Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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CASE, Samuel S.
b: Nov 19 1932
d: Jan 11 1993, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Samuel S. Case, 60, Blue Springs, an electrical worker and veteran of the Korean War, died Monday, January 11, at St. Mary's Hospital of Blue Springs. He was a brother of Martha Elliott of Calhoun. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and the Ararat Shrine.

CASE, Trenton B.
b: Dec 23 1974, Maryville, Nodaway Co, MO
d: Jan 2 2001, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, TX
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2001 - Trenton B. Case, 26, Independence, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, January 2, 2001, at his home. Trent was born December 23, 1974, in Maryville, and had lived in Clinton where he graduated from Clinton High School. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. Trent was a residential home construction worker. Surviving are his parents, Jim and Sheila Case, Branson; his brother, Tony and his wife, Rachel, Seattle, Washington; his nephew, Collin James Case; his special friend, Missy Harris, Independence; four aunts, three uncles, 14 cousins and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel, 18020 East 39th Street, Independence. Burial will be in Seaside Memorial Park, Corpus Christi, Texas.

CASEY, Brenda Kay LINDSAY
b: Jun 6 1957, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 5 2008, rural Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Cass Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 7 2008 - Brenda Kay Casey, daughter of Mary Katherine (Parrish) Vogel and Theodore Lindsay, Jr., was born June 6, 1957 in Kansas City, Missouri. She passed away suddenly November 5, 2008 at her home in rural Montrose, Missouri at 51 years of age. Brenda had lived in Kansas City, Belton and then the last two years were spent in the Montrose, Missouri area. Brenda and Bobby Joe Casey were united in marriage April 28, 1978. She was an avid football fan especially following the Chiefs and cheering them on. She also enjoyed watching NASCAR and keeping up with #88, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Her greatest love was her two granddaughters and spending time with them and with her nieces and nephews. Preceding Brenda in death was her husband Bobby Joe. Survivors include her son Bobby Casey of Belton, Missouri; her mother and stepfather Mary and Kenny Vogel of Montrose, Missouri; two brothers, John Blackmon and Ron Starforth both of Harrisonville, Missouri; three sisters, Kathy Mitchell of Windsor, Missouri, Tina Carroll of Harrisonville, Missouri and Debbie Goth of Appleton City, Missouri; and two granddaughters, Britney and Kayla Casey both of Calhoun, Missouri.

CASEY, Eileen L. CLEEK
b: Aug 14 1925, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 3 1993, Denver, CO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Memorial services for Mrs. Eileen (Cleek) Casey, 67, Denver, Colorado, will be held Wednesday, January 6, at the Allnutt Funeral Home in Denver. Mrs. Casey was born in the Clinton vicinity and attended school near Norris, Urich and Blairstown. She died at her home on Sunday, January 3, 1993 very suddenly. She is survived by her husband, Ward Casey; her mother, Mildred Cleek, who is in a rest home in Greeley, and three brothers, Harley Cleek of Eaton, Colorado, Paul Cleek of Leawood, Kansas, and Calvin Cleek of Denver, also many other relatives and friends.

CASEY, Gary Michael
b: May 9 1952
d: Oct 98 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 11 2007 - Gary M. Casey, age 55 of Warsaw, Missouri passed away October 9, 2007 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, Missouri. At his request there will be no services and he will be cremated. Gary worked for many years at the Schutte Lumber Company, Kansas City, Missouri later becoming disabled and moving to the Lake of the Ozarks. He is survived by his father and stepmother, C.C. and Karen Casey of Kansas City, Missouri; one brother, Scott D. Casey of Tunis, Missouri and his dear friends Steve and Sharon O'Neil, Olathe, Kansas.

CASEY, George M.
b: Apr 3 1837, Harden Co, KY
d: Apr 14 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 14 1904 - George M. Casey, who has been in poor health for some time, passed away at his beautiful farm home north of Clinton early Thursday morning. He was born in Hardin county, Ky. April 3, 1837 and in 1842 moved to Henry county and his farm home is known as Tebo Lawn and contains about 1200 acres. In August, 1862, he enlisted in Co. F., Sixteenth Mo. Infantry, of the Confederate service and remained in action till the close of the war. He was an elder in the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Shawnee Mound and loved by all who knew him. Funeral services were at the home. The body was then tenderly laid to rest in Englewood. Mr. Casey was fifth in a family of 7 children and was the father of ten children, with two sons and six daughter surviving him. He had been married almost 47 years, his wife being Miss Lucy Crosswhite of Ralph? county, this state. Though a man of affairs and of great undertakings, his associates knew him first as a Christian gentleman who carried religion into his business and took God and his conscience into all dealings. He was a soldier, having fought on the losing side from Lone Jack to Appomatox but he was just as courageous; and faithful and gentle in war as in peace and no soldier, friend or foe, ever asked to share with him the contents of his knapsack that the request was not granted. He did more than any other one man to make Henry County famous. Pictures of his pure bred shorthorn cattle adorn the walls of almost all the great hostleries in the United States where cattlemen congregate and the name of "George M. Casey, fine Short-Horn cattle, Henry County, MO." are as familiarly spoken by them as is his honesty, integrity and fair dealing, which were always subjects of remark among them. Nor was he a prophet without honor in his own country. His nearest and lowliest neighbor gives of him the same report. Had the misfortune of business overtaken him and divested him of every vestige of this world's goods, he still would have been successful and a great help to the community in which he lived. The world is richer for his having been in it.

CASEY, John Stephen
b: Apr 26 1866, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 29 1901, Texas
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 1901 - Monday afternoon, April 1, in the midst of a blinding snowstorm, Rev. J. R. Crawford, pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Clinton, conducted funeral services at his father's home for John Stephen Casey, second son of George M. and Lucy C. Casey of Henry county. He was born in April 1866 at his father's farm in Shawnee township and was 35. He attended the state university and Kemper military school, where he graduated with distinction and honor. At the close of his school life, because of repeated attacks of inflammatory rheumatism, he sought a new home in Texas, where he engaged in stock raising and was made vice-president of the Farmers' National Bank in Hillsboro, Texas. Married to Laura West of Texas and a little daughter, Louise was born in 1898. His body was brought to the old home he loved so well, by his sorrowing wife and little daughter; his brother, Rolla Casey of San Angelo; his sisters, Mrs. Edgar Hughes, Mrs. Rich Wood and Mrs. Dena Brooks, all of Hillsboro. The Knights Templar rode out from Clinton on horseback, in their uniforms, and assisted with the solemn and impressive ceremonies.

CASEY, Mildred Evelyn CERVENY ROBINSON
b: Aug 13 1917, Jefferson Co, NE
d: Aug 9 2006
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 11 2006 - Mildred Evelyn Casey was born August 13, 1917, in Jefferson County, Nebraska, to Frank and Bessie (Soldot) Cerveny, and died Wednesday, August 9, 2006. She attended a rural grade school graduating from high school in Fairbury, Nebraska, then later attended Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska. At age 11, she joined the Methodist Church in Fairbury, then transferred her membership in 1955 to Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City. She married Earl Robinson in 1939, then on June 6, 1967, she married Verlyn N. Casey. She graduated form central Missouri State College in 1961, teaching at St. Clair County R-II Schools in Appleton City until her retirement. Mrs. Casey was a member of the United Church Women and Alpha Phi Delta Sorority. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, a sister in 2002 and a nephew, B. J. Rocole. Survivors include three stepdaughters, Kemmy Cook of Montrose, Anna Bain of Rockville and Phyllis Downer of Mesa, Arizona; brother-in-law William Leif of Exeter, Nebraska; niece Pat Rocole and husband Bruce, Exeter, Nebraska; nephew John William Leif and wife Karen, St. Johns, Michigan; one great-niece; three great-nephews; eight step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; one step-great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be at Hill and Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, Monday, August 14. Burial will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

CASEY, Thomas Marion
b: Apr 25 1858, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 16 1932, Folsum Prison, CA
Clinton MO - Tom Casey Died Wednesday, March 16 - Tom Casey, well known here among the old-timers died at the Folsom Prison in California, Wednesday, March 16th, 1932, at the age of 73. Tom Casey started as a young lawyer at Clinton and then went into the banking business with his father-in-law, George Y. Salmon in Clinton in 1896. In 1905 the crash of the old Salmon bank came. George M. Casey was known as the "cattle king of Missouri" and was the father of Tom and it was through trying to save his father by switching of accounts that sent young Tom to prison in 1906. Tom's father died in 1903. After getting out of prison in Missouri, Tom Casey went to Huntington Park, California, and started another Trust Company, and was making good, until old friends threatened to expose him if he did not pay them their losses of years ago, and it was in trying to pay these losses that caused him to again steal, and for which he was convicted and sentenced to Folsom Prison January 7, 1932. His last sentence was from one to ten years.

