Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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CLABAUGH, Geraldine STRAW
b: Feb 19 1909, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 21 2005, Bentonville, Benton Co, AR
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 23 2005 - Geraldine Straw Clabaugh, 96, Bella Vista, Arkansas, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Northwest Medical Center of Benton County in Bentonville, Arkansas. She was born February 19, 1909 at Deepwater. She graduated from Warrensburg Teachers College. She taught early primary grades for many years in Missouri schools ending as assistant principal in an elementary school in the St. Louis area. In September 1945 (on last convoy of the war - 10 days San Francisco to Honolulu) she taught at Iolani, a private Episcopal School for boys. In 1947 she married Ben Clabaugh. In 1948 she taught in public schools in Hawaii for seven years before moving in 1963 to the West Coast living in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco area. In 1977 she moved to Bella Vista, Arkansas. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 24, at First Presbyterian Church of Bentonville. Arrangements by Bella Vista Funeral Home and Crematory.

CLANCY, John W. Sr.
b: Apr 28 1923, Prairie Home, Cooper Co, MO
d: Sep 20 1991, California, Moniteau Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John W. Clancy, 68, California, Mo. died Friday, Sept. 20, 1991 at his home. He was born April 28, 1923 in Prairie Home, Mo., son of Thomas James and Annie Franklin Clancy. On Jan. 2, 1976, in Houston, Mo., he married Norma Potts, who survives of the home. Mr. Clancy worked for the sanitation department of Cargill, Inc., California, Mo., until his retirement in November, 1990. He was a member of the Cedron Catholic Church and served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include five sons, William Clancy, Ottawa, Ks., John David Clancy, Lincoln, Tom Clancy, Sedalia, Steve Clancy, Excelsior, John W. Clancy Jr., of the home; five daughters, Cycelia Ann Vaughn and Kathy Clutter, both of Lincoln, Glenva Skidmore, Excelsior, Mary Martha Anderson, Lupus, Mo., Brenda Clancy, of the home; four stepdaughters, Mary Gaither, Lake Ozark, Billie Joe Needy, McGirk, Mo., Melissa Ann Gaither, Eldon, Rebecca Kay Gaither, Boonville; two brothers, Louis Clancy, Waterloo, Iowa, Paul Clancy, Boonville; two sisters, Marie Walterscheid, Odessa, Virginia Gramlich, Boonville; 18 grandchildren and 8 step-grandchildren.

CLARDY, Patty Jo MUSTEEN
b: Oct 30 1927, Rogers, AR
d: Dec 23 2001, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 26 2001 - Patty Jo Clardy, 74, Warsaw, died Sunday, December 23, 2001, at her home. She was born on October 30, 1927, in Rogers, Arkansas, the daughter of Charles Walter and Oda Lou Hamby Musteen. She graduated from Rogers High School in 1945. ON September 19, 1945, she married Charles E. "Gene" Clardy. She was employed by Southwestern Bell Phone Company in Rogers for a number of years. In January 1977 they moved to Warsaw and in 1981 they started building the Shawnee Bend Boat Storage Business, which they operated until September 15, 2000. she also owned and operated the Patty J. Clardy Insurance Agency during that same period. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene of Warsaw and recently started a Widow and Widowers class there. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene, on January 8, 2001. She is survived by three sons, Charles Steven Clardy, Edwards, Edward Ray Clardy and Kenneth Joe Clardy, both of Sedalia; two daughters, Lana Jean Smith of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Tressa Lou Gilmore, of the home; nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; two brothers, Charles Walter Musteen, Jr. and Dale Glenn Musteen, both of Rogers, Arkansas; three sisters, Claudine Musteen Haskell and Nelda Jane Curby, both of Rogers, and Donna Lynn Peterson, Springdale, Arkansas, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 27, at the First Church of the Nazarene of Warsaw, 812 Elm Street, Warsaw. Burial will be in the Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.

CLARK, Allen Roland
b: May 17 1915
d: Feb 6 2005
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 8 2005 - Allen Roland Clark was born May 17, 1915, and died Sunday, February 6, 2005. He was born to Ira M. Clark and Ellen Rea Clark on a farm in Idana, Kansas. He had two brothers, Rea Oliver and Ralph Ira; one sister, Julia Ellen; a half-brother Forest Ira, and a half-sister, Edith Clark Fisher. His grandparents were Robert J. Rea, born in Ireland, and Martha Greenley Rea, born in Pennsylvania. He received a National Youth Fellowship award to attend Kansas State University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in agriculture economics. He served in the Army during World War II and retired as a Captain in 1946. He then completed his Master's degree in farm management. He married Corinne Ruth Corke in September 1941. She preceded him in death. He is survived by his four children, Carolyn Ferree, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Bruce Clark, Edgewood, New Mexico, Deborah Rogers, Manhattan, Kansas, and Paul Clark, Bates City; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Services will be held Friday, February 11, at the church of the Nazarene, with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

CLARK, Alma Allean ARNOLD
b: Jan 28 1909, Tulsa, OK
d: Feb 14 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: LaMonte Cemetery, LaMonte, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alma Allean Clark was born January 28, 1909 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the daughter of Lester T. and Lena L. Templeton Arnold. Alma died February 14, 1992 at Westwood Care Center where she had lived for several years. She married Albert H. Clark on April 18, 1928 in LaMonte, Mo. and to this union two children were born, Lester Martin Clark of Sunrise Beach, and Lena Mae Guengerich of Weatherby Lake. Alma worked for a number 9f years at the Meuhlbach Hotel in Kansas City, the Jones Store and for a time at Wileys Cafe in Clinton. Alma was preceded in death by her husband, Albert. Survivors include her children, Lester and Lena; two sisters. Hazel Ash of Sedalia. Opal Kendall of the State of Texas; a brother, Ernie Arnold of Holden; three grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, February 17, at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in LaMonte Cemetery.

CLARK, Anna SPENCER
b: Sep 17 1932, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 17 2002, Missouri
arr: Hinton-Gibson Funeral Home, Raytown, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2002 - Anna Spencer Clark, 70, formerly of Windsor, died Tuesday, September 17, 2002. Mrs. Clark died on her birthday. She was born in Windsor September 17, 1932, the daughter of William and Gladys Spencer and graduated from Windsor High School in 1950, later graduating from Central Missouri State University and receiving both her Bachelor's and Master's degrees there in library science. She retired from the Raytown School District in 1988. She also taught outdoor environmental classes around the state and was a past president of the Missouri Basketweavers Guild. Survivors include her husband Robert L. Clark; daughter, Suzanne Krupica and her husband Glen, and granddaughters, Katie and Lauren Krupica; daughter, Sally Malinee and husband Dan, and grandchildren, George and Grace Malinee; her brother, Richard Spencer and aunt, Billie Jones.

CLARK, Arthur David
b: Aug 13 1916, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 26 1989, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Arthur David (A.D. Dave) Clark was born in Henry County on August 13, 1916, to Edgar Briggs Clark and Myrtle Elizabeth Gaines Clark. On April 26, 1989, he passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City at the age of 72 years, eight months and 13 days. Most of David's life was spent on the family farm north of Clinton. His only absence was during World War II when he served with the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. On May 9, 1942, he married Eunice Laverne Norcross, who survives of the home. Also mourning his passing are three daughters, Mary Lou Jerome and husband, Jerry of Blairstown, Wanda Sue Mansfield and husband Terry of Clinton, and Dee Ann Harms and husband Kenny of Windsor; five grandchildren, Carla Jerome Beckmann and husband Pat, Gene Jerome and wife Debbie, Sandy Mansfield Skaggs and husband Bill, Jonathan Clark Harms and Kelsi Leeann Harms, and three great-grandchildren, Abbie Lee and Jessica Marie Jerome and Wesley Allen Skaggs. He is also survived by a niece, Alice Jeffery Huenefeldt, and five cousins. His parents, an infant brother, and sister Mary Jeffery, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held at the Consalus Funeral Home on April 29. Grandsons and nephews served as pall bearers. These included Gene Jerome, Pat Beckmann, Bill Skaggs, David Huenefeldt, Lonnie Norcross, Larry Norcross, Wayne Norcross and Terry Mitchell. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Farming and raising cattle were his lifetime occupations and brought him much pleasure. After failing health forced his move to Clinton, he continued his daily farm visits until his hospitalization. David's only greater happiness was found in his family. Their happiness and well-being were always his main concerns. He will be greatly missed by his family and his many friends. He was a kind and devoted husband and father, giving us unconditional love and acceptance.

CLARK, Bertha Marie HUESER
b: Sep 13 1917, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 8 1995, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bertha Marie Clark, 78, Pleasant Hill, died Sunday, October 8, 1995, at Research Medical Center. She was born on September 13, 1917, to Mary Elizabeth and William Hueser in Clinton. She had four sisters and two brothers. On August 14, 1947, she married Wilbur R. Clark. They lived the past 35 years in Pleasant Hill. During this time, she enjoyed the years she spent at the Pleasant Hill Golf & Country Club with her family, members and guests. She is survived by her husband, Wilbur R. Clark, of the home; children, Jerry, Terry and Tom of Pleasant Hill, Ed and Lori Clark of Pleasant Hill, Alan and Bambi Clark of Spring, Texas, Linda and Jim Bennett of Lee's Summit; grandchildren, Carri and Shawn Basil, Jeanie, Chris and Steven Clark, Lindsay and Kristin Bennett and one great-grandchild, Caleb. A private service was held on Tuesday, October 10, under the direction of the Stanley & Son Funeral Home. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to Children's Mercy Hospital.

CLARK, David Russel
b: May 26 1842, near Clay City, KY
d: Jun 14 1924, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
The reaper came Saturday, at 2:30 p.m., June 14, 1924, and called David R. Clark to his reward. David Russel Clark was born May 26, 1842, near Clay City, Ky. He was a son of William and Miriam Clark. His boyhood days were passed on a Kentucky farm and while only a lad of 18 summers, enlisted in the forces of the Southland in the great Civil strife, remaining in service until near the close of the war when he was captured in Ohio, and spent 18 months in the prison camps. On his release he returned to his native state and at the age of twenty was married to Celie Kimbrell. In 1868, he came to Henry county, and settled on and near the place of his death. David R. Clark was twice married. To the first union three children were born, one dying in infancy. Several years later the wife passed away leaving two little daughters. Only one now survives him - Mrs. Fannie Gilliam, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and two grandchildren - Mrs. Celia Howell, of Yakima, Wash., and B. C. Phillips, of Oakland, Calif. Two great-granddaughters survive. The second marriage was to Mrs. Sarah C. Light, of Humansville, Mo. Two sons were born to this union - Elmer, of Phoenix, Ariz., and Edgar, whose home was near the old home place, 8 miles northwest of Clinton. Two grandchildren - Arthur David and Mary Catharine, who was the pride and joy of his heart, survive. Having lost his dear wife by death Feb. 15, 1924, Edgar, the younger son, and good children moved to the home of his father that they might care for and comfort and cheer him in his hours of loneliness and sorrow, which was so much appreciated by the dear, good father. Mr. Clark leaves to mourn his loss two sons and one daughter; also a stepdaughter and son, G. N. Light, of Lajunta, Colo., and Mrs. S. G. Vanscoye, of Lamar, Colo.; also three brothers - Dan and George, of near Clay City, Ky., and Henry, in Oklahoma. Uncle Dave, as he was often called by those who knew and loved him best, was a true American, a good citizen, farmer, stockman, neighbor and friend; always ready to lend a helping hand to promote the growth of a good cause; a faithful and devoted follower of the meek and lowly Jesus, a member of the Garland Baptist church since 1894, being elected deacon in 1896, and filled the office well. The Christian rank is broken and none can fill the vacant space. His home was a place of welcome to his pastor; he loved to learn of Him, that he might know just how to serve his God. Mr. Clark had made preparation to visit his old home state and was to have left the day he died, but God bade him to cross over the silent stream and today he is with his Savior and the loved ones who have gone before. The funeral services were conducted at his home by Rev. D. F. Risk, pastor of the Clinton Baptist church. Masonic and K.K.K. services were conducted at the graveside in Englewood, which were beautiful and impressive. The floral offerings were beautiful, as was the character of our beloved brother and friend.

