Henry County Missouri Obituaries
B10

BRUBAKER, Bertha
b: Jun 11 1883, near Maxwell, Story Co, IA
d: Jun 7 1899, 2.5 mi W of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 24 1899 - Bertha, only daughter of John C. and Mrs. Edith A. Brubaker, was born near Maxwell, Story County, Iowa, June 11, 1883 and died June 7 at the home of her parents, two and one half miles west of Clinton, of that fatal malady known as consumption. She was 15, a bright, loving child, the pride of her parents. All was done that loving parents, kind neighbors and a skilled physician could do but no one could conquer the terrible enemy called death. No one knows how she suffered, being confined to her bed since last Dec. 19th. Her papa was sitting by her death bed when she whispered, "Papa sing ..." and he sang for her until she passed into eternal rest. Remember, fond parents and loving brothers and sisters, that Bertha cannot come back to you but you can go to her. God never makes mistakes and doeth all things well. She leaves a father, mother and two brothers. Laid to rest in Fields Creek Cemetery.

BRUCE, Evelyn Ione HOOD
b: 1918, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 26 2001, Tucson, AZ
Evelyn I. Bruce, 83, of Tucson, AZ passed away September 26, 2001 at the St. Joseph Hospital in Tucson, AZ. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 2, 2001 at Maple Hill Funeral Home. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery. Mrs. Bruce was born in Brownington, MO and had lived most of her life in the Kansas City area before moving to Tucson 4 years ago. She worked at Certain Teed Fiberglass Manufacturer for 20 years. She was a Baptist and a member of Eastside Sunshine Center in Tucson. Evelyn was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years C.D. Bruce in 1985, Son, Charles Donald Berteau, and a daughter, Marilyn Crouch. Survivors include 3 sons: Steven Nyhart, Shawnee, KS, Stanley Nyhart, Kansas City, MO, and James Bruce, Kansas City, KS; Stepson: Eugene Bruce, Las Vegas, NV; 3 daughters: Judy Eastwood, Fontana, KS, June Stewart, Tucson, AZ, and Patricia Shore, MI; 19 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren.

BRUCE, Hazel McFERRIN
b: n/a
d: 1939
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Nov 30 1939 - Mrs. Hazel (McFerrin) Bruce Killed by Car - Mrs. Hazel Bruce of Kansas City, a daughter of Mrs. J. A. McFerrin of this place, died at the General Hospital in Kansas City at 7:55 o'clock last Thursday night, from injuries suffered when hit by a motor ear earlier in the evening. The accident occurred at Sixty-third and Harrison streets as Mrs. Bruce was walking diagonally across Sixty-third street. She suffered multiple basal skull fractures, a fractured left hip and lacerations of the head and right leg. Mrs. Bruce, whose home is at 3119 Charlotte street, is survived by her husband, Wm. L. Bruce, and six children, four sons and two daughters, her mother, Mrs. J. A. J, McFerrin, two sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Earl Counts of Quick City. Mo.; Mrs. H. E. Hodgins and Jim McFerrin of Kansas City. Mo,: and R. E. McFerrin of Blairstown. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Memorial Seventh Day Adventist church in Kansas City and interment was in Memorial Park cemetery.

BRUCE, James S.
b: Sep 30 1894
d: Aug 21 1991, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James S. Bruce, 96, Osceola, died Wednesday, August 21, 1991, at the hospital there. He was a lifelong Osceola resident. Mr. Bruce worked at the St. Clair County State Bank in Osceola before he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War I. Survivors include his wife, Doretha Bruce of the home; a son, Sonny Bruce; a daughter, Louise Reed, and a sister, Nettie Taylor, all of Kansas City; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola; burial in the Osceola Cemetery.

BRUCKERHOFF, Lawrence Joseph
b: Feb 7 1914, Americus, Montgomery Co, MO
d: Jun 12 2003, Washington, Franklin Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 16 2003 - Lawrence Joseph Bruckerhoff, 89, Washington, died Thursday, June 12, 2003, at New Haven Care Center. He was born February 7, 1914, in Americus, the son of Frances Bruckerhoff nee Klahs and Joseph L. Bruckerhoff. The was the widower of Berdell (Jenkens) Bruckerhoff, who died March 27, 1996. They were married May 9, 1975, in Miami, Oklahoma. He is survived by his daughters, Virginia and husband Henry "Skip" Otto, Washington, Katherine and husband Eugene "Paul" Buchheit, New Haven, Ann and husband Bill Kinyon, Clinton, Irene Haggard, Hermann, one son, Joseph L. and wife Wanda Bruckerhoff, Manhatten, Kansas; stepdaughters, Linda Fritsch, Owensville, Sharron Eichler, Columbia, Diane Lairmore, Owensville, Kathlene Diestelkamp, Owensville; stepson, James Duncan, Marietta, Georgia; two sisters, Rita Gawer, Hermann, and Regina Schneider, O'Fallon; two brothers, Frank of New Florence and Ben of Elsberry; two sisters-in-law, Rosella and Alice Bruckerhoff of Hermann and 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Gerhard, Albert, George and Martin Bruckerhoff, and one great-grandson Anthony Hutson. Funeral services were Monday, June 16, at St. George Church, Hermann. Burial will be in St. George Cemetery.

BRUNER, Dixie Jean BEATY
b: Nov 27 1932, near Chilhowee, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 9 2000, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 11 2000 - Dixie Jean Bruner, 68, of Henry Co., Mo., passed away Dec. 9, 2000 at the Ridgeway nursing home in Warrensburg. Dixie Beaty was born Nov. 27, 1932 in Clinton, Mo. daughter of the late Paul N. Beaty and Lucille Murray Beaty. She grew up on the family farm north of Huntingdale, Mo., attending Little Grant School and Norris High School, graduating there in 1950 She attended Central Mo. State College in Warrensburg, Mo., receiving teachers credentials and teaching two years in a rural township school in the south part of Henry Co. Dixie moved to Colorado Spgs., Co. as a young woman and lived there several years before moving to St. Louis, Mo. She returned to Henry Co. to live in the early 1990's. She is survived by her daughter, Lise Caryl Bruner of Bridgeton, Mo.; Mother, Lucille Beaty, Windsor, Mo.; brothers, Richard L. Beaty, Clinton, Mo. and John T. Beaty, Foster City, Ca.; sisters, Lois V. Cason and brother-in-law, Wm. J. Cason of Clinton, Mo. ; Marlene Beaty, St. Croix,, US Virgin Is., and Patricia A. Briner of rural Henry Co., Mo. She also leaves her Aunt Beulah Hetherington of Clinton, Mo. ; 6 nephews, 2 nieces; great-nieces and nephews. Burial was December 11 at the Paul Family Cemetery, Huntingdale, Mo. - written by her sister, Marlene

BRUNKER, Alfred Henry
b: Mar 5 1915, Amsterdam, Bates Co, MO
d: Nov 9 2005, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Bates Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 23 2005 - Alfred Brunker was born March 5, 1915, in Amsterdam, and died November 9, 2005, at the Bates County Memorial Hospital, Butler, at the age of 90-years-old. At an early age his mother passed away. He came to Amsterdam, Missouri, to live with his Aunt Mae who raised him. He attended school at Amsterdam. He served in the United States Air Force during World war Ii in the Pacific. Following his service, he married Marie. They lived in Kansas City where he worked as a heavy equipment operator. After retirement he moved to garland, Missouri, where he loved to repair things. They lived there until Marie passed away October 26, 1982. He later married Leona Wilson and they moved to Clinton where they lived until failing health forced them to move to a home in Windsor. When Leona passed away, Alfred moved to a home in Nevada. Alfred loved fast cars, motorcycles and airplanes. He is survived by cousins and friends. Graveside services were held at Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, on Saturday, November 12.

