Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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ABART, Mary Frances GILLILAN
b: Jul 17 1920, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 20 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 21 2004 - Mary Frances Abart, 84, Clinton, died at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton Tuesday, July 20, 2004. In honoring her wishes, she was cremated with no services. Burial will be in Urich Cemetery. She was born in Urich, July 17, 1920, the daughter of James William and Iva Ann (Dale) Gillilan. She was married to Gailard B. Abart. She owned her own bookkeeping service until her retirement in 1978. She was a very active member of DAR. She is survived by her husband, Gailard of the home, as well as other relatives and friends.

ABBOTT, Bessie Eva DILL
b: Jul 11 1911
d: Mar 19 2003, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Macedonia Cemetery, Doyal Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 21 2003 - Mrs. Bessie E. Abbott, 91, Lowry City, a retired cook, died Wednesday, March 19, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 22, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery, Osceola.

ABBOTT, Helen May TURNER
b: Aug 18 1902, Pocatello, Bannot Co, ID
d: Feb 17 1993, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Helen May Abbott, age 90, Lee's Summit, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 1993 at White Ridge Health Center in Lee's Summit. She was born in Pocatello, Idaho August 18, 1902, the daughter of Stonewall W. and Fannie Lenora (May) Turner. She attended Baylor School of Nursing and worked 20 years as a Registered Nurse at Baylor Hospital in San Antonio, Tx. She retired in 1942 and married Charles W. Abbott August 12, 1942 in Buffalo, Mo. They made their home in Preston until 1969 when Mr. Abbott preceded her in death. From 1969 until 1991 Mrs. Abbott lived in Kingsville. She moved to Lee's Summit in July 1991. She was a member of the central Christian Church in San Antonio, Tx. Surviving her are one daughter, Willa Driskill, Lone Jack; two grandchildren, Charlena Maychele Driskill and Jamie Merle Driskill; and three great-grandchildren. Her husband, one son, a brother, a sister and a grandson preceded her in death. Funeral services were Saturday, February 20, 1993 at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill.

ABDOLER, Elizabeth Katherine BEISSENHERZ
b: Apr 1 1922, Jamestown, Moniteau Co, MO
d: Feb 12 1999, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Luke's Cemetery, Wellington, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elizabeth Katherine Abdoler, 76, Wellington, died Friday, February 12, 1999, at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs. She was born April 1, 1922, in Jamestown, the daughter of Rev. Edwin H. Beissenherz and Magdelene Geiger Beissenherz. She married Leonard (Jack) Abdoler of Wellington November 6, 1949. She was a member of St. Luke's Evangelical Church, Wellington, Women's Fellowship and Dirt Daubers Garden Club of Wellington. She is survived by her husband, Jack, of the home; one son, Richard Abdoler of Clinton; two daughters, Katherine Shroyer of Wellington and Kristin Brownfield of New Jersey; three brothers, Gene Beissenherz and Buddy Beissenherz, both of Wellington, and Richard Beissenherz of Liberty; one sister, Lucille Furkin, Chesterfield; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were Sunday, February 14, at St. Luke's Church in Wellington. Burial was in St. Luke's Cemetery.

ABDOLER, Leonard John "Jack"
b: Aug 4 1920, Wellington, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Sep 5 2007, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: St. Luke's Cemetery, Wellington, Lafayette Co, MO
arr: Kolkmeyer Family Funeral Home, Wellington, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2007 - Leonard John "Jack" Abdoler, 87, Wellington, died at Centerpointe Hospital of Independence on Thursday, September 5, 2007. He was born August 4, 1920 in Wellington. He married Elizabeth Katherine Beissenherz of Wellington on November 6, 1949. She preceded him in death on February 12, 1999. He was an Army veteran and worked as an industrial salesman. He was a member of St. Luke Evangelical of Wellington. He is survived by his son Richard John Abdoler and wife Debbie; two daughters, Katherine Elizabeth Shroyer and husband Chuck, and Kristin Ann Brownfield and husband Neal; grandchildren, Emily Abdoler, Rachel Abdoler, Elizabeth Abdoler, Patricia Abdoler, Joshua and Tammy Shroyer, Thomas and Tiffany Shroyer and Jordan Shroyer; great-grandchildren, Nate and Drew Shroyer and Austin O'Brien; half-sister Bertha Skold Westerman. Funeral services were Sunday, September 9, at St. Luke Evangelical Church with burial in the church cemetery.

ABINGTON, Elisa Thornton "Lida" TAYLOR
b: Aug 14 1866, Johnson Co, MO
d: Nov 12 1933, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Roof & Peck Funeral Home, Windsor, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Elisa Thornton Taylor, youngest daughter of James Wyatt and Catherine Fitzhugh Taylor was born in Johnson County, MO., August 14, 1866 and departed this life Sunday, November 12, 1933. She was united in marriage March 15, 1885 to James Milton Abington and to them were born two daughters, Anna the wife of C. M. Merryfield and Kathryn the wife of V. K. Hines. There remain to mourn her loss the two daughters, six grandchildren and her only sister, Mrs. Anna B. Harris. Her entire life was spent in this community first on the farm west of town and after her marriage she resided with her husband in Windsor. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Roof & Peck Funeral Home. Burial was made at the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

ABNEY, Beulah Beryl ADKINS
b: Nov 5 1908, 5 mi W of Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 9 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2002 - Beulah Beryl Abney, the only child of Fred and Mary Adkins, was born November 5, 1908, five miles west of Deepwater. Beulah died on January 9, 2002, at Westwood Nursing Home. She lived her entire life in Henry County, attending the Independence grade school. She rode a horse to Deepwater to attend high school for two years. She was baptized into the Deepwater Brethren Church in 1925. Beulah and Frank Abney were married December 22, 1926. To this union was born one son, Howard Devere. Beulah and Frank farmed for 30 years, on a farm adjoining the farm where she was born. In 1956 they turned the farming over to their son and moved to Clinton. Beulah was a homemaker her entire live, except for a short time when she worked at the Forrest-Jolly Nursing Home as a cook, after they moved to Clinton. She then spent several years caring for husband, Frank, after he suffered a stroke. She also volunteered later at the Clinton Senior Center. She thoroughly enjoyed her family, her friends and working in her garden and always had seasonal flowers ready to share with her church. She and Frank enjoyed fishing trips to Table Rock Lake with their camper. Beulah was a deaconess in the Brethren Church. She always found something good to say about everything and everybody, never a harsh or unkind word. Beulah is survived by her son, Howard, and wife, Wilma; four grandchildren, Gary W. Abney of Belmont, Michigan, Thomas Keith Abney, Marvin Dale Abney and Susan Carter, all of Clinton; six great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. One great-granddaughter, Rebecca Joy Abney, preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, January 12. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

ABNEY, Donna L. WICKER
b: Jun 9 1933, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 17 1993, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Donna L. Abney, 59, Independence, died Wednesday, March 17, 1993, at Truman Medical Center. Services were Friday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery. Mrs. Abney was born in Independence and lived in that area most of her life. She was a day care provider. She was a member of the Enoch Hill congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include a son, Bill Abney, and a brother, Paul Wicker, both of Independence and a grandson.

