Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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CROCKER, Mary Louise
b: Mar 22 1925
d: Aug 15 2003, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 18 2003 - Mrs. Louise Crocker, 78, Lowry City, died Friday, August 15, 2003, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 19, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Pleasant Mound Cemetery, near Osceola.

CROCKETT, Anna Lou
b: Dec 22 1914
d: Jun 13 2008, Sherman, Grayson Co, TX
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 18 2008 - Anna Lou Crockett died Friday, June 13, 2008, in Sherman, Texas. Graveside services will be on Thursday, June 19, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CROFT, Edna Mae HAGER RUCKER
b: Dec 20 1915, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 19 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 20 2005 - Edna Mae Croft, 89, Clinton, died Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 21 at the Sickman Dunning Chapel. Burial will be in Carrsville Cemetery. She was born December 20, 1915, near Calhoun, the daughter of George Earl and Minnie Belle Cummings Hager. She married Kenneth Rucker, who preceded her in death. She then married Harold Croft, who survives. She worked several years as a purchasing agent for Stahls. She is also preceded in death by her parents; three brothers and one grandson. In addition to her husband, Harold, she is survived by two sons, Ellis Leon Rucker and wife Sauna, Warrensburg, and Michael Dean Rucker, Blairstown; one daughter Carol Harrison, Blairstown; one brother Jim Hager, Barnett; two sisters, Anna Lee Rader, Holden; Myrtle Barrows, Knoxville, Tennessee; five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

CROME, Robert Nasse
b: 1886, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Nov 16 1889, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Nov 16 1889 - Died Saturday evening, Nov. 16, little Robert Nasse Crome, aged three years, third child of W. F. Crome and wife of this city. An exceedingly bright and winning child for one so young. His young heart was greatly attached to the Sabbath school of the First Presbyterian Church where he was a member of the infant class. At the funeral in his little vacant chair, shrouded in black yet trimmed by beautiful flowers, showed that little Robbie will be missed from the class. Services in the Presbyterian Church and interment at Englewood. The cause of the child's death was the much dreaded diphtheria, which deterred from attending the service who would otherwise have been glad to have attended.

CROME, William F.
b: 1853, Germany
d: Jan 12 1910, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1910 - Died - William F. Crome, who had been in poor health for some time, at his home in Clinton, Wednesday morning, January 12, 1910. Born in Germany in 1853 and came to America at the age of 17. Identified with a leading wholesale firm at St. Louis for a number of years but later became sole owner of the branch wholesale grocery house established in Clinton, which will serve as a lasting monument to the untiring energy and ability of a citizen loved and h onored by a wide acquaintance.

CROMER, Goldie Opal BRYANT
b: Dec 4 1909, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 7 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 19 2006 - Goldie Opal Cromer, daughter of Bert Reuben and Gertrude May (Meadors) Bryant, died October 7, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born December 4, 1909, near Deepwater. Goldie was always a quiet and respectful young girl and grew into a loving, gracious, beautiful woman. On July 17, 1926, she married Charles Russell Cromer. They built their home next to his parents' home place and they were hardworking farmers until they retired and moved to Clinton in 1970. They were married for 64 years. Russell preceded her in death January 26, 1991. I'm sure all of us remember going to the farm and staying for a time. It was always such great fun. Gathering the eggs would be one fond memory, as well as candling them in the storm shelter. And Goldie's homemade cottage cheese was a very special treat. Goldie and Russell sadly did not have children of their own, but were blessed with loving nieces and nephew, Eugene Singer and wife Esther, Vickey Batschelett of Clinton, Betty Ann Stephens and husband Gary, Gladstone, and Shirley Underwood and husband Lynn, Sedalia. She has many great-nieces and great-nephews, plus children and grandchildren of her nieces and nephew. Also surviving are the wives of Chester and bud, Geraldine Bryant of Clinton and Ann Bryant of Gladstone. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell; brothers Roy, Chester, Reuben and Raymond (always known as Bud); sisters, Atha Young, Rosa White and infant sister, Jewell Marie. After moving to Clinton they did not exactly give up farming. They had a very nice vegetable garden that they both enjoyed working in. They also enjoyed taking care of and watching the hummingbirds. After Russell's death, Goldie was talked into moving into an apartment, leaving all the hard work of keeping up a big house and she soon grew to love it. Her very good friend Alberta Shepard was able to get the apartment next to Goldie and that was perfect for both of them. Brother Reuben would come to Clinton and they all would take their Saturday or Sunday trips around the countryside. They would go to adjoining towns and have lunch at different favorite eating places. When Rube didn't make it to Clinton they would go to Deepwater and enjoy some of his excellent cooking. Sadly Alberta also preceded Goldie in death and that was devastating to Goldie and the rest of Goldie's family, as she was loved by all. Goldie's mind and soul remained excellent until death, but her body began to let her down. It was difficult for her to walk and do everyday things she was used to doing. Then she had an angel step up to bat and that was her great-niece Lynette Kreisler. Lynette has been a Godsend to Goldie and the rest of Goldie's family. She arranged 24-7 care for Goldie for some time, took her to the doctor when needed and the beauty shop as long as Goldie was able to go, then arranged for her beautiful hair to be taken care of at home. The caregivers Lynette was able to find were also angels. They have given their heart and soul to Goldie and she loved them all. They were there for her to the very end, coming to the hospital, visiting, fixing her hair, reading to her. The family expresses great feeling of gratitude to them. The passing of our loving Goldie is such a sad time for family and friends, but she was ready and is now in a pain-free place and we thank God. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, October 10. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CROMER, John Adam
b: Oct 25 1839, Adams Co, PA
d: May 6 1927, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - John Adam Cromer was born Oct. 25, 1839, in Adams County, Pa., and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Maurice Franklin Varner, on May 6th, 1927, aged 87 years, 6 months and 11 days. John's parents John and Elizabeth Fink Cromer and siblings George Hiram, Anna Mary, Jane Harriet, David P., Phineas Rogers, and Theodore Frederick moved from Adams County, Pa. to Darke County, Ohio in 1854. The deceased served three years in the Civil War serving through many campaigns for the Union Army. After that he came to Missouri in 1864 and settled on land three miles west of Deepwater on a farm adjoining that of his future wife's parents. He was married to Mary Jane Prouse on September 28, 1875. She preceded him in death by fifteen years. Four children were born to this union, two sons, Ellsworth of Morris, Oklahoma and Charles Campbell who now resides on the homestead. Two daughters, Mrs. Della Varner and Mrs. Carrie Redmond survive of Deepwater. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Horner of Preston, Ok. and one brother Theodore Frederick of Ft. Worth, Tx. as well as seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. For several years he has made his home with his daughter Della and though he has suffered much with Civil War injuries that had left him blind the last several years, he never complained. When asked how he was feeling, he would always say: "I am all right." The funeral services were at Teays Chapel on Sunday, May 8th 1927 with interment in the cemetery next to the church.

CROOKS, Anna May POWERS
b: May 12 1928, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 3 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 22 2006 - Anna May (Powers) Crooks was born in Henry County, May 12, 1928, to Alva Marion and Leona May (Hopkins) Powers and died June 3, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was a graduate of Norris High School and grew up attending Garland Baptist Church where she was baptized. In the early 1960s she began attending the Church of Christ where she was a faithful member as long as her health permitted. For several years, Anna May worked for United Telephone Company. On January 21, 1950, Anna May married Brack Adair Crooks. To this union three children were born, Jim, Tom and Susan. Their entire married life was spent living in Clinton. Anna May was probably the original "scrapbooker". Starting while still in high school, she filled many, many scrapbooks with news clippings. Those clippings have been a much-needed source of information many times. Anna May is survived by her husband Brack; her three children, Jim and wife Christy, Sedalia, Tom, Grandview and Susan of Clinton; three sisters, Ruth Childers, Betty Bigler and Doris Fields, all of Clinton; one brother Gene Powers of Harrisonville; an aunt, Mary Lett of Odessa, as well as several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were June 6, at the Church of Christ, Clinton, with interment in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CROOKS, Charles Elder
b: Oct 30 1908, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 1 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles Elder Crooks, 88, Leeton, died Saturday, February 1, 1997, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 4, at the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Shawnee Mound. Burial will be in the Shawnee Mound Cemetery. Mr. Crooks was born October 30, 1908, in Henry County, the son of George F,. and Dora M. Elder Crooks. He was a lifelong resident of this area. On August 23, 1932, in Chilhowee, he married Laura E. Tubbesing. He was a well known farmer in this community. He was a member of the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Laura, of the home; two sons, Alvin Crooks and his wife, Betty, Leeton, and Wayne B. Crooks and wife, Lynn, Salisaw, OK; 10 grandchildren, Douglas Crooks and wife, Susan, Windsor; Cheryl Early and husband, Howard, Leeton; Emily Gruenert and husband, Steve, Leeton; Fonda Williams and husband, Tim, Concordia; Gregory Crooks, Leeton; Michael Crooks, Warrensburg; Robi Brown and husband, Tim, Ft. Gibson, OK; Laura Ann Crooks, Ft. Gibson, OK; Steven Crooks, Salisaw, OK; Courtney Crooks, Salisaw, OK; and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, 1997, at the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Henry County. Burial was in the Shawnee Mound Cemetery.

CROOKS, Ferdinand Winslow
b: Apr 2 1836, Baden, Germany
d: May 17 1922, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Ferdinand Winslow Crooks was born in Baden, Germany, April 2nd, 1836 and came with his parents to America in 1839. He was married to Miss Sarah Jane Hall, February 1861 and to this union one son was born, Francis Marion, who still survives in Pleasanton, California. His wife died in 1866. His second marriage was to Miss Mary L. DesCombes, in Johnson County, Mo., November 27th, 1872, and to this union five children were born, one son dying in infancy. Four children and eleven grandchildren survive: Charles L. near Garland; George F., Leeton; Mrs. Della A. Holiday, Woodward, Oklahoma; and Mrs. Dola Barnett, Odessa, Mo. His wife preceded him in death July 11th, 1918. He was a charter member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Shawnee Mound, in which church he lived a faithful life of service for his Master and the community. Serving in the capacities as Deacon and Elder. He delighted in religious service and was active in all branches of church work, spending much of his time reading his Bible and religious papers. He was a faithful husband, a loving father and a good neighbor. His earthly life ended May 17th, 1922 at 5:30 a.m., being 86 years, 1 month and 15 days of age. Since his wife's death, Miss Dola, his youngest child, lived with him and cared for his every need, until February 1922, when she was married to F. B. Barnett of Odessa, Mo., and since that time he had made his home with George F., his youngest son and wife, who tenderly cared for him. All his children were at his bedside, except Francis, Marion and Mrs. Holiday. Mrs. Holiday arrived in time to attend the funeral Thursday, May 18, 1922, at Shawnee Mound. Interment in the cemetery near by to await the resurrection morn.

