Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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ADCOCK, Helen Irene VICKERS
b: Mar 27 1925, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 16 2001, near Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 18 2001 - Helen Irene (Vickers) Adcock, 76, died Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at Foxwood Springs Living Care Center, Raymore. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 21, at the Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit. Graveside services will be Monday, October 22, at the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. She was born March 27, 1925, in Deepwater to Ralph D. and Ella Mae (Mitchell) Vickers. She married Victor L. Adcock and they moved to Denver, Colorado, and she later returned to Missouri. She attended First Baptist Church, Greenwood. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Lillian F. Martin, and her brothers, Ralph W. Vickers and Robert Lee Vickers. She is survived by her son, V. Steven Adcock, his wife, Donna L., and her grandson, Tyler S. Adcock; a sister, Lois D. Vickers and two brothers, Paul M. Vickers and J. B. Vickers and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

ADCOCK, Sarah Craig "Sallie" SINGLETON
b: Nov 6 1868, near Gallatin, Sumner Co, TN
d: Mar 10 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. J. F. Adcock died at the home of Mrs. S. E. Slavens, on East Ohio, street, at 2 p.m. Saturday, with influenza and complications. She had been ill just since the previous Sunday. Loved ones ministered to her in every way, but when pneumonia set in, it was seen that this gentle little woman was soon to take her last journey. She fought hard to live, as it seemed her busy hands had yet many to minister to, but the Divine Father called her to Eternal Rest. Her maiden name was Sarah Craig Singleton and she was born in Sumner county, near Gallatin, Tennessee, November 6, 1868. She moved with her parents to Archie, Mo., when a young woman. She was married to J. F. Adcock there, March 5, 1885. They had lived in Clinton and Henry county for the past twenty years. Two children were given to this union, one surviving - Mrs. Mae Farhner, her father's homemaker. Besides this beloved husband and daughter, she leaves five grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Susan French, of near Harrisonville; two brothers - Louis Singleton, Gallatin, Tennessee; Hiram French, Knoxville, Tennessee; two half-sisters - Mrs. Anna Bryan, Stillwater, Fla.; Mrs. Thomzan Frakes, Gallatin, Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Adcock also raised Jess Spansler, an orphan boy like their own. He now lives at Eldorado, Kansas. She was one of the bravest women we ever knew. Born and raised in a Tennessee home amid luxury, when changes came she did not murmur but commenced at once to display her talent. She was a real artist in both design and color. Soon after she came to Clinton, she opened a dressmaking shop, and on account of her ability, soon had for her patrons, people who appreciated her unusual gift. She and her husband bought a farm east of Clinton, after their two daughters married, and moved to it. Soon after the eldest daughter's husband, Mr. Farhner, died in the far west. She returned with her small children to the home of her parents and was welcomed with open arms. She remained to keep house for her father, and her mother reopened her dressmaking shop in Clinton, returning to her home near Coal, twice a year for a rest. Soon after she reopened her shop here, her daughter, Mrs. Ethel Calhoun, died, leaving two children, one a baby son of but a few days old. Many would have let this double bereavement cause their steps to falter; not so with Mrs. Adcock. Instead, she just worked harder, striving every day to put down her sorrow in the service for others. When the writer went to her to get Ethel's obituary, our heart was so full we could scarcely talk, but when we left we felt that we had been with the Christ. Altho her heart was breaking, she talked as if she had just gone away and left the baby boy in her care, for there in her apartment was the little pink faced Charles David, gaily cooing in his cradle, totally unconscious that he was motherless. We asked her how she could manage with the baby to keep her shop open and she replied: "Why, God always gives you strength and shows you the way." Many a time, since we watched her, have we thought how the Heavenly Father had been true to her even in her trials. This little lad is now past six and in his first year of school. Altho so busy, she saw that he had everything other children had, even to the birthday parties, cakes, candles, ice cream and all. We have seen her stop fitting a costly gown, many a time to kiss a hurt finger, or sooth the little fellow's feelings that had been injured. She was always just, giving him the wisest of counsel, teaching him the manners of a little gentleman. She was a true gentlewoman, one of God's very own. The early exquisite way of living she learned in her childhood home, whether it was a single room or a mansion. She gave her life to the Master and united with the Christian church in 1884. No matter how busy during the week, Sunday always found her at her place of worship. Hers were busy hands indeed, but never too busy to visit and aid a sic or afflicted friend or loved one. Many a night she had stayed at the bedside of a friend, ministering and caring for them, while the next day found her busy with her customers. She was more courageous than any soldier. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday morning, after which her body was taken to the Montrose cemetery, where a graveside service was held, and laid beside her daughter.

ADEE, Keith E.
b: Nov 20 1958, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 29 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 26 2002 - Keith E. Adee, son of Earl and Anna Mae Parmon Adee, was born November 20, 1958, in Kansas City, and died Friday, November 29, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. Keith lived around the Deepwater and Clinton area most of his live. He enjoyed the simple things in life, like sitting on the river bank fishing even though the fish weren't biting or watching football games and rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs. What he enjoyed most was just hanging out with his buddies, Michelle, Bonnie and Mel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Anna Mae Parmon Adee. He is survived by one daughter, Tina Jolkebrit Adee, Warrensburg; his twin sister, Kathy Stone, Deepwater; four brothers, Marion Angel, Deepwater, John Angel, Brumley, Albert Barton, Deepwater, and David Angel, Harrisonville, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, December 2. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

ADEMA, Laretta Irene WILSON
b: Dec 4 1923, Plattsmouth, NE
d: May 14 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 6 2007 - Laretta Irene Adema, 83, Clinton, died May 14, 2007, at her home. Laretta was born December 4, 1923, in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, to Wayne Wesley and Georgia Irene Hull Wilson. She was a homemaker. Laretta is survived by four children, David Lynn Adema, Cadillac, Michigan, Carol Sue Winans, Bolivar, Beverly Jean Adema, Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Evelyn Irene Keller, Standish, Michigan; two brothers, Bud Wilson, Clinton, and Doug Wilson, Blairstown; six sisters, Dorothy (Betty) Butcher, Clinton, Patricia Green, Clinton, Naomi Hilton of Oregon and Arizona, Peggy Green, Chilhowee; Francis Norvell, Clinton, and Sylvia (Sue) Bland of Warsaw; six grandchildren, four step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Wednesday, May 16, at Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

ADKINS, Henry Malcom Sr.
b: Sep 11 1896, near Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 15 1962, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Last rites for Henry M. Adkins 66, of 306 North Main St., Clinton, who died Nov. 15 at Clinton General Hospital, were conducted Saturday, Nov. 17, (1962) at the Clinton Methodist Church. Interment was In Englewood Cemetery. Henry Merritt Adkins, son of Charles Malcolm and Ida B. Earhardt Adkins, was born Sept. 11, 1896, near LaDue. He received his elementary and high school education in Clinton and attended business school at the Holy Rosary Academy. In the early 1920's he married Miss Ruth Huey to which union three children were born, namely, two daughters Mrs. Bert (Frances) Chrisman. Mrs. Charles (June) Ritzen, Kenilworth, Ill., and a son, Henry Malcolm Adkins, Clinton. For a number of years Mr. Adkins traveled and sold bank, school, and county supplies. Since then, for more than 20 years, he had owned and operated his own business selling similar merchandise, and more recently had been assisted by his son. His friendships and acquaintances were from far and near as in his business dealings his travels took him through Missouri's 114 counties. He was devoted to his family and loyal to his friends. Soft spoken, he is remembered for his pleasant, courteous ways, his quiet manner, and friendly, cheerful disposition. He was a member of the Clinton Methodist Church, the American Legion Post and the Elks Lodge. He was a veteran of World War I and was a staunch Democrat. Mr. Adkins was stricken at his home Nov. 11 with a heart attack and was taken to Clinton General Hospital. He failed to recover and succumbed there at 11:15 p. m., Thursday Nov. 15. Besides his wife and children, he leaves eight grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Charles Grimes, and many more relatives and friends.

ADKINS, Ida Belle ERHART
b: Nov 14 1870, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 24 1962, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Charles Malcolm (Ida B.) Adkins, a member of the oldest of the prominent families, Henry County passed away March 24 (1962) at 7 o'clock at the Clinton General Hospital. On March 10th she suffered a slight stroke, was taken to the hospital and a few days later suffered a stroke of her left side. Ida B. Adkins was born Nov. 14, 1870, Bear Creek vicinity, the daughter of Nicholas and Malvina Coffelt Erhart. She became a member of the Methodist church in early childhood. In 1892 she became the bride of Charles Malcolm Adkins, the son of Henry G. Adkins, a successful landowner and stockman of Henry County. To this marriage three children were born, Monna Adkins Duden (deceased Oct. 10, 1930), Mrs. C. L. Grimes of 705 S. 4th St., and Henry M. Adkins of 306 N. Main. Mrs. Adkins husband preceded her in death Jan. 26, 1942. There are five grandchildren: Frances Chrisman, Malcolm Adkins, June Ritzen, Jimmie and Robert Grimes. Eleven great grand children: Stephen, Janice, and David Chrisman; Mari, Chuck, and Jay Ritzen; Mark, Lynn, and Robbie Grimes; and Judy and Janie Adkins. Six of the great grandchildren, Stephen, Janice, David, Judy, and Janie are the 6th generation of Henry County. Mrs. Adkins was educated in the district school and Baird College where she studied music and art. She was an accomplished musician in her earlier years and an artist of ability having produced many paintings of merit. She was a most remarkable woman and one was challenged when conversing with her as she was well informed in World affairs, being an avid reader. She was Bible student and a lover of poetry, good, music, seeing beauty in cloud formation and the evening sun set. Her motto was "never an idle moment, keep the mind alert, stay in close communication with the Heavenly Father."

