Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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DeMAYO, Jon Richard
b: Jul 19 1958, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 10 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Jul 12 2002 - Jon Richard DeMayo, 43, Clinton, died Wednesday, July 10, 2002, at his home. Memorial services will be Monday, July 15, at Sheil Colonial Funeral Home. Cremation. He was born July 19, 1958, in Kansas City and grew up in Raytown. He worked at Yellowstone Park and spent 10 years in Billings, Montana. He currently managed Shady Grove RV Park in the Truman Lake area. He is survived by his father and mother, A. Richard and Janice DeMayo, Lee's Summit; brother, Steven C. DeMayo and wife, Tara, Raymore; nephews, Quinn and Mason DeMayo; nieces, Breanna and Corrina; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

DEMING, Chuck
b: Apr 10 1930, Iowa
d: Oct 2 1991, Texas
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Chuck Deming were held at the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, Victoria, Texas, on Friday, October 4, 1991. Deming, a retired barber, died on October 2, 1991. He was born April 10, 1930 in Iowa. He is survived by his wife, Sally Sanders Deming, of Victoria; his mother, Marjorie Jennings Dalby, Warsaw; four daughters, one son, and his sister, Patricia Dexheimer, Warsaw.

DEMIS, Charles Leonard
b: Aug 10 1932, Des Moines, IA
d: Oct 20 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 23 2002 - Charles Leonard Demis, 70, Clinton, died Sunday, October 20, 2002, at his home. Cremation. He was born August 10, 1932, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of Louis and Eva Sigman Demis. He had worked as a driver for the Kansas City Auto Auction and was a member of the Moose Lodge of Clinton. Preceding him in death were his parents and two sisters, Helen Taute and Georgia Bryant. Survivors include one sister, Viola Dedrick, Springfield; two nephews, Larry Dedrick, Sr., Moberly, Louis Taute, Independence; three nieces, Eva Horr, Springfield, Donna Kirsch, Kansas City, and Maria Tuck, Independence.

DEMPSEY, Alice Marie MURPHY
b: Aug 26 1914, Brighton, Polk Co, MO
d: Feb 28 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2001 - Alice Marie Dempsey was born August 26, 1914, at Brighton, daughter of Claud and Tressie O'Dell Murphy. She died February 28, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center. She married Edgar Dempsey, who preceded her in death. She was a homemaker and lived in Henry County 20-plus years. Survivors include a half-brother, Claude Murphy; four sisters-in-law, Doris Murphy, Betty Murphy, Vivian Murphy and June Parsons; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews. One son, Wendell Dempsey; three brothers and one sister also preceded her in death. Graveside services were held March 2. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

DEMPSEY, Edward W.
b: May 25 1934
d: Sep 13 1999, Ashland, Boone Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 14 1999 - Edward W. Dempsey, 65, formerly of Clinton, died Monday, September 13, 1999, at Ashland Healthcare Center, in Ashland. Funeral arrangements are pending.

