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'The Poplar Bluff Citizen', Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO newspaper;
Thursday Dec. 14, 1905;
FRANK LADE KILLED.

An old grudge of several years standing was culminated in this
county Wednesday about 1:30 o'clock when Jim Snodgrass, a youth
about 16 years old, shot and killed Frank Lade, near the Lade school
house, in St. Francis township. Lade was shot with a double barrel
shot gun. The charge took effect in the abdomen and is said to have
almost completely torn that portion of Lade's body away.

Reports of the tragedy are very meager and little can be learned of
the affair. Officers left for the scene of the shooting about 4:30
o'clock yesterday afternoon.
'The Evening Citizen', Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO; Tues., December
19, 1905, front page: FRANK LADE DEAD Victim of Duel of Last
Wednesday Died this Morning

Frank Lade, who was shot by Martia Snodgrass last Wednesday
afternoon, near the Lade school house, about fifteen miles northeast
of this city, died this morning at 7:30 o'clock from the result of
his wounds.

Lade and the Snodgrass families have been bitter enemies for several
years past and the killing has been anticipated for some time by
parties familiar with the two families. Lade was a dangerous man and
was so regarded by all who knew him intimately. Martia Snodgrass,
the young man who shot him, is an inoffensive fellow and has the
sympathy of the community. He is at present out on bond for his
appearance pending the result of the injuries inflicted upon Lade.
He will likely be rearrested.

(I went back to try to find the Wednesday, Dec 13, 1905 news ... it
was not on file. However, I scoured all the papers from the Dec.
14th - through the 21st to find something else on this matter.)

'The Evening Citizen’, Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper; Wednesday,
December 20, 1905, front page: small mention under heading of 'LOCAL
ITEMS':

Frank Lade was buried in the cemetery near his home this afternoon.
[[Seems there is an error in the recording of his death date on his
headstone .... newspaper account of his murder indicated that he
died Dec. 13,th 1905 - yet his headstone reads Dec. 19th!]]

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Wednesday,
March 10, 1915, Front Page:
S. J. HENDRICKSON DIED LAST NIGHT WELL
KNOWN RESIDENT OF BUTLER COUNTY IS DEAD
Lived Quietly For Many Years
With

Relatives near Hendrickson -Funeral Today

S. J. Hendrickson, aged 43, a well known resident of Butler county,
died last night at 8:17 at the home of Mrs. J. S. Rice, a sister,
who lives near Hendrickson. He has been ailing for five or six
months with Bright's disease and dropsy. He was born in Hendrickson
on April 13, 1872. He was best known as Little Jasper and had a host
of friends.

Two brothers and one sister survive as follows: N. W. Hendrickson of
Hendrickson, Mrs. J. S. Rice of Hendrickson, J. D. Hendrickson of
Poplar Bluff.

The funeral was held this afternoon at 3 o'clock, services and
burial at Lille' cemetery two miles north of Hilliard.

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'Poplar Bluff American' Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO newspaper -
front page - Tues., Mar. 5, 1918:
DAVID HENDRICKSON DIED AT HOME
MONDAY NIGHT

David Hendrickson died at his home in the Grand Avenue neighborhood
Monday night at about ten o'clock, pneumonia being the cause of
death. Hendrickson is survived by a wife and five children. He was a
man 39 years of age.

Deceased, who was employed for the past few years as a caterer at
the Crown Hotel Bar, had been ill but a week before the demise.

Burial will take place Wednesday afternoon, interment being near
Hilliard, where a number of his family are at rest.

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'The Daily American' Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO newspaper, front
page, Mon., May 3, 1926: AGED MAN IS THE VICTIM OF PARALYSIS

S. Jasper Hendrickson, 89, Died at Noon Sunday After Illness of Six
Months

Simon Jasper Hendrickson, aged 89 years; pioneer resident of Butler
county, died at his home at Hilliard at noon Sunday, after an
illness of several months. He suffered a stroke of paralysis four
months ago, and this trouble, coupled with his advanced age, caused
his death.

Mr. Hendrickson came to Butler county about 60 years ago. He was
born on December 16, 1836, and spent his early life in Williamsville
county, Indiana.

The deceased is a member of one of the largest families in this part
of Missouri. He is survived by his widow, nine children, 43
grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. The children are Nathan
Hendrickson, Joe Hendrickson, Albert Hendrickson, Pete Hendrickson
and George Hendrickson, the latter living at St. Louis, Mrs. Nancy
Edmonston of St. Louis, Mrs. Nora McFadden of Stuttgart, Ark, Miss
Alice Hendrickson of Brooklyn, N. Y. and Mrs. Louisa Summerton of
Wabash, Ind. His widow is 71 years of age.

Funeral services were held from the home at Hilliard at 3 o'clock
this afternoon and the body was placed at rest in Hillis cemetery.
Mr. Hendrickson was an uncle of Ward and J. D. Hendrickson of Poplar
Bluff. He lived in the vicinity of Keener, in the north part of this
county, for many years, later moving to Hilliard, where he spent the
remainder of his life.

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'The Daily American' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Thurs Oct 28, 1926:
ROMBAUER NEWS

Lillian Marie Ham, eight-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Eddie Ham,
died Saturday morning after a long illness of typhoid fever. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. W. J. Ham at Ham Town Sunday, after
which interment took place at Ham Town cemetery. A father, mother,
brother and sister survive the deceased. An aunt, Miss Nevada Agee,
of St. Louis, was called last week and was present when the little
one passed away. (*** note this notice was in the paper 5 days after
her passing!)

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'The Weekly Republican' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO - Monday, March
21, 1927:
WILL N. PACE TOOK POISON WEDNESDAY

Poor Health Blamed for Action of Widely Known County Citizen --
Died About Noon

WAS FORMER HEAD OF COUNTY SCHOOLS

Educator Had Also Taught School Here and Was Active in All Community
Work

William N. Pace, aged 63, for many years identified as one of the
leading educators in the rural school system of Butler county, and
highly respected citizen, died at shortly past noon today from
effects of a poison which he drunk at about 4 o'clock this morning.

Pace had been in poor health for several months. He suffered from an
attack of influenza several weeks ago and refused to take any
medicine for this ailment.

Second Attempt.

It was his second attempt to commit suicide. He took poison about a
month ago, but it was not sufficient to kill him. He recovered after
suffering slight paralysis.

Last night when Mr. Pace went to his room his wife saw him taking a
glass of water along. This being unusual, she inquired why, and he
explained that he often became thirsty at night.

At 4 o'clock Mrs. Pace heard him and went to his room. He was
suffering convulsions and appeared to be in great agony. The
Convulsions increased in severity and shortly after noon he became
paralyzed. The poison which he took acts on the nervous system and
results in paralysis of the heart. He died at 12:10 p.m.

Widely Known

William N. Pace was one of the best-known teachers Butler County had
ever had. He had been teaching school for at least 40 years and was
elected county superintendent of schools for one term of four years.

About a month ago he quit his school at Oak Grove and his daughter,
Mrs. Fred Aylor, completed the term; which ended about ten days ago.
His health, he explained, was such that he could not continue his
work.

When he took poison this morning, he explained to his wife that he
wanted to recover. He said he was sorry, and asked that everything
possible be done for him. Doctors were called, but the poison had
circulated in his system to such an extent that nothing could be
done to save his life.

For many years he resided in the Agee community. His home burned
several months ago and he moved to Poplar Bluff and has been
residing on Lexington avenue.

Relatives

Those surviving him include his widow, five daughters and one son.
The children are Mrs. Ozie Hinkle, of Granite City, Ill.; Leta
Adamson of Poplar Bluff, Sweetie Aylor of Poplar Bluff, Mazie Tinker
of Williamsville, Ilah Hillis of St. Louis, and Herbert Pace of
Portland, Ore.

The Frank Undertaking Company took charge of the body this
afternoon. Complete funeral arrangements have not been made, but
services will be held at the home Thursday afternoon, after some of
his relatives arrive on train No. 8. Interment will be in Marble
Hill cemetery.

W. N. Pace was born in 1859. He came of a family of schoolteachers.
His father taught the first common school in the county, at Agee
district, and his uncles were all schoolteachers. Mrs. Pace and two
of their daughters are also educators.

Pace taught his first term of school in 1880 at Hilliard and with
exception of about three years, two of which were given over to work
in the county recorder's office, and one year in telegraph service,
he has been a school teacher.

He was a Democrat candidate for county representative last fall, but
was defeated by Eugene L. McGee.

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'The Weekly Republican' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO - Thursday,
March 24, 1927:
WILL N. PACE PLACED AT REST

The last sad rites for William N. Pace, 68 year-old Butler County
educator, were held this afternoon from the home on Lexington
avenue, and the body taken to the Marble Hill cemetery for
interment. Pace died at noon yesterday as result of poison which he
took eight hours prior.

