Obituaries




ELOISE CAPPS POLSTRA, 88 KINGS - Eloise Capps Polstra, 88, of Kings passed
away Jan. 28, 2010, in Ogle County Hospice Serenity Home, Oregon. Born
Feb. 4, 1921, in Lafayette, Ind. Her parents were Nathan and Evangeline
Rhoda Capps. Graduate of West Lafayette High School and Lafayette Home
School of Nursing in 1942. In 1943 she enlisted in the Army Nurse Corp and
served until 1945. She then was a nurse with the Purdue University Health
Department and worked for the Tippecanoe School District as a school nurse
for 17 years. Married Carl Delmar Polstra on June 4, 1949, they enjoyed
their 60th anniversary recently. Carl is a Presbyterian minister and
served several churches in Indiana. In 1977 they moved to Kings to serve
churches in Kings and Holcomb, where she was a Sunday School teacher.
Eloise served as clerk for White Rock from 1980 to 2000. She helped found
Ogle County Hospice, cared for the first patient, was the first board
member and treasurer and was very active in the Ogle County Hospice
Organization from 1984 to 2006. She is a member of the Rochelle Chapter of
DAR. She was the first board member and treasurer of the Rochelle
Christian Food Pantry and was active in Rochelle Christian Association.
Member of the First Presbyterian Church of Rochelle and was in the Kings
Kitchen Band. Survived by husband, Carl of Kings; son, Bruce Polstra of
Delphi, Ind.; special daughter-in-law, Jeanne Polstra of Hillsboro, Ohio;
sisters-in-law Edna Blue of West Lafayette, Ind., and Vivian Capps of
Fresno, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; many nieces and
nephews. Predeceased by son, Jay R. Polstra DVS; daughter, Linda Polstra
McClarty; brother, William Capps; husbands; and parents, Edward and Della
Polstra. Service at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 1, in First Presbyterian
Church of Rochelle, with the Rev. Dr. John G. Hamilton officiating.
Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 31, in the church, and from 9:30
a.m. Monday to time of service. Service also at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 3,
in Hippenteel Funeral Home in Lafayette, Ind. Visitation from 6 to 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 2, in the funeral home. Burial in Rest Haven Memorial Park
Cemetery. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church and/or Ogle
County Hospice. Arrangements by Coulon-Lyons Family Funeral Home,
815-562-6872. Online condolences can be made at coulon-lyonsfamilyfh.com.

Published in Rockford Register Star from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5, 2010




Lafayette Journal and Courier -- December 9, 1984
Nathan Capps, 89, formerly of 854 North Salisbury Street, West Lafayette,
died at 7:50 a.m. Saturday in the home of his daughter and son-in law, Rev
and Mrs. Carl (Eloise) Polstra, in Kings, Illinois.
A retired employee of Alcoa, he was fire marshal there for 20 years. He
formerly served as a master sergeant in the Army and was an instructor in
the ROTC at Purdue. He retired from the Army in 1940.
Born in Hardin County Kentucky, he lived in West Lafayette most of his
life. He was married November 9, 1919 in Lafayette to Evangeline Rhoda who
died November 25, 1966.
Mr. Capps was a member of the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church.
The body is being returned to Lafayette for services and burial.




Lafayette Journal and Courier -- November 27, 1966
Mrs. Evangeline (Rhoda) Capps, 66 of 854 North Salisbury Street, West
Lafayette died Friday morning in Home Hospital where she had been a
patient three weeks.
She was born in Lafayette and was a life resident here. In 1919 she was
married to Nathan Capps, now a retired master sergeant in the Army and
retired guard at the Alcoa plant.
Mrs. Capps was a member of the Lafayette Christian Reformed Church and its
choir.
Surviving with the husband are a daughter, Mrs. Carl D. Potstra,
Lafayette, a son William Capps, Pleasant Hill, Missouri and a brother
Erwin Rhoda, Indianapolis.
Friends may call at the Hippensteel funeral home after 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
Services in the chapel at 1:30 p.m. Monday with Rev. John C. Ribbens
officiating with internment at Rest Haven. Nine grandchildren survive.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  25 Apr 1912  Thursday
     Obituary of Mrs. Blanche Niblack-Babb
     Died at Wewoka, Oklahoma, April 2nd, 1912.  Her remains were brought
to this county and laid in the family cemetery near Elkton.  She was
born October 9, 1885, and was married to Claude E. Babb, October 12,
1901.
     She accepted Christ as her personal Savior in 1908 and united with
the Missionary Baptist church of which she continued a faithful
member until death.  Her death was very sudden, having died of heart
trouble.
     She was twenty six years, five months and twenty three days old.  She
leaves a husband, one child, five brothers, five sisters, a loving
father and step mother with a host of other relatives and friends to
mourn their loss.  Truly a good woman is gone.  She was loved by all
who knew her.  Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. S. Birdsong
of Weaubleau at the home of her father in law, Mr. Babb.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  10 Sep 1964  Thursday
     Mrs. Beck Rites At New Home
     Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen M. Beck, 84, wife of the late Nelson
Beck of near Cross Timbers, who died Sunday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Eva Marshall, St. Joseph, were held Wednesday at New
Home Church.  Rev. J. L. Wright officiated and burial was in the
church cemetery under direction of Reser Funeral Home.
     Mrs. Beck spent most of her life in Benton and Hickory counties.
     She is survived by another daughter, Mrs. Maude Minnick of Shell
City; two sons, Eldo Beck of Cross Timbers and George Beck of Kansas
City; 24 grandchildren, 59 great grandchildren, and two great great
grandchildren.



Lonnie Arnold Smith
Death • Nov. 4, 1935 - Dec. 11, 2017

Service: Thursday, Dec. 14, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel, Wheatland.

Mr. Smith, 82, of Flemington died in the early morning hours of Dec. 11 at
Citizens Memorial Hospital, Bolivar.

He was born in rural Flemington, the oldest child of James William and
Enzie Copeland Smith.

He married Pansy Bastion on Dec. 14, 1954, at the home of the Rev.
Stevens, north of Wheatland, and to this union four sons were born, Ronnie
Dale, Ricky Wayne, James William and Jerry Lynn.

He was a milk hauler for Humansville Milk Plant, hauled hay with his sons,
cut and sold wood and spent 35-plus years working at Martin Dairy Farm. He
continued to work there during planting and harvest seasons after
retirement until his health failed. He enjoyed watching the farm crops
grow, mature and be harvested.

He became a member of Elkton Christian Church in August 1956 and remained
there the rest of his life.

Preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Rick; a sister, Willa
Mae Wolfe; and a daughter-in-law, Brenda Smith.

He is survived by his wife, Pansy Smith of nearly 63 years; three sons and
wives, Ronnie and Teresa Smith, Jim and CeeCee Smith and Jerry and Debbie
Smith, all of Flemington; and Nancy Rowden of Meta; one brother, Ralph and
Dixie Smith of Humansville; one sister, Veta and David Fender of Fort
Myers, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Tina Smith, Melanie and Renner Schaller,
Cara Smith, Jeremy and Jenna Smith, Emmett and Missy Smith and Nicki and
James Freed; 12 great-grandchildren, with a great-great-grandchild
expected the last of January; one uncle, Jim Copeland of Springfield; and
many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Rev. Jack Sawyers officiated with interment in Antioch Cemetery,
Pittsburg. Pallbearers were Tim Brenner, Clayton Stokes, Jeremy Smith,
Emmett Smith, Renner Schaller and James Freed. Honorary pallbearers were
Clarence Curtis, David Baird, J.O. Williamson, Freddie Martin and David
Martin.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  22 Mar 1894  Thursday
     Jeremiah Bennett of Galmey died Saturday and was buried at the
Gardner cemetery Sunday under the auspices of the G.A.R., he being a
member of that organization.  One by one they answer to the last roll
call.
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     Head Quarters McIntosh Post No. 261, Hermitage, MO., March 11, 1894.
     Order No. 5:--To the officers and members:  Once more it becomes the
sad duty of your comrades to announce the death of a comrade, in the
death of Jeremiah Bennett who departed this life the 17th day of
March 1894.  The officers and members will wear the usual badge of
mourning for 30 days.     W.R. Brewster, Com.   E.M. Kerr, Adj't.
     Order No. 6:--To the officers and members:  we will hold memorial
services for comrades Courtney and Bennett at Hermitage MO on the 1
Saturday in April at half past 1 o'clock PM, Rev. C. I. Rose will
deliver the address, as it was the wish of comrade Courtney and
agreeable with comrade Bennett's friends.    W.R. Brewster, Com.
E.M. Kerr, Adj't.



Hugh E. Wilson, age 92, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at his home
near Cole Camp, MO. He was born on
April 30, 1925, near Leeton, MO, on his grandfather’s farm, the oldest of
three children born to Willie B. and Ruby M. (Epperson) Wilson.

He was a 1942 graduate of Norris High School in rural Henry County where
he played both baseball and outdoor court basketball with the Norris
Neons.

Hugh was a combat veteran of WW2 serving in the Pacific Theatre with the
2nd Marine Division. He spent a year after the wars end with the
occupation forces where he developed a respect for the Japanese culture
and people.

He was a 1950 graduate of Central Missouri State Teachers College in
Warrensburg, MO. He began his long teaching tenure at Morgan County R-I
Stover and retired from Benton County R-2 Lincoln in 1980.

Hugh taught at Morgan County R-I Stover and Benton County R-2 Lincoln in
the areas of Industrial Arts, drafting and Building Trades to hundreds of
students and was proud to see the careers that grew from their studies. He
also drove a school bus during his entire teaching tenure and enjoyed the
scenery that the bus routes afforded. He retired in 1980 with thirty years
of service.
He was a general contractor at the Lake of the Ozarks in the summers until
his retirement from teaching wherein he assumed the occupation full time
eventually specializing in custom cabinetry work.
He was the member of the Lincoln United Methodist Church.
An accomplished woodworker, gunsmith, and avid outdoor sportsman, Hugh
also liked to travel, read about nature and history, listen to classic
country music, pet all cats and dogs, and feed and watch birds of all
kinds. He loved nothing better to do sit on his front porch and visit with
a neighbor or former student who would stop by on a fine afternoon.