BRUNKER, Leona Elizabeth WHEELER COCKRUM
b: Sep 13 1913, Shelby Co, IL
d: Jul 22 2001, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: National Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2001 - Leona Elizabeth Brunker, daughter of Ernest Giles and Martha E. (Lee) Wheeler, was born September 13, 1913, in Shelby County, Illinois, and died July 22, 2001, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor, at the age of 87 years. Leona was a homemaker and lived in Clinton before moving to Windsor three years ago. Leona was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Everett Cockrum; one daughter, Ruby Jewel Cockrum; nine bothers and two sisters. She is survived by one brother, Kenneth L. Wheeler of Windsor; three sisters, Lucille Foster, Lincoln, Ruth Vinson, Gulf Breeze, Florida, and Hazel Nottingham, Shelbyville, Illinois. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, July 26. Burial was in the National Cemetery, Warsaw.

BRUNS, Thomas Eugene
b: Jan 28 1951, Wathena, Doniphan Co, KS
d: Apr 30 2000, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 19 2000 - Thomas Eugene Bruns, son of Clyde L. and Jeanete Mahlandt Bruns, was born January 28, 1951, in Walthena, Kansas, and died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home in Urich. He graduated from Troy High School in 1969 and attended Highland Junior College. He joined the United States Navy and was medically discharged after four years. He worked for Armours in Kansas City for 10 years and was a mechanic for KCP&L Montrose Plant for 19 years. He was a member of IBEW Local No. 412, National Rifle Association and RLDS Church, Fanning, Kansas. He loved shooting pool, hunting and farming. He is survived by his wife Connie Bruns, and two daughters, Brandy Bruns and McKenzie Bruns, all of the home; his mother Jeanette Simpson of Troy, Kansas; four brothers, Mike Simpson of Highland, Kansas, Rick Simpson of Troy, Kansas, Roger Simpson and Rodney Bruns, both of Wathena, Kansas; four sisters, Kathy Smith and Wendy Stewart, both of Troy, Kansas, Patty Hewins of Athena, Kansas, and Julie Mitchell of Elwood, Kansas, as well as 18 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Clyde Bruns; his stepmother Delores Bruns and his stepfather Eddie Simpson. Funeral services were held at the Vansant Mills Chapel on Tuesday, May 2. Burial was in the Mullin Cemetery, Urich.

BRUNSKY, Lois Deane PAYNE
b: Oct 15 1921, Brumley, Miller Co, MO
d: Oct 9 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22 2003 - Lois Deane Brunsky, daughter of Noah H. and Alice C. (Wall) Payne, was born October 15, 1921, in Brumley, and died at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, October 9, 2003, at the age of 81 years. Lois grew to adulthood in Eldon. She was a hair stylist. She was married to Joseph Brunsky in 1950 and he preceded her in death. She belonged to the Eastern Star for 52 years and was a member of the VFW Auxiliary for 30 years. She is survived by one son, Carl Brunsky, St. Paul, Minnesota; one brother, Clay Payne of Springfield, and three nieces, Kay Oliver, Eldon, Francine Orphal, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Tricia Drinkard of Jefferson City, as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Graveside services and burial were at Deepwater Cemetery on Tuesday, October 14.

BRYAN, Norma Colleen
b: Mar 9 1936
d: May 14 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Paradise Cemetery, Smithville, Clay Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2006 - Norma C. Bryan, age 70 of Clinton, Missouri passed away May 14, 2006 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial in Paradise Cemetery, Smithville, Missouri. Norma is survived by one son, Rick Bryan of Grain Valley, Missouri; two daughters, Shirley Stidham and Tricia Kelley, both of Clinton, Missouri as well as seven grandchildren, Joseph Stidham, Ashley McFarland, Misty Kelley, Angie Bryan, Nicholas Bryan, Alisha Bryan and Carrie Bryan.

BRYANT, Barbara June HOUTS HIGHTOWER
b: Jun 6 1934, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 21 2006, Norman, OK
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 23 2006 - Barbara June Hightower Bryant, 72, Wynnewood, Oklahoma, died Saturday, October 21, 2006, in Norman, Oklahoma. She was born June 6, 1934, in Calhoun, the daughter of Rolla S. Houts and Emma Marie (Campbell) Houts. She lived in various towns in Missouri and Oklahoma throughout her life. She worked as an insurance agent for American General for many years before retiring. She was a member of Moose Lodge, Norman, Oklahoma. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Monroe" Moose" Houts and Freddie Dickinson; one nephew David Ferrell. She is survived by three sons, Gary Greeson and wife Dora, Glenpool, Oklahoma, Duke Hightower and Cindy Horn of Norman, Oklahoma, Britt Hightower and wife Betty, Wayne, Oklahoma; one brother Ted Houts and wife Beth, Republic; two sisters, Virginia Prussner, Hamilton, Betty Ferrell and husband Charley, King City; six grandchildren, Chrissy and Misty Greeson of Glenpool, Oklahoma, Lane Hightower of Norman, Oklahoma, Cassie Hightower of Texas, Richard Perez of Glenpool, Oklahoma, and Brock Hightower of Norman, Oklahoma; also several cousins, nieces and nephews and other family members and friends. Funeral services were Monday, October 23, at Wilson Little Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside committal service will be Tuesday, October 24, at Calhoun Cemetery.

BRYANT, Ina Mae BOWERS
b: Jun 8 1918, Kirk, CO
d: Apr 5 2000, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Kansas City Star, Apr 7 2000 - Ina Mae Bryant, 81, Raymore, MO (formerly of Clinton, MO), passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2000, at Raymore Healthcare, Raymore, MO. - Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ina Mae Bryant, the third child of Walter and Goldie (Bond) Bowers, was born June 8, 1918, in Kirk, Colorado. She went to her Heavenly Home on April 5, 2000, at the age of 81 years. In 1934 her family moved to Missouri. As a teenager she did domestic work, cared for the sick as well as took care of new mothers and their babies. She also worked as a waitress. She married Audra Bryant, whom she had 57 1/2 years with. He preceded her in death in March 1999. They made their first home in Springfield, then moved to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, for a few months before returning to Springfield to enlist in the Air Force. While her husband served in the War Zone, Ina did defense work at the Sunflower Ordnance Plant, making rocket powder. At the end of the war she returned to Springfield to establish a home and was soon joined by her husband. A few years later their work took them to California. While there they opened their hearts and home to foster children. In California, Ina worked as a seamstress, was active in the Girl Scouts and community services. On the doctors advice to move away from the smog, they moved back to Springfield where Ina worked in the Springfield hospital, until her husband was transferred to Holden. Ina then worked for 10 years at the Warrensburg hospital. After retirement they moved to Clinton to spend their leisure years. While her health permitted, Ina did volunteer work at the hospital, Samaritan Center, Senior Center, Chastaine's Nursing Home, was a member of the Welcome Wagon Club and the Autumn Leaves Craft Shop. She enjoyed reading, sewing, walking and helping her husband in the garden. Ina loved the Lord and searched for the one true church and was a member of the Church of Christ with the Elijah Message for over 40 years. Ina was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Audra; two brothers, Kenneth Bowers and his wife, Donelda, and Clifford Bowers; one sister, Ruth Neimeyer and a son-in-law, Harland Morgan. She is survived by two daughters, Sherie Bernard and Vonda Morgan; two brothers, Ed Bowers and families and Leonard Bowers and families; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery on Saturday, April 8.

