Henry County Missouri Obituaries
B11

BURCH, California "Fornie" JULIAN
b: Feb 12 1888, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 26 1961, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Schaberg Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Tuesday, Mar 28 1961 - Mrs. Rolla Burch, former Clinton business women, died Sunday evening at Clinton General Hospital. She had been a patient since March 11. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at the Schaberg Funeral Home. Burial will be in Englewood. (Note: b: Feb 12 1888 - d: Mar 26 1961 - dau of Willis Greenberry and Polina Phillips Julian)

BURCH, David L.
b: Oct 29 1833, Putnam Co, WV
d: Feb 21 1915, S of Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - David L. Burch, than whom there was no better citizen in Henry county departed this life Sunday morning, February 21st, at his farm home one mile south of Lewis Station, in his 82nd year, the fatal malady being liver and stomach trouble. Funeral services were held at the South methodist church in Calhoun Monday and interment in Calhoun cemetery. "Uncle Dave" was the oldest of a family of two sons and two daughters, born of Ziba and Martha (Wallace) Burch, in Putnam county, West Virginia, the date of his birth being October 29, 1833. In 1854 he came to Missouri, locating upon the tract of land whereon he maintained his home until death. December 18, 1856, he married Miss Frances E. Finks, to whom two sons were born, George M. and Thornton D. Burch, who survive them, the mother having passed away June 7, 1896. On November 15, 1899, he married Miss Jennie Finks, a sister of his former wife, who survives him. The very large concourse of friends that gathered at the church attest the high esteem in which he was held.

BURCH, Deryl Wayne
b: Oct 6 1946, N of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 12 2005
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 17 2005 - Deryl Wayne Burch, 58, died Sunday, June 12, 2005. He was born on October 6, 1946, on a small farm north of Clinton. Deryl was the second son of Willa "Ethel" (Brown) Burch and George Marvin Burch. He attended Curtis Country School and Clinton Public Schools graduating from Clinton Senior High in 1964. Deryl married Darlene Woody in 1967. He attended CMSU and graduated from Finley School of Engineering of KCMO in 1968. While in his junior year of college, he went to work part time for Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorf of KCMO. When Deryl graduated from college he decided to join the United States Marine Corps Reserve where he served as a Mission Plan and Brief Specialist. Deryl returned to Howard, Needles, Tammen and Bergendorf, working as a highway design engineer. He then went to work for the Missouri Highway Department also working as a highway design engineer. He also worked for Hunt Midwest, developing the underground warehouses and offices below Worlds of Fun. The desire to farm caught up with him. Deryl and Darlene moved back to a farm east of Clinton. Deryl and Darlene had one son, Morgan Wayne Burch. Deryl had also formed a small engineering company with Ron Shy of Columbia. They worked in the Clinton, Sedalia and Columbia areas. One of the most enjoyable times of Deryl's life was becoming an auctioneer. As a birthday present, Deryl was sent to the Missouri Auction School of KCMO. He started auctioneering with one of the best auctioneers in the country, Rolland Motley of Appleton City. Deryl worked with Rolland Montley, Bud Showalter and Atchison Auction and held many of his own sales. After Deryl and Darlene divorced, he sold his part in his engineering company and took a job for the County of Marion, Kansas, as county engineer. He then moved to Fayetteville, Arkansas, as the, as the director of Public Works. After a few years, Deryl moved to Platte County as a highway engineer, until he realized that he no longer enjoyed engineering. He got as far away from that lifestyle as he could and took a job driving an 18-wheeler over the road for Contract Freighters of Joplin. Many years of driving over the road left Deryl missing home, so he got off the road and took a job as a Union Carpenter Local 160 out of Kansas City. Deryl worked as a carpenter until he was injured and for health reasons forced to quit work. Deryl's health went downhill quickly with multiple problems. Deryl enjoyed life and as such had many hobbies and projects. He loved playing music on the piano, guitar and trombone. At one time, Deryl played in a band called country Etc. While playing one night he met Maudi, who has been his lifelong partner since. He did a lot of flying, hunting, fishing and competitive shooting and he was also an avid race fan. Deryl is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Ethel Burch. He is survived by one son, Morgan Burch and wife Lori, Clinton, and granddaughter Catherine Hooten, LaGrange. His faithful companion of more than 20 years, Maudi Meads of Clinton; Maudi's children, Cindy, Jerry, Rocky and Darace Meads and wife Elaine, all of Clinton; Maudi's grandchildren, Kelly Johnson and husband Jeff, Kyle Wagner, Cody Meads, Logan and wife Andria, Casey and Rebecca Meads and great-grandchildren Manning and Marian Johnson and Nichole and Lindsey Ford. One brother, Monte Burch and wife Joan, Humansville; two nephews, Mark Burch of Humansville and Michael Burch and wife Abby, Springfield, and one niece Jodi Burch of Humansville, also survive Deryl. Deryl had a host of friends and relatives. Services were held at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton Wednesday, June 15.

BURCH, Frances E. FINKS
b: Feb 15 1832, Madison Co, VA
d: Jun 7 1896, S of Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jun 13 1896 - Mrs. Frances E. Burch, wife of D. L. Burch, died at her home one mile south of Lewis Station Sunday, June 7, at 2 p.m. She had suffered from tumorous cancers on her arm for two years, which home physicians and city specialists failed to cure and the utmost devotion on the part of the best of husbands, a devoted sisters and two sons were as naught to the fiat of the Omnipotent. No woman in the county was more universally loved. She was born in Madison county, Virginia, Feb. 15, 1832. Her father, Mark Finks, deceased, came to New Franklin, Mo. in 1836 and from there to Henry county in 1837, homesteading west of Calhoun. Messrs. Will, Jim, Fisher and Mit Finks are brothers of Mrs. Burch and the surviving sisters are Mrs. John Legg, Mrs. Dode Adamson and Miss Jennie Finks. Frances E. Finks was married to D. L. Burch Dec. 18, 1856 and in 1858 went to housekeeping at the present homestead. Two sons, Thornton and George, were born to them and are influential Christian men in their community, an honor to good parents. On Thursday of last week, Mrs. Burch first spoke to her family about her approaching death, although for the last few months her sufferings have been almost without endurance. She bore them patiently and let her thoughts dwell on others rather than on herself. She expressed herself ready to go and her only regret was in leaving her loved ones, especially her husband, to whom she felt the parting would be most severe. She bade farewell to her family, telling them to meet her in Heaven and to tell all her friends and neighbors, saying: "Oh, what a happy meeting that will be!" Burial at Calhoun.

BURCHAM, Kathryn D. "Kate" HAMPTON
b: Apr 11 1928
d: Mar 31 2005, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2005 - Kathryn "Kate" Burcham, 76, Windsor and formerly of Independence, died Thursday morning, March 31, 2005, at her home in Windsor. She was born April 11, 1928, the daughter of Fredrick D. Hampton and Odes G. (Ransdell) Hampton. On December 24, 1947, in Windsor, she married Edwin E. Burcham, who died December 30, 1977. She worked at Rival Manufacturing Company in Clinton, retiring in 1993. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, and a former member of the Sycamore Hills Baptist Church, Independence. Survivors include two brothers, Howard Hampton and Ross Hampton, both of Windsor; a sister Arlice Madole, Windsor; several nieces and nephews, including Roy Hampton and Tommy Hampton, both of Windsor, who she raised in her home. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Maurine Null and Essie Mae Bowen, and four brothers, Lowell F., Clifford, Roy Dean and Bill Hampton. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 2, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BURDEN, Fairy A. HORN
b: Sep 9 1902, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
d: May 22 1992, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Kansas City Star, May 25 1992 - Fairy A. Burden, 87, Holden, Mo., formerly of Harrisonville, died May 22, 1992, at a nursing home in Holden. Services will be Wednesday at the Ben Cast & Son-Wood Chapel, Holden; burial in the Holden Cemetery. Mrs. Burden was born in Knob Noster, Mo., and had lived in Iantha, Mo., then lived in Harrisonville for six years. She lived in Holden and in Centerview, Mo., since 1940. She was a member of the church and its United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Warrensburg, Mo., for 48 years. She was a member of the Sunny Hour Social Club, Centerview, Mo. Her husband of 55 years, Earl Charles Burden, died in 1979. Survivors include two sons, William Burden and Kenneth Burden of Centerview; a sister, Ruby Vick, Lompoc, Calif.; seven grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. - Note from Lee, llenoxx@uffdaonline.net - Fairy Adell Horn (Burden) was born 9 Sept 1902 not 1904, she was 89 when she died. She and her husband were only married 54 years. William is from Centerview, Kenneth was from Platte City.

BURGARD, Cleo Dale
b: May 15 1931, Columbus, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jul 2 2007, South Fork, CO
bur: Columbus Christian Church Cemetery, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Garden City MO - Cleo Dale Burgard, of Garden City, Missouri was born May 15, 1931 in Columbus, Missouri, the son of Cleo Dale and Pauline (Hyatt) Burgard, Sr. He departed this life Monday, July 2, 2007 at South Fork, Colorado at the age of 76 years, 1 month and 17 days. On October 9, 1969, Cleo was united in marriage to Helen Elizabeth (Johnson) Anderson in Kansas City, Missouri. Cleo was a farmer until his retirement in the 1990's. Earlier, he was owner and operator of Kansas City Calculator, Co., Kansas City until 1973. Cleo was an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church, near Garden City and served on the Board of Directors of the Harrisonville, Missouri Senior Citizens. Cleo loved spending time at his cabin in the mountains of Colorado. He had lived in Kansas City before moving to Garden City in 1969. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Helen E. Burgard; three daughters, Marlene Zygmontowicz and husband Ed, Platte City, Missouri, Marilyn R. Davis and husband Larry, Garden City, Missouri and Vicki Anderson, Suwanee, Georgia; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Paul C. Burgard, Columbus, Missouri; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, July 9, 2007 at the Sycamore Grove Mennonite Church near Garden City, Missouri, with graveside services at the Columbus Christian Church Cemetery, Columbus, Missouri.

BURGE, Mary L.
b: abt 1830, Vermont
d: Jan 12 1910, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1910 - Died - Mrs. M. L. Birge, January 12, 1910, at the home on North Second Street. A native of Vermont and about 76. Her husband was a fine lawyer and brought her to Clinton as a bride before the war and built the home, which now stand, remodeled on North Main. Two sons - Roy the eldest, a rising young lawyer, died of consumption at the age of 25 in 1880. Fred is in a railroad office in St. Paul

BURGER, David William III
b: Dec 8 1934, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
d: Jan 11 2007, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
David William Burger III, of Creighton, Missouri was born December 8, 1934 in Harrisonville, Missouri the son of David William and Ollie (Dxyes) Burger II. He departed this life Thursday, January 11, 2007 at his home near Creighton at the age of 72 years, 1 month and 3 days. On June 16, 1983, David was united in marriage to Eva Mae Friend in Arlington, Virginia. David was employed as a supervisor for Allied Signal, Kansas City, Missouri from 1957 until his retirement on March 27, 1992. He was a member of the Aerospace Union #314 and was an Army veteran. David loved to farm, the outdoors, hunt, fish and spend time with his family. He had lived in Harrisonville before moving to Creighton in the 1980s. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Eva Mae on July 7, 1995; a brother, Edwin and three sisters, Sadie, Pauline and Georgia. He is survived by a son, Devin Burger and his companion, Barbara Smith, Creighton, Missouri; two step-sons, Doug Osborne and Dean Scharnhorst both of Harrisonville, Missouri; three step-daughters, Dinah Ringer and husband Howard, Dardanell, Arkansas, Dorothy Dow and husband Brandon, Butler, Missouri, Sabrina McCubbin and husband Paul, Harrisonville, Missouri; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bobby Burger and Jerry Burger and a sister, Betty Burger all of Harrisonville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends. Cremation. A memorial service was held Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri.