CROOKS, George F.
b: Dec 21 1875, Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 15 1954, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Death of Prominent Shawnee Mound Farmer. Funeral services were held Jan 17, 1954, at the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church, for George F. Crooks, prominent farmer of the Shawnee Mound community, who died Jan. 15. The pallbearers were nephews and cousins, Denver Crooks, Rawleigh Crooks, Brack Crooks, William Howard Jones, Billy DesCombes and Walter Bailey. Burial was in the Shawnee Mound Cemetery. George F. Crooks, one of the four children of Ferdinand and Mary DesCombes Crooks, was born Dec. 21, 1875, in the Shawnee Mound community, only about 500 feet east of the spot where death claimed him. He began his schooling at Shawnee Mound, and then attended Hickory Grove when his parents moved to that community. He was later enrolled in the Normal School at Warrensburg. In the fall of 1893, he professed his faith in Christ as his Saviour and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Shawnee Mound. He was always interested in the work of the church, serving as a deacon several years and as an elder 40 years. On Jan. 15, 1901, he was married to Miss Dora Mae Elder, who was his faithful companion for 47 years, or until her death in May, 1948. Just 53 years to a day from the date of their marriage, they were reunited - this time in the home eternal. It was a reunion to which he looked forward, one that would bring the happiness earth had not held for him after her passing. The Crooks home was blessed with three children, two daughters and a son, all of whom survive and reside in the immediate community; Mrs. John Harclerode, Charles Crooks and Mrs. Wallace Gray. Six grandchildren will sadly miss their "Granddad," as he had made his home with his children after his wife's death. The grandchildren are: Don and Carl Harclerode, Alvin and Wayne Crooks, and Virginia and Floyd Gray. One sister, Mrs. Della Holiday, survives, and lesser relatives. A sister and brother preceded in death. Mr. Crooks had spent his life in the afore mentioned communities with the exception of the years he spent in Imperial Valley, California, looking after interests there. In 1935, he returned to Missouri, called by the illness of his younger sister, and following her death returned to California only for short periods. He had been in failing health for some time, but a heart attack Jan. 9, at the home of the daughter, Mrs. Gray, took his life. As a farmer, Mr. Crooks was an outstanding success. He loved farming and created in his children too a love of the land and country living. He was happy to see all three well established on farms, with his son on the old home place. Mr. Crooks was a farmer of the old school, never having used a tractor, yet he watched with interest and approval the scientific practices and modern methods employed on his children's farms, and he felt a pride in their achievements. The life of Mr. Crooks was an open book and needs no eulogy. Honor, loyalty, kindness, understanding, helpfulness - these were his attributes. A large crowd from far and near attended last rites, attesting their esteem for the good man.

CROOKS, Harvey Allen
b: Mar 10 1869, Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1950, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Harve Crooks at Rest. Outstanding Citizen of Shawnee Mound Vicinity Succumbs at General Hospital. In the death at 5:30 a. m. Wednesday, Jan 11, of H. A. Crooks, the county has lost a staunch citizen, the Shawnee Mound community, one of its most estimable and best neighbors and his family, a devoted father. Crowned with venerable years, ever keen and alert, he kept abreast of the world happenings to the end. Mr. Crooks became ill about two weeks ago and had been in the Clinton General Hospital since Monday, Jan 2, suffering from bronchial pneumonia and heart trouble. Administering to his every need and remaining at his bedside constantly, were his devoted daughter, Mrs. Sam Pickering, beloved principal and first grade teacher at Jefferson Park School, and Mr. Pickering, who with their son, Bobby, lived with Mr. Crooks on the old homestead just southwest of Shawnee Mound. Harvey A. Crooks was born March 10, 1869, the only child in his family. The historic old homeplace where he was reared to young manhood was his home at the time of death. Immediately after he was married March 26, 1890, to Anna May Paxton, he took his bride to this sightly location on the top of the hill overlooking Shawnee Mound. The large house that still stands on the hill was built 10 years after his marriage. Except for a short time spent in Sedalia and Clinton, his life was lived on his old homestead. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. Surviving, besides Mrs. Pickering is a son, Raymond Crooks of Pennsylvania, who visited his father last month. After the death of his son, Dr. Harry Crooks, and his wife; their young daughters, Louise and Mildred, were taken into the home and given the love and affection of real parents. Louise is now Mrs. Vernon Gregory, who has a newborn babe, and Mildred, now Mrs. Paul Musgrove of Iowa, came last week with her husband, Dr. Musgrove, to help in the care of Mr. Crooks. They returned home Sunday. He leaves in all five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Until Mr. Crooks' retirement in 1927, he had one of the best equipped and well stocked farms in the county. The Crooks home always radiated with hospitality and it was on this lawn that for several years the Shawnee Mound annual chicken dinners were served. Thrifty, and industrious, Mr. Crooks sought the best in life for his family and community, where he was always a valued citizen. A staunch member of the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church, for many years he taught the Men's Bible Class. Mrs. Crooks preceded him in death in December 1941. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

CROOKS, Helen M. DAVIS
b: Aug 29 1933, Walnut Grove, Greene Co, MO
d: Jan 30 2002, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
arr: Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 1 2002 - Helen M. Crooks, 68, Nevada, died Wednesday afternoon, January 30, 2002, at Christian Health Care, Nevada. She was born August 29, 1933, in Walnut Grove to Omer C. Davis and Verna Chandler Davis. She married Dodson Crooks on June 29, 1951, in Clinton, and he survives of the home. Mrs. Crooks and her husband were in the Dairy Queen business for 33 years. She attended the Church of Christ in Nevada. Survivors in addition to her husband Dodson, are three sons, Danny L. Crooks and his wife Peggy, Liberty, Carey W. Crooks and his wife Meshele, Nevada, and Ricky L. Crooks and his wife Vanessa, Nevada; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and one brother, Carl Davis, Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Flora Sheppard and three brothers, Gauther, Russell and Froman Davis. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 2, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Burial will follow in Newton Burial Park.

CROOKS, Laura Emma TUBBESING
b: Dec 22 1910, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 20 1998, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Laura Emma Crooks was born December 22, 1910, in Henry County, the seventh of 10 children born to William F. and Lizzie Ludemann Tubbesing of the Quarles community. She died September 20, 1998, at Fern's Care Center, Windsor. Laura attended elementary school at Comer, located in the Quarles community, and graduated from Shawnee Mound High School in 1927. She attended college in Warrensburg, became a school teacher and taught at Comer, Hickory Grove, Land and Shawnee Mound schools. On August 23, 1932, she married Charles Crooks of the Shawnee community and lived in California until 1937 when they returned to Missouri and bought a farm. She was a member of the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served as church pianist and teacher. In her spare time through the years, she kept a beautiful garden and decorated many beautiful wedding cakes for numerous young couples in Henry County. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 and a half years, Charles, on February 1, 1997; her parents; one brother, Fred; six sisters, Lena Ragland, Huldah Tubbesing, Mamie Wales, Matilda Bradley, Viola Holt and Margaret Keck. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Smith of San Luis Obispo, CA, and Pat Whittier of Seattle, WA; her sons, Alvin and wife, Betty Leeton, and Wayne and wife, Lyn, Sallisaw, OK; 10 grandchildren; nine great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Thursday, September 24, 1998, at Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial was in Shawnee Mound Cemetery in Henry County.

CROOKS, Winslow Andrew
b: Dec 22 1912, Post Oak, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1929
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Winslow Andrew Crooks, the third son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crooks, was born at Post Oak, MO, December 22, 1912, and was called away January 11, 1929, being 16 years old. He leaves to morn his death, his parents and four brothers, Lemon, Denver, Rawleigh and Brack, and numerous relatives and friends. Winslow had been ill since December 26th, having a very severe tonsilitis that affected his heart, so that he could not combat the disease. He went hunting Christmas day, got his feet wet, and got very warm, which caused his sore throat. He was very ill from the start and his condition was serious, but his going came as a distinct shock to those nearest and dearest, as he had alwyas been so well and strong. The funeral services were conducted at Garland Baptist church with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

CROSS, Ada SUTTON
b: Aug 28 1913, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 8 2006, 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, Oct 9 2006 - Ada Cross, 93, Appleton City, daughter of John M. and Susan M. (Wiley) Sutton, was born in St. Clair County, August 28, 1913, and died Sunday, October 8, 2006, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. Ada and Granville Jackson "Jack" Cross were married April 16, 1934, in Butler. She was retired from the Empire Gas Company where she had worked as an office manager. During her lifetime she had resided in Roscoe, Kansas City and Rockville. She and Jack had made their home in Appleton City where she has remained for over 30 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Appleton City and had served as Sunday School teacher of the junior high girls, Girls Ambassador leader, and had been the co-leader of the youth department. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, and one son Kenneth. Survivors include her three sons, Gerald Cross and wife Judy, Appleton City, Wally Cross and wife Debra, Appleton City, and Dennis Cross and wife Gayle, Camden Point; daughter-in-law Lena Cross of Appleton City; two granddaughters, Kim Dains and Jackie Perry; six grandsons, Jeff, Mike, Doug, Clinton, Chris and Alex Cross; two step-granddaughters, Aimee Jackson and Denise Schuchmann; two step-grandsons Allen Sollars and Tad Heater; 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 10, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

CROSS, Danny Joe
b: Jul 26 1943, Macon, Macon Co, MO
d: Jul 4 1991
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Danny Joe Cross, son of Joe Cross and Lilly White, was born July 26, 1943, in Macon, and departed this life July 4, 1991, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He had lived in Clinton for 14 years. He was a truck driver for Fabri-Quilt, Inc. He was a member of the Bevier Baptist Church and the Macon Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Cross, of the home; one daughter, Kimberly Hubbard, Adrian; one half-brother, William Foust, Kingston Mines, Illinois; two half-sisters, Nellie Badgerow, Peoria, Illinois, and Marjorie Mathis, Bevier, and two grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, July 8, 1991, at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CROUCH, Elizabeth Anne
b: abt 1833, Illinois
d: Apr 24 1902, 4.5 mi NE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Deer Creek Township, Henry County, Missouri, May 3 1902 - Mrs. Elizabeth Anne Crouch died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Griffith, four and one-half miles northeast of Clinton, April 24, 1902. She was 69, born in Illinois, married in 1855 to Martin Crouch. They had six children, five boys and one girl, three sons dying in early infancy. Two boys and one girl survive and were at their mother's bedside.

CROUCH, William Larry
b: Feb 4 1939, Eaton, CO
d: Aug 9 2007, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 10 2007 - William Larry Crouch, age 68 of Warsaw, Missouri passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007 at his home in Warsaw. Memorial services will be Saturday, August 11, 2007 at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Clinton. William was born February 4, 1939 in Eaton, Colorado the son of Lester A. and Mary F. Belk Crouch. He served in the U. S. Marine Corp. He was a jazz trumpeter. He is survived by his wife, Louise Crouch; one sister, Mary Bryson of Plano, Texas; six children, David Crouch of Lenexa, Kansas, Teresa Crouch and Laura Crouch both of Kansas City, Missouri; Linda Crouch of Florida, Dan Crouch of Harrisonville, Missouri and Christina Crawford of Coventry, Texas as well as seven grandchildren.

