St. Clair County Obits

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HADSALL, Helen Mae Turner
Kansas City Star, 23 June 2007
Helen M. Hadsall, 93, of Osceola, Mo., passed away June 21, 2007 at her home. Funeral services will be Monday, June 25 at 10 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola with burial in the Taberville Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. on Sunday.

HADSALL, Helen Mae Turner
St. Clair County Courier, 29 June 2007
Helen Mae Hadsall was born in Britt, Iowa on March 7, 1914 to George and Maggie Turner and passed from this life at her home in Osceola on June 21, 2007. At a very young age Helen and her family moved to Ventura Heights, Iowa, where she grew to young adulthood on the shores of Clear Lake. Her mother died when she was an adolescent, so she received her care and nurturing from her father and six older brothers. She attended school at the Ventura Iowa Public School and in the summer helped her father with his boat rental and guide service. She learned to love and appreciate God's world as she spent many hours on the lake fishing, exploring the woodlands looking for berries, nuts, flowers, and hunting. Helen was married in 1932 to Glen Hadsall and lived in the Mason City, Iowa area where eight children were born. Two children were born after moving to Missouri in 1946. They lived in the Osceola area until 1971 nd then moved to North Carolina where their son, Larry, was serving in the Marines. They spent happy years discovering a new area and way of life. She especially appreciated and enjoyed the warm and friendly North Carolinians, finding a church home, fishing in the Atlantic waters, gardening and visiting local landmarks and historical sites. In 1980 they moved to Rockville and then to Osceola in 1998. Helen accepted the Lord in 1983 and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Havelock, NC. After moving to Rockville she attended the Osceola Community Church and then The Believers Church. She faithfully served and enjoyed her church families. Helen belonged to the Rockville Women's Bible Group and after moving to Osceola continued to meet with them. She enjoyed being the hostess for the annual Christmas gathering in her home. Helen had a full and rich life, sometimes difficult staying at home caring for ten children. She loved to cook and tried new recipes from her many cookbooks and the Capper's Weekly. Her love of hunting helped to provide meals of wild game. While living in Iowa pheasant was common fare. Before moving to Osceola she always had a big garden and many flowers and trees. She enjoyed reading, and her collection of books, quilting and traveling. She especially enjoyed the family gatherings and was always ready for a game of cards. She is survived by six daughters; Gloria Wears and her husband Harold of Lowry City, Gladys Settle of Stockton, Charlotte Becker and her husband Elmer of Mayview, Colleen Vaughn, Donna Brock, Frances Keyes and her husband Greg, all of Osceola. Four sons; Larry and his wife Eva of Schell City, Gordon and his wife Dolores of Kansas City, Gary, and Omer and his wife Judie of Osceola, twenty-seven grand children, forty-six great grandchildren and six great-great grandchildren, one sister-in-law, Margaret Hadsall Mateer of Los Angeles, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of nearly 71 years, her parents and six brothers; Elmer, George, Elwood, James, Frank and Charlie. Services were held Monday, June 25 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Officiated by Greg Mangum and Jerry Osborne. Music selected to be played was "Beulah Land" by Judie Hadsall, "The Unclouded Day" by R.J. and Barbara Walker and "Rock of Ages" by Morgan Hadsall and Cassy Dean.
Casketbearers were the grandsons. Interment was in Taberville Cemetery with arrangements made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

HAGEN, Laura Ann Thompson Lasater
Daily Inter Lake, 14 September 1967
Laura Ann Hagen Dies In Galen; Rites Saturday - Mrs. Laura Ann Hagen, 86, who had resided at 116 South Cedar Rd. in Evergreen, died in Galen Wednesday evening. Mrs. Hagen was born August 21, 1881, in Missouri. She attended schools in Missouri and was married to Newton Lasater there. He preceded her in death in 1913. In 1915, she moved to eastern Montana where she resided until 1921, when she moved to the Flathead Valley. In about 1920 she was married to Knute Hagen and was later preceded in death by him. Mrs. Hagen was a member of the Central Christian Church of Kalispell and the Woodmen of the World Auxiliary of Pittsburg, Kan. She is survived by one son, Carl Lasater of Kalispell; one daughter, Mrs. Norman (Katherine) Redpath of Somers; seven grandchildren and one brother, George Thompson of Kansas. Funeral services for Mrs. Hagen are tentatively being planned for Saturday afternoon in Johnson Chapel with the Rev. Fred Paxton, pastor of the Central Christian Church, officiating. Interment will be in Conrad Memorial Cemetery.

HAINES, Anita L. Zickefoose
Hill & Son Funeral Home
Anita L. Haines, February 21, 1923 - April 11, 2006; Services: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri, Saturday, April 15, 2006 1:30 p.m. Minister: Reverend Rob Barringer. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri, Friday, April 14, 2006 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Memorial: American Diabetes Association. Anita L. Haines, daughter of Walker R. and Treecie M. (Gooden) Zickefoose, was born February 21, 1923 in Alton, West Virginia. Anita departed this life April 11, 2006 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, Missouri at 83 years of age. Anita was united in marriage to Lewis E. Marks in 1940 in Rockville, Maryland and to this union seven children were born. After Lewis’ death she married Tony French. Following the death of Mr. French in the early 1990’s Anita moved to Appleton City, Missouri. In 1995 she was married to Wayne Haines and they have enjoyed life together until the last two years when Anita’s failing health forced her to move to Truman Lake Manor at Lowry City, Missouri for proper health care. Anita was a caring wife and loving mother. Her life was filled with wonderful family times as well as hard work in raising her family. Even in the loss of her husbands, Anita kept safe in the knowledge that God would take care of them. She was a good cook and kept her home immaculate. She and Wayne enjoyed traveling and visiting their many family members. Anita transferred her membership to Trinity United Methodist Church some time after moving to Appleton City. She and Wayne attended faithfully until her health deteriorated and she became unable. Anita had a wonderful sense of humor but was often fooled by her many joke filled family members. She laughed easily and enjoyed family and friends visiting. She was a gracious hostess and a lovely lady. Her laughter and smile will be missed by all who knew her. Preceding Anita in death were her parents, her first husband Lewis, second husband Tony. Survivors include her husband Wayne of the home; seven children: Norma and husband Harold Beck of Stockton, Missouri, Janet Emmons of Findley, Ohio, Larry Marks and wife Debbie of Indianapolis, Indiana, Randy Marks and wife Carol of Jacksonville, Florida, Kevin Marks and wife Genny of Goshen, Indiana, Michael Marks and wife Belinda of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Robert Marks of Jacksonville, Florida; five brothers: Basil Zickefoose of Helena, Ohio, Sterling Zickefoose of Panama City, Florida, Lewis Zickefoose of Lake City, Florida, Donnie Zickefoose of Lawton, Oklahoma and Creed Zickefoose of Indianapolis, Indiana; two sisters, Christina Mayo of Sherman, Texas and Pam Joliet of Kissimmee, Florida; 19 grandchildren and step-grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren and step-grandchildren.

HAINES, Wayne Lawrence Jr.
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC, Appleton City, Missouri
Wayne Lawrence Haines, Jr, 58, son of Wayne Lawrence and Margaret Elaine (Brown) Haines, Sr., was born in Lebanon, Missouri March 15, 1949. He departed this life December 26, 2007 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri. Wayne lived in Pennsylvania later he moved to Texas due to his employment, and finally he located in Appleton City, Missouri where he has remained throughout his life-time. Mr. Haines was a truck driver, hauling freight all across the United States. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Appleton City and the F.O.R.R., Freedom of Road Riders, Local 135. Wayne enjoyed fishing and NASCAR racing. He loved riding his motorcycle and traveling around the county on it. Preceding Wayne in death was his mother. Survivors include his son Albert Haines of Appleton City, Missouri, his father Wayne L. Haines, Sr. also of Appleton City, and two sisters, Ruth Bartch and Margaret Haines. Memorial graveside service: Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri on Saturday, December 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.

HALE, Vivian M. Carmichael
Clinton Eye, page 5, 20 August 1963
William Carmichael Loses Sister In Death - Mrs. Vivian M. Hale, 64, Kansas City, sister of William Carmichael, Lowry City, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, at Kansas City General Hospital. Born at Springfield she had lived 50 years in Kansas City and had worked at Lake City Ordnance plant during World War II. She leaves a son, Eugene J., Kansas City; another brother, the Rev. Harry Gerald Carmichael, Polo, Mo.; and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 17, at Kansas City with burial in Memorial Park there.

HALL, Charles Edward Jr.
Charles E. Hall, 68, died September 1 at his home in Dobbins, Calif.
He was a former resident of Fort Scott. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Mount Zion Cemetery near Rockville, Missouri. Survivors include his step-mother, Mrs. Virgie Hall of 424 Scott Ave.; three half-sisters, Virginia McHenry of Route 5, Geneva Blake of Redfield and Edna Mealman of Wichita; six half-brothers, Leroy Hall and Harvey Hall, both of Fort Scott, Virgil Hall of Bellevue, Wash., Louis Hall of Chanute, Emery Hall of Carthage, Mo., and James Hall of Warfordsburg, Pa.

HALL, Charles Edward Sr.
Charles Edward Hall, 76, long time resident of Fort Scott, died unexpectedly yesterday morning in the front yard of his home, 1007 S. Little, apparently of a heart attack. He had been in ill health one month. Charles Edward Hall was born February 19, 1886 in Henry County, Mo., the son of Jonathan and Frances Husted Iman. When he was two years, after the death of his parents, he was adopted by Charles Wesley and Sarah Ingles Hall.
On November 19, 1920 he married Virgie Thompson in Norman, Okla. They came to Fort Scott and Bourbon County in 1924. Before retiring Mr. Hall had been employed by the Hill Lumber Co., Herrman Lumber Co., and for a time by the brick plant. Survivors are the wife, Virgie, and a son, Harvey, of the home; nine other children, Mrs. Vernie McHenry, Rote 5, Mrs. Kenneth (Geneva) Blake, Route 1, and Edward Hall, 416 E. Eighth, all of Fort Scott; Charles E. Hall Jr., San Pablo, Calif. (by a previous marriage); Virgil J. Hall, Renton, Wash.; Lonis W. Hall of Arkansas; Mrs. Dale (Edna) Mealman, Wichita; Every D. Hall, Pittsburg; and James, stationed with the Navy at Pensacola, Fla. A sister, Mrs. John Eich lives in Grand Island, Neb. There are 20 grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Cheney Memorial Chapel, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery.

HALL, Virgie Frances Thompson
Funeral Card - Memorial Services For Virgie Frances Hall, October 9, 1904 - May 6, 1990. Services: Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel, Thursday, May 10, 1990. Officiating: Rev. James C. Koontz. Music: Doris Jones, Organist; Debbie McHenry, Vocalist. Final Resting Place: Evergreen Cemetery. Casketbearers: Tim Mealman, Vernie McHenry, Larry McHenry, Bob Mealman, Edward Hall, Kenny Blake. Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel

HALL, Virgie Frances Thompson
Virgie Frances Hall, 85, 424 Scott, died Sunday May 6, 1990 at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. Services are pending at the Cheney Witt Memorial Chapel.

HALL, Virgie Frances Thompson
Virgie Frances Hall, 85, 424 Scott, died Sunday, May 6, 1990, at Fort Scott Mercy Hospital. She was born Oct. 9, 1904, at St. Francis, Mo., the daughter of John L. and Maggie Lasater Thompson. She married Charles Hall Nov. 19, 1920, at Norman, Okla. He died in 1962. Survivors include four sons, LeRoy Hall and Harvey Hall, both of Fort Scott, Jim Hall, Phoenix, Ariz., and Emery Hall, McAllister, Okla.; three daughters, Virginia McHenry, Route 5, Geneva Blake, Redfield, and Edna Mealman, Wichita; two brothers, Miles Thompson, Fort Scott, and Ernest Thompson, Sisters, Ore.; a sister, Ruby Waits, Wichita; 32 grandchildren; and 50 great-grandchildren. The Rev. James C. Koontz will conduct services at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Cheney-Witt Memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Cheney-Witt Memorial Chapel. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society and may be left at the funeral home.

HALL, Virgie Frances Thompson
Pallbearers for the funeral of Virgie Frances Hall were Tim Mealman, Bob Mealman, Vernie McHenry, Larry McHenry, Edward Hall and Kenny Blake. Honorary pallbearers were Wayne Stringer, Marvin Taylor, Charley Hall, Freddie Hall, Mark Hall, Archie Edwards, Byron Tillery, John Bicknell, Wayne Ogle, Richard Taylor, Tom Hall, Richard Hall, Randy Hall, Jim Hall, Bill Ziegler and Kenny Holt. Debbie McHenry was soloist and Doris Jones, organist.

HALLFORD, Cora Estes
Mrs. Cora Hallford - Mrs. Cora Hallford, 72, died at the home of her daughter, Ms. Donald Given of Star Route early Monay morning August 12. She was born August 28, 1873 in St. Clair County, Mo., the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Estes. She received her education there and on December 9, 1894 she was married to James Hallford, of Osceola, Mo. He preceded her in death October 28, 1939. Surviving relatives are: one son, Reece Hallford, San Francisco; three daughters, Mrs. M.G. Soule of Vancouver, Wash., Mrs. J.E. Roth and Mrs. Donald Girvin both of Bozeman. Another son, M.J. Hallford died in May, 1946, at Bozeman. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Dokken, Nelson and Kippen Sunset Chapel Thursday afternoon August 15. Interment was in the Sunset Hills Cemetery. The foregoing obituary was published in the Bozeman, Mont. Daily Chronicle. Mrs. Hallford was a sister-in-law of Mrs. A.B. Zener of Tiffin and a cousin of Mrs. Dan Waters and Mrs. William Moore of Rockville.

HALLFORD, Georgia Maxine Batterson
Clinton Daily Democrat, 20 October 2004
Georgia Maxine Batterson Hallford, of Rockville, was born November 4, 1917, near Osceola, in St. Clair County, the daughter of David and Mary Florence Batterson, and died Monday, October 18, 2004, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in ElDorado Springs, at the age of 86 years. On November 12, 1936, she married Harman Hallford and they resided in the Tiffin community for about three years. Toward the later part of World War II she worked at the Lake city Ordnance Plant near Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Jim; sisters, Ruth, Nell, Mary and Essie. Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Harman and son Mike; two sisters, Helen Boch of ElDorado Springs and Orpha Hon of Kanas City and 10 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Thursday, October 21, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, with burial in Taberville Cemetery.

