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Tombs, Jewell  Jewell Tombs was born in Camden county on July 25, 1924, a son of Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Tombs.  He is survived by his parents; 2 brothers: Lem and Andy; a sister: Miss Betty Tombs.  Val B. Strader officiating, Burial in the Versailles cemetery. Kidwell service. Military rites in the Versailles cemetery.
From newspaper  Jewell Tombs, driver, Miss Rosetta Adams and John Clinton Hibdon were fatally injured and Mary Helen Breen is in critical condition in a Boonville Hospital as the result of an auto crash at the Haw Creek Bridge wast of Stover.  Saturday nite, Oct _, 1948. (Jewell was 24, Rosetta was 19 and John was 16).
 

Cooper, Robert Ezra   Funeral services for Robert Ezra Cooper, victim of a tragic accident which occured on Route W southeast of Versailles, during the early morning hours of Thursday, April 18, 1956 were held from the Kidwell Funeral Home Sunday April 21, 1956 at 2 pm with the Rev. E.D. Linebarger of teh Versailles Revival Center officiating.  Interment was in Versailles cemetry.  Mr. Cooper, a son of Josepyh and Nancy McGinnis Cooper was born in Morgan county, November 25, 1893 and at the time of his death he was 63 years of age.  September 26, 1923 he was united in marriage with Miss Sarah McGinnis and to this union were born 4 children.  An infant daughter preceded him in death.  The surviving children are Robert O. Cooper, Versailles,; Mrs Ludean Wood of Washougal, Washington and Frances Williams of Versailles.  5 grand children.  One brother Lewis Cooper of Eldon, one sister, Mrs. Mollie Woods of Barnett, and neices and nephews.  For many years, Mr. Cooper was employed on a Rock Island maintenance crew, retiring some years ago because of ill health.  Mrs Cooper who also survives, remains in a critical condition at Bothwell Hospital. She is suffering from extensive burns, sustained in the accident in which her husband died when the car they were riding in came in contact with a 7200 volt Union Electric power line which had come loose and was hanging across the roadway.

Hubbard, George H.  Local real estate man and abstractor died at the home of his son, Col Douglas Hubbard.  Services were held in the Presbyterian Church with the Dr. Earl Morgan of Osage Beach officiating  Burial was in the family lot in the Versailles cemetery.
   A son of Mr. and Mrs. William Timothy Hubbard, he was born at Syracuse November 1, 1865.  He was a member of a pioneer family.  His grandparents came from Kentucky in 1820 to settle at Waverly.  In 1890 Mr. Hubbard came to Versailles to be duputy for his brother who had been elected County Clerk.  On May 16, 1894, Mr. Hubbard married Miss Mary Nancy Ivy, daughter of Gen and Mrs. Monroe Ivy.  In 1896 Mr. Hubbard and a group of other Morgan county men made the run into the Cherokee Strip in Oklahoma when it was opened to white settlers.  He staked a claim which he later sold.  He died June 30, 1942.  He is survived by a duaghter: Mrs Mara T. Keevil of Syracuse; a son: Col. Douglas Hubbard of Versailles; six grandchildren: Mrs. George H. Harrington Jr. of Fort Worth Texas, Mrs. E. M. Daily of Fulton, Mrs. Gordon E. Crosby Jr. of Oakland California, Cadet Hale Hubbard of West Point, M.T. Keevil Jr. and Miss Parrricia Keevil of Syracuse.  Four great grandchildren: Janice Ann Harrington, Gordon E. Crosby, douglas Hubbard Crosby and Thomas Eugene Daily; three neices: Mrs Charles Osborne of Sedalia, Mrs A.N. Scott of Maplewood New Jersey and Mrs Harry Heck of California Missouri.  Preceding him in death were his parents; his brothers: Dr. D.J. Hubbard and Will Hubbard; a sister: Sally Hubbard, who died as a child, and a half brother Joe Bannell.

Webster, Grover  (died 1948 - age 63)  Funeral services at Stenger Funeral Home in Boonvile by Rev. W.H. Alen of Fayette.  Burial in the Versailles cemetery.  Pallbearers were: Dr. J. Loren Washburn, Paul Washburn, Claud Silvey, J.M. Webster, Gene Webster, Doug Webster, and Billy Bob Webster.  Born January 24, 1885 at Gravois Mills he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Webster.  On August 10, 1919 he married Miss Rosa Geiger.  They lived in Gravois Mills until 1930 when they moved to Howard county.  In 1942 they moved to Arrow Rock.  Mr. Webster was a farmer.  He is survived by his wife; 7 sons and daughters: Oval Webster of Independence; Gene Ella Washburn of Parsons Kansas; Betty Ann Schucter of Blackwater; John; Marguerite; Glenn and Calvin Webster of the home; four brothers: E.J. Webster of Monita Montana; Ray Webster of Dillon Montana; Clyde Webster of Franklin; and  Watts Webster of Versailles.

Robinson, Mrs. Leonard R. (Grabhorn, Ruth)  funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church with Dr. Earl C. Morgan and Rev. Val B. Strader officiating.  Born May 5, 1908 in Kansas City she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.A. Grabhorn.  She was married to Leonard R Robinson on July 7, 1928. Survived by her husband; two daughters: Mary Virginia, 18 and Deborah Gail, 6; a son: James, 16 and a sister: Mrs. H.H. King who lives in Versailles.
(Leonard Robinson is manager of the optical plant.)

Eggerman, Mrs. J.D. (Kays, Martha Jane)  Martha Jane Eggerman died at General Hospital in Kansas City.  Burial was in the silvey cemetery, funeral handled by Kidwell's.  Born in Camden county but lived most of her life in Morgan county.  After her marriage to J.D. Eggerman they lived south of Gravois Mills until his death October 2, 1932.  She is survived by two daughters: Belva Eggerman of Kansas City and Mrs. Annie Landrum of Fortuna; three sons: Frank Eggerman of Versailles; Marion Eggerman of Kansas City and Willie Eggerman of Topeka Kansas; two Brothers: Joe Kays of Clarksburg and Bill Kays of Richmond.

Scott, Perry Thomson  Perry Thomson Scott died in 1939 at Jefferson City.  He is buried at Centertown.  He was 70 at the time of his death.  He was born March 11, 1869 in Cass county.  He spent most of his life in the Marvin neighborhood.  He married Miss Dellah McKinley of Jefferson Dity on December 10, 1946.  He is survived by his wwife; a nephew and 4 neices among them Mrs. A. D. Kidwell of Versailles.

Peoples, George Franklin (Joker)  George Franklin "Joker" Peoples died early sunday at the home of his father-in-law, John Wilson, near Versailles, as the result of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.  The main artery to the heart was opened by the bullet.  The shooting done with a .22 rifle took place in the presence of his estranged wife, Mrs. Lena May (Wilson) Peoples, and her sister.  They told of trying to take the gun away from him after he had threatened to take his own life, but he jumped over a fence which they could not climb in time. to prevent the shooting.  He was born at Versailles July 31, 1917 and lived here most of his life.  He was a son of Oliver Peoples, who is dead.  His mother is now Mrs. Quince Marriott.  He is survived by his wife; three children: Linda Ann, 6; Bobby Gene 3; and Franklin Dean, 18 months; his mother: Mrs Quince Marriott; 5 sisters: Mrs. Everett Marriott and Mrs Jack Garrison of Versailles; Mrs. Clarence Coffman of Eldon' Mrs. Norman Walters and Miss Maxine Peoples of Kansas City' 3 brothers: Orville Peoples of Tinken Kansas; Charles Peoples of Raymore and William Lester Peoples of Kansas City.  Another brother: Junior, died in infancy.  Funeral services were held at Kidwell's Funeral home with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery.

Lupardis, Mrs. H. B. (Wyrick, Dora)  Autogram 30 November, 1961
MRS DORA LUPARDUS OF ELDON DIES;  RITES HELD SUNDAY
    Mrs. Dora B. Lupardus, 81, of Eldon, died Friday at Humphreys Hospital  in Tuscumbia.  (24 November, 1961)
    Born December 24, 1879, she was the daughter of Malachi and Olive Parthenia Wyrick.
    She is survived by her husband H. B. Lupardus of Eldon;  a daughter, Mrs. Ford Vaughan of Eldon; one grandson Howard Vaughan and two  great grandchildren  Kim and Craig of Kansas City.
    She also leaves one brother,  Charles E Wyrick, of Tuscumbia and one sister, Mrs. Lola F. Walker, of Wichita, Kansas.
    Also surviving are five stepchildren, Mrs. Joan Roark, Mrs. Grace Helton, and Harley and Haskell Lupardus of Ulman and Ted Lupardus of Kansas City.
    Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First Baptist Church of Eldon with Rev. M. A. Younger officiating.
    Burial was in the Eldon Cemetery under the direction of Kays Funeral Home of Eldon.  Pallbearers were Loyd and Larry Helton, and Bill, Charles,  Jack and Richard Lupardus.

Yarnell, Dr. E.P.  Edgar Payton Yarnell, a son of Mr. & Mrs. Mordicia M. Yarnell was born May 10, 1876 at High Point.  One of 13 children.  In 1899 he came to Versailles to practice denistry.  He bought the office of the late Dr. F.S. Manning.  On Dec. 18, 1901 he married Miss Nancy M. Wood, a daughter of the late Dr. & Mrs. P.G. Woods.  They had 2 children: Edward Lorenzo, who died June 6, 1920 and Harriet Ruth, wwho lives in Kansas City.  His wife died several years ago.  He is survived by his daughter, Miss Ruth  Yarnell of Kansas City; a sister, Mrs Minnie Denney of the state of California; and a brother Frank Yarnell of Idaho.  Funeral services were conducted by Ref. J.L. Freeman and burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Hayes, Joseph L. (died 1947)  Joseph L. Hayes died of a heart attack at his farm.  He was born in Morgan county July 15, 1875, a son of Mr & Mrs Monroe Hayes and spent his entire life in the county.  He married Miss Martha Carver, who survives as do two daughters: Mrs. Earnest Ferguson of Morgan county, Alma Hamm of Los Angeles California; a son: David Hayes of Versailles; two brothers: Jess Hayes of Versailles, J.B. Hayes of Kansas City Kansas; two sisters: Mrs. Sadie Edmondson of Columbia, Mrs. Charles Rector of Houstonia; two grandsons: Jack and Donald Ferguson and one great grandaughter.  The service was held at the Paptist Chrurch and conducted by Rev. Nelson Sochs.

Mobley, James Arthur (died 1947) James Arthur Mobley, 66, cousin of Sam Mobley of Versailles passed away early Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Will Rauschelbach, east of Versailles, where he had lived several months.  He was born in Morgan county Mo on October 7, 1881, the son of James & Harriet Mobley.  Preceding him in death were 4 sisters: Lizzie Brown, Lenora and Susie Mobley and Mina Campbell; 2 brothers: William and Samuel; 2 sisters: Mrs. Ollie Crutchfield of Warrensburg and Mrs Agnes Crutchfield of Los Angeles California; one brother Davis A. Mobley of near Barnett and neices and nephews.

Fuller, Mrs. Thomas (Brooks, Gussie Lee)  She was born in Sundburg, Pa December 15, 1886 and brought to Versailles when she was about 6 months old.  Her parents were Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Brooks.  She grew up here and later became a registered pharmacist.  She was married July 18, 1916 to Thomas Fuller at Fruita, Colo.  They lived there 2 years before coming to Versailles, where he was connected with the Standard Oil business and she was employed as a pharmacist, first by C.D. Hunter and later by Joe Thurston.  After Mr. Farris's death Feb. 5, 1935 she was made WPA sewing room supervisor.  For the last 12 or more years she had been an operator for the Ozark Central Telephone Co.  She is survived by 3 sisters: Mrs. Still Townley of he home, Mrs. W.F. Fish of Pomona Calif and Mrs. Earl Price of Eldon; one brother: William Brooks of Kansas City.  Funeral services were held at the home with the Val B. Strader officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery.

Wilson, Mrs. Sarah (Webb, Sarah) (1947)  Mrs. Sarah Wilson, 87, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ann Ritchie.  She was born February 10, 1866, a duaghter of Jeff and Jane Webb of Morgan county.  She is survived by a son: Ben Wilson; a daughter: Mrs Ben Silvey; 16 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held at the Ritchie Church with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating. Burial was in the Church cemetery. Kidwell services.

Routon, Joseph Elmer Joseph Elmer Routon, 64, died Feb. 10, 1946 at his home in Barnett.  He was born May 9, 1882, a son of Mr. & Mrs. William I. Routon.  He married Miss Mary Alice Piper Aug 5, 1906.  She died Feb 10, 1920 exactly 27 years before her husband.  A barber more than 45 years - he was employed at the Midway Barber shop in Eldon. He was a member of the Woodsman.  He is survived by a duaghter: Mrs. Clifford Bunn of Barnett, 2 sons: Vincel Routon of Kansas City Kansas and Maurice Routonof Omaha Nebr.; 6 grandchildren' a brother: S.E. Routonof Barnett; 3 sisters: Mrs. Leona Jackson, Mrs Roy Kingery and Miss Claude Routon.  Two children: Jewell Marie and Merle Beatrice and two brothers: Sumpter and Olin Routon preceded him in death.
   Funeral services were held at the Eldon Christian Church with the Rev. A.L. Alexander officiating.  Burial was in the Big Rock cemetery, Morgan county, Mo.  Relatives who attended the funeral from a distance were: Mr. & Mrs. Maurice Routon and daughters of Omaha Neb.  Mr. & Mrs. Vincel Routon and children of Kansas City Kans, Mrs. Sumpter Routon of Windsor; Mr. & Mrs. Fred Jackson and son of Pleasant Hill and Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Routon of Centralia.

Kidwell, Robert J.  Robert J. Kidwell, 42, died at his home in Versailles.  A son of the late Mr. & Mrs. Joshua Kidwell, he was a member of a pioneer family in the county.  He worked at the Kidwell Bracket Factory.  Veteran of World War II. Never married.  He is survived by a sister, Mrs. Ethel Munson of Jamesport; 3 brothers: Sam, Ab and Clyde Kidwell all of Versailles; one sister: Mrs Sallie Jones and a brother Turner Kidwell preceded him in death.  Services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Willard L. Bright officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Carver, Mrs. John (Phillips, Maude Florence)  Maude Florence Phillips Carver was born at Proctor July 2, 1897.  She was 49 years old at the time of death.  She married John Carver Aug 15, 1915.  She is survived by her husband: John Carver; a son: Claude Carver of Versailles and a sister: Mrs. Laura Francisco of Rattan Okla.  The funeral service was conducted by Rev. Willard Bright.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery. Kidwell service.

Stevenson, Mrs. William R.  (Roe, Mary Jane)  Mary Jane Stevenson died Nov, 15 ____ at her home after a weeks bout of influenza.  She was born near Versailles March 2, 1885 the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Roe.  She was reared at old Bagnell in Miller county by the maternal grandparents as her mother died when she was 2 years old.  She was married to William R. Stevenson May 20, 1908 in Jefferson City Mo.  Since her husband's death in 1943, Mrs Stevenson has lived with her daughter: Mrs. Dencil H. Smith.  She is survivied by 4 children: Theodore Stevenson of Kansas City, Shirley T. and Aaron B. Stevenson of Albequerque New Mexico and Mrs Dennis smith.  4 step-children: Mrs. Fern Campbell of Gravois Mills; Latham Stevenson of Vivian La, Mrs Jerry Antcotter of El Paso Texas and Mrs Herfold of Chicago; a half sister, Mrs. Ellen Hollenbeck of Kansas City; 16 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.  A son Charles H. Stevenson died in 1941.