CLARK, Donald R.
b: Jan 5 1943, Gower, Clinton Co, MO
d: Apr 23 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 24 2003 - Donald R. Clark, 60, Warrensburg, died Wednesday, April 23, 2003, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center. He was born January 5, 1943, in Gower, the son of Jewel Clark and Frances Culp Clark. He was in the United States Navy from 1961 to 1963. He served and was a plank owner on the USS Enterprise. He had owned and operated Clark Ford and Mercury dealership in Rockport from 1969 to 1982 and had worked for the Ford and Mercury dealership in Clinton and Warrensburg. Since 1993 he had been a commercial real estate appraiser in Warrensburg. He was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Gower. On January 21, 1961, in Plattsburg, he married Shirley Tucker, who survives of the home. Also surviving are two sons, Rod Clark and wife Joyce, Kansas City, and Bob Clark, also of Kansas City; a brother, Ellis Clark, Lake of the Ozarks; two grandchildren, Jessi Clark, Warrensburg, and Andrew Clark, Kansas City; two nephews, Larry and Lance Clark, and a niece, Lisa Clark, all of Lake of the Ozarks. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 26, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg.

CLARK, Flora Alice
b: Apr 29 1905, Bates Co, MO
d: Jan 24 1982, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Flora Alice Clark was born April 29, 1905, in Bates County, MO. Mrs. Clark died January 24, 1982, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She spent her life in and around Clinton and was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Allen Clark, in 1977. She is survived by three children, Wanieta Kratzer of Rolla; Shirley Hetherington of Kansas City, and James Clark of Liberty; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 26, at 1:30 p.m., at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, with burial in the Shawnee Mound Cemetery.

CLARK, Gwendolyn
b: abt 1923
d: Jul 28 1998, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gwendolyn Clark, 75, Lowry City, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998, at the Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She is survived by three sons, Douglas Clark of Osceola, Richard Clark of Deepwater and Robert Clark of Latour; one daughter Shirley Schlichting of Sweet Springs; one brother Joe Eger of Trout Creek, Montana; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel, Friday, July 31. Burial will be in Smith Bend Cemetery.

CLARK, Harvey A.
b: Jul 16 1894, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 26 1977, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Funeral services for Harvey A. Clark were held at two p.m. Saturday, January 19, 1977, at Vansant Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial was in Shawnee Mound Cemetery. Mr. Clark died January 26 at Chastain's nursing home in Clinton at the age of 82, after a long illness. He was the son of Samuel H. and Lavina Jane Clark, born July 16, 1894 in Henry County. On December 25, 1923, he married Flora Alice Pumphrey. They had three children. He is survived by his wife, Flora, and their three children; one brother, Leonard Clark of Shawnee Mound; one sister, Elizabeth Tubbesing of Latour. His parents, five sisters and one brother preceded him in death.

CLARK, Ima Jean STRIEBY LINDSTROM
b: Aug 13 1905, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 5 2002, Springdale, AR
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 26 2002 - Ima Jean Lindstrom Clark, 96, Springdale, Arkansas, died March 5, 2002. A private graveside service will be held Monday, April 29, at Englewood Cemetery. Mrs. Lindstrom-Clark was born August 13, 1905, in Brownington, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. U. G. Strieby. She moved to Clinton as a young girl, residing there intermittently for the next 45 years. a graduate of Clinton High School, she attended Warrensburg college, receiving a teaching certificate. She married Wilbur E. Lindstrom in 1928. They moved to San Antonio, Texas, in 1943, to expand the Lindstrom Hatchery and Poultry Farms into Texas. They returned to Clinton in 1953. In Clinton, Mrs. Lindstrom served as president of the PEO Chapter, president of Camp Fire Girls and was active in Cub Scouts and PTA. An avid gardner, she participated in garden clubs wherever she lived. She was an active member of the Episcopal Church. In 1960, the Lindstrom family moved to Springdale, Arkansas. There she was the director of the Springdale Head Start Daycare Center, a founding member of the PEO Chapter and worked part-time at Anne-Lynn's dress shop. Wilbur Lindstrom preceded her in death in 1964. She is survived by one daughter, Ann L. Jones and husband, Allen N., Vero Beach, Florida; one nephew, Douglas H. Strieby and wife, Patricia, Olathe, Kansas; three grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.

CLARK, Jack E.
b: Mar 1 1933
d: Mar 5 2003, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 7 2003 - Jack E. Clark, 70 Roscoe, a bricklayer, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Funeral services will be Monday, March 10 at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial will be in Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe.

CLARK, Jo Ann KOELKEBECK
b: Mar 17 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 23 2001, Walnut Creek, Contra Costa, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 1 2001 - Jo Ann Koelkebeck Clark, 66, Walnut Creek, California, died February 23, 2001, at Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek, California. She was the daughter of the late Emil and Myrtle Koelkebeck and was an administrative secretary for the Facilities Development Division of Kaiser Hospitals for 27 years. She lived in El Sobrante, California, for 32 years before moving to Walnut Creek in 1990. She was a native of Clinton and a 1952 graduate of Clinton High School. She is survived by her brother, Burton Koelkebeck, his wife, Sandra, niece, Karen Grove of Kansas City, and many other relatives in New Haven and St. Louis. No services were held at her request.

CLARK, John Arden
b: Oct 22 1906, Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 4 1970, Bakersfield, CA
Clinton MO - John Arden Clark died April 4, 1970, in Bakersfield, CA. He was the youngest son of Samuel Harper Clark and Levina Jane Bradley Clark. He was born in Shawnee Mound, October 22, 1906. He graduated from the Shawnee Mound High School in 1926. On May 18, 1929, he was married to Lucille Lantz of Clinton, MO. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. He leaves his wife, Lucille of the home and the above mentioned children; two brothers, Leonard and Harvey, of the Shawnee Mound community; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Pumphrey of Clinton and Mrs. Harry (Elizabeth) Tubbesing of Latour. Mrs. Ida Bradley of Clinton is his only living aunt. Services were held April 8 at the Greenlawn Memorial Chapel with burial in the Garden of Prayer, Greenlawn Park Cemetery, Bakersfield, CA.

CLARK, Leota
b: Dec 6 1901, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 13 1992, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clark Cemetery, Hardin, Ray Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Leota Clark, 91, Independence, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1992 at the Independence Regional Health Center. Services will be Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1992 at New Salem Chapel; graveside services at Clark Cemetery, Hardin, Mo. Mrs. Clark was born in Calhoun and lived in Richmond most of her life; she moved to Independence in 1976. She was a member of the church and its Women's Church League. Her husband, Lee Clark, died in 1960. Survivors Include a daughter, Frances Mullnix Mathews of the home; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

CLARK, Levina Jane BRADLEY
b: Jan 31 1871, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 4 1954, Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Levina Jane Clark, 83, the mother of Mrs. Irene Pumphrey of Clinton, died suddenly at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 1954 at her home in Shawnee Mound.

CLARK, Louis H.
b: Dec 25 1919, Worthing, SD
d: Jun 29 1992, 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 - Louis H. Clark, son of Claude and lnez E. (Stone) Clark, was born December 25, 1919 in Worthing, S.D., and departed this life at his home in Appleton City June 29, 1992 at the age of 72. Louis moved to Ballard with his family when he was 12, and has remained in the Rockville and Appleton City area since. Louis served his country in the army during World War II and was a member of the Montrose V.F.W. Post 8820. He was employed by Peabody Coal Co. as a welder and also worked as a farmer. Louis and Wanita Poore were united in marriage May 6, 1942 in Adrian, and to this union two daughters were born. Louis was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Wanita, of the home; his daughters. Linda Beebe, and Karen Huey, both of Appleton City; one sister, Violet Jordan of Appleton City; and two grandchildren, Trent Beebe and Kerri Huey. Louis was a kind man who loved to tease and truly enjoyed life. He was very devoted to his family and grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of his life. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 1, 1992 at Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home, Appleton City. Burial was in the Appleton City Cemetery.

CLARK, Lula Covette
b: Dec 11 1890, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 21 1905, Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 25 1905 - Lula Covette Clark, oldest child of S. H. & V. J. Clark, was born December 11, 1890; died February 21, 1905 at Shawnee Mound, aged 15 years, after quite an illness with typhoid fever. All was done to stay the hand of death but of no avail. Funeral at the Shawnee Presbyterian Church at 3 p.m., then the loving form was laid to rest in Shawnee cemetery. Her father is the merchant at Shawnee, who has several other children ill with the same disease but who are improving.

CLARK, Margaret Marie ELLIOTT
b: Oct 2 1914, Vista, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 18 1994, Belton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Margaret Marie Elliott Clark, 80, Belton, died Sunday, December 18, 1994, at Research Medical Center there. Graveside services will be held Friday at the Smith Bend Cemetery, rural Osceola. Mrs. Clark was the daughter of Joseph Henry and Lidda Jane Burkhart Elliott, and was born in Vista. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Clark. of the home; sons, David Clark of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Delbert Clark of Lee's Summit; two daughters, Linda Ruch of Las Cruces and Joyce Carter of Jasper, Mo.; four grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Mrs. Clark had lived in the Smith Bend area before moving to Belton 34 years ago. She was a seamstress for the Grace Company, which made children's clothing, for 28 years. She was a Christian.

CLARK, Margaret Mary HOGUE
b: May 19 1925, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 19 1991, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Margaret Mary Clark, 66, Warrensburg, died Thursday, Sept. 19, 1991 at Western Missouri Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1925 in Warsaw, the daughter of James Wisdom Hogue and Clara Goodwin Hogue. Survivors include one daughter, Viola Maike, Wamego, Ks.; two brothers, James Hogue, Kansas City, and Charles Hogue, Lincoln; three sisters, Florence Poe, Warrensburg, Viola Knox, Lincoln, and Dorothy Marsh, Fristoe; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Holdren Funeral Home. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

CLARK, Marvin Monroe
b: Jul 9 1910, near Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Feb 28 1996, Belton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marvin Monroe Clark, 85, Belton, died Wednesday, February 28, 1996. Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 3, at Smith Bend Cemetery, near Mt. Zion. Mr. Clark was born July 9, 1910, in St. Clair County, near Iconium. He was a farmer and carpenter. He moved at age 37 from his home place in the hills of Missouri to a Clinton area farm until 1957 when he went to work for J. W. Batson and traveled throughout the west, working as a carpenter. He retired in Belton but continued to keep his roots in his beloved home place where he as born and lived those 37 years. He loved to hunt and fish and tell funny little stories. His motto was always "Laughter is the best medicine." He will always be missed by his sons, David Marvin Clark, Los Cruces, New Mexico, and Delbert E. Clark, Lee's Summit; daughters, Joyce Arlene Carter, Jasper, and Linda Margaret Ruch, Los Cruces, New Mexico; daughters-in-law, Judy and Lois Clark; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and a host of friends.

CLARK, Nellie May AUER
b: Nov 12 1886, NE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 7 1959, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Last rites for Mrs. Elmer Clark, 73, who died of a heart condition about 9 p.m., Dec 7, 1959, at her home five miles northeast of Clinton were held at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Nellie May Auer was born Nov 12, 1886, northeast of Clinton, one of six children of Henry E. and Elizabeth Sauerwein Auer who came to Missouri from Illinois. A sister, Mrs. J. B. Oskin, preceded her in death. On July 11, 1906, she married Elmer David Clark. Besides her husband of the home and her son, David Elmer, she leaves three grandsons, David Michael, Charles Edward and Robert Earl; two sisters, Mrs. Katherine Hall, Sedalia and Mrs. Effie Schierenberg, Prairie Grove, Ark: two brothers, Michael Auer and Ed Auer.

CLARK, Otho A.
b: Jan 20 1903, Oelwein, IA
d: Apr 20 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Otho A. Clark, 91, Clinton, died Wednesday, April 20, 1994, at the home of his daughter in Clinton. He was born in Oelwein, Iowa, and lived in Atherton, Missouri, most of his life prior to moving to Clinton in 1991. Mr. Clark was a co-owner and founder with Ocie Hughes of the Clark Manufacturing Company in Atherton for 32 years, retiring in 1959. He then owned and operated Otho Clark Industries from 1969 to 1991. He was a member of the Central Missouri and Blue Valley Stake Bishopric and pastored the Atherton congregation from 1947-1950 of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Clark, in 1989. Survivors include two sons. Richard Clark, Tucson, Arizona, and David Clark, Orange. California; one daughter, Betty Munden, Clinton; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Services will be Monday, April 25, at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Burial will be in the Mound Grove Cemetery, Independence.

CLARK, Owen I.
b: Apr 27 1923
d: Apr 29 1996, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Owen I. Clark, 73, Aurora, formerly of Clinton, died Monday, April 29, 1996, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield. He was a truck driver for many years before retiring. He recently moved to Aurora from Clinton to be near his daughter. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Clark of Marceline; two daughters, Catherine Ann Clark of Marceline and Jo Ellen Gibson of Aurora; one brother, Raymond Clark of Clinton, and one sister, Wilma Clark, also of Clinton.

CLARK, Ricky E. "Rick"
b: abt 1959
d: Apr 15 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 17 2008 - Rickey (Rick) E. Clark, 49, Clinton, died Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at his home. Among survivors of the home are his companion of 14 years, Linda Parmley, and Laura Parmley, who he had raised as his own. Memorial services will be at a later date.

