to have them come to his home. He was a member of the Montrose Lodge I.O.O.F. having joined the Odd Fellows in 1876, His life was an example of the teachings set forth by the three links: friendship, love and truth. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife and daughter of the home; three nephews, Beecher and Bert Sullivan, of Montrose, Dr. George Conley of Kansas City; three nieces, Cora and Minnie Bowling, of Glendale, Calif., Mrs. Minnie White of Kansas City; five great nieces: Mrs. Ralph Angle, Mrs. Clay Crouch, Mrs. Ray Graham, Mrs. Howard Thomas, Mrs. Ted Vangorden and Jewel Sullivan; two great nephews, Ralph and Richard Sullivan. The funeral service was conducted Friday at the Montrose Cumberland Presbyterian church. Interment in the Montrose cemetery.

SULLIVAN, Muriel S.
1892-1991
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Muriel S. Sullivan, daughter of Lorenzo Webster and Amanda Edith Johnson Sullivan, was born September 25, 1892, in Appleton City and passed away Tuesday, October 8, 1991, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. She was a teacher for 49 years, having taught in Montrose and El Dorado Springs. She also taught in Ottawa, Kansas, and Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District in St. Louis County, Missouri, before she retired in 1960. She graduated from Warrensburg Normal College before starting her teaching career. She was a member of the Clinton Christian Church and the Clinton Rebekah Lodge. She also belonged to the National Educators Association and Delta Kappa Gamma. During the summers she worked for the Hamilton Stores at Yellowstone National Park for 17 summers. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, William Sullivan. She is survived by a number of cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, October 11, 1991. Burial was held at the Montrose Cemetery.

SULLIVAN, William O.
1889-1910
Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
William O. Sulllivan b: Jun 14 1889 - d. Oct 15 1910 - Montrose Boy Killed By Train - William Sullivan Struck By Katy Limited at Appleton City - Special to Republican, Montrose, MO., Oct. 17 - William, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Sullivan, met with a violent death at Appleton City Saturday evening by being struck by the Southbound Limited. He, with several companions, attempted to cross the track before the train, the glare of the electric head light making the distance of an approaching train very delusive. The other young men reached the other side in safety, Will, being the last, was struck by the engine and thrown about fifty feet distant, receiving fatal injuries, his head being crushed to a pulp on the back. He was taken to a doctor's office where it was found medical aid would not avail anything. The young man was then tenderly conveyed to the home of Wm. Sageser where he died about ten o'clock. Besides his parents, he leaves a sister and many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. Judge P. H. Sullivan, an uncle, was in Appleton City at the time of the accident attending the Hadley speaking, as well as many others from Montrose. The funeral services were held at the home of his parents in Montrose, Sunday. The body was laid to rest in the Montrose cemetery followed by a large concourse of friends.

SUMAN, Ralph Marian
1938-2022
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Ralph Marian Suman, 84, of Windsor, Missouri, died early Sunday morning, September 11, 2022, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Mo. He was born January 19, 1938, in Highmore, South Dakota, the son of Russel Urdale Suman and Helen Julia (Ronnefeldt) Suman. Ralph was a talented mechanic and machinist. He moved to Kansas City with his parents as a young man and owned and operated Suman Automotive in Kansas City, Kansas for many years. Ralph loved racing and was well known at the I-70 and Lakeside Speedways for building winning motors and coaching successful drivers. In an interview with the Kansas City Star, he said "the engine just has to be right, and the secret is getting it to last the entire race." His proudest accomplishment was building a 1965 Plymouth Barracuda named Pandemonium V for the well-known drag racing team of Bob and Shirley Sullivan. It was the first successful Funny Car in history. Ralph ultimately relocated to Windsor, Missouri, and worked for Meyer Metalcraft for over 10 years before retirement. He enjoyed deer hunting and working on his farm. He also enjoyed watching the Kansas City Chiefs and his favorite player, Patrick Mahomes. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He is also survived by dear friends who were like family to him, Oscar and Carol Lloyd and family. He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 brothers, Roger Suman and Glenn Suman; and 2 sisters, Mavis Suman and Marilyn Heuton. Graveside services will be Friday, September 16, 2022, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SUMMERS, Alfred Lawrence Sr.
1914-1994
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alfred Lawrence Summers, Sr., 80, Clinton, died November 13, 1994 at Collins. He was a dispatcher for Missouri Public Service until he retired in 1979. He was a Navy veteran of WWII and a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was an IBEW member, as well as a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his son, Larry, and daughter-in-law, Linda Summers, of Springfield; four brothers, Earl Summers, Gene Summers and Hubert Summers, all of Sedalia, and C. W. Summers of Smithton, and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 16, at the Christian Church. The rosary will be held at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel Tuesday evening, Nov. 15. Burial will be in the Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery.

SUMMERS, Dorothy J. WOODALL BEYER
1942-1999
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Dorothy J. Summers, 57, Windsor, died Wednesday, August 18, 1999, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born June 27, 1942 in Windsor, the daughter of Arnold Woodall and Maurine Nell (Hampton) Woodall. On February 20, 1971, in Windsor, she married Dannie L. Beyer, who preceded her in death December 1, 1987. On July 3, 1994 in Arkansas, she married James Summers, who survives of the home. She owned and operated Country Charm Floral and Gifts in Windsor for several years and also was an owner and operator of the Feed Lot restaurant for several years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sisters, Connie Hughes, Windsor, and Ann Storey, Belle Rive, Illinois; two brothers, Randy Woodall, Clarksville, Darrin Woodall, Concordia. She was preceded in death by her parents and son, Douglas Lee Beyer. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 21, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will b e in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SUMMERS, Gertie Mosseline RAYMER
1921-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 3 2000 - Gertie M. (Raymer) Summers, 78, Windsor, died Wednesday afternoon, March 1, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born August 24, 1921, in Climax Springs, the daughter of A. P. Raymer and Retta Marie (McDowell) Raymer. On June 5, 1943, in Sedalia, she married Robert James Summers, who survives of the home. She was a homemaker and had also worked as a chicken sexer for over 35 years at area chicken hatcheries. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Connie Summers, Windsor, and five grandchildren, Tara, Sara, Robbie, Drew and Kyle. Funeral services will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with burial in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SUMMERS, Grover
1911-2004
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 17 2004 - Grover Summers, 93, Clinton, died Thursday, June 10, 2004, at his home in Clinton. He was born February 19, 1911, in Racket, the son of Robert Winfield Summers and Emma Ethel (Cooper) Summers. On January 24, 1937, in Deepwater, he married Leota Maude Atwell, who survives of the home. Mr. Summers was a resident of Henry County most of his life. He was a farmer and carpenter before his retirement. He was baptized and became a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Roseland, in 1935. Survivors include his wife, Maude, of 67 years; a daughter Joyce Trolinger and husband Bob, Calhoun; a son Kent Summers and wife Nancy, Clinton; six grandchildren, Tony and Taryn Trolinger, Ryan, Heather, Ashley and Brady Summers; two great-granddaughters, Paige and Brooklyn Trolinger; two sisters, Norma Lee Gladfelter and Kathryn Womble, both of Windsor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Summers; two brothers, Roy and Robert Summers; three sisters, Edith Peters, Ethel Larue and Ada Hartle. Funeral services were Sunday, June 13, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Roseland. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

SUMMERS, Hazel Dean CARLETON
1918-2007
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2007 - Hazel Summers, 88, Windsor, died Monday, February 26, 2007, at her home in Windsor. She was born June 18, 1918, in Leesville, the daughter of Homer Winefried Carleton and Ada Lillis (Delozier) Carleton. On May 14, 1938, in Clarinda, Iowa, she married Herbert "Pete" Summers, who died July 6, 1984. Mrs. Summers was an elementary school teacher and also a "one-room" teacher for 36 years before her retirement. She began teaching in Hortense and then in the rural country schools of Bryson, Eldorado and Hughes. In addition to teaching, she also cooked lunch for the school children. She also taught in the Windsor Elementary School and the Raytown Elementary School system. She was a member of the Tebo Baptist Church, Leesville. Survivors include a daughter Shirley Hanger, Windsor; three grandchildren, Rhonda Wheeler, Aimee Irwin and Scott Carleton Summers; four great-grandchildren, Kayly, Joey, Allison and Daniel; a brother Bobby Carleton, Leesville, and nephew Rickey Carleton. She was also preceded in death by son Jimmie Summers, and niece Deann Carleton. Funeral services will be Friday, March 2, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Tebo Cemetery, Leesville.

SUMMERS, James "Jamie"
1940-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James "Jamie" Summers, 59, Windsor, died early Monday morning, May 1, 2000, at his parents' home in Clinton. He was born August 25, 1940, in Calhoun, the son of Grover Summers and Leota Maude (Atwell) Summers. On July 1, 1994, in Arkansas he married Dorothy Woodal, who preceded him in death August 18, 1999. He was a car salesman and stockman in the Windsor area for many years. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and had served in the United States Army. Survivors include his parents, Grover and Maude Summers, Clinton; a brother, Kent Summers, Clinton; a sister, Joyce Trolinger, Calhoun; three nephews, Tony Trolinger, Ryan Summers, Brady Summers; three nieces, Taryn Trolinger, Heather Summers, Ashley Summers and a great-niece, Paige Trolinger. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SUMMERS, Jimmie Joe
1940-2006
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 10 2006 - Jimmie Joe Summers, 66, Kansas City, died October 2, 2006, at University of Kansas Medical Center. Cremation. Memorial service will follow at the Webb-Freer Funeral Home with Inurnment at Tebo Cemetery. Jim was born July 30, 1940, to Pete and Hazel (Carleton) Summers in Clinton. He was owner/operator of Onago Composites Company. He attended Raytown Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father Pete Summers. Survivors include his wife of the home Francine Summers; son Scott and Kim Summers, San Antonio, Texas; daughter Aimee Irwin, Blue Springs; mother Hazel Summers, Windsor; sister Shirley Hanger, Windsor; grandchildren Daniel and Allison Irwin, Joey and Kayly Summers.

SUMMERS, Jud
1892-1963
Shady Grove Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Aug 20 1963 - Jud Summers, 300 North Eighth, Clinton, died at 9:45 a.m., Saturday, August 17, at his home after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Shady Grove Baptist Church. Pall bearers will be nephews, Elvin Hubbs, Hurley Cochran, Loy Summers, Joyce Gunter, Willis Miller and John Cochran. Interment will be in Shady Grove Cemetery. Mr. Summers, the son of Willis Monroe and Eliza Jane Ritchie Summers, was born Dec. 2, 1892 in Benton County, near Warsaw. He grew to manhood in the Racket vicinity. His mother, two sisters and a brother preceded him in death. On July 6, 1918, he married Mabel Cochran to which union seven children were born, two of whom, William and Lewis, died in childhood. Mr. Summers spent most of his life in the Leesville neighborhood. He owned and operated a sawmill there for about 15 years. Ill health forced him to give up his work and they moved into Leesville, their home for 11 years and until selling their property and moving to Clinton in March of 1963. Besides his wife of the home he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Edward (Perrie Lee) Benson, Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Charles (Clarice) North, Kansas City, Mrs. Herbert (Velma) Byrum, Mrs. Lee (LaVerne) McLerran, Mrs. Merrill (Jane) Jones, Clinton; 18 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his aged father, Willis Summers, 95, Route 6, Clinton; two brothers, his twin, Elmer, Route 2, Clinton, John, Pittsburg, Calif.; four sisters, Mrs. Boyd (Ella) Cochran, Route 1, Calhoun, Mrs. Claud (Nora) Miller, Route 6, Mrs. Irene Bernard, Mrs. Ray (Gladys) Gunter, Clinton; two uncles, Lee and Robert Wilson, Clinton, many other relatives and friends.