BRYANT, Isa Pearl COWAN CARTER
b: Feb 25 1899, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 20 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2002 - Isa Pearl Cowan Carter Bryant, 103, daughter of Levi Cyrus and Jossie Arrona (Middaugh) Cowan, was born February 25, 1899, in Henry County and died March 20, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. In August 1999 at the age of 100 she moved from her home in Clinton to Windsor to the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Willard Spain. She was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Clinton in the early 1940s. She later transferred her membership to the Allen Street Baptist Church where she faithfully taught Sunday School and devoted her time and talents to the support of the church. The Bible was her favorite book and she devoted hours each day to reading the Bible. She was proud to say she had read the entire Bible two times and started the third time. Her pride was in her faith and need to understand rather than in her accomplishment. Isa married Earnest (Boots) Carter in 1917. He passed away in 1956. To this union six children were born: Leonard (Boe), Thelma, Billie, Glen, C. B., and Dorothy. Isa married Roy Lee Bryant in 1947. He passed away in 1964. Preceding her in death were her parents; four sisters, Eva Thompson, Virgie Lobaugh, Ethel Carter and Opal Hargrave; two brothers, Howard and Oscar Cowan; daughter, Thelma, and two sons, Leonard (Boe) and Billie. Isa is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Willard Spain of Windsor; her son, Glenn Carter of Independence, and her son and daughter-in-law, C. B. and Norma Carter, Clinton; daughter-in-law, Bessie Carter of Lowry City, and daughter-in-law, Maurita Carter of Clinton; sister, Alma Corder of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and former daughter-in-law and close friend, Dortha Wolford. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren, as well as many step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, and a host of friends. Isa is remembered for the many years she cooked at various restaurants, Holy Rosary Catholic School and the senior center. Isa was a loving, caring and giving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. The wonderful meals and family celebrations were Isa's joy. She put her heart and love into each one. She loved to crochet and many of her doilies and afghans were given to her grandchildren. In later years she hand-pieced many quilt tops which were given to family members. She pieced her last quilt when she was 100. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, March 23. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Clinton.

BRYANT, Mildred Ruth MARTIN
b: Mar 10 1918, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 19 1962, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday Dec 27 1962 - Funeral services for Mrs. Reuben Bryant who died December 19 were held at the Deepwater Christian Church Friday, December 21, burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Hurst-Jansens Funeral Service was in charge. Mildred Ruth Martin, daughter of Homer and Eva Keeton Martin was born March 10, 1918 in Deepwater and died December 19 at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City where she had been a patient since December 15. She had suffered with a heart ailment for some time, undergoing heart surgery about two years ago. In frail health for a number of years, she remained cheerful, always mindful of the welfare of others. When Mildred was 11 years old her mother died and for a period she lived with an aunt, Mrs. Minnie Riley in St. Louis, then returned to Deepwater to live with her father. This had since been her home. On March 14, 1934, she was married to Reuben Bryant. Two children blessed this union, a son Jackie, who died in infancy and a daughter Shirley, now Mrs. Lynn Underwood. She will be remembered for her devotion to her family, loyalty to friends and her undaunted courage and fortitude during her long illness. She enjoyed attending church services when health permitted. Mrs. Bryant is survived by her husband of the home, the daughter Mrs. Lynn Underwood, the son-in-law and adored granddaughter Kameha Ruth, Deepwater; one brother, Gordon Martin, Sacramento, California; an aunt, Mrs. Bertha Martin, Clinton; numerous lesser relatives and a host of friends. Preceding her in death were her parents, the infant son, and a brother, Ernest Martin.

BRYANT, Reuben F.
b: Jun 6 1916, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 7 1998, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 14 1998 - Reuben F. Bryant, son of Bert Reuben and Gertrude May Meadows Bryant, was born June 6, 1916, near Deepwater, and died Monday, December 7, 1998, at his home in Deepwater. He was a graduate of Shiloh School. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a Standard Oil agent for 30 years before he retired in 1978. He was a former member of the Deepwater VFW. He was also on the board of directors of the Deepwater Senior Citizens Housing Board. He was married to Mildred Ruth Martin in 1938. She preceded him in death in 1962. He later married Devon Arnold who died September 11, 1974. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one infant son; three brothers, Roy, Raymond (Bud) and Chester, and three sisters, Jewel Marie Bryant, Rosa White and Atha Young. He is survived by his daughter Shirley Underwood and husband Lynn, Sedalia; his two granddaughters, Kameha Underwood of Jefferson City and Dana Winebrenner and husband Tom, St. Charles; his two great-grandsons, Austin Winebrenner and Alec Winebrenner; his sister Goldie Cromer of Clinton and a special friend, Alberta Shepard of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, December 10. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

BRYANT, Roberta POWELL
b: Dec 9 1940, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 25 1999, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Kansas City Star, Kansas City MO, Oct 28 1999 - Roberta (Powell) Bryant, 58, Windsor, MO, died Monday evening, October 25, 1999, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO, as a result of lung cancer. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 28, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. Roberta was born December 9, 1940, in Windsor, MO, the daughter of Joseph Robert Powell and Alma Joan (Cox) Powell. On August 30, 1961, at her parents home in rural Windsor, she married Darrell Keith Bryant, who survives of the home in rural Windsor. She was co-owner and operator, with Sharon Southard, of "The Greenery" floral shop in Windsor for 22 years, opening in December of 1977. Roberta graduated from Windsor High School and earned a B.S. in Business Administration and Secretarial Science from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. In addition to her husband, Darrell, she is survived by three daughters, Lisa K. Parks, Windsor, MO, Lori Ann Bryant, Windsor, MO, and Cynthia Joan Pummill, Lee's Summit, MO; five grandchildren, Ryan, Chelsea, Bailey, Cody, and Delaney; and a half sister, Gladys Hook, Tucson, AZ.

BRYANT, Roy Lee
b: Sep 22 1907, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 8 1964, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Oct 13 1964 - Funeral services for Roy Lee Bryant, 57, of 507 South McLane, Clinton, who died at 8:10 p.m. Thursday, October 8, at Clinton General Hospital, were held October 11, at Consalus Chapel. Internment was in Clinton Memory Gardens. Roy Lee Bryant was born September 22 1907, near Deepwater, one of eight children of, Bert R. and Gertie Meadows Bryant. His father preceded him in death, also a sister, in infancy. On July 8, 1926, he married Irene Calhoun, who died May 27, 1945. On January 6, 1947, he married Isa Pearl Carter. Mr. Bryant had lived near Deepwater throughout his lifetime until six years ago when he retired from the farm and Clinton became the family home. For about two-and-a-half years Mr. and Mrs. Bryant owned and operated the Clinton Burger Bar. Ill health forced him to retire. At an early age he united with the Christian Church of Ladue. In declining health the past few years, Mr. Bryant suffered a stroke Monday night, October 5, from which he failed to recover. He leaves his wife of the home; his mother Mrs. Bryant, Deepwater; four stepsons, Leonard, Glen, Billie, and C. B. Carter, Clinton, and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Ted (Dorothy) Houts, Windsor, all of whom were as his own; three brothers, Reuben and Chester, Deepwater, Raymond, Kansas City; three sisters, Mrs. Harley (Atha) Young, Appleton City, Mrs. Russell (Goldie) Cromer, Mrs. Howard (Rosie) White, Deepwater; many other relatives and friends.