CLARK, Ruby Lee MONTGOMERY
b: Jul 19 1919, Concord, TX
d: Jul 21 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2005 - Ruby Lee Clark was born July 19, 2005 (sic), in Concord, Texas, the daughter of Robert Lee and Lora Lee (Coleman) Montgomery. She died at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation center, Clinton, on July 21, 2005, at the age of 86 years. Ruby worked for the Harris County Courthouse for 22 years before retiring in 1983. She was a member of the Reed Memorial Methodist Church in Houston, Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Ila Johnson and Modine Goodman, and three grandchildren, Steven Richards, Sherry Richards and Carrie Richards. Ruby is survived by one daughter, Barbara Stoneking of Blairstown; one granddaughter Janet Lee Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Shawn Michael Johnson and Kirk Johnson, and three great-great-grandchildren, Michael Shawn Johnson, Max Shawn Johnson and Mason Johnson, and three step-grandchildren, Kelly Wenninghoff, Shelli Cooney and Jeff Stoneking. Funeral services were held at the Norris United Methodist Church Tuesday, July 26. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

CLARK, Samuel Leonard
b: Sep 14 1899, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 7 1980, Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Samuel Leonard Clark was born September 14, 1899, in Henry County, MO, and departed this life at his Shawnee Mound home on August 7, 1980. Leonard was one of ten children born to Samuel Harper and Levina Bradley Clark. In 1902, the family moved to Shawnee Mound to run the General Store there until 1911. The family then moved to Brownington, where Mr. Clark died the next year. The family then moved back to Shawnee Mound to the home where Leonard spent the rest of his life, with the exception of the three years he lived with his sister and husband, Elizabeth and Harry Tubbesing at Latour. Leonard remained at home to help his mother care for the younger children and to care for her until her death in 1954. Leonard farmed for many years both for himself and helping many farmers in the neighborhood. Later he worked as custodian for the Shawnee School. This was a happy time for hom. He loved all little children, and they always counted on Red, as he was affectionately known, as a true friend in time of need. His happy disposition caused him to have a hearty laugh. No one loved a joke better than he did. He has often remarked about the many graves that he helped dig in the church cemetery, when graves were always dug by the neighbors. He was always one of the first ones there with a pick and shovel. During the last years of his life, his loving sister, Elizabeth Tubbesing of Latour, came to help him every week. She bought his food and medicine for him. Funeral services were held Monday, August 11 at Shawnee Mound Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery.

CLARK, Sarah A. "Sallie" RUSSELL STEVENS
b: May 29 1823, Fayette Co, IN
d: Nov 1907, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 7 1907 - Mrs. S. A. Clark was born May 29, 1823, in Fayette County, Indiana and her maiden name was Russell. She grew up in the frontier and had but few opportunities for an education but had a life which developed ruggedness and a stalwart character. She was 84 when she died. She first married Samuel R. Stevens, who died 27 years ago today. Four children blessed this union, the two oldest dying in infancy and the youngest at 14. Mrs. N. C. Decker is her only living child and W. A. Fite of Fulton, her only grandchild. She married John L. Clark in 1883 and he died Dec. 7, 1886. Until 1893, she lived in Windsor with her grandson, then moved to Clinton with the Deckers. For the past 20 years she had been a great sufferer, brought on by jeopardizing her health that her grandson might have an education. Having been denied one herself, it was her master ambition that her grandson might be educated. She became a member of the Christian church 29 years ago and was laid to rest in Englewood.

CLARK, Sylvester Edward
b: Nov 5 1903, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 10 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Sylvester Edward Clark was born November 5, 1903, in St. Clair County, near Chloe. He died Friday, November 10, 1995, at his home in Clinton at the age of 92. S. E. was one of six children born to James Alfred and Julia (Cox) Clark. He was a lifelong resident of this area. On April 16, 1929, in Leesville, he was married to Violet P. Delozier. She preceded him in death on July 27, 1995. Mr. Clark was a construction worker and was a member of the labor union. Mr. Clark is survived by one sister, Jewell Kimzey, Clinton; also several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Everett Alvin Clark and three sisters, Isadore Crawford, Audra Parks Wilson and Veta Francies. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 14, at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

CLARK, Theodore James
b: Jun 30 1907, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 1 1994, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Smith Bend Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Theodore James Clark, 86, Rt. 2. Osceola, died Tuesday morning, March 1, 1994, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was born June 30, 1907, in St. Clair County, the son of Monroe and Dora Nelson Clark. On October 30, 1939, he married Gwendolyn Smith, who survives. He lived most of his life in Henry County in the Mt. Zion community. He moved to Osceola 10 years ago. Recently he resided at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. He had worked for the Katy or MKT railroad and also was engaged in farming. Other survivors include three sons, Douglas Clark of Osceola, Richard J. Clark of Deepwater, Robert D. Clark of Latour; a daughter, Shirley A. Schlichting of Sweet Springs; one brother, Martin Clark of Belton; a sister, Laura Pearl Spurgeon of Lowry City, eight grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister and a son. Funeral services were held Thursday. March 3, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in the Smith Bend Cemetery.

CLARK, Vernetta Mae
b: Mar 27 1927, Taberville, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 16 2007, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 21 2007 - Vernetta Mae Clark, 79, Raymore and formerly of Adrian, died Friday, March 16, 2007, at Raymore Health Care, Raymore. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19, at the Atkinson Chapel, Adrian. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler. Vernetta was born March 27, 1927, in Taberville, the daughter of Walter Grant and Frances Mae (Anderson) Snider. Vernetta attended grade school in Taberville. She attended Junior high at Appleton School and graduated from Appleton High School. Vernetta was a homemaker. She was a member of New Life Assembly of God. Her church was a very important part of her life. Vernetta was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Ralph Delmar Clark; one son Larry Clark; one sister Virginia Preston, and one brother Lloyd. She is survived by one daughter Karen Sue Boucher, Joplin; brothers and sisters, Thelma Richter, Kansas City. Claudine Champ and husband, Albert, Lee's Summit, Marjorie Kincheloe, Kansas City, Clyde Snider, Clinton, Donald Snider and wife Rosella, Clinton, Shirlene Terry and husband G. L., Branson, Bonnie Bailey and husband Jerry, Lee's Summit, Gwendolyn Perry and husband Robert, Grandview, Clifford Snider and wife, Kay Windsor, Charlotte Gillespie and husband Larry, Kansas City, Gail Vaugh and husband, Herchel, Clinton, Keith Snider, Nevada, and Gary Snider and wife Sandy, Clinton; three grandchildren, Meschelle Hendrix, Greg Sanders and Angela Burkhart, and seven great-grandchildren.

CLARK, Violet Pearl DELOZIER
b: Mar 16 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 27 1995, Liincoln, Benton Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Violet Pearl Delozier Clark was born March 16, 1906, in Henry County, the daughter of R. A. and Betsey (Stone) Delozier. She died Thursday, July 27, 1995, at the Lincoln Community Nursing Home in Lincoln at the age of 89. On April 16, 1929, in Leesville, she was united in marriage to S. E. Clark. Mrs. Clark was a lifelong resident of this area. for a number of years, she worked for the Zenith Co., manufacturing fireworks. She was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church in Clinton. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, S. E. Clark, of the home; one sister, Nellie Whitchurch, Clinton, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Saturday, July 29, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

CLARK, Virgil Leroy Jr.
b: Mar 9 1948, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Apr 7 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, Jun 13 2007 - Virgil Leroy Clark, Jr, 59, Clinton, died Saturday, April 7, at his home. Graveside services will be at Englewood Cemetery, Saturday, June 16. Virgil was born March 9, 1948, in Independence, Missouri, son of Virgil Leroy Clark, Sr. and Leona Gentry Cole. He married Nancy Wheeler, in 1968 and they moved to Clinton, in 1985. Preceding him in death is his parents, one brother, Tom Clark and half-brother, George Dorland. Survivors include Nancy, his wife of 39 years; four children, Elwood Clark and wife, Susan; Christina Clark and special friend, Randy Ferry; Donna Haidusek and husband, Frank, Jr.; April Clark and fiance, Trent Thompson; grandchildren, Malina, Nyan, Mishon, Joshwa, Caleb, Eric, Anthony, Sadie, Shyanne, Madyson, Ariel, Maisie, Aydin and Trenton; one sister, Helen and husband, Jerry; half-brother, Lonnie; three half-sisters, Nancy, Betty and Vickie plus several nieces and nephews.

CLARK, William F.
b: abt 1844
d: Dec 30 1917, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Kansas City MO - William F. Clark, 3623 Forest Avenue, a coal and feed dealer, died Sunday night at the South Side Hospital. He was 73 years old, and had lived in Kansas City thirty-one years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mattie Clark, and five sons, W. J. Clark, Oklahoma City; E. R. Clark and D. R. Clark of 4637 Forest Avenue; H. T. Clark, 4041 Flora Avenue, and W. D. Clark, 4001 Independence Avenue. Funeral services will be this afternoon at the Armour memorial Chapel. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery. (Date of Death December 30, 1917. William F. Clark was a brother to David Russel Clark of Henry Co, MO)

CLARKE, Anna Lee LEAKEY
b: Jun 16 1921, Norborne, Carroll Co, MO
d: Apr 20 1996, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anne Lee Clarke, 74, Deepwater, died Saturday, April 20, 1996, at her home. Mrs. Clarke was born June 16, 1921, in Norborne, the daughter of Allen and Sallie (Still) Leakey. She was married July 25, 1947, in Kansas City to Charles E. Clarke and lived there for a number of years before moving to the Deepwater area. She worked as a sales clerk for an optical company for 15 years. She is survived by her husband, Charles Clarke of the home; two sons, Bud Worth, Dawn, Mo., and Denzel Worth, Deepwater; two daughters, Patricia Beard, Portland, Indiana, and Linda Bond, Kansas City; three brothers, Roy Leakey, Dorris Leakey and Eldred Leakey, all of Braymer; one sister, Jane Murdock, Camdenton; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Cremation.

CLARKE, Charles Edward
b: Mar 2 1920, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 9 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Braymer Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer, Caldwell Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 12 2004 - Charles Edward Clarke, 84, Kansas City, formerly of Deepwater, died Sunday, May 9, 2004, at his home. Graveside services will be Sunday, May 16, at the Braymer Evergreen Cemetery, Braymer. He was born March 2, 1920, in Kansas City, son of Walter S. and Minna Staack Clarke. He married the former Anna Lee Leakey July 25, 1947, in Jackson County. She died April 20, 1996. His parents, one brother, Walter S. Clarke, and one sister, Ada Schroer, also preceded him in death. He was a veteran of World War II and worked as a TV service technician. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia Beard and husband, Bud, Portland, Indiana, and Linda Kay Bond, Kansas City; two stepsons, Denzel Worth, Deepwater, Bud Worth and wife Ruth, Dawn; one sister, Margaret Ream, Lenexa, Kansas; a half-sister, Emma Flury, Olathe, Kansas; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

CLARKE, Geraldine Valeria OBLEY
b: Dec 6 1914, Burrton, Harvey Co, KS
d: Dec 16 1997, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Geraldine Valeria Clarke, died Tuesday, December 16, 1997, at Saxtrons Residential Care Center in St. Joseph, at the age of 83 years and 10 days. Geraldine was born December 6, 1914, in Burrton, Kansas, the daughter of Everett E. and Hazel Obley. From age six she lived in Wichita, Kanas, where she graduated from North High School and attended a business college for two years. On September 21, 1926, in Topeka, Kansas, she married James Clarke. She was employed by the Boeing Aircraft Company from 1950 until early retirement in 1963. Geraldine and James were married for over 50 years and he preceded her in death on March 6, 1987. Geraldine is survived by a son, Jerry L. Rowland and wife, Mary, Lake San Marcos, California; two daughters, Kay Sparks and husband, Jerry, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Bobbie Courtney and husband, Ross, Dearborn; five grandchildren, five step-grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Geraldine was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Obley. Graveside services were held Saturday, December 20, at Drakes Chapel Cemetery in Henry County.