HALLFORD, James Francis
E. H. Moore of Roscoe received "The Bozeman Courier", Bozeman, Montana; which had the following notice:
James F. Hallford, 70, died Saturday night, October 28 at his home at 309 E. Beal, Bozeman, Montana after being critically ill since the Tuesday preceding his death. He suffered a stroke two years ago. Funeral services were held at 2:30 Tuesday at the Dakkon Funeral home with the Rev. Roy Barrett officiating. Interment was in the Sunset Hills Cemetery. The pallbearers were former residents of St. Clair County, Missouri. Active pallbearers were Roy Copenhaver, Wilbur Storey, Charles Pruitt, Ed Fortner, Tom Ritchey and Wilbur Fullerton with honorary pallbearers being J. Metcalf, J.C. Bowles, E. Smith, Lee Reed, John Wills and A.D. Pruitt. Mr. Hallford had been a resident of Gallatin County for the past 30 years. He came to Bozeman in 1932.
Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Cora Hallford; two sons, John Hallford; two of San Jose, California; three daughters, Mrs. Don Given, Mrs. J.E. Roth and Mrs. M.G. Scule; grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Sallie Zener of Tiffin, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

HAMBLIN, Cally H. (Dr.)
1824 - 1902. Clinton MO - The death of Dr. C.H. Hamblin occurred at the home of his son, D.S. Hamblin, on the corner of Green and Second Streets, at 5:30 Thursday morning. He had been ailing for a week but walked around greeting friends and eating his meals as usual. He caught the sides of the door Wednesday evening and told his son he was afraid he would fall. His son led him to bed and summoned medical aid. He was born in Virginia March 4, 78 years ago, and buried his second wife just one year ago, Feb. 20. Five children are now living: John H. Hamblin, Osceola; D.S. Hamblin, salesman at the Red Front, this city; Minis Hamblin, Kansas City; Mrs. Ray of Vernon County and Mrs. Bennett of Osceola. He was taken to Osceola for burial after a short service at the residence. He had been a resident of Missouri for more than 40 years but he lived and practiced mostly in St. Clair County, until he came to Clinton about nine years ago. An earnest faithful Christian and a member of the Christian Church, loved and respected by all.

HAMBLIN, Eddie S.
Osceola Sun, 3 October 1878
Hamblin – Another tender bud has been plucked by the silent messenger of Death – Eddie S., son of John R. and Martha J. Hamblin. At five o’clock, Friday morning, September 27th, 1878, when only two years and ten months old, he was transplanted by angels’ hands to the paradise of God, to bloom amid the fadeless flowers of that celestial clime. - A cherub boy, too pure for earth, - Was lying, deeply racked with pain, - Though scarce two seasons since his birth, - A fever pressure seized his frame. - A hope, a fear, a sigh, a moan, - Filled every anxious breast. - But all his sufferings were unknown; - His age too tender for complaint. - The sun then shed its morning ray - With all the brightness of the day, - When Eddie breathed his life away, - And sank to his eternal rest.

HAMBLIN, Elizabeth A. Jones Gilmore Peelor
1828 - 1901. At Rest - Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hamblin, cherished wife of Dr. Hamblin, who lived at 2nd and Green, on Wednesday, from a tumor that had troubled her for three years. She went quietly into that sweet sleep. Born in Adair county, Ky. in 1828 and would have been 73 on April 16th next. Her maiden name was Jones and she came to Missouri when five years old, first married Mr. Gilmore, who was the father of her only daughter, Mrs. J. L. Peelor of Brownington; married the second time to M. L. Peelor in 1857 and he died in 1884; her only son, Marshall, is a prosperous merchant at Brownington and has one little daughter, Eula, aged, 7. The only other grandchildren are Mrs. T.J. Rogers of Brownington and Dr. Peelor of Coal. She married Dr. Hamblin in 1893.
Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Clinton, Henry Co, MO.

HAMER, Robert Emmett
Daily Oklahoman, 19 September 1949. Submitted by Mary Bryant
Services for Robert Emmett Hamer, 83, retired Pottawatomie county (OK) farmer, will be at 2 P.M. Monday in Guardian funeral chapel, with burial in Sunnylane Cemetery. Hamer died Saturday of diabetes in his home, 403 N. Western, Britton. He had been sick for four years. Born in Tuscaloosa, Ala, Hamer had lived in this state about 45 years. After retiring from farming in Pottawatomie County, he moved to Bethany and four years ago to Britton He was a member of the Church of Christ, of Britton. Survivors include his wife Fannie Belle; two daughters Mrs Velma Price,1917 N. McKinlley, and Mrs Vivian Bowman, Quapaw, a son L. E. also of Quapaw; a brother Frank E. Wapanucka, and two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Leonard 3608 NW 11 and Mrs. Minnie Love, Spencer, Texas. One grandson also survives. -- Note: Robert Emmett Hamer married Fannie Belle Perrine, daughter of Thomas Benton and Sarah Elizabeth (Cockrell) Perrine.

HAMILTON, Thomas E.
St. Clair County Courier, 5 August 2005
Thomas E. Hamilton, 92, of Osceola, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2005. Services were Tuesday, August 2, at Carson-Speaks Chapel, with interment in Mt. Washington Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Feed the Children Foundation. Thomas was born April 20, 1913, in Independence to William and Ethel Blatt Hamilton. He was a WW II veteran, serving in the U.S. Army. Thomas was a carpenter for many years, and built several houses in the Independence area. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents; wives; siblings; and sons, Lee Roy Hamilton and Ernest Thomas Hamilton. He is survived by his daughter, Ethel Marie Nussbaum of Osceola; son, Charles Hamilton of Independence, step-daughter, Edna Marie Boyles of Osceola; 22 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

HAMILTON, Thomas E.
Kansas City Star, 1 August 2005
Thomas E. Hamilton, 92, of Osceola, MO, died July 30, 2005. Services 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 2, at Carson Speaks Chapel; with interment in Mt. Washington Cemetery. Visitation Tuesday 1 p.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers contributions to Feed The Children Foundation.

HAMMOND, Betty Ellen Harris
Kansas City Star, 2 November 2009
HAMMOND - Betty Ellen (Harris) Hammond, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on October 30, 2009. Betty was born August 14, 1928 in Florence, MO, to John and Anna Harris. On September 10, 1948, she was united in marriage to William F. Hammond, Sr. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, William; a son, John Feo; and daughter Marsha Ann. She is survived by 4 children: Fred Feo of Lowry, MO; Anthony Feo of Linn, MO; Mary Edmondson of Kansas City, MO; and William F. Hammond, Jr., of Raytown, MO; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 2, at 2 p.m., with visitation beginning at 1 p.m., at the Sheldon- Goodrich Chapel, 3rd and Market Street, Osceola, MO. Betty met her husband Bill while working at Neevill Luggage. She was very compassionate, warm, giving, and unselfish. She loved her husband, and they both lived for their children. Betty was loved by all and will be very deeply missed.

HAMMOND, Betty Ellen Harris
Kansas City Star, 1 November 2009
Betty E. (Harris) Hammond, 81, of Independence, MO, passed away Oct. 30, 2009. Services Mon., Nov. 2, at 2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola with burial in Kings Prairie Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Oma Faye Snelling
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 1993
Oma Faye Hammond was born March 9, 1917 in Ulman, Missouri to Wilson Edward and Ava Idessa Stark Snelling. She passed away May 6, 1993 at the Independence Regional Health Care Center in Independence. Oma grew up in the Tuscumbia and Clinton areas and most of her adult life was spent in the Kansas City area. She worked for Neevel Manufacturing (a luggage manufacturer) for 19 years. On January 30, 1954 Oma was united in marriage to James Guthrie Hammond at the Kansas City Courthouse. James preceded her in death on April 9, 1993. Also preceding Oma in death were her parents and two sisters, Aulta Davenport and Alta Anderson. She is survived by her sister, Lena Green of Smithville, nieces and nephews, Nona Hanson, Naomi Briesacher, Truman Anderson, Carla Stone, Donise Rice and Richard Mullen, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, May 10, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, with burial at Kings Prairie Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Thomas Fowler
Thomas Fowler Hammond was born in Washing county, Ohio, Jan. 2, 1840 and departed this life July 21, 1922, aged 82 years, 6 month and (??) days. His friend and neighbors were greatly surprised to hear of his death for the day before he went to a s(?) and apparently he was as well as he ever was and about midnight he was stricken with hemorrhage of the brain and only lived a few hours. At the age of four years he with his parents moved to Ritchey County, West Virginia, where he grew to manhood. At the age of 18 years he began teaching school, of which he was very successful. When he was twenty-five graduated from Washington University, Washington, D.C. At the age of 26 he was married to Mary Jane Cross, of Ritchey county, West Virginia. To this union eight children were born, five boys and three girls, James Levi, Walter Scott, Arnold Douglas, Jessie Eli Franklin, Thomas Randolph, Mary Elizabeth Nichols, Asenieth Bailey and Harriet Sophia Hammond. Four of the children with the mother have gone on before. He leaves four children, 39 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren to morn their loss. In 1885 he moved to St. Clair County, Mo., where he remained until death. Uncle Tom, as he was better know was always free with his opinions a firm in his belief. He was fair and honest in all his dealings. His aim during this life was to elevate and to educate the minds of the rising generations. He always looked upon the bright side of life and always had a jolly word for everyone. He was always generous to his friends. Honesty and morals was his only religion.

HAMPTON, Peggy Duckworth
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 13 September 2008
Peggy [Duckworth] Hampton was born Oct. 18, 1924 to Jess and Dot [Burton] Duckworth in rural Collins. She passed away Sept. 8, 2008 at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. Her first years were spent in Oregon but she returned to rural Collins to start school. Peggy became a christian at an early age and remained faithful throughout her life. When Peggy was 16 the family moved to Osceola where she remained. In March of 1950 she was wed to George E. Hampton. They resided in Osceola and became the parents of a son, Mark. Peggy enjoyed her grandchildren, churchc, eastern star, Garden club, camping, fishing and attending auctions.
In January 1999, they moved to Truman Lake Manor due to health reasons. Peggy was battling Parkinsons disease and George had been paralyzed on one side from a stroke for 10 years. About three months after the move, George succumbed to a second stroke. Peggy continued at Truman Lake Manor and enjoyed life, all the while maintaining her great sense of humor to the amazement of all who knew her. about two years agoo the disease had pretty well robbed her of the joys of life. Two weeks ago Peggy entered Sac-Osage Hospital and on Sept. 8 she lost her brave battle. However, in losing it she gained life everlasting. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two infant grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Mark and wife Theresa, Osceola; two grandsons, Mark, Jr. and wife Pam and David; one granddaughter Christi; two great-granddaughters, Mariya and Anita; sister Nita Niemann, Appleton City, a nephew, Jim Niemann and wife Lois, a great-nephew and great-niece, Will and Katie Niemann, several cousins, many friends. Services will be held Saturday, Sept. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Greg Mangum officiating. Vocalist Richard Sunderwirth will sing "Amazing Grace" and "In the Garden". Gail Ingle will be accompanist. Casketbearers will be David Hampton, Mark Hampton, Mark Hampton, Jr., Christi Hampton, Jim Niemann and Will Niemann. Interment will be in the Roscoe cemetery, Osceola. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to theRoscoe Cemetery.

HAND, Harland Davis "Jack"
Kansas City Star, 21 December 2005
Harland Davis “Jack” Hand, age 81, of Rockville, Missouri, died on Sunday, December 18, 2005 at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital after suffering complications from a heart attack. He was born on December 8, 1924, in Taberville, Missouri to Frederick and Ella Davis Hand. The Hand family were fifth generation residents of Missouri, having homesteaded the original farm land in the 1850’s. Jack attended school in Taberville, graduated from the Appleton City High School in 1942, and received degrees from Missouri State University and Stanford Financial Management University in business administration. In 1945, Jack joined the Army/Air Force as a bombardier and flew missions in the European Theatre of World War II. He remained in the Army Reserve, retiring at a Major in 1984. Following his military service, Jack returned to College and then began a successful career in the oil industry. He worked for Cities Service Oil Company, Gulf Oil and Chevron Oil and lived in Kansas City, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas. Following his retirement in 1985, he returned to the family ranch. Jack was a noted cattleman and horseman, raising registered Polled Herefords and champion quarter horses. He was active in the American Quarter Horse Association, American Polled Hereford Association, the Taberville Fire Department, Army Reserves, American Rifle Association and in numerous community affairs. He was preceded in death in 1984 by his first wife of 35 years, Jo Ann Newkirk Hand; his brothers, Howard Hand of Nevada, Missouri and Herbert Hand of Adrian, Missouri; his sisters, Helen Harrison of Shawnee Mission, Kansas and Lorraine Jerome of Overland Park, Kansas, Ruth Hand of Kansas City, Missouri and Charlotte Hand of Rockville, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Oswalda Neitfeld Hand, whom he married in 1996; his daughter, Marcia Hand Barnett of Dallas, Texas and granddaughter, Reghan Davis Barnett. Funeral Mass for Harland Davis Hand was held on Wednesday morning, December 21, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Bill Krudwig officiating. Interment was in the Taberville Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Taberville Fire Department, Taberville Cemetery Association and the Alzheimer’s Association.

HAND, Harland Davis "Jack"
St. Clair County Courier, 23 December 2005
Harland Davis “Jack” Hand, age 81, of Rockville, died Sunday, December 18, 2005 at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital after suffering complications from a heart attack. He was born on December 8, 1924, in Taberville to Frederick and Ella Davis Hand. The Hand family were fifth generation residents of Missouri, having homesteaded the original farm land in the 1850’s. Jack attended school in Taberville, graduated from the Appleton City High School in 1942, and received degrees from Missouri State University and Stanford Financial Management University in business administration. In 1945, Jack joined the Army/Air Force as a bombardier and flew missions in the European Theatre of World War II. He remained in the Army Reserve, retiring at a Major in 1984. Following his military service, Jack returned to College and then began a successful career in the oil industry. He worked for Cities Service Oil Company, Gulf Oil and Chevron Oil and lived in Kansas City, Missouri, Tulsa, Oklahoma, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Houston, Texas. Following his retirement in 1985, he returned to the family ranch. Jack was a noted cattleman and horseman, raising registered Polled Herefords and champion quarter horses. He was active in the American Quarter Horse Association, American Polled Hereford Association, the Taberville Fire Department, Army Reserves, American Rifle Association and in numerous community affairs. He was preceded in death in 1984 by his first wife of 35 years, Jo Ann Newkirk Hand; his brothers, Howard Hand of Nevada, Missouri and Herbert Hand of Adrian, Missouri; his sisters, Helen Harrison of Shawnee Mission, Kansas and Lorraine Jerome of Overland Park, Kansas, Ruth Hand of Kansas City, Missouri and Charlotte Hand of Rockville, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Oswalda Neitfeld Hand, whom he married in 1996; his daughter, Marcia Hand Barnett of Dallas, Texas and granddaughter, Reghan Davis Barnett. Funeral Mass for Harland Davis Hand was held on Wednesday morning, December 21, 2005 at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church with Father Bill Krudwig officiating. Interment was in the Taberville Cemetery under the direction of the Hackleman and Sons Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Orville Oehring Jr., Rick Barnett, David Oehring, John Neal Sr., John Neal Jr., and Darrell Dains. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Knight, Eugene Rotert, Gene Parks and Wright Piepmier. Memorial contributions may be made to the Taberville Fire Department, Taberville Cemetery Association and the Alzheimer’s Association.