BRYSON, Daniel Downing "Dan"
b: Nov 8 1924, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 10 2003, Oklahoma City, OK
bur: Gracelawn Cemetery, Edmond, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 16 2003 - Dan Bryson of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, went to sleep on Earth and woke up in Heaven last Wednesday, December 10, 2003, at Belleview Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. He was born November 8 1924, in Windsor to Joseph Andrew Bryson and Doris Lorinda (Higdon) Bryson. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and his wife Elizabeth "Libby" Lanham, to whom he was married for nearly 57 years. He is survived by two sisters, Doris Anderson of Webster Groves arid Terry Dudley of Independence. Other survivors include his daughter, Janis Crouch and husband Gayle, Oklahoma City; his son, Danny Bryson and his wife Connie, Hot Springs. Arkansas; his son, Jim Bryson and his wife Misti, Greenville, Texas. Grandpa, as he was affectionately called, is also survived by seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. After graduating from Columbia Public Schools, Dan proudly served his country as a Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. He served aboard the USS Virgo as a diesel mechanic, machine gunner and drove, landing barges in eight invasions. He also served,as the chaplain for bis USS Virgo reunions. Dan continued his education, receiving a B.S. in Political Science from the University of Missouri. He later received a Master's of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. Brother Bryson, as he was referred to, had an early exposure to ministry. His father, a circuit riding type of Associational Missionary, had Dan at the age of 12 begin driving him around to the different churches in central Missouri in a Model T. truck. During his student years, he and Libby served first Baptist Church of Columbia as youth ministers. Dan pastored the First Baptist churches of Sanders, Kentucky, Thayer, Charleston, Joplin and Clinton. He built the fellowship and attendance and is remembered by many as one who truly pastored his flock. Dan loved people and served his communities as well through teaching the Dale Carnegie Course, serving as president of the Rotary Club and many community-wide activities. He served his denomination by being elected as moderator in four Baptist Associations, on the Strategic Blanning Committee and as chairman of the nominating committee and to the Executive Board and Executive Committee of the Missouri Baptist Convention. He was also elected to serve as president of the pastor's Conference and Trustee of Missouri Baptist College, Southwest Baptist College, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Baptist Memorial Hospital in Kansas City and chairman of the Calendar Committee of the Southern Baptist Convention. He preached in crusades for the Home Mission Board in Alaska and Jamaica and several other mission trips. He also participated in a Pulpit Exchange with a pastor in England. After retiring to Edmond, Oklahoma, near grand kids, he and Libby continued ministering by visiting first-time guests and working with senior adults in their church. They also ministered to many families at various funeral homes throughout the Oklahoma City area. And even up to the end of his life, he led a Bible study for his fellow residents at the Belleview Nursing Home in Oklahoma City. He loved staff and residents there, evidenced by their strong affection and grief after his death. The funeral service was Sunday, December 14, at Putnam City Baptist Church, 112th and North Rockwell in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The graveside service was Monday, at Gracelawn Cemetery at the intersection of Danforth and Broadway in Edmond. Services were under the direction of Matthews Funeral Home.

BRYSON, Elizabeth Marie "Libby" LANKAM
b: Feb 15 1924, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
d: Oct 5 2001, Edmond, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 8 2001 - Elizabeth "Libby" Marie Bryson died Friday, October 5, 2001, in Edmond, Oklahoma. She was born February 15, 1924, in Columbia, to Mr. and Mrs. Alva Lankam. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rev. Dan Bryson; her daughter, Janis Crouch and her husband, Gayle, Oklahoma City; a son, Danny Bryson and his wife, Connie, Hot Springs, Arkansas, and a son, Jim Bryson, and his wife Misti, Greenville, Texas; one brother and one sister, Jack Lanham and wife, Mae, Three Forks, Montana, and Rona May Powell and husband, Raymond, Columbia; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She assisted her husband in ministering to Baptist churches in Missouri, Kentucky, England and Oklahoma for more than 53 years. Funeral services were Monday, October 8, at Henderson Hills Baptist Church with private interment to be Tuesday. Matthews Funeral Home, Edmond, Oklahoma, was in charge of arrangements.

BRYSON, Ethel Mae SHORT
b: Mar 12 1909
d: Jul 5 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 7 2003 - Ethel Mae Bryson, 94, Clinton, died Saturday, July 5, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 9, at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, with burial in Englewood Cemetery. She was born March 12, 1909, daughter of Franklin E. and Nettie M. Alexander Short. She married William "Babe" Bryson January 16, 1931. They moved to Los Angeles, California, where she worked at Lockheed Defense Plant and then moving back to Missouri in 1944, she worked as a seamstress, from which she retired. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, four brothers, one sister, one half-sister, one half-brother. Survivors include two brothers, Lee Roy Short, Kansas City, Frank Short, Shawnee Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews, and Sheeba The Cat.

BUCE, Clarence Eugene
b: Dec 10 1929, Siloam Springs, AR
d: Nov 13 2008, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 14 2008 - Clarence Eugene Buce, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2008 at his home in Deepwater, Missouri. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 15, 2008 at the Vansant-Nills Chapel with burial at the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. Clarence was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. He worked as a construction worker. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lydia Mae; twin siblings Lydia Mae and Charles Ray Buce, and sister Nancy Elizabeth Talley. He is survived by his wife, Doris, of the home, two sons Mike E. Buce of Madison, Kansas and Carl A Buce of Deepwater, Missouri and one daughter Peggy Hill of Kellyville, Oklahoma; three sisters, Leona Hankins, Linda Sink, and Tena Roberts all of Billings, Missouri; nine granchildren and six great grandchildren.

BUCHANAN, Louisa
b: 1821, Missouri
d: 1891
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - The Democrat has learned from Pink Shadburne of the death of Mrs. Buchanan, an old and highly respected lady, who has been a resident of this county near Windsor for many years. She was the widow of the late Elijah Buchanan and was making her home near Windsor with her son-in-law, James Goodin, ex-county assessor. The deceased was a most estimable lady and her death will be sincerely mourned by a large number of relatives and friends.

BUCHANAN, Mahala Almarine CRUZAN
b: Mar 29 1859, Indiana
d: Dec 7 1936, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Dec 1936 - Mrs. H. N. Buchannan Died - At her home at 310 West Wilson Street at 1:40 p.m. December 7, from complications. She had been in failing health for two years and had an attack of pneumonia. She was bedfast only five days previous to her death. Mahala Cruzan was born march 29, 1859, in Indiana, where she grew to young womanhood. April 2, 1881, she gave her heart and hand in marriage to Harvey N. Buchanan. soon afterwards the couple moved to Kansas for a short time, where he followed the carpenter trade, then to Missouri, then to Clinton in 1904, where they lived until death claimed them, the present house their home for the last 26 years. Their family of seven children, three boys and four girls was reared with a firm, guiding hand to point to the right and wrong. They were thoroughly taught the basic principles of Christian life, and although never affiliated with any church, Mrs. Buchanan preferred the Methodist, South, and knew the joy of learning her children's choice of churches as they became mature men and women. Mrs. Buchanan was always busy. A fine housekeeper during her active years, she turned into profit her moments when she could not get about, by piecing quilts, knitting, or doing other needle work. She had a strong character, and an independent spirit. After the death of her husband Easter Sunday, in 1934, she preferred to live alone in her home as long as she was physically able to manage her housework. This fall, however, she said to one of her daughters, "I think that I'll go live with my children for six months," but was more satisfied when Mr. and Mrs. Lester Howard, her daughter and family, came to assist with the house and to lend their strength to her aging years. Mrs. Buchanan came from a strongly constitutioned family. Besides a brother who died in infancy, the death of her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Allis, two years ago October 27, was the first of her brothers and sisters. Her other sister, Mrs. Lucy DeMoss, Kansas City, older than Mrs. Buchanan, and twin brothers, Albert Cruzan, Deepwater, and Al Cruzan, Caplinger Mills in Cedar County, mourn her passing. Death visited her immediate family when in August, 1928, her eldest son died in San Francisco. The six living are: Mesdames Lester Howard and J. C. Cummings, Clinton; Miss Floy Buchanan, Kansas City; Arlie Buchanan, east of Clinton and Lester Buchanan, Stormlake, Iowa. There are 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. One granddaughter, Mrs. Harry Daugherty, Fairmount, Mo., only child of the eldest son, Leroy, made her home with her grandparents since childhood, and was like another daughter, lavishing on them her affection and receiving, in turn like love.

