St. Clair County Obits

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MOCK, J. William
St. Clair Democrat , 9 October 1924. Submitted by Sharon Mock Whitaker
J. Wm. Mock was born April 18, 1848, in Lafayette county, Mo. Died October 5, 1924 at the home of his son in Osceola, Mo. He was the son of Franklin and Sarah Ellen Mock, pioneers of Lafayette county. Jan 26, 1882, he was married to Sarah S. Douglass. To this union two children were born–W. F. of Osceola and C. F. Of Kansas City, Mo. The early part of his life was spent in the county of his birth. In 1901 he, with his family, moved to Warrensburg, and a few years later to Kansas City, Mo. And about three years ago to Osceola, where he passed away. For many years he followed the trade of painting. He is survived by the wife and and two children; plus three brothers and three sisters–D. H. Mock, Webb City, Mo., Frank Mock of El Paso, Texas, Ed Mock of Higginsville, Mo., Mrs. Anna M. Jones, Mayview, Mo., Mrs. John Dobson, Higginsville Mo., and Mrs. W. E. Chinn of Odessa, Mo. Funeral services were held at the family residence in Osceola Monday at 1:30 p. m. conducted by Rev. R. E. Carpenter. Internment in Osceola cemetery.

MOCK, Sarah Simpson Douglass
St Clair Democrat, 1 October 1925. Submitted by Sharon Mock Whitaker
Death of Mrs. Mock - Mrs. Sarah Simpson Mock departed this life Tuesday, September 29, at 5:20 p. m. at the home of her son, Wm. F. Mock in Osceola. Under the direction of Tegarden-Hall undertakers funeral was held at the house Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Rev. Walker Long preaching the sermon. Internment in Osceola cemetery. Deceased was born June 19, 1853 in Pennsylvania, and was 72 years, 3 months and 10 days old at death. Two sons—Wm. F. Mock, of Osceola and C. F. Mock of Kansas City, and one grandson– Wm. Forrest; two sisters–Miss Nannie Douglas of Corder and Mrs. W. H. Buchanan of Osceola, Mo. survive.

MOFFITT, Orvil
Clinton Daily Democrat, 22 June 2000
Orvil Moffitt, 97, Lowry City, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. He was born August 19, 1902, in Bolivar, son of Francis and Nannie Brooks Moffitt. He married Bertie Ragsdale in 1929, who died in 1991. They moved to Clinton in 1942 from Bolivar. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Also preceding him in death are his parents; two sisters, Maggie Nelson and Lela Pritchard; two brothers, Kenneth Moffitt and Earl Moffitt. Survivors include three daughters, Jeanne Fantz and husband, Ross, Warrensburg, Berna Dene Smith and Janice I. Entrop and husband, Harold, all of Clinton; a brother, Carl Moffitt, Hinton, Oklahoma; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. He will lie in state Thursday, 2-8 p.m. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

MOHR, Norma Jean Dull
St. Clair Courier, November 22, 2002, Page 10. Submitted by Marie Reynolds
Norma Jean Mohr, Kansas City, passed away Nov. 16, 2002 at Truman Lakewood Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born on March 22, 1933 to Clem and Ora Frances (Stephens) Dull. She was a lifelong resident of Kansas City. She is survived by her parents; three children, James W. Lindsey and wife, Renee, Independence; Kathleen F. Meyers and partner, Kenneth Penn, Raytown; Eugene L. Lindsey, Kansas City; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Meyers and Alexandra and Tucker Lindsey; other relatives and many friends. Services were held Monday, Nov. 18, at 1 p.m. at Kings Prairie Cemetery, Osceola, under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. Rev. Don Roe officiated the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas City Hospice in care of the funeral home.

MOLER, J. T.
Appleton City Journal, Appleton City, MO, Thursday, 1 February 1917
“Thou shalt come to the grave to full age, like as a shock of corn come in his season.” – Job 5:31. J.T. Moler was born near Louisville, Kentucky, May 3, 1838. He was married to Anna Diole October 29, 1868. To this union five children were born, all of whom have preceded the parents to yonder world except one daughter, who is now Mrs. John Hirni. He made a religious profession of his faith in Christ in 1878 and died in the Christian faith. He located near Pappinsville, Mo., in 1869, where he lived for many years, later moving to Schell City. He had been making his home with his daughter, Mrs. Hirni, for the last few months, and at which place he died January 25. Mr. Moler had not been in very good health for some time, but was as well as usual and was eating his supper when he appeared to become choked and died a few minutes later. He was 78 years, 8 months and 22 days of age. His funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.E. Carpenter of the Christian church of this city, after which the remains were interred in the Appleton City Cemetery. He leaves an aged wife, a daughter and a number of friends to mourn his loss. H.E.C.

MOLER, J. T.
Appleton City Journal, Appleton City, MO, Thursday, 1 February 1917
Card of Thanks - We desire to express our thanks, and so far as possible, our appreciation, for the services and sympathy of our friends and neighbors who so unstintedly extended them during the illness and after the death of our beloved husband, father and grandfather. Mrs. J.T. Moler, Mrs. J.C. Hirni and Family

MONTGOMERY, Vina
Appleton City Journal, 5 July 1894
"Aunt" Vina Montgomery, whose funeral was preached last Sunday, was 103 years of age. She was brought a slave by the Montgomery family into this county in 1836, and was probably the first Negro to set foot in Henry county, or at least that portion of it which now constitutes St. Clair. She saw her descendants to the fifth generation. - Osceola Advance.

MOORE, Aaron Benjamin
Osceola Library Files, May 1943
Aaron Benjamin Moore passed away near Osceola Tuesday afternoon, May 11th. He was the son of B.F. and Amanda Moore and was born near Roscoe August 12, 1874, being 68 years 8 months and 29 days old at the time of his death.He is survived by three sisters, Lucy, of California, Bessie and Mary of Portland, Ore., two brothers, L.L. Moore of El Paso, Texas and R.B. Moore of Roscoe, also other relatives and friends. He had been in poor health for some time. Funeral services were held at the Roscoe cemetery Thursday afternoon with Chas. E. Higgins officiating. Burial was in the Roscoe cemetery under the direction of the Osceola Funeral Home.

MOORE, Alfred Lee
Osceola Library Files, April 1959
Moore Services Held Thursday - Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at the Pleasant Springs church for Alfred Lee Moore, who died April 18 at the age of 60 years, four months and 26 days. Rev. Wesley Cox officiated and burial was made in the nearby cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home of Osceola. Mr. Moore and his son Jesse Lee, were seriously injured in a truck accident December 29, 1958, while en route to Springfield. First hospitalized in Springfield, he was later transferred to the Osceola Medical hospital, where his death occurred. He had never regained consciousness. Mr. Moore, the son of Lula Moore and the late Claud Moore, was born November 23, 1898, at Plattsburg. At an early age he moved to Roscoe, where he had made his home ever since. He was a member of the Pleasant Springs Baptist church. In 1920 he was married to Katie Barbara Roberts. Four sons and four daughters were born to the couple. Survivors are his wife; sons, Jesse Lee of Roscoe, Claud Edward of Oklahoma, John Charles of El Dorado Springs and Melvin Forrest of Roscoe; daughters, Dorthey Elizabeth Case, Raymond, Wash., Thelma Irene, Oklahoma, Mary Agnes and Eula Marie, at home; his mother, Lula Moore of Roscoe; thirteen grandchildren; three brothers, Russell, William C. and Charley W., and two sisters, Mrs. Eula Alberta and Mrs. Mable Whatley.

MOORE, Alfred Lee
Osceola Library Files
No. 13 Crash Near Springfield - The highway patrol reported that Alfred L. Moore, 60, Route 3, El Dorado Springs, was driving a 1957 International truck south on Highway 13 near Brighton, Monday, when he lost control on a curve while veering to avoid a car. A load of cattle shifted and the truck rolled into a ditch and struck a tree. Moore suffered head injuries and Jesse Moore, 37, Route 4, Osceola, received head and pelvis injuries. Both were taken to Burge hospital.

MOORE, Barbara J.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 24 January 2005
Barbara J. Moore, 36, daughter of Vernon L. Moore and Anna Lea Moore, was born February 1, 1968 in Osceola, and died Friday, January 21, 2005, in Clinton at her home. Survivors include her father Vernon L. Moore; mother Anna Lea Moore; four brothers, Robert Moore and wife Sherry, Blue Springs, Billy Moore and wife Valerie, Kansas City, Roger Moore and wife Tammy, Independence, and Kenny Moore, Independence; three sisters, Patricia Davis and husband Larry, Independence, Sheila Erwin and husband Jon, Lee's Summit, and Cindy Clark, Osceola; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were Monday, January 24, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Cremation with interment in Iconium Cemetery.

MOORE, Bessie Nickel
Kansas City Star, 5 March 1990
Lowry City - Bessie Nickel Moore, 95, Osceola, Mo., died 3 March 1990, in a nursing home in Lowry City. She was a lifelong resident of the Osceola area. Mrs. Moore taught in schools in St. Clair, Laclede, Vernon and Hickory counties in Missouri before she retired in 1965. She was a member of the Bear Creek Methodist Church, near Osceola. Survivors include nieces and nephews. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the church; burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola.

MOORE, Bessie Nickel
Osceola Library Files
Bessie Nickel, oldest child of Louis H. and Caroline Belle Corbin Nickel, was born in St. Clair County on a farm east of Osceola March 15, 1894. She passed away at the Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, on March 3, 1990, just 12 days from her 96th birthday. She attended Osceola High School for two years, then started her long teaching career at the Square Prairie School. Realizing her need for more education and training she went back to high school, graduating from the Lowry City High School. She taught in many country schools in St. Clair, Hickory and Laclede counties, attending Southwest Missouri State Teachers College in Springfield, during the summers to earn her bachelor’s degree in education. She attended Missouri University in Columbia, working on her master’s degree. She taught high school in Gerster, Weaubleau, Collins, Roscoe, Montrose and Schell City. As a young girl she gave her heart to the Lord and united with the Bear Creek Methodist Church. She attended regularly serving as Sunday school teacher and treasurer until her health failed about two years ago. She always put her family first, putting aside her teaching career to care for her parents in their illnesses. She was married to Isaac L. Moore July 13, 1953. He preceded her in death September 11, 1956. Also preceding her in death were her parents, three brothers, Julian, Russell and Willard, one sister, Edna Tucker. She is survived by two nieces, Peggy Endley, Weaubleau, and Barbara Arduser, Osceola; two nephews, Gary Nickel, Leavenworth, Ks., and Flint Nickel, Weaubleau; four great-nieces, Carolyn Callen, Colorado Springs, Co., Joy Duanfon, Columbia, Becky Moore, Osceola, Sarah Nickel, South Carolina, and one great-nephew, Chris Arduser, Weaubleau, five great-great nieces and three great-great nephews, Larry and Cheri Bray, whom she loved like a son and daughter-in-law; three sisters-in-law, Lura Nickel, Marshfield, Waneita Nickel, Osceola, Edith Nickel, Kansas City and many students who were influenced by her love and concern for their education and welfare. A tribute to “Aunt Bessie” written by her sister-in-law, Waneita, for her nieces, Barbara, Peggy, and nephews Gary and Flint: “A long, busy, useful, important life has ended. We are distressed and sad. When we were children she referred to herself as “Auntie” and we remember her as one whose opinion and desires we strived to respect. We thought of her as matriarch of the family and for many years it became a tradition for both family and friends, who had no place to go on Thanksgiving to go to Aunt Bessie’s house. Nobody missed these good times together.” Funeral services were 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, at the Bear Creek United Methodist Church. Rev. Tom Owens and Rev. James Fulton officiated. Mrs. Karen Nickel, soloist, and Mrs. Gail Friend, accompanist, provided the music. Pallbearers were Kenneth Garrison< Lewis Wheeler, Dean Hochstedler, Charles Barnes, Jim Brownlee and Don Hash. Burial was in Bear Creek Cemetery. Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

MOORE, Birdie Hooper
Osceola Library Files, 28 February 1989
Birdie Moore - Birdie Moore, the youngest daughter of John M. Moore and Mary Ann Hooper Moore, was born April 23, 1896 in Osceola. She passed away February 28, 1989 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was 92 years old. On July 28, 1918 she was united in marriage to Isaac Lee Moore. To this union two sons were born. Birdie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Isaac; one son Charles, one sister Mrs. Maudie Pryne, and three brothers, Johnie, Clevie and R. H. Hooper. She is survived by one son, Vernon L. Moore of Oak Grove, 14 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, March 4, at 11 a.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich chapel. The Rev. James Fulton officiated and music was by Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hartley. Pallbearers were Jim Naylor, J. A. Hartley, Charles Kincaid, Paul Hooper, Floyd Hooper and Gilbert Scott. Burial was in Bear Creek Cemetery.

