Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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CARDER, Benjamin
b: Sep 28 1842, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Mar 29 1900, Henry Co, MO
bur: Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 1900 - On last Thursday, March 29, Benjamin Carder, old and respected citizen of the Gaines neighborhood, died of pneumonia. Mr. Carder was born in St. Louis county September 30, 1842 and came to Henry County with his parents about 50 years ago. He died at the Carder homestead settled by his father. He united with the Christian Church some 25 years ago and attempted to carry out the principles of his religious conviction without ostentaiton or show in his daily life. He married Margaret Prewett in 1866. They raised a family of five children, two sons and three daughters, all at home but one, Mrs. T. J. Martin, who lives in the neighborhood. As one by one the pioneers of our county are laid away and covered with the clods of the valley, we fell more lonely and the reflection is more vivid and real that 'ere long those of us who first began to subdue the natural conditions here 50 years ago will have passed from the memory of man. Other men will till the soil first brought into subjection by the pioneer's plow.

CARDER, Delores DAVENPORT
b: Mar 24 1922, Fredonia, AZ
d: Aug 26 2005, Aurora, Lawrence Co, MO
bur: Spring River Cemetery, Lawrence Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 29 2005 - Delores Carder, 83, Aurora, died Friday, August 26, 2005, in the Aurora Nursing Center. She was born to John and Mary Doty Davenport March 24, 1922, in Fredonia, Arizona. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and was a homemaker. She married Dick Carder October 15, 1939, and he died in 2004. Survivors include one son Lowell carder of Billings; two daughters, Ann Deskins of Clinton and Louise Ruggeri of St. Louis; one brother Tom Davenport of Marshfield; one sister Roma Steele, Sioux Falls, South Dakota; six grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister Maithel Martin. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 30, in the First Baptist Church, under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Spring River Cemetery.

CARDER, Jewell Alene BEST
b: Sep 26 1924, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jul 15 1994, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jewell Alene Carder, 69, Chilhowee, died Friday, July 15, 1994, at the Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg. Cremation. Mrs. Carder was born September 26, 1924, in Chilhowee, the daughter of Robert and Cecile Utt Best. She was a lifelong resident of the Chilhowee community. She worked with the food service at Central Missouri State University for 15 years, retiring in 1985. Mrs. Carder was a member of the United Methodist Church in Chilhowee, the Republican Committee Woman from Chilhowee and was the recipient of the Republican Party Achievement Award for 1993. She is survived by three sons, Doug Carder, Grandview, Gregg Carder, Oak Grove, Bob Carder, Chilhowee; five daughters, Lynne Miller, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Tina Noland, Towanda, Kansas, Sherry Hix, Merriam, Kanas, Brenda Carder, Salt Lake City, Utah, Nancy Saidian, Kansas City; one brother Herbert Best, and one sister Norma Strange, both of Chilhowee; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

CARDER, Richard "Dick"
b: Sep 28 1916, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co, MO
d: Apr 24 2004, Aurora, Lawrence Co, MO
bur: Spring River Cemetery, Lawrence Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 21 2004 - Richard "Dick" Carder, 87, Aurora, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in St. John's Hospital, Aurora. He was born to Ora and Lola Curnutte Carder on September 28, 1916, in Sarcoxie. He was a retired auto mechanic and a United States Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Dolores; one son, Lowell Carder, Billings; two daughters, Ann Deskins, Clinton, and Louise Ruggeri, St. Louis; one sister, Dorothy Fischer, Bolivar; six grandsons, seven great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 23, in the First Baptist Church under the direction of Peterson Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Spring River Cemetery.

CARDWELL, Dickie Lee
b: Jul 29 1952, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Nov 19 2002, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Turkey Creek Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 21 2002 - Dickie Lee Cardwell, 50, Warrensburg, died Tuesday, November 19, 2002, at his home. He was born July 29 1952, in Warsaw, the son of James and Frances Thompson Cardwell. He grew up near Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1970. He worked for Bishop Gunstock Factory and later moved to Clinton and Windsor where he worked as a cable splicer for the telephone company and was also a logger. He later moved to Warrensburg where he was employed as a supervisor for the Central Missouri State University Project Shop. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; three sons, Timothy Shawn Cardwell, Lincoln, James Brian Cardwell, Windsor, and Stephen Daniel Cardwell, Warrensburg; three daughters, Cassandra Ross and Della Martin, both of Chesapeake, Virginia, and Georgia Dunlap of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and six grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Cardwell, Calhoun, and John Cardwell, Windsor; three sisters, Geraldine Angel, Deepwater, Diana Forth, Calhoun, and Kathy Sperry of Altamont Illinois; several nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 23, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in the Turkey Creek Cemetery, near Warsaw.

CARDWELL, Mary Elizabeth "Beth" BINGHAM
b: Nov 27 1943, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Mar 29 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Clay Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 13 2005 - Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Cardwell, daughter of Loren Willard and Mary Mildred (McBride) Bingham, was born November 27, 1943, in St. Louis and went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 61 years. Beth was united in marriage to Norman Cardwell, Jr. on November 24, 1962. She was a loving homemaker and a faithful member of the First Assembly of God Church in Clinton. Beth was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Lee Cardwell. She is survived by her husband Norman of the home; one son Kevin Cardwell and granddaughter Stephanie of Olive Branch, Mississippi; her parents, Loren and Mary Bingham of Gladstone, as well as two brothers, Rick Bingham of Kansas City and Randy Bingham of Gladstone; four sisters, Roberta (Earl) Griffin of Kansas City, Debbie Fairlain Shaw of Gladstone, Loretta (Rod) Collum of Excelsior Springs, and Valorie (Dennis) Baltzel of Liberty, and two sisters-in-law, Sallie Daniel of Kansas City, and Donna Cardwell of Liberty, as well as nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the First Assembly of God Church, Clinton, on Friday, April 1. Graveside services and burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Clay County.

CARDWELL, Norman Lee Jr.
b: Nov 10 1942, Clay Co, MO
d: Nov 10 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Clay Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 13 2008 - Norman Lee Cardwell, Jr. age 66 of Clinton, Missouri passed away at his home Monday, November 10, 2008. Funeral services will be Friday, November 14, 2008 at First Assembly of God Church, Clinton. Graveside services will be Friday at the Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Clay County, Missouri. Norman was born in Clay County, Missouri. He lived in Kansas City where he worked for MODOT. In l983 he moved to Clinton where he was maintenance superintendent until he retired 11 years ago. He was a member and deacon of the First Assembly of God Church, Clinton; past president of the Highway Employee's Association and a life member of the NRA where he was a Golden Eagle. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Emma Mae; his wife of 43 years, Mary Elizabeth "Beth", his daughter, Michelle Lee and three brothers, Curtis, Clifford and R.G. (Gene). He is survived by his wife, Retha of the home; one son, Kevin Cardwell and one granddaughter, Stephanie Cardwell, both of Olive Branch, Mississippi; one sister, Sallie Daniel of Kansas City, Missouri; his in-laws, Loren and Mary Bingham of Gladstone, Missouri; five sisters-in-law, Donna Cardwell of Gladstone, Missouri, Roberta (Earl) Griffin of Kansas City, Missouri, Debbie (Fairlen) Shaw of Gladstone, Loretta (Rod) Collum of Excelsior Springs, Missouri and Valorie (Dennis) Baltzel of Liberty, Missouri; two step sons, Dean Webber and wife Karen and Richard Webber and wife Beth, of Clinton; two brothers-in-law, Rick Bingham and Randy Bingham, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends who mourn his departure.

CAREY, Aaron
b: Oct 13 1922, Mazie, OK
d: Mar 30 2002, Chouteau, OK
bur: Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Wagoner Co, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2002 - A funeral service for Aaron Carey, 79, Chouteau, Oklahoma, was held Tuesday, April 2, at the Church of God in Wagoner, Oklahoma. He died Saturday, March 30, 2002, at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Carey; his parents and six brothers. He was born October 13, 1922, in Mazie, Oklahoma, to Richard and Nancy (Fisher) Carey. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a POW, captured at the Battle of the Bulge. He received many medals, including the Prisoner of War, Good Conduct, Qualification Combat Infantryman 1st Award, European-African Middle Eastern Campaign, Victory Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Bronze Star and the Oklahoma Medal of Valor. He is survived by four daughters, Clara Marie McCown of Windsor, Linda Easter and Wynona Burwell, both of Clinton and Janie Jump of Wagoner, Oklahoma; step-daughter, Carol Burwell, Wagoner; brother, Willard Carey of Louisiana; sister, Nellie Thomas of Wagoner; 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, 14 step-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial was in Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, with arrangements by Mallett Funeral Home, Wagoner, Oklahoma.

CARINDER, Rachel HOYT
b: Nov 10 1901, Monroeville, OH
d: May 29 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sunset Lawns Cemetery, ElDorado, Cedar Co, KS
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 30 2002 - Rachel Hoyt Carinder, 100, Clinton, died Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday, June 3, at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Graveside services will be held the same day, at Sunset Lawns Cemetery, ElDorado, Kansas. She was born November 10, 1901, in Monroeville, Ohio, daughter of Charles F. and Nellie E. Bounds Hoyt. In 1908, the family moved to ElDorado, Kansas, where she attended school, graduating in 1920. She went on to receive a teaching degree from the University of Kansas. She taught school for 25 years, most of that time spent in the ElDorado school system. She married John L. Carinder in 1953 and they resided in Kansas City until he retired from TWA in 1965. They built a home in Clinton, moving here in 1965. Mr. Carinder died in 1971. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, DAR and a former member of the Clinton Garden Club. Her daughter, Suzanne Latta, preceded her in death. Survivors include her son-in-law, Robert E. Latta, Loveland, Ohio; one sister-in-law, Ruth Lee and husband Carl, Tucson, Arizona; two granddaughters, Anne Latta, Poughkeepsie, New York, and Margaret Eads and husband Curt, Cincinnati, Ohio; four great-grandchildren, Peter and Hannah Stromberg and twins Jessica and Katherine Eads; along with several nieces and nephews.

CARL, Adella Marlyene BROWN
b: Jul 25 1940, Harwood, Vernon Co, MO
d: Jun 3 2002, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co, MO
bur: Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 4 2002 - Adella Marlyene (Brown) Carl, Osceola, was born July 25, 1940, to Floyd and Ruby Brown in Harwood. She died Monday, June 3, 2002, at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon. On January 4, 1957, she married Joe Carl. She was preceded in death by her parents, aunts and uncles, a brother-in-law and a sister-in-law. She is survived by her husband, Joe Carl, of the home; her six children and spouses, Linda and Buddy Brower of Shell City, Mary Carl of Lowry City, Marsha and Michael McCarthy of Lowry City, Nancy and Bud Dillon of Prairie Village, Kansas, Joel and Sharon Carl of Osceola, Ronda and John Stomp of Appleton City; 15 grandchildren; sister, JoAnn Trude, Sheldon; a brother, J. E. Brown, Harwood; aunt and uncle, Mary and Joe Poe of Wichita, Kansas; an uncle; Elmer Kirby, Nevada, many nieces and nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 6, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial will be in the Kidds Chapel Cemetery near Lowry City.

CARLETON, Forest
b: Jul 25 1908, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 20 1993, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Forest Carleton, 85, 1704 NW O'Brien, Lee's Summit, formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, October 20, 1993 at Lee's Summit Hospital. His wife Lena M. Carleton, died on April 30, 1989. He retired in 1972 after more than 30 years of service as a dairyman for Foremost Dairy, Kansas City; then moved to Clinton and then to Lee's Summit, this year after his health was failing. He was born in Leesville on July 25, 1908. Services will be Saturday, October 23, at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, Kansas City. Survivors include one son, Forest Lee Carleton of Lee's Summit, and one daughter, Mary Levena Fincke of Overland Park, Ks., three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

CARLETON, Forest Lee
b: Dec 9 1936, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 19 2003, Missouri
arr: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 21 2003 - Forest Lee Carleton, 66, Lee's Summit, died Sunday, October 19, 2003, at his lake home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 22, at the Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit. He was born December 9, 1936, in Clinton, the son of Forest and Lena Carleton. He retired in 1991 from Sears after 26 years of service. He was presently working for Adesa Auto Auction. He was a lifetime Eagle Scout and served in the boy Scouts of America for many years. He was a member of Troop 220, a member of Mic-o-Say and a member of the Lee's Summit United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elizabeth Carleton of the home; three children and their families, his son, Steve Carleton and his wife Kim, and their children, Hallie and Christian; his son, Scott Carleton and his wife Kathie and their children, Ashley, Emily and Bailey; his daughter, Suzanne Rountree and her husband Robert, all of Lee's Summit; his sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Fincke.