SUMMERS, Lena GUNN
1917-2000
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 25 2000 - Lena Summers, 82, Windsor, died late Thursday afternoon, February 24, 2000, at Fern's Care Center in Windsor. She was born September 20, 1917, in Prineville, Oregon, the daughter of James Burns Gunn and Minnie Cordelia (Riley) Gunn. On February 7, 1936, in Clinton, she married Roy Marvin Summers, who preceded her in death February 11, 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church and also a member of the Brandon Good Will Club. Survivors include a son, Ron Summers, Kearney; two daughters, Linda Gonzalez, Manhattan, New York, and Karen Summers, Sedalia; two grandchildren, David and Sharron; one great-grandson; three sisters, Geraldine Wussler Columbia, Georgia Keeling, Warrensburg, and Doris Smith, Warrensburg; two brothers, Glen Gunn, Warrensburg, and Bill Gunn, Blue Springs; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leeroy and James. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 26, 2 p.m., at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with burial in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SUMMERS, Leota Maude ATWELL
1915-2004
Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 16 2004 - Maude Summers, 88, Clinton, died Wednesday evening, August 11, 2004, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. She was born September 26, 1915 in Calhoun, the daughter of Louis Bryant Atwell and Laura Etta (Jennings) Atwell. On January 24, 1937 in Deepwater, she married Grover Summers, who preceded her in death June 10, 2004. Mrs. Summers was a homemaker and loved baking, quilting and knitting. She was a cook at Central Missouri State University in the Girls' dormitory and also worked at the Wal-Mart store in Clinton before her retirement. She was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Roseland. Survivors include a daughter, Joyce Trolinger and her husband Bob, Calhoun; a son Kent Summers and his wife Nancy, Clinton; six grandchildren, Tony and Taryn Trolinger, Ryan, Heather, Ashley and Brady Summers; two great-granddaughters, Paige and Brooklyn Trolinger; a niece, Cheryl Atwell, Clinton; two sisters-in-law, Kathryn Womble and Norma Lee Gladfelter, Windsor. She was preceded in death by a son, Jamie Summers; a brother John B. Atwell, and four sisters, Myrtle, Pauline, Marguerite and Mary Atwell. Funeral services were held Sunday, August 15, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Roseland. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Roseland.

SUMMERS, Ray
1914-1992
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ray Summers, 78, Lincoln, formerly of Raytown, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1992 at a hospital in Sedalia. Services will be Wednesday at the Davis-Miller Chapel, Lincoln; burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. Mr. summers was born in Roma, Ok., and lived in Racket before moving to Raytown in 1963. He worked in the Maintenance department for the Raytown School District, retiring in 1979. Survivors include his wife Lorene Summers of the home; three sons, John Summers, Herbert Summers and Darrell Summers of Raytown; a daughter, Donna Rae Rowan, Florence; three stepsons, Ray Roark, Cole Camp, Clyde Roark, Sedalia, and Clarence Roark, Windsor; two stepdaughters, Wanda Adams, Windsor, and Mona Kirby, Warsaw; a sister, Bessie Chamberlin, Warsaw; two half-sisters, Shirley Wood, Clinton, and Imogene Neil, Kansas City; eight grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, and 10 step-great-grandchildren.

SUMMERS, Robert James "Bob"
1918-2001
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 4 2001 - Robert J. "Bob" Summers, 82, Windsor, died Wednesday morning, October 3, 2001, at his home in Windsor. He was born December 20, 1918, in Benton County, the son of Robert W. Summers and Emma (Cooper) Summers. On January 5, 1943, in Sedalia, he married Gertrude M. "Gertie" Summers, who died March 1, 2000. Mr. Summers worked for the Marti Hatchery and former Allen Hatchery in Windsor as a chicken sexor for many years. He also worked at surrounding area hatcheries as well as others in Missouri and Arkansas. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, and the Windsor VFW Post #2610. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Connie Summers, Windsor; five grandchildren, Tara, Sara, Robbie, Drew and Kyle; a brother, Grover Summers, Clinton; two sisters, Katherine Womble and Norma lee Gladfelter, both of Windsor; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Peters, Ethel LaRue and Ada Hartle; a brother, Roy Summers, and his son, James Michael Summers. Funeral services will be Friday, October 5, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SUMMERS, Roy Marvin
1913-1994
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy M. Summers, 81, of Windsor, died Friday, February 11, 1994 at Golden Valley Hospital. Mr. Summers was a farmer and also worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor, as a sole layer, for 18 years. He retired in 1973. He was a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church, near Windsor. In addition to his wife Lena, he is survived by a son Ronnie Summers, Liberty; two daughters, Karen Summers, Sedalia, Linda Gonzalez, New York, N.Y.; two brothers, Grover Summers, Clinton, Robert Summers, Windsor; three sisters, Ada Hartle, Greeley, Co., Kathryn Womble and Norma Lee Gladfelter, both of Windsor; two grandchildren, Sharon and David; one great-grandson, Andrew. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Edith Peters and Ethel LaRue. Funeral services were Monday, February 14, 1994, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SUNDERWIRTH, Richard Dobin "Scoop"
1985-2001
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2001 - Richard Dobin "Scoop" Sunderwirth, 15, of Columbus, Mississippi, died Sunday, April 1, 2001. Memorial services were held Wednesday, April 4, at Immanuel Baptist Church in Columbus with burial at Friendship Cemetery in Columbus. Rev. Kip Rush, Rev. Robert Schwanebeck and Scoop's great uncle Jim Sunderwirth officiated. Pall bearers were the Housefathers at Palmer Home and honorary pall bearers were the Children of Palmer Home, who loved Scoop dearly. Scoop was born May 14, 1985, in Palm Springs, California, to Richard Wayne and Sheryl A. Sunderwirth. For three months in 1991 he lived with his grandparents, Richard and Neta Ruth Sunderwirth, and attended Osceola Elementary Kindergarten. Scoop lived at Palmer Home for Children and was in the 10th grade at Immanuel Center for Christian Education. Scoop played baseball, basketball and football. He was a member of the Student Council. Recently he was chosen to receive the Best Academic Effort Award and the Cottage Pride Award at Palmer Home. He attended Beersheba Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his father, Richard Wayne Sunderwirth, Jackson, Mississippi, and mother, Sheryl A. Sunderwirth, Atlanta, Georgia; paternal grandparents, Richard F. and Neta Ruth Sunderwirth, Osceola; great-grandmother, Zeda Sunderwirth, Osceola; uncles and aunts, Rick and Laneta Watts and J. R. and Tina Leiber, Osceola; cousins, Rylee and Race Leiber, Osceola; maternal grandmother, Patti Gilbert, Warsaw; great-grandmother, "Granny" Helen Durbin, Osceola; Uncle C. L. Gilbert and family, Clinton; Uncle Tony Gilbert and family, Ozark; Uncle Clay Gilbert and family, Warsaw; special friends, David Owen, Atlanta, Georgia; Wally and Karan Cox and their daughters, Katy and Kris, Helena, Arkansas. Scoop is also survived by other uncles, aunts and cousins and a host of friends. Scoop was preceded in death by paternal great-grandfather, Roy F. Sunderwirth, and paternal great-grandmother, Ruby Combs and maternal grandfather, Ronnie Coleman, and great-grandfather, John "Dobin" Durbin, all of the Osceola area.

SUNDERWIRTH, Richard Wayne
1959-2005
Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 21 2005 - Richard Wayne Sunderwirth, 45, Osceola, died Friday, March 18, 2005, at University Hospital in Columbia. He was employed by the DAV in Springfield. He was born October 3, 1959, in Clinton, the son of Richard F. and Neta Ruth Sunderwirth. He was a graduate of Osceola High School and Central Bible College in Springfield. He was married to Sherri Gilbert and they had one son, "Scoop", who preceded him in death April 2001. Also preceding him in death were his grandparents, Roy F. Sunderwirth of Osceola and Rohl and Ruby Combs of Clinton and Osceola. He is survived by his parents, Richard and Neta Ruth Sunderwirth; two sisters, Laneta Watts and husband Rick, and Tina Leiber and husband J. R.; their children, Rylee and Race; paternal grandmother, Zeda Sunderwirth of Osceola; aunts, uncles and cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 22, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Resthaven Memorial Garden Cemetery.

SURBAUGH, Edith Marie WALKER
1936-2017
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Edith Marie Surbaugh, age 81, of Urich, Missouri passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at Shawnee Mission Medical, Shawnee Mission, Kansas. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Vansant-Mills Funeral Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. Interment will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Edith Marie (Walker) Surbaugh was born to Clarence and Mary Walker on February 12, 1936.  She was born in Nebraska and graduated High School from Carthage, Illinois. She lived with two elderly sisters and worked at the phone company as an operator. She met the love of her life Charles L. Surbaugh through phone. She would call her parents and one time he answered the phone and talked to her before calling her parents to the phone. They got married on December 18, 1954 and were married for 60 years. To This union were born four children, Teresa May, Leon Everett, Gayle Renee and Glen Kevin. They lived most of their married life in Henry County. She was a homemaker and minister's wife. Through their work of the ministry she touched many lives in many states. She did lots of volunteer work through PTA, school, 4H, and clubs. She loved to quilt, fish, gardening and canning. She could stretch a meal to feed who ever dropped by. She was a member of the KC Primitive Baptist Church where she was a clerk for 25 years. She loved her Lord and was Baptized when she was only 6.  She was devoted to family, children, grandchildren, and many more who adopted her as a parent or aunt or sister. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Mary (Hatcher) Walker, husband, Charles, one sister, daughter-in-law Shelly Surbaugh, and son-in-law, Roger Pile. She is survived by children, Teresa May Pile Roach (Terry), Garden City, Missouri; Leon Everett Surbaugh (Deborah), Krum, Texas; Gayle Renee Wilson (Barry), Urich, Missouri; Glen Kevin Surbaugh (Kathy), Greenwood, Missouri; 10 grandchildren, 4 step-grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren, 4 sisters; and numerous nieces and nephews and church family.

SURBAUGH, Shelly Marie MASKE
1966-2004
Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 20 2004 - Shelly Marie Maske Surbaugh, 37, Greenwood, died Monday, May 3, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born October 14, 1966, in Wichita, Kansas, where she attended grade school and high school. She married Glen Surbaugh of Urich on April 27, 1985. They began their married life in Kansas City and then moved to Kingsville, where they lived in a small trailer home for several years while she worked and went to Park College, graduating with honors and became a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. She worked as a controller for Club 8 Furniture company, Lenexa, Kansas. She and her husband built a home in Trophy Estates in Greenwood where they had two daughters, Julie Nicole and Kelly Danielle. she was a good mother, wife, daughter, sister, neighbor and friend. She joined the Kansas City Primitive Baptist Church and attended faithfully as long as her health permitted. She fought a four-year battle with leukemia and touched many lives with her faith and trust in God. She is survived by her husband, Glen of 19 years, and daughters, Julie age 10, and Kelly age 7, all of the home; her mother Bonnie Laurel; stepfather John Horinek; grandmother Peggy Robinson; brother Jim Maske; sisters Christy Barrett, Cheri Placio, Ashley Dosda, all of Wichita, Kansas, Heather Reeves, Leavenworth, Kansas; several aunts and uncles, many nieces, nephews and a host of friends and neighbors who will miss her sorely. Funeral services were May 7, at Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial at Floral Hills East Memorial Gardens.

