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Petty, Mrs. Ed (Vaughan, Martha) Martha Vaughan was the daughter of the
late James L and Virginia Chapman Vaughan, she was born in Linn, MO May George & Donald Petty.  Besides her husband and 2 sons she leaves two
grandsons: George Donald Petty & Robert Petty; 1 granddaughter Nancy
Petty; 2 great grandsons; 3 sisters: Mrs. Ida Briscoe, CA; Mrs. Mary
Farrman, Reno NV; Mrs. Sophie Kahrs, Versailles.  Preceded in death by
her parents & 2 brothers: George & Marshall Vaughan.  Funeral services
were held at the Versailles Methodist Church with the Rev. J. L. Freeman
officiating.

Taler, Mrs. William E. (Marriott, Jennie) Mrs. Jennie Marriott Taler,
the daughter of Elza D. & Philena Craig Marriott was born September 2, was 75 years, 4 months and 22 days old.  She married William E Taler on
Sept. 18, 1895 who preceded her in death on December 13, 1938.  She has daughter she is survived by 2 brothers: Phillip and Elza Marriott both
of Versailles MO; 1 sister: Mrs. Nellie Wilson, Brewster WA; 5
grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 3 sisters & 3 brothers.

Fletcher, Mrs. Archie L (Marriott, Frona Ethel)Services for Frona Ethel
(Marriott) Fletcher were held at Baptist Church with the Rev. Mr.
Vaughan officiating.  Burial was in the Versailles cemetery, Versailles,
Morgan county, MO.  She was born June 3, 1890 in Morgan county, MO, the
daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Riley Marriott.  She was Married to Arch
L. Fletcher on August 20, 1910.  She is survived by her husband; 2 sons:
Fred Fletcher, Kansas City; Willie Lee Fletcher, 7th Army, Germany; a
daughter: Rose LaVern Fletcher; 8 sisters: Mrs. Addie Moser, St. Joseph
MO; Mrs. Bess Parsner and Mrs. Esther Stovall of CA; Mrs. Grace Hulett;
Mrs. Ona Akin; Misses Mae, Faye and Polly Marriott of Versailles MO; and
a brother: Elza Marriott of Stover; 7 grandchildren.

Dunn, Mrs. John H. (Dotson, Anna Caroline)  Mrs. Anna Caroline Dunn,
daughter of Squire and Caroline Dotson was born at Lancaster, MO on
November 21, 1870 and passed away at the home of her daughter in Gravois
Mills, MO.  She had reached the age of 85 years, 3 months and 25 days.
In 1893 she was married to Dr. John H. Dunn and had 3 children.  In 1905
the family moved to Gravois Mills MO where Dr. Dunn practiced for 10
years prior to his death in 1915.  She is survived by a daughter: Mrs.
Mabel McKinley, Gravois Mills MO and a son: William Dunn, Gravois Mills
MO.  Preceded in death by her parents, her husband, an infant son, 2
brothers and 4 sisters.  Funeral services were held at St. Patrick's
Catholic Church.  She is buried in the Holst cemetery, Morgan county,
MO.  Funeral services were handled by Scrivener's.

Phillips, Mrs. Joseph (Phillips, Ida Sophie)  Ida Sophie Phillips was
born in Moniteau county, MO on January 5, 1866 the daughter of Samson &
Elizabeth Phillips and passed away February 23, 1956 at the home of her
son, Alvin Phillips, near Florence, MO.  She was married to Joseph
Phillips who preceded her in death in 1942.  She also was preceded in
death by an infant in Gold Field, CO.  She is survived by 3 sons: Alvin
Phillips,  Florence MO; Joe Phillips Jr., Kansas City MO; Leroy Phillips
of Versailles MO; 3 daughters: Mrs. Dixie Meyers of Greenridge MO; Mrs.
Caroline Short and Pauline Pritner of Long Beach CA; 13 grandchildren; Rev. J. L. Freeman officiated at the funeral and burial was at the
Phillips cemetery.

Merriott, Elza Thomas  Elza Thomas Merriott, the son of Riley M. and
Rosa Lee (James) Merriott was born February 14, 1889 in Versailles MO.
He married Bessie Mae Jones of Gravois Mills MO on April 26, 1936.  He
had 5 children 4 sons & 1 daughter.  Preceded in death by his father and
mother.  2 brothers: William  and James; 1 sister: Mrs. Arch Fletcher; 1
daughter who died in infancy.  He is survived by 4 son: Jack of Kansas
City; Clifford of Versailles MO; Winfred and Claude of Gravois Mills MO; Parsner of Los Angeles CA; Mrs. H.C. Akin; Faye & Polly Marriott all of
Versailles; 10 nieces and nephews.

Marriott, Elza  Elza Marriott was the proprietor of the pool hall and
lunch counter.  He was born May 27, 1894
 in Morgan county; the son of Elza D. and Anna Marriott.  He married
Miss Minnie Allen in 1915.  Of this
marriage were born 6 children.  He is survived by his wife; 2 sons: St.
Sgt. Gilbert  C. Marriott, Air Force, Texas; Walton Marriott,
Harrisonville MO; 3 daughters: Mrs. Frances Bass Harrisonville MO; Mrs.
Mildred Hodges, Jefferson City, MO; Mrs. Waneta Anderson, Lincoln NB;
one brother: Phil Marriott.

Madole, Mrs, William P (McKinley, Sarah Jane)  Sarah Jane (McKinley)
Madole of Barnett MO died September 10.  She was born January 2, 1871
near Linn Creek MO, the daughter of John A. McKinley and Nancy Pierce
McKinley.  He was married to William P. Madole on November 24, 1889.
She is survived by her husband; 2 daughters: Mrs. Charles Hess, Barnett
MO; Mrs. Paul Marriott, Versailles MO; 4 grandchildren: Raymond, Shirley
and Billy Hess and Buelah Kidwell, all of Barnett.  2 great
grandchildren: Irma Hess and Frances Jean Kidwell.  She was preceded in
death by her father, mother and 6 brothers and sisters..

Walters, Samuel Jay  Samuel Jay Walters lifetime resident of Morgan
county, born March 11, 1884, died May 7, 1951 at age 67 years, 1 month,
and 26 days.  He was the son of Reddick and Adeline Walters.  In January and George of Gravois Mills MO; and Everett of the US Navy.  Preceding
him in death were his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.  He leaves his
wife and 4 sons, 9 grandchildren, 1 brother: Jim Walters, Gravois Mills,
MO.  Funeral services were in the Versailles Baptist Church with the
Rev. L.V. Webb and the Rev. DR Alex Best, Versailles officiating.  He is
buried in the Versailles cemetery. Funeral services handled by Kidwell's
of Versailles, MO.

Hibdon, Hiram Richard  Hiram Richard Hibdon died January 11.  He was the
oldest son of the late G.W. and Emma Meyer Hibdon.  He was born in
Camden county on May 21, 1886.  On July 7, 1907 he married Josephi8ne
Allen who survives.  He also leaves a daughter: Mrs. Lemuel  (Eula)
Cotton of Eldon MO; one son Dorsie Hibdon, Kansas City; 5 sisters: Mrs.
Fannie Walters, Versailles MO; Mrs. Josephine May, Kansas City; Mrs.
Kate Stevens, Green Ridge, MO; and the Misses Ada and Essie Hibdon,
Gravois Mills, MO; three brothers: Tom Hibdon, Versailles MO; Ed and
Charlie Hibdon of Gravois Mills, MO; 9 grandchildren; 1 great
grandchild.  Preceded in death by an infant son in 1926 and another son
Leo who died Jan 1, 1939; one grandson and one great grandson.  Burial
was in the Holst cemetery near Gravois Mills, Morgan county, MO.

Chamberlain, Charles William , Jr. Charles W. Chamberlain, 67, died
Thursday, February 9, 1978 at his home in Versailles. He was born
September 9, 1910 in Camden county; a son of the late Charles William
and Roxy Ellen Kennedy Chamberlain.  He was married to Viola Allen, who
preceded him in death.  Survived by 1 son: Charles A. Chamberlain of
Versailles; 1 brother Floyd Chamberlain, Versailles; 7 sisters: Mrs.
Bessie Roe, Mrs. Clara Waisner, Mrs. Cecil Coontz, Mrs. Thelma Scott,
Mrs. Lorene Borton & Mrs. Della Pifer (all of Versailles) and Mrs. Irene
Evans of Pontiac, MI; 5 grandchildren. Also preceded in death by 2
brothers: Arvil Lee Chamberlain and Emery Chamberlain, 1 sister: Maude
Mae Miller. Funeral was held February 11, 1978 at the Kidwell Garber
Funeral Home in Versailles, MO.  The Reverend Kenneth Carpenter
officiating.  Mrs. John Buck sang "In the Garden", Mrs. Bill Bowers at
the organ.  Pall bearers were: Jack Pifer, Ed Scott, Winford Wilson, Ray
Wilson, Joe Pace and Vincel Chipley.  Charles William Chamberlain was
buried in the Versailles cemetery, Versailles, Morgan county, Missouri.

Silvey, William M.  William M. Silvey, 73, died June 28, 1952.  He was
the eldest son of Charles and Martha Forester Silvey. He was born at
Gravois Mills MO on October 2, 1878.  He spent his entire life in Morgan
county.  He was a farmer and an employee of the State Highway
Department.  On October 26, 1904 he married Merle Webster.  They had 2
sons,
and 2 daughters:  Claude of Gravois Mills, Myron of Grandview, Mrs. Cleo
Gieger of Kansas City and Mrs. Clarence (Willena) Cable of Versailles.
Besides his wife and children he leaves 8 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren.  One brother Marion Silvey, Gravois Mills; 3
sisters: Mrs. Cornie (Jennie) Hibdon, Gravois Mills; Mrs. Oscar (Maggie)
Morris and Mrs. Henry (Gracie) Hild, Quincy, IL.  He was a member of the
Ozark Methodist Church.  He was buried in the Versailles cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Kidwell Garber Funeral Home, Versailles, MO.

Hibdon,  Mrs. Cornie(Silvey, Jennie Josephine)  Jennie Josephine Hibdon
was born in Morgan county, MO December 26, 1881 the daughter of Charlie
and Martha Forester Silvey, and died May 12, 1956 at her home. She was
preceded in death by 1 daughter, Pernia Hibdon; her parents; 2 brothers,
Marion and Willie Silvey and one sister, Mrs. Linnie Coffman. She is
survived by her husband, Cornie Hibdon; 2 sons, Charles Gilbert and
Lloyd Monroe; 1 daughter, Mrs. Edna Ivy Coontz; 2 sisters, Mrs. Oscar
(Maggie) Morris and Mrs. Gracie Hill of Quincey, IL.; a grandson,
Darrell Hibdon, who was reared in the home. 7 grandchildren.  Funeral at
Gravois Baptist Church May 14, 1956. Rev Leonard Webb officiating.
Burial in Silvey cemetery. Services handled by Kidwell's of Versailles.

Tombs, Thomas M.  Tom Tombs age 72 died in Ellis Fischel Cancer Hospital
in Columbia, MO May 11, 1953.  A son of Jim & Frances Tombs. Born
December 13, 1881, he first married Maggie Smith who preceded him in
death. On July 10, 1950 he was united in marriage with Dolly Patton, who
survives.  He leaves 3 sons, Everett, Louis, and Joner; a sister, Della; Church with Rev. Rob officiating. Interment in the Holst Cemetery.
Funeral services were handled by Kidwell Funeral Home, Versailles, MO.

Hibdon, Leo Charles  Leo Charles Hibdon born in Topeka Kansas August 14, Funeral services handled by Kidwell, Versailles, MO. Rev. Wilbanks
officiating. Burial in the Versailles cemetery.
***Notes from Evaleen Hibdon***
He was in the car with Gail Hibdon & Quincy Weaver. He entered the
Marine Corps in July, 1943 and received his discharge in 1946.  4th
Marine Div.  He married Mabel Chipley.  they had 2 children, a daughter:
Elizabeth and a son: L.D.  Later he married Geraldine Grace Webb and
they had 2 sons: Galy Lee & Donnie Dale Hibdon.  Survivors include his
wife & children, his parents. Also 2 sisters: Mrs. Frank Terry, Clinton
and Mrs. Maurise Betshel, Boonville; one brother Guido Hibdon of Gravois
Mills MO

James, Mrs. William Edward (Vaughan, Emma) Mrs. W. E. James age 74 died
May 25,  she was a daughter of the late William and Pernecia Vaugha n.
She was born in Moniteau county, Mo, February 3, 1876.  Married to
William E. James. They had 10 children; six sons and four daughters.
One son preceded her in death at the age of 10 years.  She is survived
by her husband and the following children: Ernest and Vencil of Kansas
City; Hayden and Ellis of Gravois Mills; Bill of Stover; Mrs. Alta Huff
and Mrs. Nellie Carter of Kansas City; Mrs. Alma Roe of Camdenton; and
Mrs. Alpha Bauer of Versailles; 28 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; Hibdon,  James Edward (Ted)  James Edward (Ted) Hibdon, age 60,  was a
son of William Peter Hibdon Jr. and Mary McFarland Hibdon.  He is
survived by his wife; Mrs. Sarah Hibdon; 6 brothers: Henry Hibdon,
Jordan (Jurd), Tulsa OK; Cornie; Johnnie; Billy of Gravois Mills MO;
Jerry Hibdon of Stover; a sister: Julia Davenport of Waynesville, MO; 4
grandsons, Harold Gregg, Billy Jasin, Glenn Everett, and Teddy; 3 step
daughters: Mrs. Arthur Wisdom of Cherokee KS. Mrs. Joe (Marie) Lees of
Versailles MO; Mrs. Earl Carver of Gravois Mills MO; 4 step sons: Tom &
Lee Kelly of Boonville, Jack Kelly of Yuba City, CA and Johnnie Kelly of
Kansas City. Also preceded in death by a daughter: Mrs. Ed (Addie Lou
Mary) Hibdon.
From another obit: died18 Jan, 1946
Edward  (Ted) Hibdon age 60   buried Versailles city cemetery born Dec. P.   Hibdon married  Sarah
six brothers Henry Hibdon  address unknown Jurd Hibdon  of Tulsa Okla
Cornie, Johnnie Billie Hibdon of Gravois Mills Jerry Hibdon of Stover a
sister Mrs. Julia Davenport of Waynesville, Mo. four grandsons Harold
Gregg Hibdon  in the navy Billy Jack Hibdon in the Navy, Glenn Everett
Hibdon Teddy Hibdon    both of Gravois Mills 3 step daughters and 4
stepsons Mrs. Arthur Wisdom of Ks Mrs. Joe Lees of Versailles Mrs. Earl
Carver of Gravois Mills Tom and Lee Kelley of Boonville Jack Kelley of
Yuba City, Calif. and Johnnie Kelley of Kansas City

Davenport, Mrs. Horace (McGinnis, Carrie Katherine) Carrie Katherine
McGinnis Davenport, daughter of Dave McGinnis was born in Morgan county
MO on March 27, 1909.  In 1924 she married Horace Davenport. Of their 9
children, the oldest, Goldie Jane, died August 30, 1945 of a cerebral
hemorrhage.  She is survived by her husband and 8 sons, Ray, Junior,
Ross, Russell, Donald, Kenneth, Roy & Larry.  Her father and step
mother: Mr. & Mrs. David McGinnis; a sister, Mrs. Robert Cooper of
Versailles; 3 brothers, Ferd, Charles and Claude McGinnis of Kansas
City; 3 half brothers: J.D., O.L. and Kenneth Dale McGinnis; a
step-brother, Herbert McGinnis; 4 sisters: Mrs Alf Wood; Miss Leona
Alpha McGinnis; Mrs. Les Kunzler, and an infant preceded her in death.
Note From Bonnie Brown:  Carrie died from being burned.  She was trying
to start a fire and grabbed the gasoline can instead of the kerosene
can.  She died from inhaling the fumes and fire from the explosion.
Horace had just returned from the hospital after having surgery and
managed to save the baby and drag Carrie outside.  Carrie later died
from injuries suffered in this fire.

James, Samuel E.  Samuel E. James of Kansas City died as a result of a
collision with a milk truck about a half mile west of Stover, on Hiway driven by Raymond Stoner of Marshall collided.  Mrs. James is a sister
of Mrs. Bert Morrison. He was buried in Kansas City.  He was Employed at
the Chevrolet plant in Kansas City.  He is survived by his wife. Delilah
James, 2 sons: Glen and William James, both in the south Pacific; a
brother John James Gravois Mills MO; 4 sisters: Mrs. Charlie (Ida)
Witherall, Mrs. Willie (Jessie) Dunn of Gravois Mills MO, Mrs. Ralph
Bias of Versailles; Mrs. Ola Shockley of St. Louis.

Garrison, James Marion (Red)  James Marion (Red) Garrison died November the late W.G. and Martha Garrison.  He was 80 years old.  He was married
in September 1873  to Eunice Findley, who preceded him in death on July of Versailles who survives.  He also leaves 1 sister Nell, 2 brothers:
John & H.P. Garrison; 5 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; one
brother-in-law; 1 daughter-in-law; 1 son- in-law.  3 sisters preceded
him in death.

Witherell, Forest Sherman Forest Sherman Witherall died May 29, 1945.
Mr. Witherall , 25, was born in Morgan county April 2, 1920.  He was the
youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Witherall of Gravois Mills.  He
entered the service July 27, 1942 and served 16 months in the Army at
Camp Robinson, AR.  He is survived by his parents; 4 sisters: Mrs. Fred
Friedley of Versailles; Mrs. Hershel Kays; Mrs. Wyman Kays of Barnett
and Mrs. Walter Huttson of Kansas City; a brother Alva Witherall.

Calton, John Edward, Jr.  John E. Calton, Jr., 72, Stover, MO., died
Wednesday, October 14, 1992, at the home. He was the father of Kerry
Calton, Odessa, and Ella Oyler, Blue Springs. John Edward Jr. was the
son of John Edward Calton, Sr and Hattie Opel McCasland Calton.
   His survivors also include his wife, Laura Nell Calton of the home;
six other sons, Randy Calton, Versailles, MO., Danny Calton, Braymer,
MO., Dennis Calton, Kearney, MO., Darrell Calton, Kuwait, Denzil Calton,
Stover, and Mike Calton, Versailles; four other daughters, Leora Dillon,
California, MO., Kathy Beckner, Wellington, MO., Kay Armstrong, Trumann,
Ark., and Robin Pottorff, Ionia, MO.; five brothers, Aubrey Calton,
Versailles, Roy Calton and Jimmy Calton of Russellville, MO., Lonnie
Calton, Eldon, MO., and Ben Calton, Olean, MO.; six sisters, Elsie
Tryon, California, Eunice Casteel, Waynesville, MO., Anna Wells, Alice
Calton and Brooks Sullens of Eldon, and Rosemary Howser, Rocky Mount,
MO.; and 37 grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Kidwell-Garber Chapel, Versailles,
MO. Burial in the Versailles Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m.
Saturday at the chapel.

Wright, Mrs. George Henry (Stout, Fannie K.)
FUNERAL RITES FOR FANNIE K WRIGHT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9
  Mrs. Fannie K. Wright, age 81, passed away Wednesday evening,
November 7, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hugh Nibert, near  Eldon.
   Fannie Katherine stout, daughter of McCager and Katherine Stout, was
born September 17, 1864, near Old Linn Creek, Mo.  She was married to
George Henry Wright on November 7, 1889, and to them seven children were
born.  Her husband preceded in death August 21, 1934, and one son died
September 21, 1896, at the age of three years. She united with the
Presbyterian Church in early life,  In 1921 she was baptized in the
Christian Church at Mt. View, near Richland, Mo., and  on October 22, Eldon.
    She is survived by four sons and two daughters, Milford, Marvel, and
George Wright of Eldon, John Wright of Kansas City, Kansas.  Mrs. Myrtle
Hutchinson and Mrs. Carrie Nibert of Eldon;  26 grandchildren and 18
great grandchildren.  She also leaves one sister,  Mrs. Tena Keeth, of
Albuquerque, N M;  two brothers, Will and Ed Stout, of Blackwell, Okla;
a number of nieces and nephews, and a host  of friends.
   Mrs. Wright's death occurred on the anniversary of her marriage and
funeral services were held on the 43rd birthday of her son Marvel.
    The body lay in state at the home of her son, George, until 2;00
o'clock Friday when funeral services were held at the Mt. Carmel Baptist
Church.  Rev. A. L Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church
and Rev Robert  ----- of Slater Mo. conducted the service.

Harbison, Mrs. William  (Adcock, Zilpha)  5 February, 1942 MRS. WILLIAM
HARBISON LIVED IN COUNTY 83 YEARS
  Zilpha Mary Harbison was born September 4, 1858, near Mt. Pleasant,
Mo., and departed this life at the home of her daughter, Mrs. homer
Crane,  she was 83 years, 4 months and 27 days old at the time of her
death. She was the daughter of John and Caroline Adcock.
    She was united in marriage to William Harbison on September 3, John, Ida, Pearl, who preceded her mother in death in March, 1932,  and
Albert, who passed away at the tender age of six months.
   Mrs. Harbison confessed her faith in Christ at the age of eighteen,
and united with the Mt. Pleasant Christian Church where she remained a
member until God called her home.  Aunt Zilpha, as she was known to her
many friends, was a great inspiration to all who knew her.  She suffered
a broken hip from a fall more than six months ago and had been bedfast
since that time, but she bore her illness patiently.  She always met her
friends with a cheerful smile.  Having spent her entire life in the
community, she will be sadly missed by a wide circle of  friends.
   She leaves to mourn her passing a devoted husband, William Harbison,
a son, John Harbison of Kansas City, Mo., a daughter, Mrs.  Ida Crane,
of Etterville, Mo., eight grandchildren, and a host of other relatives
and friends.
   Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2;00 o'clock at the
Mt. Pleasant Christian Church by Rev. A. L. Alexander.  Burial was made
in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Phillips Funeral Home Service.

Wyrick, Daniel  22 February, 1934 HONORED CITIZEN IS GONE
 D M WYRICK, ONE OF BEST KNOWN MEN OF COUNTY PASSES AWAY
   Daniel Malachi Wyrick, one of Miller county's most honored and
esteemed citizens passed away at his home five miles south of  Tuscumbia
February, 10.
   Mr. Wyrick was born Feb. 12, 1858 and just lacked two days  being 76
years old. Death was due to a complication of diseases of his age.
  About 1871, Mr. Wyrick was married to Parthenia Wyrick.  To them three
children were born.  They are;  Mrs. J H Wickham of Eldon, Mo., Charley
Wyrick of Tuscumbia, and Mrs Lola Walker of Pratt, Kansas.  About 1887,
he was married the second time to Mrs. Jennie (Wyrick) Curry.  He is
survived by two children of this marriage. They are Carrol Wyrick of
Hillview, Ill., and Mrs.  Anna Royster of Kansas City, .  He is also
survived by twenty grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and a host of
relatives and friends.
    Mr. Wyrick united with the Mount Zion Christian Church about forty
years ago,  He will be greatly missed by all who knew him on his daily
walk of life.
   The body was conveyed to Mt. Zion Christian Church by Delbert Ryan of
Eldon Funeral Home and Homer Wright of  Tuscumbia.  Funeral Services
were conducted Monday by the Rev C M Sooter in the presence of a very
large crowd of family and friends.
    The flower carriers were grandchildren;   Ruby Wyrick,  Mrs. Loyd
Vaughan,  Mrs. Ethel  ------, Miss Opal Wyrick,  Miss Mabel Wyrick,
Carman Wyrick, and Ivan Chandler.
  The pallbearers were Tony Weitz, Oscar Abbott, Port Pyles, Rufus
Crismon, Alvin Wyrick and Victor Nixdorf.

Patterson, Mrs. Grant (Crane, Emma)  Sept 16, 1943 RESPECTED ULMAN WOMAN
PASSES AWAY
AT AGE OF 75
  Emma Crane Patterson daughter of John and Rachel Crane was born near
Ulman May 15, 1868 and entered into rest at her home near Ulman
September 16, 1943 at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 29 days.
   She was married to Grant Patterson September 14, 1885(?), and to them
were born 6 children, all living except one who died in infancy.  Those
surviving her are the husband and five children Namely  Mrs.  Grace
Cardwell of Ulman, Walter of Crocker,  Chester of Ulman, Clint and Cliff
of St. Louis.  She also leaves thirteen grandchildren and one great
grandchild,  one sister,  Mrs. Joda Shikles, and four brothers, Leander,
Shelby, Clarence and Dave Crane.
  She was a member of the Ulman Christian church a faithful follower of
Christ; a true Christian mother and companion in every respect.
  Funeral services were held from the Ulman Christian Church on
Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W. E. Waddell, pastor of the
Crocker Christian Church.  Burial was in Gott Cemetery.

Haynes, Joel Jefferson   The funeral of J J.Haynes, a pioneer citizen of
Eldon for over  85 years and a good man in the community, was held at
the Christian Church Memorial Day in the afternoon and attended by a
large crowd of relatives and friends.  Rev. A. L. Alexander, the pastor,
conducted the services and the body was taken to the Eldon cemetery to
be placed by the grave of Mrs. Haynes.
   Joel Jefferson Haynes was born November 17, 1845 on a farm just south
of Eldon city limits where he spent nearly all his life.  He  departed
this life at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. G. Jemphrey, May 28,    Mr. Haynes was the son of Martin Haynes and Margaret Hinds Haynes. He
was married to Anna M. Miller January 19, 1868.  To them eight children
were born.  One, John Haynes, passed away when a young  man.  The seven
living are; Mrs. G. D. Walker, Ollie Haynes, Miss Belle Haynes, Mrs. H G
Jemphrey, and Gaylord Haynes of Eldon, Mrs. Leslie Yarger, of Madill,
Oklahoma, and Mrs. Roy Lumpkin of Des Moines, Iowa .
   When 22 years old Mr. Haynes united with the Christian Church at
Mount Pleasant and later was a founder and charter member of the First
Christian Church at Mount Pleasant and later was a founder and charter
member of the First Christian Church of Eldon.
  Mr. Haynes was a man who stood four-square for his convictions of
right and a man whose integrity and honesty, was an asset to whatever
organization he chose to belong.   He was careful and conservative in
business and aside from being a director in the Bank of Eldon he had not
taken much interest in business for years and devoted his time to his
farm where he had spent  practically  all of his useful life..  With the
building of the Rock Island railroad through Eldon a part of the farm
became a portion of the  city and greatly increased the remaining
portion which he kept for the old home.
   When Mr. Haynes was a boy plowing  in Miller County was done with a
wooden mould board plow and wheat was threshed with a  flail or by
treading on threshing floor.  The grain was bolted by hand in a small
stone mill.  Biscuits were considered a luxury and were cooked only on
Sunday or special occasions.  They were blue in color and contained
considerable grit from the stones between which they were ground. < br>Clothes were made from wool raised and spun on the farm.

Hart, Hiram Tolliver   Hiram Tollivar Hart was born December 22, 1856,
died at his home near Mary's Home January 9, 1942, at the advanced age
of 86 years and 18 days.
   He was married to Malinda Kohenskey February 1st, 1883.  Eleven
children were born to this union, five boys and six girls.  Two children
preceded him in death.  He leaves to mourn his death seven children  and
a host of grand and great grandchildren.
   He professed religious faith in God and was baptized in December,    Mr. Hart had been in poor health and feeble from his advanced age for
almost a year.  He was highly esteemed by this entire community and
everyone who knew him.
   His remains were laid to rest at the St. Mary's cemetery at Mary's
Home on Monday January 11th, 1942 at 2 pm with a large number of
relatives and friends in attendance.  His grandsons served as pall
-bearers namely; Buster Thorpe, Woodrow Thorpe, Joseph McKinley, Norman
Lloyd and Earl Hart.  All the children except Eldon Hart of Denver,
Colo. attended the funeral.
  Those attending from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson of
Detroit, Michigan, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bartel, Mr. and Mrs. Danny
Dalton, Mr. and Mrs. Buster Thorpe all of Rolla.
  Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon had charge of burial arrangements.
 

James, Charles Edward   Tuesday May 8, 1934  Charles Edward James,  71,
resident of Santa Maria for 56 years and prominent Cuyama valley stock
raiser, died at his home at 620 South Oakley Street last night at 9
o'clock following an illness of several weeks.
He was a native of Bagnell, Miller Co., Missouri and came to Santa Maria
Valley in the 80's,  He was married in 1888 to Margaret J Hall, in San
Luis Obispo.
 He leaves his widow, two sons, Edward M. and James G. James, and Mrs.
Gertrude Kortner of Santa Maria; two brothers,  John B James of
Bakersfield and Alex J. James of Fillmore, also two half brothers, Elmer
James of Eldon, Missouri and Joe James of Perry, Kansas and four
grandchildren, Margaret, Edward and Emavine James and Jane Kortner all
of Santa Maria. He was a member of Hesperian Lodge No 264. F & A. M. of
Santa Maria. The body will be at Dudley Mortuary chapel until 2;30
o'clock Wednesday afternoon when Masonic funeral services will be
conducted.  Interment will be in the Family Plot at Santa Maria
Cemetery.
"Charles is the son James Monroe and Mary Ann Hays James.  He was born
at High Point, Mo.   Margaret J Hall James   wife of C  E  died  May 27, was born January, 1861 in California.  Children are ;
Marion Edward   son   born  July, 1890
James G             "       born Feb. 1891
Hazel Gertrude    daughter born  April, 1896
Hattie R   Sept. 1899   dec'd by 1910"

Wilson, Edgar Lee  November 8, 1951  LAST RITES FOR EDGAR LEE WILSON
   Edgar Lee Wilson, known to the people of Eldon for the past 43 years
as a interior decorator, passed away early Tuesday morning, October 30.
He was in the Research Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., where he went on
Sunday, October 28, for treatment.  He became seriously ill Saturday
evening from a stomach ailment which he has suffered for many years.
   Mr. Wilson was the son of John and Ruth Wilson.  He was born March community.
  He  married Mary Leona Beard in 1915.  Seven children were born to
them,  all of whom survive, with their mother.
  The children are Coleman of Wichita, Kansas, John of the family home,
Mrs. Ruby Haggerman of the home, Logan of Wichita, Kansas, Herschel of
Wichita, and Mrs. Marjorie  (a line must have been omitted)
stepson Oval E Dolson of Norfolk, Va.
   There are 15 grandchildren and two step grandchildren and one sister
Mrs. Ollie Morris of Kansas City, Kansas.
   Services were held at the Eldon Christian Church at the Eldon
Christian Church at 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. Clark Sanner officiating.
Burial was made in the Eldon Cemetery with Kays Funeral Service in
charge.

Todd, Edgar D.  Edgar D. Todd son of Elizabeth and Garland Todd was born
April 14, 1876 near Versailles, Morgan county, Missouri.  Died Jan. 9, operations.  Deceased spent his early life in Morgan County having made
his home with his uncle L B Hawks until he was 21 years old.  When he
and his brother, the late R. L. Todd who died July 12, 1920 bought their
old homeplace 4 miles north of Versailles and farmed together until the
fall of  1901 when Ed went to Oklahoma and located on a claim near
Manitou, about 180 miles south west of Oklahoma City where he has since
resided.  March 12, 1907 he was married to Miss Lillian G Oxford.  At
the age of 16 years he professed religion and later united with the M.
E. church south of Glensted, Mo.,  after moving to Oklahoma he placed
his membership with the M. E. Church at Manitou.
   He took sick in October of 1920 and was taken to the hospital in
Oklahoma City where every medical assistance was given him to no avail.
His sufferings were great but he bore them patiently to the end and died
as he had lived trusting in that Almighty Friend. "Who doeth all things
well"
   A short funeral service was held in Oklahoma City Monday  evening
January 10.  Then the body was taken to Manitou where on Wednesday
January 12, funeral services were held at the church to where he
belonged, after which the body was laid to  rest in the Manitou
cemetery.  He leaves a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a sister and
three brothers together with a host of relatives and friends to mourn
his departure.
   Not only will he be missed by his immediate family and relatives, but
the entire community in which he lived for to know Ed Todd was to love
him for his good habits his friendly disposition and  Christian
character.  In Every sense of the Expression he was a good man.
 

Miller, James Perry     James Perry Miller, retired farmer and a
life-long resident of the Eugene community, died at his home there
November 19, 1951 after a long illness.  He was born on January 16, married to Emma Curty, who survives.
   The couple had celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary with an open
house last February 5.
   He was a member of the Christian Church, served as an Elder and
Sunday school superintendent, and was active in the church and community
affairs as long as health permitted.
   Survivors include: four sons,  Richard of Etterville, Claude of
Eldorado ,  Kansas;  Dr. J. C. of Columbia;  C K of Jefferson City, two
daughters  Mrs. F A Neffler of Burbank Calif. and Mrs. Ruth Crum of
Leavenworth, Kansas and a number of grandchildren and a son T A Miller
and a daughter Mrs. Elsie Stillwell, preceded him in death.
   The funeral was conducted at the Christian Church Wed. at 10 AM  by
the Rev. John Jenkins of Tuscumbia and Rev. J Lyons of Brazito.
Interment was made in the Spring Garden Cemetery.
   Those from a distance that attended were;  Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Neffler
of Burbank, California,  Mrs. Ruth Crum,  Alton, Bob and Bill Stillwell
of St. Louis,  Mr. and Mrs. Claude Miller of Eldorado, Kansas,  Mr. and
Mrs.  J C Miller of Columbia;  Miss Maude Wright of Barnett,  Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Monte Roberts of Eldon and Mr. and  Mrs.
J(?) Halderman of  Olean.

Woolery, B. F. "Frank"  (appeared in paper 4/28/1927) B F Woolery,
Deceased Was One of the South Side's Best Citizens
  B F (Frank)  Woolery, one of the county's best and most highly
respected citizens, died at his home on Route One, Iberia., Friday
following a protracted illness.  He was stricken some time ago with
paralysis, which finally
brought on his death.
   Mr. Woolery spent his entire life on the farm, being considered one
of the successful farmers of Richwoods
township.  He married a number of years ago and two children, Ernest
Woolery, of near Ulman, and Elvin Woolery foreman at one of the State
Prison farms, near Jefferson City survive him.
  The funeral was conducted Saturday and burial was made in the Iberia
Cemetery.

Wright, Stephen Alexander  STEPHEN A. WRIGHT DIED AT HOME OF DAUGHER
  Stephan Alexander Wright was born April 22, 1863 near California, Mo.,
and passed away July 31, 1934 at 2;15 p.m. at the home of his daughter
Mrs. Ben F Hays, in Versailles, at the age of 71 years, 3 months and 9
days.
   He leaves to mourn his death, his widow, Mrs. Alice D Wright; two
sons, L. D. Wright of Medford, Oregon and Earl L Wright of  Kansas City;
one daughter,  Mrs. Ben F Hays of Versailles; one sister, Mrs. H. C.
Grilley of Dallas, Texas; nine grandchildren and  three great
grandchildren.
   Funeral Services were held Thursday afternoon at 2;30 at Flag Spring.

Cooper, Mrs. Julius R. (Simms, Maud Elizabeth)   Maud Elizabeth Sims ,
daughter of John E and Alice Lawler Sims, was born near Versailles,
March 16, 1876 and died April 11, 1921, being 45 years and 26 days old.
She professed religion and joined the church in October, 1892, has lived
a devout Christian life, being one of the leaders in church and Sunday
School life for several years. She was always willing and ready to
contribute to this cause of her time and means, and to all public
enterprises, all of which will miss her efforts.
  Deceased was united in marriage to Julius R. Cooper September 28, 1898
by Rev. W. B. Morgan.  To this union six children were born, three sons
and three daughters.  The three latter all died in infancy, three sons
to mourn their loss.  These sons ages are 21, 16 and 9 years.  She was
a true and devoted wife and a patient and kind mother.  she also leaves
two brothers and one sister,  W T Sims of Los Angeles, California and
Berry M Sims of Commerce, Oklahoma and Mrs. S T Holloway, of Auixvasse,
Mo., besides a host of neighbors and friends.  Truly a good woman has
gone from us and revelator? we can say; "Blessed are the dead who die in
the Lord,"  She has been a sufferer for a number of years but she was
ambitious and was able to attend to her home and church duties till
within a few days of her death.
   The funeral services were conducted by her pastor,  Rev G. M. Blaine,
of the Methodist Church, Tuesday evening and the body was laid to rest
in Glensted cemetery in the presence of a large crowd of relatives and
friends.
   Her Sunday School class at Glensted has paid a tribute of respect to
their teacher which will be published next week.

