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St. Clair County Obits
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WAFEL, Hazel Helene Steele
Hill & Son Funeral Home
December 23, 1908 - June 4, 2005. - Hazel Helene Steele, 96 ½, was
born December 23, 1908 near Dresden, Missouri. She was the daughter of
the late James Albert Steele and Minnie Pauline (Rains) Steele. She
died early June 4, 2005 at the home of her daughter, Aileene Mayer, of
Montrose, Missouri. She enjoyed going to Sunday School and started at
age 4 joining the Pleasant Gap Christian Church at age 12. She
attended Orchard Grove School for her grade school years, and attended
Butler High School graduating with the class of 1927. Hazel was united
in marriage to Alfred Louis Wafel March 22, 1933 at Adrian Missouri by
Pastor Hood, a family friend from Pleasant Gap Christian Church. To
this union one daughter, Mildred Aileene was born. They celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary March 1983 at the Trinity Lutheran
Church in Appleton City, Missouri. After her marriage she joined the
Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City and was an active member
until her health failed. She also enjoyed going to the Ladies Aid and
helping the ladies quilt. She was preceded in death by her parents,
her husband, Alfred in 1987, and her brother, William Major Steele of
California in 1977, one sister, Jessie Woodrow Long, of Salt Lake
City, Utah in October 2003, a son-in-law, Paul Mayer, a
grandson-in-law, Kent Johnson, and a brother-in-law, Alvin Long. She
is survived by her daughter Mildred Aileene Mayer of Montrose,
Missouri; three grandchildren, Paula Kay and husband John Kinder of
Clinton, Missouri, Dennis Mayer of St. Peters, Missouri, and Stephen
Mayer and wife Kelly of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; six
great-grandchildren, Chris and Nick Johnson of Springfield, Missouri,
Dustin Johnson of Clinton, Missouri, Megan, Danielle and Kyle Mayer of
Lee’s Summit, Missouri; three step-great-grandchildren, Dawn and
Joshua Timberlake of Chicago, Illinois and Joshua Kinder of Chatham,
Illinois; several nieces and nephews, Jim Long and wife Maxine of Salt
Lake City, Utah, Dick Long and wife Kay of Oxnard, California, Robert
Wafel, Evonne and Bob Jones, Katherin and John Parsons, Jr., and
Donald Harms all of Appleton City, Missouri, Marilyn and Kent Hatcher
of Texas, Roger Harms and wife Carol of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She
loved the farm life of raising a big garden, tending to thousands of
baby chicks and helping on the farm with the tractor was her joy. They
raised Leghorn pullets for the eggs for Clinton Hatchery and milked
cows for the cheese factory. She enjoyed visiting with family,
friends, neighbors, and especially spending time with her daughter,
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a devoted wife and a
loving mother, a wonderful grandmother and great-grandmother, and a
caring friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her.
WAFEL, Louise P. Hurdelbrink
Hill & Son Funeral Home
October 30, 1914 - February 11, 2002 - Louise Pauline Wafel was born
October 30, 1914 to Albert and Louise (Hurdelbrink) Conrad in Appleton
City, Missouri. She passed away at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas
City, Missouri on February 11, 2002 at the age of 87 years. Louise was
baptized November 22, 1914 by Reverend Henry Schmidt, pastor of
Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City, Missouri. She was confirmed
May 5, 1935 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Appleton City by Reverend Al
Rohlfing. Louise worked the switchboard at the telephone office for
several years in the 30’s and later worked at the Schlichtman
Hatchery. She also worked at Yoss Bros. Grocery for many years. She
was united in marriage to Oscar V. Wafel on October 25, 1942. To this
union one son Robert was born. Louise loved to serve the Lord and His
church as she taught Sunday school for 38 years as the nursery
teacher. She belonged to LWML, Ladies Aid and evening bible studies.
She also dearly loved her garden and her flowers. She was preceded in
death by her parents and her husband on Feb. 7, 1989. Survivors
include her son Robert of Appleton City, one sister Naomi Marquardt
and husband Arnold of Prairie City, Missouri, many nieces, nephews,
relatives and a host of friends. She will be greatly missed by all who
had the privilege of knowing her.
WAGNER, Rosalia Clementine Zehrer
Hill & Son Funeral Home
October 17, 1906 - February 2, 2004 - Rosalia Clementine Wagner, the
daughter of Frank and Elizabeth M. (Dieker) Zehrer was born on October
17, 1906 in Breese, Illinois. She passed away on February 2, 2004 at
Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri at the age of 97
years. When Rosalia was two years old her father was killed in a coal
mining accident in Breese, Illinois. Years later her mother married
Lois Guenther on October 21, 1929. They moved to the Montrose,
Missouri area where she has spent the remainder of her life. Rosalia
was united in marriage to William Edward Wagner on October 21, 1929 at
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri. To this
union two children were born. At the time of her death Mrs. Wagner was
the oldest member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where had
also been a member of the Altar Sodality. She was preceded in death by
her parents, her husband, one sister Catherine Wagner, one brother
Alphonse Guenther, one half-sister Nellie Grant and a
step-great-grandson Clay Allen Huff. She is survived by her son
Willard Wagner and daughter Gloria Johnston, both of Montrose,
Missouri; two half-sisters, Hildegard Daniel of Overland Park, Kansas
and Gertrude Kelly of Anaheim, California; one grandson Russell
Johnston and wife Kathy of Clinton, Missouri; two step-granddaughters,
Billie Jo and husband Jack Huff of Clinton, Missouri and Beth Ann and
husband John Hassler of Washington, Missouri; and
step-great-grandchildren Tony and Jacob Hassler, Bonnie and Chance
Huff, and Jacob and Kayla Callahan. Rosalia was a loving wife, mother
and grandmother. She was a great lady who was a friend to everyone.
She was an excellent cook and loved to garden and care for her
flowers.
WAGNER, Vonnie Marie
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC, Appleton City, Missouri
Vonna Marie Wagner (May 6, 1966 - January 28, 2008) -- Vonna
Marie Wagner, daughter of James D. and Sandra D. (Pratt) Wagner, was
born May 6, 1966 in Appleton City, Missouri. She passed away at Nevada
Regional Medical Center in Nevada, Missouri January 28, 2008 at 41
years of age. Vonna lived in Montrose and Appleton City for 17 years
and in Nevada, Missouri at Skills Unlimited Group Home for the
remainder of her life. She was a member of Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church in Montrose, Missouri. Vonna enjoyed coming home to
visit. She enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews play and make a lot
of noise. She loved sweets, such as Mom;s home-made ice cream. Every
time she came home she had to stop and see her sister, Sharon, and
would get so excited. She was Daddy’s “Big Girl” as he would call her.
She enjoyed listening to music. Her Friend, Joe, would push her around
on the motorcycle and she just loved it. “Vonna, you are so loved and
will be missed. It’s not goodbye, we will see you again. You’re our
angel.” “You can miss me while I’m gone. Please don’t be sad Mom and
Dad; I will be taking care of you now.” Preceding Vonna in death were
her paternal grandparents, Albert and Catherine Wagner; two uncles,
Leroy and Gene Wagner; and a great-grandmother, Ida Sickman. Survivors
include her parents, Jim and Sandy Wagner of Appleton City, Missouri;
her maternal grandmother, Dolores Pratt of Montrose, Missouri; a
sister, Sharon and husband Bobby Dains of Schell City, Missouri; two
brothers, Danny Wagner and wife Janet of Lowry City, Missouri and
Norman Wagner and wife Amy of Montrose, Missouri; seven nieces and
nephews, Ashlie and Willy Dains, Brittney, Denise and Bridgette Wagner
and Jacob and Cory Wagner; and one great-nephew, Corbin Crawford
Wagner.
Funeral Mass: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose,
Missouri at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 31, 2008. Officiant: Father
John Bolderson.mVisitation & Roary: Immaculate Conception Catholic
Church in Montrose, Missouri on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 with
Visitation: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Rosary: 8:00 p.m. Interment:
St. Mary’s Cemetery in Montrose, Missouri. Memorial: Skills
Unlimited (Vonna’s Group Home) located in Nevada, Missouri
WAGNER, Wilma J. Westhusing
Hill & Son Funeral Home
April 17, 1929 - September 13, 2003 - Wilma J. (Westhusing) Wagner,
74, of Sedalia, Missouri, died September 13, 2003 at Bothwell Memorial
Hospital. She was born April 17, 1929 at the Westhusing farm near
Montrose, Missouri a daughter of Joseph Anthony “Tony” and Lena (Cook)
Westhusing. Wilma attended Maple Grove Grade School in Germantown,
Missouri for eight years. She attended high school at St. Francis
Academy in Nevada, Missouri, Montrose High School in Montrose,
Missouri, and graduated from Clinton High School in Clinton, Missouri
in 1947. She always spoke fondly of her childhood friends, Dolores
Putthoff, Betsy and Peggy Goth, Angeline Bettles and Arlene
Westhusing. Wilma was married to Eugene H. Wagner October 21, 1947 at
St. Ludger’s Catholic Church in Germantown, Missouri. She moved to
Sedalia, Missouri August 7, 1950 where she lived and raised her five
children until she was stricken with mental illness. She was preceded
in death by her parents. Survivors include two sons, Richard Wagner of
Pleasant Hill, Missouri and Joseph “Tony” Wagner of Sedalia, Missouri;
three daughters, Teresa Britton, Brenda Wagner and Linda Wagner all of
Sedalia, Missouri; four granddaughters, Cindy Wagner of Pleasant Hill,
Missouri, Sherry King of Kansas City, Missouri, and Gena and Kelly
Britton both of Sedalia, Missouri; one brother, Ed Westhusing of Lake
of the Ozarks, Missouri; and three sisters, Edith Wilkerson of
Liberty, Missouri, Maxine Van Dyke of Eudora, Kansas and Faye Haynes
of Sun Lakes, Arizona.
WAINWRIGHT, Robert Dean
ElDorado Sun, Friday, February 6, 2009
Robert Dean Wainwright, 61, Rich Hill, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009,
at Christian Health Care in Nevada following a lengthy illness. He was
born Aug. 4, 1947, in St. Clair County, to William Earnest Wainwright
and Margaret Julia Fick Wainwright. Robert was born and raised in St.
Clair County and graduated from Appleton City High School. He made his
living as a heavy equipment operator working for a variety of
construction companies. Survivors include four children – Tammy Budd –
Independence, Shane Miles – Colwich, KS, Martin Miles – Urich, and
Sherrie Lindley – Springfield; 10 grandchildren; one brother, Jim
Wainwright – Collins; three sisters – Patsy Lloyd – Walker, Sandra
Shumaker – Nevada, and Betty Vermillion – Camdenton.
A graveside service was held Monday, Jan. 26, in the Taberville
Cemetery – Taberville, under the direction of Ferry Funeral Home –
Nevada. The family suggests that memorials be made in his honor to
Christian Health Care, Nevada, in care of Ferry Funeral Home – Nevada.
WALKER, Bernice Loree Downs
Nevada Daily Mail, Monday, 23 June 2008
Bernice Loree Walker, Saturday, June 21, 2008. Bernice Loree Walker,
99, of Tiffin, Mo., died Thursday, June 19, 2008, at Nevada Regional
Medical Center. Shewas born April 25, 1909, in Warsaw, Mo., to James
Milton Downs and Laura M. Taylor Downs. She was married Dec. 8, 1927,
in Joplin, to George Lawrence Hoffman and he preceded her in death
January 1947. She later married H. Clay Walker, in June 1968, and he
precceded her in death September 1975. Bernice grew up in the Tiffin
and Osceola, Mo., area. She attended grade school in the old one room
country schools at the Glendale and Sweet School and finished her
eighth grade at Ararat School in the general Tiffin area. She attended
high school in El Dorado Springs. During her high school years she
rode a horse to and from home in the Tiffin area into El Dorado
Springs on Monday mornings and retured to help on the family farm on
Friday evenings. She stayed in El Dorado Springs with her aunt and
uncle, George and Julia (Taylor) Griffith. She worked at the Griffith
family restaurant for her room and board. She commenced her church and
Bible studies at an early age, attending the old Kinerly Chapel Church
around Tiffin. Bernice and George accepted Christ as their Savior in
the late summer of 1940 at the Pleasant Ridge Missionary Baptist
Church, in Pacetown, both were baptized in the old Fain Family Branch
pond. Bernice and George were active members of the church until
George's death. Later in 1947, after her husbands death, Bernice and
her family moved to El Dorado Springs, and during the next three years
she worked at the shoe factory, the high school cafeteria and the old
Highway 54 Diner, in El Dorado Springs. She moved to Nevada in the
fall of 1950 and worked at the Nevada State Hospital until her
retirement in 1973. After her retirement from the state hospital, she
worked for the next six months at the Shelley Restaurant Club at
Cottey College, and a couple of years at the Highway 54 Cafe, both in
Nevada. She finally retired in 1982 to her home and hobbies. Bernice,
until the last few years, loved to travel, sight-see, and visit her
families. Bernice's main hobbies included yard work and gardening. Her
social life included spending time with her family, friends and
church. After moving to El Dorado Springs in 1947, she became a member
of the First Baptist Church there until she moved to Nevada and moved
her membership to the Nevada First Baptist Church, where she has
remained a member. In February of 2003, Bernice moved from Nevada back
to the Tiffin area that she loved so much and close to where she was
raised.
Survivors include three beloved children, Ronald Hoffman and his wife
Pearl, the state of Washington, Claud Hoffman of El Dorado Springs,
and Wanda Hiestand and her husband Myron of Tiffin; four
grandchildren, Dennis A. Hoffman, the state of California, Anthony
Paul Hoffman, the state of Arkansas, Claudia Lynn Hoffman-Miller, the
state of California, and Rhonda Loree (Hiestand) Williams, Tiffin,
Mo.; Clay Walker's children, who she loved, Virginia (Walker)
Prescott, El Dorado Springs, and David Walker, the Kansas City area;
several great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, cousins and
hundreds of loving friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,
both spouses, three sisters, Ola Downs, who died at an early age, Lola
Friar and Irene Green, her mother's nephew, L.D. Taylor, who was
raised from birth as a brother, and a cousin Mildred (Griffith) Gould.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 24, at Ferry
Funeral Home, Nevada, with Dr. William Cox officiating. Interment will
follow in El Dorado Springs City Cemetery, El Dorado Springs. Friends
may call from Saturday morning, June 21, until the hour of service on
Tuesday. The family suggests that memorials may be made in her honor
to the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery in care of the funeral home.
WALKER, Wade E.
Hill & Son Funeral Home
July 29, 1916 - January 2, 2004. Wade E. Walker was born July 29, 1916
in Rockville, Missouri to William S., Sr. and Ida Ammons Walker. He
graduated from Rockville High School, University of Missouri and
Harvard Business School. He married Velva Hudson in 1938. She did not
survive heart surgery in 1974. In 1975 he married Elsa Mae Zink
Kneale. He was a lieutenant in the Navy in World War II serving with
Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 36 in the Phillipines and Bornedo. He was
a member of Appleton City AF & AM #412, Scottish Rite, Ararat Shrine,
V.F.W. and American Legion. He was employed by Missouri Public Service
Commission, Arthur Anderson and Western Auto Supply Company, where he
retired in 1970 after almost 25 years as Accounting Manager. He moved
to Florida in 1970 and moved to Missouri in 2000. He was preceded in
death by one sister, Marie Penfold, four brothers, Wilbur, Leroy,
Wayne and W.S., Jr. “Jay”, one niece Bonnie Higgins, and two nephews,
Bruce and Phillip Walker. He is survived by his wife Elsa Mae and two
nieces who were reared by his parents, Yvonne Penfold Jones and
Earline Penfold Trimmer, niece Carol Dow, nephew Stuart Walker and a
number of great nephews and nieces.
WALKER, William Leo
Clinton Daily Democrat, 28 October 2002
Wm. Leo
Walker, 85, Clinton, died Friday, October 25, 2002, at Golden Valley
Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services were 11 a.m. Monday, October 28,
at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with Rev. James Eager and Rev.
Bob Fenwick officiating. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery. He was
born December 3, 1916, in Horseshoe Bend in St. Clair County, the son
of Clyde W. and Iva M. Wright Walker. He attended Star rural school
and graduated from Lowry City High School. On July 28, 1939, he was
married to Jaunita Cole. He became a member of the High Hill Baptist
Church and later in life attended the Ohio Christian Church and
Northeast Baptist Church. He was a lifelong farmer. He served on the
Osceola School Board for 10 years, the Star Rural School Board for 16
years and the St. Clair County School Board for 10 years. He also
served on the Osceola Special Road District Board from 1953-1963. He
wrote regular articles for the "Chigger" newspaper. He also wrote a
book of his memoirs. He is survived by his wife Jaunita; daughter
Marilyn Kay Walker, Harrisonville; daughter Roma Bass and husband
Paul, Florence; granddaughter Sara Bass, Sedalia and grandson Brendan
Bass, and fiancee Stephanie Smith of Warrensburg.
WALTER, Joe
St. Clair County Courier, 6 March 2006
Police investigate Deepwater homicide. DEEPWATER, Mo. – A murder in a
small Missouri town has officers from 12 different departments on the
case. Shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday, Henry County Sheriff’s
Department officers found Joe Walter, 82, dead at 573 SE Highway Z in
Deepwater. He was laying face down in his driveway near the doorway to
his house. Police say several gunshot wounds to his head were
apparent.
