St. Clair County Obits

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ABBOTT, Bessie Eva Dill Harris
Clinton Daily Democrat , 21 March 2003
July 11, 1911 - March 19, 2003 - Mrs. Bessie E. Abbott, 91, Lowry City, a retired cook, died Wednesday, March 19, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 22, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Osceola.

ABNEY, Donna Lee Wicker
Clinton Daily Democrat, 19 March 1993
Donna L. Abney, 59, Independence, died Wednesday, March 17, 1993, at Truman Medical Center. Services were Friday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery. Mrs. Abney was born in Independence and lived in that area most of her life. She was a day care provider. She was a member of the Enoch Hill congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include a son, Bill Abney, and a brother, Paul Wicker, both of Independence and a grandson.

ADAMSON, John T.
St. Clair County Democrat, 11 September 1919
John T. Adamson - John T. Adamson died Monday night at his home in the east part of this city, as a result of a stroke of paralysis sustained some months ago. The funeral service was held Wednesday morning at the Grace M.E. Church, and the body taken to Clinton for burial. An obituary will be given in our next issue.

ADAMSON, John T.
St. Clair County Democrat, 18 September 1919
John T. Adamson- From an ailment dating several months ago, John T. Adamson, elder brother of Dode Adamson, departed this life at 12:20 Tuesday morning, September 9th, at his home in Osceola, Mo. The funeral services were conducted in the Methodist Church in Osceola by Rev. B.F. Lawler and the interment was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton on Wednesday afternoon, his relatives from Montrose being present. Rev. Mills Anderson, of Osceola, accompanied the body to Clinton. John T. Adamson, son of the late William and Frances Jane Adamson, was born September 12, 1844, in Vernon County, Mo., lacking three days of being seventy-five years old. The family moved to Henry County in 1849. He was married to Sarah Margaret Lindsay on April 20, 1865. Two daughters survive him, Mrs. W.W. Kitchen, of Edith, Kansas, and Mrs. Hackman, of St. Louis. Mrs. Kitchen was with him constantly in his last sickness and he had every attention that love and money could devise. The mother of these two daughters died several years ago. More recently he was married to Mrs. John Wilson, of Deepwater, who survives him, together with a brother, W.W. (Dode) Adamson, of Montrose, Mrs. Bayard, of Clinton, and Mrs. Robert Fewell, of Oregon. Mr. Adamson belonged to a lineage of illustrious families, among whom were the Arbuckles and Davises. For many years he owned and lived upon an excellent estate four miles south of Osceola, where Mrs. Adamson often entertained their many friends from the country and the city. Both Mrs. Adamson and he are now gone. Peace to their ashes.

ADAMSON, Tandy
Appleton City Journal, 13 October 1898
Died. Tandy Adamson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W.W. Adamson, north of town, died Wednesday night of typhoid fever. He had been sick for some time but was not considered in a dangerous condition until about a week ago, when he took a change for the worse, and all that could be done by the physicians, kind and loving friends and loving parents could do for him was all in vain, and Wednesday night he passed into that land from which no traveler has ever returned. Tandy Adamson was a model young man. He was quiet, sober and industrious, and his name was never connected with any rowdyism of any kind. In his death the community lost an honest and useful young man and his parents a good and dutiful son. The whole community mourns for Tandy Adamson, and extend to the bereaved family their heartfelt sympathy, in which the democrat joins. – Montrose Democrat.

ADCOCK, Vera Mae Birdsong
Murray Funeral Home
Dec. 5, 1914 - July 11, 2008 - Vera May Adcock, 93, Humansville, died Friday, July 11, 2008 in Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. The daughter of William and Abbie (Shockley) Birdsong, she was born December 5, 1914 at Collins, MO. A resident of Humansville since 1983, she was a former resident of Appleton City. She was a homemaker and a retired licensed practical nursing working many years at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City. Vera was a member of the Ohio Christian Church, Lowry City. She married Robert C. Gillespie in March 1935. He preceded her in death in 1979. On October 23, 1988 she and Ralph A. Adcock were married. He preceded her in death June 24, 2002. Her parents, a brother, Ralph Birdsong, one son, William Charles Gillespie,and one grandson also preceded her in death. Survivors include 2 children and their spouses, Roberta and Charles Rountree, Tonganoxie, KS and Wayne and Helen Gillespie, Indianapolis, IN; a daughter-in-law, Joyce Gillespie, Kouts, IN; 1 brother, Ervin Birdsong, Snohomish, WA; 6 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday, July 14, 2008 at 11:00 AM in Murray Funeral Home, Humansville, with Rev. Alan Black officiating. Interment will be in the Humansville Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 14, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.