CASEY, Verlyn N.
b: Oct 8 1914
d: May 9 2001, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 10 2001 - Verlyn N. Casey, 86, Appleton City, died Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Casey, Appleton City; three daughters, Anna Bain, Rockville, Phyllis Downer, Mesa, Arizona, and Kemmy Cook, Montrose; one sister, Ella Leif, Exeter, Nebraska; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, May 11, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

CASHMAN, William Crawford
b: Dec 7 1833, Breckinridge Co, KY
d: Mar 11 1895, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Monday, March 11, 1895 - Squire Cashman Is Dead - A Well Known Clinton Citizen Passes Suddenly Away. Esquire W. C. Cashman is dead. This good old man who was well known to so many people in Henry county, quietly breathed his last 8 o'clock this morning. For many years his strength has been sapped by the ailments and weaknesses incident to his excessive obesity. He has long been noted as the largest man in this portion of the State, and in July, 1894, attained his maximum weight of 424 pounds. Life was almost a burden to him as the slightest exertion caused him intense suffering from an aggravated form of asthma and lung trouble. Yet he was always kindly and good natured and greeted his friends as pleasantly as of yore in spite of the tortures he must have endured. His lung trouble increased in severity, and during the past winter he has been confined to his home a large part of the time. He was not a patient man in sickness, and upon the slightest convalescence would venture out of doors, especially if the day was at all pleasant. His weight gradually decreased to about 378 pounds, which was his avoirdupois at the time of his death. Last week he went out of doors several days, and on Saturday went as far away form his home as the square-the block and a-half being quite an exertion for him under the circumstances. Sunday his trouble grew worse and he experienced great difficulty in breathing. And his death occurred suddenly and almost without any warning. W. C. Cashman was born in Breckinridge county, Ky., December 7, 1833, and was consequently 61 years, 2 months and 4 days old. In Mercer county, Illinois, on October 30, 1856, he was married to Miss Amanda Eleanor Scott, who survives him. To them were born nine children, of whom one died in Illinois and two in Missouri. Four daughters and two sons survive. He came to Missouri in 1868 and has lived here ever since. He served four terms as justice of the peace and won the respect of all during his tenure of office. His remarkable weight was acquired during the last ten years. Previous to this time when leading an active life he was noted for his bodily strength, and local annals record many incidents of his muscular prowess. The funeral services will be held at the family residence tomorrow afternoon. - Daily Democrat, Tuesday, March 12, 1895 - The funeral services over the remains of Esquire Cashman were held at the family residence on South Washington street this morning. The house and yard were filled with friends of the deceased, who assembled to pay the last tribute of respect. The ceremonies were simple and unostentatious, and at their conclusion the remains were followed to Englewood cemetery and were laid to rest. The size and weight of the deceased made it necessary for several others to volunteer their assistance in the removal of the casket, which was taken out of the house through a window, form which the sash had been removed. The casket was made to order by Undertaker W. W. Jackson, and was covered with black felt, ornamented with silver trimmings. It was the largest ever constructed or sold by Mr. Jackson in his long experience. Its dimensions were: Length at bottom, 6 feet 3 inches; length at top, 6 feet 5 inches; width 26 inches; depth 28 inches.

CASKEY, Edith Irene ANDERSON
b: Oct 1 1912, Prescott, Linn Co, KS
d: Dec 19 1994, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Irene Caskey, 82, Butler, died Monday, December 19, 1994, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 21, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler with burial in the Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Mrs. Caskey was born in Prescott, Kansas. She lived in Hume until 1957; Freeburg, Illinois until 1970; and Forsythe, Montana until moving to Butler in 1974. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Foster Chapter 445 Order of Eastern Star. She was a member of the Butler First Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband Alfred Caskey of the home; four sons, Mayor J. Robert Caskey of Windsor, Leon Caskey of Clinton, Senator Harold L. Caskey of Butler, and Ray Lee Caskey of Alton; two brothers, Charles Anderson of Columbia and Kenneth Anders of Drexel; two sisters, Betty Barker of Ft. Scott, Ks., and Virginia Finley of Hume; nine grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

CASON, Patrick Jennings
b: Feb 15 1958, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 3 2007, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Clinton MO - Patrick J. Cason was born February 15, 1958 in Clinton, Missouri to William J. Cason and Patricia Wilson Cason. He attended elementary school in Clinton, Warrensburg and Liberty, Missouri. He attended high school in Shawnee Mission East in Prairie Village, Kansas where he lettered as a varsity athlete in football and basketball. Patrick attended college at University of Missouri, Columbia and was awarded a Bachelor of Science Degree. He subsequently attended Law School at the University of Missouri, Columbia, and was awarded his Doctorate of Juris Prudence Degree. He entered the practice of law and was licensed in Missouri and in the Federal Court. Patrick became an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Jackson County, and later became an Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Cass County where in served in professional distinction. For the last ten years he has been engaged in the private practice of law in Harrisonville, Missouri, where he maintained his offices. Patrick was known as a generous and caring person and often provided legal services to those in need who could not pay. Patrick was an enthusiastic Missouri Tigers fan. His fervor in following his favorite team was surpassed only by his love and enthusiasm for his pets, including tropical fish and his dogs. Patrick is survived by his father William J. Cason and William's wife Lois Cason, his mother Patricia Clothier, his brothers Brian A. Cason and William W. Cason, his sister Candiss Cason, his niece Lauren Cason and by nephews Ian Cason and William Samuel Cason. Cremation. A memorial service was held Friday, December 7, 2007 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, Missouri. Graveside service and inurnment will at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri.

CASSIDA, William S.
b: n/a, Cass Co, KY
d: Dec 1895, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 28 1895 - Died, of pneumonia fever at his home in Leesville Saturday morning, William S. Cassida. Born in Cass County, Kentucky. When he was 12, his parents emigrated to Indiana where he lived until 1863. On the 10th of June, he enlisted in Company F, 33rd R.I.V. in which he served with much credit until the 21st day of June, 1865. He returned to his former home and lived there until 1880 when he moved to Mill Grove in Mercer county, Missouri. On the 20th of April, he married Miss Mary Emrich and in the course of time, two little daughters came to make merry their happy home. In 1884, he moved to Dodge City, Kansas, then in 1887 to Monett then to Henry county in 1893. He was a member of the Methodist church at Leesville and was buried at Tebo cemetery, where Elder Fry prayed an impressive blessing for the widow and daughters.

CASTELBERRY, J. Riley
b: Sep 11 1853, Hopkins Co, KY
d: Jul 10 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jul 16 1904 - Died, Riley Castleberry, in Deepwater, Sunday morning between 12 and 1 after a long lingering illness of heart trouble and dropsy. Born in Hopkins County, Ky., Sept. 11, 1853. Joined the Baptist church when a small boy and remained a faithful member until God called him home. Leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. His good deeds will be a monument to his memory. Laid to rest late Sunday evening at Parks Chapel cemetery.

CASTLEMAN, Anna Christina PEARSON
b: Dec 29 1906, Joliette, IL
d: Jun 24 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anna Christina Castleman, 90, Clinton, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997, at Westwood Nursing Center. Graveside services were held Thursday, June 26, in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. She was born December 29, 1906, in Joliette, Illinois, the daughter of John and Josephine (Ohlsson) Pearson. She was married to William A. Castleman, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and worked for a number of years at Montgomery Ward. She is survived by several cousins.

CATES, Cleeta Belle BRESHERS
b: Jun 13 1923, Paron, AR
d: Sep 15 2005, 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, Oct 5 2005 - Cleeta Belle Cates, 82, Clinton, died at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, Thursday, September 15, 2005. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lee and Johnnie Breshears; two brothers, Dewell and Pearlie, and one sister Dorothy. She leaves behind one son, Bill Cates and wife Janet, Clinton; a daughter Brenda Wilson and her husband Bill, Bates City; four grandchildren, Jaime, Travis, John and Shana; six great-grandchildren, Alyssa, Austin, Christian, Hunter, Jessie and Tacy. Cleeta was born in Paron, Arkansas, on July 13, 1923. Paron was a backwoods town with not a lot of activity. People, mostly, just survived. Good people helping each other. The school was across the road from her home and she liked school. In 1939 she met John Cates who was, at that time, in CCC camp up the road from Paron. They married June 21, 11940. John went off to war and Cleeta stayed in Paron. After the war in 1947, John began building electric lines throughout the south so they traveled in a 30-foot trailer. In the following seven years they lived in 52 different places. They settled permanently in Clinton in 1954. For many years Cleeta was busy sewing the family clothes, gardening, church, Bible study, VBS, campfire leader, women's circle, quilting and fishing with John. She always shared her abundant garden and helped many people who needed a little extra support. Cleeta always had a full car for every ball game or any activity where a kid needed a ride. She helped chaperone all-night bunking parties, cooking what anyone requested. She always had goodies for anyone who dropped in. Cleeta had a way with animals, from the cat she taught to roll over for her milk, to a squirrel she gave artificial respiration when it almost drowned. She willingly watched anyone's kids when they needed an emergency sitter. Recently she fell in love with her caregiver's granddaughter Joey. She looked forward to every moment with her. Cleeta loved to travel and continued to do some adventurous traveling until her health began to fail. Recent years have found her busy quilting. She belonged to the local quilt club and managed to have a handmade quilt for each of her children and grandchildren. She knew Jesus as her Savior and one of her greatest desires was to see her family and others come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. Her love knew no bounds. We will miss her more than words can say. We love you, Mom, and we'll see you soon. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, September 19. A private family burial was held in Englewood Cemetery Tuesday, September 20.Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Monday, September 19, at Vansant-Mills Chapel. A private family burial will be Tuesday at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. She was born in Paron, Arkansas. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Greater Golden Valley Quilting Guild and a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton. She is survived by one son Bill Cates and wife Janet, Clinton; one daughter Brenda Wilson and husband Bill, Bates City; four grandchildren, Shana Amer, Jamie Cates, Travis Cates and John Cates, as well as seven great-grandchildren, Austin Cates, Christian Cates, Hunter Cates, Jessie Cates, Tacie Cates, Taylor Cates and Alyssa Amer.