BUCHANAN, Mary Catherine
b: Jul 26 1958
d: Aug 22 2001, near Sunrise Beach, Camden Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 24 2001 - Mary Catherine Buchanan, 43, Sunrise Beach, died Wednesday, August 22, near Sunrise Beach, from injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was a waitress. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation will follow the service.

BUCKINGHAM, John L.
b: Jul 23 1815, Baltimore, Baltimore Co, MD
d: Jan 2 1895, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Jan 5 1895 - Wednesday afternoon, John L. Buckingham's spirit passed to that world beyond, where sickness and sorrow cannot enter. Born in Baltimore, Maryland July 23, 1815; came to this city to reside in 1867 and for the past 28 years has lived on the place where he died. 57 years ago, October 8, he married Miss Margaret Gilbert, the loving and faithful wife who survives him, she now being in her 77th year and they were, perhaps, the oldest married couple in the county. To celebrate this anniversary, they planned a trip thru Kansas and other states to see their children and friends and on the 8th of October started in good health. About the first of December, he took sick in Texas and they returned home, where he passed away with quick consumption. Clinton mourns the loss of a noble pioneer citizen, such a spirit so near akin to God. Nine children, eight living: Mrs. A. B. Sherman and T. B. Buckingham of this city; Jesse Buckingham, living at Dallas, Texas; Wm. Buckingham, Austin, Texas; Mrs. Anna Canndit, Fredonia, Kansas; Mrs. Clara Kreamer, Arkansas City, Kansas, and Mrs. Dillie Scott, Stillwater, Oklahoma. Funeral at the residence and burial in Englewood.

BUCKINGHAM, Margaret S. GILBERT
b: 1818
d: Apr 6 1904, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 9 1904 - Mrs. S. M. Buckingham, one of Clinton's pioneer mothers, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Sherman, on Wednesday morning in the 87th year of her age. She came to Clinton in 1867 and was loved by a large circle of acquaintances. She was a member of the M. E. Church. Her beloved husband preceded her to that better world a number of years ago. They had nine children, seven living: Ben Buckingham and Mrs. A. G. Sherman, Clinton; John F. Buckingham, Boonville; Mrs. Clara Kreamer, Arkansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Anna Condit, Fredonia, Kas; William Buckingham, Austin, Texas and Mrs. F. B. Scott. Funeral services were held at the residence of A. G. Sherman, 411 East Green and burial was in Englewood.

BUCKLEY, Michael "Mike"
b: Mar 4 1836, Ireland
d: Apr 20 1905, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 22 1905 - Mike Buckley, a pioneer resident of this county, died of complication of diseases at his home near Hopewell Thursday night, April 20. Mr. Buckley was highly esteemed. Besides his aged wife, he leaves four daughters - Misses Ella and Mary Buckley, Mrs. Lee Carver and Mrs. Barney Schmedding. Interment Saturday at the Catholic cemetery at Germantown.

BUDGETT, Calvin Obe
b: Mar 23 1911, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 7 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Calvin Obe Budgett, son of Andrew W. Budgett and Charity Everts Budgett, was born March 23, 1911 at Leeton. He passed away December 7, 1991 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 80. Calvin lived in St. Joseph and Warrensburg before coming to Clinton in 1965. He was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Clinton. Mr. Budgett was a farmer and also a truck driver, being a private truck operator. He is survived by three daughters, Erna Hoffman of Florida, Nora Merrill, Warrensburg, and Phyllis Bernholtz, Brownsdale, Minnesota; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Also surviving is one sister, Edna Thompkins of Clinton. Graveside services were held Tuesday, December 10, 1991 at Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

BUDZYNA, Stanley Tony
b: Apr 1 1919, Chicago, Cook Co, IL
d: Dec 10 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 2 2002 - Stanley Tony Budzyna, Clinton, son of Frank and Kathryn (Stromack) Budzyna, was born April 1, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois, and died at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, on December 10, 2001, at the age of 82 years. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was an inspector for Campbell Soup Company in Chicago for 43 years before he retired in 1984. He moved to Clinton 20 years ago. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Clinton VFW Post 1894. Stanley is survived by his wife, Virginia of the home; one son, Stanley Budzyna of Springfield; three daughters, Marlene Dubina of Clinton, Peggy Ann Brother of Springfield and Mary Keller of Cannon Beach, Oregon; one brother, Edward Budzyna of Chicago, Illinois, and eight grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Thursday, December 13.

BUEKER, Flora F.
b: Sep 13 1899, Corder, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Jul 24 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calvary Cemetery, Lafayette Co, MO
arr: Hoefer Funeral Home, Higginisville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Flora F. Bueker, 92, Clinton, died Friday, July 24, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital. Services were Monday at the Corder, Mo. United Methodist Church; burial in Calvary Cemetery, northwest of Corder. Mrs. Bueker was born in Corder and moved to Clinton in 1988. She was a member of the Higginsville American Legion Auxiliary and the Corder Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. She was a member of the Corder United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Ernest "Moe" Monroe Bueker Sr., Clyde, NC, and Wilburn "Bill" Bueker, Higginsville; a daughter Lillian Fricke, Rockville; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

BUELL, Noble V.
b: Aug 13 1921, Climax Springs, Camden Co, MO
d: Jun 21 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Noble V. Buell, 85, of Warrensburg, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died early Thursday morning, June 21, 2007, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Mo. He was born August 13, 1921, in Climax Springs, Mo., the son of Raleigha Edwin Buell and Gladys Mae (Adair) Buell. On June 21, 1942, in Clinton, Mo., he married Genevieve Juanita Robinson, who survives of the home. Mr. Buell worked at the former International Shoe Factory in Windsor for 28 years and the General Motors Fairfax Plant in Kansas City, Mo., for 20 years before his retirement in 1989. While working at the Shoe Factory and for General Motors, Noble also farmed and worked at various other jobs, always going above and beyond in order to provide for his family. He honorable served in the United States Army during World War II as a radio operator on a merchant marine ship. He was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church and the United Auto Workers Local #31, Kansas City, Kansas. Noble enjoyed fishing and building and flying radio controlled airplanes. His family remembers him as a hardworking, generous, and kind man, always lending a helping hand to anyone in need. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, David R. Buell, Smithville, Mo; a daughter, Janice A. Buell, Warrensburg, Mo.; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer, Jill, Nicholas, Nicole and Wendy; 6 great-grandchildren, Paige, Jordan, Collin, Cayley, Tyler and Lindsey; a brother, Forrest Buell, Windsor, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Noble was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Marion R. Buell, Oklin W. Buell and Olin A. Buell; and a sister, Martha Ellen Whitworth. Funeral services will be Monday, June 25, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BUGBEE, Vinton Dale
b: Sep 28 1913, Ava, Douglas Co, MO
d: Jul 3 1992, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Vinton D. Bugbee, 78, Windsor, died Friday evening, July 3, 1992, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born September 28, 1913, in Ava, the son of Allen M. Bugbee and Arilla Hites Bugbee. On November 11, 1947, in Independence, he married Elestene L. Scott, who preceded him in death December 6, 1988. Mr. Bugbee worked in food service for the civil Service for over 20 years before his retirement in 1970. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II; a member of the RLDS Church, Chilhowee, and the VFW Post #2513, Warrensburg. He is survived by three sons, Jack Maudlin, Kansas City, Bill J. Maudlin, Lincoln, and Marion Maudlin, Tulsa, Oklahoma; three daughters, Mary Jane Bilo, New Port, Virginia, Nancy C. Wyatt, Windsor, Willa Dean Cook, Sedalia; 22 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elaine Vick and Lotus Strange, both of Holden. Funeral services were Monday, July 6, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