On August 6, 1948, Hugh was united in marriage to Louise Hargrave and unto
this union, four children: William Robert, Larry, James, and Lou Ann were
born.

Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Louise, a son Bill, and son Larry
and daughter-in-law Wanda.
He is survived by his son Jim (Sheila) of Johns Creek, Georgia and
daughter Lou Ann Wolfe (Danny) of Jamestown, grandchildren, Mark, Jason,
Emily, and Elizabeth, six great grandchildren and two great- great
grandchildren, a host of beloved nieces and nephews, and a wealth of good
friends and wonderful neighbors.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday February 8, 2018, at the
Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln, MO with Rev. Matt Riley officiating.
 Visitation will be held an hour earlier beginning at 1:00 P.M.  Burial
will be in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, MO.  Memorials may be made to
the Lincoln Methodist Church or Lakeview Heights Fire Protection District
in care of Davis-Miller Funeral Home, P.O Box 400, Lincoln, MO.  65338



Linda Faye Besser
Death • Oct. 22, 1941 - Feb. 14, 2018
Service: Monday, Feb. 19, Hathaway-Peterman Chapel, Wheatland.

Mrs. Besser, 76, of Wheatland died Wednesday at her home.
Born at Collins, she was the daughter of Warfel and Eunice Taylor Womble.
She had worked at the McCarty Senior Center as a cook for several years.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Donald Besser; a
son-in-law, Rick Sells; and a grandson, Daniel Sells.
Survivors include two daughters, Cathy Sells of Springfield and Teresa
Fellers and husband Donnie of Flemington; three sisters, Brenda Jose and
husband Jerry, Karen Miller and husband Zip and Vicki Capps and husband
Jeff, all of Collins; her sister-in-law, Catherine Jordan of Collins; and
two grandsons, Eric Sells and Michael Fellers.
The Rev. Kent Parson officiated with interment in Crutsinger Cemetery,
Weaubleau.



The Hermitage Gazette, Hermitage, Missouri  13 Jan 1897  Wednesday
     Sheriff Moore and family attended the funeral to-day, of Mr. Moore's
father, John Moore, who has been sick for several days past, and died
yesterday at 6 o'clock P.M., at his residence in Montgomery township
south of Quincy, and was buried at the Butcher cemetery.  Mr. Moore
was an old citizen of this county, having emigrated to this country
in an early day.  He died at the extreme age of eighty five years.
He was highly respected by all who knew him, and by his death Hickory
County loses one of her most solid citizens.  The family of the
deceased have the sympathy of the entire community in this their time
of sad bereavement.


The Hermitage Gazette, Hermitage, Missouri  20 Jan 1897  Wednesday
     Henry Moore, of Weaubleau township, and Wm. G. and R. F. Moore and
Mrs. Thos. Powell, of Wheatland township, were in town Monday, the
guests of Sheriff Moore and wife.


The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  30 Nov 1933  Thursday
Obituary of James K. Moore
     James K. Moore was born April 1, 1877.  He departed this life
November 11, 1933 at his home in Quincy, at 9:20 A. M., being at the
time of his death 56 years, 7 months and 10 days old.
     He was born on the old Moore place just south of the Pine School
house.  The greater part of his life was spent on Wheatland prairie.
He was a very industrious, freehearted and appreciative citizen.
     In the year 1897 Mr. Moore was married to Miss Maggie Estes, daughter
of the late Samuel Estes, of near Quincy.  To this union five
children were born; Mrs. Cecil Wheeler of near Quincy; Dolly and
Angie who died in infancy, Mrs. Dellie Swopes also of near Quincy;
and one son dieing in infancy.  Mr. Moore's life was again saddened
by the death of his beloved companion in the year of 1906.
     After the death of his wife, Mr. Moore and his two daughters moved to
Oklahoma.  They resided there for some time and later returned to
Missouri.
     After his returning to Missouri he was married to Miss Rose Holloman.
 To this union eleven children were born:  William, Dee, Mae, Pearl,
Olive, Cathrine, Charley D., Roy Nelson, Ina Fay, Jimmie and Dollie
Mae.  Catherine and Roy Nelson having preceded him in death.  All of
the surviving children are of the home address but Dee of Collins.
     He also leaves three sisters and three brothers; Mrs. Trolie Thompson
of Wheatland; Mrs. Dollie Dettro of Weaubleau, Mrs. Lily Selvidge of
Weaubleau, John Moore of Wheatland, Ira Moore of Elkton, Amos Moore,
of Commerce, Oklahoma.
     Mr. Moore had for some time been suffering of the dreaded disease of
cancer.  He was very patient and always cheerful until the last.
Many times during his last days he mentioned readiness to leave this
life, and spoke of his preparation for a Heavenly home.
     Funeral services were conducted by Mrs. W. L. Wheeler, Sunday,
November 12, 1933.  Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery under
the direction of J. R. Luckey.

The Index, Hermitage, Missouri, 5 Jan 1933  Thursday
James Kelly Moore
     The funeral of James Kelly Moore was held at Wheatland last Friday,
by Rev. Ernest Jones.  Interment by the side of his wife in the
Butcher cemetery.  Mr. Moore was a native of North Carolina.  He came
to Hickory county in the late 70's or early 80's.


The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  5 Jan 1933  Thursday
   A DOUBLE FUNERAL
     Christopher Columbus Sutt, age 86 years, died at his home in
Wheatland, December 29, 1932 and his brother Calif Dudley Sutt, age
81 years, died the succeeding day in the same home.  The two brothers
had been together practically all the time for many years.  They were
from Kentucky and came to Hickory county nearly half a century ago.
Funerals for the two were held in the Christian church at Wheatland
at 10 o'clock Sunday morning.  Rev. A. T. Mahanay, pastor of that
church delivered the funeral discourse.  The bodies of the two were
buried in the same grave at the Sumner cemetery, north of Wheatland.


The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  14 Mar 1946  Thursday
     OBITUARY
     B.F. Melton
     Burd F. Melton was born Feb. 2, 1860 and departed this life February
24, 1946 at the age of 86 years and 22 days at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Trilla Gardner.
     He was the son of Austin P. and Rachel M. Melton, being the eldest of
a family of twelve children, all of whom preceded him in death except
three brothers and one sister.
     At the age of 15 he moved with his father's family to Wheatland, Mo.
All of his youth was spent in and around the vicinity of Wheatland.
     He was united in marriage to Emma S. Moore on February 7, 1892.  To
this union was born 5 children, namely:  Myrtle, Zella, Edna Jewel,
James Harold and Trilla Victoria.  The wife and three daughters
preceded him in death by several years.
     He leaves to mourn his departure James Harold Melton, Las Animas,
Colo.; and Mrs. Trilla Gardner, Weaubleau, Mo., two granddaughters
and three grandsons.
     He accepted Christ as his Master and united with the Christian Church
at Weaubleau in Feb. 1901.  He was firm in his belief of what was
right and was unafraid to speak conviction concerning matters that
called for a direct answer.  He was ever thoughtful of the things
that was for the good of his family and his greatest concern was for
his family's welfare.  He led an active life at various work as long
as his health permitted.
     Surviving besides the immediate family are several nieces, nephews
and a host of friends.
     Funeral services were held at the Congregational Christian church in
Weaubleau on February 27 at 2 P.M. with Rev. A. T. Mahanay as the
officiating minister.  Interment was in Rountree cemetery under
direction of the Hathaway Funeral Home.


The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  27 Mar 1919  Thursday
     This community was greatly shocked by hearing of the sudden death of
Mrs. Emma Melton who died at her home a few miles north of here late
Tuesday evening.  Her body was taken to the Rountree cemetery
Wednesday evening and quietly laid in its last resting place to await
the resurrection morn.  A goodly number was there, mostly relatives,
to pay their last respects to the dear one whose spirit had taken its
flight to the great beyond.  Mr. Thompson conducted a short talk at
the cemetery.  This community joins in great sympathy to the grief
stricken family in this their sad hour.


The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  19 July 1934  Thursday
     Mrs. Susan Moore, 87 years old, died at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Emmitt Johnston, in Weaubleau township, Sunday morning.  She was
the widow of the late Henry Moore.  George Moore and Wes Moore, sons,
and Mrs. Ora David, daughter, survive.  Funeral services were held
yesterday afternoon at Weaubleau Christian church, Rev. Marvin
Williams conducted the services.  Burial in the Rountree cemetery in
Tyler township under the direction of the J. R. Luckey funeral home.

The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  26 July 1934  Thursday
OBITUARY
     Susan M. Rountree was born April 3, 1847 in Hickory County, Missouri
and passed away July 15th 1934 at the age of 87 years, 3 months and
12 days.
     On January 13th 1867 she was married to Henry Moore.  To this union
were born 9 children, five of whom and her husband preceded her in
death.  Those left to mourn her loss are:  Mrs. Ira Davis, Mrs. Ida
Johnston and Wes Moore of Weaubleau; and George Moore of Las Animas,
Colorado, also 8 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, one brother,
Lum Rountree of Goodson, and a host of friends and neighbors.
     She passed away at the home of Mrs. Emmitt Johnston where she had
lived for the past 18 years.
     She united with the Methodist church in girlhood, then uniting with
the Christian church at Union Hill in 1890, later moving her
membership to Weaubleau Christian church.
     She was a devoted Christian and until her final illness she read her
Bible daily.  In her last thoughts she spoke of meeting Jesus and
repeated the words of the song, "I Must Tell Jesus all of my
Troubles, I Cannot Bear my Burdens Alone."  Passing from this life as
she had lived, trusting in Jesus.
     Her life speaks for itself.  She was a devoted mother, always ready
to sacrifice for her children.  She was a devoted wife, and a good
neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand.  All those who knew her
can testify that her long life was indeed one of service.  She was
layed to rest in the Rountree cemetery on the old farm where she was
born and raised, J. R. Luckey in charge.