SURBER, Clara Elizabeth
1915-2007
Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Clara Elizabeth Surber, of Garden City, Missouri, was born April 14, 1915 near Garden City, the daughter of Dean R. and Lorah Mae (Allen) Surber. She departed this life Tuesday, May 22, 2007, at Menorah Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 8 days. Clara was employed as a secretary for a State Senator and Representative, as well as several Attorneys in Harrisonville, Missouri, and several companies in Kansas City, Missouri, until her retirement. She was a 1933 graduate of Garden City High School. Clara was an active member of the First Christian Church and Index Auxiliary Club, both of Garden City, and the Business & Professional Women's Club. She was very civic minded and politically active, having served as a delegate to the Democratic Convention in Chicago in 1956 and also attended the 1964 and 1968 Conventions in an official capacity. Clara was a life-long area resident. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by one sister, Mary K. Surber of the home; one brother, Robert D. Surber and wife Shirley, Garden City, Missouri; one niece, Rev. Candice K. Brown and husband Bill, Des Moines, Iowa; four nephews, Robert Surber Jr. and wife Debbie, Ronald Surber and wife Denise, all of Harrisonville, Missouri, Richard Surber, Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Rodney Surber and wife Gayla, Lee's Summit, Missouri; numerous other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26, 2007 at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with interment in Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

SURBER, Mary M. MORE
abt 1959-2000
Kansas City Star, Jan 22 2000 - Mary M. (More) Surber, 41, Clinton, MO, passed away January 19, 2000, at her home. Funeral services will be Monday, January 24, at New Salem Funeral Home, Independence, MO; burial in St. Mary's section of Woodlawn Cemetery in Independence.

SURRETT, John M.
1842-1913
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Thursday, Aug 21 1913 - J. M. Surrett, a farmer and stock raiser living near Palo Pinto, Clear Creek, Benton county, Missouri, passed away Wednesday of heart trouble. Deceased was about seventy-five years of age and leaves a wife and two children, one son and one daughter to mourn his loss. He has lived near the place where he died for about fifty years and has been married three times. Two of his wives proceeded him to that far away land several years since. His first wife was a daughter of the late Samuel Carleton, one of the pioneers of Benton county and a a sister of W. B. Carleton of this city. His remains were taken to the Carleton cemetery in the east part of Henry county Thursday.

SUTHERLAND, Leland Bentley
1874-1935
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - Leland Bentley Sutherland, son of D. L. and Elizabeth Sutherland, was born September 26, 1874, in Johnson county, Missouri. He passed away Saturday morning, March 9, after a few weeks illness following a paralytic stroke. On February 20, 1898 he was married to Nannie Hall, and to this union three children were born, Mary, now Mrs. Virgil Cooper of Windsor, Mo., Lillian who died in infancy, and Elizabeth, now Mrs. Orden C. Oechsli of Jefferson City, Mo. Mr. Sutherland professed Christ as his saviour in early manhood and became a member of the High Point Baptist church, later moving his membership to Windsor. Besides the wife and two daughters and their families, he is survived by four brothers and two sisters; J. O. Sutherland, E. E. Sutherland, R. G. Sutherland, S. H. Sutherland and Mrs. W. G. Ruffin, all of Windsor, Mo., and Mrs. W. E. Botts of Bell, Mo. Mr. Sutherland was 60 years, 5 months and 13 days of age at the time of his death. Pallbearers were the nephews, Logan Sutherland, Elbert Sutherland, W. C. Boney, Kenneth Botts, Guy Ferguson and John D. Ruffin. Funeral services were held from the Baptist church Sunday afternoon, March 10. Interment was in Laurel Oak cemetery under the direction of Huston-Turner Mortuary.

SUTHERLAND, Vivian H.
1919-2000
Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Jun 11 2000 - Vivian H. Sutherland, 80, Windsor, MO, died Friday, June 9, 2000, at his home. Graveside services will be Monday, June 12, at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Sutherland is survived by his wife, Mary, of the home; a daughter, Connie Robbins, Warrensburg, MO; three stepsons, Ed See, Warrensburg, MO, Ronnie See, Seneca, MO, and Jerald See, Independence, MO; three stepdaughters, Connie Barker, Windsor, MO, Judy Helm, Odessa, MO, and Karen Bannister, Olathe, KS; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; 14 step grandchildren; and nine step great-grandchildren.

SUTTON, Ennis
1907-2002
Pisgah Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 19 2002 - Ennis Sutton, 95, Clinton, formerly of Warrensburg, died Sunday, August 18, 2002, at Westwood Care Center in Clinton. He was born January 31, 1907, east of Warrensburg, the son of Hayden Jay Sutton and Allie Elizabeth Godfrey Sutton. He had been a farmer and cattleman for many years, a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church and had been on the Locust Grove School Board. On February 10, 1934, in Holden he married Alma M. Moore, who died December 14, 1997. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. C.W. (Carolyn) Southers, Clinton; a grandson, Ethan W. Southers and wife Brandi, Warrensburg; three great-grandchildren, Jacob Southers, Leah Southers and Sawyer Southers, all of Warrensburg. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lydia Sutton Southers July 10, 1998; two sisters, Ada Ronemous and Edith Hussy, and four brothers, Edgar, Guy, Hadie and Lee, who died in childhood. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 20, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Burial will follow in the Pisgah Cemetery.

SUTTON, Goldie Lee
1953-2008
Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2008 - Goldie Lee Sutton, 54, Warrensburg, died Friday, May 30, 2008, at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born Sept. 22, 1953, in Osceola, the daughter of Alvie Sutton Sr. and Goldie (White) Sutton. Her family moved to Warrensburg in 1963, where she continued school, lived and worked all her adult life. She never married and never had children. Goldie was employed by Rival Manufacture Company in Warrensburg for 19 years until the plant closed and was later employed at Country Club Care Center for seven years until her illness forced her to stop working. She picked up a lot of friends along the way. She was happy go lucky and kind to all. Children were drawn to her and entertained by her, to know her was to love her, she was devoted to her many friends and family. Survivors include four brothers, William Sutton and his wife Karen, and Wilber Sutton and wife Liz, all of Clinton, Tom Sutton of Sedalia and Alvie Sutton Jr. and wife Pat, Knob Noster; seven sisters, Wilma Bedford and husband Arthur, Lowry City, Mary Ann Quick of Clinton, Dorothy Bedford and husband Clarence, and Corrine Lesmeister and husband Gerald, all of Deepwater, Aline Jurdan and husband Rick, Warrensburg, Betty Bentley and husband Eugene, Knob Noster, and Bonny Sutton of Springfield; numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Wesley Sutton on Nov. 3, 2000, and a niece Rhonda Lynn Sutton on March 27, 1979. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 3, 2008, at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Burial will be in Deepwater Cemetery in Deepwater.

SUTTON, Jackie Lee
1953-2005
Fort Sill National Cemetery, Fort Sill, Comanche Co, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 19 2005 - Jackie Lee Sutton was born March 16, 1953 in Buffalo, Missouri, and died July 11, 2005, in Lawton, Oklahoma. He grew up in and around Clinton until he enlisted in the United States Army at age 17. He served 27 years in the Army, retiring as a First Sergeant in 1989 at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. During his numerous tours in Vietnam and other overseas assignments, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Senior Aircraft Crewman Badge, Army Achievement Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Good Conduct Medal-8, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with numeral Four while serving in Special Forces in Okinawa, Ribbon-2, Sharpshooter, Driver and Mechanic Badge with four awards. After his military retirement he owned and operated his own auto mechanics shop in Lawton, Oklahoma. Survivors include his mother Kathleen Scarbrough, Clinton; a daughter and son-in-law, Deann and Mike Chumbley, Lawton; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Kelsey of Lawton; two brothers, Richard Collins, Clinton, J. W. Yewell, Deepwater; a sister Lillian Roderick, Clinton, and aunt Dixie Vickers, Windsor, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Hiram and Eva Collins; his stepfather Elvin Scarbrough, and friend and uncle William "Bill" Collins. Graveside services were held Thursday morning, July 14, at Fort Sill National Cemetery with full military honors.

SUTTON, James M.
1903-2003
Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 3 2003 - James M. "Doc" Sutton, 99, Osceola, a farmer, died Sunday, March 2, 2003, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 4, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Pleasant Mound Cemetery.

SUTTON, John W.
1839-1904
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 26 1904 - John W. Sutton died at the home of his son in Omaha, Neb., March 18, 1904, with paralysis, while on a visit. He was born in Kentucky August 29, 1839 and was a Confederate soldier under Morgan and 32 years ago came to Clinton. The funeral was held here at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Giesing and burial was in Englewood. He is survived by his wife, five sons and three daughters - Robert M. Sutton, Omaha, Mrs. Wm. Veulemans, Gravois Mills; Mrs. D. J. Hite, Pond Creek, Oklahoma; Andrew F., John H., Edward J., Frank D. Sutton and Mrs. Henry Giesing, Clinton.

SUTTON, Martha Maud BANNING
1912-1997
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Martha Maud Banning Sutton died Thursday, March 13, 1997, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, at the age of 84 years, seven months and 23 days. She was born July 18, 1912, in Clinton, the daughter of Frank A. and Flossie Shivers Banning. She was a seamstress and worked for a number of years for Steele Cleaners. She was an avid bowler. She is survived by her son Jim Sutton, and wife, Nancy, Clinton; four grandchildren, Cathy, Joann, Jim and Bill Sutton; four great-grandchildren, Troy, Nicole, James Thomas and Tiffany Sutton, and one great-great-grandchild, Skylar Sutton. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Willis Banning. Graveside services were held Monday, March 17, in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SUTTON, William Russell
1942-2022
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
William Russell Sutton, age 79 of Clinton, MO, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Clinton Healthcare & Rehabilitation, Clinton, MO. William was born July 26, 1942 to Alvie Russell Sutton and Goldie White Sutton of Roscoe, (St. Clair county) MO . After school, he went to work as a butcher at the Clinton Packing Company. William married Karen Kae Bedford on October 2, 1971 in Warrensburg, MO. He enjoyed gardening, mowing, fishing, baseball, rodeo, and western (especially the ‘Lone Ranger’) movies. Most of all, William loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. Survivors include his wife of the home, Karen Sutton; his children, Roxine (Richard) Mallory, David (Laura) Sutton and Dale (Kelly) Sutton; eight grandchildren, Andrew, Cassandra, Kendra, Christine, Blake, Hannah, Tesslah and Jack; nine great grandchildren, London, Giovanni, Cassidy, Wayne, Alexandria, Sylvia Marie, Keeva, Hazel and Arianna; other family members and several friends. William was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Sandra Sutton and an infant daughter, Ronda Lynn Sutton; a grandchild, Zachary Wade Sutton; two brothers, Wesley and Wilbur; and a sister, Goldie. A funeral service is scheduled for Thursday, February 10, 2022 at the Allen Street Baptist Church on West Allen St., with burial following at Vansant Road Cemetery, Clinton, MO.

SWACKHAMER, Elizabeth THRUSH
1824-1906
Hopewell Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri - Mrs. Elizabeth Swackhammer, wife of George Swackhammer, died at her home in Montrose Sunday, April 22, 1906, at 6:45 a.m. and was buried at Hopewell cemetery in Walker township, about 6 miles north of Montrose. Born in Morgan County, Ohio, Dec. 15, 1824 and was 81. Mr. Swackhammer, who was only five days older than his wife, is still living, tho he has been blind and in poor health for several years. Two daughters, Mrs. Stricklen of this county, and Mrs. Paine of Hennesy, Okla., have been taking care of their parents for some time past but it is thought now that their brother, J. J. Swackhammer, living in White Oak, will take their father home with him.