CATES, Modena Pauline WAREHAM
b: Feb 5 1920, Olden, TX
d: Sep 3 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 3 2002 - Modena Pauline Cates, 82, died Tuesday, September 3, 2002, at her home in Clinton. She was born in Olden, Texas, February 5, 1920, the daughter of James Wareham and Laura Dean Lowe Wareham. She married Harry G. Cates, June 2, 1941, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by a son, William Ray Cates. She worked as a seamstress at Unitog. She was a member of Brownington Baptist Church. She is survived by a son, Harry Lee Cates and wife, Joyce, Clinton; two brothers, James Wareham of Belton and Donald Wareham of Appleton City; three sisters, Edith Easter of Clinton, Lois Fetters of Windsor and Yvonna (Bonnie) Kampe of Windsor; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 7, at the Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Carrsville Cemetery.

CAUDILL, Edna P.
b: Feb 5 1914
d: May 2 2003, Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co, NM
bur: Santa Fe National Cemetery, Santa Fe, NM
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 7 2003 - Edna Caudill, 89, formerly of Clinton, died Friday, May 2, 2003, at Towner House in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Services were Wednnesday, May 7, at Sunrise Funeral Home in Albuquerque with internment at Santa Fe National Cemetery, where her husband, Carl, is buried also. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Maloney of Santa Fe, New Mexico, plus five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. At one time, Mrs. Caudill was well-known by many Clintonians as "the alterations lady" at Nu-Way Cleaners here.

CAUTHON, Billy Joe
b: Nov 12 1936, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 25 2007, Mayview, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Mt. Washington Forever Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 28 2007 - Billy Joe Cauthon, 70, Mayview, died Saturday, August 25, 2007. Services will be at Mt. Washington Forever Mausoleum Chapel, Independence. He was born on November 12, 1936, in Clinton, to Jess A. and Maude M. (Hixon) Cauthon. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #2. After retiring in 1992, he started Tebo Creek Archery. Among his survivors are his wife Beverly C authon; daughter Belinda Gough, and daughter Becky, and son-in-law Scott Bailey; four grandchildren, Tucker Herndon and wife Marista, Scott Bailey Jr. and wife Kali, Ryan Bailey and wife Randa, and Brennen Gough; three great-grandchildren and his brother Lester Cauthon and wife Linda of Clinton.

CAUTHON, Charles E.
b: May 25 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 24 1998, San Diego Co, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles E. Cauthon, Potrero, California, died Monday, August 24, 1998. He was born in Clinton. He was employed at ROHR Inc. (Chula Vista) for 30 years. He is survived by two brothers, Bill Cauthon of Mayview and Les Cauthon of Clinton; one son Charles E. Cauthon Jr. of Chula Vista, California; two stepdaughters, Bonnie Johnson of Barry, Illinois, and Genevie Johnson of Chula Vista; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Monday, August 31, at Greenwood's Salli Lynn Chapel. Visitation on Sunday at Greenwood Memorial Park.

CAUTHON, Leo B.
b: May 19 1916, Gerster, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jul 31 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 2 2004 - Leo B. Cauthon, 88, Clinton, died Saturday, July 31, 2004. Funeral services will be Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. He was born May 19, 1916 in Gerster, to Delbert and Nola Cauthon. He graduated from Weaubleau High School in 1935 and attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, earning a teacher's certificate. He was the first man drafted in St. Clair county, serving during World War II. He served in the European and Pacific Theaters, receiving the Bronze Star for service in Rhineland, Germany. On April 12, 1946, he married Mary Jane Wood, who died July 3, 2001. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Scott E. Cauthon; brother Cleo V. Cauthon; sister Eva Gene Cauthon. He worked for the rock Island Railroad for 31 years, retiring in 1977. He is survived by a son, Mark L. Cauthon of Olathe, Kansas; a daughter, Sharon Medina, Olathe, Kansas; brothers R. T. Cauthon of Clinton and J. D. Cauthon of Humansville, five grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

CAUTHON, Mary Beth
b: May 3 1930
d: May 15 2001, Weaubleau, Hickory Co, MO
bur: King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 16 2001 - Mrs. Mary Beth Cauthon, 71, Weaubleau, died Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at her home. Mrs. Cauthon was a retired St. Clair County employee. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 19, at the Gerster Baptist Church, near Osceola. Burial will be in the Kings Prairie Cemetery.

CAUTHON, Sharon Gayle WITHERSPOON
b: Nov 27 1961, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 19 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2007 - Sharon Gayle Witherspoon Cauthon, 45, of Clinton, Missouri, died Sunday August 19, 2007 at her home. She was born November 27, 1961 in Clinton, to Junior Lee Witherspoon and Marylin Lorene Plumlee Witherspoon. She married Paul Cauthon in 1986, and to this union were born twins, Matthew and Holly Cauthon. Sharon had worked at several jobs and always given her all. She was loved by one and all. You could always count on Sharon to do what she told you she would do. She really loved her Church of the Nazarene and her church family of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her father, maternal grandparents; Alfred Plumlee and Opal Klotz, paternal grandparents; Cecil and Genevieve Witherspoon, and great-grandmother; Jewell Fowler. Surviving are a son Lance Cpl. Matthew Jared Cauthon, USMC, Yuma, Arizona, a daughter; Holly Leann Cauthon, of Camdenton, Missouri, currently in college studying nursing, to become a Registered Nurse, her mother; Marylin Richardson of Clinton, a sister; Amy L. Begemann and her husband Mark of Warrensburg, Missouri, two nephews; Zach and Nathan Begemann, a niece; Hannah Begemann, three uncles; Kenneth Plumlee and his wife Sharon of Clinton, LeRoy Witherspoon of Clinton, and Eddie Witherspoon and his wife Carol of Harrisonville, Missouri, and an aunt; Mary Catherine Brown and her husband Walter of North Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral service will be Thursday, August 23, 2007 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

CAYTON, John L.
b: Jun 7 1934
d: Jul 19 2004, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 21 2004 - John L. Cayton, 70, Montrose, died Monday, July 19, 2004, at his home. He is survived by his wife Lois Cayton of the home; four daughters, Brenda Lawson of Harrisonville, Sherri Gavin of Clinton, Paula Schussler of Montrose and Debbie Engeman of Montrose; four sons, Donald Culver of Neosho, Darrel Culver of Appleton City, Deaven Culver of Overland Park, Kansas, and Dorian Culver of Garden City; one sister, Rosie VanCleave of Durango, Colorado; one brother, Mike Cayton of Parkville; 29 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 22, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

CEBALLOS, Deborah D.
b: Mar 26 1965
d: Apr 16 2006, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Montecito Memorial Park Cemetery, Loma Linda, CA
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 18 2006 - Deborah D. Ceballos, 41, Springfield, died Sunday, April 16, 2006, at St. John's Mercy Villa, Springfield. Memorial services will be Wednesday, April 19, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in Montecito Memorial Park cemetery, Loma Linda, California. She is survived by one son, Jonathon Ceballos of Fontana, California; her mother Annalie Aeberli and husband Mike, Guthrie, Oklahoma; her father Larry Smith and wife Sallie, Clinton; her granddaughter, Madeline Marianne Ceballos; her fiance, Robert Gray, Springfield; three brothers, Richard Wayne Smith of Surprise, Arizona, Larry Dwane Smith Jr. of Clinton and Bryant Lavern Smith of Fredericksburg, Virginia; one sister, Lori Ann Jones, Crescent, Oklahoma; her maternal grandmother Grace Overby of Yucapia, California, and her paternal grandparents, Lavern Smith and Cleffie Smith of Highland, California.

CECIL, Ida Louise McMURPHY
b: Sep 21 1901, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 22 1994, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ida Louise Cecil, 92, Clinton, formerly of Warrensburg, died Friday, April 22, 1994, at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She was born on September 21, 1901, in Johnson County, the daughter of Loy McMurphy and Minerva Lynde McMurphy. She and H. B. "Jack" Cecil were married on October 23, 1919, in Warrensburg. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1975. Mrs. Cecil was a homemaker, living most of her life in Johnson County and a member of the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg. Survivors includes two sons, Virgil Cecil of Harrisonville and D. J. Cecil of Benicia, Calif.; three daughters, Mrs. John (Fern) Trovarelli of Huntington Beach, Calif. Mrs. William (Walyne) Baird of Calhoun, Mrs. Jack (Vera) Gee of Willington, N.C.; three sisters, Juanite Neal of Warrensburg, Odetta Neal of Urich, and Lucy Parson of Oak Dale, Calif.; 16 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren. Three sisters, Wilma Bell, Maxine Stahl and Betty Disavoli, preceded her in death, as well as two brothers.

CENTER, Larry Allen
b: Jan 30 1952
d: Sep 2 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Greenlawn Cemetery, Schell City, Vernon Co, MO
arr: Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 7 2001 - Larry Allen Center - January 30, 1952 - September 2, 2001 - Larry Allen Center, 49, died Sunday, September 2, 2001, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Larry was the son of the late Clarence (Slim) Center and Marian Center. Larry made his home at the Covenant House, 1908 Walnut, Higginsville. He worked for 26 years at the Lafayette County Workshop in Higginsville, where he will be greatly missed for his many years of dedicated and loyal service. Larry accepted and like the challenges of the more difficult tasks at the workshop. Larry enjoyed working on many different woodworking projects in his workshop set up at his home, Covenant House, where he made many treasures for his family and friends. Larry enjoyed a close friendship with his brother-in-law, Pole, who helped him accomplish many things that he enjoyed. Survivors include his mother, Marian Center, Clinton; his brother and sister-in-law, Ron and Linda Center, Fort Scott, Kansas; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nadine and Pole Easter, Clinton, and Kathy and Monty Dade, Golden City; three nephews and seven nieces, as well as many great-nephews and nieces. Larry will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Tony Cline conducted funeral services at Wednesday, September 5, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, near Schell City.