ABNEY, Harry A.
b: Jan 5 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 8 1995, Parsons, Labette Co, KS
bur: Memory Lawn Cemetery, Parsons, Labette Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harry A. Abney, 89, died March 8, 1995, at the Parsons, Kansas nursing home, where he had resided since January 11, 1993. He suffered a stroke in January 1995. Harry had lived in Parsons, Kansas, for the last 48 years but had relatives living in Henry County. He was born January 5, 1906, in Henry County to Frank W. and Hettie (Nida) Abney. He attended schools near Clinton and Picker, Oklahoma, where he graduated from high school. On February 15, 1924, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served for 30 years. Harry was serving aboard a submarine stationed out of Honolulu when Pearl Harbor was bombed at the start of World War II. He saw heavy action in the Pacific Theater and received many citation and ribbons, obtaining the rank of chief torpedoman before his discharge on March 1, 1954. He was a member of the VFW and the Eagles. He worked at a Parsons Car Agency and lumber yard before retiring. He and his wife, Eva, thoroughly enjoyed their home, gardening and fishing. He and Eva M. (Denton) Prescott were married September 20, 1948, in Springfield. Wife, Eva, survives but has been bedfast for the past 10 years. Harry faithfully went to visit Eva in the nursing home twice a day. They were haring a room at the time of his death. Other survivors include one stepson, Ralph Prescott; one nephew, Howard Abney, and sister-in-law, Beulah Abney of Clinton. Three brothers, John, Frank and Howard N. preceded Harry in death. Harry was a member of the First Baptist Church in Parsons. Funeral services were March 11 at the Carson-Wall Funeral Home. Burial was in the Memorial Lawn Cemetery with military honors in charge of the Parsons VFW.

ABNEY, Rebecca Joy
b: Jun 15 1977, Dallas, Dallas Co, TX
d: Oct 13 1993, Ann Arbor, Washtenaw Co, MI
bur: Chapel Hill Cemetery, Grand Rapids, Kent Co, MI
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Becky Joy Abney of Palmyra, Michigan went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1993 at Motts Children's Hospital, Ann Arbor, Michigan, after a two year long battle with leukemia. She was born June 15, 1977 in Dallas, Tx., to Gary and Debby Abney. Becky was a straight A sophomore at Lenawee Christian School where she played the flute in band and was an active participant in her youth group at Ogden Community Bible Church where her father is pastor. She flashed a contagious smile and greatly loved her many friends. She enjoyed exploring new ideas, often questioning her teachers as to the why and wherefore on many subjects. She liked to tease and baffle her doctors, like lying on a squeaky toy and making it squeak when her doctor would come in to check her lungs. When she lost her hair due to chemo she never tried to cover up with a wig, taking the loss in stride. She continued to bolster up her family and friends to the very end. a few years ago she had learned some sign language in order to converse with a friend. After suffering a paralyzing stroke in her last week, she was able to move her right hand enough to communicate with her parents telling them, "I love you." Through the two years of ups and downs, she never once blamed God for her illness. Surviving are her parents, Gary and Deb and her brother Eric; grandparents and family in the Grand Rapids, Michigan area and grandparents Howard and Wilma Abney, great-grandmother Beulah Abney, two uncles, Tom and Marvin Abney, one aunt, Susan Carter, great-grandmother, Nellie Hoover, Lee's Summit, and many others who knew and loved her. Becky's funeral was held at the Christian Family Center auditorium Saturday, October 16. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Grand Rapids.

ABRAHAM, Carolyn
b: Dec 10 1926, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 2 2003, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 7 2003 - Carolyn Abraham, 76, Overland Park, Kansas, died Wednesday, July 2, 2003, at her home. A memorial mass will be held Tuesday, July 8, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Roeland Park, Kansas. She was born December 10, 1926 in Clinton. She was a member of St. Agnes Parish in Roeland Park. She had been active in a variety of organizations, including Easter Seals, Junior League and activities at her son's schools. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, in 1991. She is survived by her son, Thomas Richard Abraham and his wife Lari; grandchildren, Alexa, Dean and Eve, all whom currently reside in London, and cousins in Clinton, and her dear friend, Betty Robins.

ABRAHAM, Larry Dale "Abe"
b: Apr 4 1951, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 28 2006, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 7 2006 - Larry Dale "Abe" Abraham, 55, Nevada, died Friday, July 28, 2006, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Cremation memorial services were Wednesday, August 2, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel, Butler. He was born April 4, 1951, in Clinton, to Leo Joseph and Etta Louise Wisdom Abraham. He grew up in the Ballard community where he attended grade school and graduated from Ballard High School in 1969. He furthered his education at Central Missouri State College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He was a dedicated conservation agent of 32 years for the Missouri Department of Conservation, serving the counties of Audrain, Johnson, Buchanan, Camden and most recently for 14 years in Vernon County. He is survived by his son Ryan Abraham, Columbia; his daughter Jennifer Abraham, Centerton, Arkansas; his mother Etta Lou Abraham, Butler; two brothers, Danny Abraham and wife Mary, Pleasanton, Kansas, and Steve Abraham and wife Sara, Butler; his sister Patty Plunkett and husband Ralph, Butler; several nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his father Leo J. Abraham in 1994.

ABRAHAM, Leo J.
b: Mar 19 1917, Andover, Day Co, SD
d: Mar 8 1994, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leo J. Abraham, 76, Butler, died Tuesday, March 8, 1994 at a hospital in Butler. Services will be Friday at the Schowengerdt Chapel, Butler; burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Mr. Abraham was born in Andover, S.D. and lived in Clinton before he moved to Butler in 1957. He was a farmer. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He served on the board of Shawnee Township in Bates County. Survivors include his wife, Etta Lou Abraham of the home; three sons, Larry Abraham, Nevada, Danny Abraham, Blue Mound, Ks., and Steve Abraham, Butler; a daughter, Patty Plunkett, Butler; two brothers, George Abraham, Brandenton, Fl, and Charles Abraham, Lake Havasu City, Az.; two sisters, Lorene Edinger, Salinas, Ca., and Coletta Preston, Sapulpa, Ok.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

ABSTON, Lena
b: Aug 19 1912
d: Jul 19 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lena Abston, 85, died Monday, July 19, 1999, at Clinton Healthcare. Among survivors is her nephew, Alvin Stayton, Windsor.

ACKER, Charley Everette
b: Feb 7 1919, near Windsor, Benton Co, MO
d: Aug 17 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charley E. Acker, 76, Windsor, died Thursday, August 17, 1995, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born February 7, 1919, in Benton County near Windsor, the son of Frank Phillip Acker and Nannie Pearl Chaney Acker. On January 15, 1944, in Kansas City, Kansas, he married Dorothy Margaret Ziegel, who survives of the home. Mr. Acker was a heavy construction machinery operator working from Union Local #101, in Sedalia. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and was also a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Windsor. In addition to his wife, Mr. Acker is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Henry Riddle, Windsor; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Chris and Penny Riddle, Windsor; a brother, Lonnie Acker, Cole Camp; four sisters, Bernice Jordan and Mable Haynes, both of Windsor, Minnie Christian, Overland Park, Ks., Helen Green, Brenham, Texas; several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers Phillips and H. P. Acker and a sister, Maude Chryst. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 19, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ACKER, Edna L. SMART
b: Sep 16 1911, near Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Feb 25 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2004 - Edna L. Acker, 92, Windsor, died early Wednesday morning, February 25, 2004, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. She was born September 16, 1911, in Benton County, near Warsaw, the daughter of Alexander Hamilton Smart and Laura Grace (Kays) Smart. She moved to the Windsor area with her parents in 1921 and attended a one-room schoolhouse near her home and later graduated from Windsor High School. On December 24, 1936, in Sedalia, she married Robert Philip Acker, who died June 28, 1985. She was a homemaker and member of Windsor First Baptist Church., She had also worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory. Survivors include two brothers, C. Ralland Smart, Springfield, and Paul Smart, Edwards; a sister, Trilba Hansen, Lee's Summit; two nieces, Carol and Debby, and three nephews, Dennis, Danny and Damon. She was preceded in death by a sister, Erma Lucille Smart. Funeral services were Friday, February 27, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ACKER, Garland
b: Feb 9 1909, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 29 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Garland Acker, 85, Windsor, died Friday, July 29, 1994, at his home in Windsor. Funeral services were Monday, August 1, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. Mr. Acker was born February 9, 1909, in Benton County, the son of Fred L. Acker and Hattie Garland Acker. On January 22, 1930, in Sedalia, he married Norma Chloa Egbert, who preceded him in death May 8, 1987. He was a retired farmer. He worked at area cattle sale barns for many years. He was also a dairy farmer and sold bottled milk in Windsor for several years. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Francis D. (Chick) Acker, Windsor; two daughters, Norma J. Gorsett, Excelsior Springs; Sandra K. Bonner, Independence; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