SWACKHAMER, Florence Amanda GERLOFF
1914-2004
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 20 2004 - Florence Amanda Gerloff Swackhamer, 89, died at her home Sunday, January 18, 2004, after a brief illness. She was born in Pettis County September 16, 1914, the daughter of Otto and Rose Loeb Gerloff. She grew up on a farm and graduated from the public schools at Hughesville. She graduated from Missouri University School of Nursing in 1936. She married Orin Cletus Swackhamer February 14, 1937. They lived in Bethany for seven years where she worked as a nurse. They started a family and moved to a farm east of Fairfax. After raising six children, she resumed her nursing career at Fairfax Community Hospital until she retired. She is survived by five daughters, Patty Rochelle Swackhamer, Ash Grove, Penny Deanna Updegraff, San Diego, California, Phyllis Madeleine Swackhamer, Paonia, Colorado, Terry Lynn Hoehn, Knoxville, Illinois, Jeanette Sue Swackhamer, Springfield, and one son, Orin Cletus Swackhamer, Jr., Centerville, Iowa; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Otto A. Gerloff, San Angelo, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 22, in Greenlawn Funeral Home South, Springfield. Graveside services will be Wednesday in the White Oak Cemetery, near Urich.

SWACKHAMER, Jacob Jackson
1849-1916
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Thursday, Nov 9 1916 - Jacob J. Swackhamer of the White Oak neighborhood did at 12:30 a.m., Nov. 2, 1916, at his home about 5 miles south of Urich. Mr. Swackhamer was born in Muskingum county, Ohio, June 10, 1849. He spent his boyhood days in Illinois, coming to Missouri some 47 years ago and locating in Henry county where he has lived and made his home since. He was married to Miss Harriet Clinton Oct. 8, 1871. To this union were born six children, all of whom are living. They are as follows: Mrs. Jennie Vaughn, of Chicago, E. O. Swackhamer of Hill Top, Nevada, Mrs. Leither Endicott of Kansas City, Mo., and Mrs. Carrie Caldwell, T. A. Swackhamer and Mrs. Isa McDonald, of Urich. Mr. Swackhamer was liked by all who knew him. He was devoted to his church, his home and the interests of his community. He held a Sunday School office for fourteen years, part of which time he was Sunday School superintendent. He was a faithful worker for his Lord, never tiring of doing good. His was a useful life, living for others. Funeral services were held at White Oak Friday morning. He was buried in the cemetery at the church.

SWACKHAMER, John
1847-1905
Hopewell Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 7 1905 - John Swackhammer, about 54(sic), died at his home six miles northeast of Montrose Monday night at 11 of heart trouble and was buried at 11 a.m. January 4, at Stone's Chapel. He was born in Macomb, Ill. He enlisted January 4, 1864 at the age of 14 years in Co. D., 44th Regt. Ill. Inf., and served till the close of the war and was mustered out of the US service September 29, 1965 being termed one of the "kid" soldiers of the war. He was a charter member of the Gen. Fred D. Steele post 235, Sept. of Mo., G.A.R. His aged father, George Swackhammer, now 76 and who served in the same company and regiment, and mother are living in Montrose. Deceased has a brother Jacob, living near White Oak Church, this county, and a brother James, living in Oklahoma, and some other relatives living near Clinton.

SWACKHAMER, Norma Lou
1931-2003
Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 2 2004 - Norma Lou Swackhamer, daughter of Floyd A. and Monema Crump Swackhamer, was born May 7, 1931, in Kansas City, and died Monday, December 8, 2003, south of Kingdom City, as a result of an automobile accident. Norma graduated from Urich High School in 1949 and attended General Hospital's School of Nursing in Kansas City where she graduated on September 12, 1952. She was a registered nurse and had worked at the General Hospital, Kansas City, moved to Oregon and returned to North Kansas City Hospital before completing her nursing career at the Fulton State Hospital. She was a member of the Millersburg Christian Church. Norma loved baseball and was an avid follower of the Kansas City Royals. She loved music and especially singing. She loved animals, especially her dogs, Riley and spook. She had a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor. She is survived by a half-sister, Shirley Miller and son, Rick, Clinton, as well as a number of cousins, including Jerry Crump, Clinton, LaVerne Crump Stephens, Sedalia, Gary Crump, Urich, Sarah Elizabeth Mathews, Racket, Ruth Miller, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and Jack Hoy, Jefferson City. Graveside services and burial were held at the Urich Cemetery on Sunday, December 14.

SWACKHAMER, Thomas Arthur
1879-1963
White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Aug 20 1963 - Thomas Arthur Swackhamer, 84, retired farmer of Urich, died about 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at Clinton General Hospital. He leaves his wife, Mary Thompson Swackhamer, of the home; five children, Dr. T. C. Swackhamer, Stamford, Conn.; O. C. Swackhamer, Tarkio; Mrs. Wilbur Hupp, Jr., Marshall; R. E. Swackhamer, Jefferson City; Mrs. Joseph McDonald, Minneapolis, Minn. Funeral services will be Tuesday, Aug. 20, at White Oak Methodist Church. Burial will be in White Oak Cemetery.

SWADLEY, Mary E.
1963-2007
Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 11 2007 - Mary E. Swadley, 44, Clinton, died Monday, April 9, 2007, at her home. Among local survivors is her father Clyde Holmes of Osceola. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 12, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

SWADNER, Jemimia "Jennie" WHITAKER
1848-1907
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. J. L. Swadner breathed her last at midnight Tuesday, July 30, 1907, at her home on East Ohio after six years of suffering from an internal tumor. She was taken to St. Louis four months ago to be examined by specialist but they pronounced her trouble beyond mortal aid. The day before her death, she was carried to her yard chair, seemed better and was only very sick three hours, then death relieved her suffering. A sweet Christian and member of the M. E. Church in Clinton. Her maiden name was Miss Jemima Whittaker, born in London, Ohio, March 11, 1858; married J. L. Swadner September 15, 1870. Two children, W. M. and Miss Stells, with the father, are left. One child preceded its mother to that better land.

SWAGGART, Charles Peter
1853-1909
Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Henry County Republican, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 21 1909 - The entire community is bowed with sorrow unspeakable in the death of a representative citizen, C. P. Swaggart, who after a two week's illness with typhoid fever, on January 14, 1909, succumbed to earth's forces and passed beyond mortal limitations. C. P. Swaggart was born January 18, 1853, in Anderson, Ind., but had lived near this place, during which time he had built a reputation, the charm of which cannot be crowded into words. He was married to Nancy Kinnaman and to this union were born five children -- one son and four daughters. Of these, all are living to survive the deceased save one daughter, Mrs. Vernie Carrington, who preceded her father some eight months ago. Mr. Swaggart was a member of the A.F. and A.N., I.O.O.F. and M.W.A. lodges, and the funeral rites were in charge of the Masons of which order he had been a member since 1898. The funeral services were conducted in the M. E. church, of which denomination he had been a faithful worker for some time. After the funeral service, the remains, followed by one of the largest processions ever seen in this section, were taken to and laid to rest in the Blairstown cemetery.

SWAGGART, Nancy Mariah KINNAMAN
1860-1939
Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Urich MO, Thursday, Apr 13 1939 - Nancy Marriah Kinniman was born near Pendleton, in Madison County, Indiana, August 2, 1860. She departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. W. Carrington, in Blairstown at 8:50 o'clock Friday morning, March 31. Death followed a long illness of many months, most of which time she was confined to her bed. With her parents she came to Missouri on June 30, 1870. On March 31, 1878, she was united in marriage with C. P. Swaggart. To this union five children were born -- John Vernie, Mary Ellen, Luella Ross, James Blaine and Minnie Melissa. The husband and two children, John Vernie and Mary Ellen, preceded her in death. She had been a member of the Methodist church for many years. "Ma," as she was familiarly called by many, numbered her friends by her acquaintances. Blairstown had been her home for many years. She is survived by three children, Mrs. R. W. Carrington, of Blairstown; James Swaggart, El Dorado Springs, Mo., and Mrs. Minnie Bailey, Watonga, Okla; one brother T. R. Kinniman, of Blairstown, eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and other relatives. Funeral services were held the following Sunday afternoon, at Blairstown Methodist church and burial was made in the Blairstown cemetery.

SWAIM, Louis W.
1920-2006
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 9 2006 - Louis W. Swaim 86, of Windsor, Missouri, formerly of Independence, Mo., died Thursday morning, June 8, 2006, at his home in Windsor. He was born January 20, 1920, in Carroll County near Bosworth, Mo., the son of Clyde Corbett Swaim and Cora Muriel (Humphreys) Swaim. On August 2, 1941, in Chillicothe, Mo., he married Marjorie Jean "Marge" Lyons, who survives of the home. Louis was an Independent Insurance Agent, in Independence for many years, until his retirement in 1982. Earlier, he was an insurance agent for MFA, now known as Shelter Insurance Company. Louis had also farmed, worked at the Independence Post Office, and during World War II he worked at the North American Bomber Plant, in Kansas City. He was a former member of Bethel Baptist Church, Independence, and an active member of First Baptist Church, Windsor, singing with the Senior Adult Choir and participating in many activities with the Silver Threads group and was a former member of the Properties Committee of the church. Louis was also a 25-year member of the Independence Sertoma Club; a member of the Windsor Lion's Club; the Windsor Masonic Lodge 29; a former member of the Benson Center Board of Directors; the Windsor Planning & Zoning Committee; and the Henry County Sheriff's Board of Review. Louis was also active with the Independence Boys Scout organization for several years. In addition to his wife, Louis is survived by a son, Dr. Truett Lee Swaim, and a daughter-in-law, Leigh Swaim, Leawood, Kansas; a daughter, Jeannie Lou Witte, and her husband, Dr. Richard A Witte, Windsor, Mo.; 4 grandchildren, Natalie Robin Holick and her husband Bill; Dr. Kevin Andrew Witte; Emily Ann Swaim and Adam Truett Swaim; a great-granddaughter, Reagan Sophia Holick; 3 brothers, Oren R. "Bill" Swaim, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Glen Earl Swaim, Lake Charles, Louisiana; Ernest Edward Swaim, Grove, Oklahoma; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Monday, June 12, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