HANDY, Robert Joe
Jefferson City News-Tribune, 24 March 2005
Robert Joe Handy, age 64 of Eugene, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born November 13, 1940 in Osceola, a son of Perry and Myrtle Terry Handy. He was united in marriage February 13, 1965 in Raytown to Brenda Broker, and she survives at their home.  He was a Navy veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He retired from Kansas City Power & Light after 35 years of employment. He was a member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Russellville, where he was active in the Knights of Columbus. Survivors also include three daughters, Lesa Brownell and husband Boyd, Kansas City; Kimberly Stalnaker and husband James, Okinawa, Japan; and Margaret Knight and husband Tim, Independence; one brother, Perry "Jack" Handy, Independence; two sisters, Norma Jean Belcher, Carrolton and Delta Eggers, Cleveland; and six granddaughters, Angela, Kasi, Ashley, Amanda, Lindsey, and Sydney.
A memorial service will be Monday, March 28, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Russellville. Internment will take place in Frankenstein. In keeping with Mr. Handy's wishes, he was cremated. Arrangements under the direction of Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Russellville.

HANK, Jessie L. Feaster
St. Clair County Courier, 26 January 2006
Jessie L. Hank, 89, died Jan. 18, 2006, at the Meyer Care Center, Higginsville, Mo. Mrs. Hank was born May 16, 1916 in Quincy, Mo., to Jesse L. and Ida Agness (Suiter) Feaster. She was married to Joe Hank on June 20, 1952, in Higginsville. She was a member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the church’s altar society. She worked at the Higginsville Garment Factory as a seamstress for over 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe Hank; one brother, Levi Feaster; six sisters, Daisy Feaster, Dona Feaster, Tressie Harper, Frattie Wood, Eathel Harper and Locy Henderson. Mrs. Hank is survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Services were held Saturday, Jan. 21 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Rev. Ron Elliott officiating. Casket bearers were Jack Harper, Lonnie Harper, Wilford Harper, Willard Harper, Larry Henderson and Joe Wood. Honorary bearers were Dale Harper, Wesley Harper, Dewey Henderson and Gene Wood. Burial was in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Higginsville.

HANK, Jessie L. Feaster
Kansas City Star, 20 January 2006
Jessie L. Hank, 89, Higginsville, MO, passed away January 18, 2006. Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Saturday January 21, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial St. Mary's Cemetery. Visitation 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the church with the Rosary at 9:55 a.m. (Arr: Kaiser-Wiegers Funeral Home)

HANNA, Clifton Leroy
St. Clair County Courier, 5 August 2005
Clifton Leroy Hanna, 81, Weaubleau, died Friday, July 29, 2005, in Citizens Memorial Hospital. The son of Robert Clayton and Birdie Tudors Hanna, he was born Oct. 11, 1923, at Slater. He and Frances Mallott were married December 2, 1944. Clifton served in the U.S. Army 50th Armored Infantry during World War II. He was awarded a Purple Heart on Feb. 13, 1945. He was a retired autoworker employed by Ford Motor Company for 31 years. A former resident of Bates City, he had lived at Weaubleau for the past 10 years.
His parents, a daughter, Geneva Irene Hanna, and five brothers preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Frances, of the home; six children, Clifton Leroy Hanna, Jr. and Lewis Eugene Hanna, both of Kansas City, James Michael Hanna and Charles Robert Hanna, both of Independence, William Anthony Hanna, Wheatland, and Jean Kellogg, Odessa; one brother, Jesse Buesing, Kansas City; 20 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren. No services are planned. Cremation was under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville.

HANNAH, Harry L.
Butler Headliner, Bates County News, 12 July 1973
Harry L. Hannah was born January 24, 1908 in St. Clair County, Mo., the son of Ettie Lou and Henry Hannah. He passed away July 5, 1973, at the Bates County Memorial Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mr. Hannah was united in marriage to Gertie Marie Snodgrass, August 25, 1928 who passed away April 5, 1953. To this union one son was born, Arnold D. Hannah. Mr. Hannah had spent most of his life in Butler. He was a carpenter by trade and had many, many friends among those in this line of work. He gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a member of the Ohio Street Methodist church where he was a faithful member, serving on many committees and devoting his time and talents wherever and whenever needed. He was a longtime member of the Methodist Mens Club. On December 24, 1953 he was married to Angel Leslie, who preceded him in death August 14, 1972. He is survived by one son, Arnold Hannah of Butler, and one step-son, David Leslie of Tuscon, Ariz.; six brothers are Abe, Clayton, and George of Butler; Claude of Peculiar, William and Eugene of Jasper and one sister Mary Salmon of Montrose, Mo.; two grandsons, Kirk Douglas and Matthew Wade Hannah of Butler; three step-grandsons, Charles, Ken and Richard Leslie; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 8, at 1:30, at the Underwood-Steinbeck chapel with Rev. Lester Thornton officiating. Burial was made at Oak Hill cemetery under the direction of Underwood-Steinbeck Funeral Home.

HANNAH, Jefferson D.
St. Clair County Democrat, 20 April 1911. Submitted by Mary Zeiler
Jefferson D. Hannah died on his farm near Osceola April 7, 1911 aged 58 years, 2 months. He died after an illness of several weeks of rheumatism of the heart. Mr. Hannah was never married, he made his home with his youngest brother. He held the confidence and respect of all about him.

HANNAH, Joseph Abraham
St. Clair County Courier, Thursday, 20 January 1994
Joseph "Abe" Hannah was born February 6th, 1898, in St. Clair County, Missouri. He departed from this earth on December 16, 1993 at Butler, Missouri. Funeral Services were held on Sunday, December 19, 1993, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. Don Stephens officiating. Music was provided by Jim Hannah. Interment was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, under the direction of the Schowengerdt Funeral Home. Casket Bearers were Mike McManus, Jim Hannah, John Hannah, Chris Hannah, Jim Balmer, Clint Schuman. Joseph "Abe" Hannah, age 95, of Butler, Missouri, died Thursday, December 16, 1993 at Willow Lane Nursing Center in Butler. He was born February 6th, 1898 to Robert Herny and Ettie Lou Replogle Hannah in St. Clair County near Osceola, Missouri. Abe is survived by one son, John Hannah and wife, Beth, of Aurora, Colorado; one daughter, Doris McManus and husband, Francis, of Oswego, New York; one brother-in-law, Fred Niggley of Butler; three sisters-in-law, Florence Arnote of Kansas City, Kansas, and Crystal Hannah and Willa Niggley both of Butler; eight grandchildren - John and Jim Hannah, Mike, Mark, Jim, and Judy McManus, Carol Balmer, and Nora Lee; 13 great-grandchildren - Chris, Cori, Stephen and Rachel Hannah, Brian, Jennifer, Kristin, Gregory, Maureen, Nicole, Ryan, and Steven McManus, and Hannah Marie Balmer; and one great-great granddaughter, Shanaya McManus. He was preceded in death by his wife on September 9, 1992; also his parents, nine brothers, and one sister. Abe, one of 11 children, grew up near Osceola where he worked in the timber, cutting raiilroad ties and firewood and hauling to the old lime kiln. He worked as a hired hand for several farmers before moving to Bates County where he farmed a Scully lease. He married Cora B. Niggley on December 8, 1920, and to this union, two children were born. He lived in the communities of Altona, Ballard, Passaic and Butler where he farmed, drove a school bus, worked in John Ray's Tin Shop and Wayne Bedwell's Gambles Store, and as a meat cutter for the markets of A. & P., Raleight Welch, and McGuires. He retired and painted Standard Oil Gas Stations.

HANNAH, Robert Jerrell "Buster"
St. Clair County Courier, 17 August 2005
“Buster” Robert Jerrell Hannah, 77 years of age, Osceola, passed away Aug. 11, 2005, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Buster was a long time heavy equipment operator and member of local #101. Buster was a member of the Church of the Brethren, north of Osceola, and president of the Pleasant Mound Cemetery for several years. He lived his life to the fullest for his family. Buster is survived by his wife, Norma; daughter, Lavoye and her husband, Gary Cochran, El Dorado Springs; sons, Jerry and his fiancée, Jeniffer Arndt, Billings and Chris and his wife, Lisa, Osceola; grandchildren, Col and Trish Cochran, El Dorado Springs, Jason and Brandy Matter, El Dorado Springs, Justin and LeAnn Hannah, Butler and Duel Hanna, Osceola and four great grandchildren, Bailey, Amie, Clay and Nickie. Services for Buster were Saturday, Aug. 13, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Richard Sunderwirth officiating. Musical selections were “On The Wings Of A Snow White Dove” and “In The Garden”, with Richard Sunderwirth, vocalist, and Gail Ingle, accompanist.
Casketbearers were Jerry Hannah, Justin Hannah, Cole Cochran, Robert Dutcher, Chris Hannah, Duel Hannah, Jason Matter and Gary Cochran. Interment was in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

HANNAH, Robert Jerrell "Buster"
Kansas City Star , 12 August 2005
"Buster" R. J. Hannah, 77, of Osceola, MO, passed away August 11, 2005 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Mr. Hannah was a longtime heavy equipment operator and a member of Local #101. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 13, at 5 p.m., at the SheldonGoodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery near Osceloa. Family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. Saturday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola, 417-646-8135.

HANNAH, Susan Elizabeth Cook
St. Clair County Democrat, 10 December 1908. Submitted by Mary Zeiler
Local Items - Mrs. Susan Elizabeth Hannah died at her residence in Osceola, yesterday afternoon after months of suffering. Mrs. Hannah was born in Virginia in 1857, but moved with her parents, Capt. and Mrs. B.F. Cook, when a child and grew to womanhood here. She was married in 1874 to F.D. Hannah, who died several years ago. To this union three children, all boys, were born and two, Luther and Sylvester survive her.

HANSON, Edith M. Spicer Palmer
The Girard Press, 13 July 2005
DALLAS - Edith M. Palmer Hanson, 94, of Dallas, formerly of Pittsburg, died at 1:48 p.m. Monday, July 4, 2005, at the C.C. Young Memorial Home in Dallas. She was born April 9, 1911, in Barton County, Mo., to Frank and Thurza (Short) Spicer. She attended area schools. She moved to Pittsburg in 1925 from Appleton City, Mo. On March 4, 1929 she married Floyd Palmer. He preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1970. She later married Raymond Hanson on Feb. 25, 1990. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1996. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Pittsburg. Additional memberships were held in the American Legion Auxiliary, Quilting Club and Card Players Club. Survivors include a nephew, Alvin L. Wiley and his wife, Marilyn, of Dallas, who helped provide for her care; and several other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Lloyd, Jimmy, and Frank E. Spicer Jr.; three sisters, Delora Wiley, Doris Tennant and Bernice Carlson. Graveside services were Friday, at the Crocker Cemetery with Rev. Verl Strong officiating. Burial followed. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, 522 S.
Broadway.

HARDY, Mary Jane Cranmer Bland
St. Clair County Courier, July 2, 1950
Mary Jane Hardy - Mary Jane Hardy, 72, passed away at her home in Clinton Friday after having been in failing health for several years. She was born in Kentucky and came to Missouri as a child. On August 27, 1906 she was married to Joseph Cranmer of Monegaw Springs and to this union six children were born. Later her husband died and she was married to John Bland. To this marriage one daughter was born. Survivors inclide three sons, Timmy and Harvey of Clinton and Melvin of Jefferson City; two daughters, Mrs. Everett Anglin of Osceola and Mrs. Paul Stemm of Vestal, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Lou Hardy of Collins and Alice of California; three brothers, Millard Hardy of Roscoe, amos Hardy of Collins and Russell Hardy of Weaubleau. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Clinton and burial was in the Roscoe Cemetery. -- *Note:  Error in obituary. Mary Jane is buried in Benton Green Cemetery and has a tombstone erected there.

HARLEMAN, Raymond Earl
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
Raymond Earl Harleman, (November 2, 1926 - January 17, 2009) - Raymond Earl Harleman was born November 2, 1926 to Marquis LeRoy and Nellie Rose (Bishop) Harleman. Raymond went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 17, 2009 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri at 82 years of age. On March 14, 1952 Raymond married Donna Louise Mosher and to this union three children were born, Donald Ray, Rita Louise and Ronald Earl. Although Raymond wasn’t able to stay in public school for many years he understood mechanical things and what made them work. He was the first person to design a motor that ran on compressed air. He was a brilliant mechanic and loved working on automobiles. Raymond also farmed and he enjoyed helping out his neighbors when they needed a hand. He always had a smile to share with friends, neighbors and people he met on the street. Raymond’s family was his life and he worked tirelessly to provide for his wife and children through the years. He enjoyed being entertained by his grandchildren and seeing his great-grandchildren. Tippie, his dog, was a faithful friend and companion on the farm and held a special place in Raymond’s heart. Preceding Raymond in death were his parents, four brothers, Chester, Clyde, Howard and Tommy Harleman, and one sister Annabelle Thornton. Raymond leaves behind his wife Donna of the home; his three children, Donald and wife Lucile of Rockville, Missouri, Rita and husband David Ryser of El dorado Springs, Missouri and Ron and wife Sherry of Rockville, Missouri; five grandsons, Ben Cochran and wife Lisa, Marcus Cochran and wife Misty and James Cochran and wife Barbara, Alex Ryser and Tyler Ryser; and six great-grandchildren, Ashten and Austin, Kayla and Jacob and Kamera and Draven. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Tuesday, January 20, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. Minister: Reverend Jim Reeves.
Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Monday, January 19, 2009 between 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Interment: Taberville Cemetery in Taberville, Missouri. Memorial: Taberville Cemetery.

HARNAR, Charles Michael
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, October 28, 2008
Charles Michael Harnar of Kansas City was born Oct. 17, 1978 in Independence to Charles Kenneth and Bonnie [Masten] Harnar. He passed away Nov. 14, 2008 near Osceola. Mike was a carpenter and a member of United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local #1329. He was extremely close to his mother, Bonnie, who preceded him in death in October 2001. Mike is survived by his father, Kenny Harnar, one sister, Brandy, several uncles, aunts and other family and friends. Services were held Wednesday, Nov. 19 at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola with Rev. Sam Masten officiating. Cremation.