Sidebottom, John William  John William Sidebottom, 77, died Nov 13, 1946.  A son of Mr. & Mrs. Noah Sidebottom.  He was born in Morgan county Oct 31, 1869.  When he was 22 December 6, 1891 he married Miss Melissa Allen of this union were born 3 children of which one (a daughter) died in infancy.  He is survived by his wife; 2 daughters: Mrs. John (Dixie) Buthad of the home and Mrs. Fred (Sophie) Hibdon of Gravois Mills. 1 brother: Gilbert of Springfield; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.  The funeral was held at the Baptist Church with the Rev. L.J. Webb officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Robinson, Mrs. William M. (Capeler, Mrs Irvin)(Mary Emma) FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MRS. MARY EMMA ROBINSON.  Passed away at the home of Tom Farr near Gravois Mills.  She was born in Pulaski county Nov 22, 1872.  She was united in marriage with Irvin Capeler in 1889 and to that unon was born 2 children, one of whom is still living.  Later she was married to William  M. Robinson and to that union was born 8 children,  five of whom survive.  She was a member of the Gravois Mills Baptist Church.  The surviving children are: Mrs. Jesehoine Farr and Mrs. Anna Farr of Gravois Mills, Mrs. Mary Ricker Mocks Creek Mo; Dan Robinson Latham Mo and Andy Sauls, Iberia, Mo.  She also leaves 24 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  Funeral was held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating.  Interment in the Ivy cemetery.

Delong, Mrs Joseph (Silvey, Sarah Adaline)  Mrs. Sarah Delong died at her home Nov 3, 1952.  She was born Sarah Adaline Silvey daughter of John and Jane Silvey on Jan 6, 1878.  In 1898 she married James V. Brown and of this union 4 children were born.  4 children and her husband preceded her in death.  In 1929 she married Joseph Delong, who also preceded her in death.  She is survived by 1 daughter: Gussie, now Mrs Clarence Coonce, Creighton Mo; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Mrs Oliver James, Versaillesand Mrs. Zula Affiner, Franklin Mo; 3 brothers: Joe Silvey, Gravois Mills; Clyde and Earnest Silvey, Parville, Mo; 2 son-in-laws: Clarence Coonce of Creighton, Mo and Al Fletcher.  Mr Fletcher had made his home wht Mrs DeLong since the death of his wife Bessie.
   She was a member of the Holst Church.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. C.E. McDonald of Creighton, Mo officiating.  Internment was in the Ivy cemetery. Under the direction of Kidwell services.

Williams, Mrs. Lige O. (Washburn, Lottie)  Mrs Lottie Williams was born March 25, 1875 and died March 26, 1947.  she was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Washburn.  On Dec 24, 1900 she was married to Lige O. Williams of Gravois Mills, who died in 1938, of this union were born 9 children; 4 of whom died in infancy.  she is survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Joe Rumans, Versailles and Louise Burke, Gravois Mills; 3 sons: Jack, Jean and Clifford of Gravois Mills; a sister: Mrs. Jeanette Marker of Gravois Mills; 2 brothers: Reynolds Washburn of Versailles and Ralph Washburn of Gravois Mills; an aunt: Mrs Lucy Martin of Versailles and 11 grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church in Versailles with the Rev. Val B. Starder officiating. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery. Under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Daniels, Mrs. Isaac (Sims, Grace)  Mrs. Grace Sims Daniels, 78, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. William Rauschelbach.  She was born Sept 4, 1868, the daughter of the Rev. & Mrs. James Ed. Sims.  She was married to Isaac Daniels March 2, 1890, the marriage held by her father in the Beulah Church before its completion.  Of this marriage 5 children were born, one son Earnest Sims Daniels died as an infant.  Those surviving are: Mrs. William Rauschelback, Earl Daniels, Mrs R.D. Todd of St Louis and Isaac Joe Daniels of Versailles; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 2 brothers: J.E. Sims of Banning Calif and the Rev. J.B. Sims of Tillmore Calif.; a sister: Mrs J.T. Steele of Webb City.  Mr Isaac Daniel died May 4, 1935.
   Funeral services were held at the Buelah Baptist Church with the REv. W.L. Bright officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  Those attending from out of town were: Cedric Bradsahaw, Ill; Mr. & Mrs. R D. Todd, St. Louis; Mrs Pauline Sims, Kansas City; Mrs. Lou Sims and daughter Mae of Sedalia; Mr. & Mrs. K.C. Jones and family of Columbia; Mrs. Joe Thruston and son Sydney; Robert Blasser, Mrs Margie Ferguson and Mrs. J.C. Gaurage of Jefferson City;  Mrs. Nan Sattler, Iowa; Dr. & Mrs. William Bradshaw and family of Columbia; Mr. & Mrs. Iver Bradshaw of Camdenton & Mrs. Nelson Sims of Sedalia and Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bradshaw of Lee's Summit.

Anderson, Lee (Black)  Lee Anderson, 60, died 1946.  Funeral services were held at the Black Baptist Church with the Rev. A.H. Smith officiating.  Mrs. Smith sang, Mrs Richard Fenimore played solo.  Burial was in the city cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.  Mr. Lee Anderson was born Aug 28, 1866 at Union.  He married Zelma Redmon July 6, 1912.  For 26 years he carried mail between the post office the the fire station.  He is survived by his wife; a son: Ray Lee Anderson; five grandchildren; the aunt who reared him, Mrs. Alice Clark of Union; 7 sisters and a half trother who lives in St. Louis.
   Flowers- Mrs. Jennie Sublette, Mrs Lois Burris, Mrs Ruth Ware, Mrs Myra Woods.  Out of town people attending the funeral - Mrs. Jessie Williams, Lou Bender, Mrs Mabel Williams, Mrs. Catherine Givens, Mr & mrs. James Hayes and Mitchell Petrus of St Louis; Mr & Mrs Emanuel Burris of Tipton'  Emmet Snell of Stover; and Mr & Mrs. B.B. Christian of Jefferson City.

Muir, James P.  Born on a farm east of Versailles, a son of Mr. & Mrs. John Muir.  He married Miss Ida Mae Simpson of Sprin Garden, Dec 10, 1907. He is survived by his wife; a sister: Mrs. Sudie Sanford; 5 nephews; and 2 neices.   2 sisters: Mrs. Mollie Scroggins and Mrs Ada Devinna; a half sister: Miss Stella Muir preceded him in death.

Deuers, "Aunt Lizzie"  Sapulpa, Oklahoma  "Aunt Lizzie" Deuers, 115, who once said she was too tough to die because "I'm cheorkee, Irish and Dutch and that's the meanest mixture there is." was found dead today in the little home where she lived alone.  She celebrated her 115th birthday in May.  In March, earlier in the year, she took an airplane ride.  "Aunt Lizzie", in her youth, walked with the Cherokee from Georgia over the "Trail of Tears", went through Indian Territory before the turn of the century, selling Pioneer Medicine and ran a 160 acre farm singlehanded.  Two years ago a car knocked her down and cracked several bones.  Her doctor looked her over and warned her she'd never live to see another birthday (113).  It was then she said she was too tough to die.  "I've had 9 husbands, been snake bit 6 times, and bit by a mad dog once, and that didn't kill me, so I guess I'll live through this, too".  Only recently she returned from a Tulsa hospital where she was taken after a cow kicked her.  "Aunt Lizzie" didn't believe in divorce.  She outlived all nine husbands.  "Aunt Lizzie" attributed her long life to "minding my own business, and having plenty of business to mind".

Need, Mrs. John (Marriott, Sarah Lou) Mrs Sarah Lou Need, 79, died Sept 5, ____ at her home in Stover.  Funeral was held at the Stevenson Funeral Home with burial in the Stover cemetery.  She was Sarah Lou Marriott, married John Need.  She was one of a large family. She and John had 5 daughters and 2 sons.

Crane, Fred (died 10/11/1946)  Fred Crane was killed at a railroad crossing near Marvin.  Mrs Crane died suddenly Oct 18, 1945.  The funeral was held at the Big Rock Church with burial in the Big Rock cemetery.  He married Miss Pearl Ferguson.  They had 1 son Al Crane, and a daughter, Mrs. Norman Thompson. a Grandson, Gene Crane, had lived with his grandfather and will now live with his aunt.  He is survived by 2sisters: Mrs. W.L. Watson of Miami Oklahoma and Rona McDow of Barnett; 3 brothers: Cap Crane of Barnett, Curtis Crane of Rock Island, Ill and Ed Crane of St. Louis.
 

Mason, Charles H.  (1946) Charles H. Mason, 86,  was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mason.  He was reared at Irving, Ill and went to Raymond Ill to work.  There he married Miss Irene Bowles, May 11, 1884.  In April 1887 the family moved to Versailles, where they operated a grocery, meat market and ice business.  He retired in 1919, but in 1936 he opened a furniture store in the Mason block and operated it untio January 1946.  He sold it to his grandson, John Williams.  Mrs. Mason died in January 1915.In 1920 he married Mrs. Anna Lagere who died in 1932.   He was a member of the Methodist Church.  He is survived by a son: H.H. Masonof Kansas City; 4 daughters: Mrs. S.P. Williams, Mrs Ruth Porter and Eunice Morris of Versailles and Mrs E.B. Sparks of Sedalia; 10 grandchildren: Mrs. R.Bucher of Joplin, Miss Kathryn Williams, Charles L. Mason and Glenn sparks of Kansas City; Mrs Carol Meadeof Kansas City Kansas; Bob and Paul Sparks of Sedalia; John M. Williams and Mrs. Nancy Simpson of Versailles, Mrs William Fenton of Tipton; six great grandchildren; a brother: Judge I.R. Mason of Ardmore Okla.
   The funeral was held at the Methodist church with the Rev. Val. B. Stroder officiating.  Burial in the Versailles cemetery. Under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Services.

Bishop, Mrs Robert (Hayes,  Mary L.)Mrs.Robert Bishop, 65, died 1945.  She was born October 10, 180 in Morgan county the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Monore Hayes.  She was married Sept 27, 1901 to Robert L. Bishop and they spent their married life in Miller and Morgan county.  She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, she later moved her membership to the Beulah Church.  She is survived by her susband; 3 daughters: Mrs Rosie Branson of Eldon, Mrs Lillie Coal of St. Louis and Mis. Mildred Price of Newburg; 4 sons: Hershall and Lloyd Bishop of Elson, John Bishop of Versailles and Dearwood Bishop of the home; 11 grandchildren; 2 sisters: mrs. Sadie Edmonson of Columbia, Mrs. Charles Rector of Houstonia; 3 brothers: Jesse Hayes of Versaillles, Joseph L. Hayes of Barnett and Jonathan Hayes of Kansas City Kansas.  She had 1 child that died in infancy.
   Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church with the Rev. W.L. Bright officiating.   Burial was in the Versailles cemetery. Under the direction of Kidwell's services.

Webb, Mrs. Floyd (Williams, Faye)  Miss Fae Williams was born at Gravois Mills Feb 11, 1914.  she married Floyd Webb. She was a member of the Baptist Church.  She is survived by her husband, a daughter: Edna Bellek: her mother Mrs. Jennie Williams; 2 sisters: Mrs. Belle Cresswhite and Mrs Frank Eggerman of Versailles; 2 brothers: Harry and Warren Williams of Gravois Mills.
   The funeral was held at the home of Mr. Webb's father, John Webb, south of Versailles with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Eggerman, Charley  Charley Eggerman, a resident of Morgan county, passed away 1933 at Gravois Mills Mo.  He was born in Ohio on Feb 8, 1871.  He is survived by his wife; 3 sons: Frank Eggerman of Marvin, Marion Eggerman of Kansas city and Willie Eggerman of Topeka Kans; 2 daughters: Mrs. Ellery Landrum of Fortuna and Belva Eggerman of the home.  J.R. Shank officiating, burial was at the Silvey cemetery.

Williams, Elsie Berthena  Elsie Berthena Williams the oly child of Mr. & Mrs. Warren Williams, born July 6, 1931, died July 15, 1933.  She leaves her parents; e grandmothers, one grandfather, one great grandmother: Mrs. Farr.  Funeral was held at Gravois Community Building with the Rev. Leonard Webb officiating. Interment in the Ivy Cemetery.  (Paternal grandmother: Mrs Jennie Williams; Paternal grandparents: Mr. & Mrs. George Cornett; Great grandmother: Mrs. Phoebe Farr; Aunts & Uncles: Lucille and Louise Cornett, Mr & Mrs. Vinson Connor, Mr. & Mrs. D Robinson and Mr & Mrs. Frank Eggerman and Woodrow & Elwood Cornett and Harry Williams).

Williams, Joseph  Joseph Williams was born in Massachusetts on Jan 8, 1862 and died March 27, 1942 at his home south of Gravois mills.  He was 80 years old.  Deah due to heart failure.  He came to Gravois Mills as a small boy with his parents in 1869 locating near Gravois Mills.  At age 16 he carried the mail from Gravois Mills to Cape Gleana and on to Linn Creek.  In 1893 he made brick on his place from which the Washburn Store and Dr. Fish's building.  He was a merchant for over 45 years.    "Uncle Joe" is survived by 1 sister-in-law: Jennie Williams; 4 nephews: Harry and Warren Williams of Gravois Mills, Clarence and Fred Williams of Barnett; 9 neices: Mrs. Edna Eggerman, Mrs. Belle Robinson, Mrs. Lucy Williams all of Versailles, Mrs Ruth Goodman Canon City Colo; Mrs Fae Webb of Gravois Mills; Mrs Della Marriott of Centertown; Mrs Rosa Johnson of Eldon, Mrs. Myrtle Gorder of Etterville and Bertha of Michigan.  Funeral services by Rev. W.C. Ragan.  He was the oldest child of the late Joseph and Lillian Williams.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers and one sister.  Burial was in the Ivy Cemetery.

Williams John C.  John C. Williams died Sept 2, 1940 at hte home of this brother, Dan Williams of Barnett.  .  He was born Jan 6, 1864 the son of Joseph and Lillian Williams.  He married Jane Hicks Nov 11, 1902.  She passed away some yers later and on June 26, 1917, he was united in marriage to Phoebe Pennington, who is also deceased.  He is survived by a duaghter: Bertha who lives in Michigan; 2 brothers: Joe of Gravois Mills and Dan Williams of Barnett and 1 grandchild.  The funeral was held in the Big Rock Church wht the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating.  Interment in the church cemetery. (he had one daughter: Bertha; one grandchild: Juanita).

Williams, Alex Alder  Alex Williams was born in Massachusetts Sept 20, 1865 and died Dec 25, 1930.  He came to Missouri with his parents in 1869.  He lived near Gravois Mills except for a few years in South Dakota.  He was married to Jennie Witheral Nov 6, 1893, to this unoin seven children were born of which 2 preceded him in death.  Those surviving are: his wife; 5 children: Harry of the home, Warren of Gravois Mills, Mrs Belle Robinson and Mrs. Vince (Faye) Connor of Gravois Mills and Mrs. Edna Eggerman of Washington; 3 brothers: Joseph of Gravois Mills, John and Don of Barnett; 2 grandchildren: Raymond and Murlin Crosswhite and a host of other relatives and friends.  The Rev Webb officiating with internment in the Ivy Cemetery.
 

Williams, Daniel F. Daniel F. Williams, 67, died May 1940.  He was born June 25, 1873 at Gravois Mills son of Joseph and Lillias Willams.  He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Hicks on April 26, 1903 at Versailles, Mo.  He was a member of the Barnett Baptist Church.  He is survived by his wife and six children: Lucy Williams of Versailles, Carence Williams of Barnett, Mrs. Malcom Marriott of Centertown, Mrs James Johnson of Eldon, Mrs. John McCorder of Etterville and Fred Williams of the home.  He leaves 6 grandchildren and 1 brother: Joseph Williams of Gravois Mills.
   Funeral services were held with the Rev. L.V. Webb and L. G. Christian officiating. Internment in teh Big Rock Cemetery.  Relatives at funeral include: Mr. & Mrs. W. J. Williams of Eldorado Springs, Mo; Miss Belle Crosswhite of Versailles and Mr. Lawrence Koehring of Stover. (notes say: married in Sedalia, Mo.)

