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PADLEY, Joseph William
Hill & Son Funeral Home
March 20, 1923 - April 11, 2004 - Joseph William Padley, son of Harry L. and Grace (Wix) Padley, was born March 20, 1923 in Bates County, Missouri. He departed this life April 11, 2004 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler, Missouri at 81 years of age. Joe enjoyed farming and spent all of his life farming in Bates County, Missouri. He was united in marriage to Lillian Ada Colson July 28, 1946 and to this union three children were born. They were the first couple married at Pleasant Gap Christian Church where Joe had remained a member throughout his life. Mr. Padley loved his family caring for them and was very proud of all of his grandchildren. He was a kind man who always gave a helping hand to anyone in need. Preceding Joe in death were his parents, his wife, his daughter Janice Marie Smalley, and his brother Louis W. Padley. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Wayne Padley and Vernon Luroy Padley and wife Marlo all of Butler, Missouri; one sister Hazel Mock of Appleton City, Missouri; one son-in-law Terry Smalley of Butler, Missouri; five grandchildren, Justin and Ashley Padley, and Ashland, Jonathan and Sarah Smalley; one step-granddaughter Tamara Selfridge; and seven nieces and nephews.

PAGE, Elma Lillian Braun
Clinton Daily Democrat, 16 November 2001
Elma L. Page, 88, Osceola, died at Northwood Hills Nursing Home, Humansville, Thursday, November 15, 2001. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 18, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe.

PAGE, Francis Marion
St Clair County Courier, 22 January 1914
F.M. Page died at his home north of Osceola, January 16 1914. The funeral was preached by T. Simmons and Henderson at the Dunkard church, after which he was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place near the church, under the auspices of the GAR Post of which Mr. Page was a member. His military record was a veteran of the Civil War, serving in Co. G, 7th M.S.M. Cavalry. Pall bearers John E Cole, D.J. Beardslee, Jefferson Chase, Ahart Mayer, A.W. Lankford and C.C. Ballard. W.H. Hilligas, Chaplain, W.T. Noll, officer of the day and (Judge) James H. Reading, commander.

PAGETT, Vera
Clinton Daily Democrat, 7 Oct 2003
Mrs. Vera Pagett, 78, Lowry City, a retired waitress, died Sunday, October 5, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 8, 1 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation.

PARK, Agnes Barnett
St. Clair County Courier, 14 September 2007
Agnes Barnett Park was born June 29, 1913, south of Lowry City, to Richard F. and Sadie (Simpson) Barnett. She passed away Sept. 5, 2007 at Truman Lake Manor. Agnes attended Short School and graduated from Lowry City High School. On Dec. 9, 1939 Agnes was united in marriage to Aubry Park and they lived in the Osceola area all of their married life. They were both employed at the former Warrensburg Production Credit Association in Osceola. They spent many winters in Harlingen, Texas where they emjoyed making many new friends and socializing with them. Agnes enjoyed bridge, eating out and shopping. She also enjoyed being with family members. She was a loyal Democrat who enjyed discussing and reading about political issues. Family members remember the good food that she prepared as she was an excellent cook. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church where she served as church treasurer for over 30 years. She was faithful in attendance until her health began to fail and she moved to Truman Lake Manor in November of 2004. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Aubry and her parents, sisters, Jessie Breon Long and Mirian Cooper, brothers, Donald and Richard. She was also preceded in death by one nephew, Edwin Breon and one niece, Jean Breon Harper. Agnes is survived by two nieces, Leasa Stultz of Waverly Hall, Ga., and Sara Reese of Kansas City. Three nephews, Greg Barnett of Juneau, Wis., Glen Barnett of Beaver Dam, Wis., and Robert Breon of Appleton City, and her sister-in-law, Wilhelmina Barnett of Kansas City also survive. Services were Saturday, Sept. 8 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Minister Rev. Fred Stevens officiated. Music selection "How Great Thou Art" and "Amazing Grace" performed by Irene Hartley, soloist. Casketbearers were Glenn Barnett, Hank Reese, Lowry Belisle, Greg Barnett, Ray Higgins and John Breon. Interment was in Lowry City Cemetery. Arrangements were mde by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

PARK, Agnes Barnett
Kansas City Star, 6 September 2007
Agnes B. Park, age 94, of Osceola, Mo., passed away on September 5, 2007. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, at the SheldonGoodrich Chapel in Osceola, with burial in the Lowry City Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

PARK, Bernard C.H.
Clinton Daily Democrat
Bernard C. H. "Bum" Park, 75, Appleton City, died Saturday, January 22, 1994 in the Beautiful Savor Home, Belton. Services were Monday at the Hill & Son Chapel, Appleton City, with burial in the Lowry City Cemetery. Mr. Park was born in Lowry City and lived in Appleton City most of his life. He was a truck driver before he retired. He was a member of the Ohio Christian Church. Survivors include a brother, Bill Park, and three sisters, Nola Fitch, Lorene Shoemaker and Berniece Neimann, all of Appleton City.

PARK, David
David Park Dies at Home of Daughter at Lowry - David Park, a son of Overton and Mary Ellen Park, was born near Mt. Zion, Dec. 16, 1859, and died March 20, 1947, at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Marvin Thompson, three miles east of Lowry City. He was converted when a young man and for years was active in the Park Grove Christian church. He lived some years in the vicinity of Ohio and while living here remained a contributor to the church. About six years ago he moved to Brownington in order to be near his sons and with the cooperation of his sons and a few others re-opened the Brownington Christian Church to which he gave his full support.
He was married to Dora Brown on Jan. 21, 1880. To this union 13 children were born, nine sons and four daughters: Mrs. Viva Mannering of Hullstown; Mrs. Myrtle Thompson, of Lowry City; Mrs. Pearl Merriman, Deepwater; Mrs. Ora Johnson, Appleton City; Gomer Park, Appleton City; Jim Park, Osceola; Cecil Park, Hackensack, Minn.; Ashley Park, Appleton City; Bryan Park, Brownington; Tannie Park, Deepwater; Dewart Park, Jamesport; Allen Park, Kansas City, Kans.; Henry Park, Deepwater. Besides the above named children he is survived by his wife, 32 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a brother, one sister, four half-brothers and one half-sister. His funeral services were conducted at the Lowry City Christian Church Sunday with Rev. R.E. Carpenter, Calhoun, officiating. The music was furnished by a chorus of Lowry City friends; Mrs. Harlan Davis, pianist; Mrs. Effie Wax; Mrs. Esther Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Bunch; Wm. C. Bunch; Otis Wright and Amos Jackson. Flower bearers were Christine Thompson, Wilma McConnell, Georgia Williams, Icel Merriman, Bettie Sue Park, Juanita Ferguson. Pall bearers were Ival Park, Bernard Park, Edwin Park, Aubrey Thompson, John Shoemaker, Clyde Merriman. Interment was in Lowry City cemetery.

PARK, Earl David
Clinton Daily Democrat, February 1993
Earl David Park, 65, Osceola, died Monday, February 8, 1993, at the home. Services will be Friday at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola; burial in the Park family cemetery, Roscoe. Mr. Park was a lifelong Osceola area resident. He was a farmer. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Rowena Park of the home; six sons, Roger Park, Ron Park, Gail Park, Preston Park and Doug Weant of Osceola, and Carson Park, Clinton; five daughters, Paula Brown, Clinton, Dana Smith, Billings, Mont., Connie Gibbins, Adrian, Gina Sels, Osceola and Lana Sheldon, Colorado Springs, Colorado; two brothers, Jim Park, Lee's Summit, and Bob Park, Lowry City; a sister Dora Kirk, Kansas City, and nine grandchildren.

PARK, James Peter
Submitted by: Sandee Hubbard
James (Peter) Park died at his home in Lowry City, July 20, 1925, after a lingering illness of some months, due to hardening of the arteries, kidney trouble and declining years. The deceased was born in Benton county, Mo., August 13, 1845. He was married to Mary E.C. Hubbard November 19, 1868. To this union five children were born--two boys and three girls. David Francis died in infancy and the remainder survive and were present at his obsequies and are as follows: Zara Park of Lowry City, Bessie E. Greenwell of Lowry City, May Kelley of the same place and Hattie Johnson of Kansas City. He was converted and united with the Christian church at Park Grove in the year 1866 (at a school house near the present church), and he was one of the charter members of the present church when it was organized and is the last of the charter members. He lived on a farm near Mt. Zion for some time after marriage and the remainder of his farm life was spent on the farm now occupied by his son Zara, which is situated halfway between Lowry and Mt. Zion, living in that same community for 45 years and the last 13 in Lowry City. He was an official in the Park Grove church until his removal to Lowry City, where he later transferred his membership. When the Civil War broke out he championed the cause of the union and served three years in the M.S.M. Cavalry, Co., C. 7th Mo. Reg., and received an honorable discharge April 7, 1865. It is needless to say, that for Brother park to do his duty to his neighbor, country or his God, it was only necessary for him to know it. His funeral services were conducted by H.E. Carpenter of Osceola at the Lowry City Christian church at 2:30 p.m. July 21st, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends, after which the remains were interred in the Park cemetery. He leaves his devoted wife, and four children named above, three brothers-Dave and Seigle of Deepwater and Chillian of Lowry City; also five half-brothers-Samuel and Milo of Deepwater, George of Mt. Zion, Overton of Oklahoma, and Noah (Doc) of Warsaw, besides five sisters-Perlina Brown of Oregon, Emma Bunch and Samantha Bunch of Lowry City, Hannah Terry of Osceola, Mary Stewart of Deepwater and Carrie Edwards of Deepwater-a half sister, besides a large number of relatives and friends who will greatly miss and mourn his departure.