Hawken, John  (appeared in paper 12/28/1933)  HEAD STRUCK POSTS ON
INTERCITY VIADUCT AS HE LEANED FROM CAR, SAYS THE KANSAS CITY PAPERS
BERNARD HENNESEY AND KELLIS WRIGHT, OTHER OCCUPANTS OF THE CAR, HELD FOR
QUESTIONING
   Tuscumbia relatives and friends were shocked and deeply grieved to
hear Saturday morning that John Hawken, son of Mr. and Mrs.  S. P.
Hawken of near Tuscumbia, met death in  a tragic manner Saturday night
while he and Bernard Hennessey,  19, and Kellis Wright, 25, were driving
westward from Kansas City Mo., to Kansas City, Kansas, over the
intercity viaduct.
  According to reports in the Kansas City Papers, his head struck
several posts on the viaduct as he leaned from the rear window of the
car.  Hennessey told Capt. Stanley Beatty of the Kansas City, Kansas
police department that it was several minutes after the  accident before
he and Wright knew that their comrade had been injured.  They said they
discovered it when they noticed Hawken's head and shoulders protruding
from the open window. Capt. Beatty found blood on several posts on the
viaduct.
    Young Hawken was employed at the Kansas City Packing and Fibre Box
Company, where his uncle, W C Hawken, also worked.  He was boarding at
the home of Jas. Anson, who married a cousin of Hawken.
    Mr. and Mrs. Hawken, parents of the victim, received word of his
death at 3 am Saturday and Mr. Hawken departed as quickly as possible
for the city, and arrangements were made to bring the  body to Tuscumbia
for burial.
   John was born near Tuscumbia April 5, 1909, and was therefore 24
years, 8 months, and 17 days old.  He was an honest and  industrious
young man, an employee in whom one could put the utmost dependence, and
it is regretted that so stalwart a young man, just in the prime of life,
should meet with so untimely a death. The host of relatives and friends
here and elsewhere deeply  sympathize with the parents, his brothers and
sisters.
    Besides his parents, he leaves to mourn his death five sisters and
three brothers.---Mrs. Truman Vernon of Eldon,  Mrs. Forrest  Lewis of
Pawhuska, Oklahoma, Mrs. Malachi Wyrick of Tuscumbia, Perry of Jefferson
City, Miss Myrtle, Miss Francie, Wayne and Jesse at home.
   Funeral Services were conducted at the Tuscumbia Christian church by
Rev S A Crouch, pastor, with a choir of eight young men with T C Wright
in Charge.  These services were held at  10;30 am Christmas Day, and the
building was packed to overflowing.  The Eldon Funeral Home had charge
of the burial arrangements.
     The body was laid to rest in the Tuscumbia Cemetery.  Pall bearers
were six of his intimate friends---H. L Wright, Lloyd Stone, Homer Clay
Wright, Tollivar Lawson, Otto Richardson and Emmett Crane.

Hull, Joseph  DEATH OF OLD TIMER CONFEDERATE VETERAN PASSES AWAY AT
BARNETT,
FORTY YEARS A MASON, BURIAL AT HOPEWELL
   Joseph Hull, a veteran of the confederate army, died Friday, February Mr. Hull was born in Franklin County, Missouri 77 years ago.  He moved
to Moniteau County near High Point and has spent most of his life in the
Barnett community.  He was married in 1865.  He and his wife united with
the Christian Church at Hopewell 55 years ago and have lived in that
Faith all their lives.  Eleven children were born to them,  two dying in
infancy---the other nine are living.  He also leaves four brothers and
one sister.  While he live d in Moniteau County,  Mr. Hull served as
county Judge four years.
   Mr. Hull had been a Mason about forty years and the funeral was
conducted under the auspices of that organization at Hopewell Saturday
in the presence of a large crowd of old friends and neighbors.  Rev.
Edmund Wilkes, of Columbia, Missouri, officiated.

Setser, C. C.   C. C. Setser, son of J. A. Setser and Jemima Setser was
born November 15th, 1875 near Iberia, Mo. and passed away April 5, 1951,
at Waynesville General Hospital at the age of 75 years, 4 months and    He was united in marriage on September 21st, 1894, to Stella Musick
of Iberia, Mo., and to this union was born 5 children, Camilla Spearman
of Jefferson City, Mo., Sarah Rapp of Sedalia, Mo., Johnny Setser of
Tuscumbia, Mo.  Two daughters, Lura and Blanche, and also his wife
preceded him in death.
  On October 17, 1923 he was married to Emma B. Ichord of Crocker, Mo.
and to this union two children were born, Emma Jean Wolf of Sacramento,
California and C C Setser Jr. of Georgetown, Kentucky.  He also leaves
two step children,  Robert Ichord of Scarsdale, New York and Ina
Backland of Fort Bragg, California.  He is survived by one brother,
Felix Setser, of Tuscumbia, Mo. and leaves 5 grandchildren and 2 step
grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
  In 1918 he was elected to the office of Collector of the Revenue for
Miller County where he had a wide acquaintance and many friends.  The
last 17 years of his life were spent on a small farm near Crocker, Mo.
where
he made many friends.
   Funeral services were held last Sat. April 7th, 1951, at 2;00 p.m..,
at the Crocker Baptist Church with Rev. Mark Sooter of Eldon
officiating, assisted by Rev. Ralph Blair.  Interment was made in the
Livingston Cemetery under the direction of the Hedges Funeral Home of
Crocker.
   Pall bearers were;  Wilbert Keeth,  Kellis Lamb,  Frank Shaw, Mert
Skaggs,  Dewey Williams, and Allen Shaw

Hensley, Mrs. Thomas A. (Jarrett, Zena)  (appeared in newspaper ------------------
MRS.  THOMAS J HENSLEY PASSED AWAY MONDAY NIGHT, AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS;
SURVIVED BY FIVE SONS AND ONE DAUGHTER
-------------------------------------
   Mrs. Thomas J Hensley, another honored and respected  woman of Miller
County, died at the home of her son, Milton, of the Fairview church
neighborhood., near Iberia, Monday night.  She was about 75 years of
age.  Mrs. Hensley was not sick very long so her death is rather
unexpected to her many relatives and friends.
   Mrs. Hensley was Miss Zena Jarrett before her marriage.  She being a
daughter of Abel Jarrett Sr.   When a young woman she was  united in
marriage to Thomas J. Hensley and the couple resided on a farm on the
Big Tavern creek many years, both dying on the old homeplace, their son
Milton  now living on the farm.  Mr. Hensley has been dead several
years.
   She leaves five sons and one daughter namely, W F. Hensley, Arthur
Hensley and Harold Hensley of Granite City, Illinois, Milton Hensley of
Iberia, Johnnie Hensley of Kansas City and Mrs. John (Emma) Blankenship
of near Iberia. She is survived by three sisters---Mrs. J M Crane of
Etterville; Mrs. F B Ramsey of Eldon; and Mrs. Dave Humphrey of Texas
County.
    Mrs. Hensley was a member of the Fairview Christian Church.
Arrangements were being made to have the funeral  Wednesday, February 5, Cotten, Mrs. J. A. (Yows, Anna Lucinda)  (appeared in newspaper Barnett--Funeral services were held Tuesday of last week at Barnett
Union Church for Mrs. J A Cotten, who died Sunday at the age of 72. The
rites were conducted by the Rev. R. R. Watts, with music by the  Barnett
Choir, accompanied by Mrs. C. L. Hatler.  The Barnett Eastern Star
Chapter conducted rites of the order.  Burial was in Big Rock cemetery.
   Mrs. Cotten, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Yows, was born at
Barnett May 3, 1874, and spent most of her life here.  Before her
marriage in Eldon, Feb. 5, 1911, she was Miss Anna Lucinda Yows.
   Previous to her marriage Mrs. Cotten taught at Eldon and Enid, Okla.
She was a charter member of the Eastern Star, a past matron of the
chapter and held an office at the time of her death.  Converted in 1913,
she was a member of the Baptist church and for years taught in the
Sunday School.
   One of eight children, she was the last.  Mrs. Cotten is survived by
her husband; a son, Frank Gordon Cotten of Detroit, Mich., and Mrs. Jack
Jones of Kansas City; a grandson, Daniel Joseph Cotten.
    Among those who came to attend the funeral were Miss Nell Jones of
Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yows of New Bloomfield,  Mr. and Mrs.
Golden Milburn of Clarksburg, Mr. and Mrs. J D Bradshaw of Leeton; Miss
Nellie Jones of Greenridge, Mrs. Cloe Wilson and Mrs. E A Williams of
Fortuna.

Washburn, John Thomas  LONG TIME MORGAN COUNTY BUSINESS MAN PASSED AWAY
AT AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS
   John Thomas Washburn, for many years a merchant at Gravois Mill,
Morgan County, "drew the drapery of his couch about him" November 23,     Mr. Washburn was born July 16, 1841, in Patrick county, Virginia. He
came to Morgan County, Missouri, in about the year 1867.  He was
married to Desdamona Martin, daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth  Martin of
Versailles, August 29, 1869.  The following children were born to this
marriage;  Henry M Washburn of Kansas City, J. Samuel  Washburn, of
Eldorado, Kansas:  Elizabeth Rosannah, a twin to J. Samuel that died in
infancy,  Lottie, wife of L. O . Williams of Gravois Mills;  James
Francis who departed this life in 1910; Jeanett Marker, of
Omaha, Nebraska; Reynolds, of Eldorado, Kansas;  William F. and  Ralph
of Gravois Mills.  Mr. Washburn's wife died in 1895.
   For a few years after coming to Morgan County Mr. Washburn was in
business in Versailles but in 1878 he bought out the O'Bryans at Gravois
Mill at which place he was a merchant, postmaster, farmer and stock
raiser till the time of his death.  He served throughout the civil war,
having enlisted in Virginia and was with General Lee.  His son  Frank
served in the Spanish American war, while his son Ralph and grandson
Ewing, son of H. M Washburn fought in the World War. When Mr. Wasburn
was a boy educational facilities were nothing like as good as they are
now and he had a very poor chance to go to school and what education he
had he drilled out for himself in the  main, yet he worked and saved
till he leaves to his children an estate valued at $100,000 But more
than this material wealth he leaves a  good name.
That is all the obituary that I got.  There were a few more lines
without
genealogical value.  It ends(MJ)
   John Washburn will long be remembered by the editor of this paper and
by others who believe, in morality and improvements and progress as one
of our most stalwart allies.  Often when he came to town he  would say;
"Baker, I am for you in this fight you are making for  morality and
betterment."  A strong man has left us but not without leaving the
imprint of a busy and useful life upon his generation.

Jeffries, Mrs. Derrick (Huddleston, Mary E.) Mary E Jeffries passed away
Wednesday, November 28, 1951 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alta
McCubbin in Eldon, following a stroke  which she suffered ten days ago.
   Mrs. Jeffries was the daughter of John O and Lucy A Huddleston.   She
was born April 19, 1974, in Camden County Mo.  At the time of her  death
she had reached the age of 77 years.
   She married Derrick Jeffries February 22, 1891, and to this union
seven children were born.
   Mr. Jeffries died June 8, 1940.  Others preceding her in death were
twin babies, who died at birth and a son, aged three years,  five
brothers and three sisters.
   Survivors include four children; Mrs. Alta McCubbin, Eldon; Mrs. Fern
DeVore, Brumley; John A Jeffries, Dixon; and Otis B. Jeffries of Iberia.
   Ten grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive.
   She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Martha B Jeffries of Osage Beach and
Mrs. Eliza Pierce of Eldon.
    She had been a member of the New Hope Baptist church for  many
years.
    Funeral services were held at the New Hope Baptist church at 2 p.m.,
Friday, November 30 1951, with Rev. Virgil Smith of Brumley
officiating.  Interment was made in the New Hope Cemetery with Kays
Funeral Service in charge.

Plemmons, Mrs. A. J. (Wall, Frances V.)  Frances V. Wall was born May    She was united in marriage November 26, 1874 to A. J. Plemmons. To
this union was born nine children of whom four have preceded her in
death.  The five living are, namely; Willie, of St. James;  Mrs.  Ida
Cholet  of St. Louis;  Allee, Earl and Roy, all of Brumley; Also one
brother, George Wall,  survives her.
   She united with the Brumley Baptist Church in December, 1884, and
lived a faithful Christian life to the end.
   Funeral services were conducted by W. W. Bunch at the long time home
of the deceased, near Brumley, August 2nd, at eleven o'clock, after
which the body was taken to the Hawkins Cemetery and interred, to await
the resurrection morning, when we shall all be caught up into the air to
meet our Lord and shall live and reign with him forever.
   The Adams and Casey undertakers of Iberia took care of the body very
efficiently and sympathetically.
---W W Bunch

Bledsoe, Mrs. Phillip (Kays, Leora)    Mrs. Leora Bledsoe, 94 , of Route Sept. 14, 1971, at Bothwell Hospital, Sedalia, where she had been a
patient 10 days.
   Funeral services for Mrs. Bledsoe were at 2 p. m. Friday at
Griswold-Kays Chapel in Eldon with burial in the Versailles Cemetery.
   Mrs. Bledsoe was born March 17, 1877 in Texas, the daughter of the
late John Jack and Mary Ann Lanman Kays.
   She was married in Zebra, Mo., on Sept. 7, 1897 to Phillip A Bledsoe.
They spent their married life in Miller and Morgan counties.  Mr.
Bledsoe died in 1958.
    Mrs. Bledsoe was a member of the Barnett Baptist Church.
    She leaves four generations of descendants.  Surviving are one son,
Everett Bledsoe, of Fortuna; four daughters, Mrs. Maude Kehr and Mrs.
Ann Tyler of Eldon, and Mrs. Edith Shearer and Mrs. Opal Noland of
Versailles;  11 grandchildren;  23 great grandchildren; and six great
great grandchildren.
   The Rev. August E. Williams officiated at the funeral services Friday
afternoon.

Allen, Mr. & Mrs. Henry (Baldwin, Hattie)  9 March, 1922 HUSBAND AND
WIFE DEAD
   William Henry Allen, of Barnett, was buried at Big Rock church
Sunday. He died of flu and pneumonia.  His wife died Monday morning of
the same disease.  Mr. Allen was born February 15, 1884, and was married
April 22, 1911, to Hattie Baldwin.  On dying he left the wife and two
children.  He  was a member of the Christian church.  Rev. Newsom,
pastor of the  Presbyterian church of Versailles, conducted his funeral
at Barnett Sunday
and interment was in the Big Rock Cemetery.

Ewing, Mrs. Aaron (Vaughan, Martha Jane)   Mrs. Martha Jane Ewing died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Katie  Parker, in Eldon, Mo., August    Martha Jane Vaughan was born in Camden county, Missouri September 13,    She was the oldest of seven children of John and Louisa Vaughan. Two
brothers and one sister having preceded her in death.  She is survived
by two sisters-Mrs. Sarah Wyrick, Venice, California, and Mrs. Mary Burr Homestead, Idaho.
   She moved with her parents to California, Mo. in 1876.  She was first
married to Mansfield Apperson, March 25, 1877.  To this union four girls
were born-Mrs. J A Stark near Tuscumbia, Mrs. J A Heldstab, 815 Shawnee
Ave.  Kansas City, Kansas, Mrs. Katie Parker, Eldon, Mo.;  Emma Apperson
who died at four years of age.  Her husband died July 17, 1885.
   March 18, 1893, she married Aaron Ewing.  To this union two children
were born---Mrs. J A Kinworthy, Guthrie, Okla.,  and B. R. Ewing,
Centralia, Illinois.
   She united with the Baptist church at Eldon, Mo., in 1911, and was
faithful to the end and remarked only a few days before the end; "I went
as long as I was able; always enjoyed hearing the word of God."  She was
never satisfied to sit idle, always willing to labor for the support of
her children.
   Funeral services were at Eldon Baptist church Friday afternoon,
August 22, conducted by Bro. Roper.  Burial was in Eldon cemetery, near
her oldest grandson, Curtis Stark.
   Sleep on, dear mother, take your rest,
   So lonesome without you,
  But God's will is best--Sadly missed by daughters and Son

Prater, Mrs. Shorty (Miles, Clara)  (appeared in paper - 9 March, 1922
Mrs. Clara Prater, wife of "Shorty" Prater, four miles south of Sedalia,
died last Saturday evening of diabetes, she was sick about 24 hours.
Mrs. Prater was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Miles of Versailles.  Mr.
Prater and family lived a few miles west of Versailles.  Mrs. Prater was Groff A. B. (appeared in paper January 1, 1931)
A. B. GROFF PASSED AWAY FRIDAY EVENING AT 9;00 O'CLOCK AT AGE OF ABOUT NEAR IBERIA
   A. B Groff, a highly respected and influential citizen of Iberia,
died  rather suddenly Friday evening at 9;00 o'clock with asthma.  He
was  critically ill only a few moments.  Mrs. Groff observed,  Friday
morning, that he had taken a turn for the worse, but before neighbors
could arrive he passed away.  Mr. Groff was about 60 years old.
    He was married a number of years ago to Miss Minnie Cross, who
survives.  There are no children by the marriage.  He is also survived
by two brothers, John and Harvey Groff, both of Iberia .
    Funeral Services were conducted Sunday at the Baptist Church and
burial was in the Iberia Cemetery.

Curtman, Dr. George W.  Dr. George W. Curtman, Maries Co. Physician Died
Wednesday, 26th
Born in Miller County son of Charles Otto Curtman, a native of Giessen,
Germany;  practiced Medicine at Dixon, Koeltztown, St. Thomas,  St.
Elizabeth and Vancleve.
            G. W. Curtman , a prominent Maries County Physician,  died
at his home near Sudheimer July 26, 1933 at 11 o'clock p.m..
            He was born in Miller County December 2, 1857, and from the
St. Louis Medical College and then began practice of Medicine at Iberia.
(there was more to this on another page which I don't have).

Sumner, Heriott Defaunt  H D SUMNER DIED FRIDAY
  Heriott Defaunt Sumner was born January 21, 1850 and died  October 9, and to this union five children were born, namely, Edward, Wesley, Mrs.
Rosa Ward, Mrs. Joe Lamm and one boy Clarence, who died in infancy.  His
wife preceded him in death 26 years ago.
   Later he was married to Ida A Henderson, who survives him.   He
leaves to mourn his departure the widow, four children, twelve
grandchildren, one brother, Guff Sumner, one sister, Elmira McGinnis and
a host of other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were held at the home by Rev. Lem Stevenson at eight
o clock Monday morning and internment was made in the Wilson Bend
cemetery.------written by a  granddaughter, Freda Sumner.

Lee, Daniel Thomas    Daniel Thomas Lee, a well-known and respected
farmer of the Alder Springs Community, near Iberia, died Thursday the was 67  years, 8 months and 18 days old at the time of his death.
   He was united in marriage January 16, 1890, to Miss Dora Alexander of
Miller county, and the union nine children were born.  Two preceded him
in death.  His companion and seven children are left to mourn his
departure. The children are;  Mrs. Josie Lea, Crestline, Kansas, Willie
Lee, Mrs. Mary Jones, Jimmie Lee and Mrs. Anna Dake of Dixon; Mrs.
Dollie Shelton of Granite City, Ill; and Mrs. Madge Humphrey of Tavern,
He also leaves 23 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
   He united with the Christian church about the year 1905 and later
moved his membership to the Christian church at Mt. Gilead.  During this
time he has lived a devoted Christian life.
   Besides the relatives he leaves the congregation and a host of
friends to mourn his death.  At the time of his death, he was
superintendent of the Sunday school, a place which he has held for the
past five years.
   A large crowd attended the services which were held at the Mt. Gilead
Christian church, conducted by Rev. Neddie Sooter, who spoke many
comforting words to the bereaved ones.  The body was laid to rest in the
small cemetery on the old home place near High Knob.

Wright, James Lawrence  JAMES LAWRENCE WRIGHT (6 Jan 1818 - 25 April    It has been twice our painful duty to chronicle the death of our dear
darling infant offsprings, a beloved sister and many more distant
relatives since we have been  publishing a paper, and now we are called
upon, this week to mention the death of our dear aged father, who
departed his life at his home this Saturday morning, April 25, at 2
o'clock P.M. There were present at his bedside, his son Green Lee
Wright, his wife and myself. He was not thought to be dangerously ill
but for a short time, although he had been rapidly on the decline for
about one week. His suffering at times seemed intense till a short time
before his death, though seemingly unconscious for about 12 hours of his
last moments. The scene would of been hard indeed for us to have borne
had our  father not given any expression of hope beyond the grave, but
while we lonely seated by his bed near the hour of midnight, the night
before he died, he said he would " soon be in glory". " I want to go
home" and other expressions of like character which we could not
remember. Whether  real or not, this will offer us comfort through life,
when we think of him as a kind father who taught us to walk and talk.
   The funeral was on Sunday, beginning about 12  o'clock,  conducted in
the Christian Church by Hon. W.F. Freeman, prayer and remarks were
offered by Eld.. Albert McCubbin, Eld. L. E. Melton had been expected to
perform this duty, but the rain in the morning prevented him from
arriving on time, There were a goodly number of relatives and friends
present.
   Our father was born in Pennsylvania, January 6, 1818, moved to
Missouri with his parents and family of several children in 1838 or Elizabeth Mace
Tomson, Sept. 13, 1842. To this union were six boys and two girls. The
girls are both dead but all the boys are living and were all present
except the oldest C.M. Wright of Fulton, MO. Mother died June 4th, 1879.
He was again married to Eliza Jane (Pittman) Melton, the widow of John
Melton, on Dec. 25,1879 by Eld. J.C. Glover. Eliza Jane now survives
him.
 While a boy our father worked two or three years in a screw factory in
his native state. He was for a time a Justice of the Peace in Cole
County, a member of the jury that convicted Burr on circumstantial
evidence for murdering his wife and hanged in Jefferson City,
confessing his guilt on the scaffold. He built and operated several
water mills, was a neat workman in wood, and has done much hard work. He
moved his family to Miller County about 1854 or 1855, locating on the
Saline north of town. When the war broke out he took sides with the
Union, and served as first Lieutenant of a company of militia for quite
a while, but never forced into any active service.
    We might mention more of his life, but will close by saying we never
heard him swear or take a dram of whiskey, except for medical purposes
to our knowledge. Or did we ever hear him express a doubt as to the
truth of the bible. He for years held to the ideal that it was possible
to live a sinless life from infancy, but made up his mind with our
mother to confess Christ and be baptized and take membership with the
Church of Christ some 20
odd years ago. Becoming feeble from farm work, he moved to town with his
wife and two step-daughters, where he ended his days. His power of
talking and reasoning seems to have been marred by partial deafness for
some time. But his labors and trials on earth are ended and we hope to
meet him with all the good shining banks of sweet deliverance where
partings will shall be no more and the weary shall rest.
(Below are notes I received with the obit){MJames}:
NOTE-1:  The wife of James L. Wright is buried at the cemetery in
Tuscumbia,
MO and her tombstone reads:
Wright, Elizabeth M. w/o Jas L
His wife, Elizabeth Mace Thompson, was the daughter of Missouri pioneer,
poet and school teach Henry Tomson. She was born near Reidville in
Rockingham County, North Carolina. Her father Henry migrated to Hardeman
County, Tennessee in 1826 where he became the very first school teacher
in that frontier region of southwestern Tennessee. In 1842 Elizabeth's
family settled in or near Brazito where her Henry Tomson later purchased Township just west of Brazito and which today is owned by Carrender
family. Two books of her father Henry Tomson's published poetry were
printed in the late 1980's by Mary Lou Roberts, and are entitled "The
Capers of Sots" and "The Collected Poetry of Henry Tomson."
NOTE-2:  The old grist mill and carding machine was built and operated
by James Lawrence Wright. It was built on his property three miles north
of Tuscumbia and located a short distance south of the old one-room
Wright
school house in Saline Valley, above the Saline Creek. Additionally, it
was due south of the present day Saline Valley Church of Christ which I
believe James L. Wright probably helped build sometime between 1860 and bought from the government shortly after his arrival in Miller county.
The land purchase is recorded in the Bureau of Land Management records.
The church, the old school house and the former Wright homestead is
about one mile east of the old Kallenbach farm site which today is a
Missouri State historical site because it has remained in the Kallenbach
family for 140 years.
NOTE-3:  The author of the obituary above was JAMES PINKNEY WRIGHT, a
son of James Lawrence Wright and Elizabeth Mace Thompson. James Pinkney
was the grandson of Henry Tomson and Elizabeth Lee. He was born in Cole
County on Nov. l4, 1850. As a 5-year old boy he came with his parents to
Miller County
in 1856 where his father operated a carding machine and grist mill by
the Little Saline Creek located three miles north of Tuscumbia,
Missouri.
During his earlier years he became interested in newspaper work, and in
the 1870's, in association with his cousin, Josiah Henry Dockery
Thompson, published religious tabloids at the county seat. In 1880, they
established The Miller County Vindicator, a weekly newspaper, which was
published at Tuscumbia for seven years. Later, he published a weekly
newspaper at Tuscumbia known as the "Eye-Opener." Then, after a stint as
editor and manager of the "Western Preacher" abandoned newspaper work,
and spent the remainder of his lifetime engaged in agricultural
pursuits.
 He was married to Carrie M. Fendorf on Nov. 11, 1880, and they were the
parents of Lizzie Belle, who died in infancy; Grace May, who died in business for many years; Chester Roland, who died in infancy; and
Tennyson Clay, best known and loved for his work in the field of
education and who taught at Tuscumbia High School during the 1920's.
 James Pinkney Wright, a devoted member of the Christian Church, died
June 19, 1923.

Heckemeyer, Henry  Henry Heckemeyer, pioneer citizen of this community,
died Feb. 1st, 1933 after a long lingering affliction of heart ailment
at the age of 78 years, 10 months, and 26 days.
    The deceased was born near Westphalia, Osage county, came to  Miller
county 52 years ago where he engaged in farming on a fine  farm south of
St. Elizabeth on the Big Tavern creek, and through honest labor and good
management made it one of the finest farm homes  in this vicinity.
   About 8 years ago the deceased and surviving wife retired from active
farming and located near St. Elizabeth where his remaining years were
spent.
    Although he was not bedfast he was confined to his home for nearly
four years, during which time he bore his affliction in manly patience
and was well prepared to meet his Maker for the eternal reward
due him.
    The deceased was particularly noted for his kindness and willingness
to give assistance to friends and neighbors in need of help and was
always ready to do his part in the advancement of church, school, or any
other public enterprise.
    The deceased was married to Gertrude Buechter, to which union 6
children were born, 5 of whom preceding their father in death. 4 dying
in infancy, and Mary (Mrs. Otto Meyer), passing away nearly 8 years ago.
John F., who is now residing on the home farm, being the only surviving
son of the deceased, was only 6 days old when the mother passed away.
    Later the deceased was united in marriage to Mary Struemph, to which
union was born one daughter, Lucy (Mrs. Oliver Roark) of  St. Louis,
Mo., who also survives him, but who was not present at the funeral of
her father.
     Besides his wife, son John and daughter Lucy, his passing is
mourned by 8 grandchildren and a host of relatives, and this entire
community.
     After a requiem high mass on Saturday, Feb. 4th, funeral services
were conducted by Rev H J Meyer and burial was made in the St. Lawrence
Cemetery, and nearly the entire community accompanied the remains to the
last resting place.
St. Lawrence Cemetery records:
Henry Heckemeyer  6 March, 1854- 1 Feb. 1933
Gertrude  (nee Buechter) 25 August, 1858- 12 Nov. 1888
May        4 May, 1858-23 December, 1935
John F. 6 November, 1888- 26 January, 1935
Mary Angela Meier, wife of Otto F. 2 August, 1886-23 May, 1925

Kelly, John F.  (appeared in newspaper Dec. 5, 1913)
  We briefly noticed last week the death of John F Kelly at his home in
this city Wednesday of last week.  Mr. Kelly was born November 23, 1838,
nearly 75 years of age.  He came to this county with his father in 1839
when only one year of age and has resided here ever since. His father
Henry F Kelly, was a Virginian, first locating in St. Louis county,
thence to this vicinity.  His father was a merchant in High  Point many
years, followed by the son John F. in that locality for quite a period.
He was afterward engaged in farming in the southern part of the county.
   In 1879 with his family removed to ;this city and for many years was
engaged in mercantile pursuits, the firm of Fulks, Kelly & Co. for quite
awhile being one of the leading firms of this city.  Some years  ago
after retiring from active business in connection with Bluford  Russell
he bought the Roach Farm of 200 acres adjoining the city limits on the
south laying the same off in lots, from whence came the Kelly & Russell
Additions to the city.  In January, 1863 he was  married  to Miss
Taylor, a daughter of Joseph D Taylor, who survives him together with
six children.  Three sons and three daughters ,  all of whom were with
him during his last hours.  Two daughters Mrs. Pirkey and Mrs. Burton
live in the state of California., two sons Joseph and David in St. Louis
and Dr. Quince Kelly of Versailles  and Miss Zoe Kelly at home.
    John F. Kelly was a good citizen, a man of strong mind with  much
originality of character, he was generous and kind, a devoted husband
and a tender. loving father.  For many years he has been an active
member of the Christian Church.

Ferguson, John Squire Miller Co. Autogram November 30, 1931
  Squire John Ferguson of Iberia, who is now nearing his 92nd birthday,
came to Miller county on a steamboat when he was 14 years old.  Born in
Scotland, the family made St. Louis their home.
   He stepped out as a man when only 12 years of age by hiring as a
deck-sweeper on a Mississippi river packet, plying between St. Louis and
New Orleans.
    He came up the Osage river on the Thomas E Tuck, a big side wheel
packet.  The monster boat had no trouble in getting up the Osage, but
the river took a sudden fall and there was difficulty in getting back to
the
Missouri river.
    The Thomas E. Tuck was owned by Tom and Bill Dozier, who later
became owners of the Dozier bakery in St. Louis.  One was pilot and  the
other held a position as mate.  When the boat attempted to go under the
bridge near Osage city on this fateful trip up the Osage, the boat
rammed its side into a pier, taking off the smoke-stack, and a whole
side of the boat, leaving the contents of the dining room and kitchen
open to view.  Everything was consternation and it looked like the boat
was  headed for the bottom of the river.  Mr. Ferguson says, " I jumped
into  the river to save my life."
    Another incident of steamboat days which he related was a trip he
made before the civil war on the St.. Falls City,  When they left New
Orleans for St. Louis they had on a cargo of coffee and brandy and at
the mast- head was flying the Confederate flag.  This was just at the
beginning of the war, and Mr. Ferguson and about a dozen more of the
boys were anxious to get back to St. Louis.
    At Memphis, the steamer left them stranded, and they decided to
make the balance of the trip in a row-boat.  They started out with  some
provisions and a supply of brandy which river men always found
"necessary" in those days.  After proceeding up the river a distance
they made camp on an island.
     While preparing their meal, the St.. Kentucky came by.  The pilot,
was a friend of Mr. Ferguson, hailed them and wanted to know what they
were doing there.  They advised the pilot that they were going home. He
told them that they could get no farther than Hickman as a blockade had
been established.  He agreed to assist them through the lines, and after
they clambered onto the steamer, the pilot locked them up in a  room.
When a search was made for contraband, the pilot told the searchers that
he had some prisoners locked up in the room.  This sufficed and the
boys were happy when informed they were through the lines. They
disembarked from the steamer and proceeded on their own resources for
St. Louis.
     Later, Mr. Ferguson enlisted in the Union army and served
throughout the conflict.  He is one of the very few living veterans of
the civil war.

Bassman, John Casper Miller Co. Autogram October 9, 1930
SURVIVED BY ONE SON AND FOUR DAUGHTERS;  FUNERAL  SERVICES WERE
CONDUCTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON BY ELDER A. L. ALEXANDER AT CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
   John Casper Bassman passed away Saturday morning, October 4th, at
eight o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mr. J. F. Wright of
Tuscumbia, following an illness of several months duration.
   He was born in St. Louis county, Mo., October 29, 1850, and was a son
of George Casper and Barbara Eva Ott Bassman.
   He came to Cole Co., Mo. with his parents when he was six years old,
and spent his boyhood days on a farm near Jefferson City.
   He was united in marriage Apri8l 1, 1879, to Miss Lucy Evelyn
Birdsong of Tuscumbia, and she preceded him in death January 15, 1929.
By this union five children survive, they being Mrs. C. W. (Lena)
Holtzman of Chicago;  Mrs. L. A. (Ercell) Wright of Tuscumbia; J. L.
Bassman of  Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. H. E. (Phreda) Lang of Kansas
City, Mo.   Two sons preceded him in death----Fritz who died in infancy;
and  William D., who died two years ago in Union, Mo.,  at the age of 48
years.
     Two years before he married he bought out the farm near Tuscumbia
now owned by S. P. Hawken,  later buying the farm on Saline Creek, now
owned by Oliver Kallenbach.  He sold the farm in 1899 and moved to
Tuscumbia where he resided until he moved to Kansas City in 1918. He had
been feeble for more than a year and had been in very poor  health since
undergoing an operation at St. Luke's hospital in Kansas
City last December.
   He returned to Tuscumbia last April, and was making his home with his
daughter,  Mrs. J. F. Wright, when he passed away.
   Besides the five children, he is survived by four brothers--John
Augustus, George Casper, and Albert N Bassman all of Jefferson City. and
William H. Bassman of Claremore, Oklahoma.  He also leaves to mourn his
departure 18 grandchildren.
  Impressive Services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the  Christian
Church, midst a large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends, by Rev.
A. L. Alexander, pastor of the Eldon Christian Church, after  which the
body was conveyed to the Tuscumbia Cemetery, there to rest beside his
wife, who preceded him in death by only a few months.
   The floral tributes were most beautiful and profuse, silently
speaking the love and esteem which the donors held for him.  A number of
favorite  hymns were beautifully sung by a choir of mixed voices.
   He was a kind and loving father, and was always ready to help his
neighbors and friends in cases of distress and sickness.  Although he
lived nine years more than mans allotted time on this earth, yet his
departure leaves a void in the hearts of his children that never can be
filled.
      All the living children were present.
 

Bassman, Miss Ruth(granddaughter of J.C. Bassman) died August 12, 1932
at the home of her brother Casper,  in Union, Mo.  Syble Ruth Bassman
was born near Etterville, Missouri, December 23, 1907 and had reached
the age of 24 years, 8 months and 19 days, when the summons came to call
her away  from a life which had just begun.  The deceased spent the
early days  of her childhood in Tuscumbia, Mo., attending the public
school there. At the age of 13 years, she moved with her parents to
Union, Mo.

Curtis, Michael A.  Versailles Leader Friday 11 July, 1913
   It is with deep sorrow we chronicle the sudden death, from heart
failure, of Mr. Michael A Curts.  He died at the home of his daughter
Mrs. R. A. Harrison, near Glensted, Mo. Monday afternoon, July 7, 1912,
complaining only just a few minutes before of his side and arm.
   Mr. Curts was born in Butler county, Ohio, August 11, 1829, being in
his 84th year at the time of death.  He joined the Christian church
early in life and has since lived a .Christian life, always ready to
lend a  helping hand to the church.
   He was married to Miss Rebecca Talbort.  To this union seven children
were born, six of whom survive him as follows;  Frank Curts, of
Hutchinson, Kansas;  Mrs. Mollie Fugate, of McClure, Kansas;  Mrs. Rhoda
Harrison, of  Glensted, Mo.;  Mr. John Curts of Livingston, Montano;
Mr. George Curts of Wells, Nevada; Mr. Clark Curts of San Francisco,
California.
   Funeral Services were conducted at the Methodist Church, Fortuna,
Mo., Wednesday afternoon, July 9th, by Rev. David Bowman, after which
the remains were laid to rest in Newkirk Cemetery.