HARPER, Elizabeth McMillan
St. Clair County Democrat, 24 July 1919
Mrs. George W. Harper, one of the pioneers of St. Clair county, died at Lowry City Tuesday evening of this week, and the body was taken to the old home at Harper for burial on Wednesday afternoon. The deceased was around eighty years of age and had spent her entire life in the county. She leaves, besides the husband, four sons and one daughter as follows: Mrs. Tom Weatherford, Roscoe; Jim Harper, Ash Grove; Thomas Harper, Springfield; J.W. Harper, Lowry City; and Tell Harper of Kansas City. We were unable to get a complete obituary for this issue.

HARPER, John Junior
Kansas City Star, 22 July 2004
John Harper, 80, Lowry City, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2004, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24 at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO, 417-646-8135.

HARPER, Raymond Charles
Kansas City Star, 15-17 April 2008
Raymond Charles Harper, 90, of Leavenworth, Kansas, formerly of Osceola, Missouri, and Buena Park, California, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at the Medicalodge of Eudora, Kansas. Funeral services will be held at the Sheldon- Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, Missouri, at 11 a.m. on April 19, 2008. Burial will follow at the Humansville, Missouri Cemetery. The visitation will be from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Raymond was born July 30, 1917 in Gerster, Missouri, to Richard Charles and Matilda Jane Harper. He graduated from Humansviille High School. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He later graduated from Central Bible Institute in Springfield, Missouri. He lived for many years in California with his family and retired from McDonald Douglas Aircraft. He spent many years working in the local Assembly of God Church where he resided. Mr. Harper was preceded in death by his wife, Clara, and a son, Timothy; his parents; brothers Nolan John and Joy; and sisters Laura, Elmyra and Neva. He is survived by sons Joe (wife Kathie) and Tom (wife Rosie); daughter Bonnie Bathuly (husband Walter) and Ruth Brewer (husband Geoff); brother R.C. and sister Betty Ellsworth; grandchildren Rachel, Michelle, Melissa, Aaron, Rebekah, Nathan, Patrick, Jonathon, and LaVona; and great- grandchildren, Dustin, Taylor, Juliana, Tyson, Alejandra, Jonathon, Katelyn and Gwynevere. He is also survived by several step-grandchildren and great grandchildren.

HARPER, Russel Joseph
St. Clair County Courier, 3 March 2006
Russel Joseph Harper, 90, of El Dorado Springs passed away Sunday, Feb. 19, 2006, in the Community Springs Health Care Facility. He was born on Jan. 7, 1916 in Holcomb, to Joseph Bland and Hazel Bage Harper. Russell was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Velma on April 28, 1992; and his son, Russell on Feb. 7, 1987. He is survived by his three grandsons, Russell W. Harper, Brad Harper, Sr., and Nick Harper; two great grandsons, Brad Harper, Jr., and Jacob Harper; two brothers, Bill Harper of Bakersfield, Calif., and Larry Harper of Ozark; two sisters, Carla of Woodbridge, Va., and Cemela of Colorado Springs; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Russel will be missed by all that knew him. Services were held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich funeral Home in El Dorado Springs. Casketbearers were Russell W. Harper, Walt Truitt, Nick Harper, Bruce Walker and Donnie Fletcher. Honorary Casketbearers were Brad Harper, Sr., Brad Harper, Jr. and Jacob Harper. The minister was Rev. David Studer. Interment was by Rivermonte Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Arrangements were by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in El Dorado Springs.

HARRIS, Elza T.
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, April 9, 2010
Elza T. Harris - Elza T. Harris was born Oct. 9, 1918 to Joel and Tena Margaret Harris on the family farm near Pisgah. He passed away March 22, 2010. After graduating from Prairie Home High School, he spent a short time in Lowry City and Lamar prior to moving to Wichita. He met his wife, Mildred G. Lyon in Lowry City and they enjoyed over 70 years of married life. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, one brother J.T. Harris, Fairbury, IL; two sisters Georgia Lee McConnell, Sunnyvale, CA and Hazel Sherrick, st. Louis. Elza is survived by his wife Mildred and two sons, Sam of Fort Worth, TX, Richard of Wichita, KS; one brother Walter Harris, Peora, IL; two granddaughters, Victoria Harris, Fort Worth, TX and Theresa McCaslin, Allen, TX; two great-grandsons, Andrew and Nicholas McCaslin; other relatives and friends. Services were Friday, April 2 at 10 a.m. at Lowry City United Methodist Church, Lowry City. Minister was Rev. Fred Stevens. Music by Richard Sunderwirth and Gail Ingle. Casketbearers were Richard Harris, Samuel Harris, Bob Lyon, Chris Lyon, Jeff Lyon, Sam Lyon amd John Simpson. Honorary casketbearers were Walter Harris, Victoria Harris and Theresa Harris. Interment at Lowry City Cemetery. Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

HARRIS, Morran Denver
Kansas City Star, 9 February 2009
Harris, Morran Denver - Morran Denver Harris, 87, Clinton, MO, passed away February 7 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, MO. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 12, at 11 a.m., at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, MO, with burial in the Osceola Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m., until service time Thursday, in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the St. Clair County Food Bank, in care of the funeral home. Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, 417-646-8135.

HARRIS, Morran Denver
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 13 February 2009
MORRAN D. HARRIS - Morran D. Harris was born to Pressa and May [Breshears] Harris on October 17, 1921 at Fairfield and passed on to his Heavenly Home on Feb. 7, 2009, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Morran graduated as class valedictorian from Warsaw High School in 1940. He served his countryy during World War II in the 90th Infantry Division under General Patton in France, Belgium, Germany and Czechoslovakia. He often told of fighting in the Battle of the Bulge. In 1946 he graduated from Central Missouri State College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. In 1949 he graduated from the University of Missouri School of Law with a Bachelor of Law Degree. The year 1949 was an important year to him, not only did he earn a law degree and set up a law practice, but on June 4, 1949, he married the love of his life, Artalee Wheeler. To this union, six children were born; Sheryl Lee, Lila Gayle, Denver Wesley, Julie Kay, Marita Ann and Mark Wheeler. All were the joy of his life. Morran was an attorney and tax practitioner for 59 years. He was elected to many offices: State Representative, Prosecuting Attorney, Osceola Mayor, Juvenile Officer, Osceola City Attorney, and Clinton Municipal Judge. He was the National Weather Observer for Osceola for 52 years. Morran loved politics and reading. When he was 11 years of age, he started collecting information on Missouri and planned to write a book when he retired. Morran was saved and was a member of the Osceola Baptist Church where he taught a Boy's Sunday School Class, which he enjoyed. He transferred his membership to First Baptist Church when he moved to Clinton. He really enjoyed playing bridge and going bowling. He was always ready to help anyone and help solve any problem. Preceding him in death were his parents, infant daughter Lila Gayle, grandson Jason Brown, sisters, Velva Cooper and Opal Breshears and brother James Harris. Surviving him is his loving wife of 59 years, Artalee Harris, daughter Sheryl [Jack] Yeiser of Florida, Julie Brown of Missouri and Marita [Rick] Griffin of Missouri, sons, Denver [Treasure] Harris of Nebraska, and Mark [Laura] Harris of Kansas; granddaughter Jodie Brown of Missouri, great-grandchildren, brothers Edward [Phyllis] Harris, Kansas and Lloyd Harris of Osceola and nieces, nephews, cousins, brothers-in-law, sister-in-law and a host of friends. Services were Thursday, Feb. 12, at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Minister was Rev. Randy Shipman. Music by Richard Sunderwirth vocalist and Gail Ingle, accompanist. Casketbearers were Rick Griffin, David Harris, Jack Harris, Roy Breshears, Lynn Gardner and Alfred Nelson. Honorary Casketbearers were Arthur Lee Davis, Gilbert Scott, Dick Kiefer, James Journey, William Roberts, Ray Hueseman, Kirk Sibley, David Bailey, Gary Cover, Jim Raysik, Fred Bunch and Michael Dawson. Military Services Clinton VFW Post #1894. Interment at Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

HARRIS, Rebecca C.
Osceola Sun, 20 September 1878
Of a Congestive Chill, on the 29th day of August, 1878, at her mother’s residence in Jackson Township, St. Clair County, Mo., Rebecca C., daughter of G.H. and T. Emeline Harris, aged 9 years and 12 days. She was sick but a short time when death came to her relief. The many tearful eyes evidenced how deeply the friends sympathized with the bereaved parents. But our loss is her eternal gain, for we have every assurance that when children depart this life they are sure of endless rest. Therefore, we should not feel grieved at the kind Providence of God, but strive to meet our little ones in a better and brighter world. She has left affectionate parents, a loving sister and three kind brothers, and has gone to live with Jesus.

HARRIS, Rebecca C.
Osceola Sun, 17 October 1878
On the 29th day of August, 1878, at her mother’s residence, in Jackson Township, St. Clair County, Missouri, Rebecca C., daughter of G.H. and T. Emeline Harris, aged nine years and twelve days. She died from an attack of congestive chills, being sick but a short time when Death came to her relief. The many tearful eyes about her little bed as she lay resting and sleeping that slumber which knows no awakening on earth, was a most touching proof of the love and affection that the friends of the little cherub held for her. Her stricken parents miss the sound of little Birdie’s cheerful and happy voice, for the dear form once so full of joy and life now lies beneath the sod. But let us not grieve only as having to be separated from this child for a short period. Jesus had need of her; she has only gone before and will welcome we hope all her friends in the new Jerusalem. Yes, she has left kind and tender parents, an affectionate sister, and three noble and loving brothers to live with the One who said, “Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”
C.W.R.

HART, Marjorie Maxine Richardson
Kansas City Star, 20 July 2007
Marjorie Maxine Hart, 84, Montrose, MO died July 18, 2007 in Clinton, MO. Services at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO 10:30 AM Mon., July 23. Visitation will be Sun., 6:30-8:30 PM. Memorial to United PresbyterianMethodist Church. Arrangements Hill & Son Funeral Home 660-476-2135

HART, Marjorie Maxine Richardson
Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri
Marjorie Maxine Hart, the daughter of Scott Lewis and Grace Mae (Underwood) Richardson, was born in Ohio, Missouri on March 1, 1923. She passed away at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton, Missouri on July 18, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Marjorie lived all of her life in the Ohio, Appleton City and Montrose communities and was a member of the Ohio Christian Church. She was always very helpful in community activities whenever she could be of assistance. She enjoyed crafts, her family and friends. She was united in marriage to Roy Alvin (Dick) Hart on September 2, 1950. To this union two sons were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister Nola Henselman and her husband James. She is survived by her two sons, Alvin L and wife Malissa of Marietta, Georgia and Duane K. Hart of Montrose, Missouri, a brother-in-law Arthur L. Hart of Grand Junction, Colorado, several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Monday, July 23, 2007 at 10:30 AM. Ministers: Reverend Bob Fenwick and Reverend Rob Barringer. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Sunday, July 22, 2007 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Interment: Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, Missouri. Memorial: United Presbyterian Methodist Church.

HART, Marjorie Maxine Richardson
St. Clair County Courier, 27 July 2007
Marjorie Maxine Hart, the daughter of Scott Lewis and Grace Mae (Underwood) Richardson, was born in Ohio, Missouri on March 1, 1923. She passed away at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton, on July 18, 2007 at the age of 84 years. Marjorie lived all of her life in the Ohio, Appleton City and Montrose communities and was a member of the Ohio Christian Church. She was united in marriage to Roy Alvin (Dick) Hart on September 2, 1950. To this union two sons were born. Marjorie was always very helpful in community activities whenever she could be of assistance and made sure her sons also participated in all of those activities. During the time when Dick ran the Hart Body Shop she worked with him as bookkeeper. She was also an assistant Cub Scout leader for several years. Marjorie enjoyed crafts, her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister Nola Henselman and her husband James. She is survived by her two sons, Alvin L. and Wife Malissa of Marietta, Georgia and Duane K. Hart of Montrose, a brother-in-law Arthur L. Hart of Grand Junction, Colo., several nieces and nephews. She will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Services were held at the Hill & Son Funeral home in Appleton City, and was officiated by Reverend Bob Fenwick and Reverend Rob Barringer. Casketbearers were Scott Munsterman, Brian McHenry, Wes Carter, Tyler Henselman, Kent Hart and Donnie Huenefeldt. Interment was at the Montrose Cemetery, in Montrose.

HARTLEY, Hallie Dee Fulton
Kansas City Star, 1 November 2009
Hallie D. Hartley, 103, Osceloa, MO, formerly of KCMO, passed away Oct. 29, 2009. Funeral services 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 3, Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, (417) 646-8135. Burial in Resthaven Garden Cemetery, near Osceola. Visitation 1-2 p.m., Tuesday, at the funeral home.

HARTLEY, R. Marie Zeiler
R. Marie Zeiler Hartley, 88, Nevada, MO, passed away Wednesday morning, October 18, 2000, at Nevada Regional Medical Center following a short illness. She was born June 4, 1912, in Butler, MO, to Albert Sidney Zeiler and Iva Susan Simmons Zeiler. She married Wilfred Hartley in 1951 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Hartley was born and raised in Bates County. She lived most of her adult life in the Kansas City, MO, area. She spent 30 years as a beautician in Kansas City, MO, retiring in 1962. She came to Nevada in April 1992 to be near her daughter. She was a member of the Dunkard Church, Osceola, MO. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Landreth, Milo, MO; two granddaughters, four great-grandchildren, two great-great-granddaughters; two brothers, William Zeiler, Pleasanton, KS, and Gearald "Bud" Zeiler, St. Joseph, MO and one sister, Ann King, Harrisonville, MO. She was preceded in death by one brother, Buford Zeiler, her parents, and her husband. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 21, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. at Newton Burial Park, Nevada, MO, under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO. Friends may call now and until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. 

HARTZELL, Margaret N. Hooper
St. Clair County Democrat, Thursday, 1 March 1906. Submitted by Mary Zeiler
Mrs. John Hartzell - "Let not your heart be troubled: Ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father's house are many mansions." It is with these comforting words that we record the going home of one of our Aid Society Members, Mrs. John Hartzell, who died Feb. 27, 1906. She had been a great sufferer for a number of years and through it all manifested a degree of patience and cheerfulness that was wonderful. Our sympathies go out to her husband and children, while for ourselves, we are glad that it has been ours to know so sweet a life. She has been a faithful member of the Christian Church the past four years.

HARTZELL, William
The Herald, 22 September 1870. Submitted by Mary Zeiler
On Wednesday, September 21st, 1870, of typhoid fever, after a painful illness, William Hartzell, of Butler Township, this county. Deceased was a minister of the gospel and a highly respected citizen. His death is deeply mourned by all who knew him.