BURGESS, Cleda L. HOGAN
b: Dec 8 1921, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Dec 5 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 6 2004 - Cleda L. Burgess, 82, Windsor and formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, died early Sunday morning, December 5, 2004, at her home in Windsor. She was born December 8, 1921, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Ollie Monroe Hogan and Clara Mae (Payton) Hogan. On December 17, 1938, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, she married George William Burgess, who died July 10, 1973. She worked at Providence Hospital, Kanas City, Kansas, as a nurse's aide for 30 years. She was a member of Windsor United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Survivors include four daughters, Nancy Sue Mountain, Windsor, Mary Elizabeth Miller, Freemont, Nebraska, Patricia Burgess, Windsor, and Betty Joe Amos, Radcliff, Kentucky; two sons, Gary Wayne Burgess, Excelsior Springs, and Daniel Lee Burgess, Kansas City, Kansas; 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; a brother Kenneth Charles Hogan, Sonora, California, and a sister, Nina Ruth Reed, Lawrence, Kansas. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother Fred Allen Hogan. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 8, at the Chapel Hill Butler Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. Burial will be in Highland Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

BURGESS, Jeremiah "Jerry"
b: 1826
d: 1916
Uncle Jerry Burgess, died at the Mitchell home here Tuesday morning at six o'clock, at the age of 90 years. Until the past year, Uncle Jerry had been quite active and was able to make regular trips to and from town, walking around and enjoying life. He had remained at home the past year or so and gradually grew weaker until the end came. He was identified in business here for several years, being associated in the meat market, with L. B. Mitchell. All business houses closed Friday during the funeral. Uncle Jerry was one of the old settlers of this community, having lived here for the past 25 to 30 years. He was one of the strongest admirers of Theodore Roosevelt in the community. The funeral service was held Friday morning at the home. The remains were laid to rest at the K.P. Cemetery beside his wife who died here several years ago. Besides other relatives and friends, he leaves a son and two daughters all living in other states. - Card of Thanks: We desire to express our sincere thanks and appreciation for the kindness and assistance rendered us by neighbors and friends during the illness and death of Uncle Jerry Burgess. Mrs. E Mitchell and family.

BURK, Mabel Frances HOWE
b: Feb 10 1907, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jan 18 1992, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mabel Frances Burk was born February 10, 1907 in Johnson County, Missouri, the daughter of Harvey Howe and Letta Ann Slusher Howe. She passed away January 18, 1992, at the Meyer Care Center in Higginsville, MO. at the age of 84. Mrs. Burk lived most of her life in the Warrensburg and Leeton area. She was married to Ralph Burk on November 10, 1952. Mr. Burk preceded her in death on Nov. 1, 1973. She worked as a seamstress and a sales clerk. She was employed over the years at Brookfield-Garrison, Foster's Dry Goods and Sam Bernstein Men's Clothing in Warrensburg. Mabel was a member of the New Beginnings Church of the Brethren in Warrensburg. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Florence Riddle and Pearl Warnken, both of Warrensburg; one brother, Wilbur Howe of Superior, Ne., and three sisters, Lois Winters of Oxford, Ne., Ruth Pevestorff of Higginsville, and Virginia Gnagy of Wenatchee, Wa. Also surviving are six grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, January 20, 1992 at Consalus Chapel in Chilhowee. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg.

BURKE, Jacqueline L. "Jackie" HUGHES
b: Sep 20 1939, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 4 1999, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Independence, MO - "Jackie" L. Burke, 60, Independence, MO, passed away Saturday Dec. 4, 1999, at her home. Services will be Wednesday December 8, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence; burial will be Wednesday in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, MO. Mrs. Burke was born September 20, 1939, in Windsor, MO, to Albert and Hester Hughes. She had lived in the Kansas City area for 40 years. She was employed as a secretary for 20 years with Sertoma International. She was a recipient of the Maude Walker Young Award from Alpha Phi Omega. She loved to paint and was a good Christian woman. Mrs. Burke is survived by her husband, Patrick Burke, of the home; her daughter, Kimberly K. Potts and her husband James, Sedalia, Mo; two stepchildren, Erin B. Lowe and her husband Brian, Olathe, KS, and John F. Burke, Chicago, IL; granddaughter, Crystal Eggert, Odessa, Mo; grandson, Christopher Shay, Sedalia, MO; two stepgrandchildren, Evan and Lindsay Lowe, both of Olathe, KS; her sister, Susan Tafallo, Phoenix, AZ; a niece, Leslie Allen, and great-niece, Dakota Thompson, both of Phoenix, AZ; and other loving relatives and friends. - Notes from cousin B. Thomas Hughes: Jackies' fathers correct name was Walter Albertus Hughes and known locally as "Bert". Her mothers full name was Hester Faye Raymer Hughes and known locally as Faye.

BURKE, Mary E. BENEZETTE
b: Apr 4 1877, near Garland, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 1935, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Robert J. Burke died at the St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City about noon Wednesday, where she had been the past ten days. She was taken dangerously ill July 6 with an abscess of the liver and gall bladder trouble. Her temperature ran so high the physicians were unable to operate or drain the abscess even after she was taken to the hospital. During this last illness loved ones watched and prayed, but her sufferings were brought to an end. Mary Benezette was born April 4, 1877, near Garland, being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Benezette. She grew to womanhood there and was married to Robert J. Burke about 36 years ago. She was one of Henry county's prettiest women, a fine, high type Christian, beautiful of face and gentle of spirit, devoted to her home and ever ready with hand and heart to help her own people, neighbors and friends, and in the church. She was converted soon after her marriage and united with the Garland Baptist church where she had held her membership since. She is survived by her beloved husband and four children, Frank Burke, of Garland; Hisle Burke, West Jefferson, Clinton; Edgar Lewis Burke, at home, and Mrs. George Hetherington, North Third, Clinton. There are two grandchildren, Bobby Burke, of Garland and R. T. Hetherington of Clinton; also three sisters, Mrs. Jessie McWhirt, Centerview, Mo.; Mrs. Abbie Woodruff, Siloam Springs, Mo.; and Mrs. George A. Johnson, Garland; and three brothers, Howard and Harry Benezette, Kansas City and Frank Benezette, Strawsburg, Mo. The body was brought home Wednesday. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements had not been made. Consalus & Peck will be in charge of the funeral.

BURKE, Nellie Marie JAGEMAN
b: Jul 1 1908, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 20 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 2 2001 - Nellie Marie Burke, daughter of Edward J. and Ida Dunn Jageman was born July 1, 1908, in Henry County, and died September 20, 2001, at Clinton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, at the age of 93 years. Nellie accepted Christ at the age of 14 and was baptized and joined the Garland Baptist Church. She attended Norris High School, and one year at Warrensburg College. She taught at Collins which was a one-room country school near her home. On August 2, 1929, she and Frank Burke were hunted in marriage and to this union were born two children, Robert and Mary Frances. They spent their entire married life on the farm. After her husband's death, she moved to Clinton. She joined the Northeast Baptist Church where she was a faithful worker until she had a stroke. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Burke; her parents, her sister, Mildred, and her brother, James, and a great-granddaughter, Natalie Burke. She is survived by her son, Robert Burke and wife Gloria of Clinton; her daughter, Mary Frances Dunn of Colorado Springs; five grandchildren, Susan Kaiser and Doug Burke of Clinton, Kenny Hood of Houston, Texas, Ronald Hood of Boston, Massachusetts, and Brenda Walth of Colorado Springs, Colorado; eight great-grandchildren, Emily Burke, Tyler Burke, Gregory Walth, Mark Walth, Benjamin Walth, John Hood, Wesley Hood and Niccolus Hood, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was a wonderful homemaker and loved her family very much. She will be very deeply missed. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, September 24. Burial was in the Paul Cemetery.

BURKE, Robert Jackson
b: Sep 9 1867, Culpepper Co, VA
d: May 9 1938, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - One of the older and beloved members of Garland community, Robert Burke, was released thru death from earthly life, at 2:00 a.m. May 9, 1938, at the Clinton General Hospital where he was taken Sunday morning. He had not been well since the Monday before, but continued his work as usual, planting corn but complained of ill health Friday when physicians were called, then Saturday evening he developed pneumonia and next day was taken to the hospital that medical skill could better check the disease, but at the beginning of the next day, his soul entered a brighter and peaceful land. Robert Jackson Burke was born September 9, 1867, in Culpepper county, Va., and came to Missouri when 14, then when 25, came to Henry County, settling near Garland where he had remained. December 28, 1898, he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Benezette, at her home, near Garland. The Burke home was about seven miles northwest of Clinton, where his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Lewis Burke, and small daughter, Helen Louise, lived, and whom he enjoyed. Mr. Burke was devoted to his wife, until her death. She was a splendid character, and their children were a source of great pride. Their interests were his and their welfare ever considered before his. He was equally proud of his grandchildren and of his daughter-in-law, who had been homemaker there since her marriage about a year ago to his son. He had always tilled the soil and became early recognized as a capable, energetic and thrifty farmer. He exerted a fine Christian influence which will live on, though he is gone. Following the Master's example was his constant desire and for the past 20 years he had been a deacon of the Garland Baptist church and valued member. Movements for community betterment always had his support, and his life was lighted by his kindly deeds, cheering words and gentle tolerance. All he did was done with a great sincerity of purpose, an example to others. He is survived by four children, Mrs. George Hetherington, Clinton; and sons, Frank Burke, northwest Clinton; Hisle, Bentonville, Ark., and Edgar Lewis of the home; sisters, Mrs. J. E. Swart, Clinton, Mrs. J. J. Smith, northwest Clinton; Mrs. Otis Elwell, Sweet Springs, and Mrs. Charles Elwell, Houstonia, Mo. There are five grandchildren, R. T. Hetherington; Wallace Franklin Burke in Arkansas; Helen Louise of the home and Bobby and Mary Frances Burke, northwest of Clinton. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Garland church. Burial in Englewood, under direction of Consalus & Peck.

BURKES, Georgia Myrtle OLDAKER
b: Mar 6 1942, Lawton, Comanche Co, OK
d: Oct 22 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, FL
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 18 2005 - Georgia Myrtle Burkes was born March 6, 1942, in Lawton, Oklahoma, the daughter of Gaston E. and Onia S. (Gill) Oldaker. She died October 22, 2005, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, at the age of 63-years-old. Georgia was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in MIlton, Florida. She is survived by her three sons, Randy M. Burkes, Clinton, James P. Burkes, Warsaw, and Virgil D. Pettores, Deepwater; one daughter Anne Swain, Lowry City; one brother Emery Oldaker, Clinton; one sister Stella Shook, Stockton, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, October 28. Internment will be at a later date in the Barrancas National Cemetery, Pensacola, Florida.

BURKHART, Beatrice Lorene COOPER
b: Nov 25 1923, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
d: Jan 30 2002
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 5 2002 - Beatrice Lorene Burkhart was born November 25, 1923, in Cross Timbers, to Frank and Fannie Elizabeth Mullins Cooper, and died Wednesday, January 30, 2002. She is survived by a sister, Anna Lee Hammond, Clinton; three children, Jack Burkhart, Grain Valley, Bob Burkhart, Clinton, and Sharon Moore, Collins; eight grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cleo Burkhart; two brothers, Roscoe and Luther Cooper; one sister, Gladys Smart, and her parents, Frank and Fannie Cooper. Funeral services were Sunday, February 3, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Robinson Cemetery.

BURKHART, Juanita TERRY
b: Feb 11 1921, Morgan Co, MO
d: Dec 23 2005, Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 23 2005 - Juanita Burkhart, 84, died Friday, December 23, 2005, at her home in Tightwad. She had been ill for several years. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, December 27, at Parks Chapel Cemetery. She was born February 11, 1921, the oldest of 11 children born to Frank and Ethel Brown Terry in Morgan County. She married Roscoe Burkhart on March 2, 1946, in Paola, Kansas. She and Roscoe have lived on a farm in Tightwad since 1962, where she loved caring for her animals and flowers. She attended Parks Chapel Baptist Church for many years as well as enjoying her brother's gospel singing at Soul's Harbor. She was preceded in death by a brother, Norman Terry, and a sister, June Crowder. She is survived by her husband Roscoe Burkhart, of the home; a son Robert Burkhart, Tightwad; a daughter, Loma Campbell, Joplin; two grandsons Rick Mertz, Clinton and Mitchell Mertz, Tightwad, as well as 10 other grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren. Also surviving are five brothers, Harold Terry, Donald Terry, G. L. Terry, Larry Terry and Day Terry; three sisters, Alma Coddington, Louise Cain and Shirley Fockler.