Religious rites were conducted at the home by the Rev. J. L.
Wilkinson of the First Christian church at 2:30 o'clock. The Frank
Undertaking Company had charge of the funeral.

Poor health was explained as the cause for the educator's self-
destruction.

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'The Daily Republican' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Saturday, 21 May 1927, page 3:
(her picture)
STORM VICTIM
Mrs. Belle Lade was born January 23, 1871, in Poplar Bluff and was
married in 1888 to Frank Lade. To this union was born eight
children, six now living. In 1905 she suffered the loss of her
husband.

Mrs. Lade, besides being a kind and loving mother, was a citizen
highly respected by the community. She was successful in handling
her rooming house business for 12 years. She was loved by all who
knew her. She was blessed with good health and gave an untiring
interest to her work.

She was killed May 9 when the walls of her establishment, known as
the Harris House, collapsed.

Mrs. Lade had resided in Poplar Bluff all her life. She is survived
by her six children, Nealy Hollis, Nora LaRose, Frank, Victor, Roy
and Esta Lade. She is also survived by one sister and two brothers.
She was placed at rest by the side of her husband in the Hamtown
cemetery on May 12. Many friends paid their last respects to the
departed citizen. Funeral services were held at the home of Frank
Lade, with the Rev. C. A. Westbrook in charge.

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'The American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper,
Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1930, page 3:
LaMoyne Hinkle
Formerly of This
County, Succumbs
The body of La Moyne Pace Hinkle, son of Mrs. and Mrs. W. J. Hinkle
of Granite City, Ill., formerly of Poplar Bluff, will be returned
here Wednesday for burial following his death while in the U. S.
Naval service. The parents arrived here last night and are at the
home of Mrs. Hinkle's mother, Mrs. W. N. Pace of this city, waiting
arrival of the body.

La Moyne Hinkle was 17 years of age. He enlisted in the naval
service December 19, 1929. After completing his training service at
the Great Lakes station, he returned to his home for a 15 day visit,
praising the navy highly as a place of great opportunity.

He was stricken Nov. 3 with chlorangitis and died in less than a
week, on Nov. 8, at 1:30 a.m., at the navy hospital in Charleston,
S.C.

Burial will be at Marble Hill cemetery, north of Poplar Bluff,
Thursday, Nov. 13. Funeral services will be held at the home of Mrs.
Pace, 666 Lexington Ave., at 2:30 p.m.

Surviving are the parents, two brothers and one sister. They are La
Sweet Deneen Hinkle, Iolyn Jewell Hinkle and Ioci Flooen Hinkle;
both grandmothers, a grandfather, great-grandmother, and other
relatives. The Rev. J. L. Wilkerson will be in charge of rites.
Phelps service.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Tuesday, April 15, 1930, page 7:
FUNERAL RITES HELD
TODAY FOR WAR VET
Funeral services were held this afternoon for Peter J. Hendrickson,
world war veteran, who died early Monday morning from effects of
paralysis. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Quite a large number of
ex-servicemen attended the rites.

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"The American Republic" newspaper, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO, 1 Jan. 1931, Front Page:
DR. HOLLOWAY IS VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA
Widely Known Young Chiropractor Died Last Evening at Poplar Bluff Hospital
Had Practiced his Profession 4 years
Was Vice President of S.E. Mo., Chiropractors - Funeral Service Friday

Dr. Ira Holloway, widely known local chiropractor, died at 5:30
Wednesday afternoon at the Poplar Bluff Hospital from Pneumonia,
which developed a little more than a week ago. He became ill on
Tuesday, December 22, with a severe pain in his left lung. His
condition grew more complicated and Monday morning he was taken to
the hospital after an examination revealed his condition was
critical.

Dr. Holloway was 27 years of age. He was born December 13, 1903, at
the Holloway home near Poplar Bluff.

Dr. Holloway had been practicing his profession in Poplar Bluff
about four years. He had established a wide acquaintanceship and was
favorably known throughout the district. He completed his course of
study in the Palmer School of Chiropractic at Des Moines, IA.,
shortly before opening his office here on May 9, 1923.

About three and a half years ago he was married to Miss Alpha Brown,
a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Bluford Brown of the north highway.

His Affiliations Dr. Holloway was a member of several organizations,
including the Odd Fellows, Missouri State Chiropractic Association,
Delta Sigma Chi fraternity, the 100 percent club of the Palmer
School and the Missouri Alumni Association of that school. He was
the vice president of the Southeast Missouri Chiropractors
Association. He and Mrs. Holloway entertained members of the
district association at a meeting held here only a few weeks ago.

Surviving are the widow, the parents, Mr. & Mrs. E. O. Holloway,
grandmother, Mrs. Jane Inman, one brother, James A. Holloway, a half
brother Ivan Murray and one sister, Emma B. Holloway.

Funeral Friday The body was taken to the Brown home at noon today
and will remain there until time for the funeral services at 2:30
Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. The Rev. J. L.
Wilkinson will be assisted in conducting the funeral rites by the
Rev. W. E. Fuson. The pall bears will be Dr. Lamar, of Poplar Bluff;
Dr. Bader of Cape Girardeau; Dr. Reynolds of Ste. Genevieve; Dr.
Sisson of Farmington; Dr. Dempsey of Potosi and Earl Phiffer of
Green City, Mo. Five of the pall bearers are members of the
chiropractic association. The flower girls will be Aleene Bennett,
Etta Casteel, Mildred Lade, Mardell Jaggard, Mrs. Raymond Snider,
and Margaret Mickey. Burial will be in the City Cemetery, Frank
service.

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Poplar Bluff, Missouri newspaper evening edition January 2, 1931, front page:
HOLLOWAY RITES HELD THIS AFTERNOON

Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30 at the First
Baptist Church for D. Ira O. Holloway, local chiropractor, who died
from pneumonia Wednesday evening after a brief illness. The Rev. J.
L. Wilinson, pastor of the First Christian Church, and the Rev. W.
F. Fuson, pastor of the First Baptist Church were in charge of the
religious rites.

Dr. Holloway was very popular here and throughout the district. He
had been practicing his profession since his graduation from the
Palmer School of Chiropractic at Davenport, Ia., a little more than
four years ago.

A number of out-of-town friends and associates of the doctor
attended funeral services. The church was crowded during the rites
and a great number of flowers marked the high respect to which the
departed young man was held in this community.

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'The American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO, Monday, August 24, 1931, front page:
MRS. JANE INMAN
OF ROMBAUER DIES

Mrs. Jane H. Inman, aged 85, died at the family home at Rombauer at
9 p.m. Sunday. She was the wife of Shadrick Inman, well known
resident of that district.

Mrs. Inman was born January 29, 1846. She had resided in that
section nearly all her life.

Surviving are one son, James A. Inman, and three daughters, Mrs.
Dora M. Holloway, Mrs. W. M. Pace and Mrs. Mattie Cooper.

The Rev. W. M. Ham conducted funeral services at Hamtown church at
2:30 this afternoon, with burial later in Hamtown cemetery, Greer
service. (Note: reference to her daughter, Belle, should've been
Mrs. W. N. Pace.)

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'The Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Mon., July 25, 1932; front page:
DEATH CLAIMS "UNCLE WARD' HENDRICKSON
Widely Known Poplar Bluff Man Died at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis at 4:30 a.m. today.
DEATH CAME AS RESULT OF STROKE PARALYSIS
Had Been in Poor Health for Several Months - Served Two Terms as
Chief of Police

Ward Hendrickson, well know Poplar Bluffian, and for several years
chief of police, died at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis at 4:30
o'clock this morning following a stroke of paralysis suffered late
Sunday afternoon when his condition appeared to be growing worse,
following a breakdown about two weeks ago.

While the definite cause of Mr. Hendrickson's fatal illness had not
been determined by specialists at the hospital, the doctors felt
positive a cancerous condition may have been responsible.

Although his correct name was Nathan Wells Hendrickson, he had been
known as "Uncle Ward" for many years. His name was the same as that
of his father who was killed at the age of 72 years when his team of
mules ran away and he was caught in the harness and dragged some
distance. Born in This County

Mr. Hendrickson was born in the vicinity of Hendrickson, a town in
this county named after his father, on September 8, 1859. He would
have been 73 years old next September 9. In the spring of 1876 the
family moved to Kansas and remained there until 1881 when they
returned to the former home in this county and continued to reside
there.