MOORE, Birdie Hooper   
Kansas City Star, 1 March 1989
Clinton - Birdie Moore, 92, Osceola, Mo., died 28 February 1989, at a hospital in Clinton. She was a lifelong Osceola resident. Her huband Isaac Moore died in 1958. Survivors include a son, Vernon L. Moore, Oak Grove in Jackson County; 14 grandchildren, and 22 great-grandchildren. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Sheldon-Goodrich chapel, Osceola; burial in Bear Creek Cemetery near Osceola. Friends may call from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the Chapel.

MOORE, Charles Robert, Charles David Moore and Mendy Janell Moore
Osceola Library Files
Pleads Innocent In Murder Case - The attorney for Mrs. Betty Lou Moore, 29, of Belton, accused of first degree murder in connection with the deaths of her husband and two children, filed a plea of not guilty by reason of insanity in magistrate court at Harrisonville Tuesday afternoon. The attorney placed in the record a statement that Mrs. Moore’s family physician said that laboratory tests definitely showed Mrs. Moore to be pregnant. The preliminary hearing was waived, and Mrs. Moore was bound over to Cass County Circuit Court on the charge.
Funeral services had been held at Osceola last week for her husband, Charles Moore, 25, and the children, Mendy Janell, 5, and David, 4. Mrs. Moore was brought here to view the bodies. The parents of the husband retained the attorney to represent Mrs. Moore, explaining that “we love her as any member of the family, and we want to see her given a fair chance.”

MOORE, Charles Robert, Charles David Moore and Mendy Janell Moore
Osceola Library Files, 22 September 1960
Mrs. Moore Is Acquitted On Insanity Plea - A verdict of acquittal by sole reason of insanity was handed down by Judge William M. Kimberlin in circuit court in Harrisonville last Wednesday in the case of Mrs. Betty Lou Moore, 30, who was charged with the slaying of her husband and two children in Belton on November 27, 1959. The husband, Charles Robert Moore, was a native of the St. Clair County area, and funeral services for the three were held from Osceola last year. A verdict of acquittal by sole reason of insanity was handed down by Judge William M. Kimberlin in circuit court in Harrisonville yesterday afternoon (Wednesday) in the case of Mrs. Betty Lou Moore, 30, who was charged with the slaying of her husband and children in Belton on November 27, 1959. Judge Kimberlin further directed that since the defendant has apparently not recovered from her insanity, that she be confined in a state hospital. The case of the State of Missouri, represented by A.J. (Jack) Anderson, Cass County prosecutor, was presented Wednesday morning. The state asked a verdict of guilty of first degree murder. After a brief recess in the morning, Delton Houchens, Warrensburg, Mo., attorney for the defense, began presentation of the case for the defense. After lunch, testimony was resumed and the findings of Judge Kimberlin were presented at 1:30 p.m. Mrs. Moore was charged with fatally shooting her husband, Charles Robert Moore, 25; their daughter, Menty Jeaneette; and their son, David, who was three years old, in the family home in Belton on November 27, 1959. She was arrested in Grand Island, Nebr., the next day after she called police and told them of the shooting. Brought to the county jail in Harrisonville, Mrs. Moore was arraigned in magistrate court here, where she waived a preliminary hearing. The case was automatically transferred to circuit court where Judge Kimberlin, on motion of the prosecutor, ordered Mrs. Moore confined to the state hospital in Fulton, Mo., for mental examination. An affidavit by her attorney, Delton Houchens of Warrensburg, Mo., attested to his client’s pregnancy. Mrs. Moore bore a son last month. The defendant waived a jury trial, which left the decision in the case up to Judge Kimberlin after consideration of the evidence. Appearing on behalf of the defense were a psychologist and two psychiatrists who testified that Mrs. Moore was suffering from schizophrenia at the time of the slayings. – Harrisonville Democrat – Missourian. --
Note: Benton Green Cemetery records list: Charles Robert Moore, born 12 February 1934, died 27 November 1959; Charles David Moore, born 20 January 1956, died 27 November 1959; Mendy Janell Moore, born 3 April 1954, died 27 November 1959.

MOORE, Claud
Osceola Library Files, November 1952
Claud Moore - Sept. 2, 1878 – Nov. 10, 1952; Thursday, November 13, 11:00 a.m., Pleasant Springs Church.
Rev. Elmer Wright. Pleasant Springs Cemetery

MOORE, Claude Lee
Osceola Library Files
Claude Lee Moore - Claude Lee Moore, 412 E. 2nd Street, Appleton City, MO was born September 13, 1915 near Monegaw Springs, MO to William Edgar and Katie Perrine Moore, and passed away February 7, 1985 at Ellett Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. Claude spent his early years in the Monegaw Springs area and attended the Prairie Home School. Claude professed his faith in Christ at an early age and attended the Church of God (Holiness) near Monegaw, and later attended the same church in Appleton City. He was united in marriage to Jessie Lee Wilkerson June 19, 1937 in Appleton City and had three children, Charles, Jim and Sandra. Claude made his home in Appleton City and worked several years at the Leo Higgins Service Station, and was later employed as a truck driver with Kissick Construction Company at Hickman Mills, MO until 1968. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Hubert, and two sisters, Hazel and Russie Mae. Surviving him are his wife Jessie Lee of the home, two sons and their wives; Charles and Donna Moore of Appleton City, Jim and Lee Moore of Gladstone, Mo, one daughter and her husband, Sandra and Michael Cain of Vinita, OK, and a sister, Mrs. Waneta Allis of Appleton City, also, seven grandchildren; Jeff Moore, Dianne Veach, and Dana Moore, all of Appleton City, Mike Moore of Columbia, MO, Denise Moore of Grandview, MO and Michelle and Michael Cain, Jr. of Vinita, OK, two great-grandchildren, Amber and Chelsi Veach of Appleton City, several nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. A devoted husband and father, he found great pleasure in being with his family and friends. He also enjoyed gardening, being out of doors, and will always be remembered for his special wit and keen sense of humor. Those who knew Claude will recall the deep love and affection he had for children of all ages. He particularly cherished his grandchildren who occupied a special place in his heart. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services for Claude Lee Moore, 69, were held Saturday, February 9, 1985, at 2:00 p.m. at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Avery officiating. Musical selections were rendered by Carol Avery, soloist and Mary Ann Crowder, organist.
Casketbearers were Jeff Moore, Mike Moore, John Veach, Donnie Snyder, Gene Allis and James Allis. Interment was in the Appleton City Cemetery.

MOORE, Claude Lee
Kansas City Star, 7 February 1985
Appleton City - Claude Lee Moore, 69, Appleton City, died Thursday at a hospital here. He was born in Monegaw Springs, MO., and had lived in the Appleton City area most of his life. Mr. Moore was a construction worker and truck driver before he retired. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Jessie Lee Moore of the home; two sons, Charles Moore, Appleton City, and Jim Moore, Gladstone; a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Cain, Vinita, Okla.; a sister, Mrs. Waneta Allis, Appleton City; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday 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.

MOORE, Claude Lee
Funeral Notice - Claude Lee Moore, Sept. 13, 1915 - Feb. 7, 1985. Age: 69 Yrs., 4 Mths., 24 Days. Services: Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home, Saturday, February 9, 1985, 2:00 P.M. Minister: Reverend Mark Avery. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery. Visitation: 7 to 8:30 P.M. Friday, Feb. 8th, Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home.

MOORE, Clifford Orland
ElDorado Sun, Friday, January 30, 2009
Clifford Orland Moore, 94, Nevada, died at 10:50 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, 2009, in Nevada Regional Medical Center, Nevada. He was born March 18, 1914, in Okmulgee, OK, the son of Richard R. Moore and Millie Mae Lewis Moore. Clifford had been a resident of Christian Health Care, Nevada, for the past seven years and was loved and cherished by the nursing staff there. He was married to Willa Maude Webster on Christmas day, 1940. They enjoyed a happy married life together. Although they weren't able to have children of their own, they enjoyed visiting with their many nieces and nephews. Clifford was the owner of Moore's Jewelry in Osceola for over 40 years and was known for miles around for his expertise of fixing about any kind of watch or clock. He never went to college but learned his trade by taking apart and putting back together watches and clocks in his younger days. Clifford had a sense of humor and was always cracking jokes with anyone he visited with. Clifford accepted the Lord as his personal Savior a few years age and re-affirmed his commitment to Him just recently. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Willa, in 1981; two sisters, Sadie Mae King – Oklahoma City, OK, and Mable C. Green Ryan – El Dorado Springs; two brothers, Lawrence Moore – Henryetta, OK, and William Moore – Kansas City area; two nephews, Richard Orland Moore and Alfred Moore – Henryetta, OK. He is survived by his three brothers – Everett Moore – Shawnee, KS, Cecil Moore – Overland Park, KS, and Ralph Moore – Simi Valley, CA; one sister, Rachel Giebe – St. Charles; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends. Services were held Sunday, Jan. 25, in Sheldon Chapel with Rev. Dana G. Taylor officiating. Interment under the direction of the Sheldon Funeral Home, El Dorado Springs, was in the Clintonville Cemetery. Music was We Shall Behold Him and People Need The Lord by Charla Bennett. Casketbearers were – Michael Bennett, Luke Gardner, Craig Gerster, Eddie Ottellette, Travis Baldwin and Evan Ottellette.

MOORE, Cora M. Masterson
Osceola Library Files
Cora Moore, 91, Dies April 10, 1967 - Funeral services will be held Friday, April 14, at 2 p.m., at Goodrich Funeral Home for Mrs. Cora Moore, 91, of Roscoe, a lifetime resident of St. Clair County, who died April 10 at the Osceola Medical hospital following a short illness. Rev. Leroy Beckham will officiate at the service and burial will be made in the Roscoe cemetery. Survivors are three daughters, Arta Terrell, Roseburg, Ore., Iola Barnett of the home, and Louise Washington of El Dorado Springs; seven grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 11 great great grandchildren; three brothers and nieces and nephews.

MOORE, Dee H.
St. Clair County Courier, 23 January 1986
Funeral services for Dee H. Moore, age 75 of Osceola, were Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1:00 p.m. at the Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. The Rev. Leo Brooks officiated. Burial was in the Robinson Cemetery near Weaubleau, Mo., under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home of Osceola. Mr. Moore passed away Tuesday, January 7, 1986, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He had been an Osceola resident since 1941. He was a retired lumber dealer. He confessed his faith in the Lord five years ago and held steadfast to his faith. He is survived by his wife, Tressie, a son, Ronald D. Moore of K.C., Mo., and a granddaughter, Pamela D. Moore. One daughter, Mary Ruth passed away in infancy. He also leaves three brothers, Willie of Wheatland, Charlie of Montrose and Jimmie of Osceola. Five sisters, May Raleigh of Humansville, Pearl Staten of Wheatland, Olive O’Hare of Humansville, Dollie Moore of Wheatland and Ina Faye Henderson of Lee’s Summit.

MOORE, Dorothy Faye Masten
St. Clair County Courier, 22 September 2006
Dorothy (Dot) Faye Moore, 81, was born Dec. 25, 1921, to Arthur and Mae (Slagle) Masten. She passed away Sept. 11, 2006, at 11:28 p.m. at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. On April 16, 1942, she was united in marriage to Charley D. Moore and to this union eight children were born. Dorothy was a homemaker and farmer all her life. She also was correspondent to the St. Clair County Courier and Appleton City Journal, writing "County Line News" for several years.She was preceded in death by her husband, Charley; sons Edsol, Ricky and Randy; one daughter, Kimberly; one great-grandson, Timothy; her parents; several brothers; and one sister.
Dorothy is survived by her children, Patricia and Dick Devlin of Idaho, Beverley and Jim Carter of Jasper, Cynthia Vest of Kansas City, Kevin and Michelle Moore of Montrose; daughters-in-law, Barbara Moore of Harrisonville, and Nancy Moore of Roscoe; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sisters; one brother; and a multitude of relatives and friends. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Rev. Larry Wheeler officiated. Casketbearers were Keith Fitzgerald, Michael Czarnecki, Patrick Czarnecki, Scott Moore, Jay Moore and Varlerie Carlisle. Honorary casketbearers were: David Moore, Marc Vest, Greg Devlin, Casandra Tarbell, Christina Roberts, Mickaela Moore, Amanda Moore, Roberta Martin, Deanna Tarver and Melissa Dixson. Interment was in Teays Chapel Cemetery.