Preliminary investigations indicate a home invasion may have been a
motive. Detectives have discovered numerous collectible firearms and
swords, as well as a quantity of antique silver coins are missing from
the house.
The area’s Rural Major Case Squad convened Sunday to assist the
Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.
WANSTREET, Tommy Lee
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
May 6, 1934 - September 16, 2005 - Tommy Lee Wanstreet of Appleton
City, Missouri left his earthly home for a better place on September
16, 2005 at 71 years of age. Tommy was born May 6th 1934 to Ivan C.
and Katheren (Daniels) Wanstreet in Fort Smith, Arkansas. On May 7,
1960 he was united in marriage to Darlene Carol Thomas and to this
union four children were born. Tommy and his family moved to Appleton
City in 1974. They attended church at the Assembly of God church where
Tommy helped play music for the services. Before he was hurt and
disabled he enjoyed farming and playing music with a band in the
Kansas City area. Tommy was preceded in death by one grandson, three
brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife of 45 years,
Darlene; three daughters, Carolyn S. Wanstreet of Appleton City, Karen
K. Wareham of Hume, Missouri and Lavena L. Wyrick of El Dorado
Springs, Missouri; one son, Troy L. Wanstreet of Appleton City; eight
grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. Tommy was a good husband
and father who will be missed by many and loved by all. Services: Hill
& Son Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Tuesday, September 20, 2005
10:00 AM. Minister: Pastor Darren Widener. Visitation: Hill & Son
Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Monday, September 19, 2005 7:00 –
8:30 PM. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery Appleton City, Missouri.
Memorial: Family Love Fund.
WARD, Kenneth Don
Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Kenneth Don Ward, August 16, 1941 - November 25, 2005. Kenneth Don
Ward, age 64 of Deepwater passed away at his home Friday Nov 25, 2005.
Survivors include his wife, Beverly of the home, 2 daughters Wendy
Kriewitz and Melanie Rucker and 4 granddaughters all of Bethany MO,
his mother Gwendolyn Williams and one brother Jim Ward of Albany MO.
He also leaves a stepson, Brad Smart of Clinton MO, a stepdaughter Kim
Cook and a step-granddaughter both of Blue Springs MO. Funeral
services will be at 1 :00 Monday at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home with
burial in Smith Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday evening from
7:00 to 8:30 at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family
suggests donations go to the Benton County Hospice or Smith Bend
Cemetery.
WARD, Walter Franklin
St. Clair County Courier, 7 July 2006
Walter Franklin Ward, 67, of rural Independence, Kan., died June 28,
2006, at St. John's Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. Mr. Ward was born
on Sept. 1, 1938, near Collins to Charley and Ellen Gardner Ward. He
had livd in southeast Kansas for the past 40 years. He first married
Mary Emmons, and they divorced. He married Laura Swenson on Dec. 9,
1993, in Neodesha, Kan., and she survives. Mr. Ward was employed by
the Montgomery County Public Works Department for 26 years, serving as
a supervisor for 18 years before retiring. He and his wife were
co-owners of the 75 Auto Sales in Neodesha, Kan. At age 17, Mr. Ward
received the Carnegie National Hero Medal for rescuing a woman from a
fire, in which he was severely burned.
He is survived by three sons, James, David and Bobby Ward, all of
Caney, Kan.; two daughters, Linda Ward of Peru, Kan., and Connie Ward
of Niotaze, Kan.; two stepsons, Ray Judge of Lawton, Okla.; and Jay
Browning of Neodesha, Kan.; and stepdaughter Susan Mishier of Chanute,
Kan. He had three brothers, Charles Ward of Blue Springs,;Curtis Ward
of Arkansas and Bill Ward of Mansfield; a half sister, Mollie
Famulliner of Garden City; 10 grandchildren; three great
grandchildren, cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends. Graveside
services were held Monday, July 3, in the Harrisonville Cemetery near
Bolton, Kan., with the Rev. Mike Morris officiating. Memorials are
suggested to the WA Rankin Memorial Library and may be left at the
funeral home.
WARING, Barbara Ann Rowe Timmerman
Clinton Daily Democrat, 16 October 2002
Barbara Ann Waring, 67, Victor Valley, California, died Wednesday,
October 9, in the Desert Valley Hospital in Victorville, California.
She was a retired nurse. Funeral services will be Thursday, October
17, 2 p.m., in the First Assembly of God Church, Osceola. Burial
will be in Taberville Cemetery.
WARSON, Norma Carlene Hall
St. Clair County Courier, 29 Sep 2006
Norma Carlene Warson, 77, of Collins, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept.
21, 2006, in Truman Lake Manor at Lowry City. The daughter of John. H.
and Elsie Nickerson Hall, she was born Feb. 25, 1929, at Kansas City,
Kan. On December 31, 1950, she married Eugene Warson in Harrison, Ark.
She was a homemaker and member of Humansville Full Gospel Church. Her
parents, her husband, Eugene, one brother, Bill, a very special
sister-in-law, Ruby and two nephews, Lynn and Keith Hall, preceded her
in death. Survivors include four children, Lonnie Warson of Tennessee,
David Warson and his wife Kathy of Niceville, Fla., Mark Warson of
Weaubleau and Christina Warson Collins; five grandchildren, Jessy and
Mary Warson of Springfield, Melissa and Allen McHenry of Collins,
Elizabeth Warson of Niceville, Fla., Jennifer Warson of Destin, Fla.,
and Brian Warson of Bolivar; three great-grandchildren, Sadie Warson,
Tamar Warson and Donival Warson of Niceville, Fla.; one brother,
Clifford Hall of Collins; and three special nieces, Jolene Moore and
Kay Warson, both of Collins and Sinda Nelson of Oregon. Funeral
services were Monday, Sept., 25 in Murray Funeral Home in Humansville
with Rev. Robert Harris officiating. Interment was in Harrisonville
Cemetery.
WASSON, Ada V. Hood
Clinton Daily Democrat, September 1996
Mrs. Ada
V. Wasson, 81, Osceola, died Sunday, September 15, 1996, at her home.
She was a homemaker. She was a lifelong St. Clair County resident. She
is survived by five brothers, George Hood of Ms., Howard Hood of Cuba,
Mo., Richard Hood of Salt Lake City, Utah, Ralph of Stewartsville,
Jesse of Lorton, Va; one sister, Irene Sheperd-Quinn of Santa Ynez,
Ca. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 19, at 1 p.m. at the
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. burial will be in the Roscoe
Cemetery under direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in
Osceola.
WATERMAN, Sherry Lynn Watkins
Eldorado Sun, Thursday, 7 August 2008
Sherry Lynn Waterman, 59, Collins, was born Oct. 25, 1948, in
Stewartsville, to Charles Edwin and Alice Irene Parton Watkins. She
passed away July 31, 2008, at her home near Collins. She was united in
marriage to James M. Waterman on Feb. 4, 1964. James and Sherry made
their home in the Collins area for the past 18 years.
Sherry was an out-going, fun-loving person who never met a stranger.
She loved to tease and be teased. Even though she had health problems,
she had a good attitude. She was preceded in death by her parents; one
brother, Meral Watkins, and one sister, Betty Jean Watkins. Sherry is
survived by her husband, James, of the home; one step-son, Mike
Waterman – Hartville; four sisters – Helen Shisler, Mayetta Walker and
Julie Watkins – all of El Dorado Springs, and Edith Waterman – Collin;
numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friend. Services
were held Saturday, Aug. 2, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel – Osceola,
with Greg Maugum officiating. Music was Amazing Grace and In The
Garden. Interment was in the Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery under the
direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home – Osceola.
WATERS, Daniel Delbert
26 October 1967
Waters Service To Be Today - Delbert Waters, life-time resident of
Taberville, died at his home there Monday night. He is survived by his
wife, Irene, of the home; one daughter, Wilma Roberts of Rich Hill;
one sister, Mrs. Gladys Davis of Appleton City; two brothers, Garland
Waters of Taberville and Everleigh Waters of California; one grandson,
Billy Roberts. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2:00
p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church at Taberville with Rev. Hobart Heath
officiating. Interment will be in the Taberville Cemetery under the
direction of Janssens Funeral home, El Dorado Springs. Friends may
call at the Funeral Home after 10:00 a.m. Wednesday.
WATERS, Daniel Washington
Appleton City Journal, 27 September 1951
Taberville - The many friends of Dan Waters will be saddened to hear
of his death. Mr. Waters passed away about 7:00 Sunday night.
WATERS, Florence Irene Pennington
Kansas City Star, 24 January 1994
Florence I. Waters - Florence Irene Waters, 73, Appleton City, Mo.,
died Jan. 23, 1994, at Research Medical Center. Services will be at 11
a.m. Tuesday at the Hill & Son Chapel, Appleton City; burial in the
Taberville (Mo.) Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. today at
the chapel. Mrs. Waters was born in Taberville and moved to Appleton
City eight years ago. Her husband, Delbert Waters, died in 1967.
Survivors include a daughter, Wilma Roberts, Appleton City; a
grandson; and a great-granddaughter.
WATERS, Florence Irene Pennington
Funeral Notice - Irene Waters, June 27, 1920 - January 23, 1994,
Age: 73 Years, 6 Months, 26 Days. Services: Hill & Son Funeral Home,
Tuesday, January 25, 1994, 11:00 A.M. Minister: Rev. Carl L. Whitacre.
Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Monday, January 24, 1994, 7:00
- 8:00 P.M. Interment: Taberville Cemetery, Taberville, Missouri
WATERS, Florence Irene Pennington
Florence Irene Waters - Florence Irene Waters, the daughter of
Emerson L. and Tresa (Cook) Purinton was born January 27, 1920 in
Taberville, Missouri and departed this life at the Research Medical
Center in Kansas City, Missouri on January 23, 1994 at the age of 73
years. Irene lived most of her life on the family farm near Taberville
and spent the last few years of her life in Appleton City. She was
united in marriage to Delbert Waters on December 12, 1935 in Kansas
City, Missouri. To this union one daughter was born. She was preceded
in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister Velda Barbour.
She is survived by her daughter Wilma Roberts, one grandson Bill
Roberts and his wife Trish, and one great-granddaughter Christina
Roberts, all of Appleton City. Irene was a loving and devoted mother
and housewife who loved to fish and work in her garden. She will be
sadly missed by her family and friends.
WATERS, Garland Theodore
Funeral Notice - Funeral G.T. (Ted) Waters, Sept. 23, 1905 - June
1, 1981. Age: 75 Yrs., 8 Mths., 8 Days.
Services: Mt. Zion Methodist Church, East of Rockville, Thursday,
June 4, 1981, 2:00 P.M. Minister: Rev. Robert Fenwick. Interment: Mt.
Zion Cemetery. Visitation: 7-8:30 P.M. Wednesday, June 3, Eckhoff-Hill
Funeral Home.
WATERS, Garland Theodore
Appleton City Journal, 11 June 1981
G. T. Waters - Funeral services were held Thursday, June 4, 1981 at
2:00 p.m. at the Mount Zion Methodist Church for G. T. (Ted) Waters.
Rev. Robert Fenwick officiated with Joyce Brown, pianist accompanying
Brenda Wells, soloist as she sang "The Old Rugged Cross" and "How
Great Thou Art". Casket bearers were: John Parks, Ronnie Parks, Steve
Brown, Orville Oehring, Jr., Jimmy Lee Bock and David Oehring. Garland
Theodore Waters was born September 23, 1905 in the Taberville
community of St. Clair County to Daniel and Lucy May (Perrine) Waters.
He attended Hoover elementary and Taberville schools and graduated
from the Appleton City High School. He and Louise Hays were married on
July 19, 1930 at El Dorado Springs, Mo. and to them were born three
daughters: Leila Mae, Joan Louise, and Betty Dell. He was preceded in
death by his parents, one sister, Gladys Davis, and two brothers,
Tommy and Delbert Waters. He is survived by his wife, Louise, of the
home; their three daughters: Leila Mae, and husband, Marion Bock, of
Appleton City, Joan Waters, of the home, and Ms. Betty Dell Weant, of
Rockville, Mo.; one brother, Everleigh Waters, of Vacaville, Ca.; two
grandsons, Dennis and Dale Bock of Appleton City; five granddaughters,
Bonnie Perrymann, Barbara Belew, Wanda Bock, Lisa Weant and Teddi
Weant; three great granddaughters: Leila Ann, Brittany Lynn and Sara
Beth Perrymann; two nieces and two nephews and many, many friends. Ted
lived his entire lifetime in the Taberville community, farming the
land and enjoying the out-of-doors in hunting and fishing, and being a
good neighbor to one and all, near and far. Family and friends were
his dearest treasure and he loved them in all kindness and selfless
patience, even in the midst of pain and suffering. Death came for him
at the Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City on Monday, June 1,
1981. Interment was in the Mount Zion Cemetery.
WATERS, Garland Theodore
Kansas City Star
Garland Theodore Waters - Appleton City - G.T. "Ted" Waters, 75,
Rockville, Mo., died Monday at a hospital here. He was a lifelong
Rockville area resident. Mr. Waters was a farmer. He leaves his wife,
Mrs. Louise Waters of the home; three daughters, Miss Joan Waters of
the home, Mrs. Leila Bock, Appleton City, and Mrs. Betty Weant,
Rockville; a brother, Everleigh Waters, Vacaville, Calif.; seven
grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2
p.m. Thursday at Mount Zion Methodist Church, Rockville; burial in the
church cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the
Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City.
WATERS, Louise Hays
Funeral Notice - Louise Waters, Nov. 25, 1908 - Apr. 20, 1993.
Age: 84 Yrs., 4 Mos., 25 Days. Services: Mt. Zion United Methodist
Church, Rural Rockville, Mo., Fri., April 23, 1993, 2:00 P.M.
Minister: Bob Fenwick. Interment: Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation:
Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home, Appleton City, Mo., Thursday, April 22,
1993, 7:00-8:00 P.M. Memorial: Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
WATERS, Louise Hays
Louise Hays Waters - Louise Hays Waters, was born November 25, 1908
in Cedar County, Mo., daughter of Josie Hays. She departed this life
April 20, 1993 at her home in St. Clair County, Mo. at the age of 84.
She was united in marriage to Garland Theodore (Ted) Waters July 19,
1930 in El Dorado Springs, Mo. To this union three daughters were
born. Louise was very involved in the farm she and her husband owned,
located in St. Clair County. She also enjoyed raising her children,
gardening and visiting with neighbors. Another great enjoyment was her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had many tales to tell that
involved family and friends. She was preceded in death by her mother,
husband, a sister Maxine Norris, and a brother Lonzo Ellerman. Louise
is survived by her three daughters, Leila Mae Bock of Appleton City,
Joan Louise Waters of the home, and Betty Dell Hutchins of Taberville;
2 sisters, Jean Friar and Lora Street both of El Dorado Springs; 7
grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and
friends. She will be greatly missed by her family, friends and
neighbors. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion United Methodist
Church on Friday, April 23, 1993 at 2 p.m. with Bob Fenwick and Rev.
Frank Clairborne officiating. Music was provided by Idavee Claiborne,
pianist and Cynthia Compton, vocalist. Casketbearers were Merle
Barbour, Johnny Parks, Ronnie Parks, Orville Oehring, Jr., David
Oehring and Steve Brown. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.
WATERS, Louise Hays
Kansas City Star
Louise Waters - Louise Hays Waters, 84, Rockville, Mo., died April 20,
1993, at the home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Mount Zion
United Methodist Church, Rockville; burial in Mount Zion Cemetery,
Rockville. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Eckhoff-Hill
Chapel, Appleton City, Mo. Mrs. Waters was born in Cedar County, Mo.,
and lived in El Dorado Springs, Mo., before moving to Rockville in the
1930s. Survivors include three daughters, Leila Mae Bock, Appleton
City, Joan Louise Waters of the home and Betty Dell Hutchins,
Taberville, MO.; two sisters, Jean Friar and Lora Street of El Dorado
Springs; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
WATERS, Lucy May Perrine
Lucy May Waters -
Lucy May Waters, daughter of Thomas and Lucy Perrine, was born March
10, 1875 near Monegaw Springs, Mo.
She was married December 22, 1897 to Daniel Waters who preceded her
in death on September 23, 1951.
To this union five children were born. One son William Thomas preceded
her in death.
Survivors include three sons, Everleigh of Anaheim, Calif., Delbert
of Sunflower, Kans., and Garland, with whom she made her home; one
daughter, Mrs. Gladys Davis of Appleton City; three sisters, Mrs.
Kate Moore and Mrs. Della Thompson of Appleton City and Mrs. Belle
Hamer of Oklahoma City; one brother, Selsor Perrine of Meeker, Colo.;
eight grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Several nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.
She was a member of Bethel Baptist church since 1928.
Interment was in Mt. Zion cemetery under the Goodrich Funeral home
after services at Bethel church.
Pallbearers were Eddie Wilson, Roy Dody, Loyd Long, Jim Bock, Jim
Carroll and Harold Carroll.
WATKINS, Alice Irene Parton
St. Clair County Courier,
22 June 2007
Alice Irene Parton was born May 10, 1922 in Maysville, DeKalb County
to Thomas Eugene and Nellie Maude (Fales) Parton. She passed away June
14, 2007 at Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs.
On February 18, 1941 Irene was united in marriage to Charles Edwin
Watkins at Altamont, by Rev. Dewey Helms. To this union eight children
were born. They raised their family in Stewartsville.