Wilson, James Ellery  Justifiable homicide was the verdict of Coroner, B.L. Medicus, in the death of James Ellery Wison, 48, at the hands of his brother, Everett Ross Wilson, 47.  Ellery's throat was cut by his brother, Everett, wielding a corn knife, after the older brother had threatened to kill the whole family and burn their bodies.  The slaying occurred at the parents home; Mr. & Mrs. John S. Wilson, 4 miles south of Gravois Mills and a mile west of Highway 5.  After the tragedy, which occurred following a night and day of heavy drinking done by Ellery Wilson, Everett Wilson Voluntarily surrendered himself to the Sheriff, Oscar Hughes.  He was not held following the coroners verdict.  Medicus said that witnesses told him Ellery Wilson came home at dawn Sunday, intoxicated and making threats against the family.  He brought home 3 pints of whiskey, Medicus said, and drank them before noon.  To avoid trouble, Everett Wilson told the coroner, he stayed away from the house until nearly 1 o'clock.  When Ellery began throwing rocks at the front door and his father was unable to calm him, Everett said he went out the back door, and came around the house.  Ellery hit him in the face, he said, with a rock and tried to slash him with a knife, whereupon Everett snatched up a corn knife from under the steps and cut his brothers throat.  Everett Wilson's account was corroborated by his parents and testimony of Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Mabry of Boonville, who were guests in the home.  Ellery who was not married, at one time spent 13 months in the state hospital in Nevada, Mo.  He lived on the farm with his parents and brother.  At the funeral his father suffered a heart attack.  Funeral by Rev. Nelson Sachs, Buried in Silvey cemetery.

Purvis, George William  George William Purvis, 86, died 1946 at his home.  George William Purvis was a son of Mr. & Mrs. Henry Purvis, Morgan county pioneers.  Mr. Purvis was born May 30, 1860, on a farm 18 mies south of Versailles and a mile east of Highway 5.  On July 30, 1905, Mr Purvis married Miss Jeanette "Nettie" Hodges of the Mt. Carameel neighborhood.  In his youth, Mr. Purvis taught school in Oklahoma and in Camden county.  Most of his life, however, he farmed and operated a store on the home place.  He joined White Hall Christian Chruch which had it's services in White Hall School.  When the Lake of the Ozarks was costructed, it flooded the school, and the congregation never was re-established.
   Mrs. Purvis suffered a hear attack and was unable to leave the home so the funeral was held at the home at 601 S. Fisher with the Rev. Willard L Bright officiating.  Internment in the city cemetery. Services under direction of Kidwell Funeral Services.  He was survived by his wife; a  son: Raph Purvis of the home and 1 sister Mrs. Fank Hildebrand of Howard county.  Pallbearers were: Willard Silvey, John Chipley, Ivy Purvis, William Parkinson, Noble Wilson and Raymond Marriott.  Those attending from out of town were Mr. & Mrs. Frank Hildebrand of Howard county, Mr. & Mrs. Raphel Purvis of Boonville Mo.

Brown, Thomas Riley  Thomas Riley Brown,94, was born June 26, 1856 on a farm east of Versailles, a son of Cyrus C. and Sophia Brown.  He died Dec 28, 1950.  He spent his entire life in Morgan county.  His parents moved here in 1829.  One of a family of 8 children, 4 of whom died in early childhood.  He attended Hooper Institute at Clarksburg, and the Versailles Institute which was located in what in now the Brown home.  He taught school in Morgan county for a number of years, but later returned to farming and stock raising in partnership with his brother the late George Brown.  He was prededed in death by his sister: Mrs. Julia Brock of Buffalo Wyoming and two brothers:  C.W. Brown and George A. Brown of Versailles.  Hi is survived by 3 nephews: Elmer Brock, Clarence Brock, and Loyd Brown and 4 neices: Geneva Harper, Esther Jones, Maud Siegal and Katherine Marriott.
   Funeral services were held at the Weatminister Presbyterian Church with the R.L. Wotring officiating. Interment in the Versailles cemetery.  Attending from out of town:  Mrs. Clarence Brock, Casper Wyoming; and Otis and Archie Brown of Jefferson City.

Medicus, B.L.  B.L. Medicus a resident of Verailles since 1935 when he and Mrs. Medicus came here from Knasas City, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City on March 28, 1951 of a heart attack.  He was 63 years old.  A son of Richard and Effie Medicus, he was born in Kansas City Mo on Sept 8, 1888.  He attended the schoold there, and later became a registered pharmacist.  For many years he operated his own drug business in Kansas City.  He was married to Miss Myra Hecox in Kansas City on Oct 28, 1921.  She, together with two brothers: Oliver Medicus of Gardena Calif and Leslie of Kansas City survive.  Mr Medicus was a veteran of World War I and a member of American Legion Post #104.  He was coroner of Morgan county.  He was also Police JUdge for teh city.  The funeral was held at the Methodist church with the Rev. Fristone officiating.  Interment in the Versailles cemetery.

Bollinger Mrs. A. J.  (Harrison, Ella) Ella Bolinger the only child of James and Mattie Duffey Harrrison was born March 6, 1892 at Quincy Ill.  as a small child she moved, with her family, to Hannibal, Mo., and at the home of her grandparents in Lexington, Ky. For several years she lived in Boulder, colo. Where she attended Boulder University.  On Aug 1, 1916 she was united in marriage with A. J. bolinger, then of Kansas City.  The famly came to Morgan county in 1919.  Three children were born of this marriage: Margaret Ruth, now Mrs. William McKinley of Versailles; William Harrison Bolinger of Sedalia; and Mary Julia now Mrs. El.J. Gilhert of Van Nuys, Calif.  she was a member of the Espicopal Church at Hanibal Mo.  Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home. (Mrs Bolinger died feb 19, ____)

Nailing, Mrs Harriet (Newman, Mrs. J. H.) (Williams, Harriet)(black) Mrs. Harriet Nailing died October 18, 1950.  She was born in Moniteau county on Aug 5, 1869, a duaghter of Anthony and Evelyn Williams.  Her first husband was the late J.H. Newman. They lived on a farm near Glenstead.   She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.  She leaves an adopted daughter: Miss Sally Newman of Versailles; eight neices; six nephews.  Funeral services by the Rev. L.D. Hardeman of Sedalia, assisted by A. H. Smith of Warrensburg and Rev. Shelby Burris of Versailles were held in the Negro Baptist Church.  Pallbearers wereL Walter Ross, Robert Burris, Lawyer Burris, Herschel Chism, Truman Chism and William Redman.

Wilson, Mrs. B. H. (Silvey, Ida Jane)  Ida Jane Wilson, widow of the late B. H. Wilson died Oct 20.  Jane Silvey, daughter of James and Prudy Silvey was born near Gravois Mills on Jan 19, 1874.  She married B. H. Wilson Feb 14, 1892 and to that union were born 4 children: Edna (now Mrs. Herbie Landrum) of Gravois Mills, Noble and Carl both of Versailles, and Goldie of the home.  Other than her 4 children she leaves 5 sisters and 1 brother: Mrs Lou Chipley, Versailles, Mrs. Sarah Findley, La Crosse Kans., Mrs. Georgia Malone Seattle, Washington, Mrs Desta Purvis Tulsa Okla., Mrs Sam Hall Rivertown Iowa and Willard Silvey of Versailles.   she was preceded in death by her husband, 3 sisters and 1 brother.  Funeral services were held at the home with Dr, Alexander Best of the Versailles Baptist Church officiating.  Internment was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of the Kidwell Funeral Home.

Kays, John James  John James Kays, a lifelong resident of Morgan coutny, passed away at the state hospital in Fulton Mo on Dec 10, ____.  He was a son of Nathan W. and Judith Ann Kays, born at Barnett on Sept 25, 1888.  On May 14, 1911 he was married to Neva B. Madole who survives.  To them were born 5 children: Mrs. Hazel Kays and Mrs. Marguerite Dyer of California, MO, Mrs. Fern Hodges and Dean Kays of Versailles and Ross Kays, stationed at Fort Leonard Wood.  Also 1 brother: Joe Kays, Barnett; 2 sisters: Mrs. Jennie Winebrenner of Kansas City and Mrs. Belle Jobe of Latham.  He was a farmer and united with Big Rock Church.
   Funeral services were held at the Big Rock Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sapp officiating. Burial at the Big Rock cemetery under the direction of the Kays Funeral Home of Eldon.

West, Mrs William (Southworth, Lizzie Ann)  Lizzie Ann West died June 25, ____ at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Stringer.  Born at Green Lake, Wisconsin March 1, 1873, the only child of Robert and Alice Southwroth.  She was married to William West at Sibley, Mo May 14, 1889.  Three daughters and one son: Mrs. Edith Sanders (who passed away Feb 24, 1923), Mrs Florence Stringer, Versailles, Mrs. Nell Denny of Kansas City, Kans. and son Marion West of Pickestown South Dakota. 7 grandchildren: Buck Shaw, Mrs. Doris Bowline, Mrs. Versaline Marshall and Clayton West, all of Versailles, Mrs. Dorothy Cox Gunnison Colo and William Denny and Virginia Hansen of Kansas City Kans and 13 great grandchildren.

Gabriel, Dick  Former resident of Versailles, living in Jefferson City, connected with Central Mutual Insurance Co.  Son of Richard and Dora Stoddard Gabriel, born in Morgan coutny Feb 17, 1886.  Married to Laura Tising, who survives.  He was city cleark, appointed during adminstration of O.L. Leatherman.  Burial in the High Point cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Services.

Taler, Mrs John (Marriott, Desdamona "Dessie")  Dessie Taler born Jan 21, 1871 near Versailles, the daughter of Elza Dice and Philena Merriott, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. I. Baker, near Warrensburg on Jan 18, 1951, just 3 days short of her 80th birthday.  She married John Taler in 1889.  They were the parents of 2 children: Robert, who died in 1923, and Myrtle (now Mrs. L.I. Baker).  Joh Taler died in 1946.  She is survived by one sister: Jennie Taler of Clarksburg; one brother: L.G. Merriott of Mound Valley Kans.; one half sister: Mrs. Nellie Wilson of Versailles; 2 half brothers: Phillip Merriott and Elza Merriott of Versailles. 7 grandchildren and  9 great grandchildren.  Funeral services held at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Willard L. Bright officiating.  Attending from out of town: Mr. & Mrs. L.I. Baker, Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Smith & daughter Patty, Mrs. Marjorie Williams & son of Warrensburg Mo; Mr. & Mrs. Robert Baker and sons of Minneapolis, Minnniesota; Mr. & Mrs. L. G. Marriott of Mound Valley, Kansas; Mrs. Carl Brandes & daughter of Bunceton Mo.; Mr. & Mrs. Floyd O'neal & famly of Kansas City and Jennie Taler of Clarksburg.

Shofner, John John Shofner was born Feb 10, 1890 in Saline county, Mo. He was a farmer and a foxhunter. spending the greater part of his life in Morgan county.  He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Louella Taylor; a daughter: Mrs. Roy McGinnis of Versailles; 2 sisters Mrs Snouely of Sedalia nd Mrs Waddell of Nelson, MO; 3 grandchildren who lived in the Shofner home.  Pall bearers: Fred Hackler, Orsino Vogt, Virgil Grace, Clyde Downing, Dorsey Colvin and George Petty. Funeral services were conducted by L.V. Webb under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Huffman, L.A.  L.A. Huffman, the son of Joseph D. and Mahalia Jane Huffman, was born Dec 17, 1873.  He was married to Iora Todd on March 5, 1902.  One son Joseph L. Huffman.  Also reared in the home a grandaughter: Martha Mae, now Mrs. Geo Birnbaum and a niece Frances Daniels, 2 brothers George and Sy Huffman of Versailles, 3 grandchildren: Mrs. George Binbaum, Denver Co; Donald Joseph and Robert Lewis Huffman of St. Louis.
   Funeral services held at the Baptist Church with Rev. L.V. Webb and Dr. A. Best officiating.  Burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Marrriott, Lester  Lester Marriott, 52, painter and paperhanger was born and raised in Versailles.  In 1923 he married Fannie Hunter.  He is survived by his wife and 1 daughter: Shirley; step-father: H.A. McDaniel.  Funeral sevices were held at the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. R.L. Worting officiating under the direction of the Kidwell Funeral Services. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Vogt, Ernest  Ernest Vogt, Morgan county resident.  World War I veteran died at the Veterans Hospital in Wadsworth Kansas in 1951.  He was a member of American Legion Post # 104.  He was 64 years old.  He was a son of W.H. and Mollie Talbot Vogt, born on a farm north of Versailles on August 11, 1887.  He is survived by 3 brothers: Orsino and Ed.J. of Versailles and Walter Vogt of Stover. A brother, William, preceded him in death on Dec 19, 1939.  Funeral services were held March 28, 951 by the Kidwel Funeral Home, Interment in family lot in Stover cemetery.  Rev. Lyman Firestone of the Versailles Methodist Church officiating.

Silvey, Mrs. C.A.  (James, Ardella) Mother of Mrs. K. P. Hunter, sister of Oliver James, both of Versailles died at home, June 3, 1950 at age 78.  Ardella James was born in Morgan county Mo Sept 15, 1872.  In 1889 she was united in marriage with Calvin A. Silvey.  Of this union were born nine children, three of which died in infancy.  One son Clarence died in 1941.  Survived by daughter: Mrs Hunter; foru sons: George R. Silvey, Bloom Prairie Minn., aubrey M. Silvey, Gawson Minn.,Ray Silvey, Los Angeles Calif., and O.V. Silvey, Kansas City Kans.; one sister: Mrs. Joe Rifle, Barnett; one brother: Oliver James, Versailles. 18 grandchildren; 11 tgreat grandchildren.  Officiating was Dr. Alex Best, interment in the Versailles cemetery. Services handled by Kidwell's.

Mobley, David A.  "Uncle Dave" died at Rauschelbach home where he had lived for 10 years.  Son of James A. and Harriet Mobley, came to Morgan co MO Oct 2, 1873.  When he was a child he went to Colorado where he lived with a brother. In 1925 he returned to Missouri.  In 19401 he moved to the Rauschelbach home.  In 1907 he joined the Methodist Church in Scotts Bluff, Neb.  Survived by one sister: Mrs Olie Crutchfield, DesMoines Iowa.  Preceded in death by two brothers: Arthur and Will Mobley and five sisters.  Services were held at the Beulah Church with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating. Interment was in teh Beulah cemetery. Handled by Kidwell's.

Campbell, Milton  Milton Campbell died at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City on June 2 of injuries received when he was hit by a car while riding horseback a short distance south of Versailles.  He lived on a farm just south of Hulett Creek.  The car was criven by Robert Wilson, son of Rev. & Mrs. Robert Wilson.  Given emergency treatment at Gunn Clinic.  Milton was the son of James A. & Laura Campbell he was born Jan 4, 1893 at Proctor, Mo.  On Feb 2, 1918 he married Miss Emma Ratcliff and had 3 sons and 7 daughters.  He was preceded in death by his parents; 2 sisters: Grace and Nora; a brother: Roy; his wife: Emma; one son Edward and twin daughters: Nora and Dora Campbell.  On December 8, 1942 he married Corrine Blanton.  He is survived by his wife; 5 daughters:Mrs. J.T. Hull of Kansas City; Mrs. Glenn Watts; Mrs. J.C. Garrison and Mrs. Gussie and Dimple Campbell, all of Versaills; 2 sons: Milton Jr. and James of Versailles; 2 sisters: Mrs. Fred Ponger & Mrs. Earl Ahart and 1 brother Harold Campbell, near Versailles.  Services were held at the Methodist Church with teh Rev. Lym Firestone officiating. Internment was in the Versailles cemetery.  Services under the direction of Kidwell's.

Price, John Thomas  John Thomas Price died Sept 57, 1956 at age 90.  He was the son of Robert and Elizabeth Price, he was born in Morgan county on Dec 22, 1896.  On Dec 27, 1887 he married Miola E Snorgrass.  To this union were born 4 children.  Preceded in death by his parents, 1 son: William E. Price and 1 daughter:Neva L. Price.  Surviving are: his wife; 2 daughters: Mrs. Jesse Allee, Versailles and Mrs. Nelle M. Cooper, El Cajon Calfi.; 20 grandchildren & 23 great grandchildren.