The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  3 April 1919, Thursday
OBITUARY
     Death has again visited our community and claimed for its victim
Emily S. Melton, daughter of Henry and Susan Moore.  She was born in
Hickory county, Mo., July 31, 1871, and departed this life March 18,
1919, at the age of 47 years, 7 months and 17 days.
     Her suffering was brief, having lived only a few minutes after she
was stricken.  She, with her daughter, had spent the day with her
mother and sister, returning home early in the evening and she went
about her work as usual.  While milking she called, and the family
rushed to her as quickly as possible, and did all that loving hands
could do but of no avail.  The summons came and born her spirit back
to God who gave it.
     Emma was a devoted christian, having sought her Savior early in life.
 At the age of 17 years she united with the Methodist church, and
afterward became a member of the Christian church.  She lived a
devoted christian life up to the time of her death.
     She was married Feb. 7, 1892 to B. F. Melton, and to this union were
born four daughters and one son.  She leaves to mourn her loss a
husband, one son and one daughter, an aged mother, two brothers and
two sisters; her father, four sisters and three daughters having
preceded her to the glory land.  She was a devoted wife and a fond
and loving mother.  She will be greatly missed in the family circle,
as well as in the church and Sunday School and among her many
friends.  She was always ready to lend a helping hand to any one she
found in trouble, and took great interest in her own family, but we
feel that our loss is Heaven's gain.
     The funeral services were conducted by Rev. F. M. Thomas, after which
the remains were taken to the Rountree cemetery and tenderly laid to
rest by the side of her three daughters.  Weep not as for one that
has no hope.
          Written by a Sister,
               IDA JOHNSTON


The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  17 Mar 1932  Thursday
Melissa Melton Spohn
A TRIBUTE TO MY DEPARTED MOTHER
     Melissa Melton was the daughter of Austin P. and Rachel Melton.  She
was born April 21, 1866, at Delavon, Illinois.  At the age of eleven
years, she removed with her parents and family to Wheatland, Mo.,
where she has spent the rest of her life.  She was married to Frank
Spohn, April 8, 1888.  To this union were born two daughters viz:
Mrs. Atha Forehand, of Grenville, New Mexico, Mrs. Carl Anderson,
Hermitage, Mo.  She professed faith in her Savior, October 5, 1891,
and united with the Christian church at Union Hill.  She lived a
devoted Christian life, striving to follow the Golden Rule in all
things and helping all that came her way in need of any service she
could render.  She was an ideal mother considering any service to her
companion and family as her first duty, and the patient, enduring,
unselfished love she held for her children was manifested in the
untiring efforts she made to provide every pleasure as well as need
for not only her own children but the grand children also.
     She had been in ill health the last few years and when the family got
the measles it proved too much for her feeble strength.  For twelve
days she suffered so much and all that medical aid, and loving hands
could do, gave no relief.  Only the Great Physician could alleviate
her suffering and at 1:30 A.M., Saturday, February 26th she went
quietly to sleep without a struggle.
     Oh! mother, dear mother, what a vacancy your going has left in our
home, and tho' you asked me many times to not grieve it is impossible
for me to not.
Over my heart in the days that have flown,
No love like mother love ever has shown.
No other worship abides and endures
Patient, unselfish, and tender like yours.
          ---Her daughter, Letha A.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  12 Jan 1933  Thursday
OBITUARY
     Christopher Columbus Sutt died at his home in Wheatland, Thursday,
December 29, after a long period of sickness.  He was born in
Louisville, Kentucky.  He was married to Malisha E. Palmer, January
9th 1867 at Vincennes, Indiana, to this union was born 9 children,
namely:  A.C., of Redlands, California, Elis, of Bakersfield,
California, Josie Rorer, of Wheatland, Martha Skinner, of Chotean,
Oklahoma, Willie and Bennie, and Avery, and Jennie, preceded him in
death several years ago.  His wife Malisha passed away March 16,
1893.  He then married Mary Dull, March 13th 1894, to this union was
born 3 children namely:  Hurkless Sutt, of Hermitage, Christopher
Columbus of Wheatland, Martin Luther, of Flemington.  He leaves to
mourn his departure his wife 1 brother, 7 children, 27 grandchildren.
 He was converted at an early age and united with the Christian
church in Indiana, later moved his membership to Wheatland.
     Calib Dudley Sutt was born March 11th 1851 and died at the age of 81,
December 30, 1932, at the home of his brother who had just passed
away 28 hours before.  He was married to Josephine Mock who passed
away 25 years ago.  There were no children born to this union.  He
joined the Christian church in Wheatland several years ago.  Their
funerals were both preached Sunday morning at 11 o'clock at the
Christian church by Rev. A. T. Mahanahy.  Their remains were laid to
rest in the Sumner cemetery, in one grave, J. R. Luckey in charge.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  22 May 1958  Thursday
MRS. IDA JOHNSTON DIES AFTER LONG ILLNESS
     Mrs. Ida V. Johnston, 72, died in the Humansville hospital yesterday
after an illness of several months.  She had recently been cared for
by the family in her home east of Weaubleau and was hospitalized
again a few days before her death.
     A native of Hickory county, she was the wife of J. E. Johnston.  She
was a member of Weaubleau Christian church.
     Surviving besides her husband are two sons, Glen of Weaubleau and
Earl of Springfield; a daughter, Ruby Johnston of the home, and three
grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Weaubleau Christian
church, with Rev. J. R. Earsom officiating.  Burial in Crutsinger
cemetery under direction of Hathaway Funeral Home.



Ralph A. Butler
Death • Jan. 5, 1929 - March 19, 2018
Service: 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, Butler Funeral Home, Bolivar.
Visitation: 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, funeral home.

Ralph A. Butler, 89, died Monday, March 19, 2018, at his home in Flemington.
Ralph was born, along with his identical twin, Raymond, on Jan. 5, 1929,
the son of Tom and Catherine Butler in Dunnegan.
He was raised in the area, attending one-room schoolhouses like Plum Grove
and Humansville High School, where he would meet his wife of 45 years.
After school, Ralph served in heavy combat in Korea, earning a Purple
Heart for his service.
He would later move back to the Rondo area, where he began his life as a
farmer. Starting with field crops, Ralph farmed nearly everything. He
would also farm cattle, both dairy and beef, as well as, grow custom hay
and custom fescue throughout his years. He was very gifted at his task and
transformed a stressed farm into a show case.
Ralph was well-liked by those who were close to him. His work ethic was
strong, taking on shifts for decades that would last from 4:30 in the
morning to the late hours of the night. He believed that a man’s work
reflected his character, and he sought to apply his belief to himself.
Ralph’s work on the farm also developed other skills that he grew gifted
at, namely carpentry, welding and mechanics.
Ralph was dedicated to many endeavors away from the farm, as well. He was
an active member of Rondo Baptist Church, the National Rifle Association
and the Masonic Lodge. He was also honored to serve on the board of
directors for the Bolivar, Stockton, Weaubleau and Lowry City, chapters of
the MFA, as well as the Mid-America Dairy Co-op.
In the little free time that Ralph had, he enjoyed fishing for bass and
spending time with his trusted blue heeler. He also enjoyed old country
music. Not only did he enjoy listening, but Ralph was also very smooth on
the dance floor. He loved to relax while watching John Wayne movies and
always enjoyed laughing at Barney Fife.
Ralph was a patriot and held the stars and stripes in a special place in
his heart. He knew that the flag represented not just the country that he
loved, but the good people that called themselves Americans. He was proud
to stand firm against any foe that would seek to damage it.
Ralph lived life to the fullest, and his memory will continue to warm the
hearts of those who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Cathy Butler of the home; his son, Jim Butler;
his stepsons, Aaron Routh and wife Tara, Jeremy Routh and wife Jennifer,
Nathan Routh and Lyndsy Gudde, Adam Routh and wife Mishala and Andy Routh;
his grandchildren, Jackson, Tate, Dylan, Addison, Brayden and Mason Routh
and Brittany and Jacob Jennings; and his great-grandchildren, Greyson and
Cam Jennings.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife Glendena Butler.
Services are at 10 a.m. Friday, March 23, at Butler Funeral Home in
Bolivar. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, in the funeral home.
Online condolences can be at butlerfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Glendena Butler Memorial
Scholarship Fund, which provides scholarships for Polk County students to
attend Ozarks Technical Community College.



Patsy "Pat" J. Cherry
Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, Hathaway-Peterman Chapel, Wheatland,
with visitation one hour prior.

Mrs. Cherry, 81, Hermitage, died Sunday at Citizens Memorial Hospital,
Bolivar.
She was born in El Dorado Springs, the daughter of John Robert and Ruth
Grace Kirkhart Walker.
She was a homemaker and member of Bethel Assembly of God Church, Hermitage.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Cherry; a son, Mike Cherry and
Carol of Hermitage; a daughter, Linda Martin and Dan of Kingsville; two
sisters, Linda Dorsey of Nevada and Mary Jane Bertoncin of Independence;
four grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
The Rev. Allen Perkins will officiate with interment in Hermitage
Cemetery, Hermitage.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Autism
Association.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  17 Mar 1955  Thursday
MARION MART SERVICES TO BE FRIDAY
     Last rites for Marion Mart, 41, who died at a hospital in
Independence Tuesday morning, following a sudden illness, will be
Friday.  A service will be held in Independence Friday morning and a
second service in the Beckwith Chapel at Humansville at 2 p.m.
Burial will be in Liberty cemetery south of Hermitage.
     Mr. Mart, a former resident of Humansville community, was the husband
of Leota Downs Mart, who spent her early life in the Hermitage
community.  The couple moved to Independence about 15 years ago.  Mr.
Mart was employed in a cement plant north of Independence as a shovel
operator and was also engaged in farming.
     Surviving besides his wife are three children, Mrs. Jeannie Head of
Independence and Richard and Sharon of the home; his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Pearl F. Mart of Humansville; four brothers and six sisters.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  17 Feb 1949  Thursday
     Charles W. Tillery, 83, retired hotel operator, died at his home in Humansville on February 6.  Mr. Tillery lived in the vicinity of Elkton for 51 years and moved from there to Humansville, where he operated the Tillery hotel for 24 years.  He retired about three years ago.
     Surviving are his wife, Della, one daughter, Mrs. Golda Comann, Washington, D.C.; one stepson, Charles Homer Cauthon, Weaubleau; three grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
     Funeral services were held at Humansville Baptist church on Wednesday, Feb. 9 with Rev. J. E. Jackson officiating.  Interment was in Humansville cemetery under direction of E. H. Primm funeral home.  Pallbearers were:  Les, Ray, Fred, Alfred, Jim and John Tillery.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  28 Sep 1950  Thursday
Mrs. Vern Kicenski Dies Suddenly
     Mrs. Vern Kicenski, 22, died suddenly Tuesday night while enroute to the office of Dr. Carl Bailey in Urbana from her home near Jordan.  Her death was attributed to a heart attack.  She was expecting her second child in November.  She became ill about 11 p.m. and died soon after midnight.
     Mrs. Kicenski was the former Fern Quick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Quick of Jordan.  She was reared in the vicinity of Pittsburg.
     Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Antioch Christian church with Rev. Sherman Bybee officiating.  Burial in Antioch cemetery under direction of Vaughan-Reser of Urbana.
     Surviving besides her husband are one daughter, Barbara, one-year-old, her parents, one sister, Mrs. Edna Brooks, Jordan; and four brothers, Eugene, Carl, Gary and Jimmie of the home.