MOORE, Dorothy Faye Masten
Kansas City Star, 14 September 2006
Center, Kansas City. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 16, at 10 a.m. at the SheldonGoodrich Chapel, with burial in Teays Chapel Cemetery, under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

MOORE, Edsol D.
St. Clair County Courier, 3 June 2005
Edsol D. Moore was born April 29, 1946, at Weaubleau. The son of Charley D. Moore and Dorothy Faye Masten Moore, he left this life at his home on May 18, 2005, after a short battle with cancer. He was baptized early in life at the Teays Chapel Methodist Church just up the road from the family farm. After graduation from Appleton City High School in 1964 he went to work for General Motors Fairfax in Kansas City, Kan., and then enlisted in the Naval Reserves in 1965. After his four years of military service he returned to work at General Motors and “Cowboy” retired in 1995. He married Barbara Fern Miller on June 12, 1966, at the Methodist Church in Appleton City. Of this blessed union three children were born, David D., Deanna Lynn and Christina Faye. He was preceded in death by his father and two younger siblings. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son, David D. Moore, Harrisonville; daughters, Deanna Lynn Moore Tarver, Osceola and Christina Faye Moore Roberts and her husband, Rick, Collins. He also left us with six beautiful grandchildren, Heather Nicole Tarver, Ethan James Roberts, Tonya Michelle Lee Tarver, Catherine Lynn Rene Tarver, Jordan Lane Roberts and Colton Travis Roberts. Additionally, he is survived by his mother, Dorothy Moore, Montrose and his five brothers and sisters, Patricia Faye Devin and her husband, Dick, Lewiston, Idaho, Beverley Kaye Carter and her husband, Jim, Jasper, Ricky Lee Moore and his wife, Nancy, Roscoe, Cynthia June Vest, Kansas City and Kevin Scott Moore and his wife, Michelle, Montrose. He is also survived by best friends Charley and Pat Anderson and their family of Appleton City. He also left behind a host of nieces, nephews and friends. By his wishes the cremation was handled by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, and his family and friends held an informal memorial at their home, the “Rockpile”, on Sunday, May 22.

MOORE, Edsol D.
Kansas City Star, 21 May 2005
EDSOL D. "Cowboy" MOORE - Edsol D. "Cowboy" Moore, of Collins, MO, died at his home on May 18, 2005. He was born April 29, 1946, at Weaubleau, MO, in Hickory County, the son of Charley D. Moore and Dorothy Faye (Masten) Moore. He served four years in the Naval Reserves. He retired from General Motors Fairfax in Kansas City, KS, in 1995, after 30 years of employment. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; his son, David D. Moore of Harrisonville; daughters, Deanna Tarver of Osceola, and Christina Roberts and husband Rick of Collins. He is also survived by six grandchildren; his mother, Dorothy Moore of Montrose, five siblings, Patricia Devlin, Lewiston, ID, Beverley Carter, Jasper, Ricky Moore, Roscoe, Cynthia Vest of Kansas City, and Kevin Moore, Montrose, and many other family members and friends. A memorial was held May 22, 2005, at their home, the "Rockpile."

MOORE, Edward Henry
Osceola Library files, May 1950
Edward H. Moore passed away in his home in Roscoe Monday night. He was born near Roscoe February 28, 1871, and with the exception of a few years his entire life was spent in that community. He was married to Cora Masterson. Survivors include the widow and one son, Roy, of the home, and two daughters, Mrs. Artie Terrel, of Roseburg, Ore., and Mrs. Iola Wardrip, of Ft. Worth, Texas. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon in the Roscoe Christian church with Rev. Albert Gaston officiating. Burial will be in the Roscoe cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich funeral home.

MOORE, Eldra Thompson
Independence Examiner, 3 September 1943
MOORE - Mrs. Eldra Moore, 67, of 11401 Peery Avenue, Independence, died yesterday at the Independence hospital. She leaves four sons, Joseph Moore of the home; Albert Moore, Royal Oak, Mich.; Robert Moore, Melrose Park, Ill. and John Moore, Argo, Ill.; three daughters, Mrs. Annabelle Hubert, Bellwood, Ill.; Mrs. Frances Kodrick and Mrs. Mae Skilbred of Maywood, Ill.; a sister, Mrs. Laura Hagen, Kalispell, Mont., and two brothers, John Thompson, Fort Scott, Kas., and George Thompson, Raton, NM. Burial will be at Chicago.

MOORE, Evelyn Lucille Keeton
Kansas City Star, 29 September 2008
Evelyn Lucille Moore, 90, of Osceola, MO passed away September 27, 2008. Services will be 11am Tuesday, September 30, 2008 at Roscoe Christian Church in Roscoe, MO. Burial in Benton Green Cemetery. Friends may call at 10am until service at the church. (Arr. Mt. Moriah and Freeman 816-942- 2004)

MOORE, Evelyn Lucille Keeton
ElDorado Sun, Friday, 3. October 2008
Evelyn Lucille Moore, 90, Roscoe, passed away in her home Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. Services were held Tuesday, Sept. 30, at the Roscoe Christian Church with burial at the Benton Green Cemetery, three miles north of Roscoe on Hwy. E. Memorial donations may be made to the Twin Lakes Hospice, 725 E. Ohio St., Clinton, MO 64735.

MOORE, Evelyn Lucille Keeton
St. Clair County Courier, 10 October 2008
Evelyn Lucille [Keeton] Moore, 90, was born Oct. 10, 1917, in Monegaw Springs. She passed away on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008 at the family home. Lucille was the first of four children born to John Franklin and Roxie Mae [McKinley] Keeton. The family included sisters, Leta and June and brother, Wayne. Lucille attended the Rabbit Roost, Motley Grade Schools and Roscoe High School. On Nov. 22, 1938, Lucille was married to Wallace Victor Moore and they were blessed with five children. They lived a short time in Kansas City before returning to the Roscoe/Monegaw Springs area to raise their family. Their family soon grew to five children; Gerald Devinshire, Lonnie Wallace, Sue Belle, Betty Ann and Robert Dorsey. Lucille worked hard on the dairy farm that the family ran near Roscoe before heading off to work outside the home at Rival in Clinton. Lucille was a member of the Roscoe Christian Church and a supporter of the Roscoe Historical Society. Lucille is survived by her husband Wallace Moore of the home; her children Jerry Moore, Osceola, Lonnie Moore and wife Patty, Grandview, Sue Swartz, Harrisonville, Betty Wiles and husband Dick, Springfield, Robert Moore and wife Becky, Osceola; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren; her sisters Leta Long and husband Elton, Appleton City, June Arduser aand husband Junior, Osceola and her brother Wayne Keeton and wife Ann of Farley and many other family and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept 30 at Roscoe Christian Church, Roscoe, officiated by Reverend Larry Young. Music selections included "I Can Only Imagine", "The Dance" and "Rockin' Years". Casketbearers were Michele Worth, Brad Howe, Lisa Swartz, Elishia Hesterberg, Rhonda Beckford, Angela McCloud, Darla Harris, Kylan Moore, Wendy Neal, Paula Hutchison, Tara Biesemeyer and Mendy Ledbetter. Interment was in Benton Green Cemetery, Osceola.

MOORE, Harold Dean
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, January 30, 2009
Harold Dean Moore, 63, of Wheatland, was born June 28, 1945 in Wheatland and was taken home on January 17, 2009. He was preceded in death by his mother, Rose Bell Moore; sisters, Dolly Moore, Ina Faye Henderson, Pearl Staton, Oval Mae Moore and Mae Riley; brothers, Charlie Moore, Dee Moore and Willie Moore. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Kay Moore; children, Dianne Hampton of Wheatland, Tammy Campbell of Sugar Creek, Shanna Alexander of Osceola, Robbie Moore of Independence and Sherry Reed of Osceola; grandchildren, Pam Hendrickson, Holly Sweatman, Brady Partridge, Melissa and Richard Tucker, Ty and Cory Cumley, Haley & Hayden Campbell, Tristen, Gavin and Holden Reed, Nick and Loren Alexander, Ashley, Brittany and Alexis Moore; seven greatgrandchildreen and family and many friends. Funeral services were held at Hathaway Peterman Funeral Home and the burial followed at Butcher Cemetery on Jan 20.

MOORE, Henry Thomas
Osceola Library Files
Pioneer Resident Passes to His Reward - H.T. Moore was born November 5, 1844, on what is known as the old Moore place southeast of Roscoe. He moved to the home in which he died in the spring of 1873. He died February 6, 1928. February 20, 1870, he was married to Julia H. Kinyon. To this union six children were born. Four of them died in infancy, the two living are Mrs. Stella Wedeman of Manhattan, Montana, and E.H. Moore of the home address, both of them being present at the funeral. He also leaves seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his passing. Some forty years ago he professed faith in Christ and lived to that end. “Uncle Tom” as he was called by all who knew him, was a patient sufferer, having been confined to his bed for several months. Funeral services were conducted on February 10 by J.B. Kirkland, after which he was laid to rest in the Roscoe Cemetery.

MOORE, Henry Thomas
Osceola Library Files
Card of Thanks - We wish to thank all who assisted us in any way during the illness and putting away of our dear husband and father. Mrs. Julia H. Moore, E.H. Moore and family, Mrs. Stella Wedeman and family. -- Note: Roscoe Cemetery record lists: Henry Thomas Moore, born 5 November 1844; died 6 February 1928.

MOORE, Hubert Elmer
Appleton City Journal, 4 September 1947
Hubert Moore Dies In Wreck - Hubert Moore, about 25 years old, was killed Wednesday night in a truck accident near Miller. Details of the accident were not learned but apparently he died instantly. According to a Springfield radio report, Moore's two companions in the truck received injuries. It was said an axle broke on the truck, allowing the rear wheel to come off and causing the truck to overturn. Hubert was unmarried and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moore, who live near Monegaw creek, east of Bethel Church. He was a veteran, having served in the Army. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother, Claude Moore, and a sister Mrs. Ralph Allis, both of Appleton City.

MOORE, Hubert Elmer 
Funeral Notice - Funeral Services for the late Hubert E. Moore Will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, September 5, at Mt. Zion Church, conducted by Rev. M. L. Smith. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Born: Sept. 13, 1917. --- Died: Sept. 3, 1947. Age: 29 years, 11 months and 20 days.

MOORE, Iona Burrow
Kansas City Star, 3 March 2010
Iona (Burrow) Moore, 90, Osceola, MO, passed away March 2, 2010 at St. Johns' Regional Hospital, Springfield, MO. Iona was a longtime Roscoe area.

MOORE, Isaac Newton
Clinton Advocate, 31 July 1890
Died - At his residence in Brownington, Mo., Tuesday night, July 22nd, 1890, of inflammation of the bowels, Mr. Isaac Moore, aged 62 years. He had a spell of the flux a short time ago, but supposed he was about well and walked one mile last Sunday to visit friends. It is thought the walk brought on a relapse of the disease which resulted in inflammation.

MOORE, James Claude
Appleton City Journal, 24 May 1962
Man Dies; Body Burned By Flame- James Moore, about 70, died on the porch of his home in Osceola about 10:20 a.m. Wednesday of this week, and a subsequent fire in the chair in which he was sitting burned pretty well over Moore's body. It also burned up the chair. The blaze was discovered by Kenny Keller, who resides nearby. Moore's residence was in a cabin immediately to the northeast of the Wagon Bridge over the Sac-Osage. Moore, resident of St. Clair County many years, had retired from the farm and moved to Osceola in recent years. St. Clair County Coroner F. B. Goodrich said that Moore apparently suffered a heart attack, and the cigarette dropped into the overstuffed chair to start the blaze, which burned for some time before being discovered.

MOORE, James Claude 
St. Clair County Courier, 7 June 1962
The community was saddened by the death of Jim Moore. His loved ones have our deepest sympathy.

