Henry County Missouri Obituaries
B12

BUSH, Della Mae LLOYD
b: Dec 23 1905, Oklahoma
d: Oct 24 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Della M. Bush, 88, Windsor, died Monday, October 24, 1994, at Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born December 23, 1905, in the state of Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles Lloyd and Sarah Ellen Moore Lloyd. On June 23, 1934, in Buffalo, Mo., she married James H. Bush, who preceded her in death July 18, 1981. Mrs. Bush worked at the International Shoe Factory and Gerbes Grocery Store in Windsor. She also worked at Greife's Clothing Store in Windsor for many years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor, and the Windsor Chapter No. 102 O.E.S. Survivors include a sister, Grace Shepard, Windsor; several nieces and nephews, including George Shepherd and Oscar (Bud) Lloyd, both of Windsor. She was preceded in death by eight brothers, one sister and one nephew. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 26, at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

BUSH, Donn H.
b: Jan 20 1918, near Springfield, CO
d: Mar 9 1992, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Mt. Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Donn H. Bush, 74, Marshall, Mo., died Monday, March 9, 1992 at University Hospital and Clinics in Columbia. He was born January 20, 1918 near Springfield, Colorado. He was married to Norma Ruth Juelich on April 30, 1943. He owned and operated a Chick Hatchery in Clinton and later a Chick Hatchery in Butler. He was on the Board of Trustees at First Baptist Church, Butler, and a charter member of the Optimist Club. He purchased Vogue Styles in Marshall which he co-owned for 25 years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Marshall and was chairman of the Board of Trustees when the new sanctuary was dedicated in October 1966. He has lived in Marshall since 1963. Mr. Bush attended Southwest Baptist College. Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter Mrs. Paul (Donna) Wilson, Fairhope, Alabama; two sons, Dr. Scott Warner Bush, Tyler, Tx., and Charles Even Bush, Columbia; 4 grandchildren; 3 brothers; 4 sisters and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son Harold Lee Bush, and a sister. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 12, 1992, at First Baptist Church in Marshall. Burial will be in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City.

BUSH, Edwin "Edmond"
b: Jul 12 1911, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 13 1994, Mission, TX
Edwin (Edmond) Bush, 82, of Mission, Texas, passed away Thursday, January 13, 1994. Graveside services were held at the Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas on Jan. 17, 1994. The second son of Oscar Otis Bush and Mary Lee Taylor, Edwin was born July 12, 1911, and raised near Clinton, Missouri. Early in his naval career, he served aboard the USS West Virginia and survived when it was sunk at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. After 26 years in the Navy, he worked with General Motors in California until he retired and moved to Texas in 1973. For many years, he was active in Masonic and Eastern Star activities, including the Scottish Rite of Houston, Texas. Mr. Bush was married on March 12, 1948, to Oma Dee Odom who survives. Other survivors include two brothers, Frank C. Bush, Clinton, and John Bush, Overland Park; four sisters, Hazel Mills, Clinton, Mildred Barbour, San Diego, Ca., Edith Anderson, Arcadia, California and Alma Haines, San Diego, Ca.; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Those living in Clinton include niece Lois Schuck, nephews Taylor Bush and Larry Haines, and cousin Alice Racer.

BUSH, Frank C.
b: Nov 4 1923, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 1 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2005 - Frank C. Bush, 81, Clinton, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at Westwood Nursing Center. He was born in Henry County November 4, 1923, the son of Oscar Otis and Mary Lee (Taylor) Bush. He married Mary Louise Bush, who died December 8, 1999. He is survived by two sons, Taylor Bush and wife Suzanne, Blairstown, and Dan Bush and wife Paula, Monument, Colorado; sister Hazel Mills, Clinton; six grandchildren, Jennifer, Andrea, David, Molly, Laura and Sarah. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Bush; parents; two brothers, John and Edmond Bush; three sisters, Edith Anderson, Alma Haines and Mildred Barbor. Memorial services will be at McLane Chapel at Englewood Cemetery Monday, June 6. Inurnment will be in Englewood Cemetery, with full military honors provided by Clinton VFW Post #1894.

BUSH, Mary L.
b: Feb 17 1927
d: Dec 8 1999
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 1999 - Mary L. Bush, 72, died Wednesday morning, December 8, 1999. Service arrangements are incomplete.

BUSH, Shirley J. PAGE
b: Dec 20 1934, Girard, Crawford Co, KS
d: Feb 23 2001, Parsons, Labette Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 5 2001 - Shirley J. (Page) Bush, 66, Parsons, Kansas, died Friday, February 23, 2001, at her home. She had been in ill health for the past eight months. She was born December 20, 1934, at Girard, Kansas, to Loraine and Daisy (Hunt) Page. She is survived by her husband, Charles, of the home; one son, Roger of the USS James in Hawaii; four daughters, Karen Mahan, Gloria Cunningham, Pam Giefer and Wendy Bush, all of Parsons, Kansas; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was the step-daughter of Gladys L. Page of Clinton. She is also survived by her brother, Robert Page, Yuma, Arizona; four half-sisters, Donna Jones, Esther Cothern, Patty Page and Katie Daugherty, all of Clinton. She was preceded in death by an infant son and infant daughter, and a grandson, Nathaniel Mahan. The services were held Tuesday, February 27, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home in Parsons, Kansas. Burial was in the McCune Cemetery, McCune, Kansas.

BUSHMAN, Gladys HAWKINS
b: Jan 8 1905, near St. Joseph, Andrew Co, MO
d: May 27 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gladys Bushman, 87, died May 27, at Sycamore View Healthcare Center. Gladys was born January 8, 1905, to John and Fannie (Heavens) Hawkins in St. Joseph, Mo., Andrew County. Gladys was married to Roy Bushman in June of 1927 in Springfield. She lived in Springfield and in Kansas before moving to Clinton. She was a homemaker and lived on a farm near Clinton for 25 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Fort Scott, Ks. She is survived by one son, Ron Bushman; one grandson, Chris Bushman; and one great-grandson, Seth Bushman, all of Clinton. Her husband, Roy Bushman, preceded her in death on March 19. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 30, 1992, at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

BUSHMAN, Ronald Earl
b: Jun 17 1942, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 12 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 9 2007 - Ronald Earl Bushman was born June 17, 1942, in Clinton, the son of Roy Earl and Gladys H. (Hawkins) Bushman. He departed this life on March 12, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, at the age of 64 years. Ronnie graduated from Clinton High School. He owned and operated Valley Fabricating and Machine for 25-30 years until his health failed. He also worked for Lowe Oil Co. and Champion Brands In Clinton. He enjoyed designing, constructing and racing the cars he designed at the KCIR race track in Kansas City. Ronnie was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his son, Chris Bushman of Deepwater and grandson Seth Miller; also a number of cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, March 17, Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