The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  30 Sep 1948  Thursday
Miss Quick Married
     Miss Fern Quick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Quick of Hermitage, and Vern David Kicenski, son of Mrs. Fred Whitaker of Yukon, Missouri, were united in marriage at Hermitage on Friday Sept. 17.  Judge Elbert Crouch performed the ceremony.
     Mr. and Mrs. Kicenski left Wednesday to make their home at Yukon.

The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  18 Aug 1949  Thursday
     Mr. and Mrs. Vern Kicenski of Eunice, Mo. are the proud parents of a daughter born Monday, Aug. 15.  Her name is Barbara Jean.  Mrs. Kicenski is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Quick of Hermitage.



Greeley Daily Tribune, Greeley, Colorado  18 Feb 1963  Monday
Hudson Farmer, Aaron B. Weichel, Dies at Age 95
     Aaron B. Weichel, 95, of Hudson, died Monday morning at the Weld County Nursing Home.
     He was born July 8, 1868, in Missouri.  He moved to Colorado in 1918 from Missouri and farmed at Galeton, Kersey and Hudson.  He had made his home with a son, Gordon, of Hudson for the last four years.  his wife, Anna, died in 1928.  He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.
     Besides his son, Gordon, he is survived by two other sons, Ralph of Denver and Clarence of Fort Collins; two daughters, Mrs. Minerva Uzelack of Hudson and Mrs. Clara Quick of Weaubleau, Mo.; a brother, Gus, of Kansas; 15 grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
     Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Thursday from Macy-Allnutt Eaton Chapel with interment at Eaton Cemetery.



Elbert "Al" Bandy
April 13, 1943-Jan. 13, 2019
Service: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel, Wheatland, with visitation preceding the service by one hour.

Elbert "Al" Bandy, 75, of Wheatland died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019, at Big Spring Care Center, Humansville.
He was born April 13, 1943, in Purdy to Leander Bandy and Rachel Spencer Bandy.
He worked as a meat cutter for Woods Supermarket for 27 years.
He was minister of the Weaubleau Community Bible Church for 27 years.
Survivors include his wife, Glenda Bandy of the home; three sons, Johnny Fellers, Donnie Fellers and Ronnie Fellers, all of Flemington; two daughters, Connie Foltz of Wheatland and Jackie Best of Weaubleau; one sister, Esther Palmer of Jackson, Mississippi; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel with Bro. Carl Ginnings officiating. Burial will be in Gardner Cemetery, Wheatland, under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service.
Pallbearers will be Jason Pursley, Ethan Fellers, Jacob Best, Michael Fellers, Dylan Fellers, Dayton Pursley, Wyatt Welch, Kaden Pursley and Noah Best.



Jerry Dean McMillin was born on August 15, 1955 in Arcata, California. The son of James(Jim Ed) and Louise (Kreisel) McMillin. Grandson of Henry and Martha McMillin and Edgar and Ada Kreisel.
He passed away on November 2, 2018 at KADLEC  Hospital in Richland, Washington. Jerry could not recover from a massive stroke brought on by numerous cancers in his body and passed away peacefully with family by his side.
He is preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by six siblings: Kathy Howe of Lee’s Summit, MO- Jim McMillin of Mesa, Arizona- Sue Bento of Benton City , Washington- Sandi Keiper of Davidson, North Carolina- Debbie Hesse of Raymore, MO and Louise McMillin of Missoula, Montana. Also survived by seven nephews and six neices. Cremation, with ashes to be scattered at a later date.



Jesse Melvin Payne
Dec. 8, 1929-Jan. 19, 2019
Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel, Wheatland, with visitation one hour prior.

Jesse Melvin Payne, 89, of Wheatland died Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at Hermitage Nursing & Rehab, Hermitage.
He was born Dec. 8, 1929, in Clinton to Charley Payne and Retha Young Payne.
He built cabinets for several years.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Anthony Payne and Stanley Payne.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Payne of the home; four children, Charles Michael Payne and wife Peggy of Warsaw, Crystal Schock and husband Ronnie of Lenexa, Kansas, Charles Steven Payne and wife Leticia of Kansas City, Kansas, and Sheilla Jobe and husband Dan of Independence; eight grandchildren, Jeremy Payne and Chancey, Chad Chapman, David Chapman and Nichole, Tracy Glanville and Travis, Alex Payne and Kimber, Danielle Finney and Jeremy, Kyle Hack, and Joshua Lasiter; and 12 great-grandchildren, Sierra Payne, Myra Payne, Fiona Chapman, Bianca Pepe, Tony Pepe, Kiera Glanville, Ari Payne, Khloe Payne, Charlee Marie Finney, Jameson Finney, Rusty Lasiter and Cain Lasiter.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel with the Rev. Kent Parson officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery, Quincy, under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland. Visitation will be from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home.



The Index, Hermitage, Missouri  11 Mar 1948  Thursday
OBITUARY
     Joeann Frazier was born near Goodson in Polk Co., Mo. Feb. 16, 1860, and departed this life Thursday morning at 2 o'clock Feb. 25, 1948 at the home of her daughter Mrs. Gladys Simmons, Ventura, California, having reached the age of 88 years and 9 days old.
     In the year 1877 she was united in marriage to Isaac Frazier, who preceded her in death 41 years ago.
     This union was blessed with 10 children, three having passed on.
     She was converted some 50 years ago and united with the Antioch church of which she remained a faithful member.
     After the death of her husband she struggled on caring for her family as best she could.  Sometimes the road was rough and the burdens heavy but leaning on the ever lasting arm of her Master, He sustained her Faith and carried her thru.  She loved the Lord, her family and friends.  And it can be said, "She hath done what she could."
     Most of her life was spent about 2 1/2 miles west of Pittsburg, Mo.  The past 20 years she had made her home in California.
     Surviving are 7 children, Henry Frazier, Waverly, Mo; John Frazier, Waverly, Mo.; Noah Frazier, Flemington, Mo.; Mrs. Bertha Floyd, Polk, Mo.; Mrs. Lydia Floyd, Pittsburg, Mo.; Mrs. Rachel Edde, Santa Paula, Calif., and Mrs. Gladys Simmons of Ventura, Calif., 33 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, other relatives and a host of friends.
     Funeral services were held Monday, March 1, 1948, 2 p.m. at the Antioch church.  Rev. Austin Hensley of Collins, Mo., officiating minister.  Music was furnished by the church choir.  Interment was in the Antioch cemetery under the direction of the Primm Funeral Home of Humansville, Mo.



Marie Mott

Marie Mott, a lifelong resident of Hickory County, died Thursday, Jan. 24, surrounded by family and friends, after a long struggle with cancer.
Born in 1940 in Redlands, California, Marie graduated from the Burge School of Nursing in Springfield in 1961 and received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1962.
She continued her education at the University of Missouri in Columbia, where she received her family nurse practitioner certification in 1981.
Marie's early career in the 1960s included positions at Burge Hospital in the operating room; floor nurse at Redlands Community Hospital in Redlands, California; clinical instructor at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City; and charge nurse at Osceola Medical in Osceola.
Throughout the 1970s, Marie's career included positions as director of nursing at Windsor Estates in Camdenton; charge nurse at George Dimmitt Memorial Hospital in Humansville; and director of nurses at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City.
After receiving her family nurse practitioner certification, Marie worked with Dr. Bill Mathews at the Humansville Clinic from 1981 to 1985 in Humansville.
Marie also served as school nurse coordinator for Wheatland R-2 and Hermitage R-4 Schools.
She is survived by her nephew, Lt. Col Eric Mott, his wife, Connie, and Marie's namesake and great-niece. Emily Marie Mott, who all reside in Mississippi.
A funeral was Tuesday, Jan. 29, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel with the Rev. Kent Parson officiating. Burial followed in Cross Timbers Cemetery, Cross Timbers, under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland.
Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society or to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.



St. Louis Post-Dispatch, St. Louis, Missouri  27 Jan 1912  Saturday
SELFMADE ST. LOUISANS
  A series of lives of men who have made their way in the world, with interviews by Walter B. Stevens on how they started and what is their advice to young men who are ambitious to succeed.
No. 11. Elias Michael
     In the house where he started as "front door boy" at $4 a week Elias Michael worked 19 years before he was admitted to partnership.  But his real beginning in business life was earlier and more humble.  At 13 the boy left school and found a place in a retail dry goods store of Memphis.  he was a "bundle boy."  He worked for his clothes and the tuition in a night school.
     "My duties," said Mr. Michael as he told the simple annals of his boyhood, "were to sweep the floor, dust the goods, carry bundles and make myself generally useful.  The hours were from 6:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in winter; from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in summer.  Then I went home to supper.  There were no street cars in Memphis at that time.  I could not have afforded to ride if there had been.  After supper I went to the night school, which was located over the store where I worked.  The distance from home to the store was something over a mile.  This distance I had to walk four times a day, besides all the journeys around the town delivering the bundles; these were very heavy at times; if I could not carry all I had to make another trip."