BURKHOLDER, Dorothy Margreth LOFING
b: Jul 4 1922, Hastings, NE
d: Aug 16 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 17 2006 - Dorothy Margreth Lofing Burkholder died early morning on Friday, August 11, 2006, in Kansas City at Carondelet Manor. Dorothy was born July 4, 1922, in Hastings, Nebraska, at Mary Lanning Hospital, the fifth of eight children. She was born to parents, George Lofing Sr. and Henrietta Edith Trupp Lofing and she was known as Daddie to the family. Her father came into the United States via the port at Houston, Texas, as a German immigrant from the area of the Volga River Valley in Russia, which was her entire family ancestry. She was baptized on the 3rd of June, 1923, and confirmed on April 5, 1936, at the New York Avenue Congregational Church in Hastings, where the early founders of the church were Volga-German immigrants and her ancestors, Henry Trupp, Jacob Eckhardt and Jacob Wagner, were among the founding fathers. Dorothy married H. Lee Burkholder and settled in Los Angeles, California, for a few years. They moved to the Clinton area after being owners of two businesses in Wilber, Nebraska. They purchased a farm east of Clinton and lived therefor 40 years before retiring and moving to Clinton. Besides managing the businesses and the farm, Dorothy worked in Clinton at a wholesale grocer, at the Clinton Daily Democrat, the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office, and as the office manager of the facility now known as Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center before retiring. She was a voracious reader with a wide range of reading interests - politics, history, medical science - actually knowing no limits. She also worked as a 4-H leader, a volunteer with the Red Cross blood drive, teaching health classes at the hospital, Golden Valley Hospital Auxiliary for eight years and was an avid advocate for the planning and creation of the Henry County Library, seeking signatures for the petition and helping wherever she could. Dorothy also was a member of the Golden valley Writers' Guild and had several articles and poems published in regional magazines. She also had a column in the Clinton Daily Democrat with the title "A Page From My Journal" for several years. She was a great letter writer and in later years exchanged emails with family and new friends on the Internet. She loved talking to everyone she met and was always sharing her knowledge and giving encouragement to those she was around. Her love of education and continuous improvement has lived on in her descendants. She was preceded in death by her husband H. Lee Burkholder, her parents and her brothers, Paul of Tacoma, Washington, and Alvin of Oakland, California, and a baby sister Gertrude. She is survived by her children Barbara Burkholder Crews of Kansas City, Lee S. Burkholder and his wife Sandy, Tucson, Arizona, Gary D. Burkholder and fiancee Jasmine LiSanti of Miami, Florida; grandchildren, Paul S. Burkholder of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Lara Burkholder Blanchard of Aurora, Colorado, as well as great-grandchildren, Kate Blanchard and Zeb, Chole and Cal Burkholder; her brothers, George Lofing Jr. and niece Jean, Phoenix (Sun City), Arizona, Jim Lofing and sister-in-law Janette Ventura, California, and nieces Julie, Jennifer and Joan, and her sisters, Mary Kathryn Weishoff and brother-in-law Fred, Torance, California, niece Paul Jo and nephews Fred Jr., David and sister Velma Ruth Lofing of Marina del Rey, California, and nieces Deana VanFosson, Carson, Iowa, June Miller, Shenandoah, Iowa, and Kathleen Crawford of San Francisco, California and nephews James, Dencil and Dennis Exceen, Maryville, and Michael Lofing of Seattle, Washington; Bonnie and Lawrence "Dutch" Henery and Mary, Ozzy and Gus Corsiglia, predeceased by Jeff. Memorial services were Wednesday, August 16, at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton.

BURKS, Barbara
b: abt 1926
d: Dec 28 2007, Topeka, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 4 2008 - Barbara Burks, 81, Topeka, formerly of Deepwater, died December 28, 2007. Barbara was a loving wife to Bill Burks for 62 years; mother to John (Kaye) Burks of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Patty (Doug) Gerdel of Topeka, Kansas, and Bill Burks of Clinton; grandmother to Keith, Jonathan, Shawn, Jeff, Stephanie and Stacy; great-grandmother to 12 with #13 to be born in January and a friend to everyone she met. A memorial service was held in Barbara's honor on Wednesday, January 2, at Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel.

BURKS, Josephine Johanna SHEEREN
b: Jan 18 1892, near Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Aug 12 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kingsville, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Josephine Johanna Burks, age 100, Kansas City, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 1992 at Carondelet Manor in Kansas City, Mo. She was born January 18, 1892 near Holden, the daughter of William A. and Catherine Mary (Connell) Sheeren. She married William Burks on December 28, 1939 in Jefferson City. He preceded her in death in 1945. Mrs. Burks had lived in Holden, Sedalia, Jefferson City, and Hot Springs, Arkansas before moving to Kansas City in 1985. She worked as a dental hygienist in Sedalia, for several years. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Kansas City. She leaves one daughter, Geraldine Quinlan, Kansas City; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also to be remembered is a nephew, Raymond Thompson, with whom she was very close. Funeral services were held at Friday, August 14, 1992 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Holden. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kingsville.

BURKS, Sarah Margaret WHIPPLE
b: Apr 16 1928, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co, KS
d: Feb 5 2005, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 2 2005 - Sarah Margaret Burks was born April 26, 1928, in Coffeyville, Kansas, to Corban and Nora Whipple. She died at her home in Deepwater Saturday, February 5, 2005, at the age of 76 years. She was married to Silas J. Burks, Sr., who preceded her in death in 2004. She was a machinist for Rival Manufacturing for 17 years. She was a member of the Grandview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Lois Miller, Margie Cameron, Lorine Roberts; brother David Whipple; two sons, Jimmie Debo and Silas J. Burks Jr.; great-granddaughter Hanna and her beloved husband of 49 years, Silas J. Burks Sr. in April 2004. Sarah is survived by three sons, Harold Burks of Cicso, Nebraska, Kenneth McMillen of Deepwater and Emmett Burks, Belton; five daughters, Betty Burks, Marina, California, Carolyn Burks, Osceola, Thelma Bothwell, Milpitas, California, Diane Gregory of Deepwater and Linda Meehan of Raymore; one brother, Charles Whipple of Grandview; five sisters, Ida Mae Webber of Coffeyville, Kansas, Mary Wieland of Kansas City, Pauline Long and Wilma Ptacek, both of Grandview, and Lillian Woods, Clinton; 35 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, February 9. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

BURKS, Silas Jackson
b: Apr 1 1915, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
d: Apr 20 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 12 2004 - Silas Jackson Burks, son of Emmett Jackson and Zula Maude Pickring Burks, was born April 1, 1915, in Columbia, and died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Silas worked and managed a dry cleaning service in Independence and later worked for the Grandview School District for 16 years. He was a baptist. He is survived by his wife, Sara Burks, of the home, his mother, Zula Burks of Columbia; two sons, Harold Dean Burks of Ceresco, Nebraska, and Emmett Jackson Burks, Belton; four daughters, Betty Burks, Marina, California, Thelma Brothwell, Milpitas, California, Carolyn Burks-Wedgworth, Osceola, and Linda Meehan, Grandview; one stepson, Kenneth McMillen, Deepwater; one stepdaughter, Diane Gretory, Deepwater; two brothers, Shirley Sam Burks and ruey Clay Burks, both of columbia, as well as 26 grandchildren, 50 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, April 23. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

BURNER, Catherine Eunice
b: Jul 3 1915
d: Oct 21 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22 1999 - Catherine Eunice Burner, 84, died early Thursday morning, October 21, 1999, at the Golden Valley Hospital. She had lived in Clinton the past 15 months and was a former resident of Carrollton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Carrollton. She is survived by her daughter, Kay and husband, Ed Morehead, Clinton; two granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Gibson-Rice Funeral Home in Carrollton with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Carrollton.

BURNETT, Eugene D.
b: Sep 9 1927, Berwyn, Cook Co, IL
d: Jun 27 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Ft. Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 5 2001 - Eugene D. Burnett, 73, died June 27, 2001, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City after a long illness. He was born in Berwyn, Illinois, on September 9, 1927, the son of Mary and Ormond Burnett. He was raised in Berwyn, attended St. Mary's School, graduated and continued his education at Washburn Trade School on the west side of Chicago. He was employed by Precision Scientific Industries in Chicago for 25 years as a quality control inspector. After leaving Precision, he went into the real estate business, owning a number of buildings on the northwest side of Chicago. He also owned and operated a liquor store and bar in the same area. Eugene's employment at Precision was interrupted by service to his country in the Air Force. He was stationed in the Hawaiian Islands and was responsible for maintaining navigational systems on planes. In 1972, Eugene sold his business and moved to Warsaw with his wife, Addie, and youngest step-son. He continued to manage his real estate holdings from there. He was an active and supportive member of the Warsaw Senior Center. His is survived by his wife of 36 years, Adeline (Addie) and step-sons, John Wroblewski and wife Carol of Glendale Heights, Illinois, James Wroblewski of Kansas City, Kansas, and Raymond Wroblewski and wife Debra of Minneapolis, Minnesota. He had two step-grandsons, Brian and Paul. He also left behind a sister, Margaret Ann Porcaro and husband Anthony of Westchester, Illinois. Funeral arrangements were handled by Stacy Ollar of the Amos Family Funeral Home. Services were private and interment was at the National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas, on Friday, June 29, 2001.

BURNFIN, Joe
b: Jun 20 1902, near Fristoe, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 15 1991, Hermitage, Hickory Co, MO
bur: Fristoe Cemetery, Fristoe, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Joe Burnfin, age 89, was born near Fristoe, on June 20, 1902, the son of John and Almeda Hunter Burnfin, and passed away Sunday morning, September 15, 1991 at the Hermitage Park Care Center where he had been a patient for the past five years. He grew up in the Fristoe community and in December of 1928 was united in marriage to Beatrice Antwiler. Following their marriage, they made their home on farms in both Benton and Hickory Counties. Unto this union one son, Herbert, was born. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beatrice, on July 7, 1967. He was also preceded in death by a daughter from a former marriage, Lucille Hough; two brothers, Paul and Charles, and two sisters, Alpha and Florence. He is survived by his son, Herbert, of Kansas City; one sister, Lucy Bybee of Wheatland; and a brother-in-law, George A. Wiseman, of Holden; several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, September 17, 1991 at Reser Funeral Home. Burial was in Fristoe Cemetery.

BURNHAM, Gladys BURCHAM
b: Jun 15 1906, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 6 1996, St. Charles, St. Charles Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gladys Burcham Burnham, 90, Overland, died Tuesday, August 6, 1996, in St. Charles. She was born June 15, 1906, in Windsor, the daughter of Reuben Elbert and Mary Chipman Burcham. Services were Friday, August 9, in St. John, with burial in Masonic Cemetery in Arcadia. Mrs. Burnham had been a teacher with the Ritenour School District in St. Louis County. She had taught at several other schools in Missouri, including Windsor Junior High School. She was a member of the Henry County Chapter of DAR and the Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of Missouri. She is survived by one daughter, Jean Blinne of St. Charles; one son, Jim of Houston, Texas; one sister, Louise Zimmerman of Windsor; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin B. Burnham.