ACKER, Harvey Paul
b: Dec 24 1909, near Windsor, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 23 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - H. P. Acker, 85, Windsor, died Sunday, July 23, 1995, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born December 24, 1909, in Benton County, near Windsor, the son of Frank Phillip Acker and Pearl Nancy Chaney Acker. On December 31, 1930, in Sedalia, he married Margaret Fern Walkup, who preceded him in death May 18, 1994. Mr. Acker was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a 50 year member and Past Master of the Windsor Masonic Lodge #29 and was also a member of the El Dorado Methodist Church, near Windsor. Survivors include a son, Walter (Shorty) Acker, Windsor; a daughter, Ruth Elizabeth Marshall, Rockville, Maryland; a daughter-in-law, Marjorie Acker, Merriam, Kansas; six grandchildren, Megan, Allison, Courtney and Kyndal; two brothers, Charley Acker, Windsor, Lonnie Acker, Cole Camp; four sisters, Minnie Christian, Overland Park, Ks., Helen Green, Brenham, Texas; Burnice Jordon and Mable Haynes, both of Windsor. He was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Acker, Sr. and a son-in-law, Jay Marshall. Funeral services will be Thursday at Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ACKER, Kenneth W. Jr.
b: Jul 2 1962, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 1 1999, Merriam, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Kansas City Star, Kansas City MO, Nov 3 1999 - Kenneth W. Acker Jr., 37, Merriam, KS, died November 1, 1999, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Merriam. He was born July 2, 1962, in Windsor, MO, the son of Kenneth W. Acker Sr. and Marjorie Ann (Roark) Acker. Kenneth worked for an Auto Body Shop. He attended Pittsburg State University and was a member of the Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge, Spring Hill, KS; Scottish Rite; the Abdallah Temple, Overland Park, KS; and he attended a Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Marjorie Acker, Merriam, KS; a sister and brother-in-law, Melissa and Rob Humphreville, Mission, KS; a nephew, Ryan Humphreville; maternal grandmother, Katie Roark, Windsor, MO; and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 4, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor; burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ACKER, Margaret Fern WALKUP
b: Jul 17 1910, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: May 18 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Fern Acker, 83, Windsor, died Wednesday, May 18, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born July 17, 1910, in Windsor, the daughter of Walter Bert Walkup and Elizabeth Posson Walkup. On December 31, 1930, Sedalia, she married Harvey Paul Acker, who survives at the home in Windsor. Mrs. Acker was a homemaker and farm wife. She also was a wallpaper hanger in the Windsor area for many years. She was a member of the Old Brandon Methodist Church, where she was the pianist and organist for many years, and the Maple Grove Farm Club. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Walter (Shorty) Acker, Windsor; a daughter, Ruth Elizabeth Marshall, Rockville, Maryland; six grandchildren, Sheryl, Becky, Ken, Jr., Chandra, Curt and Melissa; three great-grandchildren, Megan, Allison and Courtney; a brother, Rae Walkup, Kansas City; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Acker, Sr., and son-in-law, Jay Marshall. Funeral services will be Sunday, May 22, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ACKERMAN, Anna JONES
b: Dec 15 1877, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 23 1919, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Anna Ackerman died at the St. John's Hospital in Springfield, April 23rd, with paralysis, having been stricken just five days before. Deceased maiden name was Anna Jones and she was born in Clinton about 42 years ago. She married Ira Ackerman about 17 years ago, but he died 13 years ago, leaving her with a little son, Chester, who is now 14. She made Clinton her home with her mother, Mrs. Mary Jones, until a few years ago, when they moved to Springfield, which had since been their home. Besides her mother and son, she leaves one sister, Mrs. Jennie Collier, of LaDue; and two brothers, Billy and Jack Jones of Clinton. She was a good woman, industrious and kind to all about her. She had been a member of the Christian church for years. Her body was brought to Clinton and the funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Friday afternoon. Burial in Englewood beside her husband.

ACKERMAN, Charles
b: abt 1857
d: 1899, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Charles Ackerman died Wednesday at noon. He had been confined to his bed six weeks with abscess of liver. He leaves a father who resided with him, a wife and four children, the eldest, Mrs. Don McClure, who resides in Kansas City, two little girls and a boy three years old. The remains were taken to Bethlehem for burial Thursday. Deceased was about 42 years of age.

ACKLIN, Jesse M.
b: Aug 8 1935, Norfork, Baxter Co, AR
d: May 2 2001, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 3 2001 - Jesse M. Acklin, 65, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday morning, May 2, 2001, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. He was born August 8, 1935, in Norfork, Arkansas, the son of Harvey John Acklin and Opal Ellen (Clark) Acklin. He was preceded in death by his parents. He had lived in Windsor with his parents before moving to Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. he worked at the Sheltered Workshop in Sedalia. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Windsor. He is survived by a brother, Harvey B. Acklin, Windsor; a sister, Patricia Acklin, Kansas City; several nieces and nephews, and an aunt, Nova Schenewark, Windsor. Funeral services will be Friday, May 4, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

ACKLIN, Opal E. CLARK
b: Jan 20 1912, Baxter Co, AR
d: Oct 28 1993, Sweet Springs, Saline Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal E. Acklin, 81, formerly of Windsor, died Thursday evening, October 28, 1993 at Brookside Nursing Center in Sweet Springs. She was born in Baxter County, Arkansas, on January 20, 1912, the daughter of Jessie Franklin Clark and Nancy Belle Hamilton Clark. On March 30, 1931, in Baxter County, Arkansas, she married Harvey John Acklin who preceded her in death on January 7, 1971. Mrs. Acklin was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Windsor. She is survived by two sons, Jessie M. Acklin, Sedalia, and Harvey B. Acklin, Smithton; one daughter, Patricia L. Acklin; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nova Schenewark, Windsor, and Mary Watley, Clinton. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 31, at the Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial will be in the Carpenter Cemetery in Chilhowee.

ACOCK, James D.
b: Jan 27 1811, Logan Co, KY
d: Jan 2 1893, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 7 1893 - James D. Acock died in Leesville township, Jan. 2 after a lingering illness of many years. He was born in Logan county, Ky., Jan. 27, 1811, coming here in 1838. Elder Biggs conducted the funeral and burial was in Tebo cemetery.

ACREE, William A.
b: Mar 5 1921, Point, LA
d: Dec 12 2006, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2006 - William A. Acree, 85, Warrensburg, died Tuesday, December 12, 2006, at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Warrensburg, Missouri. He was born on March 5, 1921, at Point, Louisiana, the son of William W. and Tina Carter Acree. He grew up in Point, Louisiana and entered the United States Air Force in 1942. He served during World War II in the Pacific Theater and retired from the military in 1963 having served for 20 years and 6 months. On August 9, 1964, he married Neva I. Lucas. They made their home in Smithton and Sedalia before moving to Warsaw in 1979. After moving to Warsaw, he was employed by the Benton County Courthouse as a custodian for several years. For the past four years, he had been a resident of the Missouri Veteran's Home in Warrensburg. He was a faithful me member and deacon of the Popular Baptist Church of Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his wife Neva on January 7, 1988. Surviving are one daughter Patricia Ann Harrell and her husband Bob, Clinton; a granddaughter Amber Woodrome and her husband Quentin, and a great-grandson Ryan, all of Grandview; a sister Orie Davis, Denton, Texas, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, December 15, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial and military rites will be at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