HIS FIRST ADVANCE
     From bundle boy in a retail store to front-door boy at the age of 15 in the wholesale house of Rice, Stix & Co. was advancement.  Of the $16 a month, $4 went to pay the tuition in the night school where the boy was perfecting himself in a course of bookkeeping.  There were family obligations; the father had died when the boy was 7 years old.  By keeping a small store the mother was rearing and educating the children.  The pay of the front-door boy contributed to the family support.  But the position was not entirely satisfactory.  The boy wanted something more active.  He "wanted to work in the stock."  He was a little fellow.  If he got around back of the stacks of goods he couldn't look over them and see the front door when it required his attention.  The manager, sympathetic with the boy's ambition, relieved him of the door duties and sent him upstairs to the "small wares" or notions department.  Here was field for activities, physical and mental.
     "My work in the notions department," said Mr. Michael, "was to open cases, carry the contents to the stock where they belonged, keep goods in order and when sold carry them to the billing room.  We had no trucks or elevators; all cases and bales had to be pulled up through a hatchway to the different floors.  This was hard work, but it gave the opportunity to study and learn the character and value of merchandise, and that stood me in good service in later years.  I took a keen interest in knowing all about the goods handled in wholesale dry goods stores.l  I closely observed the methods of buying and selling and the wants of the customers.  I was always ready to help the salesmen, and I tried to make myself useful by knowing the stock and the prices.  In turn the salesmen were always to have me with them when selling goods; and so I learned how to sell."
     There was one drawback.  The busy season required night work.  Elias Michael did not mind the hours of work, but he did mind the interference with the night school.  At 17 he stopped going to school and entered upon a kind of practical education which he initiated for himself.  In the evenings he visited the retail stores of Memphis, which kept open at night; he carried samples to them and showed them the new goods the wholesale house was receiving.  Thus outside of business hours he made sales which grew into considerable amounts.  But of more value than the profit on the sales was what the young salesman learned by these visits about the goods which other houses were carrying and which his house did not have.  Some of the merchants to whom Elias Michael sold on those evening visits 40 years ago are today important customers of the Rice-Stix company.
GOOD MANNERS AN ASSET.
     At 17 Elias Michael was receiving $50 a month; at 19 he was advanced to $75.
     "I never measured my work or pay by that of the other boys in the store." he said.  "I always did what I could.  My work interested me.  My employers, it seemed to me, were paying me all I was worth.  Right here I may say that in my experience I have never known a sour, ill-mannered boy to rise or progress very much.  Good manners and an obligating disposition are great factors in the upbuilding of a career.  A poor boy who possesses these qualities is better endowed that a fortune-favored one without these qualities."
     With the $75 a month at 19, came new responsibilities.  The mother, who had been "the strong, guiding hand," died.  Three sisters were to be taken care of.
     "I believe," said Mr. Michael, "that the teaching of my mother to do all I could, and without the eyes of my employer being upon me, was of great value.  It prompted me to be honest minded in my work, to be never wasteful of the time or goods of my employer.  The man who will trifle with his work will be a trifler in everything.  The world has no use for triflers.  My mother taught me to care for the interest of my employer as if it was my own, to avoid bad company, to be industrious.  I look back now and see how much her influence had to do with my success.  Often, to this day, in considering a matter requiring a decision, I recall my mother's teachings and try to think how she would have me act."
     The grasp of the youth on the detail of the notion department grew stronger.  At 20 Elias Michael was trusted to make out orders for what was needed in stock.  At 21, with the business expanding, he was given the management of the department and was sent to New York to buy goods.
     "That was a proud event in my life," he said.  "I was small of my age.  Going to New Yor for the house seemed a wonderful achievement--and it was.   I worked hard as a buyer and took great delight in seeing the goods I bought sell readily.  I was very careful to get the best possible article for the price.  Every spare moment I had was devoted to learning more about the business.  I read trade journals and kept up with the trend of the market as shown by the commercial reports.  I never considered any effort too great to be sure of right selection of reliable merchandise, as in the beginning I had learned how important was the part the quality and value of goods performed in the competition for business and how necessary it was to have a customer get good values, for as his trade grew so did ours.  I never considered the mere making of money the main object.  My ambition was to build up a department of large proportions, a business that would command the attention and respect of the community.
FROM DOOR BOY TO PRESIDENT
     In 1879 the house, which was growing, and with which Elias Michael was growing, moved to St. Louis.  At 30 years of age Mr. Michael was given an interest in the business.  His earnings exceeded his expenses.
     "As soon as I was able to save," he said, "I contributed something to the support of educational and charitable institutions and tried to help others."
     At 34 Elias Michael was admitted to full partnership.  In 1906 he was elected head of the house.  To the men with whom he had advanced from front door boy at 15 to president of the corporation at 50, he pays this tribute:
     "A large factor in my life was the splendid character of those men.  Their examples of generous, fair treatment and broad business principles had much to do in shaping my development.  I mention this because I believe the association with those who will bring out the best in him is the most valuable aid in the development of a boy and a young man."
     Elias Michael has heard the complaint that opportunity does not knock now at the door of the young man as often as it did a generation or two ago.
     "That is a woeful mistake," he said.
     "Never before in the history of the world was the top so high of so broad.  The demand for well-balanced, brainy men willing to make personal sacrifices to attain worthy objects was never so great as now; the rewards of endeavor were never munificent as at present.  Every successful business man will tell the beginner that it is harder to get a man worth $5000 or $10,000 a year than it is to find time to refuse applications from men who are worth only $50 a month."
     "I am asked," he concluded, "to name the qualities which go to insure success.  I say:  Strict integrity in act and thought; hard work and a liking for whatever work you undertake.  Do it uncomplaininly.  Never shirk or do slovenly work.  The value of a man is judged by the value of his work.  Avoid bad company.  Be obliging.  Be dependable.  Never make a promise you are not sure you can keep.  Be as correctly informed as possible.  Read the newspapers.  Keep posted about what is going on, and particularly so about what pertains to the occupation in which you are engaged.  If you are in the dry goods business, a knowledge of the best horse, of the fastest runner, of the highest jumper, of the relative merits of baseball players is not essential.  Success means sacrifices, but not to the extent of loss of self-respect or health.  No success can come without good health.  Hard, intelligent work is not killing.  Save something.  Take an interest in the general welfare of the community.  Do your share in civic effort--more than your share when needed."



The Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Nebraska  7 Jan 1947  Tuesday
Lincoln Man Found Hanged At His Home
     The body of Frank L. Sartain, 52, 644 So. 19th, was found at his home Monday night by a stepson, Jimmy Thompson.  Deputy Sheriff Merle Karnopp, acting as coroner, said Sartain apparently had taken his own life.
     The body was found hanging from a joist in the basement of the family home, Karnopp said.
     Sartain, who recently had been unable to work because of ill health, had been despondent, Karnopp said he was informed by members of the family.  Sartain has visited his wife, Wilma, at a nursing home where she works, Monday morning, Mrs. Sartain told the deputy sheriff, and no member of the family saw him after that until his body was discovered.
     The stepson found Sartain's body early in the evening when he went to the basement shortly after arriving home from work.
     A resident of Lincoln for 28 years, Sartain was a veteran of World War I.  He had been on leave from his job as an engine watchman with the Union Pacific railroad since last summer.  He had been in the Veteran's hospital for a month this fall and had been released about three weeks ago.
     He is survived by his wife, two stepsons, Jimmy Thompson, Lincoln, and Walter Thompson, Arkansas; his mother, Mrs. Grace Hines, Lincoln; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth McLaughlin, Kansas City, Kas., and Lois McGuire, Los Angeles; and one grandchild.



William F. “Bill” Breshears
William Francis “Bill” Breshears, age 91, peacefully entered heaven while at home in Kansas City, Kansas surrounded by family.  He was born on June 5,1927 in Quincy Missouri the son of Elsie and Floyd Breshears.  He entered the United States Army in 1946, at the age of 18, serving in the Post WW-II.  During his service he earned the “Pacific Theater Ribbon” and the “Army Occupation Medal-Japan”. Upon discharge he returned to Warsaw, Missouri.
In 1950 Bill married Ruth West and they set up house in Warsaw. Bill and Ruth were blessed with a little girl in 1951, Victoria Diane Breshears, and several years later in 1956, Samuel Francis came along. In 1958 the small family moved to Kansas City, Kansas where Bill started a career installing floor covering. In 1961, Scott Allen was born, with Russell Wayne making an appearance in 1963. A family of 6 made for close quarters with a 2-bedroom home and a 2-door sedan. Bill’s common sense and logic, along with his ability to fix just about anything, resolved the space problem by converting the garage into an additional bedroom. The purchase of a Station Wagon gave all a little more space when traveling. He was a great provider.
Bill was a “Life Member” of the International Floor Layers Union Local 1179 and enjoyed his more than 32 years installing carpet. He was renowned in the quality of his work and respected by all in the business. When the tough jobs came up, Bill was the one who got the call. He installed carpet in nation-wide Movie Theaters, Commercial Chain Stores, worldwide hotel chains, and chapels for the US Military just to name a few of his projects.
Hunting and fishing were favorite pastimes of Bill’s. Though he hunted and fished in the early years to provide food for the table, he spent endless hours later enjoying the fields of western Kansas chasing pheasants and quail. Over the decades, many a mile was walked north of Hoxie, Kansas in pursuit of the birds he loved so much. Bill was a tall man with long strides, and the young boys who followed him into the fields had to hustle to keep up with the man they loved, respected, and emulated. Bill fished the rivers and lakes of Missouri and Kansas, the streams of Big Thompson Canyon, Colorado, the lakes of Canada, and many bodies of water throughout the country. Whether it was catfish, trout, bass, crappie, or any other fish, the joy on his face when he reeled it in lit up the world. He cherished his time in the great outdoors.
His love of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren exposed a softer side of Bill. After retiring he was had more free time. He loved it when the little ones came by. The laughing, the playing, the TV cartoons, and everyday spoiling were part of his routine whenever the opportunity was present. Sitting at the kitchen table, whether making toast and tea or making lunch for a little one, and sitting up TV trays in the TV Room was always a grand production, enjoyed by all. They loved the attention and he loved the company.
Bill was a great man, respected and liked by friends, neighbors, and co-workers that he had met and spent time with throughout the years.
Though it was with heavy hearts when his family said “goodbye”, he knew he was loved and that they knew he loved them. He will be missed so much, but the fond memories he has blessed us with, will last forever.
Bill is survived by his wife, Ruth, a woman who stood at his side, caring for him daily, rarely apart in their 69 years of marriage; his children, Vicky Enloe (Danny), Sam Breshears (Janice), Scott Breshears (Cindy), Russ Breshears (Regina), and Tara their beloved Chihuahua, 14 grandchildren; Andy Enloe, Melissa Jump, and Kara King. (Children of Vicky & Danny) Brian Breshears, Amy Wilcox, Ricky Breshears. (Children of Sam & Janice) Mollie Troast, Matt Breshears, Mallory Baker. (Children of Scott & Cindy) Kassie, Kallie, Karly, Krista, Kaytee Breshears. (Children of Russ & Regina) and 21 great grandchildren
Funeral Services for William F. “Bill” Breshears was held at Reser Funeral Home, 101 W. Main Street, Warsaw, Missouri on Tuesday, March 5. Visitation was at 12 Noon, with the funeral immediately following at 1pm. Burial was at the Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, MO., with military honors.
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the St. Judes Children Research Hospital/Foundation.