ADRIAN, Gilbert Rolla
News-Leader, 28 August 2006
Teen dies when truck runs off highway. An Osceola teen died Sunday afternoon in a one-car wreck in St. Clair County.Gilbert R. Adrian, 17, was driving a 1986 Ford pickup eastbound on Route A, three miles west of Lowry City, when he went off the right side of the roadway, the Missouri Highway Patrol reported. Adrian overcorrected, struck a ditch and came to rest in a creek, according to the report. The teen was pronounced dead at the scene by St. Clair County Coroner Randy Sheldon.

ADRIAN, Gilbert Rolla
St. Clair County Courier, 1 September 2006
Gilbert Rolla Adrian was born Sept. 23, 1988, in Kansas City to Lawrence G. and Jeanne E. Horner Adrian. He passed away Aug. 27, 2006, near Lowry City. He is survived by his parents, Larry Adrian and Jeanne Adrian and his sister, Lara Adrian; paternal grandparents, Pat and Joe Adrian; maternal grandmother, Clara Horner; many aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as his coon dog, Cali and little dog, Cheyenne. Family, church and friends were Gil's top priorities and these always came first with him. Gil lived for the upcoming hunting seasons. He loved deer hunting with his dad, coon hunting with Mat, Andy and Dan, turkey hunting with Billy and also fishing with Jann and Chance. If he wasn't hunting, Gil liked to spend time with his many friends sitting on the square or going to Jann or Chance's house. Another love of Gil's was his old truck that he was always working on. Gil was also involved in extra-curricular activities at school. He ran cross country and was dubbed the young warthog of the team, he was a member of the FFA, but his real love was baseball and he pitched and played second base for the Osceola High School team. Gil or Gumbut, as he was called by his family and friends, always worked and played hard. His plans after high school included joining the National Guard and following a family tradition. Gil could always be counted on for a smile, hug or to help with anything that was asked of him. For his mom, he always had a smile, hug, kiss and "I love you," even in public. Gil was always protective of his little sister Lara, even to the point of making her mad. He would sometimes sit on her until he got his point across to her. Gil was loved by many and will be missed by family and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 31, in the Osceola High School Auditorium, officiated by Father Phillip Eagan and Father Tom Hermes. Music selection was "When I Get Where I'm Going." Casketbearers were Dan Wisner, Stefan Garrison, Jann Catt, Jeremy Davila, Mat Wisner, Andy Dawson, Dustin Bray, Billy Wood and Steven McSperitt. Interment was in Osceola Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

AKERS, Beulah Laura Ann Anglin
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 1992
Beulah Laura Ann Akers was born August 1, 1903, to Samuel C. and Mary Ann Poe Anglin at Racket. She passed away April 28, 1992, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Her parents moved to Deepwater in 1915 where she met and married George Akers on March 9, 1929. To this union two sons were born, Bobby Lee Akers who died in infancy and William Charles Akers, born August 5, 1939, and passed away September 1, 1974. Her husband, George, also preceded her in death on July 2, 1967. She is also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Evertt and Charles Jack Anglin. She is survived by two sisters and two brothers, Sylvia Gillespie of Clinton, Nellie Shoemaker of Clinton, Earl Anglin of Osceola, and Roy Anglin of Pleasant Hill; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were Friday, May 1, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in Osceola Cemetery.

AKERS, Sarah Marget
Clinton Daily Democrat
S. Marget Akers, 86, Osceola, died Wednesday morning, May 11, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. On a beautiful spring morning, May 3, 1908, Lewis A. and Jane Akers welcomed their youngest child into their home. Marget was born in the country home near Lowry City, where she lived her entire life. she passed away in the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital on May 11, 1994. Marget attended Landaker rural school through grade 4. She then entered the Lowry City Schools, where she graduated in 1927. After graduation she taught her home school for three years. In 1952, she became employed at the St. Clair County Library. After traveling on the country bookmobile for several years she was appointed bookmobile Librarian, a position she held the remainder of 38 years before her retirement in 1990. Marget was honored by the Osceola Women's Club, naming her Woman of the Year. On December 7, 1941, she accepted her Christ as her Savior and she became a member of the Osceola Church of the Brethren. Marget was a very loyal and dedicated member, always anxious to help in any way. She has served as Sunday School Clerk for the past 23 years.
Marget had very close association with many people as she traveled over all areas of St. Clair County, stopping at schools, country stores, and some homes. She held the friendship of these patrons in high esteem. She never grew weary in seeking to help them, this bringing joy to others. Marget was proud that she was granted the privilege of living with sister Lesta on the Centennial farm home. Preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters, Edna Beardslee and Beulah Millan; three brothers, Melvin, Herschell R. (Pug), and Virgil; and a cousin who was reared in the Akers home. Surviving are Lesta Akers, her sister of the home; a dear sister-in-law, Cleo Akers of Clinton; seven nephews; eleven nieces; and several cousins and many, many friends. Marget often said she loved people and we believe that people loved her. Services were held Saturday, May 14, 1994, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Interment was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