BUSHMAN, Roy
b: Jun 6 1901, Parkersburg, IA
d: Mar 19 1992, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Bushman, 91, died from injuries in a head on collision Thursday, March 19, 1992, after having visited his ailing wife, a patient in Golden Valley Hospital. Roy was born in Parkersburg, Iowa, June 6, 1901. Roy married Gladys Hawkins in June of 1927 in Springfield and is survived by his wife Gladys; one son Ronnie, one grandson Chris, one great-grandson Seth Bushman, and long time friends of the family. Roy was a member of Clinton Masonic Lodge #548. Ararat Shrine and York Rite bodies Royal Arch Council and Commendery and was a member of the Order of Eastern Star at Ft. Scott, Ks. Mr. Bushman was raised a Fellocraft, October 8, 1938, receiving his 3rd degree November 5, 19388 and transferred to Clinton November 30, 1943. Roy was presented with a 50-year Masonic pen by the Clinton Lodge at his home November 5, 1989. Masonic funeral services were held at Consalus Chapel Monday, March 23, 1992. Funeral services were held Monday March 23, 1992 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

BUSHNELL, Emanuel
b: Jul 21 1827, Rockingham Co, VA
d: Dec 13 1887, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 17 1887 - E. Bushnell, one of Calhoun's most respected citizens, died at his home there December 13, aged 60, of consumption. He was a native of Virginia.

BUSHNELL, Horace B.
b: May 27 1869, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 13 1923, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Horace B. Bushnell died at the Missouri Baptist Sanitarium in St. Louis, Friday, July 13th. Two months ago he suffered an attack of double pneumonia while in New York. He grew better and started home. On arriving in St. Louis he being in a weakened condition, went to the hospital and it was thought he could be cured, but complications set in, which caused his death. Mr. Bushnell was about 53 years old and was born in Calhoun, Mo. His father was a leading merchant in Calhoun at that time, but died when Horace was but a tiny lad. His mother brought her children back to the old home farm with her brothers Wall and Frank Bronaugh, where they grew to manhood. Horace completed the rural school then graduated from the Clinton high school. After this his uncles sent him to central College at Fayette, MO., where he studied six years. He graduated from Central College in 1893, and the same year got a good position as traveling salesman for a St. Louis wholesale house, where he did exceedingly well. About twelve years ago he and several others purchased the patent right of the Coffman Stamp Vending Machine, which they have manufactured at Dayton, Ohio. The general office is in Kansas City. It has been a very successful business from the start and growing all the time. He was married several years ago to Miss Nellie Merrell, of Kansas City, who survives. He leaves one brother, John A. Bushnell, who is associated with him in business. He also leaves one uncle, Frank Bronaugh, who was like his father; two aunts - Miss Cora Bronaugh, Kansas City; Mrs. C. C. French, Manitou, Colorado. He was converted when a small lad and united with the Bronaugh Methodist church, where he always held membership. On account of traveling all the time he never moved his church letter, but put his Christianity into everyday practice. He was a member of the Masonic lodge in Kansas City. The funeral services were conducted at the Clinton M. E. church, South. Interment in Englewood.

BUSHNELL, John Adam
b: Aug 14 1874, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 30 1930, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Kansas City Star, December 30 1930 - John A. Bushnell, president of the True-Bushnell Postage Machine Company and the Colorado-Bentonite Company, died today at his apartment in the Newbern hotel following a four month's illness. He was 57 years old. Mr. Bushnell had been in New York most of the last two years, but always maintained homes here and in Henry county, near Clinton, Mo., his old family home. He was a member of the Ararat Shrine and the Clinton Blue lodge of Masons and of the elks. He leaves an uncle, Frank W. Bronaugh, Clinton, and an aunt, Mrs. C. C. French, Fort Worth, Texas. His body was brought to Clinton New Year's day and his funeral conducted at the Franklin street M. E. church. Burial in Englewood.

BUSSE, Henry
b: Mar 8 1856, Freeport, Stephenson Co, IL
d: Nov 12 1934, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Henry Busse died at his home in Urich at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday with heart trouble and complications after an illness which extended over a long period. He was born in Freeport, Ill. March 8, 1856, and when five, moved with his parents to Wisconsin. Four years later they went to Iowa, and he came to Clinton when he was 18. He was united in marriage to Miss Ida Horrell, February 17, 1886, and they resided on a farm in the White Oak neighborhood until 1890, when they moved to Urich. His wife died in 1906 when their youngest child was but two years old. Mr. Busse was a fine Christian man and during the years which followed the death of his wife, kept the family together and gave them the devotion, love and care of both mother and father. The children who survive their father are: Wm. M. Busse and Mrs. Inez Summerville, of Kansas City, Mrs. Audrey E. Wright of Hastings, Nebr. One son, Eugene Clarence, died at the age of nine months. He also leaves four grandchildren; Kathleen Wright of Hastings, Nebr., Donald Busse, Howard and Mary Lee Summerville of Kansas City, and one sister, Mrs. Sophia Blanke of Germany. Mr. Busse married the second time with Mrs. Minnie Wright, September 20, 1920. She survives and gave him devoted care during his long illness. Three stepsons, Edgar W. Wright of Greenfield, Mo., Harold Wright of Hastings, Nebr., and Leslie Wright of Urich, also survive him. Mr. Busse was a jeweler and watchmaker, and was also a registered pharmacist. He had his shop for 19 years in the Kerr drug store at Urich where he not only cared for his jewelry and watchmaking business but looked after Mr. Kerr's business when he was away. A man of sterling worth, honest and straightforward, he was a valuable member of the Presbyterian church where he was the church treasurer and was regular in his attendance at the worship services each Sunday until his health failed. Following his conversion several years ago, he united with the M. . Church, but in 1904 became a Presbyterian. The funeral will be held at the Urich Presbyterian Church Thursday, November 15. Burial will be in the Urich cemetery.

BUTCHER, Alpha E. MALLICOAT
b: Jan 26 1843, 15 M N of Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: May 21 1935, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Alpha E. Butcher died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. T. N. Jones, 400 East Green street, at 7:50 a.m. Monday. She had made her home with Mrs. Jones the past six years, where she was tenderly and lovingly cared for in her semi-invalid state, occasioned by a fall that broke her hip 10 years ago and a stroke in 1930. Her last illness of only a week's duration kept her bedfast and a stroke at the end claimed her for death. Alpha E. Mallicoat, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Mallicoat, was born January 26, 1843, on Whittenberg Prairie, 15 miles north of Springfield, Greene county. Her pioneer grandparents, Peter Whittenberg and family, came from Tennessee to Missouri more than a hundred years ago, settling on the prairie lands around Springfield. Her own father, Daniel Mallicoat, was a circuit rider of the old Methodist church before the war occasioned its division. As an infant she was baptised in the faith and remained loyal and interested in the church throughout her long life's span. January 13, 1861, she was married to W. T. Butcher of Greene County, and with the outbreak of the war so soon after, went with her twin sister and family, and three other families to Illinois to escape the border warfare. There the women remained, the men returning to Missouri to enlist. Mr. Butcher, injured in the last year of that sad struggle between the states, was discharged and sent to a St. Louis hospital. there his wife nursed him and when he was able to be moved, took him to Ash Grove, where they made their home until his death in 1896. Her twin sister, Mrs. Franklin Moore, died near Springfield two years ago, a week after their 90th birthday, separating the oldest twins in the state. Mrs. Butcher has lived in a world of reading. Her mind was never clouded and her alert, clear interest in the story she was reading in book, paper or magazine, afforded her a diversion that quickly passed otherwise dull days. She also had a clear memory that made her a most interesting conversationalist. Mrs. Jones, Miss Gertrude Jones, and Mrs. Earl Kimball, of the home, who have so eased and brightened her life, survive her, also three sons, F. L. Butcher of Clinton, E. T. Butcher of Kansas City, and E. E. Butcher of Mill Creek, Okla. The grandchildren and great-grandchildren number nine each. The funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the home with interment at Englewood.

