Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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BOALS, Zara Louise
b: Mar 5 1902, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
d: Apr 19 2008, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Clear Fork Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 24 2008 - Zara Louise Boals, 105, youngest daughter and youngest child of the late William James Boals and Lucy Stair Boals was born March 5, 1903 at the farm North of Garden City, and she died Saturday, April 19, at Golden Years Care Center, Harrisonville. She attended the Garden City Grade School and graduated from the Garden City High School in 1921. In December of 1921, Zara entered Central Missouri State Teachers College at Warrensburg, Missouri and received a life certificate to teach. After teaching two years in the grades at Rockville, Missouri, she returned to Central Missouri State Teachers College and received her B.S. Degree in Education, with a major in both General Agriculture and Social Studies. After teaching mathematics, agriculture and science for several years in several high schools of Missouri she attended the University of Missouri at Columbia, Missouri and received a major in mathematics. Zara taught mathematics, bookkeeping and other subjects in Missouri High Schools for twenty-two years, a total of twenty-four years teaching. None of her teachings was done in Cass County. Zara was teaching her fifth year at Pilot Grove, Missouri, when it was necessary to give up teaching because of the death of her sister, Agnes, and the serious injury of Frank, her brother and the knowledge that Pet, another sister had cancer. As a teacher, she put the student's interest first and her pay check last. She cherished the words of her students, their parents and her superintendents, who appreciated her efforts. Zara held the welfare of her family first and spent many hours on trains and buses to get home as often as she could to see them. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, William James Boals Jr., John Stair Boals and Frank B. Boals; two sisters, Agnes Boals and Pet Mae Boals. She is survived by cousins and many friends. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 22, 2008 at Clearfork Cemetery near Garden City, Missouri under the direction of Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

BOBBITT, Paul J.
b: Nov 4 1923, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Sep 1 1992, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Paul J. Bobbitt, 68, died September 1, 1992, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born November 4, 1923 in Kansas City, Ks., son of the late Robert L. and Hazel Burnaugh Bobbitt. On November 24, 1962, he married Catherine "Bobbi" Burns, in Kansas City, Ks. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps of World War II, and survived the sinking of the USS Yorktown. He was a member of the VFW Post #4197 in Osceola. He was a graduate of Wyandotte High School in Kansas City, Ks., where he lived for many years. He was formerly employed at General Motors Assembly Plant in Kansas City, Ks.; he owned and operated The Laundromat in Armourdale, and retired from the Contractors Construction Company, where he was a superintendent of bridge construction. He later moved to Osceola where he resided for fourteen years, and later lived on Lake Pomme de Terre for fourteen years. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford R. Bobbitt in Raytown, and Robert C. Bobbitt in Pittsburg, Ks. Survivors include his wife Catherine "Bobbi" Bobbitt, of the home in Hermitage; and one sister, Eleanor Bobbitt Littell of Sunrise Beach. Funeral services were held Friday, September 6, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Resthaven Memorial Gardens.

BOBLIT, Homer E.
b: Sep 1868
d: Mar 15 1900, near Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 17 1900 - A very sad shooting scrape occurred about three miles from Mt. Zion, near the new bridge, Thursday morning, which resulted in Homer Boblett being shot thru the heart, which killed him almost instantly. Jeff Bilderback, who shot him in self-defense, came up Thursday afternoon and gave himself up to Sheriff Callaway. He was badly shot about the face and would have been killed if he had not stepped behind a large post at the edge of the road, where he and a neighbor, named Cal Neal, were standing, talking, when Boblett came up, with gun in hand. There was been an old feud existing between them for some time, which great out of a cattle deal. There was an inquest, with a verdict of justifiable homicide. Bilderback was admitted to bail yesterday in the sum of $1000. His bondsmen are: D. S. Duden, G. Y. Salmon, C. W. Gaines, J. M. Spangler and T. H. Good.

BOEHLER, Henry Nicholas
b: Feb 18 1916, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Henry Nicholas Boehler, 75, son of Frederick Albert and Mary E. Gieselman Boehler, was born February 18, 1916, in Urich. He passed away January 11, 1992, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. On November 20, 1941, he married Margaret E. Garrett of Clinton. They lived in Kansas City where he worked for Lake City Ammunition plant in 1941. He was then called to active duty in 1945, and served with the 237th Station Hospital as surgical technician in Manila of the Philippine Islands. He lived most of his life in Clinton. He attended Holy Rosary Catholic Church and was a 50-year honorary member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a member of Henry County Farm Bureau, ASCS board member, Deer Creek School Board member, FFA honorary chapter farmer, having received a certificate of appreciation from FFA of Clinton and he was also a Deer Creek Township board member. He is survived by his wife Margaret of the home; five daughters and two sons, Mary Alice Anstine and husband Murlin of Leeton, Nancy Sue Eck and husband Clarence of Huntsville, Alabama, Betty Lou Bernard and husband Jay of Windsor, M. Ann Eck and husband Ron of Maryville, Barbara Kay Prenger and husband Jim of Lohman, Henry G. "Bud" Boehler and wife Jeanie, Fred F. Boehler and wife Patty, all of Clinton. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; five sisters and four brothers, Christine Studdard and Marcella Hillerman, both of Kansas City, Rosie Greufe, Clara Koch and Loretta Cook, all of Montrose, John Boehler of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Harold Boehler of Butler, Walter Boehler of Montrose and Leonard Boehler of Weaubleau; also numerous cousins in Illinois. Funeral services were held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, January 15, 1992. Burial was at Englewood cemetery.

BOEHMER, Georgia Ruth POST RENNO
b: Oct 24 1927, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 21 2006, Concordia, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Higginsville City Cemetery, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2006 - Georgia Ruth Boehmer, Alma, formerly of Mayview, 79, died Tuesday, November 21, 2006, at Lutheran Nursing Home, Concordia. She was born October 24, 1927, at Deepwater to George A. and Stella Mae (Hamilton) Post. She married Linville Renno November 23, 1946. He preceded her in death December 5, 1984. She married Louis Boehmer November 7, 1987. She was a homemaker most of her life, but cooked for a few years at Mayview Elementary School and the Oak Grove Nursing Home. She enjoyed sewing, crochet and dancing. She made afghans, painted, enjoyed flower gardening, reading, puzzles and was a regular church attender. Survivors include her husband Louis Boehmer; a son Randy Boehmer and Diane Fuller of Marshall; three daughters, carol Sanstra and husband Richard, Stockton, Sandra Crabtree and husband Danny, Kansas City, and Karen Kellerman and husband Bill, Alma; two sisters, Lucille Gurney of Oak Grove and Mildred Tuter of Blue Springs; a brother Austin Post of Arcadia, California; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Hubert, Louis, Leonard, Henry and Harry, and her first husband Linville Renno on December 5, 1984. Services were Saturday, November 25, at First Baptist Church, Mayview. Burial was in City Cemetery, Higginsville.

BOEN, Levelt Taylor "Steve"
b: Feb 25 1928, Red Rock, AR
d: Sep 27 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2004 - Levelt Taylor "Steve" Boen of Clinton died Monday, September 27, 2004, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, at the age of 76 years. He was born in Red Rock, Arkansas, on February 25, 1928, the son of Elvin A. and Nora Jane (Shatwell) Boen. Steve was an inspector for General Motors for 29 years at the Leeds Plant before he retired in 1985. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was married to Vivian Lucille Holmes and he was a member of the Friendly Pentecostal Church of God, Clinton. He was preceded in death by his mother and father Elvin and Nora Jane Boen. He is survived by h is wife Vivian, of the home; one son Jim Boen of Shawnee, Kansas; two daughters, Connie Dunn, Holden, and Sue Ford, Independence; one brother James Boen, Clarksville, Arkansas; one sister, Rita Freeman, Mulberry, Arkansas, and two grandchildren, Tyson and Lindsey. Funeral services were held at the Friendly Pentecostal Church of God, Clinton, Thursday, September 30. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

BOESE, Sharon D. SCHMITT
b: May 2 1944, Jamesport, Daviess Co, MO
d: Feb 28 2009, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Osborne Memorial Cemetery, Joplin, Jasper Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Sharon Delores Boese, 64, of Blairstown, Missouri, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Saint Joseph Health Center in Kansas City. Sharon was born May 2, 1944 in Jamesport, the daughter of Emmett and Bette (Rogers) Schmitt. She married Harold Edward Boese on July 20, 1963 in Kansas City. Sharon graduated from Shawnee Mission High School, Shawnee Mission, Kansas in 1962. In 1969 she was issued a nursing certificate for the Missouri State Board of nursing homes in the Joplin, Missouri area, most notably Medical Lodge Nursing Home. Sharon enjoyed camping and boating. She collected many recipes off the Internet and experimented with quite a few of them. Her family agrees she was a very good cook. She was very close to her grandchildren and loved her time with her family. She is survived by her daughter Jennifer Nelson and her husband David of Blairstown; two sons, Daniel Boese and his wife Denise of Murphysboro, Tennessee and Edward Boese of Seneca; her grandson Cody Wayne Nelson and her granddaughter Alexis Jade Boese. Her parents and her husband Ed Boese preceded her in death. Graveside services will be at Osborne Cemetery, Joplin, Saturday, March 7, 2009.

BOGARD, Rachel TRENARY
b: abt 1840, Perry Co, IN
d: Sep 8 1880, Henry Co, MO
Died in Bethlehem township near Pretty Bob Church, Henry county, Mo., Wednesday night at 8 o'clock, September 8, 1880, of dropsy, Mrs. Rachel Bogard, wife of E. Bogard, aged 39 years. Deceased was born in Perry county, Ind., and removed to Montgomery county, Illinois, where she married in 1861. Her maiden name was Trenary - Wesley Trenary of this county being an uncle. Mr. Bogard located in Bethlehem township, Henry county, in March, 1876, and now resieds on a farm where he first made his home. The deceased was first taken ill aobut four months ago, and about one month had so far recovered as to walk about the yard. Relapse followed, with complications of bronchitis, which caused death. Eight children are left motherless - the eldest a daugher of 18, the youngest an infant of 4 months. The remains were interred Thursday at Pretty Bob church, and were followed to their last resting place by sorrowing neighbors and relatives. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and bore her long suffering with patience and christian hope. She expressed no fears of death - her only regret was the leaving of her children. Dr. Trollinger was her physician.

BOGNER, Patricia Louise CROWDER
b: Feb 27 1951, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 5 2001, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 9 2001 - Patricia Louise Bogner, 50, died Thursday, April 5, 2001, at Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born in Warrensburg February 27, 1951, the daughter of Martha and William Crowder. She was married November 11, 1972, to John Steven Bogner. She is survived by her husband and parents; one daughter, Danielle Elizabeth Dungan; one son, John Shane Bogner; one sister, Marti Brizendine of Lee's Summit. Funeral services are Tuesday at the First Presbyterian Church in Colorado Springs. Funeral services are under the direction of Mountain View Mortuary, 2350 Montebello Square Drive, Colorado Springs.

BOHLKEN, Annabelle
b: Apr 8 1917, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 3 1995, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 7 1995 - Annabelle Bohlken, 78, Sedalia, died Sunday, Sept. 3, 1995, at Columbia Regional Hospital. She was born April 8, 1917, in Brownington the daughter of Ellis Doan and Bertha McVey. She was married Oct. 14, 1940, in Clinton, to Walter Bohlken, who survives of the home. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church and was on the financial committee at the church. She belonged to the Ladies Aid Society also. She was on the Senior Citizen's Bowling League. She was a beautician. She had also worked at the former Public Food Barn, at Papa Jake's Donut Shop when it was downtown and at the former Priddy's Shoe Store here. She was also a volunteer at the Open Door Center in Sedalia. She is survived by her husband, Walter Bohlken, of the home. two daughters, Mrs. Pam Allan and Mrs. Pat Monsees, both of Sedalia. and two grandchildren. Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 6, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sedalia. Burial was in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia. Ewing Funeral Home was on charge of arrangements.

BOHLKN, Walter Reickus Albert
b: May 9 1912, Amoret, Bates Co, MO
d: Jan 4 2005, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 7 2005 - Walter Reickus Albert Bohlken, 92, Sedalia and formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, January 4, 2005, at Rest Haven Convalescent and Retirement Center. He was born May 9, 1912, in Amoret, a son of Frank Henry and Alice Margaret Meints Bohlken. On October 14, in Clinton, he married Anabelle Doan, who died September 3, 1995. He and his brother, Raymond, owned the John Deere implement dealership in Clinton for several years before moving to Sedalia in November 1944. He and his wife ran a dairy farm and had a milk route. He also worked for Warrenbrock Implement Co. He later raised registered Hampshire hogs and beef cattle. He was confirmed into the Lutheran church April 30, 1930, in Rich Hill. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sedalia. Surviving are two daughters, Pat Monsees and her husband Melvin, and Pam Allan and her husband Larry, all of Sedalia; two grandchildren, Kristina Allen, Henderson, Nevada, and Shaun Allan, Newport News, Virginia, and two great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Raymond. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 8, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

BOHON, Hildegarde M. "Hilda" WITMER WALBERT
b: Apr 10 1910
d: Oct 11 1998, Pilot Grove, Cooper Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Hildegarde M. "Hilda" Bohon, 88, Pilot Grove, died Sunday morning, October 11, 1998, at Katy Manor in Pilot Grove. She was born April 10, 1910, in Montrose, the daughter of William Witmer and Appolonia (Arens) Witmer. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and of the Daughters of Isabella. She had been raised in Montrose where she graduated from high school. she had been employed by the Department of the Navy at the U.S. Naval Hospital at Long Beach, California, for approximately 22 years. She was a member of the Gray Ladies Auxiliary and of the National Association of Retired Federal Workers. She was first married to B. J. Walbert in Montrose on July 4, 1932. He preceded her in death on December 22, 1947. She then married Thomas L. Bohon on October 28, 1970. He preceded her in death on January 8, 1978. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 13, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

BOHON, Martha E. SMITH
b: Aug 14 1915, Lamar, Barton Co, MO
d: Jan 19 2007, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 22 2007 - Martha E. Bohon, 91, Windsor, died Friday morning, January 19. 2007, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor. She was born August 14, 1915, in Lamar, the daughter of James Douglas Smith and Anna Bell Marie (Shaffer) Smith. On April 29,1937, in Sedalia, she married Edgar Milton Bohon, who died March 20, 1986. During World War II, she and her husband. Milton, moved to Oakland, California, where they both worked at a shipbuilding yard as lead welders after the war, they moved to Colorado and then to Windsor. She owned and operated the Windsor Laundry doing laundry and ironing for many individuals, hospitals and nursing homes. She and her husband co-owned and operated the Bohon Welding Shop in Windsor for many years. After retiring from the laundry business, she worked for a short time at a clothing factory in Sedalla and also did sewing and alterations from her home. She continued doing alterations and sewing for many years. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and the Petal Pushers Garden Club. Survivors indude a son Doug Bohon and his wife Bonnie, Windsor; a daughter Joan Catlin and her husband Mel, Evansville, Indiana: nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Tom Smith, Smithton, and Ed Smith, Edmond, Oklahoma; two sisters, Shirley Doty, Sedalia, and Mary Kiosterman, Bellevue. Washington; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter Myrna K. Vanderpool; two brothers, Bob Smith and Gordon Smith; two sisters, Margaret Jenkins and Dorothy Larrimer. Graveside services will be Wednesday, January 24, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BOHRN, Florence Mae KNOLES
b: Nov 13 1874, Benton Co, MO
d: Aug 15 1963, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Schaberg Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton Eye, Aug 20 1963 - Mrs. Florence Mae Bohrn, 89, an 18-year resident of Kansas City died Thursday, Aug. 15, at the Colonial Nursing Home, Kansas City. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 17, at Schaberg Funeral Home, with burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. Mrs. Bohrn, the daughter of Smith and Nancy Summers Knoles was born Nov. 13, 1874, in Benton County. Her husband, Edward M. Bohrn, died in 1939 and a son died in infancy. She was a member of the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church, Lincoln. She leaves seven daughters, Mrs. Ola Jackman, El Monte, Calif., Mrs. Agnes Pierson, La Puente, Calif., Mrs. Maggie Beaugher, Rosemead, Calif., Mrs. Sheila Swank, Mrs. Lucille Green, Kansas City, Mrs. Frances Chamberlain, Van Nuys, Calif., Mrs. Ruby Bledsoe, Independence; a son, Homer F. Bohrn, of the home; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Dorothy Cramer, Sedalia; 31 grandchildren 53 great-grandchildren; five sisters, Mrs. Virgie Everard, Mrs. Marie Everard, Pittsburg, Ill., Mrs. Eva Smith, Carter Street, Clinton, Mrs. Carrie Bales, Mrs. Mary Snyder, Kansas City.

BOHRN, Wayne Edward
b: Mar 9 1945, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 22 2005, Spring Hill, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2005 - Wayne Edward Bohrn, 60, Richmond, Kansas, died Friday, April 22, 2005, at Beverly Healthcare in Spring Hill, Kansas. Memorial services will be Wednesday, April 27, at Bruce Funeral Home, Gardner. Inurnment will be at a later date. He was born March 9, 1945, in Clinton. He grew up in the Clinton area, moving to Gardner in 1969 and then to Richmond in 2000. He was a self-employed painter-contractor. Preceding him in death were his parents, Lawrence Everret Bohrn and Norma Wuanita Bledsoe Bohrn, and a sister. He is survived by his daughter Tamia Bohrn Cutting and husband Bryce, Spring Hill; stepsons Jhan Shanon Tucker of Kansas City and Brian Randall Tucker and wife Linda, overland Park, Kansas; brothers Earl Eugene Bohrn of Lenexa and Noland Bohrn of Kansas City, and seven grandchildren.

BOHUMIL, Carl Edward
b: Jun 18 1910
d: Apr 9 2003, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, Liberty & Lathrop
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 9 2003 - Carl Edward Bohumil, 92, Clinton, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 9, in Windsor. Graveside services will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery. He leaves two sons, Carl, Jr. and John Bohumil; seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren.