MOORE, James Harvey
The Pittsburg Daily Headlight , December 2, 1899
MINER KILLED - James Moore, an Employee of Beck's Coal Mine, Killed By a Fall of Rock. - James H. Moore, a miner employed at C. A. Beck's mine, was caught by a fall of slate this afternoon and killed. He was at work in his room at the time and was down on his knees digging and while in a stooping position the large rock which would weigh about two tons fell and landed on his back and forced his head and shoulders down between his feet. The rock rested partly on a pile of rubbish which prevented him from instant death. W. A. Cooper, another miner who worked in the adjoining room, heard the fall and Moore's smothered cries for help. He rushed to his assistance and when he got to him he was unable to speak but he was breathing heavily and was in a conscious condition. Cooper summoned help as quick as possible but nothing could be done for the unfortunate man until jack screws could be procured and a trip into the city had to be made before they could be had. Moore gradually stopped breathing and within fifteen or twenty minutes life was extinct. The accident happened about two o'clock and it was ten minutes past three before the body was got out from under the awful weight. No bones were broken nor were there any bruises to speak of. His face, however, was black showing that life had been crushed out of him by degrees. The body was taken to the home of W. A. Cooper, 311 West Forest avenue, where he boarded. He was a brother of Dan Moore, employed in the Durkee Coal company at Weir City and also a wife and three children living in Doty, Missouri. They were notified by telegram of the accident immediately after the body was taken out. The rock is what is known among miners as pot rock, and there is no guessing its thickness, as the sound is very deceiving when struck with a pick or hammer. Moore had thirteen cars of coal out for his days work ready to go up to the top and would have knocked off work for the day within twenty or thirty minutes longer. Justice Campbell was summoned as acting coroner and visited the scene and viewed the body and after an investigation into the fact decided that no inquest was necessary. He found the mine in splendid condition and safe in every particular.

MOORE, James Harvey
Pittsburg Daily Headlight, 4 December 1899
Funeral of the Unfortunate Miner. - Mrs. J.H. Moore, wife of the miner who was killed by a fall of rock at the Beck coal company mines Saturday afternoon, arrived from Doty, Missouri, yesterday afternoon on the Memphis route train. The brother of the unfortunate young man came in Saturday night. The funeral occurred this afternoon at 2 o'clock and the remains were interred in Mt. Olive Cemetery.

MOORE, Jessie Lee
Kansas City Star
Jessie Lee Moore, 71, Appleton City, died Dec. 9, 1988, at the home. She was born in Missouri and had lived in Appleton City most of her life. Mrs. Moore worked for a hospital in Appleton City 34 years. She was a member of the Church of God Holiness, Appleton City. Survivors include two sons, Charles L. Moore, Appleton City, and James C. Moore, Gladstone; a daughter, Sandra Cain, Vinita, Okla.; a sister, Marie Whetstone, Casey, Iowa; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. at the Eckhoff-Hill Chapel, Appleton City; burial in Appleton City Cemetery. Friends may call from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today at the chapel. The family suggests contributions to the church.

MOORE, John B.
Clinton, Missouri newspaper, 10 March 1894
Died, Sunday Morning last, at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Dr. McGlade of Clinton, John B. Moore, after a short illness with pneumonia fever. Born Sept. 21, 1839 in Washington County, Ky. In March, 1869, he moved to Henry and started farming near Leesville, late moving to St. Clair County. Married in 1861 to Susan M. Wright in Kentucky. She died Jan. 12, 1880. They had eight children, all living. His funeral was at the home of Dr. McGlade and his remains were taken to Harris graveyard in St. Clair for burial.

MOORE, John Dorsey Jr.
Clinton Daily Democrat , 5 August 2002
John Dorsey Moore, 86, Grandview, died Saturday, August 3, 2002, at Grandview Manor in Grandview. He was a retired residential maintenance man. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Barnes and husband Charles, Harrisonville, and Mrs. Carol Rae Purvis and husband Dan, Grandview; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Sharon Moore of Kansas City; a brother, Wallace Moore and wife, Lucille of Roscoe; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 7, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Benton Green Cemetery near Roscoe.

MOORE, Katie Ellen Perrine
Osceola Library Files, 8 July 1971
Funeral Services for Mrs. Moore - Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, 1971, for Mrs. Katie Ellen Moore, Appleton City, Mo. At the Church of God Holiness in Appleton City, Mo., being conducted by the Rev. R. J. Patterson. Mrs. Larry Bracher, pianist, accompanied Claude Patterson, soloist, as he sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "I'll Meet you in the Morning". Pallbearers were all grandsons: Charles Moore, James Moore, Gene Allis, Billy Lee Mistler, Bobby D. Mistler, and James Allis. Interment was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Eckhoff Funeral Home. Katie Ellen Perrine was born October 2, 1886, in St. Clair County, Mo., a daughter of Sarah E. and Thomas B. Perrine. She was born, reared and lived most of her married life on a farm west of Monegaw Springs, Mo., in the Prairie Home Neighborhood. She died July 2, 1971 at the Ellett Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient for two days. She had been bedfast for some time following a stroke, and had been tenderly cared for by her daughter, son, and members of their families. Katie Perrine was united in marriage to William E. Moore October 7, 1906. To this union five children were born, Hazel Belle, Russie May, Waneta Dell, Claude, and Hubert E. Hazel (Mrs. Burnice Mistler), Russie May (an infant), and Hubert preceded her in death. Her husband died August 19, 1958. She was the last survivor of her family as she was preceded in death by her brother, Selsor Perrine, her sisters, Mrs. May Waters, Mrs. Della Thompson, and Mrs. Belle Hammer. Surviving are her daughter, Waneta Allis, and son, Claude (Bud) Moore; two sons-in-law, Ralph Allis and Burnice Mistler; a daughter-in-law, Jessie Lee Moore, all of Appleton City, 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, several nieces, nephews, and many friends and neighbors. Mrs. Moore became a Christian at an early age. Her first love was her "Church", and she was faithful in attendance until her health failed. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend, and was always ready to help out in sickness and situations where help was needed. The Moore home was the meeting place in the community where many reunion dinners, ice cream socials, and socializings were held.

MOORE, Laura Lee Hoffman Taylor
Laura Lee (Hoffman) Taylor was born on October 11, 1941 in El Dorado Springs, MO. She passed away in Gladstone, MO on June 25, 1996 at the age of 54 years. Lee attended school in El Dorado Springs. After graduating from El Dorado Springs High School, she moved to Kansas City where she was employed by AT&T Telephone Company for 28 years. She retired December 1989 as Supervisor in the engineering department. Lee was a member of the Avondale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed being with her family and helping others.
Lee was united in marriage to Jim Moore on August 17, 1963 in El Dorado Springs, MO. To that union one son, Mike, was born. She is survived by her husband Jim of the home; one son Mike Moore of Gladstone, MO; parents L.D. and Ethel Taylor of Tiffin, MO; two sisters, Ruth Woody and Bonnie Witt both of El Dorado Springs, MO; one brother Jim Taylor of Albuquerque, NM.

MOORE, Laura Lee Taylor   
Kansas City Star, 26 June 1996
Laura Lee Moore, 54, Gladstone, MO, passed away June 25, 1996, at home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, June 28, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO; burial in Appleton City, MO, Cemetery. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Thursday, June 27, at Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 NE Winn Rd., Kansas City, MO. Memorial contributions may be made to Avondale United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Moore was born October 11, 1941, in El Dorado Springs. She was married August 17, 1963, to James C. Moore in El Dorado Springs, MO. She graduated from El Dorado Springs High School, and later moved to Kansas City, MO. She was employed as supervisor of the Engineering Department at AT&T Telephone Company, retiring in December of 1989. She was a member of Avondale United Methodist Church, Kansas City, MO. Survivors include her husband, Jim Moore, Gladstone, MO; one son, Mike Moore, Gladstone, MO; parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.D. Taylor, Tiffin, MO; and two sisters, Ruth Woody and Bonnie Witt, both of El Dorado Springs, MO. (Arrangements: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO)

MOORE, Laura Lee Taylor  
Funeral Notice - Laura Lee Moore. Service: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO, Friday, June 28, 1996, 1:00 P.M. Minister: Dr. David Finestead. Interment: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, MO. Memorials: Avondale United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society. Visitation: Thursday, June 27, 1996, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. Avondale United Methodist Church, 3101 N.E. Winn Rd., Kansas City, MO.

MOORE, Martha Frances Runnels
St. Clair County Republican, 26 August 1897
Mrs. Moore of Pittsburg, Kan., who has been at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. A. Morris, died on last Friday of consumption, and was buried the following day at Mt. Zion cemetery.

MOORE, Mildred Frances Collins
Mildred Frances Moore was born January 31, 1918 near Lowry City, Mo. to Ralph and Minnie Rader Collins. She passed away September 21, 1991 at Baptist Medical Center in Kansas City, Mo. at the age of 73 years, 7 months and 20 days. Mildred grew up in the Lowry City area. On October 3, 1934 she was united in marriage to John D. Moore. This union was blessed with four children and a rare devotion to each other which will always survive and will continue as each generation continues. Mildred and John D. spent their early married life in the St. Clair County area. In 1953 they moved to Kansas City area. Mildred was a homemaker in the true sense. She loved her family and developed with each of them a unique relationship which made each of them feel especially touched by her life. Mildred managed to "Bridge the Gap" between parents and grandparents. She loved cooking for her family and was an excellent cook. Mildred also loved quilting for her family and closest friends. She has made countless quilts which have been considered keepsakes long before her passing.
She loved flowers and would be proud of the many flowers in her honor at this service. She was blessed with a Green Thumb. Mildred's life has made a lasting impression on her family and many friends and she and John D. have had an especially close marriage for nearly 57 years. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, an infant daughter, Sheila Jo, and a grandson, Johnny Moore. She is survived by her husband, John D., of the home, one son, Sonny and wife Sharon of Kansas City; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ellen Barnes and husband, Charles of Harrisonville and Mrs. Carol Purvis and husband, Dan of Grandview, one sister, Phyllis Miller of Lowry Cit; nine grandchildren, Chad Purvis, Bobby Purvis, Pamela Basnight, Neal Barnes, Kim Barnes, Medeana Wood, Regina Williams, Johnna Moore, Shannon Moore; eight great grandchildren, Brad and Jeremy Basnight, Jonathan, Christopher and Elizabeth Barnes, Buck Wook, Anthony and Mitch Williams; one uncle, Marion Collins, of Osceola; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 25 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Tom Owens officiating.
Casketbearers were Jerry Moore, Lonnie Moore, Robert Moore, Chad Purvis, Shannon Moore, Neal Barnes.
Interment was in the Benton Green Cemetery under the direction of Sheldon Goodrich Funeral Home.

MOORE, Nita Dean Stevens
St. Clair County Courier, 12 October 2006
Mrs. Nita Dean Moore, 71, Osceola, Mo. passed away October 11, 2006 at her home. Funeral services pending with Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

MOORE, Nita Dean Stevens
St. Clair County Courier, 20 October 2006
Nita Dean Moore, 71, Osceola, passed away Oct. 11, 2006, at her home. She was born Nov. 5, 1934, at Lost Prairie, Texas and graduated from Commerce High School, Commerce, Texas. Nita married Gene Moore on July 24, 1954 at Bonnan, Texas and moved to Independence, where they started their lives together. She worked at Bird and Fletcher Box Company in Kansas City. Nita loved working with children and got involved in Cub and Boy Scouts with her boys. Nita was the first lady to serve on the Boy Scouts of America Council.
In 1974 the family moved to Roscoe, where she became active in 4-H and worked with the 4-H and county fair committee. Nita and Gene opened their home as foster parents housing 31 children in 14 years. Nita was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Hattie Stevens; one brother, Junior Stevens and one sister, Mammie Stevens. Nita is survived by her husband, Gene Moore; four sons, Charles, Dale and Stevie of the home and Rick of Oronogo; three granddaughters and one grandson, Kara and her husband, Nick, Colby, Califorinia, Maisie and Shelby, Osceola and Richard Moore, Oronogo; one sister, Odessa Wilson, Oak Grove; one brother, Robert Stevens, Sweetwater, Texas; several nieces and nephews, other family members and a host of friends. She will be greatly missed by all. Services for Nina were Saturday, Oct. 14, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with Greg Mangum officiating. Musical selections were "Amazing Grace", "How Great Thou Art" and "I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You". Casketbearers were Rick Long, Joe Ketchum, Chris Brockus, Rick Justice, Dwayne Moore and James Moore. Honorary casketbearers were Donnie Holtgrewe, Jim Ketchum, Jim Moore, James Gearldon, Russ Christopher and Jessie Moore. Interment was in the Benton Green Cemetery under direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

MOORE, Ricky Lee
St. Clair County Courier, 4 August 2006
Ricky Lee "Hillbilly" Moore, 53, was born on July 8, 1953 in Appleton City to Charley D. and Dorothy Faye Masten Moore and passed away on July 27, 2006 in his home near Osceola. On May 29, 1976 Rick married Nancy Sites. Later he married Sherrie Hook Moore and to this union four children were born. Rick retired after 30 years at Fairfax General Motors plant in Kansas City, Kan. Rick was preceded in death by his father, Charley D. and one brother, Edsol. Rick is survived by his wife, Nancy of the home; his four children, Val and R.C. Carlisle of Creighton, Roberta and Greg Martin of Montrose, Amanda Moore of Harrisonville and Jay Moore of Freeman; three grandchildren, Cody Carlisle, Trent Martin and Alexis Martin; his mother, Dorothy Moore; three sisters, Patricia and Dick Devlin of Idaho, Beverley and Jim Carter of Jasper and Cynthia Vest of Kansas City; one brother, Kevin and Michelle Moore of Montrose. He is also survived by his in-laws, Paul and Ruth Sites of Clinton; brother-in-law, Larry of California and sister-in-law, Betty and Jed Inman of Cassville, sister-in-law, Barbara Moore of Harrisonville and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Graveside services were Sunday, July 30 at Teays Chapel Cemetery officiated by Rev. Charles Crouch. Interment was in Teays Chapel Cemetery, Montrose. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

MOORE, Roy Edward
Osceola Library Files, January 1960
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Roscoe Christian church for Roy Edward Moore, who died Jan. 9 at the Osceola Medical Hospital in Osceola at the age of 62 years, two months and 24 days. Rev. Forrest C. Winters officiated and burial was made in the Roscoe cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home of Osceola. Mr. Moore, the son of Edward H. and Cora M. Moore, was born Oct. 15, 1897, at Roscoe. His father preceded him in death in 1950 and a sister, Edna Fay, died in 1915. Mr. Moore had spent his entire life in and near Roscoe. He made his home with his mother. Survivors are his mother and three sisters, Mrs. Arta M. Fowler of Roseburg, Ore., Mrs. Iola Barnett and Mrs. Louise Washington of Fort Worth, Tex. - Note: According to Roscoe Cemetery records, Roy Edward Moore was born 15 October 1897 and died 9 January 1960.