BUTCHER, Charles Ray "Chuck"
b: Sep 2 1952, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 20 2002, Osage Beach, Camden Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 23 2002 - Charles Ray "Chuck" Butcher, 49, Sunrise Beach, died Sunday, January 20, 2002, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. He was born September 2, 1952, in Windsor, a son of Ralph Park and Marion Hill Butcher. He graduated from high school in Harrisonville. He later served in the Army. He was an automobile mechanic for Mike Shepherd Chrysler Plymouth Dodge in Camdenton. Surviving are his mother and stepfather, Marion and Clarence Hancock of Camdenton; a brother, James Butcher of Sunrise Beach; three sisters, Kaye Green of Clinton, Faye Henry of Belton and Cherine Brewer of El Dorado Springs; 13 nieces and nephews, and seven great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Wednesday, January 23, in Laurie. Graveside services were Wednesday at the Carpenter Cemetery near Chilhowee with military honors at graveside.

BUTCHER, Edith Leona McFARLAND
b: Dec 17 1867, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 21 1900, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 28 1900 - On Saturday, April 21, God sent his death angel into our midst and visited the home of Mrs. Edith Butcher and took her to the mansions on high, to join loved ones, and they are now clasping glad hands of one they have long wished to welcome home. Mrs. Butcher was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William McFarland of Norris. She married P. P. Butcher in 1888 and up to his death in August 1892, they lived together in love and harmony. Since his death, she resided on her farm one-half mile east of Norris with her two sons and lived a model life as a mother. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and one of the beaconing lights in the Sunday School and her influence and teachings can never be forgotten. The hand of affliction was very heavily lain on her the last few months, yet she bore this patiently, all the while manifesting a spirit of Godly love and gentleness. Left a mother, brother, two sons and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was 32 years old and was buried in the Carpenter cemetery.

BUTCHER, Elmer George
b: Oct 17 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 3 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 11 2001 - Elmer George Butcher was born October 17, 1905, in Clinton, son of Clinton E. and Edith B. McQuitty Butcher. He died September 3, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center. He married Mary C. Richardson at Chilhowee on November 18, 1926. She preceded him in death in 1989. His parents; one son, Everett E. Butcher; one brother, Frank Butcher, and two sisters, Mary Alyce Butcher and Marian Paul, also preceded him. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, a Sunday School teacher for several years and a graduate of Norris High School. Survivors include three daughters, Helen Marie St. John and husband, Charles, Columbia, Marilyn M. Almlie, Juno, Florida, and Edith Ann Elrod, Lee's Summit; 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held September 5 at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

BUTCHER, Frank Milton
b: Apr 16 1925, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 22 2003, Moberly, Randolph Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2003 - Frank Milton Butcher, 78, Huntsville, died Wednesday, October 22, 2003, at the Moberly Regional Medical Center, Moberly. He was born in Blairstown, the son of Frank Grant Butcher and Ora Ellen Patterson. He attended Southwestern Louisiana College for two years and Central Missouri State at Warrensburg. He taught school for a few years and was engaged in farming. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Huntsville United Methodist Church, the Huntsville Masonic Lodge, past president of the Huntsville Rotary Club, involved in Republican politics and a rural mail carrier. He was also part owner of the former Farmers and Merchants Bank in Huntsville. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Leslie Butcher. Survivors include his sister-in-law, Betty Butcher, Clinton; three nieces and one nephew. Funeral services for Mr. Butcher will be held Sunday, October 26, at the Huntsville United Methodist Church. Burial will be held on Monday at Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

BUTCHER, Leslie Mark
b: Aug 7 1928, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 1983
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mark Butcher was the son of Frank G. Butcher and Ora Patterson Butcher. He was born August 7, 1928, in Henry County, where he has lived all his life. He is survived by his wife, Betty; one son, Marion of the home; three daughters, Lola Cline of San Jose, CA; Lutie and Lois of the home; one brother, Frank Milton Butcher of Huntsville, MO; one uncle, Elmer Butcher, and one aunt, Mary Alyce Butcher, both from Clinton; one great aunt, Mary Jane Gray of Marshall. Funeral Services were held Thursday, December 1, 1983, at the Norris Methodist Church. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

BUTCHER, Lissie C. LEWIS
b: Jul 31 1902
d: Nov 25 1997, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lissie C. Butcher, 95, Osceola, died Tuesday, November 25, 1997, at Sac Osage Hospital in Osceola. She worked for 20 years for the selective service in St. Clair County as a secretary. She was a lifelong member of the Osceola Grace United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Hostetter of Osceola. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 29, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola Cemetery.

BUTCHER, Mary Christina RICHARDSON
b: Mar 5 1903, near Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
d: Feb 22 1989, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Clinton MO - Mary Christina Richardson was born near Leeton, March 5, 1903, the daughter of Lucien C. Richardson and Willie C. Legg Richardson. She passed away at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital February 22, 1989, at the age of 85 years, 11 months and 19 days. She was married to Elmer George Butcher November 18, 1926, and to this union four children were born, three of whom now survive, along with their father. They are daughters, Helen Marie St. John, Columbia, Marilyn Marion Almlie, Juno, Florida, and Edith Ann Elrod of Lee's Summit; also surviving are 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and three sisters-in-law, Helen Richardson, Tulsa, Minnie Richardson, Slater, and Mary Alyce Butcher of Clinton. One son, Everett E. Butcher, preceded his mother in death in 1983. She was also preceded in death by five brothers. Mary and Elmer lived and worked on their farm near Norris from the date of their marriage in 1926 until 1977 when they retired and moved to their present home, 204 North Craig, in Clinton. Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church in Clinton, the Clinton and Norris Garden Clubs, the Norris Extension Club for 50 years, the Poly Credo Club, the 20th Century Club, and the Republican Women's Club in Clinton. A tribute to Mary and her family was paid by the large group of friends that nearly filled the United Methodist Church in Clinton for her funeral service. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25, at the United Methodist Church in Clinton. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery in Johnson County.

BUTCHER, Pad
b: n/a
d: 1892, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton MO, Sep 3 1892 - Pad Butcher, son of A. M., the well known Big Creek farmer died in Kansas City Friday morning, where he had gone to have an operation on his head, being bothered with tumor of the brain. His remains were sent home for burial.