Berry, William F.  died Oct 6, 1950.  William Francis Berry was born Oct 25, 1866 in Boone County, Missorui, the son of Lewis Gardner Berry and Elizabeth Ann Depart Berry.  Mr. Berry married Sena Harms on Dec 31, 1907.  Of this union 3 children were born: Helen Thalia, who died in infancy; Mrs Berneice E. Handley, a teacher, and Will F. Berry Jr. of Versailles MO, assistant attorney general Mo.
   Survivors are his wife; 2 children; a sister:Mrs Shelton Riggs of Hallsville MO; 3 neices:Iris Berry of Calif., Mrs. Ruth King and Nrs. Nettie James of Kansas City Mo; 3 nephews: James Watson Gooding, St. Joseph Mo, Harry F. Hulen of Columbia Mo., Amos Berry Hulen of New Haven Conn.; 3 grandchildren: Cynthia Berry Handley, Diane Berry and William Francis Berry III.
   He was a democrat, member of the board of Aldermen of the city of Versailles, member of the democratic cemtral committee and delagate to the state conventions.  At the time of his death he was one of the oldest living students of the University of Missouri, having attended from 1882-1886.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Versailles on Oct 9, 1951 with Alex Best officiating. Internment was in the Versailles cemetery. Pallbearers: M.D. Marriott, royce Moser, P.J. McDonougl, Douglas Hubbard, Estel DeVinna and Leroy Sullens.  Attending from out of town: Mrs. Shelton Riggs, Mr & Mrs. Shelton Riggs and Mr & Mrs. T.P. Brown of Hallsville, MO, Mrs. Ruth King, Mrs Nettie E. James, Mr. William King, Mr & Mrs. Charles Rider, Mable & Alice Harms, Mr. & Mrs. Harry edmondson, Mrs. Palph Hall and Mrs. H.W. Sheridan all of Kansas City Mo; Mr & Mrs. J.W. Gooding & daughter- Martha Carol, St Joseph Mo; Mr. & Mrs. Harry F. Hulen, Columbia Mo, atty gen J.E. Taylor, Asst Cert Gen Arthur M O'Keefe, Robert Welborn, Sam W. Watson, C.B. Burns, Aubrey R. Hammett Jr., Brady Duncan, Gordon Weir, Frank Thompson and John R. Baty all of Jefferson City Mo; Mr. P.J. Hibdon, Union Mo and Mr Tom W. Sneed, Jr. of Linn Mo.

Otten Mrs J.M. (Bowman, Lillie Catherine)  Lillie Catherine Bowman Otten, daughter of Fred K and Alcinda J. Bowman was born Jan 14, 1873 in the Prairie View community northeast of Versailles.  Che was the oldest child in a family of 7 children.  She married James Marion Otten November 23, 1893; to that union 2 sons M.S. Otten, Versailles and Wm. Otten, Salisbury were born.  Preceded in death by her husband and 1 sister.  Survived by 2 sons; 3 brothers: Sam & Dan Bowman of McFarland Calif and Ben Bowman of El Monte, Calif; 2 sisters: Mrs. Jennie Lehman of Delano Calif and Mrs. Dora Gibson of Burk Burnett Texas; 2 grandchildren: Mrs. Garvis Searcy of Versailles and Mrs. Dale Dean of Holt's Summit Mo.
Attending the funeral were: Mr. & Mrs. Wm Otten (Salisbury); Mr. & Mrs. Dale Dean & son Randy (Holt's Summit); mr. & Mrs. F.M. Witten, Mr & Mrs. E.C. Loyd, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Otten & John Otten all of Kansas City; Mr & Mrs. Murp Marriott, Macks Creek, MO and Mr & Mrs C.M. Carter of Salisbury, Mo.

Holst, Mrs. William P. (Meyer, Katy Frances "Kate")  Mrs. Kate Holst, 89, died March 12, 1951 at the home of her daughter Minnie Marion in Gravois Mills, Mo.  Katy Frances Meyer born Nov 7, 1862 at Salem, Illinois, daughter of Leo and Frances Marsic Meyer.  At age of 3 she moved to Minn where she lived until she lived until she reached the age of 11 yers.  At that age she moved to Gravois and spent the remainder of her years at Gravois Mills.  She married William P. Holst on Dec 22, 1998.  He preceded her in death 26 years ago.  To this union 8 children were born, 4 dying in infancy.  Living children: Leo of Gravois Mills, Frank of Sedalia, Mrs. Minnie Silvey and Mrs. Lenora Offineer both of Gravois Mills.  She leaves 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and a number of neices and nephews.
   Funeral services were at the home with the Rev. Wm. Keturakat of Eldon officiating.  Burial in Holst cemetery. Pallbearers were Grandsons: Clyde Holst, Delmar Holst, Harry Holst, Ray Holst, Orville Holst, Arnold Offineer and Kenneth Offineer.

Zelsman, Fred  Fred Zelsman died Feb 20 ____.  The funeral was held at the Methodist Church with the Rev. Lyman Firestone officiating.  Fred Zelsman was born Nov 16, 1883 at Lebanon Mo.  Hes parents were Mr. & Mrs. Charles Zelsman.  In 1909 he married Miss Grace McFarland. They had 2 sons. Paul of Versailles and James Max of Pedro Miguel Canal Zone, Panama.  Fred was a baker in Lebanon "the Home Bakery".  He went to Canada and learned the lumber business then returned to Lebanon and for 27 years was employed by the Linegsweiler Lumber Co.
   He is survived by his wife, two sons and 2 grandchildren: Mary Evelyn and Paul Jr.; four brtohers: Harry of Lebanon, Lewis of Little Rock Ark Robert of Amarillo Texas and Edward of Whittier Calif; 3 sisters: Mrs Bertha Teague of Canadian Texas, Mrs. Barney Archer of Perry Iowa.  Preceded in death by 2 brothers and 1 sister.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell's.

Woolery, Charles Milton  Charles Milton Woolery, Morgan county resident of the Glenstead community died Sept 11, 1951 at age 73 years 8 mohths and 11 days.  All but 2 years of his life were spent in Morgan county. The son of J.C. and Emily Woolery he was born Dec 31, 1878.  His mother died when he was 9 months old and he was reared by his step-mother, Mrs Sarah Margaret Woolery.  He was precededin death by his parents, 4 sisters and 1 brother and 2 half brothers: Wm H. and Rowen Woolery.  On June 14, 1911 he married Mattie A. Lyles, of this union 2 children: Sallie E.(now Mrs. Walter Gerlt) and John Lyles Woolery were born.  He is survivied by his wife; 2 children; 3 grandsons: Charles, John and Richard Gerlt; 1 brother James Woolery;  a number of neices and nephews.
   The funeral was held at the Glenstead Methodist Church with the Rev. C. E. Sullens of Independence Mo, the Rev. Thomas of Tipton Mo and the Rev Wood of Otterville officiating.

Hickerson, Mrs. Jim  Mrs. Jim Hickerson dies in San Fransisco Calif.  she was a sister of Mrs. Carol Friedly.  She is survived by her husband and one son Edward Lewis of California, 2 brothers and a sister of Kansas City and Mrs. Friedly.

Purl, Orville Charles  Orville Charles Purl died October 15, 1951.  He was the son  of Mr. & Mrs Lee Purl, born Nov 18, 1909.  His mother is now Mrs. Joe Moore.  Besides his Mother, he leaves 2 children, Flossie and Charles Purl of Kansas City and the following brothers and sisters: George Purl, Mrs. Janis Sues (?), Mrs. Oliver Anderson, Mrs. Delvin Beckman and Wilbert Purl, all of Kansas City and Mrs Truman Merriott of Versailles.  the funeral was held at the Assembly of God Church wht the Rev. W. N,. Sachs officiating.

Marriott, Mrs. James (Kirby, Mabel C.) Mrs. Mabel C. Marriott, wife of James Marriott, died at the home in the Ritchie neighborhood on August 21, 1960.  Funeral services held at the Ritchie church with internment in the  Ritchie cemetery. Rev. L.V. Webb officiating.
   Mrs Marriott was the daughter of Joel L. and Kate Kirby, born in Morgan county Nov. 21, 1876.  She was first married to Jarrot Naylor. 4 sons Joe Walter and Jewell Naylor all fo Versailles Homer of St Joseph MO, a duaghter Ruth, who was married to Alex Lee, who preceded her in death.  She leaves her husband, of the home, James Marriott and one sister, Mrs. Charles Marriott of Sedalia.  Pall Bearers were Charles and Milburn Marriott, Cecil Marriott, Luther and Edgar Huff and Elwood Marriott.

Holst, Mrs. Ross (Forseter)  Mrs. Ross Holst, 75, died Oct 11, 1951.  She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Forester. She was born in Morgan county April 3, 1876.  In 1905 she married Ross Holst and to that union was born one son, Nicholas Forster Holst, Chief Storekeeper, US Navy, San Diego, Calif.  She leaves her husband, son, 2 sisters: Mrs Ella McCoy of Bolivar Mo and Mrs. Mattie Kidwell of Kansas City Mo; 1 brother: Leslie Forester of Versailles; an adopted son: Harry McMullen of Kansas City and one adopted daughter:Mrs. Carl Widowski of Barnett. She was preceded in death by one sister: Mrs. David Kidwell (mother of W.F. Kidwell of Versailles) and 2 brothers Edward and Emmet Forester; 12 grandchildren.  She taught school from 1897 until 1906 in Morgan county.  She was a member of the Versailles Methodist Church.
   The funeral was held under the direction of Kidwell's of Versailles, Rev. Lyman Firestone officiating with internment in the Versailles cemetery.  Hyms were sung by Mrs. Gene Bartram and Mrs. Joe Kimbell accompaniment by Mrs. Walta Franse.

Caywood, John  John Caywood died Feb 21, ____ in San Antonio Texas.  He was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. G.W. Caywood of Gravois Mills. He leaves a wife and a grandson, Johnny of the home.  He is also survived by 2 brothers W.M. Caywood and Brooks Caywood, Gravois Mills; six sisters: Mrs Roy Meyers, Mrs W.O. Meyer of Versailles, Mrs Wilda Phillips of California; Mrs Myrtle Hudson of Ventura California; Mrs. Alice Page of Bell Flower, Calif and Mrs C.L. Stidham of Santa Anna California. He was in the service for 35years.

Webster, Mrs. William Watson (Conner, Elizabeth Alice)  Elizabeth Alice Webster was born May 3, 1875 at Gravois Mills, Mo, the daughter of John and Susan Conner.  On Aug 15, 1897 she married William Watson Webster and had one child: Vera Olive (Mrs. Clyde J. Kidwell)
   She is survived by her husband and daughter, both of the home; one grandaughter Lou Alice (Mrs Donald Crowson) Denver Colo.; one sister: Mrs. Cora Phine of Lesterville Mo and one brother: Jack Conner of Lee's Summit Mo and a number of neices and nephews.  She was preceded in death by one brother: Bob Conner and three sisters: Mrs. Nellie Holst, Mrs Myrtle Stidham and Louella Conner.
   The funeral was held at the Versailles Baptist Church with dr. Best officiating. Pall bearers were: John Holst, Wils Holst, Dr J.L. Washburn, Dr. Otho Washburn, Sam Carver, and Vinson Conner.

Farr, Mrs. William (Cooper, Phoebie)  Mrs. Phoebie Farr, 84, died June 1, 1953 at the home of her grandaughter, Mrs. Jack Allen.  She was born Oct 19, 1868, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Andrews Cooper.  Her husband, William Farr, preceded her in death.  Funeral services were a the Gravois Mills Methodist Church with the Rev. L.V. webb officiating.  Internment was in the Sidebottom cemetery.

Hughes, Mrs. James H. (Polston, Mary Alice)  Mrs. James H. Hughes died at home in Versailles on Jan 26, 1953.  Her husband James Hughes died in 1931.  Mary Alice Polston Hughes&nbs p; was born in Warren county, Mo on Aug. 19, 1879, the daughter of Rev. Charles J. Polston and Harriet Ann (Avis) Polston.  Her father was a ministher of the Methodist church - central Mo.  She was married to James H. Hughes of Henry county Mo on March 19, 1899. in Versailles.  They had 9 children, 2 died in infancy. Survivors include T.L. Hughes, Jackson Ill; Charles Mitlin Hughes of Versailles Mo; Bob Hughes, Garden City Kans.; Jim Frank Hughes, Versailles, Mo; Harriet L. Hughes, Versailles Mo; Mrs William Todd, California Mo; Mrs. Wil F. Berry Jr., Versailles Mo.  She is also survived by a sister: Frances Polsten Barrett of Seattle Wash..A brother Frank Ploston and a sister Nellie Polston preceded her in death.  18 grandchildren & 5 great grandchildren.
   The funeral held in the Versailles Methodist Church Jan 28, 1953 with the Rev. Lymon Firestone officiating.  Interment in hte Versailles cemetery.  Pallbearers: Clarena Cable, Reed Moore, L.H. Fain, A.H. Bauer, Roy E. Otten and Sam E Morris. Honory pallbearers: T.N. Ayres, J.A. Petty, P.J. McDonough and George M. Kahrs.

Pryor, Mrs. Henry (Sidebottom, Dolly Jean)  Mrs. Henry Pryor died Oct 28, 1952.  she was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Martin Sidebottom, born in Morgan county.  She is survived by her husband, Harry Pryor and 2 brothers: Willis & Charley Sidebottom of Versailles; 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren.  She was a member of the West Union Baptist Church. She was buried in the Silvey cemetery.

Francis, Bert  Bert Francis died Oct 4, 1951 at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City, he was a son of Albert and Ada (Green) Francis, he was born at old Linn Creek, Camden county on Oct 18, 1903.  He lived in Morgan county.  At the time of his death he was manager of the MFA Central Co-Op.  On Feb 21, 1925 he married Amy Wood and had 3 children: Bob of Versailles; Beth and Bert of the home.  Besides his wife and 3 children he is survived by his parents, 5 sisters and 1 brother.  They are: Mrs. Ben (Dorothy) Cantwell, Kansas City ; Mrs. John (Ruth) Crane, California Mo; Mrs Clyde (Margaret) Gerhart; Mrs. Earnest (Josephine)  Shepp; and Mrs. Jim (Mary) McLennan all of Versailles and Dale Francis of Eldon; 1 brother: Carl Frances, was killed in May 1943, while serving in Luzon.
   The funeral was held at the First Baptist Church with Dr Best aand  J.L. Freeman officiating.  Hyms were sung by Mrs. Bob Stockton and Mrs. Gaithal Blankenship, accompanied by Mrs. Joe Pace.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery.  Directed by Kidwell Funeral Home.

Bond, Presley W.  Presley W. Bond was born October 30, 1869 and died November 6, 1951 at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 6 days.  On Sept 16, 1884 he married Lucy Duff, of this union were born 4 children, 1 died in infancy.  Mrs Bond preceded her husband in death on July 3, 1932.  The 3 surviving children are: Mrs Maude Mariott, Independence, Mo; Warren and Lloyd Bond, Versailles, Mo.  He also leaves two grandaughters: Mrs. Jimmy Williams, who as a young girl lived in the Bond home, and Judy Bond, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Warren Bond; one sister: Mrs. Stella Holt of Seattle, Wash and one gr grandaughter: Melanie Williams of Salt Lake City, Utah.  He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a barber in Versailles for 60 years until his retirement in 1946.  One of Mr. Bond's most interesting experiences was the time he shaved Cole Younger before the turn of the century.
   The funeral was held in the Methodist Church with Rev. Lyman Firestone officiating. Hyms were sung by: Mrs. Lyman Firestone, Mrs Gene Bartram, John W. Nelson and Roger Meyer; accompanied by Mrs. Lloyd Collins.  Pallbearers were: Harold Knoop, George Clodfelter, Paul Barnes, Wen Forest, George Petty, Vencil Routon and W.B. Todd. Following the service Mr. Bond's body was returned to the funeral home, where it lay in state until Monday, awaiting the arrival of a grandaughter, Mrs Jimmy Williams of Salt Lake City, Utah.  Interment in the Versailles Cemetery.  Funeral directed by Kidwell Funeral Home.