CARLETON, James Edgar
b: Mar 5 1870, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: 1938, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO, 1938 - Death, unannounced, stepped beside J. E. Carleton of Leesville as he returned to his home Sunday, up the little lane about a quarter of a mile from the house and left him there, but the side of the road, lifeless and unprotected from the terrific heat of what remained of the Sabbath Day and Monday. A neighbor, Mr. Bell, going home about 7:30 p.m. Monday, passed that way and to his distress found the body. The coroner, Dr. S. B. Hughes, was summoned and pronounced death due to natural causes, both heart and heat presumably. Consalus and Peck were summoned and the body prepared for immediate burial which was Tuesday afternoon. James Edgar Carleton, son of James and Isabelle Carleton, was born March 5, 1870, near Leesville, and spent his entire life in that community, farming when he became a man, as had his father before him. He was one of 11 children of his parents, all of whom have been called back into the Great Beyond, except one brother, W. P. Carleton, also of the community, his only survivor. He was united in marriage to Sally Dukes, Dec. 12, 1893. To this union one son, Hugh Alvin, was born to brighten the home, but passed away at the age of 32, leaving his father alone as the wife and mother had died just two years earlier. He was converted when a young man and joined the Methodist church at Leesville, remaining steadfast in that faith until death. Funeral services for this good and quiet man whose life had been closed alone was conducted at the Tebo Church Tuesday by and interment was made in the Methodist cemetery nearby.

CARLETON, John Stranger
b: Apr 1 1856, N of Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 2 1932, N of Leesville, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John Carleton died at his home north of Leesville, at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, after a long illness with bladder and kidney trouble. John Stranger Carleton, son of James and Isabel Carleton, was born April 1, 1856 on a farm north of Leesville near his present home. October 16, 1881, he was united in marriage to Mary Helen Miller of Benton county. To this union four sons were born, two dying in infancy. Besides the grief stricken wife he leaves to mourn his peaceful departure two sons, Homer and Curtis Carleton near his home, also two grandchildren, Hazel Dean Carleton of Leesville, and Mrs. Leo Shanks of Centerview. He leaves the following brothers and sister: Thomas Carleton, St. John, Kansas; Ed Carleton, Ladue; Will and Sam Carleton and Mrs. Jacob Vanhoozier, Leesville, and Mrs. Jane Journey near Santiago, Mo. During his young manhood he was converted at a revival meeting held in the Old Leesville school house by Bro. Harney. He united with the First M. E. Church at Leesville and remained a consistent member until his death. For several years at various times he served as Sunday school superintendent and taught various Sunday school classes. He lived a life of usefulness, helpfulness and kindness. He went about doing good. He always enjoyed the church services and especially the music. He came from a family of music lovers. His grandfather was a Methodist minister. He had always lived in and near Leesville. For eighteen years he was in partnership with his brother Will, in a general merchandise store there. The rest of his life was spent on a farm. He cleared the timber and erected all of the farm buildings where he passed away.

CARLETON, Mary Helen MILLER
b: Nov 4 1858, Callaway Co, MO
d: Apr 18 1935, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Mary Helen Miller, daughter of William and Caroline Miller, was born in Calloway county, Mo., November 4, 1858 and died at 12 o'clock noon, April 18, 1935, being 76 years, 5 months and 14 days of age. She was one of a family of seven children. She is survived by the following sisters, Mesdames Will Walker and Betty Junod of near Ft. Lyon and Mrs. Jennie Carleton near Leesville. October 16, 1881, she was united in marriage to John Stranger Carleton of near Leesville. He died February 2, 1932. To this union four sons were born. Surviving are: Curtis and Homer of near her home. She also leaves three grandchildren, Hazel and Bobby Gene Carleton of Leesville and Mrs. Leo Shanks of near Centerview. Since her marriage she spent her entire life northeast of Leesville. When she and her husband were first married they lived just across the road from her husband's brother-in-law Henry Carpenter and wife. Elbert Sell and wife now live on the Carpenter farm, but nothing remains of the Carleton's first home except some large lilac bushes that were set out by her. It was at this place their sons were born. From there they moved to Leesville, where her late husband in partnership with his brother Will, had a general store for eighteen years. While in Leesville they lived in the brick house now owned by Ivan Smith, later moving to the place now owned by Jim Logan. On account of her poor health they sold their store and to be near their son Curtis, bought a farm adjoining his. Here the husband cleared the timber and erected the farm buildings. 'Twas on this farm they both spent their remaining days. Not many years after her marriage she and her husband were both converted during a revival meeting held in the old Leesville school house. The revival was held by Rev. Harney. When the present Methodist church of Leesville was built she and her husband united with it, and remained a member until death. "Aunt Mollie" as she was better known, loved flowers. As long as she was able to care for them her yard and garden were a profusion of blossoms from early spring until late autumn. Her bouquets brightened many a sick room. She enjoyed cooking and preparing sweets for her loved ones and the children. She loved to tell jokes and play pranks in her younger days when health permitted. Her sense of humor remained during her failing years. Hers was always a giving hand to the needy and those less fortunate than she. Her contributions to the poor have been many and varied. Her love for her grandchildren was manifested in everything and she and her husband were always so happy when they were in their home. She had been in poor health for a great many years. Stomach trouble had been her main illness, but she tenderly cared for her husband during his years of declining health and passing. Since his departure she has lived in a part of her house on the farm but always said she was so lonely. Chronic bronchial trouble caused her death, which occurred at the home of her sister, Mrs. Jennie Carleton. She went there two weeks before for a visit. While there she became ill and after one week's illness in bed she died. Everything that loving hands could do was done for her comfort and recovery. She was conscious until the last moments and strength was given her to tell the loved ones standing around her bed that she knew and saw them and she could also see heaven, Jesus, her happy husband, but some faces she couldn't see. She said she was so happy and ready to go for heaven was so beautiful. She then quietly passed into Eternity. Funeral services were conducted Friday at Tebo church. Interment in the Tebo Cemetery beside her husband. The pall bearers were her two nephews, Chester and Bartin Miller, her husband's nephews, Elbert and Kenneth Sell and Virgil Ashley and their former pastor's son George Beard. Relatives and friends from a distance attending the funeral were: Bartin Miller and Will Harvey of Ft. Lyon, Mrs. Rose Miller, Misses Ruth and Hazel Walker, Wesley Miller near Santiago, Charles Province and wife, Clinton, Mrs. Carrie Carleton, Loyd and Forest Carleton and families of Clinton, Erie Journey of Chilhowee, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Shanks of Centerview, Martin Larson, Holden.

CARLETON, Samuel Lincoln
b: Sep 19 1860, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 30 1934, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Samuel Lincoln Carleton, one of the thirteen children of James and Isabelle Carleton, was born near Leesville September 19, 1862, and departed this life at 8 p.m. September 30, 1934, being 72 years and 11 days of age. On September 15, 1888, he was united in marriage to Susan Jane Miller, who has proven a true companion and helpmate throughout their years together and is now left to mourn his departure. Though the parting is very sad for her, yet she weeps not as one who has no hope, for her husband is one who early put his faith in God and ever trusted in Him. At the age of 12 years he was converted and united with the M. E. church at Leesville of which he was a faithful member until death. "Uncle Sam" as he was known far and near was a consistent Christian putting into daily living the principles of his Master. He always enjoyed church services and religious gatherings anywhere. No matter where he was or who was present he always in some way brought into the conversation something of the Bible or Christ. He was a man of power in prayer and his rich voice always brought joy to ones heart as he sang in the church services. He chose farming as his profession and as he toiled along he also toiled for his Master. He had many years of poor health. During the early years of their marriage they lived in Benton County east of Leesville. On account of ill health he quit farming and for awhile they lived with his brother John and wife in Leesville while he was under a doctor's care. He then purchased a farm north of Leesville where they resided until his death with the exception of part of a year 1918-1919 they spent in Excelsior Springs, Mo., where he went for his health. For the last eight months he had been confined to the house and bed most of his time and was never free from suffering. Every medical aid that could be given was rendered and every attention possible was given by his loving wife who so tenderly cared for him during all his illness and until his departure. Besides his wife he leaves to mourn his departure the following brothers and sister: Thomas Carleton, St. John, Kans.; Will and Edd Carleton and Laura Vanhoozier, all of near Leesville; besides a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Tebo Church, where he had always loved to attend services, Monday. Pall bearers were: Homer and Curtis Carleton, Elbert Sell, Elbert Crowder, Leo Shanks and Rufe Delozier. Those attending from a distance were Prof. P. A. Carleton and wife, Kingsville; Leo Shanks and wife, Centerview; Bartin, Wesley Miller, Will Walker, Chester Miller and wife, Ft. Lyon; Monroe Carleton and wife, Charles Province and wife, Clinton.

CARLETON, Sanford Parker
b: Oct 25 1882, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 23 1970, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Funeral services for Sanford Parker Carleton, 87, El Dorado Springs, who died Sept. 23, were held Sept. 25 at El Dorado Springs with graveside services and burial at Laurel Oak Cemetery. Mr. Carleton was born October 25, 1882, in Benton County, the son of John and Elizabeth Carleton. He was married to Zarilla Greeson, who survives. Mr. Carleton lived south of Windsor before moving to El Dorado Springs where they have lived for many years. He is also survived by two sisters, Mrs. Dillie Weakley, Muskogee, Okla., and Mrs. Gertrude Rains, Denver, Colorado.

CARLETON, Ulysses Simpson Grant
b: Nov 2 1864, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 14 1920, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ulysses Simpson Grant Carleton, the son of James and Isabelle Carleton, was born November 2, 1864, near Leesville, Mo., and departed this life April 14, 1920, at 10 o'clock p.m., being 55 years 5 months and 12 days of age. He took ill Nov. 17th, 1919, both in mind and body, and gradually grew weaker until the death angel called him home. All that kind physicians, loving wife, children and faithful friends and neighbors could do was done to relieve his suffering, but all could not stay the hand of death. Grant was a kind and loving husband and father. He was converted at about the age of 18 and united with the M. E. church of Leesville, where he had since lived a faithful Christian life. On March the 6th, 1890, he was united in marriage to Cora B. Eberting. To this union 8 children were born, 3 dying when young, five survive - Mrs. Lizzie Bailey, of Clinton; Opal, Walter, Lloyd and Forest at home; also leaves five brothers and three sisters - T. P. Carleton, of St. John, Kan.; Will, of Leesville; Sam, John and Ed., all living near Leesville; Mrs. Jane Journey, of Clinton; Mrs. Laura VanHoozier, of near Leesville, and Mrs. Mat Renfro, of Colorado. The remains were taken to Tebo church, where funeral services were conducted, after which the body was laid to rest in the cemetery nearby, beside his children who had gone on before.

CARLISLE, Mary E. HOUSER
b: Oct 24 1828, Brownville, MD
d: Sep 23 1905, 1 mi SE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 30 1905 - The death of Mrs. J. A. Carlisle came at their home one mile southeast of town, after nine weeks' illness with bowel trouble at 8 a.m. Saturday, September 23, 1905. Born in Brownville, Maryland, October 24, 1828, the next to the eldest of 13 children. Her maiden name was Mary Houser; married to Mr. Carlisle at Frederick, Maryland, March 15, 1852. They had one son and four daughters, the son and one daughter dying when quite young. The weeping loving ones who bade her the last earthly farewell were her husband; three daughters, the oldest Mrs. Fannie Maitland, whom death lately made a widow and who will make her home at her father's, and two twin daughters, Miss Sallie and Miss Mollie. A Baptist who let her light shine with gentle radiance. Mr. Carlisle moved his family to Clinton May 1, 1869. For the past years they have resided at their country home, this side of Jackson's Mill. Burial in Englewood.