In 1882 Ward Hendrickson was married to Miss Alice Magill, and three
children were born. One of them, Nathan W. Hendrickson, Jr., is
living in St. Louis. The other two died. On June 28, 1895 he was
married a second time and the widow, Mrs. Rosie Hendrickson and five
children by that marriage also survive. The children are Mrs. Royal
Flanakin, Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Herbert Head, Detroit; Mrs. Ray Head,
Detroit; Marcus Hendrickson, St. Louis; and Miss Dorothy Hendrickson
who lives at home. An adopted son, Harding Hendrickson, known as the
"door-step baby" was taken to raise when he was found on the front
steps of the Dr. A. R. Rows home several years ago. Other Survivors

One brother, J.D. Hendrickson, of Poplar Bluff; a sister, Mrs. Nancy
Rice of Wilby, and a half brother, George Faulkner of Wayne county,
also survive.

"Uncle" Ward moved to Poplar Bluff on September 10, 1915 from the
farm near Wilby, and had since made his home on Gordon street here.

Mr. Hendrickson was a member of the city police force in 1921 and
1922. He was elected chief of police in 1923 and again in 1925,
serving two year terms each time. He held position on the force in
1927, but during the past two years he has been on the retired list,
his health being rather bad at times.

During the time he was on the police force, Mr. Hendrickson made a
wide acquaintanceship. It was declared by many that he was the best
known officer in Southeast Missouri, and he made a particular effort
to cultivate the friendship of children, virtually every child in
Poplar Bluff knowing "Uncle Ward." Civic Booster

In the death of Mr. Hendrickson, the entire county has lost one of
its most outstanding citizens,. He commanded the highest respect of
Poplar Bluffians and visitors in the city while acting as head of
the city law enforcement organization.

An active booster for Poplar Bluff and this district during the past
quarter of a century, "Uncle Ward" had been interested in every
civic project. He was classed as one of the leading citizens of the
city.

When it became evident that his condition was critical, his two
daughters in Detroit went to St. Louis and talked with him Sunday
afternoon. One of them remained in St. Louis upon his request, and
was there when he died. Funeral Services Tuesday

The body will be returned here tonight from St. Louis by a Frank
service funeral car, and will be accompanied here by the relatives
now in St. Louis. It will be taken directly to the family home.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at the First
Christian Church with the Rev. J. L. Wilkinson in charge. Burial
will be in the City Cemetery.

Poplar Bluff Masons, of which Mr. Hendrickson was a member, will
conduct services at the grave. He also was a member of Woodmen of
the World and for many years a member of the Odd Fellows
organization.

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'The American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper - Monday, October 17, 1932; page 6:
J. A. INMAN, AGED 47, DIED THIS MORNING

J. A. Inman, 47 years old, member of a pioneer family of the Hamtown
district, died at 10:30 this morning at the home of his sister, Mrs.
Dora Holloway. He had been ill for some time.

Surviving are the widow, Mattie Inman, sons Clyde, Alfred, Herman,
Paul and Ira Inman and daughters, Ruth, Loretta and Imogene. He also
leaves six sisters who are Mrs. Delle Pace (should be Belle), Mrs.
Dora Holloway, Mrs. Mattie Cooper, Mrs. Ellen Potillo, Mrs. Sarah
Fuller and Mrs. Vashti Shelton.

Funeral services will be held from the Inman home at 2:30 Tuesday
afternoon with Rev. Bodge Carter in charge. Interment will be in
Hamtown cemetery. Greer service.

J. A. Inman was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shadwick Inman, early day
pioneers of this county.

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'The American Republic' Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO newspaper; Wed.,
Sept. 13, 1933, page 3:
DIES SUDDENLY AFTER TRYING TO RESCUE A GIRL
Word was received here this week of the death of H. L. Pace of
Portland, Oregon last Sunday. A telegram sent to a sister, Mrs.
Alfred Hillis stated that Mr. Pace died of a heart attack after
attempting to rescue a girl from drowning at a beach near Portland.

The deceased is a son of Mrs. Belle Pace-Graham of this city and
formerly lived in Poplar Bluff. He frequently visited friends and
relatives in the city. Another sister, Mrs. Fred Aylor of Poplar
Bluff also survives. Detail of the funeral were not learned.

[. . . the rest of the story . . .]

'The Daily Oregon' - Front Page - Portland, OR - Mon, Sept 11, 1933:
BOY RESCUES GIRL FROM DEATH IN LAKE
MAN LOST IN ATTEMPT TO AID LIFESAVER
Leslie Wishard, 15, Makes Heroic Efforts to Save Victim of Heart Attack

Leslie Wishard, 15, of 12 Northeast Tenth avenue, Portland, snatched
a 12-year-old girl from death by drowning in May's lake yesterday,
and nearly succeeded in a heroic attempt to save a fellow rescuer
from a like fate.

Herbert Pace, 40, who became exhausted trying to assist the youth to
rescue the girl, was being helped to safety by young Wishard, when
he suffered a heart attack and sank to his death before he could be
saved.

Wishard and Pace were on a raft in the middle of May's lake, near
Parkrose, when they noticed Nellie Mae Mosier of St. Joseph, Mo., in
difficulty trying to swim from shore to the raft. Both swam to her
aid, Wishard reaching her and towing her to the raft.

Meanwhile Pace had tired and Wishard went back and towed him to the
raft. Before he could be taken from the water he collapsed and sank,
observers said. After dragging an hour and a half sheriff's deputies
recovered the body. Pace, the sheriff's office learned, lived at
Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Miss Mosier, officer's said, apparently suffered no injury from her
experience. She was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. McCoy,
1235 Southeast Ankeny street.

‘The Oregon Daily Journal', Portland, Oregon - Monday, Sept. 11, 1933:
Man Loses Life In His Attempt To Rescue Girl

Herbert ("Al") Pace, 40, of 24 Northeast 13th avenue, was drowned in
May's lake Sunday after Leslie Wishard, 15, of 12 Northeast 10th
avenue, who had saved Nellie Mae Mosier, 12, of St. Joseph, Mo.,
from drowning, also succeeded in pulling him to a raft.

Sally, visiting with her parents at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. J.
McCoy, 1235 Southeast Ankeny street, was swimming in the lake when
she became exhausted and went under twice. Pace and Wishard swam to
her rescue. Wishard, first to reach the girl, snatched her from the
water and pulled her to the raft. After getting the girl onto the
raft, Wishard saw that Pace had become exhausted. She swam out and
assisted Pace to the raft, but the latter, suffering from a heart
attack, slipped back into the water and sank before he could be
saved.

Deputy Sheriff's Wilson, Rexford and McFarlans obtrained two boats
and recovered the body by dragging the lake. The body was turned
over to Deputy Coroner Snook.

Mr. W. N. Pace, mother of the drowned man, resides at Poplar Bluff,
Mo.

'The Morning Oregonian', Saturday, November 16, 1933, Portland
Oregon newspaper - funeral notice: PACE---

In this city, September 15, Herbert L. Pace, late of 24 SE 13th
avenue. Friends are invited to attend funeral services today
(Saturday) at 10:30 A. M. at the Conservatory Chapel of A. J. Rose &
Son, East Sixth and Alder streets. [note: wonder why this was posted
in the paper so long after the incident??]
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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Tues.,
Nov. 19, 1935; front page:
INJURIES FATAL TO BEN ROBISON
Injuries suffered on November 11 when a flywheel on a home-made wood
saw was shattered, caused the death this afternoon of Ben Robison,
Broseley man. He was admitted to the Poplar Bluff Hospital late in
the afternoon of Nov. 11. Spokes from the wheel penetrated his body

‘rough sketch’ from later obit from 'Daily American Republican'
Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO newspaper – sorry didn’t get date:

Benjamin Hillon Robison - Age 33 - Died Nov 19, 1935. Born about
1902.

Married Ozie Pace Hinkle. First married to Jewel Hinkle and secondly
to Benjamin H. Robison. Survivors wife, children, Houston, born
about 1921, Benita, Bennie, and Goldie. Mother Mrs. L. Whitener,
brother Ed Robison, half brother, Raleigh Whitener. Burial Marble
Hill Cemetery, Poplar Bluff.

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'The Daily Republican', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Monday, November 1, 1936 - Front page:
FUNERAL SERVICES
FOR INNMAN CHILD
CONDUCTED TODAY

Little George Innman, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Innman of near
Rombauer died Sunday morning after a short illness. Funeral services
were held this afternoon from the residence and interment was in
Hamtown cemetery, A. W. Greer reports.

The little child is survived by its mother and father and 11
brothers and sisters.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Wednesday,
September 6, 1939, pg 3:
Last Member of Kittrell Family
Called in Death

Mrs. Martha Jane Smith, aged 84, life-long resident of Butler county
and a daughter of one of the pioneer families of this county, died
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. O. W. Witte on North Main street
at 11:35 p. m. yesterday after being critically ill for several
months.

The death of Mrs. Smith takes the last member of the original family
of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Kittrell, she being the youngest of four
children.