CLARY, Agrippa Valentine
b: Jul 12 1851, near Knoxville, TN
d: May 5 1935, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Pioneer Settler Dies - Agrippa Valentine Clary passed to Life Eternal Sunday, May 5, at 2 p.m. His health had been poor for sometime, occasioned by his advancing years. Living at the home of his son, Ola, near White Oak, he was considerately cared for during his three weeks in bed. Mr. Clary was born near Knoxville, Tenn., July 12, 1851, and in '61 came with his parents to Henry County where they settled near Stones Chapel, his home till manhood. January 7, 1877, he married Mrs. Mary Sevier at Montrose, and for 50 years they made their home in White Oak township, five miles south of Urich. Mrs. Sevier had four children; Mrs. W. G. Martin of Springfield and E. F. Sevier of Urich survive. Of the three Clary sons the two younger, John E. of South second Street, Clinton, and Ola, of Walker township, near White Oak, survive, also 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. His wife preceded him in death march 20, 1925. The services were conducted Tuesday with burial was at the Hickory Grove family cemetery, four miles south of Urich. In the death of A. V. Clary another of the few remaining early settlers passes from our community. He was a man of fine integrity, strong and forceful will and with excellent character. Some of his early ancestors' hardihood and self-reliance was passed on to posterity and those who have been privileged to live with and learn from these pioneer citizens have an enviable heritage. Ray Martin and family of Springfield, George Clary and family, Rev. Marcus and wife of Diamond, Mo., were at the funeral.

CLARY, Caleb R.
b: Jun 6 1989, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jun 30 2002, Linn, Osage Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Linn, Osage Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 8 2002 - Caleb R. Clary, 13, Linn, died Sunday, June 30, 2002, at his home. He was born June 6, 1989, in Warrensburg. He was a member of Christ Church Fellowship. Survivors include his mother, Helen Clary, of the home; his father, John T. Clary, Columbia; one sister, Heather D. Beck, Jefferson City, and paternal grandfather, Ralph E. Clary, Clinton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 3, at Morton Funeral Home, Linn, with burial in Linn Memorial Park Cemetery.

CLARY, Estel Arthur
b: Sep 29 1905, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 3 1997, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Estel Arthur Clary, born September 29, 1905, in the Urich area, formerly a Henry County resident, died Thursday, July 3, 1997, in Overland Park, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Evelyn Zehnder Clary. Surviving are his second wife, Josephine Gerard Clary; daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Lyle Hanson and grandchildren, Janice and Richard Gaulke of Overland Park, Kansas; brothers, Ralph Clary of Clinton and Richard Clary of Renton, Washington, and a sister, Pauline Kreher of Cameron, and many nephews, nieces, grand-nephews and grand-nieces. A methodist, Mr. Clary was a member of the McDonald Masonic Lodge in Independence and the Ararat Shrine in Kansas City. Funeral services were Monday, July 7, at Mount Moriah in Kansas City. Following cremation, burial was at Stone's Chapel Cemetery, Montrose.

CLARY, Ethel Mae LONG
b: Oct 26 1915, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 16 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 23 2003 - Ethel Mae Long Clary, daughter of Preston and Estella (Rombold) Long, was born October 26, 1915, in Urich and died at the Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, on Thursday, October 16, 2003, at the age of 87 years. Ethel was married to Oral V. Clary on October 17, 1945. He preceded her in death on December 25, 1985. To this union one daughter, Trudy, was born. She died in infancy. After her death, Ethel and Oral took one of her nephews, Duane Long, into their home to raise. They lived in Sedalia for 22 years before moving to Clinton in 1986. She was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Oral V. Clary; her daughter, Trudy; five brothers, Cecil Long, Charles Long, Leroy Long, Loren Long and Raymond Long; two sisters, Clara Odle, and twin sister, Esther. She is survived by Duane Long and wife, Debra, Alvarado, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Ruby Long and Betty Long, both of Clinton, as well as numerous other nephews and nieces, cousins and friends. Graveside services were held at the White Oak Cemetery, Urich, on Monday, October 20. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

CLARY, George Ernest
b: Nov 27 1879, 5 mi S of Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 12 1925, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
George Ernest Clary Suddenly Called Home - George Ernest Clary, who lived on the Gaines farm, 11 miles west of Clinton, died at 7 p.m. Sunday with heart failure. He had spent the day in Clinton at the home of his wife's relatives, and had gone home about six o'clock. He had milked one cow and was coming out of the stall, when he screamed and fell. His neighbors, Ora Knight and Bill Ritter had just driven up, and they rushed to him, also his father, A. V. Clary, who was sitting on the porch. He told his father he was dying and asked him if there was anything they could do for him. He had suffered with an attack of influenza several months ago and had not been able to do much since, only having taken up the farm work a few days previous to his death. He had had spells of semi-paralysis. He had had a premonition of his death some weeks before, but both he and his wife had become much encouraged over his condition lately. He was born at the home farm, 5 miles south of Urich, November 27, 1879, and spent his life in White Oak Township. December 26, 1909 he married Miss Ella Cruce. To this union three children were born: Robert Lee age 7 and Kenneth age 2. The little daughter, Geneva Elizabeth, died when but a month old. He also leaves two brothers, John Clary, of Clinton; Ola Clary, of Walker Township; half brother, E. F. Sevier, of Urich; half sister, Mrs. Dora Martin of Springfield. All were here but Mrs. Martin. He was converted in his youth and joined the M. E. Church, South. After his marriage he joined the Christian church with his wife. He was a good husband and father, and interested in farming and stock raising, which was his life work. His death falls most heavily on his dear little wife, who with heavy heart and tear dimmed eyes, must take the place of both parents in the hearts and lives of her two small sons. For her and the other loved ones we can but pray that the Comforter may come in this the saddest hour of their life. May the little ones ever be guided by the wise council of this little mother of theirs. The funeral was conducted at the White Oak church by Rev. A. N. Lindsey, Monday afternoon. Interment in the cemetery by the side of his little daughter.

CLARY, Johnnie N.
b: May 3 1909, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: May 30 1993, Fort Collins, CO
bur: Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins, CO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Johnnie N. Clary, 84, of Fort Collins, died Sunday, May 30, 1993 at Spring Creek Health Care Center. Mr. Clary was born May 3, 1909 near Montrose, the son of Ola Clary and Arminta Hart Clary. He received his education at White Oak School and Ballard High School. On Jan. 24, 1936, he married Ferne McDonald in Sedalia. Mr. Clary had lived in Fort Collins for the past five years, moving there from Wheatridge, Colorado. He moved to Colorado about forty years ago, and was employed with Public Service Company of Colorado for twenty-five years. He attended the Baptist Church and First Christian Church. Graveside services were held at Roselawn Cemetery, Fort Collins. The Rev. Richard Schoonover, a nephew of the deceased, officiated. He is survived by his wife, Ferne Clary of Fort Collins; two sons, James K. Clary of Fort Collins and Ronald Clary of Grandview, Washington; three brothers, Richard Clary of Renton, Washington, Estel Clary of Kansas City; and Ralph Clary of Clinton; one sister, Pauline Kreher of Cameron; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

CLARY, Mary Frances BENTLER
b: Jan 11 1921, Burlington, IA
d: Mar 10 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Frances Clary died March 10, 1995, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born on January 11, 1921, in Burlington, Iowa, the first child of William Edward Bentler and Frances Marie Ebert Bentler. She graduated from Burlington High School in 1938. She attended a business college in Burlington, Iowa. On September 20, 1944, she married Ralph E. Clary of Urich at St. John's Catholic Church in Burlington, Iowa, and to this union seven children were born. They lived near Camp Roberts, California, until Ralph was sent to the Southeast Pacific during World War II at which time she moved back to Burlington. While Ralph was overseas Mary Fran worked for a law firm. Upon Ralph's return they moved to Appleton City in September of 1946 and Montrose in 1947. In March of 1950 they moved to the farm west of Montrose where they lived until September of 1991 when they moved to Clinton. Mary Frances was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. After her children were raised she worked for the interchurch Coordinating Council in Clinton and then for 12 years as the director of the RSVP program. At the time of her death she was serving as the secretary of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was active in the Mt. Hope Rural Home Improvement Club, Cosmos, McGennis Youth Center, the Henry County Museum and many other volunteer projects. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Clary; three sons, John T. Clary of Columbia, William A. Clary of Friendswood, Texas, and Father Michael O. Clary of Blue Springs; two daughters, Maureen F. McAvoy of Puerto Rico and Jean Ann Liu of Warrensburg; six grandchildren, Jarcia, Marcia and Joe Liu, Christine and Matthew McAvoy and Caleb Clary. She was preceded in death by twin sons, Robert and Joseph Clary, as well as her parents. Also surviving are three brothers, William Bentler of Burlington, Ia., Robert Bentler of Burlington, Ia., and Joseph Bentler of Marion, Ia.; three sisters, Rita Hasson of Burlington, Ia., Barbara Lemley of Des Moines, Ia.; and Katherine Adolphson of Burlington, Ia. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Tuesday, March 14. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery in Montrose.

CLARY, Mary Frances DUNN SEVIER
b: Oct 8 1847, Cooper Co, MO
d: Mar 20 1924
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The character of which we are about to write was a Christian mother. She wrought on the stage of life, not as a star performer, but as a servant behind the scenes, labors that the drama in which she plays may glorify the Ruler of human destiny. The curtain has fallen and the drama in which she played so noble a part has ended in tragedy if she had no hope. But she had more than hope. She had an abiding faith in Him who is able to save her soul and death came not as a conqueror but as a deliverer to prepare her tired body for its long and quiet rest. The subject of this sketch, Mary F. Dunn Clary, was born October 8, 1847, in Cooper county, Mo., and came with her parents to Henry county just previous to the Civil war. Her father, Major Dunn, was a pioneer settler in the Hickory Grove neighborhood and she spent her life within a few miles of the hold home. January 4, 1868, she was united in marriage to George A. Sevier, who passed away April 13, 1874, leaving her with four small children, Jas. W. Sevier, who died in October, 1921, Rosa Williams died in August, 1907, E. F. Sevier, of Urich, and Mrs. W. G. Martin, of Springfield, survive her. January 27, 1877, she was united in marriage to A. V. Clary, who with three sons, John E., of Clinton, George E. and Ola, of Urich, together with one brother, J. N. Dunn, survive her. She departed this life at her late home 5 miles south of Urich, March 21, 1924. Age 76 years, 5 months and 15 days. Funeral service was conducted at the Presbyterian church, of Urich. Interment in Hickory Grove cemetery. The funeral sermon was based on 2nd Timothy 4:7: I have fought a good fight. I have finished my course. I have kept the faith. These words were appropriate since her life confirmed to the highest Christian principles. Sublime indeed, is the service of mother, for no pen nor picture can portray the secret ministries that spring from a heart full of love, our minds are incapable of its full measure. When hearts are aching with sorrow and memory's chamber overflows with reflections, we are consoled by the thought that her contribution to the world was a blessing.

CLARY, Ralph E.
b: Sep 18 1919, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 6 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 7 2007 - Ralph E. Clary, age 87, of Clinton, MO, died June 6, 2007. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Clinton on June 11, 2007. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Cemetery in Montrose, MO. Ralph was born September 18, 1919, of Ola A. and Arminta Lee Clary, the sixth of seven children. He was a graduate of Missouri University, Columbia, where he joined the United States army. He was promoted to the rank of captain and served his country both during and after World War II. As a part of G. Company, 17th Infantry, 7th Division, he was part of the assaults on Leyte and Okinawa. He also served in the occupation of Korea after the war. During the war he was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantry badge, the Army Occupation Medal, the Victory Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre Medal with two Bronze Stars, and the American Theater Medal. He continued his military service after the war in the Army Reserves. He was also an instructor of GI's and a member of the VFW. In 1944, he married Mary Frances Bentler in Burlington, Iowa. They were married 50 years and had seven children, John, William, Michael, Maureen, Jean Ann, Robert and Joseph. Ralph was a farmer and rural mail carrier in the Montrose area, and was actively involved in his church and community. He raised registered Angus cattle. From 1966 to 1999 he gave 33 years of service as a board member of the McGinnis Youth Center in Rich Hill, and was an integral part of the establishment and development of the center. He further served his community as a charter member of the Henry County Farm Bureau, a member of the Henry County Draft Board, a member of the Montrose School District Board, and a member of the Appleton City Hospital Board. When he retired from farming, Ralph and his wife Mary Fran moved to Clinton, where he became a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He was a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was interested in history, and along with Mary Fran researched the family genealogy. He is a member of the Missouri Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. He became actively involved in the Henry County Historical Society, and was instrumental in the development and growth of the Henry County Museum. He especially enjoyed his work with the log house and other buildings that are located across the street from the main museum building. He worked with a team of people who transported historic buildings and artifacts to the museum site so that future generations could see a part of real history. In 1998 he was the recipient of the Heritage Award for his service to the Henry County Historical Society. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Mary Fran, daughter Jean Ann Liu, sons Robert and Joseph, grandson Caleb Clary, parents Ola A. and Arminta Lee Clary, and four brothers and two sisters. Survivors include three sons, John T. Clary & wife Helen of Columbia, MO, William A. Clary & wife Barbara of Friendswood, TX, and Father Michael O. Clary of Lees Summit, MO, one daughter, Capt. Maureen F. McAvoy & husband Cmdr. Tom of Ledyard, CT, five grandchildren, Jarcia Kosinski and husband Paul, Marcia Kantola and husband Matt, Joe Liu, Christine McAvoy, PFC Matt McAvoy, and five great grandchildren.