ADAIR, Abner Ellis
b: Nov 29 1832, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 10 1920, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Examiner, Independence, MO - Was A Mason Sixty Years - A. E. Adair, Whose Father Built First House In Independence Is Dead - Abner Ellis Adair, who was born in Independence 88 years ago, died in St. Louis, the other day and was buried near Chilhowee, Mo., Friday under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. He had been a member of that order for sixty years and at one time belonged to Westport Lodge. Mr. Adair was born in a double log house, which stood for years, just back of the old Jones Hotel in Independence. His father, Abner J. Adair, was born at old Fort Harodsburg, Ky., the family having come to that section from Virginia with Daniel Boone's party. The Adairs came to Missouri Territory in 1818, and settled near Liberty, in Clay county. In 1823 it removed to Jackson county and settled on a spot where Independence is now located. Abner J. Adair helped plat the town of Independence and built the first house there. It stood on Maple Avenue, where the air Line station now is. Joseph Adair, who died a few years ago at Clinton, was born there in 1827, and he was the first white child born in Independence. Later the family owned 230 acres of land located where the entrance of Swope Park now is. Abner Ellis Adair's mother was Miss Mary Adkins, a first cousin to Samuel Houston, the president of the Republic of Texas. The Adairs were also kinsman of John Adair, at one time governor of Kentucky and were also related to the Desha family of that state. When a young boy, Mr. Adair was employed in the office of the Western Expositor, the first newspaper in Independence. In 1851 Abner E. Adair, in company with that noted plainsman, F. X. Aubrey, made a trip to California, returning a year later via the Isthmus of Panama. He was then 20 years old and for two terms taught school in Independence. At the outbreak of the War between the States, Abner Adair enlisted in the Confederate army and was in the 16th Missouri Inf. Co. F., Parson's Brigade. He surrendered at Shrevesport, La., in 1865, having served the South four years and 3 months. Returning to Jackson county he was married to Miss Nancy J. Douglas, a daughter of John Douglas at Blue Mills. His wife died in 1869 leaving a six days old baby son. That son is A. J. Adair, now editor of the Odessa Democrat. At the death of his wife, Abner Adair went to Texas, where he spent several years and then returned to the farm of a brother, near Clinton, Mo., where he made his home for a number of years. Mr. Adair was the last of the boys of a large family. A sister, Mrs. Sue Owens, resides in St. Louis and another sister, Mrs. Mary Hopkins, lives in Gonzales county, Texas. For many years Mr. Adair has been a member of the Christian church and his funeral was conducted Friday by Rev. A. N. Lindsey of Clinton. During one of Mr. Adair's trips to the Pacific coast, his party were the first white men to pass through northern Arizona. In that region in 1851, Indians attacked the camp of the travelers and Mr. Adair was severely wounded and when found by his companions after the battle, was thought to be dead as his skull was crushed with a tomahawk. His comrades strapped the wounded man across the back of a pack mule and after traveling for three days the party reached a small fort where medical aid was received and Mr. Adair revived.

ADAIR, Earl Howard
b: Sep 26 1889, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 26 1930, Fulton, Callaway Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Earl Adair died at the hospital at Fulton about noon, Thursday, August 26th. The telegraph message received by his relatives, stated that his death was unexpected. Earl Adair was born at Calhoun, September 26, 1889 and came to Clinton with his parents when he was six years old. His father, Ike Adair, served as sheriff of this county when Earl was a small lad. Earl attended school in Clinton and as he liked agriculture, he went to Columbia, where he attended the College of Agriculture at the university. He was united in marriage June 11, 1912, to Miss Flossie Stark. She survives him, with their two beautiful daughters, Anna Marie, aged 14, and Alla, aged 8. He also leaves his mother, Mrs. Alla Adair and one brother, John Adair, of Clinton. At the time of his marriage, he was employed at the People's National Bank and a few years later, took the Civil Service examination and for a number of years, was the popular carrier on Route 5 in Clinton. It was while working on this route that his health failed. He was taken to a great specialist in St. Louis, who found that nothing could be done. After a period in the hospital there, he was taken to Fulton hospital. Deceased was a member of the Elks, serving as their treasurer for eight years. He was happy in his relationships with life, a genial and courteous friend, a devoted husband and father. He was ever thoughtful of his loved ones. His funeral will be conducted Thursday afternoon at the home of his wife's mother, Mrs. Harry Feldott, on South Second street. The burial will be in Englewood.

ADAIR, Elzie BURNS
b: Jul 1 1897, Adair Twp, Camden Co, MO
d: Aug 12 1992, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elzie Adair, 95, of Windsor, died Wednesday morning, August 12, at Resthaven of Windsor Nursing Home. She was born July 1, 1897, in Osage Iron Town, Missouri, the daughter of Robert Lee and Martha Ann Ash Burns. On April 21, 1917, in Osage Iron Town, she married Ray Finis Adair who preceded her in death on February 2, 1990. She was a homemaker and also worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for several years. She is survived by a son, Malcome Adair of Manchester, Conn.; a daughter, Gerry Warner of Windsor; 4 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor on Friday, August 14. Burial will be at the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

ADAIR, Emma "Emily"
b: Feb 29 1864, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 2 1925, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Miss Emma Adair died in St. Louis at 3 a.m. Wednesday in the Barnes hospital. She had gone to the city about two weeks before Wednesday of last week when she had a fibroid tumor removed, and got along nicely until pneumonia developed, which caused her death. Her sister, Mrs. S. T. Neill, was summoned and went the day before she died arriving in the city just a few hours previous to her death. Miss Emma was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Adair, and had lived all her life at the beautiful homestead north of Clinton 11 miles, in the Shawnee Mound neighborhood. There she comforted and cared for her dear parents all through their declining years, and mothered her nephew, Lock Bowman. She had been his home maker since the death of his wife. Hers was indeed a beautiful and unselfish life, always thinking and living for others. She always had a word of cheer and kindly greeting for her friends and remembered to tell them the happy things she knew and do the little kindnesses that makes life possible. She was educated at the old Baird College of Clinton, and was a true gentlewoman - one who knew the arts of the home as well as being talented in other things. She leaves one brother, H. Clay Adair, of St. Louis, and two sisters - Mrs. Hale Montgomery and Mrs. S. T. Neill of Clinton. Miss Emma was converted many years ago and was a member of the Baptist church in Clinton, and in her every day living she practiced her Christianity. The body was brought to Post Oak on the Rock Island Thursday morning and taken to her home where the funeral was held Thursday afternoon. Interment in Englewood.

ADAIR, George Emery
b: Sep 4 1905, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jul 25 1991, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home, Chilhowee & Urich, MO (Historical)
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George Emery Adair, 85, Route 1, Chilhowee, passed away Thursday, July 25, 1991, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born September 4, 1905, at Warrensburg, the son of Daniel Webster and Effie (Wayman) Adair. He lived in the Warrensburg area before moving to Chilhowee where he was a dairyman and farmer. He drove a school bus for the Chilhowee School for several years. On April 13, 1938, he was married to Helen Louise Wood at Kansas City. She preceded him in death on May 20, 1965. After her death, he worked for the Chilhowee schools as a janitor until his retirement. He was associated with the Chilhowee Fair from its beginning until 1990, and then served as honorary advisor. He was a member of the Chilhowee Antique Farm Machinery Collector's Organization and was a great supporter and helped in the restoration of the old Courthouse at Warrensburg. He was a member of the Chilhowee United Methodist Church. Surviving him is a daughter, Sara K. Anderson, Chilhowee; two granddaughters, Melinda McLaughlin and Susan K. Anderson; a brother, Albert Adair, Warrensburg, and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ara Leon Adair. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 27, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee. Burial was in the Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg.