BUTCHER, Peggy Wanda Lee ROYAL
b: Sep 6 1922, Mountain Grove, Wright Co, MO
d: Jan 3 2004, Stockton, San Joaquin Co, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 26 2004 - Peggy Wanda Lee Butcher, 81, Stockton, California, died Saturday, January 3, 2004. She was a member of the Nazarene Church. She was born in Mountain Grove on September 6, 1922. A devoted and much loved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and a friend to all. Peggy sadly leaves behind sons and daughters-in-law; Jim and Theresa Butcher, Apple Valley, California, Joe and Jackie Butcher, Spokane, Washington; daughters and sons-in-law, Pat and Bill Crawford, Sheila and Tom Stanbery, all of Stockton, California; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren. Peggy is also survived by brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Marie Royal, Garden Valley, California, Jack and Sally Royal, Greenwood, California, Joe and Norma Royal, Stockton, California; sisters-in-law, Peggy Royal, Clinton, Rita Royal, Stockton, California, and Billie Royal, San Jose, California; numerous nieces and nephews and all those friends she came into contact with in her 81 years of life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earnest and Osha Royal; brothers, Carl Royal, Clinton, Earnest Royal, Richard royal, both from Stockton, Ralph Royal, San Jose, and nephew, Francis Patrick (Pat) Royal, Clinton. Her faith in God, life and the love of her family will be forever in our hearts. Mom will be deeply missed. Arrangements were handled by Park View Funeral Home, 3661 East French Camp Road, Manteca, California. A memorial service was held at Park View Funeral Home Monday, January 5.

BUTLER, Anna Adeline HARRELSON
b: Aug 5 1898, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 12 1992, Excelsior Springs, Clay Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anna Adeline Butler passed away April 11, 1992, in Excelsior Springs. She was born August 5, 1898, in Henry County. She was one of eight children born to Thomas and Myrtle (Cashman) Harrelson. She was married to George (Bo) Butler in 1913. Of this union, four children were born. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Alva (Mary) Hessenflow and Mrs. Stanton (Dorothy) Cooper, both of Richmond, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; also one sister Lola Halsey. She was preceded in death by her husband Bo; two sons, Grove James and George Jr.; four brothers and two sisters. Graveside services were held Wednesday, April 15, 1992, at Englewood Cemetery.

BUTLER, Arthur W.
b: Aug 16 1921
d: Feb 2 1992, Rogersville, Chariton Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Arthur W. Butler, 70, Strafford, formerly of Clinton, died at 2:45 a.m. Sunday, February 2, 1992, at the home of his daughter in Rogersville. He was a retired truck mechanic for Cross Construction in the Springfield area. He is survived by his wife Margaret of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Sherry Butler of Fort Bragg, N.C.; a daughter and son-in-law Marsha and Everett Wayne Henderson of Rogersville; a daughter-in-law Udom Butler of Las Vegas, Nevada; four grandchildren; two sisters Ethel Davis of Searsmont, Maine, and Evelyn Robinson of Florida; numerous nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Herman-Lohmeyer Funeral Home in Springfield. Graveside services will be Tuesday at the Calhoun Cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, a sister and a son Donald, who died in 1975.

BUTLER, Elizabeth Anne HULL
b: Jul 1 1934, Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 14 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elizabeth Anne Hull Butler, the daughter of Melvin Adam and Dorothy Helen Stevens Hull, was born July 1, 1934, near LaDue. Elizabeth attended Willow Branch School and graduated from Clinton High School in 1952. On February 14, 1957, she was united in marriage to George Butler, Jr. This marriage was blessed with four children. Elizabeth was a telephone operator, working for United Telephone Company for thirty-four years before retiring in December of 1991. She was a member of Stone's Chapel Church until 1993, when membership was changed to the United Methodist Church of LaDue. Elizabeth enjoyed participating in the Christian Women's Club. She left this world on September 14, 1994, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital after a long battle with diabetes. She is survived by two sons, James E. Butler of the home and William George Butler of Calhoun; two daughters, Peggy Siercks of Calhoun and Mary Allen and husband Marvin of Leeton; two grandchildren, Bryan Allen of Leeton and Alicia Ann Butler of Sedalia; five brothers, Ralph and June Hull, all of Wichita, Ks., Charles and Ruby Hull of Clinton, Howard and Nellene Hull of Azel, Tx., and John and Eileen Hull of Kansas City; one sister, Helen and Ray Mitchell of Appleton City; two sisters-in-law, Mary and A. M. Hessenflow and Dorothy and Stanton Cooper, all of Richmond; as well as a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Services were held Saturday, September 17, 1994, at Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

BUTLER, Esther E. KLITZ
b: Oct 18 1905, Marblehead, Adams Co, IL
d: Aug 27 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Grandview Park Cemetery, Hannibal, Marion Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 29 2002 - Esther E. Butler, 96, Windsor, died Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at the Windsor Health Care & Rehab Center. She was born October 18, 1905, in Marblehead, Illinois, the daughter of Oscar DeWitt Klitz and Rosetta Florence Field Klitz. On July 2, 1925, she married James Morton Butler in Quincy, Illinois. He died December 31, 1995. She was a homemaker and worked as a sales person for the Williams Shoe Store in West Plains. She moved to Windsor in August 2001. She was a member of First Christian Church and Eastern Star in West Plains. Survivors include a daughter, Jacqueline Rose and husband William M. Crow, Windsor; three grandchildren, William M. Crow Jr., Dallas, Texas, Bruce W. and wife Mary Kay Crow, Windsor, and Marcia E. and husband V. William Kolze, Borger, Texas, and four great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Frank Alonzo Klitz and Cybil George Klitz; two sisters, Rosetta Estella Robinson and Mary Ann Stolberg preceded her in death. Cremation. Burial will be at a later date in the Grandview Park Cemetery, Hannibal.

BUTLER, Margaret DODSON
b: Jul 28 1921, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 6 2006, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 7 2006 - Margaret Butler, 84, Rogersville, MO (formerly of Strafford), passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2006 in Cox Hospital South. She was a member of Clinton Christian Church. She will be missed by all her friends and family as she was a wonderful homemaker and a compassionate friend to everyone. She was born July 28, 1921 in Clinton, MO to James and May (Martin) Dodson. Margaret Dodson & Arthur Butler were united in marriage on March 15, 1945. He preceded her in death on February 2, 1992. She was also preceded in death by her parents, May Dodson & James Dodson; her brother, Walter Dodson; her sister, Mary Lee; and her son, Donald Butler. She is survived by her children, Eugene Butler and his wife Delores of Springfield, and Martha Henderson and her husband Everett Wayne of Rogersville; her grandchildren, Arthur Butler and his wife Victoria of Boise, Idaho, Danny Henderson and his wife GJ of Springfield, MO, Christi Henderson and her fiance Bo of Rogersville, and Carol Butler of Denver, CO; her 5 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. She was the perfect role model for a mother, grandmother, & great grandmother that any family could ever wish for. She was full of love and knowledge, always having a open ear for her family to share there concerns, joys, and dreams. To those of her family, she will always be in their hearts and she will still always be listening. Graveside services will be Sunday, July 9, 2006 in Calhoun Cemetery in Calhoun, MO.