CLARY, Richard Hart
b: Apr 9 1922, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 16 1997, Renton, WA
bur: Greenwood Memorial Park, Renton, WA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Richard Hart Clary, Renton, Washington, died November 16, 1997. He was 75. Mr. Clary was born April 9, 1922, in Urich, to Ola and Arminta Clary. He graduated from Clinton High School and served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He married Flossie Hutchens November 20, 1965. He worked as an electrician for the Boeing Co. until retiring in 1984. He enjoyed salmon fishing, hunting, golf and travel. He is survived by his wife, Flossie Clary of Renton; four sons, Lee Morrison and Roger Walker, both of Wichita, Kansas, Kenny Walker of Graham, Washington, and Bob Walker of Chautauqua, Kansas; three daughters, Linda Andrews of Huntsville, Alabama, Judy Cottom of Renton, Washington, and Lora Boys of Wichita, Kansas; a brother, Ralph Clary of Clinton; a sister, Pauline Kreher of Cameron; 21 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Estel, Oral and Johnny Clary, and one sister, Mildred Schoonover; his grandson, Matthew Cottom, and daughter, Kay Higgins. A funeral service was held Friday, November 21, at the Greenwood Funeral Home. Burial was at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton.

CLARY, William Rutherford
b: Jun 21 1853, Overton Co, TN
d: Nov 11 1927, Wenatchee, WA
bur: Wenatchee City Cemetery, Wenatchee, Chelan Co, WA
Wenatchee Daily News, Wenatchee, Washington, Nov 12, 1927 - Following an illness which has kept him confined for almost ten months, W. R. Clary, 74, a resident of Wenatchee for the past 22 years, died at 11 o'clock last night. He had been in the monumental business during most of his residence here, and was widely known in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Clary were married 55 years ago in Clinton, MO, where they lived for 21 years, when they moved to Cando, N.D., from where they came to Wenatchee after a short residence. Mr. Clary was a member of the Elks and Masonic lodges of this city, and the latter fraternity will have charge of the funeral to be held Monday at the Masonic temple. Services will be completed at the Wenatchee cemetery. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Sarah (Sims) Clary, four sons, George, Wenatchee, Edward and Howard, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Harvey E. of Seattle. Three daughters, Mrs. Mary Emick of Kansas City, MO., Mrs. Lucy McCarty of Los Angeles and Mrs. Margaret Bowen of Bellingham. The Clarys owned a home at 217 North Delaware Street here. (Note: He was the brother of Agrippa Valentine Clary.)

CLASPILL, Lucille DAVIS
b: Feb 5 1916, Montevallo, Vernon Co, MO
d: Sep 6 2001, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
arr: Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 10 2001 - Lucille Claspill, 85, Nevada, died Thursday morning, September 6, 2001, at the Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. She was born February 5, 1916, in Montevallo, to LeRoy Davis and Margaret Reginia Hackleman Davis. She married Roy Allen Claspill on March 19, 1934, in Mound City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 28, 1971. Mrs. Claspill grew up in Montevallo and lived in Vernon County most of her life. She attended school in Montevallo and Sheldon. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Nevada. She retired from Nevada State Hospital after 15 years as a psychiatric aide. Survivors include four sons, Tommy A. Claspill and his wife, Sarah, Nevada, Carol L. Claspill and his wife, Loretta, Nevada, Darrel S. Claspill and his wife, Doris, Clinton, and Ronald D. Claspill and his wife, Frances, Lake Havasu, Arizona; one daughter, Sandra K. Foreman and her husband, William, Harrisonville; 12 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three nieces. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Lyle Claspill, and three brothers, Everett, Clifford S. and Lee R. "Pete" Davis. Funeral services were Monday, September 10, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada.

CLAY, Jackie Gene
b: Aug 16 1950, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 23 2003, 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, Nov 5 2003 - Jack Clay was born on August 16, 1950, and died Saturday, October 25, 2003, at his home in Clinton. He was the son of James and Georgia Roberts Clay. He was a native of Clinton and a fourth generation Henry Countian. Growing up in Clinton as "one of the Clay boys", Jack was an accomplished Little League baseball player and excelled in Scouting, achieving the Warrior level. Jack attended Jefferson Park Grade School, Clinton Junior High and Clinton Senior High School. He graduated in 1969 with Donna Thompson. They married in 1970. Directly out of high school. Jack enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. This was the height of the Vietnam War and Jack wanted to be in the action. It didn't happen and in 1971 he left the Marines as a Corporal. During the next 10 years Jack completed two union apprenticeships in welding and mechanics at Kansas, City Power & Light. During this time, Jack and Donna had three children, Carrie, Matt and Jed. Jack's quest for military action did not end with the Marines. He enlisted in the Navy as a Seabee and achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant in the National Guard. While in the Guard, Jack completed a tour of duty in the Canal Zone of Panama. After leaving KCPL, Jack held a variety of positions at Alva Allen Industries and at one time even owned his own welding business. Something Jack loved to do was teaching. He taught welding at the local vo-tech school and in other adult education settings. He also taught his grandson. William, how to weld. Jack Clay was an active participant in the community. He was Past Master of the Masonic Lodge Number 548. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite and the York Rite. He was vice president of the Golden Valley Shriners, a member of the Golden Valley Mini Rods and the Eastern Star. Jack also served as Deacon at the First Presbyterian Church. Add to this countless hours of coaching Little League baseball. Jack Clay was a thoughtful son and brother, a loving husband and father and a good citizen of the community. He served his country well. A year ago last August, Jack was given the biggest challenge of his life. Brain cancer is a formidable foe but Jack waged a courageous battle, but on October 25, 2003. a kind and generous man died with dignity. Jack is survived by his wife. Donna; his three children, Carrie, Matt and Jed. and seven grandchildren. William, Jacqueline, Nick, Shona, Daphne. Ryan and Kira. Additional survivors include his twin brother Jerry, and sisters, Lorene, Ruth, Mary, Patricia and Virginia, and brothers, Henry, George, Ben and Bill. Funeral services were Wednesday, October 29, at Vansant-Mills chapel, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

CLAY, James Dudley
b: Oct 24 1910, Yale, OK
d: Aug 23 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Hopewell Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James D. Clay, 80, formerly of Clinton, died at the Alpine North Nursing Center in Kansas City Thursday, August 22, 1991. Mr. Clay is survived by six sons, James Henry Clay of Clinton, George Thomas Clay and Benjamin Leroy Clay, both of Kansas City, Jackie G. and Jerry D. Clay, both of Clinton, William Richard Clay of Kansas City: six daughters, Lorene Hayes of Deepwater, Ruth Gutridge of Phoenix, Arizona, Mary Brown of Clinton, Betty Grindstaff of Kansas City, Patricia Ruscetta of Greenville, South Carolina, and Virginia Grindstaff of Windsor; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Consalus chapel, with burial in the Hopewell Cemetery. - James Dudley Clay was born October 24, 1910 in Yale, Oklahoma. He was the son of James Thomas and Marvella Sallee Clay and was one of thirteen children, all of whom have preceded him in death. Life in Oklahoma, as Jim so often recalled, was filled with hard work and wonderful family times. His heritage cultivated a lifetime interest in our country's western heritage. the open range, and man's ability to use the earth productively. Jim Clay was part of a generation who, as a child, experienced World War I, the war to end all wars, and to grow into a young man during the twenties - a golden age of reckless abandon - that eventually resulted In the Great Depression. It was during this time, 1931, that James Clay met, courted and married Georgia Fay Roberts in Bartlesville, Oklahoma. This was a union, likes most marriages of this era, that held fast to the vow of "through sickness and health, through richer, or poorer, till death do us part." The thirties in Oklahoma offered very little but hard work, when you could get it, and a promise that times had to get better. The early years of their marriage found Jim and Georgia in the oil fields of Oklahoma and the start of a family, beginning with their daughter, Lorene. Other children quickly followed, Mary. Ruth, James Henry. Betty, Patricia, and Virginia. During these years Jim worked for Champlin Oil Refinery in Naval Reserve, Oklahoma. Like countless millions of young men born into this era, World War Ii brought an abrupt halt to any plans or goals they might have had. His services in the United States Army began in 1944. He served in Central Europe and African campaigns as a heavy machine gun operator in the 304th Infantry, part of General George Patton's Third Army. Jim was awarded three bronze stars, a good conduct medal. entitlement to the European-African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaigns ribbons and an overseas bar. After his honorable discharge in October of 1945, Jim Joined his wife and young family in Clinton. It was here that he began his career in the construction industry, first with the R.J. Wastell Construction Company as a heavy equipment operator. Jim Clay was part of numerous major construction projects, ranging from the country's new interstate highway system, government missiles bases, Kaysinger Dam, Kansas City Power and Light expansion, to the street system of Clinton. Jim Clay was an ambitious man. He gained a reputation within the construction trades as a top-notch heavy equipment operator and was admired for his precision, dexterity, and speed. He was a member of Hoisting Engineers Local 101 and retired in 1973. In addition to finding a new career in Clinton, Jim and Georgia Clay also added fives sons to the family tree, George, Ben, Jack, Jerry and Bill. Jim Clay had a great love for the outdoors, and during lulls in the construction business took opportunities to work with cattle, ranching, and farming. Jim and Georgia Clay were very good parents, instilling in their children the virtues of honesty, loyalty and hard work. Theirs was a union that held fast to the idea that the family was the cornerstone of a productive society. Both found great joy in the accomplishments of all their children and in the later years, even greater joy in their many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was great depth to Jim and Georgia's personal commitment to one another. Shortly after Georgia's death in 1990, Jim was stricken with a massive stroke, leaving him unable to walk and very limited ability to move. But far more frustrating was the inability to speak, for it was his great talent to relates stories of his boyhood. to talk about the many changes he had seen in his life, and to voice an opinion, something he was never hesitant to do. The last months of his life were I spent in Alpine North, a skilled nursing center Kansas City. Even here Jim quickly won the hearts of the nursing staff and gained a reputation for his sense of humor, sly smile, and compatibility with other patients. Let us not shed tears for his passing. We can takes comfort that he has at last joined his beloved wife and mother of his children, and even though the span of his life saw two world wars, a great depression, a country coming of age. and a modern era that is often perplexing, Jim Clay was part of it all. His was an exciting and momentous life, and the legacy of his existence is richly assured. Funeral services were held Sunday. August 25, 1991 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery, Henry County.

CLAY, Ronnell A.
b: Jul 1 1943, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 31 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 6 2005 - Ronnell A. Clay, 62, Clinton, died Wednesday, August 31, 2005. Memorial services will be held Saturday, September 10, at Solid Rock Church. Cremation, under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home. He was born July 1, 1943, in Kansas City, son of Myron Sr. and Orelia Clark Clay. He was baptized into the Seventh Day Adventist Church and later converted to the Solid Rock Church. He had dedicated his life to helping others serving as a counselor for AA and NA. Preceding him in death was his parents, one son and one stepdaughter, Regina R. Wrotten. Survivors include his son Ronnell Simon; one brother Myron Clay Jr.; one sister Cozette Clay-Trent; stepchildren, John C. Graves, Howard K. Simon, Emil M. Simon, Averial J. Jacobs, plus numerous other family members and friends.

CLAY, Ronnell X.
b: Jul 11 1943
d: Aug 31 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 1 2005 - Ronnell X. Clay, 62, Clinton, died Wednesday, August 31, 2005, at Pathways Community Behavioral Healthcare.