ADKINS, James J.
b: Mar 20 1865
d: Sep 20 1887, near Ladue, Henry Co, MO
bur: Adkins Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Sep 24 1887 - Horrible Affair At A Dance - Tuesday night between 8 and 9 o'clock, a horrible affair occurred at the residence of Luke Powell, near LaDue, where a party was given to the young folks of the neighborhood by Burr Mitchell. For some time, Burr Mitchell and James Adkins have not been friends and when Adkins arrived at the party without an invitation, Mitchell ordered him to leave. Not obeying, he was struck and knocked off the porch. On arising, Adkins drew a revolver and so did Mitchell, a 44 caliber, and gave Adkins orders to leave, which he started to do (so we are informed) and when near the gate, Mitchell fired, the ball entering just under the left arm and lodging near the right collar bone, killing Adkins almost instantly. Mitchell came to town in company with his brother and gave himself up to the sheriff, who placed him in room No. 10 at the Heckler House, guarded by Deputy Ragland. The jury was called and found that James Adkins came to his death by a pistol shot fired by Burrell Mitchell at Henry County on the 20th day of September, 1887 - F. R. Piper, foreman.

ADKINS, Louise Mae WIRTH
b: Nov 22 1873, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 1 1960, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Tues, Sept 4 1960 - Last rites for Mrs. Louise Mae Adkins, Clinton, a long time Brownington resident who died unexpectedly at 10:30 p.m. Sept. 1, at Wetzel Hospital, were conducted at Vansant Funeral Home Sept. 4. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. Mrs. Adkins was visiting in the R. R. Shewmaker home when she became ill and was taken to the hospital. The past three years or so she had made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Mable Whitworth on West Jefferson. Mrs. Adkins had planned her visit in her native Brownington while her daughter, on vacation, visited in Madison, Wis. Mrs. Whitworth had left only two days before, Aug. 30, accompanying her cousin, Miss Cecile Vogelbaugh home after she visited two weeks here and in other Missouri points. Louise Mae Worth was born in Brownington Nov. 22, 1873, one of eight children of Christian H. and Mary Ann Dietz Worth. Four brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. She grew to womanhood there and on Dec. 12, 1897, married Joseph T. Adkins in Kansas City who died in Sept. of 1926. As Mr. Adkins was a railroader their home, first established at Holmes Park, was changed at various times due to transfers but the greater part of her life was spent in Brownington. In later years she spent her winters in Clinton with the one child which blessed this union, Mrs. Whitworth, before moving here. As a small child she united with the Brownington Presbyterian Church and upon its discontinuance became a member of the Clinton First Presbyterian. She was also a member of the Royal Neighbors and of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Trainmen in Kansas City. She leave her daughter, three granddaughters, Mrs. Paul F. Parker, Austin, Texas, Louann Walker, Los Angeles, California, Mrs. Gene (Linda) Stewart, Topeka, Kansas; two great-grandchildren; a brother, J. C. Wirth, Brownington, an only niece, Miss Cecile Vogelbaugh, Madison, Wisconsin; a number of other relatives and many friends.

ADKINS, Nannie Bertha WEST
b: Feb 28 1860, Blackenridge Co, KY
d: Jun 21 1932, W of Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Adkins Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Nannie Bertha Adkins passed away June 21, 1932, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Nettie Cromer, west of Deepwater, after an illness of about one year. Nannie Bertha West was born February 28, 1860, in Blackenridge county, Kentucky. On November 29, 1878, she was united in marriage to Henry Bert Adkins who preceded her in death on May 19, 1930. To this union five children were born, one son dying in infancy and Edward, the oldest, died April 19, 1923. When Mr. and Mrs. Adkins left the farm they moved to LaDue, where she had lived until a year ago when she went to make her home with her two daughters. One daughter, Mrs. Pansy Wilson, now lives on the old home place. At an early age Mrs. Adkins united with the Methodist church, but after a few years she united with the Christian church in which she was a faithful member until the end, always active in the church work. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Nettie Cromer, west of Deepwater, and Mrs. Pansy Wilson, southwest of Clinton; and one sister, Mrs. Laura Lawson, LaDue; one son, Fred Adkins, southwest of Clinton; two brothers, Dow West, LaDue, and Bud West, Clinton; ten grandchildren, Paul Woods, Vernon Adkins, Russell Cromer, Mesdames Bernice Landes, Thora Luallin, Vera Scrogham, Beulah Abney, and Misses Geraldine and Maxine Wilson and Myrtle Edna Cromer, all of Clinton and Deepwater vicinities; two great-grandchildren, Howard Devere Abney and Joyce Mordue Woods, of near Clinton, besides a host of friends. The funeral services were held Wednesday, June 22, at the Brethren church, three miles west and one mile north of Deepwater. The pallbearers were her three grandsons and three grandsons-in-law, Frank Abney, Uel Landes and Edwin Lawler. The flower girls were six of her granddaughters. The burial was made in the family cemetery which is about eight miles southwest of Clinton.

ADKINS, Ruth Hammond HUEY
b: Jan 20 1901, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jan 21 1980, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Henry (Ruth to everyone) Adkins died Monday, January 21, (1980) at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 23, at the Clinton United Methodist Church, with burial at Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Adkins, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Hughey, was born in Sedalia January 20, 1901. They moved to Clinton when she was five years old. She attended Cinton public schools and Holy Rosary Academy. She was married to Henry Merritt Adkins on December 25, 1919. To that union three children were born: Frances, Mrs. Bert Chrisman of Clinton; Malcolm (Hank) Adkins of Clinton; June, Mrs. Charles Ritzen of Mission Hills, Kans. Mrs. Adkins lived in her home at 306 North Main for 60 years; it is rather unusual to live in the same house for so many years. Mrs. Adkins was a faithful Methodist during her lifetime. She sang in the church choir, for many, many years, always generous with her voice, singing at many social functions. At the age of 80, she helped organize the Poly Credo Bible Club. She was a leader of All Faiths Bible Club for 21 years. She loved people. Mrs. Adkins had eight grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Her life exemplified the Christian spirit on a continual basis.

ADLER, Mrs. Ben
b: n/a, Germany
d: May 31 1938, Meridan, MS
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO - Miss Ernestine Goldsmith received a message Tuesday evening of the passing of Mrs. Ben Adler, at Meridian, Miss., who, for many years made her home in Clinton. The end came about 7:00 p.m. May 31, after being bedfast two years and seven years of partial invalidism. Mr. Adler and Mrs. Regina Winkler, his daughter, who had been in Clinton three weeks on business, were called home last week by the last of Mrs. Adler's several strokes. They found her facing the end on their arrival at Meridian. Mr. and Mrs. Adler went some 16 years ago to Mississippi to make their home. They had lived until then, in Clinton nearly 40 years. Mrs. Adler and her husband were natives of Germany, coming to America as young people. They were married in this country and two children were given them, Mrs. Regina Winkler and Will F. Adler, both of Meridian, and who, with their father survive. One sister also survives in this country, Mrs. Carrie Schreiber, who for years made her home in Clinton and taught at the old Baird College. Mrs. Adler, who was most devoted to and proud of her family, was an intellectual woman and for a time was the president of the German club in Clinton. She assisted her husband in the establishment of his business in poultry, hides and fur, that he successfully operated in Clinton until going south. No funeral arrangements had been made when the Eye went to press.

AERY, Roger Joseph
b: Sep 15 1952, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Jan 5 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roger Joseph Aery was born September 15, 1952, in Springfield, son of Lillian Doris and Donald Joseph Aery. He died Thursday afternoon, January 5, 1994, at his home at 190 SE AA Highway, Clinton, MO. At the age of one and half years old the family moved to Lincoln where Roger grew to manhood. On September 29, 1973, he was joined in marriage to Linda Sue Thomas of Lincoln, after which they moved to Clinton and there spent all of their married life. To this union they were blessed with two sons, Christopher Joseph and Jason Scott, both of the home. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Joseph Aery in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Linda; sons Christopher and Jason; mother, Doris Aery of Clinton, and one brother, David Aery and wife Delorse, of Warsaw, and numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of friends. Roger was blessed with many talents. He was a graduate of the Kansas City School of Auctioneering. He owned and operated Urich Fertilizer in Urich for several years. He became a certified locksmith and established and operated "Roger's Lock and Key" in Clinton until 1990, and in the past two years held a corporate partnership in the "Crimebuster Alarm and Security Systems". He was a fun-loving person. He became a self-learned magician and enjoyed performing shows for both young and old. His favorite hobbies included trout fishing, camping, hunting and woodworking. He was a family man and included his family in all of his adventures. He loved all of God's creations but most of all he loved the mountains and the snow. Roger never met a stranger. His friendly and outgoing personality won him many friends. His optimistic attitude always lifted your spirits. He was honest and upright. Greatest of all, Roger knew the Lord as his personal Savior. He spent much time in prayer and Bible study. He was a member of the bible Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and song leader. He loved to sing and was faithful in all church services. He loved his church family very much. He planned and directed all senior citizen church activities. He was also a member of the Gideon International, serving as chaplain in the Clinton chapter and was a member of the Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club. So much more could be said, but those who knew him already know what a wonderful man he was. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, January 9. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton,

AFF, George O.
b: Sep 16 1894, Mehlville, St. Louis Co, MO
d: May 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: New Saint Marcus Cemetery, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George O. Aff, 98, Clinton, died Thursday, May 13, 1993, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born in Mehlville, Mo., and had lived in St. Louis most of his life before moving to Clinton in October of 1992. He was a foreman for National Lead in St. Louis until he retired in 1966. He was preceded in death by his wife, Leola, and one daughter, Bernice. He is survived by four sons, Lloyd Aff of Spokane, Washington, Roy Aff of Warsaw, George Aff and Donald Aff, both of Terre Haute, Indiana, as well as a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at the Hoffmeister Colonial Chapel in St. Louis, with burial in the New St. Marcus Cemetery in St. Marcus Cemetery in St. Louis. Mr. Aff's son, Roy, is with Townsend Caldwell Banker Realty.