CROW, Jacqueline R. "Jackie"
b: Oct 1 1926, Hannibal, Marion Co, MO
d: May 19 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Jacqueline R. "Jackie" Crow, 80, of Windsor, Missouri died Saturday evening, May 19, 2007, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton, Mo. Jackie was born October 1, 1926, in Hannibal, Mo., the daughter of James Morton Butler and Esther Emma (Klitz) Butler. On May 23, 1947, at the First Christian Church in Hannibal, Mo., she married William M. Crow, who survives of the home. Jackie was the office manager for her husband's optometric practice in Windsor for the last 25 years before their retirement in 1996. She graduated from Hannibal High School and from Hannibal LaGrange College. She was a member of the Windsor First Christian Church. Jackie enjoyed fishing with her husband, and she was a devoted full time mother as the children were growing up. Survivors include her husband of the home; 2 sons, William Merritt Crow, Jr., Dallas, Texas; Bruce Wendell Crow and his wife, Mary Kay, Windsor, Mo.; a daughter Marcia Ellen (Crow) Kolze, and her husband, Vernon William, Borger, Tx.; and 4 grandchildren, Elizabeth Marti Crow, Erin Ashley Crow, Christopher Thomas Kolze, and Emily Ann Kolze. Cremation. A graveside committal service at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, will be held Saturday, June 23, 2007.

CROWDER, Benny Bartlett
b: Jul 9 1921, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 26 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Benny Bartlett Crowder died Tuesday, August 26, 1997, at Golden Valley memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 76 years, one month and 17 days. He was born July 9, 1921, in Deepwater, the son of Ben Eli and Lee Kerns Crowder. He lived in and around Deepwater all of his life. Benny was a veteran of the United States Army. During World War II, he served in the 10th Mountain Division in Italy. Benny worked hard all his life. He was a coal miner, farmer, truck driver and also worked at Kansas City Power and Light while it was being built. He was married to Roberta Shaffer in 1969. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and was a friend and comrade to many. Hunting and fishing were two of Benny's favorites, but his great love was coon hunting. Of all his memories, this was his most cherished - hunting with his trophy-winning dog "Bomber" and his buddies. He was a great storyteller, both truth and fiction. Usually no one could tell the difference - his friends gave him plenty of competition. In later years, he spent a lot of his time at the Deepwater boat ramp, which he helped build. There he not only fished, but loved to supervise all the others. He was a member of the Brownington Baptist Church, American Legion and Henry County Coon Hunters Association. He is survived by his wife Roberta, of the home; four daughters, Carole Krewson and husband Jesse, Shirley Schmidt and husband Joe, Linda Hamling and husband Gilbert, all of Clinton, and Jodi James, Osceola; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Lillian Eberting, Judy Faber, Violet Gohen and a brother Leonard Crowder. Graveside services were held Thursday, August 28, at Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

CROWDER, Bessie June "Beth" POINTS
b: Jun 1 1937, Crane, Stone Co, MO
d: Aug 6 2003, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2003 - Bessie (Beth) June Crowder was born June 1, 1937, in Crane, Missouri, Stone County. She was the daughter of Westly and Arvilla (Hamby) Points, one of seven children. She departed this life at the age of 66 years on August 6, 2003, in Sedalia. Bessie was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Auto Lee and Bert Points and three sisters, Beatrice Rutledge, Hazel Garoutte and Aldeen May. Her early years were spent on a farm her family owned near Crane. She began and completed her education in Aurora, Missouri. In her late 20's Bessie June and her mother moved to Oroville, Washington, for a couple of years to be near her sister, Annabell, the Ralph Bloomer family. When she was not working she was camping, fishing and enjoying the mountains. Later she and her mother moved to Aurora, Illinois, to be near family there, the Mike Rutledge and Lloyd May families. A few years later she returned to Springfield where she met and married Gene Crowder on July 18, 1965. To her delight she became a mom at the same time to three wonderful stepchildren, Leonard "Gene" Crowder of Sedalia, Dolores Barnard of Cole City, Illinois, and Leona Raudales of the state of Washington. They moved to Sandwich, Illinois, and after a few more years retired in Sedalia. Her beloved husband, Gene Crowder, whom she adored, preceded her in death February 24, 1997. She is survived by her three stepchildren, seven step-grandchildren, one step-great-grand; one sister, Annabell Bloomer of Oroville, Washington, and many nieces and nephews. Bessie June was a loving and caring person, strong-willed and determined. She worked as a waitress. During her younger years she loved to roller skate, sing and laugh. she was a very good skater and taught children to skate. She will be deeply missed and will always have a place in many people's hearts who will remember her smiles, laughter and tremendous sense of humor. She was loved by all who knew her, especially her family. Her life was celebrated Saturday, August 9, at graveside services in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

CROWDER, Betty Ruth
b: Sep 20 1931, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 25 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 28 2002 - Betty Ruth Crowder was born September 20, 1931, to Ruby Heitzman in Warsaw and was found dead at her home in Clinton on July 25, 2002. She was married to Ralph Crowder on October 5, 1949, and to this union one daughter, Donna, was born. She was a Christian and was baptized in the Tebo Baptist Church. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her mother; her daughter, Donna, who died June 4, 1971, and her husband, Ralph, who died January 27, 1976. She is survived by her half-brothers and sisters, Joseph Parmalee of Osceola, John Parmalee of Windsor, Dean Summers and Sandy Young, both of Clinton, and Sharon Young of Warsaw. Graveside services and burial was held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Saturday, July 27.

CROWDER, Billy J.
b: Sep 12 1926, Henry Co, MO
d: May 27 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 30 2001 - Billy J. Crowder, 74, Brownington, died Sunday, May 27, 2001, at Research Hospital in Kansas City. He was born in Henry County on September 12, 2926, the son of Georgia Maye Crowder. He married Jo Ann Sampson on November 23, 1949, in Harrison, Arkansas. He was a retired rural mail carrier and a World War II Navy veteran. He was a very active member of the HUD Team responsible for the renovation of many of the houses in Brownington. He served on the Truman Water district Board for 16 years. He belonged to the Masonic Scottish Rites and Shriners. He was preceded in death by his mother, Georgia Lincoln, and his grandparents, Dan and Rachel Crowder. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Jo Anna, of the home; three sons, Larry and his wife, Sharon, Danny and his wife, Karen, Ronnie and his wife, Gloria; three daughters, Debbie Burrow and her husband, David, Karen Lasswell and her husband, Andy, and Pam Reynolds and Donnie Crump; grandchildren, Sarah Crowder, Chris Lasswell, Anna Lasswell, Aspen Burrow, Jon Crowder, Luke Crowder, Devin Burrow, Sasha Crowder and Britney Crowder, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, May 30, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Deepwater.

CROWDER, Haldor Lee
b: Nov 25 1923, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 13 2008, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Haldor Lee Crowder was born November 25, 1923, youngest son of Oliver Kilburn Crowder Sr. and Rosa Lee Davis on the family farm east of Appleton City known then as the Rosedale Stock Farms. He peacefully departed from this world there May 13, 2008. His entire life had been spent on this family farm being a Missouri Century Farm in 1979. Haldor had been nicknamed by an older cousin as "Steve". He attended a one-room school near the farm. He graduated from Appleton City High School in 1941. He immediately began farming. Haldor married Edith Zeiler on September 9, 1945 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Appleton City by Rev. G.A. Moss. Their life together began 63 years ago on this family farm. They were blessed with two daughters Antionette Lee 1949, and Mary Ann 1958. Haldor had farming running deep within his veins and breathed production agriculture and the farm life. Recollections noted his farm experiences and the adventures of the Crowder boys on the home place east of town. He and his brother, O.K. Jr. had Allis Chalmers Roto balers and became known as "experts". He had made many threshing runs with a grain separator in the community. Haldor was blessed in knowing his labor helped provide bounty and food for others. His labor was performed without any promise of growth or harvest to come. He planted with faith – in God, believing God would provide the needs to bring forth the abundant harvest. His ability to communicate enthusiasm, encouragement, and patience to others brought fulfillment. He felt in time his efforts would yield positive results and knew God would not be offended by excellence. He extended himself to the community by serving two terms on St. Clair County R-2 School Board. Other areas were the Appleton City Road Board, St. Clair County CFAS, Church Board and a property trustee at Church of God Holiness where he faithfully attended. Haldor was also the Sunday School Superintendent and teacher for the church for many years. In later years, he pursued antique tractor restoration of International Harvester, John Deere, and Oliver tractors. He enjoyed using them along with his threshing machine as part of demonstrations during the landmark year celebrations of Appleton City. Haldor took much delight in his entire family and felt he owed God his very best having been blessed abundantly. He counted his wife, daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren as his richest and greatest blessings. His concern and compassion reached to his extended family, in-laws, nieces and nephews. He shared many stories of growing up as the youngest son, his threshing and farm stories from horses to tractors. He was awed by the wonder of God’s handiwork and creation. The delights of his eyes were his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Nothing was better than watching, talking, and being in the midst of the merriment. He felt his life richer because he experienced a bit of joy from them that belongs in Heaven. Haldor’s heavenly welcoming group included his parents, Oliver and Rosa Crowder, three brothers, O.K. Jr., David, and Allen and a nephew Don and many friends Surviving are wife Edith; daughters Mary Ann, of the home, Antionette Lee and husband Larry Bracher; grandchildren Steve (wife Delores), granddaughter Annisa Bracher and grandson David Bracher; great-grandchildren Ethan, Emily and Evan Bracher all of Appleton City and a host of other relatives and friends. He did not tell us how to live, he lived it – and let us watch him do it. Greatly missed, but not forgotten; Lives forever in our hearts

CROWDER, Helen Marguerite "Reet" BALLEW
b: Jul 1 1914, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 8 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Helen Marguerite Ballew Crowder, known to her family and friends as Reet, was born in Clinton on July 1, 1914 to Robert and Willie Tanner Ballew. She died Saturday, August 8, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She attended school in the rural Clinton area. She married Robert Lee Crowder on January 21, 1937. To this union were born four children: Robert Jerold Crowder of Salisbury; Robert Hatfield of Raytown; Delores Frieze of Harrisonville, and Sue Perdue of Springfield, Ill. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister violet and two granddaughters, Carroll Sue Crowder and Audra Suzanne Harel. she is survived by her husband, four children and seven grandchildren: Craig Hatfield, Tom and Bob Crowder, Heather Harel Parlato, Olivia Harel and Jessica and Tim Perdue. Also two sisters, Opal Wilson and Mildred Wirsig, a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held August 11, 1992 at Brownington Baptist Church. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

CROWDER, Jo Anna SAMPSON
b: Jul 6 1928, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 26 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 19 2001 - Jo Anna Sampson Crowder, 72, Brownington, died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born in Henry County on July 6, 1928, the daughter of Charles Eugene Sampson and Mamie Dodson Sampson. She married Billy Crowder on November 23, 1949, in Harrison, Arkansas. She worked briefly for the United States Postal Service, but her real job was being a mother to her six children. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Billy Crowder; her parents, Eugene and Mamie Sampson; sisters, Geneva Cline, Louise Elliott and Katheryn Kloiber; brothers, Billy, Bobby, Waymon, Edwin and Charles Sampson. She leaves behind one sister, Joyce Westhoff; three daughters, Pam Reynolds and Don Crump, Debbie Burrow and husband, David, Karen Lasswell and husband, Andy; three sons, Larry and wife Sharon, Danny and wife Karen, Ronnie and wife Gloria; grandchildren, Sarah Crowder, Chris Lasswell, Anna Lasswell, Aspen Burrow, Jon Crowder, Luke Crowder, Devin Burrow, Sasha Crowder and Whitney Crowder; other relatives and many, many friends. Her love and devotion to her family was reflected in everything she did. She was so unselfish in every way, always a giver, not a taker. In the last several years as their health declined, she and Billy did so much for each other. He could be found doing the dishes and she always made sure they took her medication on time. Even though she was so ill the last several weeks, she never lost her sense of humor or failed to tell her family how much she loved them. Services were held on Thursday, June 28, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Interment was at Maplewood cemetery in Brownington. Pall bearers were nephews, Jeff Brown, Allen Sanders, Kevin Sanders, Curtis Sanders, Richard Eager and Roger Miller.