CARLOCK, Elverda Rae KINZLE
b: Dec 4 1929, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Jul 27 1998, El Dorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elverda Rae Carlock, 68, Montrose, died Monday, July 27, 1998, at Cedar County Memorial Hospital, El Dorado Springs, as a result of injuries received from an accident. She was born on December 4, 1929, in Creighton. Elverda was raised on a farm near Creighton by her parents, Frank Kinzle and Ruth Jenkins Kinzle. She had seven brothers and sisters. She became a Christian in early childhood and carried out this devotion to her Lord throughout her life She was an active church member and Sunday school teacher for many years. She was a member of the Presbyterian-Methodist Church in Montrose and president of the United Methodist Women. Elverda married William (Bill) Carlock on September 14, 1947. They raised four daughters in Blairstown. She was employed by the Head Start program from 1967-1978. While working for this program, she took college courses and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from Central Missouri State University in 1978. After receiving this degree, they moved to Montrose, where she taught kindergarten and first and second grades for 17 years at Montrose Public Schools She loved teaching and gave many children a good foundation for the rest of their education. It was evident to all that knew Elverda that she loved children and she was looking forward to being a great-grandmother later this year. Elverda was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters in childhood and one half-sister, Anna Ruth Carmichael. She is survived by her husband Bill Carlock of the home; four daughters, Charlotte Hager and husband Larry, Clinton, Linda Courtney and husband Edwin, Kingsville, Billie Bopp and husband Allan, Overland Park, Kansas, and Kristy Douty and husband Alan, Butler; nine grandchildren, Timothy Hager and wife Liane, Jeremy Hager, Joey Courtney, Norman Courtney, Julie Courtney, Ryan Beavers, Scott Green, Erin Green, Brett Green and two step-grandchildren, Justin Bopp and Sarah Bopp; two brothers, Donald Kinzle of Kansas City and Karl Kinzle of Kearney; four sisters, Dorothy Hoemuth of Roundup, Montana, Evelyn Cypret of Sunrise Beach, Nina Cypret of Alamagordo, New Mexico, and Mina Bateman of Great Falls, Montana. Memorial services will be Thursday, July 30, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton.

CARLOCK, William Calvin
b: Aug 12 1924, Albany, Gentry Co, MO
d: Jul 10 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 11 2005 - William Calvin Carlock, 80, Montrose, died July 10, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, of pneumonia. He was the only child of Jesse Oliver and Ester Matilda (Gatton) Carlock, born on August 12, 1924, in Albany. He was married in Creighton to Elverda Kinzle of Creighton on September 14, 1947. He was preceded in death by his wife Elverda on July 27, 1998, and his parents. He served in the Army during World War II in Germany and France. He was a longtime member of Blairstown Baptist Church and served as deacon and other leadership positions. He served on the Blairstown School Board and was a member of the VFW. He was a member of the CP and the United Methodist Church in Montrose. He lived in rural Cass, Johnson and Henry counties, spending most of his life in Blairstown and Montrose. His occupations included farming. Blairstown feed store and manufacturing. He enjoyed camping, fishing and woodworking and never missed a chance to do these things with family when he was able. Survivors include daughters, Charlotte Hager and husband Larry, Clinton, Linda Courtney and husband Ed, Kingsville, Billie Bopp and husband Allan, Butler, and Kristy Carlock, Clinton; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren, Tim Hager and wife Liane and children Sidney, Tori and Madie, Jeremy Hager, Joey Courtney and wife Angie, Norman Courtney and wife Jana and children Matthew and Billie Mae, Julie Spiwak and husband Chris and children, Emily and Elijah, Ryan Beavers, Justin Bopp and wife Deborah, Sarah Bopp, Scott Green and wife Shell and daughter MaKennah, Erin Dominquez and husband Victor and children Yolenie and Victor, Brett Green. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Thursday, July 14. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

CARLSON, Martha E. POTTORFF
b: Aug 5 1919, Manila, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2002, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 9 2002 - Martha E. (Pottorff) Carlson, 82, Green Ridge, died early Sunday morning, January 6, 2002, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born August 5, 1919, in Manilla, the daughter of Herbert G. Pottorff and Dinealia (Bethards) Pottorff. She married Robert Clifford Carlson on July 5, 1940, in Carrolton. She co-owned and operated with her husband the Green Ridge Lumber Company for 26 years. In addition, she was also a cook for the Green Ridge School District. Survivors include her husband, Robert "Red" Carlson, of the home in Green Ridge; two sons, Clifford Carlson, Sedalia, and Jim Carlson, Sedalia; four daughters, Patricia Newport, Archie, Betty Joe Ollison, Green Ridge, Kay Young, Green Ridge, and Anita McLemore, Green Ridge; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Opal Weatherby, Windsor, and Grace Chapman, Pittsburg, Missouri; a brother, Walter Pottorff, Green Ridge, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Carlson was an active member of the Green Ridge Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 10, at the Green Ridge.

CARMICHAEL, Emma Daisy RIDENHOUR
b: Dec 21 1899, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 14 1991, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Emma Daisy Carmichael, 91, Holden, passed away Saturday, December 14, 1991 at Lee's Summit Community Hospital in Lee's Summit, Mo. She was born December 21, 1899 in Holden and lived there all her life. On May 4, 1924 she married Tipton L. Carmichael in Warrensburg. He preceded her in death July 20, 1966. Mrs. Carmichael was a homemaker. She leaves one brother, Joe Ridenhour, Harrisonville, and several nieces and nephews. Four brothers and five sisters and one infant child preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 17, 1991 at Ben Cast and Son-Wood Funeral Home in Holden. Burial was in Holden Cemetery, Holden.

CARNEAL, Helen BOWLES
b: Oct 21 1918, Deerfield, Vernon Co, MO
d: Sep 15 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 12 2003 - Mrs. Helen Carneal, Blairstown, was born October 21, 1918, at Deerfield, the daughter of Arthur Earl and Almeda (Burris) Bowles. She died Monday, September 15, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 84 years, 10 months and 24 days. On June 20, 1942, Helen was united in marriage to Oren Lee "Pete" Carneal in Nevada. She was a homemaker. She had moved to the Quick City community near Blairstown in 1945. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, O. L. "Pete" Carneal on September 11, 1995; one grandson, Clint Cameron; one brother, Harry Bowles; two sisters, Arta Mae Cox and Wilma Rogers. She is survived by one son, Ronald L. Carneal and wife, Carla, Blairstown; one daughter, Janice K. Cameron and husband David, Clinton; two grandsons, Jeff Carneal, Blairstown, and Mike Cameron, Clinton; two step-granddaughters, Angie Davis, St. Louis, and Amy Connell, Holden; two step-great-granddaughters, Olivia Davis and Payton Connell; one brother, Lawrence Bowles, Deerfield; one sister, Margaret Carpenter, Arma, Kansas; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, September 17, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CARNEY, Blossom M. GILLIAM
b: Jul 10 1905, Missouri
d: Dec 11 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 12 2002 - Blossom Carney, 97, Clinton, formerly of Blairstown, died Wednesday, December 11, 2002, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 15, at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Urich, with burial in the Blairstown Cemetery. She was a lifelong resident of the Blairstown area and a member of the Norris United Methodist Church. Survivors include her caregivers, Gene and Helen Hunt, Urich.

CARNEY, George Mitchell
b: Apr 9 1903, Willisville, IL
d: Sep 13 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George Mitchell Carney was born April 9, 1903, in Willisville, Il., the son of A. J. and Avis Cook Carney. He died Tuesday, September 13, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 91. George was a veteran of the United States Navy. He worked as a carpenter for fifty years until his retirement in 1965. Mr. Carney lived most of his life in Chilhowee. He was a member of Carpenter's Union Local #61. He is survived by one daughter, Maxine Patch of Vancouver, Wa., and one grandson. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 15, 1994, at Carpenter Cemetery in Johnson County.

CARNEY, Howard Edison
b: Jul 24 1921, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 20 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Howard Edison Carney was born July 24, 1921 in Urich, the son of William Lewis and Mary B. Carney. He died November 20, 1993 in Clinton, at the age of 72 years. During World War II Howard served in the United States Army from July 29, 1942 to November 24, 1945. He served with the 342 Military Police Escort Guard in the European Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign. On September 16, 1947 Howard married Freda Hillebrand in Clinton, and to this union two sons were born. He was a farmer and farmed land held by his family since 1861. He was also a mail carrier for several years. Howard is survived by his wife, Freda, of the home; his two sons and their families, Russell Carney, Mary Beth Mann, Betsy and Alex, all of Liberty; Kent, Pam and Brent Carney of Urich; three brothers, Robert E. Carney of Urich, Arthur Carney of Independence, William Carney of Topeka, Kansas; a sister, Velma Byram, also of Independence and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, November 22, 1993 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

CARNEY, Ira Dr.
b: Feb 14 1866, Platte Co, MO
d: Feb 11 1937, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - A Prominent Man Passes - Ira Carney, son of Margaret and Joshua Carney was born February 24, 1866, in Platte County, Mo. Had he lived until the 24th of this month he would have been 71 years of age. He passed away Thursday, February 11, at 3:00 a.m. in his home in Blairstown. He was united in holy matrimony to Nannie Carpenter February 21, 1894. To this union two children were born. Dr. Carney served his community faithfully and efficiently as a physician and a friend over a period of forty-five years. In later years his own health became impaired but despite great suffering he met his friends with a smile and cheerful word, characteristic of his sunny disposition. Dr. Carney united with the church at an early age and remained a faithful member until death. He is survived by his wife, his daughter, Mrs. Maurie Durham of Carrollton, Mo., and his son, Meryl Carney, of Blairstown, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. R. O. Hill, Butler, Mo.; Mrs. T. F. Cannon and W. L. Carney of Urich; also R. L., Elizabeth and Emma Carney of the old home place; G. W. Carney, Calhoun, and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday at the Methodist church. Interment in the Blairstown cemetery.

CARNEY, Jackson S.
b: Oct 20 1859, Scotland Co, MO
d: Apr 21 1921, S of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Jackson S. Carney died at his home, half a mile south of Urich, Thursday night of last week, from dropsy. He had been in poor health for over a year and bedfast about three months. He was born in Scotland county, Missouri, Oct. 20, 1859, and come to Henry county when about nine years of age, with his parents, Joshua Carney and wife, and resided in this county the rest of his life, except a short time in Oklahoma a number of years ago. He was one of the prominent farmers and stockmen of that vicinity and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of acquaintances. He was united in marriage Oct. 20, 1887, with Rosa A. Stevens, who survives him. One daughter was born to them, who died in infancy. Besides his wife, he leaves four brothers and five sisters: G. W. Carney, east of Clinton; Robert and William Carney, near Urich; Dr. Ira Carney, Blairstown; Mrs. Tom Cannon, of Maysburg; Mrs. Gilbert, in Oklahoma; Mrs. Robert Hill, Bates county; Misses Emma and Elizabeth Carney, near Urich. Funeral services were conducted at the home April 23, and the body was interred in the Norris cemetery.

CARNEY, Juanita C.
b: Sep 25 1916
d: Dec 25 2002, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2002 - Juanita C. Carney, 86, Osceola, a homemaker, died Wednesday, December 25, 2002, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. Funeral services will Saturday, December 28, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery.