Witt, Arthur  Miller Co. Autogram Nov. 6, 1930
  Arthur Witt, died Thursday, the 30th, near Tuscumbia at the home of
his brother, Will Witt.  He was living in the Eldon vicinity, and on
last Sunday morning his two sons, John and William, left their father at
home.  When
they returned later in the day he was found lying prostrate on the bed,
face downward, and in an unconscious condition.
   He was brought to his brother's home near Tuscumbia where he
continued in a coma until death came Thursday, four days after being
stricken.  The  attending physician found him paralyzed and having no
sensation of pain when pricked with a pin. It was thought possible that
the paralysis was  due to poison.
  He was united in marriage in 1907 to Bessie Wright of near Brumley.
who died several years ago.  Two sons John and William survive him.
  He united with the Christian church at Brumley when a young man.
Brief services were conducted Saturday by T. C. Wright and burial was in
the Tuscumbia Cemetery.
 
 

Holst, Mrs. Nicholas J. (James, Rachel Jane)    Rachel Jane James Holst
was born June 18, 1849 near High Point, Missouri, and passed away
December 31, 1921 being 72 years of age. Rachel James was the
granddaughter of the late John James of High Point, Mo.  Her father's
family came to Mo. from Kentucky and her mother (Nancy Woolf) was born
and raised in Ohio, came to Missouri with the  Dutcher Family who
located near High Point, Mo.  but all her mothers  relatives lived in
Ohio and North Carolina.  William James (her father) lived on a large
farm near High Point, until Rachel was about five years of age. when
they moved to Morgan County bought and located near  Gravois Mills, Mo.
on the farms now owned by Mr. Asa and John Webster,  he also owned and
run a saw mill a number of years,  the only one for miles around,  it
was here they were living when the civil war broke out. Rachel was then
twelve years of age, there was ten children in the  family, three boys
and seven girls, four older and five younger than Rachel. The father and
eldest brother joined the army and served throughout the war.  Her
father in the Militia and her brother (John Daniel) in the regulars, her
second brother being too young to join was forced to  stay with his
father for safety, thus leaving her mother with those little  children
all alone, no boys old enough to help them, and being the only union
family in that part of the country at that time their hardships were
great.  Many a night was their house busted into by men swearing,
cursing and calling for her father and brothers and searching the house
for anything they might want.
     Rachel was married to Nicholas J. Holst March 17, 1872, they built
their home on Mr. Holst homestead 4 1-2 miles west of Gravois Mills,
Mo., and they continued to live there until the year 1906 when they sold
their
home and bought another farm four miles north of Barnett, Mo. where they
lived until in the fall of 1916.  When they retired from farming and
bought a home in Eldon, Mo., where their home is now.  Mrs. Holst
was never strong but was one never to hive up, always doing her full
duty  and more too.  She had been in failing health the past five years,
but was  stricken down with paralysis, November 13, 1921, but by the
careful treatment of Dr. Well of Versailles, Mo. and Dr. Wessling of
Eldon, Mo. was fast gaining her strength and use of her paralyzed limbs,
would soon been up again, had not pneumonia developed.  She passed on
December children and eleven grandchildren, two sisters and one brother and
other relatives and friends.  The sisters are Mrs. George Hibdon, Eldon,
Mo.;  Mrs. John Hibdon of Linn Creek, Mo.; and the brother Mahlon J.
James of Gravois Mills, Mo.  The children are as follows, Prof. J. H.
Holst of Bozeman, Montana, Mrs. C. F. Rastorfer, Barnett, Mo., T. R.
Holst of Versailles, Mo., Jay Holst, Marvin, Mo., H. C. Holst, Genoa,
Colorado,  Robert Holst, Sedalia, Mo.; Iola Holst, Eldon, Mo. and the
little grand son who has been in the home since he was seven months
and now almost five years old.
    Mrs. Holst confessed her faith in her Christ in the year 1873 at
Gravois Mill, Mo. during the preaching of T. Phillips of Miller County
and joined the Christian church and has lived a devoted Christian  life
ever since.  All through her younger life was a devoted worker. In
Sunday School and church, year after year when there was no
Sunday school near she would conduct Sunday school in an old house that
was vacant on their farm and then in later years in the school house
known as Holst school.  She wanted her  children and her neighbors
children to know God and learn of him all the time, of her residence
west of Gravois Mill, Mo.  She was instrumental in having a Sunday
school near her home.  Her entire life was a Christian life full of love
and sacrifice for others, always thinking of others, and always kind and
cheerful and glad to see her friends, even after she was not able to
return visits, it did her so much good for her friends to visit her, she
always gave them a glad welcome.  During her younger life, she was
always with her neighbors in their sickness and grief, her motto was
"give the flowers while they live"  Her loving mother heart reached out
to several children besides her own and gave to them the mother love and
care they were missing.  There never was a more faithful and  loving
wife and mother  never neglecting her home or children.  She  taught her
children from the cradle that there was a God and her  counsel and her
prayers were that they might fear God and live honest upright Christian
lives.  We know that this mother is at rest.  She has done all she could
do,
her example is good
Her absence is hard to bear
Her place in home can never be filled.
Altho her form is silent now
Her deeds will forever live.
(One Who Knew Her.) Versailles Leader  January 1922

Edwards, Mrs. George T. (Barnhart, Mary Frances)  Mrs. George T. Edwards
succumbs to typhoid Fever Friday August 5, 1932
Deceased was a kind and loving wife and mother;  is survived by the
husband,  two sons, one sister and seven brothers.
   Mrs. Mary Frances Edwards, wife of George T. Edwards, died at her
home four miles south of Tuscumbia, Friday morning, August 5, at 5;45
o'clock. She became ill about two weeks before her death of typhoid
fever, but her condition was not regarded as critical until a few hours
before her death,
when she rapidly grew worse.
   Mrs. Edwards was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Barnhart and was
born near Capps October 4, 1897, being at the time of her death 34
years, 10 months and 1 day old.  She was one of a large family of
children,  there being 12 in all.
   She was united in marriage May 16, 1915, to George T. Edwards, and
for a few years they resided on the Porter P Pyles farm on Panther
Creek, near Capps.  They later moved to Granite City and resided there a
number of years, then about 2 years ago they bought a farm on Cat Tail
creek, near the county home, where they continued to reside until her
death.  To  this union there were born two sons, James and Calvin, who
survive her.
Besides a husband and two children,  she leaves to mourn her death her
parents, who now reside at Pacific .  Also one sister and seven brothers
as follows: Miss Ollie, Pacific, Mo.; Louis, Higgins, Texas; Iva and
Elmer,
Granite City, Illinois; Mary and Everett, St. Albans;  John, Russell,
Ark;  and Andrew, Tuscumbia.  Three sisters preceded her in death.
  She united with the Humphrey's Creek Christian church about 20 years
ago  and lived a devoted Christian until death.  Besides the relatives
she leaves to mourn her passing many friends who held her in highest
respect.
   Funeral services were conducted at Mt. Zion, Christian church
Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, midst a large crowd of sorrowing
relatives and friends, by Rev. C. M. Sooter, and the body was laid to
rest in the Church
cemetery nearby.

Raines, Charley  Statesman 16 March, 1922
Charley Raines, formerly of Versailles died in a hospital in Anaconda,
Montana, Saturday, March 11, 1922 , and his body is being brought to
Versailles for burial.  He had been in poor health for seven years and
had been in a hospital since last July.  Mr. Raines is a brother of Mrs.
J W. Boles, Mrs. Frank Ratcliff and Mrs. Ferguson of this city.  He was Lumpkin, W.M.  Eldon Advertiser August 23, 1906
ELDON'S FRIST CITIZEN
W. M. Lumpkin was born in Eldon, September 27, 1832, with the Indians.
He bears the distinction of being the only living first pioneer citizen
of Eldon.  He is at present, city Attorney; has been county school
commissioner, prosecuting Attorney and Probate Judge of Miller County.
He was here before the county was organized and although he is the
earliest settlers now in Eldon, he takes a deep interest in the welfare
of little children and seeks to have them leave off their evil habits.
( John Lumpkin who settled Miller Co. before 1830 was the father of
W. M. Lumpkin).

Gabriel, Charles  Statesman 16 March, 1922
Charles Gabriel, a life long citizen of east Morgan, died last Friday,
March 10,  after a few days sickness. He was first afflicted with the
flu and then contracted pneumonia from which he died at the age of 65
years.  He  leaves his wife and two married children.--Mrs. Ola Comer
and Walter Gabriel.  The funeral services were conducted at Hopewell
Sunday by a  Christian Church  minister of Fortuna.  Mr. Gabriel had
been a member of the Christian Church for a number of years.  He was
counted a good citizen and will be missed in the community.
 

Miller, Thomas Jefferson, Miller Co. Autogram November 27, 1930
THOS. J. MILLER, PROMINENT CITIZEN, DIES
Died at Olean at age of 66,  Was Found Dead In Back Yard, After His
Failure To Come To Dinner;  Recently sold His farm  Near Eldon and Moved
to Olean.
    Thomas Jefferson Miller, one of the prominent and respected farmers
of Olean, died very suddenly Thursday of heart trouble. Mr. Miller had
been taking treatments for some time for leakage of the heart and had
sold his farm, near Eldon, a few weeks ago to  Owen Wyrick of Tuscumbia.
He bought property in Olean and had  planned to take life easier owing
to his infirmities.
    His body was found by the family when he failed to answer the
summons to come to dinner.  He was working in the back yard with a pick
and shovel, and no doubt the exertion brought about his death.  He was
lying on his back against a pile of loose dirt which he had removed.
      Dr. D. H. Kouns, county coroner, held an inquest and the verdict
was that he came to his death from natural causes.  Dr. Kouns stated
that while Mr. Miller was attending court recently at Tuscumbia he came
to him for treatment for his heart.
      Mr. Miller came of one of the county's pioneer families.  His
father  was  Lemuel Miller and his mother was Sarah Stubblefield Miller.
He is survived by the widow and a number of children.
       Interment was made at Spring Garden.

Atteberry, Mrs. Frank M.  (Atteberry, Martha Ann)  Martha Ann (BEAR)
Atteberry, born April 2, 1876 near Iberia, Miller County, Missouri, the
daughter of Absalom and Mary Catherine (SPEARMAN) Bear and the fourth of
their children.
The Bears moved from Ohio and the Spearmans from Tennessee to Missouri
in the early 1800's. Martha finished the academy at Iberia, then taught
school in Miller County a few years prior to going to Indian Territory
in 1904 as a teacher through the Indian Agency.
She taught at Krebs (near McAlester), near Durant, and in Atoka County
at Balls Chapel (now Valley View) and last at Old Standing Rock.
She married Frank M. Atteberry at Lehigh in 1907. The mother of three
daughters and three sons,  she was a tireless and devoted mother who
asked no odds and gave none.
She was always ready and willing to help others—which she often did. A
devout Christian, she loved children. Unassuming, yet, willing and ready
to counsel others. Articulate on politics and religion. She enjoyed good
health all of her life except for a brief period in the middle 20's. She
could ride a horse well at 80, and at 91, she was still preparing most
of her own meals and participating in general house work. She enjoyed
life and played hard—and by the rules. I seriously suspect that in later
years she did much regret that she did not devote her life to education
and philosophy.
Except for the years 1917, 23, and 28, she was a resident of Atoka
County her entire married life, and lived 43 of those years on the same
place in the Standing Rock Community. In February, 1963 she moved with
her husband to live with their daughter, Norma Haberman in Vallejo,
California. Soon thereafter, in May, 1963 her husband died. Then in a
very short time, her youngest daughter, Gretchen, came to live with her
and Norma in Vallejo. That arrangement continued until August, 1966 when
Gretchen, because of a change of employment, moved to San Jose, CA.
Then, in July, 1967, she made her home with her son, Doyle and his wife
Penny , at Napa, CA where she resided until the time of her death.
She showed evidence of weakness and loss of stability on Tuesday,
September the 12th and worsened on the following day. Although much
improved, she was taken to the Richmond General Hospital Thursday the suffered a light stroke…After entry into the hospital, she commenced
having a series of light strokes periodically which the doctor could not
prevent. Her short period of illness in the hospital was with excellent
care and was little suffering or pain. She died quietly on November 1, She is survived by two daughters Norma Atteberry Haberman, Vallejo, CA,
and Gretchen Atteberry Thomas, Hayward, CA, and two sons Orval Atteberry
of Pasadena, TX, and Doyle Atteberry, Napa, CA. A grandson, Donald J.
Sanders, Donaldsonville, LA, Granddaughters, Arlene Fauncille Haberman
Kirgan, Fairfield, CA, Mrs. Dorothy Atteberry Goucher of Pasadena, TX,
and Mrs. Peggy Atteberry Mason of Reno, Nevada. Three great
grandchildren, the daughter and two sons of Mrs. Kirgan and one sister
Zella Livingston.

Kelsay, William Aubrey   Versailles Leader 4 July, 1946
KELSAY RITES ARE CONDUCTED
  Funeral services were held in Boonville Saturday afternoon for William
Aubrey Kelsay, a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Ferguson of Versailles
Route 2.  Mr. Kelsay died Thursday in a Kansas City Hospital, where he
had undergone an operation Tuesday.
   Home only a week after a trip by air to California, Mr. Kelsay was
host at a family gathering Sunday, June 23.  He woke up ill Monday but
went to Kansas City to resume his work in an airplane plant.  His
condition became
so critical that he underwent an operation Tuesday for intestinal
strangulation. Although the operation was successful, Mr. Kelsay
succumbed to a heart ailment.
  Born in 1895, Mr. Kelsay married Miss Leona Ferguson in June, 1917. He
had lived in Boonville 22 years, during the first of which he was an
officer at the reformatory.  Later he became a rural mail carrier and
then to a city mail carrier, but quit to take up the work in Kansas
City.
   Mr. Kelsay is survived by his wife; a daughter, Miss Margaret Kelsay,
who was a marine;  two sons, Merlin Kelsay, who wan an army air forces
navigator, and Billy Kelsay, who is now in service; a brother, George
Kelsay, of Long Beach, California, with whom he had visited on his  trip
west.  Billy Kelsay was home on furlough just before his father  became
ill.
  The rites were held at the Goodman & Boller funeral home by a Baptist
Minister.  At the cemetery, rites were conducted by the American Legion,
to which Mr. Kelsay as a World War 1 veteran belo9nged.  Attending  from
here were Mr. and Mrs. Ferguson and Mr. and Mrs. Birtle Huff.

Bilyeu, John  Moniteau CO Herald April 23, 1914
  Andrew Bilyeu, one of the well known residents of this county and a
pioneer citizen died at this home about three miles south of California,
Easter Morning April 12, 1914 after an illness extending over several
months from a weak heart.  He had been confined to his bed only for
about two weeks but had suffered from his heart much at times during the
winter.  Mr. Bilyeu was born in Miller County September 26, 1835 and was
married to Amanda Wyrick  March 1862.  Eleven children were born to the
union, seven of whom survive, four sons and three daughters.  He had
been a member of the Christian church for 42 years and was one of the
workers in building and supporting the  Moreau Christian Church, during
the days of its activity.
  The funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday,
Rev. R. E. L Prunty, pastor of the California Christian Church
officiating. Burial at the Sappington Cemetery.

Beutcher, Herman F. Miller CO Autogram July, 1951
   Herman F. Buechter, son of Joseph and Katherine Buechter was born
January 30, 1886, and died July 15, 1951 at the age of 65.
  He was united in marriage to Rose Bax, who survives him.  Other
survivors are three children, Martha Evers of St. Louis; Marie Wieberg
of St. Anthony; and Herman of St. Anthony.  Six brothers, Willie,
Henry, John, Frank, Ben, Herman, of St. Anthony.  Two sisters, Elizabeth
Kloeppel and Katherine Blomberg.
   Funeral services were held at  9 a. m. Tuesday, July 16 at the St.
Anthony Catholic Church.  Rev. J. Hans officiating.  Internment was made
in the church cemetery.  Arrangements were by Hedges Funeral Home of
Iberia.

Silvey, Martin M.  Statesman Dec. 26, 1929
   Martin M. Silvey, of 812 Alabama Street, St. Joseph, Missouri, died
at 7;30 o'clock Sunday night, December 1, 1929 of appendicitis and
either pneumonia.  He had undergone an operation on Tuesday Nov. 26 and
was only sick eight days.  He was born in Jefferson City, Mo. February Morgan county at the age of two years.
   He was married to Miss Hazel Marie Stringer, a daughter of  Mr. and
Mrs. Dallas Stringer on January 20, 1926.  To this union one daughter,
Martha Ellen, was born.
   He is survived by his wife and daughter, his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Press M Silvey, of St. Joseph, two brothers Mason Silvey of St. Joseph
and Harry Silvey, of Denton, Montana;  three sisters, Mrs. E. V. Otten,
of
St. Joseph, Mrs. Bert Ratcliff, of Eldorado, Kansas and Mrs. Jean
Johnson of Jefferson City, Mo.  All were at his bedside when the end
came except Harry Silvey.
   Funeral services were held at the Bretheran Church on Tuesday, Dec. Aubrush cemetery. The flower offering was beautiful.
    Martin Silvey moved to St. Joseph last October a year ago.  He  was
employed at Armour's Packing House.
 

Viet, Mrs. Rudolph (Adrian, Josephine Elizabeth)     Josephine Elizabeth
Veit, daughter of Herman and Elizabeth Adrian, was born  at St. Thomas
May 27, 1895, and died at her home near Meta July 17, 1959.  She was 64
     On October, 29, 1919, she was married to Rudolph Viet.  They were
parents of three children.
   Mrs. Veit is survived by her husband; one daughter, Deloris Holtmeyer
of Iberia; two sons, Gregory of St. Thomas and C. H. of Kansas City;
three sisters,  Zita Huhman, Laura Adrain and Margaret Huhman of St.
Elizabeth;  six brothers, Ben of St. Elizabeth, Mike and Louis of Kansas
City, and Decker, Edward and Leo of St. Louis; and 10 grandchildren
   Funeral services were at 9 am Monday at the St. Cecilia Catholic
Church with the Rev. T. T. Wilkending officiating.
    Internment was in the church cemetery under the direction of Hedges
Funeral Home of Meta.
    Pallbearers were Henry Luecken, Andrew Beliche, Herbert Volmert, Leo
Luebering, Norman Juegens, and Leo Holtmeyer.

Rowden, Isaac D.   Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune Friday 10 Sep 1926
ISAAC D. ROWDEN DEAD
Aged Civil War Veteran Passed Away at 85 Years Yesterday--Had Suffered
Paralysis
   At 8 o'clock yesterday morning, at the family residence, 1324 G
Street, Isaac D. Rowden, one of the most highly respected and best known
residents of this city and section passed away at the age of 85 years,
death ensuing from complications following a paralytic stroke suffered
ten months ago. Until three weeks ago  Mr. Rowden was able to be about,
but then took to his bed to remain until death came.
  The deceased came to this part of the west about 1900, first locating
in Asotin county, later taking up a farm near the Slickpoo mission, and
still later residing at Winchester.  Seven years ago the family came to
Lewiston to
make their residence.  Owing to wounds received in the Civil war, in
which he enlisted then re-enlisted after being honorably discharged, and
during which he served with conspicuous bravery, Mr. Rowden was unable
to actively engage in farming operations, but his sons were associated
with him.
  During his residence in Lewiston he became quite well and favorably
known and he was a great favorite with all he came in contact with. He
was a man of high character and splendid ideals and his presence in the
community will be missed.  Mr. Rowden was a native of Miller county,
Missouri.
  On Nov. 7, 1925, Mr. and Mrs. Rowden celebrated their 60th. wedding
anniversary at their home, and he looked forward to being able to
witness the 61st. anniversary pass around.
  Thirteen children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Rowden, eight of whom are
still living, and these with the devoted wife survive.  The children
are: Mrs. Os car Lovinburg, Klamath Falls, Ore., Mrs. Mary Goff, of this
city; I.E. Rowden, Pacific, Mo.; George W. Rowden, Slickpoo mission;
Mrs. Pearl Stevens, Madison, Wis.; Mrs. James M. Hardin, of Lewiston;
Mrs. R.R. Crum, of Slickpoo mission, and Mrs. Lou Tidwell, of Pomeroy.
Thirty-two grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren also survive.
  Arrangements for the funeral have not as yet been perfected, word
being awaited from the children residing elsewhere.  The remains are at
the Brower- Wann parlors.

Rowden, Mrs. L.D. (Caroline L.)Lewiston (Idaho) Morning Tribune
Obituary-4 February 1929 Correction-5 February 1929
DEATH CALLS MRS. ROWDEN
Esteemed Lady Had Resided In Lewiston and Asotin 29 Years
  Mrs. Caroline L. Rowden, a well known matron of this city, who had
lived in Asotin county and Lewiston for the past 29 years, passed away
at her home, 1324 G street, last night at 7:10 o'clock from old age.
She was the widow of I.D. Rowden, who died September 9, 1926.
  She was born October 4, 1846, in Miller County, Missouri, and married
there in 1865 to Mr. Rowden.  When first coming west they located in
Asotin county, then moving to Lewiston.
  Mrs. Rowden leaves four daughters, two sons and twin sisters.  The
children are Mrs. Oscar Lovingborg, Klamath Falls, Oregon; Mrs. Mary
Goff, Mrs. Pearl Stevens, Mrs. J.M. Hardin, all of this city; I.E.
Rowden, Pacific, Missouri; G.W. Rowden, Culdesac.  Her sisters are Mrs.
L.M. Tidwell of Pomeroy, and Mrs. R.R. Crum of Culdesac (error,  these
are daughters...see correction below). When death came, all except Mrs.
Tidwell and I.E. Rowden were at the bedside.
  The body is at the Brower-Wann mortuary.  Funeral arrangements will
not be made until relatives outside the city may be heard from.
Rowden Rites Wednesday-----Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline L. Rowden
will be held on Wednesday at the Brower-Wann Chapel at 2 o'clock.  Mrs.
Rowden died Sunday evening at her home from complications due to old
age.  She was the widow of I.D. Rowden, a Civil war veteran, who died in their golden wedding anniversary in 1915.  Mrs. R.R. Crumm of Culdesac
and Mrs. L.M. Tidwell of Pomeroy are daughters of Mrs. Roden and not
sisters as was reported.  Eight children, 33 grandchildren and 23
great-grandchildren survive.
*Caroline L. CLARK ROWDEN was the daughter of Alexander Clark and
Minerva
Davidson of Miller county.*

Wright, C.B.  Iberia Sentinal Sept. 17, 1953
  Tuesday afternoon of this week Miller County lost one of its best
known pioneer citizens, C. B. Wright of Tuscumbia, 75, passed away at
his home after a lingering illness of six years.  During his long
affliction, he
spent many hours writing to his friends all over the nation and much
time was spent recalling early days when the Osage River played a very
important part in the life of the county.  For 35 years, he was active
in his work on steamboats on the Osage and became known as an  authority
on the river.
    He was born near Little Saline Creek, three miles north of
Tuscumbia,  and his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Wright were
pioneer people of this county.
      In 1905 he was married to Mae Hauenstien, daughter of the late Mr.
and Mrs. Phillip F Hauenstein.
      He became a member of the Tuscumia Christian Church many years ago
and served as superintendent of the Sunday School for  a number of years
and for 50 years taught a Sunday School class.
       At the time of his death, he was president of the Anchor Milling
Company of Tuscumbia and had been associated with the company for 55
years.
         He is survived by his wife; one son, Homer Clay of Tuscumbia;
one sister, Mrs. Gertrude Topping of Barnett, Mo.; four brothers, Otis
of Pierce City, Mo.;  Charles L of Centralia, Mo.; Homer Lee and
Richard of Tuscumbia.
          Funeral services will be held Thursday morning (Sept 17) at of Lake Ozark officiating.
          Phillips Funeral Home of Eldon is in charge of arrangements.

Miller, Albert A. Miller CO Autogram 10 August, 1933
  Albert A. Miller of Tuscumbia, Mo., passed away   Saturday,
July 29, 1933.
  He was born near Kansas City, Mo., April 1, 1889, the son of Sam and
Mary Miller.  His father died when he was a small child.  Later  Albert,
with his mother, four brothers and two sisters, moved to Illinois,
making that state their home.
   Albert was united in marriage to Miss Rosa Sons, August 25, 1926,  at
Ottawa, Illinois.  To this union 2 children were born------Bobbie, 6,
and Liew Ellen, 8 months.
    After his marriage he started farming near Ohio, Ill.  In the spring
of  1929 he, with his wife and little son, moved to Montana, remaining
there until the year of 1931, then came to Missouri where he remained
until
his death, which was caused by heart trouble.
    He leaves to mourn his death his wife and two children, Bobby and
Liew Ellen, one sister, Kate Slogren of Ohio, Ill; three brothers,
Arthur L. Miller of Ohio, Ill., George E Miller of Minnesota, Frank
Miller of Red-
stone, Montana;  three half-sisters, Lillie Erickson, Lorietta Emfonz,
and Minnie McGangee, all of Ohio Ill., and a host of relatives and
friends.  He was preceded in death by his father, mother, 2 brothers and
a sister.
   The remains were laid to rest in the Robinett cemetery in Miller Co.,
Rev. J. A. Roper of Eldon, Mo. officiating - written by a
sister-in-law,, Mrs. Walker Sons, Depue, Illinois
Other items in the same paper;  Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sons and Mr. and Mrs.
Walker Sons of Depue Ill,. came out to attend the funeral of their
brother- in -law, Albert Miller.  Alfred Sons returned to Illinois with
them.
The wife of Albert Miller, the bridge worker  who died here July 29, has
moved to the home of her father near Brumley.
Miller, Albert  August 3, 1933    Miller CO Autogram
Albert Miller, age about 40 years, collapsed on the Hauenstein Store
porch Saturday morning and died instantly.  According to witnesses, he
walked up the steps and sat down on the porch seat, and while
conversing with others he began vomiting and pitched forward on his
face, before medical aid could be given, he expired.
   Dr. J. R. Ellison, county coroner, came down from Eldon and after
questioning a number of witnesses he decided to hold an inquest Monday.
However, after had made a thorough examination , he states that he is
convinced that death was due to a heart block resulting  from acute
indigestion.
   Miller has been employed here since last winter as a fireman on  the
construction barge at the River Bridge Project.  he is survived by the
widow and two children.  The family has been living in a tent just below
the south approach of the bridge.

Hildebrand, Jake Versailles Statesman December 19, 1929
    Jake Hildebrand, a bachelor 74 years old, of Gravois Mills, while
eating supper Monday evening choked on a sweet potato and died in a few
minutes. The funeral was Wednesday.  Mr. Hildebrand was a brother of
Frank Hildebrand and made his home with his brother for several years.

Hildebrand, Jacob  Statesman December, 1929
                  IN MEMORY OF JACOB HILDREBRAND
    Jacob Hilderbrand was born in Sangamon County, Illinois,  April, 23 brother Frank and family Two and a half miles South of Gravois Mills.
    Uncle Jake spent his early childhood in Cooper County coming there
from St. Louis.  Most of his life was spent in Morgan Co.
     He is survived by six brothers namely, John, Alfred, Robert and
Frank of near Gravois Mills, James of Proctor, and Louis of near
Versailles.  The members of the home in which he lived are;  Frank, the
brother, Elizabeth, the wife and Helen, Ollie, and Ernest, the children.
Frank and Jacob are separated now for the first time since birth.
    The funeral services were conducted Wednesday, December 18th in the
home, by Rev. B. F. Kennedy of Versailles.
    Uncle Jake was a good man and a kind neighbor, and friend to all who
knew him.  He was always ready and willing to help those in trouble,
need or distress.  The memory of his kindness, patience, faith and the
fine qualities which makes a good man will be a life reminder and
example to me in making me a better woman---his niece.

Wall, Raymond  2 April, 1953 Iberia Sentinel
   Mrs. Effie Ferguson of Iberia received a telegram last weekend,
telling of the sudden death of her nephew, Raymond Wall, 46, of
California.  He was the youngest son of Mrs. Stella Wall of Ventura,
California and the late Will Wall.  Several years ago the Wall family
were residents of Miller Co.  Raymond leaves a wife but no children. Iberia Sentinel
Ray O Wall dies of Heart Attack at Ventura, California
   Ray O. Wall, 45, died March 28 of a heart attack while visiting
neighborhood friends in Ventura, Calif. He had been a resident of 216
No. Brent St., Ventura for the last few years.
  Ray Wall was born in Mo. and went to school at Curry, near Iberia,
until he was 14.  His parents then moved to Colorado Springs, where he
attended high school and college, and was member of Pi Kappa Alpha
Fraternity.
   At 23 years old, he was made manager of the Chevrolet Motor Co. in
Colorado Springs, which he managed for a few years.
    He had the opportunity to go into business for himself, so he bought
the agency for DeSoto and Plymouth cars in Pueblo.
   In 1941, just after Pearl Harbor, he enlisted in the Marines and sold
his agency.
  After the war was over he went back to Colorado Springs and married
his school day sweetheart, Yvonne Welland.  They lived in Colorado for a
year or so, then decided to move to California and settled in Ventura
where he was engaged in the automobile business.  He belonged to the
First Methodist Church in Ventura.
   He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife Yvonne; his mother; his
brother, Clyde;  sisters, Goldia Urquhart and Ora May Ebeling; also
three nieces and one nephew, besides many friends as he made
friends wherever He was.

Hatcher, Mrs. Fred A. (Hildebrand, Maggie E.)  Versailles Statesman
October, 1929
  Maggie E. Hachler was born in Morgan County, Missouri August 19, 1898.
She was reared and educated in this county. She died in Cass county,
Mo., on November 15, 1929 at the age
of 31 years, 2 months and 26 days.
   She was a daughter of Robert and Mary Hilderbrand and in her young
womanhood was one of the popular teachers in the county. On April 4, daughters were born Pearl Lucille, age 11, Opal  Martzelle, age 9 and
Freda Eilene, age 7.
   Mrs. Hachler was a kind Christian wife and mother and was loved  by
all who knew her.  For the past few years she had lived in Saline and
Cass Counties.  Wherever she lived she was an active worker
in community affairs and was never tiring in labors for those in  need.
   She is survived by her husband, three daughters, her father and
mother, a sister, Ellen who lives with her parents in this county and
six brothers, James of Kansas City, Joe, Alpha, Curtis, Woodrow and
Olney of the home.  Besides these immediate relatives she is  survived
by a host of kindred and friends.
   The funeral Services were conducted by Dr. E E. Stringfield of  the
Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon, and the interment was  in the
Rastorfer cemetery where she awaits the Resurrection day.

Vernon, Berry Thomas  5 September, 1918 Miller CO Autogram
extracted from Obituary
Berry Thomas Vernon
born 22 Feb. 1851 died  30  August, 1918   buried    DOOLEY CEMETERY
(Franklin Twp)
married  6 August, 1893  unknown place Elizabeth Busick born unknown
died  3 February, 1903
children:William, Alfred  (deceased), Pearl A, Archie Lee    He is also
survived by one sister,  Mrs. James Jesse

Sullens, Earl  Statesman Versailles, Mo. December 12, 1929
   Earl Sullens, son of the late John C. Sullens and brother of the late
Claud Sullens, city marshal at Versailles, died at the State Hospital No Proctor in 1883 and was therefore 46 years old at the time of his
death.. He was deaf and dumb and lost his mind about a year after his
brother Claude died at Versailles ten years ago.  Undertaker W. F.
Kidwell, accompanied by Fred Zwanzig went to Nevada Monday afternoon and
brought the remains to Versailles that night.  The body was held at the
Kidwell Undertaking parlors till 3 o'clock Tuesday when Rev. E. B. Woods
conducted the funeral services in the presence of quite a number of the
friends of the family. This death removed from earth the last of the
John C. Sullens family. Burial was in the city cemetery.

Whale, Mrs. Frank (Hibdon, Jerusha Louise)  7 June 1945 paper unknown
(did not write it on there)
Autogram, Advertiser of Versailles Papers
Rites held in Eldon for Mrs. Frank Wahle
  Funeral services were held Thursday at the Church of the Nazarene in
Eldon for Mrs. Jerusha Louise Wahle, who died at Schneider Hospital in
Eldon  May 22 at the age of 72.  The Rev. Glen Pace of St. Louis
conducted the rites, assisted by the Rev. Tullis Thompkins, Eldon
Pastor.  Music was furnished by the choir.  Burial was in Eldon cemetery
with Kays service.
    Mrs. Wahle, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M Hibdon was
born Feb. 19, 1873, near Gravois Mills.  She was married Feb. 17, 1897,
to Mort McGorder, who died Dec. 23, 1918.  Their only child,
Willard McGorder, died in 1915, when he was 18.
     In 1922, she was married to Joseph H. Barnhart, who died Jan 7       Mrs. Wahle is survived by a sister, Mrs. Vina Kennedy of Eldon and
a brother J E Hibdon of Harrison, Arkansas.
  As a young woman, Mrs. Wahle was baptized as a member of the Christian
Church.  In later years she attended the Church of the Nazarene.
 

Carver, H. Marion  Ve rsailles Statesman Sept. 12, 1929
AGED MAN DEAD   H M CARVER, AGED 84 YEARS, DIED SUDDENLY AT HIS HOME IN
VERSAILLES, TUESDAY NIGHT
    Marion Carver, long time a citizen of South Morgan, near Carver, a
town named after his family, died at his home in Versailles Tuesday
night a little after 11 o'clock, and after an hour's illness, due
possibly to heart failure,  Though 84 years old Mr. Carver got around
over town remarkably well for one of his age.  After the death of his
wife in 1925, he has lived alone in his home in this city except during
the time he visited his children.  For over fifty years he lived in the
south part of Morgan county near the little town that has grown up in
more recent years named after the Carver Family.
    Marion Carver was born in Kentucky, April 14, 1845.  He came to
Missouri in his youth. He was married to Cornelia Bartlett, of Benton
Co, Mo., December 31, 1866.  Thirteen children were born to them. Seven
of whom are now living.  As follows; Samuel M Carver of Carver; Mary
Jane Bonine, wife of Willard Bonine, of Versailles; Susie Culbertson of
Groves Springs, Missouri; Martha Hays of Marvin; Annie Fellhedger of
Kansas City; Margaret Milhein of Brighton, Colorado; George Carver of
Kansas City; Besides these he is survived by one brother, T J Carver of
Carver. In 1869 Mr. Carver and his wife united with the Christian church
in which
faith they both lived out their days.  Mr. Carver enlisted in the Union
army and made a gallant soldier during the civil war strife..
    Mr. Carver and family moved to Versailles about ten years ago.  His
wife died here in 1925.  He has been a familiar personage on our streets
here.  He made many good friends, all of whom liked him because of the
clean life he lived.  The day of his death he was seen by many on  the
streets and several men talked to him.  He was in his usual good health
apparently.  He went home Tuesday evening and found his granddaughter,
Mary Carver, at his home to stay all night with him.  At ten o'clock
that  night, he became sick and his granddaughter called Dr. H. M Ross,
the veterinarian living on the next lot and asked him to call Dr. A J
Gunn, physician living across the street.  These three were the only
ones present at the time Mr. Carver passed away at a little after 11
o'clock.
   Ashort funeral service will be conducted at his home at 2;30 o'clock
Friday afternoon.  Interment will be in the Smith cemetery in Wilson
Bend  by the side of his wife.
      The passing of this good old man is regretted by all, but
especially by the old timers   who have known him so long.  He has
enjoyed the  confidence of all the best people all of his days.  He was
an obliging neighbor and a friend to man.