The Kittrell family was one of the original white families in Butler
county, having come here in the year 1819 to establish a home on
Cane Creek. Kittrell is accredited by Judge D. B. Deem's history of
the county, with having made the first permanent settlement in
Butler county. The history says "he took up a large body of land,
opened a farm, established a store or trading post, sunk a tan yard
and built a distillery, bringing his goods from Cape Girardeau with
ox teams."

The history also says that the time the Kittrell family located
there, more than 300 Indians lived in the community.

Mr. Kittrell and his wife, the former Louisa Kinder, were married in
the early 1840's. They were the parents of Francis, Alfred, Lucy,
wife [of] Nate Caldwell, and Martha Jan Kittrell, the latter being
born June 6, 1855.

Martha Kittrell was married to John C. Smith on August 12, 1875. Mr.
Smith died in 1918.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith were the parents of five children, four of them
surviving. They are Mrs. Anna L. Ausin of St. Louis; Mrs. Della P.
Witte of Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Maggie Mae Hopkins of Tishomingo, Okla.,
and a son, Odie Smith, living on a part of the original homestead.

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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO Thurs.
Apr 9, 1942, page 3:
JAMES INMAN SERVICES WILL BE ON FRIDAY

Funeral services for James Henry Inman, 80 year old Butler county
pioneer resident who died at the home of his son-in-law and
daughter, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Cantrell at their home at 907 Fairmount
at 5:55 a.m. yesterday, will be held at the Mt. Zion Church 12 miles
north of Poplar Bluff above Hilliard at 2 p.m. tomorrow.

Inman's Sunday School teacher, William Smothers, will officiate at
the services and burial will be in the Mt. Zion cemetery. Frank
service.

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'The Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Mon. June 25, 1942, page 5:
MRS. ROBINSON DIED SATURDAY ILL EIGHT WEEKS

Mrs. Ozie P. Robinson, aged 52, died at her home at 228 Hazel street
June 13 at 5 p.m. She had been ill eight weeks and had resided in
this county 12 years.

Mrs. Robinson was a member of the Christian church for 34 years. For
some years she had resided in Butler county until a few years ago.

Surviving are the husband, Ben Robinson and the following children:
Iocie Hinkle of Poplar Bluff, Iolyn Hinkle of Camp Polk, La., Dekeen
Hinkle of Luke Field, Ariz., and Mrs. Belle M. Pace of Poplar Bluff.
Others surviving are sour sisters, Mrs. Fred Aylor, Mrs. Leta
Adamson, Mrs. Ilah Hillis of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Maggie Tinker of
Edenburg, Tex., and two aunts, Mrs. Dora Holloway and Mrs. Mattie
Patton of Poplar Bluff.

A son, LaMayne Hinkle, died while serving in the Navy during the
first World War.

Funeral services were to be at 2:30 p.m. today at Marble Hill church
with the Rev. Wm. S. Smelser in charge. Phelps service.

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"The Daily Republican" Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO Tuesday, February 13, 1945:
E. O. HOLLOWAY DIED MONDAY

Edward O. Holloway, pioneer Butler County farmer and stockman died
of a stomach disorder, at the Poplar Bluff Hospital at 1:35
yesterday afternoon. He had been ill some eight weeks.

Mr. Holloway, who was 65, had been a life-long resident of this
county and had lived on the same farm for 45 years. His farm is
located about four and a half miles out of Poplar Bluff.

He was born November 14, 1879, was educated in the county schools
and a married to Dora M. Meadows, a county schoolteacher, on March
22, 1903.

He served on a school board for 25 years, as clerk and director, was
a member of the F. E. & C. U. of A., the American War dads and the
Farm Bureau.

Those at his bedside at the time of his death were his widow, his
only daughter, Mrs. Bernice Clark of Joplin, his two aunts, Mrs. Ora
Horn of St. Louis and Mrs. Ola Holloway of Poplar Bluff, his
granddaughter, Bertha Murray and grandson, Freddy Clark.

He leaves his widow, the daughter, one son, S-SGT James A. Holloway
in the armed forces in Italy; a step son, Ivan L. Murray at
Berkeley, Calif.; four grandchildren; one brother, Arthur Holloway
of El Paso, Tex., three aunts and an uncle.

Funeral services will be at 2:30 Wednesday at the Frank-Cotrell
Chapel with the Rev. Wm. A. Mangam and the Rev. Wm. S. Smelser in
charge. Burial will be in the city cemetery near where his son, Dr.
Ira A. Holloway, was placed in 1930.

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'Daily American Republic' page 4 June 20, 1945:
MRS. C. E. BEIGHTS
DIED AT HOME
ON ROUTE 4 TODAY

Mrs. Clara Beights, wife of Calvin E. "Dutch" Beights, died at the
family home on Route Four this morning following a lingering
illness. She was about 70 years of age.

The body was taken to Greer Croy Chapel here and services have been
tentatively set for Monday afternoon.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Monday,
December 2, 1968, page 4:
Otto W. Witte, Local Resident,
Died Last Night

Otto W. Witte, an 87-year-old retired livestock farmer and resident
of 2127 North Main Street, who suffered a stroke on October 10, died
about 8:30 last night at Doctor's Hospital.

A resident of Butler County since 1905, Witte was born August 27,
1881, in Wheatland, Ore. He was a member of St. Paul's Reform Church
in Wheatland. On July 30, 1906, he married Della Smith Henson, who
survives.

Other survivors two Hardin O. Witte of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Beulah
M. Hendrickson of Wellington, Kansas; two grandchildren and two
great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Frank-Cotrell
Chapel. The Rev. Dr. Bradford V. Powell and the Rev. Roger Guy will
conduct the services and burial will follow in the City Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Mon., Feb. 19, 1951, Page 5:
MRS. A. L. HENDRICKSON
RITES ARE CONDUCTED

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Laura Hendrickson of Hendrickson who
died Thursday, were held at 2 yesterday afternoon at the Hendrickson
chapel.

Pallbearers were nephews. They were Jesse Casey, Henry Casey, Tommy
Casey, Ancel Hendrickson and Nolan Hendrickson.

Services were conducted by Rev. Glenn Pace assisted by the Rev.
Truman Carter. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. Phelps service.

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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO - Wed., Aug. 20, 1952, page 16:
MRS. BELLE M. PACE DIES; LAST RITES SET TOMORROW

Mrs. Belle M. Pace, 83, longtime Butler County teacher, died at 8:30
last night at her home, 228 Hazel St., after a lingering illness
several years. She had lived in Butler County half a century.

Funeral services will be at 2:20 tomorrow afternoon at the Frank-
Cotrell Funeral Chapel with W. H. Meredith officiating. Burial will
be in Marble Hill Cemetery.

Visitation hours will be from 2 this afternoon to 9 tonight at the
funeral chapel. The family will be at the home of Mrs. Sweetie
Aylor, 1500 Cole Ave.

Mrs. Pace leaves four daughters, Mrs. Mileta Adamson, Mrs. Ilah
Worley, Mrs. Sweetie Aylor, all of this; Mrs. Mazie Carroll, Denver,
Colo; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie E. Beights and Mrs. Dora M. Holloway,
both of Poplar Bluff.

Mrs. Pace, born Sept. 14, 1868, in Russellville, Ark, taught 44
terms in Butler County schools, the last one in 1947. She was
married in 1888 to W. N. Pace, teacher, county superintendent of
schools, and county commissioner before his death in 1927.

Mrs. Pace and her husband were active in public life, well-known
throughout the county, and prominent in the field of education. She
and her husband were members of the First Christian Church of Poplar
Bluff.

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'Daily American Republic', Mon. Feb 15, 1954; page 10:
Mrs. M. E. Beights Died Sunday at Her Home Here

Mrs. Mattie Emaline Cooper Beights, known by many persons for years
for her private charities, died at her home in East Poplar Bluff,
Sunday at 3:12. She had been ill for more than a year from paralysis
and complications of age. She was 87.

Mrs. Beights, who was born August 7, 1866 at Little Rock, Ark., was
educated in Missouri schools. She had resided in this county for 77
years.

In early life Mrs. Beights operated boarding and rooming houses and
for a number of years was a cook for timber crews. She was never
known to have refused food to anyone who was hungry.

She was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church for many years.
Her husband, Calvin Beights, died some years ago.

She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Willie Holiday of Foster, Oregon, who
cannot attend the funeral. Her husband is critically ill, relatives
said.