CROWDER, Leonard E. "Gene" Sr.
b: Oct 21 1931, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Feb 24 1997, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leonard E. "Gene" Crowder Sr., 65, Sedalia, died Monday, February 24, 1997, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 27, at Anderson Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. Mr. Crowder was born October 21, 1931, in Osceola, to Leonard Eli Crowder and Helen Lucille (Drake) Crowder. He was employed as a welder for the Caterpillar Corporation and for Aurora (Illinois) Truck Body for 45 years, retiring in 1990. He was married to Bessie Points on July 18, 1965. They had lived in Aurora, Illinois, for 30 years, moving to Sedalia in 1995. He was a member of the Sandwich, Illinois Moose Lodge and participated in activities of the Sugar Grove, Illinois American Legion and the Montgomery, Illinois VFW. He was an avid bowler and served for 16 years as secretary of the Naperville, Illinois Tri-City Men's Bowling League. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. He is survived by his wife Bessie J. "Beth" Crowder, of the home; one son Leonard E. Crowder Jr. and wife Patricia, of Sedalia; two daughters, Leona Melman, ElCentro, California, and Dolores Barnard and her husband Tom of Coal city, Illinois; four brothers, Franklin Crowder Sr. of Kansas, Robert L. Crowder, Clifford Crowder and Herbie Crowder, all of Deepwater; six sisters, Opal Gordon, Bella Vista, Arkansas, Mae Ryan, Lowry City, Laverne Bailey, Excelsior Springs, Jewel Bartley, Lexington, Barbara Chrisenbery, Nevada, and Connie Hehner, Deepwater; as well as seven grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces.

CROWDER, Mabel Delilah
b: Jul 17 1909, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 26 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mabel D. Crowder died Saturday, December 26, 1998, in Clinton, at the age of 89 years, five months and nine days. Miss Crowder was born July 17, 1909, in Deepwater, the daughter of William A. Crowder Sr. and Nola (Thompson) Crowder. She was a loan clerk for the ASC office for 20 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Deepwater where she taught a Sunday School class. She also played the piano at the church for years and was very active in the church. Miss Crowder is survived by one brother, William A. Crowder Jr. of Lee's Summit, and one sister Mrs. Clayton (Ruth) Parks of Clinton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 29, at the First Baptist Church in Deepwater. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington.

CROWDER, Oleta Christine CARLETON
b: Sep 15 1915, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 24 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 4 2006 - Oleta Christine (Carleton) Crowder, 90, Clinton, died Monday, April 24, 2006, at her home in Clinton. She was born September 15, 1915, in Leesville, the daughter of Carl Christian Carleton and Bertha Oleta (Vincent) Carleton. On February 17, 1932, in Leesville, she married Elbert Ellis Crowder, who preceded her in death on April 1, 1991. Mrs. Crowder was a member of the Seventh Street United Methodist Church, Kansas City, Kansas, and the Women's Circle of the church. She was a wonderful cook, especially known for her delicious pies. Oleta was an accomplished seamstress and loved taking care of her home. Survivors include three daughters, Elberta Christine Long, Clinton, Mary Lee Edgington and her husband Jim, Kansas City, and Sharon Denise Hart and her husband Bill, Wichita, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, Cindy Lewis, Chris Bonowitz, Cheryl Jones, Jay Long, Kerry Wisdom, Kim Johnson, Michelle Nonemaker, Susanna Mallon, Christopher Hart and James Michael Hart; 13 great-grandchildren, Zachary Cooper, Hannah Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Claire Nonemaker, Abigail Mallon, Brandon Hays, Mackenzie Bonowitz, Taylor Bonowitz, Alexander Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Kaitlyn Marie Kough, Christian Jones, and Stanton Jones; a great-great-grandchild "on the way" and a sister Elaine Kreissler, Clinton. In addition to her husband, Oleta was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Bill Carleton and Kenneth Carleton; a sister Maxine Wilmarth, and her stepmother Edith Albin Carleton. Funeral services were Friday, April 28, at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CROWDER, Robert Lee
b: Oct 29 1914, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 26 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 5 2000 - Robert Lee Crowder was born October 29, 1914, in Deepwater, Mo., the son of Donald E. and Rachel (Kerns) Crowder. He died Tuesday, September 26, 2000 at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton, Mo. On January 21, 1937 he was united in marriage with Helen Marguerite Ballew and to this union four children were born; Jerold, Roberta, Delores and Sue. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, four sisters, his wife and two granddaughters. He is survived by his son Jerold and wife, Mayree Sue, Salsibury; daughters, Roberta Hatfield and husband, J. D., Raytown, Mo., Delores Frieze and husband Don, Harrisonville, Mo., and Sue Perdue of Springfield, Illinois; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren. He attended school in Deepwater. He was reared on a farm in Henry County and continued to farm through out his life until he retired. Robert was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener and musician. Funeral services were held at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel Saturday, September 30, 2000. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery in Browington, Mo.

CROWDER, Roberta Marie SHAFFER
b: Dec 17 1932, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 18 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 20 2005 - Roberta Marie Crowder, 73, died Sunday, December 18, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born December 17, 1932, in Henry County, daughter of Tom and Ida Sorenson Shaffer. She was devoted to nursing at Golden Valley Hospital. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Benjamin Crowder; four brothers and one sister. Survivors include her daughter, Jodie James, and two nieces. No service will be held. Cremation under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home.

CROWDER, Rosa E. HARDING
b: Feb 27 1851, near Klidia, Putman Co, OH
d: Aug 21 1927, near Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 1927 - Rose E. Harding was born near Klidia, Putman county, Ohio, February 27th, 1851, and departed this life from her home near Deepwater, Mo., August 21, 1927, at the age of 74 years, 5 months and 22 days. (Note: either the birth year or age is wrong.) She was united in marriage to William F. Crowder, September 2nd, 1867, at Wyandotte, Wyandotte county, Kansas. To this union eleven children were born, nine of whom are still living and are as follows: Mrs. Mattie Whiles of Argentine, Kans,; Robert Crowder of South Dakota; Mrs. Mollie Goodman of Kansas City, Mo.; W. A. Crowder of Brownington; D. E., Ben, Ed, A. S. and J. J. Crowder, all residing in and near Deepwater. Mr. and Mrs. Crowder came to Henry county some 35 years ago, where their family grew to manhood or womanhood, and where Mr. Crowder passed on to the Beyond, November 3, 1915, at the age of 78. Mrs. Crowder had been afflicted for several years, and for more than a year she had been unable to leave her chair, either day or night. It was noticed that she was worse than common Sunday morning, the doctor and others were called, but she quietly passed away about 11 o'clock. Early in life she was converted and joined the Presbyterian church but moved her membership after her marriage, to the South Methodist church. James D. Briggs of the Baptist church of Deepwater, conducted services in the home Monday afternoon and the body was then bourne to Brownington and laid tenderly to rest beside that of her husband.

CROWDER, William A. Jr.
b: Oct 2 1921
d: Oct 22 2002, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 23 2002 - William A. Crowder, Jr., 81, Lee's Summit, died Tuesday, October 22, 2002, at his home. Funeral services will be Friday, October 25, at the Langsford Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held Friday at the Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington. He was a member of the Lee's Summit First Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of the VFW American Legion Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite and Ararat Shrine. He was a former member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, retiring as regional director of the office of Motor Carrier Safety, US Department of Transportation on December 30, 1982. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Patricia Bogner. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Martha Crowder; daughter, Marti Brizendine and husband, Chuck, Lee's Summit; son-in-law, John Bogner of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Mindi Jones and husband, Rob, Chris Brizendine, Danielle Dungan and husband, Robert, Shane Bogner and wife Erica; two great-grandchildren, Allison Jones and Jonny Bogner.

CROWLEY, Lucy L. MOORE GOLDSMITH
b: Sep 3 1905, Oklahoma City, OK
d: Sep 13 2003, Fort Worth, TX
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2003 - Lucy L. Crowley, 98, Ft. Worth, Texas (formerly of Windsor), died Saturday, September 13, 2003, at the Wedgewood Nursing Home in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born September 3, 1905, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of William Gentry Moore and Amanda Jane (Wallace) Moore. On April 11, 1931, in Warrensburg, she married Ernest Goldsmith, who died October 19, 1938. On April 24, 1957, in the state of California, she married George C. Crowley, who died February 2, 1978. She worked at the former International Shoe Factory in Windsor for several years. She had moved to Texas in 1991 to be close to her daughter. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor. She is survived by a daughter, Marilyn Van Hoozer, Ft. Worth, Texas; two granddaughters, Sarah Crowe and Jane Geisler; two great-grandsons, Mason and Garnett Crowe. She was preceded in death by four sisters, Eva Boles, Maggie Jones, Ellen Tracy and Gladys Baker, and a brother, Joe Moore. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 17, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CROWLEY, Robert
b: Jan 8 1917
d: Nov 14 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Crowley, 74, a resident of Sycamore View, died Thursday, November 14, 1991 at the home. Survivors include a daughter, Geri Crowley of Dallas, Texas. Arrangements are pending.

CRUCE, Jennie STRICKLAND
b: Sep 21 1862, Indiana
d: May 7 1937, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Jennie Cruce died about 1:45 a.m. May 7 at her home, 505 East Grand River, from advanced age and complications. She had been in ill health for some time, gradually growing weaker. Her daughter, Mrs. Ella Clary, had been with her constantly since last September, devotedly caring for her beloved mother in every way possible, assisted during the last few days by her brother, Paul Cruce, and another sister, Mrs. E. O. Hedlund, Warrensburg. Jennie Strickland was born September 21, 1862, in Indiana and shortly afterward came to the Bethlehem community in Henry County with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Strickland and family. At the death of both her parents, when about eight years old, she made her home with relatives, and as soon as she could, started making her own way in life. When about 21 she married George Cruce, and for a long time they lived north of Delmar. The rest of her life was spent in Clinton. Mrs. Cruce instilled into her children the fundamentals of a Christian life, teaching them by her example, patience with which to meet life's trials. She was always busy at some task which filled each day to the brim with homely work or with helping sick and troubled neighbors and friends and her children in their time of need. She was a faithful member of the Christian church with which she united in her youth. Between her and Mrs. Clary there was so close a bond of sympathetic understanding and love that Mrs. Clary could brighten her pain-filled days as none other. Mrs. Cruce delighted in the presence of her grandchildren who repaid affection with a like feeling. She enjoyed to the utmost a visit with her son from Canada who came last summer. She is survived by the following children, Mrs. Ella Clary and Paul Cruce, Clinton; Jim Cruce of the Ballard neighborhood; Mrs. E. O. Hedlund, Warrensburg; George G. Cruce, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada; R. J. Cruce, Spokane, Washington. Funeral services were Sunday at Consalus and Peck's funeral home.