PARK, Nathalie Alice Randall
St. Clair County Courier, 27 September 1990
Nathalie Alice Park, daughter of Charles and Elena Walts Randall, was born in Linn County, near Mound City, Kansas, on November 23, 1901 and passed away at the Sycamore View Nursing Home in Clinton, Missouri at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 20 days. Nathalie had been in failing health for a number of years and spent the last three years at Sycamore View. On April 22, 1922 she was married to John Park, who preceded her in death on March 3, 1962. Nathalie and John had a son, John Nolan Park, who was born January 9, 1925. At the tender age of three years, John Nolan was called home to be with Jesus as a result of being kicked by a horse. Nathalie was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Park Grove Christian Church while they lived on their farm east of Lowry City. In 1935, she and John moved to Lowry City and she became a member of the Christian church there. She was very dedicated to her church work and served as secretary, treasurer and teacher for many years. She moved to Clinton in 1979 and became a member of the Christian church there, attending as long as her health permitted. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge in which she took an active part as long as her health permitted. Nathalie and John operated a grocery store in Lowry City for 13 years. After selling the store, she sold Avon products. She enjoyed this work very much as she could drive her car out into the country and in town, calling on old friends and making new ones. She also enjoyed working with flowers, spending many happy hours with them, even when she was in failing health. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, her parents and one brother, Herbert Randall. She is survived by one stepson, Murrel Park and wife, Marie, of Kansas City, Missouri; three brothers, Walts Randall, Cabool, Missouri, Ray Randall, Blue Mound, Kansas and Rodney Randall, Unionville, Missouri; four sisters, Elsie Jones, Helen French and Ruth Graham, all of Clinton and Elma Parsons, Appleton City, Missouri, as well as four step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews and a host of friends who will miss her. Funeral services for Nathalie were held Sunday, September 16, 1990, at the Christian Church, Clinton. Rev. Howard Cupp officiated with Lisa Gurley, Carol Rucker and Jackie Lysinger singing “I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”, “How Great Thou Art” and “Each Step I Take”. Linda Lysinger was the organist. The Casketbearers were Chuck Randall, Jesse Randall, Leslie Parsons, Jim Randall, Johnny Park and Tim Randall. Burial was held at Lowry City Cemetery in Lowry City, Missouri, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home.

PARK, Samuel
Clinton, Missouri newspaper, March 1936
Samuel Park died at his home three miles west of Warsaw on Highway 18 last Sunday about 6 p.m. after a lingering illness of several months. Deceased, born near Mt. Zion, Henry County, August 22, 1872, was married to Ettie Meacham, November 4, 1894. To their union were born six children. Those living are Mrs. Ruth Holland and Mrs. Lucy Shelton of Wapato, Washington; Mrs. Katie Graham of Appleton City; and Harley Park of Deepwater. He is also survived by four brothers, Geo. and Milo of Mt. Zion, Overton of Ponca City, Okla., and Noah of Tulsa, Okla., and one sister, Mrs. Carrie Edwards of Mt. Zion; also three half brothers, John Holland and Chally Park of Lowry City and David Park of Ohio P.O. and five half sisters, Mesdames Mollie Foster, Mattie Park, Cimantha Bunch and Hannah Terral of Lowry City vicinity and Mrs. Mary Stewart of Deepwater, and seven grandchildren. At an early age, he confessed his faith in Christ and united with the Park Grove Christian Church in St. Clair County. Until just a few years ago, he was in business in Deepwater until he moved to Benton County where he died March 8 at the age of 63 years, 6 months and 16 days. When a wee lad people would often give Mr. Park pennies for candy but he always bought nails to build something. So at a very early age he chose to be a carpenter and was always happiest when following this vocation. Many fine homes stand today in Henry and Benton Counties and in the states of Washington and Oregon, showing his skill as a mason, carpenter and interior decorator, for his brother, Noah, he was completing his third modern home, at his death. Many homes in Clinton and Grandview of this state have antiques repaired by this good man.
Most of Mr. Park's life was spent in Henry County but several years were spent in Oregon and Washington. In these states his children were born and spent their early childhood. He gave to them a rich heritage of honesty, broadmindedness and faith in the Lord. He ever taught life's finest lesson, to love one's neighbor as himself.
His funeral services were conducted at the Park Grove Christian church March 9 at 2 p.m. by Rev. H. E. Carpenter of Calhoun. The music was provided by a chorus composed of Mesdames Blanch Chiles, Mary Catley and W. E. Carter, Misses Dorothy Chiles, and Mary Beth Catley with Mrs. Geo. Hillegas at the piano. Acting pallbearers were John Park, Wm. Bunch, Orla Park, Zara Park, Lester Jackson, Winn Gilkey and Murrel Richmond. The casket, covered with beautiful floral offerings, spoke silently of the high esteem in which he was held by those who knew him best. Following the rites at the church, his body was laid among his relatives and friends of many years in the Park cemetery. A special feature of the service was that his funeral sermon was preached from a pulpit that he made with his own hands years ago and gave to the church, and the seats of the church were marked off by him. He also drew the plan of the building and built the furniture in it, and the altar at the Deepwater Presbyterian church was also made by him. The family has many friends who share with them in their grief.

PARKER, Donald H.
Hill & Son Funeral Record
August 31, 1933 - May 26, 2005 - Donald H. Parker, son of Levi Hollis and Bertha Mae (Hensley) Parker, was born August 31, 1933 in Bosworth, Missouri. He passed away on May 26, 2005 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri. Mr. Parker spent most of his life in Bosworth and the Kansas City area, moving to Montrose, Missouri later in his life. Donald served his country in the Navy during the Korean Conflict. It was a time in his life that he was very proud of. He was united in marriage to Betty Persinger December 15, 1956 in Kansas City, Missouri. To this union three children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; one son Donald L. Parker of Oak Grove, Missouri; two daughters, Sheila Krahenbuhl of Montrose, Missouri and Donna Eckhoff of Wichita, Kansas; one sister Carol Marrs of Law Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

PARKER, James E.
St. Clair County Courier, 6 April 2007
James E. Parker, son of the late Charles R. and Lou Anna Parker, was born on Aug. 6, 1920, and died March 21, 2007, at the Lincoln Community Nursing Home after a lengthy illness at the age of 86 years, eight months and 14 days. Bud, as he was known by his family and friends, grew up in the Quincy area. In 1943, he joined the U.S. Army, serving in Alaska and the European Theater, receiving five bronze stars and a good conduct award. After his discharge in 1945, he operated a grocery store in Quincy. Bud married Ardith Scott and to this union one daughter, Ardith Ann, was born. Bud was engaged in farming encompassing Hickory, Benton and St. Clair counties. In June of 1971, he married Myrtle Turpen. They moved their farming operation to North Missouri. Later after selling their farm they moved to Cannon City, Colo. for a short time before returning to Benton County. Bud and Myrtle spent many enjoyable evenings visiting family and friends and especially enjoyed the card games with his five brothers. Bud was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church and an affiliated member of the Shiloh Methodist Church near Warsaw. Bud was preceded in death by his two sisters, Nora Leiber and Nellie Quaintance; four brothers, Ross, Alton, Harry and Floyd and one brother-in-law, Ray Turpen.
Surviving are his wife, Myrtle, of the home; a daughter, Ardith Elkins and her friend, Jim, of Quincy; two stepsons, John Sweeney and his wife, Iva and Larry Sweeney; a stepdaughter, Kathy First and her husband, David, all of Warsaw; a brother, Claude F. and his wife, Patti Parker, Independence; one brother-in-law, Verle Turpen and his wife, Helen, Warsaw; a sister, Frances Tuck and her husband, Charles, Springfield; two sisters-in-law, Alice Park, Phoenix, Ariz. and Margaret Parker, Warsaw; seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Memorial services for Bud were Sunday, March 31, at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Reverend Gary Myer officiating. Honorary pallbearers were John M. Sweeny, Steven R. Sweeny Sr., J.D. Elkins, David Wheatly, Kevin Cochran, Dusty Rose and Steven Sweeny Jr. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Quincy with military honors given. Arrangements under the direction of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw.

PARKER, Ray Harden
 Clinton Eye, November 1940
Ray Parker, son of former City Police Judge, Frank C. Parker, of Clinton, came to a sad death about 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 26, by a self inflicted rifle shot in his left temple. He had not been well, and earlier that morning had been to the office of Dr. S. B. Hughes for medicine then returned to the home of his father where he and his bride of a few months were making their home until their own distinctive stone house on South Water Street was completed. About 11:00 a.m., Mr. Parker told his wife that he was going to his blacksmith shop on Center Street and when at 12:30 he had not returned his brother, Elliott Parker, went to the shop to tell him to come to dinner. He arrived to find the front door locked but looking through a window he saw the body of his brother lying near the back of the shop. He hurried to get the sheriff, who summoned the coroner, and on their return found the back door unlocked and entered there. Ray Harden Parker, eldest son of the 11 children of Judge Frank Parker and his wife, the late Ollie Ann Rogers Parker, whose death occurred September 5, 1938, was born July 23 1898, near Teays Chapel and was a graduate of Antioch School. The family moved to Clinton in 1921 where he had since made his home and had established himself in business, being an expert in iron work and a skilled mechanic in all types of blacksmithing. The handsome iron work at the courthouse is a sample of his craftsmanship and he also did much work on the new cemetery fence, still under construction. His abilities also extended to architectural and cement lines, and so exact and complete was his knowledge of them that he designed and had done practically all the work on the two story rock house on South Water Street that was to have been his home and while not quite complete, in construction it is one of the most distinctive residences in Clinton. Miss Bernice Vansant, daughter of Frank Vansant, and the late Susan Miller Vansant, well known South Henry County residents, had become his bride September 2, 1940. Mr. Parker was a former member of the Masonic and Elks lodges, a man who held the respect of his fellow citizens and the full love and sympathy of his family and friends. A quiet man, whose tastes were simple and his ambitions worthy, he leaves to mourn his death his stricken widow and father, one sister, Mrs. Goldie Parks, of Appleton City and six brothers, Elliot of the home; Hal R. and O. V. of Clinton; Clay E. Parker of Noel, Howard F. Parker of Cassville, and Woodrow Parker of Pasadena, Calif. Funeral services will be held at Teays Chapel Friday afternoon (subject to change) conducted by Rev. A. S. Olsen, Howard Vansant Funeral Service in charge.