She also leaves sister, Mrs. Dora M. Holloway of Poplar Bluff. Nine
grandchildren also survive. They are Mrs. Ledora Ear, New York City;
Mac and Jewell Inman, Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Pearl Davis, St. Louis;
Mrs. Dewey Barriner, Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Mary Earth, Chicago; Jacob
W. Meadows, Jane H. Bucley [should be BEWLEY] Meadows and Mrs. Mary
Cantrel of Poplar Bluff and Jim Inman of Chaffee, grandchildren by
marriage. Thirty six great grandchildren and 12 great great
grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. at Hamtown Church Tuesday,
February 16. The Rev. Chester Hamm will be in charge. Pallbearers
will be Arch King, George Collins, Clyde Inman, August Potillo,
Henry McKinney, Ralph Cooper and Melvin McElwrath. Greer Croy and
Fitch Service.

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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Monday, October 10, 1955:
Drew F. Holt, 77,
Retired Railroad
Employee, Succumbs

Drew F. Holt, 77 retired Missouri Pacific Railroad boilermaker and
resident of 219 North B. Street, died Saturday in the University
Hospital at Ann Arbor, Mich., following a heart affliction suffered
while visiting relatives.

En route to Ypsilanti, Mich., for a meeting with his son, Charles E.
Holt, who planned to return there from Germany for a family
homecoming event. Holt suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized
before the son could reach the United States.

Born March 8, 1879, in Hilliard, he was a lifetime resident of
Butler county. He went to work for the Missouri Pacific Railroad
when he was 18 and retired about 10 years ago.

On March 15, 1903 he was married to Miss Stella Laughlin.

In addition to his widow he leaves eight daughters, Mrs. Clara Jane
Browning, Poplar Bluff; Mrs. Zetta Vail, San Diego, Calif.; Mrs.
Zora Bussard, Bay City, Mich.; Mrs. Sylvia Spannuth, Mrs. Lenora
Sanders and Mrs. Martha Copeland, all of Ypsilanti, Mich.; Mrs.
Hannah Cornell, Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Gertrude Studer, Belleville,
Mich. There are three sons, Drew S. Holt, Monroe, Mich.; George H.
Holt, Tulsa, Okla., and Charles E. Holt who has been serving with
the U.S. Army in Germany.

Also remaining are 26 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The body was removed to the Greer Croy and Fitch Funeral Chapel
where funeral plans were reported incomplete today pending the
arrival of relatives.

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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Tues., Nov 8, 1955, page 7:
MRS. WILLIE ANN HOLIDAY DIED ON TRIP WEST

Mrs. Willie Ann Holliday, 73 year old widow of the late Carl
Holliday and who resided with Mrs. Nettie Kimes at 402 Bartlett
Street here, died following a heart attack suffered near
Beckenridge, Colorado at 1:30 yesterday morning.

She was on her way to Seanfield, Oregon to visit a daughter, Mrs.
Roxie Lacey, when stricken aboard a train.

She was born here September 8, 1882 and she and Holliday, a former
Butler County Justice of the Peace, were married September 13, 1942.
He died at Foster, Oregon in 1954.

Survivors include six daughters, Mrs. Pearl Davis and Mrs. Lizzie
Barriner of Poplar Bluff, Mrs. Lacey and Mrs. Esther Melton of New
Madrid and Mrs. Mary Wolf of Jackson Michigan, three sons Mack,
Jewel and Jim Inman of Poplar Bluff, a step-daughter, Mrs. Mary
Cantrell of Poplar Bluff, a step-son, Jim Inman of Chaffee, 47 grand
children, 29 great grand children and an aunt, Mrs. Dora Holloway of
Poplar Bluff.

The body will arrive here tomorrow, and services will be directed by
the Frank-Cotrell Undertaking Company.

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Russiaville Newspaper, [Howard Co., IN], Fri., Nov. 11, 1955

Roscoe C. Holt, 59, R. R. 1, Russiacille, died at 7:55 p.m., Sunday
November 6, 1955, in his home. He had been in ill health for 3
years, and seriously ill since a major operation performed last
July. He was born April 18, 1896 at Poplar Bluff, MO, the son of
Dewey and Mary Holt. He had lived in Russiaville six years, moving
from Kokomo. Before becoming ill, he had been employed as an
inspector at the Hoosier Iron Works.

Mr. Holt was a member of the Full Gospel Church in Kokomo and was a
veteran of WWI.

June 28, 1919, he was married to Jane Fowler, who survives with a
son, Roscoe Glen Holt of Russiaville; and four daughters, Mrs.
Berniece Havely, Mrs. Louisa Stover, and Mrs. Daisy Rayls, all of
Kokomo; Mrs. Martha Mote, of Anchorage, Alaska. A son, John M. was
killed in Germany in service in WWII. He also leaves three half-
brothers; Charles Robbins, Chandlersville, Ill., John Robbins,
Springfield, Ill., and Ben Robbins, Stanwood, Michigan and a half
sister, Mrs. Maud Middlecauff, Illiopolis, Ill.

The body is at the Ellers Funeral Home, from which it will be taken
to the family residence where friends may call after noon Tuesday.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Full
Gospel Church, the Pastor officiating. Burial will be in the
Russiaville Cemetery.

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‘Saved’ Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper obituary –
[Mary Ellen INMAN Cantrell d. 28 Feb. 1957]
Mrs.Chas. Cantrell Dies of Stroke At Local Hospital

Mrs. Mary Ellen Cantrell, aged 61, of 917 Fairmount, died at 10:30
this morning at Doctors hospital following a stroke suffered at her
home at 7:30 last night.

She was born in Wayne county Nov. 13, 1895. In 1911 she married
Charles Cantrell. She was a member of the Mt. Zion church in Wayne
county since 1911.

She leaves her husband, Charles; two sons, Thomas and James; two
grandchildren; a brother, Jim Inman of Chaffee; a sister, Mrs. Dolly
Wells of Glascow, Mo.; three half brothers and six half sisters, and
a niece who she reared, Mrs. Ethel Alexander of Poplar Bluff.

The body was taken to the Frank-Cotrell funeral home pending
completion of funeral plans. RITES SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR MRS.
CANTRELL

Mrs. Mary Ellen Cantrell will be placed at rest at Mt. Zion cemetery
following services to be conducted at 2 Saturday afternoon at the
Frank-Cotrell chapel. She died at the Doctor's hospital following a
stroke suffered at her home.

MRS. MARY CANTRELL SERVICES SCHEDULED HERE THIS AFTERNOON (her
picture)

Final rites for Mrs. Mary Ellen Cantrell, 907 Fairmount, who died
February 28, were scheduled at 2 o'clock this afternoon in the Frank
Cotrell Funeral Chapel.

The Rev. Roscoe Pridy officiated and burial was in the Mt. Zion
Cemetery in Wayne County.

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‘Saved’ Newspaper obituary:
[Majorie ADAMSON Breighaumst d. 29 July 1961 in Marshall, Saline Co., MO]
Mrs. Breighaumpt Rites Tomorrow At Rombauer
Breighaumpt, 47, died July 29 after a short illness. She was born in
Butler county July 26, 1914. She was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include a son, Franklin Breighaumpt of St. Louis; her
mother, Mr.s Melita Adamson of Rombauer, a brother Aubrey Adamson of
Poplar Bluff; and four sisters: Mrs. Loettra McKinney of St. Louis,
Miss Irene Adamson of Marshall, Mo., Mrs. Marceline Salmon of
Sebastopol, Cal., and Mrs. Bester Wunderlich of Carrolton, Mo.

The body was taken to the Frank - Cotrell Funeral Home where it will
remain until time for services which will be held at 3 tomorrow
afternoon in the Rombauer church conducted by the Rev. Chester Ham.
Burial will be in Rombauer cemetery. (Note: The spelling of
Marjorie's last name differs from what is on her tombstone
BREIGHAUMST; also her misspelled her sister's name - it's Vesper
Wunderlick)
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‘Saved’ Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper obituary - with his picture & 'James Otto Inman' written underneath it. [James Henry Otto INMAN died 14 June 1962]
JAMES H. INMAN, CAREER ARMY MAN, DIES IN GERMANY
Specialist James H. Inman, 42, a career Army man, died June 14 in
Germany, where he was stationed.

Inman was born on Jan. 10, 1920 in Butler county. He lived here
until he enlisted in the Army 18 years ago. Most of his service time
was spent in foreign countries.

Survivors include two brothers, Max, of St. Louis and Joe of Poplar
Bluff; and six sisters, Mrs. Lee Erath of New York, Mrs. R. Melton
of Mabtown, Wash., Mrs. Mary Stewman, Jackson, Mich., Mrs. R. Melton
of Lilbourn, Mrs. Pearl Davis and Mrs. G. Barriner both of Poplar
Bluff.

Funeral plans are incomplete pending arrival of body. Greer Croy and
Fitch service.

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'The American Republic Newspaper' Poplar Bluff, MO - Friday, February 8, 1963 -
Front Page:
One Killed,
Three Hurt
In Collision

Wayne Jones, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. CHarles Jones of
Broseley, was killed and three other persons were injured, one
critically, in an automobile collision on Highway AA, the Broseley
road, at 11:30 this morning.