DEMPSEY, Eliza Ann CURD
b: Nov 10 1841, Louisville, KY
d: 1937, S of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1937 - Mrs. E. A. Dempsey, one mile south of Brownington, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. D. Reese, in Brownington at 2:40 a.m. Monday, slipping into Eternity with the same serenity and calm that marked her long earthly journey. Her body was weary after almost a century spent traveling her life's highway, but the light of her spirit was undimmed, every faculty was alert and her love for God's children strong. Mrs. Dempsey was a diminutive person, never tipping the scales at quite a hundred pounds, yet possessed of a force and firmness that made her life a success. She was a wonderful mother, tempering her strict adherence to principle with gentle love that endeared her children to her and taught them honor, truth and happiness in living. she had a buoyancy of spirit that spread gladness about her for she had learned that art of cheerful living, the futility of worry. Indeed, this was the secret of her length of years, so her children feel. Eliza A. Curd was born November 10, 1841, at Louisville, Ky., daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. John Wesley Curd, both Kentuckians, who came to Missouri when Eliza was ten. They first lived at Germantown, then moved north of Mt. Zion, where the mother later died and the father then moved to a farm east of Brownington. December 6, 1886, Eliza Curd and James A. Dempsey were united in marriage and made their home nearby on a farm south of Brownington. There their children were born and reared and there her husband preceded her in death 14 years ago. Since Mr. Dempsey's death, she had made her home with her children, going for long visits to each of them in turn, but always preferring to be where there were children about, for she loved little folks, and their laughter and problems were a great pleasure to her, for with the wisdom of age she had learned tolerance and never read harm into anything they did. she had 24 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, the last little boy coming just two weeks before her death. Mrs. Dempsey led an active life, energy filled, loving her garden and working in it whenever she could. She never felt her children had outgrown her authority and usually "bossed" the jobs they undertook. She loved to sew and put real artistry into her quilt making, piecing 12 wedding ring patterns for her grandchildren as well as many others. She also did much quilting on her prettiest ones, being very particular of each stitch. she found time for reading and enjoyed stories, even following a serial shortly before she closed her eyes for her final rest. Mrs. Dempsey loved company and liked to visit and was the first one in the car when it was ready to go. With her fine memory, clear mind and joyousness in life she was excellent company, an ever welcome guest. She was a faithful member of the Baptist church. she is survived by her son, Claud Dempsey of Osceola, and four daughters, Mrs. F. M. Sands of Warsaw, Mrs. R. L. Denzler and Mrs. W. D. Reese of near Brownington and Mrs. Rue Baughman, Fresno, Cal.; her other child died in 1926. One sister, Mrs. Ella Jackson of Brownington also survives and the children above mentioned of the third, fourth and fifth generations. The funeral services were Wednesday at the R. L. Denzler home near Brownington.

DEMPSEY, Ferrell R.
b: 1909
d: 1994
bur: Centerview Cemetery, Centerview, Johnson Co, MO
Ferrell R. Dempsey, 84, Centerview, died Friday, July 1, 1994, at John Knox Care Center in Lee's Summit. He was born Sept 17, 1909, in Nowata, OK, the son of Claud H. Dempsey and Minnie Ann Pogue Dempsey. On June 13, 1935, he married Irene Keltner in Osceola, and she survives at the home. Mr. Dempsey was a lifelong farmer. Survivors in addition to his wife, Irene, are six sons, Harvey, Belton; Dennis, Calhoun; Curtis, Kingsville; Claud, Lincoln; Douglas, Pleasant Hill; and Lynn, Centerview; three daughters, Carol Homfeld, Higginsville and Dorothy Street and Judy Stephens, both of Centerview; and four brothers. Funeral services were July 4, 1994 with burial in the Centerview Cemetery.

DEMPSEY, Kenneth Lee
b: Apr 9 1940
d: Sep 25 2003, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 26 2003 - Kenneth L. Dempsey, 63, Osceola, school bus driver for Durham Transportation, died Thursday, September 25, 2003, at his home. Funeral services will be Sunday, September 28, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

DEMPSEY, Kermit C.
b: Oct 12 1913
d: Oct 30 2002, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Yeater Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 31 2002 - Kermit C. Dempsey, 89, Lowry City and formerly of Osceola, died Wednesday, October 30, 2002, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Funeral services will be Friday, November 1, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Yeater Cemetery.

DENISON, Gordon Wilbert
b: Oct 27 1920
d: Dec 15 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 15 2003 - Gordon Wilbert Denison, 83, Brownington, died Monday, December 15, 2003, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He is survived by five sons, Blane Denison and Barry Denison, both of Deepwater, Brent Denison of Iowa, and Gordon Jr., and Greg Denison of Clinton; five daughters, Cheryl Wheeler and Joy Gress, both of Clinton, Patty Stewart, Deepwater, Susan Jones, St. Louis, and Yvonne Buttke, Wisconsin; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 18 at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

DENISON, Hervina Mary POWELL
b: Oct 30 1921, Buffalo Co, WI
d: Aug 5 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Hervina Mary Denison was born October 30, 1921 in Buffalo County, Wisconsin and passed away August 5, 1992 at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. She was the daughter of Hattie and William Powell. She was the youngest of six children, two are deceased. Living are Agnes, Ceila, Wilma and William. She attended St. Boniface school for 4 years in Waumandee, Wisconsin, she then attended Hillside School in West Central Wisconsin for 4 years. Mary and husband Gordon were married on November 9, 1941. They had 11 children; Yvonne, Brent, Cheryl, Joy, Barry, Susan, Blane, Gordon Jr., Greg and Patty. One son, Doyle, is deceased. Mary had 26 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Mary worked at Westwood Nursing Home for 12 years as an ISC nurses aide. She was a resident of Brownington for 20 years. About 4 years ago Mary was diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). She was a loving wife and a caring mother who was loved by everyone and will be missed by all. Funeral services were held August 10, 1992 at Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