ADAIR, John Arthur
b: Sep 3 1891, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1996, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John Arthur Adair, 104, longtime Clintonian, died Thursday, January 11, 1996, at the Truman Lake Manor, Inc. in Lowry City. - John Arthur Adair was born September 3, 1891, 104 years ago. The family name Adair has its origins in the county of Limerick, Ireland. John's heritage has been traced from Scotland and Ireland, long before the Revolutionary War. His grandfather, Joseph Adair, was the first white child born in Independence, where the Joseph Adair Park was dedicated in 1950. John's father, Ike Adair, and his uncle, Clay Adair (Mary Margaret Nebel's father), owned the Adair Brothers Livery Stable. They were well known for the very best rigs, and keeping their horses in first-class condition. They furnished gentle horses to the ladies and exquisite carriages for services. After graduation from Clinton High School in 1911, John married Byrna Sigler in 1916. They celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in 1966 at the home of their daughter, Marilyn, and son-in-law, Vance K. Gover. In addition to Marilyn, John had one other daughter, Peggy Adair, who died at the age of 16 in an auto accident, July 4, 1939. John retired from the Clinton Post Office in 1956, where he had served since 1914, a period of 42 years. He and his family have been faithful members of the Christian Church of Clinton with John serving as a deacon, then being appointed Deacon Emeritus. He was an ardent bowler for his Elks Lodge team, an enthusiastic gardener, who grew both vegetables and flowers. He also loved to hunt and fish at his cabin near Big Creek. The beautiful soft maple trees he transplanted from the timber on his land are some of the largest and most colorful around Clinton today. Birthday greetings from presidents, governors, friends and family were special to him. At 102 years of age he couldn't remember who the "George and Barbara" were that signed one of his many cards. Then he said, with his caring smile, "Oh yes, the President and Mrs. Bush. One of the honors he received was an honorary recognition from the National Retired Government Association, presented by a friend, Leroy Striby, president, as a charter member. John is survived by his daughter, and son-in-law, Marilyn and Vance Gover, of Clinton. John also is survived by his grandson, Glenn Adair Gover (who was also his best friend) and his wife, Angie Brasier Gover. He is also survived by a niece, Jane Adkins, and a first cousin, Mary Margaret Nebel, all of Clinton. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 13, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

ADAIR, John R.
b: Aug 3 1834, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 23 1895, Pinos Altos, NM
Clinton MO - John Adair, long a resident of Pinos Altos, N.M., succumbed to the inevitable on the night of February 23, 1895. The cause of his death was a combination of la grippe and pneumonia. He was born at Independence August 3, 1834 and was a son of Abner J. Adair of Kentucky, who was one of those that assisted in the laying off of the town of Independence and the first to own property and live there. In his 18th year, John R. Adair went to California by way of New Mexico and spent several years in the wilds of that country, exploring and prospecting, suffering the pangs of hunger and thirst and having many close and serious contests with the red men. When our civil war was at its hottest, with a number of others, he came to Missouri and joined Gen. Shelby's command. After the war, he freighted for two or three years to the mountains. He then prospected for gold in the wilds of southwest New Mexico and Arizona and succeeded in securing some rich mines in what is now called Grant county, N.M. He had many serious encounters and narrow escapes with the wily and deadly Apache. He married a beautiful and well-educated girl of a noble family of Spanish descent. He served as assessor of Grant county and had the implicit confidence of all acquaintances. He was kind, liberal and charitable and an entertaining companion, bold and fearless. Leaves a wife and children to mourn his loss. He helped to open and subdue the wilderness, fearing neither man nor devil. He has gone to his rest. So passed away one of the old frontiersman.

ADAIR, Joseph
b: Feb 16 1829, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 14 1905, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 18 1905 - Tuesday morning, Clinton was saddened by the summons announcing the death of Joseph Adair, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Campbell Chapman in Kansas City, with grip. He had been up there only a few days and took sick on Friday. Born in Independence, Mo. Feb. 16, 1828 and was the first white child born in Jackson county. In 1849, he crossed the plains and endured many hardships and after returning from California, married Margaret Payne in Independence. They lived happily together until her death a number of years ago. Seven surviving children: Thomas Adair of Welder, Texas; Mrs. John Welborne, Chickasha, I.T., Mrs. Campbell Chapman and Mrs. Ray Wade of Kansas City; Isaac and Clay Adair and Mrs. Frank Taylor, this city. Brothers who survive him are William and Abner Adair, near Shawnee Mound. He had lived in this county bout 20 years and everybody loved "Joe Adair" as he was called. You could not help being happy in his presence. The remains were brought to the home of Frank Taylor in Clinton. Burial in Englewood. His father, Abner J. Adair, came from Kentucky to Clay county, Mo. in 1818. He was of close kindred to two former governors of Kentucky, Adair and Desha. Joseph Adair came to Henry county in 1887 and bought 1600 acres near Calhoun but has resided in Clinton most of the time.

ADAIR, Joseph Arthur
b: Aug 26 1912, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 23 1994, Dallas, Dallas Co, TX
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Memorial services for Joseph Arthur Adair, who died Friday, December 23, 1994, at the Zale Lipshy University Hospital in Dallas, were held Monday, December 26, at the First Presbyterian Church. Born in Henry County to James Walter and Minnie (Waugh) Adair, he received his education in Missouri public schools and received his pilot's license from Central Missouri University. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was employed by General Motors in Kansas City, then moved to Cleveland, where he established a Western Auto Store. He was a broker of war surplus materials in Kansas City following the war. In 1947, he came to Stillwater, where he was first associated with T. N. Berry Oil Co., later operating as Adair and Jenkins Independent Oil Producers. He and the late James E. Berry organized a Navy League Chapter in Stillwater that was active for several years. He served as the group's first president, and was one of the original stockholders and organizers of the Stillwater golf and country Club, serving as vice-president of the first Board of Directors. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and belonged to the American Legion and the Izaak Walton League. He married Jacqueline Lewis on November 18, 1939, in Columbia. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant brother, and one brother, James Adair. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline, of the home; one brother, William G. Adair of Henry County; four sisters, Julia Adair Young of Atlanta, Martha Adair Tyler of King City, Ore., Kathryn Adair Fairchild of La Habra, Calif., and Shirley Adair Treasure of Kansas City.

ADAIR, Margarite "Peggy"
b: Sep 17 1922, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 4 1939, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - (Peggy) Margarite Adair was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Clinton, the first child of John Adair, postal employee, and Byrna Sigler Adair, native Clintonians. A lovely child from earliest infancy, serious, dependable and loving God, she attended the Washington grade school and the Christian Church Sunday School. Entering high school three years ago, her ability as a student and her aptitude and versatility in all activities made her outstanding in classes and extra curricular interests. A leader in school life, she would have been in line for class honors at graduation next year. She was made a member of the Student Council in her freshman year, remaining on it until death, as she had a clear, evenly balanced sense of right and fair dealing. She was also an active Booster girl, original and enthusiastic; a member of the Dramatic Club where she was as dependable as an adult, and as a commercial student was a member of the team entering the county contests last year. Peggy had, since she was 13, been a member of the Order of Rainbow for girls, the last of June attending their Grand Assembly in Springfield. She held the Nature color Station. A member of Christian Church, she was regular in attendance at Sunday School and the middle of June was one of the representatives of the Y.C.A. at the Youth's Conference at Park College, Parkville, Mo. Pretty, modest and sweet; well mannered, softly spoken, kind and dutiful, her life had been as exemplary as the loveliest flower in God's Kingdom of earth, for it brought only happiness and beauty to parents and friends, while in blossom here. Surviving her are her grief stricken parents and little sister, Marilyn, her two grandmothers, Mrs. Ike Adair and Mrs. A. W. Sigler, all of Clinton and other distressed kinspeople. Funeral services will be held at the Christian Church, of which Peggy was a member, Thursday morning. Burial at Englewood. (She was killed at noon Tuesday, July 4th 1939, on Highway 52, one mile east of Clinton when the car in which she was riding failed to make a curve. The driver, Kenneth Kaiser, was also killed. Another passenger, Jack Kent, escaped with minor injuries.)