BOLES, Alexander F.
b: Mar 12 1853, E of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: May 11 1927, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 1927 - A. F. Boles was suddenly called in death Wednesday morning, May 11th, while in the field at work. He was born on a farm east of Brownington, March 12, 1853. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Curd, December 25, 1875. To this union eight children were born. Four of them have died, the other four are living and are as follows: J. H. and Roy, of Seattle, Wash.; Gene, of Lindsey, Cal., and Charley, who lived with his father in the home just south of Brownington, where the Boles family have lived for the last 50 years. Mrs. Boles died some five months ago and since that time life has been lonely to him. Although his son and family and others tried to comfort him, life had list its charm and he longed to join those who had gone on before to the better world. Mr. Boles professed faith in Jesus Christ and united with the Brownington Baptist church a number of years ago, and was a member of this church at the time of his death. He is survived by three brothers - Oscar and William Boles, of Taberville, Mo., and Henry of Seattle, Wash.; the four sons, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, besides other relatives and friends. One nephew, W. D. White, came from Pawhuska, Okla., to attend the funeral. Funeral services were held from the home Friday morning, and the body interred in the cemetery near by.

BOLES, Charley A.
b: Aug 9 1881, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 11 1950, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Mar 16 1950 - Charley Boles, 68, died Saturday, March 11, 1950, at his home in Brownington. He was born on Tebo Creek, near Windsor, the son of A. F. and Elizabeth Curd Boles Aug. 9, 1881, and was the last survivor of the A. F. Boles family who were early pioneer settlers in Henry County. He came with his parents, when a baby, to the farm where he had always lived. Charley never married as he tenderly cared for his parents in their declining years, being always a good, faithful son. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, John, Roy, Gene, and Francis, and one sister, Lula. He leaves two nieces and two nephews residing in Seattle, Washington and Huntington Park California, a cousin, Mrs. George Hurst, Kansas City, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services at the Brownington Baptist Church, Sunday afternoon. Rickett and Hurst had charge of the service with burial at Maplewood Cemetery.

BOLES, Mary Emmaline DUNNING
b: Dec 5 1842, near Wylona, Trigg Co, KY
d: Sep 29 1922, N of Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mary Emmaline Dunning was born near Wylona, Trig county, Kentucky, December 5, 1842 and entered into her rest September 29, 1922, aged 79 years, 9 months and 14 days. Her parents were Harry and Nancy Dunning. The Dunning family came to Missouri in 1848, coming through in covered wagons, her mother driving a team of horses and her father a team of oxen. It was always a great pleasure to all her nieces and nephews and her three grandchildren to listen to the stories of their experiences along their journey to Missouri. There were five girls with their parents, Aunt Mary being only 6 years old. The others have all preceded her to their heavenly home. They settled on the old Dunning homestead, northwest of Deepwater, where lives the rest of her father's family - her only brother, William Dunning and her maiden sister, Miss Nancy Jane Dunning. In August, 1866, the subject of this sketch was united in marriage with Nicholas W. Boles, who has been dead since September 27, 1876. To this union were born two children - Linda and Lee Boles. Both have preceded her to their heavenly home. Lina left her husband and three little children - George, Mamah and Archie, whom Aunt Mary, their grandmother took as her very own and mothered them and raised them all to be young men and women, and with her brother and sister, these three grandchildren and and one great granddaughter, whom she loved so much, are left to mourn her departure. She had lived on the Boles homestead, just north of Deepwater, near the railroad, for the past 56 years, 46 years of this time she had lived a widow. She was a true friend, always upright and honest, and her devotions to her loved ones would make a bright chapter in any life. While she has gone from the scene, the conflicts, the sorrows and the pleasures of life, she will still live on in the hearts of her loved ones and of those who knew her best. She was a member of the Deepwater Baptist church, uniting there under the pastorate of Brother J. F. Sherman, 14 years ago. We are all glad Aunt Mate, as we always called her, did not have to linger and suffer as many have to do at her age, but that the end came sudden, as she had said many times she wanted to go that way when her time come to go. Yet we know she suffered. It was not long, as on Friday morning she was going about her work as usual and that afternoon she was taken ill and all was done for her that could be done by her grandchildren and Dr. Russell. She passed away at 4:30, being only sick about three hours. Her funeral was conducted at her late home by Brother J. M. Ramsey at 1:30 Sunday afternoon and her body was tenderly laid to rest beside her husband in the Dunning cemetery, near the home of her childhood days. - Her niece, Mrs. Lottie Braun.

BOLINGER, Alice Simmons
b: Nov 18 1873, Fountain Green, Hancock Co, IL
d: Nov 26 1920, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Perce Bolinger passed away at 2:25 a.m. Friday of last week, at her home on East Grand River street. She had been ill about two and a half months, most of which time she was unable to leave her bed. Heart trouble was her fatal malady. Deceased's maiden name was Alice Simmons, and she was born Nov. 18, 1873, at Fountain Grove, Illinois. She came to Clinton about the year 1881, with her parents. She graduated from the Clinton High School in the year 1891, and was one of Clinton's brightest pupils, being valedictorian of her class. June 20, 1890, she was united in marriage with Perce Bolinger, who survives her. She is also survived by one sister and one brother, Ed. W. Simmons, of Clinton, and Mrs. E. W. Losey, of Los Angeles, California, who came and was with her sister the last several days of her life on this earth. Mrs. Bolinger was converted in her girlhood and united with the M.E. Church, South. She was a superior student and made comprehensive study of the Bible. She was a devout Christian and no matter what trial came she "kept faith." She was held in the highest esteem by the entire community. The next year after she left school she entered the Eye office and learned the printing business, remaining for several years. She was efficient, faithful and cheerful, doing every task well, being one of the best compositors ever employed in this office. Funeral services were conducted at the residence, last Sunday afternoon, and the body was tenderly laid to rest in Englewood.

BOLINGER, Etta ONWILER
b: 1875, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 27 1895, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 3 1895 - It is with deepest regret that we announce the death of Etta Bolinger, wife of Perce W. Bolinger, which occurred July 27 at 1:30 a.m. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Onwiler. She was 20 years old and was born at Calhoun but for about 13 years she has resided in this city and was loved by a large circle of friends. United with the Christian church in 1892. June 2, 1895, married Perce W. Bolinger, who is left, with their sweet little babe, to mourn the loss of the light of his life, his fair young wife. May the infant son, who is thus left motherless, live to be a comfort and blessing. Many hearts were heavy Sunday afternoon, when the South Methodist church was filled with friends to witness the last said rites over her remains. Burial in Englewood.

BOLLWEG, Lura Lucile HAMMER KERN
b: Dec 2 1913, near Prairie City, Bates Co, MO
d: Dec 17 2006, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie Twp, Bates Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 19 2006 - Lura Lucile Bollweg, 93, the daughter of William Leonard and Rosa Henrietta (Bartz) Hammer, was born December 2, 1913, in Bates County on a farm near Prairie City, and she died December 17, 2006, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home in Appleton City. She lived in the Prairie City and Rockville area most of her life attending Bever School, then Rockville High School. She married Victor Patrick Kern July 18, 1934, in Lowry City, and they made their home on a farm near Prairie City. They moved back to the home place after her father died in 1941. After her husband's passing in 1943, she moved back to Rockville and worked as the school cook at Rockville for 11 years. On December 13, 1959 Lucile and William Bollweg were married at Pleasant Gap. They lived in the Pleasant Gap community until 1983 at which time they moved to Appleton City where they have remained. She and her sister, betty, operated a ceramic shop for 10 years later moving it to Appleton City in the early 1980s where she demonstrated her talent for painting and helped others to learn how to make and paint ceramics as well. She was a faithful member of the First Christian Church in Appleton City. Preceding her in death were her parents; her fist husband Victor; sister Ilene McCombs; son-in-law Andrew Siegismund, and stepson Richard Bollweg. Survivors include her husband William of the home; daughter Margie Lou Siegismund, Rockville; son William Ray Kern, Butler; two stepdaughters, Marlene Dehler of Appleton City and Janet Larson of Denver, Colorado; stepson Lyle Bollweg of Golden, Colorado; three sisters, Wilma Dodds of Butler, Leola Jagels and Betty Klinksick both of Appleton City. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 20 at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City. Burial will be in Prairie City Cemetery, Prairie City.

BOLTON, James Ward
b: Feb 1 1925
d: Jul 21 1996, Rosco, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Shiloh Cemetery, Post Oak Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - In memory of James Ward Bolton of Roscoe, born February 1, 1925, died Sunday, July 21, 1996, at his home in ElDorado Springs. James was well known for his fishing and hunting talents. He built cabins down on the river. He was a fine carpenter and hedge cutter. He worked for the Rock Island Railroad for 11 years. James was always a kid at heart. He liked to pull pranks all the time. He loved laughter and the outdoors. If a neighbor was down and out and needed a helping hand, he gave of himself as best he could. James was loving and kind at heart. One of his dreams was to catch a 100-pound catfish. The closest he came to his dream was two 97-1/2 pound catfish. His dream will come true now that he's walked through heaven's door. Dad passed away July 21, 1996, on Kristen's birthday and the day of our family reunion. He is survived by three sons, James Dale Bolton, Rock Springs, Wyoming, Darrell Bolton, Springfield, and Les Oliver, Chilhowee; four daughters, Letha Steward, Canton, Illinois, Shirley Bolton Pencock, Peoria, Illinois, Brenda Bolton Miller, Chilhowee, and Becky Grissom, Savannah; one sister, Anna Lee Smith, Sedalia, and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 24, at the Consalus Chapel in Chilhowee. Burial was in the Shiloh Cemetery in Johnson County.

BOLTON, Julia Garth
b: 1876, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 20 1940, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO, Nov 1940 - Miss Julia Bolton, who had lived all her kind and gentle life in Clinton, died at her home on East Jefferson Street at 9:40 p.m. Wednesday, November 20, following a grave illness of several months. The month of June she spent at the Earl Chittenden home in Webster Groves, where anxious relatives and expert medical authority diagnosed her trouble. In July she returned to Clinton, bravely and with no word of complaint, to face what gave indication of a long illness. Gradually her strength lessened and friends, kindly neighbors and relatives realized that her life's thread had spun too tin to keep her long among them. Julia Bolton, oldest daughter of the late Theodore J. and Ida Garth Bolton, was born and reared in Clinton, where she had always lived. She was a graduate of the Clinton public schools, and many of her girlhood friends had remained close to her throughout the years, for she was a person of warm attachments and great constancy. Some of the happiest experiences of her young womanhood were during months in Jefferson City, visiting or at the capitol holding various clerkships. Miss Bolton was the first librarian of the Henry County library, for three years materially assisting in its growth and organization. She was an enthusiastic and regular member of the Mary de la Vergne Reading Club, as her mother had been before her; and served many years as the corresponding secretary; she was also a member of the Presbyterian Daughters and at one time, their president; and the interested secretary of the Cemetery Association many years. she had been reared in the Presbyterian Church where her membership gave her strength and satisfaction and guided her life of patience and love; tolerance for all; devotion to her family for whom she was long the homemaker; and kindness to the children of her acquaintance. She was an expert cook and a clever needlewoman, enjoying to the utmost her comfortable home, where, surrounded by heirlooms and many antiques that linked her closely with the past, she lived, without reproach for anyone and generosity for all. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church Friday afternoon. Wilkinson Funeral service was in charge. Attending the services from out-of-town were Mrs. Barclay Green and son, Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Kearns, and Mrs. Charles W. Gibson of Kansas City; Mrs. Conrad Heid of Pleasant Hill; Mrs. Albert Ford and son, Edwin, and Mrs. Joyce Montgomery of Blue Springs.

BOLTON, Theodore Joseph
b: 1847, Cole Co, MO
d: Nov 13 1925, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1925 - Theo Bolton died at Windsor about 8:15 last Friday night, in the Wall Drug Store. He was stricken about 4:15 on the street, when talking to a friend and taken into the drug store for treatment. He gained partial consciousness twice after the stroke and spoke to those about him. It is thought it was apoplexy. He had been unusually well and happy all day, greeting old friends and visiting at Calhoun and Windsor. On pretty days he often accompanied his friend, C. W. Cordray, traveling salesman for Swift & Co., when he went to Calhoun, as he enjoyed renewing old acquaintances there. Friday was such a pretty day that he called C. W. and asked if it would suit him to go. He was given an affirmative answer, so went. Mr. Cordray said he had never seen his aged friend so happy. All the way on the ride he joked and talked of the beauty of the November day, how good it felt to be out of doors and how glad he was so well. He was grateful for every blessing. His friend, Jim Martin, is in the barber business at Calhoun, so while there he got his hair cut and shaved. Then he told Mr. Cordray he believed he would go on with him to Windsor, which he did, visiting all his friends. His death came as a shock to both friends and relatives. But it seems fine that he died doing the things he enjoyed most. He was born 78 years ago in Cole county, Mo., near Jefferson City. His father was a physician, and later moved into Jefferson City, where he was educated, later going to Westminister college at Fulton and Washington University. Along about 1870, he came to Clinton, where he accepted a position with W. S. Stone, a druggist. He had been either working in a drug store, or running one of his own ever since. He had been in partnership with A. L. Armstrong, in the drug business on the north side of the square for the past four years. In 1877, he was also in partnership with Mr. Armstrong, the relationship continuing about four years from that time. For years he ran a store by himself on the east side of the squeare where the Dyart store now is. Then he spent a number of years in the drug business at Calhoun. He was a staunch Democrat, and took a keen interest in politics, local, state and national. He served this county as representative in the state legislature a number of years ago. In his business, both public and private, he was a success and left behind a clean record. Because of his magnetism of personality and worth as a man, he drew about him a great circle of friends. He loved all nature especially flowers and some flower usually adorned the lapel of his coat as he went about his business and friends. He was also a great lover of music. A few years after coming to Clinton he married Miss Ida Garth. To this union three children were given. The daughters are left to comfort their mother. Miss Julia, at home, and Miss Sarah Ermine, who teaches at Neodesha, Kans. He also leaves two sisters - Mesdames Clark and Allbrittan, both of Jefferson City. Deceased was a member of the Presbyterian church and the Masonic lodge. Funeral services were conducted at the church Monday morning. Burial in Englewood.

BOND, Leo Hampton
b: Oct 10 1913, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jan 26 1994, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leo H. Bond, 80, Sedalia, formerly of Ft. Collins, Colorado, died Wednesday, January 26, 1994 at Bothwell Regional health Center in Sedalia. He was born October 10, 1913 in Pettis County, the son of Charles Elmer Bond and Margaret Ruth Hampton Bond. On August 3, 1953, in Ft. Collins, Colorado, he married Jessie Simpson Bannerman, who preceded him in death May 22, 1991. Mr. Bond worked at the MFA Elevator in Windsor from 1937 to 1948. During that time he served in the United States Army during World War II, from 1942 to 1945. He saw action in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre, including the Battle of the Bulge. He moved to Ft. Collins, Co in 1948 where he owned and operated the Bond Feed and Hay Company for many years. Later he worked for Ranchway Feed in Ft. Collins for several years. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Alice Bond, Windsor; a brother Charles L. Bond, Windsor; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 29, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BONDURANT, LaVerne McCURLEY
b: abt 1914
d: Jan 9 2007
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 15 2007 - LaVerne Bondurant (nee McCurley) died Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at the age of 93. She was the beloved wife of the late William Raymond Bondurant; dear mother of Nancy Yardley, Cheryl (Chuck) Bailey, Susan (Jerry) Suchman; devoted grandmother of Chris Yardley, Justin (Marie) Fellhauer, Aison (Jason) Bean, Jenny Suchman; loving great-grandmother of Rebekah and Emily Bean. LaVerne was a member of First Baptist Church of Raytown since 1950, where she taught Sunday School to three-year-olds for 27 years and served in other capacities. She was active in the Angel Collector's Club of America and pursued various artistic endeavors. Funeral Services will be at First Baptist Church of Raytown on Wednesday, January 17.

BONEY, Mary HUGHES
b: Aug 4 1905, near Windsor, Johnson Co, MO
d: May 16 2006, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary H. Boney, 100, of Windsor, Missouri, died Tuesday, May 16, 2006, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor, Mo. A lifelong resident of the Windsor area, Mrs. Boney was devoted to her family, her church, and her community. She often quoted another local resident who had said "I enjoy waking up in the morning knowing that I live in Windsor, Missouri." Mary was the daughter of the late William Dean and Margaret Steiner Hughes, both members of the pioneer families. William Dean descended from Isaac Newton Hughes who had moved to the area from Mercer County, Kentucky, in 1830. She was born August 4, 1905, in Johnson County, Mo., near Windsor, and attended rural schools until the eighth grade, and graduated from Windsor High School in 1923. With two years of her college education completed at Central College at Lexington and Central Methodist College at Fayette, she returned to teach at Green Ridge, Mo., a consolidated school of eight grades where her small salary included janitorial duties. After completing her education at the University of Missouri-Columbia, she taught for over 20 years at Windsor before she retired and on September 15, 1951, in Windsor, she married W. C. "Bill" Boney, who preceded her in death May 27, 1987. The Windsor United Methodist Church played an important role in Mary's life for over 85 years. She became an active member in 1921 and held many positions in the church including chairman of the Administrative Board. She was chairman of a Wednesday Night Cooking Committee and President of United Methodist Women. She also taught a Sunday school class until a few years ago when her vision began to fail. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution for over 73 years and held many local and state offices. Mary was the State Regent in 1972. Accompanied by her husband, she attended many local, state, and national events during her term as State Regent. Mary continued to use the skills that made her an excellent teacher "making history come alive" giving programs to her P.E.O. Chapter and other organizations as recent as 2005. She was a charter member of the Windsor Extension Club, serving in many offices, including president. She received recognition as Homemaker of the Month. She also enjoyed being a member of the Windsor Garden Club. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a brother Eldred Hughes and a sister-in-law Ann Hughes. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Etta Jean Watters and her husband Jack, Marshfield, Mo., and Margaret Rapp and her husband Dave, Houston, Texas; five grandchildren and their families, John and his wife Anne, Kirkwood, Mo., Jim Watters, San Diego, California, Anne Shambley and her husband Clay, Cary, North Carolina, Bill Rapp, San Diego, Ca., and Mary Anne Manring and her husband Marvin, Stockton, Mo.; 9 great-grandchildren; and 3 cousins, Dean Hughes, Windsor, Mo., Joe Hughes, Port Isabel, Tx., and Jim Evans, Germantown, Tennessee. Graveside committal services will be Monday, May 22, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, with Memorial Services following at the Windsor United Methodist Church.