SWAIM, Marjorie Jean LYONS
1921-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Marjorie Jean Swaim, 99, of Belton, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died early Sunday morning, May 30, 2021, at Carnegie Village in Belton, Mo. She was born December 27, 1921, in Carroll County, Mo., to Cortiez Case Lyons and Sciota Pearl Lyons in the farmhouse of her Lyons grandparents. When she was 2 years old, her Grandpa and Grandma Kinsey moved from their farm to open a poultry and feed store in Hale, Mo. At this time, she and her parents moved into their farmhouse about 4 miles south of Hale. She accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 12 and was baptized in a coal pit near Compton, Mo. She graduated from Hale High School at the age of 16 and started school at Central Missouri State Teachers College (now UCM) in Warrensburg, Mo. After her first year of college, she was asked to teach in the Ballew country school near Hale. On August 2, 1941, in Chillicothe, Mo., she married Louis Willard Swaim, a boy she had known since third grade. That year she was offered a salary of $35 more per month at a near by school, Hazel Hill School. Before the term was up, Louis decided to go to Wichita, Ks., to learn sheet metal work to acquire work in the airplane factories. At the end of the school year, Marjorie joined Louis in Wichita. When jobs became scarce, they moved to Kansas City and Louis was hired at the North American Bomber Plant where Marjorie later acquired a job as a riveter on bomb bay doors of the B-25 plane. Two years after the end of the war, their daughter Jeannie was born. In a short time, they moved to a farm near Tina, Mo., where they resided for 8 years. While there, son Truett was born and Marjorie resumed teaching in Hale in 1955. When farming became less prosperous, the family moved to Independence, Mo., and Marjorie taught in the Grain Valley School District and attended CMSU in the summer to acquire her graduate degree. After graduation, she taught school in Independence for 3 years until vocal cord surgery made it difficult for her to continue teaching. Having sold insurance part-time, Louis and Marjorie decided to open an insurance office for Marjorie to operate. When Louis retired from his work at the Independence Post Office, he joined the office and they retired together in 1982. After enjoying retirement at the Lake of the Ozarks near Windermere, they moved to Windsor in 1993 to be closer to family. Two months before their 65th wedding anniversary, Louis passed away on June 8, 2006 and Marjorie moved to Raymore. Over the years, she enjoyed toll painting, decoupage, and ceramics and made many gifts and greeting cards for friends and family. She was a faithful Christian and was most recently a member of the South Haven Baptist Church, Belton, and the Joy Sunday School class of the church. Survivors include two children, Jeannie Lou Witte (Dr. Richard Witte), Raymore, Mo., and a son, Dr. Truett Lee Swaim, Leawood, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Natalie Robin Holick (Bill); Dr. Kevin Andrew Witte (Dara); Emily Ann Swaim and Adam Truett Swaim; 6 great-grandchildren, Reagan Sophia Holick; Audrey Elizabeth Holick; Colby William Holick; Tyler Benjamin Oswald; Elijah August Witte; Olivia Jean Witte; a sister, Eula Midyett; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her loving husband Louis. Graveside services will be Monday, June 7, 2021, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SWAIN, Anna Elizabeth WINKLER SHRODER
1910-1992
Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anna Elizabeth Swain, daughter of Harry and Velma Bailey Winkler, was born July 8, 1910, near Hartwell and passed away October 10, 1992, at Golden valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. She had lived in Kansas City most of her life where she was a seamstress for H. D. Company. She moved to Clinton in 1990. She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Bryan Shroder; her second husband, Robert Swain, and three brothers, Walphia Winkler, Clifford Scranton and Virgil Winkler. She is survived by one son, Bryan Junior Shroder and wife, Mable, of Urich; one sister, Opal Bailey, Portland, Oregon; one sister-in-law, Sylvia Winkler, Clinton; two half-brothers, William Lee Winkler and Harry Lewis Winkler, Coeur D'alene, Idaho; two half-sisters, Madge Higgins Kansas City, Kansas, and Florence Mead, Dunde, Oregon; two grandchildren, one step grandson and two step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, October 12, 1992, at Norris Cemetery near Hartwell.

SWALLEY, Raymond Irl Jr.
1952-2000
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 19 2000 - Raymond Irl Swalley, Jr. was born January 30, 1952, in Maryville, the son of Raymond Irl Swalley, Sr. of Garden City and Lois Day of Warsaw, and died October 17, 2000, at his home in Clinton. He was Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He spent part of his working life at the Rival Manufacturing plant in Clinton. Survivors include his parents; five brothers, Ronald Swalley of Lincoln, David, Dean and Karl Swalley, all of Texas, and Kevin Swalley of Indiana; three sisters, Diana Riffie of Clinton, Rita Freeman of Independence and Kathy Kirby of Warsaw. Graveside services will be under the direction of Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home on Friday, at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

SWANAGON, James W. "Jim"
1927-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James W. (Jim) Swanagon, Jr., 71, Clinton, died Monday, March 15, 1999, at Liberty. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Mr. Swanagon was born August 18, 1927, in Clinton, the son of James W. Swanagon, Sr., and Freida Rentchler Swanagon. He married Georgia Wilson on November 12, 1948, and hauled livestock for a living. Mr. Swanagon is survived by his wife, Georgia, of the home; two sons, Richard and Roger, both of Clinton; one daughter Judy Althoff, Liberty, MO. He was preceded in death by one sister, Beverly Ann Swanagon and one son, Jerry Ray Swanagon.

SWANN, Geraldine STEWART
1919-2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 18 2004 - Geraldine Stewart Swann, 85, died April 20, 2004, in Lancaster, California. She was born April 8, 1919, in Clinton, to Larah Kepple Feaster and Artie Glenn Stewart. She married Charles Swann May 24, 1947, in Kansas City. He preceded her in death in 1994. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Susan Gatley, Wrightwood, California, Darcy Elaine Tice, Chandler, Arizona; three grandchildren, Cory and Morgan Tice and Christopher Gately, and two great-grandchildren, Timmy and Mike Lewis. Private family services were held. Arrangements by Halley-Olsen-Murphy Memorial Chapel, Lancaster, CA.

SWART, Francis Lula "Fannie" BURKE
1875-1956
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Fannie L. Swart 80, were conducted Sept 11, at the Consalus Funeral Home. Pall bearers were nephews, Earl Smith, Frank Burke, Edgar Louis Burke, Emery George, George Hetherington and R. T. Hetherington. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Fannie L. Burke was born in Culpepper County, Virginia, one of seven children of William F. and Fannie Hisle Burke, all of whom are deceased except two sisters. In 1882 the family moved to Pettis County, Missouri and later came to northern Henry County. On March 5, 1899, she married John Edward Swart who preceded her in death in 1945. One daughter Gladys blessed this union. At 18 years of age she, with other family members united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Fields Creek where she was a faithful member. Upon moving to Clinton she transferred her membership to the Clinton Presbyterian Church. She had also been a member of Royal Neighbors. A devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Swart also had a deep concern for her neighbors.. She is especially remembered for helping hand in illnesses for she was gifted as a nurse, and her jolly nature provided the needed ray of sunshine. She was always willing and ready to serve at a moment's notice. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Swart had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Edwin R Potter and family, 524 East Jefferson. She suffered a heart attack on Friday afternoon, Sept 7, and was taken to the Comtpon General Hospital where she succumbed at 7:00 p.m. Sept 9. Surviving are the daughter and son-in-law of the home, one granddaughter, Miss Betty Jane, one grandson, Eddie, two sisters, Mrs. Nellie Smith East Jefferson Street Clinton, and Mrs. Sue Elwell, Sweet Springs, Mo; other relatives and many friends.

SWART, Grady Lee
1890-1982
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Grady Lee Swart was born May 4, 1890 on the farm near Norris where he made his lifelong home. He was one of three children born to W. S. Swart and Julia Ann Ross Swart. He passed away at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, May 27, 1982 at the age of 92 years. He attended grade and high school in Norris and later graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia. He was married to Vestina Dunn in 1917. She preceded him in death in 1951. On October 11, 1956, he was married to Inez Hendrick, who now survives. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Verlie Beaty and Eliza Kate Swart. Funeral services were May 29 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

SWART, John Edward
1873-1945
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO - John E. Swart died at his home on East Franklin Street at 7:10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15 from an acute nerve paralysis he suffered the preceding Friday. Mr. Swart was stricken suddenly on the 11th and had never been able to rise from the bed thereafter. John Edward Swart was born in Barton County Missouri, the son of John Swart and his mother who died when he was a child then about eight years of age. He went with his older brothers and sisters into the newly opened Oklahoma territory to homestead. He later returned to Missouri and farmed at various places in Henry County before moving to Clinton his home. Miss Francis Lula Burke became his wife March 5, 1899 and after several years of farming came to Clinton in 1924, since which time he has been a representative of the Scholeman Leather Goods Company of St. Louis. One daughter blessed the Swart home and her two children were one of her father's greatest pleasures of late years. He was a member of the W.O.W. and M.W.A. Lodges. A friendly, pleasant man who did countless small kindnesses for people and was the most cordial, considerate of neighbors doing the little things the people that held friends close. Surviving Mr. Swart are his devoted wife and only daughter, Mrs. Edwin Potter; his two grandchildren and his son-in-law, Cpl. Edwin Potter T5 stationed at Camp Hood who was as an own son, and only brother, Charlie Swart of Alberta Canada, who visited him in the winter. Funeral services will be at Consalus and Peck Funeral Home on Thursday (today), followed by burial at Englewood. Relatives attending the funeral services for the late J. E. Swart from out of town were Mrs. Malcomb Gates, a half sister of Pershing, Okla, Mrs. E. P. Burke, Mr and Mrs. Robert Burke, Joe Burke and Clay Curtis, Lamonte, Mo; Mr and Mrs Hisle Burke and son Wallace of Woodbury, Tenn; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Brown, Mr and Mrs Spencer Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Hodges, and Mrs. Janie Yount of Sedalia; Mr and Mrs. Fred Thornhill, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Sollaars of Adrian.

SWART, Thomas Marshall
1839-1930
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO - T. M. Swart Passed away about 5 o'clock Tuesday afternoon (Mar 4 1930) at the home of his daughter Mrs. Janie Yount of Sedalia. Death was due to affirmaties of advanced age growing worse the last ten days. Deceased was a pioneer citizen of Henry County for many years owning a large farm in the Norris vicinity. He was held in the highest esteem by every one of his wide acquaintances. He and Mrs. Swart being known as "Uncle Tom" and "Aunt Kate by all. As years passed by and by and his age nearing 90 he and his invalid companion went to Sedalia to live with their only daughter where everything was done to make him comfortable and happy. Besides the wife and daughter he is survived by one son W. H. Swart of near Maurine also five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He was born August 23, 1839 in Mason county Ky. And came to Henry county on March 17, 1874 He was married and converted and united with the Presbyterian Church when living in Kentucky. Funeral services were scheduled at the daughter's home in Sedalia at 11 A.M. Wednesday. The body was then brought to Clinton and services were held at the Christian church. Burial was in Englewood.

SWARTHOUT, Ruth
abt 1833-1893
Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Saturday, Apr 15 1893 - The remains of Mrs. Ruth Swarthout were brought here for burial in Field's Creek cemetery Wednesday. Deceased was about 60 yrs. old, and died with indigestion, at Deepwater, Tuesday morning, after an illness of about ten days. She leaves a husband and three children, all grown.

SWARTS, Mary Ann
1864-1946
Taken By Death - Mrs. Mary Ann Swarts born in Pennsylvania February 18 1864 died Wednesday (Apr 10 1946) in a Merced hospital. Last year she came to Chowchilla and resided with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Swarts, in the Ashview District until her death. Mrs. Swarts is survived by four sons, Ernest Swarts, Chowchilla; Albert Swarts, Okla; George Swarts, San Jose; and Francis Swarts, Santa Cruz; two step sons Charles Swarts, Alberta Canada; and John Swarts, Clinton, Mo; a stepdaughter Mrs. Hattie Gates, Okla; and 17 grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 12, in the Chowchilla Funeral Chapel. Internment was in Plainsburg cemetery, Chowchilla Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