Irene was preceded in death by three children, a daughter in infancy,
son, Murle and a stillbrn infant, seven brothers, and two sisters.
She is survived by five daughters, Helen Shisler of El Dorado Springs,
Edith Waterman of Collins, Maetta Walker of El Dorado Springs, Sherry
Waterman of Collins and Julianna Watkins of El Dorado Springs, one
sister, Adelina Mae Smith of Savannah, eight grandchildren and eight
great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Services were held Monday, June 18 at Sheldon Chapel and they will be
officiated by Rev. Dana Taylor, with singings of "In the Garden" and
"Amazing Grace".
Interment will be at the Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery with arrangements
made by Sheldon Funeral Home of El Dorado Springs.
WATTS, Helen Nadine Thompson Burkentine
Appleton City Journal,
27 July 2007
Helen Nadine Watts was born March 22, 1927 in Ohio, Missouri. She
passed away July 22, 2007 at 80 yers of age at Ellet Memorial Hospital
in Appleton City, Missouri after a battle with cancer. She was raised
in the Monegaw Springs area and graduated from Appleton City High
School. Helen was baptized January 1, 1949 and was currently a member
of the Church of God (Holiness) in Appleton City.
Part of Helen’s life was spent as the wife of Air Force sergeant C.L.
“Honda” Burkentine whom she married in August of 1956. Later in life
they divorced and Helen met and married Wilbur C. Watts on December
28, 1981 in Olathe, Kansas. They have made their home in Appleton City
since their marriage. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and working in her
flower gardens. Her three favorite things were frogs, geese and
angels. She also loved to go to garage sales and thrift stores. Mrs.
Watts was the president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #11242 in
Appleton City and president of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter
67 in Butler, Missouri.
Preceding Helen in death were her parents and one grandson, Joshua
Melton. Survivors include her husband Wilbur Watts of the home; her
four daughters, Kathy Foster and husband Bob of Belton, Missouri, Lucy
Melton and husband Raymond of Rockville, Missouri, Brenda Jones and
husband Dave of Independence, Missouri and Karen Springer of Kansas
City, Kansas; two stepchildren, Steven Watts of Boyton Beach, Florida
and Elizabeth Forney and husband James of Nashua, New Hampshire; eight
grandchildren, Brian Foster, Jennifer Thomsen, Nicole Whitford, Helena
Forney, Joe Melton, Laura Springer, Benjamin May and Justin Unruh; two
great-granddaughters, Hailee and Kaycee Thomsen; and one
step-great-grandson, Devon Whitford.
Services were held on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at Hill & Son Funeral
Home in Appleton City, Missouri. Officiated by Reverend Bob Fenwick,
Reverend John Scofield, and VFW Post #11242 Ladies Auxiliary.
Music selection were played by organist Mary Ann Crowder. Vocalists
were Karen, Heather, and Hanna Heiserman sang "No Room", Chris and
Karen Heiserman "It Is Well With My Soul", and recording "Just Beyond
the Moon".
Casketbearers were Joe Melton, Bob Foster, Bill Thomsen, Brian Foster,
Danny Whitford, Les Carpenter.
Interment was in Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri.
WATTS, Helen Nadine Thompson Burkentine
Hill & Son Funeral Home
Helen Nadine Watts,
March 22, 1927 – July 22, 2007 Age: 80 Years, 4 Months.
Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on
Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 10:00 a.m.
Ministers: Reverend Bob Fenwick and Reverend John Scofield.
Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Service: VFW Post #11242 Ladies Auxiliary
Interment: Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri.
Memorial: VFW Post #11242 Ladies Auxiliary
Helen Nadine Watts was born March 22, 1927 in Ohio, Missouri. She
passed away July 22, 2007 at 80 years of age at Ellett Memorial
Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri after a battle with cancer. She
was raised in the Monegaw Springs area and graduated from Appleton
City High School. Helen was baptized January 1, 1949 and was currently
a member of the Church of God (Holiness) in Appleton City.
Part of Helen’s life was spent as the wife of Air Force sergeant C.L.
“Honda” Burkentine whom she married in August of 1956. Later in life
they divorced and Helen met and married Wilbur C. Watts on December
28, 1981 in Olathe, Kansas. They have made their home in Appleton City
since their marriage. She enjoyed sewing, quilting and working in her
flower gardens. Her three favorite things were frogs, geese and
angels. She also loved to go to garage sales and thrift stores. Mrs.
Watts was the president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #11242 in
Appleton City and president of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter
67 in Butler, Missouri.
Preceding Helen in death were her parents and one grandson, Joshua
Melton. Survivors include her husband Wilbur Watts of the home; her
four daughters, Kathy Foster and husband Bob of Belton, Missouri, Lucy
Melton and husband Raymond of Rockville, Missouri, Brenda Jones and
husband Dave of Independence, Missouri and Karen Springer of Kansas
City, Kansas; two stepchildren, Steven Watts of Boyton Beach, Florida
and Elizabeth Forney and husband James of Nashua, New Hampshire; eight
grandchildren, Brian Foster, Jennifer Thomsen, Nicole Whitford, Helena
Forney, Joe Melton, Laura Springer, Benjamin May and Justin Unruh; two
great-granddaughters, Hailee and Kaycee Thomsen; and one
step-great-grandson, Devon Whitford.
WEANT, Goldie Myrtle Dunham
Osceola Library Files
Mrs. Goldie M. Weant, 82, of Osceola, passed away Friday afternoon,
February 26, 1988 at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. She was born in
St. Clair County and was a life-long area resident.
She was a member of the Osceola Christian Church and the Osceola
Senior Citizens.
She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jeanne Poush of Flemington;
three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, February 29 at 10:30 a.m. at the
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola with burial in the Benton Green
Cemetery. --
Note: Benton Green Cemetery record lists: Goldie Myrtle (Dunham)
Weant, born 18 November 1905; died 26 February 1988.
WEANT, Rhoda Marie McKinley
Clinton Daily Democrat,
13 March 1999
Marie Weant was born December 6, 1904, in Monegaw Springs to James and
Icie Suggs McKinley. She died Sunday, March 7, 1999, at the Golden
Valley Hospital in Clinton.
Mrs. Weant is survived by two daughters, Kathleen Dyer of Lowry City
and Dewy Hartley of Independence; one brother, James L. McKinley of El
Dorado Springs, and one sister, Winnie L. Mistler of California; 18
grandchildren, 29 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 10, at the Sheldon-Goodrich
Chapel with burial in the Benton Green Cemetery, Osceola.
WEARS, Frederick William
Submitted by: Carol Mattocks
Wears–Fred W. Wears, 70, a lifelong resident of Lowry City, Mo., died
late yesterday (June 28, 1957) at the Clinton, Mo., hospital where he
had been a patient since suffering a cerebral hemorrhage May 30. Mr.
Wears had operated a barber shop in Lowry City 45 years. He leaves his
wife, Mrs. Mary Wears of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Doris Colley,
4415 East Ninth, and Mrs. Helen Juchet, 7412 South Park Road; three
sons Leo Wears, San Diego, Calif.; John Wears, 7600 East Fiftieth
terrace, and Harold Wears, 7404 South Park road; a sister Mrs. William
Bagley 2907 West Forty-fourth street, Kansas City, Kansas, and four
granddaughters (grandchildren). Funeral services will be at 2:30
o’clock Sunday in Lowry City. Burial will be in the Lowry City
cemetery. SERVICES FOR Fred W. Wears, May 4, 1887 June 28, 1957,
Sunday June 30, 1957, 2:30 P. M.
Goodrich Chapel. Rev. R. O. Scott, Lowry City Cemetery. Arrangements
By Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, Missouri
WEARS, John Thomas
Submitted by: Carol Mattocks
Civil War Veteran Passes -
John T. Wears passed away at his home in Lowry City, Saturday, March
23, at the age of ninety-two years, four months and nine days. He had
been in declining health for some time.
John Thomas Wears was born in Craig county, Virginia, November 13,
1837. In 1860 he came west from his native state and settled in
Missouri.
He was united in marriage to Mary E. Raney, in Henry county, Missouri,
March 26 1862.To this union eleven children were born, seven boys and
four girls, of whom nine survive. They are: E. T. of Lewis, Kansas; T.
S. of Lowry City; Minnie B. Barber of Kansas City, Kansas; Mattie E.
Mersch of Lowry City; R. J. of Tucson, Arizona; Uilla S. Bagley of
Kansas City, Kansas; J. G. of Kingsmill, Texas; G. W. of Higgens,
Texas; F. W. of Lowry City. All of the children attened the funeral
except J. G. Wears of Kingsmill, Texas, who could not come on account
of sickness. The deceased is also survived by thirty-two grandchildren
and thirty-four great grandchildren.
In 1868 he united with the Tebo Baptist Church and later moved his
membership to the Peaceful Home church and from there at a still later
date to the Mt. Zion church. From Mt. Zion he moved his membership to
the Lowry City Baptist church, of which he has been a member for the
past thirty-two years.
He was a veteran of the Civil War, having served three years in
Company C., Seventh Regiment, Missouri Cavalry. He was one of the last
remaining members of Post Number 238, of the Grand Army of the
Republic, Lowry City.
Funeral services were conducted at the Lowry City Baptist church, at 2
o'clock Wednesday afternoon, March 26, by the Rev. McGee of Windsor,
Missouri. Burial was in the Lowry City cemetery.
WEARS, Mary E. Raney
Submitted by: Carol Mattocks
Mary E. Wears, after a long illness, passed away Friday morning at
her home in Lowry City, surrounded by her husband, John T. Wears, and
all of her children, except one son, R. J. Wears, of Arizona, who
could not get here in time.
The deceased was born in Washington county, Kentucky, January 16,
1845, and died at her home in this city, March 7, 1919, at the age of
74 years, 1 month and 21 days. She had been a resident of this city
for over twenty years. In 1862 she joined the Baptist church and had
been a member ever since. She was united in marriage to john T. Wears
of Henry county, Missouri, March 26, 1862. To this union were born
twelve children of whom nine are now living: Six sons, E. T. of Lewis,
Kansas; G. W. of Higgens, Texas; J. G. of Eclar, Texas; R. J. of
Arizona; and T. S. and Fred of Lowry City; and three daughters, Mrs.
Mattie Marsch and Mrs. Minnie Barber of Kansas City, Missouri, and
Mrs. Uilla Bagley of Lowry City.
Though ill for a long time preceding her death Mrs. Wears bore her
suffering without a murmur. Everything that loving hands could do was
done to help relieve her suffering but all in vain, ans she quietly
passed away.
Rev. W. S. Weir of Adrian, Mo., an old-time friend of the family
preached her funeral Saturday at the Baptist church to a large
concourse of her friends and neighbors, and she was tenderly laid away
that evening in the Barnett cemetery.
The many friends of thhe Wears family will extend their heartfelt
synpathy to them in their bereavement.
WEARS, Mary Jane Carver
Submitted by: Carol Mattocks
Former Lowry Resident Dies -
Mary Jane Wears , 5213 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, was born near
Roscoe Sept. 16, 1887, the daughter of John and Emma Todd Carver. She
died April 24, 1969, after a long illness.
She was married to Fred W. Wears April 9, 1916 and five children were
born to the couple.
Early in life she united with the Baptist church of Roscoe but several
years ago moved her membership to the Church of Christ in Kansas City.
She lived many years in Lowry City, where Mr. Wears operated a barber
shop. After his death in 1957, she made her home in Kansas City with
her daughter.
Survivors are Marine Major (retired) Leo Glenn Wears, San Diego, Cal.;
John E. Wears, Kansas City; Police Lieutenant Harold G. Wears, Kansas
City; Mrs. Doris Colley, Kansas City; Mrs Richard (Helen) Juchet,
Raytown; two sisters, Mrs. Della Settle, Appleton City; Mrs Juanita
LaRue, Lowry City; nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Services for Mrs. Wears were conducted at 10 o'clock April 26 in
Kansas City with Rev. C. Willard Stevens of Eastwood Hills Baptist
church, and graveside services at two o'clock at Lowry City.
Mrs. Wears' son Glenn, was unable to attend because of ill health but
visited his mother three weeks ago.
Mrs. Leon (Carol) Mattocks of Aurora, Colo., attended and spent
several days with her mother.
WEATHERLY, Gary Dale
The Wichita Eagle,
September 2002
Gary D. Weatherly, 54, died Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2002. Service 1 p.m.
Saturday, Osceola, Missouri Cemetery.
Survivors: son, Jim of Kansas City, Mo.; mother, Lee Weatherly of El
Dorado Springs, Mo.; sisters, Jan Motley of El Dorado Springs, Mo.;
Katy Graff of Fort Smith, Ark.
Drury Recreation Assn. Elliott-Schaeffer Mortuary, Caldwell.
WEAVER, Anna Mae Wood
Clinton Daily Democrat , 23 July 2001
Anna Mae Wood Weaver was born to Viola and Roy Wood in Deepwater on
October 5, 1919. During her childhood, she lived a short time in
Appleton City and Peculiar. Her family returned to Deepwater when Anna
Mae was in grade school and she called Deepwater her home for the rest
of her life. Anna Mae died July 11, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center.
Anna Mae married Charles Clayton "Bud" Weaver on May 22, 1938. To this
union were born two children, Evelyn Annette and Charles Douglas. Anna
Mae greatly enjoyed her seven grandchildren, Ron McKellips, Jr.,
Sharon Tarwater, Lean Anna Foster, Melanie Weaver, Charles Weaver,
Sarah Weaver and Seth Weaver. Her grandson, Troy Clayton McKellips,
died at the age of two days in 1976. Anna Mae was also the proud
great-grandma of 11 great-grandchildren, Kasi, Jessi and Justin; Jacob
and Colten; Taylor, Cali, Laramie, Frankie and Brady, and Lauren.
During her life, Anna Mae was very devoted to her family, always
willing to give her love, affection and any help needed. When the time
came she took care of her mother, Viola Wood, and her mother-in-law,
Alma Herndon. After her son, Doug died, she looked after her
daughter-in-law, Linda, and Doug's children. Annie, as everyone knew
her by, was very active in her community all of her life. She was a
pompom girl in high school. When her children were young, she was a
member of the WSCS Women's Club, Booster Club, Cub Scout leader, home
room mother and bible School teacher. Later in life, she was an active
member of the Deepwater Senior Center, Deepwater Senior Housing,
Deepwater Heritage Square and Deepwater Labor Harvest Picnic. She
enjoyed the monthly card party with Uno Girls. Annie was a very
talented artist and she was always willing to lend her time and
artistic ability to any community project. She belonged to the Coffee
Club which participated each year in the Deepwater Labor Harvest
Parade. Everyone will always remember the Coffee Club's parade floats
which featured eye-catching costumes and funny antics. Some years,
Annie and Bud would work on as many as five parade floats. Another
talent she had was as a member of the Kitchen Band, which played at
the senior center and the surrounding nursing homes. Annie's
contributions helped make Deepwater a good and fun place to live.
Annie was an active member of the Deepwater Methodist Church and
later, actively involved with the Deepwater Presbyterian Church. Annie
came from a large family which developed a special closeness growing
up through lean times in Deepwater. Annie's sister, Violet Marie, died
at the age of three from pneumonia. In later years, the family's
closeness continued through the large Wood family dinners extending to
the fourth and fifth generations, with great food and where everyone
was made to feel part of the family. With Annie gone, the only
surviving members of her generation are her sister, Karen Etter;
brother-in-law, Ron Witham, and sister-in-law, Georgetta Wood. Those
who have passed on are Jewel and Boyce Miller, Jack and Doris Wood,
Marvin Wood, Doris Witham and Kenneth Earl Wood. Annie's husband, Bud,
died in September 1997. While her remaining family will miss her very
much, we know she is now with God and we can only assume that there is
a terrific family reunion going on in heaven. Funeral services were
held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, July 16, at 10 a.m. with
Rev. Adele Duy and Rev. Michael Sheffler officiating. Pallbearers were
Keith Miller, Darin Witham, Mike Thompson, Larry Houk, Steve Houk and
Mike Houk. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, under the
direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.
WEAVER, Charles Willard
Clinton Daily Democrat,
24 September 2001
Charles
Willard "Bill" Weaver, 72, Lowry City, died Saturday, September 22,
2001, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was preceded in death
by his wife, Loretta; twin daughters, his parents and a brother. He is
survived by Oscar Mayer (his pet Dachshund) and many relatives and
friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 25, at the First
Baptist Church of Lowry City at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m.
Tuesday at the Pleasant View Cemetery, 5219 Nieman Road, Shawnee,
Kansas.
WEAVER, Ida M. Smith
Clinton, Missouri newspaper,
July 1937
Death came to Mrs. S. B. Weaver, one of Deepwater's oldest residents,
at 10:55 a.m. July 1, 1937, at her home on North Main street. She had
been an invalid for years, becoming worse a few days before death
released her spirit from suffering. Her three living children were at
her bedside during her last illness. Ida M. Smith was born December
24, 1853, in Scott county, Indiana, the youngest of 13 children. Her
mother died when Ida was three, and four years later Mr. Smith died.
Ida made her home with various relatives from the age of seven until
she was grown. Ida M. Smith and Silas B. Weaver were united in
marriage October 15, 1876, at Indianapolis, Ind. Two years later they
moved to St. Clair County, Missouri, after that coming to Henry County
to make their home, becoming substantial, well liked and respected
citizens of Deepwater vicinity. Four children blessed the Weaver home.