AGEE, Alma Doris EGBERT
b: Oct 7 1917, near Windsor, Johnson Co, MO
d: Sep 10 1995, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alma D. Agee, 77, Windsor, died Sunday morning, September 10, 1995, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born October 7, 1917, in Johnson County, near Windsor, the daughter of George Oliver Egbert and Ella Welsh Egbert. On April 17, 1947, in Windsor, she married Cecil James Agee, who survives of the home. Mrs. Agee was a farm wife and had also worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for 15 years. She was a member of the Branndon United Methodist Church near Windsor. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Edward Lee Agee, Fullerton, California; a brother, Herk Egbert, Warsaw; two granddaughters, Quincy and Zarina; three nieces, Dorthamae, Edith Ann and Sherri. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 13, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

AGEE, Muriel COTTINGHAM ROBERTS GARNER
b: Apr 9 1915, Christ Church, New Zealand
d: Aug 20 1997, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Muriel Agee, 82, Sedalia, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday evening, August 20, 1977, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born April 9, 1915, in Christ Church, New Zealand, the daughter of Francis Joseph Cottingham and Helen Grant (Pope) Cottingham. In January 1935 in Auckland, New Zealand, she married William Robert Roberts, who preceded her in death. On July 29, 1946, in Reno, Nevada, she married Roger J. Garner, who preceded her in death. On September 22, 1977, in Miami, Oklahoma, she married Glenn Agee, who preceded her in death February 14, 1996. Mrs. Agee was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church, Sedalia. She was also a past member of the Windsor Humane Society. Survivors include a son, Patrick (Mike) Roberts, Blue springs; two daughters, Colleen Mather, Sedalia, and Peggy Derry, Keokuk, Iowa; a stepdaughter, Carol Smith, Blue springs; a stepson, Richard Gardner, Keyes, Oklahoma; three sisters, Mildred Taylor, Hastings, New Zealand, Dorothy Burke, Brisbane, Australia, Norah Robbins, Christ Church, New Zealand; four grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a brother, William F. Cottingham. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 23, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

AGNEW, Dewey C.
b: Apr 20 1898
d: Feb 17 1999, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dewey C. Agnew, 100, Omaha, Nebraska, died Wednesday, February 17, 1999, in Omaha. Graveside services were 11 a.m. Monday, February 22, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Mr. Agnew is survived by his wife, Erma, of the home; one son, Ron and his wife Jan, Omaha; two grandchildren, Jim and Les, and one great-grandson, Ronnie. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, February 20, in Omaha.

AGNEW, Erma May
b: May 2 1911
d: Dec 5 2003, Omaha, Douglas Co, NE
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 5 2003 - Erma May Agnew, 92, Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Clinton, died Friday, December 5, 2003, in Omaha. Graveside services and interment will be Monday, December 8 in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

AGRON, Shirley M.
b: Jul 25 1926, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 27 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Rose Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Shirley M. Agron, 66, Prairie Village, a former resident of Clinton, died Friday, November 27, 1992, at St. Joseph Health Center. Graveside services were Sunday at Rose Hill cemetery. She is survived by her husband, Joseph, of the home; a son and a daughter. Mrs. Agron was born in Kansas City and lived here before she returned to the City in 1945.

AGRUSA, Connie Sue SHOEMAKER
b: Feb 15 1947, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Jan 1 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Union/Weaver Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2000 - Connie Sue Agrusa, 52, Warsaw, died Saturday, January 1, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born on February 15, 1947, at Springfield, a daughter of Roy and Faye (Roark) Shoemaker, Sr. On August 3, 1993, at the Assembly of God Church in Warsaw, she was married to Salvatore R. Agrusa, who survives of the home. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Warsaw and was employed at Tracker Marine in Clinton. Besides her husband, she is survived by her mother, Faye Shoemaker of Prescott, Kansas; a son, Stephen Dority of Cole Camp; a daughter, Michelle Johnson of Sedalia; a brother, Jim Shoemaker, Prescott, Kansas, and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Roy Shoemaker, Sr.; a sister, Delores Kraft, and a brother, Roy Shoemaker, Jr. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at the Fox Funeral Home in Cole Camp. Burial will be in Union-Williams Cemetery, Cole Camp.

AKE, Eliza Angeletta "Angie" PAUL
b: Jul 21 1911, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 1 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2004 - Eliza Angeletta "Angie" Ake was born July 21, 1911, in Henry County, daughter of John T. and Dophe Howerton Paul. She died March 1, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, at the age of 92 years, seven months, 10 days. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and attended William Woods College at Fulton. She was a member of the Norris United Methodist Church, the Clinton Study Club, a former member of the Henry County Library Board and the Shawnee Mound School Board. She married Chester A. Ake on December 17, 1948, and he preceded her in death on December 28, 1984. Her parents and one brother, Mark Paul, also preceded her. Among survivors are her son, John Ake and wife Ronda, of the home and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held March 5 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Inurnment was in the Paul Cemetery.

AKER, Beverly STAPLETON
b: Dec 21 1934, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Sep 14 2004, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 16 2004 - Beverly Aker, 69, Windsor, died Wednesday, September 15, 2004, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born December 21, 1934, in Lexington, the daughter of LeRoy Stapleton and Dorothy Elizabeth (Crowe) Stapleton. She was married to Claude Aker. She was a homemaker and had worked at the former State Fair Restaurant in Sedalia. Survivors include a son, Steven Aker and his wife Pam, Windsor; a sister, Joyce Barton, Lee's summit; a brother Robert Stapleton, Milan, Michigan; a granddaughter Stephanie Mayes and husband Donnie, Windsor; a grandson Wyatt Aker, Windsor; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Randall Aker in 1996; a grandson Keith William Aker, and a brother Danny Stapleton. Graveside services will be Saturday, September 18, at the Green Ridge Cemetery.

AKER, Preston E.
b: Nov 6 1914, near Missouri City, Clay Co, MO
d: Dec 1 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Missouri City Cemetery, Missouri City, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 3 2002 - Preston E. Aker, 88, Green Ridge, died Sunday afternoon, December 1, 2002, at the Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. He was born November 6, 1914, in Clay County, near Missouri City, the son of William Eugene Aker and Josephine Vivian (McBride) Aker. On August 9, 1940, in Platte City, he married Opal Lucille Walters, who survives of the home. He worked for the Operating Engineers Local #101 in Kansas City for 37 years. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatres. Survivors include his wife, Lucille, of the home; a son, Walter E. Aker, Green Ridge; a brother, Claude Aker, Green Ridge; a sister, Ethel Vaughn, Liberty; two grandchildren, Holly and Nathan Aker; one great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Aker; a nephew, Steve Aker; a niece, Peggy Jo Pedigo; four great-nephews and nieces, Stephanie, Cody, Yorik and Wyatt. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Randy Aker; a sister, Ruby Walters, and a brother, Johnny Aker. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, December 4, at the Missouri City Cemetery, Missouri City.

AKER, Randy E.
b: Mar 8 1962, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 6 1996, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Randy E. Aker, 34, Windsor, formerly of Green Ridge, died Thursday morning, June 6, in an automobile accident near his home near Windsor. He was born March 18, 1962, in Windsor, the son of Claude William Aker and Beverly Louise (Stapleton) Aker. He was a farmer and a member of the Central Missouri Coon Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing pool. He is survived by his father, Claude W. Aker, Green Ridge; his mother Beverly L. Aker, Windsor; a brother Steve Aker, Windsor; a niece Stephanie Aker, and a nephew Wyatt Aker, both of Windsor; his girlfriend, Crystle Cox, of the home, near Windsor; his maternal grandfather Leroy Stapleton, Lee's Summit; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by a nephew, Keith William Aker. Funeral services were Sunday, June 9, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Green Ridge Cemetery.

AKERS, Augusta Henrietta TEEMAN
b: Sep 17 1901, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 2 1999, Carmen, Alfalfa Co, OK
bur: Aline Star Cemetery, Carmen, Alfalfa Co, OK
Carmen, Oklahoma - The funeral for Augusta Henrietta (Teeman) Akers, age 97, will be Monday April 5th in the chapel of Wentworth Mortuary in Carmen. Burial will be in the Aline Star Cemetery. She was born September 17, 1901, near Montrose in Henry County, Mo. to Robert Henry and Elizabeth (Dahlman) Teeman and died Friday, April 2, 1999. On January 7, 1921, she married Elver C. Akers, in Corpus Christi, Texas. Together, they homesteaded a claim of 320 acres near Deora, Colo. where two of their children were born. They returned to Northwest Oklahoma in 1927 and farmed in Cleo Springs and Dacoma areas before settling on their farm east of Aline in 1942. They moved to the Carmen Rest Home in 1984. She was an active member in the Free Methodist and Nazarene churches where she taught Sunday school classes and played piano for services for many years. She was an active participant in daily chapel services at the Carmen Home during her 15 years of residency there. Surviving are one son, Lonnie Akers of Salina, Kans.; one daughter, Venetia Jorgensen of Oklahoma City; one sister, Leona Boone of the Carmen Home; 13 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elver, by two sons, Chad and Wally, and by one brother, Richard R. Teeman. She was truly a pioneer woman who leaves an unforgettable legacy of strength, faith and love as inspiration to her family and friends.