CRUCE, Mary Elizabeth INGHAM
b: Jan 20 1892, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 2 1992, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Mary C. Cruce, 99, died Thursday, January 2, 1992, in the Camden Health Center in Harrisonville. She was born in Urich and lived in Henry and Bates County, also in Adrian, before moving to Harrisonville in 1989. Mrs. Cruce taught elementary school in Bates and Henry counties in the 1920's. She was past president of the Adrian Senior Citizens. She was a member of the White Oak United Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, George K. Cruce, Ephrata, Washington, John M. Cruce of Clinton, Harold E. Cruce of Oneida, Illinois, and Oliver I. Cruce of Illinois; two daughters, Czerna Bye Johney and Catherine Freyche of Independence; 19 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at White Oak Church, with burial in White Oak Cemetery.

CRUCE, Mattie Catherine THOMAS
b: Oct 30 1923, Montvale, VA
d: Jul 23 2001, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2001 - Mattie Catherine Thomas Cruce was born October 30, 1923, in Montvale, Virginia, the oldest child of Julius Blackwell and Lena Ruth (Franklin) Thomas. Mattie died Monday, July 23, 2001, at Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg. Mattie grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountain area of Virginia, helping her mother raise her 10 younger siblings. She was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, attended school in Montvale, and graduated from Montvale High School as class valedictorian. With the onset of World War II, Mattie enlisted in the United States Coast Guard. Mattie proudly served her country as a vital records clerk at the United States Coast Guard National Headquarters in Washington, D.C. While stationed there, Mattie met her future husband, Chief Fire-Controlman John Marshall Cruce, United States Navy. After a whirlwind courtship (a mere six weeks) the couple were given a military wedding on December 10, 1944. Mattie and John moved to a farm southwest of Urich, after being discharged from military service. During Mattie's 56 years of marriage to John, the couple raised five children, Marshall Edward, Larry Eugene, Mary Catherine, Linda Ruth and Robin Renae. Mattie was a member of the Cove Creek Christian Church, enjoyed traveling, playing "pitch", playing Bingo, gardening and welcoming family and friends into her home. Mattie always had the coffeepot on for anyone who "just dropped by". Mattie was preceded in death by her parents, Julius B. and Lena Thomas; son, Larry E. Cruce; great-grandson, Chrisian Lee Morris; great-granddaughter, Kayla Cheyenne Self; brother, Edward Thomas; infant sister, Betty Jean Thomas, and infant brother, James Thomas. Surviving Mattie are her husband, John M. Cruce, Knob Noster; son Marshall E. Cruce and wife, Valerie, Cleveland, Missouri; daughter, Mary C. Self and husband, Perry, Adrian; daughter, Linda R. Van Sandt and husband, Terry, Adrian; daughter, Robin R. Linenberger and husband, Daniel, Knob Noster; daughter-in-law, Joanna L. (Cruce) Wentz and husband, Wendell, Clinton; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandsons, five step-great-grandsons. Surviving brothers and sisters are Mary Orange, Bedford, Virginia, Rose Buccos, Bridgeton, New Jersey, Ruby Thomas, Montvale, Virginia; Evelyn Jane Vanderpool, Deepwater, George (Mack) Thomas, Roanoke, Virginia, Mabel Dobyns, Roanoke, Virginia, Alvin Thomas, Troutville, Virginia, Bobby Thomas, Montvale, Virginia, and Aubrey Thomas, Roanoke, Virginia, and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, July 27. Interment was in the Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

CRUM, Denver Earl
b: Jul 24 1913, Thrush, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 27 1994, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Denver Earl Crum, 80, died April 27, 1994, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. Services were held at Klingner Chapel in Springfield Saturday, April 30, 1994. Burial was at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Mr. Crum was born near Thrush in Henry County on July 24, 1913. He was an army veteran of World War II. He married Ann Walker on April 19, 1951. He was a pipefitter welder in Springfield, a member of Local No. 178 for 45 years. His parents, Henry D. Crum and Leona Leake Crum, and a brother, Dewey W. Crum, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Ann Crum, of the home; a sister, Velma Hudson, of Clinton; a niece, Edith Williams, of Kansas City; two great-nieces, Vickie Damm, of Leawood, Ks., and Lorinda Lampe, of Lawrence, Ks.

CRUM, Harden L.
b: Dec 25 1828, Patrick Co, VA
d: May 21 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri - Died, Harden L. Crum, 75, born in Patrick County, Va., Dec. 25, 1828; married Eliza Clark Dec. 12, 1855; six children - Mrs. E. Dishion of California, MO.; Mrs. Robert Givens and Clark and George Crum, of Deepwater. Two died in Cooper County, this state. Harden Crum engaged in the tanning business when young and continued it until war broke out, when he joined the 54th Va. Inf. under Gen. Robert E. Lee. He moved from Virginia in 1872, in April, and located in Cooper County, where he farmed until March 1881, when he moved to Henry County. He never belonged to any church but was of Baptist persuasion. Funeral at his home, 1 1/2 miles south of Deepwater and remains were laid away by the side of his dear wife in Teays Cemetery.

CRUMBY, Dorothy M. BENNETT
b: Sep 19 1932, Effingham, Atchison Co, KS
d: May 25 2010, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 27 2010 - Dorothy M. Crumby, 77, Montrose, died at her home on Tuesday, May 25, 2010. According to Dorothy's wishes she will be cremated with no service. Dorothy was born in Effingham, Kansas, the daughter of Horace and Mary (Berry) Bennett. She was a home maker. She was married to Loyd E. Crumby, who preceded her in death September 16, 2009. She is survived by her sister, Jeanne Fletcher of Kansas City, Missouri; four nephews, which includes J. D. Green of Tyler, Texas and three nieces.

CRUMBY, Loyd E.
b: Apr 14 1933
d: Sep 16 2009, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Loyd E. Crumby, age 76 of Montrose, Missouri passed away September 16, 2009 at St. John's Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri. Mr. Crumby wishes were to be cremated with no services. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Dorothy of the home; one son, Sonny, daughters Peggy and Cheryl; five brothers, Nathan, T. J., Jerry, Terry and Gary; four sisters, Gloria Jean, Mary, Fran and Shirley; his two best friends, Shadow and Red and many cousins, aunts and uncles and other friends.

CRUMP, Sharon Lee CROWDER BOURLAND
b: Mar 22 1945, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 3 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 9 2000 - Sharon Lee Crump, daughter of Jess and Ida Dalton Crowder, was born March 22, 1945, in Kansas City, and died Thursday, August 3, 2000, at her home in Clinton. She was married in 1962 to Bob Bourland and to this union one daughter, Aprill Michelle was born. In 1971, she married Donald E. Crump, who survives of the home. She is also survived by her daughter, Aprill Michelle Oberkrom and husband John, and her two grandsons, Kyle Braden Oberkrom and Jaden Taylor Oberkrom, all of Arlington, Texas. Another young lady who is part of the family is Melinda Bourland Howard. Other special people are Christopher Hans Juel and wife Suzanne, Houston, Texas, and Karen Crowder and family and Dorothy Acklin of Windsor. Sharon had been a Christian for years and rededicated her life to the Lord in 1990. She loved her family and close friends very deeply. Her precious grandsons, Kyle and Jaden were her pride and joy. They excelled in their academic studies and sports and the commercial they made for a steakhouse restaurant in Texas. The light of Sharon's life were her grandsons and she was proud to share in their lives and show them she loved them and trusted them and took great pride in them and their lives. Although her illness kept her home some, she still flew to Texas to be with them and daily phone calls to keep her going. She always ended each phone call with "I'll love you forever". Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, August 5. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

CRUSE, Leonard T.
b: 1898
d: Nov 15 1984, Humansville, Polk Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Leonard T. Cruse, 86, of Humansville, died Thursday at 6:30 p.m., November 15, 1984, at his home. He was a retired farmer and rancher. Mr. Cruse had lived for the past 40 years in the Humansville, Collin and Quincy communities. He is survived by his wife, Mortie, of the home. Graveside services were Monday at Englewood Cemetery.

CRUSE, Wolfgang John Cecil Jr.
b: abt 1995
d: Jul 25 2007, Lawton, OK
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 27 2007 - Wolfgang John Cecil Cruse Jr., 12, Lawton, Oklahoma, died Wednesday, July 25, 2007, as a result of an ATV accident. He was the son of Wolfgang John Cecil Cruse and Melinda Kaye Medrano Cruse. Additional survivors include a sister Tori Nicole Cruse of the home; paternal grandmother Astrid Anita Newton, Clinton; paternal grandfather John E. Cruse and wife Kathy, LaPorte City, Iowa; maternal grandparents, Quirino and Rosalinda Medrano Jr., Lawton, Oklahoma; paternal great-grandmother Wanda Burris, LaPorte City, Iowa, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandparents, Francisco and Virginia Sanchez, Margarete Wirth and Heinrich Wirth, and paternal great-grandparents Quirino and Antonia Medrano. Funeral services in Lawton, Oklahoma.

CRUST, Daphine Delores NASALROAD
b: Mar 12 1921, Jerico Springs, Cedar Co, MO
d: Aug 14 2007, near Garden City, Cass Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 23 2007 - Mrs. Daphine Delores Crust (Grandma Daffy) of Garden City was born March 12, 1921 in Jerico Springs, the daughter of Marion Columbus and Annie Belle (Fowler) Nasalroad. She departed this life Tuesday, August 14, 2007, at her home near Garden City at the age of 86 years, five months and two days. On March 27, 1949, Delores was united in marriage to Marvin Delbert Crust. Delores was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, gardening and the outdoors. Delores loved her family and grandchildren and she enjoyed being called Grandma Daffy or Sissy. She had lived in Creighton before moving to Garden City in 1954. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Delbert, on April 17, 2002; six brothers, Jack, Dan, Ned, Bill, Byerl and Shelby (Red); five sisters, Velma, Judy Mary Ruth and Clida. She is survived by two sons, William "Del" Crust and wife Cindy, Blue Springs, and John Crust and wife Tina, Garden City; four grandchildren, Joseph, Andrew, Marvin and Tonya; a great-grandson Gabriel; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 18, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, with burial in the Garden City Cemetery.