BURNHAM, Henry Silas
b: May 8 1894, Maries Co, MO
d: Dec 27 1971, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Henry Silas Burnham, son of Abraham Thomas and Eliza Catherine Seaton Burnham, was born May 8, 1894, on a farm in Maries County, Missouri, and died of a heart attack at 4:50 a.m., Dec. 27, 1971 at Clinton General Hospital. He grew to manhood in Maries County and attended school in that area. On Nov. 9, 1916, he was united in marriage to Charity Sibyl Burns of Maries County and they became the parents of one son, Silas Junior Burnham. The wife preceded in death on October 12, 1924, at Clinton and was buried in Englewood. Coming to Clinton, Mo., in 1918, Mr. Burnham took his first job at the Martinville General Store where he worked a short time. He then attended an automotive school in Kansas City, returning to work for John E. Smith at the Last Chance Garage, then located on the corner of N. Main and Elm Sts. Later he purchased the outdoor Billboard Advertising business in this community. Mr. Burnham was married to Beulah H. Mayes on June 24, 1926, in Clinton where they have always made their home. Also in 1926, he opened a baby chick hatchery which he operated successfully for some 20 years, however, in the 1940's his health began to fail and he was no longer able to meet the demanding routine of the hatchery. But he kept busy, purchasing and modernizing older homes for rent or sale. Finally he was forced to give up his business career, becoming an arthritic victim, but he remained a leader in the financial and civic affairs of the town. A member of the Clinton Christian Church since 1924, Mr. Burnham maintained an excellent record, witnessing with his presence and active participation in church life. He had taught his Bible Class the day before his death. He was well read and adept at reasoning, yet he was tolerant and always respected another's view. Through the years he was a recognized leader and served on many church boards and committees, including the building plans committee for the present church on East Ohio St. He was a deacon emeritus at the time of his death. His was a strong, brave spirit, and he rose above the ills that beset him. His wife shared and supported his interests at all times, thus enabling him to lead a useful and satisfying life and to contribute much to the welfare and happiness of others. He was never idle, and among his hobbies he had developed exceptional skill in rug hooking and needlepoint. In the latter he had instructed a Camp Fire group the past two years. His love of nature was expressed in feeding and caring for wild creatures, especially the hummingbirds and squirrels that come to his place regularly. Surviving are the devoted wife of the home; the son, Silas Jr., daughter-in-law Kaye, grandson Mark and granddaughter Debbie, all of Tulsa, Okla.; one sister Mrs. T. I. Stokes of Clinton; a number of nieces and nephews, other relatives and many close friends. Funeral services were held Dec. 29, 1971 at the Christian Church of Clinton, Mo. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery at Clinton. Present from out of town for the services were: the son and family, Tulsa, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Burns and Karen, Emporia, Kan.; Miss Linda Sickman, Kansas City, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stokes and Mike, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mr. Darwin Stokes, Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Opal Copeland, Springfield, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Graves, Tuscumbia, Mo.; Mrs. Vernon Long, Vienna, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Martin Schulenberg, Mr. Tony Burnham, Mr. Loren Burnham, Mrs. Lula Seaton, Mrs. Clarence Seaton, Mr. Lawrence Seaton, Mr. Clay Seaton, all of Meta, Mo.

BURNS, Barbara Jane HORD
b: May 24 1932, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 13 2007, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 27 2007 - Barbara Jane Burns was born May 24, 1932, in Clinton, the daughter of Earl and Daisy (Sersey) Hord, and died September 13, 2007, at Manor Care Assisted Living Facility in Overland Park, Kansas. She attended Missouri State University where she was a member of the Pi Kappa Sigma Sorority, a varsity cheerleader and an accomplished pianist. Following college, she was married to William N. Burns from Kansas City. Survivors include three daughters; Melissa Closz and husband Mike of Overland Park, Kansas, Christy Burns of Lenexa, Kansas, and Kelly Coursin of Roeland Park, Kansas, and their father Bill Burns of Lenexa, Kansas, one brother Bruce Hord and wife Pat of Clinton, Missouri and one sister, Marsha Conkey of Yuba City, California, two granddaughters Caitlin Closz and Briana Loyd. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, September 17. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

BURNS, Betty Ann SWOPES
b: Nov 4 1955, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 23 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Betty Ann Swopes Burns was born November 4, 1955, in Clinton, the daughter of Charles Oscar and Edna Ruth (Wheeler) Swopes. She departed this life August 23, 1992, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, at the age of 36 years, nine months, 19 days. She was a hot presser for the Holden Manufacturing Company, Holden, from 1982 until February 1991, when her health forced her to quit. Earlier she worked for the Garden City Garment Factory, Garden City, from 1974 until 1980 when she married and moved to Arkansas. She attended Creighton Grade School and was a 1974 graduate of Sherwood High School, Creighton. She had lived in Blairstown and Creighton before moving back to Blairstown in 1982. She was a member of the International Ladies' Garment Workers Union Local #598. She was preceded in death by her father Charles. She is survived by her mother Ruth Swopes; two brothers, Walter Swopes and Norman Swopes; one sister, Nancy Swopes, all of Blairstown; five nieces, Della Harbison, Lana and Lindsey Swopes, all of Blairstown, Kelly and Kiley Swopes of Warrensburg; her maternal grandmother, Fern Wheeler, Clinton; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held August 26, 1992, at the Presbyterian Church, Blairstown. Burial was in the Blairstown Cemetery.

BURNS, Fulton B.
b: Aug 3 1867, Davis Co, MO
d: Oct 16 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stewart Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Oct 22 1904 - While crossing Grand River in an old boat Sunday, October 16, about 6 1/2 miles east of Brownington, Fulton B. Burns lost his life, while his father-in-law, William Fifer, nearly lost his. They were crossing the river in an old boat and about halfway over, it sank, drowning Mr. Burns. He was born in Davis County, this state, August 3, 1867, and died October 16, 1904, aged 37. The oldest son of Samuel and Elizabeth Burns. He came to Brownington when he was 21 and March 11, 1893 he married Miss Bertha Fifer of near Brownington. They had five children; he also leaves a father and brother. He and his wife and oldest son united with the Presbyterian church in February last. Funeral at the home of his father-in-law, and burial in Stewart Cemetery.

BURNS, Ida M. SNELL
b: Apr 30 1863, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson Co, WI
d: Oct 17 1914, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The community was shocked to learn on Sunday morning of the death of Mrs. Ida Burns, the sad event occurring Saturday night in the German hospital at Kansas City, whither she had been taken by her mother and brother on the previous Wednesday evening for treatment and operation for goiter, with which she had been afflicted for years. The immediate cause of her death was a spell of violet coughing and choking. Despite her bodily affliction, Mrs. Burns was a woman of indomitable will and energy, and for many years was very successful in business ventures, and was conducting a hotel at the time of her departure for the hospital. her remains were brought to Calhoun Sunday evening and interment Monday afternoon. Rev. Kelley, pastor of the South methodist Church, of which she was a member, conducting the funeral services, which were attended by nearly the entire community and quite a number of friends from Windsor and Clinton. A great profusion of flowers marked the love of personal friends and the Rebekahs, of which order she was a member. Miss Ida Snell was born at Atkinson, Wisconsin, April 30, 1863; came with her parents to Missouri in 1873; was married to James D. Burns 1883. Died October 17 1914, in her 52nd year. An aged mother, a brother, W. A. Snell, in Calhoun, a step-brother, Ed N. Snell of Windsor, and a stepsister, Mrs. Hartle of Roseland, survive, and have the sincere sympathy of all.

BURNS, Martha F. STEELE
b: Feb 27 1909, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Oct 11 1991, Fulton, Callaway Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Martha F. Burns, 82, formerly of Calhoun, died Friday, October 11, 1991 at the nursing home in Fulton. Mrs. Burns was born February 27, 1909 in Sedalia, the daughter of the late Clarence and Clara Norris Steele. She was a homemaker and for 10 years was a director for a girls dormitory at CMSU retiring in 1974. In 1928, in Sedalia, Mrs. Burns married Paul L. Burns. She was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Pat Kelley, Fulton, Betty Mills, Calhoun; three sons, Bill Burns, Irving, Texas, Charles Burns, Ft. Worth, Texas, Bob Burns, Holts Summit; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Oliver Steele of Sedalia. Funeral services were held Monday, October 14, 1991 at the Calhoun Baptist Church. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

BURNS, Marvin Daniel "Bob"
b: Sep 19 1940, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Jun 26 2001, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Vinson Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 23 2001 - Marvin Daniel "Bob" Burns, son of Otto and Stella (Miller) Burns, was born September 19, 1940, in Lincoln, and died at his home in Warrensburg on June 26, 2001, at the age of 60 years. As a young man he moved to Marshall and worked on a farm until after the death of his father. He then moved to Clinton to be near his mother and two sisters. He married Dona Peek on November 8, 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bill Burns; two sisters, Ina Simpson and Mildred Reddick. Marvin is survived by his devoted wife, Dona, of the home; a brother-in-law, Willard Duke; step-daughter, Shirley Kirk and husband, Glendon, and three sisters, Betty Parks of Clinton, Mary Reddick and Dorothy Robison, Topeka; a host of step-children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, June 29. Burial was in the Vinson Cemetery, Lincoln.

BURNS, Robert W.
b: Aug 4 1929, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 4 2001, Topeka, Shawnee Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 6 2001 - Robert W. Burns, 71, Emporia, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at the Colmery-O'Neil Veterans Administration Medical Center at Topeka, Kansas. He was born in Clinton on August 4, 1929. He was the son of Lloyd O. and Edna (Mayes) Burns. He married Betty Ann Duerr in Clinton, May 18, 1952. She survives of the home. Other survivors are two daughters, Karen Meenen, Topeka, and Diane Brownsback, Bushong, Kansas; four grandsons, two granddaughters. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Funeral services will be at the First Presbyterian Church, Emporia, Kansas, on Saturday. Graveside services will be at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Monday. Arrangements by Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, Kansas.

BURNS, Stella Mae Myrtle MILLER
b: Jan 17 1906, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
d: Sep 6 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Vinson Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Stella Mae Myrtle Burns, 87, died Sunday morning, September 6, 1992, at the home of her daughter in Clinton. She was born in Stover on January 17, 1906, the daughter of George Thomas and Alice Mae Miller. On October 20, 1926, she was united in marriage to Otto F. Burns. Following their marriage they made their home on a farm west of Lincoln. They had seven children. Her husband, Otto, preceded her in death in August of 1979. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Ina Simpson in 1972. She was a member of the CME Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, William Burns and Marvin Burns, both of Clinton; four daughters, Betty Parks and Mildred Reddicks, both of Clinton, Mary Deddicks and Dorothy Robinson, both of Topeka, Kansas. She leaves 21 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the Davis-Miller Chapel in Windsor. Burial will be in Vinson Cemetery near Lincoln.

BURNSIDES, Esther Margaret MOORE
b: Jun 24 1917, Cushing, OK
d: Aug 23 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 16 2003 - Esther Margaret Moore Burnsides, Clinton, died Saturday, August 23, 2003, at her home. She was born June 24, 1917, in Cushing, Oklahoma, to Hubert Conway and Lucy Margaret King Moore. Esther graduated from Clinton High School in 1935. She married Robert M. Burnsides of Clinton on October 19, 1947. He preceded her in death August 22, 1996. Her passions and career were dedicated to teaching the youth in the communities of Calhoun and Clinton. She retired from teaching in 1981. Surviving are one sister-in-law, Dorothy Moore, Waynesville; two nieces, Charlotte Hegg, Waynesville and Ellen Fishman, Sedalia; seven cousins, Lucille Taylor, Della Locklear, Bill Roberts, Mitchel Mills, Peggy Kepner, Melinda Sikes and Patricia Poland. She was also preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Clarence Moore. Funeral services were held Thursday, August 28, at the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

BURNSIDES, Ollie May
b: Dec 27 1879, Missouri
d: Jun 7 1902, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jun 21 1902 - Another rose in blooming has fallen from the stem; it budded on earth to bloom with eternal freshness in the garden of God. Ollie M. Burnsides, only daughter of W. M. Burnsides, deceased, and Martha Burnsides, died at her mother's home June 7, 1902, aged 22. She was a kind friend and a dutiful daughter. Her school class is now for the first time broken. Some have gone to new homes, but dear Ollie is far better off with our Heavenly Father "in a home not made with hands." Laid to rest in Bethlehem cemetery.