Taylor, Mrs. Thomas (Ratcliff, Sarah Jane)  Versailles Statesman
December, 1929
   Another old landmark has passed away------a lady that was born at
Versailles 79 years ago.   It was Mrs. Thomas Taylor who died in
Oklahoma  and was buried at Hopewell church cemetery eight miles east of
Versailles Sunday.  Rev.Smith of Otterville conducted the funeral
services and W F Kidwell was the undertaker in charge.  Rev. Smith read
the following data at the funeral services:
  Sarah Jane Ratcliff was born August 16, 1850 at Versailles, Missouri
and died at the home of her daughter,  Mrs. Mike Jansen ,  Dec. 6, 1929
at Newkirk, Oklahoma at the age of 79 years 3 months and 20 days.
    At the age of twenty two she was married to William Thomas Taylor.
To this union eight children were born, six of whom are now living. She
was a member of the Presbyterian church and was active in  church work
until the last few years since her health failed.
  Those who are left to mourn her death are two sons, Charley W. Taylor
of Shawnee, Oklahoma, James W. Taylor, of Sedalia, Mo. four daughters
Eva Tanner of Denver, Colorado, Lonia Taylor of Butte, Montana,  Minnie
Hunter of Shawnee, Oklahoma, and Ross Jansen of Newkirk, Oklahoma with
whom she spent the last few years of her life..  One sister, Martha
Cochran of Barnett, Mo. and fifteen grandchildren and six great
grandchildren.

Snorgrass, Mrs. Jesse (Frances)  Versailles Statesman  January 27, 1924
DEATH OF MRS. SNORGRASS
   Lived Morgan County seventy years
  Mrs. Frances Snorgrass, widow of the late Jesse Snorgrass, died at her
home in Versailles Sunday, January 23, 1921.  Mrs. Snorgrass had been in
poor health for a week or more but her condition was not regarded as
serious but heart weakness developed and terminated her life
unexpectedly.
    Mrs. Snorgrass was born August 4, 1843 in Alabama, and moved with
her parents to Morgan County, Missouri, when she was eight years old.
She united with the Baptist Church in 1863, and was a member of the
Versailles Baptist church at the time of her death.  She was married to
Jesse Snorgrass August 15, 1859.  To this marriage were born six
children all of whom survive her, as follows;   Thomas J Snorgrass, of
Leesville, Mo; Dr. W. F. Snorgrass, of Bristow, Oklahoma; Mrs. J T.
Price, of Marvin, Missouri Mrs. W. R. Adams of Washington, D. C.  Jesse
Snorgrass, of Toledo, Ohio and Wade Snorgrass of Reensburg, Colorado She
leaves one sister,  Mrs. J. S. Thixton, of Fortuna and eleven
grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, many kind friends and
neighbors to mourn their loss.
    The funeral services were held Tuesday evening from the Baptist
Church in Versailles and were conducted by Rev. F. C. Richards, of
Syracuse.  A  large crowd of relatives and friends attended the
services.  The remains
were laid to rest in the city cemetery by the body of her husband.
    Mrs. Snorgrass was a woman of the old school, a hard worker in her
day, saving, helpful, scrupulously honest, faithful to her trust,
dignified in her bearing and straight out what she was.  She was a woman
of strong personality and unflinching determination of purpose.  She
wrought well  in her day and left the impress of her life upon the
generations in which she lived.

Fisher, Dortula Mae  Dec. 26, 1929 Versailles Statesman
    Dortula Mae Fisher, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Fisher of
Syracuse was born November 11, 1929 and died December 11, 1929 at 9:55.
She is survived by her parents, one sister, Wilma Lou, one
brother Dwight, and a host of other relatives who mourn her departure.
   The funeral was held at Glensted Thursday December 12 at 3 o'clock
Rev. Poulter of Syracuse conducted the service.

Williams, Mrs. Ed A. (French, Jennie)  Versailles Statesman February 28,     Mrs. Jennie Williams, widow of the late Ed A. Williams and sister of
Mrs. Sue Daniels, Mrs. A. G. Baker of Versailles, and William  French of
Excelsior, died at the home of her son Edwin Williams,
in Booneville, between 4 and 5 o'clock Wednesday morning, February 27,     Mrs. Williams had not been in robust health for the last year, being
troubled with high blood pressure and heart weakness,   It was this
latter trouble, aggravated by the former that took her life,  She had
not been  seriously sick, but had been up and around in the house most
of the time, except for occasional sinking spells.  Her death therefore,
was  rather sudden and unexpected at the time.
    Mrs. Williams' husband, E. E. Williams died about a dozen years ago
and a year or so later she moved to Boonville to live with her son Edwin
where she has since lived.
    Mrs. Williams was born in Morgan County, February 4, 1857, the
daughter of William and Talitha French, even at that time a pioneer
family here,  Mr. French was proprietor of a little grocery store here
eighty years ago.  He died about 22 years ago and his wife, the mother
of Mrs. Williams, died in 1890.  Mrs. Williams joined the Christian
Church many years ago and lived the life of a Christian woman.
    She married E. A. Williams in the year 1886 and two children were
born to them------Edwin Williams, of Booneville, and Vivian Williams of
Kansas City.  She also raised two children of Mr. Williams by a former
marriage.  These children are  Jewell, of Barnett, and Mrs. Kate
Meredith of the state of California.  She leaves to mourn their loss
these children, two brothers, William French of Excelsior and James
French, of Ingalls,
Kansas, two sisters,  Mrs. Sue Daniels and Mrs. A. G. Baker, both of
Versailles, and other relatives and friends.
     The remains were brought to Versailles today (Thursday) and taken
to the home of Mrs. Daniels where a funeral service was held, conducted
by Rev. E. B. Wood,  a minister of the Christian Church and the body was
laid to rest in the Hopewell Cemetery by the side of her husband.

Sears, Rufus  Versailles Leader June, 1913
   Rufus A Sears died at this home in Barnett, Saturday June 21, 1913,
at 12:25 p m of pneumonia in the 76th year of his age.  He had returned
a few days before from a visit with his son Alonzo and family of
Springer,
New Mexico.  On account of feeble health he was accompanied home by his
son.
   Deceased was born January 20, 1838 in the state of New York. He
joined the Baptist church at the age of sixteen and was married February three children survive him, as follows;  Elinor Phidella and Alonzo
James both of whom reside in New Mexico.  John Hiram died in infancy.
   Deceased served two years and ten months in the Union army during the
civil war.  He came to California, Mo. in 1865, and resided in Moniteau
Co. until 1879, when he moved to Morgan Co. where he has since
lived, the past few years in Barnett.  Besides his wife and children he
is survived by one sister Mrs. P. C. Sargent of Concord, New Hampshire.
   Funeral services were conducted at the Barnett church Tuesday
afternoon, June 24, by Rev W. H. Allee after which the remains were
interred in Eldon Cemetery.
    Those attending the funeral service from Versailles were Mrs. T P
Bond, Charles D Hunter and Conway Jones.

Krieling, Mrs. G.W. January 27, 1921 Versailles statesman
   Mrs. G W Krieling, died at the home of her son, Samuel Krieling,
Sunday night, January 23, 1921, at 10;30 o'clock, after living the life
of an invalid for several years
    Mrs. Krieling was born in Ohio lacking till February 10 of being 73
years age.  She was married in that state to Mr. Krieling and it was
from that state Mr. Kreiling enlisted in the war, leaving the young
wife, to bear the burden of the day during his long service for his
country. But she kept the home together and 36 years ago the family
moved to  Morgan County, Missouri settling four miles northwest of
Versailles where
the big family was raised.  The following children were born to Mr. and
Mrs. Kreiling;  Samuel Kreiling, of Versailles,  Frank Kreiling of
Amarillo, Texas; Lewis Kreiling of Sedalia, Missouri;  George Kreiling
of Barnett;  Edward Kreiling of Marvin;  William Kreiling of Lincoln,
Neb.; Cora Collins Krieling, of Kansas City and Emma Vogt Krieling of
Versailles;.  One  child died in infancy.  Mrs. Kreiling had been a
member of the Methodist church for many years and lived in the Christian
faith.  She was always a hard working woman, neighborly and kind.  She
spent her life for her family and did her full part as a wife and
mother.  Several years ago the health of  both Mr. and Mrs. Kreiling
having failed and feeling age creeping on they sold their farm northwest
of town and for a year or so lived in Versailles.  Their health growing
more and more feeble they found it necessary to live with
their children, making their home most of the time with their son,
Samuel and family, near Excelsior.
  The funeral services were conducted at the Hopewell church Wednesday
evening, January 26, at 2 o'clock, by Rev. Hargrove.

Adair, Mrs. Phillip Davis (Tipton, Mary Jane) Nov. 21, 1929   Versailles
Statesman
PASSING OF MRS. MARY J ADAIR
    Miss Mary Jane Tipton was born January 15, 1839, near Rocheport,
Boone Co., Mo. and with her parents moved to Morgan Co. in 1857.  In the
year 1859 she was married to Phillip Davis Adair.  To this union six
children were born, four of whom survive her, namely, Walter Adair of
Punta Gorda Fla.,  Mrs. M. B. Bruce and Henry Adair of Wichita, Kansas,
and Mrs. James E Barnes who resides with her husband on the old
homestead.  Two daughters preceded her in death  Addie Adair and Mrs. J.
M. Brewer.  Her husband passed away in the year 1911.
    Her parents were Mr. L. D. Tipton and Priscilla T.  Tipton both of
whom passed away at Glensted.  She has seven sisters and one brother,
Mrs. Sarah Baldwin, Mrs. Druscilla Estes, Mr. Henry Tipton, Mrs. Susan
Smith
and Mrs. Julia Kenney, all deceased;  Mrs. Arzella Woodward, Miss Arcena
Tipton, and Mrs. Ella Clark of Glensted.
    This summons came to our beloved friend and neighbor on Nov. 16, daily conversation, and her attitude towards God and His cause, God's
own  words rendered the decision that her reward is the beautiful
mansion  Jesus promised to all of his Faithful children.
     Funeral Services were held Nov. 18, 1929 at Freedom Church and
burial was in the church cemetery.

Clark, Samuel Valentine Versailles Statesman Feb. 28, 1929
SAMUEL VALENTINE CLARK DEAD
   Samuel Valentine Clark, of Sedalia, brother of the late James E.
Clark, died at this home in that city, Saturday evening February 23, well known to Morgan County people.  Jim Clark died less than a month
ago.
 

Vaughan, James L Versailles Statesman July, 3, 1919
Well Known citizen of Versailles for forty years died Friday, June 27
     During more than the last year James L. Vaughan had been failing
in health, and for several months it was seen that in a short time at
most he would slip away from us.  A heart leak sapped his life away and
slowly
but certainly he died daily.  Mr. Vaughan was a quiet, peaceable man,
law-abiding, neighborly and considerate of others.  He died full of
years and left behind him a good name.  The following paragraphs were
handed to us by a friend of the family:
  &nb sp;  James L. Vaughan expressed those qualities of manhood which
commend him to the esteem and confidence of those who knew him. He was a
trusted citizen, obliging neighbor, good father and true husband. He was
a man of decided convictions and true to every trust.  He loved life and
wanted to live.  Mr. Vaughan was too strong a man to be easily
influenced but when he decided a question to him it was settled.  About
two years ago  he made an open profession of faith in Christ, was
baptized and received into the membership of the Methodist Church in
which communion he remained faithful till death.
    James L. Vaughan was born May 21, 1843, in Osage county, Mo., where
he grew to manhood.  He died at his home in Versailles on the morning of
June 27, 1919, in the 77th year of his age.  He was united in marriage
with Miss Virginia Chapman  in 1863, who with two sons  and four
daughters survive him.   Mr. Vaughan and family moved to Versailles from
Osage county in 1880 and have resided here since that time.  After a
short service at the home of his daughter,  Mrs. G. M. Kahrs, conducted
by his pastor, Rev. W. H. Comer, the body was laid
to rest in the city cemetery.
   Peace to his memory and the comforts of hope to the family and
sorrowing friends.

Fowler, Mrs. Willis (Hodges, Malinda) 30 March, 1899 Versailles Leader
   The citizens of Glensted were wonderfully shocked Sunday morning when
it was announced that Mrs. Malinda Fowler was dead.  She was  well and
unusually happy on Saturday, conversing with her family and
friends in a most congenial manner, but alas, at one o'clock that night
she took a coughing spell;  her neighbors were sent for, and shortly
after one arrived,  Mrs. John Gerkin, she breathed her last, saying as
she did so;  "I want you all------."  The sentence was never finished,
and none but God knows what she aimed to say.
     Sister Malinda Hodges was born June 7th, 1834, and was married to
Willis Fowler September 5th, 1858, and departed this life March 26th, and joined the Baptist church, and lived a devoted Christian life until
the end.  She was a good neighbor, and was always found at their post.
All, even the sinners, spoke well of Aunt Linda as she was called. To
this union there were five children four boys and one girl.  Three of
whom survive her, while one has preceded her to that better land.
     On Monday afternoon, March 27th, her funeral was preached at Mt.
Carmel Church by the writer, to a large congregation of sorrowing
friends and relatives, after which, in the drifting snow, we laid her to
rest.  May the earth press lightly upon her, and the birds sing sweetly
above her until the final consummation of all things.  May God comfort
and save the bereaved.
                                               W. B. Morgan

Marriott, Beverly  Versailles Leader March 30, 1899
    As briefly announced in last Leader,  Beverly Marriott died at the
home of his father, Thomas C. Marriott, five miles southwest of
Versailles, Thursday night the 23rd instant.  He assisted on Sunday in
preparing the remains
of Uncle George Coonce for burial, and was taken sick the following
morning.  On Tuesday, his condition becoming worse, a physician was
summoned who pronounced his dangerously in with meningitis, and  though
well attended and tenderly nursed, he steadily declined until Thursday
night at 9 o'clock when death relieved him of suffering.
    Beverly Marriottt was thirty years old the 29th day of last
November.   He was unmarried and lived with his father.  Although
outside the pales of church, he was firm believer in the Christian
religion, and made peace
with his God before the end came.
    The interment took place at Ritchie Cemetery Friday afternoon last,
Rev. L J Baughman conducting the funeral service.  In testimony of the
esteem in which deceased was held in the community where he had
resided from childhood, a large concourse of relatives and friends were
present at the last sad rites.
      To the bereft family, the Leader joins hosts of friends in
extending sincere sympathy in the hour of their deep sorrow.

Sparks, Thomas L  Versailles Leader March 30, 1899
    Thomas L. Sparks, a prominent farmer and stockman, died last
Tuesday afternoon at his home one half mile west of Glensted, of
Bright's  disease, aged 50 years.
     Deceased had been in poor health for several months, suffering from
a complication of diseases.  He leaves a wife and eight children.  He
was a successful business man and had accumulated a competence of this
worlds goods.
    Deceased was a member of the M. E. Church south.  His remains were
interred in Glensted cemetery last Wednesday afternoon.
    The sympathy of all is extended to the grief stricken family in
their sad loss.

Cooper, John R.  Versailles Leader Feb. 3, 1899
       John R Cooper, a well known citizen of Morgan Co., died at the
County Farm last Friday morning , of dropsy.  Having no home, he was
admitted as a  county charge about two weeks prior to his death, and
being sick since September, and in the last stage of the disease, his
demise was not unexpected.  The deceased was bout sixty years old.  He
has resided in Morgan Co. a long number of years.  Being an ex
confederate soldier and physically unable to maintain himself, he was
admitted to the Confederate Home at Higginsville, Mo. several years ago.
Not satisfied there he left after a years stay and returned to Morgan
Co.
   The deceased was well educated and possessed of good business
qualifications.  He belonged to a prominent family, residing in St.
Louis county, and at one time possessed a liberal share of the world's
goods.
    Upon his death, his brother Dr. A. Y. Cooper, a prominent physician
of Bates County and a former resident of Versailles, was notified by
telegram. He promptly replied, directing the interment of his brother's
remains
in the family lot in the Versailles cemetery.  The burial took place
Saturday, many friends of the deceased being present to witness the last
sad rites.
     Jon. R. Cooper was an inoffensive man-----his own worst enemy.  He
has gone hence to test the realities of the future.
   Requescat in peace.

Boan, Robert B. Versailles Statesman January 2, 1930
AFTER A LIFE FULL OF YEARS AND GOOD CITIZENSHIP  THIS PIONEER PASSES ON
AT 87 YEARS OF USEFULNESS
    Robert Boan, aged 87 years, father-in-law of George A. Brown of
Versailles has bone to his reward after suffering intensely for a year
or more.  Mr. Boan was wounded in a windstorm that struck Barnett a few
years ago and since that time he has limped and been unable to get
around much.  He moved to Versailles from the Barnett community shortly
after he was hurt and had lived since that time on a adjoining lot to
Mr. Brown.  For the last several months he was confined to his bed with
a diseased foot which doctors
pronounced gangrene.  This, added to his other infirmities kept him
bedfast for a year or more.  Mr. Boan was known among Morgan County
people as an honest, law abiding citizen, a gentleman among men and a
man that always was found on the side of justice and right.  The
following data concerning his life was read by Elder E. B. Woods in
conducting the funeral.
    Robert Boan was born at White Hall, Illinois, in 1842.  When but a
child he moved with his parents to Litchfield, Ill.  where Robert grew
to manhood.  He came to Missouri in 1866 and settled in Miller County
where he lived until coming to Morgan County.  He has been a  resident
of Versailles for many years.
    He was married to Angeline Porter September 29, 1867.  Three
children were born to them, all of whom are still living.  The father's
death was the first break in the family.  The children are  J. E. Boan
of
Barnett, Mrs. George Brown of Versailles and Mrs. William Greenway of
Eldon.  He also leaves one brother, Elihue Boan.  He died December 24, and 20 days.
    The funeral was conducted from the church in Barnett, by  Elder E.B.
Woods of the Christian church of Versailles of which church the aged
couple were devoted members.  The burial was at  Big Rock Cemetery.
 
 
 

Huff, George F.  January 2, 1930 Versailles Statesman
  George F. Huff was born in Morgan County, Missouri, Nov. 66, 1859, and
died New Years morning, 1930 at the age of 70 years.  Mr. Huff died of
cancer of the stomach  after suffering for several months. The funeral
will be conducted at the Oak Grove Baptist church of which the deceased
was a member Friday at 10 o'clock by Rev. B. F.  Kennedy, pastor of the
Versailles Baptist Church.  George Huff was a son of James and Polly Ann
Huff, both deceased.  He leaves his  wife, four sons and three
daughters.

Williams, Albert  Statesman January 2, 1930
ALBERT WILLIAMD DIED
Last week the Statesman reported that Albert Williams, the 22 year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams of Florence, had been accidentally shot
in the right leg  just below the knee and was in a serious condition.
He and
his brother in law Joe Merk, of Otterville had been out hunting and Mr.
Merk's gun was accidentally discharged,  The load of shot taking effect
about three inches below his right knee.  Albert died at the home of his
brother in law Friday night.  He was buried at Bethlehem Church Cemetery
Sunday evening.
 

Turner, Ed K.  Versailles Leader March 30, 1899
   Ed K. Turner, assistant cashier of the Bank of Commerce of Kansas
City, died at his home in that city, Friday night of meningitis, aged 26
years.  He leaves a wife and one child.  The deceased married Flora
Eubanks, niece of Mesdames Fairley and Wray of this city who resided
with former in her  girlhood days several years ago while attending
school here.
    Mr. Turner was for nine years connected with the Bank of Commerce,
and was recognized as one of its most efficient, faithful and
trustworthy officers.  Deep sympathy on the part of their friends in
Versailles is  extended to the bereaved wife and fatherless child in
their sad affliction. Marcy Austin, late of the city Hotel here resides
with Mrs. Turner, and holds a minor position in the bank of which
deceased was assistant cashier.

Shackleford, John K.  Miller County Sentinel Iberia Mo. July 30, 1953
  Memorial Services for John K Shackleford were held last Friday
afternoon,  July 24, at the First Christian Church in Tuscumbia, with
Rev. John D.  Jenkins officiating.
  Pallbearers were Messrs. John Klug, Alvin Wyrick, Garrett A Berry,
Dorsey O Barron, Ernest Abbett, and Chas. M Abbett.
   A male quartet, Wes Condra, C O Brockman, D. O. Barron and Dewey
Kallenbach, sang special numbers, with Homer C Wright, piano
accompanist.
   "Uncle" John K Shackleford, as everybody called him, was the son of
William and Margaret Smith Shackleford and was born  February 28, 1866
near Iberia, Mo., and quietly entered into eternal rest on  July 21, death  87 years,  4 months, and 23 days old.
     Death was due to a heart ailment from which he had suffered for
several months.
    His life-long occupation was farming.  In 1922 he moved to the Wells
Farm near Tuscumbia where he continued to reside until he retired from
active labors in 1938 and moved to Tuscumbia.
     In 1912 he untied with the Fairview Christian Church under the
preaching of Brother Charley Sooter.  In life he kept the faith, was
patient in tribulation, radiant in disposition, triumphant in spirit,
prepared and ready to go when the time for his departure came.
   On August 25, 1889, he was united in marriage to Samantha Gemima
Stone, who preceded him in death on November 26, 1947,  of the ten
children born to bless his marriage, three preceded him in death,  two
sons, Orville and James Arthur, and one daughter Mary.
    The surviving children are two sons Alfred Houston of Granite City,
Ill.;' and Lester William of Tuscumbia.  five daughters, Sallie Ann
Hickey of St. Elizabeth,  Clara Jane Tracy of Eldon,  Artie Gladys
Vaughan of Tuscumbia, and Stella and Nella of the home.  Other surviving
relatives  include 15 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one
sister,  Mrs. Rhoda Ann Barr of near St. Anthony. Interment was made in
the Tuscumbia Cemetery with arrangements under the direction of Hedges
Funeral Home of Iberia.

Keeth, Mrs. William Miller Co. Autogram 3 June, 1926
Mrs. Wm. Keeth dies at Fairfax, Oklahoma
   Mrs. William Keeth of Fairfax, Oklahoma, died Wednesday morning at Mrs. Keeth leaves to mourn her death, her husband, ten children, Nettie;
Pearl; Lawrence; Mabt/ {Mable?};Rose; Thurman; Sherman; Verdie; Elbert;
Elizabeth Ruth; her mother,  Mrs. Ella Ware; a sister,  Mrs. Eve
Tallchief; another sister,  Mrs. Guy of Diamond, Wyoming; and a brother,
Joe Ware of Evansville, Arkansas.
     Mrs. Keeth was born April 23, 1888 in McDonald Co. near the
present city of Anderson and died May 19, 1926.  She was married to Wm.
Keeth September 5, 1906  and to this union were born 11 children, one of
them having preceded the mother to the Great Beyond.
     Funeral Services were held in Fairfax on Thursday afternoon.

Angenendt, Peter W.  Miller Co. Autogram  October 4, 1945
  Peter W. Angenendt was born at Loose Creek, Mo. on November 23, 1872.
While yet a young boy, he came with his family to Mary's Home where his
mother, Mrs. Theodore A Angenendt, built the hotel building now owned by
Mrs. M M Busche, and conducted the hotel business for many years. Mr.
Angenendt grew to manhood here and bought a farm near Mary's  Home.
   One June 13, 1899, he was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to
Miss Anna Schultz, Rev Fre deric Bruch, then pastor of the Mary's Home
Catholic Church officiated at the nuptials.  Three children were born to
them, Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Sanning of Ponder, Nebraska,  Mrs Guido Butzer
of Jefferson City, Mo. and Theodore Angenendt of near Kansas City.
    He passed away at 6;20 am Thursday, September 27, 1945. After
services for him on Saturday, September 29, at the Mary's Home church,
he was laid to rest at the Mary's Home cemetery.
   Surviving besides his wife and the three children are seven grand
children and one sister,  Mrs. James Roark, of Henley,  His father, the
late Theodore A. Angenendt, conducted a coal and ice business for
many years in Jefferson City.  He was born in Prussia Germany, on June where he married Miss Katie Sebilla Iven, who was
born there on March 5, 1845.  Both his parents have been dead for many
years.
   Mr. Angenendt owned and lived on a farm near Marys Home nearly all
his married life.  He was of a quiet, unassuming disposition, and was
highly respected by everyone who came in contact with him.  May the Good
Lord grant his soul everlasting rest.

Sweaney, A.J. Iberia Sentinal July 2, 1953 A J SWEANEY OF TUSCUMBIA DIED
FRIDAY.
      A. J Sweaney of Tuscumbia passed away at the Humphreys hospital in
Tuscumbia Friday night of last week.  He had been in ill health during
early  spring but death came after a brief illness of a few days.
    Funeral Services were conducted in Jefferson City last Monday
afternoon with burial in the Riverview Cemetery.
   Mr. Sweaney was a native of Miller County, and during the last
sixteen years operated a cafe in Tuscumbia.  For a few years he resided
in Jefferson City, where he helped to organize an insurance association.
   He is survived by his wife;  one brother, Frank , of Jefferson City;
and one sister, Mrs. Edward Pollock of Corpus Christi, Texas.

Edwards, Mrs. George W. (Barnhart, Tennessee)Miller Co. Autogram 17
August, 1933
     Tennessee Barnhart was born March 27, 1864, at Linn, Osage County,
Mo.  passed away August 6, 1933; age 69 years, 4 months and 10 days.
    The deceased was united in marriage to George W Edwards January 13, namely;  Sally, Mary, Elizabeth, Effie, Lucy, and Alma.  six are
living-- Fannie, Albert, John, Joseph, Maud and Annie.  Also there are
three  step sons, Lewis, George, and Arthur.  There are quite a number
of  grand and great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends
to
mourn her departure.
    She had been afflicted with sugar diabetes, the effects of which she
died on the date mentioned above.  She endured her affliction and
suffering with great patience.  All was done for her that loving hearts
could possibly
have done by children, friends and Dr. Kouns, the attending physician.
All efforts failed.  God called.  She had to go.  It was her time and
turn to go.  When God calls, it means hands off.  Stand aside, let them
pass  out; go on to their eternal reward.  Sister Edwards was well known
in the community where she lived for many years.  She had many friends
and was highly esteemed.
To a better land our home is not below ------With love and best wishes
for all concerned----A Brother in Christ,  C. M. Sooter

Rook, Frank  1 December, 1930 Miller Co. Autogram
AGED CITIZEN BURNS TO DEATH IN FARM HOME
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Frank Rook, 82, dies in flames Thanksgiving day, bones being mute
evidence of  sad tragedy;  survived by widow and five children
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    Frank Rook was 82 years of age the 19 day of last July (1930) and
was a  son of Jonathan Rook, one of our pioneers.  He was married about living children by the marriage--Perry and Alvia Rook of Iberia, George
Rook of Spearman, Texas, Mrs. Pearl Tomilson of Waynesville, and Mrs.
Rosa M Musick of Tuscumbia.  He also leaves to mourn his death 24
grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Edwards, Mrs. Joseph (Edwards, Letha) 14 October, 1983 Jefferson City
Tribune
      Mrs. Letha Edwards, 81, Olean, died today at the Miller County
Nursing
Home of Tuscumbia.
       Mrs. Edwards was born December 14, 1901, in Maries County,
daughter of Wilford and Ella Helton Stokes.  On January 1, 1919 she was
married at Tuscumbia to Joseph Edwards, who died in 1964.
      She was a member of the Mt. Zion Christian Church and had lived in
the Tuscumbia area most of her life.
      Survivors include;  two sons,  Earl D. Edwards, Eldon,  Otis G.
Edwards Ulman:   two daughters  Mrs. Edna Ruth Abbott, Montgomery City,
Mrs. Lois Ellen King,  Olean;  13 grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren.
        The funeral is scheduled for 3 p. m. Sunday at the Mt. Zion
Christian
 Church at Tuscumbia.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Burks, Allen Taylor Miller Co. sentinel Iberia, Mo. 11 June, 1953
NATIVE OF IBERIA DIES IN CALIFORNIA
   Allen Taylor Burks of Perris, California died Mary 23rd in a San
Bernadino, Calif., hospital after a long illness.
   He was a well known native of Iberia.  He was born August 25, 1878
and was the son of William B and Clara        Buirks.
    Mr. Burks is survived by his wife, Madge Loomis Burks; one sister
Eve Bliss of Springfield, Mo. and one brother Frank Burks of Ulman.
   Funeral services were held May 27th in the St. James Catholic Church
in Perris.  Burial was in Perris Valley Cemetery.
(Allen T Burks and Madge M Loomis were married in Miller Co. 6 March, Cotten, Washington Sylvester  Eldon Advertiser  26 April, 1951
   The funeral for W. S. Cotten was held at the Kays Funeral Home
Saturday afternoon, April 21 with Rev. Logan Allen, a long time friend
of the family officiating.  Burial was in Riley Lamm Cemetery.
   Washington Slylvester Cotten, 64, died unexpectedly early Wednesday
morning, April 18, 1951.  For many years he made his home on the
Tuscumbia road between Eldon and Tuscumbia until he became seriously
injured while working in a flour mill.  Since that time, he had spent
most of his life in hospitals.  He was born April 3, 1887 in Miller
county, the  son of George W and Elizabeth Cotten.
   On December 24, 1908 Mr. Cotten was married to Augusta Salina Allen
and they were the parents of five children.  His wife preceded him in
death on March 7, 1919, and a daughter Augusta, died in infancy.
   Survivors include his daughters, Mrs. Rissie Matthews of Eldon, and
Mrs. Vesta Lotze of Peoria, Ill., and the two sons, Otis Cotten, of
Waverly, Mo. and Frank Cotten of Kansas City, Kansas, two sisters Mrs.
Sarah Oakley of Port Angeles, Washington and Mrs. Rissie  Martin of
Kansas City, MO., and a brother, William Cotten of Fort Dodge, Kansas.
There are five grandchildren, Joan, Wanda, Delores,  Dwain and LeRoy of
Waverly, Mo.
     In early life, Mr. Cotten became a member of Old Harmony Baptist
church.

Massman, William Lewis  Miller Co. Autogram July, 1945
    William Louis Massman passed away on Saturday, July 14, 1945 at     Mr. Massman was born at St. Elizabeth.  He was the son of Frank and
Gertrude Massman, who preceded him in death.
    In 1918, he was married to Mary Agnes Lueckenhoff.  To this union
were born six children, Theressa, Rosie, John, Norbert, Joseph and
Dorothy, all of the home.
   In addition to his wife and children, he is survived by one brother,
John Massman, of Meta, and five sisters,  Mrs. John L. Bax of St.
Elizabeth, Mrs. A. J. Engelschwiler of Meta, Mrs. Frank Bomhager of St.
Louis,
Mrs. Conrad Bax of St. Elizabeth.  One brother Joseph, preceded him in
death in World War 1.
   Funeral services were conducted Monday morning at 9 o'clock at the
St. Lawrence church at St. Elizabeth by Rev. F. Hans, pastor of the St.
Anthony church.  The pallbearers were five nephews, Frank and Leo
Massman, Albert Bax, Alfred Lueckenhoff and Henry F Bax, and one cousin
Emil Oligschlaeger.

Hauenstein, Mrs. William H. (Challes, Mat V.)Miller Co. Autogram July,    Tuscumbia and community were saddened Monday when Mrs. Mat V
Hauenstein passed away at 9;40 p.m.. (12 July, 1922)
   She was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Challes and was
born on a farm four miles west of Tuscumbia, Mo., December 8, 1852 and
was 69 years, 2 months and 5 days old at the time of her death.
  In 1871(14 March), she was married to Dan Henley.  To this union one
child was born---Mrs. Effie Adcock, of Eldon, who survives her.  Mr.
Henley died in 1881.
    February 4, 1884, Mrs. Henley was married to William H. Hauenstein
and three children were born to this union---Lela, who was married to
Edward  P. Clark, she having died December 10, 1914.  Billie Hauenstien,
who survives and now lives at Eldon; and Elizabeth Wright, who, with her
husband and children, lived with her mother at the time of her death.
     Mrs. Hauenstein was a devoted Christian, having united with the
Methodist church in early life. She had been a constant but patient
sufferer  with rheumatism for 10 years, but did not become seriously
sick till
last week.
    Aunt Mat  as she was familiarly known to her friends, was an
affectionate mother and a kind neighbor.  The evening of her life was
spent in  suffering, but she always enjoyed having her friends about her
and con-
versed with relatives and friends till only a few hours before death.
     Services are to be held, today (Wednesday) at 2 o'clock at the
Presbyterian church and conducted by Rev. Fred E Miles, pastor of  the
Methodist church----Burial will be in the family lot in the Tuscumbia
Cemetery.

Rowden, Isaac E. County Autogram-Sentinel, 5 Dec. 1963.
Isaac E. Rowden, 89, Dies in Nursing Home:
Isaac Elmer Rowden, 89, died Monday, Nov. 25, at Cedar Grove Rest Home
at Dove. Mr. Rowden was born Oct. 15, 1874 near Cuba, Missouri. His
parents were Isaac D. and Caroline (Clark) Rowden.
Mr. Rowden was married Feb. 15, 1896 to Arizona Workman, and to this
union seven children were born.
Early in life, Mr. Rowden became a member of the United Brethren Church
of Asotin, Washington.  When he returned to Missouri years later, he
transferred his membership to the Christian Church of Swedeborg.
Funeral services were held Wed., Nov. 27 at Mt. Zion Church near Brumly,
Farris Wall officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery.
Scrivner-Stevinson Funeral Home of Iberia was in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Rowden was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, who died
April 7, 1950, one son George, on Sept. 18, 1959, and several brothers
and sisters. His survivors are three sons, Willard of Iberia, and
Clarence and Clifford, both of Dixon; three daughters, Ruby McDowell of
Crocker, Estelle Helton and Miss Clara Rowden, both of Dixon; 29
grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren.

Goff, Mrs. James R. (Rowden, Mary Agnes)  Wenatchee World, 4 Aug. 1941.
(Wenatchee, WA)
Funeral Tuesday For Mrs. Goff__Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Agnes
Goff, 71, of 210 Methow St., will be held from the Jones chapel Tuesday
at 2 p.m., the Rev. Henry G. Towell officiating.  Burial will be in the
Wenatchee cemetery.
  She died in a local hospital this morning following an illness of five
months.  Born in Miller County, MO., she was married to James R. Goff in She was a member of the Church of Christ on Okanogan Ave.
  She is survived by four sons, James of Portland, Owen of Wenatchee,
Ralph of Wenatchee, and Thomas of Berkely, Calif.; two brothers, George
Rowden of Asotin, Wash., and Elmer Rowden of Missouri; four sisters,
Mrs. Oscar Lovenborg of Klamath Falls, Ore., Mrs. Louis Tidwell of
Pomeroy, and Mrs. R.R. Crum and Mrs. J.M. Hardin of Lewiston; six
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, also Mrs. James Voege,
niece, of this city.  Two daughters preceded her in death, one in
infancy and one in 1919.
  Her sons, James, Portland, and Thomas, Berkely, are both here.