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

AKERS, Cleo Marie KAST
b: Jan 22 1908, near Ohio Post Office, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jul 13 1996, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cleo Marie Akers, well known and longtime resident of Henry County, died at her son's home near Clinton, Saturday, July 13, 1996. She was born January 22, 1908, near Ohio Post Office in St. Clair county, the daughter of Fred L. and Maggie Long Kast. She attended high school in Lowry City and married her school sweetheart, Herschell R. Akers on June 7, 1923. Herschell (Pug) preceded her in death in 1979. Their first home was established on a farm in St. Clair County. In the spring of 1929 they relocated to Henry County where she has lived for the remainder of her life. Early in her life, Cleo accepted Christ as her savior. She was a member of the Ohio Christian Church, Quarles Baptist Church and since 1942 has been a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton where she has been actively involved. It is difficult to measure the great extent of her influence on the many lives that she has touched, throughout her years of service. Cleo possessed the unusual gift of being able to communicate with people of various ages. Four children were born to this couple, Roy, Roma and twins, Betty and Letty, who died in infancy. She is survived by her son, Roy of Clinton; a daughter, Roma McCarthy of Chandler, Arizona; three grandchildren, Gayle Akers Powers, Brenda Akers Anderson and Craig McCarthy; three step-grandchildren, Brenda Kay Walth, Ronnie and Kenny Hood; four great-grandchildren, Glenda Powers Mueller and Greg Powers, Nathan and Jaclyn Anderson; four step-great-grandchildren, Greg and Mark Walth and John and Wesley Hood. She is also survived by a sister-in-law, Lesta Akers, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 17, at the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

AKERS, Georgia Erma HAYES
b: Aug 2 1919, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 12 1995, Nixa, Christian Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Georgia Erma Hayes Akers was born August 2, 1919, in Henry County, between Urich and Creighton. She was the daughter of George Edgar and Birdie (Belcher) Hayes. She died Tuesday, December 12, 1995, at the Nixa Park Care Center in Nixa, at the age of 76. Erma was united in marriage to James Orval Akers on December 19, 1939. Mr. Akers preceded her in death September 3, 1994. Mrs. Akers cooked for nursing homes for a number of years. She was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Sue Reagan, Springfield; one son, James E. "Butch" Akers, George West, Texas; two sisters, Norma Steele and Eathel Poe, both of Kansas City; seven grandchildren, including Susan Cyrus, Bishop, Texas, and Sarah Young, Springfield; also six great-grandchildren and 17 step-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, December 15, in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

AKERS, James Orval
b: Apr 10 1915, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 3 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James Orval Akers was born April 10, 1915, in Blairstown. He died Saturday, September 3, 1994, at his home in Clinton at the age of 79. He was married to Georgia E. Hayes. He was a farmer and had worked for the Zenith Fireworks Plant in Clinton for 19 years. He was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church near Norris. He is survived by his wife, Georgia, of the home; one daughter, Susie Reagan of Springfield; one son, James E. "Butch" Akers of George West, Texas; seven grandchildren and 17 step-grandchildren. Graveside services were Tuesday, September 6, at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

AKERS, Richard
b: May 12 1913, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 4 1937, 2 mi N of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Richard Ackers, who lives near Huntingdale, was struck by a car along the payment of Highway 13 near Rest-A-While Service station about two miles north of Clinton Saturday night. About 11 p.m. that night, Sheriff Dalton Davis was phoned and told there was a serious accident near Rest-A-While station and a few minutes later a badly frightened young man, who gave his name as Frank Delozier of 3 1/2 miles northwest of Lowry City, came to the jail and told the sheriff he had hit a man with his car but neither he nor his five companions, three girls and two other boys, could find him. Sheriff Davis, accompanied by Deputy Gillilan, drove to the scene of the accident, with the three boys, leaving the girls at the jail where it was warm. As near as could be ascertained the accident was on the culvert just south of the station. Upon returning they found Franklin Phelps, who stated he was Ackers' uncle, and that Ackers had been shucking corn for him and they were walking to his home, also near Huntingdale, from Clinton when the accident occurred. The body was found face down in the west ditch. Both legs were broken and the skull fractured. Deceased was taken to Wilkinson funeral home and Coroner Hughes called. Phelps and the young people in the car were also taken to the home to be questioned by Dr. Hughes and the sheriff. Delozier stated he and his companions were going to Quarles and he was driving a 1935 Chevrolet sedan about 30 miles per hour when a man jumped in front of the car waving his arms just a few feet ahead of him and he could not avoid hitting him. Delozier said he did not see either of the men until Ackers jumped in front of him and did not see Phelps until after he stopped the car. His companions agreed with his story. Others in the Delozier car were Kenneth Simpson, John Vickers, Ollene, Maxine and Josephine Delozier.

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

AKEY, James E.
b: n/a
d: Oct 27 1932, Pendleton, Umatilla Co, OR
bur: Pendleton, Umatilla Co, OR
Clinton MO - Despondency over financial matters led James E. Akey, former resident of Clinton, to take his own life October 27 in Pendleton, Oregon, where he had lived for the past 20 years. he was found in the bathroom of his home with his throat slashed with a razor. Accounts in the Evening East Oregonian, of Pendleton, stated that financial losses and concern over the misfortune of others is believed to be responsible for a mental state that caused Mr. Akey to end his life. He was still in comfortable circumstances though, regardless of his losses. Deceased was prominent in business and civic affairs. he served for three years as president of the Pendleton Chamber of commerce and was a member of the Rotary Club. Besides his wife he leaves four children: Mrs. Glen Howard, New York; Ellsworth Akey, attending Stanford University; Russell Akey, Pendleton and Miss Marguerite Akey, an employee of the county library at Pendleton. Mr. Akey was employed in the J. S. Agnew Red Front store in Clinton about 25 years ago. Later he worked in the Lindley and Shackleford store on the west side of the square, and before leaving Clinton was employed in the Degen Department store. In 1917, Mr. Akey joined the J. C. Penney forces and was at first with the Penney store at Kemmerer, Wyoming. He was later made manager of the J.C. Penney store at Preston, Idaho where he served until he went to Pendleton in 1919. Russell Akey, a son, succeeded his father as manager of the Pendleton J. C. Penney store. Funeral services were held in Pendleton and the body laid to rest in that place. Last Wednesday evening memorial services were held in the Clinton Presbyterian church in honor of the former Clintonian, who was an elder and Sunday School superintendent of that church at the time of his residence in Clinton.

AKINS, Charles Junior
b: Dec 21 1933, near Adrian, Bates Co, MO
d: Feb 21 2002, Henderson, Rusk Co, TX
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 18 2002 - Charles Junior Akins, 68, Henderson, Texas, died Thursday, February 21, 2002, at his home. Charles was born December 21, 1933, near Adrian, the youngest child of Charles Thomas and Minnie Akins. The family moved to the Creighton area in the early 1940s and Charles attended the Creighton schools, graduating in 1951. In July 1952, he joined the United States Air Force where he served in Texas, California, Kansas, Nebraska and Ohio, as well as serving tours overseas. In 1957, Charles married Margaret Gragg and to this union four children were born. The family moved to Texas in 1980 and Charles and Margaret have lived in the east Texas area since that time. Charles was a member of the West Main Baptist Church in Henderson, Texas, as well as a member of the Air Force Association, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. He spent much time supporting these organizations with his attendance and efforts. In addition, Charles was a member, helping himself and countless others achieve sobriety through the Alcohol Anonymous Program. Charles, or Junior as he was known to his many friends, will be remembered in so many ways to those who knew him. There were the family domino and card parties; times together as a family were precious to him. I'm told he enjoyed caring for his yard and roses and was particularly concerned and careful of the water pressure to the sprinkler system. Once while he was mowing wearing his Air Force cap, the wind caught the cap and tossed it under the blades of the mower, slicing and dicing it, so that for some time family members would find and bring to Charles little pieces of his hat. The larger remains of the cap, he hung on a peg at the house. Junior was a collector. He had well over 100 clocks, and also enjoyed shopping and finding things to share that he thought would bring pleasure to others. Several of you will remember he enjoyed making stew, but when he went to Luby's Cafeteria with the family, he was sure to select every strawberry selection available; strawberry shortcake, strawberry pie following by a dish of fresh strawberries. Preceding Charles in death are his parents; brothers, Ralph and Homer, and sisters, Opal and Bonnie. He is survived by his wife, Margaret; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randy and wife, Lori, Pampa, Texas, Tom and wife, Debbie, Henderson, Texas; two daughters, Pam Palmer and husband, Darren, Clinton, and Debbie Shattuck and husband, Kirby, Henderson, Texas; four very special granddaughters, Stephanie, Melissa, Leslie and Kara; three brothers, Roy Akins of Grain Valley, A. J. Akins and wife, Leona, Harrisonville, and Gearl Akins and wife, Carol, Creighton, and three sisters, Pearl Bates of Garden City, Marie Nafus and husband, W. H., and Faye Gibb, both of Harrisonville; nieces, nephews and many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, February 25. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton. Military services were under the auspices of the Whiteman Air Force Base Honor Guard, Knob Noster.