BONNARD, Christina
b: 1868
d: Feb 19 1953, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Christina Bonnard of Lowry City died at her home Feb. 19, 1953, at the age of 84, and flineral services were held at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Feb. 22, 1953. She was laid to rest beside her husband, John Bonnard, who died Jan. 10, 1947. Two children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Bonnard, a daughter who died in infancy, and a son, R. G. Bonnard, who now lives at Linden, Mo. Also surviving her is a grandson, Johnnie; two nieces, Mrs. Ethel Eggeston of Alhambra, California; and Mrs. Gertrude Evans, Denver, Colorado; two nephews, Earl Davis, Palm Beach, California, and Caswell Darby, San Franscisco, California. Mrs. Bonnard was a lovely character, highly esteemed by all who knew her. She came from a fine family. Her parents were Reuben and Susanna Good and she had always resided at the old home near Mt. Zion, until six years ago when she and her sister, the late Agnes Good, moved to Lowry City. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and four sisters.

BONNARD, John
b: Jul 15 1878, Gallatin, Daviess Co, MO
d: Jan 10 1947
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Henry County Democrat, Thursday, Jan 16 1947 - Funeral services for John Bonnard, who passed away January 10, 1947, were conducted Sunday afternoon, Jan. 12, at the Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The Wilkinson Funeral Service was in charge. John Bonnard, son of Henry and Geneva Bonnard was born July 15, 1878 at Gallatin, Missouri. He was married on Feb. 26, 1908 to Miss Christine Good and to this union two children were born, one daughter, who died in infancy, and one son, R. G. Bonnard. He is survived by his wife, of the home in Deepwater; the son, who lives in Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Mrs. Hattie Henley, Sedalia; two half-brothers, Bill Turpen, Kansas City, and Alonso Turpen, Wapato, Washington; two half-sisters, Mrs. Linnie Scrogham and Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Collins, Kansas City; a niece, Mrs. Willa Mae Schupp, Sedalia, and two nephews, Clarence and Earl Henley of Sedalia.

BONNARD, Russell Good
b: Dec 1 1910
d: Dec 8 1991, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Russell G. Bonnard, 81, of the Mt. Zion area, died Saturday, December 8, 1991, at St. John's Medical Center in Springfield. He was a farmer. He retired from the Cook Paint and Varnish Co. in Kansas City. He was a veteran of World War II and had six Bronze Stars. He attended the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. He is survived by one son, John Bonnard of Strafford, Mo.; two granddaughters. Funeral services will be Tuesday at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Burial will be in Mt. Zion cemetery.

BONNER, Jeremy Wayne
b: Dec 31 1992, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: May 23 1993, Greenwood, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jeremy Wayne Bonner, 18 months old, Greenwood, died Sunday, May 23, 1993, at a home in Greenwood for physically challenged children. He was born December 31, 1992, in Warrensburg, the son of Wayne Bonner and Barbara Ann McCannon Bonner. Survivors include his father, Wayne Bonner, Leeton, and his mother, Barbara Bonner, Independence, along with grandparents, and other relatives. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 26, at the Calhoun Cemetery.

BONNER, Marjorie Ruth CHRISTIANSEN SOLLARS
b: Mar 21 1911, Fairfax, Atchison Co, MO
d: Dec 29 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 31 2003 - Marjorie Ruth Bonner, 92, Windsor, died Monday evening, December 29, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born March 21, 1911, in Fairfax, the daughter of Ole Christiansen and Lucy (Robertson) Christiansen. On November 23, 1945, in Troy, Kansas, she married William Thomas Bonner, who died April 11, 1975. Mrs. Bonner was a homemaker and also worked in the laundry department at the former Methodist Hospital (now Heartland Regional Health Center) in St. Joseph for over 15 years before her retirement. She was a member of the Clinton Community of Christ, Clinton. Survivors include two sons, William Thomas Sollars, Tacoma, Washington, and Robert Ray Sollars, St. Joseph; three daughters, Bernice Faye Prichett, Agency, Imogene Carol Knudsen, Greeley, Colorado, Patricia Ann Brown, Windsor; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Russell David Sollars, a grandson, Charles Prichett; a great-great-grandchild, Gage Sproat, and three sisters, Lelia Mary and Hazel. Funeral services will be Friday, January 2, at the 17th Street Community of Christ Church, St. Joseph. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, St. Joseph.

BOONE, Banton G. Sr.
b: Oct 23 1838, Callaway Co, MO
d: Feb 11 1900, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1900 - Gen. B. G. Boone died at 4:20 p.m. Sunday, February 12th, after an illness of less than thirty hours. His death was a severe shock to the community, both to those who knew of his illness and especially to those who learned of his death before learning of his sickness. To the casual observer he seemed in as good or better health this winter than usual, but his more intimate friends noticed that he was losing strength. He was always cheerful and spoke encouragingly of his condition. An intimate friend said last Sunday that Gen. Boone had suffered more the past few years and said less about it than any man in the county. He was not greatly advanced in years, not yet having attained his sixty-second year. Gen. Boone, in addition to his practice of law, has had a love, taste and unusual ability in literary work. His wide acquaintance with men and events, his wonderful and unerring memory, his rare ability in the use of the choicest language to clothe his description of men and the part they have taken in the political, business, social and progressive history of the great commonwealth of Missouri, together with his love for personal and historic reminiscences, has made his articles on the "Governors of Mo." and other sketches unusually attractive and widely copied and complimented by the leading newspapers of the State. His last work of this kind was a sketch of one of his former friends and one of his earliest acquaintances in Henry county, Hon. Robert Allen, who was our first sheriff, serving four terms and was elected to the legislature in 1856, just 18 years before Gen. Boone was elected to represent Henry county. He had taken the article to one of the paper offices just before 12 o'clock Saturday. Leaving there for home, he fell in company with Dr. S. A. Milton, at the State Bank corner and spoke to him of the article just written, as Mr. Allen was Mrs. Milton's grandfather. He seemed as well as usual. Dr. Milton intending going south on Main street, stopped R. H. Piper, saying to wait a moment and he would have company. Mr. Piper and Mr. Boone then started to their homes, just across the street from each other, on 5th and Jefferson. At the end of the third block he took a strong hold of Mr. Piper's arm. Mr. Piper asking if he was sick, he said "yes," and a few feet farther, said: "Get me home quick, Bob." Before the end of the next block was reached he began sinking to the sidewalk. Mr. Piper assisting him down easily. Looking down the street some distance he saw a man coming in a wagon. Mr. Piper hailed him and he came and assisted in taking Mr. Boone home. Drs. Britts and Haire were called in and found an alarming heart condition. Gen. Boone remained dazed for a short time after being taken home, not remembering anything that transpired after he left the State Bank corner. Dr. J. F. Robinson, of Nevada, a special friend, was called in consultation Sunday morning. It was clearly evident that only a few hours at most remained of the General's earthly life. Though he seemed to suffer until afternoon, he gradually fell into a profound and peaceful sleep, from which he has awakened in a higher and brighter world. Banton G. Boone was born in Calloway county, October 23, 1838. His parents were Kentuckians. He came to Clinton in 1856, then a young man of 18 years of age, having for a few years previous been in a printing office at Troy, Mo. He was soon appointed and held the position of deputy circuit clerk for four years, studying law during the time, being admitted to the bar in 1860, by the late Foster P. Wright, then circuit judge. Gen. Boone was a lifelong Democrat. He was elected to the legislature in 1874 defeating by a large majority, Jonathan Browning, the liberal Republican candidate. He was honored by being elected speaker of the house thus conferring an honor on Henry county. In 1880 he was defeated for attorney-general by only one-third of a vote, defeating in 1884, for the same office, D. H. McIntyre. In this office he served the State with distinguished ability both before the supreme court of the U.S. and in various interest of the State of Missouri. Among the memorial meetings of national interest, that he was honored by appointment of governors to represent the state, were: In 1887 the Centennial in Philadelphia, of the adoption of the Federal constitution; in 1889, to New York City, for the centennial of the inauguration of George Washington. Perhaps no man in Missouri, some years ago, except Senator Cockrell, had a more perfect memory of names and faces than General Boone had. At State conventions he knew nearly every man present and could introduce men from every section of the State, naming in what way everyone had served the State or his country. General Boone was well-known in Masonic circles, a Knight Templar and had been honored by being elected eminent commander of the Boanerges Commandery of Clinton. As a neighbor, Gen. Boone was loved by all. A man of the kindest impulses. As a social companion he was sought out, being brilliant and entertaining in conversation. In most public gatherings he was selected to preside, which he did to the pleasure and satisfaction of everyone. He was a natural presiding officer and a fine parliamentarian. General Boone was united in marriage June 4th, 1874, to Miss Irene C. Rogers, a daughter of Dr. John A. Rogers, a pioneer of Clinton, a physician of unusual ability, greatly loved and honored by those who knew him. Only a daughter and son were born to them - Miss Bessie and B. G. Boone, Jr. Young Mr. Boone has been a law student in his father's office and under his careful training, passed an examination at the January term of the circuit court that was highly pleasing to the father and highly complimentary to the son, and was admitted to the bar by Judge Graves. He at once became his father's partner, but death has brought this to an untimely end. The widowed mother, the son and daughter have the tenderest sympathy of the entire community in the loss of the kind and loving husband and indulgent father. The funeral services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church, of which he was a member. There were many floral offerings, both from friends and the Masonic order. These, together with the decorations of the church and music, expressed the tenderest love for the one departed and the warmest sympathy for those so deeply bereaved.

BOONE, Leona Mary TEEMAN
b: Apr 23 1908, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 28 2001, Fairview, OK
Helena, Oklahoma - Leona Mary Boone, former resident of Kaw City, Oklahoma, died Friday, September 28, 2001, in the Fairview Fellowship Home in Fairview, Oklahoma. She was 93 years. A graveside service was held Monday, October 1, 2001 at Grandview Cemetery in Kaw City. Arrangements were under the direction of Lanman Funeral Home of Helena. Leona Mary Boone was born April 23, 1908 in Germantown, Mo., the daughter of Robert Henry and Elizabeth Dahlman Teeman. She left Missouri with her family in 1911, moving first to Gueda Springs, Kans., then to Arkansas City, Kans. The family eventually settled near Kaw City, Oklahoma. She married William Boone on July 10, 1936. They farmed in the Wellston and Kaw City areas before he died in 1952. When her home was scheduled to be relocated by the Kaw Dam project in 1967, she moved to Aline be near her sister, Augusta. She moved into the Carmen home in December of 1994 and then to the Fairview Fellowship Home in 2001. Survivors include nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, brother, Richard Teeman and her sister, Augusta Akers.

BOOTH, Eden C.
b: Feb 21 1900, Cedar Springs, Kent Co, MI
d: Jul 10 1994, DeLand, Volusia Co, FL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Eden C. Booth, 94, 806 W. Howry Avenue, DeLand, Fl., died July 10, 1994, at the University Conv. Center-West, DeLand. He was born in Cedar Springs, Michigan and moved to Florida in 1960 from Pleasant Hill. Mr. Booth was the owner-founder of Colonial Poultry Farms in Missouri. He also was president of Missouri State Poultry Experiment Station in Mt. Grove 1934-1958, and held the following positions in Pleasant Hill: President Pleasant Hill Bank 1940-58, president for Board of Education 1930-48, Mayor 1956-58, president of Chamber of Commerce 1959-60, publisher Standard Poultry Journal 1925-31, member Board of Trustees Patriotic Education, Elder Presbyterian Church U.S., president of DeLand chapter SAR 1962-63, Registrar Florida Society SAR 1963-68 and 1970, originator of the 1776 group of the Florida Society SAR, member of Masons, Shrine, Oddfellows, Knights of Phythias, Lions in DeLand, University Club of Winter Park, received the Gold Good Citizenship medal from the Florida society SAR in 1964 and received the Patriot, was on Library Board in DeLand for many years and donated a library building to Pleasant Hill. Survivors include his wife Mozelle Booth of DeLand, Fl.; one son Rodney L. Powell of Mary Esther, Florida; one daughter, Betty Jane Frakes of Kissimmee, Fl.; two stepdaughters, Yvonne Coolbaugh of DeLand, Fl., Lenora Anne Moody of Silver City, New Mexico; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a niece and nephew, Betty Cooper and Jean Booth of Clinton.

BOOTH, Emily C.
b: Jul 11 1888, near Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
d: Sep 17 1991, Prescott, Texas Co, MO
bur: Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
arr: Underwood-Steinbeck-Brandtonies Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Emily C. Booth, Prescott, died Sept. 17, 1991, in a nursing home in Prescott. She was born July 11, 1888, near Rich Hill, and lived there and near Amoret, before moving to Prescott in 1977. She was a member of the Happy Hill Methodist Church, Bates County. Survivors include two sons, Ivan Booth, Wheatland, and Ralph Booth, Amoret; a sister, Edith Harris, Carthage; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren. Services were Thursday at the Underwood-Steinbeck Chapel, Butler; burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill.

BOOTH, Rex McDonough
b: Feb 5 1888, Columbus, IN
d: Mar 21 1979, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Rex M. Booth, 91, 105 N. Fourth, Clinton, died at his home. He was owner of Booth Hatcheries many years before retiring. He is survived by two sons, Jean of Clinton and Richard of Pine Bluff, AR; one daughter, Mrs Neal Cooper, Clinton; one brother, Eden of DeLand, FL. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

BOOTH, Wilma W. HOLLIS
b: May 5 1917, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 10 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 12 2006 - Wilma W. Booth, 89 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Friday, October 13, 2006 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Wilma was born in Clinton, Missouri. She was married to E. M. Booth who preceded her in death in 1993. She worked as a cashier for A & P Grocery Company and later on the assembly line for Zenith Fireworks. She is survived by two sons, John Booth and wife, Jeana and Rex Booth and wife, Susie; one daughter, Deanna White and husband, Walter, all of Clinton; one brother, Harold Hollis of Virginia as well as nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

BOOTHE, Cyrus Benton
b: Jun 6 1837, near St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Apr 6 1906, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
Calhoun, Missouri - Cyrus Benton Boothe departed this life at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 6, 1906, while seated in a chair at his home in Calhoun, the contributing cause of death being heart failure, brought on by asthmatic trouble with which he had been afflicted for years. He was born June 6, 1837, near St. Louis, one of four children born to Wm. Boothe and Sarah Link. His two brothers, Geyer and Abraham Boothe, have been dead a number of years. An only sister, Virginia, six years his senior, wife of George Bellas, of Phoenix, Arizona, died March 20, last. In February 1844, Wm. Boothe, the father, started on a trip to Philadelphia, and was never again heard from, supposed to have been killed by Indians. Deceased was married December 22, 1957, to M. M. Spencer, of St. Peters, in St. Charles county, she being a daughter of R. A. Spencer and Magdalene Denny. Of the marriage nine children were born six of whom survive - M. E. Higgins of Holden, G. L. Boothe at Sutherland, E. D. Boothe Rosedale, Kas., R. A. L. Boothe Trinidad, Colo., E. L. Boothe of Calhoun and C. B. Boothe Epris, New Mexico. Locating in Johnson county, first at Henrietta in 1867, at Post Oak in 1881, then near Sutherland in 1886, he followed farming and stock raising until 1897, when he removed to Calhoun, engaging in the harness and saddlery business, a trade he had learned in youth. His wife died August 24, 1894, and in 1895 he married the widow of Wm. Bethel, who with his son E. L. Boothe was with him at his death. Saturday morning his body was borne to Sutherland and laid to rest beside his first wife. Mr. Boothe was a good husband, indulgent father, kind neighbor, companionable and conscientious in his affairs with his fellowmen. Peace to his memory.

BOPPENMEYER, Pauline KIMMEL
b: Jan 21 1913, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Apr 25 2006, St. Joseph, Buchannan Co, MO
bur: Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 2 2006 - Pauline (Kimmel) Boppenmeyer, 93, St. Joseph, died peacefully in her sleep early Tuesday morning, April 25, 2006. She was born January 21, 1913, in Creighton, to Lawrence David and Inez (Starks) Kimmel. After she graduated high school, she moved to Clinton with her family. It was in a Clinton coffee shop that she caught the eye of a young soldier, Sergeant Herman Peter "Pete" Boppenmeyer and they were married August 1, 1931. After raising their two daughters - Barbara and Peggy - the Boppenmeyers moved to St. Joseph in 1953. Mrs. Boppenmeyer went to work for the Sun Garment Company, until she retired in 1978. Amazingly, she only missed three days of work in the 22 years of service, when her husband, Pete, died. She had been a resident of The Fountains for the past 10 years. Mrs. Boppenmeyer was most proud of "her girls" who included not only her two daughters, but also six granddaughters. She will be forever in the hearts of her daughter Barbara McFarland and her husband Bob, Horseshoe Bay, Texas, and daughter Peggy Miller and her husband H. D., St. Joseph, along with granddaughters, Gayle Arnn, Sandra McFarland, Julia Russell, Pamela Walsh, Kelly Simmons, all of Texas, and Kathleen Timberlake of New Jersey. Gratefully, all of "Pauline's Girls" had the opportunity to visit her in the months preceding her death. Additionally, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter survive her. Mrs. Boppenmeyer taught Sunday School for many years at the Clinton Methodist Church before moving to St. Joseph where she became a member of the Francis Street First Methodist Church. She was a past president of the American-Legion Auxiliary in Clinton and a past president of the McDonald Dugger Duncan Post of the American Legion Auxiliary in St. Joseph. She was also a member of The Eagles Auxiliary and the Eight and Forty auxiliary. She had a wonderful memory and loved bible verses, poetry and inspirational stories. She enjoyed trivia-based game shows and was a master at crossword puzzles and Scrabble. A celebration of Mrs. Boppenmeyer's life was held Saturday, April 29, at The Fountains in St. Joseph. She was inurned at Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas. Cremation under the direction of Merierhoffer Funeral Home and Crematory.