White, Charles M.  Charles M. White, 75, was born in Versailles July 4, 1877 and lived in this vicinity until a few years ago when he moved to Sedalia to live with his daughter.  On August 26, 1897 he was married to Millie Elizabeth Wilson.  She preceded him in death of Oct 9, 1943.  Surviving are 5 sons and 2 daughters: Mrs. Anna Morris, Sedalia; Alvin Eugene White, Sedalia; John Thomas White; Fred White; Clarence White & Aubrey J. White, all of Kansas City; 11 grandchildren and 1 brother: Bluford White, Ponca City, Okla.
   The funeral was held at the Kidwell Funeral home with Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating. Interment in the Versailles cemetery.

Hess, Mrs. Everett (Sidebottom, Nellie B.)  Mrs. Nellie B. (Sidebottom) Hess was born Aug 4, 1896 and died Nov, 16, 1952.  She was the daughter of Peter M. and the late Jennie Sidebottom.  On July 12, 1912 she married Everett Hess and had 7 children, 2 of whom preceded her in death.  They were Anabelle and Herman L.  Surviving are her husband, 5 children: Raymond D. Hess; Mrs Frank Mayes; Bill E. Hess; Donald L. Hess and Ruth E. Hess, all of Versailles; her father: Peter M. Sidebottom; 3 sisters: Delia Turpin of Versailles; Elpha Robertson of Ava, Mo. and Edna McKinney of Eldon, Mo.; 3 brothers: Dalton Sidebottom of Gunn City Mo; Bert Sidebottom of Stover and Hardie Sidebottom of Independence, Mo.; 2 daughters-in-law: Mrs. Bill Hess and Mrs. Donald Hess, both of Versailles; one son-in-law: Frank Mayes of Versailles; and six grandchildren.
  Funeral services were held in the Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Nelson Sachs officiating. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Sachs and Mrs. Archie Garrison with Mrs. Charles E. Bennett acompaning.  Pallbearers were: Archie Garrison, Pete Whitten, Roy Wilson, Jess Hayes, Boyd McGinnis and N.D. Hunter.  Flower girls were: Nora Mae Welpman, Gertrude Frisbie, Thelma Wilson, Naomi Wilson, Peggy Hayes, Pauline Morrison and 4 grandchildren: Shirley and Lois Neyes; Joyce and Donna Hess. Interment in the Versailles cemetery.  Funeral services directed by Kidwell's.

Musick, Mrs. Josiah (Woolledge, Matilda Jane)  Matilda Musick died May 23, 1951 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Musick, in Tipton.  Matilda Jane Woolledge daughter of Adam and Nancy Woolledge was born in Cooper county, Mo on December 10, 1870.  On June 6, 1887 she married Josiah Musick.  They acquired a farm south of Gravois Mills. (Bond Community) and lived there more than 60 years.  Mr. Musick died May 4, 1942.  On Memorial Day Mrs. Musick always met with her two good friends, Mrs. Emma Collier and Mrs. Etta Wilson, in Versailles, and spent the day with them.  She is survived by 3 sons: Roy Musick, Topeka Kans; Sam Musick, Tipton,Mo; Lee Musick, Windsor, Mo.; Mrs. Iola Hagan, Kansas City and Mrs Bill Wayham, Eldon Mo. and Mrs Mary Eggers of Jefferson City; 10 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held in the Methodist Church with Rev. Lyman Firestone officiatin.  Hymns sung by: Sue Finley, Norma Walker, James Scrivner and Jimmy risbie, accompanied by Lynda Otten.  Interment in the Silvey cemetery.  Rev. John R. Shank.

Francis, Glen  GlenFrancis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Francis born December 26, 1931.  Survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Francis, a sister: Mrs. Jack (Alma) Marriott, Kansas City, Mo. and a brother James, in the service in Korea.  Services were held in the Christian Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Hymns were sung by Hazel Elliott, Bob Hall, Virginia Stokes, and Jimmie Kruse. Beth Francis accompaning.  Interment in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Harrison, Mrs. F.D. (Kelly, "Aunt" Carrie)  Carrie Kelly Harrison, daughter of T.J. and Sarah Kelly was born in Old Linn Creek in Camden county, Mo. In 1886 she was united in marriage with F.D. Harrison and had 1 child, a son: Orlando in Sept, 1888.  The child died at age of 1 year.  Her nearest relative is Mrs. Joe V. Foster, a neice of Camdenton.  She was an Aunt of the late John M. Earp.
   Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Hymns were sung by Mrs. Russell Foster, Camdenton accompanied by Walta Franse.  Pall Bearers were: Rufus Harms, Russell Hall, Roy E. Otten, Roger Meyers, Louis Payton and Doug Hubbard.
   Aunt Carrie had requested a sunset service and her body laid to rest just as the sun sank below the horizon.

Houseworth, Thomas Lee  Thomas Lee Houseworth died Jan 28, 1954.  He was the son of Levi and Lisa Houseworth and was born in Camden county, Mo. on Dec 30, 1877.  He was 76 years of age.  On Nov 8, 1900 he married Anna Ash.  Of this union were born 8 children, 2 preceded him in death: Violey and Lula.  He is survived by his wife; three sons: Chancey, Ernest and Glen of Versailles; 3 daughters: Mrs. Charley Daulton and Mrs. Lloyd Morris both of Versailles and Mrs. Theodore Daulton of Paola, Kansas; 16 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren.  He also leaves 2 brothers: Louis Houseworth of Oklahoma and George Houseworth of Edwards, Mo. ; a sisterL Mrs. Lun of California.
   Funeral services were held in the Baptist Church of Versailles with the L.E. Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell's.

Stover, Mrs. C.B. (Tipton, Theresa)  Theresa Tipton, daughter of M.H. and Nancy Tipton was born March 16, 1877 near Versailles. In 1903 she married C.B. Stover.  To this union was born one child a daughter: Marian Ethelbert, who died in 1945.  Mrs. Tipton is survived by her husband and one sister:Mrs Annie Tipton.

Lemke, Everett  Everett Lemke died Sunday June 6, 1954 at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 6 days.  He was the son of Herman and Jane Lemke, he was born near Stover, Mo Aug. 30, 1891.  He married Miss Margaret Silvey, daughter of Corbin and the late Mrs. Silvey on Sept 9, 1926.  Joined the Versailles Baptist Church in the fall of 1943.  He is survived by his wife and four foster children: Mrs. Lloyd Lee; Billy Silvey, and Caorlyn, Sue and Faye Moore; 3 sisters: Mrs Frank Houchen and Mrs. Herman Nolting of Stover and Mrs. Julius Zimmerschield of Mora, Mo.  For 18 years Mr. Lemke had been employed by Ozark Central Telephone co and then Bell Telephone Company.
   Funeral services were held at the Versailles Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Versailles Cemetery.

Sidebottom, Mrs. John D. (Allen, Melissa D.)  Melissa D. (Allen) Sidebottom died Jan 19, 1954 at age 84 years, 3 months, and 4 days.  She was born near Gladstone, Morgan county, Mo. on Oct 15, 1869.  Later she moved to Gravois Mills and Versailles.  On December 20, 1891 she was married to John W. Sidebottom. Of this union were born three children of which two survive.  Mrs. Sidebottom came to Washington, Mo in Sept. 1947 where she made her home with her daughter and son-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. John V. Buthad.  She was a member of the Versailles Baptist Church, Versailles, Mo.  Preceding her in death was one daughter Luelin, 18 months old and her husband.  Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. John V. (Dixie) Buthad of Washington, Mo and Mrs Sophie Hibdon of Gravois Mills, Mo.; two sisters: Mrs. Sally Landman of Hickman Mills Mo. and Mrs. Ann Sousley of Gravois Mills, Mo.;  three brothers: Nathan and Hamilton Allen of Versailles, Mo. and Wesley Allen of Eldon, Mo; e sons-in-law.  Funeral services wee held January 22, 1954, Nieburg & Vitt Funeral Home to Baptist Church in Versailles. Rev. Reginald D. Wash officiating. Interment in the Versailles cemetery.

Moore, Mack  Mack Moore, 72, died of a heart attack on Sept 27, 1953. Hervert Mack Moore was born Nov 23, 1881 in Nebraska.  He came to Versailles in 1919 and for several years lived on a small farm southeast of Versailles on the Little Gravois Creek.  Later he purchased "Eatmore Cafe" and operated it for 20 years.  In 1945 he married Mrs. Inez Drumm. He also leaved a niece: Mrs. William Smith of Kansas City; a stepson: Earl A. Dumm of the state of Washington.
   Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Pallbearers were: Reed Moore, Alvin H. Bauer, J. Harold Knoop, Hugh Hart, Clarnece Cable and Roy Otten.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery.

Hart, Alfred B.L.   Alfred B.L. Hart died July 13, ____.  He was the son of Mark and Edith A. Hart, born in Morgan county, Mo on Nov 22, 1922.  He married Margie Mae Morrison of Versailles who, with a daughter: Marsha Lee, 5.  He also leaves his father: Mark Hunt; his step-mother: Lillie Hart. 3 brothers: Lester and Milton Jr. of Kansas and William of the state of Washington; 1 sister: Mrs. Reynolds Brown Washington; one half brother: Kenneth Sands, serving in Germany and his grandmother: Mrs. L.P. Hart of Versailles.  His mother died Feb 24, 1949.  B.L. served in the United States Army from Jan 20, 1943 until Jan 15, 1947, spending two years in Asiatic-Pacific theatre of Operations.  Services were held at the Christian Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Interment in the Versailles Cemetery.

Draffen, Mrs. John H. (Siegal, Anna)  Mrs. Anna Draffer, 88, died August 30, 1953.  A daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Pete Siegal she was born June 6, 1865.  She married John H. Draffen Feb 29, 1884.  Mr. Draffen died in 1924.  They moved to Morgan county in 1889.  She is survived by a daughter: Mrs. Nettie Letchworth of Versailles; 2 sons: Charles and Earl Draffen of the home; a sister, Mrs. Lou Hess, Oakland Calif and a brother: Louis Siegal, Warsaw.  She was a member of the Freedom Baptist Chruch for 60 years.  Funeral services Conducted by Kidwell Funeral Home.

Kantman, Frank J.  Mr. Kantman was born December 27, 1871. He married Hazel Kays Sept 8, 1937.  He leaves his wife and 3 sons: Frank, Bobby and Larry.  He enlisted in the army March 11, 1898 and served in the Philippine Islands for 3 years during the Spanish American War.
Funeral services were held in the Versailles Christian Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Hymns were sung by Carol DeVinna and Audrey Carpenter accompanied by Linda Otten.   Burial was  in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

James, William Edward  William Edward James died Oct 26, 1953.  He was born March 22, 1873. On July 1, 1895 he married Emma Vaughn and they had 10 children.  One son preceded him in death and his wife passed away three years ago.  In July 1953 he married Myrtle Furgeson who survives along with 4 daughters and 5 sons:  Mrs. Dorsey Roe, Camdenton;  Mrs. Atwell Bauer, Versailles;  Mrs. Orville Huff and Mrs. Ray Carter of Kansas City; Hayden and Ellis James, Gravois Mills; Earnest and Vencil of Kansas City and Bill of Stover.  He also leaves 28 grandchildren and 8 great grand children. He was a member of the Church of God at Camdenton.  Funeral services were held at the Ritchie Church with the Rev. James Delong officiating.  Burial at the Ritchie Cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Madole, Marquis  Marquis L. Madole was born in Morgan county on May 20, 1878 and died July 6, ____.  He was the son of Albert and Ann Madole.  He was never mar ried.  The only surviving near relative is a sister: Mrs. Eura Tharp of Walla Walla, Washington.  He leaves a number of nieces and nephews. Two sisters: Mrs. B.H. Jackson and Mrs. Ellen Tharp preceded him in death.  Funeral services were held at Big Rock Church.  Services were conducted by a nephew: Elder Murray Jackson of Eldon.  Burial was in the Big Rock Cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Kiessling, C.G.  C.G. Kiessling, 69, husband of the former Miss Ella Slocum, Versailles. They were married February 6, 1920.  Mr. Kiessling was night engineer at the Gonear Hotel.  In addition to his wife, he leaves 2 sons, 3 daughters and 1 brother and 1 sister.  Services were held at Eldon Funeral Home, burial in the Eldon cemetery.

Williams, Mrs.Vinnie (Ridgeway, Mary)  (black) Mrs. Mary Williams, wife of Vinnie Williams, died February 17, ____.  Mrs. Williams was born in Cooper county on May 10, 1894, a daughter of John and Marie Jones Ridgeway.  She is survived by her husband, a step-son: Leonard Williams, Kansas City; two brothers: Lester Ridgeway, Columbia and Frank Ridgeway, Boonville and her mother and father.
   Funeral services were held at the Colored Baptist Church with the Rev. L.D. Hardiman of Sedalia officiating.  Burial in the Boonville cemetery.

Collier, Mrs. William  Mrs. William Collier, 84, died at the home of her daughter, Neva.  Funeral services were held at the Ozark Chapel in Laurie.  Interment in the Silvey cemetery.

Silvey, James Marion  James Marion Silvey, 73, died Sunday, December 13, 1953.  James Marion Silvey, son of Charles G. & Martha Foster Silvey was born February 13, 1880 near Gravois Mills, Mo.  On September 28, 1910 he married Minnie Belle Holst.  They had three daughters,  Ferrel and Berthena died in infancy.  He is survived by his wife, one daughter: Mrs. Vincent (Vera Moree) Staudenraus; one granddaughter: Marlene Merle Staudenraus; three sisters: Mrs. Jennie Hibdon, Gravois Mills; Mrs. Maggie Morris, Versailles; and Mrs. Grace Hild, Quincy, Ill.  He also leaves several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were held at the Grace Lutheran Church with the Rev. William Keturakat officiating.  Pall bearers were: Kenneth Offineer, Charley G. Hibdon, G.F. Whitrock, Donald Marriott, Clyde Holst and Paul H. Webb. Flowers: Mrs. Clyde Holst, Mrs. Kenneth Offiner, Mrs. Charley Hibdon, Mrs. Roy Holst, Mrs. Cleo Geiger and Mrs. Clarence Cable.  Hymns: Mrs. Glenn Stokes and Mrs. J.C. Beach.   Burial was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral home.

Sutton, Emmett L.  Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sutton. Survived by his wife and two children.

Silvey, Corbin A. Corbin A. Silvey died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Everett Lemke. He was born in Morgan County on January 21, 1876.  In 1886 he was married to Martha Purl. They had 10 children of which 8 survive him: Mrs. Everett Lemke, Al Silvey Opal Silvey, Marion Silvey, Mrs. John Hissefort, Mrs. Earl Houchens  and Harry Silvey, all of Versailles, and Mrs. Clyde Canaday of Valley Station, Kentucky.  He is also survived by 15 grandchildren.  His wife and two children: Floyd and Gertie preceded him in death.

Goans, Mrs. Charlie Andrew (Wolf, Anna Elizabeth)  Mrs. Anna Elizabeth (Webb) Goans, a daughter of the late Jiles H. and Mary Wolf, was born November 15, 1878.  She was married March 27, 1898 to Charlie Andrew Goans.  Survivors include three daughters: Mrs. Lulu McKinley, Mrs. Binford McKinley of Barnett and Mary Caywood of Gravois Mills; 5 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; one brother: Dell Webb of Excelsior.  She was preceded in death by 2 sisters and 1 brother.
   Funeral services were under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Homes with burial in the Versailles Cemetery.

Bowline, Mrs. B.F.  (Ida)  Mrs. Ida Bowline, widow of the late Dr. B.F. Bowline, died in Tipton.