CLAYCOMB, Donald L. "Donnie"
b: Aug 2 1940, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 12 2001, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 14 2001 - Donnie Claycomb, 61, Windsor, died Sunday, August 12, 2001, at his home in Windsor. He was born August 2, 1940, in Windsor, the son of Jewell Levi Claycomb and Doris Gladys (Knoles) Claycomb. On December 5, 1959, he married Eugenia "Mickey" Barn in Clinton. On November 26, 1971, he married Jewell "Judy" Milam in Clinton. He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Union Local 101, Kansas City for 20 years. He worked for several years on the Harry S. Truman Reservoir project. He was an artist and sign painter and owned and operated Don's Signs in Windsor for several years. He is survived by his mother, Doris Claycomb, Windsor; two daughters, Tonya M. Gentry, Pleasant Hill, and Pamela Grobe, Warsaw; a son, William Claycomb, Windsor; four step-chldren, Teresa Niswonger, Tammy Kimbrough, Carol House and Jimmie Ahart; 16 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Larry Claycomb, Sedlia, and James Claycomb, Windsor, and a sister, Carolyn Baker, Sedalia. He was preceded in death by his father in 1956, a brother, Junior Claycomb in 1983, and a sister, Jean Durrill, in 1984. Graveside services will be Wednesday, August 15, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CLAYCOMB, Doris Gladys KNOLES
b: Nov 21 1914, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: May 8 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 11 2004 - Doris G. Claycomb, 89, Windsor, died early Saturday morning, May 8, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born November 21, 1914, in Windsor, the daughter of David Leslie Knoles and Bertha Ethel (Collins) Knoles. On November 17, 1931, in Windsor, she married Jewell Levi Claycomb, who died September 1, 1956. She worked as a cook at the former Windsor's Resthaven Nursing Home from 1959 to 1984 and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors include two sons, James W. "Buddy" Claycomb and his wife Myrtle, Windsor, and Larry L. Claycomb and his wife Sandy, Sedalia; a daughter, Carolyn L. Baker, Windsor; a brother, Merlin E. Knoles, Independence; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and a niece, Sandy Leach. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by three children, Jewell Claycomb, Donald L. Claycomb and Beverly "Jean" Claycomb and two grandsons, David Baker and Alan Durrill. Funeral services were Tuesday, May 11, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CLAYTON, Clarence William "Bill"
b: Oct 12 1923, Ohio Post Office, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Feb 5 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 27 2003 - Clarence W. (Bill) Clayton was born October 12, 1923, to Troy Clayton and Mabel Warner Clayton in the Ohio Post Office community. He died Wednesday, February 5, 2003, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He attended grade school in the rural area and high school at Appleton City and Lowry City. As a young man he accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized and joined the Ohio Christian Church, later becoming a member of the Lowry City United Methodist Church. In January 1943, he enlisted in the Navy and served there until December 1945. He was employed by Texas Empire Pipe Line until 1947 when these plants began closing. On December 27, 1946, he was married to Lucille Shoemaker. they made their home in Lowry City and Appleton City. He and his father-in-law were in a grocery store in Appleton City, later coming to Lowry City in a hardware store. In 1958 he was employed by Menefee Construction Company as office manager working on road construction in the southeast part of Missouri. He had the desire to have his own business, so in 1971 he and a brother-in-law started an asphalt seal coating business in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Later he became the sole owner. After 23 years in Tulsa, he and Lucille moved back to their home area where he made many new friends and renewed old acquaintance. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, Sunrise Optimist and 50-year member of the Lowry City Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Lucille, of the home; sisters, Ruthella Knight of Appleton City and Elizabeth Hinton and brother-in-law, Charles Hinton of Clinton; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, February 8. Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

CLEEK, Lula Mae TRENARY
b: May 31 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 29 2004, Greeley, Weld Co, CO
bur: Evans Cemetery, Evans, CO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 18 2005 - Mae Trenary Cleek, 99, Greeley, Colorado, died Wednesday, December 29, 2004, at the Hospice and Palliative Care of Northern Colorado inpatient unit, Greeley. She was born May 31, 1905, in Clinton, to Henry and Ursula Trenary. On September 30, 1923, she married William Edgar Cleek in Clinton. He preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs. Cleek moved to the Eaton-Greeley area in the 1970s. She was a resident of the Benjamin Square complex in Eaton until 1997 when she moved to Centennial Health Care Center in Greeley. Mrs. Cleek worked as a cook at nursing homes and restaurants. She enjoyed cooking, baking, flower gardening, needlework and spoiling her grandchildren. Survivors are a son, Jim Cleek and wife Cynthia Withrow, Golden, Colorado; son-in-law Orlen Baker of Greeley, Colorado; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, 19 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Juanita Baker; an infant son, and four brothers, Elbert, Emery, Everett and Burton Trenary. Services were held Tuesday, January 3, 2005, at Hillside Baptist Church in Greeley. Interment was in Evans Cemetery. Nieces and nephews from Missouri attending the services were Patricia Hooke, Ozark; Mary Ellen Gieselman, Urich; Larry Trenary, Eula Fern Price and husband Jim, Ronda Brasier and husband Jim, all of Clinton.

CLEEK, Mildred Pearl PARKER
b: Oct 7 1903, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 15 1994, Greeley, Weld Co, CO
bur: Eaton Cemetery, Eaton, CO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mildred Pearl Cleek, 91, Greeley, Colorado, formerly of Eaton, Colorado, died November 15, 1994, at the Bonell Good Samaritan Center. She was born October 7, 1903, in Windsor to Abraham Lincoln Parker and Anna Rohning Parker. She was a homemaker and worked as a housekeeper at U.N.C. for 11 years. She was married to Tony George Cleek on December 8, 1925, in Clinton. He died on October 3, 1974. They moved to Eaton, Colorado from Missouri in 1943. She was a member of the Eaton Senior Citizens and Eaton United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sons, Harley Eugene Cleek of Eaton, Colordao, Paul Roger Cleek of Leawood, Kansas, and Glenn Calvin Cleek of Arvada, Colordao; one sister, Lorena Powers of Clinton; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony George Cleek; a daughter, Eileen Lavon Casy, and a brother, Clyde Parker. Graveside services were held at the Eaton Cemetery Saturday, November 19.

CLEEK, Plumah Stella HOOD
b: Oct 28 1898, near Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 26 1994, 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 - Mrs. Plumah H. Cleek, 95, Clinton, died Wednesday, October 26, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. - Plumah Stella Hood, daughter of John Wesley Hood and Delilah Yandall Hood, was born October 28, 1898, at the farm home of her grandparents, Dr. James W. Yandall and Minerva Wade Yandall in the Shawnee Mound community. She grew up there and graduated from Shawnee Mound Grade School. Her parents moved to Clinton where she attended and graduated from the Clinton High school and Teachers Training. She taught in the Henry County schools and her last term was at Lima, south of Clinton. She was married to Charles Cleek on March 31, 1920. To this union one child was born, Frances Aileen. They farmed in the Deer Creek community neaer Clinton for a number of years. They later moved to Clinton where they were co-owners of the Clinton Cleaners and to Kansas City in 1952, where Charles worked for Rothchild's and she was a bookkeeper. In 1969 Charles and Plumah moved to Boonville where they operated a dry cleaning business with their son-in-law for 14 years, returning to Clinton in 1982. She leaves her daughter and son-in-law, Frances Aileen and David Jacob Petty, and a host of nieces and nephews to mourn her passing. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, on January 31, 1982; her parents; one sister, Georgia Mae Ford; two brothers, Charles and Sherman Hood. Funeral services were Saturday, October 29, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CLEGG, Stephen John Sr.
b: Jan 12 1918, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Sep 19 2002, Olathe, KS
bur: Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 20 2002 - Stephen "John" Clegg, Sr., 84, Olathe, died at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe, Kansas, on Thursday, September 19, 2002, after a short illness with cancer. He was born January 12, 1918, the son of Stephen Robert and Sarah Pearl (Craig) Clegg in Holden. On March 13, 1943, at Enid, Oklahoma, he married Hazel Gnell Kohler, who survives of the home. He served in the United States Army Medical Corps from 1941-45. He was employed by Union Gas Company, Olathe, Kansas, for 37 years. He is also survived by his three sons, Stephen J. Jr., and daughter-in-law Karen Clegg, Overland Park, Kansas, D. Eugene "Gene" and daughter-in-law, Merry Clegg, Spring Hill, Kansas, and Kent Lee Clegg, Olathe, Kansas; one sister, Mickey and brother-in-law, Floyd Pinkston, Springfield; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Robert Clegg, and sister-in-law, Shirley L. Clegg. Services will be at the College Church of the Nazarene at Garrett Chapel, 2020 East Sheridan, Olathe, Kansas, on Monday, September 23. Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Olathe, Kansas.

CLEMENTS, Bonnie Eileen WHISLER
b: Aug 29 1923, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
d: Jul 29 2006, 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, Aug 1 2006 - Bonnie Clements, 82, died July 31, 2006 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 3rd, at Consalus Chapel with burial in Englewood Cemetery. She was born August 29, 1923, in Pleasant Hill, daughter of A. Lee and Geneva McClintock Whisler. She enjoyed her grandchildren and loved bowling, gardening, playing cards, listening to Paul Harvey, square dancing, and country music. She was the owner/operator of Blue & Gold Beauty Salon. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death is her parents, husband, Harold; two brothers, Elvin Whisler, W. C. "Buster" Whisler and one sister, Irma Fay Whisler. Survivors include her one son, Donald R. Clements; one daughter, Kay Darlene Copowycz and husband, Walt; one brother, Oran E. Whisler and wife Edith; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Lois Whisler and Evelyn Whisler; several nieces and nephews; plus other numerous relatives and friends.

CLEVENGER, Alta Fay GREEN
b: Apr 18 1913, Macks Creek, Camden Co, MO
d: Dec 22 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Point Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alta Fay Clevenger, 81, Green Ridge, died Thursday, December 22, 1994, at Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born April 18, 1913, in Macks Creek, the daughter of Joel Carlton Green and Gertie May McDowell Green. On February 4, 1931, she married A. B. (Drum) Clevenger, who preceded her in death December 5, 1971. Mrs. Clevenger was a homemaker and a member of the former Hickory Point Baptist Church, near Green Ridge. Survivors include a daughter, Beverly Sullivan, Green Ridge; a sister, Jesse Mae Christian, Windsor; three grandsons: six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Alfred, Ralph and Ted. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 24, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Hickory Point Cemetery, near Green Ridge.

CLEVENGER, Gary Lee
b: Oct 24 1947, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 6 1998, Belton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 10 1998 - Gary Lee Clevenger, 50, Holden, died Friday, March 6, 1998, at Research Belton Hospital. He was born October 24, 1947, in Kansas City, the son of Theodore Foster and Virgie Mae (Yeager) Clevenger. On January 21, 1968, he married Ruby Rogers in Holden. He had lived in Holden and Kingsville area most of his life and graduated from Kingsville High School in 1965. Mr. Clevenger had been a truck driver for Dupuis Redi-Mix Concrete Company in Greenwood for 25 years. He is survived by his wife Ruby of the home; one son Jerry lee Clevenger of Garden City, and one daughter Julie Mae Williams, Holden; four grandchildren, Lacy Mae Williams, Jessica Leigh Williams, Austin Lee Clevenger and Kyla Marie Cooper, all of Holden. Funeral services were Monday, March 9, at Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Holden Cemetery.

CLEVENGER, Helen Alice McQUITTY
b: Nov 4 1907, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 6 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Helen Alice McQuitty Clevenger was born November 4, 1907, with a twin sister Hildreth, in Henry County. Helen had four brothers and three sisters. James and George McQuitty and Hildreth Paul predeceased her. She is survived by David Wraye McQuitty of San Diego, California, Howard McQuitty of Holden, Catherine McArthur of Independence, and Margaret Tillman of Clinton. Helen attended school in Warrensburg and attended other schools before completing her bachelor's degree in education at Lindenwood College in St. Charles. She taught in Missouri school systems from Norris to St. Charles for nearly 40 years. She was a member of P.E.O., D.A.R., the Presbyterian Church in St. Charles and Clinton plus many other civic activities. She married Dr. Homer Clevenger June 22, 1934, in Warrensburg. Two children were born to Homer and Helen, a daughter Elizabeth Ann, and a son Dr. Thomas Benton. Homer passed away December 14, 1979, and is interred at Carrsville Cemetery awaiting Helen. Ann married James Earl Ray and had three children before her death on July 17, 1978. Dr. Jane Elizabeth Ray married to Daniel Huesman of Alexandria, Kentucky, Michael James Ray of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Stephen Daniel Ray of Cincinnati, Ohio. Tom is married to Dr. Novella Sue Noland and he has four children, two daughters named Stephanie Leigh Gage of Appleton, Wisconsin, and Kimberly Ann Hamilton of Raytown and two sons named William Thomas Clevenger, who attends Missouri University in Columbia, and Michell Alan McNeely in St. Charles. Helen has two great-grandchildren named Sydney Ann and Courtney Elizabeth Huesman of Alexandria, Kentucky. Services were at Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton on Monday, February 9. Burial will be in Carrsville Cemetery in rural Henry County.