BURNSIDES, Robert M.
b: Nov 14 1917, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 22 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert M. Burnsides was born November 14, 1917, in Henry County, the son of roy and Margie Mills Burnsides. He died Thursday, August 22, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mr. Burnsides graduated from Clinton High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Esther Moore. He worked in construction as a heavy equipment operator for many years before his retirement. He was a member of the first Presbyterian Church of Clinton, the Ararat Temple, Kansas City, the Golden Valley Shrine Club of Clinton, Clinton Masonic Lodge #548 and the Scottish Rite, Kansas City Valley. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Esther Burnsides of the home; first cousin Harry Mills; second cousins, Mitchell Mills, Milton Mills and Bill Roberts, all of Clinton. Funeral services were held Monday, August 26, at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

BURNSIDES, William H.
b: Dec 12 1849, Missouri
d: Feb 24 1900, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 10 1900 - W. H. Burnsides was born December 12, 1849; married Martha Slavens in 1879; died February 24, 1900, being a little past 50. He had lived here all his life and owned several hundred acres of land in Bethlehem township. He was stricken with jaundice sixteen months ago and he felt, after so many months of trials and sufferings, he would yet wear it out and be strong once more. Surely, if happiness can ever come from the honors of triumph of this worth, W. H. Burnsides may well have been a happy man, surrounded by the wife of his youth, whose whole life lay in his; the little boy not yet emerged from childhood's days of frolic; the fair young daughter; the sturdy son, just springing into closest companionship, claiming every day and every day rewarding a father's love. What brilliant broken plans, what baffled high ambition, what sundering of strong warm manhood's friendship, what bitter rending of sweet household ties. Great in life, he was surpassingly great in death. Altho he made no public profession, he said he was not afraid to die. Elder Weir conducted the funeral at Bethlehem church and he was laid to rest in Bethlehem cemetery, followed by the largest concourse of friends and relatives ever witnessed on such an occasion. Besides his own family, he leaves two brothers and sister.

BURR, Ella
b: 1857, New York
d: Jul 22 1896, 2 mi E of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 1 1896 - Mrs. Ella Burr, after a brief sickness, died at her home two miles southeast of Clinton on Wednesday morning, July 22. She was born in New York in 1857, then moved to Illinois, where she married Eugene Burr in 1878. Leaves her husband and three sons. The body was taken to Illinois for burial.

BURRESS, Mallie M. DUNCAN
b: Dec 12 1844, Boone Co, MO
d: Jul 16 1929, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - Mrs. J. M. Burress died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. F. Wall, Tuesday, July 16, 1929, at 9:10 p.m. Mallie Duncan was born in Boone county, Mo., December 12, 1844, and had she lived until next December she would have been 85 years of age. She was the daughter of Samuel and Parilee Duncan. At the age of nine years, she came with her parents to Windsor and lived all her life in or near here. April 10, 1862, she was united in marriage to James Monroe Burress, who died March 28, 1906. Three children were born to this union: Lizzie May, who died July 3, 1886; Lelia Burress Davis, who died December 3, 1887; Mrs. Kate Burress Wall, of Windsor, with whom Mrs. Burress had lived a number of years. Two grandsons, Dr. H. M. Wall of Windsor, and Virgil D. Wall of St. Louis, and three great-grandchildren, Beverly Ann, Virgil W. and Billy, survive. She had been a consistent and consecrated member of the M. E. church, South, since early girlhood. She had been in poor health from diseases incident to old age for several months and her passing was not unexpected. She was a good woman, revered and loved by all who knew her. She lived a busy, useful life, doing her bit, at all times to make the world brighter and better for those she loved and by whom she was loved. Funeral service will be held at the home of Mrs. Julius F. Wall, on North Main street, this (Thursday) afternoon and interment will be made in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

BURRIS, Homer Thrall
b: May 31 1846, Knox Co, OH
d: Jul 11 1904, E of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jul 16 1904 - Homer T. Burris died at his farm 3 1/2 miles east of Clinton Monday at 7:25 a.m. from a tumor in his stomach. He died sitting in his large chair, as the nature of the disease made it impossible for him to lie down. The last two weeks he had been unable to take nourishment or talk above a whisper and required constant watching the past four weeks, but brave, kind and cheerful while bearing the most intense suffering, he passed from life into death, attended by the trest helpmate of a wife w were ever fortunate enough to know and surrounded by his children, who from their parents have inculcated such noble traits of character and moral worth that in their great loss they are sustained by the assurance of going to their father when the time comes to take the journey; and how sweet the meeting will be, relieved from all sorrow and pain. Mr. Burris had been in poor health for 20 years but only knew what the disease was about 18 months ago, after which his earthly affairs were set in order. The following facts were written by himself several months ago, in a pocket diary, which contained similar notes of his father and mother: Homer Thrall Burris was born on a farm near Utica, Ohio, May 331, 1846; lived on the farm with his parents until May 1, 1861, when he enlisted in the Ohio National Guards and served in the 135 Ohio regiment until discharged in October 1864. Moved with his parents to Delaware, Ohio, April 1865, at which place he attended the Ohio Western University until April, 1867, when he moved with his parents on a farm 3 1/2 miles east of Clinton, where he conducted farm and dairy work. Was married to Annabell Roberts near Utica, Ohio, Sept. 26, 1867. Six children have been born to them; one son died in infancy. Those now living are Mrs. May Henry, Mrs. Cora Massey, John D. Burris, who all reside on farms near home. Walter is an invalid and has been unable to leave his bed since having the measles last winter. Miss Gracie Burris, the youngest, is at home. Probably no man in his immediate locality and home town, Clinton, will be more missed; fitted by nature and education to take the lead, every worthy public meeting looked to him for help in making the enterprise practical and a success. Kind, observant and sympathetic, he was a gentleman in the truest sense. While not a church member, he lived a pure, noble, unselfish life. He was a broad-minded man; a man of many qualities. He loved his neighborhood, took a great interest in the schools and his hospitality was known for miles as he was always glad to welcome friends into his beautiful home. His wife and family are members of the Clinton M.E. church and to this church he was a liberal giver. He remarked to a friend and neighbor a few weeks before his death that his religion had always been "to do unto others as he would that they should do unto him." Had we more men who lived up to this rule as Mr. Burris did, this world would be better thereby. The funeral was at the home east of town and burial was in Englewood.

BURRIS, Lena Dell KOGER
b: Dec 26 1895, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 25 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lena Dell Burris, 96, Urich, passed away Saturday, April 25, 1992, at the St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City. She was born December 26, 1895, near Urich, the daughter of Jacob Daniel and Lulie Jane Vanarsdall Koger. On December 26, 1916, she was united in marriage to Thomas Ezra Burris and to this union 10 children were born. She was a member of the Union Church in Aaron, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son, Gailen Burris, and one granddaughter, Heidi Burris. She is survived by nine sons and daughters, Marvin Burris of Lee's Summit, Hobert Burris and his wife, Louise, of Lee's Summit, Wilfred Burris of Lenexa, Kansas, Celestine Gregory and her husband, Don, of Urich, Oletha Means and her husband, Charles of Montrose, Margie Brammeier and her husband, Paul, of Grandview; Genevieve Burris of Raymore, Neoma Beatty and her husband, Raymond of Grandview, and Joan Embry and her husband, Wayne, of Liberty; 24 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandsons. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 28, at the Underwood Steinbeck Funeral Home in Butler.

BURRIS, Orval Edward
b: Apr 19 1913, Jay, Delaware Co, OK
d: Jun 4 2004, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
bur: D. W. Newcomers Floral Hills Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 29 2004 - Orval Edward Burris of Raytown went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 4, 2004, at the Bickford House in Raytown. Orval was 91 years of age and had lived at Bickford House for one and one-half years. Orval and his wife, Lela, lived in Raytown for 22 years. Orval was born April 19, 1913, in Jay, Oklahoma, to William Edward Burris and Dora Reddick Burris as one of three children. Orval also had two half-sisters, Bobby and Billie; a half-brother, Eddie, and one stepsister, Dorothy. Orval attended school in a one-room school house through grade eight and he later earned his GED. Orval married Lela Brooks at Ava on February 20, 1934, and they were married by a justice of the peace. To this union four children were born, Joan, Duane, Dana and Orvalene. Orval enlisted in the United States Army at fort Logan, Colorado, on February 3, 1937. He served in World War II in the campaign of Normandy, the Campaign of Northern France, the Campaign of Germany and the Campaign of Central Europe. He arrived at Pearl Harbor one month after the attack. Orval retired from the U.S. Army at Fort Leonard Wood on August 31, 1964. He was an administrative specialist. At retirement he was awarded the highest rank that he had attained, which is a Warrant Officer First Class. Through his service, he received the Bronze Service Star for the Northern France Campaign, the Bronze Service Star for the Germany Campaign, the Bronze Service Star for the Normandy and Central Europe Campaign and the good conduct Medal and Clasp. Orval and his wife, Lela, were very active members of First Baptist Church, Raytown, until Lela's health failed a few years ago. They attended faithfully on Sunday and Wednesday, worked in the Homebound Ministry and did outreach visitation. They loved their church and pastor and were thrilled to see the new church built. He had lived with his son, Dana, and his wife Sandy, and later in assisted living facilities after the passing of his wife. Orval was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Dora Burris; his brother Fred, who was killed in a car accident in 1955, and a sister Nora Lee, who was paralyzed from her waist down in a car accident at age 18 and died at age 26; half-sister, Billie Bartlett, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Verlin and Gladys Brooks; his wife Lela, and a granddaughter Dana Lynn. He is survived by two daughters, Joan Feeler and husband Clifford, Denton, Texas, and Orvalene Prewitt and husband Ron, Kansas City; two sins, Duane Burris and wife Shirley, Lebanon, and Dana Burris and wife Sandy, Arnold; six grandchildren, Deborah Thomas and husband Michael, Irving, Texas, Wesley Feeler and wife, Karen, Grand Prairie, Texas, Tane Burris, Lebanon, Douglas Burris, Lebanon, Robin Burris and wife Mandy, Peoria, Arizona, Shauna Prewitt, Kansas City; four great-grandchildren, Clint Feeler, Mason Feeler, Amber Burris and Keegan Burris; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Eldon and Wilma Brooks; nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, other relatives, his church family and many friends. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Raytown, Tuesday, June 8. Burial was in the Floral Hills Cemetery, Raytown.

BURRISS, Donald D.
b: Jan 30 1943, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Mar 10 2002, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 11 2002 - Donald D. Burriss, 59, Chilhowee, died Saturday, March 10, 2002, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. He was born January 30, 1943, in St. Joseph, the son of George L. Burris and Lucille V. Burris. He had lived in Chilhowee since 1962. He worked at Harmon Electronics for 18 years and in food service for Central Missouri State University, 1992-99. On October 22, 1970, he married Carolyn Burris, who survives of the home. He is also survived by nine nieces and nephews; three brothers, Ralph Burriss, Wellington, Howard and Henry Burriss. Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 13, at Chilhowee Cemetery.