SWATERS, Doris Elinor HENNY
1925-2004
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 11 2004 - Doris Elinor Swaters, daughter of George Harlem and Ida May (Barth) Henny, was born April 5, 1925, in Henry County, in the Lucas community. She departed this life October 25, 2004, at her home near Montrose at 79 years of age. Doris graduated from Urich High School in 1943. After graduation she attended a business school and worked at an engraving company in Kansas City. Doris and Leonard Frank Swaters were united in marriage December 27, 1947, at Immaculate conception Catholic Church in Montrose and to this union four children were born. They moved to Leonard's Grandpa Swaters' farm east of Montrose where they spent their life together. Doris was a devoted wife and supportive mother of her children and all their endeavors. She was a member of the Immaculate conception Catholic Church, Altar Sodality, an active 4-H leader, supporter of Montrose youth baseball, St. Mary's PTA and a longtime member of the Montrose Share and Care Club. She was a township committee woman and worked local elections. Doris was a homemaker and farm wife all of her married life. She enjoyed every aspect of that role. She loved to cook, sew, craft, garden, can, play cards and travel. She lived a very full life. She had a quick wit and a kind word for everyone she met. In recent years, Doris became an email queen. She communicated daily with her family and friends. Doris was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Oren and Gerald Henny. Survivors include her husband Leonard, of the home; her children Sara of Raytown, Roger and wife Annette, Deepwater, Karl of Rolla, and Mark and wife Donna, Montrose; her grandchildren, Rachel and husband Doug Kissinger, John and wife Megan, Jana and husband Brian Hinken, David, Allison, Emily and Jenny, and her great-grandchildren, Annie and Emma Swaters. Funeral services were at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose 10 a.m. Friday October 29. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SWATERS, Lenora Clara ARENS
1900-1995
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lenora Clara Arens Swaters was born August 19, 1900, at Montrose. she lived there throughout her entire lifetime until failing health confined her to the Westwood Nursing Center at Clinton, where she died September 22, 1995, at the age of 95. Lenora was the fourth of 10 children born to Nicholas F. and Anna L. Hentges Arens. Of those 10 children, five lived to adulthood. She attended school at St. Mary's in Montrose and Holy Rosary Academy in Clinton. On May 18, 1920, she married George A. Swaters at Montrose and to this union seven children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband on July 4, 1965, and five sons, Vincent (1921-1952), Willard (1922-1990), Paul (1924-1965), John (1926-1985) and Robert (1932-1954); her parents, Nicholas and Anna Arens; two brothers, Eugene and Joseph Arens; four sisters, Appolonea, viola and Hildegarde Arens, and Mrs. William (Frances) Armstrong of Phoenix, Arizona. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Dave (Betty Schmedding) Dudley, Butler, and Mrs. Wilbur (Elinor) Rotert, Flagstaff, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Willard (Reva) Swaters, Denison, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Angeline) Price, Clinton, and Elizabeth Arens, Kansas City, and one brother, Clem E. Arens of Springfield, Virginia. Lenora was a homemaker and a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Altar Society. For many years she served as tax collector for Deepwater Township and also for the City of Montrose. Hobbies included reading, crocheting, crossword puzzles and watching Kansas City Royals ball games. She loved her family and friends and will be remembered for her sense of humor and gentle spirit. She will be missed by all who knew her. Services were held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church on September 27. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SWATERS, Leonard Frank
1921-2005
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 24 2005 - Leonard Frank Swaters, son of Henry and Elizabeth (Richter) Swaters, was born March 9, 1921, in Montrose. He departed this life June 15, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at 84 years of age. Leonard spent his first three school years at Look Out country school east of Montrose. He continued his education and graduated from St. Mary's School in Montrose. From September 1942 to December 1945 Leonard served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He was a sergeant in the 863rd engineer aviation battalion serving in the South Pacific region. After serving in the military he returned home to the family farm. On December 27, 1947, he married Doris Elinor Henny at Immaculate Conception Church. They moved to Leonard's Grandpa Swaters' farm one mile east of Montrose where they spent their entire married life together. To this union four children were born. Leonard's life work was farming. He enjoyed every aspect of farm life. As his health failed he pursued his love of nature and woodworking. He enjoyed collecting, identifying and drying wild flowers. he spent many hours in his wood shop. He loved creating and designing his own pieces of wooden art. He especially loved sharing his original pieces with his grandchildren. Over the years he enjoyed butchering, wallpapering, growing geraniums, traveling, gardening and playing pitch with family and friends. Leonard even mastered card playing on the computer. Mr. Swaters was active in the community by serving on the local MFA Oil Board, the Montrose R-14 School Board, Montrose Busy Beavers 4-H Club leader. He was a member of Montrose VFW Post #8820. He also served his church community as a lifetime member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Leonard was a quiet man with a wonderful sense of humor. He enjoyed a good friend chicken dinner and watching westerns on television. One of Leonard's greatest joys was visits from family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Also by five sisters, Irene Goth, Annetta Tenholder, Gertrude Swaters, Helen Gengler and Florene Puthoff; four brothers, Bernard, Raymond, Leonard Louis and C. W. "Bill" Swaters. Survivors include his children, Sara of Raytown, Roger and wife Annette, Deepwater, Karl of Rolla, and Mark and wife donna, Montrose; his grandchildren, Rachel and husband Doug Kissinger, John and wife Megan, Jana and husband Brian Hinken, David, Allison, Emily and Jenny, and his great-grandchildren, Annie and Emma Swaters; two sisters-in-law, Magdalene Swaters and Rose Swaters, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, 10 a.m. Monday, June 20. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

SWATERS, Magdalene Mary BETTELS
1908-2008
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 22 2008 - Magdalene Mary Swaters, daughter of Barnard and Willomene Minnie E. (Cook) Bettels, was born Feb. 21, 1908, in Germantown. She died April 6, 2008, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City at 100 years of age. Magdalene spent her early life in Germantown, later working as a nurse's aid at St. Joseph Hospital on Linwood Blvd. in Kansas City for six years. She married her husband of 55 years, Bernard Swaters, on Feb. 25, 1935, at Visitation Catholic Church in Kansas City. They began their life together on a farm south of Montrose, remaining there until moving to Montrose after retirement. Mrs. Swaters was a good gardener and enjoyed tending her flowers. She liked to quilt and loved spending time with her grandchildren. Magdalene was preceded in death by her husband; a granddaughter Cheryl Swaters; two brothers and four sisters. She is survived by four children, Joan Gieselman and husband Raymond of Clinton, Robert Swaters and wife Linda of Flippin, Arkansas, Arlene Holmes and husband Sonny of Stilwell, Kansas, and James Swaters and wife Joyce of Montrose; 14 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, on Thursday, April 10. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

SWATERS, Marie M. COOK
1906-1974
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, July 4 1974 - Mrs. Marie M. Swaters, daughter of William and Mary (Fastabind) Cook, was born Nov. 13, 1906 at Montrose, Mo. She died at Research Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. June 7, 1974. She was married to Louis Swaters May 5, 1948. Mr. Swaters preceded her in death Oct. 23, 1972. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and was active in the Altar Society. She had many hobbies, especially her flowers, which she tended until her last illness. Among the survivors are a stepson, Donald Swaters, of Raytown; a stepdaughter, Joan Richter, Montrose; five grandsons, one granddaughter and two great-grandchildren. Her brothers, Steve, Clinton; Denis, St. Peters; Ambrose, Joplin; and sisters, Mrs. John (Ida) Bergschneider, Urich, and Mrs. Vince (Aloysia) Greufe, Montrose, also survive. Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception church, Montrose, June 10. Burial was in St. Marys Cemetery at Montrose. Pall bearers were nephews, Gene, Bob, Cecil and Bill Cook, Jerry Joe and Ted Cook.

SWAVELY, Donna L. BLANK
1928-2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 13 2001 - Donna L. Swavely, 72, Riverton, Wyoming, died Thursday, February 1, 2001, at Riverton Memorial Hospital. Memorial services were held February 8 at the Riverton Christian Center. She was born in Clinton June 26, 1928, daughter of John and Gladys Kenney Blank. She was a Methodist and enjoyed painting, reading, camping and fishing and was formerly an avid archer. Survivors include one son, Eric Swavely of Homer, Alaska; daughters, Carol Swavely of Riverton and Anna Bottoms of Anchorage, Alaska; grandchildren, Ricky Swavely and Chris and Michelle Bottoms, her mother of Blue Springs, and a sister, Joanne Ploeger of Independence. She was preceded in death by her father.

SWEARINGEN, Mary A.
1851-1891
Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Dec 5 1891 - Died, November 30, 1891, at Hartwell, Mrs. Mary Swearinger (Swearingen). She was buried at Norris. She was born in New York City in an orphan's home. Her father was captain of a ship and was lost at sea with the vessel he had in charge. When seven years old, a German family gave her a home. She was raised to womanhood in McDonough county, Ill. where she married J. V. Swearinger Jan. 1, 1865. They had eight children, five boys and three girls. One boy and a girl preceded her to a better land. She was sick about three weeks but bore her sufferings with patience. A short time before she died, she called her husband and children to her bedside and talked to them earnestly, asking them to do better. She was a woman of unusual intelligence and judgment and was liked by everyone. Her death is a severe blow to her family.

SWEARNGIN, Leota Fern MILLER
1927-2003
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 9 2003 - Leota F. Swearngin, 76, Windsor, died Saturday morning, September 6, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. She was born March 22, 1927, near the Ft. Lyon area in Benton County, the daughter of Barton Roy Miller and Ruth (Miller) Miller. On June 2, 1946, in Lincoln, she married Lester Perry Swearngin, who survives of the home. She was an office manager for the former Rice-Lindstrom Hatchery in Clinton and the former Grain Belt Hatchery in Windsor for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, a former Sunday School teacher and a member of the Windsor VFW Auxiliary. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Raychelle Dorton and her husband Tom, Independence; two grandsons, Matthew T. Dorton and Nathan M. Dorton, both of Independence; two brothers, Wilford A. Miller, Windsor, and Richard W. Miller, Lawrence Kansas; two sisters, Pauline Longaker, Lee's Summit, and Faye Rains, Greenwood, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 10, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SWEARNGIN, Lester Perry
1914-2005
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 31 2005 - Lester Perry Swearngin, 90, of Windsor, died Friday, May 27, 2005, at the Pleasant Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hill. He was born Aug. 17, 1914, in Benton County, near Lincoln, a son of Charles Richard Swearngin and Emerine Elizabeth Perry Swearngin. On June 2, 1946, in Lincoln, he was married to Leota Fern Miller, who died Sept. 6, 2003. Mr. Swearngin was a farmer, worked on the railroad and for the Missouri Highway Department in the Windsor area until he retired in 1979. He served in the Army Air Corp during World War II. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Windsor, and was ordained a deacon in 1965. He was a member of Windsor Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2610 and the Modern Woodman Lodge. Surviving are a daughter, Raychelle Dorton, and her husband, Tom, of Independence; two grandsons, Matthew T. Dorton and Nathan M. Dorton, both of Independence; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Lowell Swearngin and Lawton Swearngin; and two sisters, Etta Glen and Glenn Reed. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 31, at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

SWEATE, Bennie
1885-1962
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Tuesday, May 22 1962 - Bennie Sweate, 77, Clinton, who had been a patient at Kansas City Tuberculosis Hospital, Leeds, since nine years ago last February, died there about 5:00 p.m., May 18. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 20, at Clinton's Second Baptist Church. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery at Windsor. Bennie Sweate was born Feb. 15, 1885, in Tennessee, the son of Sandy "Pete" and Dorcas Shockley Sweate. When six months old he came to Clinton with his family. Except the time he was hospitalized he lived the rest of his life in Clinton or the rural area. He was a farmer and for a number of years farmed on the Jim Spangler farm and then for Jim Long until he became ill. He leaves his wife, Moria, and two daughters, Mrs. Lauvenia Locke, Mrs. Lillian Thomas, Kansas City, Mo.; a brother, James "Sonny" Sweate, Clinton; three sisters, Mesdames Bessie Shockley, Helen Reed and Alice Fewel, Clinton; many other relatives and friends.

SWEATE, Pete Sandy "Peoria"
1858-1951
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Dec 27 1951 - Pete Sweate, worthy and estimable patriarch of a highly respected Negro family, of which there are some 81 living, direct heirs, died at his North Main Street home at 11:30 Christmas morning, leaving nearly a century of honest, thrifty living behind him. Pete, 93 years of age, was born in Wilson County, during the turbulent days of the slave era. He had lived in Clinton some 65 years, during which he made an enviable name for himself in faithful loving service both to his family and to the countless people for whom he worked so diligently. There are scores of Henry County families who gladly bear testimony to the fact there was never a more sincere, untiring worker than Pete Sweate, who, in his humble perseverance to the principles of right, laid a foundation of universal trust and esteem which is a priceless heritage to his children and their children, down through five generations. Surviving Pete are his faithful and devoted companion, Dorcus, now 83; their five children, Bennie, James, Bessie Shockley, Helen Fewel, and Alice Fewel; 23 grandchildren, 48 great grandchildren, and five great great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 28, at the St. James Methodist Church, Clinton.