BUTZ, Anton "Uncle Tony"
b: Dec 24 1868, Jackson Co, IL
d: Dec 29 1937, W of Garland, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Anton Butz died at his home 1 1/2 miles west of Garland the afternoon of December 29, 1937. After dinner, he had gone to the mail box for an expected letter from their daughter, Mrs. John Brann, of Mound City, Kans., which he gave to his wife and went into the living room where he sat down in a rocking chair. Mrs. Butz read the letter then went into the living room and asked her husband if he did not want to hear about their new granddaughter, but at his silence, she looked at him and realized that the spirit had quietly taken its flight and only the lifeless body remained. Anton Butz or "Uncle Tony" as many called him was born in Jackson County, Ill., December 24, 1868. His father and mother, who came from Germany, died when he was a small lad, leaving three small children who were reared by their aunts in separate homes. On October 13, 1891, Anton Butz and Miss Amanda Riess were united in marriage in Mascoutah, Ill. Seven children blessed this union, five dying in infancy. Two survive: Mrs. Annie Grasher of Hartwell and Mrs. Bessie Brann. There are four grandchildren, Mildred Kerns, Lyle and Carol Grasher, and Sylvia Jean Brann. His daughter, Bessie, was unable to come. Besides his wife he is survived by a brother, Steve Butz and sister, Mrs. Josephine Wangler, both of Belleville, Ill., who were unable to come because of poor health. In the spring of 1892 Mr. and Mrs. Butz came to Henry County settling near Calhoun. Five years later they moved to their farm, 1 1/2 miles west of Garland. He took great pride in his farm and was always busy. He was an honest and upright man, highly respected by young and old. He had a smile and joke for everyone. He had enjoyed that day a nice visit with Montie Young, the merchant of Garland store, and other friends. He loved to play the accordion and often played for his friends. His children inherited his musical talent and likewise delight to play. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Garland church. Burial was at Norris cemetery. Those from a distance who came included Mrs. Butz' brothers, Fred Riess of New Baden, Ill. and Ernest Riess of Bolivar; Mr. Butz' niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Flora, and son, Freddy of St. Louis.

BUXTON, David Richard Sr.
b: Nov 30 1974
d: Jul 17 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 19 2005 - David Richard Buxton Sr., 30, Clinton, died Sunday, July 17, 2005, at his home. Memorial services will be Wednesday, July 20, at the Latter Day Saints church in Clinton. Cremation. He was born in Kansas City. He was an iron worker. He is survived by his mother Mary Ann Buxton, and father Rodger "Buck" Buxton, of the home; one son David Richard Buxton, Jr. of the home; his father Richard Lee Stockdall of Houston, Texas; one brother Robert Seaton of Overland Park, Kansas; one sister Carol Tanksley of Kingsville, and five stepbrothers and sisters.

BUXTON, Rodger Clark Jr.
b: Jul 1 1937, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 14 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2006 - Rodger Clark Buxton Jr., 68, Clinton, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. Memorial services will be Sunday, March 19, at the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Clinton, with burial at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. He was born in Kansas City. He was a forklift operator for General Motors. He was preceded in death by parents Rodger Buxton Sr. and Berniece Ryder Buxton; one son David Buxton Sr. and one grandson Dakota Ashburn. He is survived by his wife Mary of the home; one son Rodger C. Buxton III of Wellington; four daughters, Robin Ashburn and Kandi Brooke and husband Mike, all of Lee's Summit, Kelly Grechus of Wellington and Renee Beatty and husband Bill; one stepdaughter Carol Tanksley and husband Danny, Lone Jack; one stepson Robert Seaton and wife Becky, Overland Park, Kansas; three sisters, Gay Phillips and husband Jerry, Independence, Anna Ford and husband Gary, Holden and Carol gray and husband Larry, ElDorado Springs, as well as 23 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

BYBEE, Henry Lewis
b: Mar 6 1862, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 4 1944, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jan 20 1944 - Henry Lewis Bybee died January 4, 1944, at his home in Brownington where he had lived two years. He had suffered for some time with asthma, but was bedfast only a few days. Henry Lewis Bybee, son of Robert Lawrence Bybee and Mary M. Maddock, was born in Henry County near Mt. Zion on March 6, 1862. March 1, 1892, he was married to Miss Mary Doss and they made their home on a farm 1/2 miles north of Brownington, where they resided until moving to Brownington. His wife survives with their five children: Mrs. Wm. I. Starbuck and Jesse Bybee of Brownington; Jewell Bybee and Jimmy Bybee of California; and Mrs. Lawrence Gehiken of Moberly. He leaves a brother and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Manbeck and Mrs. John Doss of Deepwater, and Chancy Bybee of California; and seven grandchildren, including Devere Bilderback whom they lovingly reared. He is now in service and was home for the funeral. He enjoyed his life's occupation of farming. Devoted to his family, he was beloved in his home and among his friends. He enjoyed people, and his keen memory kept him in touch with the past and present day happenings. Funeral services were conducted at the funeral home in Brownington Friday. The unusually beautiful floral offering expressed the high esteem of neighbors and friends for this good man. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington.

BYBEE, Jesse E.
b: Aug 24 1906, N of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 13 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jesse E. Bybee was born August 24, 1906, north of Brownington in Henry County. He was the son of Henry Lewis and Mary Doss Bybee. He died Monday, January 13, 1997, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 90. Jesse was a lifelong resident of this area and graduated from the Deepwater High School in 1924. On June 9, 1934, in Liberal, Kansas, he married Dovie Huskey. Jesse was a carpenter and also a farmer. He was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church and the Carpenters Union Local #1915. He is survived by his wife, Dovie, of the home; one daughter, Mary Crosswhite, Deepwater; three sons, Lewis Bybee, Sweet Springs, Robert Bybee, Arvada, Colorado, and Ron Bybee, Deepwater; one sister, Moreen Gehlken, Clark; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, William Lee Bybee, in 1982. Funeral services were held aSaturday, January 18, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