Clark, Henry E. Miller Co. Autogram 31 May, 1945
 Henry E. Clark died May 22 at age of 82 years
    Henry E. Clark, prominent citizen of the Claxby community, near St.
Elizabeth, passed away at his home Tuesday, May 22, 1945, at the
advanced age of 82 years, 7 months and 23 days.  Mr. Clark
had been in ill health for the past several months.
    Henry E Clark , son of John and Agnes B Clark, was born at Claxby,
September 29, 1862, and spent his entire life on the old homestead where
he was born.
      On February 21, 1907, he was married to Miss Cora McDonald, who
preceded him in death about one year ago.  To this union, four children
were born;  Elmo Clark, who died in the year 1926;  William H Clark,
Miss Erma B Clark, and Floyd Clark, and four grandchildren, all of  whom
live on Route 1, St. Elizabeth.  He had five brothers and three sisters,
only one of whom survives him.  Mrs. Glenera B. Woolery, of Glendale,
California.  The deceased are Renault C., Bernard H., Clifford M.,
Cloudesly M., Eugene A., Azelia D., and Mrs. Gertrude Deatley.
   For many years Mr. Clark had been a faithful member of the Church of
Christ at Smyrna.  He was active in Republican Politics and served one
term as Sheriff of Miller county.  Mr. Clark was active in civic affairs
of his community and was president of the Bank of St. Elizabeth almost business associates to such a responsible position for a quarter of a
century speaks well for his business ability and respect he commanded in
his community.  He leaves a host of friends as well as many relatives to
mourn his passing.
    Funeral services were held at the home Friday, May 25, 1945 , with
Rev.  Virgil Smith officiating.  Adams & Casey Funeral Home had charge.
Beautiful floweres were sent from a distance and many were brought in by
neighbors.  Interment was in the Clark Cemetery.
"Twilight and evening bell
And after that the dark
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When I embark.
For though from out our bourns of time and place
The floods may bear me far
I hope to meet my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar."
(THE FOLLOWING NOTES ARE NOT A PART OF THE OBIT)
Name:   Henry Evil CLARK
Sex:    Male
Father: John Patterson CLARK (1 Jan 1832-1875)
Mother: Agnes Belle DAVIDSON (20 Jun 1833-15 Sep 1911)
Individual Facts
Birth   29 Sep 1862 in Claxby, Miller, Missouri
Death   22 May 1945 (age 82)
Burial   in Clark/McGriff Cemetery, Miller, Missouri
Marriages/Children Missouri (age 44)

Children
     St. Elmo CLARK (23 Feb 1908-16 Dec 1926)
     William Henry CLARK (9 Jan 1911-22 Nov 1974)
        Erma Belle CLARK (2 Feb 1912-)
        Floyd Patterson CLARK (3 Dec 1913-)
CENSUS: parents
and siblings. FHC film 552,291. HENRY  EVIL  CLARK ...from "John 'Hoppin' Clark" by  Janet D.
Jovar............
Henry was born 29 September 1862 at Claxby, Missouri, and died 22 May    He was the sheriff of Miller County at the beginning of the century,
and became acquainted with many people.   During this time he married
Cora Belle McDonald, the daughter of Mary Belle and William McDonald,
who had come from Oklahoma.
   Cora was born 19 June 1884.  She was tall and slim, with a large
frame, brown hair and blue eyes.  She was 21 years younger than Henry,
and her family was not enthusiastic about their marriage on 21 February    Henry was also tall and slim, with black hair and black eyes.  He was
the darkest complexioned of the Clarks.  His entire life was spent on
the homestead where he was born.  He was a member of the Smyrna Church
of Christ, and was active in Republican politics.  At one time, he was
president of the Bank of St. Elizabeth, a position he held for almost 25
years.  He seems to have commanded a great deal of respect from the
community.
   >From various sources, I have learned that he was completely
different from some of his brothers in that he tended to be stern and
hard.  Perhaps these sources meant "businesslike and aloof".
   Cora died 17 January 1944 at the DeWitt Hospital in Waynesville,
Missouri. She had joined the Hopewell Church of Christ as a young girl,
and remained a member to her death.  Cora and Henry are Buried in the
Clark/ McGriff Cemetery

Bond, Tandy E.  Miller Co Autogram 3 April 1945
      Tandy E. Bond, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Bond, was born in Cole
County July 14, 1888.  He had lived in the Etterville Community
through-out most of his life.  After an illness of several weeks he
passed away a his home near Etterville on Monday May 21, 1945
    Mr. Bond was united in marriage Nov. 20, 1910, to Miss Alma Buster.
Seven children were born to them. Two daughters and two sons preceded
their father in death when they were quite young.
    Surviving him are his wife, Mrs. Alma Bond and three sons;  Ralph of
Enon, Mo., Kenneth of Jefferson City, and Marcus of the U. S. navy. He
leaves three grandchildren Norman Lee, Larry Ralph and Marilyn Kay of
Enon.  He also leaves one brother, J. W. Bond of Kansas City, Kans., and
one sister, Mrs. W. R. Howard of near Russellville;  a large number of
other near and dear relatives and friends.
    Mr. Bond became a Christian when a young man.  He was converted,
baptized and became a member of Hickory Hill Baptist church.  later he
placed his membership at Spring Garden where it has since remained.
    Mr. Bond was known as an honest, upright, good citizen.  The
principles  by which he lived his daily life were such    that he
commanded the respect and friendship of all who knew him.  He will be
sadly missed in his
good home and by his many relatives and friends.
     Funeral services were held at Spring Garden, Wednesday, May 23,  at Brewer.  Nephews were acting pallbearers.  Interment was in Spring
Garden Cemetery directed by Kays Funeral Service of Eldon.

Adcock, Mrs. Samuel A. (Bear, Mary Elizabeth)  Miller Co Autogram
February 24, 1938
   The death of Mrs. S. A. Adcock which occurred Sunday evening at five
o'clock, came as a great shock to her many relatives and friends here
and elsewhere.
    Mrs. Adcock had been in rather poor health for several months.  She
was stricken with a cold while visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harvey Smith
of Owensville, who had just recently returned home from the hospital
after a severe operation.  Mrs. Adcock then developed pneumonia passing
away about eight days after reaching home.
    Mary Elizabeth Bear was born January 28, 1874, near Tuscumbia, the
daughter of John and Delilah Dobson Bear (both now deceased), being 64
years and 23 days old at the time of her death.
    She grew to womanhood near and in Tuscumbia, and on December 17, children were born---Raymond of Owensville;  Ross and Garland of
Tuscumbia, and Mrs. Harvey (Mildred ) Smith of Owensville, all of whom,
with their father, survive her.  In addition to the husband and four
children, she is mourned by two brothers, J. B. Bear of Las Animas,
California, and W. M. Bear of Ash Grove; a half brother, J. W. Bear of
near Crocker; and seven grandchildren, who are Raymond Arthur Adcock,
Harold Wayne Adcock, Howard Benjamin, Betty Lou and Patsy Joan Adcock
and Joyce Audrey and Phillip Harvey Smith.  She was preceded in death,
by one half sister Mrs. Minnie Wyrick.
    She united with the Mt. Zion Christian church about 17 years ago and
lived faithful to her Christian belief until her departure.  She was a
devoted mother,  a kind neighbor, and she will not only be sadly missed
by her own family,  but the entire community feels the loss of this good
woman.
    Funeral services were conducted at the Mt. Zion Christian church at who took as his text Psalm 17:15---"As for me, I will behold thy face in
righteousness  I shall be satisfied when I awake, with thy likeness."
Music was in charge of T C Wright, superintendent for the Tuscumbia
Schools,  assisted by a quartet composed of Mrs. T. C. Wright, Mrs.
Curtis Barton, Judge W. S. Stillwell and Roger Stillwell.
    Following the impressive service attended by a large number of
sorrowing relatives and  friends, the body was laid to rest in the Bear
Cemetery beside her parents.

Johnson, Joda  Miller co Autogram December 18, 1930
INVALID WIFE FOUND BESIDE DEAD HUSBAND
Grewsome Scene meets Eyes of Minzo Wyrick, Nephew of Mr. and
Mrs. Joda Johnson.  When He Visits Their Home to Render Aid
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    In her little log cabin home three miles south of Tuscumbia,  Mrs.
Joda Johnson, through her inability to arise from the bed, owing to
illness, was forced to lie beside the body of her dead husband two days,
and it was
through the care and attention of her nephew, Minzo Wyrick, that her
plight was discovered.
     The Johnson home was in a hollow southwest of the Dogcreek bridge.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, aged and feeble, had been aided by the county
court and the George Wyrick family.  Minzo Wyrick, their nephew, and
their nearest neighbor, who resided one fourth mile from them, had been
accustomed to visiting the couple every few days and assisting them
when necessary.  Mrs. Johnson has been a helpless invalid for some time,
even to the point of having to be fed.
    Mr. Johnson had been seen by Mr. Wyrick Friday morning and it was
late Saturday evening that he decided to visit Mr. and Mrs. Johnson to
see if they were in need of anything.  When he opened the door he was
horror -stricken to find Mr. Johnson had been dead some time, and Mrs.
Johnson was lying beside the body.
    According to her story he had been out chopping wood Friday morning
and came to the house complaining of a pain around his heart.  He sat
down in a chair, but became deathly sick.  She suggested  that he lie
down on the bed beside her and he did so.  However he grew rapidly
worse and expired  ten or fifteen minutes later.
    Mr. and Mrs. Johnson lived in Miller County most of their lives.  He
was about 70 years old.  She was Miss Lattie Dake before her marriage.
Besides the widow, he is survived by some grandchildren, also a sister,
Mrs. George W. Wyrick, of Dog Creek community.
    Funeral and burial were at Mr. Zion Sunday morning with services
conducted by Rev. Jno. Davenport.

Wyrick, Samuel J.  Miller co Autogram.  29 October, 1937
   Samuel L. Wyrick, former Miller county citizen, died Monday at
Bothwell Memorial Hospital in Sedalia after an illness of several weeks.
Mr. Wyrick became ill more than a month ago.  He was taken from his home
in Jefferson City to Sedalia two weeks ago and died a few hours after he
underwent an operation. (died 25 October, 1937)
    Mr. Wyrick was born in Miller County,( Aug. 1861) a son of John and
Dicie  Bilyeu Wyrick, and resided here until middle aged, for several
years on the farm near Cherry Grove now owned by W. H. Wickam.  He was years old at the     (omission by paper) to reside until his death.
Prior to his marriage to Miss Minnie Bear, he was married to Miss Ida P
.  Wilson who died soon after their marriage.
  When a young man he was united in marriage to Minnie Bear, who
preceded him in death at Jefferson City in 1931.  They reared their
family here, them moved to Salina Kansas some 16 or 20 years ago, later
moving to Jefferson City, where he continued to reside until his death.
   For a number of years Mr. Wyrick was a caretaker at the Supreme Court
Building in Jefferson City.
    Mr. Wyrick united with the Christian church 50 years ago.;
    He is survived by four sons and one daughter, as follows;  Edgar E
Wyrick, John L. Wyrick, and Samuel F. Wyrick of Jefferson City, Carney
Wyrick of Sedalia, and Mrs. Carl (Velma) Lund of Salina, Kansas. He is
also survived by three sisters, nine grandchildren and one great
grandchild.  The three sisters---Mrs. Fronia Martin of Kansas city,
Mrs. Sona Henley of Jefferson City and Dessie another married sister who
lives at Little Rock, Ark.
    Arrangements are being made to hold funeral services at Jefferson
City, Wednesday, and burial will probably be made at Riverview Cemetery.
That city where his wife is buried.
(Notes below not part of Obit.)
Samuel L Wyrick born       August, 1861 Miller Co. Mo. died     25
October, 1937  Sedalia, Pettis Co. Mo.
parents John and Dicie Bilyeu Wyrick
married   #1  Ida Wilson  17 March, 1865- 2 October, 1882
#2 -24 January, 1886 by A. W. Mapes Minnie Bear born  January, 1863 died children
Edgar Elmer  13 Nov. 1886-2 May, 1955 Neosho, MO   md Ina Roark Louella          10 November, 1888-  1 October, 1890
Sadie V (Velma)  November, 1891-                               md Carl
Lund Jr.
Margerie      13 March, 1894- 3 March, 1896
John L              May, 1896   Jefferson City,
Samuel R                   1903     "
Carney E.                   1907    Amarillo, Texas
 

Wright C.E. (Ed)  Miller Co Autogram Jan 23, 1936
C E WRIGHT DIED TUESDAY FOLLOWING STROKE OF APOPLEXY-
Body Found in Woods, Where He Was Working, By His Daughter,  Mrs. Hilgar
Giddens
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    Tuscumbia and community was shocked and grieved Tuesday afternoon to
hear that C. E. (Ed) Wright was found dead in the woods on the Charlie
Tucker farm, one-half mile north of Hall's store, by his daughter, Mrs.
Hilgar Giddens.
      Mr. and Mrs. Wright and Mr. and Mrs. Giddons were living at Eldon,
and Mrs. Giddons had brought her father down to the country in the
morning so he could chop some wood.  She came on to visit her
grandmother, Mrs. John Brown, who lives on the old C. E. Wright farm,
near Tuscumbia.  About 1 o'clock she decided to go back to her father,
as he had been complaining of being ill.  When she reached the woods she
saw her father lying face downward.  She shook him, but got no response,
then started to go for help, but again she went  back to rouse him,
still not realizing that he was dead.  She hastened to Hall's store, and
soon a number came and made an examination to find him dead.
    An investigation disclosed that he had eaten his lunch at noon, and
had been to the branch to get a drink.  Apparently he fell dead from
apoplexy before he reached the place where he had been chopping, as
indicated by the fact that he had fallen forward.  The glasses which  he
was wearing were not broken, although he had fallen on his face.
    Dr. J. R. Ellison, county coroner, and the Phillips Funeral Home of
Eldon were called to the scene and after the coroner decided that  death
was due to natural causes, the body was taken to the Funeral Home to
prepare for burial.
& nbsp;   Charles Edward Wright was born at Tuscumbia October 6, 1880, the
oldest son of Joseph T and Mary Wright. He grew to manhood here and was
married to Miss  Annie Brown November 27, 1910,  who survives him.
There are also two daughters,  Miss Cecil and Mrs. Gladys Giddens, both
at home.  He also leaves to mourn his  death his mother,  one sister and
three brothers.----Mrs. Esther Sears and J F Wright of Tuscumbia, John
M. Wright of Eldon, and Samuel Wright of Syracuse, New York.
    The deceased spent practically all his life near Tuscumbia, with the
exception of a few years he worked in Kansas City.  He was a
hard-working, industrious man, and has a host of relatives and friends
who
are saddened to hear of his tragic death.
    He united with the Christian church at Tuscumbai in 1909, but later
transferred his membership to the Harmony Baptist Church.
    Arrangements are being made to hold funerals services at the
Tuscumbia Christian Church Thursday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock, conducted
by Rev. W. C. Self and Rev. W. L. Howser, and burial is to be in
Tuscumbia Cemetery.

Colvin, John   Miller Co Autogram December 18 1930
JOHN COLVIN DIES
    John Colvin, formerly of Eldon, but who has been dependent on the
county at the home of Mrs. Jennie Wyrick, who has in her care a number
of the county's poor died Saturday night.
     Mr. Colvin was a member in good standing of the Eldon I O O F
lodge. Members of the lodge came down with W. A Phillips funeral car and
conveyed the body to Eldon for burial.
**Thier was a later correction.   John Colvin was not in county care.
When he became sick, he went to the home of Jennie Wyrick as an old
friend.  She cared for him until he died.**
 

Wyrick, Henry  Miller Co Autogram Jan 7, 1937
    Henry Wyrick passed away December 29th at the Mt. Vernon State
Sanitarium at the age of 32 years.
     He was born near Ulman and was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert
Wyrick, members of a well-known pioneer family of this county.  He grew
to manhood  in this county, but in recent yea4rs had been employed in a
garage at
Jefferson City, until illness prevented.  He then came back to Ulman for
awhile, until he went to the Sanitarium.
     Mr. Wyrick never married.  He is survived by his mother, his father
having passed away a few years ago.  He is also mourned by two sisters
and four brothers, namely;  Mrs. Mon Roberts of Tuscumbia, Mrs. Gay
Watson of St. Louis;  Alvin and Clarence Wyrick of near Tuscumbia and
Halsey and Cloudy Wyrick of near Ulman.
     The funeral was conducted at MT. Zion church, near Tuscumbia,
Thursday by Rev. C. M. Sooter and burial was in the church cemetery
there under direction of the Phillips Funeral Home.

Wyrick, Daniel Malachi  February 15, 1934 Miller Co Autogram
ONE OF COUNTY'S BEST PIONEER CITIZENS DIES
   Miller county lost by death one of its most honored and esteemed
citizens Saturday, Feb. 10, at 12:15 o'clock, when Daniel Malachi Wyrick
answered the summons at his home five miles southeast of Tuscumbia after
a nine-day illness of a complication of diseases..
    The deceased was born February 12, 1858, and at the time of  his
death, was 75 years, 11 months and 28 days old.
   About 1877, He was united in marriage to Miss Parthena Wyrick. To
this union three children survive,  They are Mrs. J. H. Wickham, of
Eldon;  Charley Wyrick of Tuscumbia;  and Mrs. Lois Wyrick of Pratt,
Kansas.  Then about 1887, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Jennie Curry
and to this union two children survive.  They are Carroll Wyrick of
Hillview, Illinois, and Mrs. Ina Royster of Kansas City. Also, the
deceased leaves twenty grandchildren and ten great grandchildren and a
host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
    Mr. Wyrick united with the Mt. Zion Newlight church about forty
years ago and his life here has been one of honor and
straightforwardness.  He was always ready to do his part in every good
and  noble cause and there were none who sympathizes with the
unfortunate and in trouble more than he.  The good deeds by him will not
be forgotten and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him in his
daily walks of life.
     Funeral Services were conducted at Mt. Zion church at 11 am Monday
by Rev. C. M. Sooter and burial was in the church cemetery nearby.
   Pall bearers were Toney Weitz, Victor Nixdorf, Oscar Abbett, Louis
Crismon, Alvin Wyrick and Port Pyles.
    Flower carriers:  ---el Wyrick, Opal Wyrick, Mrs. Ethel Smith, Mrs.
Ford Vaughan, Mrs. Ruby Flaugher, Cornia Pyles, and Lloyd Candler.
     Song services were in charge of T. C. Wright, Tennyson Clay Wright,
jr. Jack Lamb, and Myron Hickey.

Wickham, Mrs. Jobe H. (Martin, Lucy A.)  Miller Co. Autogram 12
December, 1929
     Mrs. J. H. (Lucy A.) Wickam died at her home in Eldon Friday noon
following an illness of several months duration.
    she was a descendent of one of Miller Counties prominent pioneer
families, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Martin, who lived
near Ulman many years.  Her father was known as " Big George" Martin to
distinguish him from other George Martins related to him to the family.
She was born January 30, 1859.
     Early in life she was united in marriage to John Brumley, who
preceded her in death some 30 years.   Two children were born of  this
union.---Ivy Brumley, of Detroit, Michigan., and Livonia Brumley, who
married E. H. L urton, but is now deceased. Mrs. Ray Wickham of
Tuscumbia and Mrs. H. Morrow, 1220 Campbell street, Kansas City, Mo. are
daughters of the last mentioned.
    She was married September, 1909 to Jobe H Wickam while Mr. Wickam
resided on his farm south of Tuscumbia.  Soon afterwards Mr. Wickam gave
the management of the farm to his son, Ray and then he and his wife
moved to Eldon where they continued to  reside until her death.  Besides
the husband, the brother, and two granddaughters mentioned above, she is
survived by two brothers  and two sisters--------George H Martin, of
Oklahoma, Mrs. Verna Wyrick of Eldon and Mrs. Belle Quinzey of Wood
River, Illinois.  She was a sister of Anthony P. and Moses G. Martin and
Mrs. John P. Wilson, all of whom are now dead.
   Mrs. Wickam was a member of the Baptist church for many years and
funeral services were conducted Sunday at 2 o'clock at the  home in
Eldon by the pastor of the Eldon Baptist church.  Burial was the Eldon
Cemetery.

Wolverton, William A.  10 December, 1936 Miller Co. Autogram
   William A. Wolverton, son of Joseph B and Sarah C Wolverton,  was
born in Randolph county, Mo., October 21, 1862, and died at the Missouri
Baptist hospital  December 3, 1936, with kidney and bladder trouble, and
also developed pneumonia fever.  He leaves to mourn his death a wife,
five sons and two daughters namely; Aubrey Usiel and Veda Schulte of St.
Louis, Mae McKinley of Jefferson City,  Lloyd  and Fed of Kansas City,
and Hasper of the navy;  13 grandchildren and two brothers and 6 sisters
and other relatives and friends to mourn
his departure.  he united with the Presbyterian church when a young man,
and later in years united with the Baptist Church.  Gone, but not
forgotten.
                written by a sister,   Mrs. Alfred Graves

Buster, Thomas  Miller Co. Autogram 31 December, 1936
   Thomas Buster, a Miller county pioneer, died at 7 p m Tuesday at the
home of his son  Flavy P Buster, four miles north of Tuscumbia.
    Mr. Buster was born at St. Joseph  May 10, 1852, being 87 years old
at the time of his demise.
     He was married in early life to Miss Amanda Rush, and there are
four sons and four daughters who survive him.  His wife died twelve
years ago.
     While funeral arrangements were incomplete as the Autogram goes to
press Wednesday morning, yet plans are to have the service at the home
of his son where he died and burial will be in the Eugene Cemetery.
Services will be held Thursday morning at ten o'clock.

Norfleet, S.C.  Miller Co. Autogram  2 February, 1933
DEATH CALLS S. C. NORFLEET, FARMER AND STOCKMAN OF EUGENE
Was Born 61 Years Ago on Place Near Where He Died..Survived by Widow,
One Daughter and Four Sons.  Funeral Service Held at Spring Garden
Baptist Church.
Eugene Correspondent------
    S. C. Norfleet, a prominent farmer and stockman, residing near here
passed away at his home Friday, Jan. 27, about 5 o'clock following a
short illness  of complicated diseases.  Mr. Norfleet was born sixty-one
years ago,
near the place where he had lived all his life.
    In the year of 1892, he was married to Miss Ethel Anne Henley, who
with his five children, survive:  Mrs. R. E. Bond, and four sons Roy,
Parker, and Walter all of Eugene and Jack of Jefferson City.  Two
Children have preceded their father in death.  One sister, Mrs. A. D.
Bond of Eugene, and one brother  S. M. Norfleet, of Hollinger, Nebraska,
and ten grandchildren also mourn his passing.  Mr. Norfleet was a member
of the Hickory Hill Baptist Church.
    Funeral Services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the  Spring
Garden church by the Rev. H W  Gadd, pastor of the Hickory Hill Church,
and interment was made in the Spring Garden cemetery.

Bowline, Mrs. Ralph (Cooper, Anna Elva)Eldon Advertiser 9 July, 1942
FUNERAL SATURDAY FOR MRS. RALPH BOWLINE
   Anna Elva Cooper, daughter of W. J. and Rhoda Cooper, was born
February 21, 1889 near Eldon, Mo.  She passed away at her home in
Barnett, Mo. July 2, 1942, following an illness of six months.  She was     On December 27, 1908, she was married to Ralph R. Bowline.  To this
union four children were born.  One daughter died in infancy.  Those
following are Mrs. Bernice Hicks, of Barnett, Onlie Bowline of Barnett
and Loren Bowline of Versailles.
    Besides her husband and children, the deceased is survived by 9
grandchildren and the following brothers and sisters:  Mrs. Vercia
Bunker of Eldon;  Mrs. Barcia Cox of Clifton Hills, Mo.; Mrs. Rosa
Blankenship
of Eldon; Mrs. Mamie Caldwell, of Salisbury, Mo..;  Herbert and William
Cooper of Kansas City, Kansas.  a number of nieces and nephews and a
host of other relatives and friends mourn the loss of this loved one.
  Mrs. Bowline lay in state at her home in Barnett until 2 p m.
Saturday, July 4 when funeral services were conducted at Union by the
Rev. - V. Webb of Versailles.
   Pall bearers were friends of the family.  Interment was made in the
Union Cemetery directed by the Kays Funeral Home of Eldon.
 

Davidson, Mrs. M. Jennings (Heltzell, Edna)  Miller Co. Autogram 3
April, 1945
SISTER OF MRS. R. M. FENDORF DIES IN ST. LOUIS
     Mrs. Edna Davidson, born and reared at Iberia, passed away in  St.
Louis Friday morning, May 26 at the age of 47 years.  While Mrs.
Davidson had been under medical care for several years, her death was
rather sudden
and was due to the recurrence of a heart ailment.  On Tuesday evening,
May 22, she suffered a heart attack and succumbed to recurring attacks
the following morning.
     Mrs. Davidson was the eldest surviving child of Selby J and
Josephine Heltzell, longtime residents of the Iberia community,  now
both deceased.  Born May 8, 1898, she grew to young womanhood at Iberia,
and on June 4, 1916, she was married to M. J. (Jennings) Davidson, only
surviving child of the late Miles J. Davidson, Sr.  In 1929 Mr. Davidson
with his family moved to St. Louis in furtherance of his work of highway
construction, and has resided there since that time.  Two children were
born of this marriage;  Marie, an instructor at Washington University
and the wife of Fred C. Leaver, of St. Louis and Emille, wife of Capt.
G. Kenneth Blank, U S A A F, an overseas pilot but now base commander of
Lambert Field, St. Louis.  Two grandchildren survive Mrs. Davidson;
David Blank and Jeanne Leaver.  Two sisters and two brothers also
survive her;  Eska Fendorf, of Tuscumbia;  Mary Louise Miller of Bowling
Green;  John S. Heltzell of Iberia; and George D. Heltzell of Paris, Mo.
       Early in life Mrs. Davidson became a member of the Congregational
Church at Iberia, and was a member of Iberial Chapter 537 O. E. S.
Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon, May 28, at 2 O'clock
by Rev. Raymond E. Maxwell at the C Hoffmeister Colonial Mortuary in
St. Louis and interment was at the Sunset Burial Park in that city.

Reed, Julia Ann  Miller Co. Autogram January, 1930
     Julia Ann Reed was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, May 9, 1845
departed this life at Jefferson City, Mo. January 1, 1930 age 84 years, Missouri
about 42 years ago.  She was twice married, both husbands preceded her
in death many years ago.  Her first husband was Frederick Blosser and to
this union three children were born Ida Jane, John Franklin, and Julia
Isabelle. Ida Jane and John Franklin also preceded her to the great
beyond.  Her second husband was Isaac Reed and to this union two
children were born, Effie Mabel and Chester Parrott.  Chester passed
away at the age of six
years.  In early womanhood she united with the Methodist church in
Mohawk Village, Ohio.  When she come to Missouri she placed her
membership with First Christian Church at Eldon of which she was still a
member, although for many years she was unable to attend church
services.
    Grandma Reed, as she was lovingly called by young and old, was a
good Christian woman, a kind and loving mother and a splendid neighbor.
She was always ready and willing to help those in sickness and distress.
The days were never too cold or the nights too dark and stormy for her
to go to those who needed her.
    She leaves two daughters, Mrs. H. H. Austin, of Kansas City, Kansas
and Mrs. Dan Tyler, of Jefferson City, Mo.: seven grandchildren, three
great-grand children and a host of friends to mourn her passing.
   The funeral services were conducted at Eldon, Mo., by Rev. Alexander
of the First Christian church and the body laid to rest in the Eldon
cemetery
                     CARD OF THANKS
  We sincerely thank our friends and Royal Neighbors, and all who took
part in the services.
Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Austin and Family
Mr. and Mrs. Dan Tyler and Son

Shelton, Mrs. Shepard (Sarah A.)   The Crocker News  Pulaski Co Mo
Thurs. April 20, 1916 Pg 8 Col 3
   Mrs. Sarah A. Shelton died on Sunday, April 9, She was eighty eight
years of age on the 15th of last June. About eight years ago she
suffered a paraletic stroke and since then has been quite helpless. Mrs.
Shelton is survived by seven children, a large number of grandchildren
and great grandchildren and great great grancchildren and a host of
friends. She was the widow of Shepard Shelton, who died February 15, Shelton, John Riley  The Pulaski County Democrat Waynesville, Missouri
Thursday, Oct 27, 1966
   John Riley Shelton, son of Marcum and Nancy Brumley Shelton, was born
on July 25, 1882 near Crocker, Mo. John was united in marriage to Mary
Elizabeth Long on Sept 24, 1905. To this union, eleven children were
born: four daughters and seven sons. His home was established in the
Crocker community where he resided
his entire life.
   At 11:30 pm on the 20th of October 1966 John departed from this life
at the age of 84 years after an extended period of Illness.
   On April 20th, 1958 John was baptised into Christ by Brother Lee
Todd. He placed his membership along with his wife in the Concord
Christian Church in the Crocker community.
   Those left to mourn his passing are: four daughters: Pearl Riggen,
Bull Shoals, Ark., Jewell Hannah, Dixon Mo; Veta Wrinkle, Richland Mo,
Lois Dickey, Jasper, Mo; Seven sons, Birley, Crocker; Louis Homer,
Laporte, City, Iowa; Greenberry of the home; Wilbert, Crocker; Dannie,
Crocker;  Kenneth, Eldora, Iowa; Lester Lee, Swedeborg. He is also
survived by 26 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. His wife Mary
preceded him in death on July 6, 1962. Also 2 grandchildren, 5 brothers
and 3 sisters all preceded him in death.
   John Riley Shelton was a devoted husband, a christian father, a
friend to God and his fellow man and his works will follow his life in
honor.
"We know all thing work together for good to them that love God, to them
who are called according to his purpose" Romans 8:28.
   Funeral Services were held Sunday, Oct 23, 1966 at 2 pm at the
Pleasant Hill Church with Brother Lee Todd and Farris Wall officiating,
Interment was in the Church Cemetery under the direction of
Moss-Williams of Crocker.

Shelton, Mrs. John Riley (Long, Mary Elizabeth)
The Pulaski County Democrat Waynesville, Missouri Thursday, July 12,    Mary Elizabeth Long (Shelton) was born in the Iberia rural community
of the State of Missouri on June 5th, 1885.
   In 1899, Mary was baptised into Christ at the leadership of the
Christian Church. Laater she placed her membership in the Church of
Christ.
   On September 24, 1905, Mary was united in marriage to John Riley
Shelton, To this union eleven children were born: four daughters and
seven sons. Her home was established in the Crocker community where she
spent her entire wedded life.
   In1958 she placed membership in the Concord Christian Church, along
with her husband, who was baptised by Brother Lee A. Todd.
   At 2:00am on July 6, 1962, Mary departed from this life at the age of    Those left to mourn her passing are: her devoted husbankd, John Riley
Shelton, seven sons, Birley, Louie Homer, Green Berry, Wilbert, Danny,
Kenneth and Lester, four daughters, Pearl Riggen, Jewell Hannah, Veta
Wrinkle and Lois Dickey, One brother, William Riley Long; and one half
brother Tommy Long, also one sister Elsie Long and one half brother
Joseph Jude Long, both preceded her in death. She is survived by 24
grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
   Mary a devoted wife and christian mother was loyal to her Lord, whom
she served faithfully and was loved by everyone.
   Funeral services wer conducted Sunday July 18, 1962 at 2:00pm at the
Pleasant Hill Cemetery with Bro. Lee Todd and Bro Farris Wall
officiating. Interment was in the chruch cemetery under the direction of
the Moss Williams Funeral Home of Crocker.

Hibdon, Alfred Lorrance  Alfred L. Hibdon, 67, Woodland Hills, Calif.,
formerly of Missouri, died  April 8, 1994, at the home. Services will be
at 2  p.m. Wednesday at the Kidwell-Garber Chapel,  Versailles, Mo.;
burial in Holst Cemetery, near Gravois Mills, Mo. Friends may call from and lived in Versailles and Page, Ariz., before he moved to Woodland
Hills in March 1994.  He owned a service garage in Versailles before he
retired. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Versailles. He
had served in the Merchant Marines. Survivors include his wife, Marian
Alberta Massey Hibdon of the home; three sons, Alfred Eugene Hibdon,
Woodland Hills, Ronald Hibdon, Bakersfield, Calif., and Orville Hibdon,
Ojai, Calif.;  four brothers, A.C. Hibdon, Greenwood, Calif.,  Leroy
Hibdon, Oak View, Calif., Ronald Hibdon,  Kansas City, and Donald
Hibdon, Independence; two sisters, Dorothy Marie Haynes, Blue Springs,
and  Dorene Bailey, Cedar Hill, Mo.; three  granddaughters; and two
great-granddaughters.

Hibdon, Lloyd Monroe  Lloyd M. Hibdon, 73, Gravois Mills, Mo., formerly
of
 Kansas City, died March 23, 1993, at the home. Services will be at 11
a.m. Friday at the
 Kidwell-Garber Chapel, Versailles, Mo.; burial in the Versailles
Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the chapel. The
family suggests contributions to the American Cancer Society. Mr. Hibdon
was born in Gravois Mills and lived in this area from 1954 until he
returned to Gravois Mills in 1977. He managed a McCall's service station
in Kansas City before he retired. He was a member of the Gravois Mills
United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Evaleen
Cantwell Hibdon of the home; two sons, Rodger Hibdon, Jefferson City,
and Stephen Hibdon, Stover, Mo.; three daughters, Nancy Jewell, Kansas
City, Patricia Allred, Cypress, Calif.; and Mary Callen, Lexington,
Okla.; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Dedrick, Delsie Chipley  (Dedrick, Mrs. Ira)Delsie Chipley Dedrick, 82,
east Kansas City, died Feb. 9, 1993, in a nursing home in Versailles,
Mo. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Kidwell-Garber Chapel,
Versailles; burial in the Versailles Cemetery.  Friends may call from 7
to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel. Mrs. Dedrick was born in Purvis, Mo.,
and lived in Kansas City most of her life. She worked at the Lake City
Army Ammunition Plant during the 1940s. She was a member of the
Greendale Baptist Church. Her husband, Ira Dedrick, died in 1977.
Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lou Franzen, Kansas City, and
Gloria Easterly, Versailles; six sisters, Eula Laurie, Laurie, Mo., Opal
Vaughn,  Barnett, Mo., Mable Hibdon, Promise City, Iowa, Bertha Conner,
Stover, Mo., May Mower, Fort Scott, Kan., and Judy Campbell, Oak Grove
in Jackson County; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
 

Hibdon, Arnold  Arnold Hibdon, 66, Warrensburg, Mo., a former Grain
Valley teacher and coach, died April 19, 1992, at the home. Services
will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Sweeney-Phillips Chapel, Warrensburg;
burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery,  Warrensburg. Friends may call from 7 to Trails Regional Library, Warrensburg.  Mr. Hibdon taught science and
physical education and coached football and basketball at the Grrain
Valley Elementary School in Jackson County for 24 years; he retired in Farmer's  Elementary School, north of Warrensburg. He was a graduate of
Central Missouri State Teachers College and a member of the Missouri
State Teachers Association.
   He was an Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart
and four Bronze Stars. He was a former member of the Veterans of Foreign
Wars. He made and sold fishing rods, reels and flies.
    He was born near Climax Springs, Mo., and moved to Warrensburg in Craig  Hibdon, Warrensburg, and Ron Hibdon, Dalton, Ga.; a daughter,
Paula McGinnis, Warrensburg; two  brothers, Howard Hibdon, Warrensburg,
and Wendell Hibdon, Hollywood, Fla.; two sisters, Orlean Foppolli,
Rodeo, Calif., and Venida Krahl,  Leavenworth; and eight grandchildren.
 

Hibdon, Betty Jo  (Hibdon, Mrs. A.C.)   Betty Jo Hibdon, 62,  Greenwood
in Jackson County, died Dec. 11, 1991, at the home. She was born in
Clarksville, Texas, and moved to this area in the 1930s. Mrs. Hibdon
worked for the Western Electric Co. from 1960 to 1976. She was a member
of the First Baptist Church  of Greenwood. Survivors include her
husband, A.C. Hibdon of the home; three daughters, Vicki Mehrer and Sue
Rhode of Greenwood and Cheryl Bales, Lee's Summit; her mother, Eunice
Stevens, Lee's Summit; a brother, Daniel Simmons, Independence; and 10
grandchildren. Graveside services will be at
 2 p.m. today at Floral Hills East Cemetery.

Barron, James L.  James L. Barron, 70, Versailles, Mo., formerly of this
area, died July 2, 1991, at a hospital in Columbia. He was born in Great
Falls, Mont., and lived in Cooper County, Mo., before he moved to Kansas
City in 1941. He moved to Versailles in 1957. Mr. Barron owned a Western
Auto store in Versailles from 1957 until he retired in 1988. Earlier he
worked for the Western Auto Supply Co. in Kansas City. He was a Coast
Guard veteran of World War II and was a member of the  American Legion,
the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Disabled American Veterans.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Landon Barron of the home; two sons,
John Barron, Kansas City, and Stephen Barron, Versailles; two brothers,
Donald Barron, Columbia, and Keith Barron, Taberville, Mo.; and four
grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the Scrivner Chapel,
Versailles; burial in the Versailles Cemetery. The family suggests
contributions to the Arthritis Foundation or the Cancer Research Center,
Columbia.