SWEENEY, Daniel
1824-1904
Clinton Missouri, Mar 5 1904 - Uncle Dan Sweeney died at 7:30 Wednesday, Feb. 24, in the evening, aged nearly 80, at this home in Calhoun, where he had lived for 35 years. On Monday previous to his death, he became ill with pneumonia. He was born in County Kerry, Ireland in 1824 and came to America about 1850. He followed railroad construction in New York and Ohio, marrying in the latter state, Miss Mary Sughrue, cousin of John honored citizen, his word being good as gold at all times. His remains were accompanied by his sons and friends to Sedalia, where services were held in the Catholic church and internment in the parish cemetery.

SWEENEY, Daniel
1863-1938
Clinton MO - Mr. Sweeney dropped dead about 5:00 p.m., December 15, 1938, as he was climbing the basement steps at the Sweeney home, northeast of Calhoun, near Highway 52. He had been ill several months. Mr. Sweeney, who was 74 years old, had always lived on the farm which was early settled by his ancestors. The Sweeney farm is one of the prominent places in Henry County, and is entirely modern. Here he lived, with his two surviving brothers, John and Tom, who are twins, also their housekeeper, Mrs. Elizabeth Wakefield. A sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Sweeney, lived across the road from the Sweeney house. Two other brothers of Mr. Sweeney died suddenly, Mike, about 2 1/2 years ago, and Pat, after a major operation, two years ago. Mr. Sweeney was a faithful member of the Clinton Holy Rosary Catholic Church from where funeral services were conducted Saturday. Burial in the family lot at Sedalia.

SWEETS, Charlotte SUTTON
n/a-1905
St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 11 1905 - Mrs. Charlotte Sweet, wife of Alonzo Sweet, colored, died at her home in the northwest part of Montrose, Thursday, Feb. 2, 1905, about noon and was buried in the Catholic cemetery.

SWETNAM, Norma Lou KENDRICK
1925-2002
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 26 2002 - Norma Lou "Kendrick" Swetnam was born October 18, 1925, in Moberly to William Curtis and Ella Ardena (Palmer) Kendrick and died December 9, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 77 years. She attended one-room schools near Clifton Hill and graduated from Thomas Hill High School. At an early age, Norma professed faith in Christ and was baptized in a pond near Thomas Hill. On June 8, 1946, she was joined in marriage to James Isaac Swetnam. They lived in Huntsville for 10 years. They moved to Clinton in the late '50s due to a change in jobs. After moving to Rawlins, Wyoming, in 1977 they returned to Clinton in 1985 for their golden years. After all her children were in school, Norma began working for Sears in Clinton. While in Wyoming she worked at the First Wyoming Bank at Rawlins. When she retired in Clinton, her favorite pastime was being with or doing for all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A second passion of her life was quilting. She spent many hours not only quilting, but checking out material shops, books and other quilters' work. She was a very active member of Golden Valley Quilt Guild and served in several offices over the years. During the winter months in Harlingen, Texas, she participated in the Rio Grande Guild and the local activities at Park Place Estates. Norma was preceded in death by her husband Jim; her parents; two brothers, Donald Lee Kendrick and Charles Kendrick. She will be sadly missed by her family, Sharon and Ivan Cumpton, Garden City, James and Kate Swetnam, Houston, Texas, William and Debi Swetnam, Moberly, Raymond Swetnam and Richard and Janet Swetnam, all of Clinton; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; as well as one sister, Patsy Simms of Mena, Arkansas, and one brother, William C. Kendrick, Jr. of Boerne, Texas. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church, Clinton, on Thursday, December 12. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

SWICEGOOD, Lillie M.
abt 1913-2003
Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 21 2003 - Mrs. Lillie M. Swicegood, 90, Wheatland, died Saturday, July 19, 2003, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. A longtime Wheatland and Weaubleau area resident, she is survived by her husband of the home, and a daughter, Shelba Swicegood of Wheatland. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Robinson Cemetery, near Weaubleau.

SWIFT, Francis Lavern
1923-1992
Vansant Road/Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Francis Lavern Swift, Route 1, Clinton, passed away at his home February 15, 1992, after a two-year battle with cancer. Lavern was born March 25, 1923 in the McFall, Missouri area, the son of Lee and Myrtle Hunsucker Swift. He graduated from Hatfield, Mo. high school in 1942, going right into the service, serving three years in World War II. He was employed at State Hospitals for forty years. Most of that time at St. Joseph, Mo. He belonged to Post 11 Legion in St. Joseph. In 1986, he retired and moved to a farm north of Clinton. He was a member of the Church of God in Urich. Lavern was always thinking of others, even during his illness. He is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home and one sister, Louise Conrad of Clinton, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Irene Vincent and Inez Case; and one brother, Lee Franklin Swift. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 18, 1992, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

SWIGERT, Betty J.
1933-1999
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 22 1999 - Betty J. Swigert, 65, Clinton, died Thursday, January 21, 1999, in Clinton. She is survived by David Kimball of Clinton. Graveside services will be held at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton on Monday, January 25.

SWIGERT, Jack
1930-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Jack Swigert, 90, of Windsor, Missouri, died early Saturday morning, February 20, 2021, in Windsor. He was born March 4, 1930, in Leeton, Mo., on the family farm, the son of Willis Allyn Swigert and Mary Eliza McIntire. On November 25, 1954, he married Thelma Lucile Paxton at the United Methodist Church in Leeton. She preceded him in death on July 21, 2019. Jack began working on the family farm at a young age. After graduation from Leeton High School, he served his country in the United States Air Force. After the family moved to Windsor in 1964, he owned and operated the Windsor Standard Oil Station for a time, was a feed salesman for PayWay/Central Soya company, and was a car salesman at the Walker Ford and Ferguson Chevrolet dealerships in Windsor. He then worked at the Leeton Elevator for many years until retirement. Jack drove a school bus for the Windsor School District and enjoyed not only the daily bus route where he was fondly known by the kids as "Grandpa Jack," but the many ball game trips. His farming roots never left him. He loved farm machinery and always owned a tractor. He enjoyed car shows, family camping trips, and playing pitch, marbles, and dominoes. But his favorite activity was being able to attend sporting events of his children, grandchildren, and then great grandchildren. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Windsor, and had served on the Windsor School Board for many years. Survivors include 3 children, Steve (Vicki) Swigert, Piedmont, Okla.; Marilyn (David) Norfleet, Windsor, Mo.; and Scott (Kristen) Swigert, Windsor, Mo.; 7 grandchildren, Jonathan (Erin) Norfleet, Whitney (Zack) Bowers, Kacey (Mike) Verderaime, Allyson (Josh) Weitzel, Kimberly (Rusty) Baxter, Makayla Swigert, and Barr Swigert; 10 great-grandchildren, Olsyn, Paxton, Nash, Olivia, Indiana, Rian, Evyn, Henley, Harper, Salvatore, Enzo, and Giovanni; a sister-in-law, Venita Houk, Leeton, Mo.; 2 brothers-in-law, Larry Paxton, and Gary Womble, both of Windsor, Mo.; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his wife Thelma, he was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Jean Wallace and her husband Bill, and Ruth Smith and her husband Cy; two sisters-in-law, Toni Paxton and Kay Womble; and a brother-in-law, Bob Houk. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SWIGERT, Thelma Lucile PAXTON
1934-2019
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Thelma Lucile Swigert, 85, of Windsor, Missouri died Sunday morning, July 21, 2019, at her home in Windsor. She was born March 2, 1934 in Clinton, Missouri, the daughter of Elmer Benton Paxton and Elsie Lucile (Wirsig) Paxton. On November 25, 1954, she married Jack Swigert in Leeton, Mo., and he survives of the home. She was a 1951 graduate of Norris High school. After graduation she attended Central Missouri State College and received her teaching certificate and taught at Harrisonville No. 9 school. After their marriage, Jack and Thelma moved back to Leeton where they had a family farm. In 1964 the family moved to Windsor where Thelma worked at Citizens Bank. She earned her LPN degree and worked at Golden Valley Hospital, for her brother-in-law, Dr. Cy Smith, and then for Dr. Richard Witte in Windsor for almost 30 years. Thelma and Jack enjoyed square dancing and playing Pitch. Many family trips to the lake to camp and boat were enjoyed over the years. Camping at the Missouri State Fair was an annual tradition. "Grandma Jack," as she was affectionately known to many children in addition to her own grandchildren, was an excellent cook and seamstress. She liked any kind of handwork and enjoyed reading and special knit nights with her sisters, nieces, and granddaughters. She loved her family and friends and they were always welcome in her home and there was always room at her table. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband, Jack, she is survived by 3 children, Steve (Vicki) Swigert, Kingston, Oklahoma; Marilyn (David) Norfleet, Windsor, Mo.; and Scott (Kristen) Swigert, Windsor, Mo.; 7 grandchildren, Jonathan (Erin), Whitney, Kacey (Mike), Allyson (Josh), Kimberly (Rusty), Makayla, and Barr; 10 great grandchildren, Olsyn, Paxton, Nash, Rian, Evyn, Henley, Harper, Salvatore, Enzo, and Giovanni; a brother, Larry Paxton, Windsor, Mo.; a sister, Venita (Bob) Houk, Leeton, Mo.; many loving nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nephews and a great-great-niece. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant brother, Dwight Elmer Paxton; a sister, Kay Womble; a sister-in-law, Toni Paxton; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Ruth and Cy Smith and Bill and Jean Wallace. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 25, 2019, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SWINDELL, James Carmel
1892-1963
Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Tuesday, Mar 5 1963 - Funeral services for James Carmel Swindell, 73, of 900 North Main, Clinton, who died Feb. 23 at Nevada, were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 27, at St. James Methodist Church, Clinton. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery under the direction of Schaberg Funeral Home. James Carmel Swindell was born Oct 9, 1892, at Clinton, the son of Andrew and Hattie Gray Swindell, both of whom preceded him in death. With the exception of a few years he spent his life in Clinton. Ill for some time he had been hospitalized six days before his death. He leaves two brothers, Andrew, Denver, Colo., William Artie Swindell and wife, Edwards, Mo., many other relatives and friends.

SWINDELL, Parthena Ann WIGGINTON
1839-1914
Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Parthena Ann Wiggington was born in Boone county, Mo., September 7, 1839; died at her home in Calhoun, November 19, 1914, aged 75 years, 2 months and 12 days. Was married to Fielding G. Swindell May 1, 1885. To this union was born seven children, two having passed away early in life. Deceased united with the Baptist church at Mt. Gilead and has always lived a consistent Christian life. She was a kind and devoted wife and mother, a good neighbor and is widely known -- having lived in the vicinity of Calhoun for many years. She leaves to mourn her departure, her aged companion, two sons -- John Swindell of Pittsburg, Kansas, and Hiram Swindell of --- and three daughters -- Mrs. Emma Motsinger, of Kansas City, Mrs. John Ballew and Mrs. Oliver Bell of Calhoun. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Calhoun Friday, November 20th; after which the remains were interred in the Calhoun cemetery. All children present at funeral but the son Hiram, and daughter, Mrs. Motsinger.