CHADWICK, Ray C.
b: Sep 1932, Salem, AR
d: Jan 20 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 23 2004 - Ray C. Chadwick, 71, Windsor, formerly of Odessa, died Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at his home. He was born September (128?), 1932, in Salem, Arkansas, to Edgar Otho and Orpha Mae Clark Chadwick. He married Jo Ann Reef, December 7, 11956. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War from 1953 to 1955. He was a laborer and construction worker. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Casandra Jo Chadwick; his brother, Jerry Chadwick, and his parents. He is survived by JoAnn Chadwick of the home and his dog Sheila; three sons, Stan and wife Diane, Odessa, Denis and wife Sandy, Odessa, Ritchie, Sugar Creek; two daughters, Donna Staggs and husband Reck, Lee's Summit, Sandra Lowe and husband Eric, Blue Springs; one brother, C. J. Chadwick of Judsonia, Arkansas; one sister, Faye Abel, Pittsburg, and 10 grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 24, at Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial will follow at the Lincoln Cemetery.

CHAFFIN, Phyllis J. MOORE
b: Mar 5 1943
d: Jul 15 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Services for Phyllis J. Moore Chaffin, 48, Drexel, Mo., a former area teacher, who was pronounced dead July 26, 1991, at Research Medical Center, will be Tuesday at the Carson Blue Ridge Chapel; burial in Glenwild Cemetery, Cleveland in Cass County. Mrs. Chaffin had taught at Blue Ridge Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School in Belton and Harrisonville Elementary School. For the last year, she was a substitute teacher at Cass-Midway School, near Freeman, Mo. She was a graduate of Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. She was a member of the Harrisonville Christian church and the Kansas City Arabian Horse Association. She was born in St. Joseph and lived in Maysville, Mo., before moving to this area 26 years ago. She moved to the Drexel area in 1973. Survivors include her husband, James B. Chaffin Jr., a son, Curt Chaffin and daughter Cassie Chaffin all of the home; her sister Delores J. Owen and a brother Roger Moore, both of Maysville, and a sister, Rita of Trinton, Mo.

CHALMERS, John Ed
b: Oct 20 1869
d: Mar 17 1903, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 4, 1903 - Died - Ed Chalmers, Tuesday, March 17, who is now singing with the angels the sweet songs of Zion. His life had been peaceful and sweet and were it not for the vacant chair and broken home circle, his going would have been a season of joy rather than sorrow. He was 34 and married Miss Mattie Gray on March 17, 1895. To them two children were born, one aged four years and one four months. Leaves also one brother, one sister, one half-brother and a mother to mourn him. Buried at Mt. Olivet.

CHAMBERLAIN, Bessie Mae SUMMERS
b: Jan 18 1920, Miami, OK
d: Jul 11 1996, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Shady Grove Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bessie Mae Chamberlain, 76, Warsaw, died Thursday afternoon, July 11, 1996, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born on January 18, 1920, at Miami, Oklahoma, the daughter of Preston and Bessie Pryor Summers. At an early age, she moved to Benton County where she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Arch and Etta Summers. On November 5, 1941, she was married to Denzil E. Chamberlain at Clinton. Following their marriage they made their home in Warrensburg until 1979, when they moved to Warsaw. She was a homemaker and did babysitting in her home for many years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warrensburg. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Pete and Ray Summers. She is survived by her husband, Denzil, of the home; one son, Clayton, and his wife, Debbie Chamberlain, and one daughter, Sandra Kay, and her husband, Keith Abram, all of Independence; four grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two half-sisters, Shirley and Emogene, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, July 15, at the Reser Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. Burial was at Shady Grove Cemetery, near Racket.

CHAMBERLAIN, Russell L.
b: Jul 25 1927
d: Apr 4 2007, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 5 2007 - Russell L. Chamberlain, 79, Springfield, died Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at St. John’s Regional Health Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 7 at Chilhowee Methodist Church with burial in Carpenter Cemetery. Survivors include one son, Michael Chamberlain and one daughter, Phyllis Sullivan.

CHAMBERS, Carl Jackson
b: May 22 1912, Tiffin, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 14 1991, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Carl Jackson Chambers, son of John and Essie K. (Story) Chambers, was born in Tiffin, Mo., on May 22, 1912. He passed away in Springfield on December 14, 1991, at the age of 79. When he was three weeks old he was one of the first people to use the Union Station in Kansas City. He traveled by train from there to New Mexico where he lived for three years before returning to the Appleton City area where he lived the rest of his life. After graduating from high school, he drove a tour bus during the summer months for teachers going from Warrensburg to California and New York. As he grew up he helped his father on the family farm, buying and working livestock. Later he worked for the Pasley Sale Barn in Osceola as an auctioneer and weighed livestock. He also worked at the Baker, Sivils and Ghere sale barns in Butler and the Cantrell sale barn in Archie. He also worked as an auctioneer, conducting sales of his own. He was preceded in death by his parents: two brothers, James T. and Baldwin Chambers, and one sister, Essie Margaret Chambers. He is survived by his brother, Thomas E. Chambers, and his wife Gertrude, of Menominee, Michigan and his very special friend and companion, Mildred Shoemaker, of Appleton City. He enjoyed collecting antiques and his auctioneer work. He was a kind and caring person who was always willing to be a good friend and helpful neighbor. He will be sadly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Funeral services were Wednesday. December 18, 1991, at the Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home in Appleton City. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

CHAMBERS, Douglas C.
b: May 15 1934, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 4 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2003 - Douglas C. Chambers was born May 15, 1934, the son of Lynn C. Chambers and Mabel I. Danial Chambers of Thrush. He died November 4, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Doug graduated from Deepwater High School in 1954. On October 24, 1954, he entered into marriage with Norma Lee Miller of Deepwater and from this union two children were born, Bill and Sherri. Doug entered Central Missouri Teachers College and attended for one year. He was also active in the Deepwater Youth Baseball organization and the American Legion Baseball organization. Doug was very active in the Deepwater community in various capacities for many years. He served as mayor for two years. As a member of the Labor Harvest Picnic Committee and also the Deepwater High School Alumni Committee, where he served as president of the committee for a number of years. While serving as mayor he had the privilege of making the first dial telephone call from the new system. He said that he placed the call to Mack Eaton in California. Doug was an employee of Kansas City Power and Light Co. and retired in 1994, after 32 years of service. He loved to hunt and fish and was a member of Missouri Big Buck Club. He also enjoyed reading and sports in general. He was active in Deepwater Baptist Church and was willing to serve in any way he was needed. He was a member of the American Legion Post 14 and a member of the Clinton Lodge #548. He was preceded in death by his parents. Lynn and Mabel Chambers. He is survived by his wife. Norma Chambers. of the home; one son. Bill Chambers and wife, Marilyn of Green Ridge; one daughter, Sherri and husband, Dan Rook, Springfield; two grandchildren, Rick Chambers and wife, Heather, Boonville, and Teri Chambers of Green Ridge; three step-grandchildren, Daniel Rook of St. Louis. David Rook and wife Cinda, St. Louis, and Darrin Rook, Springfield; one sister-in-law, Mildred Dahms, Clinton, and a host of relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, Deepwater, Friday, November 7. Burial was in Teays Chapel Cemetery, Montrose.

CHAMBERS, Frank
b: Oct 20 1928, Richland, Pulaski Co, MO
d: Aug 8 2007, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 13 2007 - Frank Chambers, 78, Windsor, died Wednesday, August 8, 2007, at the Golden Years Nursing Home, Harrisonville. He was born October 20, 1928, in Richland, the son of Jessie Gordon Chambers and Daphne Faye (Gordon) Chambers. On June 5, 1949, in Buffalo, Missouri, he married Frances "Jeri" Geraldine Bradley, who survives of the home. Mr. Chambers and his wife owned and operated a Montgomery Ward catalogue store in Windsor for several years, opening in 1968. He also was a plumber working with Harold Gehrig and later buying Mr. Gehrig's business for himself. He and his wife later moved to Rock Spring, Wyoming, where he worked for the Bridger Coal Company for six years. After retiring from the coal company, he and his wife moved back to Windsor. He was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his wife, survivors include three daughters, Linda Kay Middleton, Las Vegas, Nevada, Carol Catron and her husband Bill, East Lynne, Sheri Lewis and her husband Jeff, Rock Springs, Wyoming; eight grandchildren, Robb and Jeff Hudson; Laura Doak, Mike and Tim Bolton, Shandra Blacken, Leslie Harrelson and Nichole Lewis; nine great-grandchildren, Kyle and Courtney Hudson, Shelby, Taylor and Aubrey Blaken, Braden and Colton Doak, Alyx and Stevie Bolton. He was preceded in death by a half-brother Eugene Lewis, and a half-sister Lori Lea Foley. Memorial services will be Tuesday, August 14, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CHAMBERS, Frank Floyd
b: Apr 1 1914, Perryton, TX
d: Dec 18 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 21 2001 - Frank F. Chambers was born April 1, 1914, in Perryton, Texas, to Frank and Mary Norwood Chambers, and died Tuesday, December 18, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Funeral services were Friday, December 21, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Roscoe Cemetery. He married Estelle Lillian Arner in Provo, Utah, on October 21, 1943. The family moved to Oregon in 1950 where he worked in the logging industry and farmed. The family moved to Osceola in 1962. He farmed and he and his wife also ran the Osceola Sale Barn Cafe. In the late '60s he opened an appliance and repair business in which he worked until retirement. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle; his parents; brothers, Harv, Steve and Noel, and sisters, Laura, Myrtle and Eva Mae. He is survived by his son, Ross and wife, Brenda; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Dan, Sam and Key, and one sister, Melva.