PARKS, Anna May James
Anna May Parks was born September 13, 1910, in Lowry City, to Henry Ersten and Scelia Frances North James. She died March 25, 1996, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. On July 30, 1933, Anna May was baptized at Sherman Camp. She attended the high Hill Baptist Church. In November 1943 Anna May was united in marriage to Ira Urban Parks. Their early married life was spent in Henry County in the Mt. Zion area. They moved to the Lowry City area in the mid-1950's where Ira engaged in farming and operated a saw mill. Anna May was preceded in death by her husband, Ira, on April 1, 1979; her parents; three brothers, Charlie James, Glen James and Mirl James; three sisters, Opal Weber, Lena Bright and Cleta Duffes. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Reva Brown of Windsor; two brothers, John James of Clinton and Earl James of Kansas City; one sister, Grace Gieseker of Denver, Colorado; two granddaughters, Gina Simmons of Jacksonville, Ark., and Deborah Sherrer of Windsor; two great-grandchildren, Johnathan and Christina Sherrer of Windsor, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Friday, March 29, at 1 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Rev. Larry Sherman officiated. The Jubilee Singers provided the music. Pallbearers were Roger Sherrer, Don Moran, Jim Naylor, George Lysinger, Jim Naylor, Jr. and Ed James. Burial was in Landaker Cemetery.

PARKS, Vera Elizabeth Callahan
St. Clair County Courier, March 1969
Funeral services were held at Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton March 5 for Vera Elizabeth Callahan Parks who died March 2 at Clinton General following an illness of four weeks. Rev. Amos Jackson officiated at the service and burial was made in Wright's Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Parks, daighter of Thomas Jackson and Lula B. Smith Callahan was born  July 2, 1894 in Bates County. She was married April 5, 1916 to Charlie Lee Parks. Seven children were born to the couple. She was preceded in death by two children and two sisters, Velma and Erma. She was a member of the Wright's Creek Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband; children, Mrs. Robert Monard, Montrose, Lauren Parks, Odessa, Mrs. Orville Gardner, Osceola, Mrs. D.W. Chatelin,Jr., Denver, and Mrs. Jesse Huffman, Jr., Kansas City, 20 grandchildren, four great grandchildren; and sisters and brothers, Mrs. Vera McClerran, Edwin Callahan, Mrs. Edna Loyd, Norvin Callahan, Mrs. Olive Suiter, Marion Callahan, Mrs. Viola McLaughlin, Mrs. Inez Rutledge, Clyde Callahan, and Kermit Callahan.

PARKS, Wilbur Lynn
Wilbur Lynn Parks, 73, the son of John Lee and Nina Mae (Nichols) Parks, was born on January 6, 1928 in St. Clair County. He departed this life on April 25, 2001, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler.  Mr. Parks served his country in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his time in the military, he returned to Kansas City where he worked as a mechanic in small engine repair, and later as a master mechanist. When he left Kansas City he returned to Appleton City area, where he farmed and later worked as a drover in the slaughter house in Rockville. He was united in marriage on Oct. 27, 1961, in Kansas City, KS to Mary Cornwell. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Mary. He is survived by one son, Gary Lynn Parks, Amsterdam, Mo.; one daughter, Jodi Thomlinson, Walker; one brother, Gene Parks, Taberville; three sisters-Vera Schacher-Harrisonville and Merlene Hamilton and Virginia Lee Craig-both of Norbone, Mo.; seven grandchildren: Brittany Thomlison, Jennifer Hoffman, and Jason, Jesse, John, Jeston and Julie Parks; and four great-grandchildren: Katelyn, Jossie, Jessika and Bobby Hoffman. Mr. Parks was fun loving, and a kind and caring husband and father. He was well liked and respected by all who knew him. A graveside service was held in Taberville Cemetery on Friday, April 27, with Rev. Gene Gray officiating, under the direction of Hills and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City.

PARMALEE, Mary Ann
Clinton Daily Democrat, 29 December 2004
Funeral services for Mary Ann Parmalee, 42, Roscoe, were held Monday, November 29, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, near Collins.

PARRISH, Etta M.
Appleton City Journal, 12 July 1894
Miss Etta M., daughter of Geo. Parrish, died at her home three and one half miles northeast of Garland, Kansas, Tuesday July 3rd, 1894. She had been in poor health about eighteen months, but was confined to her bed only a few weeks with that dreaded disease, lung trouble. Her suffering at times were great, yet she bore them all with patience and fortitude until death released her of all pain. She was cheerful and hopeful to the last, and when the call came she peacefully closed her eyes and answered the Master's summons - "It is enough, come up higher."
Being of a bright and pleasant nature, Miss Etta was loved by many, and will be sadly missed in the circles of society of which she formed a charming factor. Deceased was born near Warrensburg, October 9th, 1872, and was therefore 21 years, 9 months, and 24 days old. She has gone to join her mother, where they will together await the coming of father, sisters and brother. - Gone From Earth To Heaven. - In Memory of Miss Etta Parrish. - Another hand his beckoning us, - Another call is given, - And glows once more with angel steps - The path which reaches heaven. - Our young and gentle friend whose smile - Made brighter summer hours, - Amid the frost and autumn time - Has left us with the flowers. - And half we deemed she needed not - The changing of her sphere- To give to heaven a shining one - Who walked an angel here. - The blessing of her quiet life - Fell on us like the dew, - And good thoughts, where her footsteps pressed, - Like fairy blossoms grew. - Sweet prompting unto kindest deeds - Were in her every look; - We read her face as one who reads - A true and holy book. - The measure of a blessed hymn - To which our hearts could move- The breathing of an inward psalm, - A canticle of love. - We miss her in the place of mirth, - And by the hearth fire's light; - We pause beside her door to hear,  - Once more, her sweet "Good-night!" - These seems a shadow on the day, - Her smile no longer cheers; - A dimness on the stars of night, - Like eyes that look through tears. - Alone unto our Father's will - One thought hath reconciled: - That He, whose love exceedeth ours, - Has taken home his child. - Fold her, O Father! In Thine arms, - And let her, henceforth, be - A messenger of love between - Our human hearts and Thee. - Still let her mild rebuking stand - Between us and the wrong, - And her dear memory serve to make -
Our faith in goodness strong; - And grant that she who, trembling here - Distrusted all her powers - May welcome to her holier home - The well-beloved of ours.

PARSCALE, Bessie Pearl Stark Weaver
Bessie Pearl Stark was born on October 29, 1896, in her parents' home near Harper and Iconium, to John Clements Stark and Cynthia Ann Car Stark. She was the youngest of four children, with brothers, Daniel, Frances and Jesse. On November 4, 1914, she and Houston Norflete Weaver were married. He died on March 9, 1924, leaving Bessie with two daughters, Jessie Ellice Weaver and Lucille Pearl Weaver. On June 10, 1925, she was married to Jessie M. Parscale at Osceola. She became the step-mother of Dorothy, Orpha Lee, James and Jay Parscale. She resided in Brownington about 40 years, moving with Jesse to Deepwater in 1970, where she lived until one year ago, when she entered Sycamore View Nursing Home, until her death on March 13, 1992. She is survived by one daughter, Jessie Cole; three granddaughters, Louanna Simmons of Kansas, Suzan Nolan of South Dakota and Connie Howle of South Dakota; six great-grandchildren, step-daughter, Orpha Lee Norris, and 11 step-grandchildren. She created beauty where she could, using everyday things around her in quilting, in crocheted and embroidered pieces, in the thousands of well-planned and nourishing meals she prepared. She loved flowers; long ago the rows of bright annuals bloomed alongside rows of corn and potatoes, roses climbed trellises and daffodils shared springtime gold under her care, and windowsills were bright with geraniums and Christmas cactus. A clean and orderly house welcomed friends and family every day, no matter how busy she was with seasonal chores. Traditional values instilled in her during childhood remained a part of her adult life - frugality, practicality, a slow and conservative approach to anything new, along with the feeling that "new" wasn't necessarily "better". Her quiet faith in her God and His Promises guided her and sustained her through the loss of two husbands, a daughter, most of her relatives and lifelong friends and through the many setbacks and disappointments life hands to all of us. She was a very private person, an anachronism who perhaps was sometimes not entirely comfortable with the fast moving pace of life around her, but the stability and unchanging views she held about what was good and bad, right and wrong, served as a reminder, a lesson, a caution to all around her that some things, some values and truths are forever. We who loved her will miss her, but we are joyful in our certainty that she is now in the wonderful second phase of her life, for which the first was lived. Funeral services were held on March 15, 1992, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel with the Reverend Forrest Rutherford officiating. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

PARSONS, Elma Randall
Clinton Daily Democrat, 24 May 2002
Elma (Randall) Parsons was born March 22, 1920, on the family farm near Lowry City, to Charles and Elena (Walts) Randall, and died at her home in Appleton City on Sunday, May 19, 2002. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Elma was the ninth child of a family of nine, Walts, Nathalie, Herbert, Elsie, Helen, Ray, Ruth and Rodney. She attended school at Grandview School near Lowry City. On February 26, 1939, Elma was united in marriage to Clarence Richard Parsons by Rev. L. J. Miller at his home near Ohio, Missouri. To this union, two children were born, Leslie Gene and Beverly June. The family lived on their farm southeast of Appleton City. Elma was a good, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School for many years. She spent many hours gardening, solving crossword puzzles, sewing, quilting and reading. She read the Bible cover-to-cover three times in her lifetime. Her dedication for her family was unconditional. She attended many ball games, graduations and events for her children and grandchildren. We all cherish the love and time each of us had with her. Elma was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence; her parents, and her brothers and sisters, Walts, Herbert, Nathalie, Helen and Ruth. Survivors include her two children and spouses, Leslie and Judi Parsons of Appleton City and Beverly and Cecil Shouse of Nevada; her six grandchildren and their families, Larry, Jackie, Jacob, Tyler and Lawrence Shouse of Nevada, Gary, Mary Jo, Dillon, Elizabeth and Dalton Shouse of Spearville, Kansas, Rick, Regina Tucker and Jackson Evans of Centralia, Jeff, Stephanie, Amanda and Deidra Nelson, Butler, Dale, Pam and Valerie Craft of Butler, and Steve Parsons of Kansas City; her sister, Elsie Jones, Clinton; her brothers, Ray Randall of Prescott, Kansas, Rodney and Lelah Randall of Unionville, and brother-in-law Harold Graham of Clinton. Funeral services were Tuesday, may 21, 10 a.m., at Hill & Son Funeral Home. Rev. Gene Gray officiated. Pallbearers were Larry Shouse, Gary Shouse, Steve Parsons, Rick Evans, Jeff Nelson and Dale Craft. Burial was in Appleton City cemetery.