CARNEY, Margaret Elizabeth
b: Aug 11 1868, near Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: May 24 1939, near Lucas, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Margaret Elizabeth Carney Dies - In the evening of May 24, 1939, a beautiful day when Mother Earth was full of life and beauty with her singing birds and blooming flowers and while loved ones stood by with breaking hearts, Elizabeth Carney's spirit took its flight to realms from whence no traveler has ever returned. Margaret Elizabeth Carney, daughter of Joshua and Margaret Carney, was born August 11, 1868, near Holden, Johnson County, Missouri, but at the time of her death, she lived near Lucas. Early in her life she accepted Christ as her Savior and united with the Methodist Church at Lucas, being a faithful and active member as long as her health permitted. She loved music and was a talented musician. She had been in failing health more than 15 years and the past several years had been a great sufferer, although her family did everything possible for her comfort. The tender devotion of her sister, Emma, was more like that of a mother's tender care for her child, ready to answer every call, both day and night. Those of her brothers and sisters, who survive, include Robert L., and Miss Emma Carney of the home; Mrs. Anna Hill, Butler; William Carney and Mrs. Jennie Cannon, Urich; George W. Carney, Calhoun. Funeral services were held at White Oak Church Thursday. Pallbearers were her nephews, Raymond, Josh and Richard Carney, Josh Hill, Robert and Howard Carney, Flowerbearers were nieces, Louise Follmer, Geneva Nichols, Velma Anderson, Margaret Coleman, Avis and Ruby Cannon. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful White Oak Cemetery beside her parents. Relatives from a distance who attended the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Carney, Richmond, MO.; Mrs. Rosa Carney, Messrs. and Mesdames Elmer Follmer; Ed Anderson, Josh Hill and daughter, Kansas City; J. D. Carney, Clinton, Lin Wiedman, Garden City.

CARNEY, Margaret M. SPIEK
b: Oct 17 1920, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Mar 17 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 19 2007 - Margaret M. Carney, 86, Clinton, died Saturday, March 17, 2007, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, March 21, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in Englewood Cemetery. Margaret was born October 17, 1920, in St. Joseph, Missouri, daughter of Ignacious and Johanna Witucki Spiek. She married Richard Lee Carney and they owned and operated Carney's Farm & Home for many years. She was a forty-five year member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a wonderful cook and took great joy working in her flower and vegetable gardens. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two brothers, Henry T. and Edward Spiek and two sisters, Loretta Judy and Frances Downing. Survivors include her daughter, Deborah L. Carney; a brother, Clarence Spiek; four sisters, Clara Gillespie; Gertrude Dale; Josephine Studer; Patricia Whitley; two grandchildren, Keelin V. and Tatianna M. Carney; three sisters-in-law, Aubertine Carney; Louise Folmer; Marilyn Spiek; several nieces and nephews which include Marsha and Jeff Palmer; Robert Folmer and Gerald Folmer.

CARNEY, Nina Maurine CRABTREE
b: Mar 20 1920, near Ballard, Bates Co, MO
d: Jul 10 1995, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Nina M. Carney, 75, died July 10, 1995, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City after a lengthy illness. She was born March 20, 1920, near Ballard, the daughter of Clyde F. and Lydia N. Crabtree. Nina spent her childhood near Ballard and later graduated from Butler High School. She was united in marriage on December 16, 1939, to Robert E. Carney of Urich, who preceded her in death on September 2, 1994. To this union, one child was born, a daughter, Karen. She accepted the Lord at an early age and was a member of the Lucas Methodist Church, serving on many committees and as a Sunday school and Bible school teacher. She was a devoted wife and mother an done of her joys was watching her daughter, Karen, show her American Saddlebred horses. She also enjoyed working in her yard and garden. She is survived by her daughter, Karen, and son-in-law, Jack Browning of Urich and numerous cousins. Funeral services were Thursday, July 13, at the Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

CARNEY, Richard Lee "Dick"
b: Mar 7 1921, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 2 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Richard Lee (Dick) Carney died December 2, 2000, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born on March 7, 1921, in Calhoun. He was the youngest child of Martha Ella and George W. Carney. He attended Calhoun Public Schools and graduated in 1940 from Calhoun High School. His favorite school memories included playing basketball for the Calhoun High School team. He moved to Monroe, Michigan, after graduation where he was employed by the JC Penney Co. He joined the United States Army during World War II. He acted as a recruiter for the Army in Detroit, Michigan. He returned to Missouri where he purchased a grocery store in Chilhowee. He often recalled with fond memory the wonderful card games he had after-hours in his grocery store. He then moved to Kansas City where he worked for the Sam Mulkey Co. He met and married Margaret Spiek in 1948. They had one daughter, Deborah Lee. They moved to Clinton in 1960 and established Carney's Farm & Home Inc. He loved working with his customers and will be long remembered for his wonderful sense of humor. Richard was active in the Montrose Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Rosary Church, the Clinton Elks Lodge and Clinton Chapter of the American Legion. His hobbies included playing cards, billiards and fishing. His parents, Martha and George Carney; his sisters, Margaret Andrist and Alberta Bullock, and his brothers, Clifton, Raymond and Joshua, preceded Richard in death. His wife, Margaret, and daughter, Deborah, and his sisters, Genevieve Nichols, Orange, California, and Louise Follmer, Warsaw, survive him.

CARNEY, Robert Earl
b: Oct 31 1919, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 2 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Carney, 74, died September 2, 1994, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital after a short illness. He was born October 31, 1919, near Urich, to William L. and Mary Bernice Spence Carney. He was united in marriage on December 16, 1939, to Nina Crabtree and to this union one daughter, Karen was born. Mr. Carney was a retired farmer, living on the farm where he was born. He had served on the Urich and Sherwood School boards for 20 years. During this time he served as president for a short period. He kept score during this time for the boys' basketball games and enjoyed being around the young people. He was a member of the Lucas United Methodist Church and had served as president of the board at one time. He was also a Mason belonging to the Crescent Hill Lodge No. 368 A.F.-A.M., Adrian. He was a devoted husband and father, his greatest joy was helping his daughter, Karen, train and show her American Saddle Bred horses and taking them to many top wins. He is survived by his wife, Nina; daughter, Karen, and son-in-law, Jack Browning; one sister, Velma Byrum, Independence; two brothers, Arthur Spence Carney, also of Independence, and William (Bill), Topeka, Kansas; sister-in-law, Freda Carney, Urich; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Howard Carney. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 6, at the Consalus Chapel in Urich. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

CARNEY, Stephen J. "Tiny"
b: Mar 16 1958, Mt. Kisco, NY
d: Jan 28 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2008 - Stephen J. "Tiny" Carney, 49, of Clinton, Mo., died Monday January 28, 2008 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born March 16, 1958 in Mount Kisco, New York, to James Patrick Carney and Grace Marie Ucci. Stephen was the former owner and operator of the Shaing High Lil's Tattoo Shop in Knob Noster, Mo. until his health required he stop working. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his daughter, Sara Shaffer of Independence, Mo.; his mother Grace M. Carney of Hanover, New Hampshire; one brother Jeffrey M. Carney of Enfield, New Hampshire; and one sister Susan M. Phelps of Lanesborough, Massachusetts. Memorial services are planned for a later day.

CARNEY, Thelma J. HUTSON CAMPBELL
b: Feb 19 1914, Luray, Clark Co, MO
d: Aug 12 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Thelma (Campbell) Carney, 80, Clinton, died Friday, August 12, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born February 19, 1914, in Luray, Mo., the daughter of William Laken Hutson and Ida Hamilton Hutson. On September 23, 1932, in Windsor, she married John Sherman Campbell who preceded her in death on March 13, 1976. She later married George Carney, who survives of Clinton. Mrs. Carney worked as a nurse's aid at the General Hospital in Clinton for many years and Sister Hospital in St. Joseph for eight years before retiring in 1976. She was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Lou Foley, St. Joseph, and Bonnie Lee Mantonya; Clinton; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, August 15, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CARNEY, Washington
b: Jul 27 1834, Pendleton Co, KY
d: Jul 19 1903, 4 mi N of Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Aug 1 1903 - Death of Washington Carney - Washington Carney, a well known and prominent citizen of Holden, died at his home four miles north of that city on Sunday, July 19. He was the father of J. D. Carney, Esq. of Clinton and had a host of friends in Henry. He was born in Pendleton county, Ky., July 27 1834. He was 68 and cause of his death was kidney trouble. Mr. Carney came to Missouri in 1852 and settled at the home place in 1865; where he died. Married to Miss Sarah E. Fryrear, Jan. 22, 1858. Thirteen children. He leaves a wife, 11 children and 25 grandchildren to mourn his loss. The oldest daughter was sick and not at the funeral. The others and their children were all present: Sarah, J. D., R. L., J. C., David P., Norah O., Lillie Bell, Gilbert A., Chas. S., Napus Vest and Russell Washington. Mr. Carney was not a member of any church but when he came to die said he had made his peace with God and was ready and willing to go. His friendship was cherished by a large circle, who knew him to be one of nature's noblemen. He was a man of few words, perfectly frank and open and none of hypocracy or deceit. He was well posted on the issues of the day and always on the side of the masses for humanity. He always taught his children, both by precept and example, to try to live up to the highest standards of life and make good and useful citizens. He leaves his family well-provided for.

CARPENTER, Alan W.
b: Mar 18 1942, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: May 30 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2003 - Alan W. Carpenter, 61, Warrensburg, died Friday, May 30, 2003, at the Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born March 18, 1942, in Warrensburg, the son of Sidney Carpenter and Alice Sproat Carpenter. On May 29, 1977, he and Karen Schreiman were married. She died September 16, 1985. He served in the Vietnam War and in the Gulf of Tonkin with the United States Navy. He worked as an electrician in construction. He was a member of the first United Methodist Church of Warrensburg, Methodist Men's group and Elks Lodge. He worked with a bereavement group and worked in Scouting. Survivors include two sons, Brian Carpenter, Ottawa, Kansas, and Brad Carpenter, Taooele, Utah; his mother, Alice Carpenter, Warrensburg; two sisters, Linda Shipley, Lee's Summit, and Carol Tuter, Clinton; five grandchildren and a special friend, Judy Floyd, Warrensburg. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 3, at the Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

CARPENTER, Alice M. SPROAT
b: Jul 20 1914, Johnson Co, MO
d: Mar 23 2005, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 25 2005 - Alice M. Carpenter, 90, Warrensburg, died Wednesday, March 23, 2005, at the Ridgecrest Nursing Care Center. She was born July 20, 1914 in rural Johnson County, the daughter of John Sproat and Linnie McCurdy Sproat. On June 13, 1937 in Warrensburg, she married Sidney Carpenter, who died August 19, 1999. She had worked in food service at Central Missouri State University for 20 years. She was a member of the New Beginnings Church of the Brethren of Warrensburg. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Shipley and husband, Roger, Lee's Summit, and Carol Tuter of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Shelli Mirocke of Shawnee, Kansas, Bret Shipley of Bella Vista, Arkansas, Brian Carpenter of Ottawa, Kansas, Brad Carpenter of Tooele, Utah, Patti Stubbs of Virginia, Robbie Morris of Colorado and John Morris of Virginia; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Frances Sproat of Blue Springs, Dorothy Carpenter of Warrensburg and Marjorie Carpenter, Nevada; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son Alan Carpenter on May 30, 2003, grandson Michael Morris; four brothers, William, Ernest, John and Leland Sproat; five sisters, Anna Whitman, Inez Long, Erma Deal, Marie Evans and Geraldine Spanbauer. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 26, at Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

CARPENTER, James C.
b: abt 1819
d: Nov 17 1885, N of Urich, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 21 1885 - Jas. C. Carpenter, whose health has been very poorly for some time, died at his home five miles north of Urich Tuesday, aged 66.

CARPENTER, Nancy Ann CARLETON
b: Aug 4 1860, Henry Co, MO
d: May 11 1897, 1 mi N of Leesville, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Nancy Carpenter was born in Henry County August 4, 1860. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Carleton. She died at her home one mile north of Leesville May 11, 1897. Joined the M. E. Church in 1875 and lived an exemplary Christian life until death. She married Henry Carpenter June 13, 1878. Two children blessed the union and, with a loving husband, an aged and decrepit mother, three sisters and six brothers, mourn her loss. She was a patient suffering with tumorous cancer. Home physicians and city specialists did all they could to alleviate her sufferings but nothing could stay the hand of death. During the last month, her sufferings were almost beyond endurance but she bore them with the greatest fortitude. Her only regret was leaving her husband and children. Johnny, her only son, is just entering manhood and will miss his loving mother sadly. Little Laura is too young to fully realize her great loss but as she grows older will know that she has been denied the greatest blessing earth can bestow. Funeral was at the Tebo church.