ADAIR, William
b: Jan 26 1831, Fleming Co, KY
d: Jan 11 1909, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 16 1909 - William Adair, who had been a patient sufferer with cancer for several years and confined to his bed since last June, was called by his Maker Monday about noon. He was among the prominent farmers and stock raisers in this county and a son of Abner J. and Mary Adkins Adair. Full biography in the Henry County History of 1883. His devoted wife and four children are left to mourn: H. Clay Adair, Mrs. Hale Montgomery, Mrs. S. T. Neill and Miss Emma Adair. Six grandchildren. William Adair was the best loved of Henry county citizens, a man who always extended you a hearty welcome to his home and he will be sadly missed. Mr. Adair was born January 26, 1831, and had lived on his farm in Henry county for 55 years. Years ago, a cancer formed near his left eye and for several years that cancer has been an eating, torturous tumor, a sore that refused to be healed. It seems that medical science has never yet discovered an antidote for that loathsome disease. He patiently bore his suffering and death, sooner or later, comes to all.

ADAMS, Angela T. RUNDLE
b: Oct 6 1962, Fort Ord, CA
d: Sep 20 2003, Omaha, NE
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 23 2003 - Angela T. (Rundle) Adams died Saturday, September 20, 2003, at her home in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born October 6, 1962, at Fort Ord, California. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Andrew and Margaret Kantner, and sisters, Naomi and Kathleen and aunt, Barbara Kantner. She is survived by her parents, Edward and Ruth Rundle, Omaha; one son, Edward R. Rundle, Omaha; three daughters, Amber L. Moore, Jennifer M. Moore, Omaha, and Katy Ritter, St. Louis; one sister, Rosalie Sandria, Vacaville, California; one brother, Francis J. Rundle, Omaha, Nebraska; many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 26, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton.

ADAMS, Barney E.
b: Jan 23 1920, near Beamon, Pettis Co, MO
d: Sep 19 1997, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Barney E. Adams, 77, Lincoln, died Friday, September 19, 1997, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born near Beamon, on January 23, 1920, the son of George and Frances Cunningham Adams. On April 4, 1942, he was married to Hazel McAlister, at Memphis, Mo. Following their marriage they made their home in Chilhowee, where he began a 28 year career as a bulk agent for Mobile Oil Company. They later moved to Brookfield. He retired in 1981 and in 1989 they moved to their home in Lincoln. He was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln. He was a member of Shawnee Masonic Lodge #653 AF&AM of Warsaw. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, Marshall, Jim, George and Jewell Adams. He is survived by his wife, Hazel, of the home; one daughter, Deanna Stewart and her husband, Ronald, of Warrensburg; one grandson, Shawn Stewart, Warrensburg; 11 nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, September 22, at the First Baptist Church of Lincoln. Burial was in Memorial Garden Cemetery, Warrensburg.

ADAMS, Bennie C.
b: Jul 11 1892, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 22 1992, Prescott, Texas Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Booth Funeral Home, Rich Hill, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bennie C. Adams, 100, Prescott, died Sunday, November 22, 1992 in a nursing home in Prescott. Services will be at Wednesday at Sheldon-Booth Chapel, Rich Hill. Mr. Adams was born July 11, 1892 in Henry County and lived in Papinsville before moving to Prescott. He was a farmer and coal miner before he retired. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rockville. Survivors include three sons, Edward Adams and Kenneth Adams of Nevada, and Wilber Adams, Waco, Tx.; five daughters, Luella Hirni, Payson, Az., Mildred Morgan, Osborne, Ks., Lorene Spillman, Climax Springs, Dorothy Steuck, Rich Hill, and Darlene Lee, Hamilton; 25 grandchildren; 59 great-grandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren.

ADAMS, Charles David
b: Mar 11 1870, near Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 3 1938, 3 mi N of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Combs Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Crushed in Coal Mine - Charles D. Adams, Lewis Station, Fatally Injured at Bowen Mine, North of Calhoun, Thursday - Charles David Adams was fatally crushed last Thursday about 1:30 p.m. by a ton and a half of coal which pinned him helpless from the hips down at the Bowen coal tipple, three miles north of Calhoun. His fellow workers, D. Holt and Elmer Combs, released him in about 15 minutes and a doctor and ambulance were immediately called and took him to his home, with his only son, Floyd, at Lewis Station. He suffered internal injuries and the left ribs were broken in the back, puncturing his lung. The fatal hemorrhage in about two hours resulted in his death. Although in excruciating pain, he was conscious until released. Mr. Adams was considered an expert miner and was working in the same coal mines at the time of an accident three years ago, which killed Elmer Yount. He united with the Clinton Christian church a number of years ago. He was born March 11, 1870, on the homeplace now occupied by a sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Steadman, near Lewis Station and there grew to manhood. When 24, he united in marriage to Mrs. Kate Turner Baker of Leesville and of this union, their only son survives, also one grandson, three-year-old Chas. Floyd. He is also survived by his stepson, Grover Baker, of Pittsburg, Kans., half-brother, Lum Evans, Sedalia; half-sisters, Mrs. Richard Steadman, near the home; Mesdames H. H. Peterson, Lula Bristow, Bessie Faucett and Bertha Spring, all of Kansas City. After his marriage, he and wife lived in Clinton where he worked as a pottery molder, and later was on a Frisco bridge gang, then for 17 years was in a Chicago and Alton freight house at Kansas City. Following the death of his wife in 1930, he came back to Henry County, living with his son. He had worked in coal mines and pits all his life, learning the trade in his youth, and returned to it at various intervals, but from 1931, he had made it his sole occupation. His grandson was his great delight and altho of a quiet nature, he fully appreciated his home life with his son. Any suffering was borne in silence, as he never complained of any situation. He was genial and well liked by his associates. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the Consalus and Peck funeral chapel. Burial at Combs cemetery.

ADAMS, Clara O. "Peggy" SMITH
b: May 16 1924, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 18 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 20 2006 - Peggy Adams, 81, Kansas City, died Wednesday, January 18, 2006, at St. Mary's Manor. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 21, at D. W. Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel with burial at Floral Hills Memory Garden. Peggy was born May 16, 1924, in Calhoun, to Robert and Gertie Kelley Smith. In 1951 she moved to the Kansas City area and in 1942 she married Robert D. Adams, Sr. She was a homemaker and cared for her three children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Adams Sr. and a son Norman E. Adams, also by four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by son Bob Adams, Clinton; daughter Sharon Gauble and husband Mike, Grain Valley, and son David Adams and wife Debbie, Grandview; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

ADAMS, Clyde Lawrence
b: Apr 24 1909, Sweet Springs, Saline Co, MO
d: Mar 4 1984, Bentonville, Benton Co, AR
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clyde Lawrence Adams, 74, Bella Vista, AR, formerly of Clinton, died Sunday morning, March 1984, at the Bates Memorial Hospital in Bentonville. He was born April 24, 1909, in Sweet Springs, son of Augustus and Bessie Shamel Adams. Most of his life was spent in Clinton and Higginsville. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Beckman Adams, of the home; one son, Robert C. Adams of Colorado Springs; two daughters, Patricia Ann Trost of New Orleans and Barbara Jean Wilson (Mrs Ralph Wilson) of Olathe, KS; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial will be Thursday at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

ADAMS, Dee Donald
b: Jan 23 1902, Beloit, Mitchell Co, KS
d: Apr 25 1992, Chapman, Dickinson Co, KS
bur: Abilene Cemetery, Abilene, Dickinson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dee Donald Adams, 90, Abilene, Kansas, formerly of Clinton, died Saturday, April 25, 1992 at a nursing home in Chapman, Kan. Mr. Adams was born in Beloit, Kan. and lived in Milford, Kan., Kansas City and Clinton before moving to Abilene in 1958. Mr. Adams was on the staff of United Telephone in Clinton and was a past president of the Clinton Rotary Club and the Clinton Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Eisenhower Foundation and co-established the Dickinson County Historical Society and the Museum of Independent Telephony. He was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church of Abilene and was a veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, the former Daryl Davis, of the home; a son, Donald Adams, Hutchinson, Kan., two grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Jo Guenther of Clinton. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Danner Chapel, Abilene, with burial in the Abilene Cemetery.