MOORE, Rufus B.
Osceola Library Files
Roscoe Man died June 12 - R.B. Moore, son of Benjamin and Amanda Moore was born November 9, 1876 near Roscoe, Mo., and passed away June 12, 1956 at St. John’s hospital in Springfield, Mo., having reached the age of 79 years, 7 months and 3 days. He had lived his entire life in the Roscoe community as a farmer. He was on the Roscoe school board for a number of years. Also a director in the Farmers Mutual Insurance until he had to retire because of ill health. He was united in marriage to Mattie E. Maddox in March 1907. To this union seven children were born, three preceded him in death. Besides his wife of the home, he leaves two daughters and two sons, Margaret Hardy, Collins, Mo., Dorothy LaVan, Kansas City, Mo., Bennie and Earl (Buster) of Osceola, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. He also leaves one brother, Lewis of Ysleta, Tex., three sisters, Mary Vandenburg, Portland, Ore., and Lucy Leonhardt, Colton, Calif., other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held in the Roscoe Christian Church, June 15, with Rev. Olin E. Brown officiating. Burial was in the Roscoe cemetery.

MOORE, Russie Mae
Appleton City Journal
Little Russie Mae Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moore, died at four o'clock Christmas morning. She was seven weeks old. Pneumonia caused her death. She was laid to rest in the Mt. Zion cemetery. Bro. Ross preached the funeral at the church. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of their many friends.

MOORE, Vernon
Kansas City Star, 8 July 2009
Vernon Moore, 87, died peacefully July 6, 2009, at Monterey Park Nursing Center. He was born and raised in Osceola, Mo., where he owned and operated Moore's Blacksmith Shop, then ran a tavern called Moonlight Inn, serving food and live music. He later moved to Kansas City and worked as a construction worker and welder for many years. He was a veteran of WWII serving in the 167th Infantry as a staff sergeant in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the Rifleman's Badge. Vernon was a lifetime member of VFW Post 1000 and American Legion Post 21, where he was an active member for many years and served as the dance chairman for much of that time. He was preceded in death by his father, Ike; mother, Birdie, brother Charles and daughter Barbara. He is survived by his life companion, Lois Burns; children Patty Davis, Bob Moore, Bill Moore, Kenny Moore, Roger Moore, Cindy Clark, Sheila Erwin, and with fond memories, Anna Lea Moore, the mother of his eight children, 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 8, at the American Legion Post 21, 16701 E. 40 Highway, Independence, Mo. Funeral services will be at the Legion, 10 a.m. Thursday, July 9. Burial in Mound Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Crossroads Hospice, 9237 Ward Parkway, Suite 300, Kansas City, MO 64114. (Charter Funerals 816-921-5555)

MOORE, Wallace Victor
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, January 29, 2010
Wallace Victor Moore - Wallace Victor Moore , 91, was born Feb 16, 1918 in Monegaw Springs. He passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010 at the family home. Wally was the youngest son of thee children born to John Henry and Laura Edna [Walker] Moore. The family included Robert and John. Wally attended the Motley Grade School near Monegaw Springs. On Nov. 22, 1938, Wally was married to Evelyn Lucille Keeton and they were blessed with five children. They lived a short time in Kansas City before returning to the Roscoe/ Monegaw Springs area to raise their family. Their family soon grew to five children; Gerald Devinshire, Lonnie Wallace, Sue Bell, Betty Ann and Robert Dorsey. Robert was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 70 years, Evelyn Lucille Moore; his brothers, Robert Fleming and John Dorsey; and a granddaughter Tara Moore Biesemeyer. He is survived by his children; Jerry Moore, Osceola, Lonnie Moore and wife Patty, Grandview, Sue Swartz of Harrisonville, Betty Wiles and husband Dick, springfield, Robert Moroe and wife Becky, Osceola; 11 grndchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, Jan 19, at Roscoe Christian Church Burial in Benton Green Cemetery.

MOORE, William Edgar
Osceola Library Files
William Edgar Moore was born in Macon County, Missouri, October 10, 1881, and passed away August 19, 1958. He was the son of Isaac and Anne Moore. His father died when the son was only eight years of age.
At the age of 18 he came with his mother where they settled near Monegaw Springs, Mo. Here he spent near the place, the rest of his years, until about 11 years ago, he and his wife moved to Appleton City, where they made their home until death called him away. He had been in failing health for the last seven years, in fact he was an invalid, being cared for by his wife and children. He was married to Katie E. Perrine October 16, 1906. To this union were born five children - Russie May, Hazel Bell, and Hubert Elmer, who preceded him in death, Waneta Allis and Claude Moore who resides in Appleton City, Mo. Besides his children, he leaves his wife, 10 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren, a brother, Claude of Osceola, Mo., a half-brother, M. D. Sagaser of Appleton City, Mo., several lesser relatives, and many friends. Bill, as he was known, was a lover of children and enjoyed having them around. He liked people and their home was Open House on Saturday night where the neighbors gathered to visit and make ice cream. As he and his wife's birthday, and their wedding anniversary were within a few days of each other, it became the neighborhood custom to celebrate each year with a basket dinner and social assemblation. This custom lasted until the death of Hubert in 1947. It was partly the loss of this child that caused the Moores to move to their present home. He was a wonderful neighbor. He has walked miles to help, or inquire about a sick, or needy neighbor. As theirs was the only telephone in the neighborhood he walked many miles through all kinds of weather to deliver death and sickness messages, to say nothing about the ones of lesser importance. If he had a motto this must have been it: I will look around me to find someone in need and help him today. He was saved at the Prairie Home School in 1934. He attended services at the Church of God Holiness at Monegaw Springs. He was generous with his time in donating his services for the church, and gave of the products he produced for the Camp Meeting during the summer. Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the Church of God (Holiness) with the Rev. Glenn Smith of Topeka, Kans. officiating.

MORAN, Donald Eugene
 Clinton Daily Democrat, 7 September 2001
Donald Eugene Moran was born on February 25, 1924, in Lowry City, to David and Nora (Snyder) Moran, and died Tuesday, September 4, 2001. He graduated from Lowry City High School and married Marjorie Belle Dunning, December 24, 1943. In 1944 he joined the Army and served as an infantry scout in the South Pacific Campaign. He was stationed in Hiroshima, Japan, after the bomb. After the war, he drove an oil truck for MFA and also worked at Sheffield Steel in Kansas City. In 1963 they bought Capital Garage in Lowry City. They retired in 1988 and were active in the Apple Dumpling Square Dance Club. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of the home; four children, David and Linda Moran, Moody, Alabama, Darrel and Cindy Moran, Lowry City, Lenora and Ron Booker, Osceola, Dale and Tami Moran, Lowry City; two sisters, Mary Colby and Hope Dannenbrock; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, September 7, 10 a.m., at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with Rev. Bob Fenwick officiating. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

MORAN, John
St. Clair County Courier, 6 April 2007
John Moran, 55, of Springfield, died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at his residence in Springfield. He was born Oct., 1951 in PRovidence, RI, the son of Edward Joseph and Margaret Friel Moran. Moran is a former administrator of Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Moran of the home; two daughters, Erin Moran and Eileen Moran both of the home; two sisters, Margaret Bullough of Kingwood, Texas, and Kathleen Moran of Springfield; eight brothers, Edward Moran of Nixa, James Moran of Springfield, Francis Moran of Camden Point, Father Michael Moran of Tenefly, NJ, Joseph Moran of Thorofare, NJ, Kevin Moran of Wasola, Daniel Moran of Plano, Texas, and Peter Moran of Springfield. Arrangements are being handled by Walnut Lawn Funeral Home, 2001 W. Walnut Lawn St., Springfield.

MOREE, W. C.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 3 April 2002
W. C. Moree, son of Cleve and Dora (Jones) Moree, was born on April 8, 1920, at Iconium in St. Clair County and died at his home near Brownington on March 16, 2002, at the age of 81 years. W. C. was a member and deacon of the Brownington Baptist Church. He was united in marriage to Freda Moreland on January 10, 1946. To this union were born two children. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Bill Ed and Melvin, and two sisters, Fyrn Crites and Eileen Foster. He is survived by his wife, Freda, of the home; one son, Christopher and wife Carolyn, Brownington; one daughter, Karen and husband Sam, Montrose; one sister, Augusta Scott of Wichita; two grandchildren, Chris Moree, Jr., and wife Christy, Clinton, and Jason Moree, Kansas City; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Courtney, and several nieces and nephews. W. C. worked at North American Aviation before serving in the United States Army Air Corps in World War II. During the war, he served in the U.S., China, Burma and India. In 1946, he returned to the Brownington-Mt. Zion area, where a love of farming would occupy much of the rest of W. C.'s life. In 1972, he and Freda established the Moree Trailer Park on Z Highway. In 1977, in addition to his farming and trailer park, W. C. devoted much time to serving on the Maplewood Cemetery Board. W. C. loved his family and expressed an interest and pride in his genealogy. Although he and Freda spent the last 30 winters in Bonita Springs, Florida, W. C. was always eager to return to his beloved Missouri countryside, where he was born and raised. A loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend, W. C. will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, March 19, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Alan Anzalone and Rev. Durward Scott officiating. Pallbearers were Jackie Moreland, Russ Icke, Jason Moree, Teddy Joe Vernon, J. W. Moree and Chris Moree, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Carl, Randy Hargis, Jon Myers, Scott Anzalone, Brad Elmer, Ted Myers, Lester Stringer and George Pogue. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

MORGAN, Connie Marie Clopton
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 14 March 2008
Connie Marie Morgan was born Oct. 24, 1927 in Dayton, Arkansas to Fred and Ada (Owens) Clopton and passed away on March 5, 2008 at Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City, Kansas at 80 years of age. Connie was united to Grover Dale Morgan on Jan. 10, 1957 in Osceola. To this union, two children were born. Grover and Connie spent much of their married life in Kansas City, Kansas where Grover worked for Shawnee Mission School District and Connie worked in housekeeping at various hotels in the greater Kansas City area. Connie was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Dale Morgan on Dec. 2, 2005. She is survived by her son Allen Dale and daughter Wanda Morgan of the home in Kansas City, Kansas, brothers-in-law Bill Morgan and Floyd Morgan, a sister-in-law, Violet Sutton, nieces, nephews and other relatives and many friends. Services were held Saturday, March 8 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Officiated by Minister Greg Mangum. Music selections played included "Old Rugged Cross" and "Amazing Grace". Interment was in Pleasant Mound Cemetery.

MORGAN, Grover Dale
Clinton Daily Democrat, 5 December 2005
Grover D. Morgan, 76, Kansas City, Kansas, died Friday, December 5, 2005, at his home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 6, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery near Osceola.