BYBEE, Mary Marie DOSS
b: Jun 8 1872, Crawford Co, MO
d: Mar 6 1965, SE of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Mar 11 1965 - Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Bybee, 92, Rt. 1, Brownington, who died March 6, at the home of her son Jesse, southeast of Brownington, were held Tuesday, March 9, at Consalus Chapel. Casket bearers were Lewis Bybee, William Bybee, Robert Bybee, Marion Bybee, Devere Bilderback and Larry Gehiken, all grandsons. Internment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. Mary Marie Doss, daughter of James and Joan Harrison Shotwell Doss, was born June 8, 1872, in Crawford County, Mo. She married Henry Lewis Bybee on March 1, 1891, at Brownington in which vicinity they made their home. To this union 8 children were born, two of whom died in infancy and one in later life, a daughter, Mrs. Ethel Bilderback Goff. Mr. Bybee died in 1944. Mrs. Bybee continued to live alone on the home place, southeast of Brownington. Mrs. Bybee was a devoted and faithful companion, wife and mother. Two of her grandchildren, Devere Bilderback, Windsor, and Marion Bybee, were reared in her home as her own. She delighted in all her grandchildren. Mrs. Bybee is remembered for her thoughtfulness, her kindness and her friendliness and how, in her quiet, patient, way she was ever ready to assist her fellowman. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors Club. In early years she attended the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. After her marriage she attended the Brownington Presbyterian Church. She leaves another son John, Ventura, Ca.; three daughters, Mrs. Jewell Bettencourt, Santa Rosa, Ca., Mrs. W. I. (Cora) Starbuck, Brownington, Mrs. Lawrence (Moreen) Gehiken, Clark; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Elmer Combs, Calhoun; three brothers, Wade Doss, Lewis Station, Ed Doss, Windsor, Sam Doss, Holly, Colorado; many other relatives and friends.

BYERS, Jaime Ross
b: Apr 30 1976, Dalton, GA
d: May 10 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 28 2003 - Jaime Ross Byers, son of John W. and Rita Rhea (Kammerlohr) Byers, was born April 30, 1976, in Dalton, Georgia, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on May 10, 2003, at the age of 27 years. Jaime had battled cancer for a long period of time. He will be greatly missed. He had a charming personality and a keen sense of humor. He was a fighter until the end and is greatly admired for his will to live against all odds. Jaime loved to spend time hunting and fishing and being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Brandi, and two sons, Marshall and Jacob, all of the home; his mother and stepfather, Rita and Dean Mace, Republic; one brother, Warren Goode, Republic; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Dean and Brenda Stutler of Osceola; brother-in-law, Travis Stutler and family of Deepwater, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, May 13. Cremation followed the service.

BYERS, Mary C.
b: Nov 22 1840, Ohio
d: May 19 1904, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 21 1904 - Thursday morning, May 19, just before 2 o'clock, the spirit of Mrs. Mary C. Byers left this world of toil and suffering. For many weeks, she had been suffering from stomach troubles and complications. Born in Ohio Nov. 22, 1840; married J. C. Byers Oct. 6, 1861; three children, one daughter having preceded her mother to the better world some years ago. The two left are Mrs. M. F. Herring, route five, Clinton, and J. F. Byers near Chilhowee. With her husband and family, she came to Missouri 36 y ears ago, locating in Johnson, then in Henry. Some years ago, she moved to our city. Formerly a C. P., she had been in late years a devoted member of the Christian Church of Clinton. She had always striven to do her best but her life on earth is over. Funeral at the home in the northwest part of Clinton, with burial at Fields Creek.

BYRD, Albert Clint
b: Jun 25 1900, Maryville, Nodaway Co, MO
d: May 24 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Albert Clint Byrd, 94, Clinton, died Wednesday, May 24, 1995, at Meadowbrook Manor of Clinton. Mr. Byrd was born June 25, 1900, in Maryville, the son of Harry and Mary Byrd Eastand. He lived for many years in Deepwater before moving to Meadowbrook Manor. Cremation.

BYRD, Anthony Thomas
b: May 19 1972, Ft. Lewis, WA
d: Aug 22 1996, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery BI-BY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anthony Byrd, 24, Windsor, died early Thursday morning, August 22, 1996, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia, as the result of a hit and run automobile accident. He was born May 19, 1972, in Ft. Lewis, Washington, the son of Albert Thomas Byrd, Sr., and Marilyn Jane (Evers) Byrd. He had worked for Sonoco in Green Ridge for several years. Survivors include his mother of Windsor; his father of Hasty, Colorado; a brother Albert T. Byrd Jr., Hasty, Co.; two sisters, Elena Schlohbohm, Ionia, and Billie Byrd, Windsor; several aunts, uncles and cousins; one nephew; his paternal grandmother Helen Byrd, Whitter, California, and his maternal grandmother Hazel Cochran, Springfield, Oregon. Funeral services were Monday, August 26, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

BYRD, Clarence Richard
b: May 21 1929
d: Dec 11 2007, Little Rock, AR
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2007 - Clarence Richard Byrd, age 78 of Little Rock, Arkansas passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at his home in Little Rock. Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 15, 2007 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in the Urich Cemetery. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Jean W. Byrd; three children, Richard Christian Byrd, David Walton Byrd, Marian Byrd Bock; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a sister, Norma D. Smith.

BYRD, Colen Cecille WRIGHT
b: Mar 30 1919, Weatherby, DeKalb Co, MO
d: Jan 30 1994, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Colen Cecille Wright was born March 30, 1919, in Weatherby, Missouri, the daughter of John and Ollie (Heimbaugh) Wright. She died Sunday, January 30, 1994, at her home near Deepwater at the age of 74. She was married to Lewis Byrd. She was a homemaker and Colen and Lewis had made their home near Deepwater for many years. She is survived by her husband Lewis of the home; one stepdaughter Linda Johnson, Kansas City; two stepsons, James W. Byrd, Ohio and Dennis W. Byrd, Oak Grove; one brother Kermit Wright, Maysville; two sisters, Cuma Randolph and Gerry Claudell, both of Kansas City. Funeral services were Thursday, February 3, at Deepwater Christian Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

BYRD, Goldena Marie HUTSON
b: Dec 5 1905, near Hartwell, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 15 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 24 2000 - Goldena Marie Hutson was born December 5, 1905, near Hartwell, daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Hattie Dell Redford Hutson, and departed this life March 15, 2000 at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, at the age of 94 years, three months and 10 days. Goldena attended Hartwell Grade School and graduated from Urich High School in 1925. As a youth she united with the Hartwell Baptist Church. Following her father's death in 1926 she and her mother moved to Springfield where she attended business college. She was united in marriage March 1, 1928, at Humansville to Lawrence Lewis Byrd. They moved to a farm in the Delmar community and stayed in that area until 1979 when they retired and moved to Urich. Aunt Goldena and Uncle Lawrence enjoyed farm life and the many wonders of nature. No children blessed this union, but they shared their love with their nieces, nephews and children in the neighborhood. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, and brother Loyd Powers Hutson. Survivors include a nephew Richard Byrd, Durango, Colorado; five nieces, Jerry Rose, Norma Smith, Kansas City, Mary Frances Con, Cherryvale, Kansas, Nancy Shemdin, Brandenton, Florida, and Erma Plank, Garden City; a sister-in-law Hattie Byrd Preston, Platte City, along with other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Friday, March 17, at Norris Cemetery, north of Hartwell.