Kidwell, Mrs Clyde J. (Webster, Vera Olive)  Mrs. Clyde J. (Vera Olive) Kidwell died Tuesday morning, September 13, 1955 at St. Joseph Hospital in Boonville.  Vera Olive Webster, the daughter of Watson and the late Alice Webster, was born near Gravois Mills on July 10, 1910.  On March 6, 1927 she was united in marriage with Clyde J. Kidwell. They had 1 daughter, Lu Alice (now Mrs. Donald Crowson of Denver, Colorado).  She is survived by her husband and father, both of Versailles; her daughter and o1 granddaughter: Sally Crowson of Denver, Colorado.  Her death was caused by multiple meiloma, a bone and blood disease.
   Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, near Gravois Mills, by Father Wilberding of Camdenton.  Pall bearers were: Dr. Otho Washburn, Joe Thomas, Roy E. Otten. Wilt Holst, Don Rhine and J.T. Kidwell.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Cline, Mrs. Jacob M. (Sumner, Eliza Jane)  Mrs. Eliza Cline died August 14, ____ at the Schnieder Rest Home in Eldon.  Eliza Jane Sumner was born March 25, 1872, the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Alfonzo Sumner who lived on Wilson Bend on the Osage River.  On January 7, 1874 she was married to Jacob M. Cline and of this union one daughter, Eva Cline, was born.  Mrs. Cline was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, daughter and a brother Marshall Warren Sumner.  For 12 years Mrs. Cline made her home with Mrs. Virginia Mefford.  In recent weeks, it was necessary that she be placed in a rest home. She was a member of the Versailles Methodist Church.
   Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. E.D. Watkins officiating.  Hymns: Mrs. Gene Bartram accompanied by Mrs. Lloyd Collins.  Pallbearers were: Don Hunter, Hugh Hart. L.M. Earnest. George E. Clodfelter, Clyde Henderson, all of Versailles, and Henry Cartwright of Sedalia.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery.

Hodges, Mrs. Albert  Mrs Albert Hodges, mother of Edgar Ralph and Sidney Hodges (all of Versailles), died July 21, ____ at Fulton.  Services were held at the Hopewill Union Church with Burial in the Hopewell cemetery under the direction of Scrivner's Funeral Services.

Garrison, Jay  Funeral services were held at Camp Brown, Stoutland, Mo. with the Rev. Jesse Brown officiating.  Jay is survived by his wife, the former Miss Ellen Hibdon; one son: Jack Garrison of Versailles; 4 grandchildren; 4 sisters: Mrs Tommie Mara, Versailles; Mrs. Josie Floyd, Lebanon; Mrs. Laura Hutton, Camdenton and Mrs. Gladys Coate of the state of California.

Allen, Mrs. J.W. (Gorman, Minnie Hazel)  Widow of the late J.W. Allen and aformer resident of Versailles died August 30, 1955 in Heidleburg Germany.  She had been in the US Army hospital about 6 weeks.  The immediate cause of death was said to be uremia.  She had been staying in Germany with her son-in-law and daughter: Capt. & Mrs. B.O. Catron.  Mrs. Allen's body was brought by plane to Dover, Delaware and by train to Kidwell Funeral Home in Versailles.  Mrs Allen was born Minnie Hazel Gorman on January 21, 1893 on the Gorman farm 3 1/2 miles southeast of Versailles.  She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church.  In 1911 she married J.W. Allen of Versailles.  They had 2 daughters: Jeanette (who is now Mrs. Drew Spurlock of Versailles) and Gwendolyn (now Mrs. B.O. Catron).  She is survived by her two daughters; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: James A. Gorham, Versailles and B. Arley Gorham of Temple City California; 2 sistersL Edna Hutson, Portland Oregon and Ellen Hill, Union Missouri.  Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church with burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Kidwell, Mrs. David (Willson, Pearl)  The widow of the late David Kidwell died Septermber 18, ____ at her home north of Versailles.  She was the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. B.F. Willson born near Proctor, Mo. on October 26, 1906.  On August 21, 1926 she married David Kidwell and of this union 3 children were born: Mrs Samuel Hancock of Lima Ohio, Robert E. and David Lee Kidwell, both of Versailles.  She ws preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a brother: David, who died in infancy.  She also leaves 3 sisters: Mrs. Ralph Husted of Austin Texas, Mrs Bert Hendrickson of Los Angeles California and Mrs. Samuel Zolicker of Merriam Kansas; one brother: Paul Willson of Republic Mo; 3 uncles: Henry C. Earnest of Versailles; Kelly Earnest of Ft. Cobb Oklahoma and Will Wilson of Kansas City and 2 grandchildren.  She was a member of the Versailles Methodist Church which she joined in September 1929.  The furneral was directed by the Kidwell Funeral Home with the  Rev. E.D. Watkins, Jr. officiating and burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Cornett, George  George Cornett, 74, of Gravois Mills, died July 8, ____ at St. Mary's Hospital in Jefferson City from a gunshot wound in the chest. He was born in the Gravois Mills community and lived there his entire life.  A son of William and Sarah Cornett.  In 1909 he was united in marriage to Cora FarrHe is survived by: six children: 3 daughters: Mrs. Belva Allen, Versailles; Mrs. Lucille Caswell, Kansas City and Mrs. Louise Blands, Kansas City; 3 sons: Woodrow of Seattle, Washington; Berry of Sedalia and Elwood of Kansas City.  3 brothers: Lester of Versailles; Acie of Piermont, Mo. and Willie of Eldon; 2 sisters: Mrs. Rhoda McGinnis and Mrs. Alice Moore, both of Versailles; 12 grandchildren.  She ws a member of the Gravois Mills Baptist Church.
   Services were held at Scrivner's Chapel with the Rev. L.V. Webb officiating.  Pallbearers: Jess Sousley, Jake Dunn, Ralph Bias, Tom Farr, Fred Hibdon and Charley Sidebottom. Burial in the Ivy Cemetery near Gravois Beach.

Devore, James P. 17 August, 1933 Miller Co Autogram
     James P Devore was born near Brumley, Mo., Sept. 22nd, 1852; departed this life July 1st, 1933; age 80 years, 9 months and 8 days.
     He was united in marriage to Dolly Hix and to this union were born 11 children namely; an infant, Nola, Leonard, Cleet and Perry having  preceded him in death.  Myrtle Sidwell of Jasper, Roxey Quinn of
Bagnell, Emma Bowlin of Brumley, Ruby Emery of Zebra, Claude of Montreal and Rawl of Brumley also an aged brother, Presley Devore, of Arkansas.
    He united with the Brumley Baptist church  in 1911 and lived a christian life until the end.
    One by One we are called upon to step from the stage of action and pass on, and say farewell to one and all in this life and go on to try the realm of the other world. Our faith in God and in his word helps us all to look beyond this veil of bitter tears to that place of rest that remains for the people of God.
     The writer (V. M. Smith) was called to speak words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and many friends after which the fleshly remains were  placed in the silent city of the dead at Gott Cemetery to await the
resurrection morning when all who are in their graves shall come forth, they that have done
good unto the resurrection of life and they that have done evil unto the resurrection
of condemnation.
    This is only another warning unto the human race of people that we are swift passengers from time to eternity and it behooves us one and all to be ready to go so we can with Paul say that we have fought a good fight, we have finished our course, we have kept the faith and because we have done this the Lord, thy righteous judge, will give us a crown of righteousness in that day when we are gathered before him.
                              V.M. Smith

Baquet, Mrs. George (McCollom, Martha Ann) Mrs. George Baquet died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Carl Wilson on November 24, 1954 at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 10 days.  Martha Ann McCollom Baquet was born July 16, 1873 in Putman County, Mo.  She married George H. Baquet on October 27, 1895.  She had 3 children, Coy Baquet, High Point; Mrs. Carl Wilson and Glenn Baquet, near Versailles.  She also reared a foster son: Harvey Anderson of High Point.  she is survived by her children,; 10 grandchildren; 2 foster grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 2 sisters and 1 brother.  Her husband died June 28, 1937.  Also preceded in death by 1 grandson and several brothers and sisters.
   Funeral services were held at the Stover Baptist Church with the Rev. L.E. Johnson of Versailles officiatin.g A quartet from High Point Church sang 3 hymns.  Funeral directed by Stevenson's Funeral Home with burial in the stover cemetery.

Webster, George Ray  George Ray Webster of Dillon Montana was accidentally killed by an overturned tractor.  He was born July 2, 1893, the son of the late John Olwann Webster at Gravois Mills, Mo.  His wife Grace Phillips preceded him in death.  He leaves a son George; a grandson; a granddaughter; 3 brothers: Emanuel of Monida Montana, Clyde of Boonville Missouri and Watts of Versailles; 2 sisters: Mrs. Wm. S. Washburn and Mrs. Willie Silvey both of Versailles.  Interment in Dillon, Montana.

Martin, Lucy  Miss Lucy Martin, who was identified with the Martin Hotel since her birth, would have been 90 years had she lived until December 23, 1953.  A daughter of the late Samuel & Elizabeth Gray Martin was born December 23, 1864 in Versailles, Missouri.  When her father died June 13, 1906 she took over active management of the Martin Hotel.   Her mother died March 28, 1931.  She died in 1953.  funeral services were held in the Versailles Methodist Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating. Interment was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Anderson, James Franklin  James Franklin Anderson died November 27, 1954 at the age of 82 years, 1 month and 7 days.  He was a son of Henry and Nancy Kelsay Anderson, born October 20, 1872 in Morgan county, near Caoe Galena.  In 1894 he was married to Effie Stevens.  They were the parents of 2 sons.  Mr Anderson is survived by 1 son: Bryan Anderson; 1 step-son: John Stevens of Eldon; 3 step-daughters: Mrs. Nell Hackler of Eldon, Mrs. Hettie Austin of Jefferson City and Mrs. Mae White of Columbia; 2 sisters: Mrs. Louella Dearalph and Mrs. Bell Pettigrew of Versailles; 1 brother: Lee Anderson of near Gravois Mills; 1 grandson: Jimmy Anderson who is attached to a unit of US forces in Germany; one great granddaughter: Julie Anderson of Versailles; 13 nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his wife, three years ago; a son: Everett, at the age of 2 years; 1 brother Bill Anderson, Denver Colorado; 2 sisters: Maggie Allen of Wichita Kansas and Mettie Bond of Topeka Kansas; 4 half sisters: Mrs. Jack Purvis, Mary Cash, Sarah Allen and Betty  Howser; 3 half brothers: JessieAnderson, Walter Anderson and Willie Anderson.
   He belonged to the Presbyterian Church, then the Gravois Methodist Church.
   Funeral services were held at the Gravois Mills Methodist Church with the Rev. P.H. Wilbanks officiating assisted by G.T. Rolston.  Pallbearers: Elwood and Sherman Hackler, Everett and Roy Anderson, Marshall and Joe Howard, all nephews of the deceased.  Hymns: Mrs. Donald Bell, Mrs Paul Johnson, Mrs. Ellis James, Charley McKinley, Billy J. Williams, Mrs. Chas Thornton - piano by Mrs. Clarence Boyer. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Scrivner's Funeral Services.  (Card of Thanks: Bryan and Lena Anderson, Mr. & Mrs. Herman White, Mrs. Hettie Austin, Mr. & Mrs. Emmit Hackler, Mr. John Stevens)

Webster, William Wattson  William Wattson Webster, 83, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. Merle Silvey, in Versilles on June 5, 1955.  He was the son of the late John W. and Aline Ann Webster, a pioneer family of the Gravois Mills community, born November 1, 1872.  He was the third oldest child in a family of 14 children.  August 10, 1897 he was married to Alice Connor, they were the parents of 1 daughter, Vera Olive, who preceded him in death in 1954.  Mrs. Webster died in 1953.  Granddaughter: Mrs. Donald (Lu Alice) Crowson and a great-granddaughter: Sally Crowson of Denver Colorado; 2 brothers Emanuel Webster of Butte Montana and Clyde Webster of Boonville; 2 sisters: Mrs. Merle Silvey and Mrs Lottie Washburn of Versailles.  The funeral was held at Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. E.D. Watkins Jr. officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery.

Meyer, Hugh A. Hugh a Meyer, 73, died August 21, 1956.  Hugh anderson Meyer, a son of J.C. and Angeline Carroll Meyer, was born at Jamestown, Missouri on March 3, 1883.  He attended schools in Jamestown, Central Business College in Sedalia and Central College in Fayette.  He was a registered pharmacist.  He went into business with his father in Jamestown in 1910.  In 1828 he moved his family to Versailles where he worked as a oharmacist at the Cash Drug Store until 1940 when he opened his own durg business in the building now occupied by the Versailles Hardware Store.  Later that year he bought the Rexall Crug Store where he was  in business until his death.  Mr. Meyer was a member of the Versailles Methodist Church.
   Survivors include his wife; 3 sons: roger M. Meyer of Versailles, Rev. Don Meyer of Oroville California and Hugh A Meyer Jr of Lebanon Mo; one sister: Mrs O.E. Devy of Topeka Kansas and 7 grandchildren.
   The funeral services were directed by Kidwell Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Earl Whitaker, Mel Hughes, Hugh Hart, Reed Moore, Bill Krieling, Paul Barnes, Earle Beckman and Claude dunnawasy.  Members of the Masonic Lodge were honary pall bearers.  Employees (present & former) who carried flowers were: Mrs Russell Ferrin, Pat McDoald, Bonnie Jahe, Mildred Hagerman, Anna Lee, Lou Ann Stith, Mrs. Bill Caine, Mrs Langdon Henderson, Mrs. Gerold Wilcox, Dimple Campbell, Mrs. J.C. Garrison, Mrs Bob Garrison.  Mrs. Gene (Dorothy) Bartram sang "The Rosary".  Quartet: Mrs. Bartram, Jim Hall, Barbara Humphrey, and John Nelson sang "Lead me Gently Home".  Interment in the Versailles cemetery.  Attending from out of town were: Don F. Meyer of Oroville California, Mr & Mrs O.E. Devy of Topeka Kansas, Mr & Mrs. Harold Meyer of Olney Illinois, Mrs. O.E. Devy of Topeka Kansas, Mr & Mrs. Harold Meyer of Olney Illinois, Mrs. G.L. Schapbach and daughter Martha, Mrs Otto Fullerich of Jamestown, Mr & Mrs R.S. McDonough of Wichita Kansas, David Prewitt of Kansas City Missouri and Mrs. C.D. Heyssel, Mrs. C.O. Putman and Mrs. Eula Crum all of California Missouri, Mr & Mrs Hugh Meyer Jr and family and H.F. Goldshy and Lynn Moore all of Lebanon Missouri.

Roberts, Mrs. Earnest E. (Friedley, Neva Edna) Mrs Neva Edna Friedly Roberts died October 31, ____ at the home. She was the daughter of Adam and Barbara Jane Friedly born April 11, 1882 near Versailles.  On September 25, 1901 she married Earnest E. Roberts.  They were the parents of six children of whom 4 preceded her in death.  she leaves her husband and 2 sons, Claude of the home, and Ted of Independence Missouri; 1 sister: Mrs. Fred Bohling of Versailles; 1 brother: Walt Friedly of Fortuna Missouri; three grandchildren: Mrs Eileen Merriott, who was reared in the home;  Mrs. Leo Bennet of Independence Missouri and Melvin E. Roberts in the Air Force in Texas; 5 great grandchildren.  Funeral services were held in the Christian Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiation. Burial was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Berg, Mrs Lawrence M. (Maritzky) Mrs Lawrence M. Berg, daughter of Mr & Mrs. Roscoe Maritzky of Platt City Missouri and a granddaughter of Mrs. Lula Bradshaw.  Married May 20

Smith, John W.  John W. Smith, son of the late George Washington and Eliza Jane LeFever Smith, was born in Windsor Missouri on June 19, 1895, died August 29, 1956 at Fulton Missouri.  In 1919 he was united in marriage with Miss Rosa Scott.  4 children: Johnnie Elmo Smith of Kansas City Kansas; Mrs. Charles (Martha) Jefferies of Eldon Missouri; Mrs Kenneth (Nellie) Barber and Mrs. Ernest Holloway (Pearl Marie) of Kansas City Kansas.  He also leaves 2 brothers: Cecil Smith of California Missouri and Orville Smith of Kansas City; 12 grandchildren and his step-father: El Cantrell ofVersailles.  He was preceded in death by his wife 26 years ago  He spent the greater part of his life in Morgan county.  Funeral services Septerber1, 1956 at Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. Nelson Sachs officiating. Interment in the Union Cemetery.