HAVERLAND, George Edgar
Clinton Daily Democrat, 1 April 2002
George Haverland, 75, Osceola, a retired diesel mechanic, died Saturday, March 30, 2002 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2, at 1 p.m., at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Osceola Cemetery.

HAVERLAND, Irvin Albert
Kansas City Star, 29 July 2004
Mr. Irvin A. Haverland, 85, of Lowry City, MO, passed away July 27, 2004, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola, MO. Funeral services will be Friday, July 30, at 1 p.m. at the Valley Center United Church of Christ, with Burial in Valley Center Cemetery, Deepwater, MO. Family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO (417) 6468135.

HAVERLAND, Irvin Albert
Clinton Daily Democrat, 16 August 2004
Irvin Albert Haverland was born April 28, 1919, the first of a pair of twins, to John Henry and Otilla (Neuenschwander) Haverland, at their home south of Deepwater, and in the Valley Center community. He died July 27, 2004. Irvin attended school at Valley Center School, where he and his twin brother walked to school each day. He carried his lunch to school in an old syrup tin. Growing up in the Valley Center UCC, Irvin went through confirmation. He later took an active role in the church, serving on the cemetery committee and as deacon and elder for several terms. To him, working for his church was a privilege, as well as a duty. On May 9, 1954, he married Barbara Jones at Valley Center UCC. They made their home two miles north of Lowry City on the farm where they have lived for over 50 years. To this union three children were born. Later, he gladly welcomed a son-in-law and three grandchildren. His principle hobbies were collecting barbed wire samples and fishing. He loved taking his children fishing and later his nephews, Jeremy Boucher. Not only did he teach several young people to fish, but it often gave him quality time with his own children and Jeremy. He was a self-starter when it came to farming. He really appreciated the farm life, the outdoors and the responsibilities that went with the job. Melvin and Irvin were never hesitant to try a new method of product. They were the first ones to make silage out of high moister corn and had one of the first four-wheel drive pickups in the county. Irvin finally retired from farming at the age of 80 as his health declined. After retirement, his job then was watching his grandchildren grow and watching baseball games on television. He especially enjoyed the occasional trip to Branson and the music shows. Irvin very gladly served his country in World War II. He was a staff sergeant with an antitank company. His 90th Division was called the Tough Ombres. He earned several campaign ribbons, a Purple Heart, and a Bronze Star for single-handedly knocking an enemy tank out of commission. He also received the Sharp Shooters Medal. His service years were in the European Theater. He was in several countries and in several battles. Among them was the D-Day invasion and the Battle of the Bulge. He belonged to several groups, mostly farm-related; The Missouri Trappers, soil and water programs, the Missouri Farm Bureau and the Missouri Cattlemen's Association to name a few. He was a lifetime alumni member of the Lakeland FFA. He also served a term as a school board director on the Lowry City School Board. He was chosen with Barbara and his family as Farm Family in 1966 for St. Clair County. He and Melvin were both stewards of the soil they used. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Raymond. He leaves his wife Barbara, of the home; his son Alan; daughter Julie; daughter Laurie Stinnett; son-in-law Dick Stinnett, and his grandchildren, Amber, Jordan and Lauren Stinnett, all of rural Deepwater. He also leaves his sister, Irene Haverland; his brother Melvin Haverland and his wife Maxine, and sister-in-law, Olga Haverland, plus several nephews, nieces, cousins, relatives, his church family and friends. He was tired of the trials of this earth and only his Lord could give him rest. His departure from this earth is definitely a release of constant pain for Irvin. He will be missed by family and friends and be welcomed by Jesus, his lifelong companion. Services were held Friday, July 30, at Valley Center United Church of Christ. Interment was in the Valley Center Cemetery.

HAVERLAND, Olga Hilda Christina Linderman
St. Clair County Courier, 2 June 2006
Olga Hilda Christina Haverland, 89, was born at a farm home in Williston, N.D. on March 3, 1917, to Herman and Anna Maria Bellach Lindenman and passed away May 23, 2006, in the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Olga's family moved from North Dakota to Rockville when she was a young girl. They traveled in a Maxwell car whle livestock traveled by box car to Missouri. She lived with her parents and 12 siblings in rural Rockville. She attended and graduated from the eighth grade at Fairmount School in Rockville. Olga was 34 yers old when she was united in marriage to Raymond J. Haverland, Lowry City, on April 7, 1851, at the Evangelical Reformed Church in Prairie City. Olga and Raymond bought a farm outside of Lowry City. They were married for 20 years when they adopted their son, Gary, and their daughter, LaDonna. Olga was involved in 4-H in Bates County as a leader in sewing and cooking crafts. She also started a 4-H club in Lowry City and enjoyed 27 years of service in St. Clair County. She loved to volunteer in her community and at her church at Valley Center. She was married to Raymond for 40 years. Olga is survived by her son, Gary Haverland, Lowry City and her daughter, LaDonna Warren, Moberly; daughter-in-law, Melinda Haverland, Lowry City; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one sister, Pearl Wilson, Butler, and a host of other family members and friends. Olga was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Haverland; her parents, Herman and Anna Maria Lindenman; 11 siblings, Clara Lindenman, Emma Lindenman, Anna Lee, John Lindenman, Albert Lindenman, Herman Lindenman, Arthur Lindenman, Lily Lindenman, Fred Lindenman, Freida Wilt and Elmer Lindenman. She was loved and will be missed by everyone that knew her. Services for Olga were Friday, May 26, at Valley Center United Church of Christ with Reverend Dane Sommer officiating. Musical selections were "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" and "In The Sweet By and By" with Laurie and Amber Stinnett, vocalists and Lisa Gurley, accompanist. Casketbearers were Dick Stinnett, Delmer Wilson, Jason Calvert, Delbert Wilson, David Neuenschwander and Harold Catt. Interment was in the Valley Center Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

HAVERLAND, Olga Hilda Christina Linderman
Clinton Daily Democrat, 25 May 2006
Olga HildaChristina Haverland, 89, Lowry City, died Tuesday, May 23, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Services will be Friday, May 26, in the Valley Center United Church of Christ with burial in Valley Center Cemetery.

HEARN, Edgar
Kansas City Star, 6 March 2008
Hearn, Edgar - Edgar Hearn, 84, Buckner, Mo., passed away March 4, 2008. Funeral services will be 3 p.m.
Friday. March 7 at Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Grain Valley, Mo., with visitation 2-3 prior to the
service. He will be laid to rest with military honors at Swan Lake Memorial Gardens, Grain Valley. (Arr.
Chapel of Memories Funeral Home 816-463-4030)

HEARN, Edgar
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 21 March 2008
Edgar Hearn was born April 18, 1923 to Henry and Sylphy Hearn of Osceola. He departed this life March
5, 2008 at his home in Buckner. Edgar was married to Barbara [Rhoades] Hearn for 58 years. To this union two children were born, Debbie Kishner and Donny Hearn. He worked at General Motors until his retirement.  Most days, until his health began to decline, you could see Edgar working in his garden. He took great pride in his home. He enjoyed many fishing and hunting trips to Osceola. Edgar was immensely proud of his family. They will tell you he was the best dad anyone could have. His passing has left a hugh emptiness in the hearts of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Claud Hearn and Walter Hearn.
Survivors include his wife; his two children; one brother Roy Hearn, Raytown; three sisters, Norma Lee Hannah, Osceola, Esther McLerran, Osceola and Oletta Broyles, Raymore; four grandchildren and one great grandson.
Services for Edgar were Friday, March 7, at the Chapel of Memories Funeral Home, Grain Valley.

HEARN, Walter Henry
St. Clair County Courier, 27 September 1990
Walter Henry Hearn, son of Henry and Sylphy Hammond Hearn, was born December 23, 1932, near Osceola, Mo. He passed away at Belton Research Hospital on September 21, 1990, at the age of 57 years and three months. He grew up in the Bear Creek area and attended Concord School. Walter was converted and Baptized in November 1948 at the Baptist Church in Lowry City, Mo. He was a retired Army veteran of 20 years having served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. After retiring he was a car salesman, making his home in Belton, Mo.
Walter was preceded in death by his father in 1972 and his mother in 1986. He is survived by his wife Edna Jones Hearn, of the home, three daughters, Tara Edmiston, of Kansas City, Mo., Gail Hunter, of La Fayette, Ga., and Dale Sue Phillips, of Woodstock, Ga.; two sons, David Ray Hearn, of Pittsburg, Kan. and J.D. Hearn, of Calhour, Ga.; one step-son, Bobby Rice, of Kansas City, Mo.; three brothers, Edgar Hearn, of Buckner, Mo., Roy Hearn, of Raytown, Mo., and Claud Hearn, of Kansas City, Mo.; three sisters, Mrs. Norma L. Hannah and Mrs. Esther McLerran, both of Osceola, Mo., and Mrs. Oletta Broyles, of Kansas City, Mo.; seven grandchildren and one step-granddaughter, nieces, nephews and many, many friends. Walter made many friends throughout his army career and through his car salesmanship. He will be sadly missed by his family, neighbors and many friends. Funeral services for Walter H. Hearn were held Monday, September 24, at 11 a.m., at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola with the Rev. Jon Coe officiating. Music was provided by Jim Hearn, soloist and Gail Friend accompanist. Casketbearers were Dan Hearn, Jerry Hannah, Curtis McLerran, Rodney McLerran, Jim Hearn, Chris Hannah, Nick McLerran and Don Broyles. Interment, with military honors, provided by the American Legion Post No. 618 and the VFW Post No. 4197, was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, with arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home of Osceola, Mo.

HEARN, Wanda Lee Mulkey
Clinton Daily Democrat, 22 October 1999
Wanda Mulkey Hearn, 72, Raytown, daughter of Loyd and Lillie Mulkey, was born January 19, 1927, near Harper. She died Wednesday, October 20, 1999, at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City. She grew up in the Harper and Osceola area and attended school there. On February 21, 1946, she was married to Roy Hearn. She lived 10 years in Kansas City, moving to Raytown in 1956. She was a member of Eastwood Hills Baptist Church. She worked over 30 years in the dry cleaning business, the last 20 years at Raytown Cleaners, retiring in 1982. She was preceded in death by her father in 1986; her mother in 1992 and her brother Gene Mulkey in 1988. She is survived by her husband Roy of the home and one son James Hearn, Springfield. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

HEARTING, Walter Edward
Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Mo.
Walter E. Hearting, July 14, 1931 - June 18, 2008. Walter Edwin Hearting, son of Frederick August and Anna Emaline (Leetsch) Hearting, was born July 14, 1931 in Rockville, Missouri. He passed away June 18, 2008 at age 76 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri. Walt lived in the Rockville and Appleton City, Missouri area all of his life except for the year and a half spent serving his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hearting was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Campaign Stars, the United Nation Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal while serving in the military. After being honorably discharged Walter built and operated the Hearting Bus Service which ran public school bus rural routes and activity trips for Appleton City, Hudson and Rockville school districts during a 27 year period. He farmed, raising cattle and crops and also dug graves in the Appleton City Cemetery and surrounding area cemeteries for many years. Walter was active in helping the youth in 4-H, receiving the Friend of the 4-H Award. He was a member of the V.F.W. and Trinity United Methodist Church. Walter was very generous with his money and time, helping anyone who needed a hand. He would drive a hundred miles to help someone in need. Walt enjoyed life and he liked people. He was never at a loss to share kind words or tell a good story, and he never met a stranger. He had a deep love and respect for “the old days” and enjoyed raising and working with his mules. He also liked to catch catfish in the Appleton City Lake. Preceding Walter in death were his parents, two brothers, Wilfred Louis Hearting in 1944 and Elmer Robert Hearting in 1952, and a sister, Ethel Irene (Hearting) Rohlfing in 2003. Survivors include his four children, Darwin Hearting of Appleton City, Darrell Hearting of Appleton City, Delma Gerlt of St. Peters, Missouri and Delores Bracher of Appleton City; four sisters, Florene French and Irma Stephan both of Appleton City, Helen Livingston of St. Robert, Missouri and Mabel Siegismund of Rockville, Missouri; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Ministers: Jerry Johannigmeier and Reverend Bill Kenagy. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Friday, June 20, 2008 between 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Military Graveside Service: Missouri Honor Guard. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial: Rockville Methodist Church Building Fund.

HEDGPETH, Eunice Doreen Roeder
Clinton Daily Democrat, October 1995
Eunice D. Hedgpeth, 79, Osceola, died Sunday, October 8, 1995, at Northwood Hills Nursing Center in Humansville. Mrs. Hedgpeth was born near Osceola and was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Vista United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, William Hedgpeth of Nashville, Tennessee; two brothers, Dick and Ernest Roeder, both of Osceola; one sister, Mrs. Ruth Beach of Osceola; nieces and nephews.  Funeral services were Wednesday, October 11, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in Osceola Cemetery.

HEDRICK, Kizzie Myrtle Curry
Appleton City Journal, 28 August 1947
Mrs. Burr Hedrick Dies Friday. - Funeral services were held Sunday for Mrs. Burr Hedrick, who died Friday of last week after having been in critical condition for several weeks. Mrs. Hedrick had been in poor health for more than a year. The services were conducted by Rev. John Deller, pastor of the organized Church of Latter Day Saints at Rich Hill, who was assisted by Rev. G.A. Moss, pastor of Trinity Methodist Church, where the services were held. Music was furnished by the Methodist Church and organist. Interment was in Appleton City cemetery by the Lee Funeral Home. Pallbearers were: A.L. Muchmore, John Yoss, Maurice Cole, Glen Davis, Wm. Wafel and Junior Young. Kizzie Myrtle Curry was born May 19, 1881, to Aaron and Sarah Curry, near Osceola. She died at the home in Appleton City, August 22, at the age of 66 years, three months and three days. March 11, 1898, she was married to Sylvester Burr Hedrick, and to this union three children were born. Sarah Leona preceded her in death. Surviving children are Martha Dunker, Torrington, Wyo., and Louis Hedrick, Leavenworth, Kansas. Besides her husband she leaves two grandchildren: Mrs. Louise Craven, Leavenworth; and Louis Williamson, Denver, Colo.; one great grandchild, Lyle Bennett Williamson; a sister, Mrs. W.B. Hawkins, Tulsa, Okla.; and a brother, R.E. Curry, Oakdale, California. About 22 years ago she became a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She always tried to be a help to others and was an exemplary wife and mother and a good neighbor.

HEDRICK, Kizzie Myrtle Curry
Card of Thanks - We sincerely wish to thank all of our friends and neighbors for their many deeds of kindness and help during the illness and death of our dear loved one. Burr Hedrick. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Danker. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hedrick. Mr. and Mrs. Harris Craven. Louis Williamson. Mrs. W.B. Hawkins.