CARPENTER, Zelpha Pearl HAMILTON VANNATTAN
b: May 15 1931, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 28 1997, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Zelpha Pearl Vannattan Carpenter, daughter of Harry and Etta (Dahms) Hamilton, was born May 13, 1931, at Deepwater, and died January 28, 1997, at the Research Hospital in Kansas City at the age of 65 years. She is survived by her daughter, Geronda May Perkins of Kansas City; one brother, Alvin Hamilton Sr. of Kansas City; two sisters, Ruby Smith of Clinton and Catherine Vannattan of Richmond, as well as seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills chapel Sunday, February 2. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

CARRIKER, Martha Helen
b: Dec 20 1908
d: Apr 26 2003, Humansville, Polk Co, MO
bur: Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 28 2003 - Martha Helen Carriker, 94, Humansville, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at Big Springs Care Center, Humansville. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 30, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola with burial in Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins.

CARRINGTON, Robert W.
b: Feb 23 1916, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 18 2000, Freeburg, IL
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2000 - Robert W. Carrington, 84, Freeburg, Illinois, died Sunday, June 18, 2000, at Freeburg Care Center, Freeburg, Illinois. He was born in Blairstown, February 23, 1916. He married Mary Hurst in Clinton on July 3, 1941. She died September 25, 1998. He was a truck driver. Graveside services will be at Clinton Memory Gardens, Clinton, Wednesday.

CARRINGTON, Wiley Robert
b: Mar 9 1878, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 15 1935, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - R. W. Carrington, well-known Blairstown citizen, dropped dead on the sidewalk Sunday about 9 am. as he went to the lodge hall in Blairstown to build a fire for a Masonic meeting. He was taken immediately to a doctor's office, but life was extinct. Dr. W. T. Jennings, County Coroner, was called and he pronounced Mr. Carrington's death due to heart trouble, with which he had been troubled more than a year. No further investigation was deemed necessary. Robert Wiley Carrington, age 57, was born and reared in the Blairstown vicinity and kept his home there practically all his life. For many years he was salesman for a company that bought and sold hay, and during certain seasons he had to be away from home many weeks at a time, but as soon as possible he always returned to his home town to enjoy his family, his home and the wealth of friends which he possessed. When heart trouble caused his health to fail, he resigned from his salesman's position and the past year had helped with papering and painting to occupy his time. When a young man, Mr. Carrington and Miss Verna Swaggart were united in marriage and they were given two daughters, Mrs. Virgil Quillen, now of Chilhowee and Mrs. Robert Stewart, Poplar Bluff, both of whom attended the funeral with their families. Mrs. Carrington died and later he married her sister, Miss Lou Swaggart, who survives with their one son, Bobby of the home. A big, energetic man, always good-natured and happy and never complaining, Mr. Carrington made friends wherever his work took him. For many years he was a member of the Methodist Church in Blairstown, living each day of his life in a Christian way and always ready to do anything to help his church and its work. He was also a prominent Mason. He was one of a family of 10, of which two brothers and two sisters survive. One brother, Dick Carrington, who has been in Excelsior Springs for his health, was at the funeral with his wife. Miss Mabel Horn of Kansas City, niece of Mrs. Carrington, also attended the funeral and those from Clinton were J. B. Swaggart, who went to Blairstown Sunday; Mrs. Swaggart and daughter Nancy Belle, and Mrs. Loyd Munday who went Tuesday for the funeral. The funeral was conducted Tuesday at the church and burial was in the Blairstown cemetery with Masonic ritual.

CARROLL, Charles Edwin
b: Mar 21 1940, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 11 2002, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 16 2002 - Charles Edwin Carroll was born March 21, 1940, in St. Clair County to Cecil Floyd and Elizabeth Carroll. He died Wednesday, September 11, 2002, at St. John's Regional Healthcare Center in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Archie Dale, and one sister, Helen Lea Carroll Hawkins. He is survived by his wife, Joyce McBride Carroll of the home; three sons, Charles Allen of Vibbard, James R. Carroll and Bobby E. Carroll, both of Osceola, eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, James L. Carroll of Osceola, Leslie V. Carroll of Weaubleau, and Johnnie L. Carroll, Lowry City; three sisters, Maxine L. Wilson of Jefferson City, Linda Gurley of Deepwater and Grace Finch of Independence; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, September 14, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Osceola Cemetery.

CARROLL, Jamie Erin
b: Mar 7 1988, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 2 1991, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jamie Erin Carroll was born March 7, 1988, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, the daughter of Johnnie Ray Carroll and Sandra (Jones) Carroll, and passed away Wednesday, October 2, 1991, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, being three years, six months and 25 days old at the time of her death. During her short lifetime she was able to accomplish many things. Things the doctors never gave her any hope of doing. She took them as a challenge and more often than not she succeeded. She attended Children's Therapy Center in Sedalia from October 1989 to January 1991, and Share & Care Center for Special Needs from January 1991 to July 1991. Much of her success is attributed to the efforts of her many fine teachers at these schools. She enjoyed being with her family and friends. When she wasn't at home or school, she was happily sitting on her grandparents' lap or playing with her brother and her cousins. In July she was hospitalized for open heart surgery. Many complications arose and she struggled to fight them off. She was cared for by many great nurses and doctors. Jamie was well known by a lot of the hospital staff. She will be greatly missed by all those that loved her. It is comforting to know that her suffering is over and that she now lives in a place that she will hurt no more. Jamie is survived by her parents, Johnnie and Sandy Carroll; a brother, J. R.; her grandparents, John and Deloris Carroll and Darrel and Connie Jones; two great-grandmothers, Mrs. Jewell Jones and Mrs. Gertrude Keller, all of Clinton; aunts, uncles, cousins, and many special friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 5, 1991, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Pallbearers were uncles, Doug Jones, David Jones, Randy Carroll and Curtis Wilkins. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

CARROLL, Josephine E.
b: Aug 2 1910
d: Aug 5 2002, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2002 - Josephine E. Carroll, 92, Osceola, died Monday, August 5, 2002, at her home. She was a retired educational secretary. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 10, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Pleasant Mound Cemetery.

CARROLL, Lulla
b: Feb 24 1869, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
d: Sep 9 1902, 1.5 mi SE of Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 20 1902 - Mrs. Lula Carroll, beloved wife of George W. Carroll, was born in Carthage, Mo. February 24, 1869, being 33 at the time of her death, which sad event took place in the afternoon at her home, 1 1/2 miles southeast of Lewis, Tuesday, the 9th of September, 1902. When quite small, her parents moved to the Indian Nation, where she grew to womanhood. Her parents died, leaving quite a large family of children. She married Mr. Carroll and they had one boy and three girls, now ranging in age from 10 months to eight years, a part of whom will never know mother, much less a mother's love. Sister Carroll leaves two brothers and two sisters to mourn her, all residing in the Indian Territory, only one of her brothers being present at her bedside at the time of her death. About five years ago, during a camp meeting at Lewis, she gave herself over to the Lord, uniting with the M.E. Church. Like Tabitha, she was full of all good works. She had been a long sufferer from cancer and other ailments and was confined to her bed for six weeks before the end came to relieve her of her suffering, always cheerful and full of hope and sunshine, believing that she would yet get well. After many wearing weeks, suffering had reduced her emaciated from to a mere shadow and it was not until then that she gave up all hope of ever recovering and began to confer with her husband as to the future of her little ones, who she would very soon have to leave behind. She told him to try to keep the children together if possible and, amid intense suffering, with a smile on her pallid face, she passed away, her spirit going to the god that gave it. Funeral at Drake's Chapel and burial in a cemetery nearby.

CARROLL, Mary Lou MEANS
b: Feb 24 1855, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 24 1890, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - Dead - passed away forever - was the sad intelligence whispered from friend to friend and the bell pealed mournfully for all that was mortal of Mary L. Means, wife of G. W. Carroll. For more than five years she has been a constant sufferer from a tumor and on the 23rd of November, she submitted to a very difficult operation, performed by Dr. Prewitt of St. Louis, assisted by Drs. Shankland, senior and junior, and Gray and Holcomb, who removed the tumor, which weighed six pounds but the next day at 3 p.m. her wearied spirit was freed forever from the agonies of suffering which she was undergoing and passed to God who gave it. Mary Carroll was born in Henry county Feb. 24, 1855. George W. Carroll, whose heart now bleeds because she has been taken from him, sought and won her love, and on October 27, 1883, they were married. In 1885, at a protracted meeting conducted by Rev. Galbreath, she gave her heart to Jesus and joined the M. E. Church. She leaves an aged father, five brothers and two sisters to mourn her loss. Her mother, Mary O. Means, preceded her to that better world three years ago last September. Funeral at the Lewis M. E. Church and her body was given to the cold, dark ground, from whence it came, in the Lewis cemetery.

CARROLL, Roy Homer
b: Mar 13 1925
d: Aug 15 2006
bur: Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 17 2006 - Roy Homer Carroll, 81, Pleasant Hill and formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday, August 15, 2006. Mr. Carroll was a Navy veteran of World War II and was a 25-year employee of IBEW #124, retiring in 1982. He is survived by his son Roy Allen Carroll and wife Terri; a daughter Rhonda Mynatt; five stepchildren, Diane Ditto, Barb Radcliff, Mike Brown, Chuck Brown and Kevin Brown; two sisters, Lena Rains and Wanda Lahyer; 12 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 19, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial with military honors will be in Pleasant Mound Cemetery, near Osceola.

CARROLL, Truman Thomas
b: Nov 17 1977, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 20 2008, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 23 2008 - Truman Thomas Carroll, 30, Urich, died on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2008 in Harrisonville. Funeral services will be Thursday, Sept. 25, at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Cremation. He was born Nov. 17, 1977, in Clinton. He was a heavy equipment operator. He is survived by his wife Michaela Carroll, his son Courtland Carroll and daughter, Autum Carroll, all of the home; his brother Bobby Carroll of Kimberling City; three sisters, Helen Gilbert of Peculiar, Lisa Pratt of Bennington, Oklahoma, and Toni Huff of Peculiar.

CARTER, Alva Frederick
b: Sep 19 1902, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 6 1965, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, June 9 1965 - Funeral services for Alva F. Carter, 62, 207 South Windsor street, were held Tuesday afternoon at Huston Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Mr. Carter died early Sunday morning (Jun 6 1965) at the Windsor Hospital were he had been a patient since Friday. Mr. Carter was born Sept. 19, 1902, at Leesville in Henry County; the son of the late Jerome M. and Mattie Chastain Carter. He moved to Windsor at the age of 13 and entered the postal service at the Windsor Post Office when 19, remaining in that position 37 years until his retirement in 1957. Since retirement he had spent most of his time building a rose garden. He was a member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge No. 29. He married Nov. 21, 1928 to Delia Braden. Surviving are his wife of the home; one son, Charles Frederick Carter of Kansas City, Mo.; two daughters, Mrs. Annetta Radspinner of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Alice Smith of Independence, Mo.; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Mrs. Gladys Ora Pontius Carter.