Price, Mrs. William Edward (Black, Bessie) Mrs. Bessie Price, widow of the late William Edward Price of the Marvin and Versailles communtiy died in Kansas City August 31, 1956.  Bessie Pearl Black, born April 9, 1896, daughter of Amos C. and Sarah Frances Black.  The family moved to the Marvin community and it was there she met and married William Edward Price on August 22, 1915. She is survived by 10 children: Jack Price of Tiptin, Robert Price of Minniapolis Minnesota, Ned Price of Kansas City, Mrs. Donald Moon of Fortuna, Mrs. Carl Brackett of Reno Nevada, Mrs. Leroy Adams of Waterloo Iowa, Mrs. Sydney Ayres and the Missis Eudene, Ruth and Pauline Price of Kansas city.  She also leaves 2 sisters: Mrs John Smith, Peoria Illinois and Mrs. Charlie Markum, Warrensburgn Missouri; 3 brothers: Tommie Black, Brownie Black and Gaylon Black all of Warrensburg; 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Dencil Albin of Boonville officiating. Inerment was in the Beulah cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Miles, Thomas F.  Thomas F. Miles, son of Thomas L. and Sarah Reed Miles, born in Randolph county Missouri June 19, 1878, passed away at his homenear Stover Missouri October 4, 1955 at the age of 77 years, 3 months and 22 days.  On November 8,1878 he married Miss Latha Eldora Stringer.  They were the parents of 14 children: Clara, Chester Fred and in infant son, all of which preceded him in death and Mrs Zella Merritoo of Oakland California, Mrs Gussie Dowd of Onset Massachusetts, Charley, Lester, Mrs Earl Prentice, Mrs. Anna Hoffman, Mrs. Gladys Joseph and Mrs Betty Graham all of Kansas City, Frank of Knobnoster and Mrs. Lola Turpin of Versailles. 2 sisters: Mrs. Cora Marriott of Stover and Mrs. Rena Curtright of Jay Oklahoma; 1 brother: Bernie of California; 27 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Cornett, Lester Lester E. Cornett, 59, son of Wiliam and Sarah Sidebottom Cornett.  Survived by his wife: Minnie; 1 son: Virgil of Versailles; 3 grandchildren; 2 brothers: Acie of Stover and Willie of Eldon; 2 sisters: Mrs Alice Moore and Mrs Rhoda McGinnis of Versailles.
   Funeral services at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Williams, Henry A.  Henry Andrew Williams, 47, of Liberty Missouri, formerly of Gravois Mills, was found dead on a street in Liberty on Thursday night, following an alleged attack on Williams by Richard e. McGinnis, 20, a Negro.  An autopsy showed Williams died of a brain hemmorage, according to the Dr. O.S. Pate, Clay county coroner.  Williams had been struck repeatedly.  The body of the man who was thought to have killed Williams was found ganging in the basement of a house in Liberty.  Henry, the son of Ira  and ary Lucetta Holst Williams was born November, 29, 1909 being the oldest of nine children.  On July 4,1932 he was married to Maxine Beroth of Eldon.  He atended grade school in Graois and graduated from Versailles High School.  Surviving are his wife, his parents, 3 brothers: Howard, Bill, Lige J. Williams of Gravois Mills; 4 sisters: Mrs Greg (Ira Lou) Huff of Versailles, Misses Marie and Camille Williams of Jefferson city and Miss Joan Williams of Bloomington, Illinois.  He ws preceded in death by a sister, Margaret, who was killed in military duty in Europe during WWII.
   Funeral services were held at the First Methodist Church at Versailles with the Rev. Lyman Firestone officiating.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.  Pallbearers were employees of the State Highway Department: Thomas Haw, Robert N. Hunter, Alvin Coop, Thomas Bell, Bill Hubband and Joe Danforth.

Goodman, Benjamin F. Benjamin F. "Ben" Goodman died October 23, 1957 at the age of 73 yers 8 months and 4 days.  For 21 years he operated a shoe store in Versailles and for 14 years he and Mrs. Goodman operated the Goodman's Ice Cream Cottage, located next door to their home.  In 1955 the business was sold and he retired.  A son of John Frank and Hannah Goodman, he was born on a farm near Florence Missouri on February 19, 1882.  He married Miss Eva Mae Wassung on January 26, 1908.  No children were born to them but a nephew, John Goodman and Mrs Ellen (Gross) Wood were reared in the home.  Preceded in death by his parents, 6 sisters and 3 brothers.  Survived by his wife, Eva; a brother: James Goodman of Florence; a sister: Mrs. Ann Houchens of La Monte and nieces and nephews.
   Funeral services were held in the Versailles Methodist church with the Rev. E. D. Walkin Jr. officiating. Interment in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Gunn, Halcyon Decator (Dick)  Mayor Dick Gunn, son of Ephriam F. and Sallie Ann Madole Gunn, born on a farm 8 miles east of Versailles on April 28, 1877 where he lived for 74 years.  On October 7, 1900 he married Miss Daisy June at the home of her uncle, Chrles Goodman, in Barnett.  12 children.  Mr. Gunn is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Flossie Elliott, Mrs Fannie Templeton, Mrs. Maud Hoag, Mrs. Nancy Satter, Mrs. Ethel Kelsay, Clifford, Charles, Paul, Rex and Roscoe Gunn.  Glen died in 1915 and Robert in 1943.  The grandchildren are: Mrs. Hazell Bischoff, Gary Gunn, Ann Templeton, Bill and Mary Lou Gunn, Jimmie  Gunn, David and Jill Delsay, Robert and Richard Satter, Ralph and Lynne Gunn, Tommy and Darrell Gunn.  He also leaves one great grandson: Edward Bischoff Jr.  He was preceded in death by 5 grandsons: John Satter and Richard Gunn, Elliott and 3 in infancy.  He is also survived by one brother, Henry Gunn; one sister-in-law: Mrs Asa Gunn; one dau-in-law: Mrs. Marion Yows Gunn.  Pallbearers were: Fred Hackler, George Bradshaw, Richard Madole, Ernest Johnson, Sam Elliott and Judge Herman Nolting.

Decker, Elmer N.   Elmer N. Decker...Hopewell Union Church Rev. Lloyd Johnson...Scrivner Funeral Home...Hopewell cemetery.

Bonine, Mrs. Carl (Doyle)  Mrs. Carl Bonine, daughter of Mr & Mrs Clarence Doyle of Versailles Survived by her husband and two children: Lynda Kay and Carol Gene and her parents.  Funeral services at St. Louis.

Farris, Mrs. Nathan O. (Pace, Fannie)  Fannie Farris, 82, died November 8, 1956 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Hibdon in Versailles.  Fannie Pace, daughter of George and Rachel Pace born near Gravois Mills on February 1, 1874.
On December 27, 1891 she was united in marriage to Nathan O. Farris and to this union 2 chldren were born.She is survived by her children: Mrs. Tom (Lester) Hibdon and tom Farris of Versailles; 1 sister Mrs. Omer Sousley of Kansas City; 1 brother: William Pace of Versailles; 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church with Rev. L.V. Webb officiating. Hymns were sung by Mrs. Wayne Hardin, Mrs. Loetta Pace, Mr. Edgar Carpenter accompained by Mrs. Jack Robinson.  Pall bearers were: Alan Kelso, G.W. Hibdon, James Lebel, Oliver Farrell, Delmar Farris and Jackie Farris.  Interment was in the Sil;vey cemetery under the directionof Scrivner's Funeral Services.

Goddard, William "Bill"  William "Bil" Goddarc, 56, night dispatcher for the Rock Island Railroad at Eldon, died January 28, 1956.  He lived with his sister, Julia.  Barn at Glenstead Missouri on February 26, 1900, a son of James and Minnie Lou Goddard.  He is survived by 3 sisters: Miss Julia Goddard, Mrs. Ross Neumeyer of Versailles, Mrs. George Catron of Eldon;
   Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church of Versailles.  Hymns were sung by: Mrs. Gene Bartram, Edgar Carpenter, Mrs. Hazel Ward and Ernest Houseworth. Accompaniment by Mrs. Arthur Eickhoff and Maurice La Rue.  Pallbearers were: Moss McDonald, Hugh Hart, Walker Thompson, George Clodfelter, Sam E. Morris, Howard Stephens and John Williams.

Wislon, Mrs. Daniel E. (Wood, Becca Mildred)  Mrs Becca Mildred Wilson, 71, wife of Daniel E. Wilson died September 1, 1957.  she was born in Morgan county July 2, 1886, a daughter of the late Andrew and Jane Wood.  She is survived by her husband; 1 daughter: Gertie (Mrs. Archie) Garrison; 1 son: Roy Wilson; a daughter-in-law: Viola; a son-in-law: Archie Garrison, all of Versailles; one brother: George Wood, Barnett.  Preceded in death by her father and mother;one daughter Opal Licille, who died at 5 months of age; six sisters: Lizzie, Malissie, Katherine, Flora, Melia, and Cordellia and 3 brothers: Billy, Joe and John.
   Funeral services were held at the Assembly of God Church with the Rev. T.D. Jennings officiating.  Pallbearars were: Jess Hayes, Gene Deffenbaugh, Bill Hunter, Everett Hess, Boyd McGinnis and Lee Orvin.  Burial in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of the Kidwell Funeral Home.

Silvey, Willard Marion Willard Marion Silvey, 79, son of Jim and Prudence Silvey born at Gravois Mills August 14, 1878, died October 19, 1957.  On March 3, 1901 he was united in mariage with Miss Bertha Colvin and had 3 sons, one of which died in infancy.  He was also preceded in death by a foster son: Joe Lamm.  He is survived by his wife, Bertha; 2 sons: Russel and Orville of Kansas City; 4 sister: Mrs. John Chipley of Versailles, Mrs. Georgia Malone of Seattle Washington, Mrs. Maggie Hall of Sidney Iowa and Mrs. Desta Purvis of Tulsa Oklahoma;  4 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.  4 sisters preceded him in death: Mrs Sam Finley, Mrs. George meyer, Mrs. Ben Wilson and Mrs. Charles Decker.  One brother and one sister also died in infancy.
   Funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Zwanzig, Mrs. Herbert (Marriott, Nellie)  Mrs. Nellie Zwanzig, daughter of Riley and Bernettie Marriott, born Auguat 1, 1891 on a farm seren miles south of Versailles.  On December 8, 1912 she married Herbert Zwanzig.  She leaves 6 brothers: Milburn of Versailles, Ed of St. Joseph, Charley, Orva and Quince of Versailles and a twin brother Dell of St. Joseph.
   Funeral services were held at the Ritchie Baptist Church with the REv. Jim Delong officiating.  Burial in the Ritchie cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Fish, Will V. Will V. Fish, 72, born Jan uary 8, 1885 at Gravois Mills, son of the late Dr. H.R. and Sarah Thomas Fish died in Versailles August 11, 1957.  He was married to Bertha Collins who preceded him in death. 3 children: Anna, who died in infancy, Mrs. Earl (Lola) Webster of Gravois Mills, and Raymond Fish of St. Louis.  In 1845 he married Jennie Brooks Kob who sirvives along with 3 step children: Bob Doob of Mission Kansas, Charlotte Keller and Ileen Onackewbush of Kansas City. Also surviving are 15 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services held at Kidwell Funeral Home with the rev. J.L. Freeman officiating. Burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Kays, James William  James William Kays, 82, died May 13, 1957.  He was the son of Jack and Poly Lamman Kays, born February 7, 1875 in Canden county in the Horseshoe Bend area.  He went to school in Camden county. In 1902 he married Miss Leona Phillips, who survives. 5 children, 4 of which survive: Claude of Windsor, Oliver of Sunnymeade California, Mrs. Mitchell Tising of High Point and Mrs. Harold Gracy of High Point.  He also leaves 10 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Mrs. Leora Bledsoe of Glenstead and Mrs. Ella Cornett of Harrison Arkansas.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one son: roscoe; 3 sisters and 1 brother.
   Funeral services were held in the Versailles Christian Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating. Burial in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of the Kays Funeral Home.

Williams Mrs. Alex (WitherellJennie Linn (1957) Mrs. Jennie Linn Williams, 81, of Gravois Mills died Friday at the St. Joseph Hospital in Boonville.  She was born September 6, 1876 in Richland Center, Wisconsin, the daughter of Phylander and Louisa Witherell.  She was married to Alex Williams on Nov6, 1893.  Her husband preceded her in death. Surviving are two sons, Harry and Warren Williams of Gravois Mills; 2 daughters: Mrs.  Frank Eggerman of Versailles and Mrs. Lawrence Koehring of Stover; two brothers: William Witherell of Richland Center Wisconsin and Charlie Witherell of Gravois Mills; 4 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Reverend J.L. Freeman officiating.  Interment was in the Ivy Cemetery.

Sumner, Mrs. Joel (Rutherford) Annie Mrs. Annie Rutherford Sumner, widow of the late Joel Sumner was born in Morgan county on July 31, 1863 and died July 9, ____.  She was the daughter of the late James and Nancy Simms Rutherford.  Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church with the Rev. L.E. Johnson officiating and interment was in the Versailles cemetery by the side of her husband. (Mrs Sumners was an aunt of Royce Moser of Versailles and Mrs. L.L. Barber orf Kansas City)

Jeffries, Elbert Harrison  Elbert Harrison Jeffries, 79, a resident of Versailles since 1932 died April 21, 1957.  He was the son of Sanford and Mary Rinard Jeffries, born Sept 23, 1878. He married Lula Mitchell on April 15, 1914, who survives.  Mr & Mrs. Jeffries werein business in Enon Missouri for 18 years before moving to Versailles.  In Versailles they owned and operated a feneral store for 14 years, retiring in 1946.  Other than his wife, he is survived by one sister: Mrs. Cora Huddleston of Jefferson City; one step-sister: Mrs. Delia Degraffenried of Kaiser Missouri; nieces and nephews.
   Funeral servidces were held at the First Baptist Bhurch with the Rev. N.E. Williams officiating.  Pall bearers wereL L.U. Aeschbacher, L.C. Jones, A.J. Sims, James Mitchell, Gail Kidwell and Truman Miller.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Jacobs, Alex  Alex Jacobs, 72, died from a heart attack in a local cafe.  Son of the late Henry and Mary Leudecke Jacobs, forn in Versaillles January 6, 1884 and died May 10, 1956.  for years he was associated with his father Henry Jacobs who was a pioneer wagon and carriage maker and blacksmith.  He is survived by 1 brother: Louis Jacobs of St Louis; 4 sisters: Mrs. Emma Allen Colorado Springs Colorado, mrs Louise Chenault, Baton rouge Louisana, Mrs. Alvin Alvear and Miss Henrietta Jacobs both of New York City.
   Funeral services were held at Kidwell Funeral Home Sunday May 12, 1956 with the Rev. O.L. Thompson officiating.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery.

Finley, Columbus Edward "Ed" Columbus Edward "Ed" Finley, 66, son of Christopher and Josephine Moore Finley born in Morgan county on January 2, 1891, died in Versailles June 10, 1957.  He is survived by his wife: Mrs Lula Mae Finley of the home; one brother Clarence Finley Versailles; 4 sisters: Mrs. Rosa Hasty Nebraska, Mrs. Mina Bond, San Antonio Texas, Mrs. Louise Pace Eldon and Mrs. Carol Bracewell of San Gabriel California; 3 grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
   The funeral was held at the Kidwell Funeral home with burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Crutchfield, Mrs. Henry  (Mobley, Lucy Ola) Lucy Ola Crutchfield, 85, daughter of James and Harriet Daniels Mobley born in Marvin Missouri on April 27, 1871 passed away in Versailles on April 9, 1957.  On October 14, 1894 she married Henry Crutchfield who died in 1897. Survivors include: 2 children, Mrs Maude Sherman of Des Moines Iowa and Henry Eugene Crutchfield ; 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral home with Rev. O.L. Thompson officiating.  Interment in the Beulah cemetery.