HEIN, Michele Denine 
St. Clair County Courier, 17 August 2005
Michele Denine Hein, Osceola, was born April 25, 1965, in San Jose, Calif. and came to Missouri from California in 1984. She worked as a clerk for Longview College and did childcare at Kindercare in Grandview. Michele became disabled in 1995. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James Hinkle, in 2005.
Survivors include her father, Wilbur Hein, Newton, Kan.; mother, Carolyn Sue Burks, Osceola; daughter, Desire Rose Hein, Grandview; brothers, Chad A. Hein, Lee’s Summit, Brad Hein, Newton, Kan., Shawn D. Wuollet, San Jose, Calif. and Skyler Wedgeworth, Osceola; sister, Sabrina M. Wuollet, Raytown, grandson, Jonathan Eugene Holly and many loving nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Friday, Aug. 12, at Maplewood Cemetery near Brownington under the direction of McGilley and George Funeral Home, Belton.
Contributions may be made to Michele Hein Memorial, P.O. Box 182, Belton, MO 64030.

HEIN, Michele Denine
Kansas City Star, 11 August 2005
Michele Denine Hein, 40, Osceola, MO, formerly of Belton, passed away Aug. 9, 2005. Graveside services 9:30 a.m. Fri., Aug. 12, Maplewood Cemetery, near Brownington, MO. Contributions: Michele Hein Memorial, PO Box 182, Belton, MO 64030 (Arr: McGilley & George Funeral Home, 816-3222995).

HEMPHILL, Frances R.
St. Clair County Courier, 23 January 1986
Frances Hemphill of Rolla died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1986 at Columbia Regional Medical Center in Columbia, Mo. Services were held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11th at Rolla Christ Church Episcopal with the Reverend Joseph Carlo officiating. A short service and burial was at 4:30 p.m. in the Osceola Cemetery in Osceola Saturday.
She was a registered nurse and administrator of the Missouri Public Health Association for 50 years. She received the prestigious Scott Johnson Award, April 10, 1985. Mrs. Hemphill is survived by two brothers Charles R. Humphreys, Jefferson City and Dr. Edward T. Humphreys of Boonville and several nieces and nephews. She was married to Earl Hemphill in 1941. She is survived by two sisters-in-law Lena Wills of Springfield, Mo. and Blanche Mills of Osceola.

HENDERSON, Juanita Karean 
St. Clair County Courier, 1 December 2006
Juanita Karean Henderson was born Dec. 7, 1941 to Neal Charles and Lillian Gertrude Marshall Henderson in Humansville and passed away on Nov. 24, 2006 in her home in Tulsa, Okla. Karean lived in Collins and graduated from Collins High School and later from Drury University in Springfield. She was employed and traveled for Phillips 66 in Bartlesville, Okla., for several years. Karean was a longtime member of Coon Creek Baptist Church in Collins. Karean was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Lillian Marshall, two brothers, Bobby and Marshall Henderson, one sister, Betty Johnson and one nephew. Karean is survived by Bill Henderson and his wife, Myrna of Richland, Wash.; sister-in-law, Marilyn Henderson of Bolivar and Charles Henderson and his wife, Doris of Springfield. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 1, 2006 at 2 p.m. in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with burial in Marshall Cemetery near Collins. Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola.

HENDERSON, Juanita Karean
St. Clair County Courier, 15 December 2006
Juanita Karean Henderson was born on Dec. 7, 1941 to Neal Charles and Lillian Gertrude Marshall Henderson in Humansville and passed away on Nov. 24, 2006 in her home in Tulsa, Okla. Karean lived in Collins and graduated from Collins High School and later from Drury University in Springfield. She was employed and traveled for Phillips 66 in Bartlesville, Okla. for several years. Karean was a longtime member of Coon Creek Baptist Church in Collins. Karean was preceded in death by her parents, Neal and Lillian Marshall, two brothers, Bobby and Marshall Henderson, one sister, Betty Johnson and one nephew. Karean is survived by Bill Henderson and wife, Myrna of Richland, Wash., sister-in-law Marilyn Henderson of Bolivar and Charles Henderson and his wife, Doris of Springfield. Services were Friday, Dec. 1 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel officiated by Rev. Jon Caudle. Music was "Precious Memories" and "In The Garden". Interment was in Marshall Cemetery in Collins. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

HENDRICKS, James Charles
The Weekly News, Lowry City, MO, 16 April 1942
James Charles Hendricks was born near Caplinger Mills, Mo., January 16, 1934 and departed this life April 6, 1942 at Pacific Grove, California at the age of 8 years, 2 months and 21 days. He was killed when a motor car struck the bicycle he was riding. He leaves to mourn his loss his parents Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hendricks, four brothers, Marvin Earl, Arbie George, Jackie Ray an Harold Eugene, all of Pacific Grove, and a sister, Mrs. Gerald Langdon of Appleton City and three grandparents. Also a host of friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Assembly of God church in Johnson City Sunday afternoon April 12 by the Rev. Vada Lines. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery under the direction of the Osceola Funeral Home. Flower girls were Elizabeth Motley, Jane McClellan, Velda Dines, Vesta Dines, Berlena Jones and Edith Mae Carroll. Pall bearers were Archie Fitch, Theo Carroll, Eugene Dines and Marvin Dines. Memorial - In our memories you are with us - As you were here last fall; - In reality you have left us - To answer God’s great call. - Jimmie you must be happy, -
For God would have it so; - As for us we still are wondering - Why it is you were to go. - Johnson City School

HENRY, Ona
Appleton City Journal, 24 May 1962
Buried May 23 - Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, May 23, at the Grace Methodist church for Mrs. Ona Henry, 95, who died May 21 at the Osceola Medical Hospital. Rev. C. Fay Kessinger, pastor of the church, officiated at the services, and burial was made in the Osceola cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral home. Pallbearers were Frank Henry Jr., David Henry, Adelbert Kester, Ed Foote, Charles Hutsler and Larry Hutsler. Mrs. Henry was born in Pleasant Valley, Ill., October 21, 1866. She later moved as a little girl with her family to Union County, Iowa. Her marriage to E. H. S. Henry occurred March 10, 1891 at Corning, Iowa. Seven children were born to the couple. They were Walter, Katie, Ted, Lila, Georgia, Frank and Clifford. Her husband and two daughters, Georgia and Lila, preceded her in death. Mrs. Henry was a member of the Grace Methodist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors are her children, Walter of Cuba, Mo., Mrs. Katie Durnell of Osceola, Ted of Omaha, Nebr., Frank of Neosha and Clifford of Enid, Okla.; 17 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, and many other relatives.

HENSON, Mildred Scherlott Greer
Kansas City Star, 6 July 1996
Mrs. Mildred S. Henson, 73, Clinton, Mo., passed away Friday, July 5, 1996, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 8, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, Mo.; burial in Taberville Cemetery, Taberville. The family will receive friends 7-8 p.m. Sunday, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, Mo. (Arrangements: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, Mo.)

HERD, Willard Don
St. Clair County Courier, 29 December 2006
Willard, 83, Collins, the son of Joe and Mae Herd, Isabella, Mo. He was born Oct. 24, 1923, in Isabella and departed this life Dec. 23, 2006, at his home of 40 years in Collins, after a long illness. Preceding Willard in death was his wife of 51 years, Lorene (Hackler); four sisters, Alaska Swearengin, Stella Trotter, Blanche Honeycutt and Norma Harms. Willard is survived by his four children, Sherry, of the home, Louise DeHart, Weaubleau, Kevin and Dale Herd, both of Collins; six grandchildren, Shelly, Casey, Nathan, Rachael, Aaron and Sheila; four great grandchildren, Levi, Laine, Valory and Tyler; two sisters, Donna Hobbs, Kansas City, and Bonnie Johnson, Dixon; and one brother, Dallas Herd, Gainesville. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 28, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel with Elder Allen Kauffman officiating. Interment was in the Holsapple-Freeman Cemetery, Collins, with military honors provided by the Galmey V.F.W. Post #9638, under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland.

HERGESHEIMER, Ivan Lee
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC, Appleton City, Mo.
Ivan Lee Hergesheimer, son of Chester and Blanche (Williams) Hergesheimer, was born August 21, 1932 in
Logan County, Kansas. He passed away March 2, 2008 at his home in Appleton City, Missouri at 75 years of age. Ivan graduated from high school in Mountain View, Missouri. Mr. Hergesheimer served in the U.S. Army with the 5th Armored Division during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1953. On March 3, 1957 Ivan and Nadine Ledgerwood were united in marriage and to this union three children were born. The Hergesheimer’s have been members of the Appleton City, Missouri community since 1965. Ivan worked for the Missouri Public Service Company before becoming self-employed in the construction industry. He was a member of the Rockville United Methodist Church in Rockville, Missouri. Preceding Ivan in death were his parents and two brothers, Dale and Wayne Hergesheimer. Survivors include his wife, Nadine, of the home; three children, Robert Lee Hergesheimer, Donna R. Engeman and husband Robert, Linda K. Lewis and husband Steve; five grandchildren, Brandie Maddox and husband Robert, Amber Harra, Cody Lewis, Annamarie Engeman and Ryan Engeman; and a sister, Erma West. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Minister: Pastor Bill Kenagy.  Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri Memorial: Rockville United Methodist Church Building Fund.

HERN, Jonathan
Voice of the People, Wednesday, 3 March 1880
In Memoriam - Pleasant View Grange number 1,526, Missouri, passed the following resolutions on the death of Brother Jonathan Hern, who was born on the eastern shore of Maryland, October 30th, A.D., 1813. He came from thence while quite young, with his parents, to Clinton County, Ohio, and after he had grown up to manhood he removed to Jay County, Indiana, at which place he married Miss Louisa Mason, and with her moved to Benton County, Missouri, in the fall of 1858. From thence he moved to St. Clair County, in the spring of 1860, where he remained with his family (with the exception of some travel during the late war) until the day of his death, Feb. 23rd, 1880. The remains of deceased were deposited in their last resting place in the usual form of the order, under instructions of W.M., P.H. Clear. Whereas. - It has pleased the Supreme ruler of the universe to call from our midst our worthy brother, Jonathan Hern, of Pleasant View Grange, number 1,526; therefore be it. Resolved. - That the order has lost a faithful laborer, the family a devoted companion and father. He has passed from us pure in character and full of honor. It can fall to the lot of but few to die amid so warm a gratitude flowing from the hearts of their brother neighbors and friends. Resolved. - That the State has lost one of its best citizens - one who always set the example of Christian piety and morality, and the neighborhood has lost one of its kindest neighbors. Resolved. - That we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved companion and friends. Resolved. - That these resolutions be spread on the record of the Grange, and a copy transmitted to the county papers for publication, also a copy of the same be furnished the friends of the deceased. S.M. Cracy,
Jonathan Cooley, Henry Denny, H.W. Sale, Com.

HERNANDEZ, Silvestre Cruz Jr. 
St. Clair County Courier, 7 September 2007
Silvestre Cruz Hernandez Jr., age 67, of Weaubleau, passed away August 28, 2007 at his home. He was born June 2, 1940 to Silvestre and Benita (Cruz) Hernandez in Donna, Texas. The family moved from Texas to Kansas City, Kan., in 1959. Junior worked as a migrant worker until he took a position with Econoflo in Wolcott, Kan. Two years later he moved to ADM Grain Elevator and worked for over 30 years retiring in 1992. After retiring he moved with his wife and son, Michael to Weaubleau. He was married to Sandra Folsom on Nov. 3, 1961 in Kansas City, Kan., and they had four children, Bobby, Connie, Lisa and Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Frank. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Sandra Hernandez; four children, Bobby Hernandez of Kansas City, Kan., Connie Schmalz of Kansas City, Kan., Lisa Hernandez-Simpson of Lansing, Kan., and Michael Hernandez of Weaubleau; six brothers, Julian Hernandez of Victoria, Texas, Alfred Hernandez of Lawrence, Kan., Eleno Hernandez of Olathe, Kan., Lupe Hernandez and Roy Hernandez both of Kansas City, Kan., and Ramiro Hernandez of Falls City, Neb.; four sisters, Sandy O'Briend of Falls City, Neb., Angie Jackson of Kansas City, Kan., Margie Andrade of Seattle, Wash., and Connie Roberts of Falls City, Neb.; 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel with Rev. Ed Stovall officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery, Quincy under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland. Pallbearers were Eddie Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez, Damion Hernandez, Mark Hernandez, Al Folsom and Gayle Dull.

HERNANDEZ, Silvestre Cruz Jr. 
Kansas City Star, 30 August 2007
Silvestre C. Hernandez Jr., 67, of Weaubleau, Mo. (formerly of Kansas City, Kan.) passed away August 28, 2007 at his home. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 31 at HathawayPeterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, Mo. Burial will be at Mount Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Hernandez of the home; two sons, Bobby of Kansas city, Kan., and Michael of Weaubleau, Mo.; and two daughters, Connie Schmalz of Kansas City, Kan., and Lisa Hernandez of Lansing, Kan. (Arr. Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, Mo.)