BORCHERT, LeAnn Jennie
b: Sep 25 2003, Grand Junction, CO
d: Nov 23 2005, Missouri
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 28 2005 - LeAnn Jennie Borchert, 12, died Wednesday, November 23, 2005. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, at the Tebo Baptist Church with burial in Tebo Cemetery. She was born September 25, 1993, in Grand Junction, Colorado. She was a member of the Tebo Baptist Church and attended Leesville School. Survivors include her father Kenneth Borchert; one brother, Terry Allen; one sister Cyndee Wiekhorst, and her aunts and uncles.

BORHN, Cheryl Elaine
b: Feb 21 1947, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 8 2004, Olathe, Johnson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 11 2004 - Cheryl Elaine Borhn, 57, Gardner, Kansas, died Friday, October 8, 2004, at Olathe Medical Center. She was born in Clinton February 21, 1947, and moved to Gardner in 1969. She was an operations support engineer for Honeywell Corp., Olathe, Kansas. She worked for 32 years before retirement. She was a member of New Life Community Church, Gardner, Kansas, and was a member of the church worship team. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, BPW in Olathe, Kansas. For many years she was very active with the Gardner Mayor's Christmas Tree Fund Project. She graduated from Clinton High School and graduated from JCCC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Veoria Margaret Cuker. She is survived by her sons, Brian Randall "Randy" Tucker, Kansas City; her daughter, Tamia Casshawn Smith, Gardner, Kansas; her brother, Jerry Tucker, Springfield; four sisters, Dana Tucker and Karen Tucker, both of Kansas City, Pamela Tucker, Gardner, Kansas, and Sandy Tucker, Clinton; four grandchildren, Taylor Smith, Selina Tucker, Reagan and Ryan Smith. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 12, at new Life community Church, 17935 South Moonlight Road, Gardner, Kansas. Burial will be in Garden Cemetery.

BORING, Bonnie FISCHER
b: Oct 1 1936, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Jun 12 2004, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 14 2004 - Bonnie Boring, 67, Warsaw, died Saturday morning, June 12, 2004, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. She was born October 1, 1936 in Lincoln, the daughter of Theodore and Leota Kelb Fischer. She grew up in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High School in 1954. On January 10, 1954, she married Robert . Boring. she and her husband owned and operated boring's Drug Store in Warsaw from 1957 until retiring in March of this year. She was preceded in death by her father, Theodore Fischer in December 1994. Surviving is her husband Bob of the home; two sons, Andrew Boring and wife Deborah, Liberty, Matthew and Melissa Boring of Naperville, Illinois, and a daughter Sarah Wynn and her husband Doug, Lonoke, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Belinda, Nicholas, Adam, Ashley, Katie and Cedric; her mother Leota Fischer, Lincoln; a brother Lester Fischer, Galena, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 15, at Reser Funeral Home. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw.

BORING, Mabel Frances FERGERSON
b: Jan 15 1926, Shawnee Bend, Benton Co, MO
d: Aug 16 2004, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 18 2004 - Mable Frances Boring, 78, Warsaw, died Monday, August 16, 2004, at the Warsaw Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born January 15, 1926, in Shawnee Bend, near Warsaw, the daughter of Bert and Grace Etta Thurman Fergerson. She married Denzel Daniel Boring April 27, 1947. She worked in the Kansas City War Plant for two years until world War II ended. She then moved back to Warsaw and started a teaching career. She also worked with her husband as they owned and operated the Davis Paint Associate Store on Main Street in Warsaw and the Boring American Family insurance Agency for 26 years. She was also president of Boring's Country Estates and A+ Storage. She had earned her B.S. in Elementary Education and a Master's degree from Central Missouri State University. She served as a pianist for her home Community Church and the Warsaw Assembly of God Church. In 1968 she joined the first Baptist Church of Warsaw. She served in various positions including working with the youth, member of Keystone Sunday School class, Sunshine Sunday School class, secretary and treasurer of the Keenagers, secretary and treasurer of WMU and a member of the church choir. She was also active in the community where she was a member of VFW Post #5894 Ladies Auxiliary and TOPS and helped in 4-H clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Denzel in 1995, and one brother, Allen Fergerson. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Pickens and her husband Bill, and Roberta Schnakenberg and her husband Jim, all of Warsaw; three grandchildren, Keila Ast and her husband Lucas, Kristen Hill and her husband Kenneth, and Kurt Schnakenberg; one great-grandson Xander Ast; two brothers, J. B. Fergerson, Kansas City, and Orla Fergerson, Raytown, several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 19, at the First Baptist Church in Warsaw. Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.

BORING, Robert E.
b: Mar 3 1932, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Aug 14 2004, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 16 2004 - Robert E. Boring, 72, Warsaw, died Saturday morning, August 14, 2004, at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was born March 3, 1932 in Warsaw, the son of Edwin Eugene and Lois M. Davis Boring. He graduated from Warsaw High School in 1949. He attended Drury college in Springfield for two years and then went to St. Louis where he graduated from St. Louis Pharmacy School in 1956. On January 10, 1954, he married Bonnie Fischer. November 3, 1953, he was inducted into the United States Army and served overseas in the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged August 17, 1955. Bob and bonnie owned Boring's Drug Store from 1957 until retirement this year. He was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and member of the Jay Harris Council of the Knights of Columbus. He was a longtime member of the board of directors of the Osage Valley Bank of Warsaw, a member of the VFW Post #5894 of Warsaw and the American Legion Post #217 of Warsaw. He served on the State Fair Community College Board of Directors and Warsaw R-9 School Board, where he was instrumental in helping to establish the football program at Warsaw High School. He was preceded in death by his wife Bonnie on June 12, 2004. Surviving are two sons, Andrew boring and his wife Deborah, Liberty, Matthew and Melissa Boring of Naperville, Illinois, and a daughter Sarah Wynn and her husband Doug, Lonoke, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Belinda, Nicholas, Adam, Ashley, Katie and Cedric; his brother Eddie Boring and his wife Nadeene, San Clemente, California, and uncle Leslie Boring of Claremont, California; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 17, at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw.

BORLAND, Margaret Virginia
b: Oct 19 1921
d: May 18 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Margaret Virginia Borland, 71, Kansas City, died Tuesday, May 18, 1993 at her home. Services will be Friday at the Oakland United Methodist Church in Buckner. Mrs. Borland was a courier for the International Clinical Laboratory, retiring in 1987. Survivors include a daughter Linda A. Shipman of Clinton.

BORUM, Bushrod
b: Dec 19 1839, Strasburg, Sheandoah Co, VA
d: Nov 28 1925, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton MO - Bushrod Borum was born December 19, 1839, in Strasburg, Virginia, and died November 28, 1925, at the home of his son, Charles, near Clinton, MO, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 9 days. At an early age he came with a married sister to Boone County, Missouri. Later they returned, but he remained with other relatives. At the beginning of the Civil War he was enlisted under General Price. At the close of the war he returned to Columbia, and in 1871 he was united in marriage to Sue Frances Harris, of that city. To this union were born ten children, eight of whom survive, and with the exception of one, all were with him during his last illness. The wife, one daughter and an infant son have passed on before. Those who remain are: W.C. and L. K. Borum, of this vicinity, Chas. and Arthur Borum of near Clinton, O.J. Borum, of Pryor, Oklahoma, Davis Borum, of Pasadena, California, Mrs. R.G. Irvine and Mrs. Oda E. Williams. In early married life he united with the Christian Church. He was one of the charter members of the church at Ohio P.O. and served in the capacity of Superintendent of the Sunday School and Elder for many years. He leaves behind him the fruits of a life well spent. Besides the children, there are left twenty-seven grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held in Appleton City Christian Church, Sunday, Nov. 29. Burial in Appleton City Cemetery. (note: Bushrod was the son of Isaac and Catherine Kellar Borum)

BORUM, Charles Lindsay "C. L."
b: Mar 28 1913, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 14 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 23 2006 - Charles Lindsay (C.L.) Borum was born March 28, 1913, near LaDue, the son of Charlie and Tressie (Fisher) Borum. He died at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on June 14, 2006, at the age of 93 years. He was educated at the former Elm Branch School. He was united in marriage to Mildred Robinson on April 5, 1936, at the home of Rev. A. N. Lindsey in Clinton. To this union one daughter, Karen, was born. Charles was a farmer living on the same farm for over 50 years. He also drove a school bus for the Davis R-XII School District for several years. He was a member of the LaDue Christian Church, serving as Sunday School superintendent, deacon, elder and chairman of the Church Board. Charles was preceded in death by an infant brother; one sister Ida Ruth Wheeler, and one niece Jeanne Shackelford. He is survived by his wife Mildred of 70 plus years and one daughter Karen Uhlenbock and her husband Bill; several great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and many friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, on Friday, June 16, with interment in Appleton City Cemetery.

BORUM, H. E. "Jack"
b: Jun 25 1918, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 11 2006, Roswell, New Mexico
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 18 2006 - H. E. "Jack" Borum, 88, Roswell, New Mexico, died Friday, August 11, 2006, at his residence. Memorial services were Monday, August 14, at Highland Baptist Church. He was born June 25, 1918, near Deepwater, to Leland K. and Sarah M. Borum. He was a graduate of Central Missouri State College, Central Baptist Seminary, and Midwestern Baptist Seminary. He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1942 to 1945 during World War II. He was wounded on Iwo Jima and after seven months in the hospital received a medical discharge. On July 18, 19945, he married Edna Robison. He pastored churches in Missouri, Winterset, Iowa, and Dexter, New Mexico. He was involved with pioneer mission work within the Southern Baptist Convention. He is survived by his son Kenneth Austin Borum and his wife Nancy--Ray, Parkville; a daughter Ellen Louise Rodgers and her husband Layne, Hobbs, New Mexico, brothers, Dee Borum of Creighton, Kelly Borum of Urich and Dick Borum of Independence; sisters Virginia McGuire of Raytown, Sue Romine of Raytown, Lucille Williams of Clinton, June Millan of Clinton, Eula Bullard of Independence, Sharon Firsick of Raytown and Joyce Herndon of Lynn, and grandchildren, Lindsay Borum, Kellie Borum, Jordan Rodgers and Dylan Rodgers, many brothers- and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.

BORUM, Mildred Irene ROBISON
b: May 4 1913, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 16 2008, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 17 2008 - Mildred Borum, 94, Clinton, died Wednesday, April 16, 2008, at Lincoln Community Nursing Home, Lincoln. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 19, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Mildred was born in Clinton Missouri. She was a member of the Ladue Christian Church. She was married to Charles L. Borum, who preceded her in death. She is survived by one daughter, Karen Uhlenbock, and husband Bill of Calhoun, Missouri, one brother Charles Robison and wife Betty of Kankakee, Illinois and one sister Edna Borum of Hobbs, New Mexico, eight nieces and nephews, Craig Robison, Barry Robison, Ken Borum, Ellen Rodgers, Joretta Kendrick, Bethany Kemp, Alger Davis, and Darrell Potter as well as a number of great nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends.

BORUM, Sarah Maye SCHNEIDER
b: Jan 18 1896, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 27 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Sarah Maye Borum of Clinton was born January 18, 1896, near Deepwater, the daughter of Caleb and Sarah Maye (Kendall) Schneider. She died Wednesday, November 27, 1996, at Clinton Heath Center, Clinton, at the age of 100 years, 10 months and nine days. On March 14, 1917, Maye was united in marriage to Leland Kelly Borum near Deepwater. Maye was a homemaker and was a member of the First Christian Church, Urich. she had lived in Urich before moving to Clinton in 1994. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leland, on September 30, 1965; a son, Kenneth Bushrod Borum on September 18, 1947; a brother, Herman Schneider; three sisters, Mabel Gardner, Amelia Schneider and infant sister, Jennie. She is survived by four sons, Rev. Herman E. (Jack) Borum, Dexter, New Mexico, Richard L. Borum, Independence, Dee Borum, Creighton, and Kelly Borum, Urich; seven daughters, Virginia M. McGuire, Raytown, Susie M. Romine, Abilene, Kansas, Lucille Williams and June Millam, both of Clinton, Eula F. Bullard, Independence; Joyce Hearting, Appleton City, and Sharon Firsick, Raytown; 32 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, November 30, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery.

BOTKINS, David Clark
b: 1855, Ohio
d: Jan 3 1933, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sims Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton Missouri 1933 - D. C. Bodkins died Tuesday morning at his home in Kansas City, 405 North Elmwood, from bronchial pneumonia. He had been in ill health for some time. Mr. Bodkins is a brother-in-law of Mesdames Willis Stevens and Sam Shadwell, of Clinton. The body was brought to Clinton Tuesday morning by the Sims Funeral Home, and the services will be conducted from the Funeral Home on North Main street, Thursday (today). Burial will be in Englewood cemetery. Deceased is survived by his wife, a son, Carl, at home, and three daughters, Mrs. Roy Fellhauer, Mrs. Harry McMillian, and Mrs. Luda Rittermeyer, of Kansas City, who came to Clinton Tuesday. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. P. L. DeHardt, on West Allen street, Clinton, and Mrs. Sam Vail, of Stotesbury, Mo., who formerly lived here, and a brother and two sisters in Ohio. There are nine children and two great grandchildren. David Clark Bodkins was married to Miss Jennie Wray, of Clinton, 52 years ago in October and they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary two years ago. Both congenial, happy people, they have made many friends. For many years they resided in Clinton, and Mr. Bodkins was a cooper. He made barrels for flour at the old mill in the south part of town, and before and after it burned, worked for L. E. Keyes. They moved to Kansas City about 15 years ago. Mr. Bodkins was born 77 years ago in Ohio. He was a faithful attendant of the Presbyterian church while in Clinton, and was a member of the M. W. A. He was devoted to his wife and children and a lover of home.

BOTKINS, Thomas D. H.
b: abt 1829
d: May 1905, Henry Co, MO
bur: Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 13 1905 - The grim reaper has visited the Ladue community again, taking from us our old and respected neighbor Thomas D. H. Botkins, an honorable and upright citizen who had spent many long and useful years in the Ladue vicinity. He had suffered uncomplainingly afflictions which would have rendered most persons intolerable. He breathed his last at the home of his daughter Mrs. George Stevens near Rocky Ford, with whom he had lived since her marriage. Mr. Botkins was born in Ohio 75 years ago, moved to Illinois, then to Missouri 35 years ago. Remains interred in the Ladue Cemetery. Cause of death was cumulative paralysis. His last hours were soothed by the ministrations of his children and the untiring services of Joe Vansant. The burial was attended by nearly the whole community.

BOTTOMS, Clyde "C. B."
b: Aug 8 1909, Beebe, OK
d: Nov 16 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 6 2006 - Clyde "C. B." Bottoms, 97, Clinton, died Thursday, November 16, 2006, at Westwood Nursing Center. Clyde's life began on August 8, 1909, in Beebe, Oklahoma. He was the second son born to Barney and Jenny Sweeney Bottoms. At the age of 10 years, Clyde left his home and ventured out into the world, not knowing what the future held or where he was going to end up. As a young man he traveled all over Oklahoma doing various jobs. He was determined to make it on his own. He met a young man named Bryce Lewis while he was working for a blind pastor and his wife. Bryce convinced Clyde to leave his job as a driver for the pastor. Clyde met Bryce's family. They took him in as one of their own. He fell in love with Bryce's sister Lela Anita Lewis. They were married March 17, 1930, in Tecumseh, Oklahoma. Soon after the Depression era, Clyde and Anita moved to Arp, Texas, where their first child Clydene was born in 1931. Clyde and his family lived in a tent while times were hard, while working in the oil fields of Texas. Their travels led them to California, where in 1936 their second child Patsy was born. Three years later, their third child Lewis was born in Ada, Oklahoma. The family moved to Tucumcari, New Mexico, where Clyde and Anita started a small "Ma and Pa" cafe and motel. They lived there for 10 years. After Lewis joined the Army, Clyde and Anita moved to the Grand Canyon and worked in the observation tower. Clyde was an adventurous man. He loved to travel and took great pride in his home and driving a new car every couple of years. After Lewis moved to Alaska, Clyde followed and worked on the Alaskan Pipeline until he retired and moved to Clinton in 1983. His beloved wife Anita, preceded him in death in 1996. He was also preceded in death by his father, his mother died while giving birth to one of his brothers, his stepmother, three brothers, Albert, Omer and Lester bottoms, and one sister, Sis. Surviving are his son Lewis Bottoms and his wife Erika, Calhoun; two daughters, Clydene Griffith and her husband Jim, Clinton, and Patsy Hooten and her husband Bill, West Covina, California; two brothers, Frank Bottoms and his wife Shirley, and Ernest Bottoms, all of Fairfield, California; a sister, Shirley Sparks and her husband Gary, Fairfield; seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 20, at Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

BOTTOMS, Lela Anita LEWIS
b: Jan 14 1914, Wapanuka, OK
d: Feb 13 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lela Anita Lewis Bottoms went to be with our Lord, Tuesday, February 13, 1996, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 82. Anita was born January 14, 1914, in a covered wagon in Wapanuka, Oklahoma. Her parents were Oscar Smitty Lewis and Blanch Day Lewis. Anita had six brothers and three sisters. Anita and Clyde met when they both were very young. They attempted to elope twice, but they were stopped by her father (as Anita was only 16 years old). However on the third try they finally made the trip from Ada, Oklahoma, to Tecumseh, Oklahoma and were married on March 17, 1930. They would have been married 66 years this coming March. She is survived by her husband Clyde, of the home; two daughters, Clydene (Dene) Griffith and husband Jim of Clinton, and Patsy Hooten and husband Bill of Covina, California; one son Lewis Bottoms and wife Erika, of Calhoun; one brother Bud Lewis of Ada, Oklahoma; one sister Joan Owen of Moore, Oklahoma; many, many nieces and nephews; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild to be born at any moment. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 17, 1996, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

BOTTS, Kenneth "A. K."
b: Jun 23 1906, Mangum, OK
d: Nov 23 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kenneth (A.K.) Botts, 88, Windsor, died Tuesday, November 23, 1994, at the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. He was born June 23, 1906 in Mangum, Oklahoma, the son of Walter Minor Botts and Margaret Ann Sutherland Botts. On February 10, 1932, in Nashua, Iowa, he married Inez Lucille Yeager, who preceded him in death July 18, 1983. On November 5, 1984, in Windsor, he married Ina (Coit) Allee, who survives him of the home in Windsor. Mr. Botts was a retired farmer and a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to his wife he is survived by a son Kenneth Lee Botts, Independence; two daughters, Arlene McDonald, Kansas City, and Doris Jena Allen, Windsor; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Elbert, Windsor, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, November 25, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BOUCHER, Ardyth C.
b: Dec 17 1935
d: May 29 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Park Grove Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2003 - Ardyth C. Boucher, 67, Lowry City, a retired secondary science teacher, died Thursday, May 29, 2003, in the St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City. Funeral services were Saturday, May 31, at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Clinton. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery, Lowry City.