Maritzky, Nana Ruth    Nanna Ruth Maritzky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
John Maritzky, of Denver,  Colorado, was born June 30, 1897 and died in
Denver, Colorado, March 20, 1899.  Her illness was brief, commencing
with measles, which soon developed into pneumonia, and assumed the worst
form of that disease which
claims so Large a harvest of the little ones.
    To the parents we would recal the words of the Master, "What I do
thou Knowest not now, but thou shalt know herafter."
                    J C Gorsuch

Ruth Collier  IN MEMORY OF RUTH COLLIER
    Died, at her home near Gravois Mills, on the morning of March 20, days. "Suffer little children to come into me, and forbid them not, for
of such is the Kingdom of God.
                MBR

 Darr, Henry C.   Henry C. Darr, formerly of the Brockman Ford
community, passed away at a hospital in Kansas City, Kansas, December    He was 56 years old at the time of his death.  He lived for several
years at the Brockman Ford.  He and Austin Wolverton, now deceased,
owned a farm  together there.  Mr. Darr's companion passed away about 11
years ago. She being Miss Flora Blankenship.  About a year after her
death he and his two sons, Harold and Charles, moved to Kansas City,
Kansas.
   Mr. Darr was a good Christian man, honest, upright, a good neighbor
and citizen and had many good friends in Miller County.
   His remains were brought back to Miller County December 28 and were
laid to rest by the side of his companion in the Gott Cemetery in the
afternoon.   He leaves to mourn his passing 5 brothers, 3 sisters and
two sons, with a host of relatives and friends in this and Randolph
county.
   May God and His blessing ever abide and rest upon all and may we all
meet again in a better work than this when God calls us hence, is the
prayer of the writer of these few lines---------ALFRED GRAVES
 
 

 Berkley, Lewis G   Funeral services were held Tuesday morning for Lewis
G Berkley, who passed away Sunday morning at the home of his daughter,
Mrs George Cunningham at Lake Ozark.
   Lewis Gilbert Berkley, 90, son of Ben and Sarah Williams Berkley was
born near California, Mo., September 19, 1852, and departed  this life
April 11, 1943.
   He was married to Betty Wilson in 1876 and to this union 11 children
were born.  6 having preceded him in death, namely, Gould and Richard.
Mrs. Marion Dunstan, and Mrs Emma Krieling,
and two who passed away in infancy.  Those surviving him are W I Berkley
of Barnett;  Ellis Berkley of Jefferson City; Late Berkley of the state
of Montana;  Mrs O C. Davidson of Eldon; and Mrs.  George Cunningham of
Lake Ozark, Mo.  He is  also survived by 9 grandchildren and ? great
grandchildren.
   Very early in life he united with wth Methodist Church and he
continued in that faith until his death.  He spent much time reading his
Bible, often referring to the 23rd Psalm as his favorite passage of
scripture.  His faith was deep and abiding and his life was lived as an
example of a true Christian father and friend.  His long life was a
useful one and his years were filled with wise counsel and guidance for
his
family and friends.  A great many years of his life were spent near High
Point, and after the death of his wife, he has spent most of the  time
with his children.  His friends numbered many and he was a man
highly respected by all who knew him.
  The body lay in state at the home of his daughter, Mrs O C Davidson,
until the time of the funeral services at 2;30 Tuesday afternoon at the
Green Ridge Church.  Rev. A. L. Alexander conducted the services
and burial was made in the church cemetery.  Phillips Funeral Home
 

McNeal, Mrs. Charles)  (Fowler, Susanna Lucinda)  Mrs. Susanna Lucina
Fowler McNeal, a long time resident of Morgan County and this community,
died at the home of her son, W. E. McNeal, April 12, 1927 at the age of < brᢒ years and 5 months.  She was born in Pennsylvania November 18, 1836,
and was married there to Charles McNeal in 1855. They came to Missouri
about 70 years ago.  Her husband preceeded her in death 15 years ago,
having died in 1912.  She leaves to mourn her  death five children,  W.
E. McNeal, Henry McNeal, Mrs. Wm. Robertson, Mrs. W C. Billingsley, and
Mr. J. H. Rearden all of near Syracuse, 28 grandchildren, 73 great
grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. She also leaves one
brother, Uncle Wash Fowler and one sisterformerly known as Aunt Millie
Moon.
    Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Bomar of Tipton.
Interment was made in the Olive Branch cemetery, of which church shewas
a charter member.
 
 

Blankenship, Mrs. Porter A (Clark, Edith)    Edith Blankenship, 85, of
Rocky Mount died Sunday, Sept. 6, 1998, at Osage Beach Healthcare Center
in Osage Beach.
   She was born Dec. 4, 1912, in Passover to John Edward and Ida Bell
Clark Blankenship. On Sept. 12, 1929, she was married in Linn Creek to
Porter A. Blankenship, who died April 2, 1992.
Mrs. Blankenship is survived by a son, Curtis Blankenship of Rocky
Mount; two daughters, LaVerne Leffert and Daisy King of Brumley; a
sister, Desta Kidwell of Tuscumbia; 17 grandchildren; 29
great-grandchildren; 10
step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
   One daughter preceded her in death.
   Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Phillips Funeral
Home in Eldon with Bro. John Shifflet officiating. Burial was in Freedom
Cemetery near Linn Creek.
 
 
 

Bowlin, Mrs. John Newton  (Bowlin, Bessie) (appeared in newwspaper - 15
December, 1936)
    Mrs. Bessie Bowlin, 66, died December 12th at the Menorah hospital
in Kansas City, Mo.  She had lived in Kansas City ten years and was
making her home at 206 S Fourteenth street, Kansas City, Kansas, at the
time of her departure.
    Early in life she was united in marriage to John Newton Bowlin, and
for many years they lived on a farm near Bagnell, in the vicinity of
what is now Pruitt's
Station, where they reared a family.  After his death she moved to
Kansas City. She was a member of Oakland Park Baptist church in that
city.
    She is survived by six daughters--Mrs. Fred Robinson of Ulman;  Mrs.
Olin  Mabe and Mrs. Pearl Brown of the home;  Mrs. Nellie Eubanks and
Mrs. Fern Phillips of Long Beach, California;  Mrs. Eunice Simms of the
home; and five sons--Oliver H. Bowlin;  Roy O Bowlin; Roscoe G. Bowlin;
Gradon O Bowlin; and Gordon Bowlin of Long Beach, California.  She is
also mourned by three sisters, one brother, 20 grandchildren and three
great grandchildren.
    The body was brought back to Miller County to the old home community
and funeral services were held Wednesday, the 16th, at the Henderson
Cemetery where she was laid to rest in the presence of a host of
relatives and friends.  All the children, eleven in number, were
present.

Blankenship, Shelvey S. (16 January, 1936 Miller Co autogram)
    Shelvey S. Blankenship was born in Russell County, Kentucky, May 16, Mrs. Albert Prewit; age 91 years 9 months and 23 days old.  He
volunteered for service in the civil war Sept. 5, 1864, and was
discharged June 29, 1865.  At an early age he untied with
the Church of Christ at Freedom and lived a devoted Christian life
until his Master called him home to reap the reward of his labors.
     He was married to Elizabeth Huddleston Janury 21, 1866.  To this
union were born 3 children.  His wife and one son, Leo preceded him in
death.  On May 22, 1899, he was united in marriage to Emaline Patterson,
who preceded him in death on Sept. 18, 1922.  He was united in marriage
to Loretta Patterson. She preceded him in death on  September 5, 1934.
He leaves to mourn his loss two children, Rufus of Linn Creek and Mrs.
Mary Huddleston of Linn Creek.  Four step-children by the second
marriage,  Arch Patterson of High Point, Huse and Herschel of Linn
Creek, and Mrs. Lizzie Page of Oklahma, and five step-children by the
last marriage------Mrs. Albert Prewit, Lake Ozark,  Mrs. Mae Long,
Eldon, Arthur, Elbert and Carlos Patterson of Kansas City; nine
grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.  He is also survived by one sister,  Mrs. John
Head, of Torointo, and three brothers, Charles of Oklahomma, John of
Passover and David of Taney county.
     The body was taken to Freedom cemetery for burial by Phillips and
son funeral directors. Rev. lDonald spoke comforting words to the
bereaved ones.  Four of his grandsons, Willis, Ed, Robin and Charley
Huddleston and two of his great grandsons Winfred and Wedall Huddleston
were Pallbearers.
 written by Mrs. George Bunch

Fowler, Mrs. G.W "Uncle Wash"  (Hodges, Permelia  (Versailles Statesman
April 6, 1922)
MRS  PERMELIA FOWLER DEAD
    Mrs. Permelia Fowler, wife of G. W. Fowler("Uncle Wash") died at her
home near Mr. Carmel church, Monday, March 27, aged 74  years and 4
months.   Her maiden name was Hodges.  she was born on the present site
of the Mt. Carmel Church November 25, 1847 and  has spent all her life
in this immediate neighborhood.  She was married  to G. W. Fowler
November 25, 1863.  To this union were born fourteen  children, nine of
whom are still living, as follows;  John W. of Springfield, Wm. M. of
Kansas City, Edwin of Sedalia, Harrison at home, Mrs.  Nancy Gehlken,
Mrs Sarah A Mock of Sedalia, Mrs. Docia Williams, Mrs. Edna G. Hatfield,
Mrs. Millie D. Moon.  Except those mentioned as residing elsewhere, all
live in this community.
   She was a loving and devoted wife and mother.  The writer has never
known a more splendid christian character.  Her influence will never
cease,  neither in time or eternity.
    Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. bomar at the Mt.
Carmel Church, Tuesday, March 28, in the presence of a large
congregation of sympatiziing friends.  Interment was made in Mt. Carmel
Cemetery-----'
       J B Bomar
 
 

Speaker, Edward Elijah (Versailles Statesman April 11, 1927)
   Edward Elijah Speaker was born in Illinois, September 12, 1868.  In
early boyhood he came with his parents to Missouri and settled near
Otterville.
    He was married in 1891 to Miss Ellen Anne Neal.  To this union were
born seven children, Neal Speaker,  Mrs. J. A. Sanders and Mrs. George
Ratje of Florence;  Jimmy Speaker of Otterville;  Walter Speaker of
Kansas City,  Mrs. Earl Gochenour, of California, Mo and Oscar who died
in infancy.
   Mr. Speaker was stricken with pneumonia while visiting his daughter
Mrs. A. J. Sanders and died there April 2, 1927.
    He had been a consistent member of the Otterville Baptist church for
many years, and from that church the funeral was held April 4th, Rev L.
J. Moran of Liberty, pastor of the Bethlehem church, conducted the
services.  he was laid to rest in the Otterville Cemetery.

Fish, Bertha  (Versailles Statesman April 6, 1922)     MRS BERTHA FISH
DEAD
   Mrs. Bertha Fish, of Gravois Mill, daughter of Anderson Collins of
that place, died Sunday morning, April 2, 1922, aged 56 (?) years.  Mrs.
Fish  was in Versailles Wednesday; March 29, and on returning home she
took
sick, had a chill and the doctor pronounced her trouble pneumonia, from
which she died on the above date.  The body was laid to rest in the Ivy
cemetery Tuesday morning.

Birdsong, Mrs George W.  March 6, 1919 Miller Co Autogram
  Sister Birdsong died of heart disease while visiting her daughter in
Franklin County, Mo.  Feb 26 at the advanced age 77 years.  She was a
native of Missouri and married George W. Birdsong in 1886.  To this
union were born five children, three of whom are living,  Mrs. Alice
Rich of near Tuscumbia,  Mrs. Casey and Mrs Pierce of Franklin county.
   Brother and Sister Birdsong were charter memebers of the Christian
Church of Tuscumbia, which was organized in 1878.  They were loyal to
their church extremely devoted to their children and loved their home,
with great fondness.  After a brief by appropriate funerals services in
the Christian church at Tuscumbia, she was laid to rest in our cemetery,
beside her husband to await the resurrection. So a truly good woman  has
gone but the inspiration of her motherly and Christian examples remain.

Turner, Ed K.  Versailles Leader March 30, 1899
   Ed K. Turner, assistant cashier of the Bank of Commerce of Kansas
City, died at his home in that city, Friday night of meningitis, aged 26
years.  He leaves a wife and one child.  The deceased married Flora
Eubanks, neice of mesdames Fairley and Wray of this city who resided
with former in her  girlhood days several years ago while attending
school here.
    Mr. Turner was for nine years connected with the Bank of Commerce,
and was recognized as one of its most efficient, faithful anf
trustworthy officers.  Deep sympathy on the part of their friends in
Versailles is
extended to the bereaved wife and fatherless child in thier sad
affliction. Marcy Austin, late of the city Hotel here resides with Mrs.
Turner, and holds a minor position in the bank of which deceased was
assistant cashier.
 

Turpin, Mrs. R.M (Turpin, Sarah Jane)   Versailles Leader October 20,        Died at her home a half mile east of Versailles on Thursday
morning, October 12th, of stomach trouble,  Mrs. Sarah Jane Turpin, wife
of R. M. Turpin.  She had been sick but a few weeks when the angel of
death called
her to come up higher, for that was always her desire to meet her Savior
on the other shore, just before passing away she said:  "I fear nothing
but the sting of death, but when this earthly tabernacle is dissolved I
have a building of God.  I fear nothing, for the way seems bright and
clear to me.  I can see my  loved ones on the other shore rejoicing to
welcome me unto that mansion which is prepared for all who love and
follow our Lord and Savior."
    Deceased was born in Wayne County, Kentucky, December 4th, 1846.
Married to Matthew R. Turpin July 20th, 1864.  To this union was born
five  boys and four girls, all of whom live to mourn her loss except one
who preceher mother to that land of the blest in October, 1892.
Deceased was 52 years 10 months and 12 days of age.  She was a devout
Christian woman.  She gave herself unto her master at the age of
eighteen years and served him faithfully to the end.
    Mrs. Turpin moved with her husband to Springville, Indiana, in 1875,
thence to Missouri in 1886, settling at Latham.  From there they moved
to Morgan Co. where she resided to the day of her death.  She leaves a
host of relatives and friends to mourn her untimely departure, for she
was beloved by all who knew her for her many good qualities of mind and
heart.
    Funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church by Rev. L. H.
Vandiver, of the M. E. Church South after which the remains were
interrred in the city cemetery to await the resurection morn.
    To the sorrowing relatives I would say weep not for she has gone to
her Heavenly home to reap the reward of a Christian life.  Be ye also
ready when the summons comes and you will meet her on the Golden shore.
                 a friend

Williams, Betsy Jane  Versailles Leader 20 October, 1899
   Mrs. Betsy Jane Williams mother of Hiram Williams; died at her home
on High Prairie, in West Morgan, October 7th, aged 68 years. Deceased
was a sufferer from that dread disease consumption, to which she finally
succombed.  She was a consistent member of the Salem Baptist Church and
died in the triumpth of Faith.
On Sunday the 8th, all that was mortal of Aunt Betsy Jane as she was
called, was laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Paul to wait the
resurrection morn.
   Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Lutman, in the presence
of a large congregation of friends and sorrowing relatives.

Cain, Mrs. John B. (Robinson, Ida L.)  Miller Co Autogram 19 November,     Mrs. Ida L Cain, wife of John B. Cain, died at her home in Allenton
October 24th.  About a year previously she suffered a stroke of
paralysis. However, she recovered sufficiently that she was able to come
out to
Miller County last summer for a visit with relatives.  About five
o'clock in the morning of the 24th she was again stricken and passed
away that evening.
    Mrs. Cain was the daughter of Seth and Elizabeth Whittle Robinson
and was born near Brumley November 14, 1881, being 53 years old at the
time of her death.
    She was united in marriage to Alfred Thompson, son of Rev. and Mrs.
J C Thompson, February 25, 1904.  to this union one child was born--
Mrs. Harold McCurdy of St. Louis.  Mr. Thompson passed away July 2,     She united with the Christian church at Brumley early in life and
remained a faithful member until death.
    She leaves her husband, John B. Cain, her daughter, Mrs. McCurdy,
two stepchildren, Harold and Gladys Cain of St Louis, two brothers,
Oscar Robinson of Brumley and Edgar Robinson of Manhatten, Kansas and
one
sister  Mrs. James Scott of St. Louis.
    The body was brought out to Brumley and funeral services were
conducted at the Christian Church by Rev. A. L Alexander of Eldon,
assisted by Rev. J. C. Thompson of Brumley, and burial was in the
Hawkins Cemetery.  Pallbearers were George Robinson, Lee Stanton, Ted
Stamper, Walter Craft, Fred Robinson,
and James Lee Thornsberry.
    Among those from a distance who attended the funeral were Mr. Cains
mother, Mrs. Thomas Cain, and his brothers--Charlie Cain and wife of
Denver, Frank Cain and wife Hallie Cain of St. Louis, and his sister
Mrs. Cliff Harper and Mr. Harper also of St. Louis.
 

Wilson, William Franklin  William Franklin Wilson, 72, was born near old
Gladstone, Missouri, January 6, 1891 and passed away at his home here
Tuesday, January, 15.  He was the s on of James and Cynthia Wilson and
had spent his entire life in this county where he farmed until poor
health forced his retirement.
On February 18, 1912, he was married to Nancy Sutton, who survives at
the home.  Also surviving are three sons: Charles Lester, Kansas City,
James Edison, Chillicothe and Jesse Arthist, Raytown; a daughter: Mrs.
Bertha Andrews, Versailles; two sisters: Mrs Mary Cooper and Mrs. Minta
Bellamy, Versailles; 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchidren.
Funeral services were held at the Scrivner-Stevinson Funeral Home at 2
pm, Thursday, January 17, the Rev. James DeLong officiating.
Pallbearers were grandsons.  H=yms were sung by Rev. Jimmie Kruse,
accompanied at the organ by Mrs. Wm. Bauer.  Interment was in the
Versailles cemetery.
 

 Wilson, Mrs. James  (Sidebottom,  Cynthia)     Mrs. Cynthia Anne
Sidebottom, was born Jan 27, 1860 and passed to her eternal rest, Feb. . age 77 years and 7 days.
   She was the daughter of James And Margaret Sidebottom.
   She was united in marriage to Wm. Tracy.  To this union three
children were born, one son and one daughter passed away and one son Tim
Tracy, lives in Arkansas
   After his death, she married James Wilson. To this union 7 children
were born.  The three that survive are Mrs Jesse Bellamy, Fortuna MO.,
Mrs Wm. Cooper, Versailles and Mr Frank Wilson, Stover MO.
   Mr. Wilson died in 1892 and since then Mrs. Wilson has lived with her
children, principally with Mrs. Jesse Bellamy.
   Besides her four children, she has 34 grand children, 35 great grand
children and a host of nieces nephews and other relatives.
   Grand Ma Wilson, as she was commonly called, was greatly loved and
respected by all who knew her.
   She united with the Christian church in early girlhood and has tried
to follow in the steps of her Savior until he saw fit to call her home.
   there is a vacannt place in the home, a voice we loved to hear, and
no one can heal the wound, but Jesus Christ our Savior dear

Rains, Mrs. J.T.  (Gilreath, Margaret) Versailles Leader December, 1898
     This is a description of her tombstone that has her obituary on it.
Here is the obituary;;
  Margaret Rains, wife of J. T. Rains, and daughter of Mr and Mrs. Wm.
Gillreath.  Born May 6, 1832; died, January 5, 1898.  Age 65 years, 7
months and 29 days.  Mrs. Rains was born in Cumberland Co., Ky.,
where she was raised.  She was married in Kentucky to Wiseman Millsaps
and moved to Morgan Co., Mo., about the year 1858. Two children were
born to them, a boy and a girl, both dead.  Mr.
Millsaps died in 1864.  September 30, 1866, she was married to J. T.
Rains.  their daughter, Mattie, died, when a little over two years old.
They moved to Benton County in 1880 and bought the farm on which
she died.  For sixteen years she had been in poor health.  She died of
Pneumonia.  She was a member of the Baptist church for over thirtyfive
years and lived a consistent Christian life.  She left a granddaughter,
Mrs. Myrtle Sands.  The Funeral was preached by Rev. Wm  Briggs.

Gray, Mrs. W.T   (Jarrett, Margaret) July 28, 1932 Miller Co Autogram
FORMER MILLER COUNTY WORMAN DIES OF LOCK-JAW
Mrs. W. T. Gray contracts Tetanus from cut inflicted by striking her
knee on jagged edge of broken bottle.  Funeral held at Fairview Church
Near Iberia.
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    Mrs. Margaret Gray, wife of W. T. (Theodore) Gray, of Jefferson
City, died in St. Marys hospital Friday morning from lock-jaw,  Mrs.
Gray, while on her way to the home of a neighbor, fell and struck her
knee against a jagged edge of a broken milk bottle which had been cast
into a patch of weeds. Eleven stitches were taken in the wound.  About a
week later, tetanus  developed and she was taken to the hospital the day
before she passed
away.  Lock-jaw serum was administered but she passed away four hours
later.
    Mr. and Mrs. Gray moved to Jefferson City about three years ago.
She was the daughter  of Mr. and Mrs. Polk Jarrett (both now deceased)
and was 42 years old.  Besides the husband she is survived  by seven
brothers
and two sisters, namely; Charlie Jarrett of Wet Glaize, Fred D. Jarrett
of Granite City, Illinois, Oscar Jarrett of Jefferson City, George F. ,
Abel, Willis and Henry Jarrett, and Mrs. George Barr of Iberia. and Mrs.
Joe
Slone of Hancock.
   The body was conveyed to Miller County Saturday and funeral services
were conducted at the Fairview Church by Rev. C. M. Sooter after which
burial  was held at the Jarrett Cemetery.
     the deceased was born and reared in the Iberia community where she
had many friends who held her in highest regard and are deeply grieved
by her tragic death.

Hibdon, Mrs. George (Meyer, Emma Elizabeth) Versailles Statesman 8
October, 1931 MRS GEO. HIBDON DEAD
  Emma Elizabeth Meyer was born in Marion County, Illinois on  November years old, 10 months and 14 days old.
   She was married to George W Hibdon on April 2, 1885.  She leaves to
mourn her loss her husband and nine children, as follows; Hiram, of
Rinehart;    Mrs Fannie Walters, Gravois Mills;   Mrs  Josephine May,
Kansas City; Tom and Edd, Gravois Mills;  Mrs. Kate Stevens, Warrensburg
and Ada, Charles and Essie of the home.   An infant son preceeded her in
death on  April 15, 1897.
   She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mary Holst and Mrs Kate Holst of
Gravois Mills.
    Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the home.  Interment
was made in the Holst Cemetery.

 Hibdon, Essie Gertrude Essie Gertrude Hibdon born Jan 25, 1907 died
Oct 15, 1975
parents  George W and Emma E Meyer Hibdon. Essie never married; she is
survived by one sister Ada Hibdon and one brother Ed of Laurie preceded
in death by three sisters and three brothers and her parents:
Mrs. Kate Stevens, Mrs Fannie Walters, Mrs Josephine May, Charley, Tom
and Hiram Hibdon.
buried Holst Cemetery.
(provided by Malinda James: Mjames7376@aol.com)
Essie is buried at Holst cemetery, near Gravois Mills, Morgan county,
Missouri. She and her sister Ada share a double stone. {Have picture of
the stone....Pat Calton}
From Evaleen Hibdon:
Essie and Ada  never married, and they and theeir brother Charles Leo
(Chug) lived with them.  they lived on the family farm after George and
Emma died,   Sam Bob Walters, lives on the farm now.  It is next door to
Ruth and Bills farm.(Shewmaker)

Hibdon, Mrs. James E. (Maude Ozell Bond) Maude was born Decembe12, 1889
.  After her marriage to James Hibdon she was married to  Edward T.
Tombs, son of James M. Tombs and Mary Frances McFarland.
Maud Ozell Tombs, 84, of Versailles, died at Bothwell hospital July 12, daughter  of Corbin and Lucrectia McMullian. She has 1 sister, Mrs.
Velva Chinchell and a half brother, William Adams.  Maud was buried in
the Holst cemetery.

Calton, Charles Andrew  CHARLES A. CALTON, 95, BARNETT
   Charles A. Calton died Friday, July 7, 1995 at the Good Shepherd
Nursing Home, Versailles. He was born Feb. 20, 1900 in Linn Creek, son
of Richard and Talitha Hibdon Calton.  On Dec. 23, 1925, in Purvis, he
married Ada E. McCasland, who survives of the home.
   Mr. Calton was a farmer and stockman.  He was a member of the Baptist
faith.
   Survivors include four sons, John Calton, Versailles; Frank Calton,
Tuscumbia; William Calton, Barnett; Lonnie Calton, Terre Haute, Ind;
four daughters, Nellie Hensley, Kansas City; Ruby Gardner, Pasadena,
Calif; Lelia Thompson, Terre Haute, Ind; Wanda Grace Gibbs, Springfield;
and 27 grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Kidwell-Garber
Funeral Home, Versailles, with the Rev. Rod Campbell officiating.
   Burial will be in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive
friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

Walters, Samuel Jay
Samuel Jay Walters lifetime resident of Morgan county, born March 11, the son of Reddick and Adeline Walters.  In January 1911 he married
Fannie Hibdon.  They had 4 sons: Jesse, Dixon MO; Joe and George of
Gravois Mills MO; and Everett of the US Navy.  Preceding him in death
were his parents, 1 brother and 2 sisters.  He leaves his wife and 4
sons, 9 grandchildren, 1 brother: Jim Walters, Gravois Mills, MO.
Funeral services were in the Versailles Baptist Church with the Rev.
L.V. Webb and the Rev. Dr Alex Best, Versailles officiating.  He is
buried in the Versailles cemetery. Funeral services handled by Kidwell's
of Versailles, MO.

Chamberlain, Clarence Floyd  Clarence Floyd Chamberlain was born March in Versailles, Morgan county, Missouri. He was married to Gladys Viola
Coontz (born March 8, 1908; died February 13, 1971) and to Goldie
Hibdon(born September2, 1913-Eldon, Miller county, Missouri.)
   Clarence Floyd is buried in the Versailles cemetery, Versailles,
Morgan county, Missouri.
 

Kaiser, Mrs. William G. (Denny, Victoria P.) Victoria P. Kiser, 85,
Versailles, died Thursday evening, May 28, 1998, at the home of her
daughter and son-in-law near Versailles. She was born Oct. 15, 1912, at
Purvis, the daughter of Franklin F. and Mary M. Tombs Denny.
   On Nov. 18, 1927, she married William G. Kiser, who preceded her in
death on Feb. 10, 1982.
   She was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in
Versailles. She worked at Tweedies, Primo, Kansas City Bifocal and Amex,
all in Versailles.
   She is survived by one daughter, Dottie Fields, Versailles; one
brother, Charles Denny, Versailles; fourgrandchildren; six
great-grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and many friends.
   In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by
one son, Henry Kiser; one daughter, Mary Kiser; two brothers, Carl Keith
and Robert Denny; and two sisters, Clara Denny and Ada Denny.
   Funeral services were Sunday, May 31 at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral
Home in Versailles, with the Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Hymns were
sung by Kim Forman and Linda Beckman, accompanied at the organ by
Mildred Dump. Interment was in the Big Rock Cemetery near Versailles.
Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church Elevator Fund.
Arrangements were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home
of Versailles.

Johnson, Mrs Charles Elwood (Walters, Hester Ellen)
   Hester Ellen Johnson, 85, Versailles, died Monday morning, July 27, Hibdon Walters.
   On April 16, 1930, she married Charles Elwood Johnson, who preceded
her indeath Feb. 27, 1976.
   Mrs. Johnson was a homemaker and a member of the Family Worship
Centerin Versailles.
   She is survived by four sons, Junior Lee Johnson, Mexico, Jewell
Johnson, Gravois Mills, Loren Johnson, Syracuse, and Ronald Dale
Johnson, Stover; five daughters, Genevieve Guthrie, Lodi, Calif., Thelma
Lorene Thomblinson, Barnett, Darlene Lujen, Sedalia, Sharon Kay Branch,
Versailles, and Deborah Gilmore, Bunceton; one brother, Norma Walters,
Lansing, Kan.; one sister, Eula Vern James, Versailles;33 grandchildren;    In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by
one son, Donald Johnson; one brother, Norman Walters; three sisters,
Rozella Porter, Addie Guiles and Audrey Coonce; two grandchildren; and
two great-grandchildren.
   Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, July 31 at the Family
Worship Center in Versailles, with the Rev. Danny Owsley officiating.
Vaughn Smith will sing "Suppertime" and a recording of "Go Rest High On
That Mountain" by Vince Gill will be played. Interment will be in the
Versailles Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Ray Branch, Vaughn Smith, Bob
Gulley, Stanley Sousley, Virgil Dennis and Jason Brotherton. The family
will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30 at the
Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles. Memorials are suggested to
the Family Worship Center in Versailles. Arrangements are under the
direction ofthe Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

McClelland, Mrs George B. (Mattox, Ollie Hope) Ollie Hope Mattox,
daughter of Elmer Luther and Roxie Ellen (Calton) Mattox was born April this life January 12, 1997 in the Sarasota Nursing Pavillion, Sarasota,
Florida at the age of 78 years 9 months.
   Her early life was spent in Camden County area, but at the age of 9
she came to live with Otis and Effie Snethen in the Lamoni area, while
there she attended the West Side Elementary School. When the family
moved to Harrison County, Missouri she attended the Downey School.
   At the age of 14, Hope was baptized into the Reorganized Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
   Hope went to live with Art and Wanda Derry to keep house, cook, and
care for their children Donna and Larry while Wanda taught piano. She
attended Lamoni High School and finished her work in 1938. With Wanda's
encouragement, she entered the nursing program at Sister's Hospital (now
Heartland East) in St. Joseph, Missouri. She received her R.N. degree in nursing.
   She married George B. McClellan February 16, 1944 in the home of Mrs.
Alice Mohler at
Robinson, Kansas. Their son George B. was born in 1948 while they lived
in California.
   Hope's ambition, determination, and willingness to work hard resulted
in achieving excellence as a nurse. She received numerous commendations
during her 25 years with the Veterans Administration. She had stints of
duty where George was stationed and worked at hospitals in California,
Poplar Bluffs, Missouri, Gainesville, Florida, and Columbia, Missouri.
She cared deeply for her patients , especially the sickest ones. She
gave patient and loving care to all whom she served as a nurse.
   Hope loved life in a rural setting. She loved flowers, especially
wild flowers of which she could name many variet ies. She loved gardening
and had wonderful vegatables from her garden when she lived in Missouri.
Fresh tomatoes were a special reward. Sunshine was also a cherished gift
of nature to her with singing birds a special delight. Cooking was
always accompanied by her humming songs which reflected the joy she
found in preparing meals for loved ones.
   She will be remembered as a loving, caring and gentle wife and mother
as well as a
grandmother. Her tactfulness was evident in all her relationships with
others. She was a lady in the true sense of the word.
   Preceding her in death were her parents; her sisters, Effie May
(Mattox) Snethen, Mary Talitha Mattox, Fay Lucile Mattox; brothers Louis
Andrew Mattox, David Edward Mattox, Raymond Luther Mattox, and infant
boy Mattox; brother-in-law Otis Snethen; and a niece Doris Marie
Snethen.
   At the time of her passing, she was survived by her husband George B.
McClellan USN Ret. of Sarasota, Florida; daughter Susan Jo, who had been
adopted by Art and Wanda Derry, and husband Richard A. Johnson of
Lamoni, Iowa; a son George B. McClellan and wife Vicky of Garland,
Texas; grand children Kelly (Johnson) Powell and husband Larkin of
Athens, Georgia; Kent Johnson of Libby, Montana; Kory Johnson of Lamoni,
Iowa; Stephanie McClellan of Garland, Texas; Tara (McClellan) Jackson of
Garland, Texas; great-grand child Chelsey Jackson of Garland, Texas;
nephews Bert Snethen and wife Diane of Claremore, Oklahoma and Charles
Snethen and wife Jackie of Davis City, Iowa; neices Talitha Hurst and
husband Marion of Bigelow, Arkansas; Mary Ellen Silver and husband Gary
of Boone, Iowa; Veneta Snethen of Austin, Texas; Kay Herring of
Indianola, Iowa; Fay Andrew and husband Michael of Davis City, Iowa and
Philinda Booth of Williamsport, Pennsylvania; other grand neices and
nephews.
   Memorial services were held at 10:30 a.m. August 16, 1997 at the
Andover R.L.D.S. Church in Andover, Missouri with Charles Snethen
officiating. Burial was in the Rose Hille Cemetery, Lamoni, Iowa.

Brown, James W. "Jim"   James W. "Jim" Brown, 69, California, MO.
Departed this life Monday, November 24, 1997 at St. Mary's Health Center
in Jefferson City, MO.  He was born April 7, 1928 in Rocky Mount, MO the
son of Charles and Maude E. Davenport Brown who preceded him in death.
He was united in marriage August 20, 1945 to Juanita V. "Bonnie" Henke
who survives of the home.  He worked at Western Auto in Kansas City and
lived there until 1957, moved to High Point, MO and farmed for 14 years
then moved to California, MO in 1970 and worked at Moniteau Woolen Mill,
started the B&B Consignment Auction which was later named Brown's
Auction Service, was an auctioneer, ran B&B Used Store, formed the
country music band called Midlander's in 1974 and was self employed
until his retirement.  He had an antique shop and refinished furniture.
He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in California, MO.
 Other survivors include:  his step mother, Maggie Brown of California Care Center; Ruth Schagemann with her husband, Fred;
Edna Luper all of California Missouri
Judy Borghardt of Clarksburg Missouri. Harold Brown with his wife Judy
Leroy Brown all of California Missouri.
Everett Brown with his wife Sharon of Clarksburg, MO Viola Stepp with her husband, Henry of Lamar, MO
Louise Osborn with her husband Tom of Columbia MO
Mary Mallinson
Bonnie Parker
Maude Williams with her husband Clyde all of California MO
Lois Fortson with her husband, Paul of Clarksburg MO  He was preceded in death also by 1 sister Agnus Brown and his step
father, Orval Smith.  Services will be held at Bowlin-Cantriel Funeral
Services, Saturday, November 29, 1997 at 11:00 A.M.   Officiating will
be Rev. Peter Kurowski.  Burial will be in California City Cemetery.
Casket Bearers:
Harold Brown, Leroy Brown, Billy Mallinson, Edward Brown, Joe Brown,
Lyle Brown, Jr.
Honary Casket Bearers:
Larry Brown, John Leonard, Jim Reed, Harild Wilhelm, Ronald (Buck)
Anderson, Daniel Jenkins

Merriott, E.J.   E.J. Merriott, 67, Versailles, died Friday afternoon,
Feb. 20, 1998, at the University of Missouri Ellis Fischel Cancer Center
in Columbia. He was born Aug. 19, 1930, in St. Joseph, the son of Ernest
and Sylvia Broyler Merriott.
   On Dec. 23, 1952, he married Dora Calton, who survives of the home.
   He was a farmer and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in
Versailles. In January of 1951 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where
he was an ammunition specialist in Lakenheath, England, before being
discharged in August of 1954.
   In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Joe Merriott and
wife, Beth, and Matt Merriott and wife, Terri, all of Versailles; one
daughter, Lorna Erven and husband, Kevin, of Goodson; one sister, Billie
Bradford and husband, Jerry, Versailles; seven grandchildren; one
step-grandson; and many other relatives and friends.
   Funeral services were Monday, Feb. 23 at the First Baptist Church in
Versailles, with the Rev. Todd Forman officiating. Recordings of
"Consider The Lillies" and "Footsteps In The Shadows" were played. Organ
selections were played by Virginia Ross. Interment was in the Versailles
Cemetery, with nephews serving as casketbearers. The family suggests
memorials to the Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia. Arrangements
were under the direction of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of
Versailles.