CRUZAN, Kenneth
b: 1915
d: 2001
arr: Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 19 2001 - Kenneth Cruzan, 86, Sedalia, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at his home. He was born January 19, 1915, at Sedalia, the son of Fred M. and Ollie E. (Duden) Cruzan. On November 24, 1939, in Sedalia, he was married to Ruth E. Ralston, who died December 6, 1995. He was a member of the Broadway Presbyterian Church in Sedalia. He was employed with Missouri Egg and Poultry, MFA and then as a supervisor at Swift and Co., all in Sedalia until retiring in 1980. He is survived by a son, James P. Cruzan and wife, Linda, Sedalia; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday at Crown Hill Cemetery in Sedalia.

CULBERTSON, Rollin D.
b: Sep 5 1941
d: Oct 29 2004, Boynton Beach, Palm Beach Co, FL
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2004 - Rollin D. Culbertson, 63, Boynton Beach, Florida, died Friday, October 29, 2004. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 5, under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, at the Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Preceding him in death were his parents Riley W. and Ruth Barker Culbertson. Survivors include his wife Sherry, of the home; two daughters and spouses, Cheryl Morgan, Olathe, Kansas, and Cindy Mascarenas, Overland Park, Kansas; three stepdaughters and spouses, Christy Pearce, lee's Summit, Shelly Flowers, Charleston, South Carolina, and Julie Akin, Harrisonville; three sisters and spouses, Noma Carroll, St. Charles, Neva Snook, Maryland Heights, Donna Swope, Blue Springs; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

CULLEY, Billy Joe
b: Sep 25 1964
d: Feb 18 2002, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 22 2002 - Billy Joe Culley, 37, Leeton, died Monday evening, February 18, 2002, at his home in Leeton. He was born September 25, 1964, the son of Sammy Joe Culley and Paulette Jean (Riggs) Rice. On July 9, 1983, he married Susie Wilson. He worked at the Leeton Elevator for several years. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors are his mother and stepfather, Jean and Marvin Rice, Green Ridge; his father, Sammy Joe Culley, Killeen, Texas; a daughter, Crystal Culley, Independence; a sister, Sandra Jean Rice, Sedalia, and paternal grandparents, Kenneth and Margaret Culley, Leeton. Graveside services will be Saturday, February 23, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CULP, Wilburn L.
b: Nov 5 1924
d: Jun 8 2002, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 11 2002 - Wilburn L. Culp, 77, Lowry City, died Saturday, June 8, 2002, at his home. He was a retired welder. Graveside services will be Thursday, June 13, at Green Lawn Cemetery, Kansas City, with military honors.

CULVER, Charles L.
b: Mar 3 1943
d: May 8 1998, Macon, Macon Co, MO
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Collins, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 11 1998 - Charles L. Culver, 55, Macon, died Friday, May 8 1998, at his home. Mr. Culver was a dry cleaner. Funeral services were Monday, May 11, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery, near Collins.

CUMMINGS, Clifford H.
b: 1914
d: 2001
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 31 2001 - Clifford H. Cummings, 87, Butler, died Thursday, July 26, 2001, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. He was born July 9, 1914, to Hiram George and Gertie Cecil Moore Cummings in Bates County. In 1935 he graduated from the American Auction College and worked for the Roy Baker Community Sale Barn for 20 1/2 years. He married L. Francile Baker June 7, 1936. She died July 1989. He married Naomi York Cunningham June 22, 1990. He was agency manager for Farm Bureau Insurance Company and was an agent for General Life of Missouri Insurance company in six counties. He is survived by his wife, Naomi Cummings of Butler; two sons, Everett Cummings and best friend, Kay, Butler, and Bodie Cummings and wife, Vickie Rogers of Wakarusa, Kanas; one daughter, Karen Rose, and husband, Larry, Nevada; two brothers, Allen Cummings and wife, Elsie, Nevada, and Glenn Cummings and wife, Ruby, Butler; one sister, Hazel Rich of Butler; one sister-in-law, Norma Cummings of Clinton; 12 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were Monday, July 30, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

CUMMINGS, Jeffrey Everett
b: Jun 25 1961, Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: May 27 2004, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 1 2004 - Jeffrey Everett Cummings, 42, Montrose, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler from a work-related accident. Along with a twin sister, he was born June 25, 1961, to Everett Hiram and Doris June Pipes Cummings in Butler. Jeff, one of three children, was well known by his nickname "Grace". He attended grade school and high school in butler and lived most of his life in or near Bates County. He was a truck driver and worked at Hubbard's Orchard in Butler, at a trucking driving school in Texas, for Lewis and Robey in Butler, for the Adrian Coop, for Southside Lumber in Butler and most recently MFA in Butler. He was a member of the Butler Saddle Club and Bates County Critter Gitters Club. He belonged to the First Christian Church in butler where he was baptized at the age of nine. He married Tonna Jo Hart November 24, 2001. He is survived by his wife Tonna Cummings, Montrose; his father Everett Cummings and Kay Ward, butler; his mother Doris Zellmer and stepfather Danny, Hume; two sons, Cobey Cummings and wife Lacy, Butler, and Codey Cummings and companion Kari Brinkley, Showlow, Arizona; one daughter, Jodey Cummings and companion Todd Barnhart, Strafford; a sister Cathy Jo Cummings, Nevada, Maternal grandmother Christine Pipes, butler; paternal step-grandmother Naomi Cummings, Butler; three grandchildren, Josie, Tanner and Shelby, and uncles, aunts, nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by this twin sister, Janet Evelyn Cummings; his paternal grandparents Clifford and Francille Cummings, and his maternal grandfather Herb Pipes. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 1, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

CUMMINGS, Jess
b: 1926
d: 2002
bur: Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett, Morgan Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 16 2002 - Jess Cummings, 76, Eldon, died Thursday, September 5, 2002, in Osage Beach. He was born in Clinton August 4, 1926, the son of Jesse C. Cummings Sr. and Nellie Eunice (Buchanan) Cummings. He was married to Carol Kay Hutsler on December 22, 1951, in Osceola. He had been a music instructor at the School of the Osage for 28 years. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a graduate of Clinton High School and CMSU. Funeral services were Monday, September 9, 10 a.m. at Lake Ozark Christian Church. Burial was in Greenmore Memorial Gardens, Barnett. He is survived by his wife Carol Kay (Hutsler Cummings, of the home; two daughters, Ginger Kyle Moore, California and Mary Kay Quiett of Wausau, Wisconsin; six grandchildren and two sisters, Betty Yessen and June Brownfield, both of Sedalia.

CUMMINGS, Norma L. McELWAIN
b: Mar 13 1912, Bates Co, MO
d: Dec 22 2006, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethel Cemetery, Ballard, Bates Co, MO
arr: Underwood-Steinbeck-Brandtonies Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 2 2007 - Norma L. Cummings passed away on Friday, December 22, 2006, in Windsor at the Windsor Healthcare. She was preceded in death by her husband Roger L. Cummings; her parents, John and Maggie McElwain; four sisters, Ruby McElwain, Lola Hannah, Wilma Carson and Agnes Dixon; one brother Lester McElwain. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Arthur and Regina Stotts of Clinton; one granddaughter Michelle Woods and husband Terry, Clinton; one grandson Brent Stotts and wife Kathy, Wentzville; six great-grandchildren, April Easter and husband Brandon, Deepwater, James Cody Woods, Clinton, Leah, Adam, Kathryn and Ryan Stotts of Wentzville, and three great-great-grandchildren, Tatum Trotter, Kane and Trinity Easter of Deepwater, and several nieces and nephews. Norma was born March 13, 1912, in rural Bates County. She was united in marriage on September 10, 1932, to Roger L. Cummings. To this union was born one daughter Regina L. Cummings. Roger and Norma spent their first years on a farm near Butler. Later moving to Butler, they purchased Bates County Locker. Norma was a wife and homemaker and later worked in the family business. In 1960, the family moved to Clinton and later retired there. Roger passed away on April 28, 1988, and later Norma moved to Gran Villas assisted living facility and resided there until October 2006. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and was blessed to enjoy five generations of family. Norma was baptized at a young age in Bethel Methodist Church. She was a member of Clinton United Methodist Church. During her stay in Gran Villas, she enjoyed the ministry of Rev. Brad Elmer of Parks Chapel. Norma had a great faith and was openly ready to leave this world to meet her Savior. She was able to spend Christmas 2006 with the son of God Himself. Norma was laid to rest in Bethel Cemetery in Rural Bates County. Funeral services were held at Brandtonies Chapel on Wednesday, December 27.

CUMMINGS, Richard D.
b: Apr 1 1931
d: Aug 11 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2002 - Richard D. Cummings, 71, Roscoe, died Sunday, August 11, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was a retired interstate truck driver. Funeral services were Thursday, August 15, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

CUMMINS, Hazel R. RECHTER
b: Mar 2 1908, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: May 5 2006, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Wright Creek Cemetery, Jackson Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 9 2006 - Hazel R. Cummins, 98, Lowry City, died Friday, May 5, 2006, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. She was born March 2, 1908, in Kansas City, Kansas, to Ambrose and Freda E. (Albright) Rechter. She was preceded in death by her husband Marion Cummins in 1992. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 10, at Wright's Creek Cemetery.

CUMPTON, Kenneth Lee
b: Mar 4 1925, Cass Co, MO
d: Aug 12 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kenneth Lee Cumpton, 71, Clinton, died Monday, August 12, 1996, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 14, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He was born in Cass County. He was united in marriage to Lillian May Gardner on May 18, 1947, and to this union four children were born. He was a farmer before he retired and moved to Clinton in 1984. He was an elder and treasurer of the Cove Creek Christian Church. He was a veteran of WWII. He is survived by his wife, Lillian, of the home; two sons, Richard Cumpton and wife, Beverly, of Clinton, and Leon Cumpton and wife, Cheryl, of Sedalia; two daughters, Joyce Kidwiler, and husband, Allen, of Clinton, and Cynthia Kagarice and husband, Roy, of Butler; as well as 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Ray Cumpton, and two sisters, Nettie Dixon and Faye Hunt, all of Butler.