BURROW, Ray
b: Apr 29 1903, near Collins, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 8 1992, Lowry 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 - Ray Burrow, son of Lewis Anderson Burrow and Mary Elizabeth Williams Burrow, was born near Collins, on April 29, 1903. He departed this life at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City, on May 8, 1992, at the age of 89. He was a lifelong St. Clair County resident, engaging in farming most of his life. He later drove a school bus for the Lowry City School District. He was united in marriage to Ruth Bourland on October 31, 1926, and they had 61 years together before she went to her heavenly home. They had one son Delbert Ray Burrow and wife Jo of Lowry City. Also surviving are eight grandchildren, Stephen Ray Burrow of Lowry City, David Wayne Burrow and wife Debbie of Brownington, Lori Goans of Belton, Brandon Burrow of Lowry City, Angela Arruda of Riverside, California, Steven Hawkins and wife Candi of Lowry City, David Hawkins of Monegaw Springs, and Craig Hawkins and wife Annette of Dalton, Georgia; six great-grandchildren, Jon Burrow, Aspen and Davin Burrow, Aja Arruda, Alyssa Hawkins and Alivia Hawkins. Preceding him in death were his parents, five brothers, Lee, Emery, Charley (Penny), Melvin (Mutt), and Cecil; three sisters, Beulah Greathouse, Juanita Fitzhugh and Gracie Burrow. Also surviving are his twin brother Roy of ElDorado Springs; brothers, Stewart (Cass) of Independence and Virgil of Nampa, Idaho, and two sisters, Marian Gillett of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Iona Moore of Osceola, Route 3; hundreds of nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather. His family brought him much happiness. He spent many happy hours watching his grandchildren grow up and took great pride in them. Funeral services were Monday, May 11 at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

BURRY, Daniel
b: Jul 14 1849, Lancaster Co, PA
d: Jan 19 1939, 7 Mi S of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Daniel Burry passed to his eternal reward January 19, 1939, at the home of his son, R. L. Burry, seven miles south of Urich. A retired carpenter, Mr. Burry was born in Lancaster County, Pa., July 14, 1849. At the age of seven, he moved with his parents to Terre Haute, Ind., and later to Richmond, Ray County, Mo. In 1873 he married Nancy Jane Allen, who preceded him in death Aug. 18, 1910. To this union were born three sons, James, who passed away in 1930, R. L., of the home, and C. F. Burry of Lee's Summit. In addition there are six grandchildren, Ruth, Clarence, Earl, Virgil, Harold and William Burry; four great-grandchildren, and one nephew, Will Burry, of near Lucas. "Uncle Dan," as he was familiarly called, had lived in this county 66 years, and was one of its outstanding citizens. Many farm buildings in this territory bear the imprint of his tools and stand as a product of the vision of his mind. He was always industrious and his influence was always for good. He was strictly honest in his dealings with his fellowmen, was always loyal to his friends and ready to help them at any time. For the past 20 years he had made his home with his son, R. L., and family, where he has always enjoyed the comforts of a good home. During his last illness everything possible was done to stay the hand of the Grim Reaper but all efforts were in vain. "Uncle Dan" was taken to his last resting place at White Oak cemetery, Sunday afternoon, January 22, 1939, with five grandsons and one grandnephew as his pallbearers. Ruth and Isabel Burry and Miss Morris were flower girls.

BURRY, Mary Magdalina BARTH
b: Mar 9 1896
d: May 8 1992
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Magdalina Barth, daughter of John William and Lena (Gretzinger) Barth, was born March 9, 1896. She died May 8, 1992. She married Robert Lee Burry July 27, 1919. They had one daughter, Ruth Sites. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, Edward and Clarence Barth, one sister, Amelia Barth, one grandson, Dale Sites. She is survived by her daughter and husband, Paul Sites; three grandchildren, Larry Sites, Santee, California, Nancy Ruffin and husband, Bob of Clinton, Betty Inman and husband Jed of Purdy; two nieces, Winifred Estep of Kansas City, Doris Kedigh of Urich, and one nephew, Bill Barth of Raytown. She lived on a farm near Piper all her married life. Two years after her husband's death she moved to Clinton. In 1970 she moved back to her daughter's and lived in a trailer. In 1982 she entered Sycamore View Nursing Home after a few years in an apartment in Clinton. She always raised a big garden and flowers which she shared. She helped with farm chores and was active in W.P.F.A. for many years as well as all worthwhile community activities. Early in life she united with the White Oak Methodist Church, attending Sunday School and church, both at White Oak and Clinton,a s long as health permitted. She was recognized as a pillar of White Oak Church, giving much time to the Women's Society. Also taught a young ladies Sunday School class. She had a beautiful voice and helped in the choir. She was always calm and soft spoken yet firm in her convictions. Her prayers are fondly remembered today as she often prayed speaking so tenderly "Lord, be very near and come into our hearts today." A good friend lived in a nursing home when she was in an apartment. For years she went to the home taking her embroidery work to do so he could smoke his pipe. That act is exemplary of her life. Later when she was in the nursing home someone reminded her of this. She said, "I'm glad I did. I could not do it now." Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Monday, May 11, 1992. Burial was held at White Oak Cemetery.

BURT, Glee Merrill HOSACK
b: Nov 10 1912, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 22 2000, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 15 2001 - Glee Merrill Burt, daughter of Clarence Ebenezer and Nora (Blanchard) Hosack, was born November 10, 1912, in Brownington and died December 22, 2000, at the Blue Springs Care Center, Blue Springs, at the age of 88 years. Glee was a homemaker and had lived many years in the Parkville and Braymer areas. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Nora Blanchard Hosack; one brother, Ralph Hosack, and two half-brothers, Cartha Gene Hosack and Sidney Hosack. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Orbin Burt, of the home; one son, Don Burt and wife, Karen, Blue Springs; one daughter, Christine Burt of Ridgely, as well as two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, December 26. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

BURT, Hazel Florence MANUEL
b: Dec 10 1922, Stoutland, Camden Co, MO
d: Mar 6 2005, Fair Play, Polk Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, Polk Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 8 2005 - Hazel Florence (Manuel) Burt, 82, Fair Play and formerly of the Mt. Zion area for nearly 35 years, died Sunday, March 6, 2005, in her daughter's home following a short illness. She was born December 10, 1922, in Stoutland, to Ernest and Dolly (Purdy) Manuel. On November 9, 1938, she married Jeff Melvin Burt. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald Burt, Windsor, and Dwight and Terri Burt of Kansas City; two daughters and a son-in-law, Pamela and Mike Harris of Fair Play and Fonda Burt of Springfield; a sister Helen Burt, Sedalia, as well as 15 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and 13 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Vicki Harris; her husband on September 9, 2004, and two brothers, Ralph Manuel and Earl Manuel. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 11, in Pitts Chapel, Bolivar. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich.

BURT, Mabel Chloe CRUST
b: Feb 26 1915, Bates Co, MO
d: May 8 2005, Windsor, 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, Jun 3 2005 - Mabel Chloe Burt was born February 26, 1915 in Bates County, the daughter of W. A. and Ida (Morlan) Crust. On Sunday, May 8, 2005, after gracing this earth with her wit and wisdom for 90 years, Mabel quietly left this life and went home to God, (died at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor). Mabel enjoyed a marriage of nearly 47 years to Stafford Burt, until his death March 23, 1994. During their marriage, there were lots of camping and fishing trips and after she moved to Glendale Gardens, Mabel spoke often of how much she missed being able to go fishing. By vocation, Mabel was a seamstress. She worked for the Grace Garment Co., becoming the manager of their Clinton facility. She possessed a gift for making her own patterns from pictures of garments she had seen in a magazine or newspaper. Lela remembers that her mother made most of her clothes when she was a child and that she delighted in making clothes for her granddaughter Melanie, when she was little. Mabel never lost her love for sewing and it was one of her greatest frustrations when failing eyesight forced her to give up sewing. Mabel was a member of the first Christian Church of Clinton and the VFW Auxiliary of Clinton. She was preceded in death by her husband Strafford; her parents, W. A. and Ida Crust; three brothers, Don, L. A. and Delbert Crust, and one sister, Norma Roberts. She is survived by her daughter, Lela Foster and husband Roy, Windsor; on sister Fayla Hoover, Garden City; one granddaughter, Melanie Treece and husband Michael, Litchfield, Illinois, as well as three great-grandchildren, Sean, Logan and Dylan Treece. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, May 14. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

BURT, Mary Belle SMITH
b: Nov 23 1883, Pratt Co, KS
d: Aug 15 1964, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Aug 28 1964 - Graveside services for Mrs. Jeff Burt were held Tuesday, Aug. 18 at the First Baptist Church, Clinton. Casket bearers were grandsons, Gary Gregory, Dale Danforth, Dwight Burt, Bob Manuel, Donald Burt, Stan Straw, Arthur Danforth and Ronald Burt. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. Mary Belle Smith, daughter of Joseph and Tabitha Smith, was born Nov. 23, 1883, at Cairo, Kansas. She died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1964, at Clinton General Hospital. The family moved to Stafford County, Kansas where she attended school and later taught in the school system. She was converted when she was 12 years of age. On May 3, 1903, she was married to Jeff M. Burt and to this union 13 children, 12 of whom survive. One daughter, Marjorie, died at the age of one year. The year 1915, Mr. and Mrs. Burt moved with their family from Stafford County, Kansas to a homestead near Las Animas, Colorado, where they resided until moving to Mt. Zion, Mo., in 1923. She became a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church where she held her membership until the time of death. Besides fulfilling the duties of a devoted wife and mother, Mrs. Burt was an active worker in her community and church, ever demonstrating her concerns for her family and friends. She watched over her family with devout Christian Faith and love. Since 1953 Mr. and Mrs. Burt have made their home at 311 North Forth Street, Clinton; this home was always a haven for their children and grandchildren and their many friends. She is survived by the husband, Jeff of the home; seven daughters, Mrs. Harry (Rowena) Knisley, Los Aminas, Colorado, Mrs. Duard (Maybelle) Hubbard, Okanegan, Wa., Mrs. Earl (Wilma) Puffenbarger, Kansas City, Mrs. H. A. (Bernice) Straw, Clinton, Mrs. Ralph (Vivian) Manuel, Tightwad, Mo., Mrs. William (Persis) Rokel, Albuquerque, N.M., Mrs. Glenn (Betty) Gregory, Mt. Zion. Five sons, Orbin, Parkville, Radford, Sedalia, Melvin, Raytown, Stafford, Garden City, and Gordon, Kansas City; one sister, Mrs. Annie Davison, Larkin, Kansas; two brothers, Mart Smith, Macksville, Kansas, and Clarence Smith, Hutchinson, Kansas; 32 grandchildren and 27 great- grandchildren.

BURT, Melvin
b: Jun 1 1913, Stafford Co, KS
d: Sep 11 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich, Polk Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 13 2004 - Melvin Burt, 91, longtime resident of Fair Play, died Saturday, September 11, 2004, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab Center, following a short illness. He was born June 1, 1913, in Stafford County, Kansas, to Jeff Milton and Mary Belle (Smith) Burt. On November 9, 1938, he married Hazel Florence Manuel. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Mt. Zion and was also a member of the Bolivar Masonic Lodge and the UAW. He had been a millwright in the automobile manufacturing industry. He is survived by his wife of over 65 years, Hazel, of the home; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Burt of Windsor and Dwight and Terri Burt of Kansas city; two daughters and son-in-law, Pamela and Mike Harris of Fair Play and Fonda Burt of Springfield; two brothers and sister-in-law, Orbin Burt of Oak Grove and Gordon and Eleanor Burt of Kansas City; four sisters, Vivian Manuel of Clinton, Persis Beldin of Ft. Worth, Texas, Betty Gregory of Deepwater, and Bernice Straw of Parsons, Kansas; 15 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter Vicki Harris, two brothers and four sisters. Funeral services with Masonic Rights will be held Wednesday, September 15, at Pitts Chapel. Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Aldrich.

BURT, Stafford V.
b: Sep 14 1917, Bent Co, CO
d: Mar 24 1994, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Stafford V. Burt, 76, of Clinton, died Thursday, March 24, 1994 at the Veterans Hospital in Kansas City. He was born in Bent county, Colorado on September 14, 1917 to Jeff M. and Mary B. Smith Burt. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired farmer. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church. He is survived by h is wife Mable Crust Burt of the home; one daughter, Lela and husband Roy Foster of Clinton; one granddaughter Melani and husband Mike Treece and three great-grandsons, Sean, Logan and Dylan of Litchfield, Ill. Also surviving are four brothers, Orbin of Bramer, Radford of Warsaw, Melvin of Fairplay, and Gordon of Kansas City; four sisters, Bernice Straw, Parsons, Ks., Vivian Manuel, Clinton, Persis Beldin, Walnut Creek, Ca., and Betty Gregory, Deepwater, and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Sunday, March 27. Burial was in Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery.