MORITZ, Donna Jean Scott
Clinton Daily Democrat, 19 April 2006
Donna Jean Moritz, 65, Clinton, died quietly at her home Wednesday, March 8, 2006. She enjoyed the many visits from her family and friends during her last days. Hospice and her family were able to ensure that her last days were comfortable, especially with the help of her son-in-law John Ross. Donna was born June 29, 1940, in Gaines, the daughter of Delmer D. and Frances G. (Warburton) Scott. She married Richard A. Moritz on December 22, 1958. She was a homemaker by choice, but worked at Peabody Reliance for many years. She was very proud of and adored her grandchildren. She enjoyed the visit of her oldest grandson who is in the Navy and stationed on the U.S.S. Nemitz before she passed away. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard A. Moritz; one brother Shelby J. Scott, and a grandson Jeremy Hudek. She is survived by her four children Benise Hudek of Port Charlotte, Florida, Mark Moritz of Calhoun, Martha Ross of Clinton and Richard Moritz of Sedalia, as well as seven grandchildren, Matthew Stuart, Danielle Stuart, Chelsea Hudek, Cameron Hudek, Wyatt Ross, Jacob Ross, Brandon Moritz, Tina Redding, Stacy Phillips, Amber Ross, Brandon Ross and Noah Ross; one sister Mary Leonard, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton on Saturday, March 11. Interment was in the Iconium Cemetery, Iconium.

MORITZ, Judith Ann King
 Clinton Daily Democrat, 10 April 2003
Judith Ann King, 61, Clinton, died January 31, 2003, at the home of her daughter. She was born April 19, 1941, the daughter of Garland Edgar King and Joy Nina (Phillips) King. Judy lived in the Clinton and Montrose area most of her life and worked at several places, including the Windsor Shoe Factory, Coca-Cola Bottling and the West Side Cafe. She attended Central Missouri State University and Okmulgee Technical School. Judy was baptized in the Tebo Creek, near Tebo Baptist Church when she was 14. Her mother, father and brother, James Allen King, preceded her in death. She was married to Michael Moritz and blessed with three children, Debbie, Joe and Michelle. Judy loved nature and animals, especially cats. She enjoyed watching the birds that came to her feeders and loved to go camping and fishing. Some of her hobbies included yard sales and crocheting. She is survived by three children, Debbie Weber, Joe Moritz and Michelle Moritz Parratt; three grandchildren, Chris Weber, Angie Weber and Tanna Parratt; three sisters, Mary Green, Phyllis King and Beverly King, all of Clinton; two brothers, Bill King of Clinton and Kenneth French of Appleton City; a niece and several nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home on February 4 with burial at Fields Creek Cemetery.

MORITZ, Richard A.
Daily Democrat, 28 August 2002
Richard A. Moritz, son of Joseph Andrew Moritz and Bertha Lorengel Moritz, was born October 5, 1938, in Kansas City, and died Wednesday, August 21, 2002, at Bon Secours Venice Hospital, Venice, Florida. Richard was a Navy veteran during the Vietnam era. He was a graduate of Central Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree. He worked for R&L Radio and was a rural letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office before retiring in 2000. He was baptized at the High Hill Church, Lowry City. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Jim Moritz and Mike Moritz, and a grandson, Jeremy Hudek. He is survived by his wife, Donna, of the home; two sons, Mark Moritz and wife Connie, Calhoun, and Richard Moritz and wife Katrina, Clinton; two daughters, Benise Hudek and husband Steve, North Port, Florida, and Martha Ross and husband John, Clinton; three brothers, Bill Moritz, Lowry City, Larry Moritz of Clinton, and Fred Moritz of Kansas City; three sisters, Jeanette Robinson and Josephine Reynolds, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Judy Ryles of Crosby, Texas, as well as 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, August 26, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Brad Elmer officiating. Pallbearers were Tim Moritz, Joe Moritz, Luther Scott, Terry Scott, Terry Ryles and Roy Lee Wilson. Burial was in the Iconium Cemetery, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton. Military services were under the auspices of VFW Post 1894, Clinton.

MORLOK, William
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
William “Bill” Morlok, 93, of Appleton City, Missouri passed away at Ellett Memorial Hospital December 16, 2008. Bill was born February 8, 1915 near Montrose, Missouri to Jacob Frederick and Mary (Wenzel) Morlok. He spent all of his life in St. Clair County except for two years spent working for the Civilian Conservation Corps during World War II. Bill and Lois Schmitt were united in marriage February 1, 1940 in Osceola, Missouri and to this union three children were born. Most of his life was spent farming which is what he loved doing and what he had wanted to do since he was a child. Bill raised dairy cattle and milked for many years and also planted many different row crops. He enjoyed his chickens and selling eggs on a regular route. He also liked cutting and splitting wood. Mr. Morlok had been a member of the First Christian Church in Appleton City for 53 years. He loved his church serving as Deacon and Elder for many years. Preceding Bill in death were his parents; his two brothers, Earl and Charlie; his sister Ruth; and his daughter Paulette Morris. Survivors include his wife of 69 years, Lois of the home; two sons, Dennis Morlok and wife Jackie of Nesbit, Mississippi and Doug Morlok and wife Patty of Belton, Missouri; one son-in-law Norman Morris of Merriam, Kansas; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. William "Bill" Morlok, February 8, 1915 - December 16, 2008. Service: First Christian Church in Appleton City, Missouri on Friday, December 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. Minister: Reverend Tony Reynolds. Visitation: First Christian Church in Appleton City, Missouri on Friday, December 19, 2008 between 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Interment: Westfield Cemetery in Rural Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial: First Christian Church.

MORRIS, Byron Leslie and Leo Aubrey
St. Clair County Democrat, Osceola, Missouri Thursday, 3 June 1937
Byron and Leo Morris - Byron Leslie Morris and Leo Aubrey Morris, sons of Isaac (Tobe) Morris were born in Detroit, Michigan and passed away at Monegaw Springs, Mo., May 24, 1937, at the ages of eleven years, twenty-eight days and seven years, eight months, and nineteen days respectively. They were the two oldest boys of five children and were wading in the backwater of the Osage river in Monegaw Springs when they suddenly stepped off in the center of a ditch where the water was about nine feet deep. They were in company with Bobby Malicote, a boy of seven years old who was sitting on the bank watching them. After seeing them come up and go down the third time he ran a short distance and gave the alarm and many were there within a few minutes. However Bobby was scared and did not return to the water to direct them to the place and the bodies were recovered within about forty-five minutes. These boys were excellent boys and were loved by everyone. Mr. Feaster, a merchant at Monegaw Springs said, "Those were the finest little boys that I ever saw." They had lived at Monegaw but a short time having come here from Kansas City. The father had grown up around Monegaw Springs but had been away for many years. The untimely passing of these boys is a great tragedy and perhaps touched more people than any death lately. They leave to mourn their passing, a father, mother, one sister and two brothers, and a grandfather and grandmother in Detroit, Michigan and numerous friends. Funeral services were conducted at Mount Zion Wednesday afternoon by the Reverend M. L. Smith. Burial was in the cemetery there under the direction of B. F. Goodrich of the Osceola Funeral Home.

MORRIS, Charline Vesta McClure 
The Chanute Tribune, 14 February 2006
Charline "Dottie" or "Granny" Vesta Morris, 89, Chanute, died Sunday, Feb. 12, 2006, at Chanute Healthcare Center. She was born Oct. 20, 1916, in Everton, Mo., the daughter of Wilbur and Lola Ann York McClure. She was a resident of Chanute most of her life, graduating from Royster Junior High School in 1931. She married Clifford Leon "Pete" Morris April 13, 1934, in Iola. He preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1940. He worked for several years at Bryant Nursing Home and also worked at the Silver Grill. She attended Grant Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include five sons, James L. Morris, Paul D. Morris, Ronald Morris, all of Chanute, Billy Walker and Michael Walker; two daughters, Linda Walker and Christy Walker (the Walker children were grandchildren she raised); and 17 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and a brother, John E. Erickson, Chanute. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carol Ann Wagner, and a brother, Clifford McClure. Funeral will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 2006, at Penwell-Gabel Gibson Chapel, pastor Ralph Peters officiating. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral chapel, where memorials to Chanute Healthcare Center or charity of donor's choice may be left.

MORRIS, David Allen
Kansas City Star, Saturday, 17 July 1982
Wreck kills youth near Osceola, Mo. - A 17-year old Quincy, Mo., youth was killed and two others were injured early Saturday in a one-car accident near Osceola, Mo. A Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesman said David A. Morris was killed when the car he was driving struck a pile of dirt on Missouri 82 near the Truman Reservoir about two miles east of Osceola. The patrol said the pile of earth was designed to slow traffic before the road ended at the lake. The injured passengers were taken to an Osceola hospital. They suffered lacerations. David was born in Kansas City, Kan., and had lived in this area until moving to Quincy 10 years ago. He was a member of the Hopewell Baptist Church, near Quincy, and attended Weaubleau High School.
He leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Morris of the home, two brothers, Daniel Morris and Jeffrey Morris; two sisters, Mrs. Cathy Lynn Davis and Mrs. Susan Jane Cashell, all of the home; and his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Carl, Osceola. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the church; burial in Harper Cemetery, near Quincy. Friends may call from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Goodrich Chapel, Osceola.

MORRIS, Daisy Lee Goans
Kansas City Star, 14 April 2007
Daisy Lee Morris, age 74, of Raymore, MO passed Thursday April 12th, 2007 at Research Hospital. Funeral Services will be Monday, April 16th, at 1 0AM at the D. W. Newcomers Longview Funeral Home. Burial will be in Longview Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 46PM, Sunday, April 15th, 2007 at the chapel. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Daisy was born August 23, 1932 in Warsaw, MO. Daisy married Claude E. Morris, Jr. on March 28, 1952. She worked as a data entry operator for 39 years. Daisy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lowry City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude, mother Maurine Gardner Goans, father Azel Richard Goans, brother BIll Goans and twin sister Betty Wood. Daisy is survived by her children, Diana Bernier of Minneapolis, MN, Vicki Dahmer and spouse Dennis of Belton, MO and Clayton Morris and spouse Missey of Grandview, MO. Grandchildren, Tamra, Sean, Craig, Brett, Allison and Sarah and two brothers Robert and Danny Goans. Arr. D. W. Newcomers Sons Longview Funeral Home, 816-761-6272

MORRIS, Daisy Lee Goans
St. Clair County Courier, 20 April 2007
Daisy Lee Morris, 74, of Raymore, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2007, at Research Hospital. She was born Aug. 23, 1932 in Warsaw. Daisy married Claude E. Morris Jr. on March 28, 1952. She worked as a data entry operator for 39 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lowry City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude; her mother, Maurine Gardner Goans; her father, Azel Richard Goans; brother Bill Goans and sister, Betty. Daisy is survived by her children, Diana Bernier and her spouse, Minneapolis, Minn., Vicki Dahmer and her spouse, Dennis, Belton; and Clayton Morris and his spouse, Missey, Grandview; grandchildren, Tamra, Sean, Craig, Brett, Allison and Sarah; and two brothers, Robert and Danny Goans.
Services were Monday, April 16, at the D.W. Newcomers Longview Funeral Home. Interment was in the Longview Memorial Gardens under the direction of D.W. Newcomers and Sons Longview Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society.

MORRIS, Dorothy Jean Pulley
Clinton Daily Democrat, 18 April 2002
Dorothy Jean Morris, 72, Lowry City, formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at her home, She was born August 17, 1929, in Kansas City, daughter of James and Alice Allen Pulley. She married Edward O. Morris in 1948. She was an executive secretary at Health Midwest for 11 years, retiring in 1995. She was an accomplished artist. Her parents, one brother, Jim Pulley, and one sister, Betty Austin, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Edward O, "Bud" Morris, of the home; two sons, Lawrence E. "Larry"
Morris and wife Carol, Blue Springs, and Kevin O. Morris and wife Marion, Lee's Summit; five daughters,
Becky E. Williams, Belton, Sharon K. Borgeson and husband Jim, Baldwin City, Kansas, Sheila R. Falke and
husband Tim, Thayer, Brenda J. Kilgore, Springfield, Melissa A. Morris, Ozark; one sister, Lucille Naylor
and husband Robert, Hermann; 15 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

MORRIS, Elmer Leroy
St. Clair County Courier, 5 August 2005
Elmer was the son of Isaac Newton Morris and Fern Amelia Munsell Morris of Lowry City. Elmer was born in Alabama Dec. 29, 1935. Elmer LeRoy Morris, 69, departed this life in Kansas City on July 27, 2005 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Elmer was preceded in death by his wife Ethel Francis “Peggy” Carl Morris in 1995 and by his son, David, in 1982. In addition, he lost his father, mother and two brothers in earlier years. He is survived by his wife, Judy VanSickel Morris; brother, Benjamin “Benny” Morris and his family of Bolivar; sister, Betty Jane Morris Wilhite and her family of Osceola; brother, Sidney Morris and his family of Lingle, Wyo.; daughter, Cathy Lynne Morris Davis and her husband Jim of Nevada; son, Daniel “Danny” Morris and his wife Donneita of Lowry City; daughter, Susan Jane Morris Anderson of Nevada; and son, Sgt. Jeffery Isaac Morris and his wife Sue Ann of Nevada, MO; along with 13 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Elmer served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. After that he worked as an auto body repairman for Reser Ford in Osceola and Fristoe’s Body Shop Inc. in Clinton. Elmer’s funeral services were held Monday, August 1 at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola at 2 p.m. with Reverend Gineth Hudson officiating. Music was “Wind Beneath My Wings” and “Will the Circle Be Unbroken”. Casketbearers were Jim Hail, Charles Cone, Jim Davis, Tom Morris, Jason Mitchem and Dwayne Cone. Honorary casketbearers were Doug Pyeatt, Jose Cruz, David Morris, Toby Cashell, Elton Tilloston and Bill Crabtree. Military service was furnished by the Clinton VFW Post # 1894. Interment was at the Harper Cemetery. Arrangements were by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola.