BULLARD, August P.
b: Aug 4 1915, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Dec 1 1991, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - August P. Bullard, 76, Knob Noster, died Sunday, December 1, 1991 at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born August 4, 1915 in Green Ridge, son of James Wesley Bullard and Martha Jane Hazlep Bullard. On September 24, 1935, in Green Ridge, he married Berness Ella Craig, who preceded him in death October 8, 1974. Mr. Bullard worked in the maintenance department for CMSU for 12 years before his retirement in 1976. He was a Baptist. Mr. Bullard is survived by a daughter, Jane Stevens of Windsor; two granddaughters, Melissa Stevens, St. Croix, Virgin Island, and Tracy Stevens, Springfield; a sister, Grace Lyle, Knob Noster, and several nieces and nephews. Also surviving is a friend, Jean Feagans of Knob Noster. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 4, 1991 at Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BULLARD, Iva Lou WADLEIGH
b: Mar 25 1924, Brandon, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 22 1996, E of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Iva Lou Wadleigh was born March 25, 1924, in Brandon, Mo., the daughter of Louis and Ona (Upton) Wadleigh. At age five, the family moved to Green Ridge, where all five of the Wadleigh children attended the Green Ridge School. On September 27, 1942, in Green Ridge, Iva Lou married James Bullard and to this union four children were born, James, Cheryl, Loring and Deborah. During James' service in the military the family moved to many cities, including Santa Anna, California, Albuquerque, New Mexico, Shreveport, Louisiana, Columbia, South Carolina, and Lake Charles, Louisiana. After his discharge from the service James attended college at Rolla and Warrensburg. After college James' employment took the family to Pacific, Holden, Warrensburg, Springfield, Kansas City and Urich, where James was a Presbyterian minister and the family has lived for over 30 years. Iva Lou died in the early morning hours on October 22, 1996, at the home of her daughter, Cheryl Smith, east of Urich. Iva Lou is survived by her husband of 54 years, James of the home; two sons, James Wesley Bullard IV and wife, Judy, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Loring Bullard and wife, Carol, of Springfield; two daughters, Cheryl Smith and husband, Stephen of Urich, and Deborah Garten and husband, Kirk, of St. Charles; nine grandchildren, James Wesley V, Krystal, Julietta, Elena and Claire Bullard, Christopher Smith, Stephanie Powell and Lauren and Rachel Garten; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea Bullard, April Bullard-Bollinger, and Katelyn and Andrew Powell. Also surviving are two brothers, Elmer Wadleigh of Beaumont, Texas, Harvey Wadleigh of Raytown and a sister, Mable Templeton of Kansas City. Iva Lou was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Cleo. Funeral services were held at Friday, October 25, at the Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in the Norris Cemetery in Henry County.

BULLARD, James Wesley Rev.
b: Apr 12 1921, Smithton, Pettis Co, MO
d: Nov 29 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2006 - Rev. James Wesley Bullard III, 85, died November 29, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He resided at Glendale Gardens Assisted Living in Clinton. Previously he lived in Urich for 40 years. He was born in Smithton on April 12, 1921, to James W. Bullard II and Edna Pearl case Bullard. He spent his early years in the Sedalia, Green Ridge area and graduated from Green Ridge High School in 1941. On September 27, 1942, he married Iva Lou Wadleigh of Green Ridge and having already enlisted in the Army air Corps, was awaiting assignment for duty in World War II. After months of training he was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army air Corps and in 1944 was assigned to the 9th Air Force in Europe. He was a bombardier navigator on a B-26 and served his country with honor. He was in the campaigns of the Ardenes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He received three Bronze Stars and an Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. In 1945 he was discharged and began his education through the GI Bill. In 1946 he enrolled in Rolla School of Mines and later transferred to Warrensburg College and received his BA degree in 1949. In 1953 he was awarded his Master's Degree in Education. He began teaching in the Pacific school system in 1949 and moved to Holden in 1953 as the high school principal. In 1956 he moved to Warrensburg ad high school principal and worked there until 1959. At this time he changed career directions and devoted the rest of his life to religious work. He became a Christian education director at First and Calvary Presbyterian Church at Springfield and stayed at that position until 1962. He then moved to South Presbyterian Church in Kansas City as their Christian education director. He decided to enter the ministry in 1964 and was called to pastor the Urich Presbyterian Church in Urich. In 1966 he was ordained a Presbyterian minister and served that church and churches of the Grand River Parish for the next 20 years until his retirement in 1986. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 54 years in 1996. Surviving him are his four children, James W. Bullard IV and wife Judy, Sands Springs, Oklahoma, Cheryl Smith and husband Stephen, Urich, Loring Bullard and wife Carol, Springfield, Deb Garten and husband Kirk, St. Charles; brother Eldon Bullard and wife Vicki, Monett; sisters, Nadine Durrill, Edgerton, Lois Sweet and husband Jim, Reed Springs, and Sharon Spence and husband Bob, Lee's Summit; grandchildren, James W. Bullard V, Krystal Keener, Julie Bullard, Stephanie Powell, Christopher Smith, Lauren Garten, Rachel Garten, Elena Bullard, Claire Bullard; nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home on December 2. Interment was in the Norris Cemetery.

BULLOCK, Mary Helen HOUSTON
b: Sep 9 1914
d: Mar 30 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2002 - Mary Helen Bullock, 87, Windsor, died early Saturday morning, March 30, 2002, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born September 9, 1914, the daughter of Lincoln Roy Houston and Ruby (Parks) Houston. On August 22, 1937, in Clinton, she married Howard (Babe) Bullock, who died March 29, 1996. They had two sons, Michael, who died at birth, and Don, and a daughter, Mary Lou. She graduated from Windsor High School and earned her bachelor's degree in English from Central Missouri State University. She taught school in a one-room country school between Windsor and Calhoun. In 1970 she earned her Master's degree and a reading specialist degree. She taught school in the Windsor School District for many years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Lou Medlin and her husband Del, Lee's Summit, and her son Don Bullock and his wife Karen, Windsor; grandchildren, Debbie Medlin Kilgore and husband Jim, Raytown, Mike Medlin and wife Carol, Lee's Summit, Mitch Medlin and wife Rhonda, Lee's Summit, Howard Bullock and wife DeLaina, Barry Bullock and wife Antoinette, Andy Bullock and wife Amy, Tony Bullock and wife Paula, all of Clinton; 17 great-grandchildren; cousin Richard Houston, Kansas City; a niece, Jeannie Bullock Schott, Raytown, and a nephew, John Houston, Sedalia, and many friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BUNCH, Anna J.
b: Jan 30 1920
d: Dec 29 2001, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 2 2002 - Anna J. Bunch, 81, Lowry City, died Saturday, December 29, 2001, at the Medical Center of Independence. She was a homemaker. Funeral services are Thursday, January 3, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola, with burial in Lowry City Cemetery.

BUNCH, Corky DAVIDSON
b: Mar 26 1929, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 30 2005, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 31 2005 - Corky Bunch, 76, Warsaw, died Tuesday morning, August 30, 2005, at her home. She was born March 26, 1929 in Brownington, the daughter of Charles and Maude Hearn Davidson. She grew up in Brownington and graduated from Lowry City High School in 1947. On June 5, 1947, she married Gene Bunch in Clinton. They farmed east of Lowry City for a few years. In 1954, they purchased the Swinging Bridge Resort in Warsaw. They closed the resort in 1983 and she opened Swinging Bridge Antiques. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw and had been active in Circle D for many y ears, a member of the Warsaw Chamber of Commerce, the Warsaw Advisory Council for the Warsaw Health Care Center, a member of the Osage Valley Chapter #502, Order of the Eastern Star of Warsaw and a member of the Monday Night Bridge Club for over 35 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers Curt, L. D., Joe, Elvis and Frankie Davidson; two sisters, Lillie Howland and Wilma Norton; a nephew, Kenneth Howland and a great-granddaughter, Mattison Bunch. Surviving is her husband Gene of the home; one son William Bunch and his wife Debbie, Warsaw; a daughter Lisa Andrews and husband Donald, Lee's summit; five grandchildren, Matthew, Joe and Melissa Bunch, Alex and Ashley Andrews; a great-grandson Will Bunch; a sister Betty Cain, Clinton; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 1, at the First United Methodist Church of Warsaw. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw.