BURTON, Adah SUMMERS
b: Oct 28 1861, Indiana
d: Nov 28 1939, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Mrs. E. F. Burton died about 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, November 28, 1939, at 707 North Third Street where the past year she and her brother-in-law and wife, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Burton, had made their home. She had been ill about two weeks, most of the time bedfast from a cold, a kidney ailment and complications. Her devoted children, nieces and nephews helped one another in giving her every care, but the Master whom she had followed so long, had beckoned and she followed to that higher plane. Adah Summers was born October 28, 1861, in Indiana and came in a covered wagon with her parents when seven years old to Henry County where they first lived on what is now known as the Jageman farm, south of Victor School. All her life she lived in and near that community except for a few years in Cedar County, from where E. F. Burton claimed her as a bride of 27 years old, and they returned to Henry County to live. To them were born five children, three daughters and a son of whom survive: Mrs. Ira Lane and Mrs. Charles Quirey of the home community; Mrs. Charlie Palmer, near Deepwater and Carl M. Burton of Wallace, Nebr.; also two stepchildren, Francis D. Burton, northwest of Clinton and Mrs. R. B. Bowden of Kansas City, Kans. There are 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Burton was a charter member of the old Salem Baptist Church joining when young, and active as long as she was able. The church duties were different from those today - the minister must necessarily stay at night; the delegates to the annual associational meeting entertained when they convened at Salem, and in this, she was foremost. In later years she moved her membership to the Corinth Church. She was gentle and good, devoted to her husband and children, rearing as her own, the two stepchildren and was the only mother seven Burton nieces and nephews knew, as their mother died when they were small. Her hospitality was generously extended to all who entered the home, and excellent food and other administrations, gladly given. She enjoyed living in the homes of the children after the death of her husband but, as a true home lover, found unbounded pleasure in her own apartment at her Clinton home. Funeral services were held at the Wilkinson Funeral Chapel, Wednesday. Burial at the family lot at Salem cemetery.

BURTON, Charles Wayne "Doc"
b: May 19 1931, East Lynne, Cass Co, MO
d: Dec 26 2007, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Charles Wayne "Doc" Burton, of Deepwater, Missouri, was born May 19, 1931 in East Lynne, Missouri, the son of Charles Gilbert and Viola Mae (Kagarice) Burton. He departed this life Wednesday, December 26, 2007, near Clinton at the age of 76 years, 7 months and 7 days. On October 6, 1964, Doc was united in marriage to Mary Louise Wade in Harrisonville, Missouri. Doc was employed as an assembler for General Motors Leed's Plant, Kansas City, Missouri until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the UAW Local #93 in Kansas City, the Deepwater Boat Ramp Committee, the Fairview Township Housing Development both of Deepwater, Missouri and was of the Baptist faith. Doc was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Mary L. Burton of the home; two brothers, Harold G. Burton and wife Opal, Deepwater, Missouri and Jimmie L. Burton and wife Carol, Harrisonville, Missouri; other relatives and many friends. Graveside service & interment was held Sunday, December 30, 2007 at the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Missouri.

BURTON, Clara D. HEARN
b: May 23 1931, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 12 2007, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Clara Burton, 76, of Independence, MO, passed away Monday, November 12, 2007 at Centerpoint Medical Center. Services will be Friday, November 16, 2007 at Speaks Suburban Chapel, with burial in Clinton Memory Gardens, in Clinton, MO. Clara was born May 23, 1931 in Brownington, MO to Alfred and Lela (Ferguson) Hearn. Mrs. Burton loved her family dearly. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren and attending sprint car races. Clara is survived by her children Ronnie Tye and wife Edna, Beverly Gaddie and husband Don, Charlie Burton, Jana Fuller; grandchildren Chad, Lisa, John, Sean, Cody and Tyler; five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grand daughter. She was preceded in death by her husband Chuck Burton in 1995; grandson Austin "Boo" Fuller in 2004.

BURTON, Columbus Fairfax
b: Mar 8 1862, Stiles, IA
d: Aug 19 1934, Garland, Henry Co, MO
bur: Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton Eye, Thursday, Aug 23 1934 - C. F. Burton passed away at the home of his son, Oscar, in Garland, Sunday afternoon about 2:25. Mr. Burton had suffered with a cancer on his face for a number of years and had taken treatments at two different places and been under the care of several doctors, but was unable to get the cancer removed. The past several years he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Geo. Kunchoff, who with her husband, gave him excellent care, took him to doctors and to Kansas City for radium treatments and did everything possible to relieve his intense suffering. About two months ago he came to his son Oscar's home, and was no worse than usual until the middle of last week when he had a spell with his heart. Since then his other sons, Hugh M. and wife of near LaDue and Elsworth and wife, as well as Mrs. Kunchoff and husband had been at his bedside most of the time. An older daughter, Mrs. C. R. Smith, of Montrose, and a niece, Mrs. C. Querry, of Huntingdale, with their husbands, were there Saturday evening. Another son, Riley, of St. Louis, and a daughter, Mrs. J. E. Martin, Collinsville, Oklahoma, also came for the funeral. Columbus Fairfax Burton was born in Stiles, Iowa, March 8, 1862. he came to Missouri when he was 19 and lived here one year, then returned to Iowa to marry Miss Lina Lister. He and his bride came to Missouri soon after their marriage and settled near Petersburg. Eight children were given their union, two of whom preceded their father in death. Mrs. Burton died April 1, 1903, and two years later Mr. Burton and Ida Salsbury were married, they had one child, and Mrs. Burton died in 1912. Throughout his life Mr. Burton was believer in God, the Bible as His word, and Christ. During a revival conducted recently by Revs. Humphrey and Gray he confessed his faith in Christ to them in his home. He helped build the Salem church both by giving of his finances and donating work, and always took his family to church and Sunday school. Besides his children, Mr. Burton is survived by 21 grandchildren, one great grandchild, and the following brothers: John Burton, Bloomfield, Ia., W. A. Burton, Tulsa, Okla., D. L. Burton, Parsons, Kans., and Grant Burton, Mayview, Mo.; also three half-brothers, Frank, Jess, and Morgan Paris of Lexington. The funeral was conducted at the Garland Baptist chuch, Tuesday morning with the burial at Salem cemetery. Wilkinson Funeral Service was in charge.

BURTON, Doris LaVerne HARBSTREET
b: Jun 26 1927, Hartwell, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 29 1993, Hawaiian Gardens, Los Angeles Co, CA
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Doris LaVerne Burton, daughter of Archie O. Harbstreet and Jewell Kathleen Ford Harbstreet, was born June 26, 1927 at Hartwell and entered into rest December 29, 1993 at Charter Community Hospital, Hawaiian Gardens, California, at the age of 66. She had lived in Long Beach, California for 47 years. She was married to Jack E. Burton who preceded her in death in May, 1988. She was a member of the Hartwell Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Stanley Burton, Lakewood, California, and Kevin Burton, Long Beach, California; her parents, Archie and Kathleen Harbstreet, Clinton, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Thursday, January 6, 1994. Burial was in the Norris Cemetery, Urich.

BURTON, Ethel I.
b: May 21 1913
d: Dec 31 1991
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Burton, 78 were held January 2, 1992, at Earps Chapel near Raytown. She passed away December 31, 1991. Surviving are two sons, Wayne of Washington and Jim of Kansas City; three granddaughters and four great-grandchildren. She visited in the Clinton area many times and expressed a desire to move to Clinton. Among area survivors are Esther Herman, Raytown; Pat Hensley, Raytown; Hattie Park, Deepwater; Joyce South, Kay LaBounty, Margaret Dody, all of Clinton.

BURTON, Ethel Nadine WILLIAMS
b: Aug 23 1923, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
d: May 8 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 30 2005 - Ethel Nadine Burton was born August 22, 1923, in Leeton, the daughter of John and Viola (Wyatt) Williams. On May 8, 2005 (Mother's Day) at Golden Valley Hospital, after gracing this world with her unique gifts and personality for 81 years, Ethel completed her life on this earth and journeyed home to God. Ethel worked at several jobs during her lifetime - at the shoe factory in Windsor, at the Clearfield Cheese factory, at Rival Manufacturing, at the hickory chip factory in Lincoln and at a bookstore here in Clinton. But her principal vocation was that of homemaker. Alongside her husband Ray, with whom she shared nearly 30 years of marriage prior to his death July 23, 1994, Ethel worked the farm, building fence, tending cattle, planting garden. Her children are convinced, however, that Ethel found her true self in the kitchen. She will be remembered for her cooking, especially her homemade noodles, the recipe for which she carefully kept to herself. Ethel was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and a faithful participant in the life of the Clinton Christian Church. She had a large circle of friends, many of whom she found at the Clinton Senior Center, where she especially enjoyed playing cards and bingo. Ethel's greatest joy, without a doubt, was her family. She looked forward to family dinners and other get-togethers. Ray and Ethel did everything together. They truly enjoyed each other's company, as well as that of their many friends. Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, John and Viola Williams; her husband Ray Burton; two brothers, Glenn Williams and Vernon Williams, and her three sisters, Vernita Egbert, Mabel Wallace and Wilma Scheerer. She is survived by four sons and their wives, J. C. Bradley and wife Sue, Clinton, Dennis Bradley and wife Patti, Bonner Springs, Kansas, Jim Burton and wife Linda, Lee's Summit, and Darrell Burton and wife Diane, Warsaw. Ethel also is survived by five grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, along with a great circle of friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, May 11. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

BURTON, Francis Milton
b: Aug 6 1917, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 1 1949, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
bur: Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, Nov 3 1949 - Services Here For Milton Burton - The body of Milton Burton, 31, who died Tuesday, Nov. 1, at Marshall, Mo., was brought to Clinton by Wilkinson's and funeral arrangements will be made upon the arrival of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl M. Burton of Council, Idaho. He also leaves five brothers and a sister. He was born and reared in Henry County, the family leaving here about 10 years ago. He had been in ill health for sometime. Mrs. Ira Lane is an aunt.

BURTON, Glenn Allen
b: Jun 30 1932, Henry Co, MO
d: May 18 1991, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Kansas City Star, Kansas City, MO - Glenn Allen Burton, 58, Holden MO. formerly of this area, died May 18, 1991, at a hospital in Warrensburg, MO. He was born in Henry County, MO. June 30, 1932, and lived in this area more than twenty years before moving to Holden 14 years ago. Mr. Burton was a farmer in the Holden area. He had worked for the American Alloys Corp. ant the Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Mid America Inc. in the Kansas City area. He was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, east of Pittsville, MO. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Sperry Burton; two sons, Robert Burton, Raytown, and Michael Burton, Holden; a daughter, Martha McClure, Centerview, MO.; two brothers, Hugh Burton, and Wayne Burton of Independence MO.; and seven grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at the church, burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton MO.

BURTON, Golda May DRURY
b: Dec 6 1910, Selma, Anderson Co, KS
d: Apr 22 2007, Adrian, Bates Co, MO
bur: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Mrs. Golda May Burton, of Garden City, Missouri, was born December 6, 1910 in Selma, Kansas, the daughter of Isaac Newton and Blanche Emma (Rudisill) Drury. She departed this life Sunday, April 22, 2007, Adrian Manor Nursing Home, Adrian, Mo. at the age of 96 years, 4 months and 16 days. On May 21, 1931, Golda was united in marriage C. R. "Bunt" Burton. Golda was a homemaker and a loving, caring, giving star of life. She reared her 10 children and shared their upbringing with her husband and was forever by his side with his farming and gardening throughout the years. She lived her entire married life in and around the Garden City and Adrian area. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, "Bunt" on March 16, 1980; all of her brothers and sisters; a daughter-in-law, Shirley; a grandson, Seth and a great-granddaughter, Bailey. She leaves to honor her memory and grieve her passing, her 10 children, Leroy "Tony" Burton and Herbert Burton both of Garden City, Missouri, Ronald "Jack" Burton, Lane, Kansas, Charles "Peanut" Burton, Odessa, Missouri, Jerry Burton, Sandra Keck and Marcella Vogeler all of Garden City, Missouri, Dennis Burton, Clinton, Missouri, John Burton, Urich, Missouri, Jimmie Burton, Garden City, Missouri; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with interment in the Dayton Cemetery near, Garden City.