CUMPTON, Lillian May GARDNER
b: Dec 15 1922, Galeton, CO
d: May 6 2000, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 19 2000 - Lillian May (Gardner) Cumpton, 77, Clinton, died May 6, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Lillian was born December 15, 1922, in Galeton, Colorado, the daughter of Clarence and Mary Caroline Myers Gardner. She moved to Missouri with her parents at the age of one. They settled in Harris Bend near the Osage River. She attended and graduated from the Ohio Community Grade School in St. Clair County. Lillian attended high school in Appleton City before moving to Los Angeles, California, in 1941 where she continued her education at George Washington High School. She moved back to Missouri in 1945 where she met and married Kenneth Lee Cumpton. They were united in marriage on May 18, 1947, and to this union four children were born. Lillian and Kenneth settled on a farm near Ballard. She was actively involved in the Cove Creek Christian Church, where she was a member and the Ballard community and school. In 1984, Lillian and Kenneth retired and moved to Clinton. Lillian's warm and loving personality made her home a welcome place to visit. Their home became a family gathering place for all their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her parents; an infant brother, and a brother-in-law, Frank Paddock. Also preceding her in death were her sister-in-law, Nettie Cumpton Dixon, and brothers-in-law, Raymond "Bud" Dixon and Ray Cumpton. Lillian is survived by four children, Joyce Kidwiler and husband, Allen, Richard Cumpton and wife, Beverly, all of Clinton, Leon Cumpton and wife, Cheryl, Sedalia, and Cindy Kagarice and husband, Roy, Butler. Lillian's 11 loving grandchildren include Dawnya Cumpton Huffman and husband, Phillip, Dustin Cumpton, Liana Kidwiler, Doug Cumpton, Rebecca Kidwiler, Ashley Kidwiler, Cole Kagarice, twins Lacie and Shanie Kagarice, as well as three great-grandchildren, Blake, Melanie and Rachel Huffman. She is also survived by one sister, Mary Lucille Paddock, and four brothers, Kenneth Gardner and wife, Marva Lee, Boyce Gardner, Clarence Gardner, Jr. and wife, Kay, and Daniel Gardner and wife, Sue, as well as two sisters-in-law, Faye Hunt and husband, Bill and Kathleen Cumpton. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, May 9. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

CUNNINGHAM, Arthur Lee "Jack"
b: May 3 1925, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 11 1991, Newark, DE
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Arthur Lee (Jack) Cunningham, son of Frank Eli and Louise A. Sproull Cunningham, was born May 3, 1925 in Appleton City and passed away October 11, 1991 at the Medical Center of Delaware in Newark, Delaware at the age of 66 years. Jack served his country during World War II in the Navy. After his discharge, he went to work for Boeing Aircraft in Wichita, Ks. as an accountant, later transferring to Philadelphia where he retired from Boeing in 1986 after 43 years of service. He and his wife lived in Claymond, Delaware where he spent the last 26 years of his life. His love of airplanes was continued in his leisure time as he took great joy and price in building and flying model airplanes. Jack was united in marriage to Betty Sue Mead on May 3, 1945 in Kansas City, and to this union one son was born. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Appleton City. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and one niece. He is survived by his wife, Sue of the home; his son, John Lee Cunningham of Los Angeles, Ca.; one sister, Loreta Harmon of Raytown; 2 nephews, Charles Reasoner of Kansas City, Ks. and Ray Reasoner of Kansas City; 1 niece, Nora Russell of Kansas City; 2 grand nephews and 3 grand nieces. Graveside services were held at the Appleton City Cemetery on Tuesday, October 15.

CUNNINGHAM, John Lowell
b: Dec 8 1938, Wisdom, Benton Co, MO
d: Dec 24 2007, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 9 2007 - John Lowell Cunningham, 68, of Warsaw, died Sunday evening, Dec. 24, 2006, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born Dec. 8, 1938 in Wisdom, a son of Floyd George and Verna Olene Suiter Cunningham. On May 20, 1960 in Miami, Okla., he was married to Carolyn Ruth Teeter, who survives of the home. Mr. Cunningham attended various elementary schools in Warsaw, Clinton, Bolivar, Branson, and Nixa. The family then moved to Deepwater where he attended school until his junior year, when he enlisted in the Navy. He was assigned duty at the age of 17 on the USS Healey DD-672 which was kept afloat until it was decommissioned in 1956. The USS Steiniker DD-714 was the next ship he was assigned to. Both ships toured Europe, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. He was discharged from duty Oct. 29, 1959. His career entailed construction and farming and employment with Boeing, Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, ITT Kellogg, and Parkhurst Manufacturing Company when he took semiretirement March 26, 1988. He and his wife then opened C's Bait and Tackle, selling fishing equipment, bait and providing a guide service on Truman Lake. His love of the outdoors expanded into raising bobwhite quail, chuckers and training German shorthair and English pointer bird-hunting dogs on their 20 acres. Also surviving are two daughters, Melanie Smith, and her husband, Shannon, of Round Rock, Texas, and Johnna Webb, and her husband, Mark, of Oak Grove; two sons, Curt Cunningham, and his wife, Paula, of Independence, and Chance Cunningham, and his wife, Mary, of Urich; two sisters, Louise Henderson, and Anne Harris, both of Warsaw; and six grandchildren, Devon Webb, Chase Cunningham, Meagan Smith, Autumn Cunningham, Laina Cunningham, and Briley Cunningham. He was predeceased by a brother, George Cunningham. A memorial service will be Thursday at Warsaw Church of the Nazarene.

CUNNINGHAM, Verna Emma POESE
b: Apr 1 1914, near Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
d: Nov 2 2002, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Dec 16 2002 - Verna Emma Poese Cunningham was born April 1, 1914, near Knob Noster, daughter of Wilhelm Ernest and Rosa Bertha Stermer Poese. She died November 2, 2002, at her home (Chilhowee). She was a lifelong resident of Johnson County. She was a member of the Leeton Christian Church and the Ladies Aid. On August 16, 1938, she married John Melvin Cunningham. Survivors include her husband of the home; two daughters, Clair La Vern Newman, Redwood City, California, and Rose Lucille Thompson, Leeton; two sons, William Melvin Cunningham, Chilhowee, and Jimmy Ray Cunningham, Elkhardt, Kansas; one brother, Wilbert Poese, Knob Noster; one sister, Elda Allen, Independence; nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Preceding her in death were her parents; one brother, Elmer Poese; one granddaughter, Cynthia Suzanne Cunningham; one grandson, Baby Newman, and a great-grandson, Dustin Melvin Cunningham. Funeral services were held November 6 at the Leeton Christian Church. Burial was in Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

CUNNINGHAM, Verna O. SUITER
b: Jun 22 1906, Wisdom, Benton Co, MO
d: Aug 27 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 29 2002 - Verna O. Cunningham, 96, Warsaw, died Tuesday, August 27, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born on June 22, 1906, in Wisdom, the daughter of James William and Ida Emma Jean Scott Suiter. On December 24, 1926, she married Floyd Cunningham. In the late 1950s they moved to Warsaw. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd on December 11, 1978; two brothers, Earl Suiter and Allie Suiter and two sisters, Ida Stull and Sylvia Green. She was a member of Mt. Olive Holiness Church in Windsor and she and her husband helped Rev. Hacker organize the Warsaw Nazarene Church. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John and Carolyn Cunningham, Warsaw; two daughters and sons-in-law, Anne and Earl Harris of Warsaw and Louise and Sam Henderson, also of Warsaw, 16 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alma Crabtree of Warsaw and Evelyn Callahan of Smithville, many nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 31, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in Shawnee Cemetery.

CUPP, Howard C. Sr.
b: n/a
d: 2001
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2001 - Howard C. Cupp, Sr., father of Rev. Howard C. Cupp, Jr., died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at a hospital in Pensacola, Florida. Funeral services will be held at Faith Chapel, Pensacola, Florida.

CURLEE, David Elwood Jr.
b: Aug 21 1952, Patterson, LA
d: Mar 6 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 22 2006 - David Elwood Curlee was born August 21, 1952, at Patterson, Louisiana, son of David E. Sr. and Betty Jean Rineholt Curlee. He died March 6, 2006 at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City. David was a veteran of the United States Army. He served in Vietnam with his stepfather and also was stationed in Germany. He was also a police officer in Clinton and Windsor. He enjoyed Harley-Davidson motorcycles, riding horses, also repairing CB radios. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Jean Rineholt Berkebile; his father David E. Curlee Sr., and stepfather Ava Dean Berkebile. David is survived by his wife Diana, and three children, Betty Jo Grammer, Samantha Curlee and Billy Joe Curlee, all of Clinton; four brothers, Jack Pierce, Everett, Washington, Henry Curlee, Robert Wayne Curlee, Millington, Tennessee and Jerry Curlee, plus six grandchildren. Funeral services were March 8 at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home.

CURNUTT, George A.
b: 1891
d: 1967
George A. Curnutt Was A Native Henry Countian - George A. Curnutt, 76, 1401 South Home, Independence, Mo., died Nov. 3 1967, at the Medical Nursing Center, Warrensburg, where he was admitted Oct 28. Ill for five months, he spent most of that time in the Independence Hospital, where he had patiently borne intense suffering. Funeral services were conducted at 1:00 p.m., Nov. 7, at Kansas City by the Rev. George R. Kern, pastor of the Mt. Washington Methodist Church of which Mr. Curnutt was a faithful member. Mrs. Paul Liggett was vocal soloist. Casket bearers, members of Mr. Curnutt's Sunday School class and Retired Men's Club were Price Orrill, C. W. Monroe, Harold Snider, N., B. Evans, Verne Sutton and Carter Page. Interment was in Floral Hills Memorial Gardens. George O. Curnutt, youngest of six children of the late George C. and Sarah Jane Spears Curnutt, was born May 18, 1891, in Henry County, where he spent his youth. On Nov. 11, 1912, he married Viola Dingle, of Clinton. They lived in the Clinton area four years before moving to Independence. They were privileged to spend 55 years together - years of devotion and happiness. A precious son, Roy Edward, born to them was taken to his heavenly home at the age of five, also a daughter, who live only a few hours. Mr. Curnutt was employed at Sears and Roebuck, then later with the Singer Sewing Machine Company, retiring at the age of 65. He was an efficient repairman of machines and electrical appliances, and never too busy to help those who needed his service. He is survived by his wife, Viola of the home; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Several nieces live in the Clinton area and he visited them frequently. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. George (Molinda) Pridgen, and four brothers, Sterling A., Marion T., Arthur A., and Shelly O. Curnutt. (Note: This name has been published as CURNUTT and CURNETT)

CURNUTT, Viola Pinkham DINGLE
b: 1896
d: 2000
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 27 2000 - Viola Pinkham Curnett, 102 years, nine months and 12 days old, died Wednesday, January 26, 2000, in Cameron. She was a former Clinton resident and will be remembered as Mrs. George Curnett. She was born April 14, 1896, and lived to see three centuries. She was a native Henry Countian and spent most of her life in Independence. Mrs. Jewell Dalton of Clinton is a niece. Mrs. Curnett lived with Mrs. Dalton almost two years before she entered a rest home in Cameron. Many other relatives and friends are in Clinton. Mrs. Curnett will be buried in Floral Hills Cemetery in Kansas City. Services are pending. (Note: This name has been published as CURNUTT and CURNETT)

CURRAN, Maria DEVINE
b: Feb 1844, Ireland
d: Nov 14 1927, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, Henry Co, MO - Mrs. Maria Curran died with the infirmities of old age Monday in Kansas City. Her body was brought to the home of her grand niece, Mrs. Jas. L. Meierotto, at 412 East Franklin street, and Tuesday morning her funeral was conducted at the Clinton Catholic church by Rev. Roels, of Montrose, the Clinton pastor being out of town. Deceased's body was laid beside her daughter in Englewood. She was born in Ireland about 93 years ago, her maiden name being Maria Devine. She came with her parents to America, when she was about twelve. They were in New York a short time, but came to Henry county soon after arriving in this country, settling near Brownington. Mrs. Curran's husband departed this life about 30 years ago and her only daughter died eight years ago. Since that time she has lived most of the times with her niece, Mrs. A. B. Mohrweis, at Deepwater. Mrs. Curran was a good Christian woman, ministering to the sick and afflicted as long as she was able. She had a bright and happy nature and loved youth and young life, being a favorite with the young people as she preferred them to people of her own age.