Ernest L., died when he was four. The other three living are: Mrs.
Fred Rissling, southeast of Deepwater; Mrs. Garland Graham and Howard
s. Weaver, Kansas City. Seven grandchildren also survive and one
great-grandchild, also Miss Julia Strickland, lifelong friend and
constant companion of Mrs. Weaver during the last few years. for so
long had the invalid depended upon Miss Julia that in her last
illness, the name Julia upon her lips meant to the bedside watchers
that the fast failing sufferer wanted something. Upon Miss Julia she
depended completely, calling her constantly in her last days and the
name of her devoted friend was the last word she uttered on earth. In
her early years Mrs. Weaver took the Christ way and joined the
Methodist church, moving her membership to Deepwater when she came
here to live. She enjoyed all church services and attended regularly
as long as her health permitted. She lived a Christian life in the
truest way - endeavoring to instill in her children the highest ideals
of clean life, clean speech and good countenance before their God and
their fellowmen. Her greatest joy in life was the visits of her
children, which she looked forward to with eager happiness. She was an
ideal mother, loving and kind, and a faithful, devoted wife to Mr.
Weaver, who preceded her in death February 13, 1931. Rev. Hugh Sperry,
pastor, assisted by Rev. George Gray, conducted the funeral at the
Deepwater Baptist Church at 1:30 p.m. last Saturday. The body was
carried to its final rest beside her husband in Maplewood cemetery at
Brownington by Ray Graham, near Montrose; Dick Graham, near Ohio Post
Office; Tom Downing and Howard Strickland, Deepwater; Harry Coss and
Geo. Rissling, Clinton. Among out-of-town mourners at the funeral were
Messrs. and Mesdames Garland Graham, Harold Graham, Lester Peace and
daughter, Howard S. Weaver and H. V. Weaver, also Viola, Margie and
Clyde Graham, Kansas City; Miss Lucille Graham and Russell Huston,
Marshall; Mrs. Louis Payne, Mrs. Oliver Wilson and Marian, Appleton
City.
WEBER, Wilda Faye Craig
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
Wilda Faye Weber, August 22, 1939 - February 27, 2009.
No public service has been planned at this time.
Wilda Faye Weber, daughter of Jack and Elaine Craig, was born August
22, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed away quietly at Ellett
Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri February 27, 2009 at 69
years of age. Wilda had lived in Kansas City and Appleton City during
her lifetime. She served her family being a devoted wife and mother.
Wilda and Jack Weber were united in marriage August 24, 1986. Mrs.
Weber was a member of the Moose Lodge in Sugar Creek, Missouri.
Preceding Wilda in death were two sons, Charles E. Davis and Ralph E.
Davis, two sisters Mickey Craig and Bert Red and two brothers, Raymond
Craig and Worren Craig. Survivors include her husband Jack Weber of
Appleton City, Missouri, a daughter Carol Jean Hoover of Kansas City,
Kansas, a son Mike Davis of Kansas City, Missouri, three sisters,
Jackie Heavner of Lewis, Iowa, Virginia Scoutland of Kansas City,
Missouri and Lucinda Elliott of Kansas City, Kansas, a brother Virgil
Craig of Indiana, a nephew Dickie Kilgore, six grandchildren and one
great-grandchild.
WEBSTER, Russell Junior
Clinton Daily Democrat,
9 September 2004
Russell Junior Webster, 74, Osceola, formerly of Belton, died Tuesday,
September 7, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be Friday,
September 10, at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich chapel, Osceola, with
burial in Macks Creek Cemetery (Camden Co., MO) at 2 p.m.
WEBSTER, Russell Junior
Kansas City Star,
9 September 2004
Russell Junior Webster, 74, of Osceola, MO (formerly of Belton, MO),
passed away Sept. 7, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be
Friday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola,
with burial in the Macks Creek Cemetery, Macks Creek, MO, at 2 p.m.
Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral
home. Mr. Webster was a retired truck driver from Middlewest
Freightways. He is survived by his wife, Pauline, of the home; one
son, David of Osceola, MO; two daughters, Paula Rogers of Osceola, MO,
Marie Carver of Freeman, MO; one brother, Mack Webster of Richland,
MO; three sisters, Fredia Stouffer of Bolivar, MO, Helen Morris of
Fair Grove, MO, Nancy Sherwin of Camdenton, MO; and six grandchildren.
(Arrangements: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO,
417-6468135)
WEIBLEY, Kenneth James
St. Clair County Courier,
23 February 2007
Kenneth James "Cowboy" Weibley was born on May 18, 1945 in Lancaster,
Pa., to Russell G. and Dottie Weibley and passed away on Feb. 17, 2007
at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Kansas City.
Kenneth worked at Shore Line Manufacturing in Kansas City for 21
years.
He is survived by his loving wife; Cheryl of the home, daughters:
Audrey Weibley and future son-in-law Josiah Osborn of the home, Lori
Lamb and husband Chad of Independence and Tina Webb and husband Jesse
of Golden Valley, Ariz., two grandchildren Maya Lamb and Austin Swank
and one brother Gary Geesey and his wife Debbie of Kansas City. He
also leaves behind his beloved pets, Bear, Poo and Robie.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Sheldon-Goodrich
Chapel officiated by Richard Sunderwirth.
Eulogists were Audrey Weibley, Lori Lamb and Tina Webb.
Music selection included "Go Rest High On That Mountain" and "Daddy's
Hands".
Final disposition was cremation. Arrangements were made by
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
WEIBLEY, Kenneth James
Kansas City Star,
20 February 2007
Kenneth James Weibley, 61, Osceola, MO, formerly of Kansas City, MO,
passed away Feb. 17, 2007 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Kansas City.
Funeral services will be Wed., Feb. 21 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel,
Osceola. Final disposition, cremation under direction of
Sheldon-Goodrich FH (417-646-8135)
WEIR, Ricky Joe Sr.
Clinton Daily Democrat, January 1992
Ricky Joe Weir, Sr., 34, Lowry City, passed away Saturday, January
18, 1992 in Osceola. He was born July 13, 1957 in Sugar Creek, the son
of Charles and Betty (Curtis) Weir. He lived in Independence and
Pleasant Hill before moving to Lowry City in 1985. Mr. Weir was a
carpenter and had served in the Missouri National Guard. He leaves his
wife, Julie Weir, Independence; two sons, Ricky Weir, Jr., of the
home, and Brandon Lee Weir, Independence; his mother, Betty Weir,
Clinton; three brothers, Charles Weir, Kankakee, Ill., Larry Weir,
Strasburg, and Jeff Weir, Independence; and five sisters, Shirley Jean
Pennington, Omaha, Ne., Dorene Williams, and Charlene Patton of Kansas
City, Nancy Bullins, Indianapolis, Indiana, and Debra Pemberton,
Clinton. Graveside services and burial were held 2 p.m., Tuesday,
January 21, at Holden Cemetery, Holden, Mo. under direction of Ben
Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Larry Weir, Jeff Weir,
Pat Patton, Russell Williams, Chuck Pennington, Ron Brown. Rev. Monty
Dunn officiated. Burial in Holden Cemetery.
WELLS, Billy
Osceola Sun,
5 December 1878
Died. -
Uncle Billy Wells, of Tiffen, died on Thursday night last at the
advanced age of 85 years.
Mr. Wells, or as he was familiarly known, “Uncle Billy”, was one of
the oldest inhabitants of this county; and his genial nature and
agreeable ways won him many friends who deeply sympathize with the
near relatives in this their loss.
WELLS, Faye Carr
Clinton Daily Democrat
Faye Wells was born May 31, 1910, In Tennessee to Billy Bruce and Mary
Elizabeth Alvis Carr. She died December 25, 1996. at her home In
Osceola. She was united in marriage to Leland E. Wells. After Mr.
Wells' retirement in Kansas City they moved to Osceola where they
developed the Lakeshore Estates from their farm property on Truman
Lake. Faye was preceded in death by her husband, Leland, on October 9,
1996. She is survived by her sister Jewell Green of Dallas, Texas; her
stepson. Judge Lee E. Wells of Kansas City; two stepdaughters, B. J.
Gaultier of Overland Park, Ks., and Lou Ellen Webb of Raytown; eight
step-grandchildren, Lynda Peters, Suzanne Layne, Vincent Gaultier,
Kathleen King, Jeff Webb, Edward Wells and Eltzabeth Wells and two
step-great-grandchildren, Sara King and Sean King; several nieces and
nephews and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, December 28,
at 1:30 p.m. at the Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. Jim Quist
officiated. Pallbearers were John Webb, Lee Wells, Robert Maine,
Marvin Walker, Jack Tolliver and Lowry Belisle. Burial was in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.
WELSH, Edward Wayne
Kansas City Star,
22 February 2009
Edward Wayne Welch, 61, of Excelsior Springs, MO, passed away February
21, 2009, at Liberty Hospital, Liberty, MO. Funeral services will be
at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 25, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, with
burial and full military honors in the Pleasant Springs Cemetery, near
El Dorado Springs, MO. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m.
until service time, Wednesday, at the funeral home. He was a beloved
husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle,
and proud Marine. Arrangements: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home,
Osceola, MO 64776.
WELSH, Edward Wayne
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, February 27, 2009
Edward Wayne Welsh, son of Ed and Doris Welsh, was born in Plattsburg
on Feb. 5, 1948. He passed away on Feb. 21, 2009 at Liberty Hospital
in Liberty.
He proudly served his country in he United States Marine Corps from
April 5, 1968 thru Sept. 1, 1969.
Edward was married on May 10, 1974 to Wilma Fay Hull.
Preceding him in death was his father, Edward W. Welsh, one sister,
Janice Welsh and one daughter, Yvonne Scheer.
Edward is survived by his wife, Wilma; his mother, Doris; two sons,
Tom Wasmer and Richard Wasmer; one daughter, Dianne Taylor; one
brother,
Bo and wife Elana Welsh; two sisters, Joy and husband Jim Sells and
Helen and husband Jim Head; 14 grandchildren and many, many nieces and
nephews.
Services were Wedneday,Feb. 25 at 11 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel.
Ministers were Rev. Sammy Sampson and Rev. Fred Randolph.
Music was "Wind Beneath My Wings" by Diane Taylor, "Amazing Grace" by
Ashley Wasmer and Gail Ingle, accompanist.
Casketbearers were Jim Sells, Bob Wasmer, Jim Head, Gregg Lamptonn,
Andrew Havard and Eugene Welsh.
Military services US Marine Corps/Clinton VFW Post #1894.
Interment at Pleasant Springs Cemetery. Arrangements by
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
WEST, Thomas
Appleton City Journal,
26 March 1914
Thomas West died March 16th at his home two and one half miles of
Spruce. He had been in failing health for several months but was
confined to his bed only two weeks. His death was due to a
complication of disease.
About ten years ago Mr. West was married to Miss Jessie Wigger and she
with four children is left to mourn the loss of a kind and indulgent
husband and father.
Deceased was thirty-five years of age. Tom as he was familiarly known
was born and raised in this community and had many relatives and
friends who cared for him in his sickness with willing hands but
naught could stay the dread destroyer whose call we must all obey.
WESTHUSING, Agnes Marie Lesmeister
Clinton Daily Democrat , 21 February 2002
Agnes Marie Westhusing, the daughter of Frank P. and Mary E. (Kloer)
Lesmeister, was born on August 14, 1920, in Montrose. She died at St.
Luke's Hospital of Kansas City on February 14, 2002, at the age of 81
years. Agnes was a member of the Altar Society and Immaculate
Conception Catholic Church of Montrose. She was united in marriage to
Ludger J. Westhusing on April 8, 1947. To this union four children
were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Phyllis
Westhusing; five brothers, Clem, Richard, Raymond, Basil and Virgil
Lesmeister, and a sister, Eunice Rotert. She is survived by her
husband, Ludger, and two sons Edgar and Bryan, all of the home, one
daughter, Nancy and husband, Doug Snodgrass of Appleton City; one
sister, Cleo and husband, Donald Rice, Clinton; three grandchildren
Courtney, Brandon and Jayme Snodgrass, all of Appleton City and
several nieces, nephews and friends. Agnes was a loving wife, mother
and grandmother. She loved working with her flowers, in her garden and
loved to cook for her family. She shared much love with her
grandchildren as she embroidered quilts for them. Funeral services
were held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, on
Saturday, February 16, 10 a.m. Father Edward Oen officiated.
Pallbearers were Jim Lesmeister, Ronnie Lesmeister, Donald Lesmeister,
Doug Lesmeister, Michael Rotert and Francis P Lesmeister. Readers were
Ruth and Zach Lesmeister. Servers were Matt Swaters, Sarah Lesmeister
and Savanna Westhusing. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.
Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, was in charge of arrangements.
WESTHUSING, Agnes Marie Lesmeister
Hill & Son Funeral Home
August 14, 1920 - February 14, 2002 - Agnes Marie Westhusing, the
daughter of Frank P. and Mary E. (Kloer) Lesmeister, was born on
August 14, 1920 in Montrose, Missouri. She Passed away at St. Lukes
Hospital of Kansas City on February 14, 2002 at the age of 81 years.
Agnes was a member of the Alter Society and Immaculate Conception
Catholic Church of Montrose, Missouri. She was united in marriage to
Ludger J. Westhusing on April 8, 1947. To this union four children
were born. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Phyllis
Westhusing, five brothers, Clem, Richard, Raymond, Basil and Virgil
Lesmeister, and a sister Eunice Rotert. She is survived by her husband
Ludger and two sons Edgar and Bryan, all of the home; one daughter
Nancy and husband Doug Snodgrass of Appleton City, Missouri; one
sister Cleo and husband Donald Rice of Clinton, Missouri; three
grandchildren, Courtney, Brandon and Jayme Snodgrass all of Appleton
City; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Agnes was a loving
wife, mother and grandmother. She loved working with her flowers, in
her garden and loved to cook for her family. She shared much love with
her grandchildren as she embroidered quilts for them.
WETZEL, Anna Gladys
St. Clair County Courier,
22 June 2007
Gladys Wetzel. Services were at 2 p.m. on June 8, 2007 at the
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. And was officiated by Rev. Leo Keller.
The Music was "Nearer My God To Thee," and "My Faith Looks Up To
Thee." Also, Carla Blesoe, Soloist, & Phyllis Higgins, Accompanist
performed specials.
Casketbearers were, Monte Wetzel, Kevin Wetzel, Randy Walters, Jeff
Walters, Chad Wright & Bradley Wright.
Interment was at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, and arrangements
were made by the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home of Osceola, Mo.
Anna Gladys Wetzel was born January 8, 1913 in rural Warsaw. She
married Chester Lewis Wetzel on February 25, 1931 in Osceola. To this
union was born two sons, William Arthur and Jackson Lewis of Windsor,
and one daughter Shirley Mae Walters of Clinton.
Gladys attended a revival meeting and was saved by the grace of God in
September 1947. She was baptized and joined High Hill Missionary
Baptist Church. She remained a faithful servant as long as her health
permitted.
She was a member of Clear Creek Missionary Baptist Church at her
death.
Preceding her ind eath were her husband, one son, one grandson and one
great-great grandson. Left to mourn her passing are two children, ten
grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren and twenty great-great
grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.
She was laid to rest next to her loving husband at Englewood Cemetery
in Clinton.
WHALEY, Albert
Osceola Sun,
1886
Gone To Rest -
Died - at his residence six miles northeast of Osceola, Mo. on Jan. 3,
1886, after a lingering illness of three years, Albert Whaley, age 81
years, 9 months and 10 days.
Deceased was born in Bourbon County, Ky., March 23, 1804, and
imigrated to Marion Co., Mo., with his parents in 1821, while the
state of Missouri was yet a wilderness.
On December 16, 1826, he led to the hymenial altar Miss Mary F. Bird
with whom he lived for nearly sixty years and who still survives him.
To them were born thirteen children, seven sons and six daughters, ten
of whom are now living five of whom are now citizens of St. Clair
County.
Until age laid its burden upon him, as it must us all, he was an
active energetic business man, and by frugality, industry and strict
integrity he won ample fortune and a host of friends. During the war
he lost by torch and the hands of marauders, the fruits of long years
of patient toil and was himself thrown into prison for refusing to
obey the dictates of foreigners and strangers, and swear allegiance to
the land of his birth and inheritance won by the blood of his Sires on
the plains of Valley Forge and Yorktown, and subsequently defended by
the sword of his father, Capt. Edward Whaley, in the bloody struggle
of 1812.
At the close of the war he went West, returned to Texas, thence to
Arkansas and finally settled down in St. Clair County, Mo. where he
secured a quiet home for the few remaining years of his life.
During his long and eventful life he maintained throughout the
strictest integretiy, and the most unfaltering devotion to his family
and freinds. A safe councilor, a true friend, a kind and affectionate
parent, a devoted husband, and a patient sufferer he met the messenger
of death as he had met every turn in fortune's pate, with firmness and
decision and without a murmer.
He leaves no gold nor estate as an inheritance, but that which is far
better; he leaves a character which, having been tested in the
crucible of war and adverse fortunes had proved absolutely
incorruptible; and inheritance that will live when all the gold of
earth shall have turned to dross. -
Being dead, yet shall he live -
All is not loss when we bear out our Dead. -
Under the sod in their coffins to lie -
Then sadly return to desolate homes -
To weep and to mourn as the days go by -
and miss the sound of their coming feet -
And listen no more for their voices sweet.