Jones was dead on arrival at the Lucy Lee Hospital.

Also taken to the hospital were Robert Dockery, 18, driver of the
automobile Jones occupied.

The other car was driven by Bobie Patrick and occupied by Pearl
Davis, also of Poplar Bluff.

They were injured critically, it was learned. Both were taken to
Lucy Lee Hospital.

The collision occurred on a small hill, about two miles from where
Jones lived with his parents. (Note: see obit for Mrs. Pearl Davis)

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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper; Tues. Apr. 30, 1963 - Front page:
J. S. Blevins Retired Phone Employee, Dies

John Samuel Blevins, 78, retired Southwestern Bell Telephone Company
employee for 44 years, died at the Poplar Bluff Hospital at 4:50
yesterday afternoon. He retired from active work in 1950 and had
resided in this county since 1908.

Born Feb. 14, 1885, at Dardanelle, Ark., he was married in 1910 to
Ina Lane in Poplar Bluff. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

He leaves a widow: and two daughters, Wilma Wilson of Webster Groves
and Celia Bell Eudy of Independence, Mo.; two grandchildren and a
sister, Mrs. Charles S. Smith of Oklahoma City.

Mrs. Blevins is critically ill at the Poplar Bluff Hospital.

Funeral services will be at the Methodist Church at 2 Wednesday
afternoon, the Rev. George Poe officiating. Burial will be in
Memorial Gardens. Visiting hours will be at Frank-Cotrell from 7 to
9 tonight. (A picture of him accompanies his obituary)

This funeral notice was in 'The American Republic' on Mon. Aug. 12, 1963, page 2:
MRS. PEARL DAVIS
Funeral services for Mrs. Pearl Davis, who died in Barnes Hospital
on August 4, were conducted Friday at 2 p.m. the Greer Croy and
Fitch Chapel. The Rev. Lawrence Melton officiated and burial was in
the Mt. Zion Cemtery.

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'The Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO, Mon.
July 29, 1963; page 10:
Mrs. Aylor Dies,
Funeral Wednesday

Mrs. Sweetie Pace Aylor, well-known local woman, died at Doctors
Hospital at 3: 50 this morning after a lingering illness. She was
born in the Agee community of Butler County January 12, 1899, her
parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Pace, being county school
teachers.

She attended school in Butler County and graduated from the
Southeast Missouri Teachers College. She taught for over 30 years in
the rural schools and later in the Poplar Bluff school system.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and a member of the
Mizpah Sunday School class of the church.

She leaves five children, Mrs. Ila Witte, Eldon Aylor, and Elwood
Aylor of Poplar Bluff, Mrs. Maurine Killian of St. Louis and Mrs.
Shirley Lane of Sikeston; 13 grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. B.
C. Worley and Mrs. Leta Adamson of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Mazie
Carrol of Washington.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 at Frank-
Cotrell Chapel, with Dr. C. E. A. McKim officiating and the Rev.
Charles Carr of Morehouse assisting. Burial will be in Marble Hill
cemetery. Visiting hours will be at Frank-Cotrell tonight from 7 to
9.

(Note: Sweetie was NOT buried at Marble Hill Cemetery.
She was buried at the City Cemetery; 'Sunny Slope' section; lot 3, grave 8, block C.)

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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper; Dec. 23, 1963, page 7A:
Archie Lane Aged 84 Dies In St. Louis
Archie Lane, aged 84, who had spent most of his time in St. Louis
since his retirement after 48 years employment with the Missouri
Pacific railroad, died at a hospital Saturday after being ill some
time. His home was at the Railroad Y.M.C.A. since the death of his
wife.

Born in Iron County, March 23, 1879, he resided in Poplar Bluff at
times for years prior to his retirement. He was a member of the
trainmen's lodge.

He leaves five children: Lloys Lane of Powers, Ore., Mrs. Fay
Kinmann of St. Louis, Mrs. Grace McDonald of Gurdon, Ark., Joseph
Lane of California, and Mrs. Lillian LaNirca; two sisters, Mrs. Ina
Blevins of Poplar Bluff and Flora Bedoll of Poplar Bluff; 10
grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 this afternoon at Frank-Cotrell
parlors, the Rev. George Poe officiating. Burial in City Cemetery.

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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper; Sat. Sept. 11, 1965, page 3:
MRS. INA BLEVINS, 905 N. FIFTH ST., DIES IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. Ina Blevins, 77-year old resident of 905 N. Fifth St., died at
3:30 p.m. Friday at the Poplar Bluff Hospital after a lengthy
illness.

A resident of Butler County since 1900, she married the late John S.
Blevins on Aug. 13, 1910, in Springfield. He died April 29, 1963.

Mrs. Blevins had belonged to the First Methodist Church since 1910
and took part in many church activities.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. William Wilson, Webster
Groves, and Mrs. Celia Bell Endy, Independence; two grand children
and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Charles S. Smith, of Oklahoma City.

Funeral services for Mrs. Blevins will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at
the First Methodist Church with the Rev. George Poe in charge.
Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery under the direction of
the Frank Cotrell Funeral Chapel.

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'Daily American Republic' - Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper,
Saturday July 27, 1968 - front page & cont'd on page 8:
DORA HOLLOWAY DEAD AT AGE 89; FUNERAL SUNDAY
Mrs. Dora M. Holloway, a life-long Butler Countian and well-known
teacher and businesswoman, died Friday night at the age of 89.

Mrs. Holloway had been in failing health for the past two years and
was confined to her home for the past year. She died at 11:40 p.m.
Friday in the Poplar Bluff Hospital.

Born on Nov. 3, 1878, in the Hamtown community, she attended Poplar
Bluff public schools. She attended Southwest Missouri State College
and the old Normal School at Cape Girardeau, later to be known as
Southeast Missouri State College.

She married E. O. Holloway on March 22, 1903, and Mr. Holloway died
on Feb. 12, 1945.

Mrs. Holloway began teaching in Butler County schools at the age of
13, serving at the Blue Water, Dealtown, Baskey No. 2, Ash Hill,
Hamtown, Twin Springs, and Snider schools in her 42 year career. In
1959 she was named a teacher of the year.

Combining her teaching career with the real estate business, she
became associated with her son, Bud Holloway, in the Holloway Real
Estate Co. She also was active in county historical affairs.

Surviving ate three children: Bud Holloway of Poplar Bluff, Mrs.
Bernice Clark, Neosho, and Mrs. Ivan L. Murray, Oakland, Calif.;
eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Frank-Cotrell Funeral
Chapel. The minister will be the Rev. John Gilbert and burial will
be in the City Cemetery. Visitation will be in the chapel from 7 - 9
p.m. today.
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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper [Orian Lee AGEE d. 12 June 1969}:
Orian L. Agee Died Today At Age of 75

Orian Lee Agee, 75 year old resident of 412 North G. Street, died at
3 a.m. today at the Poplar Bluff Hospital following a two month
illness. He was a retired railroad employee.

Mr. Agee was born April 3, 1894 in the Agee Community and had been a
lifelong resident of Butler County. On April 27, 1925 he was married
to Miss Eva Ellen Upchurch in Bloomfield.

Surviving are the widow; a daughter, Mr. Nellie Woods of Poplar
Bluff; three sons, Charlie Agee of Poplar Bluff, Fred Agee of
Madras, Oregon and Jimmy Agee of St. Louis; 12 grandchildren and two
sisters, Mrs. Lela Ham of Poplar Bluff and Mrs. Neveda Huelsman of
Doniphan.

The body was taken to Frank-Cotrell and funeral arrangements are
pending the arrival of relatives.
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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Tuesday,
July 11, 1972, page 17:
MRS. DELLA WITTE

Mrs. Della Smith Henson Witte of 2127 N. Main St. died at 12:15 p.m.
yesterday in the Doctors Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was
92-years-old.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Cotrell
Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Edwin Barnes will officiate. Burial will be
in the City Cemetery.

Mrs. Witte was born June 5, 1880. She had been a lifelong resident
of Butler County, spending the past 66 years in Poplar Bluff.

In 1902, she was married to Riley A. Henson. He preceded her in
death in April 1905. In July 1906, she was married to Otto W. Witte,
who died Dec. 1, 1968.

Mrs. Witte is a life long member of the Methodist Church. She is a
past president of the Marble Hill Study Club, past president of the
W. B. A. and a member of the Rebecca Lodge No. 41.

Mrs. Witte is the granddaughter of Solomon Kittrell, one of the
first white settlers of Butler County.