CLEVENGER, Tillie E. CARPENTER BOYD
b: Mar 16 1914, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Mar 29 2003, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 1 2003 - Tillie E. Clevenger, 89, formerly of Green Ridge, died Saturday morning, March 29, 2003, at Millie's Elder Care, Sedalia. She was born March 16, 1914, in Green Ridge, the daughter of Walter Carpenter and Nora Mae (Breeden) Carpenter. On April 6, 1935, in Sedalia, she married George Boyd Ray, who died in April 1947. She then married Benjamin "Bennie" Guy Clevenger on October 15, 1955, in Warsaw and he died February 1, 1994. She worked at the International Shoe Factory in Higginsville for 13 years and then worked at Lamy's Levi Factory in Sedalia for six years before her retirement. She was a member of the former ElDorado Christian Church, near Green Ridge, and Rebekah's Lodge #830, formerly of Green Ridge. Mrs. Clevenger is survived by four nieces, Katheryn Barnard, Jean Dingus, Marian Schroeder, Louise Ray, and a nephew, Walter Ray. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Mildred Carpenter, Sarah Reinhart, Margaret Ray, and two nieces, Dorothy McCartney and Patsy Gayle Ray. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 2, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Green Ridge Cemetery.

CLEVENGER, William "Bill"
b: Jul 21 1918, Lawson, Ray Co, MO
d: Jan 16 2006, Osage Beach, Camden Co, MO
bur: Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 19 2006 - William "Bill" Clevenger, 87, Lincoln, died Monday evening, January 16, 2006, at Osage Beach Health Care Center, Osage Beach. He was born July 21, 1918, in Lawson. He married Kay Sappington. On January 14, 1978, in Clinton, he married Mary Lou Williams, who survives of the home. He was a truck driver for many years before going to work for the Department of Natural Resources in Knob Noster for 10 years before his retirement. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was stationed in Germany as a member of the 648th Tank Destroy Battalion. He was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action. He attended Cedar Grove Baptist Church near Warsaw and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lake View Heights, the VFW Lincoln Memorial Post, Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion Post #305, Cole Camp. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Curtis Michael Clevenger, Raytown; a stepdaughter, Marsha Lutjen and her husband Gary, Windsor; eight grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Estell Clevenger and an infant brother; three sisters, Jessie Fields, Helen Smith and Ermal Rauche, and a stepdaughter Judith Crow. Memorial services will be Friday, January 20, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be at a later date in Lincoln Cemetery.

CLIFTON, Raymond W.
b: Apr 8 1919, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 12 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, Jun 7 2005 - Raymond W. Clifton, son of Albert Stewart and Floy (Blees) Clifton, was born in Kansas City April 8, 1919, and he died at his home in Clinton May 12, 2005, at the age of 86 years. He was married to Myrtle G. Martin April 6, 1939, in Liberty, and they were married for 66 years. He was in the Merchant Marines from 1941 to 1945. He was a firefighter for the Kansas City Fire Department before he retired in 1968. He then moved to Viola where he lived until moving to Clinton in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Floy (Blees) Clifton; his stepfather William Baker; one brother Jack Clifton; one sister Roberta Clifton, and one granddaughter Kimberly Green. He is survived by his wife Myrtle Clifton of the home; two sons Micheal Clifton and wife Sharon, Harrisonville, and James Clifton and wife Mary, Kansas City; one daughter Michelle Green, Clinton; 11 grandsons, Leonard Green, Clinton, Steven Green, Kansas City, Chris Green and wife Belinda, Memphis, Tennessee, William Clifton and wife Lorena, Clinton, Eddie Clifton and wife Kelly, Gunn City, Richard Clifton and wife Penny, Clinton, Micheal Clifton and wife Leann, Washburn, Jason Clifton, Patrick Clifton, Aaron Clifton and Mackenzie Clifton, all of California, plus 22 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, May 14. This was cremation with burial at a later date at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CLINE, Asa E. "Gene"
b: Sep 19 1974
d: Nov 13 2002, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 15 2002 - Gene Cline, 28, Appleton City, died Wednesday, November 13, 2002, at his home. He was an automotive mechanic. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 16, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rockville.

CLINE, Bathia Porter PRALL
b: Feb 1 1843, Pennsylvania
d: Jan 17 1927, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1927 - Bathia Porter Prall was born in Pennsylvania, February 1, 1843. She moved with her parents to Clinton county, Ohio, where she taught school for awhile. Here she met Thomas Cline to whom she was married on May 31, 1866. To this union, 10 children were born. Three of whom died in infancy. The others grew to maturity and are still living, with the exception of one daughter, who died eight years ago. She is survived by her husband of Brownington, and six children as follows: Mrs. Rosa Done of Clinton, Mo.; Mrs. Flora Ford of Hillsborough, Ohio; Milton Cline of Mt. Zion; Grover C. Cline of Blackwell, Okla.; Henry and Elra Cline, who reside with them in the home. All the children who are living were able to be present at the funeral. She is also survived by 29 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Mrs. Cline was converted and joined the Baptist church when she was just a girl, and at the time of her death she was a member of the Finey Baptist church. Although they have been living in Brownington for 8 years, she never moved her church membership from Finey, where they lived on a farm near the church for a number of years. She was a good and faithful Christian, and found joy in serving her Lord. Sister Cline had been in failing health for a number of years. all that loving hands could do was done to make her comfortable, but for some time she had just been awaiting the call of her Master, whom she loved, that she might leave the old tabernacle of the body and might enter her mansion in the skies. The call came early Monday morning, January 17th, and she has gone to be with her Savior, where there is no sickness, sorrow nor death, and to be with her loved ones over there and to await the coming of the others. She was 83 years, 11 months and 16 days old. Funeral services were conducted at the Brownington Baptist church by James D. Briggs, Tuesday afternoon, and the body was borne to the beautiful cemetery near by and tenderly laid to rest.

CLINE, Geneva Alice SAMPSON
b: Dec 6 1915, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 1 1999, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Friday, Jan 15 1999 - Geneva Alice Sampson Cline, daughter of Charles Eugene and Mamie Leona Dodson Sampson, was born December 6, 1915, in Brownington, and died January 1, 1999, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Geneva was married to Forest F. Cline on March 26, 1932, at The First Baptist Church in Clinton. Forest preceded her in death on December 14, 1971. Geneva spent her life as a homemaker, mother, hospital bookkeeper and sheriff's department dispatcher. She had lived in Brownington and Warsaw before she moved to Lowry City three years ago. She is survived by her son, Forest (Butch) Cline, his wife Mollie, Mesa, Arizona; her loving companion, Ivan Bradley, who cared for her during her illness and who has been a very good friend; two sisters, Joann Crowder of Brownington and Carolyn Joyce Westoff of Belton; one brother, Charles Eugene Sampson, Jr. of Urich; two grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, January 5. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

CLINE, Henry May
b: May 29 1879, Logan Co, OH
d: Mar 13 1938, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Finey Church Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mr. Cline, well-known farmer and long resident of southeast Henry County, died about 12:07 p.m., March 13, 1938, at a hospital in Springfield from spinal meningitis with which he had been critically ill about three weeks. He had been working at Fair Grove, about 15 miles northeast Springfield since last November, cutting wood in the timber which was a pleasurable work for him, but after he became ill, his brothers were not notified until Friday, a short time before he became unconscious. Soon after he was taken to the hospital where he lived but a few hours. His brother Elra Cline of Finey, and Grover Cline of Blackwell, Okla., went as soon as possible and his only son Oral of Fort Scott, Kans., hastened to his father's bedside but did not again see him alive. Henry May Cline was born May 29, 1879, in Logan County, Ohio, and as a youth came with his family to Henry County where they lived in different communities until they settled one-half mile northeast of Finey which had since been the Cline home. He married Ada Fifer of Mt. Zion in 1901 and to this union were born two children, both of whom survive, the son, and a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Sanders, of Kansas City. There are also seven grandchildren; a sister Mrs. Rosa Doan, at 615 West Grand River; and besides the other two brothers, Milton Cline, near Mt. Zion. Mr. Cline was a farmer and actively engaged on their farm until the past three years, when he and his brother, who lived together, rented the land and deceased worked on public works and odd jobs. He and his brothers were closely united, and since his own children had established homes of their own, he enjoyed visiting all those he held dear. He was quiet and uncomplaining and ever industrious. He was a lifelong member of the Finey Baptist church which joined a corner of the farm and was but a quarter mile from the home. Funeral services were conducted at Finey at 1:30 p.m. Sunday. Bird Holland, a neighbor, spoke comforting words. He was laid to his eternal rest in the nearby cemetery.

CLINE, Mollie Marie GROSS
b: Jul 6 1945, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 14 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 2008 - Mollie Marie Cline of Clinton went to be with the Lord Feb. 14, 2008. She was born July 6, 1945, in Clinton, the daughter of Raynard and Edna (Michel) Gross. Mollie was united in marriage to Forest Lynn Cline, who survives of the home, on May 26, 1979, in Clinton. Mollie enjoyed being a supervisor for Casey's for years as she enjoyed being around the public before her health declined. They moved to Mesa, Arizona where they resided for six years as her health worsened. They made the decision to move back to be with her family and friends. Her hobbies and interests included going to church, going out to eat, going to the boats and playing cards. She devoted her life to helping her children and friends whenever and wherever she was needed. Mollie was preceded in death by her father and mother, Raynard and Edna Gross; one brother Gene Gross, and one sister Wanda Southers, as well as five nieces and nephews. Survivors include her husband Forest of the home; three daughters, Patricia Breshears and husband Robert of Warsaw, Pamela Smith and husband Jerry of Clinton, and Karen Knight and husband Ron of Clinton; one son Edward Houk of Clinton; two brothers, Roger Gross and wife Sheila of Windsor and Jim Gross and wife Bettie of Urich; a brother-in-law A. J. Southers of Clinton; five grandchildren, Shawn and Shane Breshears, Ashley and Andrea Carver and Kaitlyn Smith; two step-grandchildren, Britney and Cory Knight, and three great-grandchildren, Angel, Andrew and Lacey Breshears, and a lifelong friend, Mary Laughlin of Arkansas. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Sunday, Feb. 17. Interment was in Stones Chapel Cemetery, Montrose.

CLINKENBEARD, Earl Paul
b: Nov 18 1892, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Oct 25 1995, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Earl P. Clinkenbeard, 102, formerly of Windsor, died Wednesday, October 25, 1995, at Meyer's Care Center, Higginsville. He was born November 18, 1892, in St. Joseph, the son of Louis N. Clinkenbeard and Mary K. Anderson Clinkenbeard. On December 31, 1922, in Windsor, he married Pansy A. Weathers, who preceded him in death March 1, 1990. Mr. Clinkenbeard and his wife, Pansy, lived and farmed in and around Windsor, until their retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Brandon United Methodist Church, near Windsor. He is survived by four daughters, Edna Wescott, Springfield, Irma Gregory, Tightwad, Rosemarie Hunsaker, Leesville, Jean Harms, Windsor; E. Spencer Clinkenbeard, Aurora, Colorado; 27 grandchildren; 60 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Mr. Clinkenbeard has extended family in Illinois, Florida, Texas, Oklahoma and California. He was preceded in death by three infant children, a grandchild and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Monday, October 30, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CLINTON, Michael Wayne
b: Jul 4 1959, Pennsylvania
d: Sep 19 2004, near Urbana, Dallas Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 24 2004 - Mike Clinton, 45, rural Urbana, died Sunday, September 19, 2004, in an ATV accident on Route 1, near Urbana. He was born July 4, 1959, in the state of Pennsylvania, the son of William Edward Clinton and Ineta Josephine (Wilt) Clinton. He served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by two sons, Gregory Michael Clinton, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kyle Wayne Clinton, Savannah; a daughter Angela Clinton, Las Vegas, Nevada; one brother, two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Friday, September 24, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CLITES, Margaret F. COWHERD
b: Oct 20 1911, Campbellsville, KY
d: Oct 17 1996, Houston, TX
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Margaret F. Cowherd Clites was born October 20, 1911, in Campbellsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Robert and Ermine (Coakley) Cowherd. She died Thursday, October 17, 1996, at the Rosewood Medical Center in Houston, Texas, at the age of 84. Margaret was married to Leslie Clites, who preceded her in death April 10, 1986. She lived in Nebraska and in Aurora, Colorado, which she considered home. In 1953 she moved to Blairstown. Then in the early 1980's she moved to Clinton. She lived in Illinois for a year prior to moving to Houston, Texas, in 1991. Mrs. Clites was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Clinton. She is survived by one son, Paul L. Clites and wife, Nancy, of Katy, Texas, and two grandchildren, Jonathan and Ashley. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 22, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CLOCK, Ernest Edward
b: Apr 30 1911, Hampton, IA
d: Oct 21 1991, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ernest Edward Clock, Jr., 80 years, son of Ernest Edward Clock and Ella Patrick Clock, was born April 30, 1911, in Hampton, Iowa, and died October 21, 1991, at the Warsaw Health Care Center. He attended public schools in Hampton, Iowa. He received a teacher's certificate from Iowa State University and was a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism in 1934. He was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social fraternity. He married Para Lee Saltz of Sulphur Springs, Arkansas, July 20, 1935. She died in 1982. Survivors include his three children, Linda Clock Coleberd, Clinton, Ernest Edward Clock III, Roeland Park, Kansas, and James Lyle Clock, Kansas City; two sisters, Doris Smith, Traer, Iowa, and Dorothy Lawrence, Ft. Scott, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jill Leanne Coleberd and Rebecca Jane Coleberd of Clinton, Zoey Elizabeth Clock, Kansas City and Jennifer Ann Chase, Roeland Park, Kansas. He was employed in the advertising department of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, St. Louis; at the munitions plant, Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis (during WWII); as a hardware salesman at Shapleigh Hardware, Co., LeMars, Iowa. He was a hardware salesman from 1958 until his retirement at Speer Hardware Co. of Ft. Smith. Arkansas. He resided in Ginger Blue, near Noel, Mo., from 1948 to 1979, when he retired and moved to Clinton. He was a member of Missouri Historical Society, Smithsonian Institutes, and Franklin County. Iowa, Historical Society. He was very interested in genealogy and Civil War history. He held copyrights on the following manuscripts: Authorized historical articles on "The 6th Iowa Infantry", "The Life and Times of Francis Marko Cummins" and "Hezakiah C. Clock's Civil War".