AKINS, Roy Clark
b: Feb 28 1926
d: Oct 21 2007, Oak Grove, Jackson Co, MO
bur: D. W. Newcomers Floral Hills Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 23 2007 - Roy Clark Akins, age 81 of Oak Grove, Missouri passed away October 21, 2007. Funeral services will be Friday, October 26, 2007 at Floral Hills Chapel with burial in Floral Hills Cemetery, Raytown, Missouri. Roy was a steel worker for Armco Steel for 37 years. He was a member of the Six Mile Baptist Church, Sibley, Missouri. He is survived by one son, Stanley Akins of Grain Valley, Missouri; two daughters, Sandra Burris and husband, Dana of Arnold, Missouri and Sharon Murphy of Grain Valley, Missouri; one grandson, Robin Burris and wife, Mandy and two granddaughters, Keegan Burris and Kenzie Burris, all of Peoria, Arizona; two brothers, A. J. Akins of Harrisonville, Missouri and Gearl Akins of Creighton, Missouri; three sisters, Pearl Bates of Garden City, Missouri, Marie Nafus of Harrisonville, Missouri and Faye Gibb of Blue Springs, Missouri.

ALBERS, Orville H.
b: Jan 9 1921
d: May 18 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 19 2005 - Orville H. Albers, 84, died Wednesday, May 18, 2005, at Bristol Manor. He was born January 9, 1921, the son of Herman and Frieda (Simon) Albers. Preceding him in death is his parents; one brother, Earl Albers. He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Albers and Dean Meisner; sister Alice Shelton, numerous nieces and nephews. Cremation. Memorial services to be held at a later date.

ALBIN, Beulah Opal LOAFMAN
b: Dec 16 1901, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Jul 26 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Beulah Opal Loafman Albin was born December 16, 1901, in Springfield, the daughter of Harve and Eva (Kennon) Loafman. She died Friday, July 26, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 94. Mrs. Albin lived most of her life in the Clinton area. She was married to Harvey Albin, who preceded her in death in 1961. She was the oldest member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton and was also a member of the Amoma Bible Class. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby M. Docherty, Clinton, and Dorothy J. Barrows, Sun City West, Arizona; also nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, July 29, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

ALBIN, Bo Edward
b: 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 17 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shady Grove Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bo Edward Albin, infant son of Edward Albin and Janet Butler, died Tuesday, November 17, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital. Graveside services will be Friday at the Shady Grove Cemetery in Benton County.

ALBIN, Caroline WISE
b: Dec 17 1827, Fredericksburg, PA
d: May 27 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jun 3 1905 - The death of Grandma Albin occurred at the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. R. L. Shoemaker, at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 27. Grandma was stricken with rheumatism about a year ago and had been a great, yet a patient sufferer. Her disease developed into dropsy and heart trouble about a month ago. Caroline Wise Albin was born December 17, 1827 in Fredericksburg, Pa. Married Lewis Albin March 21, 1859 and moved to Missouri in 1856, living in Lafayette Co. for several years, then moving to henry. Six children, three living - Mrs. Wade, Mrs. Boyd and Sterling Albin. Those dead are Mrs. Kate Biggerstaff, Michael Summerfield and Grace Albin. Also leaves eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She united with the Lutheran Church when quite young but after her marriage, she and her husband joined the M. E. South. Grandma always had a kind word for everybody and all the children loved her dearly. She also raised her two granddaughters, Mrs. Carrie Dixon, who died April 26, 1903, and Mrs. Kate Shoemaker, who nursed her thru her dreadful sufferings. Funeral at the Shoemaker home on Bodine Avenue and burial in Englewood.

ALBIN, Elbert Leroy
b: Dec 4 1917, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Sep 30 1991, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elbert Leroy Albin, 73, Chilhowee, died Monday, Sept. 30, 1991, at Western Missouri Medical Center. He was born Dec. 4, 1918, the son of Charles and Ethel Albin, Chilhowee. Survivors include his wife, Virginia, of the home; one son, Wayne Albin, Raytown; two brothers, Richard Albin, Chilhowee, and Orin Albin, Winter Park, Fl.; one sister, Leah Stidham, Temecula, Ca.; two grandsons and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Albin. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 3, at the Newcomers-Floral Hills Funeral Chapel in Raytown.

ALBIN, Harold Leroy
b: Feb 21 1921, Henry Co, MO
d: May 21 1996, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold Leroy Albin was born February 21, 1921, in Henry County, the son of LeRoy and Annabelle Park Albin. He died Tuesday, May 21, 1996, at the Columbia Regional Medical Center, Columbia, at the age of 75. Harold was a veteran of the United States Army. On September 21, 1947, he married Lois Ruth Caselman. She preceded him in death April 14, 1988. Mr. Albin lived for a time near Chilhowee before moving to Clinton in 1966. He was a farmer prior to his retirement. He was a member of the VFW Post #1894. He is survived by two sons, Ron Albin, Harrisburg, and Rick Albin, Grand Rapids Michigan; one daughter, Constance Albin, Vancouver, Washington; one brother, Lyle Albin, Clinton; three sisters, Patsy Wilson, Clinton, Ruth McDonald, Springfield, and Lois Duncan, Port Orange, Florida, and two grandsons. Graveside services were held at Friday, May 24, in the Carpenter Cemetery in Johnson Co.

ALBIN, Harriett Melissa HOUGH
b: Mar 25 1859, Chillicothe, OH
d: Oct 5 1945, near Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Funeral services for Mrs. Harriett M. Albin were held at the Community Church in Chilhowee Monday, October 8. She passed away after a short illness in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Ward, with whom she had been for the past few weeks, her own home being in Chilhowee. She was born in Chillicothe, Ohio, March 25, 1859 and departed this life October 5, 1945, being 85 years, 6 months, and 5 days old. She was married to Daniel Lee Albin in Ohio on November 8, 1878 and came to Missouri after her two oldest children were born. They were the parents of 11 children. Those remaining are: Mr. Charles E. Albin, Mrs. Oscar Ward, Blairstown; Mrs. John Davis, Blairstown; Mrs. Walter Doak, Chilhowee; Mr. Roy L. Albin, Blairstown; Mrs. Edith Lookabaugh, Watonga, Okla.; Mrs. Edna Scheil, Calulmet, Okla.; and Mrs. L. Cunningham of California. Mrs. Albin cared for her husband for 16 years, he being an invalid after suffering a stroke and had been very active until since his death. The deceased was a very devoted wife and mother. She became a Christian in early life and was always ready to welcome her family and friends to her home. Besides her own children, she leaves 36 grandchildren, 41 great grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends. Her burial was in Carpenter Cemetery beside her husband who passed away three years ago.

ALBIN, Lewis Comer
b: Oct 26 1828, Winchester, VA
d: Mar 10 1903, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 28 1902 - Lewis Comer Albin, who died Tuesday, March 10, 1903 at his home on Bodine Avenue, this city, was one of the oldest and most respected citizens. Born in Winchester, Virginia, October 26, 1828 and was something over 73. He came to Missouri in 1856 and settled in Lafayette county, where he lived until he came to Henry county 97 years ago. He first settled on what is known as the Brinkerhoff farm near LaDue and after a brief residence, moved to the Garth farm, just south and east of Clinton. After a residence here of two years, he moved to the Salmon farm and in a short time purchased a nice little farm of his own, just south of town, which he still owned and farmed up to the time of his death. For the last 16 years, he has been living in his beautiful little home on Bodine Avenue where by thrift and economy he had surrounded himself and family with many comforts and conveniences. To grandpa and grandma Albin were born six children: Mrs. Wade of Clinton; Mrs. Biggerstaff, deceased; Somma Albin, who died here of blood poison in 1893; Mrs. will Boyd of Clinton; Sterling Albin of North Station and Miss Grace Albin, who died in 1880. Besides these children of their own, they have raised two grandchildren, Mrs. H. A. Dixon of Independence, this state, and Mrs. R. L. Shoemaker, of this city. He was a devoted member of the M. E. Church, South, having given his heart to God fifty-two years ago. The writer has lived a neighbor to Grandpa Albin for 12 years and can truthfully say he was one of the best men he knew. If Grandpa ever wronged anyone it was not intentional. He was a good neighbor, a model husband, a kind and affectionate father. He was a great lover of his cows and horses and was kind and compassionate to them beyond measure. Grandpa was never satisfied unless he absolutely knew that all of his stock was well provided for. For several years, he has pastured the neighbor's cows and he was so good and kind to them that they seemed to know and realize his humane feelings. He was very energetic and industrious and notwithstanding his advance age, rarely missed a day in which he did not perform some kind of manual labor. His departure is a sad loss to his aged companion, who has shared all of the griefs and joys of a long and happy married life.