BOUCHER, Jerry D.
b: Aug 24 1936
d: Sep 23 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Park Grove Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jerry D. Boucher, 54, southern Kansas City, died Wednesday, September 23, 1992, at the St. Joseph Health Center. Services were Saturday at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Clinton. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery, rural Lowry City. Mr. Boucher was a language arts and history teacher at St. Ann's School, Independence. Earlier he was a teacher and principal at the Redemptorist School for 15 years. He taught at Lincoln, Golden City, at Drexel and Sherwood High School in Cass County. He was a member of the church. He was an Army veteran. He was a member of the tribe of Mic-O-Say and a volunteer for the Boys Scouts of America. He was a member and elder at the Calvary Lutheran Church, Kansas City. He was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and moved to the Kansas City area in 1975. Survivors include his wife Ardyth Jones Boucher, and a son Jeremy Boucher, both of the home.

BOUGHTON, Spencer Dale
b: May 4 1927, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 18 1992, Creve Coeur, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Hiram Cemetery, Creve Coeur, St. Louis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Spencer Dale Boughton, Creve Coeur, Mo. died February 18, 1992 at 1:30 a.m. after a long illness. He was born May 4, 1927 in Clinton, the son of Charles Frank and Garnet Spencer Boughton. He received his elementary and high school education in Clinton. He attended Maryville College and Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg. He was a veteran of the Army, Navy and Air Force. He was married in 1965 to Evelyn Ann Boughton, who survives at the home. Also surviving are one son Charles Michael Boughton, and daughter-in-law Debra Adams Boughton of Kirksville; one daughter Jayne Spencer Boughton of Overland Park, Ks. and three grandchildren, Jennifer Adams, Sara Boughton and Eddie Stone of Clinton. Dale Boughton was president of Commerce Bank of University City from 1971 to 1974. He was a cofounder and chief executive officer of Plaza Bank of Westport in 1974. He was a partner in the firm of Edward D. Jones for ten years until his retirement in 1988. Dale was one of the founders of Maryland Heights Jaycees and was president of the University City Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of University City Development Committee. He also was on the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Council of Boy Scouts. Funeral services at St. John Bosco Church in Creve Coeur on Thursday, February 20, 1992. Burial in Hiram Cemetery in Creve Coeur.

BOURLAND, Darline L.
b: Sep 15 1917
d: May 5 2005
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 9 2005 - Funeral services for Darline L. Bourland, 87, Osceola, are incomplete at this moment.

BOURLAND, Milan Grover Rev.
b: Feb 9 1928, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 27 2006
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2006 - Milan Grover Bourland, oldest son of Grover Green Bourland and Pauline Nera Clanin Bourland, was born near Osceola on February 9, 1928, and received spiritual promotion to the presence of the Lord May 27, 2006, at the age of 78 years, three months and 18 days. On September 23, 1949, Milan married the girl who not only won all the races, but also knew how to jump the rope at the finish line, Vera Lorene Reasoner. To this union four sons were born, James and wife Jo Ann of Clinton, Randy and wife Patti, ElDorado Springs, Milan and wife Lora, Moore, South Carolina and Tim and wife Tammy, Gladstone. They all, along with seven granddaughters, two grandsons and six great-grandchildren, lovingly grieve, but know without any question that their husband, father, father-in-law and grandfather celebrates his homecoming as he always would say, "On The Sunny Banks of Sweet Deliverance!" He is also survived by his three brothers, Arthur and wife Edra, Curtis and wife Lou, and Kent and wife Phyllis. Milan was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Troy. Milan loved his family. He very, very rarely raised his voice by way of teaching and instruction to anyone including family. He was reserved in showing affection, but all family knew by his actions of his devotion to them all. Milan loved music. He was self-taught and he and his brothers loved the times of togetherness to talk and play the music they loved. Milan played the guitar, mandolin and banjo. He made music an important part of his ministry as he and Vera Played together to bring the family, God's family and sinners to the table of repentance and rejoicing. Milan was saved the June following his graduation from high school, was sanctified shortly thereafter, and within a few months answered God's call to the ministry. He received a junior college degree from Mt. Zion Bible School in 1948 and completed his Bachelor of Theology at Kansas City College and Bible School in 1951. His educational pursuits were, however, a lifelong quest and this day several books from his library in his study are open and the last entry in his personal journal are two simple words, "IN STUDY". Let us listen to a summary of the ministerial efforts of Milan. 1947-49; Sprague, 1949-51; full-time evangelist, 1952-56; Herriman Chapel, 1956-59; Brush Arbor, 1959-65; Kinser Chapel, 1965-69; Lowry City, 1969-78; El Monte, California, 1978-79; Black Jack, 1979-88; Fulton, 1988-96; Log Church, 1996-promotion Saturday; Herriman Chapel. In addition, Milan taught at Mt. Zion Bible School for 17 years and served in several other capacities there, including Dean of Students, business manager, editor and publisher of The Reporter, as principal and as its president. He also served the Lord and the Church of God (Holiness) with extended periods of minister to both the Home and World Missions Boards, the Publishing Board and the Convention Roll Committee.

BOURLAND, Paulina Nera
b: May 14 1908
d: Feb 15 2004, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 16 2004 - Paulina Nera Bourland, 95, Lowry City, a retired cook, died Sunday, February 15, 2004, at the Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 17, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

BOURLAND, Ronald Roy "Ronnie"
b: Jul 18 1941, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 29 1995, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Ronald Roy Bourland, 54, who died Sunday, October 29, 1995, at Ellett Hospital, will be held Thursday, November 2, at the Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City. Burial will be in the Appleton City Cemetery. Ronald (Ronnie) Roy Bourland, son of Forrest Roy and Edna Murl (Zeller) Bourland, was born July 18, 1941 in Appleton City. He spent his entire life in Appleton City. His livelihood came from farming and he enjoyed the country life that went with it. He also liked to hunt and fish and spent part of his leisure time doing these things. He was a member of the church of god Holiness in Appleton City. Survivors include his companion, Carroll Bailey of the home; one son, Rick Bourland of Appleton City; one daughter, Brenda Smythers of Durham, North Carolina; his parents, Forrest and Murl Bourland, and five grandchildren.

BOURLAND, William E. "Willie"
b: Aug 21 1902, near Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: May 7 1994, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Willie E. Bourland, 91, Appleton City, died Saturday, May 7, 1994, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. Mr. Bourland was born near Butler. He lived 18 years in Kansas City before moving to Appleton City in 1971. He was a member of the church of god (Holiness) in Appleton City. He is survived by his wife Vera of the home; one daughter Mrs. Leona Ruth Renfrow of Appleton City; two brothers, Forest Bourland of Appleton City and and Horace Bourland of Mt. Hope; four sisters, Myrtle Powell of Appleton City, Mrs. Audrey Powell of Appleton City, Mrs. Cleo Simms and Mrs. Leona Jamison, both of Osceola; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Monday, May 9, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

BOUSE, Joan MILLER
b: Aug 11 1939, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 1 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 3 2001 - Cherished is the memory of Joan Bouse, who was born in Clinton, on August 11, 1939, the daughter of the late Paul Elton and Mabel Lucille Elliott Miller. She passed away at the family home on Friday, June 1, 2001, at the age of 61. On April 12, 1957, in Belton, she was married to Don Bouse. A few weeks ago their church had a special celebration in recognition of their 44th wedding anniversary. Joan made her profession of faith and was baptized in the 1960s at First Baptist Church, Raytown. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church, near Sedalia, where her husband was ordained to the gospel ministry on April 12, 1987. Joan was employed with Head Start for 20-plus years. She is survived by her husband, Don, of the home; adopted son, Gary Hensley of the state of California; adopted daughter, Becky Collins, and her husband, Willie; a brother, Paul E. Miller, Jr., all of Clinton; several cousins, including Evelyn Slusher, who played the organ at Joan's funeral service on June 6, and a host of friends. Those who knew and loved her will always cherish her memory.

BOWE, James
b: Jan 25 1921, Chula, Livingston Co, MO
d: Jan 1 2005, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Ricketts Cemetery, Chula, Livingston Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2005 - James Bowe, 83, resident of Creighton and formerly of Alpha community near Laredo, Missouri, died Saturday, January 1, 2005, at his residence. He was born January 25, 1921, in Chula, the son of James W. and Mary (Hinnen) Bowe. On January 26, 1944, he married Helen Meekins in Kansas City. He was a graduate of Humpheries High School in 1940. He was a member of the Vern R. Glick Post No. 25 of Chillicothe and of the VFW Roy L. Burkett Post 858 of Chillicothhe. He joined the Navy in 1940. He retired from the Navy in 1960 as a chief machinist mate. He worked at Richards Gebaur Air Base and the Federal Aviation Facility for 10 years. He retired from the Civil Service in 1970. He is survived by his wife Helen, of the home in Creighton; three sons, James Lee Bowe and wife Mary, Creighton, Edwin N. Bowe and wife Judy, Lee's Summit, Charles P. Bowe of Laredo, Missouri, one brother, Edwin ER Bowe, San Francisco, California, three sisters, Catherine Bethards of Laredo, Missouri, Wanda Davis and husband Dwight, North Kansas City, and Mildred Halsworth and husband Ken, Independence; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers Glen and Fred. Services will be held at Lindley Funeral Home, Chillicothe, Wednesday, January 5. Burial will be at Ricketts Cemetery in Chula.

BOWEN, Bob L. Jr.
b: Jun 10 1964, Arcadia, Los Angeles Co, CA
d: Sep 25 1992, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bob L. Bowen Jr., 28, Kansas City, passed away Friday, September 25, 1992, at South Park Care Center in Kansas. He was born June 10, 1964, in Arcadia, California, the son of Bob L. and Wanda (Brown) Bowen. He had lived in the Independence and Kansas City area most of his life. Bob had worked as an assistant manager for the All Seasons Car Wash, Independence. He was a member of the Faith Temple Church in Independence. Surviving his passing are his mother and stepfather Wanda and Eldon R. Bearce, Holden; his father and stepmother Bob L. and Julie Bowen, Boise, Idaho; three brothers, Terry Bowen and Eldo R. Bearce II, both of Holden, and Kenneth Bowen, Boise, Idaho, and two half-sisters, Tabitha and Carmen Bowen, both of Grangeville, Idaho. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 29, 1992, at the Ben Cast and Son Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Holden Cemetery.

BOWEN, David R.
b: Jul 10 1960, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
d: Jun 20 1993, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - David R. Bowen, 32, Osceola, died Sunday afternoon, June 20, 1993 from injuries received in a tractor accident. Mr. Bowen was born in Nevada, Mo. and was a lifelong St. Clair County area resident. He graduated from ElDorado Springs High School in 1978 and from Missouri University School of Agriculture in 1982. He was a farmer. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gail Bowen of the home; one sister, Mrs. Teri Mallicoat and husband Albert of ElDorado Springs; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Blanche Hager of Tulsa, Ok. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 23, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola Cemetery.

BOWEN, Gail L.
b: abt 1928, Brewster, Thomas Co, KS
d: Sep 24 1996, El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gail L. Bowen, 68, Roscoe, died Tuesday, September 24, 1996, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital in El Dorado Springs. He was born in Brewster, Kansas. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife Maxine, of the home; one daughter Teri L. Mallicoat of El Dorado Springs; four brothers, Fendoll of Colorado, Larry of Georgia, Troy of Washington, Melvin of Kansas; three sisters, Meda of Colorado, Loraine of Kansas and Bobbe of Idaho; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, September 27, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola Cemetery.

BOWEN, Harold F.
b: Nov 28 1906, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 8 1996, Duncan, OK
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold F. Bowen, 90, Sallisaw, Oklahoma, formerly of Windsor, died Sunday, December 8, 1996, at the Wilkins Nursing Center in Duncan, Ok. He was born November 28, 1906, in Windsor, the son of John Thomas Bowen and Nellie Elma (Douglas) Bowen. On June 15, 1930, in Jefferson City, he married Winifred (Winnie) Hampton Goodin, who survives of the home in Ft. Smith, Arkansas. Mr. Bowen owned and operated the Bowen Grocery Store in Windsor for several years before going to work for the Bendix Corporation in Kansas City from where he retired in 1971. He was a member of the First Christian Church, Sallisaw, Ok.; the Windsor Masonic Lodge #29 since 1934; a member of the Windsor Eastern Star since 1935 and he was a Shriner for 50 years. In addition to his wife he is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Julia and Jim Agent, Barling, Arkansas; two granddaughters, Melanie Wilkins, Duncan, Ok., and Malissa Dout, Elk City, Ok.; four great-grandchildren, Alexis, Ali, Trent and Tyler; a sister Fern Church, Windsor; a sister-in-law Jessie Bowen, Windsor. Graveside services will be Thursday, December 12, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BOWEN, John "Jack"
b: Dec 13 1858, Durham Co, England
d: Dec 7 1934, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John Bowen, Henry County's largest deep mine coal operator, died at Windsor at 11 p.m. Friday, December 7th. He had been in ill health for some time and ten days before his death was stricken with erysipelas which developed into pneumonia which was fatal. Had Mr. Bowen lived until December 13, he would have been 76 years old, as he was born in Durham County, England, December 13, 1858. Mr. Bowen was the only child of his parents who was born in England. He came from a fine English father, who was always held in high regard by the miners employed by him, as was his son, John, whom they knew familiarly as Jack Bowen. After the death of his parents, he and his sons became the Bowen Coal Company, which had been organized by his father years before. New fields were developed in and around Windsor, especially at the point near Windsor that was later named for the mines and is now called Bowen. Mr. Bowen was devoted to his wife and children, and had furthered the interests of the community in which he lived, being one of the representative citizens of Windsor. He and the late Elmer Oechsli organized and financed the First National Bank of Windsor. At the time of his residence in Lewis, Mr. Bowen belonged to the Episcopal church in Clinton, the church of his parents. He was jovial and treated rich and poor alike, and was ever ready to help. Honest and upright, he was respected by fellow citizens as well as his employees. Mr. Bowen was married to Miss Mary Ann Thompson January 25, 1881. She passed into eternity January 5, 1916. His son Richard, is also dead. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert Frazer, who has been the homemaker for her father since the death of her mother; the son John is also at home, and the other two, Frank and Ralph, reside in Windsor. There are also two grandchildren, two brothers, W. S Bowen of Windsor and T. R. Bowen of Columbia, and a sister Mrs. Elizabeth Peckenpaugh of Clinton. Mr. Bowen had belonged to the Blue Lodge in Clinton since 1895, and was also a member of the Royal Arch Chapter and the Commandery at Clinton. Funeral services were held at the home in Windsor on Monday. Burial was in the Windsor Cemetery.

BOWEN, Richard
b: May 17 1839, Sunderland, Durham County, England
d: Jun 11 1929, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Richard Bowen died at his home at 3406 Coleman Road in Kansas City, Tuesday night, June 11th, at 9 o'clock. He had been very ill for a few weeks previous to his death and in failing health for more than a year. He had been blind for ten years, but despite bodily afflictions had been keenly interested in everything including the political situation both of state and nation last fall. Up until a few weeks before his death he gave wise counsel to his sons in financial affairs. He had many friends in Clinton and enjoyed his visit here last summer renewing old acquaintances. He said he thought it would be his farewell trip. He was born at Sunderland, Durham County, England, May 17, 1839, being 90 years old last month. He was united in marriage to Elizabeth Thompson in 1858. Durham County, England, has many coal mines and young Richard worked early and late for his bride in the mines of that locality that were three miles back under the sea. A baby son, Jack, came the next year and the young father decided that he would seek his fortune westwards. In 1863 he followed the advice of a friend and took a sailing vessel to America. They were tossed about on the sea for seven long weeks, many days it seemed that they went farther backwards than forwards, but finally landed and he went to Steubenville, Ohio, to work in the mines. As soon as he earned enough he sent for his young wife and son. They liked their new home and never cared to return to England. He later spent a year in Maryland, then went to West Virginia, returning to Maryland for awhile, just previous to moving to Henry county in 1876. He came here to take charge of Bancroft & Co's mines, who first worked a 5 foot vein of coal 25 feet deep on what was known as the Ira Hayes farm. As soon as he saved enough he bought the Stiner farm after consulting with his eldest son, Jack, who was then 17. They took the chance that this fine vein of coal went in that direction and were good guessers. This was the first royalty he ever got. He had become manager of the Osage Coal Co., in the meantime, and they worked out this vein. He and h is son Jack, with Will and Frank Bronaugh, formed the Tebo Coal Co. in 1882 and started into business as coal operators. They made a splendid success from the start being held in the highest respect by their men. They worked out the first vein from 1883 until 1888, but prospected and found sufficient coal to keep the mines open in the vicinity of Lewis until 1901. Richard Bowen retired form the active operating about 1892 when he moved to Clinton and built the attractive home on South Main and Ohio Streets, which has been occupied by his daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Peckenpaugh for a number of years. Coal was discovered on the Johnson and Henry county line near Windsor and the Bowen Coal Co. was formed in 1901, and operations started at the place that later became known as Bowen. He was a stock holder in this company and maintained his interest in coal mining and operation until the last. TThere were few deep mines when he came to Henry county, and he brought the latest ideas from England and the eastern part of the United States into the mines at Lewis Station. His beloved wife mad her husband's interest hers. In the early days she drove a horse and buggy to the Clinton bank to deposit the money. She also carried the pay roll out, most of the time more than a thousand dollars in a tin bucket. They were happy and contented in their home life, constantly doing for each other. He worked for many years from 12 to 18 hours a day. They were raised in the Episcopal Church of England and Mr. Bowen was Senior Warden in the Clinton Episcopal church for many years. He contributed liberally to all of the activities and looked after each of the members with brotherly love. He had the kindest heart and was generous to those inneed. He had a good word for all, but did not hesitate to give a needed rebuke, speaking his convictions fearlessly on all occasions if needed to help an issue. An end was brought to 55 years of devoted marriage companionship, when his wife departed this life February 7, 1913. The next year he became seriously ill and was in the hospital for an extended time where he met Mrs. May Anderson, a trained nurse, whom he later married. She gave him devoted care and his married life the second time was also a happy one. She was so seriously ill that she was unable to come to the funeral. His children visited him often, which he thoroly enjoyed and there never was a more beautiful devotion than the one that existed between him and his only daughter, Mrs. Peckenpaugh. He also leaves three sons, Jack and Will Bowen of Windsor; Tom Bowen of Columbia; all being present for the funeral. There are eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Richard Bowen was one of the organizers of the Clinton National Bank in 1905 and had served as director and the vice president since its organization. He was always a leader of men, with a rugged honesty and his word was a good as his bond. His body was brought to Clinton Wednesday and taken to the home of his daughter on South Main Street for the funeral and his body was laid in Englewood Thursday afternoon.