HICKMAN, Willah C. Lamme
Hill and Son Funeral Home
Willah C. Hickman, daughter of George R. and Lee (Admire) Lamme, was born in Trenton, Missouri October 27, 1925. She passed away May 20, 2007 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri at 81 years of age. Willah and Lyle W. Hickman were united in marriage January 29, 1944 in Hiawatha, Kansas and to this union two children were born. She was an army wife for 20 years later living in Clinton, Missouri for 12 years and in Appleton City, Missouri for the last 32 years of her life. Her family was very important to her. Spending time with her children and grandchildren brought her great joy. She belonged to the Christian Church. Lyle and Willah enjoyed camping and were members of the Newmar Camping Group. Willah had a wonderful sense of humor and always enjoyed a good joke. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother Charles Lamme. Survivors include her husband Lyle W. Hickman of the home, one son Lyle Wayne Hickman, Jr. and wife Danielle of West Plains, Missouri and one daughter Jerri and husband Bill Campbell of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Wednesday, May 23, 2007 2:00 p.m. Minister: Reverend Tony Reynolds. Memorials: Christian Women’s Fellowship or Ellett Memorial Hospital

HIGGINS, Bessie Disney
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 23 May 2008
I was born October 21, 1902. the daughter of F.E. and Nancy Olive [Wisner] Disney. I grew up in the foothills of the beautiful Ozark Mountains, six miles east of Osceola. My parents were hard working country people and we never measured our richess in dollars and cents. It was in these hills, with my two brothers I learned to ride, swim, fish, trap and shoot. In fact I was the tom boy in our community. Except for my first grade, I attended Dillon School near my home graduating from the eighth grade. In those days, we didn't have buses to pick us up. We walked over the hills and through the pastures for a distance of one and one-half miles. We seldom missed a day and were not tardy. My parents were devout Christians and Sunday morning we children attended Sunday School. My father always went with us. Since our community did not have a church building our meetings were held in the school house. Once a month we had preaching and usually a revival once a year. At the age of 12, I was converted in a revival meeting held by Mr. W. K. Henderson of Osceola. I attended high school at Osceola and in 1922 graduated with a two-year state certificate to teach and the most wonderful boyfriend in the world, Clarence A. Higgins, son of Charles E. Higgins. I taught school two years. In June 1924 I married Clarence. We have had wonderful children; Alliene, Joan, Jean and Ray. Family members preceding her in death were her husband, Clarence; daughter Alliene Hendricks and husband Joe; daughter Joan Purvis Piepmeier and husband Maurice Purvis; son-in-law Dell Arduser; grandson Stephen Hendricks and granddaughter Carol Daulton. Surviving family members are: daughter, Jean Arduser; son, Ray Higgins and wife Sue; son-in-law H.J. Piepmeier; grandchildren: Connie Sheldon; Nancy Ingraham and husband David; Theresa Lackey and husband David; grandson-in-law Bruce Daulton; Ann Higgins; Ellen Calipari and husband John; Michael Higgins and wife Nora; Dennis Higgins and wife Linda; 13 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; thre great-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild. Services were held Saturday, May 17 at the First Baptist Church of Osceola. Officiated by Rev. Scott Hill and Rev. Barry Edwards. Music selections included "Whispering Hope" by Tammy Gilmore, Bessie's song, "Sing and Rejoice" by Richard Sunderwirh, "There's Room at the Cross" by Nancy Carrell, Gail Ingle accompanist. Casketbearers included Ryan Sheldon, Rod Sheldon, Brock Daulton, Dennis Higgins, David Lackey and Bruce Daulton. Interment was in Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Lowry City. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

HIGGINS, Brad Wesley
St. Clair County Courier, 23 November 2007
Brad Wesley Higgins was born Sept. 1, 1978, twin son of James Higgins and Brenda Ann Ragan Higgins and the grandson of Eugene and Dorothy Higgins, Deepwater. He passed away from massive injuries sustained on Nov. 9, 2007, when he lost control of his pickup on Highway 13 within Clinton city limits. After Brad graduated from high school he was employed by Northwest Airlines, later Frontier Airline. He then trained to become a gourmet chef and was presently employed by Fourwinds Resteraunt in the airport. He was to begin a managerial position with the Marriot chain next week. We will miss our "Big Guy" tremendously, he loved to fish, hunt, cook and just hang out with the family. Brad was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Ragan and infant brother, James Patrick. He is survived by his parents; stepmother, Cathy; one stepsister and one stepbrother; twin, Brett Allen, brother, USAF Captain Brian E. Higgins and his wife, Jill, Val Dosta, Ga.; grandmother, Helen Ragan; uncle, Randy Ragan and his wife, Audrey, all of Kansas City; aunt, Janet Higgins Graham; uncles, Andy Higgins and Lance Higgins; great aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of good friends. Services were held Nov. 14 at Mt.Washington Funeral Home, Kansas City.

HIGGINS, Brad Wesley
Kansas City Star, 13 November 2007
Brad W. Higgins 28, passed away on November 10, 2007. Visitation will be Wednesday, November 14, 2007 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Mt. Washington Forever Chapel, 614 S. Brookside , Independence, MO.

HIGGINS, Dorothy Jean
Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Dorothy J. Higgins, age 78, Deepwater, Missouri passed away Monday, January 12, 2009 at her home. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 15, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Inurnment will be at Peaceful Home Cemetery, Deepwater. Family suggests memorials to Peaceful Home Cemetery and may be left at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. She was a lifelong member of the Fairview Presbyterian Church, Riley, Kansas. She attended the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. Dorothy is survived by her husband, Eugene; children, James Eugene, Kansas City, Missouri, Janet Katherine Graham, Eugene Missouri, Lance Martin, Sedalia, Missouri, and Andrew Oren, Earl Park, Indiana; brother Arnold Roos, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; sister Phyllis Johnson, Newell, South Dakota; twelve grandchildren, Brian Higgins, Brett Higgins, Casey Graham, Devin Graham, Russel Graham, Brandon Higgins, Lana Higgins, Kahli Higgins, Alyssa Higgins, Abygale Higgins, Ashland Higgins, and Aubrey Higgins; three great-grandchildren, Austin Hazelwood, Ashton Graham and Ryan Graham.

HIGGINS, George V.
Appleton City Journal, 6 December 1926
Word came last Friday of the death of George V. Higgins, at San Bernardino, Calif., following a long illness. Funeral services were held there Monday, December 3, with burial there, also. Mr. Higgins was a longtime resident of Appleton City before moving to California to be near most of their children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Orpha, about a year ago. The son, Leo Higgins, and family reside in Yucca Valley, Calif.

HIGGINS, Nova Gene Holland
St. Clair County Courier, 22 September 2006
Nova Gene Higgins was born Nov. 3, 1948, in Bronaugh to Claude Lee and Nina Anna (Folkner) Holland. She passed away Sept. 14, 2006, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Nova was a nurses aid for several years. On July 15, 1977, she was united in marriage to Leroy Higgins who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Marion Martin. Survivors include a son, John Taylor of Missouri; two daughters, Stephanie Beerbower, Collins, and Brenda Petit, Nevada; three brothers, Fred Martin of Iowa, Sonny Martin of Alabama and Ed Holland, Nevada, Mo.; three sisters, May Cole, Faye Scott and Babe Knerr, all of Iowa; six grandchildren; and other relatives and friends. Services were held Monday, Sept. 18, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with Greg Mangum officiating. Cremation.

HIGGINS, Orpha
Appleton City Journal, 11 January 1962
Death In California of Mrs. G.V. Higgins - News came to Appleton City Monday of the death of Mrs. G.V. Higgins, longtime resident of Appleton City, now of California. Mrs. Claud Dean of Deepwater, sister of Mr. Higgins, received the word Friday, January 5, that Mrs. Higgins had passed away that day at a hospital in San Bernardino, Calif., where she and Mr. Higgins had been living for a while. She suffered a second stroke on December 31st. Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter, Mrs. Dark (Geneva) Shipley of Anderson, Mo., who is ill at the hospital in Stella, Mo. One son, Leo, of Yucca Valley, Calif.; also three other daughters, two reside in San Bernardino and one in the state of Washington. Mrs. Higgins is also survived by four brothers: Sine and Man Hooper, Butler, Mo.; Alva Hooper, Kansas City, and Jesse Hooper, who has been in the hospital at Osceola for two years. Mr. Higgins is reported to be in very poor health. Mr. and Mrs. Higgins left Appleton City about two years ago, going to California for their health. They spent most of their married life in and near Appleton City and were valued members of the First Baptist Church. At the time the news was received here, there was no date set for the funeral services for Mrs. Higgins as no burials are permitted in the state of California on Sunday.

HILL, Bessie Ethridge
El Dorado Springs Sun, El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., MO, May 13, 1965, Page 1. Submitted by: Karen Foreman
Mrs. Bessie Hill Death - Mrs. Bessie Hill, whose home was at 411 North Main Street, died May 10 at Cedar county memorial hospital. She was the daughter of Thomas and Hannah Ethridge, and was born February 14, 1885, in St. Clair county. She had lived 75 of her 80 years in this vicinity. Mrs. Hill is survived by six daughters, Madge Hill and Violet Schuman, El Dorado Springs, Opal Shouse of Rich Hill, Mo., Ina Hutton of Elgin, Ill., and Lorena Davis of Caledonia, Ill.; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was married August 23, 1903, to Wayne Hill, who died in 1945. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock today, Thursday, at the Gwinn-Carothers chapel, the Rev. G.H. Sublett officiating. Interment in Pleasant Grove cemetery, with grandsons acting as pallbearers. (Note: One of the six daughters, Velda Mae, was inadvertently omitted from the obituary.)

HILL, Glenn H.
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
(February 15, 1922 - September 6, 2008). Glenn H. Hill, son of Samuel Benjamin and Katherine Mary (Clawson) Hill, was born February 15, 1922 in Pleasant Hill, Missouri. He passed away September 6, 2008 at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City, Missouri at 86 years of age. Glenn spent his youth in Pleasant Hill graduating from Pleasant Hill High School in 1940. He took a job with Pleasant Hill Water Department after graduation. He was united in marriage to Effie E. Spangler July 6, 1940 in Osceola, Missouri and to this union two children were born. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II with the 170th Combat Engineers stationed on Leyti and Okinawa in the Philippines and Inchon, Korea. After the service he entered mortuary school in St. Louis, Missouri working for Brownfield Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, Missouri, then later for D.W. Newcomer’s Sons in North Kansas City, Missouri. Following his time with Newcomer’s he traveled in Missouri, Kansas and Texas with Funeral Security Plans. Glenn and Effie moved to Appleton City where they owned and operated the Dari-Burg. Glenn was also administrator for Appleton City Manor Nursing Home before purchasing Eckhoff Funeral Home in 1976. He owned and operated Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home until his retirement. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Appleton City, the Masonic Lodge #412 A.F. & A.M., a former president of the Appleton City Community Club and a member of the Appleton City Optimist Club. He received his 50 Year pin from the Missouri Funeral Director’s Association in 1998 and was Grand Marshall of the Appleton City Fair in 2000. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Claude and Lester Ray Hill; two sisters, Margery Johnson and Mary Miller. He loved to travel with his friends and has been to 48 of the 50 states. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and spent many happy hours golfing with his buddies. His family was very important to him and his two grandsons were his pride and joy. Survivors include his wife, Effie, of 68 years; his son Richard and wife Jeannette of Appleton City; his daughter Glenda and husband Kevin Jones of Chanute, Kansas; his two grandsons Eric Twente of Edgerton, Kansas and David Hill of Appleton City. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Minister: Reverend Tony Reynolds. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Monday, September 8, 2008 between 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Military Graveyard Service: Missouri Honor Guard. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial: First Christian Church.

HILL, Madge
El Dorado Springs Sun, El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co., MO, Thursday, Feb. 11, 1982, Page 4. Submitted by Karen Foreman
Madge Hill - Madge Hill, age 77, of 411 S. Main St., passed away Monday afternoon at Cedar County Memorial Hospital. She was born August 2, 1904, the daughter of Samuel Wayne and Bessie Ethridge Hill.
Miss Hill was a lifetime area resident coming to El Dorado Springs in 1953. She was a member of the Pape Christian Church. Survivors include five sisters - Miss Velda Mae Hill and Mrs. Bessie Violet Sxhuman both of El Dorado Springs; Mrs. Opal Hanna Shouse, Rich Hill; Mrs. Ina Marie Hutton, Hot Springs, Ark.; Mrs. Lorena Davis, Caledonia, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12 in the Milster-Isbell-Carothers Chapel with Rev. Jack Daniel officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Schell City, under the direction of Milster-Isbell-Carothers Funeral Home. The family will receive relatives and friends Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Milster Chapel.

HILL, Marjorie A.
Independence Examiner, March 1930
Mrs. Marjorie A. Hill, 406 E. Walnut. Today, Mrs. M.A. Hill, widow of Roland Hill, died at home Saturday, March 1, 1930. She died on her 83rd birthday. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Silas Baker, and two sons of the home, Elmer and Herbert Whitley and a sister, Mrs. John Hall; five granddaughters, three grandsons, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at the home by Rev. L.M. Proctor. Burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery.

HILL, Samuel Wayne
Death notice from the Appleton City Journal, Appleton City, St. Clair Co., MO, Dec. 13, 1945, Page 3, column 2. Submitted by Karen Foreman
Taberville - The community was shocked and saddened by the sudden death of Vane Hill Friday morning.

HILL, Samuel Wayne
Death notice from the St. Clair County Democrat, Osceola, St. Clair Co., MO, Dec. 27, 1945, Page 1, column 5. Submitted by Karen Foreman
Pleasant Grove (omitted last week) - This community was shocked to hear of the sudden death of Wayne Hill. He lived in this neighborhood for about 35 years. Lee Hutton and family and Johnnie Davis and family of Harvard, Ill., returned to their home last Thursday after being called here by the death of the ladies father, Wayne Hill. Rev. and Mrs. O.E. Martin of Braymer, came down last Monday to be here for her uncle Wayne Hill's funeral Tuesday.

HILLEGAS, Harold G.
St. Clair County Courier, 26 January 2007
The family of Harold Hillegas, Lowry City, MO, wishes to extend a heartfelt thank you for all the support and concern shown to us during his illness and passing. Your prayers, kind words, food, flowers, help, cards and contributions to the memorial fund are deeply appreciated. We wish to extend a special thank you to the Doctors and staff at Sac-Osage Tri-County Clinic and Dad's fellow workers on the County Road and Bridge crew and at the Courthouse. Your prayers are carrying us through. May God Bless You.