CHAMBERS, Lynn Chester
b: Oct 1 1911, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 24 1986, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Lynn Chester Chambers passed away on Thursday, July 24, 1986, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City, MO. He was 74 years of age. He was born October 1, 1911, in Calhoun, the son of George T. and Vancha I. Johnson Chambers. Mr. Chambers and Mabel I. Daniels were married on January 12, 1930, at Calhoun. One son, Douglas, was born to this union. He was a public school music teacher and taught many years in this area, retiring in 1978. He accepted Christ as his Saviour at a very young age. He was past president of the sunset Optimist Club and was active until his death. Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 26, 1986, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel with burial in the Calhoun Cemetery.

CHAMBERS, Mabel Irene DANIEL
b: Dec 4 1906, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 29 1994
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mabel Irene Chambers, Meadowbrook Manor, was born December 4, 1906, in Independence, the daughter of Alice Toler Daniel and Perry Daniel. She went to be with the Lord on August 29, 1994, at the age of 87. She was married on January 12, 1930, to Lynn C. Chambers, who preceded her in death on July 24, 1986. She lived her early years in the Kansas City area and later moved to the Thrush community. Many years were also spent in the Clinton/Deepwater area where she still resided upon her death. She was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Douglas, and daughter-in-law, Norma of Clinton; grandson, Bill Chambers and wife Marilyn of LaMonte; granddaughter Sherri Schulz and husband Steve of Springfield; two great-grandchildren, Rick and Teri Chambers of Lamonte. Funeral services were Wednesday, August 31, 1994, at the Sickman and Dunning Chapel. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery.

CHAMBERS, Maria MARSHALL
b: Oct 29 1848, England
d: Jun 24 1926, Wichita, KS
The Wichita Eagle, Wichita, Kansas, Friday, Jun 25 1926 - Was Ill Six Weeks - Mrs. J. K. Chambers, Wichitan for Many Years, Dies Thursday Morning - Mrs. J. K. Chambers, a native of England, died early Thursday morning at her residence, 301 Exposition avenue, after an illness of six weeks. She had been in failing health for about two years. She is survived by two brothers, Joseph and William Marshall, Windsor, Mo.; a son, Clarence Chambers of Carnegie, Okla.; two daughters, Mrs. C. E. Irwin, of Peabody, and Mrs. E. L. Davison, Wichita, and four granddaughters. Her husband died in Wichita five years ago. At the age of 13, Mrs. Chambers came with her parents to this country settling in Illinois, where she married. She later moved to Missouri and in 1888 came to Wichita. She was devoted to family and church work being a member of Trinity Methodist church and much interested in the work of the circle of the Ladies' All to which she belonged. She was also a member of the Caroline Harrison Circle of the Woman's Relief corps and during her long illness greatly enjoyed the visits of her friends in both organizations. Her two brothers visited with her in the past few months and her son spent three weeks with her in May. Funeral services will be held at the residence on Saturday. Gill mortuary is in charge. (Note: Her birthdate is Oct 29 1848)

CHAMBERS, Robert Lee Sr.
b: Feb 25 1931, California, Moniteau Co, MO
d: Nov 13 2005
arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, Liberty & Lathrop
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 16 2005 - Robert Lee Chambers Sr., 74, died Sunday, November 13, 2005. Memorial services will be Saturday, November 19, at the Park Lawn Chapel. He was born February 25, 1931, in California, Missouri. He is survived by his wife Emma; two sons, Robert Chambers Jr. and Tim Chambers and a grandson Luke Chambers.

CHAMBERS, Shirley
b: Jul 23 1926
d: Apr 10 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 13 2004 - Shirley Chambers, 77, Osceola, died Saturday, April 10, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 13, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, with burial in Roscoe Cemetery.

CHANCELLOR, David "Chase"
b: Aug 21 1990, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 13 2007, Henry Co, MO
bur: Belton Cemetery, Belton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Carson-Speaks Chapel, Independence, MO
Clinton MO - David "Chase" Chancellor, 16, Clinton, MO formerly of the Kansas City area, passed away July 13, 2007. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Independence, MO; interment at Belton Cemetery, Belton, MO. Chase was born Aug. 21, 1990 in Kansas City, MO. He was a former Altar boy at St. Anthony’s and St. Mary’s where he was active for many years in Boy Scout Troop #221. He most recently was attending school in Clinton but had previously attended school at William Chrisman and Winnetonka. Chase enjoyed dirt biking, rap, weight lifting and was planning to play football for Clinton High this fall. Chase is survived by his mother Angela Chancellor, K.C, MO; father David Chancellor and his wife Regina, Clinton, MO; brothers Jacob Chancellor; Brett Clark, both of K.C., MO; stepbrothers Aaron Squire; Kyle Squire; and stepsister Ashley Smith, all of Clinton, MO.

CHANCELLOR, George Patrick
b: Aug 9 1909, Avery, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 8 1991, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Fristoe Cemetery, Fristoe, Benton Co, MO
arr: Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George Patrick Chancellor of Wheatland passed away early Tuesday morning, October 8, 1991, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born August 9, 1909, at Avery, the oldest child of Patrick N. Chancellor and Cora A. Breshears Chancellor. On March 10, 1934. he was united in marriage to Myrtle Elizabeth Woirhaye at Buffalo, Missouri, and to this union two children were born, Mary and Allen. In August 1936, George and Myrtle moved to the state of California where he worked at the General Motors Automotive Division. In 1944 he returned to their farm near Fristoe. In 1956 he moved to Warrensburg where he worked for the Central Missouri State University, later moving to Independence, where he worked for the Van Horn School until he retired. While living near Fristoe he had driven the R-IX bus a number of years. He moved to Wheatland in 1971. He was saved as a young man. He was a member of the Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where he was an active member. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Farrell. He Is survived by his wife Myrtle, of the home; his children, Allen Chancellor of Buckner and Mary Hawkins of Rayville; two sisters, Floy Christy of Bodfish, California, and Orah Faye Day of Weaubleau; eight grandchildren, Monte Scott of Independence, Sonya Sawyers of Flemington, Karen Sopher and Marilyn Scott of Grain Valley, Douglas Anderson of Great Lakes, Illinois, Anita Scott of Kansas City, Judith Chancellor of Warrensburg and Sheryl Spease of Rome, New York, and nine great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Hathaway-Peterman Chapel in Wheatland on Friday, October 11, 1991. Burial was at Fristoe Cemetery.

CHANCELLOR, Lena CROUCH
b: Jun 26 1915, Camden Co, MO
d: Apr 25 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Climax Springs Cemetery, Climax Springs, Camden Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 26 2004 - Lena Chancellor, 88, Windsor, died Sunday, April 25, 2004, at Windsor Health and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. She was born in Camden County, June 26, 1915, the daughter of David and Nellie Butts Crouch. She grew up in Camden County and March 119, 1938, married Ben Chancellor in Sedalia. They made their home on a farm near Climax Springs, later moving to Green Ridge. There they owned and operated the Green Ridge Tavern for nine years. Later she worked at the Green Ridge Grocery and Locker for several y ears. In 1966, they moved to their farm in Windsor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben, January 13, 1992; four brothers and four sisters. She is survived by two sons, Carroll Chancellor of Windsor and Larry chancellor and his wife Pamelia, Lee's Summit, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 28, at Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in Climax Springs Cemetery.

CHANDLER, Mrs. Clark
b: abt 1886
d: May 9 1904, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 21 1904 - Mrs. Clark Chandler died at her home in Blairstown May 9, 1905, aged 18, the dread disease consumption being her ailment. She was the youngest daughter of Daniel and Annie Reed, her father having been dead ten years. She leaves a husband, two year old son, mother, three sisters and twin brother. The funeral was at the Christian Church of which she was a faithful member. On the day of her funeral, the remark was made that she hadn't an enemy in the world. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by all her near relatives except one sister, who lives in an adjoining state, and her mother-in-law, who was unable to be with her. She bore her sickness with great patience, always hoping to be better soon. She was conscious to the last and bid her relatives all good-bye. She died with one hand clasped in her husband's and the other in her mother's.

CHANDLER, Pauline Mae ESTEP
b: Mar 2 1928, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 11 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Dayton Cemetery, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 16 2001 - Mrs. Pauline Mae Chandler, Creighton, was born March 2, 1928, near Urich, the daughter of Albert Glenn and Lillie Mae (Parker) Estep. She departed this life Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 73 years and nine days. On February 4, 1946, Pauline was united in marriage to Harold Gene Chandler in Kansas City, Kansas. One of Pauline's greatest joys was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was known for her quiet, kind and gentle ways. She always shared a smile with others and loved to tend to her garden and yard. Playing the piano and singing her favorite gospel songs always brought times of special joy. Pauline was very well known for her beautiful cross-stitch pieces, which she shared with family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. Pauline is survived by her husband, Gene, of the home; a son, Glenn Chandler and wife, Jerri Lynn, Creighton; two daughters, Paulette Chandler, Creighton, and Cindy Firestone and husband, Paul, Collins; four grandchildren, Dawn, Kyle, Austin and Krista; three brothers, Lawrence G. Estep, Biloxi, Mississippi, Norman A. Estep, Grain Valley, and Roger W. Estep, Belton; a sister, Glenna Estep, Harrisonville; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 14, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Dayton Cemetery, near Garden City.