PARSONS, June G.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 10 May 2004
Mrs. June G. Parsons, 83, Osceola, died Friday, May 7, 2004, at her home near Osceola. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, near Quincy, under the direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola.

PASLEY, Allie Marquis and Everett W. Francis
Osceola Library Files
Two Deaths In Roscoe Family - The death of A.M. Pasley, 81, well known and a respected senior resident of St. Clair County, last week, was followed closely by the death of his son-in-law, Everett W. Francis, 61. Rites for both, residents of Roscoe community, were held in the Roscoe Christian church, performed by the Rev. H.E. Carpenter. Burials were in the Roscoe Cemetery. Mr. Pasley, known to his many friends as “Bud”, died at the Osceola hospital August 20, 1958 and the funeral was Friday. Mr. Francis died on Friday, and his service was held Sunday. - A.M. Pasley - Allie Marquis Pasley was born November 30, 1876, the son of Benjamin Franklin and Sarah Pasley of Roscoe. On April 23, 1899, he was married to Margaret Maudeline Hartline and five children were born to them. His wife and two daughters, Belle Summers and Vesta Vogt, and one granddaughter, Donna Smith, preceded him in death. In 1949 he was married to Ruby Barkey. Mr. Pasley was always a leader in civic affairs and was actively interested in the progress of the Roscoe community. He accepted responsibilities cheerfully and willingly. He joined the Pope Christian church, and was baptized there in 1912, later transferring his membership to the Roscoe Christian Church. Immediate survivors are his wife, Ruby, of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Everett (Neva) Francis and Mrs. Roy (Wretha) Smith, of Roscoe, a son, Marquis Pasley, Kansas City, Kan., six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

PASLEY, Betty Lou Dickerson
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 11 April 2008
Bettie Lou Pasley passed away March 18, 2008 at Camden Care Center, Harrisonville. She was born Oct. 5, 1924 in LaHarpe, Kansas to Elmer and Beulah {Lacy] Dickerson. She was the only daughter of six children. She had five brothers [Max, Jim, Jerry, Ronnie and Don] She attended high school at Paseo High School, Kansas City. During World War II, Bettie built aircraft engines for Pratt & Whitney in Kansas City. After that, she worked for the Firestone Store in Kansas City as a sales clerk. She married Therman Pasley in 1945. They
first lived in Kansas City and then moved to North Kansas City in the 1950's. Bettie was a homemaker. She was a member of Hillside Christian Church and was active with the youth group. Bettie is survived by daughters, Margaret Ann and Deborah, step-children Aileen and Bob, two brothers Jerry and Don, 10 grandchildren, 19 greatgrandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, March 26, at the Sheldon-Goodrich chapel, Osceola, with Greg Mangum officiating. Soloist Richard Sunderwirth sang "Because He Lives" and "City of Gold". Accompanist was Gail Ingle. Casketbearers were Dale Pasley, Rick Dickerson, Dan Dickerson, Christina Fuerstenberg, Jennifer cashman and Dan smith. Interment was in the Roscoe Cemetery.

PASLEY, Clyde Marquis
Osceola Library files
Obituary of “Colonel” Pasley - Clyde Marquis Pasley, son of James Elbert Pasley and Margaret Louise Seibold, was born September 25, 1898, at Roscoe, Mo., and passed away May 20, 1969, at St. Luke’s hospital in Kansas City. “The Colonel” had been an auctioneer and farmer for 50 years and for 31 years owned and operated the C.M. Pasley Auction Co., at Osceola, Mo. He lived his entire life in the Roscoe community.
On August 10, 1927, he was married to Ada Belle Crowder. To this union were born two sons, Clyde Marquis Pasley, Jr., and Dale Crowder Pasley. He is survived by his wife, Ada, of the home, Clyde of Humboldt, Kans., and Dale of Osceola, his daughter-in-law Mary Lou Pasley and grandsons, Mark and Mike Pasley, all of Humbolt, Kans. Also surviving are three brothers, Ralph and Thurman of Kansas City, and James of Corvallis, Oregon; four sisters, Minnie E. Reese, Osceola, Ethel M. Arnold, Kansas City, Flo L. Summers, Roscoe, and Ruby Pasley, El Monte, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 23, at the Roscoe Christian Church by Goodrich Funeral Home, with the Rev. Jack Kiefer officiating and music by the Kiefer family. Burial was made in the Roscoe cemetery. Pallbearers were Scott Elliott, Norman Gardenhire, Orville Rector, Clifford Roweton, Bill Smith and Ross Wingfield. -- Note: Roscoe Cemetery record lists: Clyde M. Pasley, born 25 September 1898; died 20 May 1969.

PASLEY, Deborah Jean
Kansas City Star, 15 November 2008
Deborah Jean Pasley, 56, of North Kansas City, MO, passed away November 11, 2008. Services will be held at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola, MO on November 15, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Roscoe Cemetery in Roscoe, MO. Arr. Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, 417-646-8135.

PASLEY, Deborah Jean
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 28 November 2008
Deborah J. Pasley was born Oct. 28, 1942 in Kansas City to Thurman Pasley and Betty Dickerson. She passed away Nov. 11, 2008 in Kansas City. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thurman and Betty Pasley.
Deborah is survived by one brother, Bob Pasley of Grandview, two sisters, Aileen Brewer of Grandview and Ann Ryther of Minneapolis, MN, along with many other friends and relatives. Services were held Saturday, November 15 at the Sheldon-Goodrich chapel, Osceola, with Greg Mangum officiating. Casketbearers were Dale Pasley, Clyde Pasley, Rick Dickerson, Cheri Dickerson, Patti Popp and Jennifer Cashman.
Interment was in the Roscoe Cemetery.

PASLEY, Margaret Louise Seibald
Osceola Library Files, 17 November 1960
Mrs. Pasley, 90, Lifelong Resident, Buried Sunday - Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Roscoe Christian church for Mrs. Margaret Louise Pasley, 90, a lifelong resident of the Roscoe community, who died Nov. 17 at the Osceola Medical Hospital. Rev. Dean Tomlinson, pastor of the church, officiated at the services. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Kiefer, Mrs. Roy Barnes and Jack Kiefer sang “Sweet Hour of Prayer”, “In The Garden”, and “Near To The Heart of God”. They were accompanied by Mrs. Beryl Kiefer. Pallbearers were Richard Pasley of Clinton, Larry Summers of Moberly, Ronald Pasley of Kansas City, Ted Pasley of Osceola, Clyde Pasley, Jr., of Osceola, and Clair Reese of Overland Park, Kans., grandsons of Mrs. Pasley. Flower bearers were grandchildren. Burial was made in the Roscoe cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home. Mrs. Pasley, the eldest daughter of Frederick and Julia Seibold, was born at Roscoe May 5, 1870. On January 1, 1890, she was married to James Elbert Pasley. Twelve children were born to the couple. She also reared two grandsons, Thornton Boudinier of Kansas City and Dave Winn of Chatsworth, Cal. At an early age she became a member of the Roscoe Christian church, the church her father helped build in 1871. Mrs. Pasley is the last family survivor of her generation. She has been active in the church and the community. Preceding her in death were her husband; a son, Oscar, and three daughters, Odessa, Lettie and an infant. Survivors are four daughters: Minnie of Osceola, Ethel of Kansas City, Flo of Jefferson City, and Ruby of Los Angeles, Cal.; four sons, Clyde of Osceola, Ralph of Kansas City, James of Roscoe and Therman of Kansas City; 26 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews. -- Note: Roscoe Cemetery record lists: Margaret Louise Palsey, born 1870; died 1960.

PASLEY, Richard Ellison
Clinton Daily Democrat
Richard Ellison Pasley, 42, Fayetteville, Ark., died at Nevada, Mo., Aug. 5. He was born at Clinton April
4, 1949. He leaves his wife, Barbara, of Fayetteville; a daughter, Hattie of Clinton; his mother, Nona Dennis of Clinton and one sister, Martha Richardson of Clinton; a niece, Deanna Gwatney of Leeton, and a nephew, Phillip Gwatney of Clinton. Graveside services will be held at Roscoe Cemetery on Thursday.

PASLEY, Therman Lewis
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 7 April, 2006
Therman Lewis Pasley, 89, Kansas City, passed away March 20, 2006, at Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville. Therman was born Oct. 13, 1916, in Roscoe. He grew up and attended school in Roscoe.
Therman enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May 1945 and served during World War II until March 1946. He was united in marriage to Oneita Dickerson in 1945. He worked for Kansas City Power and Light from 1942 until his retirement in 1979. He was a Deacon at Hillside Christian Church. He resided in Kansas City and Gladstone until 2003. His last years were spent at the Golden Years Retirement Home in Harrisonville. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Margaret Pasley and an infant son, Therman Lewis, Jr. He is survived by daughters, Aileen and her husband, Mel, Grandview, Margaret Ann, Minneapolis, Minn., and Deborah, St. Joseph; son, Bob and his wife, Ruth Ann, Grandview; 10 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, April 3, at Hillside Christian Church, Kansas City, with Pastor Bruce Frogge officiating. Casketbearers were Ralph Pasley, Clyde Pasley, Andrew Smith, Ronnie Pasley, Dale Pasley and Dan Smith. Interment was in the Roscoe Cemetery, under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

PATRICK, Betty L. Brown
The Joplin Globe, 17 May 2005
Betty L. Patrick was born June 27, 1920, in Osceola, Mo., to her parents Fred and Mary Brown. She was a graduate of Osceola High School, class of 1937 and a graduate of Kansas City Business College in 1939. She was a stenographer for the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1939 to 1945 working in Kansas City, Mo., and Los Angeles, Calif. She married Hartford L. Patrick on Sept. 23, 1945, in Osceola. She and Hartford had a daughter, Pamela, who preceded her in death at the age of 5 years. Other survivors include one daughter, Mary Patrick Seigfreid and husband, Paul, Mexico, Mo.; three sons, John Patrick and wife, Nelda, Carthage, Mo., Paul Patrick and wife, Deborah, Aurora, Colo., and Philip Patrick, Carthage; four grandchildren, Mathew Hartford Patrick, Carthage, Sarah Seigfreid, William Seigfreid and Robert Seigfreid, all of Mexico. Betty was a Red Cross Volunteer for 35 years, a member of the Century Club, a sales associate for Neff's Stores for 10 years, a Nearly New volunteer, a member of St. Martha's Guild, a Cub Scout Den Mother and a communicant of Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday May 18, in Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage. Father Steve Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery, Osceola.  The family request that memorial gifts be made to Grace Episcopal Church, Carthage.