BUNCH, Goldena RAY
b: Jun 5 1918, Fairfield, Benton Co, MO
d: Nov 23 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Iconium Cemetery, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 26 2004 - Goldena Bunch, 86, Clinton, died Tuesday, November 23, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Services will be Saturday, November 27, at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial will be at Iconium Cemetery. She was born June 5, 1918 at Fairfield in Benton County, the daughter of Elvira Florence Copenhaver Ray and James Henry Ray. She worked in Kansas City for Sears & Roebuck as a young lady for a short time before getting married. She was married to John H. Bunch and they had one son, Fred R. Bunch, Clinton. She and John divorced and she moved to Lowry City. She lived in the same house for over 40 years until she moved to Clinton in 1995. After moving to Lowry City, she earned her living by doing laundry for other people in her home. She always prided herself on her ability to wash and iron. She later worked as a nurse's aide at various healthcare facilities until her retirement. She later did some in home care for various individuals. She always enjoyed planting and tending a garden. She was a staunch member of the Democratic Party and was not hesitant to inquire as to the political affiliation of people she encountered. She voted for her nephew, who was a Republican candidate for office, but that is the only one she ever admitted to having voted for. She is survived by her son, Fred, and his wife Barbara of Clinton; step-grandson Brian Schuster and his wife Angie, Osage Beach, and new step-great-grandson Gunnar Royce Schuster. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters and brothers, Nellie Jones, Fern Cox, Idella Cox, Doshia Smith, John S. Ray, James William Ray, Marion Dillon Ray and infant George Victor Ray. She is also survived by several nieces nephews, grandnieces and nephews, as well as special friends, Betty Kalberloh Feasel, Dixie Peterson and a host of other friends.

BUNCH, John H.
b: May 15 1922
d: Mar 26 2009, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
John H. Bunch, age 86, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009 at his home in Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be Monday, March 30, 2009 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. John was a member of the Masonic Lodge of Lowry City, and a member of the Friendly Pentecostal Church, Clinton. He was a horseman and farmer. He served in the United States Army during World War II as a member of the Horse Calvary #124. He is survived by his wife Claudine of the home, one son Fred Bunch of Clinton, Missouri, two stepsons, Charles Wayne Shull of Salina, Kansas and Harold Dean Shull of Neosho, one stepdaughter Linda Baldwin of Mio, Michigan, one brother Gene Bunch of Warsaw, two sisters Ann Horn of Clinton, and Lorene Scott of Springfield, as well as seven step grandchildren and thirteen step great grandchildren.

BUNCH, Kathryn Belle SANDERS MUNSTERMAN
b: Oct 6 1907, Pittsburg, Crawford Co, KS
d: Jul 20 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kathryn Belle Sanders was born October 6, 1907, In Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Bryant and Alice (Sullivan) Sanders. She died July 20, 1993, at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton at the age of 85. She lived In Clinton for many years. During the early 1950s, she worked as a receptionist for the Wetzel Hospital. She was a member of the LaDue Christian Church. She Is survived by a stepson, Fred Bunch, Clinton; three nieces: Betty Smith, Lee's Summit, Geneva Iles, Mayview, and Ruby Bloom, Raytown; three nephews, Ron Smith, Texas, Junior Sanders and Bob Sanders, both of Lexington. Graveside services were Saturday. July 24, at Mullin Cemetery In Henry County.

BUNCH, Kathy Joan WEIDE
b: Nov 21 1958, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
d: Apr 12 2008, near Garden City, Cass Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 16 2008 - Kathy Joan Bunch of Garden City, Missouri was born November 21, 1958 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Donald Leroy Poisal and Doris Jean (Hampton) Weide. She departed this life on Saturday, April 12, 2008 at her home near Garden City at the age of 49 years, 4 months and 21 days. On October 1, 2005, Kathy was united in marriage to Donald Blaine Bunch in Harrisonville, Missouri. Kathy was employed as an assembler for Peterson Manufacturing, Company, Grandview, Missouri. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Garden City. Kathy was a 1977 graduate of Sherwood High School, Creighton, Missouri. She enjoyed going to garage sales and auctions and was a lifelong resident of Garden City. She was preceded in death by her father and stepmother Donald and Laura Poisal and her stepfather Uel Weide. Kathy is survived by her husband, Blaine Bunch of the home; her daughter, Kelsie Ruff, Garden City, Missouri; a grandson, Jakoby Foster; her mother, Doris Weide, Garden City, Missouri; three brothers, Virgil Poisal, Harrisonville, Missouri, Melvin Poisal and Alvin Poisal both of Garden City, Missouri; two sisters, Janice Brindle, Belton, Missouri, Holly Morris, Creighton, Missouri; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 16, 2008 at the United Methodist Church, Garden City, Missouri with burial at the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Missouri.

BUNCH, Matason Elizabeth Marie
b: Sep 29 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Sep 30 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 3 2003 - Matason Elizabeth Marie Bunch, infant daughter of Matt Bunch and Sarah (Roark) Martz, Windsor, died Tuesday, September 30, 2003, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. She was born Monday, September 29, 2003, at the Research Medical Center, Kansas City. She is survived by her parents, Matt W. Bunch, Warsaw, and Sarah (Roark) Martz; paternal grandparents, Bill and Debbie bunch, Warsaw; maternal grandparents, Cecil and Susan (Darnell) Lyon, Windsor, and Clarence and LaVonne Roark, Calhoun; paternal great-grandparents, Gene and Corky Bunch and Dale and Frankie Martin, all of Warsaw; maternal great-grandmother, Phylura Lyon, LaDue; two sisters, Whitney and Michelle Martz, Windsor; "special" grandparents, Susie and Bob Flint, Sedalia, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, including great-great-aunt, Virginia Ritter, Warsaw. Graveside funeral services will be Saturday, October 4, at the Riverside Cemetery, Warsaw.

BUNCH, Michael
b: Oct 27 1973, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Aug 18 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mike Bunch, 20, Windsor, died Thursday, August 18, 1994, at his home in Windsor. He was born October 27, 1973, in St. Louis, the son of Linda Joyce Bunch, who survives of Windsor. He worked at the U.S. Safety Division of Parmelee in Windsor and had also worked at Tracker Marine in Clinton. In addition to his mother, he is survived by a sister, Samantha Johnston, Windsor; a brother, James bunch, Kansas City; maternal grandparents, Euleta and Stephen Parmeley, Warrenton, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were held Saturday, August 20, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