CHANEY, Carl Franklin "Frank"
b: Apr 6 1925, Flemington, Polk Co, MO
d: Feb 20 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 7 2005 - Carl Franklin (Frank) Chaney, 79, died Sunday, February 20, 2005, at his home in Deepwater. He was born April 6, 1925, in Flemington, the son of Earl and Mary Jane (Price) Chaney. Frank was a veteran of World War II. He served his country four years in the United States Navy aboard the USS ARD-12. Upon his return to the states, he met and married Wanda Dunning. They were married on September 7, 1947, in Clinton at the home of Hugh Sperry. They then made their home in the Deepwater area all of their married life. Frank worked at Farmers Elevator for 42 years until his retirement in 1989 at the age of 62 years. He served several years on the school board of Deepwater School. He helped to organize and was on the board of the Deepwater Boat Ramp. He gave many years service to the organization and development of the Deepwater Labor Day Picnic. He had a great love of the arts and was himself a very accomplished artist. He was a faithful member of the First Christian Church, Deepwater, where he served as an elder, as well as other positions. He was also a member of the VFW Post 1894, Clinton, and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Ervin Chaney. Frank is survived by his wife of 57 years, Wanda, of the home; three sons, Franklin Chaney of Chillicothe, Jack Chaney of Clinton and Kevin Chaney of Aurora; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Madelaine Delores Chaney. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, February 24. Burial was in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Deepwater.

CHANEY, Ervin Henry
b: Jun 5 1915, Tondo, Polk Co, MO
d: Aug 25 1984
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ervin Henry Chaney was born June 5, 1915, at Tondo, MO, in Polk County and died August 25, 1984. In 1923, his family moved to Deepwater and he lived there the remainder of his life. He graduated from Deepwater High School in 1934 and from Sedalia Business College in 1935. He was united in marriage on September 9, 1939, to Julia Frala. To this marriage two children were born. Mr. Chaney was employed as business manager of Booth Hatchery from 1938 to 1963. He was later employed by the Clinton Daily Democrat, as advertising manager and then as business manager from 1963 to his retirement in April of 1984. Funeral services were held at the deepwater Christian Church and burial was in the Montrose Cemetery.

CHANEY, Julia M. FRALA
b: Jun 11 1916, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 9 2004, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 26 2004 - Julia M. Chaney was born June 11, 1916, in Osceola, daughter of Edmund and Myrtle Birdwell Frala. She died April 9, 2004, at Foxwood Springs Living Center, Raymore. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Deepwater. She married Ervin Chaney and he preceded her in death August 25, 1984. She had worked at Golden Valley Hospital as a nurse's aide and ward clerk. Her parents, four brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Survivors include one son, Chris Chaney and wife, Janet, Overland Park, Kansas; one daughter, Carleda Williams and husband John, Oak Grove; five grandchildren, Andra Williams and husband Joshua Broadway, Jennifer Williams, Craig Chaney, Candace Chaney, Clark Chaney, and one sister, Lucille Frala, North Kansas City. Funeral services were held April 14, at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Montrose Cemetery.

CHANEY, Lucy May CROSS STUMP
b: Nov 24 1915, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 26 2007, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
bur: Newton Cemetery, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
arr: Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 28 2007 - Lucy May Chaney, 91, Nevada, died Monday, March 26, 2007, at Barone Alzheimer's Care Center, Nevada. She was born November 24, 1915, in St. Clair County to Richard Hezikiah Cross and Cora Zenobia Garrison. When a young woman, she married David F. Stump. She later married George W. Chaney. She spent her early childhood in St. Clair County. At an early age she professed her faith in Christ as Savior and joined Bear Creek Methodist Church. She resided in and around Clinton for a number of years. She worked at the Economy Market in Clinton for Mae Dodson. In 1963 she moved to Nevada where she was employed by Cecil and Maxine Maxwell at Maxwell's Grocery Store. After retiring from Maxwell's Grocery, she was a childcare provider for many years. She is survived by her four daughters, Naida Wilson and husband Bob, Clinton, Barbara Campbell and husband Everett, Deepwater, Kathleen Shanks and husband Derrel, Clinton, and Marilyn Chaney, Nevada; 19 grandchildren, Dale Stump, david Stump, Elaine Beaushaw, Dennis Stump, Betty James, Stanley Wilson, Teresa Schussler, Roger Wilson, Randall stump, Michelle Stump, Mason Stump, Allison Stump, Steve Scott, Diana Breeden, Cheryl Carter, Julie Stoltman, Susan Shanks, Telly Leer and Lucy Leer; one brother Clifford Cross, Independence; 36 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ada Preston, Kansas City, Kansas, Phyrne Enderle, Riverside, Edna Fincher, Marlo, Oklahoma, and Eva Krie, Anaheim, California. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband George W. Chaney; sons, Edward E. "Murl" Stump and Marion Richard Stump; infant great-granddaughter Darlene Elaine Hibbs; brothers, Floyd Cross, Durward Cross, Jack Cross, Murl Cross, Tom Cross, and sister, Lelah Hines. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 29, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Interment will follow in Newton Burial Park in Nevada.

CHAPIN, Leah Agnes McWILLIAMS
b: Jan 6 1908, Farmington, IA
d: Jun 3 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leah Agnes Chapin, 86, Clinton, died Friday, June 3, 1994, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. She was born January 6, 1908, in Farmington, Iowa, to Dr. Thomas A. McWilliams and Bessie (House) McWilliams. She married Cecil C. Chapin on November 19, 1932. Cecil and Leah lived for several years in Appleton City and then moved to the Clinton area in 1945, where they owned and operated a prosperous turkey farm for several years. Cecil preceded her in death on February 12, 1983. Also preceding her in death were two brothers, Melvin and Bill, and one sister Florence. Leah is survived by one son, Ronald T. Chapin and his wife Betty of Madison, West Virginia; one daughter, Bette Arnold and her husband Gene of Clinton; one sister Margaret Brown of Tucson, Arizona; one brother Dick McWilliams of Warsaw; four grandchildren, Donita Graham of Sparta, Debbie Long of Clinton, Steve Straw of Higbee and Vernon Straw of Clinton, and a great many friends. She was an active member of the community up to the time of her death. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton and also of Eastern Star. She regularly attended the Clinton Senior Center and served on the center's Building Committee. Leah was also an avid card player and belonged to a group which met weekly to play. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home on Sunday, June 5. She was laid to rest in the Appleton City Cemetery.

CHAPIN, Lucille
b: Apr 27 1912
d: Nov 29 2002, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 2 2002 - Lucille Chapin, 90, Appleton City, died Friday, November 29, 2002, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by her sister, Zelma Chapin, Appleton City. Funeral services were Sunday, December 1, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

CHAPIN, Ronald T.
b: Dec 15 1941, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 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, May 9 2007 - Ronald T. Chapin was born December 15, 1941, in Appleton City, the son of Cecil and Leah Chapin. He died April 17, 2007, at his home after a short battle with cancer. Ron spent his childhood growing up on a farm north of Clinton and attending the one-room grade school called Land School. He graduated from Clinton High School and soon became employed with the Peabody Coal Company. He was maintenance supervisor for the company when it closed its mine here in Clinton. Ron had the opportunity to move to Madison, West Virginia, where he retired in 1996 after 34 years with Peabody. He and Betty soon moved back to Clinton to be close to family and friends. Ron found in his retirement that he wanted to continue to work and became employed with Hilty Quarries as a purchasing agent. In 1965, Ron married Betty Lewis Straw and with this union came two sons. Ron was a devoted father and took pride in raising these two young men. He was a loving husband and retired from Hilty Quarries in 2003 to care for his wife. Ron was a member of Clinton Country Club, Eagles Lodge of Clinton and Drakes Chapel Methodist Church. He very much enjoyed the game of golf and being with friends. The farm he grew up on is where he went everyday sometimes to practice his golf and sometimes just to enjoy the land he was raised on. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law and mother-in-law. Survivors include his wife Betty of the home; two sons, Steve Straw, Macon and Vernon Straw of Clinton; one sister Bette Arnold and husband Gene, Clinton. Memorial services were held April 19 at Consalus Funeral Home. Inurnment was in Englewood Cemetery.

CHAPIN, Zelma May
b: May 19 1915
d: Nov 28 2003, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 1 2003 - Zelma May Chapin, 88, Appleton City, died Friday, November 28, 2003, at Appleton City Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, November 30, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

CHAPMAN, Betty Jo SPARKS
b: Jan 9 1935, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 21 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 22 2002 - Betty Jo Chapman, 67, Lowry City, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. Cremation. She was born January 9, 1935, in Kansas City, daughter of Joe and Velma Beckett Sparks. She married Lloyd E. Chapman April 20, 1951. Her parents, three brothers and one sister preceded her in death. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd, of the home; one son, Lloyd E. Chapman, Jr. and Deborah Rice, Lawson; two daughters, Velma Louise Chapman, Gladstone, Vicky Lynn Reasoner and husband, Donald Lynn, Urich; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

CHAPMAN, Frances R. SHUMAN
b: Dec 28 1828, Gallipolis, OH
d: Dec 15 1893, W of Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Died at the residence of her son-in-law, Wm. Gill, one and a half miles west of Lewis Station, on Friday morning, Dec. 15, 1893, with typhoid fever. Mrs. Francis R. Chapman, whose maiden name was Shuman. Born Dec. 28 1828 in Gallipolis, Ohio, married to the late W. B. Chapman in 1852 in West Virginia. She suffered about 15 days in her illness, her devoted daughters and loving sons ministering to her wants. She and her husband had eight children, five still living, the others in the spirit land with their father: two sons, Edward and Marida, live one and a half miles north of Lewis; Mrs. Thomas Dalton in Lewis and Mrs. Henry Dickenson at Coalgate, I.T. She gave her heart to God as a child, first united with the Methodist church, to which her people belonged, but after she came to Missouri and settled down with her husband, she joined the Dunkard church. Burial in the Drake cemetery.