PATROSKE, Jennifer Lynn
Clinton Daily Democrat, 29 September 2003
Jennifer Lynn Patroske, 12, Osceola, a grade school student, died Friday, September 26, 2003, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 1, 1 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Yeater Cemetery, Osceola.

PATTERSON, A.G.
Osceola Sun, 10 June 1880
A.G. Patterson, a resident of Greene County since 1822, died near Springfield on the 2d inst. The Times-Leader says, “He was beyond doubt the oldest man in the county. A Tennesseean by birth he came to this county when only seven years old, and had lived here continuously until yesterday, except when he was driven away by the Indians.”

PATTERSON, Clara June Bridges Whipple
Submitted by Cindy Drinkard
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 2 at 11:00 a.m. in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel for Clara June Patterson with Rev. Tom Wheeler officiating. Music was provided by Mrs. Jerris Brownlee, sololist, accompanied by Mrs. Beryl Kiefer. Interment was in Macedonia Cemetery. Clara June Patterson was born June 14, 1916 in Weaubleau, Mo. to Benjamin and Minnie Graham Bridges. She passed away Feb. 27, 1988 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Much of June's life was spent in the Kansas City area. She worked as a sales clerk for several years for Montgomery Ward and other retail stores. She had made her home in Clinton the past nine years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lana Todd of Clinton; one sister Mrs. Essie Hammond of Kansas City; four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren, nieces, other relatives and friends.

PAYNE, Travis
Jefferson City Post-Tribune, 8 August 1930. Submitted by Kerry Dillard-Nelson
Noted Osceola, MO Judge is Dead - Osceola, MO, Aug 8-(AP)-Travis Payne, 78, associate judge of St.Clair County Court, died today at the home of his nephew. Louis H. Payne, four miles northeast of Appleton City. Judge Payne, prominent in Democratic politics, was owner of approximately 700 acres in St.Clair County. He never married.

PEERY, Charles L.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 15 June 2007
Charles L. "Chuck" Peery, 48, Osceola, died Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at his home.
Among survivors are his wife, Debbie Beatty Peery; a son, Cody, and daughter, Abbey, all of the home; his mother, Charleen of Clinton; his mother and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee Beatty of El Dorado Springs.
Funeral services will be Sunday, June 17, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Doyal Cemetery near Osceola.

PEERY, Thomas
Appleton City Journal, 18 January 1894
Thos. Perry, an old and well-respected citizen of Doyal township was laid to rest at the Holsapple cemetery Sunday.

PENCE, Herbert Lyle
Kansas City Star, 14 May 2005
Herbert Lyle "Bud" Pence, 85, of Lowry City, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO, died May 13, 2005. Services will be held Monday, May 16, at 1 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO. Burial in Lowry City Cemetery. Arrangements: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

PENNINGTON, Carl Edward
Clinton Daily Democrat,  9 November 2004
Carl Edward Pennington, son of William Eugene and Wilma Jane (Johnson) Pennington, was born October 8, 1963, in Clinton, and died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, September 16, 2004, at the age of 41 years. Carl was a good father and stayed at home and took care of Hannah while Kelly worked. He loved to fish and hunt white tail deer. He could always make you laugh no matter what the occasion. He was preceded in death by his father William Eugene Pennington. He is survived by his mother Wilma Pennington, Lowry City; his companion, Kelly Motley; one daughter Hannah Marie Pennington, and a son, soon-to-be-born, Carl E. Pennington, Jr., all of the home; one stepson Justin Wayne Taylor, Clinton; two brothers, Raymond Pennington, Lowry City, and Jason Pennington, Clinton, and two sisters Lisa Daugherty of Osceola, and Krystal Thoene of Wellington, Utah, as well as one granddaughter, Seabrooke Witherspoon. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, September 21, at 3 p.m. with Rev. Howard Cupp, Jr. officiating. Cremation followed the service with a private burial in Englewood Cemetery at a later time.

PERKINS, Annie
Osceola Library Files
Mrs. Annie Perkins, 94, of Roscoe, passed away Tuesday morning at Community Nursing Home in El Dorado Springs. Mrs. Perkins was born in St. Clair County and was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Roscoe Christian Church. Among survivors is one daughter, Mrs. Lillie Francis of El Dorado Springs, Mo.
Funeral services will be Friday, at 2 p.m. at the Roscoe Christian Church with Rev. Tim Dotson officiating. Burial will be in the Pleasant Springs Cemetery near El Dorado Springs under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola. Family will receive friends Thursday, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. -- Note: 3 July 1984 is penciled in on obituary. Pleasant Springs / Oyer Cemetery lists: Annie Perkins, 1890 – June 1984.

PERKINS, Margaret June
St. Clair County Courier, 23 February 1989
Margaret June Perkins, age 64, a resident of Marshall, Missouri, died Monday, February 20, 1989 at the Fitzgibben Hospital in Marshall, Mo. She was born July 30, 1925 in Kirksville, Missouri, the daughter of James Alfred Perkins, who is deceased, and Beula Nicholson Perkins of Marshall, Mo. One brother preceded her in death. She is survived by one brother, J.B. Perkins, and one sister, Sue Schwartz, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She lived in Marshall since 1984, having moved there from Kansas City, Mo. She was a retired accountant for TWA where she had worked for forty-five years. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 22, 1989, 10:30 a.m. at Campbell Lewis Chapel, Marshall, Mo. Graveside services were February 23, 2:30 p.m. in the Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, Mo.

PERKINS, Nancy Jane Allen
Osceola Library Files
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancy Jane Perkins were held at the First Baptist Church, El Dorado Springs, Friday, July 2, at 2 p.m. Mrs. Perkins died June 29, 1971. Rev. Charles Shumaker officiated at the service. Linda Cain, soloist, was accompanied by Florence Mitchell at the organ. Pallbearers were Philip Breeden, Billy Culbertson, Leroy Culbertson, Dean Culbertson, Terry Herbst and Sam Breeden. Honorary pallbearers were Ted Herbst, Eugene Culbertson, Bobbie Breeden and Dick Leaver. Burial was made in Mound Cemetery under the direction of Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Mrs. Perkins, daughter of John Lee and Mary Alice Allen, was born August 12, 1888, in St. Clair County. She was married May 30, 1907, to Roy Rasman Culbertson, who died February 6, 1920. Born to this couple were: Loree Chapman, Manteca, Calif., John Culbertson, Butler, Janice Schmidt, Raytown, Austin Culbertson, Osceola, Pansy Breeden, El Dorado Springs, Rt. 4, and Boyd Culbertson, El Dorado Springs. In September 1925 she was married to Otis Perkins, who preceded her in death January 28, 1956. To this union was born Neva Herbst of Kansas City. Mrs. Perkins was converted in early life and attended the Baptist Church. She is survived by seven children, listed above, one brother, Boyd Allen of Osceola; four sisters Mrs. Susie Cochran, Lamar, Colo., Mrs. Lena Hughes, Lamar, Colo., and Mrs. Marie Pace Chehalis, Wash.; 21 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren.

PERRIN, Nancy Jane Allen 
Services Today For Mrs. Perrin, 97
Mrs. Nancy Jane Perrin, 97, Brownington, Mo.; died about 1:00 a.m., Sept 18, at her home there. Mrs. Perrin, always active and alert, had been blessed with excellent health, most of her life, and had never suffered illness of any consequence until recently. She had been in declining health since July, 1956, but had been about and especially enjoyed her birthday last February. For the past 14 years her son, John, had resided with her and devotedly looked after her welfare. Funeral services will be held Sept 19, at the Brownington Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Maplewood Cemetery. Nancy Jane Dempsey was born Feb. 10, 1860, near Gaines post office, east of Clinton, the youngest of nine children of George W. and Sally Barnett Dempsey, all of whom preceded her in death at advanced ages, except a brother who died at 7 years of age and one killed in the Civil War. She grew to young womanhood in the Gaines Community and on Jan. 2, 1876, married John Davis. Two children blessed this union, a son, Marion, now deceased, who some 60 years years ago was an employee of The Clinton Eye, and Mrs. Myrtie Reese of Brownington, who survives. After a short residence at Gaines the family moved to Osceola where Mr. Davis died in 1880. He had served as mail coach driver from Clinton to Warsaw and from Osceola toWarsaw. In 1882 she married Joseph N. Perrin of Osceola, and they made their home there until moving to Brownington in 1891. Four children were born to this union, two of whom preceded her in death, George in infancy and Denny, who died 14 years ago having also lived in the home, looking after his Mother's welfare. Mr. Perrin died in 1903. Surviving are the son, John of the home; and a daughter, Mrs. Bert Hendrix, Brownington. Early in life Mrs. Perrin united with the Presbyterian Church at Gaines. She was a devoted wife and Mother, always very fond of children, and through the years at various times took into; her home many young folks, relatives and friends, to reside with her until they were permanently settled in life. Warm hospitality reigned in her household, and visitors gave her great pleasure. A hobby was piecing quilts of which she had made many. At the age of 86 she and her daughter, Mrs. Reece had pieced four which Mrs. Perrin then quilted in expert fashion. Surviving, besides her son and two daughters before mentioned, are 12 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren. Three grandchildren and one great-grandchild preceded her in death.