Survivors include a son, Hardin O. Witte, Poplar Bluff; a daughter,
Mrs. Bula Henson Hendrickson, Welllington, Kan.; two grandchildren,
Syreda Kay Witte and Marshall David Hendrickson, both of Kansas
City; two great-grandchildren, Riley and Melinda Hendrickson, both
of Kansas City; and a 90-year-old sister, Mrs. Maggie Hopkins, Ada,
Okla.

Visitation at the Cotrell Funeral Home will be from 7 to 9 p.m.
tonight.
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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO, Sat. Nov. 29, 1975:
Lawrence Lane - Dexter

Lawrence J. Lane, a 44 year old retired construction worker, died of
an apparent heart attack and was dead on arrival at the Veterans
Hospital at 4 p.m. Friday.

He was born on October 23, 1931, in Attica, Ark., and was married to
Shirley Aylor on Dec. 27, 1954, in East St. Louis. Mr. Lane was a
member of the First Christian Church of Poplar Bluff, the American
Legion of Poplar Bluff, the Disabled American Veterans of St. Louis,
and Masonic Lodge of Dexter. He had lived in Dexter for the past 18
years.

Surviving are his widow; two daughters, Sherry Lane and Wendy Lane,
both of the home, two brothers, Robert Lane of Winona, Miss, and
Woodrow Lane of Atlanta, Ga; and five sisters, Mrs. Frankie Flippo,
Mrs. Sadie McCrary, both of Detroit, Mrs. Carmen Holland of
Longview, Tex., Mrs. Vivian Macon of New Orleans, and Mrs. Nina
Bradley of Doniphan.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday in the Watkins Funeral Chapel
with the Rev. Stanley Land officiating. Burial will be in City
Cemetery in Poplar Bluff. Visitation will begin at 1 p.m. Sunday.

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Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO, Tue. Dec 2, 1975:
Lawrence Lane - Dexter

The funeral for Lawrence Lane, a 44 year old retired veteran who
died Friday, was held at 10 a.m. Moday in the Watkins And Sons
Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Stanley Land officiating.

In addition to the survivors previously listed, he is survived by
two sons, Michael Lane and Mitchell Lane, both of the home.
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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO, Mon. June 21, 1976:
Lela Ham

Mrs. Lela Jane Ham, 79-year-old resident of 313 Bartlett St., died
at 11 a.m. Saturday in Poplar Bluff Hospital after being ill for one
week.

She was born on Oct. 28, 1896, in Butler County, and was married to
Eddie Ham on Aug. 1, 1915. Mrs. Ham was of the General Baptist faith
and had lived in Poplar Bluff for the past nine years. She formerly
lived in Rombauer.

Surviving are her husband; two sons, Aden Ham and Gerhard Ham, both
of Alton, Ill.; two daughters, Mrs. Fern Gillean of Alton and Mrs.
Dorthy Mitchelle of Poplar bluff, one sister, Nevada Huelsman of
Poplar Bluff; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Rombauer Church with the
Rev. Chester Ham officiating. Burial will be in Rombauer Cemetery.
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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO, Mon. Aug. 2, 1976; page 17:
FRED AYLOR.

Fred Louis Aylor, 71, died at 11:15 a.m. Sunday at Poplar Bluff
Hospital. Mr. Aylor had suffered poor health for the last six years.

Mr. Aylor was a former construction worker who lived on Rt. 2. He
had been a Poplar Bluff resident since 1971.

On April 1, 1905, Mr. Aylor was born in Mayfield, Ky. He married
Sweetie Pace in 1923. Mrs. Aylor died and in 1952 he married Thula
Cruce.

Mr. Aylor was a member of the Methodist Church.

Survivors include his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Ila Witte and
Mrs. Maurine Killian, both of Poplar Bluff, and Mrs. Shirley Lane of
Dexter; two sons, Bud Aylor and Eldon Aylor, both of Poplar Bluff;
13 grandchildren; one brother, Ollin Aylor of Atlanta, Fla., and one
sister, Mrs. Florence Strickland of Orlando, Fla.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel,
Dr. G. Nimo Goldstine will officiate. Burial will be in City
Cemetery. Visitation begins at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home.
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‘Saved’ Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper obituary
[Lee Dora “Marie” Inman Skaggs Erath d. 01 March 1977]
Mrs. Marie Lea Erath
Mrs. Marie Lea Erath of 322 West Neat St. died at 7:35 a.m. Tuesday
in the Doctors Hospital. She had been ill since July.

Mrs. Erath lived in New York for 49 years before moving to Poplar
Bluff in 1973. She was born on Jan. 26, 1906, at Rombauer. She
married John J. Erath on June 21, 1929, in Bronx, N.Y. She was of
the Baptist faith.

Survivors are her husband, John; two sons, Arthur Skaggs of
Wickford, R.I., and two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Wente of San Antonio,
Tx., and Mrs. Mae Armstrong of Raleigh, N.C.; 15 grandchildren;
several great-grandchildren; one brother, Mack Inman of Poplar
Bluff; four sisters, Mrs. Francis Barriner of Poplar Bluff, Mrs.
Esther Melton of Lilbourn, Mrs. Roxie Lacy of Oregon and Mrs.Myra
Stewman of Jackson, Mich., and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Joan Fusilli of
Bronx, N.Y.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at the Fitch Chapel. The Rev.
John Gilbert will officiate and burial will be in the Mount Zion
Cemetery. Visitation is to begin after 6 p.m. Thursday.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper,
Thursday, March 16, 1978, page 8:
(picture with obit is too dark to see his face)
Frank Lade

Frank Lade, an 84-year-old retired carpenter of 1020 Cole, died of
an apparent heart attack Wednesday afternoon while driving his car.

Lade had been visiting his sick brother at VA Hospital and
apparently was stricken as he drove out of the hospital grounds. His
car ran across Highway 67 North and into the Mansion Mall parking
lot.

Police officers Melvin Riley and Ed DeGaris administered artificial
resuscitation when they arrived at the scene and ambulance
technicians continued treatment. Lade died later at Doctors
Hospital.

He was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors include two brothers, Victor Lade, Poplar Bluff, and Roy
Lade, Bridge City, Texas; two sisters, Nora Ducker and Esta Moffett,
both of Port Arthur, Texas; one grandson and two great-
grandchildren.

His funeral will be a 2 Saturday in Fitch Funeral Home with the Rev.
Don Coleman officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Visitation will begin at 6 Friday.

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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper - Friday, June 30, 1978:
Victor Lade

Victor Lade, a 79-year-old resident of 615 Magnolia St., died at
12:45 this morning in the Veterans Hospital.

Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in Fitch Funeral Chapel. The
Rev. James Ford will officiate with burial in City Cemetery.

Visitation begins at 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The retired iron industry construction worker was a lifelong
resident of Butler County. He was born Sept. 17, 1898, at Hamtown.
Aug. 2, 1941, he was married to Pauline Hornbeck at Corning. The
Army veteran of World War I was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, three sons, Lary Lade, St. Louis, and
Carol and Lloyd Lade, both of St. Charles; five daughters, Linda
Grills and Nora Davis, both of Poplar Bluff, Nelma Payne, Bushnell,
Fla., Wanda Deal, Martinez, Ga., and Elenoar Hargrove,
Williamsville; a brother, Roy Lade, Bridge City, Texas; two sisters,
Nora Ducker and Esta Moffett, both of Port Arthur, Texas; 22
grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Monday, August 21, 1981:
EDDIE C. HAM

Eddie C. Ham, 85, a retired farmer and resident of Poplar Bluff,
died Sunday at S. Joseph Hospital, Alton, Ill. He had been ill nine
months.

Mr. Ham was born March 7, 1896, in Butler county. He was married to
Lela Agee on Aug. 1, 1915. She died June 19, 1976. He was a member
of Rombauer General Baptist Church.

Surviving are two sons, Aden Hame and Ivan ham, both of Alton; two
daughters, Fern Gillean of Alton and Dorothy Mitchelle of Poplar
Bluff; one brother, Roy Ham of Kennett; nine grandchildren and nine
great-grandchildren.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rombauer Union
Church. The Rev. Chester Hamm will officate. Burial will be in
Rombauer Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. today at White's
Funeral Home at Fisk.

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'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff newspaper, Thursday, February 16, 1983:
'BUD" HOLLOWAY FUNERAL THURSDAY

(Note: The obituary is much too long to enclose here so it has been
drastically edited below:)

Bud was a native of Butler county attending their schools. He
graduated from Southwest Missouri State Teachers College with his BS
degree in Springfield, MO. He taught in area high schools briefly
before opening Bud Holloway Real Estate in 1947. He was a veteran of
WWII & past state president of AMVETs. He had been a member of the
Jaycees, Poplar Bluff Chamber of Commerce, & many real estate
organizations. He was one of the first 12 recipients of the GRI
(Graduate Realtors Institute).