CARTER, Bessie Florence HUTTON
b: Apr 22 1914, Kansas
d: Jun 9 2004, Lowry City, St. Clair 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 29 2004 - Bessie Florence Hutton Carter, daughter of Jasper Barton "Bart" Hutton and Mamie Watkins Hutton, was born April 22, 1914, on the prairies of Kansas, and died Wednesday, June 9, 2004, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry city. Bessie moved to Osceola at a young age and spent her early years before marriage there. On September 3, 1939, she married Leonard "Boe" Carter and they lived in Clinton. After Boe's death in February 1978 she continued to live in Clinton until moving to Truman Lake Manor six years ago. She was a homemaker and loved to cook, quilt and crochet. She was a member of the Clinton First Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Leonard; one brother, Sam and four sisters, Ethel, Marian, Chlotele and Leona. She is survived by three children, Jim Hutton of Las Vegas, Nevada, Brenda Bradley and husband Fred, and Leonard "Andy" Carter and wife Sally, all of Mesa, Arizona; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister Minnie Reisemeyer and husband Bob, Wellington, and one brother Floyd Hutton, Florida; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, C. B. and Norma Carter, Maurita Carter, Glenn and Linda Carter and Willard and Dorothy Spain, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends who loved her very much. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, June 12. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

CARTER, Billie G.
b: Feb 7 1924, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 22 1998, Mesa, AZ
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Billie G. Carter, 74, Clinton, died Sunday, February 22, 1998, at Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. Funeral services were held February 27 at the First Christian Church, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery. Billie Carter was a good ol' boy by small town standards. A man who was always willing to do more and give more than he ever received. Billie could be described as a teacher, a leader and a person who loved to work with his hands. He particularly took pride in building cabinets and other wood projects and in working at the church, whether it was cooking and serving dinners or maintenance. He was involved in a number of community activities which included leader in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts, elder of the First Christian Church, board member and chairman of many departments at the church, driving force during the building of the church, ex-POW group, member of VFW, cook and organizer of community dinners and active member of the Fair Board. He was also a man with a great passion for the outdoors. He spent many happy hours hunting and fishing until his health failed. When visitors came, he especially enjoyed showing them God's work, whether in Missouri or Arizona where they spent the last 12 winters. Billie was born February 7, 1924, to Earnest and Isa Cowan Carter in rural Henry County. He was the third of six children, Leonard (deceased), Thelma (who died in infancy), while Glenn, C.B. and Dorothy continue to be devoted members of the family. Billie joined the Armed Forces in February 1943 during WWII. He was united in marriage to Maurita Snow in Columbus, Kansas, on February 5, 1944. Billie soon reported for overseas duty in Germany, returned home after spending nearly six months in a German POW camp and was discharged in November 1945. After returning home, Billie was a meat cutter at Kimball's Locker and Peckenpaugh's Grocery. He later worked at the post office where he retired after 26 years. Family was important to Billie. He visited his mother Isa daily as long as his health permitted. During his visits he would do errands and upkeep as well as share a cup of coffee. He welcomed Maurita's mother, Mattie (Martha) into their home following her husband, Fayette's sudden death in 1946. Mattie continued to live with Billie, Maurita and the family until her death in 1973. Billie was always patient, appreciative, understanding and above all, loving to Mattie. Those same attributes were shared with his entire family, but most evident in his devotion to Maurita. Billie and Maurita lived most of their 54 years of married life in Clinton as devoted parents and members of the First Christian Church and community. Two of their four children, Marilyn and husband Paul Nold, Karen and husband Jim Munsterman, live near Montrose, while Ron and wife Brenda reside in Lee's Summit, and Stacey and wife Barbara live in Springfield. Billie and Maurita have also been loving grandparents to 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are his mother Isa Bryant, Clinton; sister Dorothy and husband Willard Spain, Windsor; brothers Glenn and wife Jeannine, Independence, C. B. and wife Norma, Clinton; sister-in-law Bessie Carter, Clinton, and Aunt Alma and Uncle Wayne Corder of Minnesota, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father Earnest; infant sister Thelma; brother Leonard, and stepfather Roy Bryant. Funeral services were Friday, February 27, at the First Christian Church, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

CARTER, Bradford Wayne
b: Jul 31 1976, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 5 2007, 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, Jun 7 2007 - Bradford Wayne Carter, 30, Lee's Summit, left this life to be in the comfort of the Lord Almighty on June 5, 2007. Brad was born in Clinton on July 31, 1976, to Brenda and Ron Carter. He resided with his parents in Clinton and attended Holy Rosary Catholic School. He graduated from Clinton High School. The family resided in Rolla a brief time before moving to Lee's Summit in 1996. From the beginning, it was evident that Brad was a special person who was given to this earth to carry out special needs and to brighten the lives of all that he touched. Maybe it was his heritage, being born from the union of two strong families, or maybe it was the realization that living with a chronic disease can only bring, but whatever the reason Brad was always an ambassador of good will. He never ever let the fact that he had Cystic Fibrosis lessen his abilities. After moving to Lee's Summit, Brad became interested in fitness and body building. With a strong mentor, brad started to work his frail body into shape and became a model we could all envy. Brad moved on to become a personal trainer and later started his own personal training firm, where he consulted, recommended a diet regiment and supplement program along with a workout regiment. He competed in numerous body building competitions and won awards on Power Shack, Mr. Missouri two years running in different classes and also 10th in the nation in Las Vegas. Most recently, due to health restrictions, Brad worked as a surgical operations tech for SOSI, maintaining customer accounts and equipment for numerous hospitals in the Kansas City area. Brad is survived by his parents, Ron and Brenda Carter, Lee's Summit; his paternal grandmother Maurita Carter of Clinton, and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Andrew and Margaret Kantner, and paternal grandfather Billie Carter, all of Clinton. Services will be Saturday at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with interment at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

CARTER, Brian Mark
b: Jan 1 1958, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 15 2002, Saint Petersburg, Pinellas Co, FL
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2002 - Brian Mark Carter, born January 1, 1958, to Mary L. Carter and the late Ronald G. Carter of Clinton, was killed as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on March 15, 2002, in St. Petersburg, Florida. He was preceded in death February 12, 2002, by his father, Ron Carter of Clinton. He is survived by his mother, Mary Carter; one brother, Sean Carter, and stepmother, Betty Carter, all of Clinton; one sister, Meleia Carter and partner Dayna Early and their children, Alec and Lauren Carter-Early, all of St. Louis; two aunts, Judy Carter and companion Mildred Lager, Ft. Scott, Kansas, and Myrna Jacobsen of Pleasanton, California; one uncle, Lyle Lent and wife Karlene, Nevada; great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. Brian was born and raised in Nevada, Missouri, until 1970 when the family relocated to Clinton. He graduated high school in 1976, then attended UMKC for two years. After living and working in the Kansas City area, then Houston, Texas area, Brian enlisted in the United States Air Force and was stationed in Biloxi, Mississippi. Brian later returned to academics, obtaining his practical nursing license in 1990 and becoming a registered nurse in 1992. He continued his nursing career until his death. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on March 27. Cremation followed.

CARTER, Charles A.
b: Feb 6 1870, Brooklyn, Kings Co, NY
d: Mar 16 1928, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - Charles A. Carter was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., Feb. 6, 1870, and came to Windsor, Mo., in 1891. He was married to Alice Callahan Dec. 4, 1895. To this union six children were born, J. G. Carter of ElDorado, Kas.; George C. Carter of ElDorado, Kas.; Mrs. Arthur Durbin of Windsor, Mo., Edwin C. Carter of Artesia, N.M.; Mrs. Forrest Richardson of Windsor, Mo., and Rita Carter of the home address. He is survived by the wife and six children, four grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Mary E. Coade of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two brothers, Thos. Carter of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Harry Carter of Hartford, Conn., and a large circle of friends. He united with Christian Church of Windsor in 1911. As a salesman he was one of the longest in service in Windsor. In 1914 he entered the employ of the T. G. Carter & Son Furniture and Undertaking Department and remained with them until his death. He passed away Friday, March 16, 1928, at 7:18 p.m. at the age of 58 years, 1 month and 10 days, after being confined to his bed only one week. The funeral service was conducted at the Windsor Christian Church Monday afternoon. The church was filled by the relatives and sympathizing friends. Among the many floral tributes to Mr. Carter was one from the colored citizens of Windsor together with resolutions that were read at the funeral service. The body was laid to rest in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

CARTER, Clara Belle RAGLAND
b: Jun 27 1903, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 13 1993, Coronado, San Diego Co, CA
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Belle Ragland Carter, 90, Coronado, California, died Saturday, November 13, 1993 at Villa Coronado there. She was born in Henry County, daughter of Frank and Ella Middlecoff Ragland and had lived in California since 1927. She was a real estate broker and managed properties. She is survived by three brothers, John Ragland of Cole Camp, Calvin Ragland of Independence and Ernest Ragland of Twin Falls, Idaho; a sister-in-law, Beulah Ragland of Lee's Summit; several nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday at the Vansant-Mills chapel, with burial in the Teays Chapel Cemetery near Montrose.

CARTER, Clarice Mae LEWIS
b: Jul 15 1923
d: Dec 24 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Miami Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2002 - Clarice Mae Carter, 79, Windsor, died Tuesday, December 24, 2002, at Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. She was born on July 15, 1923, the daughter of Oscar Thomas Lewis and Carrie Belle (Dearinger) Lewis. On February 7, 1946, in Paola, Kansas, she married James Walton Carter, Sr., who survives of the home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four sons, James W. Carter, Jr., Honolulu, Hawaii, Thomas C. Carter, Portland, Oregon, William L. (Bill) Carter, Windsor, and David W. Carter, Salida, Colorado; two daughters, Linda C. Batiste, Morgantown, West Virginia, and Lisa M. DeMoss, Sedalia; four grandchildren, Judy Florida, Matthew Carter, Brian Carter, Morgan DeMoss; two great-grandchildren, Seth and Evan Florida; a brother, Charles K. Lewis, and a sister, Zilpah Carter, both of Louisburg, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. Private family graveside services will be held later at the Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Kansas.

CARTER, Dianna Fern BALDWIN
b: Dec 29 1951, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jul 9 2006, Omaha, NE
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Dianna F. Carter, 54, of Warrensburg, Missouri, died Sunday July 9, 2006, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska. She was born December 29, 1951, in Sedalia, Mo., the first of 3 children, to Glenn Woodford Baldwin and Viola M. (Reusch) Baldwin. On August 21, 1970, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sedalia, Mo., she married Dennis Wayne Carter, who survives of the home. She grew up in Green Ridge, Mo., where she graduated from Green Ridge High School in 1970 and, later, from State Fair Community College, Sedalia in 1973. In 1979 she received her master’s degree in Business Administration from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. Dianna also went on to get a small engine aircraft pilot license. She enjoyed flying, traveling and reading—especially about travel or the royal families of Europe. She went to London, England twice and was very impressed with the public transportation system. She also took part in a 21-day tour of the Nile River in Egypt and enjoyed seeing the ancient artifacts. She had been in 35 states of the United States, enjoying scenes of the southwest the most. Dianna was planning a trip to the north rim of the Grand Canyon for next year. In addition to her husband, Dennis, she is survived by a son, Eric Carter, and his wife, Dionne, Topeka, Kansas; a brother, Bill Baldwin, Windsor, Mo.; a sister, Nadine L. Baldwin, Sedalia, Mo.; 3 granddaughters, KC, Nita, and Danielle Carter, Topeka, Kansas; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be Friday, July 14, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CARTER, Emma Christine BRAME
b: Feb 17 1930, Henry Co, MO
d: May 11 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 21 2005 - Emma Christine Carter, 75, died May 11, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born February 17, 1930 in Clinton, to Sawney Arthur and Jesse Ottelee Brame. In September 11951, she joined in holy matrimony to Herbert M. Carter who preceded her in death. Ms. Carter was a retired homemaker in the Clinton area. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Clinton and later changed her membership to the First Baptist Church of Clinton. She was church secretary for numerous years at Second Baptist Church. She was secretary for the Antioch Cemetery Board for many years and she was president of the Dorcas Mission Circle at Second Baptist Church for several years. Currently, she was a member of the XYZ Club at First Baptist Church. Emma was an avid participant in Black History programs in Henry County and surrounding areas. She also was an expert in the works of Paul Laurence Dunbar. She loved to recite his poetry. She loved to work crossword puzzles and read. Above all, she liked to watch sports on the TV with her sons. The loves of her life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her parents and six brothers, Arthur, Wilbur, Melvin, Leo, Jack and Joe Brame, preceded her in death. Ms. Carter is survived by her two sons, Herbert Carter, Clinton and Robert Carter, Clinton; two sisters, Elizabeth Gordon, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Sara Brame, Clinton; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Itha Hicks, Clinton and Ethel Brame, Colorado Springs, Colorado, and a host of nieces, nephews and countless friends and acquaintances. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Tuesday, May 17. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery, Clinton.