Morning Register, Eugene, Oregon, 23 Sep 1927  Friday
     Mrs. Kate C. Kee, 76, a native of Kentucky, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Buchanan, Tuesday, after an illness of several weeks.  Mrs. Kee came to Oregon from Missouri about 17 years ago.
     Mrs. Kee is survived by one son, W. S. Kee of Medford, one daughter, Mrs. Buchanan, 337 Thirteenth avenue east, Eugene, two sisters, Mrs. M. C. Tinker of Eugene and Mrs. Fannie Swink of Sunnyside, Wash., two brothers, J. W. Price of Sunnyside, and R. N. Price of Medford, one grandson, Edgar Buchanan, and four granddaughters, Kee, Katie, Lova and Gail Buchanan, all of Eugene.
     Funeral services will be held at the Branstetter chapel Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock, Dr. E. V. Stivers officiating.  Interment will be in Humanville, Mo.



Mr. Myron K. Floyd, 64 of Hermitage passed away Friday, March 8, 2019, in his home.
He was born Jan. 16, 1955, in Humansville to Gerald Floyd and Iona K. Fowler Floyd.
He graduated from Hermitage High School in the class of 1973.
Years ago, he was an active Free Mason in Urbana.
Myron loved to play softball, to bowl and go to the casino, and he enjoyed his poker club on Wednesdays. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Loren Brandell Floyd; and his aunt and uncle, Gene and Wanda Turner.
Myron is survived by two nieces, Crystal Bradshaw and husband Rodney of Springfield and Caitlin Floyd of Bolivar; three nephews, Eric Floyd of Fordland, Jason Howe of Bolivar and Jake Beckman of Bolivar; eight great-nieces and -nephews, Sydney, Logan, Caden, Taylor, Marlie, Aiden, Silas and Romie; his two cats, Mollie, and Blondie; as well as many other relatives and friends.
According to Myron’s wishes, his body will be cremated. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Antioch Cemetery, Pittsburg.  Online condolences may be made at greenlawnfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Pitts Chapel, Bolivar.



Lionel L. Barnes
July 18, 1924-March 12, 2019

Lionel L. Barnes, 94, of Flemington passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility, Bolivar.
He was born  July 18, 1924, to Henry and Lois Fisher Barnes.
He was retired from the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II.
He was a longtime area resident of the Elkton area.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Retha Barnes, on Aug. 9, 2016.
Survivors include his son, Jerry Barnes of Bull Head City, Arizona; his daughter, Linda Collins of Wheatland; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were Friday, March 15, at Sapp Cemetery, Flemington, with Pastor John O'Quinn officiating under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland.



Sylvia “Arvilla” Beem
Nov. 8, 1930-March 9, 2019

Sylvia Arvilla Stephenson Beem entered this world on Nov. 8, 1930, in Rondo and went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at the Hermitage Nursing and Rehab Center in Hermitage.
The second of four children born to Charles Edgar Stephenson and Lola Elizabeth Blackwell Stephenson, Arvilla was tough, strong-willed and had an independent spirit.
In her early years, Arvilla met her lifelong friend Trixie Stokes Vanderford. They attended all 12 years together at Weaubleau, roomed together during college and remained close throughout their lives.

Arvilla was a proud member of the Weaubleau class of 1948 and never missed a reunion or any other opportunity over the years to get together with her classmates.
After high school, she met Garland Ernest Beem — she saw him playing basketball with a bunch of guys and could clearly tell that he thought he was pretty good. They married on Sept. 9, 1949.  Arvilla taught school to pay the bills which allowed Garland to start buying cows and land. Just when everyone had given up on them ever having children, on Oct. 25, 1958, they welcomed their daughter, Patricia Lynn. Seven years later, March 30, 1965, they welcomed their son, Garland Mark.
They made their home in a small farm house east of Wheatland until 1972 when they built a new home on the prairie west of town. Garland passed away one year short of their 50th wedding anniversary.

In the beginning of her career, Arvilla taught in one-room schools all over the area and taught just about every grade and subject.
She finished her 29.5-year career in public education at Wheatland High School teaching high school history. She touched a lot of lives over the years and could still call each student by name. She was truly humbled when the Wheatland School District dedicated a classroom to her.
She loved her grandkids fiercely and lived to watch them play ball — lining out the referees was just an added bonus. Her children and grandchildren were at the center of her life and heart. She truly lived her life for them.

She was also extremely close to her maternal cousins and immensely enjoyed seeing them once a month at the cousins’ supper.
She was also blessed to be a part of the “gang.” The Beems, Costelows, Hoppers, Blackwells and Hunts were together constantly. They spent many Sundays at the lake or pond eating good food and enjoying the best company. Arvilla’s dear friend and partner in crime, Shirley Costelow, would slip off on escapades no one would hear about until months or even years later, if at all. In the later years, when Arvilla was unable to drive, Shirley took her everywhere, called her every day and constantly did things with her and for her. Shirley was truly a best friend for life.
Arvilla was preceded in death by her husband, Garland; her father and mother, Edgar and Lola; an infant brother; and her younger brother, Robert Stephenson.

She is survived by her daughter, Pat O’Neal of Wheatland, and her son Mark Beem and wife Staci of Preston, as well as five grandchildren, Kayla Curiel and husband Arthur of Kansas City, Kristen O’Neal of Fair Grove, Austin O’Neal of Wheatland, Dax Beem and Lawson Beem, both of Preston. She was looking forward to the arrival of her first great-grandbaby in July. Arvilla is also survived by her younger brother, Gail Stephenson and wife Carol of Springfield, who were by her side until the very end. She is also survived by a whole host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and great friends.
Heaven gained a truly amazing woman and while she will be missed, her loving husband, Garland, is waiting for her on the other side. Her good friend, Charlotte Hoppers, will also welcome her and be grateful she finally will have help keeping Garland, Sam Blackwell, Dale Costelow and Bill Hoppers from “shooting the moon” when they have neither the ace or the deuce.



Jos. Lehman, Esq., an old and valued citizen, father-in-law of our fellow-townsman, Vic Sarbach, died at his home in Glasgow, Mo., on Friday, Dec. 23, 1881. Mrs. Sarbach received a dispatch announcing his serious illness, and immediately started but did not arrive till after her father's death. Mr. Lehman was here about two months ago, and considering his age - 76 years - was possessed of good health and seemed to greatly enjoy his visit among his numerous relatives and friends. The Holton Recorder, January 12, 1882.



The Kansas City Kansan, Kansas City, Kansas  31 Mar 1921  Thursday
Norman Funeral Tomorrow
Bonner Springs Woman Dies at the Age of 73 Years.
     Bonner Springs, March 31.--Funeral services for Mrs. Marie Norman, who died yesterday at her home near here, will be at 2:30 o'clock tomorrow in Maywood church.  Burial will be here.  Mrs. Norman was 73 years old.  Surviving are four sons, four daughters, ten grandchildren and a brother.  The sons are Axel Norman, Elmer Norman, Arthur Norman and Alfred Norman; the daughers are Miss Selma Norman, Mrs. Helma Johnson, Mrs. Rhoda Newman and Mrs. Rose Faster, all of Bonner Springs.  Gus Turn, the brother, lives at Holliday, Kan.



The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Missouri  17 Dec 1959  Thursday
     Norman--Arthur Norman, formerly of Edwardsville in Wyandotte County, died yesterday at the home of a sister, Mrs. Rose Foster, Osawatomie, Kas., where he had lived the last 20 months.  He was born in Wyandotte County and had lived in Wyandotte County near Edwardsville most of his life.  He was a retired carpenter.  Surviving also are another sister, Mrs. Rhoda Newman, 3713 Wood, Kansas City, Kansas, and two brothers, Axel Norman, Edwardsville, and Alfred Norman, Weaubleau, Mo.  Services will be at 2 o'clock Saturday at the Alden-Harrington & Sons chapel in Bonner Springs.  Burial will be in the Bonner Springs cemetery.



The Kansas City Times, Kansas City, Missouri  20 Sep 1949  Tuesday
     Norman--Mrs. Hilda Albina Norman, 67, Edwardsville, died yesterday at the Trinity Lutheran hospital.  She was a lifelong resident of Greater Kansas City and was a member of the Messiah Lutheran church.  Surviving are her husband, Carl Axel Norman of the home; two daughters, Miss Zenobia Marie Norman, 1220 Armour, and Miss Esther Norman, Lawrence, Kas., corresponding secretary of the Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs; a son, Carl O. Norman, 3019 Hutchings, Kansas City, Kansas; a sister, Mrs. Ellen May Norman, Perry, Kas., and a brother, Oscar J. Widen, Edwardsville.  Services will be held at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday at the Messiah Lutheran church.  Burial will be in Memorial Park cemetery.



Iola Daily Register and Evening News, Iola, Kansas  6 Dec 1934  Thursday
Colony, Dec. 5.--James Othick, 74 years old, died Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Guy Cox, living northeast of Colony.  He had been in failing health for some time.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Farris funeral home.