WHARTON, Barbara Ann Lindsey
Clinton Daily Democrat, 19 January 2004
Barbara Ann Wharton, 60, Appleton City, died Friday, January 16, 2004,
at her home following an illness of several months. She was born
August 26, 1943, in Independence to William J. Lindsey and Iva Melvina
Endicott Lindsey. She married Merle Dale Wharton December 20, 1990, in
Miami, Oklahoma, and he survives of the home. She was born and raised
in Independence. She worked for many years in the restaurant business.
She was recently co-owner of the Blue Inn Restaurant in Appleton City.
She was a Baptist. Survivors also include two sons, Danny Wolfe,
Okawville, Illinois, and Christopher Wolfe, O'Fallon, Illinois; one
daughter, Cheryl Duncan, Lake of the Ozarks; eight grandchildren; four
stepsons, Robert A. Wharton and Donnie R. Wharton, Clinton, Floyd J.
Wharton, Lockwood; six step-grandchildren; four sisters, Sadie Love,
Holden, Mary Reddell and Veta Phillips, both of Independence, and
Pearl Jones, Clinton; numerous nieces and nephews and many neighbors
and friends. She was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Shannon
Delores Wolfe; two grandchildren, Brandon and Brittany Wolfe; her
parents; one brother, Ralph Lindsey and four sisters, Nancy Jones,
Martha Durken, Edith Moss and Elizabeth VanHaele. Committal services
were held 2 p.m. Monday, January 19, at Newton Burial Park, Nevada.
Arrangements were by Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.
WHEELER, Julian Wesley
Clinton Daily Democrat,
25 March 2002
Julian (Jay) Wesley Wheeler, 62, Urich, died Friday, March 22, 2002,
at Methodist Specialty and Transplant Hospital, San Antonio, Texas.
WHEELER, Julian Wesley
Clinton Daily Democrat,
4 April 2002
Julian Wesley “Jay” Wheeler was born July 28, 1939 in Quick City, to
Nora (Doyal) and Alva Wheeler. He was educated around the Urich and
Kansas City area. He joined the Marine Corps in 1956, finishing his
high school education, he served in California and the Philippines. In
1960 he married Shirley Gragg and to this union three children were
born. He strived to teach his children love of family, country and
God. He was baptized in 1960 in the Munsell Baptist Church,
Independence, and was currently a member of the Baptist Church in
Urich. Jay was a mechanic by trade, a hardworking, loving and caring
man. Throughout his long struggle with many illnesses he rarely
complained, always concerned for his family as they cared for him. Jay
spent many years researching genealogy and was in contact with many
people throughout the United States in served of his heritage. He
worked many years for the care and preservation of the Wheeler
Cemetery at the old homestead, outside Osceola. He is survived by
Shirley, his wife of 41 years; son, Stephen Wesley of Fort Worth,
Texas; daughters, Cynthia Bernice Inman and husband John, Greenwood,
and Sheryl Marie Maas and husband Eric; granddaughters, Alexandra and
Sophia Maas of Dallas, Texas; brother, Wilmer Wheeler and wife Alice,
Quenemo, Kansas; sister, Betty Jean Smith and husband Donald, Adrian;
aunt, Dorothy Wheeler Lowry of Clinton, along with a host of nephews,
nieces, other family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his
parents and three brothers.
WHEELER, Paula Alice Metcalfe
Clinton Daily Democrat,
7 December 2004
Paula Alice Metcalfe was born April 22, 1927, in Dunlap, Kansas, to
Albert Leroy and Ruth Rosa Metcalfe, and died December 2, 2004. She
married Orland Washington Wheeler in Kansas City, Kansas, November 15,
1946. She was baptized into the Christian Church in Warsaw March 15,
1955. She was active in the church, teaching Sunday School and serving
in the kitchen and nursery. On April 7, 1968, she and her family began
attending the Christian Church of Holden. After the family moved near
Lowry City, they began attending Ohio Christian church. She was
preceded in death by her father, Albert Leroy Metcalfe; her mother
Ruth Rosa Metcalfe; two brothers, Lawrence Metcalfe and Charles
Metcalfe; three sisters, Jessie Edwards, Darline Kirby and Gloria
Rogers, and her husband, Orland Washington Wheeler. She is survived by
her daughter Mary Ruth and her husband Ronald Lee Rayster of Kansas
City; her son Larry Dean Wheeler and wife Cheryl Ann, Osceola; her
daughter Alice Orlene and husband Larry William Walters of Lowry City;
her brother Wilbur Metcalfe, Warsaw; sister Donna Erck of Lincoln; 12
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held
Monday, December 6, at Ohio Christian Church with Rev. Jim Knight
officiating. Burial was in Shady Grove Cemetery, Racket.
WHITACRE, Sally Jo Lindsey
Clinton Daily Democrat,
8 June 2004
Sally Jo Whitacre died Monday, June 7, 2004. She was born December 31,
1930, in Chillicothe, to Virgil Paul Lindsey and Francis Marie (Blagg)
Lindsey. She grew up in Chillicothe, met and married her husband of 56
years, Carl Lee Whitacre. Throughout her years as a pastor's wife, she
served alongside her husband in United Methodist churches in Missouri,
including the Braymer area, Glenwood Park of Independence, Smithville,
Hamilton, King Hill of St. Joseph, Appleton City, Montrose, Mt. Zion
and Bear Creek of Osceola. Surviving are husband Carl, Deepwater;
daughter Marty McKee, Richland; son Mark and wife Patti, Lebanon; son
Matt and wife Jennifer, New Bern, North Carolina; daughter Ann Davis
and husband Kenny, Trenton; daughter Mica Owen and husband Marshall,
Lee's Summit; 14 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The
funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 12, at Bear Creek
United Methodist Church, east of Osceola, with Rev. David Maggi
officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. June 12 at
Edgewood Cemetery in Chillicothe.
WHITE, Blanche Annette Frizzell
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, 13 February 2009
Blanche Annette Frizzell White, 66, Clinton, passed away in her home
Feb. 6, 2009 after a short battle with lung cancer. She was born in
Poplar Bluff, July 23, 1942 to Lee Frizzell, Jr and Ethel A. Rodda
Frizzell.
She and her family moved to Osceola where she started kindergarten and
graduated the eighth grade. After the family moved to Clinton,
Missouri, Annette started working at the A & W Root beer drive-in. She
enjoyed three years there.before moving to Kansas City. Annette lived
with her sister, Jessie, and helped with her four kids as they came
along.
On May 31, 1969, Annette married Dale Edward White from ElDorado
Springs, Missouri. Their daughter Tracy Dawn came along in 1970.
Annete worked at Dunbrook, The ElDorado Springs School, then later at
Jr.House Collectibles in Nevada. After her divorce, Annette moved to
Lee's Summit and stayed there for many years before moving back to
Clinton. Later she moved to Lamar. After retiring from the Lamar
schools, she moved back to Clinton.
Her parents, her sisters, Margaretta Patricia Helms and Lottie Rose
Frizzell and her brothers, Sammie Lee Frizzell and William Patrick
Frizzell preceded Annette in death.
She is survived by her daughter Tracy dawn Kirby of ElDorado Springs
and her grandson Tanner Mac Kirby; two sisters, Flora Mae stewart of
Clinton and Jessie Leoela Lane of Eldersburg, Maryland and Billy Don
Frizzell of Clinton, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Services were Tuesday,Feb. 10 at 2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel.
Minister was Pastor Mike Buettner.
Casketbearers were Ricky Lane, Perry Lane, Ronald Kirby, Edward
Stewart, Earl Pellegrin and Glen Stewart.
Interment was at King's Prairie Cemetery.
Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
WHITE, Charles Dewey
Clinton Daily Democrat,
27 June 2001
Charles Dewey White was born May 16, 1955 in Marinsville, Indiana and
died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 from injuries received in an automobile
accident. He had moved to Missouri in 1995 from Phoenix, Arizona. He
married Phyllis Gregory October 9, 1997. He was a bricklayer for 30
years and a member of the Union 15. He volunteered his time to the
Iconium Fire Department.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis; his mother, Marilyn R. Bender
Courtney and his step-father, Walter R. Courtney; his father, Charles
Verlin White and step-mother, Ethel White, Indianapolis, Indiana; one
son, Brandon Leslie White; one daughter, Angela Sue White; a
granddaughter, Marissa, Phoenix, Arizona; one step-son, Hiram G.
Gregory of the home; a step-daughter, Tiffanie L. Schneck of
Deepwater; two step-grandchildren, Presley and Colt Schneck; nine
brothers and a host of many other relatives and friends.Funeral services were Friday, June 22 at 10 a.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich
Chapel. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.
WHITE, Ernest Ford
Clinton Eye , 4 July 1974
Funeral Services for Ernest Ford White who died, June 20, at the
Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, after suffering a severe stroke on
April 2, were held at the Consalus Funeral Home June 22. Interment was
in Englewood Cemetery; Don Coleman officiating. Pallbearers were
nephews: Darrel Dehn, Wayne Doyle, and Don Williams, Joe White and Ken
White. Ernest was born August 25, 1901 in Henry County, Mo., a son of
the late Joseph Lee and Mary Ann White. He was the oldest living of a
family of eleven children, one sister dying in infancy. An older
brother, Joseph Given passed away in 1929, and a sister Emily Dehn in
1969. Ernest attended White School. The school named in honor of his
grandfather, Joseph White, who had donated the land where the school
was built. All his brothers and sisters, his two children and several
nieces and nephews, also two great nieces, attended the same school.
He graduated from the Sweeny's Mechanical Engineering School, Ft.
Scott, Kansas. Soon after graduation, he went to Canada and had
employment there, until called home; due to the critical illness of
his father in 1920. After his father's death, he remained at home and
helped on the farm for some time. Ernest and Elma Morrissette of
Clinton, were united in marriage, in 1924. Two children blessed this
union, one son, Jerome Lee, better known to his friends as "Jay" and a
daughter, Wakita, now Mrs. Harold Law, of Ft. Worth, Texas. At one
time Mr. White operated cotton gins at Big Springs, Texas. His wife,
Elma passed away in 1929 leaving him with two small children. In 1933
Ernest and Emma Francis Batts of Appleton City, were married. They
moved to Goodwill, Oklahoma and made their home there for several
years. He had a machine shop, raised wheat and did custom threshing
and combining. They moved back to Clinton in 1946 where he built a
home and shop in his old home community, west of Clinton on Highway 7.
He was kept busy in his machine shop and made many friends and enjoyed
talking with people. He was interested in all wildlife and enjoyed
hunting and fishing, as long as his health permitted. Ernest took
special pleasure in watching for the swallows and other birds to
return each spring and always provided houses and nesting places for
them. He had organized a program for the care and upkeep of the Fields
Creek Cemetery and had severed on the committee for many years. He was
interested in community affairs and always willing to help. He took
much pride in his wife's flower garden and her many talents in art
work, painting and ceramics. He was a devoted husband and father; was
fond of his grandchildren and proud of all their achievements.
Frequent visits from his youngest nephew, Ken, who lives near, was
always a pleasure to him. Ernest kept up on the local news with his
shop radio and had favorite church programs he rarely missed.
Survivors include his wife, Emma of the home, his son Jay, of Clinton,
daughter, Mrs. Harold Law of Ft. Worth, Texas, four grandchildren,
Walter and Wallace White of Clinton, Tom and Sue Ellen Law of Ft.
Worth, Texas. Also two brothers, Robert and Lindsay of Clinton, five
sisters: Marian Gregory, Ethel White, Evelyn Gilbert, all of Clinton;
Ruby Harvey Independence; Winifred Setzer of Kansas City. Also a large
number of nieces and nephew, cousins and many friends.
WHITE, Ruth Cross
The Clinton Daily Democrat,
Friday, 2 February 1973
Ruth White, The daughter of Richard J. and Sarah M. Cross, was born in
Benton County, Mo. December 31, 1891, and died at her home on January
29, 1973. She was married to Torrance Harvey White on February 19,
1908. To this union eight children were born, six of whom survive:
Seth, Kansas City, Kansas; Richard, Butler; Eugene, Clinton; R. C.,
Jefferson City; Naomi Langdon, Albuquerque, New Mexico; Neola Foster,
Lee's Summit; also a loving and devoted grand-daughter, Barbara, who
was raised from birth by Mr. and Mrs. White and who lovingly lived
with her until her passing. She also leaves 18 grandchildren and 14
great-grandchildren; one brother, Richard J. Cross, Osceola; two
sisters, Katie Wright and Edith Johnson, Lowry City and many other
relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband on
November 7, 1962, and two sons, Ervin, on June 18, 1971, and Herschel
on January 20, 1966. In early womanhood, she professed her faith in
Christ and joined the Shady Grove Baptist Church in St. Clair County,
and In later years transferred her membership to the Northeast Baptist
Church in Clinton. Funeral services were held at 2 P.M. Wednesday,
January 31 at
Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. The
Rev. Loie Allen officiated. The pallbearers were Larry White, Terry
White, Bill Fife, Bobby White, Kent Foster and Cecil Harmon.
WHITE, Torrance Harvey
Clinton Eye
Funeral Services For Torrance Harvey White, 75, of the Bethlehem
vicinity, a retired farmer who died Nov. 7, were conducted at 2:00
p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, at Sickman and Dunning funeral home by Wesley
Cox, Mrs. James Marks accompanied vocalists, Mrs. Lloyd Keller and
Mrs. Eugene Swabby.
Pallbearers were John James, Frank Burke, Buford Huey, D. E. Arnold,
Vollie Hindes and Jack McNutt. Interment was in Englewood cemetery.
Torrance Harvey White was born Aug 29, 1887, in Marion County,
Arkansas, the son of John D. and Orlena Mcbee White. When about nine
years of age he moved with his parents to Iconium where he spent his
childhood. On Feb 19, 1908 he married Ruth Cross, to which union eight
children were born. When 25 years of age he professed his faith in
Christ and united with the concord Baptist church, east of Lowry city,
where for more than 30 years he was a deacon. The family had lived
near Montrose for a number of years and had lived the past 13 years in
their present home. Mr. White was a devoted husband and father and a
kind, thoughtful friend and neighbor. He was a faithful Christian and
was well read and well versed in the bible. Besides his wife he leaves
the eight children Seth E. and Kenneth Eugene, Clinton; Richard B.,
Butler; Torrance Ervin, Grandview; Herschel C. Lone Jack; Raymond C.,
Jefferson City; Mrs. Naomi Smith, Albuquerque, N.M.; Mrs. Neola
Foster, Lee's Summit; 17 grandchildren, on of whom Barbara Ann White,
was taken into the home after the death of her mother and reared as an
own child; a sister, Mrs. Sarah Quigley, Kansas City, Kansas, many
other relatives and friends. His parents, two sisters and two brothers
preceded him in death. Celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on
February 23, 1958.
WHITESELL, Sara Lyneigh Garrison
El Dorado Sun,
Friday, 25 April 2008
Sara Lyneigh (Garrison) Whitesell, 33, El Dorado Springs, was born May
1, 1974, in Osceola. She passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at St.
John's Hospital in Springfield, from complications during heart
surgery.
Lyneigh grew up east of Osceola, and graduated from Osceola High
School in 1992. She grew up in the Bear Creek Church and became a
member by baptism in 1987. She was an active member of the church,
serving as church treasurer and volunteering her time when needed. She
worked as an administrative assistant at the St. Clair County State
Bank where she had been employed for 12 years.
Family was Lyneigh's main priority and her boys were her pride and
joy. Chad Whitesell, the man of her dreams and soul mate, took her
hand in marriage on Oct. 17, 1998. She enjoyed nine wonderful years
married to Chad and was the perfect wife. Lyneigh felt that her very
purpose on earth was to take care of her husband and children. You
would be challenged to find a better mother.
Lyneigh enjoyed nature and the outdoors and was especially fond of her
pets. Lyneigh has been known to rescue animals and provide them a good
home. Lyneigh was a free spirit who had a gentle, quiet nature and a
great sense of humor. She was always willing to open her home to
family gatherings such as birthday parties and Thanksgivings. She
always made everyone feel welcome and “at home.”
She and Chad enjoyed spending time with their boys, whether it be
playing in the backyard or going on family vacations. Lyneigh also
enjoyed reading, shopping, hanging out with friends and family and
organized everything. In fact, the slide show for the services was
made easy as she had all pictures electronically organized by date and
event.
She is survived by her husband, Chad; three sons – Jaycob - 15, Cade –
6 and Gage – three-months, all of the home in El Dorado Springs;
parents, Herb and Betty Garrison – Osceola; sister, Gayla Carney and
husband, Paul and their three children – Nate, Kaylee and Drew –
Stockton; parents-in-law, K. Lee and Carolyn Whitesell – El Dorado
Springs; sister-in-law, Kim Ramage and husband, Bill, and their two
children, Matthew and Alexa – Tulsa, OK; grandparents, Harriet
Redinger – Humansville, Nadine Curry, and Howard and Letha Mae Howell
– all of El Dorado Springs; and many other family members and friends.
Services where held Sunday, April 20, at the Church of God (Holiness)
– El Dorado Springs, with Rev. Phil Fennell officiating. Special music
was, “Amazing Grace,” by Danny Garrison. Casketbearers were – Paul
Carney, Mike Wilson, Chad Biesemeyer, Bill Ramage, Patrick Garrison
and Kirk Sibley. Interment, under the direction of the
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home – Osceola, was in the Bear Creek
Cemetery – Osceola.