ALBIN, Lyle Jennings
b: Jan 17 1912, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 3 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lyle Jennings Albin, son of Roy and Anna Bell (Park) Albin, was born January 17, 1912 in Blairstown, and died August 3, 1997, at the Clinton Health and Residential Care Center, Clinton, at the age of 85 years. He married Rosa Cleo Vick on November 25, 1937, and is survived by his wife and three children William Roy (Bill) Albin and his wife Eileen of Clinton; Robert Lyle (Bob) Albin and his wife Karen of Castle Rock, Colorado; and Rose Ann (Albin) Musser of Holts Summit. Also surviving are six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, Robin (Albin) Wells, husband Richard, and sons Andrew, Justin and Garison of Clinton; Sherri Albin of Warsaw; Jeff Albin and wife Carolyn and baby of Phoenix; Katie Albin of Castle Rock, Colorado, and Jason Musser and wife Kari of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Helen Miller and Mary Anna Chaufty, and one brother, Harold Albin. Mr. Albin was a farmer in Henry County, managed Benson Lumber and retired from Stewart Nattinger in 1947. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Tuesday, August 5. Burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

ALBIN, Rose Cleo VICK
b: Nov 25 1920, Pottsville, Hamilton Co, TX
d: Jan 11 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 4 2002 - Rose Cleo Albin, 81, Clinton, died Friday, January 11, 2002, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 15, at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home. Burial was at Clinton Memory Gardens. Mrs. Albin was born November 25, 1920, in Pottsville, Texas, the daughter of William C. and Rosa M. (Riley) Vick. She married Lyle Jennings Albin November 25, 1937, who preceded her in death. She is survived by three children, William Roy (Bill) Albin and wife Eileen, Clinton, Robert Lyle (Bob) Albin and his wife Karen, Castle Rock, Colorado, and Rose Ann (Albin) Muesser of Holts Summit. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Robin (Albin) Wells and husband, Richard, Clinton, Sherri Albin of Adrian, Jeff Albin and wife, Carolyn, Phoenix, Arizona, Katie (Albin) Pokorski and husband, David, Dallas, Texas, Clint Albin of Denver, Colorado, and Jason Muesser and wife, Karin, Elgin, Illinois. Mrs. Albin also has six great-grandchildren, Andrew, Justin and Garrison Wells of Clinton, Thomas and Charles Albin of Phoenix, Arizona, and Finley Muesser, Elgin, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two sisters, Gladys (Vick) Jacobs and Zadie (Vick) White, and four brothers, Riley Vick, Earl Vick, W. C. Vick and Lee Vick. Mrs. Albin worked at the Henry County Soil Testing Lab for 23 years and she and her husband ran "Teen Town" from 1956-68, but she most enjoyed being a homemaker and doll maker. She was known for making, repairing and restoring dolls for people all over the United States and made homemade dolls to sell at Silver Dollar City.

ALBRECHT, Janet WILSON
b: Nov 27 1945
d: Nov 8 2003, Orlando, Orange Co, FL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 18 2003 - Janet Wilson Albrecht, 57, died peacefully Saturday, November 8, 2003, surrounded by her family. Janet loved to read, travel and collect orchids. In 1964, she married Bernie Albrecht and lived in Columbia until 1970. There she gave birth to two daughters, Scoti and Suzi, and then the family moved to Seattle, Washington, where her third daughter, Cristina, was born. Within three years, they moved to Fairfax, Virginia, where Bernie worked for the United States Department of Agriculture. Soon thereafter, they were off to Rome, Italy, for four years with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. After Rome, they traveled back to Fairfax, where Janet obtained her Master's Degree from George Mason University and became a clinical psychologist. Janet and Bernie lived in Fairfax until 1994, then moved to Orlando. Janet started working for Human Services Associates, Inc. and later became the director of the Juvenile Assessment Center in Orlando. She is survived by her husband, Bernie; daughters, Scoti Kaesshaefer, Vienna, Austria, Suzi Albrecht and Cristina Chylinski, Orlando; granddaughter, Taylor Field, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; grandsons, Max Kaesshaefer, Vienna, Austria, Tristan Magee and Michael Chylinski, Orlando; mother, Nell Wilson, Clinton; sister, Gay Lord, Orlando; brothers, John Wilson, Bill Wilson and Bob Wilson, Clinton. Funeral services were celebrated Wednesday, November 12, at the St. Andrew Catholic Church, 801 Hastings Drive, Orlando.

ALBRECHT, Whilhelmina Fredericka "Minnie" BARTH VOGT
b: Jan 5 1852, Stuttgart, Germany
d: Oct 15 1934, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hopewell Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The soul of Mrs. E. E. Albrecht, Montrose, winged its way to eternity at 8:10 Monday Night. Her passing brought rest from three years of intense pain as she had been bedfast with a complication of diseases. She became worse about a week before her death. Minnie Barth was born January 5, 1852, in Stuttgart, Germany, and came to America when she was 18. Shortly after her arrival here she was united in marriage with John Vogt and during his lifetime they lived east of Piper. Their union was given seven children, of whom six survive: G. A. Vogt, Urich; J. G. and Chas. B. Vogt, Topeka; Mrs. L. H. Biddler, Haileyville, Okla.; Mrs. A. J. Small, Buffalo, Okla.; and Mrs. Rose Hendricks, Collinsville, Okla. One son preceded her in death. About 44 years ago, after the death of her first husband, Mrs. Vogt married E. E. Albrecht, and they had one daughter, Mrs. Press Colson, at whose home Mrs. Albrecht died. Nineteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Mrs. Albrecht operated the hotel in Montrose with her husband for more than 18 years, and after his death January 5, 1925, continued its operation with her daughter. She was a splendid cook and an excellent housekeeper, and entertained her guests as though she were in her own home. She was solicitous of their welfare and remembered the dainties her regular patrons liked. In appearance, Mrs. Albrecht was small and immaculately neat, and there was always the twinkle of a merry spirit in her eyes. Her guests at her hotel enjoyed their stay because of the unfailing hospitality of their hostess. She never neglected her church work despite her many duties. Early in life she joined the Christian church but when she moved to Montrose she put her membership in the Cumberland Presbyterian church and was regularly present at the services. In her spiritual life she was a fine example of pure, Christian womanhood, and always obeyed the divine injunction to serve others. Her memory is blessed by those who remember her kind deeds and cheering words when they were ill or in need of a friend. Mrs. Albrecht was an active member of the Aid Society of her church, also of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Colson, her daughter, has lived with her mother most of her life and given unceasingly and lovingly to her care during her illness. Funeral services were Wednesday at the Cumberland Presbyterian church. Burial was at Hopewell. The Eastern Star was in charge of the graveside services.

ALBRIGHT, Helen Mae WITHERSPOON
b: Jan 23 1929, Hickory Co, MO
d: Apr 29 1995, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Helen Mae Witherspoon Albright was born January 23, 1929, in Hickory County, the daughter of William and Louella (Bohrn) Witherspoon. She died April 29, 1995, at her home in Urich, at the age of 66. She moved to Urich in 1975. She was married to William Dale Albright on June 27, 1978. Mr. Albright preceded her in death January 30, 1994. She had worked for 17 years as a quality control inspector for Rival and felt a loyalty to her coworkers there. She retired in 1990. Helen loved to fish. She also loved dogs and cats and enjoyed gardening. She took special pleasure in being with her family. She is survived by three stepsons, Mark Albright and wife Annie, Osceola, Billy Albright Jr., Kaw City, Oklahoma, and Michael Albright, Denton, Texas; two brothers, William "Buster" Witherspoon and Gene Witherspoon, both of Clinton; two sisters, Ruth Parks, Calhoun, and Mary Weddle, Clinton; three grandsons, Tyson, Shannon and Christopher; also many nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Tuesday, May 2, at the Chilhowee Cemetery.

ALBRIGHT, William Dale
b: Sep 11 1930, Rosedale, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Jan 30 1994, Urich, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William Dale Albright was born September 11, 1930, in Rosedale, Kansas, the son of Woodford and Edna (Scott) Albright. He passed away Sunday, January 30, 1994, at his home in Urich. Mr. Albright was married to Helen Kowalik on June 17, 1978. Mr. Albright was employed at the West Central Concrete Finishing Company for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, Helen, of the home; three sons, Michael Albright, Denton, Texas, Mark Albright, Windsor, William Albright, Jr., Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, Donald Albright, North Carolina, Robert Albright, Corpus Christi, Texas; one sister, Katherine Purdy, Dallas, Texas, and three grandsons, Tyson, Shannon and Christopher. Graveside services were Wednesday, February 2, 1994.

ALCORN, Harold Carter
b: Oct 9 1912, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Apr 27 1993, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold C. Alcorn, 80, 1300 E. 24th, Sedalia, formerly of the Ionia-Windsor area, died Tuesday evening, April 27, 1993 at the Four Seasons Living Center in Sedalia. He was born October 9, 1912 in Green Ridge, the son of Harry Ellsworth Alcorn and Ruth Frances Carter Alcorn. On January 1, 1938, in Ionia, he married Ozetta Agnes Brockman, who survives of the home in Sedalia. Mr. Alcorn was a retired farmer and dairyman. He was a member of the Ionia Methodist Church. In addition to his wife, Mr. Alcorn is survived by a daughter, Iva Lou Banning, Armstrong; a son, Norman Alcorn, Sedalia; a brother, Wilson Alcorn, Windsor; a sister, Helen Comer, Marionville; 6 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, April 30, at the Ionia Methodist Church. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ALCORN, Ozetta BROCKMAN
b: Jun 3 1913, Ionia, Benton Co, MO
d: May 28 1994, Fayette, Howard Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ozetta Alcorn, 80, Fayette, formerly of Ionia, died Saturday, May 28, 1994, at the Keller Hospital Extended Care Facility in Fayette. She was born June 3, 1913 in Ionia, the daughter of John Peter Brockman and Sarah (Sadie) M. Bruce Brockman. On January 1, 1938, in Ionia, she married Harold Carter Alcorn, who preceded her in death April 27, 1993. Mrs. Alcorn was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a member of the Ionia United Methodist Church where she played the organ for many years. She was also a member of the United Methodist Women. Survivors include a son, Norman Alcorn, Sedalia; a daughter, Iva Lou Banning, Armstrong; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and one niece, Geanie Firnhaber. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 31, at the Ionia Methodist Church. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ALCORN, Wilson W.
b: May 14 1917, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 26 1993, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wilson W. Alcorn, 76, of Windsor, died Saturday, December 26, 1993 at his home in Windsor. He was born May 14, 1917 near Windsor, the son of Harry E. Alcorn and Ruth Carter Alcorn. On April 21, 1945 in Sullivan, he married Ethel Louise Williams, who survives of the home. Mr. Alcorn was a farmer, retiring in 1986. He was a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church near Windsor, where he served the church for many years as treasurer. He also led the music and played the piano for church services. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Gayle Wilson Alcorn, Windsor, Alan Duane Alcorn, Kansas City, Kansas; two grandchildren and a sister, Helen Comer, Marionville, Mo. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 29, 1993 at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ALDEN, Dixie BOYLES
b: Apr 21 1928
d: Sep 9 2004, Bakersfield, Kern Co, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 10 2004 - Dixie Boyles Alden, 76, died Thursday, September 9, 2004, at Bakersfield Heart Hospital in Bakersfield, California. Among survivors is her sister Olga Boyles, Clinton. Funeral services are pending.