ADAMS, Dorothy Imogene ESTEP
b: May 9 1927, Bartlesville, Washington Co, OK
d: Sep 21 1991
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy Imogene Adams, age 64, a recent Warsaw resident, died on September 21, 1991 after being ill for 6 months with cancer. She was born May 9, 1927 at Bartlesville, Ok., daughter of Canton and Isabel Estep. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Claude Adams, of the home; daughters, Carlene Rasmussen, Warsaw and Terry Edens, Oklahoma City; Ok.; grandchildren, Sam Shepley, Sioux Falls, S.D. and Brad and Carly Rasmussen, Warsaw; great-granddaughter, Casey Jones, Jewett, Tx.; aunts, an uncle, and cousin of Portland, Oregon.

ADAMS, Eldon L.
b: Nov 8 1915, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Apr 22 1997, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Eldon L. Adams, 81, Calhoun, died Tuesday afternoon, April 22, 1997, at the Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born November 8, 1915, in Lexington, the son of Albert Givens Adams and Letta Travis (Small) Adams. On December 11, 1943, in Topeka, Kansas, he married Lenora Margaret Beach, who survives of the home. In addition to farming, Mr. Adams worked for the Gas Service Company in Independence for 15 years and was a plumber for Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg for 10 years before his retirement. In addition to his wife, Mr. Adams is survived by three sons, Eldon C. Adams, Keith Adams, Calhoun, and Russell Adams, Green Ridge; a daughter, Linda L. Faulkenberry, Tightwad; a sister, Nancy Jane Flanegin, Independence; 15 grandchildren, including a special grandson, Mike Adams; 37 great-grandchildren and three great-great-granddaughters; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, April 25, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery.

ADAMS, Evelyn ENNIS RUSSELL
b: Nov 23 1932, LaCygne, Linn Co, KS
d: Dec 1 1999, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Jingo Cemetery, Jingo, Miami Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Evelyn Russell Adams, 67, Pleasanton, Kansas, died Wednesday, December 1, 1999, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born November 23, 1932, in LaCygne, Kansas. She was married to Charles Robert Russell, who died June 25, 1996. She then married Clarence Adams. She was a member of the Bykota Southern Baptist Church, the Lincoln Club of Pleasanton and Brownington Baptist Church Band and Friends. She was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Adams of Pleasanton, Kansas; five sons, John Robert Russell and wife Shirley of Clinton, Jerry Ray Russell and wife Sandy of Lowry City, Eddie Arlie Russell and wife Joya of Denver, Colorado; William Robert Russell and wife Ranette of Belton, and James Dean Russell and wife Shannon of Dunningan, California; two daughters, Alice Jean King and husband J. R. of Osceola, and Joyce Ann Dickey and husband John of Bronaugh; two brothers, Marvin and Delbert Ennis, both of Peoria, Illinois; three sisters, Rose Sulfridge and Linda Jones, both of Peoria, Illinois, and Doris Nichols of Branson; 19 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services will be held Saturday at the Bykota Southern Baptist Church, Pleasanton, Kansas. Burial will be in the Jingo Cemetery, Jingo, Kansas.

ADAMS, Glen H.
b: Apr 22 1905, NE of Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 6 1996, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Salem Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Glen H. Adams was born April 22, 1905, northeast of Independence, in the same house in which his father and grandfather were born. Glen was one of nine children, six of whom died in infancy or childhood, and the last survivor at the time of his death on February 6, 1996 at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He attended Union Grade School and graduated from William Chrisman High School in Independence in 1924. He later attended Kansas City Junior College and Finley Engineering School. Glen was active in the Salem Baptist Church in his early years. He helped organize the Jackson County Interdenominational Christian Fellowship of Young People. He later became a member of the Fairmont Methodist Church. In 1926, Glen, along with Loyd and Griffin Allen formed the A.A.A. Electric Company. Later that year he purchased the Allen interests and operated that company for 47 years. On August 16, 1928, Glen was united in marriage to H. Daisy Burt. This union was blessed with two children. Daisy preceded Glen in death in September of 1995. Glen had been active in the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America, since 1954, and spent many weekends as a volunteer at the Osceola Boy Scout Camp doing refrigeration and electrical work. Since his retirement in 1973 he had served as full time engineer for the three camps in Osceola, one camp near Warrensburg, and two camps in Bonner Springs, Ks. On a district level he served as chairman of the Health and Safety Committee, chairman of Safety and Merit Badge counselor for nine merit badges. He was a member of the Tribe of Mic-O-Say on Medicine Man level, National Boy Scout Order of the Arrow and Council Camping and Properties committee. Glen's awards in Boy Scouts include Silver Arrow, two Scouters Keys, Order of Merit, Silver Beaver and honorary membership in Pro-Deo-et-fuuentute for God and Youth, Catholic Community on Scouting. Glen was a member of many organizations. Some of these are Independence Masonic Lodge No. 76, Independence Chapter No. 12, Palestine Commandery Independence No. 17KT, Missouri Civil Air Patrol, holding a Captain's Commission, Past director of Youth Cadet Training for the State of Missouri, member of Architect and Professional Engineers since 1947 and served on the Board of Architects and Professional Engineers. He was a 50-year member, Masonic Lodge and Shriner. Glen is survived by one son, Mark Adams of Independence; one daughter, Mrs. Glenna Hartley of Jackson, Tennessee; four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral service were Thursday, February 8, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Salem Cemetery, Independence.

ADAMS, James Robert
b: Nov 22 1931, Phoenix, AZ
d: Dec 27 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James Robert Adams, son of James Thomas and Bertie B. Adams, was born November 22, 1931, in Phoenix, Arizona, and departed this life December 27, 1992, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 61. He had lived in California and the Kansas City area before moving to Clinton in 1989. He was a heavy equipment operator for 27 years before retiring in 1986. He was a Navy and U.S. Air Force veteran, a member of the Operating Engineer Local 3, San Francisco, California, and past president of the order of Eagles #39, Fresno, California. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Adams of the home; three sons, Daniel R. Adams, Deming, New Mexico, James Richard Adams, Clovis, California, and Benjamin Adams, Fresno, California; four daughters, Kathy Jean Hardin, Carleen Huffman, Robin Adams, Lisa Brown, all of Clovis, California; three stepsons, Donald Dickerson, Fresno, California, David Wayne Dickerson, Kacey, Washington, Keith Edward Ratcliff, Harrisonville; two stepdaughters, Denise B. Lovell, Gilmer, Texas, Cathie Linn Thomas, Fayetteville, North Carolina; three brothers, Thomas Adams, Riverside, California, Richard M. Adams, San Bernardino, California, John E. Adams, Gassville, Arkansas; one sister, Emma Lou Edwards, Fresno, California; 17 grandchildren and five step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Thursday, December 31, 1992. Burial was held at the Stones Chapel Cemetery, Montrose.

ADAMS, Janice L.
b: Jan 14 1951, Flint, Genesee Co, MI
d: Feb 18 2004, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 20 2004 - Janice L. Adams, 53, of Marshall, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, at Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall. She was born Jan. 14, 1951, in Flint, Mich., a daughter of Glen Edward and Mildred Jean Crane Adams. Miss Adams was the head librarian at the Marshall Public Library. She formerly was a hot line reference librarian in Michigan and Utah. She loved studying, reading and doing crafts. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Surviving are her parents, of Windsor; a brother, Eddie Adams, of Ionia; three sisters, Julie Isabell, of Calhoun, Penny Warner, of Linn Creek, and Heidi Adams, of Versailles; and nine nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. Memorial services will be at a later date at Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery.