PERRINE, Charles Emery
Charles Perrine - Funeral services were held at Goodrich chapel Sunday, September 1, at 2 p.m. for Charley Emery Perrine, 89, who died August 30 in the Sac Osage hospital after a long illness. Officiating at the service was Rev. Grace Dutcher. Richard Sunderwirth, soloist, was accompanied by Beryl Kiefer. Pallbearers were Ted Parks, Donald Chilson, Sam Masten, Elvin Marshall, Lee Cummings and Junior Dutcher. Interment was made in Parks cemetery. Mr. Perrine, son of Jack and Rosa Perrine, was born May 25, 1885. In 1910 he was married to Mabel Lindrum. They had one daughter, Elaine. Mrs. Perrine died in 1943. Until retirement Mr. Perrine was a carpenter in Kansas City, Mo., where he lived most of his life. He held membership in Carpenter's Union 61 in Kansas City. In 1943 he was married to Inez Hannan. For years they had spent some of their time in Monegaw Springs, Mo. Fifteen years ago upon retirement they permanently moved to their home in Monegaw. He leaves his wife, Inez, his daughter, Mrs. Elaine Piper, Kansas City, Mo.; a grandson, Jerry Lee Piper, Elsinore, Calif.; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Bourland, Lowry City, Mo.; Mrs. Pearl Paul, Baldwin Park, Calif., and Mrs. Peggy Fonger, Biship, Calif.

PERRINE, Selsor B.
Selsor B. Perrine Passed Away Sunday At Pioneers Hospital - Selsor B. Perrine, a resident of this community for over 45 years, passed away early Sunday morning at Pioneers hospital. Mr. Perrine had been in poor health for some months. He was in St. Mary's hospital at Grand Junction for a time and had been in and out of Pioneers hospital several time in the past six months. Selsor B. Perrine was born February 13th, 1880, so had just passed his 84th birthday a short time before his death. He was born at Monegaw Springs, Missouri. He grew to manhood in that part of Missouri where he met and was united in marriage with Miss Myrtle Clea Mead on January 29, 1905. The Perrine family moved to Colorado 45 years ago and Meeker has been the family home since that time. Mr. Perrine worked at a number of occupations during the time he resided in this county. He was a good worker and a quiet and friendly man and he had a host of friends in this community. He is survived by his wife and life partner for nearly 60 years; three sons, Floyd Perrine of Boise, Idaho; Dale Perrine of Salt Lake City and Gale Perrine of Meeker; two daughters, Mrs. Fern Roberts of San Mateo, California and Mrs. Ethel Rickman of San Mateo; two sons and one daughter preceded him in death. He also had 14 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon from the Meeker Bible church with Rev. Max Weir, former minister of the church officiating. Burial was in Highland cemetery with Briggs Mortuary in charge of arrangements. The pallbearers for this Pioneer resident of our community were: Howard Robinson, Alex Carstens, Bill Sutton, Robert Fulton, Gerald Dickman and Harold Lockhart; honorary pallbearers were: Ed Oaks, Luther Steele, James Burt, Kenneth Bickmell, Glenn McCullough and Charles Fulton.

PERRINE, Susan Myrtle Clara Mead
The Meeker Herald, 30 July 1981
Service for Myrtle Perrine held yesterday - Myrtle C. Perrine, a resident of Meeker for 61 years, passed away Saturday, July 25. She had been a resident of the Walbridge Wing for the past two years. Mrs. Perrine was born Feb. 19, 1889, at Adrian, Mo., the daughter of Andrew and Sarah Mead. She married Selsor B. Perrine on Jan. 29, 1905, in Monegaw Springs, Mo. To this union nine children were born, five boys and four girls. Six children are deceased and Mrs. Perrine's husband passed away March 1, 1964. She is survived by one son, Gale Perrine of Powell, Wyo.; two daughters, Ethel Rickman and Fern Denton of Rigby, Idaho; 12 grandchildren and a host of great and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 29, at ten o'clock from the Zobel Chapel with the Rev. Carlyle Gwin officiating. Audrey Dull, organist, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ken Mannel who sang a duet. Serving as pallbearers were Jack Frost, Gerald Dickman, Sam Kinnamon, Gary Dunham, Bill Dunham, and Irvin Clapper. Honorary pallbearers were Hermie Dunham, S.C. Sanderson, Bill Brennan, Albert Kirkpatrick, Alex Carstens, and Bob Burnside. Interment was in Highland Cemetery with W.C. Zobel Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Walbridge Wing entertainment fund.

PERRY, Virgil L.
Murray Funeral Home
Virgil L. Perry - October 3, 1936 - February 16, 2009 - Mr. Virgil Lee Perry, 72, of Collins, MO., passed away at 1:37 AM, Monday, February 16th, 2009 at his residence. He was an owner/operator at Virgil's Tire Shop south of Collins. He also operated a flea market for several years and served in the U. S. Army. Survivors include 2 daughters, Melissa Perry of Collins, MO. and Terry Perry of State of Florida; 4 sons, James E. Howard of Springfield, MO., Randy Perry of Bolivar, MO., Cody Perry of Collins, MO., Harley Sardeson of Melbourne, FL; two grandchildren; and 1 sister, Pauline Hale, Springfield, MO. Two brothers, Paul Perry and William T. Miller, preceded him in death. Cremation is under the direction of Murray Funeral Home, Humansville. Memorial services will be at Coon Creek Baptist Church, Collins, at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 26, 2009 with Cheryl Gerry officiating.

PERRYMAN, Charles E.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 15 November 2002
Charles E. Perryman, 63, Osceola, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at his home. He was a recreational vehicle technician. Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 19, at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Marshall.

PERSHING, Clara Irene Chapman Smith 
Clinton Daily Democrat, 28 January 2002
Clara Irene Smith-Pershing, a longtime Clatskanie, Oregon resident, died Friday, January 4, 2002, at Community Home Health and Hospice in Longview, Oregon, at the age of 91. She was born in Collins, on May 21, 1910, the daughter of Thomas Lee and Sarah Elizabeth (Goodpasture) Chapman, and received her early education there. On January 1, 1929, she married Roy Franklin Smith in Osceola and they moved to Clatskanie from Clinton, in 1947. He preceded her in death on October 1, 1956. For 19 years she worked for Coumbia School District 5J as a cook at the elementary school. On June 30, 1979, she married Robert "Bob" Pershing in Clatskanie Baptist Church. Mrs. Pershing was a life member of Wabanang Chapter OES No. 127, Clatskanie, and past worthy matron. She was a member of LaFrance Rebekah Lodge No. 155 and past noble grand of Clatskanie and was a member of the Clatskanie Garden Club and the Clatskanie Baptist Church, as well as the United Methodist Church in Clatskanie. She enjoyed being with her family and was remembered by her friends as an outstanding cook and gardener. Survivors include her husband, Bob Pershing in Longview; three daughters and a son-in-law, Connie Reed, Alice and Ron Puzey, and Ruth Pillar, all of Clatskanie; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Carol Smith of Clatskanie; a brother, Ted Chapman of Clatskanie; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 9, at the Haakinson-Grouix Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Ron Jacobson of the Clatskanie Baptist Church officiating. Services were concluded at the chapel. Private interment was at Murray Hill Cemetery.

PETERIE, Dorothy Ann
Clinton Daily Democrat
Mrs. Dorothy A. Peterie, 79, Collins, died Tuesday, April 23, 1996, at Big Springs Care Center in Humansville. Mrs. Peterie was born near Vista, and was a lifelong St. Clair County area resident. She was a member of the Coon Creek Baptist Church in Collins. Survivors include her husband, Lester, of the home; one son, Gary Peterie of Overland Park, Ks.; one daughter, Lavern Wolf of Lee's Summit; five grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, under the direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

PETERIE, Kenneth Raymond
Kansas City Star, 5 December 2004
Raymond (Ray) Peterie, the youngest son of Bert C. and Della (Smith) Peterie, was born at the family home west of Collins, MO, on October 27, 1923. He left this earthly home to be with his Heavenly Father on December 2, 2004. Ray lived in the Collins area his entire life, with the exception of two years he served during World War II, including one in the European Theater. He served in the 75th division attached to General Patton's army as a replacement at the Battle of the Bulge. Ray graduated from Collins High School in 1941. Ray was married to Marjorie Beatrice (Bea) Gentry on January 28, 1943. They were married 61 years. To this union two sons and one daughter were born. After Ray returned from the service, he and his wife bought a small farm near his parents' home and reared their three children. He had five grandchildren. He was a loving and caring husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his beloved daughter, Debbie Peterie Bright; his parents; three brothers, Claude, Durle, and Robert; and one sister, Ruth Cox. He is survived by his loving wife, Bea; sister, Anna Lee McBride; two sons, Kenny (wife Wanda) and Randy (wife Marilyn); grandchildren, Timothy Peterie (wife Jodi), Tonya PeterieWatkins (husband Steve), Jerry Peterie (wife Kathie), Lennie Peterie (wife Kimberly), Angie Cooper-Hicks (husband David), Chad Bright, Jason Bright, Dusty Bright; and eight great grandchildren; son-in-law, Harvey Bright; sisters-in-law, Betty Martin and Bonnie Capps; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 7, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, MO, with burial in the Freeman/Holsapple Cemetery, Collins, MO. Family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. (Arrangements: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO.