CHAPMAN, Irene EMICK
b: Aug 1 1906, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 24 1995, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Irene Emick Chapman, 89, Waynesville, formerly of Laurie, died Friday, November 24, 1995, at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Cole Camp. She was born August 1, 1906, in Urich, the daughter of William H. and Jessie Wells Emick. Mrs. Chapman was a retired secretary for the U.S. Customs Service. She was a member of the Independence Christian Church and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Laurie of Waynesville; two brothers, Kenneth F. Emick and Clyde L. Emick, both of Urich; one sister, Leo Rupe of Clinton, and one grandson, Mark Swearingen of Sedalia. Graveside services were Monday, November 27, at the Urich Cemetery.

CHAPMAN, James Edward
b: Jun 24 1943, Gravois Mills, Morgan Co, MO
d: Aug 29 2001, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 5 2001 - James Edward Chapman, 58, Gravois Mills, formerly of Sedalia and Clinton, died Wednesday evening, August 29, 2001, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born June 24, 1943, in Gravois Mills, the son of Edward A. and Melinda Johnson Chapman. On June 17, 2001, he married Arlene Durkee Reberry, who survives of the home. He was a welder at Paul's Welding in Laurie, and a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Jamie Courtney and husband, John, Melinda Chapman and Amanda Chapman, all of Clinton; several step-children and step-grandchildren. His remains were cremated. Memorial services will be held a Parks Chapel Baptist Church Saturday, September 8.

CHAPMAN, Millard K. "M. K."
b: Jun 5 1905, McDonald Co, MO
d: Jun 10 2005, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 10 2005 - Millard K. (M.K.) Chapman died Friday, June 10, 2005, at Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center in Sedalia. He was born June 5, 1905, in McDonald County, the son of Charles and Julia Chapman. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1923. On June 18, 1927, he married Ruth Chancellor. He dedicated his professional life to wildlife conservation. In 1933, he was appointed as game warden with the Missouri Fish and Game Department and was reappointed as a conservation agent when the Missouri Department of Conservation was created in 1936. He was promoted to regional supervisor of the West Central Protection Division in 1943 and served in that capacity until his retirement in 1970. He remained actively involved in conservation after retirement, including work to pass the 1/8-cent sales tax for conservation in 1976. He was an avid outdoorsman and active in Rotary for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth, and daughter, Dixie Lee Spangler. Survivors include grandsons, Chapman Spangler of Clinton and Chris Spangler of Sedalia, and great-grandsons, Cale Spangler, Clint Spangler and Chancellor Spangler, also of Sedalia. Graveside services will be held Monday, June 13, 11 a.m. at Englewood Cemetery.

CHAPMAN, Ruth N.
b: Feb 18 1917
d: Jan 28 2003, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Landaker Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 30 2003 - Ruth Chapman, 85, Lowry City, died Tuesday, January 28, 2003, at North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, January 31, at the First Baptist Church of Lowry City. Burial will be in Landaker Cemetery, Lowry City.

CHAPMAN, W. B.
b: Jul 11 1824, Putnam Co, WV
d: Apr 1893, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 29 1893 - Died - W. B. Chapman of Lewis, whose life closed suddenly and unexpectedly to his family and friends with hemorrhage of the lungs, no one being in or nearer than between a quarter and a half mile of his house except his wife, who did all she could in her feebleness to administer to his wants, but it was all in vain and he soon expired. Born in Putnam County, Tayes Valley, West Virginia, July 11, 1824 and reared to manhood there. In 1852, married Miss Frances R. Shuman, whose heart now bleeds because he has been taken from her side. Eight children, five still living and all in this county but Mrs. Henry Dickenson, who is in Indian territory. He emigrated to Missouri with his family in 1866, going first to southern Henry County, then to Lewis Station where he lived for ten years, then in 1888 to the place in the country one and one-half miles north of Lewis. Joined the Baptist Church in Missouri. On the morning of April 23, borne away to his last resting place at Drake's Chapel. A fervent prayer was given by John Hargrave at the graveside.

CHAPMAN, William Edgar
b: Apr 1 1856, Putnam Co, WV
d: Nov 24 1934, Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Citizen Struck By Car And Fatally Injured - W. E. Chapman, of Near Lewis Station, Only Lived Short Time After He Was Hit by Car When Crossing Highway at Calhoun - Death came to W. E. Chapman, well-known Lewis Station farmer, at his home north of Lewis Station at 6 p.m. Saturday, November 24, a few hours after he was struck in Calhoun by an automobile driven by an old acquaintance, Scully Mayhugh, near Calhoun. Mr. Chapman and his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Yount, went to Calhoun on business Saturday soon after lunch and upon arrival left their wagon just off the highway. Later, when he was nearly ready to go home, Mr. Chapman started across the highway to the Farmers' Exchange for a cream can when Mr. Mayhugh's car struck him. Although he was taken immediately to Dr. Pollard's office for treatment, and friends and loved ones gathered to give him every tender care they could, he only lived until six o'clock. He suffered, among other injuries, three broken ribs and an injured back and hip. Mr. Mayhugh has been confined to his bed with a nervous collapse since the accident and has not been told of the death of his friend. Mr. Mayhugh has been in very poor health for several months. William Edgar Chapman was born in Putnam County, West Virginia, April 1, 1856, and came to the Bear Creek neighborhood near Montrose as a lad. In young manhood, he moved to Lewis Station, where he met Laura Belle Johnson, whom he married October 20, 1878, and they spent 56 years of happy married life together. Their 56th anniversary was celebrated this fall with a dinner at their home which was attended by all their children but one. For six years after their marriage, the Chapmans lived in Lewis Station but for the past half century their home has been on their farm, 1 1/2 miles north of Lewis Station. Mr. Chapman was an excellent farmer, having an extensive knowledge of his occupation, and he made a comfortable attractive home for his family. He was most devoted to his children and gave them every possible advantage in education and the other things of life. Perhaps the greatest thing Mr. Chapman had to give to his sons and daughters was the example of a perfect Christian life that he set for them. He belonged to the Drakes Chapel Methodist church, which he joined fifty years ago and where he was a steward for many years, and a faithful attendant at the services. He worshipped the Father most sincerely by living daily as He commanded, ever ready to speak the words that would win others to the Christian way and to praise Him. His children, as a result of this early training, are all active church members. His life was devoted to his home, his God, and to his fellowman, leaving to his children a rich heritage of Christian love. To his last day, Mr. Chapman kept abreast of modern improvements and enjoyed life to its utmost. Although he no longer farmed, he made a garden each spring and usually kept the table supplied with a procession of vegetables from early spring to late fall. He also raised a flock of chickens each year. By temperament, Mr. Chapman was quiet but friendly and interested in everything about him. He went in his car to see friends and neighbors and keenly enjoyed these trips. Surviving him are his beloved companion of 56 years and their five children: Rev. F. R. Chapman of Warrensburg; R. A. Chapman of Kansas City; Mrs. Etta Clarke of Wichita, Kans., and George Chapman and Mrs. Pearl Yount, near the old home. There are also eight grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Emma Dalton and Mrs. Ida Jones of Lewis Station. The funeral services were held Monday at Drakes Chapel. Burial was in the cemetery nearby under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service.

CHARLES, Ralph Owen
b: Feb 29 1920, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 1 2004, 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, Jan 20 2004 - Ralph Owen Charles was born February 29, 1920, in Henry County on a farm near Mt. Zion, the son of Charlie F. and Ethyl A. Fisher Charles. He died January 1, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. He attended grade school at Columbia Hall near Mt. Zion and high school in Deepwater. As a young man Ralph was converted and joined the Mt. Zion Baptist Church. After leaving high school, Ralph worked on ranches in Idaho and Colorado. While employed as a crane operator at Sheffield Steel Company in Kansas City, he was inducted into the United States Armed Services June 12, 1942. He served most of his military career in the United States Air Force in the European Theatre during World War I, stationed in Africa, Italy and the Middle East. His awards include 11 Bronze stars, a unit bodge with two Oak Leaf Clusters and a Purple Heart after being wounded in action and spending six weeks in a military hospital tent. Prior to his discharge from the service, Ralph married Donna Verne McQueen, May 13, 1945, at a farmhouse near Coal. To this union were born two sons, Monte and Stanley Charles. Ralph was an area farmer most of his adult life, still residing on the farm up to the time of his death. While farming he served on several boards, including president of the Farm Bureau. After retiring he spent several years traveling across the United States with his wife. He also enjoyed hunting,m fishing and gardening, but most of all he loved people, striking up conversations at every opportunity, spending many hours debating hot topics at the coffee shop. He is survived by his wife, Donna Verne, of the home; two sons, Monte Charles and Stanley Charles and wife Connie, all of Clinton; four grandchildren, Mandy Williams and husband Shane, Dodge City, Kansas, Dusty, Heidi and Micah Charles, all of Clinton, and one great-grandchild, Justin Williams, Dodge City, Kansas. Funeral services were held January 3 at the Consalus Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

CHARVO, Teri MELVILLE
b: Mar 7 1920, Butte, MT
d: Dec 5 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Teri Charvo, 78, Clinton, died Saturday, December 5, 1998, at her home. A memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 8, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton, following cremation. Mrs. Charvo was born March 7, 1920, in Butte, Montana, the daughter of Thomas and Queenie (Holmes) Melville. She was married to Donald Charvo, who preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs. Charvo lived in California before moving to Clinton in 1993. She is survived by one daughter Sandra L. Wareham Sportsman and husband Bobby Jr., Clinton; one son Vance Gene Charvo and wife Carolyn, Palmdale, California; six grandchildren, Julie Miller and husband Dog, Clifton Wareham and wife Karen, all of Clinton, William Wareham and wife Michelle, Warrensburg, Donald Charvo and wife Christie, Christine Hipctmann, Donna and husband Richard, all of Palmdale; California; one step-granddaughter, Jessie Sue Sportsman, Clinton; 11 great-grandchildren, Jennifer, Travis and Kimberly Miller, Christine and Haley Wareham; six Charvo great-grandchildren, and a special friend Robin K. Miller and family. She was preceded in death by one brother Thomas Melville.