ALDEN, William "Bill"
b: May 31 1925
d: Jun 7 1995, Bakersfield, Kern Co, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Friday, Jun 9 1995 - William (Bill) Alden, Wofford Heights, Calif., formerly of Calhoun, died June 7, 1995, at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, Bakersfield, Calif. Surviving are his wife, Dixie (Boyles) Alden of the home; three sons, Billy Alden, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., David and Wesley Alden, Torrance, Calif.; one daughter, Sharon Williams, Las Vegas, Nevada; 10 grandchildren. He is the brother-in-law of Olga Boyles, Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Boyles, El Dorado Springs.

ALDERMAN, Josephine Louise LUPTON
b: Jun 24 1927, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 15 1974, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Manila, Pettis Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, July 4 1974 - Mrs. Josephine Louise Alderman, wife of Postmaster Leslie Alderman of Cole Camp, died at 5:05 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, where she had been a patient since May 2. She attained the age of 46 years, 10 months and 21 days. She was born June 24, 1927 in Clinton, the daughter of Joseph and Violet Webb Lupton. She spent some of her childhood days in Clinton, Cross Timbers, and Bolivar, Mo., moving to Cole Camp with her parents in 1940. On August 30, 1946, she was married to Leslie Alderman. He survives of the home. This union was blessed with one daughter. She lived in Windsor and Sedalia for the three years following their marriage and since that time had made her home in Cole Camp. For a number of years she was employed as secretary at R-1 School here. Survivors include her parents, of Cole Camp; one daughter, Mrs. Lynn (Carolyn) Snow, Versailles, one sister, Mrs. Herbert (Bernice) Williams, Cole Camp,; and one grandchild, Cara Lynn Snow. Memorial services were held Friday at the Fox Funeral Home. The body was taken to the University of Missouri School of Medicine for cancer research. Interment will be in Antioch Cemetery, Manila.

ALDERSON, Venita Christina RENFRO WILSON
b: Mar 10 1909, NE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 17 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Venita C. Alderson, born March 10, 1909, northeast of Clinton, the daughter of Edward Lee and Sadie Lee Raines Renfro, died Saturday, October 17, 1998, at the Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 89 years, seven months and seven days. She was married to Ervin Wilson September 14, 1930. Ervin died January 1969. In April 1975 she married her longtime neighbor and friend Lawrence Alderson. Mr. Alderson died in December 1980. Venita was a graduate of Clinton High School and attended State Teachers College at Warrensburg. She taught at White School, northwest of Clinton, for two years and held an office position in Clinton for a time. She also substituted in the Deepwater schools. She had a strong commitment to the land of Henry County. Her family has lived in this area for four generations. For years she worked her cattle farm and even in later years ran the farm from her bedside. She loved her farm and cattle. While living on the farm she was quite active in the Pleasant Valley Church and for 10 years was their treasurer. In later years with her home in Clinton she became a member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton and was a faithful member until her health no longer permitted it. Venita was not blessed with children, but is survived by several cousins and close friends who loved her. Funeral services were held Monday, October 19, at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

ALDERSON, Verna FAJEN HAGENAH
b: Nov 24 1919, Spring Fork, Pettis Co, MO
d: May 5 2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 7 2008 - Verna Hagenah Alderton, 88, died Monday, May 5, 2008, at the Kingswood Health Care Center, Kansas City, Mo. She was born November 24, 1919, in Springfork, Mo., the daughter of Fred William Fajen and Mary Katherine (Schroeder) Fajen. On January 5, 1947, in Kansas City, Mo., she married Reinhardt Henry Hagenah, who preceded her in death December 22, 1974. On February 14, 1991, at the Windsor United Methodist Church, in Windsor, Mo., she married Virgil Alderton, who preceded her in death January 11, 2003. Verna worked at TWA in Kansas City, Mo., and in New York for several years during and after World War II. After her marriage, she and Reinhardt lived and raised their family in Cole Camp, Mo. Verna moved to Windsor, Mo., after Reinhardt’s death in 1974. She worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor, Mo., for 15 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sandy Wikstrom, Cole Camp, Mo.; Faye Sirois, Overland Park, Kansas; Patty Hagenah, Lee’s Summit, Mo.; 8 grandchildren, Jeff Sirois; Justin Sirois; Casey Wikstrom; Jami Wikstrom; Kelly Wikstrom; Brad Wikstrom; Danielle Rowley and Katelyn Rowley; 4 great-grandchildren, Audree Sirois; Juliette Sirois; Noah Bozarth and Hannah Bozarth; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 8, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Cole Camp, Mo.

ALDRIDGE, Lila Amanda JOHNSTON
b: Mar 12 1929, Cincinnati, Hamilton Co, OH
d: Apr 6 2005, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 27 2005 - Lila Amanda Aldridge was born March 12, 1929, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Frederick Johnston. She died at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, April 6, 2005, at the age of 76 years. Lila was married to William Cecil Aldridge. She was a traffic manager for the Bishoprick Products Co. until she retired. She was a faithful member of the Victory Christian Center, Clinton. She had lived in Cincinnati, Ohio, all of her life until they moved to Clinton 15 years ago. She is survived by her husband William Cecil Aldridge of the home; one daughter, Brenda Helmer and husband Mike, Shawnee, Kansas; three brothers, J. D. Johnston of Phoenix, Arizona, Etlar Johnston and Howard Johnston of Cincinnati, Ohio; two sisters, Jane Christman and Shirley of Cincinnati, Ohio, as well as two grandchildren, Sunnie and Heath Helmer. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, April 9. Cremation followed the service.

ALDRIDGE, William Cecil
b: Dec 5 1924, Bedford, Trimble Co, KY
d: May 5 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2005 - William Cecil Aldridge, son of Simon and Ann Aldridge, was born December 5, 1924, in Bedford, Kentucky, and died Thursday, May 5, 2005, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. Bill was married to Lila A. Johnston Aldridge, who preceded him in death April 6, 2005. He was a welder and a member of the Boilermaker Union Local 105, Cincinnati, Ohio. He was also a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 548, AF&AM He was also preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Rob Helmer, and 10 brothers and sisters. He is survived by two daughters, Brenda Helmer and husband Mike, Shawnee, Kansas, and Wilma Edwards and husband Ash, Newark, Delaware, and seven grandchildren, Herb Edwards, Alan Edwards, Doug Edwards, Roger Edwards, Cindy Evangelista, Heath Helmer and Sunnie Helmer. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, May 7. Cremation followed the service.

ALEWINE, Alex Arthur
b: Jan 31 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 24 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery AA-BE, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2007 - Alex Arthur Alewine, 9, Windsor, died Saturday afternoon, February 24, 2007, at Children's Mercy Hospital, Kansas City. He was born January 31, 1998, in Clinton, the son of Jeffery Alex Alewine and Mary Marie (Young) Alewine. He was a second grade student at Windsor Elementary School in Windsor. Survivors include his father Jeffery Alex Alewine, Windsor; his mother and stepfather, Marie Schweer and Scott Lewis Schweer, LaGrange, Texas; four brothers, Jacob Ray Alewine, Jeffery Thomas Alewine, Kadyn Metcalf and Avyn Jay Alewine, all of the home in Windsor; maternal grandparents, Everett Ray Young, Windsor, and Mary Lou Young, LaGrange, Texas; paternal grandfather and step-grandmother, Thomas Arthur and Melody Alewine, Calhoun, and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 1, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

ALEXANDER, Bessie Irene SEVIER
b: Jun 13 1904, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 21 1996, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bessie Irene Alexander, 92, Butler, died Sunday, July 21, 1996, at the Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. - Bessie Irene Sevier, youngest child of James W. and Louella (Patt) Sevier, was born June 13, 1904, in Henry County, near Urich. Her early years were spent in Henry County on the farm and then moving with her parents to LaDue (Henry County) as a young woman. She later lived in Warrensburg for a number of years. She was a Baptist. She was united in marriage to Charles S. Alexander on October 24, 1942. During her married life she lived in the Gardner, Ks., community and in Kansas City. Her husband preceded her in death in 1960. After her retirement from Crane's Cafeteria in Kansas City and for health reasons, she moved to Urich to live with her sister. After her sister's death in 1983, she remained in Urich until her failing health required her to move to a nursing home in 1988. She suffered a heart attack on July 18, 1996, which required hospitalization at Bates County memorial Hospital, Butler, where she died on July 21. Survivors include her nephew and wife, Charles and Jo Goodman and her niece and Husband, Sandra and Ron Nadler, all of Urich; great-niece and great-nephews; great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Tuesday, July 23, at the Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery in Henry County.