AKEXANDER, Loretta Grace Merchant
Hill & Son Funeral Home Records
Sept. 15, 1911 - May 9, 2005 - Loretta Grace Alexander, daughter of Charles and Nora Ann (VanBuskirk) Merchant, was born on September 15, 1911 in Rockville, Missouri. She passed away at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home on May 9, 2005 at the age of 93 years. Grace grew up in Taberville and lived most of her life in the Rockville, Missouri area, moving to Appleton City in 1969 where she spent the remainder of her life. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Olive Branch Chapter #157, Order of the Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Horace, infant daughter Loretta Fay, son Charles Alexander and two brothers Frank V. and Robert Merchant. She is survived by her son Fred Alexander of Villa Park, California, four grandchildren Lynn Alexander of Tucson, Arizona, Laura Sandigo of Yuma, Arizona, Craig Alexander of Half Moon Bay, California, Julie Victor of Boston, Massachusetts, and six great grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

ALLCORN, George S. & Mary A. Morton Allcorn
Osceola Herald, 3 November 1870
Died. On Sunday, the 23d day of Oct. George Allcorn, aged 22. On Tuesday, Oct. 25th, 1870, Mary A. Allcorn, (wife of above) and daughter of A. Morton, aged 21. Both of typhoid. George Allcorn, and his wife Mary, daughter of Anderson Morton, composed a quiet, happy family. They lived together in harmony and love, exhibiting practical piety in all their associations. George was first taken sick, and for three weeks his wife was constantly at his bed-side, seeking every opportunity to administer to his wants and render him comfortable.
Her devotion to him was so great, that it may be said she destroyed her own life in efforts to save his. She was so exhausted by long physical toil and mental agony, as to offer but little resistance when attacked by the same disease, that had slowly destroyed the manly form of her husband, and sank beneath its depressing power within two days after his death. It seemed ordered by a divine Providence, that those who had so pleasantly lived together, should not be separated in death. She had said before their illness, that if her husband should die, she would not want to live 24 hours, and she only lived 36 hours and 30 minutes, and without a murmur, breathed her last breath. Her father had taken her to his home two days before the death of her husband, by the advice of the attending physician, and she had never been informed of his death.

ALLEN, Alice Maryetta Simon
Kansas City Star, 26 June 2007
Alice M. Allen, 70, of Osceola, MO., formerly of KCMO, beloved mother and sister in Christ, passed away June 24, 2007 after her battle with cancer. Funeral services Saturday, June 30 at 10AM First Baptist Church, Osceola with burial in Allen Cemetery. Family will receive friends 7-8PM Friday Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