Iola Daily Register and Evening News, Iola, Kansas  3 Jul 1924  Thursday
     Francis Marion Crocker was born in Clark county, Illinois, Oct. 25, 1858, died at Carlyle, Kans., June 27, 1924, at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 2 days.  He was united in marriage to Mollie Lineback, March 18, 1878, in Hutcheson, Ill., and came to Kansas in 1879.  To this union were born 9 children of whom all are living except one who died in infancy.  He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife, one sister, Mrs. Lizzie Allen of Shamrock, Okla., who was with him to the last, one sister and brother in Montana, who was unable to be with him, 8 living children, Mrs. Ella Othick of Welda; Mr. W.T. Crocker, Enid, Okla.; Mrs. Maude Woolsley, Chanute; Mrs. Pearl Reiter, Mr. Frank Crocker, Mr. Ed. Crocker, Mrs. Blanch Gilmore, Mr. Sam Crocker, all of Carlyle.  He leaves 24 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, all being present except one son W. T. Crocker who was unable to come.



The Oskaloosa Independent, Oskaloosa, Kansas  13 Dec 1990  Thursday
     Don Scott Othick, 84, Garnett, died Dec. 5, 1990, at the Village Villa Nursing Home, Nortonville.     Mr. Othick was a retired farmer and stockman.  He was an Army veteran of World War II.
     He was born Oct. 27, 1906, in Anderson County, the son of James and Mary Ellen Crocker Othick.  He spent most of his life in Anderson County.
     Mr. Othick was a member of the American Legion post.
     Survivors include a brother, Elmer Othick, Garnett.
     Services were Dec. 8 at Farris-Feuerborn Memorial Chapel, Garnett.  Burial was in Welda Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Village Villa Nursing Home.



Jacqueline Elaine Haynes-Springer, 54 of Lebanon, MO, passed away at Cox South in Springfield MO on January 22, 2018. She is survived by two sisters, Dorene (Haynes) Strange and Adrienne Haynes, one aunt, Violet Phillips, one uncle, John VanDerMale, as well as many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by Mary Bennett, her best friend of 17 years, and her service dog “PD”. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack E and Janet (VanDerMale) Haynes. Jackie was born May 13, 1963 in Seattle WA and lived there until an adult. She attended Hocking College in Nelsonville OH and received a degree in Journalism/Photojournalism in 2009. Jackie loved sharing her life with her service dog “PD,” fishing, football, writing, cherishing all of God’s creation through photography, reading, travelling, volunteering with non-profit organizations and helping others. She was a fiercely loyal friend to those who loved her and she never met a person who wasn’t worthy of kindness. Jackie’s enormous personality, wealth of selflessness, her sense of humor and chucking laughter will be sorely missed by all. A celebration of life service will be held 6:30pm March 1st, 2018 at the Lebanon-Laclede County Library in Lebanon, MO. Per Jackie’s request, she wanted to be buried in Evergreen-Washelli Cemetery in Seattle WA with her family, so in lieu of flowers a gofundme.com page has been set up, titled “Jackie’s final trip home to Seattle.”



Truman Claunch, 76, of Wheatland passed away Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2019, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.
He was born Aug. 23, 1942, in Harrisonville, the son of James and Nellie Claunch.
He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.
He was a truck driver for several years.
Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Claunch of the home; three sons, Randall Claunch of Olathe, Kansas, Mark Claunch of Wheatland and Chad Claunch of Wheatland; one sister, Shirley Jarvis of Raytown; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, at Hathaway-Peterman Chapel with the Rev. Kent Parson officiating under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland.



Napa, CA - Ken Martin, a citrus farmer and businessman originally from Southwest Missouri, who spent most of his life in McAllen, TX, passed away on August 7, 2019, at the age of 77 while in Napa, California. Ken is survived by his wife, Sue; his children, Mike and his wife Anna, and Jeanie and her husband Jeff; his grandchildren, Taylor and wife Sara, Mary Kathryn, Wilson, Mikenley, Maisen, Harden, Gairsen and Natalie; a great granddaughter, Aubrey; and siblings Freddie, LaVena, and Robert and his wife Tina. Ken Martin was born in Southwest Missouri and grew up on his family's dairy farm. Ken went to Southwest Baptist College, then later to Dallas Mortuary College. He became a funeral director and mortician in Fulton, Missouri, where he met his future wife, Sue Ware. Ken & Sue were asked by her father to move to South Texas to care for citrus orchards he had purchased. This was the beginnings of the family's venture into the citrus business. They moved to the Rio Grande Valley with their two young children in April of 1970. In Texas, Ken managed the groves, drove the tractors, irrigated the soil, and the small company yielded 17 loads of citrus in its first year. Fast forward 40 years and Ken Martin ran one of the largest and most successful citrus and onion farming and packaging companies in Texas, shipping produce around the world. Ken was an early proponent of the famous Rio Star Grapefruit that many Texans have come to know and love. The family business also grew into a leader in the onion industry with much of its production coming from their farms in Texas. He served on countless industry committees and boards throughout his career. The Martin family sold their citrus company in 2012 and purchased a vineyard in Napa, CA for what would be known as Italics Winegrowers in 2014. Italics is a project that truly highlighted Ken's passion for agriculture and keen eye for cutting edge farming and production. Although Ken spent most of his life farming in Texas, he truly loved nothing more than enjoying wine with family in beautiful Napa Valley. Ken spent his last days tasting wine, enjoying his time with his grandchildren, and preparing for another harvest season -- the things he loved most. Ken was a beloved husband, a kind father, a loving grandfather and great grandfather who knew how to live his life to the absolute fullest. Ken will be deeply missed by his family, his friends, and all who had the opportunity to know him. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on August 20 at the First United Methodist Church, 4200 North McColl Road in McAllen, TX. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Saving Hope Animal Rescue (www.saving-hope.org) or the American Heart Association (www.heart.org).



Stockton Journal, Stockton, Missouri  9 Jul 1925  Thursday
Vernon Bishop Killed
     Vernon Bishop, the 12 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bishop was thrown from a horse and dragged to death while on his way home from work Tuesday evening.  The boy had ridden the horse into the creek for water when his brother drove a team hitched to a wagon with a hay frame on it into the creek.  The hay frame struck the horse on which Vernon was sitting and caused him to jump and run.  The boy was thrown from the horse and in falling his foot became fastened in the harness and he was dragged to death over the rocks.  He lived only about 15 minutes after the accident. ---Humansville Star Leader.



Stockton Journal, Stockton, Missouri  22 Nov 1923  Thursday
     Milan Ray Bishop, oldest son of Amos and Mary Bishop, died at the Springfield hospital Nov. 3, 1923, being 22 years 10 months and 4 days old.
     His death was caused by an accident in a wood-saw.  He was trying to belt the machine while it was running and in so doing caught his arm in the fly wheel and broke it in five places.  His arm was taken offbut to no avail, as gangrene set in immediately.  He leaves to mourn the loss a father, mother, grandmother, five sisters, two brothers and a host of relatives and friends.
     Milan was a young man of excellent character, possessing a nature not common to us at all.  He was kind and considerate and it seemed that he thought of others before himself, he was always ready to help a friend in need.  He always defended the right and his faults were few.
     The deepest sympathy possible is extended to the sorrying relatives that will be so lonesome without him, and O! how the whole community, especially the young folks will miss him!  Because he was always in our midst enjoying himself to the utmost.
     While not a professor in Christ he used so well to sing sacred hymns, and just before he died he left some testimony to be believed that all was well.  He told his sister Olllie he was going home and it was his request for her to go with him.  The only consolation that is left is the thought that it was the divine will of the all wise God to call him home.
     Funeral services were held by the pastor of the Baptist Church of Humansville and a beautiful ceremony was delivered to the grieving audience after which the remains were laid to rest in the Humansville cemetery.



John P. Owens
October 9th, 1970 - January 11th, 2020
Visitation
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020   11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Charter Funerals,
10250 Shawnee Mission Parkway,
Merriam KS 66203

Funeral
Wednesday, January 15th, 2020 at 1:30 PM
Johnson County Memorial Gardens,
11200 Metcalf Ave,
Overland Park Kansas

John left us suddenly on Saturday, January 11th, 2020. He was a professional trim carpenter as well as a graduate of the O.P. Fire Academy where he also served as an EMT. He was descended from the Cherokee as well as a proud Scotsman.

John was preceded in death by his wife Teresa on March 3rd, 2006; and his dad James Merle Owens in 2012.

He leaves behind his beloved daughter Alyssa; his mom Karen Owens; his sister Suzanne, brother-in-law Alex; a nephew Sebastian Menez; and his dog DeeDee.



Rose Mae Bybee, age 95, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Bothwell Regional Hospital in Sedalia, Missouri.  She was born May 29, 1924 in Rocky Comfort, Missouri, the daughter of Amos Quick and Opal Stewart (Thomas).

She was a cherished matriarch, raising 4 children mostly by herself due to the tragic, early deaths of 2 husbands.  In 1941, Rose married Leslie Clanence (L.C.) Brandt (1919 - 1953) and on December 7, 1959 she married Herbert Eulan (Joe) Bybee (1928- 1960).  From 1969 to 2016, her partner was Lanual (Kenny) Ellison (1939 - 2016).

Rose lived a number of years in Wyoming and Colorado, drove a forklift in an armory in California during WW II, was an avid arrowhead hunter and collector, loved to read and to listen to John Denver songs, which always reminded her of Colorado.

Rose was preceded in death by a sister, Muree (Quick) Beatty, a brother, Bob Quick and two great grandsons, Jared W. Hayes and Mason Brandt.

She is survived by a sister, Karen (Quick) Dickenson of Warrensburg, Missouri, four children; Jerald Brandt and Deralyn Leaton, both of Warsaw, Missouri, Selene Strathman of Sedalia, Missouri and Phillip Bybee of Strafford, Missouri.  12 grandchildren; Cara Fauquier, Shawn Brandt, Jessica Brandt, Eli Brandt, Savannah ose Brandt, Leslie Mace, Marley Pahlow, Patrick Kreisel, Amber Willen, Amy Mullins, Rondi Bybee and Lyndsey Todd and 19 great grandchildren.

At Rose's request, there will be no services.  In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to Benton County Hospice.  Cremation arrangements under the direction of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, Missouri.



Donald D. Burns was born on Sunday, November 02, 1958 and passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020. Donald D. Burns was a resident of Missouri at the time of passing.