BYRD, Lewis Warren
b: Aug 15 1912, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 29 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery BR-BY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lewis Warren Byrd died Monday, December 29, 1997, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 85 years, four months and 14 days. He was born August 15, 1912, in Deepwater, the son of James Warren (sic) Byrd and Stella Hunt Byrd. He was a graduate of Deepwater High School and lived most of his life in Deepwater. Mr. Byrd was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was married to Colen C. Wright, who preceded him in death January 20, 1994. He worked for the Dickey Clay Company, retiring in 1973. Mr. Byrd loved sports. He was a 32-year member of the BPOE Elks Lodge 1034, also a member of Eagles Lodge 3667 and Teamsters Local 41 of Kansas City. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Lee Johnson, Kansas City; two sons, James W. Byrd, Stow, Ohio, and Dennis W. Byrd, Grain Valley; two grandsons, Jason Byrd of Ohio and George Byrd of New York. Funeral services were held Friday, January 2, 1998, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

BYRD, Pearl Frances LEVY
b: Aug 29 1904, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 24 1987, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co, KS
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Clinton MO - Pearl Frances Levy Byrd, 83, of Deepwater, passed away Saturday, October 24, 1987, at the Coffeyville Regional Medical Center in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was born August 29, 1904, daughter of Albert Lee and Susan Moyer Levy. Although she was one of nine children, she was the only one to live to adulthood. Frances graduated from the Deepwater High School, Valedictorian of her class in 1922, and from Centeral Missouri State Teachers College in 1927. She taught at Tranquility School south of Deepwater and Marvin School west of Clinton; then at Montrose and Deepwater High School before she was united in marriage to John William Byrd in 1932. The Rev. A. N. Lindsay married them in his parlor on August 17, 1932. To this union three children were born; Nancy Ann Downing of Bonn, Germany, Mary Frances Conn of Cherryvale, Kansas and John William Byrd, Maryville. In 1943, Frances, best known to her family and close friends as Pearl Frank, returned to teaching at Deepwater High School. She taught English, Math, and Latin and was Class Sponsor, Yearbook Advisor, and Director of the Junior-Senior Plays for many years. She gave outstanding Book Reviews for many organizations, including the Henry Co. Extension Club, of which she was an active member for years. She taught at the Montrose and Osceola High Schools. Also when living in Arizona for her husband's health, she taught at Tombstone and Thacher, Arizona High Schools. At Thacher, the Yearbook was dedicated to her in 1966, with love and admiration from her students. She retired from teaching after 42 years in the classroom. She had served with great enthusiasm and effectiveness and many, many of her students say that she was the best teacher they ever had. She was very proud of her children and a devoted mother, serving as 4-H leader and Sunday School teacher tirelessly. She encouraged her children to be the very best they could at anything they chose to do and, by her example, inspired each of them to get a college education. Her husband, John, was very devoted to her and preceded her in death in October of 1971 Frances was a life long member of the Golden Gate Baptist Church, north of Deepwater, where her grandfather, John Moyer, had originally given the land for the church. Besides her three children Frances leaves 6 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, one daughter-in-law, one son-in- law, three sisters-in-law, and a number of friends, relatives and good neighbors. One of her grandchildren, Matthew Wells, preceded her in death. Frances lived in the Deepwater community most of her life but moved to Lowry City when the Corps of Engineers bought their farm home north of Deepwater. After a stroke in 1983, she lived in Maryville, and Coffeyville, Kansas, near her children. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 27, 1987, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens in Clinton.

BYSOR, John Lloyd
b: Nov 10 1937, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 10 2005, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 4 2005 - John Lloyd Bysor, son of Samuel Hill and Mary Catherine (King) Bysor, was born November 10, 1937, in Henry County and died at his home in Deepwater February 10, 2005, at the age of 67 years. John served in the United States Army. He worked for Ford Motor Co. and Gold Foundry before he retired. He is survived by eight children, Carl Bysor of Clinton, John A. Bysor of Holden, Tim Bysor of Deepwater, Mark A. Bysor of Clinton, Gerald Bysor of Deepwater, Joseph Bysor of Deepwater, Lisa Bysor of Clinton and Maudie Cooper of Kansas City, Kansas; three sisters, Nancy E. Kerwood of Hutchinson, Kansas, Nellie M. Wheeler and husband Robert, and Rosemary Hunter and husband Russell, all of Clinton, and sixteen grandchildren, as well as special friends, Maudie Sizemore, Sheila Akins and Leona Evans. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, February 14. Burial was in Deepwater Cemetery.

BYSOR, John R.
b: Sep 27 1859, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 28 1925, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - John R. bysor was born Sept. 27th, 1859, at the home of his parents, Peter J. Bysor and Louisa Pinkston Bysor, who were pioneers of Missouri. His father came to Pike county, Mo., from North Carolina, in 1827, and to Henry county in 1839. His mother, Louisa Pinkston, came to Henry county in 1837, from Kentucky and lived near Calhoun. He lived in and near Deepwater all his life, except the last few years which he spent in South Dakota. September 30, 1880, he was united in marriage in Montrose, to Nancy E. Harness, who preceded him to the Great Beyond, July 26, 1896. To this union four children were born - John A., better known as Allie, Clinton, MO.; Nancy Louisa, who passed on July 6, 1887; Samuel H. and Mary F., of Kansas City, Kansas. About 20 years ago he gave his heart to God, and united with M. E. church, South of Deepwater. He had been in poor health for several years, but the last year no one realized his sufferings. To be near his home folks and doctor, he came back from South Dakota the last of September, and went to the home of his nephew, J. B. Bysor, where his son, Allie, made his home. Apparently he was getting better, and at times he felt fine. He was looking forward to Thanksgiving day with pleasure, but little do we know what God has in store, for on Wednesday before he became sick, and on Thursday evening, he grew much worse, suffering untold agony. All was done in human power to relieve his sufferings, but all in vain. A short time before the end, he seemed to get easier, and peacefully went to sleep at five minutes past 12, Saturday, Nov. 28th, 1925. He was a member of the M.B.A. lodge of Deepwater. He leaves to mourn his death, his three children, one brother P. B. Bysor, of Detroit, Mich.; nieces, nephews, and a host of friends. The funeral services were conducted at the home of his nephew, J. B. Bysor, Tuesday, after which they drove to Stone's chapel, where services were held in the church. A large crowd of relatives and friends were present. His body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby, by the side of his wife and daughter, to await the resurrection morn.

BYSOR, Louisa
b: Dec 26 1833, Madison Co, KY
d: Dec 6 1895, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 28 1895 - Mrs. Louisa Bysor, who died of pneumonia December 6, was born in Madison county, Kentucky December 26, 1833. She belonged to that class of Southern women who believe all honor lies in acting your part in life and acting it well. Unassuming, yet proud of her race, she worked according to her conscience in all things. Conscience, the only safe counsel for an enlightened mind, was her faithful guide. She came to Henry county when it was a mere wilderness and, with her husband, she met the hardships of pioneer life. Together they toiled and prosperity came to reward them. She shared life's joys and sorrows with her husband and never did they flinch beneath the load.