WHITLEY, William
St. Clair County Democrat,
Thursday, 28 August 1919
William Whitley -
William Whitley, son of John and Margaret Whitley, was born March 10,
1840; passed away August 14, 1919, at the age of 79 years, 5 months and
4 days. Uncle Bill, as he was familiarly known, died on the farm and
within a few feet of the foundation of the old building in which he was
born. He was united in marriage to Sarah A. Grant, April 10, 1964, she
having departed this life in January, 1902. To this union were born four
children: Elizabeth F., who died at the age of 12, Coleman, Mrs. J.H.
Lusk and Anna, who still own the old farm. Four grandchildren are
living: Dorris, Maud, Willie and Edith, children of Coleman.
The Whitleys were truly pioneers, being among the first settlers of St.
Clair County, coming here before the Indians were gone. To those who
know the sturdy, straightforward, highly, honorable character of the
early settler of Missouri and especially St. Clair County it is useless
to mention the sterling qualities of such men as Uncle Bill Whitley. The
writer has known him personally for 38 years and never during that time
heard any man say aught against him, but have heard many highly
commendatory remarks. The family has lost a kind and generous father;
the community a citizen that will not soon be forgotten. During about
seven years almost constant confinement to his room, he demonstrated the
kind and considerate disposition, that as so noticeable throughout life.
He had long been a member of the Christian Church at Pape, and the high
esteem, in which he was held was shown by the large crowd of people, who
followed him to his last resting place.
A friend.
WIECHERT, Leonard A.
The Record Courier,
March 2003
Leonard A. Wiechert, 81, a former Baker City resident, died on Friday,
Feb.
28, 2003, at Pioneer Memorial Hospital at Prineville.
His memorial service was Wednesday, March 5, at the Prineville Funeral
Home.
Curt Viles officiated. There was a fellowship gathering after the
service.
Cremation was by the Prineville Heritage Crematory under the direction
of
the Prineville Funeral Home.
Mr. Wiechert was born on Sept. 11, 1921, at Appleton City, Mo., to Gus
and
L.V. Short Wiechert. He grew up in the country in Missouri where he
worked
on the farm with his father.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. While serving at New
Guinea
he got sick with malaria and Srubtyphus. Out of the original 150 men
in his
company, he was one of 13 who survived the war.
After his time in the service he met Rada Ward in Missouri. The couple
were
married on Sept. 15, 1949, at Cashmere, Wash.
They moved to Baker City for 15 years and then to Prineville, where
they
raised their family for the past 38 years. Mr. Wiechert had worked for
several local lumber mills in Prineville.
Mr. Wiechert enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing horseshoes, collecting
spoons, making ice cream and fixing things.
Survivors include his wife, Rada Wiechert of Prineville; a son,
Kenneth, and
his wife, Susan Wiechert, of Germany; daughters, Teena, and her
husband, Dan
Viles of Prineville, and Kathi Wiechert of Bend; granddaughters, Sarah
Viles, Breana and her husband, Cody Richardson, Amanda and her
husband,
Samual Jett, Hannah Wiechert, and Esther Wiechert; a grandson, Joshua
Wiechert; great-granddaughter, Nina Richardson; and three nieces and
one
nephew.
Mr. Wiechert was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.
WILCOX, Helen Margaret Naylor
Kansas City Star,
27 June 2007
Helen M. Wilcox, 92, of Osceola, Mo., passed away June 23, 2007, at
Westwood Care Center, Clinton. Services will be 1 p.m. on Wednesday,
June 27, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola, with burial in the
Lowry City Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral
Home, at (417) 646-8135.
WILCOX, Helen Margaret Naylor
St. Clair County Courier,
29 June 2007
Helen Margaret Wilcox was born May 16, 1915 in the community of Ohio
to James Rawley and Lillian Rose (Tinsley) Naylor. She left this life
June 23, 2007 at Westwood Care Center in Clinton.
Helen was the oldest of five children. She graduated from Lowry City
High School in 1933. After graduation, Helen attended Central Missouri
State Teacher's College for one semester in Warrensburg.
Soon after graduation, Helen met the love of her life, Sullivan Earl
Wilcox while teaching at Motley School. Helen and Sullivan were united
in marriage on October 27, 1935 by the Reverend Gene Earnheart, a
Dunbard minister. To this union, seven children were born, J.C. (James
Charles), Barbara Jean, Beverly June, Sullivan Earl, Jr., Linda Kay,
Dale Lee, and Cheryl Lynn.
Helen was a wife, mother, housewife, teacher, cook, custodian and
exceptional gardener. She lived in St. Clair County for 51 years and
Boone County for 41 years. Helen was a Baptist by faith and a member
of Concord Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by their oldest son, J.C., her mother,
Lillian Rose, and father James Rawley, husband, Sullivan Earl, sister,
Norma Claire Baxter. In addition, Helen was preceded in death by four
sons-in-law, Sam Lewis, Joe Wallace, Thomas Means and Dan Bailey.
Helen is survived by two sons, Jr. Wilcox and wife, Jo Ann, Lowry
City, Dale Wilcox and wife, Marla, Columbia, four daughters, Barbara
McKee and husband, Bob, Latour, June Martin and husband, Jim, Clinton,
Linda Means, Blue Springs and Cheryl Saad and husband, Sami,
Centralia; two brothers, James O. Naylor and Czerena Shulse, Lowry
City, Robert Naylor and wife, Lucille, Hermann and sister, Roma
Thompson and husband, Charles, Hawthorne, Calif., numerous nieces and
nephews, other relatives and friends.
Services were held Wednesday, June 27 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel.
Officiated by Rev. Durward Scott.
Music selected to play was "The Unclouded Day", "When The Roll Is
Called Up Yonder", "What A Friend We Have In Jesus" and "Go Rest High
On That Mountain" by the Greathouse family.
Casketbearers were the grandsons.
Interment was in Lowry City Cemetery with arrangements made by
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
WILCOX, Maggie Ann Bourland
St. Clair County Democrat,
Osceola, Missouri,
Thursday, 15 August 1935
Mrs. Chas. Wilcox -
Maggie Ann Bourland, second daughter of Micajah Green and Alice Bourland,
was born near Osceola, Mo., St. Clair county, Oct. 20, 1873, and departed
this life early Wednesday morning Aug. 7, 1935 at the age of 61 years,
9 months and 18 days.
On Sept. 13, 1899 she was united in marriage to Chas. Wilcox. To this
union were born four children, Mrs. Virgil Postlewait and Sullivan
Wilcox of the home address; Mrs. W. F. White and Coleman Wilcox of
Kansas City.
She was converted when a young lady and united with the Methodist
church. Her life was spent among her friends and was a living testimony
to those she leaves behind.
Besides the children she leaves an aged mother, Aunt Alice Bourland,
3 brothers and 3 sisters, Susie Bourland, Harry Bourland, Edward Bourland
and Earl Bourland of the home address; Mrs. John Bland of El Dorado
Springs; Mrs. Lula Roberson of Hill City, S. Dak.; 2 grandchildren,
Maggie Lee and Tommy Postlewait; several nephews and neices and a
host of friends and relatives to mourn her going away.
Card of Thanks -
We wish to thank all our friends and neighbors for their kindness
shown us during the sickness and death of our wife and mother.
C. A. Wilcox, Coleman and Sullivan Wilcox, Mrs. Virgil Postlewait,
Mrs. W. F. White.
WILKERSON, John Smith
Appleton City Journal,
Thursday, 26 February 1914
John Smith Wilkerson, better known to the public as Pete Wilkerson,
died at his home 3 ½ miles northeast of Appleton City, Mo.,
February 17, 1914, of blood poison resulting from a surgical operation.
A wife and four children, a widowed mother, three brothers, five sisters
and a host of loving and sympathetic friends are suffering aching
hearts as a result of his comparatively, untimely death and our irreparable
loss. In his death we behold another demonstration of the bitter enmity
existing between the two opposing forces, life and death.
We note how that with ruthless hand he robs a helpless child of a
father, a dependent wife of a husband, an aged mother of her first
born, a family of the sweet and sacred relation of a brother. But
the eye of faith is made glad by its power to penetrate dark cloud
and beloved its silver lining.
Our minds revert back to 1906, when his outward action gave expression
to an inward condition. Our observations have followed him in his
daily walk in the ranks of The Church of God.
Our memories bring us pleasant thoughts of the 17th day of August
being made sacred by the marriage to Susie Casey, a relation that
has never been dishonored by word nor deed. May our future meditation
feed on the blessed thought that much as we regret his irreparable
loss we rejoice to know that just across the river he is resting in
the shade of trees a waiting the coming host of the people of God
whose song of victory is: Death where is thy sting? Grave where is
thy victory?
H.E.C.
WILLEMS, Ethel Gragg
Clinton Daily Democrat
Ethel Gragg Willems was born August 7, 1900, to George and Minnie
(Roach) Gragg. At five years of age she moved with her parents, three
brothers and one sister, near Rockville. She graduated from Appleton
City High School in 1918. On February 26, 1925, she was married to
Edward B. "Puckie" Willems and resided on a farm eight miles southeast
of Appleton City, except living in Osceola for a few years. Ethel had
been a member of the First Christian Church in Appleton City, was a
member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rebecca Lodge and the
Women's Jefferson Club of Appleton City. After her husband's death on
January 3, 1970, she sold their farm and moved to a home in Appleton
City where she lived until June 1980. She then moved to an apartment
at Foxwood Springs Living Center at Raymore, which is owned by the
National Benevolent Association of the Christian Church (Disciples of
Christ). Ethel became a charter member of the Raymore Christian Church
and participated in the many activities of the church and the Living
Center as long as her health permitted. Survivors include a nephew,
Jackie Gragg of Appleton City; five nieces, Armilda and Cleta McEwan,
both of Appleton City, Betty Gragg Burrow of Osceola, Linda Gragg
Tindill of White Lake, Michigan, and Claudia Gragg Dykal of Sugar
Creek, and many great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were
at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Sunday, October 11, at 2
p.m. Rev. Steve Bearden officiated. Pallbearers were Ronnie Burrow,
Bobby Burrow, David Dykal, Ron Dykal, Doug Gragg and Jim McEwan.
Burial was in the Appleton City Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Eula Floyd
St. Clair County Courier,
March 12, 1976
Funeral services for Eula F. Williams were held Tuesday, March 9 at
2:00 p.m. at the Roscoe Christian Church under the direction of
Goodrich Funeral Home.
Music was furnished by Mr. and Mrs Bobby Burrow accompanied by Mrs.
Wanda Ruth Baldwin. Rev. George Salmon was the officiating minister.
Casketbearers were Ronnie Williams, Larry Roberts, Philip Roberts,
Carl D. Nitsche, Herman Nitsche, Gerald Williams and Donnie Williams.
Burial was in the Benton Green Cemetery.
Eula Floyd Williams, son of William Preston and Nancy Lee Hardy
Williams was born November 20, 1883 in Rowlett, Kentucky and died
March 6, 1976 at the Sac-Osage Hospital.
He was a farmer all of his life and ived in the Roscoe area until he
moved to Osceola in 1975. He was a member of the Roscoe Christian
Church and had just recently received his 50 year membership pin from
the Circle Lodge 342 A.F. and A.M. of Roscoe.
In January 1915 he was married to Daisy Hibbs who passed away in
September of that year. On February 19, 1923 he was married to Addie Mallicoat and the couple had 10 children.
He is survived by his wife Addie of the home, four sons, Junior and
Everett of near Roscoe, Gene of Kansas City, Kenneth of Independence;
also four daughters, Malene Ingalls, Seattle, Washington, Lorene
Elliott, Osceola, Betty Roberts, Singfield, and Jewel Nitsche of near
Roscoe. He also leaves 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren,
four sons-in-law, four daughters-in-law and several nieces and
nephews. He was preceded in death by infant twin-daughters, a sister,
Mary Liz Burow and a grandson.
WILLIAMS, Frances Lorene
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, December 5, 2008
Frances Lorene Williams was born on June 30, 1924 in Rigolets, LA and
passed away Nov. 28, 2008 at Shangri-La-Rehab and Living Center in
Blue Springs.
Lorene was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Wilbur "Gene"
Williams in September 2006.
She leaves behind her granddaughter, Heather Lane, of Grain Valley;
her great niece, Sandy Middleton, great-great nephew and niece Tim and
Lindsey Middleton, all of Grain Valley; great niece, Sharon Hoots, of
Butler; great niece, Debbie Peden, of Osceola; great nephew Bobby
Garver, of Osceola; great-great nephew and niece,Rob and Emily Garver,
of Osceola; niece, Paula Austin, of Blue Springs and niece, Jennie
Marie Wright, of Gladstone.
Also surviving are her in-laws; Jewel Dene Nitche and family, Kenneth
Williams and family, June Arduser and family, Bill Roberts and family,
Roy Elliott and family, Dorothy Williams and family, Neva Mallicoat
and family and the Malene Ingalls family.
Services were held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel,
Osceola with Rev. Larry Young officiating.
Music: "You Were Always On My Mind" and "In The Garden".
Casketbearers were: Tim Middleton, Russ Tisron, Bobby Garver, Bob
Garver, Buddy Peden and Denny Basore.
Interment was in the Benton Green Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Georgia N.
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, 14 March 2008
Georgia N. Williams of Eugene, Oregon, formerly of Rich Hill, passed
away March 1, 2008 after a
courageous battle with breast cancer.
Georgia was born Jan. 24, 1923 in Papinsville, to the late Otto and
Icie Williams.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Dewey Williams and John
"Allie" Williams and three sisters,
Virginia Fritts, Betty Murphy and Rosella Bise.
She is survived by one brother, Billy Williams, Pinetops, NC and two
sisters, Marjorie Smallwood, Osceola and Patsy Reed, Shawnee, KS. She
is also survived by Marla and Troy Prentice, Eugene, OR and
many nieces and nephews.
Georgia graduated from the Rich Hill High School and worked at many
restaurants before moving to Sterling, IL and then to Eugene OR.
Georgia was a caring, gentle and compassionate lady who wanted to help
and please everyone she met. She asked very little in return, just to
be loved. She endured terrible pain
but never complained.
Memorial services will be held on March 22, 2008 at the First United
Methodist Church, Eugene, Oregon and at a later date Memorial services
will be in Rich Hill, with burial in Green Lawn Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Gertrude Holland
Appleton City Journal
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Sep 22 1961 - Funeral services for Mrs.
Gertrude Williams were held at the Trinity Methodist Church in
Appleton City, Tuesday, Sep. 5, at 2:00 p.m., with the Rev. G. A. Moss
officiating. Pallbearers were: John Browning, Quincy Brown, Trucy
Brown, J. S. Culver, Jess Herman and Lyle Norman. Interment was in
Appleton City Cemetery. Gertrude Holland the daughter of G. W. and
Edmonia Holland, was born Nov. 19, 1869, in Stanford, Ill. In 1871 the
family moved to Missouri, settling on a farm in the Mt. Hope
community. In 1891 she married Luther R. Williams, who preceded her in
death in 1911. She lived her entire life in the Mt. Hope community and
in Appleton City. At an early age she became a member of the Mt. Hope
Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she grew to womanhood in active
church work. She later transferred her membership to the North
Methodist Church in Appleton City, the church of her husband's family.
Until advancing years prevented she was a devoted and zealous church
worker, and to the end of almost 92 years her church was her major
concern. She was a member of a number of civic and fraternal
organizations. She was preceded in death by her brother, Miles Holland
in 1943, and her brother, Frank Holland in January, 1961. She leaves
her daughter, Ola Kavanaugh, Appleton City, who formerly lived in
Clinton.
WILLIAMS, Herbert F. (Sgt.)
St. Clair County Courier,
19 January 1950
SGT. WILLIAMS DIED AT BOUGAINVILLE -
Another hero of World War II will come home Sunday when the remains of
the late Sgt. Herbert F. Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin F.
Williams, of Collins, will arrive in Osceola at 1:52 p.m. on the
Frisco.
The body will be taken to the Goodrich Funeral Home where funeral
arrangements will be announced later. A military escort from Emerson
Bell Post No. 291, American Legion, will meet the train and accompany
the body to the funeral home.
Sargeant Williams was born in Kanss City Feb. 2, 1921 and enlisted in
the Marine Corps Sept 19, 1940 and served with the First Marine
Raiders. He left the United states on May 31, 1941 and was sent first
to Iceland where he remained until March 1942 when he was sent to the
Asiatic-Pacific Theatre. He was killed in action at Bougainville in
the Solomon Islands Nov. 21, 1943. Prior to his death he was engaged
in several battles on the Solomons and received a number of honors
including the Purple Heart.
Sargeant Williams graduated from the Collins High School and is
survived by his parents and two younger brothers of the home, Jesse
and Eddie. His body was positively identified last year by dental
charts.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at least 10 days prior to the
services.
WILLIAMS, Jess Eugene
Clinton Daily Democrat,
17 January 2005
Jess Eugene Williams was born in Camdenton July 29, 1931, to Delbert
and Thelma L. Williams, and died Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at KU
Medical Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. He attended school in
Camdenton. He moved to Kansas City in 1948 and worked at Doyle Packing
Co. in North Kansas City. In 1951, he started working in general
construction to 1967 when he moved to California until 1969, working
for a plumbing company. He was in the junking business for 35 years.