BOWEN, Thomas Maxwell
b: Apr 18 1915, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 13 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Tom M. Bowen, 77, Windsor, died Sunday, December 13, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born April 18, 1915 in Windsor, the son of John Thomas Bowen and Nellie Elma Douglas Bowen. On December 24, 1936, in Clinton, he married Jessie Mae Allen, who survives of the home. Mr. Bowen was a shovel operator for the Windsor Coal Company and the Peabody Coal Company at Windsor for 40 years before his retirement in 1977. He was a member and deacon of the Windsor First Christian Church and the Windsor Masonic Lodge. In addition to his wife, Mr. Bowen is survived by a daughter, Dottie Hancock, Lee's Summit; a granddaughter Mitzi Cooney, Lenexa, Ks.; a brother Harold Bowen, Sallisaw, Ok.; a sister Fern Church, Windsor. He was preceded in death by a son, a grandson, 3 brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning, December 16, 1992 at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

BOWEN, William H. "Bill"
b: Feb 10 1946, Elijah, MO
d: Oct 18 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Hickory Point Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 19 2006 - William Bowen, 60, of rural Leeton, Missouri, (formerly of Polo, Mo.) died Wednesday, October 18, 2006, at the Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Mo. He was born February 10, 1946, in Elijah, Missouri, the son of Lester Raymond Bowen and Opal Leona (Wilson) Bowen. On October 9, 1965, in Hartford, Michigan, he married Rebecca Jane Owens, who survives of the home. Mr. Bowen was the owner of Bill’s Custom Cabinets and Furniture, Polo, Mo., for several years and a truck driver for Schneider Transport, Green Bay, Wisconsin for 10 years and Belger Cartage Service, in Kansas City, for several years. He loved people and made friends everywhere he went. He was a member of Teamsters Union Local #41, Kansas City, Mo.; and attended the Windsor Assembly of God Church, in Windsor. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by a son, William H. Bowen, Jr., Adrian, Mo.; a daughter, Sharon Lynn Bolling, of the home; his mother, Patricia Caudill, Harrison, Arkansas; his step-mother, Lida Bowen, West Plains, Mo.; 4 sisters, Barbara Lamb, Bakersfield, Mo., Alice Neal, Caulfield, Mo., Sharon Teeters, Hartford, Michigan and Shirley Ann Osborne, Dowagiac, Michigan; a brother, Marra Bowen, Green Ridge, Mo.; 3 half-brothers, Loren, Rodger and Leman Allen Moore, all of the state of Arkansas; a half-sister, Phoebe Moore, also of the state of Arkansas; 5 step-brothers, Marvin Belt, Seymour, Mo., Arthur Belt, Kansas City, Mo., Manuel Belt, Caulfield, Mo., Ernest Joe Belt, Hartford, Michigan and Amos Belt, Caulfield, Mo.; 4 grandchildren, Randy Bolling, Logan Bolling, Reba Bowen and Chance Carr and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Jackie Sumners; a step-brother, James Belt and his father, Lester Raymond Bowen. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 21, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Hickory Point Cemetery, rural Green Ridge, Mo.

BOWEN, Winifred G. "Winnie" GOODIN
b: Mar 7 1911
d: Apr 28 2003, Bartlesville, Washington Co, OK
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Harrisonville MO, Jun 13 2003 - Winifred "Winnie" (Goodin) Bowen, 92, Bartlesville, Okla., died April 28, 2003, at the Bartlesville Care Center. Services were April 30 at Walker-Brown Funeral Home in Bartlesville. Burial was in Laurel Oaks Cemetery, Windsor. Winnie her husband, Harold Bowen, and daughter, Julia, were former Harrisonville residents.

BOWER, Helen Louise
b: Dec 31 1943
d: Apr 25 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2005 - Helen Louise Bower, 61, Clinton, died at her home in Clinton Monday, April 25, 2005. Memorial services will be held at Soul Harbor Worship Center, Tightwad, Saturday, April 30. Cremation with a private family burial at a later date. She was a caregiver for the elderly and a member of Parks Chapel Church, Clinton. She is survived by her husband Rufus Jackson Bower of the home; two sons, Thomas Bower, Columbia, and Mark Bower, Cameron; four daughters, Angie Barnett and Deanna Miller, both of Leeton, Rebecca Dulaban and Nora Donin, both of Clinton; one brother, Robert Joplin, Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Barb, Kansas City, and Martha, California; as well as 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

BOWERS, Betty Lou MILLER
b: Jun 15 1930, Spadra, AR
d: Oct 24 2006, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 26 2006 - Betty Lou Bowers, 76, of Windsor, Missouri, died Tuesday afternoon, October 24, 2006, at her home in Windsor. She was born June 15, 1930, in Spadra, Arkansas, the daughter of Sylvan Leroy Miller and Rena Faye (Goodman) Miller. On September 3, 1963 in Kansas City, Kansas, she married Dale Curtis Bowers, who survives of the home. Mrs. Bowers was a homemaker and a nurse's aid at the former Windsor's Resthaven Nursing Home, in Windsor, for several years. She enjoyed all children but especially her grandchildren. Betty loved Halloween when she would see the many children that would come "trick or treating" to her house. In addition to her husband, Betty is survived by a son, Michael C. Bowers and his wife, Brenda, Windsor, Mo.; 4 grandchildren, Zackery, Clinton, Breanna and Nicholas Bowers; 3 brothers, Willis Miller and Douglas Miller both of Garnett, Kansas, Sidney Miller, Brookfield, Wisconsin; a sister, Frances Cooper, Welda, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by 5 brothers, Charles, Wallace, Eugene, Arthur and Robert Miller; 4 sisters, Nina Miller, Ina Mae Hopkins, Virginia Miller, Patsy Hollon. Graveside services will be Friday, October 27, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

BOWIE, Joyce Elaine COLON
b: Nov 1 1965, Belton, Cass Co, MO
d: Feb 19 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 22 2007 - Joyce Elaine Colon Bowie, 41, Belton, died Monday, February 19, 2007, at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 24, at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Burial of her ashes will be in Pleasantview Cemetery in Oskaloosa, Kansas, at a later date. Joyce was born November 1, 1965, at Richard Gebaur Air Force Base in Belton, the daughter of George Colon (now deceased) and Phyllis Cordelia Jones Bunch of Adrian. She graduated from Belton High School in 1984. Joyce received a degree in Bookkeeping and Business Administration from Longview Community College in 1998. She worked for Deaconess Association, Inc., the parent company of the Golden Years Nursing Home, from 1997-2006 as assistant bookkeeper, office manager and head bookkeeper. Joyce married Steven Douglas Bowie on May 13, 1984 in Archie. Joyce is survived by two sons, Michael Anthony Colon Bowie, Belton, and Joshua Ryan Bowie, Harrisonville; one daughter Crystal Ann Bowie, Belton; her mother Phyllis Bunch and her husband Charles Wayne, Adrian; one grandson, Logan Michael Bowie and his mother Candi Richardson, Belton; two half-sisters, Tanya Kay Tyson Badgley, Deckerville, Michigan, and Sabrina Halaine Church Peek, Nevada, Missouri; two half-brothers, Alford Eugene Tyson, Great Bend, Kansas, and Willie Dean Tyson, Overland Park, Kansas; three stepbrothers, Ted Bunch, Raytown, and Michael and Lynn Bunch, both of Harrisonville; several nieces and nephews and her fiance, Shane Mason, Belton.

BOWLES, Marie Frances HERRMAN
b: Aug 12 1916, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 22 2006, Houston, Harris Co, TX
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Appleton City MO - Marie Frances (Herrman) Bowles, 89, of Appleton City, Missouri died Sunday January 22, 2006 in Houston, Texas. Marie was born August 12, 1916 in Appleton City, Missouri. She was the daughter of Charles Edward and Sarah Elizabeth (Brown) Herrman. She graduated from Appleton City High School in 1934 and the University of Kansas in 1938. She married Lester D. Bowles, M.D. in 1940. From that union, seven children were born. Marie was a registered medical technologist and worked for many years in that capacity for physicians and at hospitals in and around Appleton City She loved being with her family and traveling, and was at her happiest when visiting her children and their families throughout the country. Marie was an avid reader and always had a book nearby. She was also an accomplished seamstress and in later life, she enjoyed embroidering and quilting. She was a past member of the Order of Eastern Star and P.E.O. and was a long-time member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City, Missouri. Surviving are her children, Janice (Truman) Johannigmeier, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Carolyn (Tom) Butts, Decatur, Illinois, Roger (Rita) Bowles, Valley Springs, California, Michael (DeeAnne) Bowles, Lee's Summit, Missouri, Leslie Lerner, Mission Hills, Kansas, Susan Minor, Barrington, Illinois, Mary Jane Bowles, Kansas City, Missouri, fifteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Jesse Herrman, Elvin Herrman, Leo Herrman, D.D.S., Lloyd Herrman, D.D.S., Cecil Herrman, George Herrman, M.D. and Fred Herrman. Marie will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by her children and grandchildren, along with a multitude of friends. Funeral services were Friday, January 27, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

BOWLIN, Troy Eldean
b: May 10 1931
d: Mar 14 1993, Rogers, AR
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Troy Eldean Bowlin, 61, Bella Vista, Arkansas, died Sunday, March 14, 1993 at a hospital in Rogers, Ar. Services will be Thursday at the Hinton Chapel in Raytown. Mr. Bowlin was a brother of F. Parke Bowlin of Deepwater. He moved to Bella Vista in 1990.

BOWMAN, Alfred R. Dr.
b: May 8 1858, Henry Co, MO
d: 1930, Uvalde, Uvalde Co, TX
bur: Uvalde Cemetery, Uvalde, Uvalde Co, TX
Uvalde TX - Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon for Dr. A. R. Bowman, who died at his home on South Getty Street on Thursday morning. The services were held at the High Street Christian Church and concluded at the Uvalde cemetery. A. R. Bowman was born in Henry County, Mo., May 8, 1858, a son of Dr. and Mrs. A. P. Bowman. He spent his early life on the farm and began his education in the common schools, and alter attended a seminary. Subsequently he taught school for two years and when 19 years of age began to study medicine. During that period he conducted a drug business, which he continued for several years, finally devoting his entire time to the study of medicine. After practicing to some extent for several years, he pursued a full course of medical lectures in the University Medical College at Kansas City, graduating in 1891. He then resumed practice in his home town for one year. Moving to Texas in 1892, he located at Sabinal, where he practiced for nine years. At the end of that period he removed to Uvalde, and has resided there since. Dr. Bowman has been prominently identified with the growth of Uvalde, having various business interests in addition to a large practice that he enjoyed. He served as mayor of Uvalde for a time, and was also county health officer of Uvalde county. Due to ill health, he was forced to give up active practice some months ago. Dr. Bowman was married in 1886 to Miss Dora Cross, and to this union four children were born, all of whom, with his wife, survive. The children are Mrs. G. M. Worthington of Houston, Mrs. Alfred Mueller of Llano, Dr. A. C. Bowman of Llano and Clarence S. Bowman of Uvalde. Several grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Dr. Bowman was first married in 1880 to Miss Ella Adair, who lived but a year, and to this union was born a son, L. E. Bowman, who now resides at Clinton, Mo. He also leaves a sister, Mrs. Ike Adair of Clinton, and a brother in Oklahoma.

BOWMAN, Maria Mildred RILEY
b: Jun 12 1829, Clay Co, MO
d: Jan 18 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 25 1902 - Died January 18, 1902, at 9:30 a.m., Mrs. Maria Mildred Bowman. Born June 12, 1829 in Clay County, Missouri and at the age of 15 became a member of the Christian church and ever since has been watchful of the interest of her church and its members. The time never came that Grandma Bowman was not willing to lend a helping hand to the holy cause. No neighbor or friend ever needed assistance at her hands that did not get it. Her maiden name was Maria M. Riley and on October 28, 1846, she married Dr. A. P. Bowman, who died working in the church of Christ, in LaDue, this county, August 29, 1897. They had seven children, four surviving: Mrs. John Hinkle and Mrs. Isaac Adair, who live here; A. P. Bowman, a physician in Uvalde, Texas; and T.C. Bowman of Sabinal, Texas. Dr. and Mrs. Bowman moved to this county, near LaDue, in 1868 and lived and reared their children there. Since the doctor's death, she has managed the farm of John Hinkle, west of town, until her fatal malady struck last August, and she was brought to the home of her oldest daughter, Mrs. John Hinkle, in Clinton. She was one of the best loved women in Henry County.

BOWMAN, Nannie S. HURT
b: Sep 4 1855, Adair Co, KY
d: Feb 8 1910
bur: Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 12 1910 - Died February 8, 1910, Mrs. John R. Bowman, with a complication of diseases that caused her to be bedfast for several weeks. Maiden name was Nannie S. Hurt; born in Adair County, Ky. Sept. 4, 1855 and had been a resident of Clinton 23 years. Married John Bowman in 1888. Six children, five surviving: Willie, Ola and Lawrence, the three sons, and two daughters, Misses Maggie and Annie, who nursed her tenderly. United with the M. E. Church, south, in Kentucky. Three sisters - Mrs. Sam Stapleton and Mrs. James Hereford of Clinton and Mrs. John Spry of Garden City. Four brothers, Robert of Johnstown, Tom of Kentucky, James of St. Louis and C. O. of Oklahoma. Burial by her parents and brother at Johnstown.

BOWMAN, Naomi M. McCANN
b: Aug 11 1895, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 4 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Naomi M. Bowman, 98, formerly of Clinton, died Saturday, June 4, 1994, at Fern's Care Center, Windsor. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 7, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. There will be a private burial. Mrs. Bowman was born in Blairstown, the daughter of Clarence and Charlotte Dudding McCann. She graduated from high school in Sedalia. She was the widow of Locke E. Bowman. She is survived by one son, Locke E. Bowman, Jr.. Alexandria, Virginia. and one daughter, Dorcas B. DesCombes Clinton.

BOWMAN, Vivian BILLS
b: Dec 28 1932, Cass Co, MO
d: Dec 8 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fredonia City Cemetery, Fredonia, Wilson Co, KS
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Vivian Bowman, age 59, passed away Tuesday evening, December 8, 1992 at Golden valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born on December 28, 1932, in Cass County, the daughter of Elza and Mildred Gaston Bills. She grew up in Garden City and Dayton in Cass County. On September 12, 1948 she was united in marriage to Charles Thompson at Garden City, and unto this union four children, Steve, Charles, Debra and Linda were born. In 1958 she moved to Warsaw and on July 16, 1983 she was united in marriage to Marvin Bowman. Following their marriage, they made their home in Warsaw, moving to Windsor in June of 1989. Vivian was employed as a restaurant cook for several area restaurants. She is survived by her husband Marvin of the home; two sons, Steve Thompson of Middletown, New York, and Charles Thompson of Covington, Georgia; two daughters, Debra Estes of Warsaw, and Linda Vansel of Sedalia; 15 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are three stepsons, Marvin Glen Jr. Bowman of Ballard, Terry Bowman of Pleasant Hill, and Russell Bowman of Kansas City, Ks., other relatives and many friends. Funeral service for Vivian Bowman were held at the Reser Funeral Chapel on Friday, December 11, 1992. Burial was in Fredonia Cemetery.

BOWSER, Joseph Franklin
b: Oct 6 1932
d: Aug 1 1990, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Joseph Franklin Bowser, 57, North Kansas City, died Wednesday, Aug 1, 1990, at a nursing home there. He was born in Clinton, the son of David F. and Lois E. Smith Bowser. He was a senior underwriter for BMA Insurance Co for 29 years, retiring in 1987. He is survived by his wife, Virginia, of the home; two sons, Ronald J., Kansas City, and Sgt. Richard L. Bowser, Ft. Campbell, KY; one brother, David A. Bowser, Clinton; also five grandchildren. Two aunts survive, Mrs Arley Johnson of Clinton, and Mrs Lorraine Parscale of Lebanon. Funeral services will be Saturday at the First Christian Church, North Kansas City, with burial in White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone. Masonic services will be held Friday at Newcomers White Chapel Funeral Home, Gladstone.

BOWSER, Mary Virginia "Jennie" RAGLAND
b: Sep 8 1933, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 9 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 10 2006 - On Thursday, March 9, 2006, Mary Virginia "Jennie" Ragland Bowser lost her battle with cancer. She was born September 8, 1933, in Clinton, to Daniel Beryl and Lena Tubbesing Ragland. She grew up on a farm in Clinton and was a 1951 graduate of Clinton High School. She married Joseph Franklin Bowser, son of Frank and Lois Bowser, both of Clinton, in May 1952. She had been a resident of North Kansas City since November 1957. After her retirement from farmland Industries, she was appointed the secretary to the Board of Trustees of the North Kansas City Hospital. She was an active member of the First Christian Church of North Kansas City, serving as a Diaconate and later as an Elder. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Bowser; great-grandson Declan Smith Bowser, and two brothers, Horace and Howard Ragland. She is survived by her two sons, Ronald Joe Bowser of Kansas City and Richard Lee Bowser of Crocker; eight grandchildren, Ryan Bowser, Alyssa Bowser, Colton Bowser, Chad Bowser and Raven (Bowser) Cromwell, and two brothers, Bill Ragland and Charles Ragland, both of Clinton. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 11, at First Christian Church of North Kansas City. Interment will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Gladstone.