MORRIS, Fern Amelia Munsell
Appleton City Journal, 6 March 1980
Fern Morris - Funeral services for Mrs. Fern Morris, 80 of Lowry City, were held Thursday, February 28, 1980 at 10:30 a.m. at the Lowry City Church of God (Holiness). The Rev. Wayne Skeen officiated. Music was provided by Harold Scott and the Rev. Wayne Skeen with Philena Scott, accompanist. Casketbearers were Charles Cone, DeWayne Cone, Robert Hughes, Creighton McCarthy, Michael McCarthy and David Scott. Interment was in Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of Goodrich Funeral Home. Fern Amelia Munsell was born January 29, 1900 and died February 23, 1980 at her home after a brief illness. She was born at Clio, Michigan, the daughter of Sidney and Emma Munsell. On November 28, 1928, she was married to Isaac Morris. To this union six children were born. Her husband and two sons preceded her in death. She was born again the summer of 1937 and lived a consistent Christian life across the years. She was a member of the Lowry City Church of God (Holiness) and had been a St. Clair County resident the past 30 years. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Betty Wilhite of Portland, Oregon; three sons, Bennie of Flint, Michigan, Elmer of Quincy, Missouri, and Sidney of Loveland, Colorado; two brothers, Everett Munsell of Burt, Michigan and Clyde Munsell of Flint, Michigan; ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

MORRIS, Isaac Newton
Isaac Morris - Funeral services for Isaac Newton Morris were held Friday, Oct. 13, 1978 at the Church of God (Holiness) in Lowry City, with the Rev. Noel Scott officiating. Music was furnished by Delbert Scott, Harold Scott and R.W. Skeen with Philena Scott as accompanist. Casket bearers were Danny Morris, Charles Cone, David Scott, Creighton McCarthy, DeWayne Cone and Robert Hughes. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery under the direction of the Goodrich Funeral Home. Isaac Newton Morris was born Jan. 29, 1883 and died Oct. 8, 1978. On Nov. 28, 1928, he was married to Fern Munsell and the couple had six children, two preceding him in death. He is survived by his wife, Fern, one daughter, Betty Wilhite of Portland, Oregon; three sons, Bennie of Flint, Mich., Elmer, Quincy, Mo., and Sidney Morris of Loveland, Colo.; one sister, Tamer Grass, Empire, Ca.; ten grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. As a young man, he homesteaded land in Canada and owned a farm in Montana. He was a carpenter and worked on the Detroit Windsoe tunnels, the Henry Ford home and other buildings in the Detroit area.He farmed in the Monegaw and Johnson City areas for many years, lived a few years in California and later moved to Lowry City, where he lived until his death. He attended the Lowry City Church of God (Holiness) Church.

MORRIS, Lee Andrew
Appleton City Journal, 18 May 1933
Dies Suddenly - "Lan" Morris, a well known citizen of Monegaw Springs, died suddenly from a stroke of apoplexy, while walking along the street at that place Wednesday morning. He was about 72 years of age.

MORRIS, Lee Andrew
Appleton City Journal, 18 May 1933
It surely was a shock to the community when Mr. Morris dropped dead on our streets last Wednesday. Quite a few from here attended the funeral Friday at Mt. Zion. His family and relatives have our deepest sympathy in the loss of their loved one.

MORRIS, Lee Andrew
St. Clair County Democrat, 1 June 1933
The community was made saddened Wednesday May 17, when the news were spread that Laud Morris had passed away. He was buried Friday at Mount Zion graveyard.

MORRIS, Mary Elizabeth Moore
Appleton City Journal, 15 March 1934
Mary Elizabeth Morris was born at Bevier, Macon County, Mo., January 10, 1863. She was united in marriage to Lan A. Morris in the year 1888. To this union nine children were born, of whom only four are living. She passed from this life at the Butler hospital Feb. 8, 1934, at the age of 71 years and 29 days. Her husband preceded her in death by 8 months and 21 days. She leaves one brother, Dan Moore of Chicago, three daughters, Mrs. Ethel Lewis of Independence, Mrs. Russie Huddleston of Sedalia, and Mrs. Tamer Grass, of Rockville, Mo., and one son, Tobe Morris, of Monegaw, twelve grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.

MORTENSON, Etha Orva Mitchell
Osceola Library Files
Etha Mitchell Mortenson, 98, was born into the home of Anderson M. and Sarah Mitchell on Aug. 26, 1888, while they lived in Bethany, Illinois. As a young child she, with her family, moved to Missouri. When she was eight years old they moved near El Dorado Springs where she remained until she retired and moved to Colorado. Having attended High School in El Dorado Springs, Etha taught school for a while before she met and married Andrew Mortenson. They were married when she was 21 years old on Feb. 24, 1910. They were blessed with the birth of three children. They celebrated 60 years of marriage before his passing in 1970.
A Baptist all her life, Mrs. Mortenson was always faithful in her love and service to her Lord. Etha Mortenson passed from this life Saturday evening, Feb. 14, 1987. She was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew, and eight of her brothers and sisters. As well, most of her peers have gone on before her. Left to mourn her passing are her sister, Rose Foster, now living in Billings, Mont.; her son, Chris, with his wife, Thelma, of Thornton; her daughters, Anita Seamans wit her husband, Floyd, of Thornton, and Arlene Lyons with her husband, George, of Aurora. Etha was a lady who found great pleasure in life. She loved doing needle work, and made countless quilts and sewed for people in nursing homes making lap robes for their comfort. She was ever busy at home with her garden and canning and in her church. She always seemed to go at a full run, never one to move to a task slowly. Mrs. Mortenson was a good neighbor, willing to make herself available to sit with the sick or help when a baby was born. This fine lady lived long and she lived well until the Lord called her home. The final resting place for the temple in which she lived will be beside that of her husband in the Fairmont Cemetery.
Victor McPeak, formerly of El Dorado Springs, now senior minister at Northglenn (Colo.) Christian Church, officiated.

MORTON, Mildred Minnie Rottman
 Clinton Daily Democrat, 20 August 2004
Mrs. Mildred M. Morton, 90, Lowry City, died Wednesday, August 18, 2004 in Payson, Arizona. Among local survivors is a son Dr. Wayne Morton and wife Judy, Osceola. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 22 at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Pleasant Mound Cemetery near Osceola under direction of the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home.

MOTLEY, Charles
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
August 2, 1958 - July 2, 2008. Charles “Mick” Motley was born August 2, 1958 in Clinton, Missouri. He was born to Charles Lee and Sharon Faye (Clark) Motley; one of five children. He passed away suddenly July 2, 2008 at Truman Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri at age 49. Mr. Motley grew up in Deepwater. He spent many happy hours out in the country. Nature and the outdoors were a deep love in his life. Mick was united in marriage to Kathleen Cooper February 21, 1980 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Mick was a great father and later grandfather to all of his children and grandchildren. His children and grandchildren were the light of his life. Mr. Motley enjoyed riding his motorcycle, where he spent many enjoyable hours. Mick spent many white knuckled fall afternoons passionately watching and following the Kansas City Chiefs from his home. Preceding Mr. Motley in death were his mother Sharon Faye (Clark) Motley, and one daughter Ronda Mahoney. Survivors include his wife Kathleen Motley of the home; his father Charles Motley of Tightwad, Missouri; daughter Michelle Daniels of Lawton, Oklahoma; daughter Catherine Carr of El Dorado Springs, Missouri; son Lloyd Cooper of Appleton City, Missouri; son Leonard Cooper of Clinton, Missouri; daughter Joyce Carr of Appleton City, Missouri; father Charles Motley of Tightwad, Missouri; two brothers Mike Motley of Raytown, Missouri; Rick Motley of Johnstown, Missouri; two sisters Kay Johnson of Springfield, Missouri; Stella Bley of Montrose, Missouri; numerous grandchildren. Service:Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 12:00 PM. Minister:Brother J.P. Williams. Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Monday, July 7, 2008 between 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Interment:Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri. Memorial: Family Love Fund.

MOTLEY, Charley A.
Osceola Library Files, November 1961.
Charley A. Motley
November 7, 1911 – November 26, 1961. Services in the Pleasant Springs Church, Wednesday, November 29th at 2:00 P.M. Clergyman: Rev. Merlin Shively. Interment: Pleasant Springs Cemetery.

MOTLEY, Emma Marie Gardner
Hill & Son Funeral Home, LLC
Marie Motley, age 82, passed away November 29, 2008 at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton, Missouri. Emma Marie Bell Gardner was born December 12, 1925 in Eaton, Colorado and was raised in Lowry City, Missouri. As a young woman she helped in the war effort of World War II by working in the ship yards in Portland, Oregon. Marie was married to Raybourn Motley April 14, 1969. They owned and operated the Angus Motel for many years in Appleton City, Missouri. Marie is survived by her daughter Ruth Mosher of Harrisonville, Missouri, her son Edward Parks of Clinton, Missouri, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and friends. Marie will be missed by many. Graveside service: Appleton City Cemetery in Appleton City, Missouri on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. Minister: Jerry Hall.  Visitation: Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Missouri on Tuesday, December 2, 2008 between 11:00 - 11:45 a.m. Memorial: Twin Lakes Hospice.

MOTLEY, George A.
Osceola Library Files, July 1954
George A. Motley, Feb. 3, 1878 – July 5, 1954. Thursday, July 8, 1954, 2:00 p.m., Pleasant Springs Church. Rev. Walter Martin. Pleasant Springs Cemetery.

MOTLEY, George Rufus Sr.
St Clair County Democrat, August 4, 1910. Contributed by Dee Mathews
The deceased, George R. Motley, was born in St Clair county, Missouri, November 9, 1875.  He was one of sixteen children born to Pendleton A and Zilah O. Parks Motley. He was married to Miss Laura E Walker January 23d 1910.  He professed faith in Christ and received evidence of divine acceptance on July 26th, 1910, and while both of his parents and eight of his brothers and sisters have preceeded him to the other shore, he leaves a wife, four brothers and three sisters to mourn his seemingly untimely death.  After leaving unmistakable evidence of his acceptance with God dropped asleep in Jesus, July 27, 1910, aged 34 years, 6 months, 17 days.
Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Geo. S. Connell at one o'clock at the former home of the deceased, preached from 2nd Corinthians, 5th chapter 1st verse, to a large crowd of his sorrowing relatvies and sympathizing friends. --- A Friend.

MOTLEY, James W.
Osceola Library Files, August 1954
James W. Motley, October 23, 1975 – August 26, 1954, Saturday, August 28, 1954, 2:00 p.m. Pleasant Springs Church. J.B. Kirkland, Pleasant Springs Cemetery.

MOTLEY, Marilyn May Knight
Clinton Daily Democrat, 11 November 2003
Marilyn M. Motley, 69, Collins, a homemaker, died Sunday, November 9, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Graveside services will be Thursday, November 13,  2 p.m., at Kidd's Chapel Cemetery.