BURTON, Grant R.
b: Feb 1866, Davis Co, IA
d: Aug 25 1949, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton Eye, Thursday, Sep 1 1949 - Dies At Ninety-Eight: Grant Burton, 98 years old, died at noon last Thursday at the home of Miss Viola M. Owen, 316 North Water St., where he had lived for the last month. He suffered a light stroke while eating luncheon. Surviving are three nephews, Ken Burton, Clinton, and Oscar and Ellsworth Burton of Garland; a niece, Mrs. Opal Kunchoff, near Green Ridge; and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mary Burton, Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Fred Wilkinson Funeral Home Saturday afternoon. Burial was in Salem cemetery near Norris.

BURTON, Helen B.
b: Feb 8 1909
d: Feb 10 1993, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Helen B. Burton, 84, Oak Grove Health Care Center, died Wednesday, February 10, 1993 at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs. Services will be Saturday at the Fry chapel in Kearney. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery there. Mrs. Burton was a lifelong area resident. She was a member of the Kansas City Council of Parent Teacher Association. Survivors include a son Lewis Burton of Deepwater; two daughters, Rosetta Huddleston of Independence and Mary Vandiver of Cedar Park, Tx.; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren.

BURTON, Jonah Silveretta TALLY
b: Sep 22 1900, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 8 1987, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO, Monday, Feb 9 1987 - Jonah Silveretta Burton, 80, Clinton, died Sunday at a hospital here. She was a lifelong Henry County, MO., resident. Mrs. Burton had been a nursing aide at Stebbins Hospital, Clinton. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She leaves three sons, Hugh M. Burton Jr., and Robert W. Burton of Independence and Glenn A. Burton, Holden, MO.; 14 grandchildren; and 17 great grandchildren. Services will be at Wednesday at the church; burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

BURTON, Lennie Ethel HAMBLIN
b: Mar 5 1908, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 12 1991, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Lennie Ethel Burton, 83, 5313 North Flora, Kansas City, died Thursday, December 12, 1991 at North Kansas City Hospital. She was a native Henry Countian, born March 5, 1908 to Rufus Hamblin and Nora Park Hamblin. She was married to Elmer L. Burton. She worked as a junior high school teacher in the Kansas City school district for more than 20 years, teaching English, social studies and home economics. Survivors include her husband, of the home; one stepson, Don Burton of Gladstone; one daughter, Betty R. Welty of Kansas City; one brother, Roy Hamblin of Appleton City. She was a graduate of the Warrensburg State Teachers College and was a member of the Hillside Christian Church. Services will be Friday at White Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens.

BURTON, Oscar Edward
b: Feb 2 1885, near Maurine, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 29 1968, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
bur: Salem Church Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Oscar Edward Burton, formerly of the Garland Community passed away November 29, 1968 at Nevada, Missouri. He was born February 2, 1885, near Maurine in Henry County, Missouri, the second child of eight children of Lina Lister and Columbus Fairfax Burton. He lived almost his entire life in Henry County. During his lifetime, Mr. Burton was a farmer and farm hand. Although he never married, he was devoted to his nieces and nephews and helped to care for them as if they were his own. He is survived by one brother, Riley Burton, Seattle, Wash., two sisters, Mrs. Emma Martin, Collinsville, Okla., Mrs. Bertha Smith, Osceola, Mo., a half-sister, Opal Kunchoff, Clinton, Mo., also several nieces and nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Hugh and Ellsworth, two sisters, Mrs. Florence Salmon and Winifred Burton. Funeral services were held Dec. 1, 1968 at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was in Salem Cemetery near Norris by the side of his parents.

BURTON, Ray
b: Jan 20 1913, near Racket, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 23 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ray Burton, 81, died Saturday, July 23, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 26, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Chapel, Lincoln. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery. Mr. Burton was born near Racket on January 20, 1913, the son of Harvey B. and Addie Belle Summers Burton. He grew up in Racket and was married to Florence E. DeLozier on March 6, 1935. Following their marriage they made their home on a farm in the Racket community. Unto this union three sons were born. In 1948, they moved to their farm home near Lincoln. She preceded him in death on January 10, 1964. On March 20, 1966, he was married to Ethel Williams at Lincoln and they continued to live on the farm there. Mr. Burton was a well-known cattleman and farmer and was very active in the community, serving with numerous boards and associations in the area. He had served as a member of the Benton County R-2 Board of Education, the Lincoln Community Nursing Home Board, the MFA, the PCA, the REA Board of Directors and was still a member of the Lincoln Cemetery Association. Mr. Burton was also preceded in death by one son, Donald Gene Burton, in 1969. He is survive by his wife, Ethel, of the home; two sons, Darrell Burton, Pleasant Hill, and Jim Burton, Lee's Summit; two stepsons, Dennis Bradley of Bonner Springs, Kansas, and J. C. Bradley of Warrensburg. He also leaves seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Fred Burton of Pittsburg, California, Leo Burton of Lincoln, and Dean Burton of Racket; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

BURTON, Ricky Lynn
b: Jun 10 1952, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Apr 28 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 27 2003 - Ricky Lynn Burton, son of Roy Glen and Lucille Bertha (Rowland) Burton, was born June 10, 1952, in Kansas City, and died at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, on April 28, 2003, at the age of 50 years. Rick served in the United States Army and later worked in construction work and as a boiler maker. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Burton, Albuquerque, New Mexico; one son, Clayton Burton, Appleton City; two daughters, Tracy Burton of Appleton City and Carissa Burton of Montrose; two brothers, Larry Burton of St. Joseph and Glen Burton of Stanford, Texas; two sisters, Linda Newman of College Station, Texas, and Roxann Lusk of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as three grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, April 30.

BURWELL, Ernest A.
b: Nov 6 1920, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Dec 25 1993, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ernest Burwell was born November 6, 1920 in Kansas City, Mo. to Roy and Mary Burwell. He passed away December 25, 1993 at Truman Lake Manor, in Lowry City, Mo. Ernest was one of five children. He has tree brothers and one sister, all of whom preceded him in death. When he was 15 years old he went to work for the Swope Park Golf Course in Kansas City, Mo. as a caddy. In 1941 he was drafted into the army, he took his training in Colorado Springs, Colorado, from there he was shipped over seas to Germany where he joined the Timber Wolf Division as a medic. Ernest saw service in Germany, France, Belgium and Holland. He was wounded in the Battle of the Bulge, and was hospitalized for several days before being sent home on the troop ship U.S.S. Washington. Ernest received several metals and a letter of accommodation from the President of the United States, after serving his country for three years. In 1946 he went to work for Kaw Transport as a truck driver. He drove trucks for 16 years. In 1962 he moved to Windsor, Mo. where he went to work as a police officer. He was elected Chief of Police in 1965 and served two years in that position. He later went into business for himself buying and selling scrap metal. In 1970 he moved his family to the Roscoe, Mo. area where he built a house on the Osage River, where he started a business of selling worms, he had a route from Roscoe to Camdenton. Ernest lived in the Roscoe area until his health forced him to move closer to the Doctor. He is survived by his wife Verda of the home, 2 sons, Ernest Burwell Jr. of Osceola Mo; Jimmy Burwell of Kansas City, Mo.. Five daughters, Patricia Johnson of California, Carolyn Burns of Washington, Cathy Stingley of Illinois, Mrs. Diana Baumann of Sand Springs, OK. and Mrs. Pam Stevens of Osceola. Seventeen grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

BURWELL, Eugene Grady
b: Jul 13 1925, Parkville, Platte Co, MO
d: Oct 18 2001, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22 2001 - Eugene Grady Burwell, 76, Pleasant Hill, died Thursday, October 18, 2001, at Lee's Summit Hospital. He was born in Parkville, July 13, 1925, the son of Arthur George Burwell and Maud Jordan Burwell. He married Vivian L. Eberting December 21, 1946 in Kansas City. He entered the Navy and served during WWII. He worked for the Missouri Pacific Railroad and later the Union Pacific Railroad before retiring in 1987. He was a member and past commander of VFW Post #3118. He was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. He started Little League baseball in Pleasant Hill. He is survived by his wife, Vivian L. "Bonnie" Burwell of the home; two sons and their wives, Gary E. Burwell and his wife Naomi of Lee's Summit and Gregory G. Burwell and wife JoDelle of Lee's Summit; his brother, Raymond Burwell of North Kansas City and his sister, Lavoise Jones of Kansas City; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, October 22, at Stanley & Son Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill. Burial was in Pleasant Hill cemetery.

BURWELL, Kenneth C.
b: Oct 25 1929, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 8 1967, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Gouge Funeral Home, Windsor, MO (historical)
Windsor MO - Kenneth Burwell, 37, Dies At Windsor Nursing Home - Funeral services for Kenneth Carter Burwell, 37, were held Friday afternoon at Gouge Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Mr. Burwell died March 8 at Windsor Nursing Home where he had been a patient about nine months. Mr. Burwell was born Oct. 25, 1929 in Kansas City, son of Roy N. and Mary M. Burwell. He came to Windsor with his parents when he was about 19 years of age. Surviving are his father of the home here; one sister, Mrs. Nadine Moore, Independence: two brothers, James and Ernest Burwell, Windsor; seven nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1963.

BURWELL, Mary M. RICHARDSON
b: Dec 19 1901
d: Oct 1 1963, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Gouge Funeral Home, Windsor, MO (historical)
Death Sudden for Mrs. Roy Burwell - Mrs. Roy Burwell, 61, mother of Marshal Ernest Burwell, died Tuesday evening at Windsor Hospital following a heart attack. Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) at the Gouge Funeral Home. Mrs. Burwell complained about feeling badly about 3 o'clock and death came shortly after 6 o'clock.

BURWELL, Mary Madeline SIPES WILSON
b: Sep 20 1911, Forest City, Holt Co, MO
d: Mar 6 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 8 2000 - Mary Madeline (Sipes) (Wilson) Burwell, 88, Windsor, died Monday, March 6, 2000, at the Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born September 20, 1911, in Forest City, the daughter of Peter Jackson Sipes and Olive Jane (Dawson) Sipes. On December 24, 1929, in Savannah she married Raymond Asbury Wilson, who preceded her in death in May of 1957. In 1959, she married James Burwell, who also preceded her in death. Mrs. Burwell was a farmer's wife and also cooked at several restaurants in Windsor for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Geneva Lou Howell, Oak Grove, and Karen Osborn, Windsor; five grandchildren, Stacia R. Keele, Troy Evrard and Mark Evrard, all of Windsor, Mike Howell, Lee's Summit, Kevin Howell, Oak Grove; three great-grandchildren. Mrs. Burwell was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Billy J. Wilson, 19, and Raymond L. Wilson, two-weeks, and seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, at the Oregon Christian Church, Oregon, Mo. Burial will be in the Maple Grove Cemetery, Oregon, Mo.

BURWELL, Roy Nathan
b: Dec 5 1889, Wellsville, Montgomery Co, MO
d: Aug 9 1980, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Windsor MO - Roy N. Burwell, 90 died Saturday, Aug. 9, 1980, in a nursing home in Harrisonville, Mo.. He was born Dec. 5 1889, in Wellsville, Mo., son of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Burwell. In 1917, he married Mary Richardson who preceded him in death. Mr. Burwell was a city employee in Windsor. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. L. M. (Mary) Moore, Independence; two sons, James Burwell and Ernest Burwell, both of ElDorado Springs; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services and burial were held Tuesday Aug. 12, at Laurel Oak Cemetery.

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