He bought a home in LaDue where he had a junkyard until 1990.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Delbert and Thelma Williams;
four brothers, Gaines Chambless, James Williams, Leslie Chambless and
Delbert Williams Jr.; one sister, Eudela Williams, and a son John
Williams. He is survived by three daughters and their husbands, Linda
and Clayton Snow of El Dorado
Springs, Debbie and husband Ralph, Independence, and Melissa Edwards
of Clinton; one son and his wife Jess E. and Martha Williams Jr.,
Lee's Summit; five brothers, Hershel and Ruth Williams of Kansas City,
Samuel Wayne Williams of Lowry City, Frank Williams of Kansas City,
Jack and Beverly Williams of Blue Springs and Gilbert and Margaret
Williams of Holt; two sisters, Madeline Webb of Camdenton and Eleanor
Hessor of McIntosh, Florida; 12 grandchildren, Courtney Barbour,
Ronald, Kim, Johnnii, Travis, Rachel, Ricky and Anna Williams, Tracy
and Ronald Peoples, Gabriel and Gallen Edwards,m and eight
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Saturday, January 15, 2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich
Chapel with Pastor Johannes Brann
officiating. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.
WILLIAMS, Norma Jean Gulick
Norma Jean Williams of Osceola, Mo. born August 2, 1944, passed away
Friday, March 14, 2008 at Sac Osage Hospital in Osceola.
Norma was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A.
Gulick, of Delaware, a sister, Sarah
Copp of New York, a nephew, Carl Bennett and several aunts and uncles.
She is survived by her husband, Robert R. Williams, of the home, three
sons, Daniel B. Williams and William
B. Williams of Oceola and Mr. and Mrs. Matthew C. Williams of Kansas
City, Mo., 1 brother, Charles (Roberta) Gulick of Osceola, 5 sisters,
Mary Lou Bennett of Fl., Barbara Lacasse of Ma. June Gulick of NY,
Beverly Bennett of Az. and Virginia(Lynn) Hurley of De., several
nieces and nephews and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 21, 2008 at 11:00 am at
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Day Saints in Clinton, Mo. with Bishop Paul Griner officiating.
Visitation will be at 10:00 am that same morning. Burial at Englewood
Cemetery in Clinton, following the service. Memorial contributions can
be
made to the family in care of the church.
WILLIAMS, Thomas H.
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, 8 August 2008
Mr. Thomas H. Williams, 84, of Shell Knob, formerly of Osceola, passed
away Aug. 4, 2008 in Cassville.
Mr. Williams was born in Missouri on March 26, 1924 to Roy H. and Lula
Mae Beardslee Williams.
His early life was spent in the St. Louis and Osceola area.
Thomas worked several years for the United States Postal Service in
Osceola and was a longtime member of the Christian Church in Osceola.
He was united in marriage to Maxine Stumpf Asbury. Their early married
life was spent in Osceola before moving to Shell Knob. Maxine preceded
him in death on April 4, 1997.
Thomas was also preceded in death by two brothers, D.O. and a brother
in infancy.
He is survived by a stepson, Richard Asbury and wife Sharon of Shell
Knob, step-grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 9 at 11 a.m., at the
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola
Cemetery.
Family will receive friends prior to the service at the
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola.
WILLIAMS, Wilbur Eugene
Kansas City Star,
4 September 2006
Wilbur "Bucky" Williams, 76, of Kansas City, passed away September 2,
2006 at North Kansas City Hospital. Among survivors is his wife,
Lorene of the home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 6 at
2 p.m., at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in
the Benton Green Cemetery near Roscoe, MO. Family will receive friends
from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. (Arr: SheldonGoodrich
Funeral Home, 417-646-8135).
WILLIAMS, Wilbur Eugene
St. Clair County Courier,
15 September 2006
Wilbur Eugene "Gene" Williams, fifth child of Eula and Addie Mallicoat
Williams was born March 14, 1930 near Roscoe and passed away Sept. 2,
2006 at North Kansas City Hospital after a long illness.
Gene attended West Motley and Benton Green elementary schools and
graduated from Roscoe High School in 1948. After high school he worked
on the farm and other jobs to help provide for the rest of the family.
He proudly served in the U.S. Marines during the Korean conflict from
March 1952 until March 1954, spending time in Japan. After being
honorably discharged he went to work for a furniture company in Kansas
City.
Gene married Lorene Williams on Aug. 13, 1955 and they had 51 years
together.
In 1956 he went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone and retired in
1986. After retiring Gene worked at several different odd jobs.
Even though Gene never had children of his own, he had a special
foster grandchild, Heather, who he loved very much. He was her
"Poppy". Gene was always interested in what his nieces and nephews
were doing and enjoyed visiting and spending time with them.
Gene was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Junior and
Everett; three sisters, Malene, Lorene and Betty and infant twin
sisters.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Lorene, of the home; brother,
Kenneth and his wife, Lorrainne, Lee's Summit; sister, Jewel Dene and
her husband, Junior Nitsche, Roscoe; foster grandchild, Heather Paul,
Kansas City; 17 nieces and nephews; many cousins; a host of friends.
He will be missed very much.
Services for Gene were Wednesday, Sept. 6, at the Sheldon-Goodrich
Chapel, Osceola, with Reverend Larry Young officiating. Musical
selections were "The Memories That Last" and "In The Garden".
Casketbearers were Ron Williams, Gerald Williams, Jamie Williams,
Philip Roberts, Don Williams, Jody Williams, Larry Roberts, Carl D.
Nitsche and Herman Nitsche.
Interment was in Benton Green Cemetery under the direction of
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
WILSON, Alfred Richard
Alfred Richard Wilson was born May 23 1887 in St. Clair County, MO
and died April 1 1974 in Clinton, MO at his home. Burial was in
Calhoun Cemetery under the direction of R. E. Nichols Deepwater
Chapel.
He was the son of William Bradford Wilson and Celia Adell "Della"
Davis Wilson. His brothers and sisters were Bitha Lou Seward, Clark,
Walter, Martha Elizabeth Boyles, Ola Lee, Bert, Rodie Riley, Carl
Leonard. He married Bertha Nellie Kampe. To this marriage were born
Herbert Richard, Clifford Clay, Charles Henry, Ethal Louise Grasher,
Gladys Virginia Fields, James Lee.
WILSON, Annie Marie Van Allen
St. Clair County Democrat,
1 Feb. 1923
Mrs. Wilson, widow of the late Dr. J. S. Wilson, who was a
brother of J. Y. and Thomas Wilson of Osceola, Mo., died at the home
of her brother, John Van Allen, about seven miles West of Deepwater,
Mo. on Jan. 22, 1923, after a lingering illness of several years.
Annie Marie Van Allen was born near Albany, N.Y., May 22, 1855. She
was married to Dr. J. S. Wilson in 1872 in Osceola, Mo. To this union
was born but one child which died in infancy. She united with the
Christian Church in early womanhood and at the time of her death was a
member at Deepwater, Mo. Dr. Wilson practiced medicine at Deepwater
for some twenty five years prior to his death, which occurred about
five years ago. She was the daughter of Judge Van Allen who was a
judge of St. Clair Co. some years ago.
Her funeral services were conducted by H. E. Carpenter, of the Osceola
Christian Church, at the home on Jan. 23 at 10 o'clock, after which
the remains were brought to Osceola and laid to rest by the side of
her husband. She leaves as immediate relatives an only brother, John
Van Allen, to mourn her loss, but a number of friends in the community
where she has lived and died.
WILSON, Elton Arthur
Clinton Daily Democrat, 7 October 2003
Elton Arthur Wilson, 66, Montrose, died Tuesday, October 7, 2003, at
Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, Columbia. He is survived
by his father, Eugene Wilson, Clinton. Funeral services will be 11
a.m. Friday, October 10, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City,
with burial in the Appleton City Cemetery.
WILSON, Ida C.
Kansas City Star,
29 July 2009
Ida C. Wilson - IIda Wilson, 92, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away July 27, 2009.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at
McGilley Antioch Chapel. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Friday, July
31, at Iconium, Mo., Cemetery. Ida was preceded in death by her
husband, Herbert R. Wilson and six siblings. She is survived by her
son, Donald Wilson and his wife Rose; daughter, Ida Wolf; one sister,
Ruby Montgomery; five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Arr.: McGilley Antioch Chapel, (816) 453-7700.
WILSON, John S.
Appleton City Journal,
12 Nov 1914
Dr. John Wilson Is Dead -
In our last issue, mention was made of the serious illness of Dr. John
Wilson, of Deepwater, who was stricken with paralysis. His condition
gradually grew worse until he was relieved of suffering by death last
Sunday. Dr. Wilson was well known in this county, especially around
Osceola where his brothers, J. Y. and T. B. now reside. Burial was
made at Osceola Tuesday.
WILSON, Maxine L. Carroll Mefford
Clinton Daily Democrat, 19 November 2002
Maxine L. Carroll Wilson was born July 28, 1934, in St. Clair County
to Cecil Floyd and Elizabeth Hagan Carroll, and died Saturday,
November 3, 2002, at her home in Jefferson City. She married Jake
Mefford Sr. in 1952. He preceded her in death. She worked for Mott's
Meat Company in Rockville until 1980. She moved to Deepwater in 1976
and lived there until 1998. She moved to Jefferson City when she was
diagnosed with breast cancer to live with her daughter Toni. She then
moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, to live with her grandson, Nik. She
then returned to Jefferson City. She was preceded in death by her
parents, Cecil and Elizabeth Carroll; two brothers, Archie Dale and
Charles Edwin; one sister, Helen Lea Carroll Hawkins, and two
grandsons, Darren Lee Sullivan and Lukus (Luke) LeeRoy Mefford. She is
survived by three brothers, James Carroll, Osceola, Leslie Carroll,
Weaubleau, and Johnnie Carroll, Lowry City; two sisters, Linda Gurley,
Deepwater, and Grace Finch, Independence; eight children, Toni Lee
Dudenhoeffer and husband Mark, Jefferson City, Cathy Mae Brown and
husband William (B. B.), Cape Girardeau, Jake Mefford Jr., Deepwater,
Mary Frances Crabtree, Henley, Bonnie Charlene Allen, Raytown, Karol
Ann Konop and companion Carl Buce, Deepwater, Terry H. Mefford and
wife Angie, Gunn City, and Nora Yvonne Shuey and husband Brian,
Tacoma, Washington, 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, a host
of nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 6, 2 p.m., at St.
Catherine's Catholic Church in Osceola with Father tom Hermes
officiating, under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery.
WILSON, Maxine Nellie Williams
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, 23 January 2009
Maxine Nellie Wilson was born October 12, 1911 in Drexel andpassed
away January 15, 2009 at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She was the
fifth daughter born to John & Minnie Williams. She survived all her
sisters, Gladys Butlin, Cecil Alexander, Frances Olive and Muriel
Greife. Maxine attended school in Drexel through high school.
During her adult life she met and married Mickey Wilson where they
lived in Cleveland, Ohio until his death.
She is survived by her nephew and niece, Donald and Erma Greife,
nieces, Patricia Greife, Linda Greife, Betty Enoc and many grand
nieces and nephews.
Services will be January 31 at 1 p.m. at the Church of the Brethren.
Minister is Rev. James Powers. Interment at Pleasant Mound Cemetery.
Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
WILSON, Michelle Rene' Kaufman
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, 28 December, 2007
Michelle Rene' [Kaufman] Wilson was born March 4, 1968 in Kansas City
to Lynn Kaufman. She went to be with our Lord December 12, 2007 after
a long battle with illness caused by diabetes.
Michelle was preceded in death by her grandmother Marjie Tucker
Kaufman, grandfather Robert Kaufman and nephew, Mann Lora.
She is survived by her husband, Scott Wilson, Las Vegas, NV; five
children, Felicia, Damian, Amanda,
Cameron and Kaleb. She also leaves behind her mother, Lynn Parsons,
Osceola, stepfather, George Parsons, Glasgow, sisters, Heather
Martinez, Independence, Valerie Lora, Blue Springs, nephews, Isaiah
Harper, Michael Lora, James Lora, Joshua Lora and Aaron Martinez and
niece, Shea Martinez.
God saw that Michelle was getting tired and a cure not meant to be, so
He put His arms around her and
whispered, "Come home with Me."
Services were held Saturday, Dec. 22 at 9:30 A.M., at the Osceola
Assembly of God Church, officiated by Rev. Danny Ferguson.
Music selections played were "Amazing Grace" and "I'll Fly Away".
Casketbearers were Leo Kaufman, Michael Lora, Isaiah Harper, Heather
Martinez and Valerie Lora.
Honorary casketbearers were James Lora and Michael Lora III.
Final disposition was cremation with arrangements made by
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
WILSON, Oma Maxie Moffett
Clinton Daily Democrat, 12 December 2001
Oma M. Wilson, 78, Lowry City, died Sunday, December 9, 2001, at White
Oak Manor in Kansas City. She was a nurse's aide. Funeral services
will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 13, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel,
Osceola. Burial will be at Iconium Cemetery, near Osceola.
WILT, Jack Edward
Adrian (Michigan) Daily Telegram, 18 January 2008
Friday, Adrian, MI, page A2 — Jack Edward Wilt, age 74, of Adrian went
to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2008, surrounded by his wife
and loving family.
He was born on June 17, 1933, in Coats, Kan., to Harley Edward and
Gladys Lena (Burgin) Wilt. On June 7, 1952, he married Margaret L.
Ackley and she survives. Jack had been employed by Tecumseh Products,
retiring in 1991. He was a member of Raisin Center Friends Church, the
Lenawee County Conservation League and the Michigan Bow Hunters. Jack
enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, going to the cabin in Millersburg,
Mich., camping, and working with the church youth, but his biggest
interest was spending time with his family.
Jack was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He
lived his life teaching his kids to reach for a higher level of
achievement than they thought possible. He mentored his family as he
lived his life with courage, faith, morals and an amazing sense of
humor. Jack had battled Parkinson’s Disease for several years, never
complaining or making excuses. His love for his family and for life
was an inspiration for all those who knew him. His laughter, jokes and
quiet reassurance will be missed.
In addition to, Marge, his wife of 55 years, he is survived by three
sons, Randy Wilt, and his wife, Karen, of Tecumseh, Harley Wilt and
his wife, Leann, of Tecumseh, and Rodney Wilt and his wife, Suzanne,
of Adrian; a daughter, Tammy Hall and her husband, Michael, of Adrian;
two brothers-in-law, Larry Ackley and his wife, Judy, of Adrian and
Gary Ackley and his wife, Connie, of Adrian; five sisters, Emma
Phenicie and her husband, Bob, of Blissfield, Lucielle Dull-Bliesner
and her husband, Jim, of Adrian, Irene Allen-Cadmus of Tecumseh,
Beverly Cowen and her husband, Steve, of Aldrich, Mo., and Marjory
Boen of Springfield, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Israel and Cristy Wilt,
Jacob Wilt, Joseph Wilt, Darrell and Lindsey Wilt, Nicole and Aric
Demski, Trent Wilt, Joel Howland, and Kristy and Bryan Snyder; and
nine great-grandchildren, Jared, Janae, Brook, Macie, Cody, Grace,
Faith, Drew and Julia. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles
Jason Howland; his parents, his father- and mother-in-law, Merl and
Leona Ackley; a brother in infancy, and a sister, Doris Stine.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. at
the Anderson Funeral Home, Adrian, with the Rev. Art Horn officiating.
Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be held on
Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home,
Adrian.
WINDERS, Gertrude May Boswell
Kansas City Star,
7 November 2006
Gertrude May Winders, 96, Greenwood, formerly of Warrensburg, Mo.,
died Nov. 5, 2006. Funeral service 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 8 at
Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home with the visitation half hour
prior. Burial in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg. Memorials to:
First Christian Church, Warrrensburg.
WINDERS, Gertrude May Boswell
St. Clair County Courier,
10 November 2006
Gertrude May Boswell Winders, Warrensburg, passed away Nov. 5, 2006,
at the age of 96, at the Western Missouri Medical Center.
Gertrude was born on Aug. 8, 1910, to Thomas Madison and Effie May
Tucker Boswell, Collins. Gertrude's mother died when she was only
three, leaving her father to raise six children. Her two sisters and
three brothers, Loyd, Ray, John Lee, Oral and Opal preceded her in
death.
She graduated from Collins High School in 1927. She began teaching
when she was barely 17 years old. Her first teaching position was at a
rural, one room school house by the name of Shady Nook. She also
taught at Mount Victory, Tillery and the school in Collins. During
this time Gertrude attended Boliver College for classes during the
summer and spring break. She also attended Central Missouri State
College in Warrensburg during the summer of 1932.
In 1938 she was married to John Estel Winders of Warrensburg. John
Estel and Gertrude moved to East Chicago, where for the next six
years, John Estel worked at Inland Steel. Gertrude worked during this
period in the steel mills.
In 1945, Gertrude returned with her husband to Warrensburg, where they
purchased the Winders' Homestead.
Her husband, John Estel, passed away on July 5, 1954. He left a widow
with three young children to raise; she never once fell short of
persevering. The year following her husband's death, she redecorated a
room in the basement of her home and taught a nursery school. The
following two years she taught at Walker School, outside of
Warrensburg. Realizing the necessity to complete her degree, in 1957,
she returned to CMSC, where she earned her bachelor of science degree
in education.