CARTER, Ethel Birdie COWAN
b: Jun 9 1896, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 9 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ethel Birdie Cowan Carter was born June 9, 1896, the daughter of Levi and Josie Middaugh Cowan in Henry County, and departed this life on August 9, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 98 years and two months. Ethel's entire life was spent in and around Clinton and her very early years were spent in the Hickory Grove Community where she attended church and elementary school. On December 23, 1915, she was married to Philip Carter of Clinton and to this union five children were born: Mary Briggs of Clinton, Greta Batschelett of Clinton, Alice Hilte of Montrose, June Cowden of North Kansas City, and Phil of Platte City. Ethel was a homemaker and a wonderful mother with a heart of gold for her family and grandchildren, who always came first. She was always ready with helpful hands to help her friends and neighbors. With the help of her daughter, Mary, and son-in-law, Henry, she was able to maintain her home to the end. She was shut in for many years but enjoyed the simple things such as her hummingbird feeder and her flowers and a snowfall was really a delight. She was preceded in death by her husband, Philip; an infant grandson, Larry Coffman; her parents; three sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by her five children; two sisters, Isa Bryant of Clinton and Alma Corder of Minneapolis, Min.; as well as six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, August 12, 1994. Burial was in the Fields Creek Cemetery in Clinton.

CARTER, Frances VICKERS
b: Jan 4 1850
d: Mar 12 1889, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Mar 16 1889 - Died, and Tuesday night, at 10:35, Mrs. Frances Carter of pneumonia and heart disease. She was the wife of the W. F. Carter of Salmon's bank. Father, mother, relatives and friends ministered to her wants in her last illness, but death had marked one of Clinton's brightest and the fairest when in to shine in the Masters kingdom. Mrs. Carter was only 39 last January and was the only daughter of Mrs. Stephen Vickers, residing near Montrose. She was a member of the C. P. Church. Will Carter, Jr. who is attending the State University at Columbia, was summoned home the first of the week by his mother's illness.

CARTER, Gladys Ora PONTIUS
b: Sep 23 1902, Boise, Ada Co, ID
d: Jan 25 1927, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO - Mrs. Alva Carter died at the family home on Windsor St. Tuesday night (Jan 25, 1927) shortly after eleven o'clock, following a stroke of paralysis (complications of child birth) Saturday morning. The deceased, whose maiden name was Gladys Ora Pontius, was born in Boise, Idaho, Sept. 23, 1902, and was 24 yrs. old when the death summons came. When she was four years old, her mother died and from that time she made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. Pontius in and near Windsor, MO. She received her education in the schools near Windsor, moving to Windsor with her uncle and aunt after they sold their farm. Feb. 1, 1922 she was united in marriage to Alva Frederick Carter, son of Jerome and Mattie (Chastain) Carter. To this union two children were born, Annette, two and one-half years of age, and a baby boy, Charles Frederick, 8 days old. She is survived by the husband, Alva, and two children, her father, William Dow Pontius, one brother, Frank Pontius, both of El Paso, Texas, two sisters, Cora Milhiser, who is making her home with her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pontius, and Vera Pontius, of San Diego, Calif., and a number of other relatives. Funeral services will be held at the Methodist church, Friday afternoon and interment will be made in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

CARTER, James W.
b: Apr 19 1920, Louisburg, Miami Co, KS
d: Feb 22 2006, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Miami Co, KS
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 24 2006 - James W. Carter, 85, Windsor, died Wednesday evening, February 22, 2006, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehab Center, Windsor. He was born April 19, 1920 in Louisburg, Kansas, the son of Clarence Walton Carter and Elizabeth Emaline (Whitaker) Carter. On February 7, 1946, in Paola, Kansas, he married Clarice Mae Lewis, who died December 24, 2002. He served his country in the United States Navy for 30 years and was involved in World War II, the Korean Conflict and in the Vietnam War. Survivors include four sons, James W. Carter Jr., Honolulu, Hawaii, Thomas C. Carter, Portland, Oregon, William L. Carter, Windsor, David W. Carter, Salida, Colorado; two daughters, Linda C. Batiste, Morgantown, West Virginia, and Lisa M. DeMoss, Sedalia; four grandchildren, Judy Florida, Matthew Carter, Brian Carter, Morgan DeMoss; two great-grandchildren, Seth and Evan Florida; a brother Darrel Carter and his wife Zilpah, and a sister Martha Good, all of Louisburg, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil R. Carter and Wayne Carter, and a sister Myrtle Nevius. Graveside services will be Saturday, February 25, at the Louisburg Cemetery, Louisburg, Kansas.

CARTER, Jeanine
b: Jul 22 1930
d: Dec 22 1999, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 23 1999 - Jeanine Carter, Independence, died at her home Wednesday evening, December 22, 1999. Among survivors is her husband, Glenn Carter, formerly of Clinton. Funeral arrangements are pending.

CARTER, Jerome Marshall
b: Nov 26 1869, Fort Scott, Bourbon Co, KS
d: May 29 1926, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Thursday, Jun 3 1926 - Jerome Carter, after many months illness passed away at his home on S. Windsor street about noon Saturday, May 29. He had been seriously ill for the past few weeks and the end was not unexpected. He was well and familiarly known to the older citizens of the community, as he had resided here for years. His son, Alva Carter, one of the most upright and ideal young men of the city, is an employee in our post office. Jerome Marshall Carter was born at Fort Scott, Kas., Nov. 26, 1869, departed this life May 29, 1926, aged 56 years, 6 months and 3 days. He came to Missouri while small, with his parents, locating in Henry County, where he spent the remainder of his life. He was married to Mattie Chastain of Leesville, Mo., Dec. 22, 1897. To this union one child was born, Alva Frederick Carter. He united with the Christian church at the age of 16, and three weeks ago put his membership with the Methodist church of Windsor. He leaves to mourn his departure, the wife, son and daughter-in-law and granddaughter of Windsor, and one brother of Orville, Calif. He was a devoted father and loving husband, a kind neighbor and a friend ever ready to help where help was needed. He will be greatly missed by his loved ones and friends, but their loss is his gain. He has fought a good fight; he has kept the faith; he has finished his course. He rests from his labors and his good work do follow him. Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Monday afternoon. The church was comfortably filled with neighbors and friends who gathered out of respect to this good man. He was a gentle, quiet man, retiring in disposition, faithful as a husband and father, devout as a Christian and respected by everyone. Interment was in Laurel Oak almost on the same spot where the memorial services were conducted last Sunday. (Memorial Day Services) - (NOTE: Survivors included, wife, Mattie Chastain Carter, daughter of Jeremiah C. and Tabitha Young Chastain, son Alva Carter and his wife Gladys Ora Pontius Carter, daughter of William Dow Pontius and Cora Lundstrom. - Bob Carter, bcarter@kc.rr.com)

CARTER, Kimberly Ruth
b: Dec 9 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 9 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 11 2003 - Kimberly Ruth Carter, infant daughter of Matthew Martin Carter and Lynn Marie Hoyer Carter, was stillborn Tuesday, December 9, 2003, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. Survivors include her parents of Warrensburg; maternal grandparents, Richard and Peggy Hoyer, Warrensburg; maternal great-grandparents, James and Ruth Petersen, Winthrop, Minnesota; maternal great-grandmother, Shirley Davis, Frankfort, Indiana; maternal great-great-grandmothers, Lillian Petersen, Milroy, Minnesota, and Lena Bolivar, state of Colorado; paternal grandmother, Jane Howard, Warrensburg; paternal grandfather, Stacey Carter, Springfield; paternal great-grandparents, Luther and Betty Marr, Warrensburg, and paternal great-grandmother, Maurita Carter, Clinton. Graveside services will be held Friday, December 12, at Warrensburg Memorial Gardens.

CARTER, Leonard Gene "Andy"
b: Mar 3 1944, Cllinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 2 2008, Mesa, AZ
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 6 2008 - Leonard Gene "Andy" Carter, 63, Mesa, Arizona, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008, at his home. Andy was born in Clinton on March 3, 1944, the son of Leonard Martin "Bo" Carter and Bessie Florence (Hutton) Carter. He was a machinist and tool and die maker for Rival Manufacturing Company in Clinton for many years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and building things. He and Sally moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1996. Andy was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Sally of the home; one son Dale Carter of Kansas City; one brother Jim Hutton of Las Vegas, Nevada, and one sister Brenda Smith Bradley of Clinton. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, Feb. 13. Inurnment was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

CARTER, Lovetra Irene ETHRIDGE
b: Aug 20 1929, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 11 1999, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 13 1999 - Lovetra Irene Carter, 70, Warsaw, MO, formerly from Kansas City, died Monday, October 11, 1999. She was born August 20, 1929, in Kansas City. She was married to Ellis Carter. She was a tax examiner for the Internal Revenue Service. Preceding her in death were her father and three grandchildren. She is survived by her husband, Ellis, of the home; her mother, Dona Ethridge, Kansas City; seven sons, Wayne Carter, Lloyd Carter, Pat Carter, all of Independence, Jimmie Carter, Kansas City, Gene Carter, Buffalo, Bobby Carter, Greenwood, and Paul Carter, Grain Valley; one daughter, Lucretia Meyers, Parkville; one brother, Gene Ethridge, Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Lloydine Carter, Kansas City; 22 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Mass will be Friday, October 15, at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, Windsor, with burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CARTER, Martin C.
b: Aug 12 1865, Vermont
d: Mar 10 1928, SW of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sims Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Martin Carter died at his home at the Clinton Hunting and Fish Lake, at the southwest corner of the lake, just southwest of Clinton, between 6:30 and 1 a.m. last Saturday morning, blowing out his brains with a shotgun. He had been ill since May 16, 1927, with Bright's disease, heart trouble and other complications. For nearly three months he was bedfast, suffering intensely, only resting day or night under the influence of drugs. He had worried about his condition, knowing he could never be well again, but had gotten better. In fact, so much better, that he and his daughter, Miss Agnes, were staying alone, having done so for some days. He had laughed and joked the night before and had been much better, in fact, that morning was the first time he had dressed himself alone and Agnes jokingly asked him where he thought he was going. She had fixed his favorite chair and left him resting there when she started to feed her chickens, being nearly there, when she heard the gun. Knowing something was wrong she ran back to find the tragic end. She, poor child, met the terrible scene alone. She had given him devoted care every minute of his sickness, assisted by her sister and brothers. She was his homemaker, also his assistant as caretaker of the lake. He had held this position for seven years. Everything was always kept in order and young and old most carefully looked after all hours of the day and night there by him. When he was not well enough to attend to his duties Agnes filled his place. She is a fearless and tireless worker and a capable girl. His children had tried to persuade him to go to their homes and live, but he did not like to give up his work and be of no use in the world. The officers of the lake knowing how he felt, arranged so that Agnes could take care of the work, and it seemed all was well - when no doubt dread filled his mind, which had been so pain racked for so many weary days and nights, that he committed the deed. He was honest and upright in his dealings with men, who were his friends in all walks of life. He had the regard and the respect of his employers - the officers and shareholders of the Club Lake. During his last illness he confessed to believe in his Savior to Rev. A. N. Lindsey, who visited his home. He was anxious that his children should attend church. He was born in Vermont, August 12, 1865. About 39 years ago he married Miss May Frances Woody, who died 16 years ago March 7th. After that he lived with his children until he came to the Club Lake. His married life was blessed with eight children, six of whom survive as follows: Ora and Ernest Carter, who live northwest of Clinton; Henry Carter, who lives on South McLane street; Philip Carter and Mrs. C. S. Middaugh, who live near Golden Gate. Miss Agnes Carter, at home. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Buttener, of Springfield. The body was brought to Sims-Wilkinson undertaking rooms and prepared for burial and taken Sunday afternoon to Field's Creek church, where the services were conducted. Interment in the cemetery near by.