PETERIE, Marjorie Beatrice Gentry
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, December 11, 2009
Marjorie Beatrice Peterie - Beatrice [Bea] Gentry, daughter of Jerry T. and Buena [Allen] Gentry was born on the family farm near Roscoe January 28, 1923. She left her earthly home and her dear family who survive her on Nov. 28, 2009 after several years of various illnesses. Bea lived on the big farm home with her parents, two brothers and two sisters until her graduation from high schol in ElDorado Springs in 1941. Bea accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at age 12. She married Ray Peterie on January 28, 1943. To this union three children were born, two sons and one daughter. She had five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Ray and Bea were priveleged to be married 61 years and lived on their farm southwest of Collins all those years. While Ray served in WWII before the children were born, Bea worked as a secretary for the traffic manager of Western Auto Supply in Kansas City and for a criminal lawyer in Little Rock, Arkansas. She retired as office manager for Witt Printing Co. in 1986 after 23 years of service. Bea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray; her daughter Debbie Bright; her parents; two brothers Jim and Dick. She is survived by her two sons Randy Peterie, Springfield and Kenny Peterie, Blue Springs; two sisters, Betty Martin and Bonnie Capps, cCllins; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, oter relatives and friends. Services were Thursday, December 3 at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Minister was Rev. Gary Strickland. Music by Donna Carney, soloist and Gail Ingle, pianist. Casketbearers were C.A. Smith, Jim Smith, Bryan Brister, Dick Sunday, Raymond Powell, Bud Keller, Kelsey Culbertson, Roy Hensley, Terry Weant and Clayton Hughes. Interment at Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery. Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

PETERIE, Marjorie Beatrice Gentry
ElDorado Sun, Saturday, November 28, 2009
Marjorie Beatrice Peterie - Beatrice (Bea) Gentry, 86, daughter of Jerry T. and Beuna (Allen) Gentry, was born on the family farm near Roscoe, on Jan. 28, 1923. She left her earthly home and her dear family who survive her to be with her heavenly Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Nov. 28, 2009, after several years of various illnesses.
Bea lived on the big farm home with her parents, two brothers and two sisters until her graduation from high school in El Dorado Springs in 1941. Bea accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized at age 12. She married Ray Peterie on Jan. 28, 1943. To this union three children were born, two sons and one daughter. She had five grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Ray and Bea were privileged to be married 61 years and lived in their farm home southwest of Collins all those years. Her home and family were the most important things in her life. While Ray served in WWII, before the children were born, Bea worked as a secretary for the traffic manager for Western Auto Supply in Kansas City and for a criminal lawyer in Little Rock, AR. She retired as office manager for Witt Printing Co. in 1986 after 23 years of service. Bea was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ray; her beloved daughter, Debbie Bright; her parents; and two brothers, Jim and Dick. She is survived by her two sons, Randy Peterie - Springfield, and Kenny Peterie - Blue Springs; two sisters, Betty Martin and Bonnie Capps – Collins; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Services will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, in Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola, with Rev. Gary Strickland officiating. Special music will be Amazing Grace and On Eagle’s Wings by Soloist Donna Carney and Pianist Gail Ingle. Interment will follow in the Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery. Casketbearers will be – C. A. Smith, Jim Smith, Bryan Brister, Dick Sunday, Raymond Powell, Bud Keller, Kelsey Culbertson, Roy Hensley, Terry Weant and Clayton Hughes. The family suggests contributions to the Collins Christian Church left in care of the funeral home.

PETERSON, Edgar Duane
Kansas City Star, 6 November 2004
Edgar Duane Peterson, 61, of Kansas City, MO, passed away November 4, 2004, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Mr. Peterson, an account representative for AT&T, is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home; four sons, Eric Duane Peterson of Springfield, MO, Steven Peterson, Belton, MO, Marcus Peterson, Tacoma, WA, Matthew Peterson, Kansas City, MO; one daughter, Betty Ellen Teel, Springfield, MO; two brothers, Howard Peterson, Osceola, MO, Clyde Peterson, Richmond, MO; one sister, Mrs. Margie Zink; 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 7, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with visitation from 1 p.m. until service time. Burial will be in the Kidd's Chapel Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

PETERSON, Vera Ellen Layman
Clinton Daily Democrat, 20 November 2000
Mrs. Vera E. Peterson, 85, Osceola, died Friday, November 17, 2000, at the Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. She was a longtime Osceola area resident. She is survived by three sons, Howard L. of Osceola, Clyde W. of Richmond and Edgar Duane of Belton; one daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Zink of Appleton City; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, 3 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in the Kidd’s Chapel Cemetery near Osceola.

PHELPS, Denise Louise Ferrin
Kansas City Star, 30 June 2007
Denise Ferrin Phelps, 53, Rich Hill, MO, formerly of KCMO, passed away June 29, 2007. Funeral services 10 a.m. Mon., July 2 at Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery. Visitation 6-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials to: Denise Ferrin Phelps Memorial Fund c/o Heuser F.H.

PHELPS, Denise Louise Ferrin
St. Clair County Courier, 6 July 2007
Denise Ferrin Phelps - Denise Louise Ferrin Phelps, 53, Rich Hill, passed away June 20, 2007, at her home. Denise was born May 2, 1954 in Kansas City, the daughter of Maurice and Hazel Rawlings Holt. She is survived by her husband, Billy Phelps, of the home; three sons, Jeff and his wife, Angel Ferrin, Lowry City, William nd his wife, Natasha Phelps, Montrose, Mike and his wife Tracy Ferrin, Kansas City; two daughters, Mandie Phelps, Rich Hill, Billy Jo and her husband, Jimmy Mackey, Rich Hill; her mother, Hazel Holt, Harrisonville; nine grandchildren and other family and friends. Services for Denise were Monday, July 2, at the Heuser Funeral Home with Brother Bill Perkey officiating. There were special musical selections. Casketbearers were Ronnie Gilkey, Jimmy Mackey, Jim Campbell, Ted Jacobs, Bobby West and Rick Heckadon. Honorary casketbearers were Daniel Bledsoe and E.J. Heckadon. Interment was in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, under the direction of Heuser Funeral Home, Rich Hill.

PHILLIPS, Casey
Cass County Democrat Missourian, 7 August 2008
Casey Phillips, 51, Albuquerque, N.M., formerly of Kansas City, died July 30, 2008, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 26, 1956, the son of Leland Earl Phillips and Norma Jean (Perryman) Misner. He graduated from Osceola High School in 1975. He earned a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in industrial technology from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. Upon graduation, he started his career at the Bendix Corp. in Kansas City, from 1979-94. Mr. Phillips accepted a position with Pantex in Amarillo, Texas, from 1994-2003. At the time of his death, he was employed by Sandia National Laboratories. He served as a classification analyst in the DOE Weapons Complex for the past 24 years. Mr. Phillips loved the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman, but his first love was his family. Surviving are his wife of 26 years, Vicki; a son, Aaron Phillips and wife, Trista; brothers, Darren Upp, David Phillips and wife, Josie, Danny Phillips, wife, Liz, and their sons Owen and Tyler; aunts, uncles, cousins and numerous friends. A memorial service celebrating his life will be held at 1:30 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville.

PHILLIPS, John H.
Clinton Daily Democrat, November 1997
John H. Phillips, 76, Lee's Summit, died November 14, 1997, at Research Belton Medical Center after a long illness. Cremation with memorial services are pending. He is survived by his wife, Elvonene of Knox Village. He is the brother-in-law of Robert and Dorothy Kenney, Stanley and Ola Jones of Clinton and Charleen Kenney of Appleton City. He also leaves a sister, Rona (Mickey) McGarrison of Gardner, Kansas, and many nieces and nephews.

PHILLIPS, Velma Lorraine Pickell
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, January 22, 2010
Velma Lorraine Phillips - Velma Lorraine Phillips was born Sept 10, 1929 in Rockville to Frank and Ollie [Sproull] Pickell. She passed away Jan 13, 2010 at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Velma was a longtime Osceola area resident. She worked for many years as a waitress in the area and also worked for Rival Manufacturing in Clinton. On Dec. 31, 1982 Velma was united in marriage to William E. Phillips in Miami, OK.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bert Pickell; two sisters, Alma Coones and Eva Welch. Velma is survived by her husband, Bill of the home, one son Steve Phillips and wife Sandy, Clinton; two daughters, Julie Catalano and husband Anthony, Lees Summit; Cheryl White, Texas; four grandchildren Jeffrey Catalano, Chris and wife Kelly Catalano, Justin and wife Megan Phillips and Daniel Phillips; one great-grandchild, other relatives and many friends. Final disposition cremation.

PHILPOTT, Charles H.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 31 August 2006
Charles Henry Philpott, age 49 of Clinton, Missouri passed away August 16, 2006 at his home in Clinton. Graveside services will be Saturday, August 19, at Wright Creek Cemetery, Lowry City, Missouri. Charles worked on the production line for Schreiber’s Foods for the last year. Charles is survived by his father Donald Philpott, of Lowry City, two sons, Thomas Philpott and Charles Philpott, two daughters Lizabeth Philpott and Nazareth Labetti, all of Staton Island, New York, one brother, Robert Eugene Philpott and wife Mary Ann, of Elmira, New York, one sister, Donna Marie Green, of Baltimore, Maryland, and two nieces and three nephews.

PHILPOTT, Judith Louise Casper
Clinton Daily Democrat, 19 June 2006
Judith Louise Philpott was born February 7, 1939, in Kansas City, the daughter of Henry R. and Ruby Leona (Norris) Casper. She died May 1, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 67 years. She was a homemaker. She was married to Donald E. Philpott. She was also a member of St. Catherine's Catholic Church, Osceola. Judith is survived by her husband Don, of the home; two sons, Charles Henry Philpott of Clinton and Robert Eugene Philpott and wife Maryann, Elmira, New York; one daughter Donna Marie Green, Baltimore, Maryland, and nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Friday, May 5, with burial in Wrights Creek Cemetery, Lowry City.

PHINNEY, Mary Lou Majors
St. Clair County Courier, 15 July 2005
Mary Lou Phinney, the youngest daughter of Estil Majors and Margaret Holland Majors, was born March 20, 1932, in rural Appleton City. She departed this life at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield on July 5, 2005, at the age of 73. Her childhood was spent in rural Appleton City and she attended Appleton City schools. She married Gene Phinney on July 8, 1948, and they spent their life together as far away as Guam and as near as Kansas City, returning to Appleton City where Mary Lou retired from The Marley Company in Kansas City.
Mary Lou was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Eloise Scott and Thelma Davis; her great nephews Jimmie Davis; and her husband Gene. She will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by her nephews, Larry Davis and Jim Davis; her niece Pat Sechler; her great nieces and nephews, Kim, Valerie, Kelly, Kurt, Susan, Marc, Willie, L.G., Lance and Travis; many great great nieces and nephews and friends. Memorial services were held July 8 at the Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City at 10:30 a.m. officiated by Rev. Tony Reynolds. Music was by Tony Reynolds singing "Lord, You've Come to the Lake Shore". Memorials may be
sent to the First Christian Church and Appleton City Cemetery Association.

PHINNEY, Mary Lou Majors
Kansas City Star, 7 July 2005   
 Mary Lou Phinney, 73, Appleton City, MO, formerly of Raytown, died Tuesday, July 5, 2005. Memorial graveside services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 8, at Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City MO. No visitation. Friends may call at Hill & Sons Funeral Home, 660-4762135. (Arr; Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC,
Appleton City, MO.)