HILLEGAS, Judge Charles Edgar 
Lowry City Independent, 2 May 1929
Judge C.E. Hillegas Passes - The people of Lowry City and community were shocked and saddened last Friday, at the news of the sudden death of Judge C.E. Hillegas, which occurred at his farm home two miles northeast of Lowry City at about 2 o’clock that afternoon. Mr. Hillegas had been building some new windows into the kitchen at his home. At the noon hour he ate dinner, and a short time later became ill and was obliged to lie down. He suffered intense pains about the heart and stomach and became very sick. Mrs. Hillegas telephoned to Dr. Leo S. Wright and was given instructions as to what should be done for her husband’s relief, but within a few minutes time she called the doctor again and told him to come at once. Dr. Wright left immediately for the Hillegas home, accompanied by Mr. Hillegas’ brother, J.W. Hillegas, who was in Lowry City at the time.
Mr. Hillegas had passed away before they arrived, he having breathed his last while his little daughter, Irene, held his head in her hands. Mrs. Hillegas and daughter were the only members of the family with him at the time, a son, Gene, the other member of the home circle, having gone to a neighbor’s after some medicine for his father’s relief. In a lifetime spent in St. Clair County, the county of his birth, Charlie Hillegas has enjoyed a wide circle of friends, and since his election to the office of Presiding Judge of the St. Clair County Court, in 1926, he has enlarged this acquaintance until it reaches into all parts of the county. On Sunday afternoon, friends and relatives gathered at the Lowry City M.E. Church to attend the funeral services. The church was filled to overflowing, with one of the largest crowds that ever attended a funeral in this city. Many were unable to get inside the building and stood in groups in the church yard during the services. Following the service at the church, the body was conveyed to the Lowry City cemetery where interment was made. Charles Edgar Hillegas, eldest son of William and Huldah Hillegas, was born in St. Clair county, Missouri, July 9, 1869, at the old homestead now owned and occupied by his brother, J.W. Hillegas, 4 miles northeast of Lowry City, and died April 26, 1929, at the age of fifty nine years, nine months and seventeen days. In this locality he grew to manhood and on December 31, 1890, he was united in marriage with Miss Nettie Gonser. To this union ten children were given, all of whom survive with their mother. They are: William Edgar Hillegas of Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Bernice Amos of Madison, Saskatchewan, Canada; Dan Hillegas of Lowry City; Mrs. Faye Nichols of Oak Park, Illinois; Harley Hillegas of Kansas City, Missouri, and Mrs. Hazel Stewart of Lowry City, twins; George Hillegas of Lowry City; Gene Hillegas of the home; Mrs. Ina May Neuenschwander of Moberly, Missouri, and Irene Hillegas of the home. He is also survived by eight grandchildren; his aged parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hillegas of Lowry City; two brothers, J.W. and M.E. Hillegas, and three sisters, Mrs. T.S. Wears, Mrs. D.M. Cooper and Mrs. B.C. Shepherd, all residents of Lowry City or community. At the age of eighteen he was converted and united with the Methodist Church, in which organization he held membership until his death. He took an active part in the life of his church, having served on its board of stewards; as superintendent and teacher in its Sunday school, and as a member of the choir. In 1926, he was elected to serve the county of his birth as presiding judge of the county court, and held that office with honor and distinction. His fairness to all people, in the important discharge of his duties, endeared him to his associates and those with whom he came in contact. Mr. Hillegas was a member of Lowry City Camp 5412, Modern Woodmen of America. Funeral services were conducted at the Lowry City M.E. Church at 2:30 o’clock Sunday afternoon by the Rev. Roy Brown of Grace M.E. church at Osceola. The music consisted of favorite hymns of the deceased: “The Old Rugged Cross”, “Golden Bells”, “Asleep in Jesus”, “It Is Well With My Soul”. Interment was in the Lowry City Cemetery. Pall bearers were: H.A. Haverland, E.C. Crump, E.M. Cooper, W.M. Foster, Clem Browning and Wm. Bunch. The many friends in Lowry City and community join in extending deep sympathy to the family in their bereavement.

HILLEGAS, Judge Charles Edgar
Card of Thanks - We desire to express our heartfelt thanks to the many friends for their assistance and sympathy following the death and at the funeral of our loved one. We extend appreciation to the minister and those who furnished music at the funeral; also for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. C.E. Hillegas and Children. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hillegas and Children.

HILLSMAN, Ethel Nadine Cranfield
Nevada Daily Mail, Wednesday, 6 December 2006
Ethel Nadine Hillsman, age 90, the daughter of Charles Lewis and Stella Mae (Greer) Cranfield was born Feb. 12, 1916, in Beaman, Mo., and passed from this life on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Scott, Kan. Ethel attended elementary school in Taberville as well as her freshman and sophomore years, then her junior year in El Dorado Springs before completing her senior year at Schell City High School. After graduation she was united in marriage to Clarence George Hillsman and to their union five children were born. The family lived for a time in the Schell City area then relocated to the Fort Scott area where Ethel and the children lived while Clarence was in the military. After Clarence returned from the service the family lived for a time in the Rockville and Appleton City areas before Ethel, along with her children moved back to Fort Scott in 1954. She was employed as a laundry attendant until her retirement. Her hobbies included gardening and flowers and she took great pride in her rose garden. She was a tireless member and worker in the Parkway Church of God Holiness and volunteered countless hours as a playground supervisor for Fort Scott Christian Heights. Her belief in God, her church involvement, and her volunteerism were all integral parts of her life. Survivors include two sons, Hubert Dale Hillsman of Meridian, Miss., and Clarence David Hillsman of St. Joseph, Mo.; three daughters, Sally Lou Dyer of Independence, Kan., Charlene Mae Stoaks of Vale, Ore., and Florence Jacqueline Peck of Sedalia, Mo.; one sister, Neola Maxine Smith of Cerritos, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and many friends.
Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Parkway Church of God Holiness in Fort Scott, Kan., with pastor Mark D. Stetler and pastor Raymond Mauch officiating. Musical selections were provided by Terry and Gwen Chance and Kathryn Stetler. Pallbearers were Dave Hillsman, Victor Arnold, Wayne Peck, Virgil Peck, Darryl Peck and Steve Peck. Honorary pallbearers were Jonathon Lorvery, Charles Jewsberry, Ron Wollenhaupt and Joshua Wollenhaupt. Interment was in the Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, Mo. Memorial contributions are suggested to Fort Scott Christian Heights. Arrangements were entrusted to the Lewis-Hoagland Funeral Home, Schell City.

HILTE, Lora E.
St. Clair County Courier, 14 April 2006
Lora E. Hilte, 93, Clinton, died Wednesday, April 5, 2006, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, at Urich Baptist Church with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Urich Baptist Church and left in care of the funeral home.
She was born Nov. 1, 1912, in Dade County, daughter of William Henry and Hattie Leiber Jenkins. She Married John “Arnold” Hilte on March 16, 1935, at Deepwater. He preceded her death on December 20, 1993. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Ray Hilte; one daughter, Avis Ingham; three brothers, Ellis, Dolsie, David; and one sister, Laphena. Survivors include one brother, John Jenkins; two sisters, Vada Jenkins and Geneva Naffziger; two grandchildren, Lori Ann Oswald and Johnna May Irey; three great grandchildren; son-in-law, Johnny Ingham; and brother-in-law, Andy Davis.

HILTE, James M.
Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri
James M. “Bob” Hilte was born September 16, 1917 in Lowry City, Missouri to John K. and Susie L. (Snethen) Hilte. He passed away March 5, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri at 90 years of age. Bob lived in the Montrose, Lowry City and Deepwater, Missouri area all of his life. He was employed by the Missouri Department of Transportation for 31 years retiring in 1980 as Shed Foreman. He also worked on chain saws and lawn mowers for around 25 years. Mr. Hilte was a member of the United Presbyterian-Methodist Church in Montrose where he had taught Sunday school for about 50 years. Bob and Alice M. Carter were united in marriage January 19, 1941 in Clinton, Missouri and celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary this year. Bob enjoyed gardening and his favorite thing to make was a big, beautiful garden. He also liked to fish. Preceding Bob in death were his parents and four brothers, Arnold, Howard, Ernie and Earl Hilte. Survivors include his wife, Alice, of the home, their two sons, John P. Hilte and wife Linda of Montrose, Missouri and James C. Hilte and wife Tammy of Appleton City, Missouri, nine grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service:  Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Saturday, March 8, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Minister: Reverend Rob Barringer.  Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Friday, March 7, 2008 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment: Montrose Cemetery in Montrose, Missouri. Memorial: Teays Chapel Cemetery.

HILTON, Anne B. Barnes
Sedalia, MO newspaper, 11 October 1934. Submitted by Kerry Dillard-Nelson
WIDOW OF EDITOR DIED IN APPLETON CITY HOME. Appleton City, MO.,Oct 11—(UP)-Mrs. Anne Hilton, 69, widow Charles C. Hilton, founder of the Appleton City Journal, dropped dead late yesterday at her home here.

HILTY, Alice Ruth Shy
St. Clair County Courier, 17 August 2005
Alice Ruth Hilty, 93, died Saturday, Aug. 13, 2005, at her home in Denver, Colo. She was born in rural Henry County near Montrose on Sept. 1, 1911, to Warren and Grace Shy. Alice attended college in Warrensburg and taught school in rural St. Clair County. She married Roy F. Hilty on April 24, 1932, and to this union three children were born. Alice was a member of the Valley Center United Church of Christ and was an active member of the Valley Center Ladies Aide. She attended Parshall Chapel in Parshall, Colo., during the 30 years they lived in the area. Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, who passed away Feb. 20, 2005; three brothers, Earl, Faris and Uel Shy and one sister, Mabel Gallagher. She is survived by two sons, Daniel E. Hilty and his wife, Lydia, Aarvada, Colo., and David W. Hilty and his wife, Susan, Deepwater; one daughter, Roilynn Kay Kreder and her husband, Earl, St. Louis; one sister, Lucille Doing, Lebanon; a brother, Delbert Shy and his wife, Mary Ann, Liberty; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Hilty, Michelle Crooks, Dava Dull, Rob Kreder and Lee Hilty; six great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Services will be held at the Valley Center United Church of Christ at 1 p.m., Friday, Aug. 19.

HILTY, Alice Ruth Shy
Clinton Daily Democrat, 16 August 2005
Alice Ruth Hilty, 93, died Saturday, August 13, 2005, at her home in Denver, Colorado. She was born in rural Henry County near Montrose on September 1, 1911, to Warren and Grace Shy. She attended college in Warrensburg and taught school for three years at the Dillon School in rural St. Clair County. She married Roy F. Hilty April 24, 1932. She was a member of the Valley Center United Church of Christ and was an active member of the Valley Center Ladies Aide. She also attended Parshall Chapel in Parshall, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her husband Roy, on February 20, 2005; three brothers, Earl, Faris and Uel Shy and one sister Maybel Gallagher. She is survived by two sons, Daniel E. Hilty and wife Lydia, Arvada, Colorado, David W. Hilty and wife Susan, Deepwater, and daughter Roilynn Kay Kreder and husband Earl, St. Louis; one sister Lucille Doing, Lebanon; a brother Delbert Shy and wife Mary Ann, Liberty; five grandchildren, Jeffrey Hilty, Michelle Crooks, Dava Dull, Rob Kreder and Lee Hilty; six great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephew and other relatives and friends. Services will be held at Valley Center United Church of Christ Friday, August 19.

HILTY, Hallie Arlene Ross
Clinton Daily Democrat, 10 February 2000
Hallie Arlene Hilty, daughter of Tom and Lean (Woods) Ross, was born November 23, 1911, in St. Clair County, and died February 3, 2000, at the Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, at the age of 88 years. Hallie was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a bookkeeper for Hilty Quarries before she retired. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, Clinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wes Hilty; her parents; two daughters, Donna and Myrna; one infant son, Ross Hilty; as well as two brothers, Orville Ross and T. J. Ross. Hallie is survived by one son, Stan L. Hilty of Clinton; one brother, Charles Ross of Clinton; three sisters, Elizabeth Moore of Birmingham, Alabama, Dorothy Jean Ayleworth of Platte City, and Lena Jeffries of Colorado Springs, Colorado and four grandsons, Shawn Hilty, John Hilty and Joe Hann Hilty, all of Clinton, and Wesley Clay of Lancaster, California. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Sunday, February 6. Burial was in the Valley Center Cemetery, Deepwater.

HILTY, Hanna Neuenschwander
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, 13 October 1961
Funeral services for Mrs. Hanna Hilty, 81, who died Sept. 27, were conducted Sept. 29 at Valley Center Evangelical and Reformed Church. Pall bearers were grandsons, Paul Ross, Philip Ross, Stanfred Hilty, David Hilty, Steven Hilty and Samuel Hilty. Hanna Neuenschwander was born in the Valley Center community, St. Clair County, Oct. 8, 1879, the 4th child of Dr. John I. and Kathryn Neuenschwander. On June 9, 1903, she married Fredrick L. Hilty. This union was blessed with seven children: Palmer, Pullman, Wash.; Wesley, Clinton; Roy, Deepwater; Ruby Shy, Lowry City; Lottie Ross, Urich; Joseph, Mandras, Ore.; and Benjamin, Lowry City. Her husband preceded her in death on Oct. 10, 1937. For the most part her entire life was lived in the Valley Center community until she moved to Lowry City in May of 1956. She was reared in a Christian home, a wonderful heritage. Her Christian influence and endless and untiring devotion was felt in the home, church and community. She was baptized in infancy and as a young girl was confirmed and joined the Hebron Reformed Church of Valley Center in which church she was a life long member. To serve the church was an integral part of her life. She was active as a Sunday School teacher in the church and was an active member of the Ladies Aid. Besides her children before named she leaves 12 grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Neuenschwander, Deepwater, the Rev. John Neuenschwander, Stotts City; three sisters, Mrs. Ruth Klass, California, Mo.; Mrs. Emma Scheer, Meeker, Okla.; Mrs. Emil (Hedwig) Matter, Diamond Point, Okla.; many other relatives and friends.

HILTY, Roy Frederick
Clinton Daily Democrat, 23 February 2005
Roy Frederick Hilty, born in St. Clair County, January 7, 1908, to Fred and Hanna (Neuenschwander) Hilty, died in Denver, Colorado, February 20, 2005, at the age of 97 years, one month and 18 days. He spent most of his life as a farmer in St. Clair and Henry counties. He served several terms on the Lowry City school board
and after retirement drove a school bus for the Lowry City School and was mayor of Lowry City. In the early
1970s he and Alice moved to a ranch in Parshall, Colorado, where they lived for the next 30 plus years.
Roy was a devout Christian and was a member of the Valley Center United Church of Christ and became a
member of the Parshall Chapel in Parshall, Colorado. He was a 32-degree Mason and former Grand Master of the Kremmeling Lodge. He enjoyed living in the mountains and attributed his long life to the clean mountain air. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Palmer Hilty of Washington, Wes Hilty of Clinton, Ben Hilty of Lowry City and Joe Hilty of Oregon; one sister, Lottie Ross of Urich. He is survived by his wife Alice R. Hilty of the home; two sons, Daniel and wife Lydia, Denver, Colorado, and David and wife Susan, Deepwater; a daughter Roilynn Kay Kreeder and husband Earl, St. Louis; twin sister Ruby Sargent, Kansas City; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Memorial services will be at Valley Center United Church of Christ, Deepwater, Saturday, February 26, 2 p.m.

HINTON, Charles Albert
Clinton Daily Democrat, 20 January 2004
Charles Albert Hinton, 86, Clinton, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. He was born in Calhoun February 14, 1917. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended school in Calhoun, Deepwater and Brownington. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Clayton February 11, 1939. He was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II, serving from 1942 until 1946. After his discharge from the service, he worked in highway construction around the state of Missouri. Later he served as superintendent of road construction for J.W. Menefee Construction Co. of Sedalia. While living in Anderson, Missouri, Charles made a confession of faith in Christ and was baptized at Anderson Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.C. Hinton and Stella (Mallow) Hinton; three brothers, Lawrence, Wallace and Earl Hinton; three sisters, Thelma Wallace, Fern Daley and Ruth Pinkston. Charles is survived by his wife of 64 years, Elizabeth Hinton, of the home; two sisters-in-law, and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; other family members, and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Wednesday, January 7. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.