CARTER, Mittie C. HALL
b: Dec 31 1877, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 13 1961, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 25 1961 - Funeral services for Mrs. J. S. Carter, 83, Windsor, formerly of Urich, were held Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 16, at Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Mrs. Carter died at Resthaven, Sunday afternoon, where she had resided the past nine months. Mittie C. Carter, daughter of John W. and Bersheba Cornett Hall was born Dec. 31, 1877, at Urich. She moved to Windsor in 1918 and was employed by the Livingston Trading Company until her marriage to J. S. Carter, well known hardware merchant, Oct. 1, 1919. Mrs. Carter was a member of the Windsor Methodist church and Windsor Chapter 102 Order of Eastern Star. Mr. Carter died in 1948. Surviving is a sister, Mrs. Maggie Redford, Lawrence, Kan., the last surviving member of a family of 11 children; also nieces nephews and other relatives.

CARTER, Monroe
b: Feb 6 1920, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 16 1966, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Funeral services for Monroe Carter, 47, of the Mt Carmel neighborhood, west of Clinton, who died unexpectedly Feb 16, 1966, at his home, were held Feb 20, at the Vansant Funeral Home. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Monroe Carter, only child of Ora and Mable Miller Carter, was born Feb 6, 1920, in the Mt Carmel community, west of Clinton, where he spent his life, with the exception of the time he was in military service and a brief period in Sedalia. He attended school at Marvin and Mt Carmel. On Oct 10, 1942, he married Miss Ruth Cox, and one daughter Donna, now Mrs. Calvin Childers, blessed their union. At the time of his marriage Mr. Carter was in military service, serving 41 months, with two years spent in Italy and Africa. He attained the rank of staff sergeant and received several aards including the Bronze Star for bravery. In 1949 the family moved to Sedalia where Mr. Carter was manager of the Massey-Harris store four years. Since farming was so strong in his blood, he bought their farm home and three years ago the family realized their dream and built a new home. All working together, all were proud of Dad's finishing ability on cabinets and woodwork. He also enjoyed the pleasure of assisting his daughter and husband in remodeling their home. His love of sharing with his family was always of utmost importance to him. He and his daughter joined the LaDue Methodist Church together. His wife shared his love and interest in the Hereford cattle they raised on their farm and he knew each one by name. As a leader in his community, he was a leader in 4-H, a member of the Davis R-12 school board serving as president during the construction. He also served as church treasurer, and board member of the Lord's Acre Program. He was a member of the Urich American Legion Post. He loved to hunt and fish and was always ready to share his bounty. Surviving are his wife, Ruth, of the home, where he spent many joyous hours; the daughter, Donna, his pride and joy, and son-in-law, Calvin Childers, who was as a son to him; an aunt, Mrs. Virgie Middaugh, and uncle, Henry Carter; other relatives and a host of friends.

CARTER, Ronald George
b: Jul 9 1934, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co, KS
d: Feb 12 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 25 2002 - Ronald George Carter, son of George Bates Carter and Nina Elizabeth (Ramey) Carter, was born July 9, 1934, in Leavenworth, Kansas, and died at his home in Clinton on February 12, 2002, at the age of 67 years. He spent 38 years in various positions with Missouri Public Service Company and retired as a dispatcher in the Lee's Summit office. He met and married Mary L. Lent in Nevada in 1957. To this union three children were born, Sean, Brian and Meleia. After the dissolution of this marriage in 1977 and moving to Lee's Summit, Ron met Betty in 1987 and later married her and retired in Clinton. Ron is survived by his wife, Betty of the home; two sons, Sean Carter of Clinton and Brian M. Carter of St. Petersburg, Florida; one daughter, Meleia D. Carter and companion, Dr. Dayna Early of University City; one stepdaughter, Carol Chandler of Kansas City; one sister, Judy E. Carter and companion, Mildred Lager of Ft. Scott, Kansas, and two beautiful grandchildren, who he adored and they him, Lauren Carter-Early and Alec Carter-Early, and three step-grandchildren, Kelly Franco and husband, Aaron of Phoenix, Arizona, Noel Chandler of San Francisco, California, and Jamie Chandler of Park City, Utah. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, February 16. Cremation followed.

CARTER, Ruth Blanche COX
b: Apr 26 1921, Cass Co, MO
d: Sep 12 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 25 2002 - Ruth Blanche (Cox) Carter, 81, died September 12, 2002. Ruth was born on April 26, 1921, in Cass County. Her parents were Billy Joab Cox and Jessie Cordelia Embree Cox. They resided in Creighton. She had two sisters, Thelma McCalmon and Ruby Lotspeich. Her parents and sisters preceded her in death. On October 10, 1942, she married Monroe Carter and they lived most of their life west of Clinton on the family farm. Donna (Carter) Dehn, their only daughter, was born on February 6, 1947. Ruth was a Willow Branch 4-H Club leader, which was one of her greatest accomplishments in life. Many girls in Henry County learned to cook with her loving direction. Baking pies, cinnamon rolls and bread was everyone's favorite and she took pleasure in giving baked goods away for others to enjoy. When she wasn't in the kitchen, she was in her flower garden. All of us will remember the outstanding bouquets that she often gave away. Family and friends also have many of the precious pieces she made to remember her by. Her pastimes included needlework, ceramics and oil painting. Members of the Mount Carmel Ladies Club also enjoyed her company and devoted friendship. She was a faithful member of the LaDue Methodist Church and preparing Easter breakfast brought joy to the members and their families. She joined the Clinton Christian Church the last few years of her life. She is survived by her daughter, Donna Dehn and her husband, Wally; her granddaughters, Cassie Endicott and her husband John, and Neely Morgan and her husband Rich, plus three great-grandchildren, Mistie and Chad Endicott and Hailey Monroe Morgan. Private family graveside services and burial were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Monday, September 16.

CARTER. Jimi B.
b: Aug 15 1955
d: Feb 20 2004, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 23 2004 - Jimi B. Carter, 48, Osceola, a retired construction worker, died Friday, February 20, 2004, at his home of a heart attack. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 24, in the Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens.

CARVER, Dorothy Lucille VANDERPOOL
b: Aug 8 1929
d: Jan 13 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 13 2004 - Dorothy Lucille Carver, 74, Warsaw, died Tuesday, January 13, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. Cremation. No services. Preceding her in death were her parents, Noble and Ola Lankford Vanderpool; her husband, Robert Carver; one son, Dennis Morgan; three brothers, Kenneth Vanderpool, Jerry Vanderpool and C. L. Vanderpool; two sisters, Lois Vanderpool and Letha Blehm. Survivors include one daughter, Mary L. Young of the home; two brothers, Ralph Vanderpool, Marshall, and Frank Vanderpool, Joplin; two sisters, Doris Martin and Lorrane Carson, both of Redfield, Iowa; seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

CARVER, Golda Mable CORRELL
b: May 15 1904, near Delmar, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 25 1925, S of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - "In the midst of life we are in death." God has again sent the reaper of death to the ripe fields of harvest and gathered a sheaf more precious than all the world. Golda Mable, only daughter of Charles and May Correll, was born May 15th, 1904, on the old Cruce place, near Delmar, and passed away at the home of her parents, south of Urich, Mo., June 25, 1925, at 10:25 p.m., at the age of 21 years, 1 month and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Everett Carver, of Appleton City, February 15, 1925, who with her father, mother and one brother, and a host of other relatives and friends are left to mourn her departure. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church at White Oak, having been converted in early girlhood. She was their pianist for some time and was ever willing to do what she could. She had been sick for about ten weeks, and bedfast about seven weeks. All that a devoted husband, loving parents, a kind physician and faithful friends could do was done to relieve her suffering, but all could not stay the hand of death. Golda was a dear, sweet girl, a devoted wife, a loving and obedient daughter, a kind sister and a real sunbeam to all. She bore her intense suffering with great patience and was so hopeful that she would get well and could return to her own home, which she and Everett had planned only four short months ago. Funeral services were conducted from the White Oak church on June 26th, after which the pallbearers, who were classmates of hers in Sunday School, bore her gently and lovingly to the cemetery nearby. Her Sunday School teacher and girls of her class carried the profusion of beautiful flowers, which testified of the love for this sweet girl.

CARVER, Narcissus Ann MATHEW WOOD AARON
b: Sep 23 1839, Mississippi
d: Dec 10 1913, near Hartwell, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Narcissus Ann Carver died Wednesday, December 10, 1913 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Grant Stevens, near Hartwell, Mo. A short funeral service was conducted at the home on December 11, after which we bore the body tenderly to Hickory Grove cemetery where services were conducted. Narcissus Ann Carver was born in Mississippi, September 23, 1839. She came to Missouri in 1868. She married three times - first, Mr. Wood; second to Mr. Aaron, who was the father of J. D. Aaron of Urich, Mo. In 1871 she was married to Noah Carver and lived near Hickory Grove until about 1882, when they moved to Lawrence County, Mo., where Mr. Carver died in 1885. To this union with Noah Carver were born the following children: Joseph H. Carver, Jackson Patt Carver, Noah Carver, Albert Carver, and Nancy Perdelia Carver. At the time of Mr. Carver`s death she was left in poor circumstances with a family of five children. Later she returned to Henry County, Mo. settling in the community from which she had gone. She met the conflicts of life with a brave and cheerful heart and reared her children to honorable manhood and womanhood, and no mother could love them better than she did. The last 12 or 15 years she had spent living among her children.

CARVER, Reuben
b: Apr 19 1856, Batavia, Wapello Co, IA
d: Jan 4 1905, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
bur: Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
Clinton Missouri - On January 4, 1905, Reuben Carver was clearing a piece of timberland and while chopping a tree down, was struck by a falling tree and his neck was broken. Reuben Carver was born in Batavia, Iowa on April 19, 1856, He was the son of Noah and Nancy Ann McIntire Carver. He moved with his family, while a small boy, to White Oak township in Henry County, Mo., where he lived most of his life. Reuben died January 4, 1905 at the age of 48 years, 8 month and 15 days. Mr. Carver joined the Christian church nearly 22 years ago, and had lived a Christian life ever since. He married Mary Adaline Crump February 8, 1890 near Vista, Mo. To this union five children were born, two boys and three girls; Harry Wirt, Ara Blanche, Reuben Harold, Ada Lucile, and Angeline who was born a few months after her father's death. He is survived by his loving wife and his five children. Also surviving are four brothers and six sisters; Francis M. Carver, Martha Louise Carver Patt, Melissa Jane Carver Sims, Myra Alice Carver Simmons, Joseph H. Carver, Jackson Patt Carver, Norah Carver Stevens, Albert Carver, Nancy Perdelia Carver Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers; Rufus Carver and Lewis Carver. After the funeral service his body was placed at rest in Johnstown Cemetery, there to rest until the great day.

CARY, Wilma O. KOENIG
b: Apr 16 1927, Waterville, KS
d: Jan 1 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2008 - Wilma O. Cary died at her home in Clinton on January 1, 2008, at the age of 80 years old. She was born on April 16, 1927, in Waterville, Kansas, the daughter of W. J. and Molly (Fouste) Koenig. Wilma was married to James Lewis Cary, who preceded her in death. She was a factory worker for Rival and the shoe factory. She was preceded in death by her parents, W. J. and Molly Koenig; her husband James Lewis Cary; one son Jimmy Cary; five brothers, Elmer Koenig, Orville Koenig, Arthur Koenig, Gene Koenig and Owen Koenig, and one sister Helen Smith. Wilma is survived by one son Bill Cary of Pogosa Springs, Colorado; two daughters, Sue Pinkston of Clinton and Barbara Cary of Belleville, Illinois; one sister, Delma Thornburg of Moberly, as well as seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, January 7. Inurnment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

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