ADAMS, Robert McKinley
b: Sep 1 1896, Missouri
d: Jun 30 1938, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Sept 1938 - Bob Adams, Calhoun Loses Life In River - Drowns While Attempting to Swim Across Channel Thursday Morning - Find Body Saturday-Widow - Eight Children Survive - Burial Saturday - Sorrow has prevailed throughout the Calhoun community since Thursday, June 30, 1938, when the news came that "Bob" Adams had drowned near the County Line bridge. He left home early accompanied by Orville Box and Lawrence Goodrich for a day's outing and fishing and how prophetic were his last words to the others when he said, "Boys I'm going across to the other side", and struck out swimming, only going a short distance when, without a sound, he went down and was seen no more. After constant searching the body was recovered early Saturday morning. Robert McKinley Adams, son of Wallace and Jane Adams, was born Sept. 1, 1896. He was married to Miss Edna Kisner at Lowry City, Feb. 2, 1915. To this union were born 9 children of whom Mrs. Marjorie Phillips of Clinton, Jeanette, R. D., Loffaine, Eugene, Helen, Harold, and Rolland at home survive with the wife, one daughter, Juanita Blanche, having died at the age of 10 months. Other survivors are his mother, Mrs. Chas. Miers, and sister, Mrs. Ed Dierck of Calhoun; two sisters, Mrs. Ella Dunning of Clinton, Mrs. Minnie Chiles of Stafford, Kansas; a brother, Bennie Adams of Rockville, Mo.; son-in-law, Russell Phillips and grandson, James Robert Phillips, of Clinton; a number of other relatives and hosts of friends. For the past several years he had been employed by the Windsor Coal Company, where he was hailed a good fellow, always with a cheery smile, friendly jest and ready hand to help the other fellow carry his load. The mining operations were ceased and the entire body of co-workers went at once to the river to assist in the search for the body. The mines have lost a steady, dependable worker, the wife a kind, generous husband, the children a loving, indulgent father, and the community a staunch friend and good neighbor. Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the graveside in the Brownington Cemetery, where the body was laid to rest by the side of the baby daughter in the family lot.

ADAMS, Viola "Dimple" HYDEN
b: Mar 28 1925, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 1 1973, Modesto, Stanislaus Co, CA
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Viola (Dimple) Adams died August 1, 1973 in Modesto, California. Dimple Hyden, as she was known in the Brownington community, was born March 28, 1925 in Brownington, Missouri. She lived in the Brownington community for several years before going to California. She had many friends and relatives in the Brownington area. Funeral services for Dimple were held Sunday, Aug. 5, 1973 at the Baptist Church in Brownington. Internment was in Maplewood Cemetery.

ADAMS, Wanita ANGLIN
b: Apr 12 1941, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 7 2001, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: National Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 10 2001 - Wanita Anglin Adams, 60, died Friday morning, December 7, 2001, in her home at the Village Garden Apartment in Warsaw. She was born April 12, 1941, in Clinton, the daughter of Martin Van Buren and Veneda Faye Coke Anglin. She grew up in Henry and St. Clair counties, attending school in Appleton City. In 1965, she moved with her family to Dawson Springs, Kentucky. On November 16, 1968, she married Bert Adams, who still lives in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. In 1992 she moved back to Warsaw. She was a member of the Finey Baptist Church. She is survived by her stepfather, Harold Coones, Warsaw; three brothers, Lowell Anglin, Madisonville, Kentucky, William Anglin, Dawson Springs, Kentucky, and Norman Coones, also of Dawson Springs; two sisters, Mary Purdy, Dawson Springs, and Pat Coones, Warsaw; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 11, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial will be in the National Cemetery near Warsaw.

ADAMSON, Elizabeth C. FINKS
b: Nov 23 1845, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 3 1931, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. W. W. Adamson Died Saturday - Mrs. W. W. (Dode) Adamson passed away at her home in Montrose, Saturday morning, following a paralytic stroke. The fatal stroke befell her on Thursday and she lapsed into an unconsciousness from which she never recovered. Mrs. Adamson was well-known here and was a twin sister to Mark F. Finks, deceased, of Calhoun. She is the last of a family of 12 children. She was 87 years of age at the time of her passing. All in that family lived to be over 75 years of age. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church in Montrose, Sunday afternoon, and burial was made at Montrose.

ADAMSON, Frances Jane ARBUCKLE
b: Sep 22 1819, Christian Co, KY
d: Aug 10 1902, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Aug 16 1902 - The death of Mrs. Frances Jane Arbuckle Adamson occurred at her home, at the residence of her son, W. W. Adamson, on Sunday, August 10, 1902, aged 82 years. Her disease was inflammation of the stomach and old age. She was taken ill suddenly and two physicians and relatives were hastily summoned and Mrs. W. W. Adamson hung over the bedside of her whose loving practical comrade she had been all the years of her married life, for W. W. brought his wife, formerly Miss Eliza Finks, to make their home with his widowed mother, whose home had always been his. Both women possessed rare qualities of mind and heart and theirs has been a blessed, happy home. She was a warm hearted woman and appreciated a joke and her speech showed the strong individuality that marked her whole life - practical, fearless, straight at the mark. She was born in Kentucky September 22, 1819, moved to Missouri with her parents when but 12; maiden name was Arbuckle; married W. W. Adamson in Bates County in 1851? (prob. 1841) but her husband's death occurred Feb. 15, 1849 before the birth of her last child. Four children were born to them: Mrs. C. J. Houston of Lewis; John T., near Clinton; W. W., near Montrose, and Mrs. M. M. Fewel in California. Twenty grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren are living. One sister is thought to be still living in Oregon, aged 93, named Mrs. Coleby Stevenson, widow of a Christian preacher. Mrs. Adamson professed the Christian faith when quite young and has for years been a member of the Southern Methodist Church. Burial at Montrose.

ADAMSON, William W. "Dode"
b: Oct 18 1847, Vernon Co, MO
d: Sep 15 1934, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - William W. Adamson, Pioneer Settler Dies - W. W. Adamson, "Dode" as he was generally called died Sunday morning at his home at Montrose. His general health had been failing for some years and the end came easily. His mind was always clear and alert, and he was possessed of a splendid memory and was a good story teller, one of the reasons why his home always had many visitors and was a center for community life. His passing breaks one of the last links with the past and with him goes a type of man who was courageous and hardy, brave and good, typical of the pioneer settlers who built up our state. William W. Adamson was born October 18, 1847 in Vernon county, the son of a Kentuckian and Frances Jane Arbuckle, whose mother as a cousin of Jefferson Davis, president of the confederacy. In 1869 he was married to Miss Eliza Finks, daughter of a pioneer father, Captain Mark Finks. He brought his bride to what is known as the Henry Kinyon farm, northeast of Clinton and there they lived for a few years. They went then to the Montrose vicinity where Mr. Adamson became one of the largest landholders in this part of the state. To them were given eight children, Mrs. Frank Holland, of Butler; Mrs. George Holland, of Kansas City; Mrs. Alonzo Patterson, Higginsville, Mrs. Homer Clark, Nevada; Mrs. Dave Calhoun and Will Adamson, of Montrose; Miss Eliza of the home; Jno. Adamson, of Spring Hill, Kansas; nieces and nephews are: Mrs. Jas. M. Spangler, Mrs. L. A. Spangler, Mrs. Arthur Cameron and T. J. Houston, of Clinton; Mrs. Minnie Kitchen and Mrs. Josephine Hackman of St. Louis. In later years, business reverses took much of his land and with Miss Eliza he has for many years lived in Montrose. The funeral services were conducted at the Montrose Methodist church. The interment was at Montrose.

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