CURREN, David G.
b: Apr 8 1842, Ohio
d: Jul 13 1904, Henry Co, MO
Norwalk Daily Reflector, Jul 22 1904 - Word has been received here that David G. Curren died July 12, at his home in Henry county, Mo., aged sixty-two years. The deceased was formerly a resident of Norwalk and Milan and when a youth lived in Huron, in all of which towns he has many friends who will be pained to learn of his death. He leaves to mourn his taking away a wife and two daughters, four brothers, William Curran, of Huron; Thomas and A. J. Curran, of Norwalk, and James K. Curran, of Bowling Green, Ohio; and two sisters, Mrs. L. M. Vail, of Norwalk and Mrs. B. M. Klinefelter, of Fulton county, Ohio. Deceased was a soldier in the civil war. Interment was in Missouri.

CURRY, Joanne Ethel VASQUEZ
b: Jul 26 1930, San Diego, CA
d: Jan 10 2000, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2000 - Joanne Ethel Curry, Lee's Summit, was born July 26, 1930, in San Diego, California, daughter of Alexander and Inez Henry Vasquez. She died Monday January 10, 2000 at her home. She had lived in Clinton from 1969-1996; the last two years were spent in Lee's Summit. She was a member of St. Sabina Catholic Church in Belton. She was a graduate of Mt. Empire High School, Campo, California, and was a supporter of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She married William Laurence Curry in February 1948, at Descanso, California. He preceded her in death November 1985. Her parents and one grandson, Steven Bradshaw, also preceded her. Survivors include five sons, William J. Curry and wife Eva, Laurence Alex Curry, Clinton, James Robert Curry and wife Cindy, Holden, John Adrian Curry and wife Donna, Breckenridge, George Samuel Curry and wife Debbie, Parkville; one daughter, Lorraine E. Baird, Lee's Summit; eight grandsons, William Baird and wife, Hillory, Matthew Baird, Patrick Baird, Daniel Bradshaw, Rob Curry, Joshua John Curry, Nick Curry, Jeff Curry; three granddaughters, Samantha Curry, Stephanie Curry, Janelle Lorraine Curry; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Baird; three brothers, Jerry Vasquez, National City, California, Jimmy Vasquez and wife, Patty, Kingman, Arizona, Loren Vasquez, Beverly Hills, California; one sister, Anita Woodall and husband Earl, Slagle, Id. Memorial services were held Friday, January 14. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

CURTIS, Amanda B. PADFIELD
b: Mar 18 1827, St. Clair Co, IL
d: May 10 1893, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Curtis Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 13 1893 - Mrs. Amanda B. Curtis, a highly respected lady of this city, died at the family home on East Green, Wednesday at 4 p.m. at the age of 66. An exemplary Christian woman, born in St. Clair County, Illinois, where she married Evan B. Padfield, one child, William, a restaurateur of this city. Death widowing her, she married in 1865 Capt. John Curtis, who, with the family came to Henry County in 1865, buying an locating on a 2200-acre farm, 6 miles north of Clinton. In 1868, he was elected sheriff and moved to town with his family. He died in 1880 and, under the sod of the old homestead with his late departed wife, awaits the resurrection. By this marriage three children are living: Mrs. John Boyles, Mrs. W. R. Messick and Bert. At the time of his death, Capt. Curtis was the largest landholder in Henry County.

CURTIS, Chester David
b: Jun 1 1911, Barnumton, Camden Co, MO
d: Jan 22 2004, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 26 2004 - Chester D. Curtis, 92, Warrensburg and formerly of Windsor, died Thursday, January 22, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 24, at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor. He was born June 1, 1911, in Barnumton, Missouri, the son of Minnie (Holland) Curtis and Archie D. Curtis. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific Theatre from 1941 to 1944. On September 12, 1946, he married Genevieve Fraley, who died October 12, 2000. He farmed in the Windsor area until moving to Raytown in 1956. He was employed by the Raytown School District until 1977 when the Curtises retired and returned to Windsor. He was a member of the Windsor First Baptist Church. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, David R. and Linda Curtis, Athens, Alabama; a stepdaughter, Annetta (Don) Kirkpatrick, Independence; two grandsons, David O. Curtis, Cartersville, Georgia, and Darren Curtis, Ocean Springs, Mississippi; three great-grandsons; sister, Dorothy Means, Blue Springs; five step-grandchildren, 12 step-great-grandchildren and two step-great-great-granddaughters. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon and Aubra; a stepson, Dudley Fraley, and a step-great-grandson, Mark Fraley.

CURTIS, Genevieve RENFRO FRALEY
b: Jan 5 1914, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 12 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 16 2000 - Genevieve Curtis, 86, of Windsor, Mo, died Thursday, October 12, 2000, in Windsor. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 15, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery. Genevieve was born January 5, 1914, in Benton County, Mo. She married Harrison Morton Fraley, Jr. in 1934 and they were the parents of two children, Annetta Fraley Kirkpatrick and Morton Dudley Fraley. He preceded her in death in February of 1939. On September 12, 1946, in Windsor, Mo, she married Chester David Curtis, who survives of the home. Genevieve attended Southwest Baptist College and graduated from Central Missouri State Teachers College in Warrensburg, with a degree in Elementary Education. In 1956, she moved to Raytown, where she taught first grade in the Raytown School District for 20 years before her retirement in 1976. Music was a very important part of Genevieve's life and it gave her great joy to play the piano and organ. Genevieve was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband, Genevieve is survived by a son, David R. Curtis, Athens, AL; a daughter, Annetta Kirkpatrick, Lee's Summit, Mo; seven grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Dudley Fraley; two sisters, Theola Suhl and Jewell Garland; one brother, John Renfro, and a great-grandson, Mark Fraley.

CURTIS, Janet K. "Jan" STARBUCK
b: Oct 2 1950, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 25 2009, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Oct 26 2009 - Janet K. "Jan" Curtis, 59, rural Windsor, died Sunday morning, October 25, 2009, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born October 2, 1950, in Kansas City, the daughter of Richard E. Starbuck and Lorene Florence (Milan) Starbuck. On June 15 1996, she married Charles Chesley Curtis and he survives of the home. Jan was an internationally known dog breeder and broker for over 23 years working for the Hunte Corporation. She loved animals of all kinds and was a certified SCUBA diver. She was also known as a skilled pool player and was active in barrel racing for a number of years. She was a 4-H leader and coached softball when her children were growing up in the Lincoln area. Jan was a member of the Harmony Baptist Church and the Lincoln Eagles Lodge. IN addition to her husband, Jan is survived by two sons, Buddy Lee Hunholz and his wife Kari, Palm Beach, Florida, and Kurt Hunholz, Concordia; two daughters, Corey Kaye Martin and her husband Andrew, Starkville, Mississippi, and Rebecca Dawn Meeks, Kansas City; a stepson Chris Chesley Curtis, Vernon, Alabama; seven grandchildren, Cord Meeks, Alexi Hunholz, Parker Martin, Christina Hunholz and Leah Curtis; two sisters, Toni Lynn Vincent, Oak Grove, and Sharon Lee Starbuck, Newport Beach, California; several nieces and nephews and two adopted canine Yorkies, Tina "Itty Bitty" Marie and Cricket. In addition to her parents, Jan was preceded in death by a daughter Lori Lynn Hunholz. Funeral services will be Wednesday, October 28, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery, rural Windsor.

CURTRIGHT, Curt
b: Dec 11 1959, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 21 2001, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 24 2001 - Curt Curtright, 42, Windsor, died Friday, December 21, 2001, at his home in Windsor. He was born December 11, 1959, at Whiteman Air Force Base Hospital, Knob Noster, the son of Carl Lewis Curtright, Jr. and Joan Louise (Wooldridge) Curtright. He was a truck driver for many years, working mostly for Butler Manufacturing and the Best Ways Truck Line in Blue Springs. He is survived by his parents, Carl and Joan Curtright, Windsor; two sisters, Carla Lipe and Cheri Sadler, both of Windsor; his maternal grandmother, Helen Wooldridge, Windsor; five aunts, five nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, December 26, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

CUSTER, Benjamin T.
b: n/a, New York
d: Sep 9 1886, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery CO-CU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
The Clinton Eye - Benj. T. Custer, after a short illness, died at Mrs. Burge's residence September 10, 1886. Remains will be buried here for a short time, then moved to Ohio. (Note: Englewood Cemetery still has record of this burial.)

CUSTER, E. M.
b: abt 1837
d: Dec 24 1885
Clinton MO, Dec 26 1885 - Died at her residence on North Washington Street Thursday morning, December 24, Mrs. E. M. Custer, aged 48. A large concourse of relatives and friends followed the remains to the last resting place yesterday afternoon.

CUTBIRTH, Andrew Jackson "A.J."
b: Jun 21 1926, Taney Co, MO
d: 2003
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 17 2003 - Andrew Jackson (A.J.) Cutbirth was born June 21, 1926, in Taney County, son of Elbert and Daisy Cole Cutbirth. He married Mildred E. Brightwell in 1951 and she preceded him in death in 1990. He had lived in the Clinton area since the 1950s and attended the Drakes Chapel Methodist Church. His parents and two sisters, Norine Kirkland and Alice Lord, also preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Bruce Robertson and wife Lynda, Buckner; one daughter Betty Jean Townes, Houston, Texas; one sister, Imagene Hughes and husband Dene, Theodosia; two brothers, Reese Cutbirth, Protem, and Dale and wife Joyce Cutbirth, Theodosia; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A.J. was drafted into the military during his senior year in high school. He served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific, during World War II. In the late 1950s A.J. and Mildred moved to Clinton and enjoyed raising hogs, cattle and growing crops. After retiring from farming he became interested in antiques and enjoyed finding many treasures for sale or trade. He was especially found of antique tools and marbles. A.J. enjoyed helping people, especially young people. He would not want us to mourn his death. He would prefer we celebrate his life. Funeral services were held January 23 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Rhodes Cemetery.

CUTHRELL, Edward
b: n/a
d: 1972
Edward Cuthrell, 66, Kingsley, Iowa, died Thursday, July 27, 1972, while on a vacation trip in Oregon. His daughter was with him. A former Henry Countian, he is survived by his wife, Lois, of Kingsley, four daughters and one son. Mr. Cutrell was born and raised east of Quarles. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cuthrell, were farmers. One brother and one sister are living in a family of eight children.

CUTLER, Lawrence H. Jr. "Red"
b: Oct 15 1937
d: Jan 26 2003, Joplin, Jasper Co, MO
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2003 - Lawrence H. "Red" Cutler, 65, Osceola, a heavy equipment operator, died Sunday, January 26, 2003, at Freeman Hospital West, Joplin. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 29, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial will be in Robinson Cemetery, Weaubleau.

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