BYSOR, Mary Cathern KING
b: Jul 2 1902, Hutchinson, Reno Co, KS
d: Feb 4 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Cathern Bysor, daughter of Brick Pomroy and Mary c. Rolhman King, was born July 2, 1902, in Hutchinson, Kansas, and died Friday, February 4, 1994, at Westwood Home in Clinton at the age of 91 years. She was married to Samuel E. Bysor, Sr. on June 18, 1930. She lived in Henry County for over 60 years. She was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Sam; one son, Joseph Peter bysor; two grandchildren and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by four sons, Harold King, San Diego, California, Samuel H. Bysor, Jr., Carthage, Robert D. Bysor, Leeton, and John L. Bysor, Deepwater; three daughters, Nancy Kerwood, Hutchinson, Kansas, Nellie Marie Wheeler, Urich, and Rosemary Hunter, Clinton; three sisters, Berta Washburn, Etta Kuhn and Lucille Wilcox, all of Hutchinson, Kansas, as well as 30 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, February 8, 1994. Burial was in the Stones Chapel Cemetery, Montrose.

BYSOR, Mary Evelyn SIZEMORE
b: Dec 22 1945, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 29 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Evelyn Bysor, daughter of Jobi Isaac and Maude Lucille Elliott Sizemore, was born December 22, 1945, in Henry County, and died June 29, 1998, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton. Mary was married to John L. Bysor on February 21, 1963 in Clinton. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Deepwater. She is survived by her husband John of the home; her mother Maude Sizemore of Deepwater; six sons, Carl Sizemore of Clinton, John Bysor of Holden, Tim Bysor of Appleton City, Mark Bysor of Clinton, Gerald Bysor and Joseph Bysor, both of Deepwater; two daughters, Lisa Bysor and Maudie Sanders, both of Clinton; two brothers, James Sizemore and Larry Rothgeb, both of Deepwater, and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Deepwater Baptist Church on Thursday, July 2. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

BYSOR, Nancy E. HARNESS
b: May 4 1852, Missouri
d: Jul 27 1896, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Died at Deepwater, Monday night, Mrs. John Bysor, aged about 42, with consumption. Her remains were taken to Stone's Chapel for burial Tuesday. She leaves a husband and three sons.

BYSOR, Peter B.
b: Aug 2 1861, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 29 1930, near Toledo, IL
bur: Adkins Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The community was greatly shocked on April 29, 1930 when the news came that Peter B. Bysor, last remaining member of that old Pioneer family, had been killed in an automobile accident. He had recently purchased a new Ford car and was on his way home with the intention of staying as he had so often said he would do sometime, but his plans to enjoy the remainder of life mid the scenes of his boyhood days, with his children and grandchildren whom he dearly loved, were brought to a close through no fault of his own or that of his driver Frank Golder. They were driving about 40 miles an hour on National Highways 40 and 11 where the two highways run together near Toledo, Illinois, when a large care running a a terrific speed passed them and turned in ahead so soon that the front bumper was torn from the Ford which was crowded from the pavement and turned over twice throwing the occupants out through a hole in the top. A farmer at work about 25 yards from the accident was the only witness and he said that Pete was thrown out of the car first and falling on his head his neck was broken, while the young man, Frank Golder, was thrown 30 feet in the air and through a barb wire fence, escaping with serious scratches and bruises but not dangerously injured. The car that caused the accident never stopped or slackened speed and there was no evidence as to the owner or driver, but there is no doubt but what he was a "Hit and Run" speed fiend who, at this day and age, is more dangerous than the murderer who with malice and aforethought takes the life of his innocent victim. The body was brought to Clinton, thence to the home of J. B. Bysor south of town where the funeral was conducted, after which the Masonic fraternity concluded with their beautiful ceremony at the family burying ground. Peter B. Bysor was born in Henry County, Missouri, August 2, 1861, and died as above stated. April 29, 1930, age 68 years, 8 months and 27 days. He married Miss Lucy Boyd, daughter of Judge Joseph Boyd, September 12, 1883, and to this union two children were born, both of whom survive and were present at the funeral, the mother having died October 30, 1885. Among the near relatives who mourn the loss of a devoted father and grandfather are the two children, Nellie Ellen, wife of J. B. Shelenhamer of Humansville, Mo., and J. B. Bysor of Clinton, Mo. The grandchildren are Reva Ellen, Leta May, Ruby and Bysor Shelenhamer, and Lucy Dale and Dixie Lee Bysor. A large concourse of friends assembled to pay a last tribute of respect. A profusion of beautiful flowers told of love and sorrow too deep for words, and thus we bid farewell to our big hearted, noble friend.

BYSOR, Robert Dale
b: Dec 27 1935, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 18 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Dale Bysor was born December 27, 1935, in Deepwater and died April 18, 2000, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel H. Bysor and Mary C. Bysor, and one brother, Joe Pete Bysor, and an infant daughter, Patty. He is survived by daughters, Terri Cummings, her husband, Steve, and granddaughter, Casey, Clinton, and daughter, Kim Bysor and granddaughter, Ashley, Lincoln, Nebraska, daughter, Theresa Bysor and grandson, Carl, and a great-grandson, Anthony of Bolivar. He is also survived by three sisters and two brothers, Nancy Kerwood of Hutchinson, Kansas, Nellie Wheeler and Rosemary Hunter of Clinton, Sammy Bysor, Carthage and John Bysor, Deepwater. Also surviving are many nephews and nieces. Bob was an employee of General Motors for 24 years, until the closing of the Leeds plant. He was also working part time at Cook Tractor Company until he became ill. Bob enjoyed working on his farm with his cattle and also worked on the Fellhoelter dairy farm in Deepwater. Bob was an avid fisherman, hunter and enjoyed finding mushrooms each spring. Bob was a member of the United Auto Workers Union and the Eagles Lodge. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, April 21. Burial was in the Stones Chapel Cemetery, Rural Montrose.

BYSOR, Samuel Hill Jr.
b: Jul 1 1932, Kansas
d: Aug 11 2000, Girard, Crawford Co, KS
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 24 2000 - Samuel H. Bysor, son of Samuel H. and Mary Katherine (King) Bysor, was born July 1, 1932, in Kansas and died on August 11, 2000, at the Girard Hospital in Girard, Kansas, at the age of 68 years. He served in the United States Army and the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post 182, Arma, Kansas. Sam was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Mary Katherine; two brothers, Robert Bysor and Joseph Pete Bysor. He is survived by two sons, Samuel H. Bysor II of Odessa and Daniel Bysor of San Diego, California; two daughters, Laura Osmon of Clinton and Dorthea Bysor, Carthage; one brother, John Bysor of Deepwater; three sisters, Nancy Kerwood of Hutchinson, Kansas, Rosemary Hunter and Nellie Wheeler, both of Clinton, as well as three grandchildren, Tiffany Osmon, Cortney Osmon and Catherine Bysor; one step-grandson, Joshua Pedicore and nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held at the Stone's Chapel Cemetery, rural Montrose, on Thursday, August 17. Burial was in the Stones Chapel Cemetery.

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