ALEXANDER, Caroline Elizabeth ROWLAND
b: Aug 27 1831, Cumberland Co, KY
d: May 15 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jun 4 1904 - Death has again made its appearance in our midst and bereft a loving husband, kind sons and daughters. Caroline Elizabeth Rowland, the subject of this sketch, was born in Cumberland county, Ky., August 27, 1831. Married to Paul Alexander February 14, 1848. Eleven children; surviving 3 sons and 3 daughters - Walter, Perry and James Alexander, and Mesdames R. C. Gilmer, O. A. Mitchell and J. R. Angle, who were at her bedside at her death and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all living near Clinton except one granddaughter, who lives at Wyteville, Va. She came to Missouri with her husband and family in 1870. She had been in failing health for a year past; for 3 months had been affected with a complication of diseases which resulted in heart failure and on Sunday, May 15, 1902 at 2 o'clock all that was mortal of this good woman winged its flight to the Angles. A member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church since girlhood. Funeral at the home and burial in Fields Creek Cemetery.

ALEXANDER, Forrest Dale
b: abt 1936, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 19 1993, Parkville, Platte Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dale Alexander, 57, Kansas City in Clay County, died Monday, April 19, 1993 at his daughter's home in Parkville. Services will be Thursday at Newcomer's White Chapel; graveside services will be at Thursday at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Mr. Alexander was born in Clinton and moved to Kansas City area 40 years ago. He was a pipefitter for the General Motors Corp. for 15 years before he retired. Survivors include three daughters, Connie Holloway, Parkville, and Linda Alexander and Dixie Alexander of Gladstone; a sister, Thelma Hodgett, Wellsville, Ks.; and four grandchildren.

ALEXANDER, George Neville
b: Feb 3 1917, near Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Feb 28 1939, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Clinton MO - George Alexander died February 28, 1939, at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City at the age of 22. George Neville Alexander was born February 3, 1917, in Benton County, near Warsaw. In 1929, he moved with his parents to a farm near Windsor, attending Windsor High School, and graduating with the class of 1935. George had been employed at a grocery store since his graduation, and for the past year had been in charge of the meat department. George was highly esteemed and dearly loved by his many friends and acquaintances. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander, of near Windsor, and the following brothers and sisters, Earl Alexander, Yankton, S. Dak.; Mrs. Jean Ray, Calhoun; Mrs. Willard Glen, Warsaw; Mrs. Wesley Allen, and Roy Alexander of Windsor; a half brother, B. C. Alexander of Chicago, and a half sister Mrs. Sam Holly of Fairfield. Funeral service was held last Thursday at the Windsor Baptist Church. Burial in Riverside Cemetery at Warsaw.

ALEXANDER, Leonard Ray
b: Apr 20 1914, Mexico, Audrain Co, MO
d: Jun 20 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 28 2004 - Leonard Ray Alexander was born in Mexico, Missouri, on April 20, 1914, to Allie and Nadine Alexander and he died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on June 20, 2004, at the age of 90 years. Leonard graduated from Calumet High School in Chicago and was named the Chicago Tribune Athlete of the year. He attended Iowa State University and lettered in four sports. He served in the Army Air corps during World War II. He owned his own company in Kanas City until he retired. He is survived by his wife Francis of the home; two sons, Scott Alexander of Merriam, Kansas, and Gary Alexander, New Lancaster, Kansas, and one daughter Melissa Belt, Shawnee, Kansas, as well as 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Also through his marriage to Francis he is survived by Dennis and Anne Jacobs of Coffeyville, Kansas, and their children, Scott and Bob Jacobs, and a daughter-in-law, Cabina Jacobs of Peculiar. This was a cremation with a private memorial service held on June 25 in New Lancaster, Kansas, for the family.

ALEXANDER, Opal Garnet CORDELL
b: Sep 23 1908, Corona, Riverside Co, CA
d: Nov 19 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Garnet Alexander, 84, of 50 A Wetzel Circle, Clinton, passed away Thursday, November 19, 1992 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born September 23, 1908 in Corona, Ca., the daughter of James G. and Cena (McKinney) Cordell. She was a young child when the family moved to Missouri. Opal was united in marriage to William Leo Alexander in 1932. They lived in the Ballard community for ten years before moving to Clinton. To this union two children were born. She worked for Reynolds Manufacturing Company and Unitog Manufacturing Company for 25 years as a machine operator. Opal was loved and respected by her children and grandchildren, and took pleasure in sharing with them. Opal was a person who did not ask for much. She was very content with what she had and was happy with whatever life gave to her. She is survived by a daughter, Leora Houk of Clinton; a son, Dwight Alexander of Clinton; one sister, Thelma Campbell of Butler; one brother, Dee Cordell of Raytown; four grandchildren, Lynn (Donna) of Portland, Or., Cecil Houk, Lee's Summit, Wesley Houk and Michael Houk, both of Clinton; six great-grandchildren, Israel, Levi, Vanessa, Bonnie Jo, Kenny and Kayle Houk. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and one brother Leonard Cordell. Opal learned early in life to live by the scripture 1 Timothy 6:6, But godliness with contentment is great gain. Funeral services were Saturday, November 21, 1992 at the Christian Church in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

ALEXANDER, Russell W.
b: Nov 29 1976
d: Nov 13 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 14 2008 - Russell W. Alexander, age 31, of Clinton, Missouri passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at his home. Funeral Mass will be Monday, November 17, 2008 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Russ was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge, Clinton. Russ is survived by his wife, Carrie; one daughter, Alana and one son, Mitchell, all of the home; his parents, Richard and Janice Alexander of Clinton; one sister, Jamie Smith and husband, Nathan and their children, Kyli and Abigail, all of Warrenton, Missouri; his maternal grandmother, Helen Munsterman of Montrose, Missouri; his grandmother, Margaret Hoppe of Clinton; his in-laws, Jim and Kim Mitchell and Cathy and Roger Swanagon, all of Clinton; his brother-in-law, Eric and Kim Mitchell and their children, Macey, Katie and Cody, all of Clinton and brother-in-law, Steve Hensley as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends.

ALEXANDER, Walter Fount
b: Dec 24 1853, Burksville, Cumberland Co, KY
d: Mar 3 1905, near Ladue, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 11 1905 - Walter Fount Alexander was born at Burksville, Cumberland County, Ky., December 24, 1853; died at his home near LaDue, this state, Friday morning, March 3, 1905. In November 1880 the family moved to what is known as the Armstrong farm, 2 miles northwest of Clinton, dwelt there for some time, but removed again and have continued to live near Clinton or LaDue most of the time. Married to Miss Lillie Waddell April 12, 1888. Six children, one dying two years ago. While attending his mother-in-law's funeral last January, he spoke so tenderly and lovingly of the little departed daughter, saying "We miss her so much it seems that we can scarcely get along without her. Grandma Alexander last May and now Grandma Waddell, but we must all go when our time comes." He was taken ill of pneumonia near the middle of February but had recovered sufficiently to sit up. An early recovery was expected but on Thursday morning he had a chill, lost consciousness, then soon after another chill, and for 26 hours his suffering was great, being unconscious all of that time. Rheumatism of the heart was the fatal malady. An aged father, Perry and James Alexander, near LaDue, Mrs. Gilmer of Blairstown, Mrs. Oscar Mitchell and Mrs. Richard Angle near Clinton also survive him. Interment in the Fields Creek Church yard.

ALFTER, Flournoy
b: Feb 26 1884, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 17 1886, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery AB-AY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1886 - Died, on Wednesday, February 17, 1886, a few minutes before 2 p.m., Mrs. Alfter's little son, who had been so ill from the first of his sickness and suffered so intensely for the last five days, peacefully breathed his last. Had he lived until the 26th, he would have been two years old. He was very large for his age, a bright and promising child.

ALKIRE, Merrill Dean "Jim"
b: Feb 23 1944, Herington, Dickinson Co, KS
d: Dec 8 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 26 2002 - Merrill Dean "Jim" Alkire, son of William Jackson and Bernice Esther (Graham) Alkire, was born February 23, 1944, in Herington, Kansas, and died at his home in Clinton on December 8, 2002, at the age of 58 years. Jim attended grade school in Salina, Kansas, high school in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from college with a degree in psychology from Northeastern Oklahoma University. He worked for Physicians Home Medical Care in Clinton where he was very caring and compassionate with his patients. He also had an Internet program to help people overcome their addictions. Jim was a loving and supportive husband and father. He always enjoyed spending time with his family. He was very proud of Lyndsay and Brandon; especially their work ethic and educational goals. He was a positive role model for them. He especially enjoyed spending time with the grandchildren, Morgan, Jack and Izaac, who called him "Pa Pa Jim". He was a member of the Clinton Country Club where he enjoyed playing golf. He also enjoyed watching all sports on TV, especially the Kansas City Chiefs and the KU Jayhawk basketball. He had a great love for all animals, especially his three cats. Jim attended the Clinton United Methodist Church. Jim was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Sarah, of the home; two stepsons, Brandon Morgan of the home and Jared Morgan of Springfield; two stepdaughters, Lyndsay Morgan of the home and Mindy Rubelmann of Fenton; three step-grandchildren, Morgan and Jack Rubelmann and Izaac Morgan, three brothers, Jerry Alkire of Wichita, Kansas, Zoland Alkire of Blairsville, Georgia, and Billy Alkire of Nashville, Tennessee; two sisters, June Gleason of Aurora, Colorado, and Dixie Johnson of Denver, Colorado. Memorial services were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church on Saturday, December 14.

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