CLOE, Henry
b: Apr 8 1873, Greene Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1938, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Henry Cloe Died about 10:00 a.m. January 11, 1938, at the county farm, from a heart ailment. He was born April 8, 1873, in Green County and came when about five to the Huntingdale neighborhood, where he became a member of the Methodist church. he married Miss Arizona Harrison and lived many years in Clinton. He was a janitor at the Stebbins' hospital until it was destroyed by fire. Since, he had made his home at times with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Cloe. He is survived by the following children, Floyd, Temple, Homer, Mrs. Beulah Herman and Herbert, all of Kansas City; his brother, John, and sisters, Mrs. May Bledsoe of Clinton and Mrs. Charles Brizendine of Leesville, all present. Funeral services were Wednesday at the Tebo Baptist church, following short services at the Wilkinson Funeral Chapel. Burial at Tebo cemetery.

CLOSE, Alfred
b: Feb 5 1827, Scott Co, IN
d: Jan 28 1887, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye Feb 3 1887 - On the 28th ult. Alfred Close departed this life at his home 3 miles southwest of Clinton, his disease being typhoid pneumonia. Born in Indiana Feb. 5, 1827 and in 1850 moved to Illinois where he met and married Elizabeth R. Deel a year later, who now survives him. In 1853 he started for California but did not remain long and in 1856 landed in Illinois again, coming to Henry county in 1871, purchasing a farm one-half mile west of where he lived at the time of his death. He was an exemplary man, and well liked by his neighbors, never forgetting a kind act. His neighborhood has lost a true friend and the wife a grand and good husband. Dr. Jones conducted the funeral at the grave at Englewood.

CLOSSON, Raymond L.
b: Sep 4 1919, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 24 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Blackwater Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Raymond L. Closson, Centerview, passed away Thursday, October 24, 1991 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. Mr. Closson was born September 4, 1919 in Kansas City, the son of Eugene and Gladys (Pennell) Closson. He lived in Kansas City until 1972 when he moved to Centerview. He married Betty Constable in January of 1951 in Kansas City. Mr. Closson was a self-employed upholsterer. He is survived by his wife, Betty Closson of the home; two daughters, Linda Pyle, Holden, and Sandy Halstead, Warrensburg; one brother, Bill Closson, address unknown; one sister, Linda Whitney, Kansas City; and three grandchildren. Graveside services were held Sunday, October 27, 1991 at the Blackwater Cemetery, Centerview.

CLOUD, Ward
b: Apr 15 1911
d: May 28 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 30 2002 - Ward Cloud, 91, Leeton, died Tuesday, May 28, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 1, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Benton Green Cemetery, Roscoe.

CLOUGHLEY, Opal Marie MILLER
b: Aug 5 1942, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 21 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2003 - Opal Marie Cloughley of Osceola, daughter of Merle Eugene and Julia Nadine (Rippetoe) Miller, was born August 5, 1942, in Kansas City, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on July 21, 2003, at the age of 60 years. Opal was a lifelong resident of Kansas City before moving to Osceola about a year ago. She was a homemaker and a member of AA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Cloughley, and her father, Merle Eugene Miller. She is survived by her mother, Julia Nadine Miller, Polo; three sons, Rick Lee DaMitz of Kansas City, Kevin Lyle DaMitz of Lee's Summit and Derek Gile DaMitz of Fayetteville, North Carolina; three daughters, Deborah Kay McDaniel of Parkville, Rhonda Lynn Morris of Luverne, Minnesota, and Mary Ann Newell of Clinton; one brother, Curtis Lee Miller of Polo, as well as 12 grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Thursday, July 24. Cremation.

CLOUSE, Adam Tucson
b: Sep 9 1925, Tucson, AZ
d: Nov 17 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2002 - Adam Tucson Clouse, son of Elisha and Mary Ethel (Shipley) Clouse, was born September 9, 1925, in Tucson, Arizona, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on November 17, 2002, at the age of 77 years. Adam was a laborer. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Mary Strown; two brothers, William Clouse and Moses Clouse; two half-sisters Elsie Hoffman and Eleanor Swearingen. Adam is survived by one son, Brent Kenneth Clouse of Lane, Kansas; one daughter, Peggy Stockdall of Clinton; five grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, on Saturday, November 23.

CLOUSE, Doris L. GILLASPEY RITTER
b: Oct 22 1928, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 29 2005, 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, Dec 30 2005 - Doris L. Clouse, 77, Clinton, died Thursday, December 29, 2005, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 31, at Englewood Cemetery, under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home. She was born in Leesville October 22, 1928, daughter of Homer and Grace Smith Gillaspey. She enjoyed helping with Home Interior parties. She was a charter member of Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary #3667. She had worked as a telephone operator with United Telephone Company, Unitog and Henry County Library. Preceding her in death were her parents; one grandson Shaun Ritter; four sisters, and first husband Ernest Norman Ritter. Survivors include her husband LaVern, of the home; one son Norman Andrew Ritter, Clinton; one daughter Thelma Fay Roth and husband Jimmy, Bowie, Texas; one stepdaughter Brenda Maxine Mosher, Springfield; four grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

CLOUSE, James Bradford "Brad"
b: Nov 11 1963, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 24 2006, 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, Mar 16 2006 - James Bradford "Brad" Clouse, 42, Clinton, died Friday, February 24, 2006, at his mother's home. Brad was born November 11, 1963, at Wetzel Hospital, the son of Dr. James C. Clouse and Joan W. (Clouse) Kirchhoefer. Brad graduated from Clinton High School in 1982 and attended Drury College, SMS and CMSU. Brad lived most of his life in Clinton with the exception of the years spent with the Appleton City Police Department and Volunteer Fire Department. He was an EMT and American Cross volunteer. Brad worked as a private investigator, a construction worker and in the family business. He helped to establish Mo-Kan Recovery and most recently was self-employed. He loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hiking, camping, repelling, hunting and fishing. Brad proudly earned his pilot's license and loved to fly. He loved children, caring for the elderly and doing his best to help others. He was a history buff and could quote the Bible verbatim. Brad loved to read and watch the news. He had a love for music and learning to play any instrument. He was devoted to his family and friends and never gave up on people. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Leslie Clouse and Hope Clouse of Marshfield, Charles Cecil Wiley and Lida Askins Wiley of Clinton, and his aunt Mary Gist, Independence. He is survived by one daughter Lacy Hope Clouse; one stepson Brian Patrick Campbell, and their mother Natalie D. Clouse; his mother Joan W. Kirchhoefer and husband George, Clinton; his father Dr. James C. Clouse, Clinton; his birth parents, Cheryl Templeton and Al Kindle, Sedalia; one sister Jennifer Suzanne Clouse, Belton; one stepsister, Beth Frentrop, Olathe, Kansas; one stepbrother George Tyson Kirchhofer, Pleasant Hill; four half-brothers, Narin Clouse, Kansas City, Kelly Templeton, Thomas Kindle and Jason Kindle, all of Sedalia; four half-sisters, Natashia Clouse Symes, Nevada, Stacey Templeton Morris, Olathe, Kansas, Shanon Kindle Zurilli and Nicole Kindle, both of Sedalia; a special friend Pamela Douglas, Sedalia, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, February 28. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

CLOUSE, Lewis LaVern
b: Mar 19 1931, Strafford, Greene Co, MO
d: Mar 11 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CA-CL, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 2006 - LaVern Clouse, 74, Clinton, died Saturday, March 11, 2006, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 14, at Englewood Cemetery. He was born March 19, 1931, in Stafford, son of William Walter and Vesta Gladys Moreland Clouse. He was a very dedicated volunteer at the Clinton Senior Center since 1994, delivering meals in the Montrose and Urich areas five days a week. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife Doris; one brother Howard. Survivors include one daughter Brenda Mosher and husband Jim; two stepchildren, Andy Ritter, Thelma Roth and husband Jimmy; one brother Furd Clouse and wife Joann; one sister Earlene Bullock; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

CLOUSE, Vesta G.
b: Aug 5 1907
d: Dec 30 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Vesta Clouse, 87, died Friday, Dec. 30, 1994, at Meadowbrook Manor in Clinton. Among survivors are two sons, LaVern Clouse of Clinton and William Clouse, Republic; one daughter, Earlene Bullock, Ennis, Montana. Funeral services are incomplete; Meador Funeral Home of Republic is in charge.

CLOUSE, William O. "Bill"
b: May 4 1921, Parlier, CA
d: Jan 7 1998, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CA-CO, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 9 1998 - William O. "Bill" Clouse, 76, Windsor, died Wednesday, January 7, 1998, at the Veterans Hospital in Columbia. He was born in Parlier, California, May 4, 1921, the son of Elijah W. Clouse and Mary Ethel (Shipley) Clouse. On March 18, 1961, in Clinton he married Gertrude Jane Harper, who survives of the home. Mr. Clouse worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for several years. He also worked for the City of Windsor for a number of years and operated a lawn mower repair business. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed fishing and hunting squirrels and rabbits. IN addition to his wife Mr. Clouse is survived by a son, William O. Clouse Jr., Holden; a daughter Elizabeth J. Brewington, Windsor; two brothers, Moses Clouse, Windsor, and Adam Clouse, Montrose; a sister Elsie Huffman, Clinton; four grandchildren, Matthew, Michael, Melissa and Crystal; several nieces and nephews all survive. Funeral services will be Monday, January 12, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CLUBB, Russell Jr.
b: May 19 1927, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Jun 10 2005, Milton, FL
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 29 2005 - Russell Clubb Jr. died June 10, 2005, in a hospital in Milton, Florida. He was born May 19, 1927, in Higginsville. He was in the United States Navy from 1944-1946 and worked for (United Telephone) Sprint for over 40 years and retired from Sprint in 1989. He moved to Milton in 1991. He was preceded in death by his father, Russell Clubb Sr.; two sons, Robert Charles and Terry Edward Clubb; a brother Bob Clubb, and a sister June Clubb. He is survived by his mother Edna Mae Clubb Hunsaker, Lee's Summit; an aunt Olene Simmens, Chico, California; his wife of eight years Gloria S. Prescott, Milton, Florida; a sister and brother-in-law Pat and Jim Conand of Lee's Summit. He has six daughters and one son, Louise and Jack Baker, Pace, Florida, Mike and Wendy Clubb of Anderson, California, Lynn and Karl Davis, Raytown, Lillian and Fred Pyritz, Milton, Florida, Mary Ann and Clay Campbell, Pace, Florida, Susan (Holmes) and Marco Burton, Pensacola, Florida, Frances and David Jacobs, Pensacola, Florida. He is blessed with 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, 16 great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews; two special little boys, Rosco and Dino. A private family memorial was held at Lewis Funeral Home in Milton, then he will be cremated. Lewis Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

CLYDE, Benton Winfield
b: Apr 15 1914, Dallas Center, IA
d: Apr 1 2001, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2001 - Benton Winfield Clyde, 86, Independence, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at the Independence Manor Care Center. He was born April 15, 1914, in Dallas Center, Iowa, son of Fred and Lula Clyde. His wife, Lila (Miller) Clyde was from Norris and the Clydes used to live around Norris until about 15 years ago. He was an All State receiver in football. In 1943 he was called to serve his country and enlisted in the Army. While in France he was captured by the Germans and became a prisoner of war in Mooseberg, Germany. After his liberation in 1945, he returned to Iowa where he and Lila Miller, whom he married in 1938, ran a truck stop in Wilton Junction. In 1954 he moved his family to Independence where he joined the Independence Fire Department. He retired in 1977 as a district chief. He was a member of the Int. Fire (obit clipped)

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