SWISHER, Eula L. LAUGHMAN
1907-1991
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Eula Swisher, 83, Clinton, formerly of Windsor, died Saturday, July 27, 1991, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. She was born September 20, 1907 in Leeton, the daughter of Benjamin Franklin Laughman and Louisa Jones Laughman. On December 11, 1923, she married Robert E. Swisher in Warrensburg. He preceded her in death August 6, 1977. She was a homemaker and was co-owner and operator of a gas service station at Elm with her husband for more than 12 years. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Leeton. Survivors include two brothers, Basil Laughman, Clinton, and Richard Laughman, Topeka, Kansas; one sister, Naomi Frasher, Clinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, July 30, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SWISHER, James Edward "Jim"
1943-2020
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
James Edward Swisher, worlds best father and "papa" passed away early Saturday morning, June 20, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia, Missouri. He was 77 years old. Jim or "Jimmie", as he was known by his family and friends, was born January 27, 1943 in Windsor, Missouri, to James Swisher and Mabel Wilborn. Jim graduated from Windsor High School in 1961 and was an United States Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. Jim married Mae Marie Shumake on September 27, 1969 and into this union four children were born. She preceded him in death on March 3, 1997. On February 27, 2004 he married Bonnie (Green) Manion who survives of the home. Jim was employed at the University of Central Missouri in Special Projects and retired after over 30 years in 2005. Jim was a talented carpenter and built many beautiful projects at the university that he enjoyed showing to his grandkids. His most memorable project was the home he built and filled with wonderful memories for his own family. Jim is survived by his children Ann (Jay) Cave, Janet (Jason) Rhyne, Brian Swisher, Eric Swisher, Heath (Megan) Manion, Denae (Kelly) Carver; 17 Grandchildren, Kirby, Carson, Kiran, Charli, Silas, Brinlea, Josh, Trinity, Kaiden, Kora, Jorie, Jude, Leyton, Colt, Brenna, Andrea and Ashley; a sister Mary Lou (Frank) Brooks and brother-in-law Bill Shumake as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jim was an avid story teller and had a knack for telling stories and jokes. He was a talented musician who could sing and play the guitar and fiddle. He was in the band the Benton County Dukes and enjoyed performing with them and recording a record that included a song he had written. Jim enjoyed fishing in his spare time with his family and friends, having coffee with friends during the week, and a weekly Saturday breakfast with lifelong friends. Jim will be most fondly remembered by his family as a loving husband, father and grandfather. Memorial services will be Saturday, June 27, 2020, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SWISHER, James U.
1907-1994
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James U. Swisher, 86, Windsor, died Wednesday, February 2, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born August 24, 1907, in Benton County, the son of John Charles Fremont Swisher and Mary Bell Espenschied Swisher. On June 6, 1936, in Warrensburg he married Mable Margaret Wilborn, who survives of the home. He was a self-employed carpenter in the Windsor area for many years before his retirement. He also farmed and worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Windsor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Mary Lou Brooks, and a son, James F. Swisher, both of Windsor; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two nieces. Funeral services were Saturday, February 5, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SWISHER, Lowell
1949-2021
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Lowell Swisher, 71, of Warsaw, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Tuesday evening, July 27, 2021, at University Hospital, Columbia, Mo., with his family by his side. He was born October 30, 1949, in Windsor, the son of Robert Samuel Swisher and Gladys Margueree (Crawford) Swisher. From his union to Connie Swisher, two children were born, Brett Robert and Bobbi Jean. Lowell was a 1967 graduate from Windsor High School. He extended his high school basketball career by playing for Highland College in Kansas. He earned a bachelors degree in physical education and health and a masters degree in special education. He was an American Family insurance agent. Returning to his love of sports, he taught and coached in the school districts of Northwest, Windsor, Leeton, Warsaw, Osage, and Lincoln. Over the years he coached basketball, baseball and volleyball and taught PE, special education, and driver's education. As much as he loved coaching, watching his grandchildren's games took first place in Lowell's heart. He also enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and the Windsor American Legion. Survivors include a son, Brett Swisher (Johnna), Windsor, Mo.; a daughter, Bobbi Swisher, Warsaw, Mo.; 7 grandchildren, Taylor Swisher, Jaelyn Swisher, Jillian Swisher, Delainey Swisher, Robert Swisher, Jazzmyn Swisher, and Mustang Salley; a great-granddaughter, Marlee Jude DeLong; his loving companion, Lynda Martin and her daughter Jacque Sulsberger (Steve), all of Warsaw, Mo.; and several cousins and a host of friends, fellow coaches, former players, and students. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Ronald Neil Swisher. Memorial services will be Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Windsor United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery at a later date.

SWISHER, Mable Margaret WILBORN
1916-1994
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Mable M. Swisher, 77, of Windsor, died Thursday, March 31, 1994 at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born October 22, 1916 near Windsor, the daughter of Jeff Theodore Wilborn and Pearl Gladys Egbert Wilborn. On June 6, 1936, in Warrensburg, she married James U. Swisher, who preceded her in death February 2, 1994. Mrs. Swisher was a homemaker and a member of the Faithful Workers Sunday School Class and the Euzelian Circle, both of the church. She was also a member of the Maple Grove Farm Club, Windsor. Survivors include a son, James E. Swisher, and a daughter, Mary Lou Brooks, both of Windsor; two sisters, Helen Bush, Liberty, Florence Cato, Smithville, Tennessee; a brother, Dale Wilborn, Indianapolis, Indiana; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 2, 1994, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SWISHER, Margueree CRAWFORD
1916-2004
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 14 2004 - Margueree Swisher, 88, Windsor, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Clinton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. She was born June 9, 1916, in Camden County, near Camdenton, the daughter of Grover Cleveland Crawford and Stella (Adair) Crawford. On April 14, 1938, in Sedalia, she married Robert Samuel Swisher, who died October 8, 1983. Mrs. Swisher was a homemaker and worked for the Nature Faker company in Windsor for several years. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church, Windsor. Survivors include a son, Lowell Swisher, Windsor; a grandson, Brett Robert Swisher and his companion, Johanna, Windsor; a granddaughter, Bobbi Jean Swisher, Windsor; two grandchildren, Taylor and Jaelyn Swisher, Windsor, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronald Neal Swisher, October 2, 1948; a brother, Jesse Crawford, and a sister, Chessie Elliott. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 16, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SWITSER, Moses
1822-1898
Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Uncle Moses Switzer died at his home in Leesville July 30, 1898 at 11:30 o'clock a.m. Born in Jesimon County, Ky. May 15, 1822, he moved to Indiana in 1862, then to Illinois, then to Leesville in 1865. Uncle Mose married Miss Margaret Ann Walters in 1844. In the course of time six children came to make merry music in their happy home, five sons and one daughter. All went well until 1875, when the angel of death entered and claimed for its victim the loving companion and fond mother. He was married to Sindy Nichols March 12, 1876. Uncle Mose was a man of quiet and peaceable disposition. He stayed at home and attended to his own business and the only recreation he ever took was fishing. He was village blacksmith for nearly 30 years and no man ever took work to his shop without taking it home with him, unless Uncle Mose was overrun with work. No man was turned away with work unfinished because he hadn't the money to pay. Uncle Moses had a strong constitution; whatever he undertook, he accomplished. Others have come and gone, but he was always at his post. A member of the Christian Church over 40 years; leaves wife, four sons and one sister. Remains interred at Tebo.

SWITZER, James T.
1836-1902
Englewood Cemetery (S), Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jun 28 1902 - James T. Switzer died at his home on East Green street Wednesday, June 25, at 3 p.m. at the age of 66. He was born in Bolton, Ontario in 1836 and moved to Henry County in 1868, on a farm 7 miles east of Clinton. He came to Clinton in 1879, where he has lived ever since. He leaves a wife and three daughters. He was a member of the Episcopal church and was buried in Englewood.

SWOPE, Julia Jewel TINDLE
1913-2001
Carbon Center Cemetery, Carbon Center, Vernon Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 20 2001 - Julia Jewel Swope, daughter of Daniel R. Tindle and Bessie Beam Tindle, was born March 7, 1913, in Beames, Tennessee, and died Wednesday, January 31, 2001, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. She was married to Oren herald Swope on May 24, 1952. Oren preceded her in death on April 12, 1994. She is survived by one sister, Hattie, and one brother, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and cousins and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held at the Carbon Center Cemetery, Rich Hill, on Saturday, February 3. Burial was in the Carbon Center Cemetery.

SYLVESTER, Gertrude Loretta HILLERS
1913-2005
Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 28 2005 - Gertrude Loretta Sylvester, daughter of John and Anna (Raggelsberger) Hillers, was born November 8, 1913, in Kansas City, Kansas, and died at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center April 11, 2005, at the age of 91 years. She was married to Carroll Sylvester, who preceded her in death. She had lived in Kansas City where she worked for the JC Penney Company before moving to Lowry City 19 years ago. Gertrude was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three grandchildren, Brenda Lucas, Steve Baker Jr. and Patty Moudy, as well as 12 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son Melvin W. Sylvester of Raymore; three daughters, Carol Wierman of Raymore, Melva Baker of Lowry City and Sylvia Wurzer of Clinton, as well as five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Thursday, April 14. Graveside services and burial were held in Calvary Cemetery, Kansas City.

SYMPSON, William J.
1860-1944
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Apr 13 1944 - W. J. Sympson Died April 2, 1944 at a Kansas City hospital after two months illness. William J. Sympson, fifth of seven children of Elizabeth Lough and Jackson Sympson, was born at Waveland, Ind., August 10, 1860. When 11 years of age, he moved to this area, where he spent the remainder of his life. He entered the blacksmith trade in Windsor in 1873, and at the time of his death was the oldest business man in Windsor. On December 12, 1889 he was married to Mary Nedegger, at the home of his sister-in-law in Sedalia, by Elder Ashlynn. Their union lasted 54 years. He was a member of the Windsor Christian Church and was a deacon for over 30 years. He is survived by his beloved wife, three nieces Miss Jessie Sympson of Warrensburg, Mrs. Lenora Beaman of Kansas City and Mrs. Floyd Welch of Burbank, Calif., besides great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services were held at the funeral home in Windsor, April 4. Burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

SYPES, Carrie L. GOODWIN
1937-2006
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 15 2006 - Carrie L. Sypes, 68, of Columbia, Missouri, (formerly of Windsor and Sedalia, Mo.) died Sunday, February 12, 2006, at University Hospital, Columbia, Mo. She was born May 21, 1937, in Lincoln, Mo., the daughter of Harlan Winifred Goodwin and Susie Maria Jackson. On January 6, 1957, in Odessa, Mo., she married James Alfred Sypes, who preceded her in death on July 7, 1985. She attended Sumner Elementary School in Windsor, Mo., and Hubbard High School in Sedalia, Mo., for 3 years. She graduated from Windsor High School and worked for many years at the former Windsor Hospital in Windsor. She also cleaned houses in the Windsor area. She was a member of the Ward Memorial Baptist Church, Sedalia, Mo; a member of the Central District Gospel Choir and the Gospel Chorus Group of the church. She was also a member of the John Hardiman Missionary Society of Ward Memorial Baptist Church and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a son, Darrell Sypes and his wife, Marilyn, Sedalia, Mo.; a daughter, Ruth Sypes, Columbia, Mo.; a brother, William Lee Goodwin, Hinesville, Georgia; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Two sisters, Martha Jane Goodwin and an infant sister; and a brother, Lloyd Goodwin, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 16, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

SYPES, Marilyn V. HOGAN
1955-2006
Laurel Oak Cemetery (S), Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 11 2006 - Marilyn V. Sypes, 51, Sedalia, died Friday, December 8, 2006, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born July 19, 1955, in Boonville, the daughter of William Walker Hogan and Ora Mae (Thurston) Hogan. On July 22, 1995, in Sedalia, she married James Darrell Sypes, who survives of the home. She was a member of the Wards Memorial Baptist Church, Sedalia, where she was an usher, a member of the Inspirational Choir and worked with the youth. She had worked at the Sedalia Wal-Mart in the deli department for over 10 years. In addition to her husband Darrell, survivors include her mother Ora Mae Hogan, Sedalia; 17 brothers and sisters, including a brother Billy Hogan and his wife Mattie, Grandview, and a sister Walkan Hogan, Sedalia, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Michael Hogan, West Palm Beach, Florida, and Dustin Hogan, Sedalia. She was preceded in death by her father, a brother and a sister. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 12, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.