The following two years she taught in Leeton. The last 14 years of her
professional career, Gertrude taught fourth grade at Whiteman Air
Force Base Elementary School in Knob Noster. After 30 years of
dedicated teaching she retired in 1974. She was an active member of
her church assisting and participating in many programs.
Gertrude was a member of Del Kappa Gamma, Missouri State Teacher's
Association, Missouri Retired Teachers Association and the Christian
Women Fellowship at the First Christian Church of Warrensburg for 52
years.
Gertrude is survived by her three children, Martha Elaine Lowry, Lee's
Summit, John Michael Winders and his wife, Debbie, Collins and
GaeBelle Winders Hulme and her husband, Greg, Greenwood; 11
grandchildren, Major Jim Godfrey and his wife, Leslie, Ft. Riley,
Kan., Andrew Lowry, Lee's Summit, Oliver Burnette and his wife, Diane,
Kansas City, Chris Hulme, Independence, Emily Burnette, Durham, N.C.,
Conrad Hulme, Kansas City, Nicole Haralson and Lyon, Harrisonville,
John Winders and his wife, Monica, Chilhowee, and Brandon Winders,
Kansas City; five great grandchildren, Basil and Fielding Burnette,
Aylish Hulme, Warren and Westin Haralson and a host of dear friends.
Funeral service were Wednesdady, Nov. 8, at Sweeney-Phillips and
Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, with Reverend Jerry Basye
officiating. Interment in Sunset Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Jim Godfrey, Oliver Burnette, Conrad Hulme, Chris
Hulme, John T. Winders, Brandon Winders and Andrew Lowry.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church and
may be left in the care of the funeral home at 617 N. Maguire Street,
Warrensburg.
WINN, Amrine M. Murray
St. Clair County Courier,
29 April 2005
Amrine M. Winn was born Aug. 14, 1902, in Osceola to John and Edith
Barber Murray. She passed away April 23, 2005, at Northwood Hills Care
Center in Humansville.
On May 26, 1926 Amrine was united in marriage to Riley Winn. She and
Riley owned and operated Winn’s Farm and Home Supply for over 35
years.
Amrine was a charter member of the Osceola Garden Club and a long time
member of the Tuesday Club. She was a life time member of the Osceola
Christian Church.
Amrine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Riley; and
her brother, Thomas.
She is survived by her three daughters, Betty W. Roberts of Overland
Park, Kan., Jeannene Winn of Prairie Village, Kan., and Bonnie Crain
and her husband, Mike of Ozark; three grandchildren, Debbie
Obermmueller of Independence, Douglas Crain, Tulsa, Okla., and
Michelle Crain Satterfield of Clarksville, Ind.; six great
grandchildren, Adam and Libby Crain, Tulsa, Okla., Amrine and Rhea
Obermmueller of Leawood, Kan., Emma and Riley Satterfield,
Clarksville, Ind.; one sister, Kate Meadows of Galveston, Texas; three
sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews and a very special friend,
Glendena Perkins.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 27, at the
Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with Greg Mangum officiating.
The music selections was “In the Garden’ by Richard Sunderwirth,
vocalist and Gail Ingle accompanist.
Casketbearers were Rob Belisle, Chad McFarland, Jerry Shelby, Larry
Shelby, Willis Beardon and Joe Shelby.
Honorary casketbearers were Gilbert Scott, Jim Naylor and Dick Roeder.
Burial was in the Resthaven Memorial Garden under the direction of the
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.
WINN, Amrine M. Murray
Kansas City Star,
25 April 2005
Amrine M. Winn, 102, Osceola, MO, passed away April 23, 2005, at
Northwood Hills Care Center, Humansville, MO. She was preceded in
death by her husband Riley Winn. Survivors include three daughters,
Betty W. Roberts, Overland Park, KS, Jeannene Winn, Prairie Village,
KS, and Bonnie Crain and husband Mike, Ozark, MO. Funeral services
will be 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 27 at Sheldon Goodrich Chapel,
Osceola; burial in Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery under direction
of Sheldon-Goodrich, 417-646-8135.
WINTER, Geneva Lois
St. Clair County Courier,
19 May 2006
Geneva Lois Winter was born on Feb. 19, 1906, at the farm home on
Cooper Creek, south of Deepwater, the second daughter of Milo Bob Park
and Estella Barber Park and passed away on May 13, 2006, in her home.
Eva, as she was known, had an older sister, Avis, and a brother, Orla,
a younger sister, Lucille and a brother, Paul. Eva was the last
surviving member of this family.
Eva attended Tranquility Grade School, then graduated from Deepwater
High School. After taking a summer session at Southwest Baptist
Teachers College, she taught in one room schools for three years.
At an early age, Eva made a profession of faith and was affiliated
with the Christian Church at Deepwater.
On June 16, 1927, Eva was married to Vivian Frederick Winter, a
marriage that lasted 58 years until Vivian's death in 1985. Four
children were born to this union, Judith Irene, Vivian Phyllis, Gerald
Kent and Eleanor Lois. These children all survive Eva.
Eva and Vivian were farmers. In 1942 they bought a farm west of
Iconium, where they lived the rest of their lives. In later years,
they raised cattle. This cattle herd was a great pleasure. Eva named
every cow and kept a genealogy of the herd.
Lovingly cared for by her daughters, Eva passed from this life at the
age of 100 years, two months and 24 days.
Eva is survived by her three daughters, Judith Guthrie, Phyllis Rich
and Eleanor Butterfield; one son, Gerald Winter; many grandchildren,
great grandchildren, great great grandchildren and two great great
great grandchildren.
Services for Eva were Tuesday, May 16, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel
with Reverend Tom Sharp officiating.
Musical selections were "How Great Thou Art" and "Whispering Hope" by
her granddaughters and "The Lord's Prayer" by LaDonna Flippin.
Casketbearers were her grandsons.
Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Deepwater, under the direction of
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
WINTER, Karen Ruth
Clinton Daily Democrat, 16 December 1998
Ms. Karen R. Winter, 50, Osceola, died Monday, December 14, 1998, at
Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. She was a food service employee at the
Sac-Osage Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 17, at
2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Lowry
City Cemetery.
WINTER, Leona G. Gover
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, 20 February 2009
Leona G. Gover was born March 22, 1919 in the family home just west of
Iconium to Benjamin and Emma Daisy [Scott] Gover. She passed away Feb.
9, 2009 at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola, Missouri.
On Dec. 5, 1946 Leona was united in marriage to John Kenneth Winter in
Kansas City, Kansas. Three daughters were born to this union: Karen
Ruth in Oct. 1948, Paula Jane in Aug. 1955, and Carol Jean in Feb.
1958.
Leona retired in 1998 after 21 years of service in the Dietary
Department at the Sac-Osage Hospital. Prior to her employment there,
Leona gained much experience in food service through other employment
experiences. In 1941 she prepared lunches at the Iconium School,
serving 25 to 30 students through the National Youth Project. From
1972 until 1975 she was an assistant cook at the H. Roe Bartle Boy
Scout Camp where she helped prepare meals for 500 to 600 scouts and
leaders on a daily basis during camp sessions.
Leona was a lifelong member of the Liberty Baptist Church, Iconium,
Missouri and was delighted by the recent restoration efforts.
Leona was preceded in death by her husband John in April 1972;
granddaughter Miranda Jo Barnes in September 1981 and daughter Karen
in December 1998. She is survived by her daughter Paula and husband
Bob Allen of Alto, NM; daughter Carol Lynn of Osceola; granddaughter
Erin and her husband Jason Corbell of Brady, tX; sister Evelyn Gover
of Inddependence, MO and a beloved extended family of nieces and
nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions in Leona's name
to the Liberty Baptist Church of Iconium in care of the
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
Services were Thursday, Feb. 12 at 2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel.
Minister was Greg Mangum. Eulogist was Randy Sheldon.
Music was provided by Melanie Anders, Ladonna Flippin, Kent wWinter
and Heather Haynes and the selections were "In The Garden", "Precious
Memories", "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere".
Casketbearers were Mike Gover,Jason Corbell, Bob Allen, Cal Barnes,
Larry Shelby and Dave Stewart.
Internment at Lowry City Cemetery. Arrangements by Sheldon-Goodrich
Funeral Home, Osceola.
WISNER, Anna Mae Shinn
St. Clair County Courier,
16 June 2006
Anna Mae Wisner passed away June 2, 2006. Services were June 6 at the
Sheldon Goodrich Chapel.
The minister was Rev. Carl Whitacre.
The
music was "Amazing Grace", "Precious Moments" and "I
Won't Have To
Cross Jordon Alone" by the Bear Creek Gospel Band.
The casket bearers were her nephews.
Interment was at the Bear Creek
Cemetery.
Arrangements were by the Sheldon-Goodrich Fuenral Home, Osceola.
WISNER, Edward Douglas
St. Clair County Courier,
Friday, 16 March 2008
Edward Douglas Wisner was born Dec. 24, 1939 on the family farm at
Weaubleau Creek east of Osceola to Leo Wisner and Norma Dukes Wisner.
He passed away May 9, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City.
Doug spent most of his life farming in the Osceola area except while
in the military. From 1963-1968 he served his country in the U S Air
Force, serving two years in Vietnam. He was also a member of the
Missouri National Guard from which he retired after 20 years of
service.
Doug married Nora Wisdom in 1963 and to this union three children were
born; Laura, Lowell and Dena. After graduating from the University of
Missouri with an Agriculture degree, Doug worked for the ASCS Office
from 1969-1994.
Doug had many interests and was especially proud of his custom hay
bailing crew and was known for his well trained stackers. He also had
a certified seed business starting in 1976 and received a 30 year
service award. He was employed by the Osceola School District from
1995 through the 2007 school year where he proudly drove buses and
worked with the students. He was a part time tour bus driver with
Reid's Coach Service. He was also well known for his homemade ice
cream, bread and peanut clusters.
Doug was active in many community organizations including serving on
the Sac-Osage Hospital Board, Sac-Osage Fire Prevention District
Board, St. Clair County Farm Bureau member. VFW Post #419 member,
Osceola FFA Alumni, Gideon member, and actively served in his church.
Doug married his devoted wife Charlene Roberts in July 2003. She
faithfully stayed by his side throughout his illness.
Doug is survived by his loving wife Charlene Wisner of Osceola,
daughter Laura Wright of Lee's Summit, son Lowell Wisner of Phoenix,
AZ, daughter Dena Hubbard and husband Adam of Lee's Summit. two
granddaughters, Lauren Wright and Emily Hubbard, a sister Doris
Wheeler and husband Burleigh of Osceola and numerous nieces and
nephews and many many friends. He will be greatly missed by all.
Services were held Tuesday, May 13 at the First Baptist Church of
Osceola. Officiated by Reverend Scott Hill and Reverend Durward Scott.
Music selections included "The King is Coming", "The Old Rugged Cross
Makes the Difference" and "Precious Memories" by Allyson Yates,
vocalist and Donna Carney, accompanist.
Casketbearers included Dale Pasley, Kirk Sibley, Joe Hubbard, Luke
Matthews, Mike Stomp and Jerry Thies.
Honorary casketbearers included the class of 1957.
Military honors were given by the class of 1957.
Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were made by
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
WISNER, Leo Andrew
Clinton Daily Democrat,
October 1991
Leo Andrew Wisner was born July 15, 1906, in a log house five miles
east of Osceola to Edward Daniel and Ida Disney Wisner. He was the
youngest of three children. He passed away October 19, 1991, at the
Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola after a brief illness.
He grew up in the Osceola area and was a 1925 graduate of Osceola High
School. He was united in marriage to Noma Dukes on November 23, 1927,
and to this union three children were born, Pawle G.,
Edward Douglas and Doris Lou. In 1927 he received an appointment as a
substitute rural mail carrier at the Osceola Post Office. He continued
in this capacity until being appointed a regular mail carrier in 1983
at the age of 76. He retired from the United States Postal System in
1988 at the age of 82.
Leo and Noma managed a restaurant next to the Osceola Bank during the
construction of the Osceola Dam in 1928 and 1929. He then began
farming on Weaubleau Creek, east of Osceola., which he continued until
the Corps of Engineers purchased his farm in 1975. He became a member
of the Dillon Baptist Church at an early age and transferred his
membership to the Osceola Baptist Church in 1949.
He was preceded in death by his wife Noma in 1968; two sisters,
Josephine Wisner and Ada Brauner, and his parents. He was united in
marriage to Marjorie "Marty" Fouks Cass. They have spent their married
life in the Osceola area.
He is survived by his wife Marty of the home; two sons, Pawle and wife
Juanita, Doug and wife Nora; one daughter Mrs. Doris Wheeler, and
husband Burleigh, all of Osceola; 11 grandchildren, many other
relatives and many, many friends. He enjoyed remarkable health much of
his life and was dedicated to his work and family. His service as a
mail carrier will be remembered by many for years.
Funeral services were Tuesday, October 22, at the Sheldon-Goodrich
Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in Osceola Cemetery.
WISNER, Pawle Gene
Clinton Daily Democrat,
29 April 2003
Pawle Gene Wisner was born in Osceola December 16, 1930, to Leo and
Noma (Dukes) Wisner, and died April 15, 2003, at St. Joseph's
Hospital, Kansas City. He was baptized in 1948 by the Vista Baptist
Church where his membership remained. He began serving as a substitute
rural letter carrier in 1949. He also operated a milk route. He
enlisted in the Air Force in 1952, making Buck Sergeant and serving
his country in the Korean Conflict. He married Juanita Virginia Smith
July 9, 1952, in Flippin, Arkansas. He was an active member of the
Osceola FFA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Noma
Wisner. He is survived by his wife, Juanita, of the home; children,
Curtis Wisner and wife Lucinda, Osceola, Regina Brownlee and husband
Mark, Lowry City, Kevin Wisner and wife Sharon, Osceola; six
grandchildren, James Brownlee, Larry Brownlee, Colleen Wisner, Daniel
Wisner, Mathew Wisner and Nathan Brownlee; one brother, Doug Wisner;
one sister, Doris Wheeler; one aunt, Betty Perkins, all of Osceola;
two uncles, Jake Dukes and Rich Dukes, both of California; nieces,
nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services were Friday,
April 18, 3:30 p.m. with Greg Mangum and Rev. Clarence Hyde
officiating. Military rites were accorded by the Clinton VFW Post
1894. Burial was in the Osceola Cemetery, under the direction of
Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.
WITHAM, Edna T. Scott
Clinton Daily Democrat,
23 May 2000
Edna T.
Witham of Clinton died Thursday night at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas
City. Edna was born to Lee and Lydia (Gilbert) Scott on February 2,
1912, in Iconium and departed on April 6, 2000. At an early age she
worked in Chloe, Missouri, for the Phillips family where she met
Walter Witham. She and Walter were wed on February 10, 1929, in
Clinton. to this union, two daughters were born. Edna's life was spent
in Henry and St. Clair counties where she and her husband farmed in
the Brownington area. They then went into the grocery business and
later moved to Clinton where she worked for Reynolds Clothing Factory.
They then purchased the Cozart Cafe, formerly located on Jefferson
Street in Clinton. Edna stayed in the restaurant business until 19760.
She later worked as a nurse's aide at golden Valley Hospital until her
retirement in 1986. Edna attended the Clinton Church of the Nazarene.
Edna is survived by two daughters, Ina May Mayer and Husband Leonard,
Springfield, and Jeanine Foster of Clinton; eight grandchildren, 18
great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She is also
survived by one brother Gilbert Scott, Osceola, and numerous nieces,
nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents,
husband, four brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at
the Consalus Chapel, April 9, and burial was at Maplewood Cemetery at
Brownington. Pallbearers for the service were Herbert Crowder, Danny
Crowder, Nik Crowder, Christopher Eidson, Andy Eidson and James Mayer.
WITT, Beverly Jean
Clinton Daily Democrat,
9 July 2007
Beverly Jean Witt, 78, Osceola, died Friday, July 6, 2007, at Research
Medical Center, Kansas City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July
10, at Sheldon Goodrich Chapel, Osceola.
WIX, Mesa Helen Williamson
Hill & Son Funeral Home,
Appleton City, Missouri
Masa Helen Wix, daughter of Matthew Harmon and Ellie D. (Smith)
Williamson, was born October 13, 1908 in Gotoboe, Oklahoma. She
departed this life January 22, 2008 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in
Appleton City, Missouri at 99 years of age. Masa spent most of her
life in the Appleton City, Missouri area. She was united in marriage
to Wilber Weldon Wix February 27, 1930 in Clinton, Missouri. They were
blessed with four children. Along with serving as a homemaker Mrs. Wix
was worked as a cook 13 ½ years in the Appleton City School system.
She was also employed by the Schlichtman Hatchery for 12 years. Masa
enjoyed cooking, gardening and caring for her family. She especially
liked to baby sit and read to her grandchildren, and later enjoyed
watching them ride at horse shows. Masa was preceded in death by her
husband; two infant sons, Joe Kelly and Ronald Kent; her daughter
Patty Jeanine Cross who was tragically killed in an auto accident in
1969; one son-in-law, Kenny Cross; and six siblings Costa Weinell,
Killough Williamson, Velta Parks, Bonnie Davis, Cleo McKinley, DeAnna
McKinley and Maggie Williamson. Survivors include her son James
Richard Wix of Clinton, Missouri; six grandchildren and 15
great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on
Saturday, January 26, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Minister: Brother J.P. Williams.
Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on
Saturday, January 26, 2008 from 10:00 -
11:00 a.m.
Interment: Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri.
Memorial: First Baptist Church.
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