PIEPMEIER, Henry James
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC, Monday, June 23, 2006
H.J. Piepmeier  (April 2, 1925 - June 21, 2008) - H.J. Piepemeier (Henry James) was born April 2, 1925 to Jesse E. and Lelia (Routsong) Piepmeier. He resided in Bates County all his life and graduated from Appleton City High School in 1943. H.J. received Christ while a young man. A great joy of his life was to see others led to the Lord. He was a deacon of the First Baptist Church and enjoyed teaching his Sunday school class. He was married in 1948 to Beulah I. Johnson and to this union was born three children: Rondal, Terry, and Teresa.. Beulah died of cancer in 1976 after a wonderful life together. He married Clarice Joan Purvis in 1977 and “Judy” died in January of 2002. H.J. was active in the community and served on the School Board at Hudson for several years. One of his favorite things in life was working on the farm. He ran a dairy farm until he retired in 1990. He took pride in his family, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Surviving is one sister Cara Jean (Piepmeier) Young and her husband Elliott; two sons, Rondal of Springfield, Missouri and Terry and wife Judy of Appleton City, Missouri; one daughter Teresa of Springfield, Missouri; grandchildren: Kevin and wife Nicole, Krista and husband Deonne, Kyle and wife Kristi; great-grandchildren: Tyler and Cole, Ryan and Rylea, Katelyn and Keith, and many other relatives and friends. Service: First Baptist Church in Appleton City, Missouri on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at 10:00AM. Minister: Brother J.P. Williams. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 between 7:00 – 8:30 PM. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial: First Baptist Church.

PIEPMEIER, Mildred May Dodds
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
Mildred May Piepmeier, the daughter of Amos Franklin and Loula (Wells) Dodds was born on December 5, 1909 in Appleton City, Missouri. She passed away on October 31, 2008 in Tallahassee, Florida at the age of 98 years. She was united in marriage to Oliver Piepmeier on June 26, 1934 in Calhoun, Missouri. To this union three children were born. Mildred joined and was baptized at the First Christian Church in Appleton City, Missouri at the age of 15. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge # 724 in Appleton City, Missouri and many other organizations. .She was active in scouts, lodge, 4-H, church, school and many other activities. She played piano for a dance band “Peties Gloom Chasers”. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jason Oliver Piepmeier and a brother Francis “Bill” Dodds. She is survived by her son Franklin Piepmeier and daughter Donaleigh Richardson, both of Tallahassee, Florida, three grandsons Stephen and Rodney Richardson and Nicholas Piepmeier, two granddaughters Kerry and Kristin Piepmeier, two great-granddaughters Shelby and Emma Richardson and one great-grandson Daniel Richardson. Mildred was affectionately known as “Dode” by many and will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 2:30 PM. Minister:Reverend Tony Reynolds. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Sunday, Nov. 9, 2008 2:00 – 2:30 PM. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery Appleton City, Missouri. Memorials: First Christian Church - Appleton City Cemetery.

PIGG, David B.
Clinton, Missouri newspaper, March 1937
D. B. Pigg, Pioneer Resident of Calhoun Dies - His Home Contained Remarkable Collection of Antiques - Also a Wonderful Library of Old Volumes - Truly an Outstanding Citizen - The desire often expressed by David B. Pigg, "I don't want money, all I want to do is to live, see things, and just want to accumulate enough to see me through life," was granted when he peacefully went into the eternal sleep at 8:15 p.m. March 13, 1937. He enjoyed a birthday celebration of his sister-in-law, Mrs. W. A. Coe, Wednesday of last week. That night he suffered two nervous chills, but his condition was not alarming, though he was bedfast, as his heart had been affected for some years. Saturday evening he ate at 6:00, sitting on the edge of the bed. About an hour later, he asked Mrs. Coe if she was tired, and when she replied, "No, I am here to take care of you," he laid back down in bed, turned away on his side and went into eternal sleep. David Pigg was born in Calhoun, April 22, 1856, a descendent of English parentage of one of the oldest and finest pioneer settlers in Henry County, who came from Kentucky to Calhoun about 1843. He spent most of his years when not traveling, in the town of his birth. The home where he died, on the east side of the square, was built flush with the street. In warm weather, he and his wife, seated in comfortable chairs and benches on the sidewalk, enjoyed their neighbors, exchanging ideas from early spring to late fall, it being an open forum. This group was an unofficial reception committee for the annual Calhoun Colt Show. Mr. Pigg, a keen student of human nature, had an insight into life as he found it and enjoyed companionship with those of like intellect, scorning a man's financial status, seeking those of a kindred spirit. Sometimes, after hearing the news from the neighborly gathering at his home, he would slip away to work crossword puzzles, or to read from his wealth of material in one of the best of libraries of Henry County, which contained over 1000 books, some dated as far back as 1830 and 1840 and which included a set of Missouri statues as old as 1865. During his youth, he yielded to a desire to see the world and traveled extensively, but in later years, he traveled mentally thru his books and the National Geographic Magazine. He has practically every issue for 25 or 30 years, and listened avidly when his wife read to him. He was happily married to Mrs. Mittie Kee, in 1904, and a trip to the World's Fair in St. Louis that year was their honeymoon, which was continuous to his death with a companionship that is rarely found. He was an outstanding citizen, ever abreast with progress and was among the first automobile owners in the county, his first a Winton, high-wheeled, open car, and the last one owned was a Chevrolet, sold about two years ago to a nephew, Dick King, at Leeton, who turned the sturdy well-kept engine into power for his buzz saw. He was a connoisseur, and had much fine old furniture, rare books, choice glass and miscellaneous articles, which accumulated until his home became a meeting place of antique collectors. About three years ago, he went to his step-son, Ferman Kee, who was in the insurance business at Calhoun, and handed him a brief sketch of his life, saying, "Herek, son, if you feel the need of some copy, you can type this off" for Mr. Kee was learning to type, but this paper was laid aside, then found Monday, a wonderful account of a life lived to the fullest, one that took the grain, and left the husk. His written life history says in part: "My education, what I have, is academic. At the age of 18, I went to Texas, where I taught two terms of school; one in Lavacca County and the other in Liveoak County. Went by rail and returned by horse, camping out every night except one which was at Johnstown, Mo., where I traded my mount for a duplex watch and $14. Staged to Montrose, caboose the rest of the way, which was Sunday. The first person I met on arrival home was William Edmondson, who was standing on the west end of the present depot platform and the next one was my father near the east end. When I arrived at home, my mother was sitting out in front and did not at once recognize me, but when she did Joy was unconfined. When I reached the age of 21, my mother traded 80 acres of land, the Tarr tract, for a stock of goods and put me in charge. After a few months in Calhoun I moved to Benton County when I established the Palo Pinto post office. The venture was not successful, and later I moved to Cass County where I did quite well. Later I went into business at Lewis, building my own store house. In addition to merchandising, I engaged in coal mining and developed one of the completest power plants in Henry County, being the pioneer in machine mining in Henry County. At one time I engaged in the drug business with A. M. Highnote. Just prior to the World War, I traded my stock of goods for a small farm in St. Clair County, closed my mine and quit, selling my mine equipment to the junk man. I have not engaged in active business since. Took a wife in 1904 and have lived and am now living in the same block in which I was born. My old home is still standing and the latch string of the kitchen, next room to the one in which I made my advent into the world, still hangs out. I have been in at least three-fourths of the states, seen the Pacific ocean and ridden on its waters. Have been up and down the Columbia river from Portland, Oregon, over that renowned scenic highway. My troubles have been those of the average citizen, while my pleasures have been augmented by my span of life and I am still getting much joy out of it. Aside from my mother, the best companion I ever had is my little woman. We are happily mated and reasonably healthy, thanks to our simple life." He is survived by his wife, his stepson, Ferman Kee, Warrensburg; a nephew, Mason Wall, Calhoun; nieces, Mrs. Will Tarr, Calhoun; Mrs. Dick King, Leeton; Mrs. Lelia Gray, who is now in Springfield; Mrs. Edith Simpson, Kansas City; and Mrs. Will Gutridge, Clinton. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 2:00 p.m. Monday by Rev. J. H. Long, pastor of the Methodist church there. Interment in Calhoun cemetery under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service. Messrs. Charles Wiley, C. S. Morrow, R. K. Jones, N. G. Ingle, J. W. Edwards and Tim Hardin carried his body to its last rest.

PILANT, Minnie Alice
Submitted by: Deb Zabonick
In Memory of Minnie Alice Pilant, Stoll, Mathis. Born November 3, 1874. Passed Away August 23, 1963
Service at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Tuesday, August 27, 1963, 2 p.m. CLERGYMAN Rev. Virgil Greenway.
SOLOIST Margaret Baxter. ORGANIST Catherine Bass. PALLBEARERS Leonard Shuttles, Ernie Thurman,
Joel Thurman, Hobert Lassiter, Noel Hobson, George Richardson. INTERMENT Leann Cemetery. -- THE BEYOND It seemeth such a little way to me - Across to that strange country, - The Beyond; - And yet, not strange, for it has grown - to be the home of those of whom - I am so fond. - And so for me there is no Death; -
It is but crossing, with abated breath, - A little strip of sea, - To find one's loved ones - waiting on the shore, -
More beautiful, more precious - than before.--Ella Wheeler Wilcox

PLUNKETT, Maggie Helen
An 1887 obituary for little Maggie Helen Plunkett of West Plains, MO. This item was found in the Davidson family Bible. Submitted by Dave Davidson  Obituary
In Memoriam. Departed this life at the home of the bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. S.S. Plunkett, at West Plains, Mo. Little Maggie Helen, born Sept. 7th, 1884, her spirit taking flight with the angels, on the 10th day of May, 1887. When youthful life is snatched away - By Death's remorseless hand, - Our hearts the mournful tribute pay, - which pity must demand. - Yet while we mourn the loss of the dear little pet, whose innocent glee was the joy of the household and of all who knew her, yet we should console ourselves with Jesus' promise: "Suffer little children to come unto me, for of such is the kingdom of Heaven." Our darling little "Tot" thou art good, - Among angels in heaven to dwell. - The Lord will thy shepherd be, - Till we too embrace her we loved here so well. - The bereaved parents have a host of sympathizing friends here, who were pained to learn of this sad misfortune. A Friend.