ALLEN, Alice Maryetta Simon
St. Clair County Courier, 6 July 2007
Alice Maryetta Allen also known as Mama Allen, age 70, beloved mother and sister in Christ, died June 24, 2007, after her courageous battle with cancer. Alice was born on March 5, 1937, in Cashada, Louisiana to the late William Henry and Willie Mae (Richardson) Simon. Alice was a member of the First Baptist Church where she served on the church council for several years. She was a member of teh "TOPS" weight loss club. She was president of "Goodies Galore" thrift store and a member of the women's Sac Osage Hospital auxiliary. In 1970, Alice and George Edward Allen, Sr. moved to Osceola, MO., Alice held several jobs during her lifetime; her number one being wife and mother to her family. She also worked for the Sac Osage Hospital for numerous years in the delivery room and assisted with bringing numerous children into this world. Alice also worked at the Family Dollar, volunteered for several auxiliaries, and drove the Head Start bus. Alice brought joy to everyone she touched and her boisterous laugh let everyone know that she was there. Alice is survived by her brother, Franklin D. Roosevelt Simon and children, Sharon Omer (John), George Allen Jr. (Mary), Michelle Bolden (Carl), Shirley Demese Williams (Wilson), Otis Demease, Patricia Nicholson (George), Bobby J. Allen, Willie Mae Hensel (George), Keith Allen, Shelly Allen, Connie Allen, Stevie Allen, Rhonda Allen, Lester Allen Sr. (Sharon), Ellanor Antionette Allen and Gregory Allen. Alice also has 37 grandchildren, 45 great grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren and a host of neices, nephews, other relatives and many, many friends.
In addition to her parents, her husband, George Edward Allen, Sr., and her oldest brother William Henry Simon, Jr. and two children, Charles Michael Allen and Gerald Demease Allen preceded her in death. We would like to thank all the Heartland Hospice Care staff, church family and friends for the outpouring of love and support given to Mama and the family in our time of need. The family requests that any donations be given to the Heartland Hospice Care or the Alice Allen Memorial Fund. Services were held on June 30 at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Hill officiationg, and an eulogy from Dean Jones. Music included, "At The Cross" sung by the First Baptist Choir, "There's Just Something About That Name", a congregational hymn, "Ten Thousand Angels", a solo by Richard Powell, "My Tribute" performed by Kyle Jones, pianist, and "My Deliverer" led by Donna Carney and assisted by the First Baptist Praise Band. Casketbearers were Brett Shelby, David Carney, Melvin Carroll, George Edward Allen, Jr., Keith Allen, and Lester E. Allen, Jr. Interment was at the Allen Cemetery with arrangements made by the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home of Osceola.

ALLEN, Edna Martha Jones (Dr.)
Clinton Daily Democrat, July 1996
Edna M. Allen, M.D., 94, Lowry City, died Sunday evening, July 7, 1996, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. Edna Martha Jones, born September 28, 1901, was the third of twelve children born to Eli and Ollie Park Jones. She grew to young womanhood on the family farm in the Park Grove community, St. Clair County. Edna attended Park Grove Grade School and Lowry City and Osceola High schools. At an early age she gave her life to Christ, followed him in baptism and united with the Park Grove Christian Church. She was one who remembered her Creator in the days of her youth and was faithful until death. After graduating from high school she attended Phillips University, Enid, Oklahoma, for a year, then taught Surprise School in Henry County. After a year of teaching, she attended the University of Missouri where she received a bachelor of science degree in medical science. In 1929 she received her M.D. degree from the University of Kansas Medical School. From medical school she went to Maybury Sanitorium, Northville, Michigan. At retirement she was physician in charge of the children's division at Maybury Sanitorium. She was the author of many medical papers in her special field.
In August 1947 she was united in marriage to James Bailey Allen in Clarksville, Tennessee. After their retirement, they moved to their farm north of Clinton where they had 24 happy years. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, five brothers and three sisters. Survivors are a brother-in-law, Claude Allen and wife Nancy, Springfield; a brother, Melville Jones and his wife, Helen, rural Deepwater; sisters, Maye Coy of Santa Rosa, Texas, Ruby Bowyer of Gunnison, Colorado, and Crystal Sanders and her husband Bob, of Memphis, Tennessee.  Funeral services were Wednesday, July 10, at the Park Grove Christian Church. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery.

ALLEN, Laura Alma Burns
St. Clair Courier, October 23, 1980, Page 4
Funeral services for Laura A. Allen were Saturday, October 18 at 2:00 p.m. in the Gerster Baptist Church. The Reverend Jack Kiefer and Tom Sharp officiated. Music was provided by the church choir. Casketbearers were Ross Allen, Alfred Baumgarden, Edward Burns, Gerald Burns, Gene Oakes, and Dwight Ringhaussen. Interment was in the King’s Prairie Cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home. Laura Alma Burns, daughter of Irving Eugene and Francis Ellen Elliott Burns, was born July 23, 1894 in Mounds City, Missouri and died October 16, 1980 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola, Missouri. She was one of the oldest member of the Gerster Baptist Church and a faithful member as long as her health permitted. On November 28, 1915, she was married to Thomas Richard Allen. To this union, one daughter, Oleva Faye, was born. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sisters, and one brother. She is survived by one daughter, Oleva Slocum and her son-in-law, Harve of Osceola; two grandchildren, Wilbur Slocum and wife Anita of Clinton and Alma Faye Elton and husband Bill of Osceola; three great-grandchildren, Stacy, Pam, and Jill; one sister, Ella Baumgarden of The Dalles, Oregon and one brother, Charles Burns of Merriam, Kansas. Also, many other relatives and friends.