Deiman, John H.    John H. Deiman, 42, of Eldon died Monday, Aug. 24,    He was born May 31, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Howard J. and
Jessie M. Bolduc Deiman. On Oct. 3, 1997, he was married in Eldon to
Marie Howser Arnold, who survives at the home.
   Mr. Deiman was a maintenance employee at Camp Sabra and had worked
there two years. He was a member of Christ the King Lutheran Church in
Lake Ozark and previously was a Cub Scout leader.
   Also surviving him are two sons, John Deiman Jr. and Anthony C.
Deiman, both of Mexico, Mo.; a daughter, Jessie Deiman of Mexico, Mo.;
two stepsons, Bob Arnold and James Arnold, both of Eldon; a brother,
Lawrence Anthony Deiman of Brooklyn Park, Minn.; four sisters, Mary
Smas, Barbara Ann Williams, Diane Marie Kovacevic and Patricia Margaret
Oberbeck, all of Chicago, Ill.; and his parents, Howard and Jessie
Deiman of Evergreen, Ill.
   Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Phillips Funeral
Home in Eldon with the Rev. Ronald Lehenbauer officiating. Burial was in
Greenmore Memorial Gardens at Barnett.
   Memorials are suggested to benefit the family.

Silvey, William M.  William M. Silvey, 73, died June 28, 1952.  He was
the eldest son of Charles and Martha Forester Silvey. He was born at
Gravois Mills MO on October 2, 1878.  He spent his entire life in Morgan
county.  He was a farmer and an employee of the State Highway
Department.  On October 26, 1904 he married Merle Webster.  They had 2
sons,
and 2 daughters:  Claude of Gravois Mills, Myron of Grandview, Mrs. Cleo
Gieger of Kansas City and Mrs Clarence (Willena) Cable of Versailles.
Besides his wife and children he leaves 8 grandchildren and 2
great-grandchildren.  One brother Marion Silvey, Gravois Mills; 3
sisters: Mrs Cornie (Jennie) Hibdon, Gravois Mills; Mrs Oscar (Maggie)
Morris and Mrs Henry (Gracie) Hild, Quijncy, IL.  He was a member of the
Ozark Methodist Church.  He was buried in the Versailles cemetery.
Arrangements handled by Kidwell Garber Funeral Home, Versailles, MO.

Bond, John R.  July 28, 1932  Miller Co Autogram
  J. R. BOND PASSED PEACEFULLY AWAY THURSDAY MORNING
County loses one of Most Honored Citizens in the Death of Mr. Bond;
Born in Miller County 88 years ago: survived by widow and nine children.
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   John R. Bond, one of our good pioneer citizens and a veteran of the
civil war, passed away at his home in Iberia at 2;15 a. m. Thursday,
July 21, just a few moments after he was conversing with relatives.  Not
with-
standing the fact that he had reached a ripe old age and that he
suffered  with physical infirmities which compelled him to use  a
wheelchair for the  past few years, yet his mind was alert to the very
last, and he always
enjoyed conversing with his friends and talking about current events.
His  neighbors often marveled at his jovial disposition and his active
mind for  one of his age.
    Mr. Bond was a native of Miller County and was born December 14, He was a son of Felix and Elizabeth Burks Bond, both of whom were native
Tennesseans.
    John R., the subject of this sketch, was united in marriage to Miss
Sarah A. Watkins of Louisville, Kentucky in 1862.  Other than one year
in which they lived in Illinois, they resided in Miller County where
they reared a large
family on a farm near Iberia. For a few years, Mr. Bond conducted a
lumber yard in Iberia but the family lived on the farm most of the time.
Mrs. Bond passed  away on August 27, 1912 leaving her husband and nine
children to mourn her departure.  About two years later Mr. Bond married
Mrs. Mary E. Wright, who survives him.  They resided on a farm near
Wilson's Cave for  a few years, but as Mr. Bonds health began to fail
him, thy moved to Iberia where he died.
    Mr. Bond not only took a deep interest in public affairs, but was a
Christian gentleman and was a member of the Baptist church for 70 years,
a record which very few ever live to obtain.  He was a charter member of
the Iberia Masonic lodge, which was organized many years ago.  He also
belonged to the Order of Eastern Star and Oddfellow Lodges.  He was a
civil war veteran and a  member of the G A R.
    Besides the widow, he is survived by nine children, who are as
follows; Mrs. Joe B. Livingston and Mrs. J. A. Eads of Iberia, Mrs.
Fannie Gregory of Jefferson City,  Mrs Dollie Berry of Tuscumbia,
Edward, James, Samuel,
and Miss Emma of Eureka, California, and Miss Bird of Chicago.
    Funeral services were held Saturday morning at 10:30 in the Iberia
Baptist Church by Rev. Jesse Brown, Baptist minister of Richland.  A
large crowd of sorrowing relatives and friends were present to pay their
respects to the membory of this good citizen.  The many fine floral
offerings bespoke the high regard to which he was held by neighbors and
former friends now living in distant places.  The Iberia Masonic and
Eastern Star
lodges officiated at the burial ceremony which was held at Livingston
Cemetery.

Child, Pelig Corbine  20 October, 1899 Versailles Leader
first part omitted)  at three o' clock the interment took place at the
city cemetery.
   In May last Mr. Child accepted a position as traveling salesman for
the Reed Implement Manufacturing Company of Kalamazoo,Michigan, and was
assigned the territory    of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.  He labored
faithfully for the company until overtaken two weeks ago with fever,
which complicated by
other physical troubles baffled the best medical skill and tender
nursing.
   Peleg Corbine Child was born in Chandlersville, Illinois, July 10, in 1896, aged 9 years;  and a son Roy--who died last April, aged about
nineteen months.  The deceased was
a member in good standing of the Maccabee lodge of Olean.  He was an
honorable, upright citizen, andcommanded the highest respect and esteem
of all who shared his acquaintance.
    His mother, Mrs. M. C. Child , and sister Lois, reside in San
Francisco. His brothers, D. S. Child of Holden, and John Child of St.
Louis, the latter accompanied by his wife, were in attendance upon the
funeral.
   Mrs. Child, who in her deep sorrow has the sincere sympathy of this
entire community, desired the Leader to return the heartfelt thanks of
herself, brothers  and  sisters, for the many kindnesses shown by
neighbors and friends in the  hours of their affliction.  She refers
feelingly to the kind and unremitting attentions given her husband by
the citizens of Washington, New Jersey, during his illness there, and to
the profound sympathy shown her, and many kindnesses extended  in the
hour of her sad bereavement among strangers though Christian friends.

Rastover, Charles  Versailles Statesman  April 6, 1922
   Charles Rastorfer, of Gravois Mill, son of Mr. and Mrs. John
Rastofer, died Wednesday  March 29, 1922, of Pneumonia.  He was 28 years
old and unmarried.

Wyrick, George W.   Miller co autogram   June 30, 1932
   George W. Wyrick, well-known farmer of Dog Creek community, south of
Tuscumbia, succumbed to heart trouble, Wednesday afternoon, June 22.  He
had been taking treatments for leakage of the heart, and was
bedfast most of the time two weeks preceding his death.  On the  morning
of his death he said he was feeling better and after eating a light meal
he went out on the porch to smoke.  He returned to his room
complaining of feeling worse, and death came a few minutes later.
    Mr. Wyrick was born near Tuscumbia, March 21, 1855, and was the son
of Michael and Laura Golden Wyrick, a pioneer family. He was held in
high regard by his neighbors for his honesty, industry,
 and integrity.  He was married to Miss Ella Johnson February 15, 1885,
who survives.
     After their marriage they lived with his parents a short while.
they  then moved to what is now the Williamson farm, at the Dog Creek
bridge,  where they lived six years. They lived at the farm now owned by
their son Clyde, 20 years, then moved to the Michael Wyrick place where
he died
    Eleven children were born to this union.  There are nine that
survive their father, as follows; Clyde of Tuscumbia:  Mrs. Fred (Eura)
Martin of Tuscumbia: Owen of Eldon: Minzo of Tuscumbia: Mrs Pete
(Marjorie)  Colvin of Brumley:  Mrs Jabe (Chloe) Phillips of Brumley:
Glenn of Kansas City, Kansas:  and Norman of Tuscumbia.  He is survived
by one brother, D. M. Wyrick of near Tuscumbia, besides a great many
other relatives.
    Rev. C M Sooter conducted services at Mt. Zion church of which
organization Mr. Wyrick was a member at 10 a m. Friday, in the presence
of a sarge number of sorrowing relatives and friends.  Burial was in the
church cemetery nearby.

Maritzky, Nanna Ruth  Vesailles Leader   March 30, 1899
   Nanna Ruth Maritzky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Maritzky, of
Denver,  Colorado, was born June 30, 1897 and died in Denver, Colorado,
March 20, 1899.  Her illness was brief, commencing with measles, which
soon developed into pneumonia, and assumed the worst form of that
disease which claims so Large a harvest of the little ones.
    To the parents we would recal the words of the Master, "What I do
thou Knowest not now, but thou shalt know herafter."
                    J C Gorsuch

Collier, Ruth  IN MEMORY OF RUTH COLLIER
    Died, at her home near Gravois Mills, on the morning of March 20, days. "Suffer little children to come into me, and forbid them not, for
of such is the  Kingdom of God.
                MBR

Crushing, Ernest  Versailles Leader 20 October, 1899
   Ernest Crushing, son of Louis and Lizzie Crushing, died at the home
of his parents, about 7 miles northwest of Versailles, last Friday, of
membranous croup, aged 1 year and 7 months.  The remains were interred
in Mt. Nebo  Cemetery on Saturday, Rev. W. H. Lutman conducting the
funeral services.
 
 

Lawson, Mrs. William Washington  (Jones, Nancy Emaline)  Miller Co
Autogram 8 January, 1942
FORMER MILLER COUNTY WOMAN DIES IN OKLAHOMA
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    Nancy Emaline Lawson, wife of William Washington Lawson, passed away
at her home near Vinita, Oklahoma, on Sunday, January 4, after a serious
illness of two hours.  She had not been "well" for some time but
was able to up and around the house.  She was about 75 years of age.
   The Lawsons, with most of their nine living children present, had
celebrated their Golden wedding anniversary a few years ago. Their
children are all married.  Mrs. Lawson gave birth to thirteen children
in all.  They moved to near Vinita several years ago.
    Mrs. Lawson was the daughter of the late Mr. C. D. Jones of Alder
Springs who with her sister, Mrs. W. G. Thompson, preceded her in death.
A sister, Mrs. John H. Bilyeu, and a brother T. L. Jones of Alder
Springs
also survive her.  The husband remains alone at the home.
     Mrs. Lawson was born and reared in east Miller county and was a
member of the Church of Christ from early girlhood. She will be greatly
missed not only by her many relatives but also by all living who knew
her.
    Funeral services were held at Pawhuska, Oklahoma on January 7 with
burial there.
After who knew her above, there was a testimonial to her being good kind
loving mother,  It was stained black and I could not read all the words
so omitted it. (submitted by Malinda James).

Johnson, Mrs. Calohill (Sarah E.)  Eldon Advertiser  February, 1923
      Sarah E. Johnson was born Feb.18th, 1845 near Versailles, Morgan
Co., Mo. and died January 24th, 1923; age 77 years, 11 months, 6 days.
She was married to Calohill Johnson, August 22, 1865.  There were born
to this Union, seven children, 3 of whom have preceded her to the Better
Land. Four are left behind to follow on.                     She united
with the Christian church in early life and remained a believer in
Christ, to the end.  The family  wishes to express  their thanks to the
friends and neighbors that so willingly gave their assistance  during
the last sick- ness of mother.  She had made her home with her daughter,
Mrs. J. H. Blevins, for the last 6 or 7 years at the call of the death
angel.
     She was laid to rest in the Union Cemetery.  Funeral services were
conducted by Brother C. E. Hedrick of Rocky Mount, Mo.

Small, Dan P.Miller Co Autogram  July, 1945
     Dan P. Small who lived at Tuscumbia for many years, passed away at
the St. Francis hospital in Washington, MO., Monday July 23, 1945.  Mr.
Small had been ill a week and was taken to the hospital on Sunday.  He
was in his 78th year.
     Mr. Small was born and reared in Princeton, Ind., moving to
Tuscumbia when a young man with his parents,  Mr. and Mrs. Archibald
Small.  Dan and his family moved to Union almost thirty years ago.
     He was a brother of Arthur E and T. H. Small, both deceased, and an
uncle to Mrs. Minnie Messersmith.
     He is survived by one daughter, Gertie now Mrs. Sam Messex of
Union; two sons, Byron of Union and Sherman of Washington, Mo.; two
granddaughters Norma Lee Small of Union and Mrs. Edward Rau of
Washington; and one brother William Small of Tyler, Arkansas.
    Funeral Services were held last Wednesday at Union, conducted by
Rev. R. A. Hutson, Baptist minister and Rev. E E Morrow, pastor of the
Union Christian Church of which he was a  faithful member.  Burial was
near St. Clair, Mo.
 

Stone, K.W.   Autogram Feb. 1930
   K W Stone was born in Boone County, Mo, Sept. 27, 1846; died  at the
home of his son Alfred, near Ulman Feb. 19, 1930; being at  the time of
his death 83 years, 4 months and 22 days old.
    He was united in marriage to Millie Angeline Smith March 20, 1864
near Ibera, near which place he has lived the greater part of his life.
This union was blessed with 9 children----4 boys and 5 girls.  His  good
wife, 2 girls and one boy preceded him to the Great Beyond.
    He united with the church about 47 years ago.  About 12 years ago he
placed his membership with the local congregation.  Worshipping at
Hickory Point and remained a faithful member until death.  He served in
the home guards during the Civil war for almost two years.
    He leaves to mourn their loss three sons and three daughters namely,
Mrs. Janie Thomas of Deepwater, Mo;  Mrs. Samantha Shackleford of
Tuscumbia, Mo;  Alfred Stone of Ulman, Mo;  Fred Stone of Tuscumbia, Mo;
Johnnie Stone of Iberia, Mo; and Mrs. Ethyl Warden of Tuscumbia. Mo.:
besides a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren.
    Uncle Kinsey has been in failing health for several years and during
the last eight months it was necessary for someone to be with him at all
times.  All that skilled physicians, willing hands and loving hears
could  do was done, but all in vain.  The call came and quietly and
peacefully  he passed to his reward.  Funeral services were held from
the Hickory Point church Thursday, the 20th at 2 p m by the writer after
which all that was mortal of our aged father and grandfather was
conveyed to the cemetery by Adams & Casey Funeral directors, and there
amidst sobs and sighs of loved ones, he was laid to rest to await the
sound of the trumpet when all the sleeping nations of the dead shall
come forth; they that have done good, to life eternal;  they that have
done evil, to everlasting destruction.
   And now in hyumble submission to Him that doeth all things well, we
bow our heads and say  "Dear father, grandfather and uncle, farewell,
until we meet around the great white throne.  Blessed are the dead which
die in the Lord.  From henceforth, yea, sayeth the spirit  that they may
rest from their labors and their works do follow them.
                                                R. F. Moneymaker

Williams, Mary Margaret Mary Margaret Williams, daughter of Ira B. and
Lucetta (Holst) Williams was born April 29, 1914 (15?).  She died of an
accident in the North Africa area.  She is survived by parents and four
brothers: Henry Williams, Gravois Mills MO; Howard Williams of
California, Aviation Cadet Life; J. Williams of San Antonio, Texas and
Bily Jean of the home and four sisters, Marie Williams of Jefferson City
MO; Mrs. Gregory Huff of Versailles and Camille and Joan of the home.
She died September 4, 1943 at the age of 28 years.  She is survived by 4
sisters and 4 brothers; tow aunts: Jamima Davis of Gravois mills MO and
Lillie Holst of the home; two uncles: W.J. Williams of Versailles MO and
Emmett Holst of Fayette Mo and a nephew and neice: Robert and Rebecca
Huff of Versailles.

Kidwell, Sam  One of the operators of the Ozark Pin and Bracket Co and a
lifelong resident of Versailles, died of a heart attack Friday morning
while at work at the bracket factory, south of Versailles.  He was 59
years old.  A son of Josh and Elizabeth Kidwell; Samuel Earl Kidwell was
born in Versailles on Jan 29, 1891.  He was united in marriage to Miss
Laura Freeman in 1913.  As a young man he, with his father and three
brothers, was engaged in the construction business in Versailles MO.  In
the early 1920's he and other members of the family built the bracket
factory which was then located at Gravois Mills, MO.  After the building
of Bagnell Dam the factory was moved to a new site near what is now
known as Roy Meyers store, where it is yet located.  Sam and his
brother, A.D. Kidwell operated the pin and bracket factory for a long
period of time, but due to illness, a.D. Kidwell has not been active in
the plants operation for several years.  Since returning from the
service, Josh Kidwell, Sam's eldest son has been assisting his father at
the factory.  He is survived by his wife, two sons: Josh of Versailles
MO and Freeman of Ontario CA; one daughter, Mrs Frank Cable of El Reno
OK; one sister Mrs. Frank (Ethel) Munson of Carlo MO; twoo brothers:
Clyde and A.D. Kidwell, both of Versailles and a number of neices and
nephews and grandchildren.  Funeral services were conducted by Mel
Burnett and L.V. Webb at Kidwell Funeral Home.  Hymns were sung by Mrs.
Robert Stockton, Mrs Roy Berkstresser, Bert Francis and Edgar Hodges.
Pall bearers were Charley  Fajen of Stover, K.A. Goodman, C.L. Nichols,
Noble and Wray Heppard, John Ephland, R.V. Willson and Ike Wenger.
Interment in the Versailles Cemetery, Versailles, Morgan county, MO.
Among many out of town to attend the funeral were some of the
descendants of Mr. Kidwell's mother who before her marriage was
Elizabeth O'Bryan.  They were Ralph O' Bryan, Mrs Ida (O'Bryan) Doer and
their mother, Mrs Ella Morris; all of Kansas City.

Merriott, Charles  Charles G. Merriott, a prominent farmer and stockman
on the Gravois, died at his home south of Versailles.  A son of the late
Nick and Elizabeth Merriott, Charles G. was born in Morgan county MO,
May 27, 1873.  On September 21, 1895 he was united in marriage to Nevada
Dulzene Thompson and to that union were born 2 sons, Homer, who died in years.  Furneral in Versailles Methodis Church, burieal in Versailles
cemetery under the direction of Kidwell's service.

Colvin, LeeRoy Died Feb. 10, 1949.  Funeral at Big Rock, Morgan county,
Missouri, Feb. 12.  Rev Val Strader, pastor of Versailles Methodist
Chruch officiating.  Funeral under Kidwell Service.  Son of J.W. and
Lecta Colvin, he was born in Versailles MO October 4, 1892 and died at
the age of 57 years at the home of Cecil Colvin, southeast of
Versailles, where he had resided the past 2 years.  He had been in
failing health for several years, but his condition did not become
serious until a few weeks ago.  Friday morning at 2 a.m. he suffered a
lung hemorrage and died suddenly.. On Oct 19, 1913 he was married to
Thelma Ferguson who died June 21, 1921.  To this union were born 3
children: James Wray and Dorsey Leroy of Versailles MO and 1 daughter
Mrs. Violet Wismiwsky of Detroit, Michigan.  He married Effie Morrison,
Aug. 26, 1922 and they had 4 daughters and 2 sons.  One daughter and 1
son died in infancy. The following children, with the wife and mother
survive:  Lor3ne and Maria of Versailles; Mrs. Lucille Rains, now with
her husband on Guam; and Melvin who is stationed in Germany.  He also
leaves two grandchildren, one sister: Gertie; two brothers Arthur W.
Colvin and Cecil Colvin of Versailles, and a number of neices and
nephews.  His entire life was spent in Morgan county.  Interment in Big
Rock cemetery.  Pallbearers were: Ted Morrison; Pete Whitten; Mancel
Morrison; James Huff and Ross Henry Huff.

Barbour, Hugh  Son of Christopher Columbus and Albertine Taylor Barbour,
was born March 12, 1875 on a farm two miles north of Eldon MO.  at the
age of 13, he moved with his family to Morgan county, Versailles &
vicinity and spent the remainder of his life there.  He was married to
Nellie Moore on Feb. 14, 1897.  Three children, born to this union
survive. A daughter Mrs Jean Williams, and two sons, Elwood and Lloyd of
Eldon MO.  Mr. Barbour died Nov. 30 ____ at the residence of Mr and Mrs
Willie Silvey where he was living at the time of his last illness.
   He became a member of the Baptist Church in 1917.  Funeral was a
Kidwell's.  Val Strader offciating.  Active pallbearers: Walt Gabriel,
Jess Hayes, John Chipley, Jim Nobles, Jess Nobles, Jim Bonine, Harold
Knoop, Hunter Jolly, Frank McCollister, John Whittle, Fred Zwanzig, W.P.
Howland and Ben L. Rickard.  Interment in the Versailles cemetery,
Versailles, Morgan county, Missouri.(This is Gene Williams wife's
father).

Hendrickson Albert  Korea, Dec 11, 1950.  Versailles cemetery, Kidwells
Service.  Died from injuries sustained from a truck accident while on
duty with U.S. Forces in Korea.  (Mother - Mrs Kate Hendrickson.

Ayres, W.F.  W.F. "Bill" Ayres, a resident of Versailles the past 20
years and a brother of TM. and Draper Ayres of Versailles, died
unexpectedly of a heart attack Tuesday while tending his stock in a feed
lot located in the east part of town.  Arthur M. Ayres had been
afflicted with a troublesome heart for some time, his condition was no
worse than usual, and his death came as a terrible shock to members of
his family.  Persons living in the neighborhood of the feed lot noticed
Mr. Ayres car had been parked there longer than usual and when they went
to  investi gate, they found his body.   Wm. Franklin Ayres, son of Ben
and Mary Ayres was born in Camden county, MO November 12, 1875.  At the
time of his death he was 74 years, 10 months, and 1 day old.  Survived
by his wife Sylvia, daughter Billie Ellen, two brothers, T.N. and
Draper, neices and nephews.  During his residence in Versilles he had
worked as a bookkeeper and more recemtly had been the local
representative of a number of insurance companies.  In the city election
last spring he was elected Police Judge.  Funeral services were held at
Christian Church with the Rev. J.L. Freeman officiating.  Masonic order
wil conduct graveside services.

Moore J.D.  J.D. Moore dies at 97.  Funeral services held at Methodist
Church.  He had lived on the same farm 68 years.

Kidwell, A.D.  One of the operators of Pzark Pin and Bracket Co. and a
resident of this community practically all of his life died at his home
here March 26,____, following a period of ill health of about  years.
Albert D. Kidwell, son of the late Joshua & Elizabeth Kidwell was born
on a farm in the Oak Grove school district on June 2, 1899. He attended
the Versailles grade school, and as a young man engaged in the
construction business with his father and brothers here.  On June 20, children, Mrs Donan James of Jefferson City Mo and Dale of the home
survive.
  With the exception of about 3 years - 2 in Okla, 1 in Kansas City
where he was employed by the Interstate Cabinte Co, his entire life was
spent in Versailles and Morgan county.  He returned from Kansas City and
assisted his father & brother in the operation of the Ozark Pin &
Bracket Co.  He continued as a partner in the business until his death.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church  and of the Morgan county
American Legion Post #104.
   Other than his wife and 2 children, he is survived by a sister: Mrs
Frank (Ethel) Munson of near Chillicothe,MO; a brother: Clyde of
Versailles and a number of neices and nephews.  He was preceded in death
by 3 brothers: Turner, Sam and Robert, all of Versailles and a sister:
Sallie who passed away in Kansas City.  Funeral in the First Baptist
Church with Dr Alexander Best officiating.  Interment in the Versailles
cemetery. Pallbearers were:  P.B. Brown, Moss McDonald, Kenneth Goodman,
Arthur Eichoff, Ike Wenger, August Kroeshen, Wm M. Otten Robert Stockton
and N.H. Newkirk.
   Out of town to attend funeral.  Mr & Mrs G.W. Carpenter of Kansas
City, Mr & Mrs. Haskell Simmons & Mrs. Earnest Patterson of Jefferson
City, Mr & Mrs. W. M. Otten of Salisbury, Rev. & Mrs. R.H. Nolet and
son, Edgar Lee, of Bowling Green, MO; Wendell Munsen; Dwain Kid and Mrs.
Hazel Shields of Kansas City; Mr & Mrs. Frank Munson of Carlo, MO; Rev.
& Mrs Willard Bright and daughter, Nancy, of Lee's Summit; Bill King of
Topeka Kans; Emmett Holst of Glasgow; Mr & Mrs Oscar Messerli and Bev.
Sue; Mrs John Newell Messerli of Hartwick Iowa; Mr. & Mrs. John Scott of
Ladora, Iowa; Mrs Vella Scott of Jefferson City; Mrs. Cora Dean and Mr.
& Mrs. Ellison Nobles of Madison Kans; & Mrs Lenora Crane of Tama, Iowa.

Hibdon, Harold Gregg  Born Nov. 4, 1925, near Gravois Mills, MO.  The
son of Ed & Addie Hibdon.  Went to service Oct. 18, 1943 - Discharged
April 8, 1946.  Married Francis Price of Versailles on March 18, 1947.
Died April 5, 1950.  Result of an accident while fighting fire.  His
mother, Addie, preceded him in death on Dec. 25, 1937.  Survivors are
his wife Francis  Hibdon; his father and step-mother, Mr & Mrs. Ed
Hibdon, Gravois Mills MO; 3 brothers: Billy Jack, USN San Diego, Calif;
Glen Everett US Army, Sasebo, Japan; & Teddy Franklin of the home.  1
sister, Emma, of the home; 2 step-brothers: Dennis Morefield USN and
Aldie Wayne of the home, and Ruth Ann of the home.  One great
grandmother: Mrs. Steve Adams, Topeka Kans; one grandmother:Mrs. Ed
Tombs, Versailles.  He was a member of the Morgan County American Legion
Post # 104.  Services in Versailles Methodist Church, Rev. Vol E.
Strader assisted by Baptist Min Alexander Best.  Hymns by Bert Frances,
Mrs. Josh Ensminger & Mrs. Hazel Ward. Interment in Versailles cemetery.
   (He was hit by a car driven by Dr. H.B. Wray of Nevada and a
passenter Dr. C. Braxton Davis, also of Nevada).

Winningham, Mrs. Harvey (Earnest, Martha Josephine)  Martha Josephine
Winningham, wife of Harvey Winningham, for many years a resident of
Proctor, MO; now a resident of New Franklin Mo passed away at the family
home there Sunday, March 26, 1950.  She suffered a stroke December 16, wife and was born at old Proctor Aug 18, 1886.  On March 14, 1906, she
was united in marriage to Harvey A Winningham, who is among the
survivors.  She was preceded in death by one daughter: Edith Gertrude in
December 1937; an infant daughter and an infant son.  Besides her
husband she is survived by the following children.  Ray of Bellview,
Nebr.; Shelby of Peru, Nebr.; Earnest of Auburn, Ill; Mrs Helen Busch of
Jefferson City; MO; and James H. of Malta Bend, MO.  She leaves 13
grandchildren, one sister, Mrs Edith V. Kann, who cared for her during
her long illness.  she was a methodist.  Funeral in Versailles Methodist
Church with the Rev. Val B. Strader officiating.  Internment was in the
Versailles cemetery.

McDonald John B.  John Berry McDonald, 51, a resident of Barnett, MO
died suddenly & unexpectedly abot 6 o'clock Monday morning, April 10, Charles and Jennie McDonald, John Berry was born October 9, 1898 at
Gladstone, MO.  On June 22, 1921 he was married to Clara Madole, who
survives.  He also leaves 3 children: John "Dwight" and Ruth of the home
and Mrs Dearl Schroeder of Syracuse; two brothers: Ollie and Jim, Kansas
City; a sister, Mrs Ela Sidebottom of Rocky Mount; and one uncle Berry
Pennington of Calif.  He was prededed in death by his parents; 2
sisters: Stella who grew to womanhood and Lenora, who died in infancy.
Funeral at Big Rock with the Rev. B.F. Dinwiddie officiating.  Burial in
the Big Rock cemetery. Kays Funeral Home in Eldon.

Welpman, Louis Christian  A resident of Morgan co. for a long period of
years, died March 29,1951 at St. Mary's hospital in Jefferson City, MO.
He was 75 years, 11 months, and 3 days of age at time of death.  He was
born in Germany on April 26, 1874.  In the Spring of 1884 he came to
America with his father & brothers & sisters.  They located on a farm
near Higginsville, MO where Mr. Welpman spent the early years of his
life.  In 1914 he purchased a farm in Platte co, MO, wwhere he lived
until coming to Morgan county.  Because of poor health he gave up active
farming about 3 years ago.  He had been a farmer and stockman all of his
life, and took an active part in progressive farm programs.  For several
years he served as a member of the county welfare board.  He was known
to his closest friends as "Colonel" and many called him by that name.
During most of his adult years, he and his sister, the late Ollie
Welpman made their home together.  He was preceded in death by 2
brothers: August and William.

Welpman, William R.  William R. Welpman, who since 1918, had lived on a
farm east of Versailles, died of heart trouble July 21, 1948.  He had
been seriously ill for about a year.  William Rudolph Welpman, son of
Fredrick William and Lisetta Welpman was born at Reinfeld, Gross
Wessenberg, Germany, December 22, 1879.  He was 69 years, 6 months, 25
days at time of death.On December 8 1907, he was married to Christine
Tampke at Stover, MO.  To this union were born 2 children, Eugene, who
died in infancy, and Marvin of Versailles.  Besides his wife and son, he
is survived by 2 brothers: Lewis of Barnett and H.K. of Stover, and 1
sister: Mrs. Sam Meineshagen of Barnett.  He was preceded in death by
one sister: Ollie and 1 brother: August.  Surviving : a grandaughter,
neices and cephews.   As a youth he lived in Higginsville, MO; later
coming to Morgan county.  In 1904 he moved to a farm east of Versailles
where he spent the remainder of his life.  Funeral at Methodist Church
in Stover.  Rev Bently, pastor of Excelsior Assembly of God officiating.
Buried in family lot in Stover cemetery.

Ferguson, Henry  Henry Ferguson, 56, who lived southeast of Versailles
dieed of injuries sustaind in a truck wreck, which occured on the coal
bank road.  Truck driven by Mr. Ferguson's son Virgil.  Virgil Metcalf
was also a passenger in the truck.  Mr. Ferugson was born December 22, of Mr. & Mrs. James Ferguson.  He is survived by his wife and 5
children, 4 sons: Paul and Herbert, who are in the service and now
overseas; Virgil; James and Lola of the home.  He leaves 2 sisters: Mrs.
Joe Huff and Mrs. Cora Morrison.

Kays, Joseph W.  Joseph W. Kays of Barnett died at this home at 1 p.m.
on Friday, November 31, 1952.  His parents were Nathan and Judith Kays.
He was born at Barnett, MO in Morgan county on September 3, 1872.  At
his death he was 79 years of age.  On January 2, 1899 he was married to
Judith Stinnett and to that union 4 sons.  One son, Leslie, was killed
in an auto accident near Stover, September 12, 1942.  He is survived by
his wife, Judith Kays of Barnett; three sons: Herschel and Lloyd, both
of Eldon; and Wyman of Barnett; two sisters: Mrs. Jennie Winebunner of
Kansas City and Mrs Belle Jobe of Latham; 10 grandchildren.  Funeral
services were at Big Rock Church on Sunday December 2 1951(?). Rev.
Frank Kays of Independence MO officiating.  Burial in Big Rock cemetery.
Kays Funeral Service.

Hardy, William  Died Jan 25, ____ following a long illness.  Buried on
Sunday, Jan 27.  Phillips Funeral Home.  Rev. J.L. Freeman (Versailles
Christian) officiating.  Assisted by Rev. C.R. Morgan.  He was a member
of the Barnett Christian Church.  William Matthew Hardy, son of Matthew
and Eliza Jane Shelton Hardy, was born September 20, 1880 in North
Carolina.  November 11, 1900 he was united in marriage with Isabelle
Williams, and to that unoun one child, a daughter, now Mrs John D.
Goodman of Canon City, Colorado.  His wife preceded him in death of
November 27, 1921.  On October 8, 1937 he was united in marriage to Zona
Duncan of Eldon, who survives him.  He leaves wife, daughter and
son-in-law-- John d. Goodman; a grandson: John Paul Goodman; tow
brothers: Jim Hardy of Barnumton and Dave Hardy of Tipton; one sister:
Mrs. Ella Kays of Pryor, Oklahoma; one brother-in-law; five sisters in
law.

Marriott, Mrs. W.T. (Chisom, Eva C.)   Services for Mrs. W.T. Marriott,
who passed away at her home on December 28, 1949 at the age of 84 years.
At Methodist Church.  Dr. Alex Best officiating (Baptist minister).
Interment in family lot in Versailles cemetery. Pall bearers were Royce
Moser, Edgar Carpenter, Hugh Hart, Lee Sims, Dallas White and Benton
Ball.  Eva C. Chism, daughter of the late Hardin and Elizabeth Chisom
was born December 17, 1865.  On September 21, 1890 she was untied in
marriage to William T. Marriott.  She spent her live in and near
Versailles.  She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Leslie;
and a daughter, Mrs Wallace Chapman, Hanibal Missouri; three sons: E.L.
Marriott of Albequeque, New Mexico, Robert H. Marriott of Kansas City,
and Howard Marriott of Portland, Oregon.  Survived by seven
grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers: J.D. and L.H.
Chisom and a sister Mrs. Nellie White, all of Versailles, Missouri.

Otten, Mrs. Charles (Silvey, Mrs John) (Cooper, Mary)  Funeral services
for Mrs. Mary Otten who passed away at Ellis-Fischel hospital in
Columbia on January 14.  Kidwell Funeral Home.  Rev. L.W. Webb
officiating.  Interment in Versailles cemetery.  Mary Ann Cooper was
born February 17, 1872.  She was united in marriage to John Silvey in Leta Silvey, Kansas City; Corbin Silvey, Wilder, Idaho; Lum Silvey,
Columbia, Missouri and Ray Silvey of Nelson, Missouri.  Also eight
grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren.  Two sisters: Mrs Roy
(Edna) Blanks and Mrs Pheobe Farr, both of Gravois Mills; a brother Joe
Cooper, also of Gravois Mills.  Her second marriage was to Charles Otten
who preceded her in death.  Member of the Versailles Baptist Curch.
Pall Bearers: J.E. Mitchell, L.M. Wood, Bluford Comstock, Wayne
Marriott, Sam Mobely and John Chipley.

Otten, James M.  James M. Otten died 1949.  A resuident of this
community for many years, was born on August 28, 1865 near Florence,
Missouri.  He died at his home.  He was 84 years old, the same age as
three of his brothers and sisters when they died.  James Marion Otten,
son of Dedrich and Mary Otten was born on August 28, 1865 near Florence,
Missouri.  He was one of nine children, 6 girls and 3 boys: Sue, Molly,
Lou and Lydia Otten, Mrs Rachel Kurtz , Mrs. Cordellia Inscho, and two
brothers: Charles and E.P. Otten of Versailles.  He and Lillie Cathern
Bowman were married November 23, 1893 in the brides home in the Prarie
View community, northeast of Versailles, where they were members of the
Dunkard Church.  Of this union were born two sons: Marion S. Otten of
versailles and William M. Otten, formerly of Versailles-now of
Salisbury, Missouri.  He and his wife belonged to the Methodist church.
for a number of years he served as custodian of Versailles school;
children called him :Daddy Jim".  In 1943 the couple celebrated their
golden wedding anniversary.  Among those who survive are his widow and
two sons, two grandchildren: Mrs Garver Searcy of Versailles and Mrs.
Dale Deane of Nevada, Missouri.  Four great grandchildren: Judy, Joanne,
Frances Kathryn, and James Marion Searcy, all of Versailles and Clinton
Randolph Deane of Nevada Missouri; his brother E.P. Otten of Versailles
and two neices: Mrs. C.E. Lloyd and Mrs. F.M. Witten both, of Kansas
City.  Rev. Val B. Strader, Methodist Church Quartet: Mrs. Harold Floyd,
Mrs. Val Strader, John W. Nelson and Garvis Searcy.  Pall bearers were:
M.D. Marriott, Edgar Hodges, Harold Knoop, Jim Bonine, Hugh Hart, C. H.
Smoyer and Moss McDonald.  Interment in the family lot in the Versailles
cemetery.  Kidwell's Service.