McDaniel, Henry  Henry McDaniel died April 6, 1956 in Fortuna, a son of Benjamin and Mary Jane McDaniel he was born in St. Clair county Missouri July 11, 1879.  He married Miss Melissa Huff, who preceded him in death on March 4, 1932.  for several years Mr. McDaniel was superintendant of the Morgan county Home for the aged and prior to that he was employed at the Versilles plant of the W.S. Dickey Clay manufacturing Co.  He is survivied by 1 sisterL Mrs. Flora Hurst, Independence Missouri; a foster daughter-in-law: Mrs. Fannie Marriott of Sedalia and a foster granddaughter.
Services were held at Kidwell Funeral home with the Rev. L.E. Johnson officiating. Burial in the Ritchie cemetery.

Bishop, Robert L.  Robert L. Bishop,, son of Mr & Mrs. Amos Bishop was born May 26, 1878 and died February 23, 1957  at the home of his son, Johnnie Bishop of Versailles; age 78 years, 8 months, and 27 days.  He was born near Buffalo Missouri, but spent most of his live in Versailles and Elson.  On Septerber 27, 1901 he married Mary L. Hays. 8 children.  He is survived by 7 children: rosie Bishop of Versailles. Mrs. Jack Price of Tipton, Mrs. Ted Coal of St. Louis, Herschel and Lloyd Bishop of Eldon ; John Bishop of Versailles;  Durwood Bishop of Burbank California; one sister: Mrs. Josie Stillwell of New Franklin Missouri; 2 brothers: Amos Bishop of New Franklin Missouri and John Bishop of Sedalia; 19 grandchildren and 8 great -grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife (July 29, 1946) and an infant son who died in 1904(buried at Big Rock cemetery) and two brothers: George Bishop of New Franklin and Croff Bishop of High Point.
   Funeral services were held at the Assembly of God church in Eldon with the Rev. George A. Young officiating.  Pallbearers were: J.C. Bishop, Paul Bishop, Donald Martin, Raymond Bishop, Forrest Bishop & Herschel Bishop Jr.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of the Scrivner Funeral Home.

Chipley, John H.  John H. Chipley the son of Jack and Harriet McCart Chipley.  He married Lou Silvey December 10, 1899 and had 9 children, 5 of whom died in infancy.  He was a member of the Baptist Church at White Hall in Cmden county Missoruri.  He is survived by his wife; 3 daughters: Mrs. Marshall Howard of Boonville, Mrs Leroy Stephens of Gravois Mills and Mrs Harold Thomas of Casper Wyoming; one son Vencil Chipley of Gravois Mills; Bob Riggs (raised in the home); 3 sisters: Mrs Mary Baker of Howie Oklahoma, Mrs Annie Purvis of Boonville and Mrs Dolly Brown of Boonville; 20 grandchildren & 17 great-grandchildren.
   Services were held in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd E. Johnson, assisted by Rev. Norton officiating.  Burial was in the Versilles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Raines, William Thomas  William Thomas Raines, 89, son of James and Mary Raines was born Novenber 25, 1867 in Talsonan county, Illinois and passed away at the home of his son, Preston Raines, on March 1, 1957.  On October 2, 1895 he was maried to Mrs. Sarah Crver and had 9 children.  Preceded in death by his parents and one daughter: Miss Ollie Raines.  He is survived by his wife: Sarah; 6 sons: Floyd of Montreal Missouri, Preston of Gravois Mills Missouri, George of Camdenton Missouri, Nelson of Versailles Missouri, William of Gravois Mills Missouri and Roy of New Franklin Missouri; 2 daughters: Mrs. Grace Romine of Edwards Missouri and Mrs Opal Skold of Kansas city Missouri; 16 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.  Mr Rains was an accomplished fiddle player and during his life time the strains of his violins were heard in many parts of the state.
   Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. P.H. Wilbanks of Ozark Chapel Methodist Church officiating.  Burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Morrison, Mrs. Ivy (Ward, Roxyanna Evelyn)  Roxyanna Evelyn Morrison, 52, died at Gravois Mills August 16, 1957.  She was the daughter of William Simpson and Lucy Ward, born March 12, 1905 at Ellis Prairie, Missouri.  On December 12, 1929 she married Ivy Morrison.  She is survived by her husband: Ivy, 2 daughters: Mrs. Arthur El Doherty of Witchita Kansas and Mrs. E.J. crocker of Kansas City Missouri; 2 sons: Billy Wayne Morrison and Raymond Morrison of Gravois Mills Missouri; her mother: Mrs Lucy Ward of Ellis Prairie Missouri; 4 grandchildren: Valerie Lynn and Billy Craig Morrison, David Doherty and Lee Crocker; also 5 brothers.  She was preceded in death by her father, two sisters and two brothers.
   Funeral services were at the Scrivner Funeral Home with the Rev. J. Norton officiating.  Pallbearers included: Ted Morrison, Lewis Morrison, Preston Raines, Bill Parkison, Charles McKinley and Ed Hibdon.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery.

Hibdon, Jerry Thomas  Jerry Thomas Hibdon, 83, died at the home of his daughter, Daisy Hibdon, at Leeton Missouri January 16, 1957.  He was born January 20, 1874 in Morgan county Missouri.  He married Jennie Cornett at Linn Creek Missouri. He is survived by 6 daughters: Mrs. Mary Marriott of Boonville, Daisy Hibdon of Leeton Missouri, Mrs Zola Braden Scottsmith Oregon, Mrs. Waneta Braden Belton Missouri, Mrs Nigal Randall Scotts Mill Oregon and Wanda Morell of Warrensburg Missouri; 2 sons: Doris Hibdon of Versailles and Cornie Hibdon of Florence Missouri; 41 grandchildren;35 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers : Johnnie, Billy And Cornie, all of Gravois Mills.  His wife preceded him in death in 1948. 2 daughters, 1 son, 4 brothers and 2 sisters also preceded him in death.
   Funeral services were held at the Stevenson Chapel in Stover with the Rev. James Delong officiating. Burial in St. Paul's cemetery.

Kays, Mrs. Peter  (Sally Loue)  Sally Kays, 83, died at the home of a daughter, Mrs Ora Griswold in Fortuna. She is survived by 3 daughters: Mrs Ora Griswold of Fortuna, Mrs. Raymond Harrison of Fortuna and Mrs. Pauline Musick of Salina Kansas; 2 sons: Keith Kays of Eldon and Joe Kays of Parsons Kansas.  Her husband Peter Kays preceded her in death in 1951.
   The funeral was held June 16, ____ at the Baptist Church in Fortuna with the Rev. Richard Craig officiating.  Pallbearers were: Mitchell Kays,Harry Minturn, Jerry Coffman, Eddie Gunn, Pete Misick and Douglas Griswold. Burial was at the St. Pat's cemetery under the direction of Scrivner's Funeral Home.

Bonine, Mrs. Carl (Douyel, Lena Fay)  Lena Fay Bonine, wife of Carl Bonine died November 24, ____.  Thedaughter of Mr. & Mrs. Clarence Douyel she was born July 20, 1924 in Warrensburg, Missouri.  She spent her childhood in Versailles. On October 11, 1941 she married Carl Bonine.  She is survived by her husband; 2 children: Linda Kay and Carl Eugene; her father and mother; 3 brothers: Vincil Ray Doyel of Versailles, Robert H. Doyel of Independence and Donald N. Doyle of Tipton; 3 sisters: Louise Porter of Kansas City, Hazel Ferguson of Versailles and Pauline Sparks of Reseda California; her father-in-law and mother-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. Jim Bonine of Versailles.
  The funeral was at a chapel in St. Louis with the Rev. J.D. Warren officiating.  Burial in Oak Grove cemetery, St. Louis Missouri.

Morrison, Melvin Winfield Melvin Winfield Morrison died February 16, ____. A son of Jasper and Tennie Morrison, he was born December 22, 1882.   In 1903 he married Mary Ethel Carroll and they were the parents of 11 children.  Preceded in death by his wife and 2 daughters: Alice and Mildred.  In 1954 he was married to Ara Carroll, who survives. Survivors also include the following children: Effie, Nora and Cecil all of Independence, Laura of Kansas City, Lee of Eldon, Lewis and Ted of Versailles, Wilda of Lesterville Missouri and Tennie of Modesto California.; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 sister: Mrs Clarence Doyle of Versailles; 5 brothers; Dutch, Bert Chuck all of Versailles, Jim of Boonville and Ray of the state of California.
   The funeral was held at the Versailles Assembly of God Church with the Rev. Nelson Sachs officiating. Burial in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Knoop, Mrs. John W. (Annie)  Annie Knoop widow of the late John W. Knoop, died January 21, 1957. Her husband was one of the early day clothing merchants in Versailles and following his death she was active in the business until 1943 when the business interests were purchased by her son, Harold.  She is survived by a son: Harold Knoop; a daughter: Miss Margaret Knoop.
   Funeral services were held at the Westminister Presbyterian Church with the Rev. James Sutherland McClymont officiating. Pallbearers were: George Clodfelter, L.H. Fain, Doug Hubbard, Clint Shore, Alvin Bauer and Rud B. Moore.  Interment in the Versailles cemetery under the direction of the Scrivner Funeral Home.

Allee, Riley Franklin  Riley Franklin Allee, 91, son of Thomas E. and Sally Birdsong Allee, born in Moniteau county Sept 15, 1865, died December 5, 1956 at a rest home in Boonville Missouri.  He married Miss Alice Jane Henson, who preceded him in death on  May 5, 1951. A son, Willie Allee, and a daughter, Mrs. Rosa Hayes, also preceded him in death.  He is survived y one son: Judge Jesse Allee of Versailles, 2 daughters Mrs. Minnie Elley of St. Louis Missouri and Mrs. W. A. Green of Sedalia; one brother: Rev. H.W. Allee of Urich Missouri; a sister: Mrs Arilla Moore of California Missouri.
   Funeral services were held at the Kidwell Funeral Home with the REv. L.E. Johnson officiating. Grandsons were pallbearers. Interment in the Versailles cemetery.

Mortizky, Enoch  Enoch Mortizky, son of John and Polly Farris Mortizky born December 2, 1877 and died November 25, 1955 at age 77 years, 10 months and 26 days.  On December 24, 1900 he married Miss Lecta Taylor.   Of this union were born 5 children: Ralph, Curtis, Roscoe, Grace and Russell.  He was preceded in death by his wife; parents; 2 sons: Curtis and Russell; 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  He is survived by 2 sons: Ralph of Versailles and Roscoe of Platte city; one daughter: Mrs. Grace Sherley of Vidolia Louisiana; 7 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services were held at the Big Rock Church with the Rev. Leroy Gingerich officiating.  Burial in the Big Rock cemetery under the direction of Kidwell Funeral Home.

Decker, Elmer Neal  Elmer Neal Decker, 51, found dead December 3 1956 at his home.  He was born in Morgan county near Hopewell Church, August 20, 1905, the son of O.A. and Laura Compton Decker. He married Miss Marjorie Bonine, September 1, 1926.  He is survived by 1 daughter: Mrs. Norman Rains of Belleville Illinois; 3 sisters: Mrs Orval Bellamy of Independence Missouri, Mrs George Rodruski of Elizabeth New Jersey and Mrs. Ray Allee of Versailles; 2 brothers: Jewell Decker of Linden New Jersey and Doyle Decker of Joplin Missouri; 4 grandchildren.  His mother preceded him in death in 1924 and his father in 1955.
   Funeral services were held at the Hopewell Church with the Reverend L.E. Johnson officiating.  Pallbearers were: Darrell Bellamy, Elmer Bellamy; Wayne Masters; Vincel Allee, Dean Allee, and Jimmy Ferguson. Funeral services under the direction of Scrivner's Funeral Home.
   Relatives attending from out of town: Mr and Mrs. Norman Rains and family of Belleville, Illinois; Mr. andd Mrs. Orval Bellamy and family of Independence, Missouri; Mr and Mrs. Doyle Decker and family of Joplin, Missori; Reverend and Mrs. Wayne Masters and daughter of Hardin, Missouri and Vincel Allee of Vandalia, Missouri.

Webb, W. Ronnie  W. Ronnie Webb, 58, died 1956. Born April 2, 1898 near Versailles, son of the late William and Nora Webb. In 1922 he married Mary Sanders who survives. Other survivors include:  3 sons: Horace Webb of Eldon, Franklin Webb ofUS Air Force and Delmar webb of US Navy; 2 daughters: Mrs. Mildred Alderez of Mission Kansas and Mrs. Tillie Joe Ward of Des Moines Iowa; a brother Rev. L.V. Webb of Versailles and 3 grandchildren.Funeral services were held at the Rocky Mount Baptist Church with the Rev. B.F. Dinwiddie officiating.  Burial in the Eldon Cemetery.

Dromgold, W. A.  W.A. Dromgold died in Sedalia Missouri on February 5, ____.  A son of Mr. & Mrs. J.W. Dromgold he was born in Versailles January 12, 1882.  He was in the lumber business.   He married Bertha Marriott, who died 20 years ago. They were the parents of 1 son: John Dromgold of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Several years ago he married Mrs. Alma Thorpe of Versailles. Besides his wife and son he leaves a borther & sister-in-law: Mr. and Mrs. Frnk Dromgold of Brisbane California; his step-mother: Mrs. Ida Drumgold of San Jose Califorina. A daughter-in-law: Mrs. John Drumgold and grandson; a daughter Peggy of Oklahoma City and the following step-sons and daughters-in-law: Mr. & Mrs. C.W. Thorpe and daughter Susan of Richmond Missouri, Mr. & Mrs. Ray Thorpe and children and Mr. & Mrs. Hord Burd of Bonne Terre Missouri.  Mr Dromgold was a Baptist.
   Funeral services were held at Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev. L.E. Johnson officiating. Burial at the Versailles cemetery.

Sherman, Mrs Geroge (Combs, Nancy Elizabeth)  Nancy Elizabeth Combs Sherman, wife of George Sherman and a daughter of the late Hugh Borwn and Lucinda Taylor Combs was morn in Moniteau Col. Mo. December 18, 1864 and died at her home here on January 31, 1956 at the age of 91 years, 1 month and 13 days.  She moved with her parents, when she was quite small, to Gravois Mills, and when she was about 16 the family moved to Wheatland.  She married George Newton Sherman at Wheatland, Mo February 24, 1884.  They were the parents of 8 children.  Those who preceded her in death were: an infant, William T., Orlena Lou (Mrs Ila Brewer) and allen J. Sherman.  Besides her husband, she is survived by 2 daughters: Mrs. Sarah Harper and Mrs. R.V. Williams and 1 son: Hugh Sherman all of Versailles; 1 brother Tom Combs of San Bernadino California and 3 grandchildren: George Brewer of Versailles, Joe Brewer of Kansas City and Mrs. A.C. Fullers of Peoria, Illinois, whom she reared from childhood.; 16 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
   The funeral was officiated by Rev. D. Watkins. Mrs Gene Bartram sang, accompanied by Mrs. Lloyd Collins.  Pallbearers were: Speed Marriott, Jack Whittle, Clint Shore, Royce Moser, Quincy Garrison and Elmer C. Cuchan. Interment was in the Versailles cemetery directed by Kidwell's Funeral Home.
   Attending from a distance: Mrs. Maud Sherman, Miss Joan Sherman and Madalyn Sweeny, all of Des Moines Iowa; Mrs. albert Fuller of Peoria Illinois; Mrs. Ila Cooper and Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jobe of Clinton Iowa; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Meyers and Mrs. Harold Zimmerman and children, Gloria Jean and Michael of Manchester Missouri; Mr. & Mrs. Joe Brewer, Mr. & Mrs. Sherman, P.Williams and Children, Sherman and Amelia of Kansas city.

Washburn, Reynolds  Reynolds Washburn died at home Aoril 30, ____.  Mr Washburn born in Gravois Mills the son of the late J.T. and Wesdemona Martin Wash