MOTLEY, Merritt Lewis
Osceola Library Files, April 1961
Funeral services were held in the Goodrich Funeral Chapel Saturday afternoon for Merritt L. Motley, who died March 30 at the age of 83 years, seven months and ten days. Rev. Cecil Haines, pastor of the First Baptist church of Osceola officiated at the services. Burial was made in the Pleasant Springs cemetery. Mr. Motley, the son of Mr. and Mrs. P.A. Motley, was born in Osceola Aug. 20, 1877. He had spent most of his life in this community. His marriage to Ora Cleveland occurred Nov. 20, 1901, at Osceola. In 1923 he was married to Gertie Rosebrough of Rockville. Preceding him in death were one daughter, Martha Grimes, and two grandchildren Clifford and Jimmy Motley. Survivors are one brother, Grover Motley, Klamath Falls, Ore., one daughter, Mrs. Paul Copenhaver, Independence, Ia., and the following sons, Lewis of Osceola, Dale of Camdenton, Everly of Kansas City, Kenneth of Weaubleau, Truman of Kansas City, Rayburn and Rollin, both of Appleton City, eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

MOTLEY, Merritt Lewis
Funeral Notice - Merritt L. Motley, August 17, 1877 – March 30, 1961. Services in the Goodrich Funeral Home, Saturday, April 1st at 2:00 P.M.Clergyman: Rev. Cecil Haines. Interment: Pleasant Springs Cemetery. -- Note: Pleasant Springs / Oyer Cemetery record lists the following: Merritt L. Motley, born 17 August 1877; died 30 March 1961.

MOTLEY, Walter David
Osceola Library Files
Roscoe Resident Dies Sept. 6 (1969) - A Roscoe resident, Walter Motley, died Sept. 6 at Ellet Memorial hospital in Appleton City. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, at 10 a.m. in Goodrich Chapel with Rev. Jack Keifer officiating. Merrill Smith, soloist, was accompanied by Mrs. Beryl Kiefer. Pallbearers were John Blackwell, Ned Murray, Wallace Moore, Beuford Perkins, Benny Moore and Earl Moore. Burial was made in the Roscoe cemetery. Mr. Motley, oldest son of James David Motley & Anna Mary Perkins Motley, was born Nov. 11, 1892. He died at the age of 76 years, three months and 5 days. On Feb. 7, 1915, he was married to Ruth Mariah Keeton. To children were born to the couple. He farmed most of his life in St. Clair County. He retired in 1957 moved to Roscoe. Survivors are his wife, Ruth of the home; a son, Herman Lee of Guthrie Center, Iowa; one daughter, Ramona Mae Coleman, Roscoe; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Ollie Davis, Deepwater; three brothers, Amos of Rockville, Aubury of Lowry City and Jesse of El Dorado Springs. - Note: Roscoe Cemetery Records list: Walter Motley, born 1892; died 1969.

MOYER, George H.
George H. Moyer, 76, Osceola, died Monday, November 24, 1997, at Lakeview Care Center, Lamar. Mr. Moyer was a retired grocery and Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Lea, of the home; one son, Greg Moyer of Lamar; one daughter, Linda Zehr of Paola, Kansas; one sister, Lois Crary of Michigan; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 26, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Fasken Cemetery, near Avilla.

MUELLER, Hazel Josephine Graham
Submitted by: Cindy Drinkard
Hazel Graham Mueller age 94 died Aug. 25, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born Feb 22, 1898 in Vista, MO. She married Harold Andrews on Jan. 6, 1919. Survivors, sons, Harold (Bob) Graham Andrews and Jack Edward Andrews. Five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Her ashes were brought to Vista by the family and were buried in the Macedonia Cemetery on Sept. 19, 1992 with a memorial service.

MULLANEY, Jessie Lucille Crockett
Clinton Daily Democrat, 4 January 2002
Mrs. Jessie L. Mullaney, 59, Osceola, died Thursday, January 3, 2002, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. She was a retired LPN. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 5, 2 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Osceola Cemetery.

MULLINEX, Mary Baumgarden Hanshew   
St. Clair County Democrat, 28 June 1923
Mary Baumgarden was born March 10, 1844 in Jenning county, Indiana and died at her home north of Collins June 15, 1923. She was married to Andrew L. Henshew March 4, 1857 and he died August 18, 1890. To this union were born four children, two boys and two girls; Viola who died in 1899, Izara, Ulysis and David. She was married again September 13, 1909 to James W. Mullinix and he died December 11, 1921. She joined the Baptist church in early life and lived a Christian life. She leaves to mourn their loss three children, one nephew, James Belt, one brother and one sister. She was buried in King's Prairie cemetery by the side of her first husband.

MUNSTERMAN, Daniel Joseph
Clinton Daily Democrat, February 1995
Daniel Joseph Munsterman, son of Fred John and Mary Josephine (Cook) Munsterman, was born in Appleton City September 18, 1940. He died February 9, 1995, at his home in Blue Springs at the age of 54. He was an active member of St. John LaLande Catholic Church in Blue Springs. He had retired from Hallmark Cards after 31 years of service. He worked as a screen printing technician and enjoyed the creativity involved with his job. He was a very loving and caring man to all that knew him and he was very devoted to his family. He enjoyed taking trips and vacation times. He also liked fishing, hunting, gardening, looking for mushrooms and visiting with his many friends and relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his two daughters, Marilynn Hubbard and husband Tony of Independence, and Diana Howell and husband Bob of Blue Springs; four grandchildren, Brandon, Crystal and Amber Hubbard of Independence and Danielle Howell of Blue Springs; five sisters, Sister Janette Munsterman of Independence, Mildred Rhodes of Pacific Grove, Calif., Rosalie Williams of Sedalia, Pauline Hayes of Parkville and Freda Goth of Clinton, and one brother, Kenneth Munsterman of Kansas City. Daniel will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 15, at the Immaculate Conception catholic Church in Montrose at 11 a.m. Officiating were Father Mike Mulhearn, Father Martin (Marty) Juarez and Father Phil Eason. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

MUNSTERMAN, Glenda Rosalie McElroy 
Clinton Daily Democrat, February 1995
Glenda Rosalie Munsterman, daughter of Glenn Melvin and Regina J. (Peters) McElroy, was born July 6, 1943, in Independence. She died February 9, 1995, at her home in Blue Springs at the age of 51. She enjoyed vacationing with her husband, along with hunting and fishing. She also liked gardening, hunting for mushrooms and making craft items. She always had time to visit and spend time with her relatives and many friends. She was an active member of the St. John LaLande Catholic Church in Blue Springs. She was a devoted wife and mother. She was known as a caring, loving woman to all that knew her. Survivors include her parents, Glenn and Regina McElroy; two daughters, Marilynn Hubbard and husband Tony of Independence, and Diana Howell and husband, Bob of Blue Springs; four grandchildren, Brandon, Crystal and Amber Hubbard of Independence, and Danielle Howell of Blue Springs; three sisters, Benedean Peters of Independence, Barbara Ann Wirsig of Deepwater, and Cathy Caruthers of Lamar; four brothers, Melvin McElroy of Kansas City, Gerald McElroy of Palasades, Colo., Fred McElroy of Liberty and Billy McElroy of Jasper. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 15, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose at 11 a.m. Officiating were Father Mike Mulhearn, Father Martin (Marty) Juarez and Father Phil Eason. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose. Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, was in charge of arrangements.

MUNSTERMAN, Joseph Wayne
Clinton Daily Democrat, February 1995
Joseph Wayne Munsterman, son of Daniel Joseph and Glenda Rosalie (McElroy) Munsterman, was born May 5, 1964, in Kansas City. He died February 9, 1995, at his home in Blue Springs at the age of 30. Joe was severely injured when the car he was driving slid on an icy patched road, forcing the car to hit the end of a bridge and land in a creek. He was unable to speak or walk on his own but Joe could communicate very well with facial expressions, hand gestures and with anyone's help he could spell out words. Joe definitely enjoyed the hugs and handshakes he received from family and friends. He is survived by his two sisters, Marilynn Hubbard and husband Tony, of Independence, and Diana Howell and husband Bob of Blue Springs; one nephew, Brandon Hubbard of Independence; three nieces, Crystal and Amber Hubbard of Independence, and Danielle Howell of Blue Springs; his grandparents, Glenn and Regina McElroy of Lamar. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, February 15, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose at 11 a.m. Officiating were Father Mike Mulhearn, Father Martin (Marty) Juarez and Father Phil Eason. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose. Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, was in charge of arrangements.

MURPHY, Eva Marie Ballard
St. Clair County Courier, Friday, 9 May 2008
Eva Marie Murphy was born March 30, 1921 in Lowry City to Robert Alvin and Clara Bell [Mayer] Ballard. She passed away May 3, 2008 at Centerpoint Hospital, Independence. Eva Marie Ballard Murphy was a lady, loved and admired by many relatives, friends and neighbors. During her younger years and while she was in good health, Eva enjoyed camping and fishing, shopping and having lunch with friends and an occasional trip to the Casino. She enjoyed going places and meeting people. Eva was a wonderful wife, daughter, sister and aunt. She was extremely active as a caregiver and devoted many hours to her mother, brothers and her husband in their last years of life. She gave so much to others when they needed it, yet she was reluctant to ask for assistance for herself as her own health began to fail. Eva never had any children but she would have been a very good mother. She loved and enjoyed children very much, That was evident as many years ago she often had nieces and nephews at her house for visits of a day or a week at a time. It was always a fun time and they would leave looking forward to the next visit. That love carried on to recent times as she always welcomed and enjoyed visits from great great nieces and nephews. Eva leaves us with many wonderful memories and will be sadly missed by all who knew her. Services were held Wednesday, May 7 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Officiated by Greg Mangum. Selected music was "In the Garden" and "Last Mile of the Way" by Michael Prindle. Casketbearers were Mike Lane, Jason Self, Shannon Smith, Cory Suhr, Dwayne Soendker and Don Vaughn. Honorary casketbearers were Danny Goans, Bob Kreisler, Mike Auchard, Tom Murphy and Walt Shultz.
Interment was in Landaker Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola.

MURPHY, Robert E.
Kansas City Star, 11 October 2005
Robert E. “Bob” Murphy, 90, of Osceola, Mo., formerly of Kansas City, Mo., died October 9, 2005 at New Haven Nursing Center in Odessa, Mo. Funeral services 1:30 pm Wednesday, October 12 at Sheldon Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial in Landaker Cemetery, Lowry City, Mo. Arrangements Sheldon-Goodwrich F.H.

MURPHY, Robert E.
St. Clair Courier, 21 October 2005
Robert E. Murphy was born January 7, 1915, in Bucyrus, to Horace and Julia Sillman Murphy. He passed away October 9, 2005, at the New Haven Nursing Home in Odessa where he had spent the last five months. Robert was employed by Union Pacific Railroad before entering the Army. Bob served his country from May 1943 to November 1945 during WW II and was wounded on Luzon and spent nine months in the hospital. After the service Bob received his B.S. degree at Kansas State University and then moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa in 1953 where he worked for Collins Radio. In 1956 he moved back to the Kansas City area and was employed by Bendix. He retired from Bendix in 1973 and moved to rural Osceola. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Horace and Julia Murphy; five brothers, Ray, Cay, Ace, Rolla and Leonard Murphy; two sisters, Docia Woodall and Nona Shultz. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Eva Ballard Murphy of Odessa; four sister-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Services were held on Wednesday, October 12, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. The minister was Greg Mangum. Music was “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” with Richard Sunderwirth, soloist and Mary Lu Hidebrand, accompanist. Casket bearers were Thomas Murphy, George Shultz, Bob Kreisler, Michael Anchard, Don Boyle, Jr. and Charles Millam. Honorary casket bearers were Walter Shultz, James Naylor, Sr. and Danny Goans. Interment was at Landaker Cemetery. The arrangements were by Sheldon-Goodrich funeral home.

MURRAY, William P.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 19 November 2004
William P. Murray, 40, Osceola, a Lowry City grocery store owner, died Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 20, 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with burial in Lowry City Cemetery.

MURTON, Louis E.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 2 January 2004
Louis E. Murton, 93, Lowry City, a retired farmer, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, January 3, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola.

MYERS, Ernest Eugene
Ernest E. Myers, 48, Deepwater, died Wednesday, October 8, 1997, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mr. Myers was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a retired guard. He is survived by one son, Tracy E. Myers of Deepwater; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Myers of Deepwater; one brother, John Myers of Deepwater; two sisters, Helen Ballard of Deepwater and Terry Walker of Independence. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 11, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Harris Bend Cemetery, near Deepwater.

MYERS, Geneva B.
Clinton Daily Democrat, 21 October 2002
Geneva B. Myers, 86, Harrisonville, died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at the Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville. She was a homemaker. Graveside services will be at Kings Prairie Cemetery, Osceola, Tuesday, October 22, at 11 a.m.