BOX, Clara E. KELLEY
b: Oct 13 1901, Scotia, NE
d: May 20 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clara E. Box died Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 94 years, seven months and seven days. She was born October 13, 1901, in Scotia, Nebraska, the daughter of James Lee and George Ann Burton Kelley. She was married to Orville Lee Box, who preceded her in death July 11, 1974. She lived most of her life in Calhoun. For many years, she was a switchboard operator and a familiar voice in Calhoun. She was truly connected with her community back in those days, as she would assist children when they would come home and couldn't find their parents. They would call and say, "Ms. Clara, do you know where my mamma is?" She took great joy in entertaining family and friends, also cooking up great meals, including serving the best homemade hot rolls ever seen on earth. She loved flowers, house plants and working in her garden. Clara loved her family and was extremely proud of all her great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Calhoun Methodist Church and the Rebekah Lodge. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Smith and husband, Bob, Urich; three grandchildren, Gary Smith, Clinton, Donna Shipley, Drexel, and Danny Smith, Garden City; six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Margie Lee Box in 1947. Funeral services were held Friday, May 23, at Calhoun Methodist Church. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery.

BOX, Floyd O.
b: Dec 30 1929
d: Nov 14 1992, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Floyd O. Box, 62, Warrensburg, died Saturday, November 14, at a hospital there. Mr. Box was a native of Windsor and moved to Warrensburg 41 years ago. He formerly owned the Warrensburg Body Shop. He was an Air Force veteran from the Korean War. His wife, a daughter and a brother survive.

BOXELL, A. Ralph
b: Oct 29 1909, Wells Co, IN
d: May 23 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2001 - A. Ralph Boxell, son of William Thomas and Mary Studebaker Boxell, was born October 29, 1909, in Wells County, Indiana. He attended elementary and high school in Bluffton, Indiana, where he earned a letter in debate and was inducted into the National Honorary Society. He received an AB in history, a BS in science and a ME and an additional 40 hours in elementary education. He spent over 30 years teaching at all levels from grade one through the university level. Te last 12 years were spent as a principal of an elementary school in Decatur, Illinois, where Frontiers International granted him a plaque for outstanding work in Human Relations. He was a member of the Harom, Oklahoma Church of the Nazarene. In 1936 he was ordained by the Church of the Nazarene. He served as a pastor for over 50 years. In addition he served as a pastor in United Methodist churches in Missouri. He was widely involved in Christian service. His interests in public life were varied. His service to the American Red Cross spaned one half of a century. Red Cross instruction at Scout Camp made it possible for him to save three individuals from drowning. He taught first aid to literally hundreds of youth. He served as camp director for Camp Fire. Sixty years in the Boy Scouts of America were recognized by receiving the Silver Beaver, God and Service, Wood Badge, Silver Bear, Sachem in the tribe of the Mic-O-Say, Silver Bear, and various other awards. He was a Lifelong Dog Soldier, a life member of th National Eagle Scout Association and a James E. West Fellow. His interest in education prompted him to establish scholarships in amateur radio, Eagle Scouting and education in general. He was a tech-plus in amateur radio. He was learning to operate an FT.736R transceiver and a Compaq computer. He was not the master of these two, but his motto on the wall was "Don't Ever Give Up". In 1936 he was married to Ruth Reader of Deepwater. After over 57 years of happy, devoted marred life, she preceded him in death in 1990. A sister and two brothers also preceded him in death. His love for the Bible and for Scouting followind him to the end: A Bible in his hands and a Scout suit on his body. He departed this life May 23, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital. He is survived by a sister-in-law, Edna Gildersleeve, Clinton; niece, Mary Kizer and husband, Jerry, nephew, Michael Boxell, Montana; brother-in-law, Rev. George Reader, Chrisman, Illinois; nephews, John Reader and wife, Lois, Bourboaneus, Illinois, Dr. James Reader and wife, Marylou, Chrisman, Illinois, Daniel Reader and wife, Vera Naples, Florida, Ralph Reader and wife, Susan, Palm Bay, Florida, David Reader and wife, Ginger, Warrensburg, Delores Reader, wife of Paul Reader (deceased), Michigan. Funeral services were held at Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home May 26. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

BOXELL, Thelma L. DICK
b: Mar 10 1915, Blackford Co, IN
d: Jun 7 2003, Olney, IL
bur: Clay City Cemetery, Clay City, Clay Co, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 9 2003 - Thelma L. Boxell, 88, Clay City, Illinois, died Saturday, June 7, at Burgin Manor in Olney, Illinois. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 10, at Summers-Kistler Funeral Home in Clay City. Burial will be in Clay City Cemetery. She was born March 10, 1915, in Blackford County, Indiana, the daughter of Walter Irvin and Goldie (Enshwiller) Dick. she married Samuel E. Boxell May 26, 1934, in Upland, Indiana. He died May 20, 1989. She and her husband owned Boxell's Gas and Electric Appliance Store. She was a member of Clay City Community Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Robert Boxell and wife, Nova, Highland, Illinois, and Richard Boxell and wife Georgia, Richwoods; one daughter, Shirley Harrison, Clinton; one sister, Florence Bradley, Wabash, Indiana; one brother, Lawrence Dick and wife Irene, Hartford City, Indiana; 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

BOXLEY, Hazel Jean SPENCER
b: Jan 19 1944, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 24 2002, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 25 2002 - Hazel Jean Boxley, 58, Carthage, died Sunday, November 24, 2002, at McCune Brooks Hospital. She was born January 19, 1944, in Clinton, the daughter of Delbert Spencer and Juanita Burger Spencer. She was a member of Central Christian Center, Joplin. She was married to Billy Boxley December 18, 1976, in Clinton, and he survives of the home. She is also survived by her mother, Juannita (Burger) Spencer, Clinton; one son, Charles Elliott, Carthage; five brothers, Leland Spencer, Overland Park, Kansas, Kenny Spencer, Bethal, Kansas, Delbert Spencer, Clinton, Fred Spencer of Clinton and Frank "Butch" Spencer of Crockett, Texas; five sisters, Lois Peterson, Kansas City, Kansas, Shirley Elliott, Independence, Lola Kay Wilson, Clinton, Rhoda Hill, Clinton and Mildred Young, Clinton; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Tuesday, November 26, at Ulmer Funeral Home, Carthage, with graveside services are at Memory Gardens in Clinton. She was preceded in death by one sister, Donna Harmon, in January 2000.

BOYD, A. M.
b: abt 1860, Indiana
d: Dec 31 1885, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deer Creek Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, 1885 - A. M. Boyd, living in Deer Creek township, died very suddenly Thursday morning, Dec. 31, 1885 of a congestive chill. He fixed to go to church Wednesday night in perfect health.

BOYD, Alberta GREER
b: Oct 5 1907, Atchison, Atchison Co, KS
d: Apr 25 2001, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 27 2001 - Alberta (Greer) Boyd, 93, St. Joseph, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001, at a St. Joseph Healthcare center. She was a homemaker. Born in Atchison, Kansas, on October 5, 1907, she was a lifelong resident of St. Joseph. On June 2, 1926, she married W. Joseph Boyd, who died in September 1998. She was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church, Clarksdale. She taught Sunday School at King Hill Christian Church, St. Joseph, many years ago and was active in the St. Joseph Parent Teachers Association. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Jo Thomas, St. Joseph; her son, Kenneth W. Boyd, Clinton; her brother, Donald Dean Greer of Kansas City; three grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Monday at Meierhoffer Family Funeral service with interment in Memorial park Cemetery.

BOYD, Bertha M. BECK WOLF
b: Jul 18 1927, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
d: Jul 30 1991, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
bur: New Home Cemetery, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William H. Boyd, age 69, and his wife, Bertha M. Boyd, age 64 passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1991, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Cross Timbers, Missouri. - Bertha M. Boyd was born on July 18 1927, at Cross Timbers, Missouri, the daughter of Eldo J. and Carrie Admire Beck. She moved to Independence where she was united in marriage to Hank Wolf and unto this union 2 sons and 4 daughters were born. Her husband, Hank, preceded her in death on February of 1978. After his death she continued to make her home in Independence. On May 18, 1986, she was united in marriage to William H. Boyd at Fristoe and they made their home in Cross Timbers. She was a very active member of the Assembly of God Church all her life and was a member of the Warsaw Assembly of God Church at the time of her passing. She was preceded in death by her father and one grandson Travis Wolf. She is survived by two sons, Frank E. Wolf of Sugar Creek, Missouri and Ronald W. Wolf, of Lee's Summit, Missouri and four daughters, Karen S. Beck, Elizabeth A. Long, both of Cross Timbers, Brenda J. Fields and Rebecca L. Hogge, both of Independence, Missouri and 10 grandchildren. She is also survived by her mother, Carrie A. Beck of Cross Timbers and 5 brothers, Joe Beck of Fort Worth, Texas, Jesse Beck of Fristoe, James Floyd of Joplin, Munroe Beck of Edmonds, Oklahoma and Nelson Beck of Cross Timbers, other relatives and friends. Burial was in the New Home Cemetery, Cross Timbers.

BOYD, Clyde Ramon
b: abt 1933, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 25 1992, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clyde Ramon Boyd, 59, Osceola, formerly of this area, died May 25, 1992, in Osceola. Services were held Thursday, May 28, at Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel. Burial was in Floral Hills Cemetery. He was born in Raytown and moved to Osceola three years ago. He was a real estate agent for the H. W. Barnes Realty Co. in Osceola. He served in the Air Force and later in the Army, leaving as a Chief Warrant Officer in 1971. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars and a member of the Retired Officers Association. He was a 1951 graduate of William Chrisman High School, Independence. He received a bachelor's degree in social science from the University of Southern Colorado. Survivors include his wife Sue C. Boyd, of the home; three daughters, Debra Gail Smotherman, Dixon, Cynthia Louise Hoffman, Perry, Iowa, and Diane Carol Wessels, Kansas City; a brother, Richard Neal Boyd, Independence, and eight grandchildren.

BOYD, Edward A.
b: Jul 1 1906, Hiattville, Bourbon Co, KS
d: Dec 27 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edward A. Boyd, 89, Windsor, died Wednesday, December 27, 1995, at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. He was born July 1, 1906, in Hiattville, Kansas, the son of Phillip Washington Boyd and Helen Malinda Stanley Boyd. On July 20, 1933, in Nevada, Mo., he married Lucille Goldie Norvell, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Boyd worked in the dairy and cheese industry for many years. He also co-owned and operated, with his wife, Lucille, Boyd's Drive-In in Deepwater for 14 years. For the last 23 years, he and Mrs. Boyd have co-owned and operated the Town and country Mobile Village in Windsor. Mr. Boyd attended the Calhoun United Methodist Church in Calhoun. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Robert G. Boyd, Warrensburg; a daughter Florine Wix, Calhoun; 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 30, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BOYD, Elizabeth Pamelia Gaines LAWLER WEIR
b: May 25 1825, Chatham Co, NC
d: Aug 14 1910, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 20 1910 - Died, Mrs. Elizabeth Boyd in Bethlehem Township August 14, at the home of her son, J. F. Boyd, one and a half miles north of Brownington. She was 85 and born in North Carolina. Married twice, the first time to G. F. Weir. Three children, Rev. William Weir of Adrian, Mat and Pink Weir of Oregon. Six surviving children from the second marriage - Mrs. John Callender of Osceola; J. F., Bethlehem Township; Mrs Martha Renfro, Nebraska; Mrs. Drucilla Hoops, Dakota; Robert Boyd, Colorado; Mrs. Susie Baker, Arkansas. She had been a Baptist since she was 17.

BOYD, George M.
b: May 8 1864
d: Dec 31 1903, 2.5 mi S of Ladue, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 2 1904 - The friends of George Boyd, who lives 2 and one-half miles south of LaDue, were surprised to learn of his death, of pneumonia, Thursday morning. He had been ailing about two weeks but only took seriously Wednesday. Leaves a wife and three children, who have the sympathy of all. Services at Bear Creek Church on Friday.

BOYD, James Allen
b: 1860
d: 1936, S of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye - James Allen Boyd, who was brought from his home in Ault, Colo., several weeks ago to the home of his brother, Judge J. W. Boyd, south of Calhoun, died Thursday night at the age of 76. He became ill several weeks ago with infirmities of old age and grew steadily worse. Mr. Boyd is survived by three brothers, Judge J. W. Boyd, Calhoun; David Boyd, Leeton; Lynn Boyd, Wichita, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. H. B. Hunt and Miss E. F. Boyd, Windsor; Mrs. M. D. Jackson, Aberdeen, Idaho. For many years, Mr. Boyd had been a farmer in Colorado and had lived on one place 40 years. He was never married. At the age of 14 he joined the Methodist church and continued his membership there until his death. The funeral was conducted Saturday morning and burial was in the cemetery at Windsor.

BOYD, John Franklin
b: Mar 19 1860, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 18 1933, NE of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The spirit of Judge J. F. Boyd has returned to its Maker, as he passed into Eternity at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 18th. The previous Monday he was stricken with paralysis and two more strokes came Thursday and he died at his home 2 1/2 miles north and east of Brownington. John Franklin Boyd, the son of John and Elizabeth Lawler Boyd, was born March 19, 1860, in St. Clair County, Mo. His mother was left a widow when he was about nine years old and he became her prop and mainstay. February 16, 1879, he was married to Miss Landona Wears, who preceded him to the Heavenly Home, March 12, 1927. To this union were born eight children - four sons and four daughters, all of whom are left to mourn a loving father. The sons are: G. M. Boyd, of Centralia, Mo.; William, Pullman, Wash.; Lee, Clinton, and Clifton, Maysville, Mo. The daughters are: Mrs. Myrtle Pogue, Mrs. Mary Wycoff, Mrs. Grace Dody, Brownington, and Miss Ola of the home. There are 26 grandchildren and one great grandchild; one brother, J. R. Boyd, Denver, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Drusilla Hoops, Ipswich, South Dakota; and Mr. Boyd was a half brother of the late Rev. W. S. Weir. In 1885, the deceased was converted and united with Bethlehem Baptist church and for 48 years has given true hearted, loyal service to his Master thru this church. He was ordained to the deaconship of the church in 1915. In 1910 he was elected judge of the South District of Henry County, and was re-elected. In 1914 he was elected presiding judge of the county court, and served his county for two terms. He was a man who never stinted his work for others. Most men quit paying a poll tax when they reach the age limit, but Judge Boyd never considered himself too old to give his services wherever they were needed, and each year donated work to build better roads. He served as school director of his district for many years and was always interested in education. He was a great reader and kept up with the progress of his country. He had lived in the Bethlehem neighborhood 49 years. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning at the Bethlehem church, and his body was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery.

BOYD, Johnny Lee Sr.
b: Jan 28 1889, near Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: May 8 1954, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, May 13 1954 - Johnny Lee Boyd, son of John Franklin and Ladonia Wears Boyd was born near Brownington, Mo. Jan. 28, 1889 and departed this life at 5:55 p.m., May 8, at the Clinton General Hospital. All of his life, with the exception of 2 1/2 years in Colorado, was spent in Bethlehem Township of Henry County, Mo. On Jan. 29, 1911, he was united in marriage to Emma Dody who preceded him in death May 29, 1949. To this union were born seven children, all of whom survive, as follows; Johnny Lee Boyd of near Clinton; Mrs. Della Maye Fowler, near Windsor, Mrs. Opal Howard, Independence, Mo.; Charley F, of Clinton; Roy D., near Clinton; Gene M., near Strasburg, Co.; and Owen E., in the U.S. Army. He leaves 8 grandchildren. Brothers and sisters surviving are; Milt Boyd, near Glasgow; Mrs. Myrtle Pogue, Brownington; Mrs. Mary Wycoff, Leeton; William Boyd, Pullman, Wa.; Mrs. Ola Potter, Clifton City, Mo.; Clifton Boyd, Darlington, Mo.; and Mrs. Grace Dody, near Brownington. He was tax collector for Bethlehem Township for 24 years, in which capacity he served conscientiously and well. Ill health forced him to quit farming over three years ago and he has since made his home with a son, Johnny Lee, of near Clinton. Although an invalid for the past 16 months, he was resigned to his condition and strove to be as little trouble as possible to those about him. It can truly be said of Lee Boyd "He lived in a house by the side of the road and was a friend to man." He was always loyal and a man of firm convictions, believing in the right as he saw it and not afraid to disagree. Although he did not unite with any church, he believed in Christ. Funeral services were conducted at the Bethlehem Baptist Church Monday afternoon. His body was tenderly laid to rest in the Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington by the side of his wife.

BOYD, Joseph F. Judge
b: Dec 13 1836, Warren Co, MO
d: May 13 1910, SW of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Adkins Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 21 191 - Judge Joseph F. Boyd, after being in poor health for some time, died at his home southwest of Clinton Friday morning. This highly esteemed man's life is sketched in the 1883 Henry County History. Born in Warren County in 1836; married Miss Elizabeth Adkins, daughter of John W. In 1856 his wife and one daughter preceded him to that better world. Other children left are E. F. Boyd of this city; Mrs Frank Calvird, northwest of LeDue; Mrs. Emmett Taylor, southwest of Clinton, and J. N. of Kansas City.

BOYD, Kermit "Mutt"
b: Jan 28 1922, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 8 1995, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - While in his sleep at his home, Kermit Boyd passed to his heavenly home Thursday night, June 8, 1995. He was born to Mary and John Boyd on January 28, 1922. He lived at his home all his life, with the exception of his tour of duty during World War II. Kermit served in combat with the 91st Infantry in Africa and Italy. As a front line soldier and squad leader, Kermit was made a sergeant two months before he knew it. He received a Purple Heart and three Bronze starts for his service above and beyond the call of duty. Uncle Mutt was the favorite uncle to many of his nieces and nephews. They were always welcome to visit in his home. He pursued farming as long as his health permitted. He loved vegetable gardening, particularly watermelons, cantaloupes and strawberries. He could grow a flower garden with the best of them. Sharing in the fruits of his labors was his joy. Kermit expressed his personal faith in Jesus Christ as Savior. He was a very kindhearted man, concerned for the best interests of his family and friends, while he endured much physical suffering and hardship without complaining. Kermit was a member of the Montrose VFW and the Bear Creek Cemetery Association. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Tuesday, June 13. Burial was in the Bear Creek Cemetery, Montrose.