CHASE, David James
b: Jul 24 1963, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 24 2002, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 27 2002 - David James Chase, 39, Sedalia, died Saturday, August 24, 2002, at his home. He was born July 24, 1963, in Kansas City, the son of David J. Chase and Jewell Louise (Reeves) Chase. He was affiliated with Whole Life Church in St. Joseph. He is survived by his son, Justin Chase, Oak Grove; his sisters, Kimberley Dillon, Sedalia, Theresa Chase, Sedalia, Debi Braun, Blue Springs, and Marsha Dunbar, Fargo, North Dakota; three nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one niece and one nephew. The body was cremated and the family held private memorial services for him on Monday, August 26.

CHASTAIN, Beecher Earl
b: Jun 4 1903
d: Mar 15 1904
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, March 18, 1904 Asleep in Jesus. Beecher Earl, infant son of W. J. and Clara Chastain, was born June 4, 1903, and died March 15, 1904, after an illness of two days and one night. His little body was laid away March 17, at Tebo. He was the idolized darling of father, mother, sister, brothers and grandmother, who are left Oh, so lonely! They well know that their little precious bud has gone from earth to bloom in heaven, where all is joy and rapture, and where sorrow never comes. Our loving Savior has taken him, and "He doeth all things well," but it is so hard for them to do without him. To the bereaved family we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

CHASTAIN, Bernice Wayne
b: Feb 9 1905, near Palo, Benton Co, MO
d: Mar 2 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Clinton MO - Bernice W. Chastain, 86, Clinton, died Saturday, March 2, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born in Benton County near Palo on February 9, 1905. His parents were William J. and Clara Belle Carleton Chastain. He was a farmer and a member of the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church. He was married August 26, 1937 to Vivian M. Williams who died in 1967. He was married to Norma Sell on May 17, 1978. She survives her husband. Two daughters survive, Brenda Myers of Blue Springs and Melody McCullough of Platte City; one sister, Leta Christian of Independence; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 2 PM at Hadley Funeral Home in Windsor with burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

CHASTAIN, Clara Belle CARLETON
b: Oct 9 1866, Benton Co, MO
d: Nov 12 1936, Benton Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. W. J. Chastain died November 12, 1936. Her last illness lasted only twelve days although she had been in failing health the past two years. Clara Belle Carleton, born October 9, 1866 was married to W. J. Chastain November 24, 1886. Had she lived, they would have celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary this month. To this union six children were born. Mrs. J. L. Morgan, Albert and Marvin Chastain of Lincoln, Bernice of the home, and Mrs. L. G. Christian of Versailles. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Dilley Weakley, Wichita, Kansas and Mrs. Arthur Rains of Windsor, Colorado, two brothers, Neal Carleton, Brighton Colorado, and Sanfred Carleton, El Dorado Springs, Mo., also fourteen grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. She was converted at an early age and united with the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church of which she was a charter member. She was a faithful, loving wife and mother, a sincere Christian, ever loyal to her Savior and her church. She will be sadly missed by her loved ones, but we look forward to meeting her again in that beautiful city above whose builder and maker is God. Funeral services were conduced at Hickory Chapel Methodist Church, Friday afternoon at 1:30 by Rev. E. L. Thomas, a close friend of the family, assisted by Rev. Winton, the new pastor. Interment was made in beautiful Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, under the direction of Colbert Funeral Service, Lincoln.

CHASTAIN, John Harry
b: May 27 1888, Wheatland, Hickory Co, MO
d: Oct 9 1918, Ft. Riley, Riley Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John Harry Chastain was born May 27, 1888, at Wheatland, Hickory county, Mo. He answered his country's call July 21, 1918. He went to Camp Funston for training and was assigned to Company M, Seventieth Infantry. He died Oct. 9, 1918, of influenza. For several years he had made his home with his sister, Mrs. O. W. Knisely, Clinton, Mo. He is survived by his wife, mother, two sisters and one brother, who deeply mourn the loss of him. A number of years ago, his father died of blood poison. His grandfather, J. B. Coons, was a Baptist minister. His mother, sisters and brother are all of Baptist faith. When his body was sent for burial his many friends in Clinton sent floral tributes and expressions of sympathy. At the request of his mother mention is made of her great appreciation of the kindness of her sympathetic friends.

CHASTAIN, Joseph
b: Apr 11 1812, Goochland Co, VA
d: Nov 17 1905, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Dec 2 1905 - Joseph Chastain died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Kate Hill, in Leesville, November 17, 1905, in the 94th year of his age. He was born in Goochland County, Virginia, April 11, 1812. When 8 years of age, he came with his parents to Logan County, Kentucky, where he engaged in farming and tobacco rasing. On October 15, 1835, he married Sarah Jane Crouch of Todd County, Kentucky and in 1837 they moved to Benton County where he lived until 1866, when he sold his farm and moved to Bentonville, Arkansas, returning to Missouri after four years and settling on a farm in Springfield Township, where he lived for a number of years. On March 6, 1886, his wife died. Since then, he had made his home with his son W. J., until 2 years ago when he went to live with his daughter Mrs. Hill. He and his wife had five children, 2 dying in infancy. Third child still living is Mrs. Sue Foster of Roseland. He became a Baptist when quiet young, then, in 1894, united with the Christian Church. He retained his faculties unimpaired until the last few moments of his life.

CHASTAIN, Maude F. CHAMBERS
b: Jun 14 1903, Lynch, NE
d: Jun 7 1997, Pilot Grove, Cooper Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Maude F. Chastain, 93, Pilot Grove, died Saturday, June 7, 1997, at Katy Manor Nursing Home, Pilot Grove. She was born June 14, 1903, in Lynch, Nebraska, daughter of George and Vancha Johnson Chambers. In 1921, she was married to J. Earl Chastain, who died in July 1959. Mrs. Chastain was a member of First Baptist Church and taught a Sunday school class. She also worked in her garden. She was a homemaker and babysitter for many years. She lived most of her life in the Thrush community, east of Clinton. She moved to Sedalia in 1959. Survivors include a son, Shelby Chastain of Conyers, Ga.; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a great-great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Chastain, and an infant son and two infant daughters, a grandson, Larry Keith Chastain, and two brothers, Lyle Chambers and Lynn Chambers. Funeral services were Monday, June 9, at Heckart-Gillespie Colonial Chapel. Burial was in the Calhoun cemetery.

CHASTAIN, Vivian M. WILLIAMS
b: Sep 11 1913, Missouri
d: Jan 9 1967, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - Funeral services for Mrs. B. W. (Vivian) Chastain were held Wednesday afternoon at the Huston-Hadley Funeral Home of Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery of Windsor, Mo. Vivian M. Chastain, 53, daughter of C. M. and Pearl (Miller) Williams, was born September 11, 1913 and died at the Windsor Hospital January 9, 1967, after a long illness. She moved with her parents to Palo Pinto when she was a child where they operated the Palo Telephone Exchange for some 30 years. She received her education in the rural schools of Benton County. She attended High School at Santiago and Windsor graduating with the class of 1931 in Windsor. She also attended Central Mo. State Teachers College in Warrensburg. She taught in the rural schools of Benton County for 8 years. She was married to Bernice Chastain, August 26, 1937. They were the parents of two daughters. They made their home on a farm in the Palo community. She was converted and joined the Clear Creek Baptist Church when a young girl and later after her marriage jointed the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church with her husband. She was active in the work of the church as long as her health permitted. Surviving are her husband of the home, two daughters, Mrs. Brenda Myers, Blue Springs, Mo. and Melody Chastain, Kansas City, Mo., her father C. M. Williams, Lincoln, R1, two sisters, Audrey Swearngin, Sedalia, Mo. and Beverly Roark, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, one brother, C.H. Williams, Saigon, South Vietnam and one granddaughter, Tamara Lynn Myers and several nieces and nephews. Her mother preceded her in death in 1953.

CHASTAIN, William Jacob
b: Aug 12 1857, Benton Co, MO
d: Dec 6 1949, Benton Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO - William Jacob Chastain, son of Judy Green and John Hopson Chastain, was born in Benton County on August 12, 1857 and departed this life on December 6, 1949 at the age of 92 years, three months and 24 days. He was united in marriage to Clara Bell Carleton on November 24, 1886 and to this union six children were born: Mrs. Lewis Morgan, Albert, Marvin and Bernice Chastain of Lincoln and Mrs. Leslie Christian of Kansas City. One son died in infancy. His wife preceded him in death in 1936. One sister, Mrs. Maud Parks of Clinton, survives. There are 16 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. Mr. Chastain followed the occupation of farming and was very active until he became ill with pneumonia in October and failed to regain his health after this illness. He was converted at an early age and united with the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church and remained a member of that church until his death. Services were held at the Funeral Home Thursday, December 8. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

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