Obituary
Willis (Willie) Herbert Kramer, 91, a loving husband and father of five went to heaven while surrounded by his family on Tuesday March 31, 2020.

Willis was born on November 7, 1928 in Garnett, Kansas to Martha Kennard and Charley Kramer.

Willis worked a variety of jobs throughout his life. He loved to work and finally retired for the third time at the age of 85 from Wal-Mart Distribution Center.

He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Vassar, Kansas.

Willis married Ethel Virginia Robertson, the love of his life, on November 24, 1949. They celebrated 70 years of marriage and their union was blessed with one son and four daughters.

Willis was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Tina Elaine Kramer, three brothers, Richard Kramer, Floyd Kramer, Charles (Bud) Kramer, and one sister, Clara Green.

He is survived by his wife Ethel Virginia Robertson, son C. Wayne Kramer (Candace), daughters Kathy Bigham (Walter Jr.), Sandra Lewis (Kevin), and Deborah Bauck (James), nine grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, one great great-grandchild, four brothers, Eugene Kramer, Perry Kramer, John Kramer, and Glenn Kramer, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Willis enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading and playing with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was known for his quick wit, infectious smile, kind and compassionate spirit, and outright orneriness and pranks.

Willis’ wife, Ethel described him as a “strong, loving, and gentle man”.

Services will be at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.



56Dorothy M. Feaster
August 03, 1928 - August 18, 2020

Dorothy M. Feaster, age 92, of Quincy, MO, passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020, at CMH Health Care in Bolivar, MO.  She was born on August 3, 1928 in Iconium, MO, the daughter of Levi and Bethel (Monroe) Feaster.

Dorothy was raised in Benton County and at the age of 17, began her teaching career. She taught in rural schools in Hickory and St. Clair counties where they had school in the winter and she took college classes in the summer.  She attended Southwest Baptist College and completed her Bachelor’s degree in education from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg.

Some of the schools she taught in were Hogles Creek, Harrison Bend, Shiloh, Cross Lane, Raytown Consolidated Schools, Hermitage, Weaubleau finishing her career of 44 years with the Warsaw R-9 School District in 1991.  She continued to substitute teach for several years.

In addition to her teaching, she also managed a 300+ acre cattle farm, along with raising chickens, turkeys and a large vegetable garden which she shared with her neighbors, co-workers and friends.  Dorothy didn’t believe in idle hands.

She was a long-time and faithful member of the Hopewell Baptist Church near Quincy, MO.  She enjoyed her church friends and as long as her health permitted. was always there when the doors were open. She enjoyed cooking and was an excellent baker and candy maker which she shared with many.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her sister, Doris McLaughlin on January 13, 2007, and an infant sister, Wilma Lee, at the age of 6 months.

Dorothy never had children of her own, but during her 44 years of teaching, she had many students whom she loved and thought of as her own who will remember her fondly.

Funeral services for Dorothy Feaster will be Monday, August 24, 2020, at 10:30 A.M., at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.  Burial will be the Iconium Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Hopewell Baptist Church in care of Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO.



DR. KENNETH W. BROWN
C.P.A., Ph.D.
1945-2020
Ken, my husband of 55 years, passed through yesterday in peace and comfort, September 23, at 2:54 p.m. at James River Nursing Home in Springfield, MO.
After his retirement in 2001 from Missouri State University (where, from 1970, he was, chronologically, Asssistant Vice President for Finance, Assistant to the President, and Professor of Accountancy), he turned to a new passion.  Always curious and a deep thinker, he became widely known as "The Ozark Uncle" in honor of his beloved nieces and nephews and also because of his extensive research, creative writing, his vast archives, and sharing of information on Douglas County, MO, which includes his hometown of Ava.
As he stayed in touch with family and friends, he did solo work but also assisted several in putting together family history and other books, compiling photos, and creating final layout and design before publication.
Ken had battled effects of viral pneumonia since March 11 and entered James River Nursing Home on August 15 in hopes for improvement; however, two weeks ago, he contracted COVID, along with its resulting pneumonia which ended his life.
As patriarch of the Brown family, his penchant for meaningful conversation, his creativity, and his unending love for family, he leaves a huge void in our lives.
Because of COVID, no funeral is planned; however, we hope to have a virtual memorial service later on.
Joy Brown
9/24/2020



Theodore "Teddy" E. Lightle Jr.
May 2, 1958-Sept. 29, 2020
Oct 2, 2020
Theodore "Teddy" E. Lightle Jr., age 62, of Weaubleau passed away Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, at his niece's home in Appleton City.

He was born May 2, 1958, in Clinton, the son of Theodore E. Lightle Sr. and Ruby A. Quick Lightle.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1982-1986. He worked several years as a farm hand and also for Crawford Auction Co.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Survivors include his two sisters, Cheryl Jones of Belton and Teresa Ross of Bolivar; nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and great-nephews.

The family will have a private memorial services at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland.



The Douglas County Herald, Ava, Missouri 14 Aug 1941  Thursday

Napoleon B. Owens Dies At Gainesville

     Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at the family home near Gainesville for Napoleon Bonaparte Owens, 84, pioneer resident and farmer of Ozark county and father of Charles Owens of Ava.
     Mr. Owens died Wednesday night of what was believed to have been a cerebral hemorrhage.  He awakened his wife about midnight and told her he was ill, and died about fifteen minutes later.
     He is survived by his wife, two brothers, Samson B. Owens and Jerry Owens of Halltown, four sons, Charles Owens of Ava, Willie Owens of West Plains, B. Owens and Homer Owens of Gainesville; four daughters, Mrs. Maude Ford, Mrs. Bertha Graves and Mrs. Tressie Rose of Gainesville and Mrs. Nannie Jones of Lutie; and several grandchildren.
     Two sons of Charles Owens were pallbearers, Leonard Owens of Ava and Fred Owens of Mt. Vernon.  Other pallbearers, also grandsons, were Walton Ford, George A. Rose, Billy Jones, and Rex Owens.
     Burial was at Centerpoint cemetery.  Mrs. Mattie Owens, the widow, has been suffering from a heart ailment, and was unable to accompany the body to the cemetery.
     Napoleon Bonaparte Owens was named for the famous French general, Napoleon Bonaparte.  His great-grandfather, a Frenchman, was a general in Napoleon’s army.



The Douglas County Herald, Ava, Missouri 4 Feb 1954  Thursday

Mrs. Mattie Owens Dies At Gainesville

     Mrs. Mattie Owens, 91, mother of Charles Owens of Ava, died Monday at her home in Gainesville after a nine-day illness.
     A native of Ozark county, she is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Maude Ford, Mrs. Bertha Graves and Mrs. Tressie Rose, all of Gainesville, and Mrs. Nan Jones of Lutie; and four sons, Charles of Ava, H.T. of Springfield, Willie of West Plains, and B. Owens of Gainesville.
     Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon in the Christian church at Gainesville, conducted by Rev. Eddy Rittenhouse, Rev. Joe Deatherage and Doin Pitchford.  Burial was in Center Point cemetery under direction of the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home.



Henry Junior McMillin
Henry Junior McMillin, age 72, of Warsaw, Missouri, passed away Friday evening, November 27, 2020 at the Osage Beach Rehabilitation Center.  He was born on December 19, 1947 in Warsaw, Missouri to Henry Everett McMillin and Martha (Meadows) McMillin.
He grew up in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High School Class of 1965.  After high school he was drafted in the United States Army on August 3, 1967 where he served in the Vietnam War until his honorable discharge on July 15, 1969.
Following his military service, he worked for Hallmark Card in Kansas City, Missouri.  He also was a farmer who operated his own farm.  Outside of work he was an avid hunter and fisherman in the area.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, his siblings, Jim Ed McMillin, Jack McMillin, Bill McMillin, Lyle, McMillin, Bud McMillin, Jess McMillin, Jewell Kellner and Geneva Yount.
He Is survived by one son, John McMillin (Amy), of Warsaw, one daughter, Lori Phillips, and her husband, Mark, of Warsaw, his love of 46 years, Lori Smotherman, of the home, 6 grandchildren, April Wilson (Bo) of Urich, Missouri, Caitlin Jackson (Cory), of Cabot, Arkansas, Randell McMillin (Ali) of Dayton, Ohio, Kristen McMillin (Gage) of Bates City, Missouri, Mark Phillips Jr. (Ashley) of Republic, Missouri and Anastasia Edwards (James) of Eglin, Florida, 6 sisters, Pansy Turner, Peggy VanDyke, Cindy Davis, Della Campbell, Gracie Sprague and Nancy Bradley, 2 step-sisters, Sheila Love and Lyla Boyer and one step-brother, Warren Love, 15 great grandchildren, other relatives and friends.
Graveside services and interment will be held Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at the Shiloh Cemetery.



Charles Richard “Dick” Thompson
July 1, 1935-Dec. 12, 2020

Charles Richard “Dick” Thompson took his heavenly flight Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020.

He was born July 1, 1935, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, second son of Leon Stanley Thompson and Mary Elizabeth DeBaugh. His death was preceded by his parents and older brother, Stanley.

Dick married SuLane Hess in Iowa on July 29, 1967. They had two daughters, Debra Sue Thompson (Karl Juntunen), two grandsons, Ryan Cole Fitzpatrick and Conner Jake Fitzpatrick of New Florence, and daughter, Cindy Rae Thompson Burri (Brian) of Amsterdam, Netherlands. He has two sisters, Margaret Cecchine (Gary) of Virginia and Patricia Hurley (Tony) of Arizona. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews, plus a multitude of friends.

Dick owned Thompson Farm Products and Dick’s WildRoot Horseradish, both of Weaubleau. He had been mayor of Weaubleau and a police officer in decades past.

He loved playing practical jokes. Only drove a Ford. Always had a good story to tell, would offer anyone a beer and never met a stranger.

His mantra was “DO MORE FOR OTHERS THAN THEY CAN EVER DO FOR YOU.”

Services will be from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, at the historic Weaubleau Congregational Christian Church. Dick was sexton of Souders Cemetery for 29 years, where he will be interred.

Memorials may be made to Souders Cemetery Fund, PO Box 142, Weaubleau MO 65774.










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