ALLEN, Laura Alma Burns
St. Clair Courier, October 23, 1980, Page 4. Submitted by Marie Reynolds
Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our friends and relatives for the flowers and prayers during the loss of our loved one, Laura Allen. Also to the Gerster Baptist Church for the preparation of the noon meal and all others who brought food. Al special thanks to the ones who helps us care for her while she was still at home. Thank you for sharing your time and caring. May God bless you all. The family of Laura Allen.

ALLEN, Thomas Richard
St. Clair Courier, November 17, 1977, Page 4. Submitted by Marie Reynolds
Funeral services for Thomas Richard Allen were held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gerster Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Keifer officiating. Music was furnished by the church choir with Beryl Keifer as accompanist. Casketbearers were Ross Allen, Pat Allen, Norman Shryer, Artie Nutt, Irvin Allen, and Harold Allen. Burial was in the King’s Prairie Cemetery under the direction of Goodrich Funeral Home. Thomas Richard Allen, son of Archie and Sarah Shelton Allen, was born Nov. 8, 1885 in the St. Clair County and died Nov. 10, 1977 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola, MO. He was one of the oldest members of the Gerster Baptist Church and had served as song leader for forty years. On Nov. 28, 1915, he was married to Laura Alma Burns and the couple has one daughter, Oleva Faye. He was engaged in farming as long as his health permitted. He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers. He is survived by his wife, Laura, of the home; one daughter, Oleva Slocum and son-in-law Harve of Osceola; two grandchildren, Wilbur Slocum and wife, Anita, of Clinton, MO, Alma Faye Elton and husband Bill of Lowery City; three great-Grandchildren, Stacy, Pam, and Jill; two sisters, Ora Shryer of Weaubleau, MO and Dovie Hall of Humansville, Mo. Also, many other relatives and friends.

ALLINSON, Evelyn Lucille Schroeder
Hill and Son Funeral Home
May 14, 1942 - April 5, 2006 - Evelyn Lucille Allinson, daughter of Alfred and Ruby (Schiereck) Schroeder, was born May 14, 1942 in Appleton City, Missouri. She passed away April 5, 2006 at Medford, Oregon at the age of 63 years. Evelyn lived in Appleton City, Rockville and Jefferson City, Missouri, Kansas City, Kansas, Empire, California and Central Point, Oregon. Mrs. Allinson was a very active person, serving as a foster parent for 28 years, was president of the Foster Parent Association, president of the Downey High School PTA, served as a volunteer with the Salvation Army for 35 years and was active in various church groups. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren in Empire, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Roy Douglas and a great-grandson Dominic. She is survived by her husband Gerald of the home; two daughters, Cheryl Locklin and husband Randall of Rogers, Arkansas and Kimberly Winchester of Central Point, Oregon and a son Thomas Allinson also of Central Point, Oregon; three sisters, Linda Sabot and husband Bob of Arcata, California, Junie Stewart of Eureka, California and Jeannie Paulette Sutherby and husband Danny of Waterford, California; a brother Jim Schroeder of Lebanon, Missouri; 17 grandchildren: Christopher, Moramay, David, Sara, Candice, Travis, Joshua, Heather, Stacy, Daniel, Matthew, Ashleigh, Aaron, Rebecca, Austin, Michaela and Chloe; and one great grandson David Dean. She will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Services: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri, Wednesday April 12, 2006 1:30 p.m. Minister: Rev. Rob Barringer. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Missouri, Tuesday, April 11, 2006 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, Missouri. Memorials: Appleton City Alumni Association Trinity United Methodist Church.