BOYD, Landona WEARS
b: Nov 29 1858, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 12 1927, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ladonia Wears was the daughter of George and Martha Wears. She was born November 29, 1858, in Henry county, where she grew to womanhood and was married to J. F. Boyd, Febr. 16th, 1879. To this union eight children were given - four girls and four boys - all of whom are living, and who, with the father, mourn their great loss. The children are: George Milton, Mrs. Myrtle Pogue, John Lee, Ola Alice and Mrs. Chris Dody, all of whom live near the old home; Mrs. Ira Wycoff, Stamford, Nebr.; Wm. M., of Pullman, Wash., and Clifton F., of Maysville, Mo. There are 23 grandchildren, and also leaves one brother, J. F. Wears, of Louisiana; one half brother, Sandy Johnson, of California, and one uncle, J. T. Wears, of Lowry City. She was converted about 55 years ago, uniting with the Tebo Baptist church; later moving her membership to Bethlehem church, where she was an interested member until her home going, March 12, 1927, of flu and pneumonia, being 68 years, 3 months and 13 days old. Hers had been a busy life. She was like Martha of old - her hospitable home was open to all. Her good heart and willing hands made every visit in that home one to be remembered. She loved company. Her home was always a home for ministers, and many have rested there. She loved her children and grandchildren, and always wanted them near her. It can truly be said she spent her life for others. Everything that physicians and loved ones could do was done for her, but after three days of intense suffering, she found that quiet rest she begged for, as her last words were, "rest, rest, rest." Funeral services were conducted at Bethlehem church on Sunday. Interment in Bethlehem cemetery.

BOYD, Leonard Walter
b: Mar 25 1905, Union Star, DeKalb Co, MO
d: Apr 20 2001, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO
Colorado Springs Gazette, Colorado Springs, CO, Apr 21 2001 Mr. (Leonard Walter) Boyd, 96, died April 20, 2001, at a local care center. He retired as a switchman from Milwaukee Railroad. Mr. Boyd was born March 25, 1905, in Union Star, MO. to Walter M. and Della Phene (Raines) Boyd, who are deceased. He was married June 21, 1924 to Mildred Minshall, who is deceased. He is survived by five sons, Leonard Jr., and David K. Nathaniel, John and Reuben: two daughters, Rachel Boyd and Barbara Gregory; 24 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Baker and Della Pauline Boyd; two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at Calvary Church, 917 S. 25th St. Burial will be at Fairview Cemetery, 1000 S. 26th St. (Notes: His wife Mildred Minshall Boyd, also interred at Fairview Cem. Colorado Springs, Co. Parents of Leonard W. Boyd were Walter M. Boyd 6-23-1867 to 9-1-1947 and Della P. (Raines) Boyd 11-16-1878 to 4-15-1955. Both interred at Calhoun Cemetery, Henry Co, MO - submitted by Carolyn Boyd-Masuoka, granddaughter of Leonard and Mildred Boyd, great-granddaughter of Walter and Della Boyd.)

BOYD, Mary Jane
b: May 18 1831
d: Oct 23 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Oct 29 1904 - Grandma Boyd was buried at Bear Creek Cemetery, Monday evening. Mary Jane Boyd was born May 18, 1831 and died October 23, 1904; seven children born to brighten the home, 5 boys and 2 girls, all of whom have passed to the beyond but two boys. Her husband died many years ago. Her funeral was preached at Bear Creek Monday evening at 2 o'clock. She is sleeping with Jesus, who has gone to prepare a place for you.

BOYD, Mary K. AGIN
b: Sep 19 1914, Linneus, Linn Co, MO
d: Aug 13 1991, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary K. Boyd, 76, Blue Springs died August 13, 1991, at the Independence Regional Health Center. She was born in Linneus, Mo., and lived in this area most of her life. Mrs. Boyd was a timekeeper for Sears Roebuck and Company for 10 years. She attended Kansas City Junior College. She was a member of the South Crysler congregation of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Richard H. Boyd Jr. of the home; a son, Richard H. "Tres" Boyd III, Blue Springs; a daughter, Kathe McKee, Geneseo, IL; three brothers, Robert Agin, Lincoln, Mo., Ted Agin, Blue Springs, and David Agin, Houston; a sister Margaret Jacobs, Kansas City; and five grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel, burial in Floral Hills Cemetery.

BOYD, Minnie Emma Elizabeth DODY
b: Jul 21 1888, near Burns, Marion Co, KS
d: May 29 1949, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Thursday, Jun 16 1949 - Minnie Emma Elizabeth Boyd, the eldest child of Eliza Jane Blackburn and Charles Andy Dody, was born July 21, 1888 near Burns, Kansas, and departed this life at 3:40 p.m., May 29, 1949 at the Clinton General Hospital at the age of 60 years, 10 months and 6 days. She had been in ill health for some time, her condition becoming serious the last week. She came with her parents to St. Clair County, Mo. at the age of 7 and one year later moved to Henry County where she spent the remainder of her life near Brownington and Clinton. On Jan. 29, 1911 she was united in marriage to Johnny Lee Boyd and to this union were born 7 children, all of whom survive to comfort their father. They are Johnny Lee Boyd, Jr., Sedalia; Mrs. Maye Fowler and Mrs. Opal Howard, both of near Windsor; Charley Franklin Boyd, of Clinton; Roy Daniel Boyd, near Clinton; Gene Milton Boyd, near Strasburg, Colorado; and Owen Ellis Boyd of the home. She also leaves the following grandchildren; Forrest Lee, Charles Robert, and Joey Howard, Loretta Maye and Carl Dwight Fowler and Roy Bradley Boyd; her aged father, Charles A. Dody. Her mother passed away on June 3, 1948. One sister, Mrs. Jessie Edwards, of near Nevada, three brothers, Chris D. Dody, of near Brownington, Wm. E. Dody, of near Nevada, and Earl Dody, of LaDue and a host of relatives and friends mourn her going. She loved to do for others and her life's ambition to being kind won her many friends. As a young girl she put her trust in God and united with the Church of Christ and had since lived a true Christian life. Funeral services were conducted at the First Baptist Church of Clinton on Tuesday.

BOYD, Nancy JETT
b: Jun 6 1816, Washington Co, OH
d: Jun 26 1903, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jul 4 1903 - Mrs. Nancy Boyd, beloved wife of Chas. A. Boyd, fell into that sweet sleep of death Friday morning, June 26, 1903 at 6 o'clock, aged 87 years. She was the daughter of Deacon Thomas Jett of Marrietta, Washington county, Ohio; was born June 6, 1816. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd had five children, two dying, the three remaining are Mrs. Florence Virginia Buchanan of Paris, Illinois; Adolphus and Miss Kate Alice, of this city. She joined the Baptist church in early life. All that remains of this sainted mother was laid peacefully to rest in Englewood.

BOYD, Ralph
b: abt 1921
d: Aug 1963, King City, Gentry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Aug 20 1963 - Mrs. Chris Dody recently received word from her brother, C. F. Boyd, King City, Mo., telling of the death Thursday night, Aug. 8, of his son, Ralph, 42, of the home, from a heart attack. Ralph Boyd had been a barber in Portland, Ore., until about three years ago when ill health forced him to retire. He returned to Missouri to be with his father and stepmother and near his brother, Clifton Eugene, and sister, Mrs. Maurice Hibbs, and their families. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 11, at King City with burial in King City Cemetery by the side of his mother. Those from Henry County attending last rites were Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dody, Dwight Dody, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Huey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ross, Keith Kenneth and Karl. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Pogue, Loyd Pogue, Mr. and Mrs. George Pogue, John Lee Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Howard and Joey., Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Fowler, Mrs. J.J. Potter and Mrs. Ira Wycoff (Leeton).

BOYD, Roy Daniel
b: May 30 1927, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 7 2007, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 9 2007 - Roy D. Boyd, 79, rural Windsor, died Wednesday evening, March 7, 2007, at his home. He was born on May 30, 1927, in Brownington, the son of Johnny Lee Boyd and Minnie Emma Elizabeth (Dody) Boyd. On March 16, 1946, in Kansas City, Kansas, he married Lucille Wilson, who survives of the home. He was a farmer all of his life, raising cattle and row crop farming. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor; the Henry County Fox Hunters Association, Clinton; the Windsor IOOF Ledge, #187; a past board member of the Farmers Home Administration, Clinton; the Farmers Co-op Board, Windsor; the Windsor Township Board serving as treasurer for many years; the former Windsor Hospital Board of Directors and the National Farmers Organization. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Elaine Paxton, Clinton; a son-in-law Doug Paxton and his wife Betty, Windsor; two grandsons, Brad Paxton and his wife Angi, Windsor, Blayne Paxton, Clinton; two great-grandsons, Cole and Caden Paxton; two brothers, Owen Boyd, Lynnwood, Washington, Gene Boyd, Strasburg. Colorado; two sisters, Della Maye Fowler and Opal Howard, both of Windsor; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and his many friends. He was preceded in death by a son Roy Bradley Boyd, who was killed in Vietnam on March 29, 1969; two brothers, Charles F. Boyd and John Lee Boyd. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 10, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BOYD, William H.
b: Sep 2 1921, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 30 1991, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
bur: New Home Cemetery, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William H. Boyd, age 69, and his wife, Bertha M. Boyd, age 64 passed away Tuesday, July 30, 1991, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Cross Timbers, Missouri. - William was born on September 2, 1921 at Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William J. and Ethel Ramy Boyd. He grew up in the Kansas City area and worked as a policeman for Lake Waukomis in Platte County before retiring in 1986. He was a United States Navy veteran serving his country during World War II. On May 18, 1986, he was united in marriage to Bertha Wolf at Fristoe. Following their marriage they made their home in Cross Timbers. He was a member of the Warsaw Assembly of God Church. He is survived by four sisters; Betty Waters and Virginia Burton, both of North Kansas City, Missouri, Audrey Spicer of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Helen Muck of Carmichael California; 2 stepsons and 4 stepdaughters. Funeral services for William H. Boyd and his wife, Bertha M. Boyd, were held on Saturday, August 3, 1991 at the Warsaw Assembly of God Church. Burial was in the New Home Cemetery, Cross Timbers.

BOYER, Jacob
b: Jan 30 1802, Westmoreland Co, PA
d: Oct 9 1892, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Oct 15 1892 - Saturday night the spirit of Jacob Boyer passed to its maker, at the residence of W. H. Avery on Elm street. Deceased had been confined to the house only three months and bore his suffering with fortitude. He was perhaps the oldest person in the county; born January 30, 1802 in West Moreland County, Pa.; came here in 1864; married twice; seven children, two living, Mrs. Jennie Starkey of Eldorado Springs, and Mrs. Eliza Wixom of San Francisco. At the time of his birth, Missouri belonged to the French and the idea of the power of steam had not been conceived. Burial at Englewood.

BOYLE, John J.
b: Apr 23 1921
d: Sep 22 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 24 2002 - John J. Boyle, 81, Osceola, died Sunday, September 22, 2002, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Kansas City. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 25, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Flemington Cemetery, Flemington.

BOYLES, Amanda MERANDA
b: Mar 30 1860, Indiana
d: 1938, Lexington, KY
bur: Machpelan Cemetery, Mount Sterling, Montgomery Co, KY
Mrs. Boyles, 78, Dies Last Night - Funeral Services to Be Held at Home Tomorrow Afternoon Mrs. Amanda Boyles, 78 years of age, died at 7:30 o'clock last night at her home at 216 South Twenty-fourth street. She had been ill since suffering a stroke of paralysis last May 16. Mrs. Boyles had been a resident of Lexington for the past eleven years. She was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Clark Meranda and was born on March 30, 1860 in Indiana. She was married on March 14, 1878 in Henry county, Missouri, to Peter S. Boyles who preceded her in death on July 26, 1915. She was a member of the Baptist church. Mrs. Boyles is survived by two sons, Sam H. Boyles of Lexington and Alfred P. Boyles of Quincy, Illinois; one daughter, Mrs. Izetta Dunkle of Pueblo, Colo.; a brother A. P. Meranda of Lathrop, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. A. E. Melton, Houston, Tex.; eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at the home of Sam Boyles of South Twenty-fourth street. The burial will be in Machpelan cemetery.

BOYLES, Goldie Myrtle WOIRHAYE
b: Jan 22 1890, Hartwell, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 28 1928, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. C. A. Boyles In Heaven - Goldie Myrtle Woirhaye, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Woirhaye, and beloved wife of Charles A. Boyles, was born at Hartwell Mo., January 22, 1890, and died at her late home in Urich, Mo., December 28, 1928, age 38 years, 11 months and 6 days. She grew to womanhood in this community, in early life, uniting with Hartwell Baptist church, continuing in this faith through life. She was united in marriage to Charles A. Boyles, February 6th, 1907, and to this union five children were born, all now living. They are Lelia, age 10; Joyce 7; Hoy Ferne, 5; Billy Dale, 2, and Ila Jane, the baby. She also leaves to mourn her passing her husband, Charles A. Boyles; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Woirhaye, of LaDue; two sisters, Mrs. Inez Burge, of Ft. Lupton, Colo.; Mrs. Ethel Middaugh, of LaDue; one brother, Henry Woirhaye, of Urich. She was a faithful and loving wife and mother and will be sadly missed by relatives and a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Urich Baptist church and were largely attended. Burial was made at the Urich cemetery.

BOYLES, Henry Jasper
b: Apr 17 1880, near Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 15 1962, near Schell City, Vernon Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Nov 22 1962 - Henry Jasper Boyles, 82, who spent most of his life in and around Brownington, died Nov. 15, at the home of his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Boyles, near Schell City where he recently had resided. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 18, at Consalus Funeral Home. Internment was in Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington. Mr. Boyles was born April 17, 1880, near Lowry City, the youngest of five children of Ashley and Matilda Crouse Boyles. His two sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. In 1910 he married Maud Thomas Plumlee who died in 1930. Six children blessed this union, four of whom preceded him in death. He was a member of the Baptist Church near Finey, Mo. Besides his son, he leaves a daughter, Mrs. Earl Lee, Vallejo, California; 11 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; a number of nieces and nephews; many other relatives and friends.

BOYLES, James Riley
b: Nov 15 1946, Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: Aug 3 2004, Sand Springs, Tulsa Co, OK
bur: Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, Ft. Gibson, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 10 2004 - James Riley Boyles, 57, died Tuesday, August 3, 2004, at his residence in Sand Springs, Oklahoma. He was born to Clarence Riley and Viola Jewell Boyles November 15, 1946 in Butler. He was a Navy veteran in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife San Juanita (Jean) Boyles; his little dog Daisy (which he considered his child); mother Viola Jewell Boyles, Clinton; brothers, Clifford Henry Boyles, Clarence Leroy Boyles; sisters Norma Jean Fancher, Judy Marie McCanles, Terry Jean Rhodes, Linda Kay Radford, Debbie, Jewell Barber and Kathy Ann Hunter; many nieces and nephews and cousins. His service was held Friday, August 6, at Reynolds Funeral Service Chapel, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Burial was Friday August 6, at Ft. Gibson National Cemetery, Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma, with Navy military honors.

BOYLES, Louisa Margaret MORGAN
b: Jan 13 1841, Simpson Co, KY
d: Mar 9 1895, Hartwell, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Louisa Boyles died at her home in Hartwell on the 9th. She was born in Simpson county, KY, Jan 13 1841 and married G. W. Boyles, who survives her, in 1865. Beside her husband, several children mourn her loss.

BOYLES, Olga M.
b: Sep 19 1923, Kansas
d: Feb 28 2009, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BA-BO, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Olga M. Boyles, age 85 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Saturday, February 28, 2009 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 7, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Olga was born in southwest Kansas the daughter of Alonzo Phillip and Annie Mae (Ritter) Boyles. She lived near Brownington as a child and moved to Clinton her fourth grade year. She was a l943 graduate of Clinton high school and worked at Unitog in Warrensburg until l959 when she came to work at the Henry County Library and became the head librarian in l975. After retiring from the library she became a greeter at Wal-Mart. Olga became a member of the Roberta Rebekah Lodge in l948 and served as Noble Grand in l955. Among survivors include her sister-in-law Viola Richeson of Los Molinas, California and a number of nieces and nephews including Mike Boyles of Peculiar, as well as a number of great nephews and nieces.

BOYLES, Peter Samuel
b: Dec 25 1845, Athens, Athens Co, OH
d: Jul 26 1915, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
A Good Man Gone - Bro. P. S. Boyles was born in Athens County, Ohio, Dec. 25, 1845. He departed life here July 26, 1915, at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 1 day. He was married to Amanda Meranda March 14, 1878. To this union 7 children were born, of whom 4 are living, the others having died in their infancy. He came with his parents to Missouri in 1860. Bro. Boyles made a profession of religion and joined the Huntington Baptist church in 1866 with his brother G. W. Boyles. He joined the Hartwell Baptist church some 18 or 20 years ago. He was a great man to visit the sick far and near. He was an obliging neighbor, a true father, a kind husband and a friend to all. He was one of our best friends. To know him was to admire him. Our temporary loss is his eternal gain. He leaves a wife, a brother, a half brother, a sister, 4 children and a host of friends to mourn his leaving us. His daughter, Mrs. Mary Gaffin, of Lexington, Mo., who had been so untiring in her efforts to comfort him in every way possible was not able to attend the funeral because of sickness. Bro. Boyles was sick for over three years. His funeral was held in the Hartwell Baptist church, July 27, 1915. He was buried in the beautiful Norris cemetery, some two miles north of Hartwell.

BOYLES, Wallace W.
b: Mar 24 1926
d: Jan 7 2004, Stockton, Cedar Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2004 - Wallace W. Boyles, 77, ElDorado Springs and formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at Stockton Nursing Home. He is survived by his sister, Olga Boyles, Clinton. Funeral services are pending.

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