Kays, George William  George William Kays, son of William Oliver and
Sarah El izabeth Kays, was born April 17, 1867 at Gravois Mills, Mo and
died January 28, 1948 at his farm home near richland, Mo.  He was 81
years 9 months and 11 days at time of death.  On December 23, 1894 he
was united in marriage to Emma Rastorfer and to this union was born 8
children, all of whom survive with the exception of one daughter,
Nellie.  His wife preceded him in death 42 years ago.  He married Elva
Houston on September 15, 1907.  To that union were born 7 children, all
survive.  As a young man he left Missouri in a covered wagon and went to
Oklahoma where he homesteaded a tract of land in the Saxon-Fox
reservation.  At the age of 20 he accepted Christ and united with the
Baptist Church at Gravois Mills.  Later transferred his membership to
the Riverview Church when the formation of the Lake of the Ozarks forced
him from his home on the Osage River.  He moved to a rarm near Richland,
Missouri.  He was an uncle of Mrs. W.E. Landrum of north of Versailles.
Funeral services at Independence chruch near Hazelgreen and buried in
Hazelgreen cemetery.

Whitten, Valerie Deborah
Whitten Robert Lee  Valerie Deborah Whitten, 16 months and Robert Lee
Whitten 2 1/2 years were burned to death at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Pete Whitten.  Havl brother Melvin Lawrence Varner was in the house when
it caught on fire.  The mother of the children before her marriage was
Miss Cleo Morrison, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Morrison.  Besides
their parents and 1 broter Rickey, the children were survived by their
grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Truman Marriott and Mr and Mrs. Lee Morrison.
Funeral services at Assembly of God church with the Rev. Nelson Sachs
officiating.  Burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Williams John Thomas  "Uncle Jack" Williams 102 years old (d. 1949).
John Thomas Willliams, son of the late Josiah and Elizabeth M. Williams
was born in Logan county, Kentucky on March 25, 1847.  When he was 4
years old he came to Missouir in a covered wagon with his parents and
the family settled on the prairie north of Versailles, near the place
where the Williams home is now located.  On September 21, 1869 he was
united in marriage with Miss Laura V. Hunter, daughter of Colonel and
Mrs S.P. Hunter.  Shortly after their marriage they settled on the farm
which is still called home by the Williams family.  Four sons and three
daughters were born to Mr. nd Mrs. Williams.  One son died in infancy
and one daughter, Mrs. Perry Moore, died in 1918.  The surviving
children are: Mrs Laura Dorrance Clinton; Mrs. E. Louise Williams and
Joe Williams of the home.  S.P. Williams of Salisaw Oklahoma dn Cyrus
Williams.  Mr Williams served as a member of the legislature 3 terms
being a member of the 52nd and 53rd and 54th general assemblies.  During
that period, he and his daughter Miss E. Louise Williams made their home
in Jefferson City.  The rest of his live, he spent in Morgan county.  He
was a  member of the Freedom Baptist Church.

Hart, Mrs. Mark  (Sands, Mrs. Clifton)  (Stroup, ? )Died February 24
____.  Funeral Methodist Church in Versailles.  Rev. Vol B. Strader
officiating. Buried in the Versailles cemetery. Kidwell's.  Mrs Hart was
born on Feburary 24, 1892 in Adair county Movinger, Missouri.  She was a
daughter of Bosch and Nancy Stroup.  Her parents and one sister prededed
her her in death.  In the year 1911 she was married to Clifton Sands and
to that union was born one son: Kenneth Sands, who survives.  June 20, whom survive, were born of this union.  They are: Lester, Alfred (B.L.)
Milton Jr., William Eugene and Mrs. Beulah Maurine Brown.  One brother,
Richard Stroup lives in Kansas City.  She leaves 6 grandchildren, an
aunt: Mrs. Jacob Stroup and her husband who lives near Barentt.  She
united with the Methodist Church in 1918.

Cotton, Joseph Dewey  A resident of Versailles community for many years,
and at the time of his death, was local distrubutor for Conoco Oil Co.
products in this territory, died at a hospital in Booneville following
surgery.  He was the son of Daniel H. and Sophie Jean Cotton.  In 1926
he was united in marriage with Nora Howery and to that union was born
one child, a daughter.  following their marriage they moved to
Versailles and made their home there.   As a young man Mr. Cotton was
employed at the W.S. Dicky Clay Manufacturing Co. here.  Later he
conducted a tire vulcanizing and recapping concern and is both a
wholesale distributor and operator of a retail outlet.  Some years ago
he purchased the H.E. Stockton farm, north of Versailles.  In 1939 he
was united in marriage to Erma Pepper, who survives.  He also leaves his
parents: Mr. & Mrs. D.H. Cotton, Versailles ; a daughter: Mrs. Lucille
Cayon, Kansas City and two step sos: Kenneth Pepper of Versailles and
Milford Pepper of Dallas Texas; two sisters Mrs. F.E. Caldwell, Kansas
City and Mrs H.D. Hutchinson, Stockton, California; a brother: Charles
Cotton, Kansas City.  Funeral services at the Methodist Church with the
Re. Dr. Best and Val Strader officiating.  Pall bearers: William
VanHorn, Guy Marker, Amos Bass, Al Williams, Alfred Williams, Floyd Ivy,
William Flottman and Charles Draffen.  Interment in the Versailles
cemetery. Kidwell's.

Metcalf, John  John Metcalf, son of Willliam and Mary Metcalf was born
May 14, 1904 at Milbourne, Missouri.  Graveside services were conducted
by Rev. J.L. Freeman. Burial in the Big Rock cemetery.  He is survived
by two sisters: Mrs. Clyde Webster, New Franklin; Mrs Henry Ferguson,
Versailles; three borthers: Edward, St. Louis, Virgil, Versailles and
Homer of near Purvis.  John drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks.

Moore, Mrs. Loyd V. (Vogt "Nellie" Ethel)  Mrs Loyd V. Moore, the former
Miss "Nellie" Ethel Vogy passed away January 15 ____, in Kansas City.
Funeral services were held by the Kidwell Funeral Home with the Rev.
Alexander Best officiating.  Burial was in the Akinsville cemetery.
Pall bearers were: Cloyce Paxson, Red B. Moore, Charles Crow, George
Petty, Ed DeRoche and Earl Vogt.  Nellie Ethel Vogt, daughter of Mary A.
and the late Albert J. Vogt was born February 18, 1895 at Mound Ridge,
Kansas.  In March of 1915 she was united in marriage to Clyde Raymond
Roberts and to that union were born 2 daughters: Mrs. Ada Eberts and
Andy Irwin, both of Kansas City.  Mr. Roberts passed away in May 1917.
On April 1, 1945, she was married to Loyd V. Moore of Kansas City, who
with 2 daughters by a former marriage survive.  She also leaves her
mother: Mrs. Mary A. Vogt, Kansas City; 3 brothers: George and Elmer
Vogt of Versailles, and Roy Vogt of Detroit Michigan.  5 sisters:  Mrs.
A.C. Young and Miss Eunice Vogt, Kansas City; Alice Vogt, Hartford,
Conn; Anne Vogt, Salina, Kansas; and Mrs. Frank Summers of Alton, Ill;
and one grandaughter: Gloria Ann Eberts of Kansas City.

Reich, Frank  Frank Reich born Jan 7, 1880 died Jan 21, ____  Frnk Reich
was born at Eureka Kansas, a son of Charles W, and Mary L. Reich.  He is
survived by his wife, the former Miss Laura Moore, Versailles and six
brothers and one sister.  He was a representative of a fire extinguisher
manufaturer and used to call on residents of Versailles community.  He
moved to Versilles to make his home and lived here until his death.
Funeral services were held at Kidwell's Funeral Home with the Rev.
Nelson Sachs, pastor of the Assembly of God Church officiating.
Interment was in the Versailles cemetery.

Woods, Rev. E. B.  Born in Macon county, November 3, 1868, Edward Bell
Woods was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Finley Woods.  He passed away
December 24, 1948 in St. Paul, Minnesota and his body was brought back
to be buried by his wife and son.  He was 80 years old.  He married Miss
Mary Elizabeth Farris on December 5, 1895.  Of their two children, James
Herbert Woods died November 9, 1912 and Dr. Farris Woods survives.  Mrs.
Woods died November 28, 1937.  Two breothers J. Matt Woods of Hannibal
and William F. Woods of Louisville, Ky also survive.  He attended
Central College in Fayette and Christian University in  Canton.  His
first pastorate was in Golden City.  He served in Osceola two years and
in Buffalo six years, then moved to Versailles in 1901, where he
ministered to the Christian Church here and those in nearby places.
Later he went to Carson City, Iowa was at King City a year, at Hopkins 2
years, and at Council Bluffs, Iowa 2 years.  In 1907 he returned to
Versailles, where he retained a home until 1945, when he sold his home
and moved to St. Paul to be with his son and daughter in law: Dr. and
Mrs Farris H. Woods.  After his return to Versailles he preached at
Tuscumbia, Eugene, Etterville, Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Union, Fortuna, Ionia,
Lincoln, Warsaw and Climax Springs.  He served as a minister of the
Versailles Church in 1915, 1923 and again in the 1940's, retiring in Versailles cemetery.  Pallbearers were Sen. H.B. Hart, Dr. E.M. Holt,
Russell P. Hall, Claud Nichols, Charles Smoyer, Clyde Henderson, and
Edgar Hodges.  Music by Emma Hodges, Dorothy Buchan, Birtle Huff and
Hilton S ith with Mrs. Arthur Eickhoff at the piano.

Garbet, Ida Louella   Mrs. Ida Louella Garbet was born in Winchester, Va
on August 18, 1860, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Roberta Woodcock, near Lawson, Mo. June 20.  She had made her home with
her daughter since moving from the Marvin Community about 3 years ago.
Kidwell's.

Tolliver, John Melvin  John Melvin Tolliver, botn near Bagnell Oct 13,
____.  Mr Tolliver spent most of his life in Morgan and Miller counties.
He had lived here more than 30 yers after the death of Mrs Tolliver.  He
made his home with his sisher.  Johh Melvin married Miss Harriett
Bowline of Bagnell.  The four children were: Orville Tolliver of Denver
Colorado; Mrs. chester Carpenter of Woodward, Oklahoma; Miss Cleo
Tolliver and Melvin Tolliver of Kansas City.  He is survived by 3
grandchildren, 2 sisters: Mrs Dick Thompson and Mrs. J.W. Adams, the
latter of Kansas City; a foster sister: Mis Alma Staley of Sugar Creek
and a brother: Rev. W.H. Tolliver of Kansas City.  He was a farmer, a
member of the Versailles Methodist Church.  Buried in the Versailles
Cemetery. The Rev. Val Strader officiating.

Landrum, James L.
Cornett, Woodrow  The  body of Staff Sgt. James L. Landrum who was kiled
in Service will arrive in Versailles.  Methodist Church.  Rev Winton
officiating assisted by Val B. Strader 1st war dead to be returned.  The
body of another Morgan county man, Woodrow Cornett, Methodist Church,
Rev. Winton also will conduct these rites.

MaGines, Henry Washington  (died 1947, age of 70)  A son of Joseph and
Rebecca MaGines was born October 10, 1877.  On Feb. 20, 1900 he married
Miss Letter Inman, who died April 22, 1909.  a son Elliott also preceded
him in death.  He married Miss Nan Hollcroft, Jan. 30, 1910.  In youth
he united with the Baptist Church later transferred to Mennonite Church.
All but 4 years of his life were spent in Morgan county.  He is survived
by his wife; a son: Roy MaGines of Camis, Wash; 5 daughters: Mrs R.C.
Woods of Gravois Mills; Mrs. Joe McGinnis of Kansas City, Kans; Mrs.
Atis Sanders, Elston; Mrs. Ross MaGines, La Juanta, Colo; Mrs. Edward L.
Diener, Versailles; 13 grandchildren & 4 great grandchildren.  Services
at Mt. Zion Mennonite Church with the Rev. J.C. Shank officiating.
Burial in the cemetery adjoining the church.

Bellamy, Jesse  Jesse Bellamy, 69, retired farmer and miner died in Brigah of Lee's Summit (formerly Versailles Baptist minister)
officiating. Burial in church cemetery with Kidwell Service.
Pallbearers: Cully Blacksten, K.A. Goodman, Archie Garrison, Ellery
Landrum, Cloyce Paxson, Clyde Bass & Hassel Hatter.  Son of the late
John William Bellamy he was born June 22, 1878 in Calloway county, but
spent most of his life in Morgan county.   He was a veteran of the
Spanish American War.  On June 17, 1900 he married Mis Minta Wilson who
survives.  All 12 children are living.  Ther are: Louis and Robert
Bellamy of Barnett;  M. Orville Bellamy and Mrs Mary Wiecken of
Independence; Herbert Bellamy; Mrs Billie Allee and Mrs. Nadine Sanning
of Versailles;  Mrs. Elva Williams of Bonneville;  Harvey and Lonnie
Bellamy of St. Louis; Mrs. Marie Williams of Otterville and Mrs Cecil
Brown of Seattle, Wash.  He is also survived by 26 grandchildren, a
sister: Mrs. Susie Sisson and a brother: Ed Bellamy of Beloch, Kans.  2
sisters & 2 brothers preceded him in death.

Barker, Luther Melvin  Luther Melcin Barker, s son of Mr. & Mrs. Isah
Barker was born south of versailles on April 11, 1888. At his deah he
was 59 years old (1947).  He spent all but 2 years of his life in
Versailles.  He belonged to Oak Grove Baptist Church, latter moving to
Armstrong.  He married Miss Marie C. Dilli October 20, 1912.  She and
their 9 children survive.  They are: Melvin Barker of Long Island, N.Y.;
Donald Barker, Mrs Kenneth Diffenderiffie and Mrs. Dean Kays of Kansas
City, Mrs. Paul Bonine of Versailles, Mrs. Sam cowan of La Crescenta,
Calif: Billy and roy Barker of Corpus Christi, Etxas; Mrs. Oscar
Erickson of Eureka, Kans.; 10 grandchildren survive; 2 sisters: Mrs W.
J. Williams of Versailles and Mrs. Vera Addington of San Diego, Calif.
His parents and 2 brothers prededed him in death: James and Corwin
Barker.  He was accidently shot by his .22 caliber rifle, made it to the
doctors office and died there.  Funeral in Baptist Church with the Rev.
W.L. Bright officiating. Burial in the Versailles cemetery.

Kennedy, James Martin (died 1947, age 58)Funeral at the Baptist chruch
in Fortuna buried in the Versailles cemetery. Kidwell's Service.  Born
Nov 15, 1889 in Morgan county, son of James and Susan Kennedy.  He
farmed all his life in the Fortuna neighborhood.  He is survived by his
wife, Mrs Mabel Landreum Kennedy, a son Gene Kennedy, his mother Mrs
James Kennedy and several brothers.

Lett, Retta Jo (1947-Stover, MO) Retta Jo Lett, aged 9, a daughter of
Mr. & Mrs. Dewey Lett, died Saturday morning at a hospital in
Booneville.  Cancer of the lung and heart caused the death of the child.
she was born May 10, 1938 at the same hospital she died in.  She was the
couples only child.  Funeral Services at Methodist Church with the Rev.
M Williams officiating.  Burial in Versailles cemetery.  Pallbearers:
Larry Bauer; Donald Robinson; Alvin Hughes and Stnley Small.  Flower
girls were Ruth Ann Warnke, Myrna Geary and Yvonne Robinson

Gunn, Dr. William Gregory  Funeral services...Methodist Church in
Versailles.  62 years old. Died of heart Attack.  Rev. Val B. Strader
assisted by J.L. Freeman officiating.  The body lay in state at the Gunn
& Gunn Clinic.  Hundreds of friends called.  Quartet which included Mrs
Garner Searcy & Mr. & Mrs. John W. Nelson sang "The Old Rugged Cross"
which had been sung at his mothers funeral.  Mr Searcy aslo sang "Home
on the Range" which was a favorite with Dr. Gunn.  Burial in Versailles
cemetery with Kidwell's Service.  Dr Gunn was born in Versailles March Otten, Roy Otten, Warren Boles, Johnny Keyes, Rufus Harms, Don K.
Hunter, Mel Hughes, Charles Smoyer and Hugh Hart.  Doctors and other
friends served as Honary Pallgearers.  Received medical training at
Barnes Medical College in St. Louis.  Graduated in 1908.  He went to
Florence to start medical practice.  After 2 years in Florence, ill
health forced Dr. Gunn to go to Texas, first to Uvalde and later to La
Pryor.  He remained there 3 years practicing medicine there.  He spent 2
years in a sanitorium in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as a patient and as
a physician.  Upon his return to Versailles he and his brother, Dr. A.J.
Gunn opened an office in the old IOOF building.  Leter they moved to the
Heineman building and in 1936 built the present building.  Dr. Gunn
first married Miss Kate Hardy, a duaghter of the late Mr. & Mrs. D.C.
Hardy Sr.  She died and their only daughter Miss Florence Gunn died in
the fall of 1932.  On Feb. 22, 1933 Dr. Gunn & Miss Beatrice Sherrell of
Texax county were married.  He is survived by his wife, a sister: Mrs.
Walter Frances; his brother Dr. A.J. Gunn; 2 neices: Mrs William Carr of
Eldon and Mrs. Archie Roark of Versailles; 2 nephews: Jack and Gregory
Gunn.  He had a heart attack on return from a call on a patient, in his
car parked in front of the clinic.  He was a member of two pioneer
families of Morgan county, one of his grandfathers, J.D. Thruston, laid
out the original plot of Versailles and was authorized to do so at a
meeting of the county court at the home of Dr. Gunn's other grandfather.

Landrum, Shirley Jacqueline  Shirley Jacqueline Landrum, 21, daughter of
Mrs. B.P. Summers of Kansas City died 1948.  She was Catholic.  Father
Muldering conducted the funeral at Kedwell Funeral Home.  She was born
in Kansas City, Jan 4, 1927 but spent most of her life in Morgan county.
She attended Bond School, graduated from high school in St. Louis and
had nearly completed her nurses training at the Jewish Hospital in St.
Louis, where doctors advised her to quit for a time due to low blood
pressure.  On the day she became critically ill, she had started from
the home of her grandfather, S.R. Morrison, in Gravois Mills to Silver
Moon Resort on the lake where her uncle, Ivy Morrison, is employed.  A
neighbor gave her a lift and said she chatted pleasantly all the way.
Just as she reached the resort, she collapsed and never regained
consciousness.
   She is survived by her mother and stepfather: Mr & Mrs. Summers and
her grandfather S.R. Morrison, Gravois Mills and J.T. Overby of Kansas
city, & her fiance: J.P. Carroll Jr.

Davidson, Zebidee S.  Miller Co  Autogram December 30, 1926
   Z. S. Davidson was born February,,,,,,,,,,,,(line omitted) December Sisley Wilson,  January 9, 1880, and to this union 4 children
were born:  W. A. Davidson, of Tulsa, Oklahoma,  John W. Davidson,
deceased, Mrs. J M James and Mrs. Bert Hendricks of Iberia.  He had two
brothers and sisters, namely M. J. and Sampson Davidson, deceased.
Mrs. John Topping and Mrs. John Rowden.
    He united with the Methodist church 40 years ago.  About 16 years
ago he took membership with the Christian Church in Fairview in the
community in which he lived.  He was an efficient, faithful, and loyal
member.  He testified to his faith in Christ by his daily walks, and of
the fruit that he bore, we have no better evidence.  It is said, "By
their fruits ye shall know them."  He was a Christian gentleman, a good
husband, a loving father,
a kind friend, ever ready to assist those in need of help.  He will be
greatly missed in the home.  The home has lost something:  the community
has lost something:  and the church has lost something.
    He leaves to mourn his departure, a faithful wife, Three children
and two sisters.  They did all in their power to save him but when God
calls, we must go.  Brother Davidson was worthy of the call and the
children
are all well respected by everybody.
     Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home of his
daughter  Mrs. Bert Hendricks amidst a large crowd of sorrowing friends
and relatives.
partial obituary..............Zebidee S Davidson is buried at the Mylee
Cemetery  in Osage Township
Zebidee S Davidson  29 Feb. 1856-- 29 December, 1926
Sisley,  his wife  31 July, 1867-28 March, 1933
John W  son of ZS and Sisely Davidson  9 Nov, 1885-4 May 1887
Sampson G.    5 April, 1860-28 Feb., 1887
M. D.  28 August, 1899-15 Jan., 1900
Bert Hendricks  28 Nov. 1887- 29 July, 1959
Bertha E    7 Jan., 1898   --no death date
John M. James 10 June, 1883-3 July, 1960
Grace     24 September, 1888--12 July, 1962

Wilson,Mrs. Edgar Lee (Beard, Mary Leona)  Autogram  19 May, 1983
   A lifetime resident of Eldon Mrs. Mary Lenoa Wilson 92 of 208 N Grand
Ave,
died Monday, May 16, 1983 at her home.
   She was born Sept 8, 1890 in Miller County to J R Seigel Beard and
Mary Elizabeth Henderson Beard.  On May 31, 1916 she was married at
Tuscumbia to Edgar Lee Wilson, who died Oct. 28, 1961.
    Surviving Mrs. Wilson are three sons, Coleman Wilson and Truman
Wilson, both of Topeka, Kansas  and Herschel Wilson of Wichita, Kansas;
two daughters  Ruby Haggerman of Eldon, and Margie Graf of St. Louis;
a sister, Stella Stickney, Eldon and 27 grandchildren and 25 great grand
children.
    Visitation at Griswald Kays Funeral Home was Wednesday afternoon and
evening.  Funeral services will be held at 2 P M today (Thursday) at the
funeral home with Bro John Lanferman officiating. Burial was in the
Eldon Cemetery.

Rowden, Monte Sr.   Autogram August, 1944
   Monte Rowden, Sr., Veteran of World War I, who had lived in New
Mexico since about 1920 when he came to Camp Cody after the last war,
died July 22,1944 at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Fort
Bayard,
N. Mex.
  In 1923 he was married in Deming and at about that same time
established the Rowden Motor Co at Central, New Mexico.  The Rowdens
still own the Building at Central, although the garage is operated by
another.
   Mr. Rowden was a Scottish Rites Mason and a member of the Shrine and
American Legion.
   Besides his widow, he is survived by a son, Pfc. Monte Rowden, Jr.,
stationed at Harlingen, Texas;  a daughter, Mrs. Zoe Ann Hursh, whose
husband is a lieutenant in the army; five sisters, Mrs. Irene Clark,
Central;
Mrs. Una Posey, El Paso;  Mrs. Zoe Beaver, Webster Groves, Mo.; Mrs.
Maud Wees, Carthage, Mo.;  Miss Adele Rowden, Hooker, Mo; a brother, F.
C. Rowden of Webster Groves and his father, J. H. Rowden,
Of Hooker, Mo.
   Funeral services for Mr. Rowden were held at the Cox Mortuary chapel
Thursday afternoon at two o'clock with the Rev. S. A. Wright of the San
Rita community church officiating.
   Burial was in the soldiers' cemetery at Fort Bayard with the John
Storz post of the American Legion and the Santa Rita Masonic Lodge
officiating at the graveside.  Full military honors concluded the
service at the grave.
EDITORS NOTE-- The above was clipped from a New Mexico newspaper, Mr.
Rowden was a cousin of the late Chas. Messersmith of here and he had
visited here in recent years.  He was born and reared near Iberia.

Chevront, Mrs P. T. (Deakins, Myrtle Georgia)  Moniteau Co Herald
September 1929
FORMER HIGH POINT GIRL DIES AT DOVER, KANSAS
MARRIED ONLY A FEW MONTHS AGO, AND BODY WAS BURIED AT VERSAILLES LAST
WEEK
   Myrtle Georgia Deakins, daughter of C. C. and Ruth Deakins, was born
December 31, 1883 and departed this life August 25, 1929.
   She was born near High Point and there she made her home with her
parents until she reached womanhood.  She attended various higher
institutions of learning in Missouri.  She taught for a number of years
in the public schools of Missouri and Oklahoma.
   She united with the Christian church early in life and was an ardent
worker in the church.
    June 29, 1929, she was united in marriage to P. T. Cheuvront, of
Dover, Kansas.  She lived with her husband there until her death.
   She leaves to mourn her death her husband, four sisters, namely; Mrs.
Cleo Renfro, of Tulsa, Oklahoma,  Mrs John James, of Versailles, Mo, Mrs
Goie Raines, and Mrs. W. L. Garland of Windsor, Mo., also many more
relatives and a host of friends.
    The body was brought to Versailles where a short service was
conducted by Rev. Pierce P. Hummel, of Columbia, Mo., and the body was
laid to  rest in the Highland Cemetery.

McDow, Mrs. G.B. (Adcock, Ada Romelia) (1947)  Ada Romelia McDow, 63,
died at General Hospital in Kansas City.  Funeral at Hopewell Church.
Rev. Lerroy Rogers of Eldon officiating. Burial in Hopewell cemetery.
Kay's service.  Born March 18, 1884 at Barnett she was a daughter of
Walter and Leona Adcock.  She was married in 1906 to G.B. McDow, from
whom she was estranged.  She was a member of the Assembly of God Church
and lived her life in Barnett.  She is survived by two sons: Charles F.
McDow, Barnett and Barnum Irl McDow of Kansas City; 2 daughters: Gladys
F. McDow of Jefferson City and Miss Lena Maude Kays of Barnett; 11
grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs Minnie Sharp of Colton, Calif, and Mrs
Sallie Madole of Barnett; four brothers: Clarence Adcock of Ravenden
Springs, Ark; Everett Adcock of Portland, Ore.; Granville Adcock of
Oregon City, Ore and Latham Adcock of Humansville.

Joachini, Max L.  Max L Joachini, born January 8, 1870, 78 year old
retired merchant died in Van Ravensway Hospital in Boonville.  He was a
Methodist.  Rev. Val B. Strader officiated at the funeral.  Walta Franz
at the Oregon.  Mr & Mrs. Garner Searcy and Mr & Mrs. John W. Nelson
sang "At the Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross".  He was buried in the
Versailles cemetery.  Kidwell's service.
   He was the third generation in a family that immigrated from Germany
in 1845.  His grandfather first settled in Oshkosh, Wis. where he later
established a newspaper.  Later he published one at Sac City, Wis. but
in 1866 the family moved to Boonville where the senior Mrs Joachini,
father of Max L. Jochaini, established the first German paper in Cooper
county.  Max C.E. Jochini9 came to Versailles in 1870 to become a dealer
in grain flour, fuel, and railroad ties.  Between 1873 and 1881 he was
postmaster here and also served as mayor and as a United States Marshall
in this district.  Max L. Joachini followed in his father's footsteps as
a merchant.
   He was one of five children of Max C.E. and Helen Gross Joachini.
When he was only 16 young Max L. took oover management of the grocery
department.  He also was in the railroad tie business.  On Sept. 7, 1897
he married Miss Nannie Williams, daughter of the late Dr. D.A. Williams.
He was a Methodist and member of Versailles Lodge #320 AF&AM in 1911.
He is survived by his wife; two sisters: Mrs. Lillie Wetzel of Kansas
city and Mrs. Carrie Walters of Colorado Springs, Co.  He was preceded
in death by his parents and two brothers: Arthur and Albert Joachini

Ball, Nelson M.  Born January 28, 1899 on a farm north of Versailles. He
died at 59.  He was a shoe repairman and retired farmer.  He had a heart
attack at the fairgrounds while at a ball game.  The funeral was held at
the Methodist Church with Rev. Val B. Strader officiating.  Music by
Eunice Morris and Mrs Harold Floyd.  He was buried in the Versailles
cemetery
   Nelson spent his entire live in Versailles except for five years in
Camdenton.  He was the son of James Waldo and Margaret Ann Ball.  When
he retired from farming he moved to Camdenton, where he established a
shoe repair shop.  After five years he returned to Versailles and opened
a shoe shop next to Central Missouri Milk Co-Op Milk Station.  He
married Miss Gladys Sanford of Versailles on Sept 14, 1912 of this union
foru children were born, two died in infancy.  He is survived by his
eife and two daughters: Mrs James (Katherine) LaQuey of Richland and
Miss Marceline Ball of Camdenton; a grandaughter: Mary Jean LaQuey; a
sister: Julia Ball of Kansas city; a brother Lester Ball of Sedalia and
his mother-in-law: Mrs Sudie Sanford.  A brother Austin Ball died three
years ago.

Bishop, Thomas Benton (1943) Thomas Benton Bishop, nearly 89 years old,
was drowned in a shallow pond near the ice plant.  Funeral services at
Presbyterian Church, Rev. R. L. Wotring officiating.  Burail was in the
Versailles cemetery.  Thomas Benton was born in Camden county on April was grown, he came to Missouri and taught school in this state 52 years.
His parents, the late Mr. & Mrs. William Bishop, came to Missouri from
Kentucky.  In 1895 he married Miss Delilah Flippin, who died in 1933.
He is survived by 8 sons and daughters: Mrs. Leila Rayle of Columbia;
Mae Turpin of Rocky Mount; Pearl Asharn; Mrs Corda Ayers and Rollo
Bishop of Versailles; Roy Bishop of San Francisco, Calif; Mrs. Dorothy
Becktell of Los Angeles, Calif and Mrs Maxine Sharpe of Richmond; 26
grandchildren & 2 great-grandchildren.

Merriott, Mrs. Charles G. (Thompson, Nevada Dulzene)  Services were held
at the Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Alexander Best (Baptist
minister) officiating.  Interment was in the Versailles cemetery.  Mrs.
Nevada (Thompson) Merriott was the daughter of Thomas and Jane Thompson.
She was born at Gravois Mills on November 25, 1874.  On Sept. 21, 1895
she was united in marriage to Charles G. Merriott and to that union was
born two children: Homer Merriott, who died in 1926, and Paul Merriott,
who with the husband and father survive.  She was a member of the
Baptist Church in Gravois Mills.  She is survived by her husband, son:
Paul and a sister: Mrs. Alice Webster, of Fortuna; two brothers: Lige
Thompson of Frotuna; and Robert Thompson of Gravois Mills and a host of
neices and nephews.  She was preceded in death by 5 sisters and 1
brother.

Kays, Mrs. Joseph (Lively, Mrs. Whitley) (Lyons, Mary Jane)  Funeral
services were held at Liberty Church it Stoutland, July 11 for Mrs.
Joseph Kays.  She was at the Kays Funeral Home in Eldon and buried in
Liberty cemetery at Stoutland.  Mrs Kays was a daughter of Mr & Mrs.
Mason Lyons.  She was born in Virginia on April 15,1865 but came to
Missouri as a young girl.  she was first married to Whitley Lively.
They lived in and around Stoutland until he died in 1922.  In 1926 she
was married to I.W. Kays.  They eventually moved from Stoutland to
Clarksburg.  She is survived by her husband; a step-son: Hugh Kays of
Versailles; a step-daughter: Mrs Josephine Medlin of Clarksburg; a
sister: Mrs. Lizzie Turner of California and a sister-in-law: Mrs.
Mollie Lyons of Lebanon.  She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist
Church near Stoutland for many years.

Lett, Mrs. Henry T. (Hall, Sarah)  Funeral servides were held at Mt.
Zion Chruch with the Rev. Neil Drives assisted by Rev. John Shank
conducting the service.  Kidwell service.
   Sarah Hall, daughter of Fredrick & Martha Hall was born in Howard
county MO on July 9, 1864 and died December 8, 1948 at the age of 84
years, 4 months, and 29 days.  She was the last of a family of 7
children.  At age 18 years she came to Camden county.  Later she came to
Morgan county, where she spent the remainder of her life.  In 1886 she
was united in marriage with Henry T. Lett, who preceded her in death on
May 21, 1932.  To this union were born nine children, four of whom died
in infancy.  Ond daughter, Anna, died at the age of 19 years.  She is
survived by three daughters: Mrs. W. H. Jenkins of Versailles; Mrs. J.W.
Beard of Kansas City and Pearl of the home.  One son Dewey Lett of
Versailles; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.  Early in
life she united with the Christian Church, later transferred to the
Mennonite Church.  The pallbearers were: Paul Beard, Howard Lett;
Clarence Jenkins; Paul Barnes; Keith Moore and Leslie Moore.  The flower
girls were Opal Brown; Ilene Beard; Hazel Barnes; Agnes Jenkins and Faye
Williams.

Willson, Mrs. Ben F. (Earnest, Maggie E.)  Maggie E. Willson died
December 30, ____. Funeral services were held at the Versailles
Methodist Church with the Reverend Val B. Strader officiating.
Internment was in the Versailles cemetery. Kidwell's service.  Pall
bearers were: Don Hunter; Ralph Gray; Ora Delong; Milton Earnest; Curtis
Earnest; Leonard Earnest.
   Maggie E. Earnest, daughter of B.W. and Mollie Earnest was born March the following children: Mrs. Pearl Kidwell, Versailles: Mrs. Ralph
Husted, Dallas Tex.; Mrs Bert Hendrickson, Los Angeles Calif.; Paul E.
Willson, Springfield Mo and Mrs Harrison Zollicker.  She also leaves two
brothers: Henry Earnest of Versailles and Kellie Earnest of Fort Cobb
Oklahoma.  She was a Methodist.

Klingan, Elvarda Nov 10 ____. She resided at Youngstown Ohio in a
Presbyterian synodical home.  She did missionary work here with her
sister at Gladstone and Proctor.

Headline: THREE STOVER RESIDENTS DIE - H.F. BAUER, LOUIS ALHERS AND MRS.
LOUIS ALHERS were killed instantly when their car was struck by a Rock
Island passenger at the grade crossing on West Newton Street about 3
blocks west of the square (Versailles)
Bauer, H.F. Mr Bauer, 73 years old was the father of Alvin Bauer, owner
of the Morgan County Oil Co. here.  He was one of Stovers best known and
most public spirited citizens.  Some fourty years ago Mr. Bauer, then
engaged in farming in the Nolting neighborhood, north east of Stover,
moved to Stover where he entered the meat and grocery business.  He
continued to operate the business for several years and in 1916 he
purchased the Stover Mill & Elevator Company from Struewe and Kormick.
In recent months Mr. Bauer placed much of the responsibility of the
business on the shoulders of the youngest son E.H. Bauer.  He is
survived by his wife; two sons: Alvin Bauer of Versailles and E.H. Bauer
of Stover; 3 daughters: Mrs. Bert Johnson of Nevada, Iowa; Mrs N.F.
Hagedorn of Stover and Mrs. Agnes Gehrs of Kansas City.  He is also
survived by two brothers: Fred of Stover and August of Maryville and
five sisters: Mrs. August Tagemeyer, LaMonte; Mrs. Henry I Meyers, Cole
Camp; Mrs. Ed Reith, Sweet Springs; Mrs. Albert Mahnken, Waverly and
Miss Kathryn Bauer of Kansas City.  One sister and 2 brothers preceded
him in death.
Alhers, Mr. & Mrs. Louis  Mr. & Mrs Alhers are survived by two
daughters: Mrs. Atwell Munsterman of Stover and Miss Irene Alhers of the
home.  He was a brother of H.C. Alhers, presiding judge of the Morgan
county Court.

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