ALLINSON, Wilda Frances Dody Williamson
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
Dec. 28, 1916 - April 24, 2008 - Wilda Frances Allinson, 91 of Appleton City, Missouri, formerly of El Dorado Springs passed away on Thursday April 24, 2008 at the Appleton City Manor. Wilda was born December 28, 1916, the second child of Warner and Julia Ann (Burke) Allinson. They lived in the Mount Zion area, east of Rockville, Missouri. She and Everett Dody shared 45 years of marriage, farming in the Appleton City area. After selling out to the coal company they moved to El Dorado Springs. Later she was married to Thomas A. Williamson of Adrian for a short time. She spent the remainder of her life in Appleton City, the last six months at the Countryside Estates. She enjoyed gardening and made many beautiful quilts and did outstanding embroidery work. She loved shopping and playing Skip Bo by the hours with her sister. Cats were the love of her life and she fed many feral cats of the neighborhood. Wilda is survived by a devoted sister Neola M. Everson, a niece Charlyne and husband Charles Miller, two nephews and spouses, 1 great nephew, 4 great nieces and special friends Laurel and Phyllis Talbot. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home Appleton City, Missouri Monday April 28, 2008 2:00 P.M. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home Monday April 28, 2007 1:00 – 2:00 PM. Ministers: Rev. Rob Barringer and John Scofield. Interment: Harmony Cemetery Rural Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial: Harmony Cemetery.

ALLIS, Ralph Conda
Kansas City Star, 24 May 1984
Clinton - Ralph C. Allis, 72, Appleton City, Mo., died Friday at a hospital here. He was born in Clinton had had lived in Appleton City for 69 years. Mr. Allis was a refrigeration mechanic for the General Electric Co. in Kansas City before he retired. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Appleton City. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Waneta Allis of the home; two sons, Gene Allis, Appleton City, and James Allis, Clinton; a daughter, Mrs. Mary K. Bryant, Kansas City; three sisters, Mrs. Esther Lowe, Springfield, Mo., and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Majors and Mrs. Wilma McCown of Appleton City; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in the Appleton City Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel.

ALLIS, Ralph Conda
Funeral Notice - Ralph C. Allis, Nov. 8, 1911 --- May 25, 1984. Age: 72 Yrs., 6 Mths., 17 Days. Services: Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home, Sunday, May 27, 1984, 2:00 P.M. Ministers: Reverend Mark Avery, Reverend Troy Payne. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 P.M. Saturday May 26, Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home.

ALLIS, Waneta Dell Moore
Appleton City - Waneta Dell Moore, daughter of William E. and Katie E. Perrine Moore was born February 10, 1913 at Monegaw Springs. She died October 22, 1991 at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, at the age of 78 years. She attended Prairie Home School near Monegaw Springs. She later worked in homes, helping care for older persons. Early in life she made her profession of faith and lived in her faith day by day. She was a member of the Church of God Holiness in Appleton City. Waneta and Ralph C. Allis were married on July 23, 1935 at Deepwater. Except for a period of about 3 years in DeSoto, KS they always made their home in the Appleton City area. They were the parents of three children: Mary Kathryn, Alan Eugene, and James Edgar.
For 25 years she was a nurse's aide at Ellett Memorial Hospital. She was a kind caretaker, always willing to do anything she could to help those in need. Many former patients will remember Waneta for the love of people which she exhibited every day. Waneta's sister Hazel Mistler died in 1935 leaving 4 small children. Waneta and Ralph opened their home to her daughter Virginia, and she remained a member of their family for several years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, another sister Russie May, two brothers; Claude and Hubert and her beloved husband Ralph, who died May 25, 1984. Waneta tenderly cared for Ralph for 3 years during his illness. She also cared for her parents during their last years. Survivors include her daughter Mary Kathryn Bryant of Kansas City, Alan Eugene of Appleton City, and James Edgar of Clinton, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends, all of whom will have fond memories of her. Funeral services were held on Friday, October 25, 1991 at 2 p.m. at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Brian Wardlaw officiating. Music was provided by Mary Ann Crowder and Cynthia Compton. Casketbearers were Scott Allis, Mike Moore, Jeff Moore, Randy Bland, Jimmy Bryant, and Erick Allis. Interment was in the Appleton City Cemetery under the direction of Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home.

ALLIS, Waneta Dell Moore
Kansas City Star, 24 October 1991
Waneta D. Allis - Waneta D. Allis, 78, Appleton City, Mo., died Oct. 22, 1991, at St. Luke's Hospital. She was born in Monegaw Springs, Mo., and moved to the Appleton City area in the 1920's. Mrs. Allis was a nurses' aide at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City for 25 years. She was a member of the Church of God Holiness in Appleton City. Survivors include two sons, Gene Allis, Appleton City, and James Allis, Clinton, Mo.; a daughter, Mary Kathryn Bryant, Kansas City; 11 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the church; burial in the Appleton City Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. today at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City. The family suggests contributions to Ellett Memorial Hospital.