He was a great softball player, and helped organize the park league
baseball program. He was a leader in the formation of the Three
Rivers Junior College in the middle 1960's & was elected to their
first Board of Trustees. He had donated land & money to the college
and the city. He was best known for developing Northwood Hills,
Hillsdale, Bluff Estates, Inman Acres, Peaceful Acres, and Lakeshore
Acres. He was one of the original incorporators of Poplar Land
Corporation along with the late Louie Snider, Sr., Francis
Schweitzer, Paul Inman, and his mother, the late Dora M. Holloway.
Also survived by 2 step children: Gail Speer of Walnut Ridge, Ark &
Douglas Yamnitz of Carlisle, Ark., and by his half brother Ivan
Murray of Oakland, Calif. It was said that he had a nose as long &
straight as George Washington. Family resided at the corner of Vine
& 5th Street.

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'Yakima Herald Republic' newspaper, Yakima, WA Dec. 18, 1985

May Pace Burdan, 84, of 331 S. Ninth St., Yakima, died Monday
evening in St. Elizabeth Medical Center.

She was born Feb. 3, 1901, to William and Belle (Medows) Pace in
Poplar Bluff, Mo., where she was reared and educated.

Mrs. Burdan was a registered nurse in Texas before moving to Yakima
in 1955. She married James Burdan in 1972 in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.

Survivors include her husband, James Burdan of Yakima; three
daughters, Maxine Borland of Thibodaux, La., Earlene Clark of
Collinsville, Okla., and Janie Trevino of Okanogan; a son, Wilferd
Tinker of Wilmington, Del.; eight granchildren; and one great-
granddaughter.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Keith &
Keith Terrace Heights Chapel. Burial will be in Terrace Heights
Memorial Park.

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‘Saved’ Obit, Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper
[Phillip August Potillo d. 06 June 1989]
Phillip A. Potillo

Phillip August Potillo, 86, of the John J. Pershing VA Medical
Center Nursing Care Unit died Tuesday, June 6, at the hospital. He
had been in poor health 12 years.

Potillo was born Aug. 17, 1902, in Butler county. He was a retired
school teacher and farmer. He was also in the Army during World War
II.

Survivors include a nephew, Carrol Chronister; a brother, Mark
Potillo and a sister, Lattie Chronister, all of Poplar Bluff.

Graveside services were held Friday, June 9, in Hamtown Cemetery
with the Rev. Joel A. Wilson officiating. Cotrell Funeral Home was
in charge of arrangements.

'Daily American Republic' Poplar Bluff, MO - Wed., May 29, 1991:
Mark A. Potillo

Mark A. Potillo, 84, of Poplar Bluff died at 6:42 p.m. Tuesday at
Doctors Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Potillo was born Feb. 24, 1907, in Butler County. He married
Mabel Seats on Jan 29, 1929. she died Nov. 7, 1979. Mr. Potillo was
a retired school teacher in the Rombauer area and was a retired
farmer. He enjoyed bird dogs and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one sister, Lattie Chronister of Poplar Bluff;
three nephews, Carroll Chronister of Poplar Bluff, Warren Smith of
Prescott, Ariz., and Hershel Smith of Eugene, Ore.; and two
grandnephews, John D. Chronister and Phillip A. Chronister, both of
Poplar Bluff.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the Ham Town
Cemetery with the Rev. Ralph Mayes officiating.

Arrangements were made by Cotrell Funeral Chapel.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, Butler Co., MO newspaper - Mon. Nov. 11, 1991:
Lattie D. Chronister
Lattie D. Chronister, 91, a resident of Westwood Hills Health Care
Center, died Sunday at Doctors Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Chronister was born Sept. 30, 1900, in Butler County. She
married Harold Smith in 1919. He preceded her in death. She married
John D. Chronister in 1930 at Corning, Ark. He died July 5, 1972.
Mrs. Chronister, a lifelong resident of Butler County, was a
housewife and a member of the Hamtown Baptist Church. She enjoyed
gardening and housework.

Survivors include six sons, Carroll Chronister of Poplar Bluff,
Norman Chronister of Tombauer, Glenn Chronister of Princeton, Ky.,
Richard Chronister of Oklahoma City, Okla., Warren E. Smith of
Prescott, Ariz., and Hershal A. Smith of Eugenem, Ore.; seven
grandchildre; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Chronister was preceded in death by one daughter.

Visitation was to begin at 7 p.m. today at the Cotrell Funeral
Chapel. The funeral will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral
chapel with the Rev. James Schremp officiating. Burial will be in
the Hamtown Cemetery.

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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO Mon. Apr. 6, 1992:
AUBREY H. ADAMSON

Aubrey H. Adamson, 70, of Poplar Bluff died unexpectedly at 7:20
a.m. Saturday, April 4, 1992, at John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

Mr. Adamson was born May 26, 1921, in Missouri (town unavailable).
He married Marguerite Tinsley on May 11, 1946, at Newport, Ark. She
survives. Mr. Adamson, a retired construction worker, was an Army
veteran of World War II and was of the Baptist faith.

Other survivors include three children, Felicia Gulledge and Carol
Ann White, both of Poplar Bluff, and Samuel Joseph Adamson of
Houston, Texas; four sisters, Loretta McKnight of Poplar Bluff,
Marceline Salmon of Sebastopol, Calif., Vesper Wonderlich of
Littleton, Colo., and Olga Irene Adamson of Sikeston; and three
grandchildren.

Visitation will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cotrell Funeral
Chapel. The funeral will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday at the
funeral chapel. Burial will be in the Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Friday, October 14, 1994:
LORETTA McKNIGHT

Loretta McKnight, 78, of Poplar Bluff died Thursday, Oct 13, 1994,
at Lucy Lee Hospital. She had been ill for one month.

Mrs. McKnight was born on Jan. 22, 1916, in the Agee Community of
Butler County. She was a retired factory worker and of the Jehovah's
Witness faith. On Dec. 31, 1973, she married Lloyd Dale McKnight. He
survives.

Also surviving are four children, Vera Helton of Citrus Springs,
Fla., Betty Mead of Sleepy Hollow, Ill., Shirley McKinney of Poplar
Bluff and Iva Manis of Salt Village, Ill.: two children she raised,
Ginger Glasco of Anna, Ill. and Ella Mae Canell of Poplar Bluff; 15
grandchildren; 17 great-granchildren; two great-great-grandchildren;
three sisters, Dr. Marceline Salmon of Sevastropol, Calif., Vesper
Wonderlich of Littleton, Colo. and Olga Irene Adamson of Matthews,
Mo.

Visitation will be at 7 p.m. Saturday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel. The
funeral will be at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel with
Elder Pete Bruno officiating. Burial will be at Hamtown Cemetery.

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'Daily American Republic' newspaper, Poplar Bluff, MO:
Eldon B. "Sonny" Aylor

Eldon B. "Sonny" Aylor, 67, of Poplar Bluff died Saturday, Dec. 13,
1997, at Mark Twain Caring Center following a short illness due to
cancer.

Mr. Aylor was born Aug. 2, 1930, in Williamsville. He was a self-
employed heavy equipment operator and welder and Navy veteran. He
was of the Protestant faith. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and
fishing.

Among the survivors are four children, Cristy Hornbeck and Barbara
Green, both of Poplar Bluff, Sharon Kary of Marked Tree, Ark., and
David Aylor of Belleville, Ill.; nine grandchildren; one brother,
Elwood L. "Bud" Aylor of Poplar Bluff; and three sisters, Ila Witte
of Poplar Bluff, Maurine Killian of Longview, Texas, and Shirley
Lane of Scott City, MO.

Visitation will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cotrell Funeral Chapel
followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. with the Rev. David Groves
officiating.

The family requests memorials be made to the Eldon B. Aylor Memorial
Fund in care of the First community Bank, 2340 South Broadway,
Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.

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'Daily American Republic', Poplar Bluff, MO newspaper, Sun. Sept. 29, 2002, pg 10A:
ILAH JANE WORLEY

Ilah Jane Worley, 98, of Poplar Bluff died Friday, Sept. 27, 2002 at
the Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff.

Mrs. Worley was born in Butler county Nov. 20, 1903. She was
affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

She taught in rural schools in the area for 27 years, having taught
at Pike Slough, Fisk, Caledonia, Black River and Big Island. She had
also been a clerk typist at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. during
World War II.

Mrs. Worley attended local schools and had completed undergraduate
work at the Southeast Normal School in Cape Girardeau. In later
years she enjoyed crocheting, canning, gardening and cooking for her
family. She was a founding member of the Agee Community Club.

She married Burley Carter Worley Feb. 17, 1946. He died March 20,
1980.

Surviving are a daughter, Elwain Walker of Poplar Bluff, one
granddaughter, and three great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the City
Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Guy officiating.

Cotrell Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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