BUNCH, Ray E.
b: Mar 21 1917, Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 5 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ray E. Bunch was born March 21, 1917, in Mt. Zion, the son of William David and Mary (Snyder) Bunch. He passed away Saturday, December 5, 1992, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 75. Ray lived in the west for many years and moved to Kansas City in 1964, then moved to Independence in 1979. He worked for many years laying hardwood floors. He also worked for the Vendo Company until 1977. After his retirement, he moved to Clinton, where he remained until the time of his death. Mr. Bunch was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Heroine Lodge No. 104 AF&AM. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Bunch, of the home; a son, Jerry Bunch of Lake View, Or.; five grandchildren; four sisters, Opal Nichols, Anna Horn and Loraine Scott, all of Clinton, Irene Jones of Fresno, Ca.; two brothers, John Bunch of Lincoln, and Gene Bunch of Warsaw; nieces, Mary Harper, Castle Rock, Colo., Pat Steffen, Naturita, Colo., Deanna Bombardier, Truth or Consequences, N.M., Edwina Halstead of California, Winnie Tuckness, Springfield, and Pauline Silvers, Warrensburg; nephews, James Nichols, Lowry City, John Nichols, Frank Nichols and Dale Nichols, Clinton, Donald Minich, Clinton, Larry Jones, Aptos, Ca., Dr. David Jones, Ashland, Or., Fred Bunch, Clinton, and Bill Bunch, Warsaw; five grandchildren, Jerlynn, Cynthia, Jerry Jr., Brandy and Clint; and two great grandchildren, Ryan and Richelle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Mary Bunch, a brother Leo Bunch, and a sister Winifred Jones. Funeral services were held at Tuesday, December 8, 1992, at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

BUNCH, Reed James
b: Feb 3 1920, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 21 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Landaker Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 4 2001 - Reed James Bunch, son of Hugh A. and Esther A. (Koger) Bunch, was born February 3, 1920, in Lowry City, and died at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation on November 21, 2201, at the age of 81 years. Reed was an Army veteran of World War II, serving from February 1942 to September 1945. He was a used car salesman before he retired. He was a member of the VFW Post 1894, Clinton. Reed was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers and sisters, Buel Bunch, Kermit Bunch, Royce Bunch, Helen Tyler and Gladys Spurgeon. He is survived by one sister, Betty Lamp, Riverside; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Bunch of Clinton and Rosalie Bunch of Riverside; two brothers-in-law, Harlen Spurgeon, Kansas City North, and Jerry Tyler, Odessa; as well as a number of nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at the Landaker Cemetery, Lowry City, on Saturday, November 20. Interment was in the Landaker Cemetery.

BUNDREN, Lucille FENSON
b: Nov 1 1919, Carrollton, Carroll Co, MO
d: Dec 4 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 6 2004 - Lucille Bundren, 85, Chilhowee, died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born November 1, 1919, to Robert Fenson and Annie Laurie McCarty Fenson in Carrollton. She worked as an ammunitions inspector in Lake City and later was employed by Sears and Roebuck as a telephone operator. She married Thomas Richard Bundren September 8, 1951. She is survived by her husband Richard, of the home; son Dennis Bundren and wife Gail, Grain Valley; two daughters Debbie Wilson and husband Ernie, Portage, Indiana, and Leah Daugherty and husband Donald, Holden; grandchildren Scott Thomas Bundren and wife Nikki, Lee's Summit, Jennifer Daugherty Robison and husband Randy, Polo, Barry Eugene Wilson of Savannah, Georgia, James Michael Daugherty and wife Lynette, Warrensburg, Allison Jane and Ashley Bundren of Grain Valley and Laurie Ann Daugherty, Holden; one great-grandchild, Jared Allen Robison of Polo and had anticipated Samuel Bundren (parents Scott and Nikki) in December 2004; two sisters Loraine Stoner, Grain Valley, and Dorothy Shirley and husband Paul, Raytown. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister, and her brother Robert L. Fenson. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 7, at Chilhowee Baptist Church. Internment will be in Chilhowee Cemetery. She was a long-standing member of the Chilhowee Baptist Church.

BUNDY, William Edward
b: Nov 22 1836, Eastern Tennessee
d: May 19 1923, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Montrose lost an old and valuable citizen in the passing of William Edward Bundy. He was the son of Thomas Bundy and Susan Towery, and was born in Eastern Tennesee, November 22, 1836. He died in Montrose, Mo., May 19th, 1923. He was of a family of 16 children. When 11 years old moved to Indiana and a few years later at the death of his mother he was left to shift for himself. He married Jane Wyatt of Indiana. To them was born one son Abram. He entered the Civil war in '61 and was in Co. B, 59th Ill Volunteer Infantry. Began real war work at Pea Ridge, Arkansas. Served three years, two months and ten days, being in all the main battles. He then married Elizabeth Drumbower and moved to Henry county, where he spent the rest of his life. He was a member of the C. P. Church. Leaves a wife and three sons to mourn his going.

BUNNELL, Ada Janette MARSHALL
b: Jan 12 1913, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 15 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 18 2002 - Ada (Marshall) Bunnell, 89, Windsor, died Monday morning, April 15, 2002, at Windsor Healthcare & Rehab Center. She was born January 12, 1913 in Knob Noster, the daughter of Mike Marshall and Janette (Sutton) Marshall. On October 4, 1935, in Windsor, she married Harold Pattison Bunnell, who died January 28, 1997. She worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factor and was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church and Christian Women's Fellowship. She is survived by a daughter, Margaret Binnard, Fullerton, California; a son, Howard M. Bunnell, Kansas City; three grandchildren; two brothers, Harold Marshall, Spring Hill, Kansas, and Don Marshall, Liberty; four sisters, Mildred Soltis, Denver, Velma Dickman and Mary Jo Martin, both of Sedalia, Lillian Funk, Sand Springs, Oklahoma, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 20, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BUNNELL, Margaret Ellen SCROGHAM DAVIS
b: Apr 15 1900, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 7 1985, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Margaret E. Bunnell, 84, a resident of Windsor, died at Resthaven there on Thursday, March 7, 1985. She was born April 15, 1900 in Brownington. She was a daughter of Joseph T. Scrogham and Almeda Jane Guynn Scrogham. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Windsor. On Feb. 9, 1939, she married Raymond S. Bunnell at Windsor. He survives, at the home. She leaves 4 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren one brother, Jesse Scrogham of Windsor; five sisters, Florence Crook of the State of Washington, Lulu Ferguson of Windsor, Louise Cantrell of Hemet, California, Alma Lee Hoffman of San Jose, California and Guyndolyn Goodrich of Calhoun; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Hadley Funeral Home, with burial at Laurel Oak.

BUNTIN, Velma Bernice MORAIN
b: Sep 1 1926, Nashville, Barton Co, MO
d: Jul 22 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 27 2007 - Mrs. Velma Bernice Buntin, 80, Creighton, Missouri was born September 1, 1926 in Nashville, Missouri the daughter of Theo Shirden and Dorothy Lavern (Beacher) Morain. She departed this life Sunday, July 22, 2007 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. On July 3, 1974, Velma was united in marriage to Keith Carylse Buntin at Peculiar, Missouri. Velma was employed as a special precision assembly worker for Bendix, Kansas City, Missouri until her retirement in August of 1988. She was a member of Machinist Union Local 78, Kansas City, Missouri. Velma enjoyed horses, the outdoors, making jewelry and crafts. She had lived in Liberty, Missouri before moving to Creighton in 1974. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Butner and Ester Ann Morain; three half-brothers, Billie, Gerry and Glaze Morain; three half-sisters, Shirley Hay, Sharon Collins and Roma Morain. She is survived by her husband, Keith C. Buntin of the home; one daughter, Donna Jo Mays and husband Gregory, Creighton, Missouri; three stepsons, Glen Buntin and wife Diane, Independence, Missouri, Ronald Buntin, Garden City, Missouri, Paul Buntin and wife Dee, Sugar Creek, Missouri; one granddaughter, Wendi Michelle Mikulla; one brother, LeRoy Morain, Independence, Missouri; one half-brother, Mervyn Morain, Odessa, Missouri; one sister, JoElla Wilcox, Harlingen, Texas; three half-sisters, Glenda Fullhart and Rose Marie Johnson, Kansas City, Missouri and Barbara Saltkill, Belton, Missouri; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Friday, July 27, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Clinton Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

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