ALLIS, Waneta Dell Moore
Funeral Notice - Waneta D. Allis, Feb. 10, 1913 - Oct. 22, 1991. Age: 87 Yrs., 8 Mos., 12 Days. Services: Church of God Holiness, Friday, Oct. 25, 1991, 2:00 P.M. Minister: Rev. Brian Wardlaw. Visitation: Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home, Thurs., Oct. 24, 1991, 7:00-8:00 P.M. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery. Memorial: Ellett Memorial Hospital.

ALLISON, Beulah May Greenwell
The Cass County Democrat Missourian, 8 February 2006
Beulah May Allison - Beulah May Allison, 66, Harrisonville, formerly of Adrian, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2006, at Citizens Memorial Healthcare in Bolivar. She was born Feb. 12, 1939, in Lowry City, the daughter of John C. Sr. and Beulah M. (Feaster) Greenwell. She and her husband, Porter, owned and operated Allison Litho in Kansas City for 27 years before retiring in 2000. Preceding her in death were parents and a brother, John Greenwell. Surviving are her husband, Porter, of the home; three sons, Phil Allison, Romulus, Mich., Jeffrey Allison and wife, Kerri, Olathe, Kan., and Mitchell Allison and wife, Barbara, Foristell; two sisters, Virginia Shelton and her husband, Arnold, Flemington, and Nancy Long, Stockton; and five grandchildren, Blair Morgan Allison, Travis Ryan Allison, Joshua Kale Allison, Jake Kobie Allison and Taylor Kristine Allison. Honorary pallbearers were Blair Allison and Taylor Allison. Pallbearers were Phil Allison, Jeffrey Allison, Mitchell Allison, Travis Allison, Joshua Allison and Jake Allison. Services were Monday, Jan. 30, 2006, at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian, with the Rev. Paul Burhart, officiating. Kathleen Stephens was the organist. Burial was in Crescent Hill Cemetery, Adrian, under the direction of Atkinson Funeral Home, Harrisonville. Contributions may be made to the American Stroke Foundation, 5960 Deerborn St., Mission, KS 66202.

ALLISON, Robert George
St. Clair County Courier, 3 August 2007
Robert George Allison, son of Robert Wilson and Mary (Shepard) Allison, was born in rural Rockville, Missouri, March 8, 1929. He passed away August 3, 2007 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg, Missouri at 78 years of age. Robert lived in the rural Rockville area near Mt. Zion Church all of his life except for the time he spent in the service. He served his country during the Korean Conflict and was stationed in Alaska. After his service time Robert returned home, continuing to live in the area where he had grown up.
Robert graduated from the University of Missouri at Columbia with a Bachelor's Degree in Agricultural Extension, lacking only twelve hours of having a Master's Degree in Soils. Mr. Allison was a member of Kidds Chapel Church and sang with the Mt. Zion Quartet in his younger years. He loved to play his guitar and sing. Robert and Helen Ruth Blackwell were united in marriage November 22, 1959 at Mt. Zion Church and to this union four children were born. He was a good husband and father and enjoyed taking his family on a vacation every year. He loved to travel and especially liked Colorado. The family had also taken trips to Canada and Mexico. Robert had always wanted to go back to Alaska and planned a trip in 1992 when he drove all the way, taking the rugged Alaskan  "AlCan" Highway, which is over 1,500 miles long, the last leg of the trip. Robert was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Helen Ruth of the home; his four children. James Edward Allison and wife Jonna of Villa Park, California, Kathryn Gayle and husband Charlie Morlock of Montrose, Missouri, Karol Lynette Smith of Rockville, Missouri and John Robert Allison and wife Heidi of Litchfield, Connecticut; eight grandchildren, Anthony, Jason, and Matthew Smith, Lauren and Lyndsi Morlok, John Robert, Jenelle and Jessica Allison; one step-grandson, Brandon Swieger; and one step-great-granddaughter, Kadence Sexton. Robert will be long remembered for his wonderful smile and the infectious grin that he passed on to those he came in contact with. He will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved him.
Services were Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri. Officiated by Pastor Sam Masten. Music selectiion were Osage Gospel Group Musicians, "Winner Either Way", "What A Day That Will Be". Casketbearers were Tony Smith, Jason Smith, Matthew Smith, Charlie Morlok, Danny Smith, Stanley Zink. Honorary Casketbearer was Charlie Kauffman. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Memorial was held at Kidd's Chapel Church.