DENISON, Ruth Agnes GRINAGE
b: Jan 4 1905, Glasco, Cloud Co, KS
d: Feb 8 2000, Red Bud, IL
bur: Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 11 2000 - Ruth Agnes (Grinage) Denison was born at Glasco, Kansas, on January 4, 1905. Her parents were William and Lucritia (Colton) Grinage. She had a younger brother Harold, and a younger sister Lucy. All preceded her in death. Grandma and her family lived in the country and in town at different times in her life. She attended one-room schools until high school, when she and her brother drove to town and boarded with a family until going home for the weekends. Grandma took Normal Training in high school to be a teacher. However, when she graduated there were too many teachers and not enough jobs locally. She close to stay at home with her parents, rather than seek a job farther away. Grandma wrote short stories and had some of them published in newspapers and magazines. One story was published in the Missouri Ruralist, a farm magazine read by my future grandpa, Paul Denison. He was healing up from a broken leg and had lots of time to read and write. He wrote to the editors of the magazine and asked about the author. They responded with the information and mentioned that she was single! He wrote to her, she wrote back and a correspondence began. After visiting her a few times, they got married on September 11, 1944, in a minister's study with his wife as witness. Grandma began married life at age 39 on a farm near Clinton. Her mother-in-law shared their home for nine years until her death. Her first child was Mark Evan Denison, born April 22, 1947. Three years later Rosemary Frances Denison was born on April 15, 1950. Some of Grandma's daily chores were hard because she had no electricity until 1964. She used a wood cook stove, a kerosene cook stove, a washboard, a wringer washer, ironed with a sad iron heated on the wood stove. Later, she used an iron heated with white gas. Grandma sewed most of her family's clothes on a treadle sewing machine. She made lots of quilts. She raised chickens, sold fryers, eggs, milk and cream. She canned food and froze food to put in the locker in Clinton. In 1959, she started working as co-janitor of Davis R-12 School where her kids went. Paul drove a bus. In 1970, Grandma published a story in Capper's Weekly, a newspaper distributed nationwide. The local newspaper convinced her to let The Printery in Clinton print in the paperback. 100 copies! She sold a few, but didn't advertise them very well. Apparently she destroyed all remaining copies without telling her family. One copy was kept. On September 19, 1970, Mark married Patricia Otersen. Tawnya Sue was born on March 8, 1973. She was the first grandchild! Next came Pamela Faye on October 22, 1975. On May 23, 1981, Michael Bradley was born. Grandpa got sick with congestive heart failure and died six weeks later on July 10, 1975. Rosemary married Carl Peterman on May 14, 1977, Suzanne Leigh was born on January 27, 1987. After Grandma saw a man stealing her grandson's bicycle, other items were found missing. Her family decided it was time to move to town. She moved to senior citizens' housing in 1993. After it became difficult for her to care for herself, she moved to Illinois to live with her son Mark, in 1997. After nine months, she moved to a nearby care center. She lived there until her death on February 8, 2000. She was 95-years-old. Funeral services were held at the LaDue Christian Church on Saturday, February 12. Burial was in the LaDue Cemetery.

DENNEY, Byrna Lou Nadine McKEE
b: Sep 8 1905, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 12 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 23 1999 - Nadine Denney, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, teacher and friend to all, died on December 12, 1999, at the Golden Valley Hospital. Nadine will be remembered for her unending optimism and ability to see the good in everyone. Nadine was born Byrna Lou Nadine McKee, daughter of Louis Brewer and Lilly Hodges McKee on September 8, 1905. She attended grade school and high school in Deepwater and was a graduate of Stephens College and the University of Missouri at Columbia. She attended CMSU at Warrensburg many summers throughout her career. She taught school in Belton and Edgerton where she met W. C. "Jimmy" Denney. They were married 37 years before he preceded her in death in 1969. She and Jimmy lived in the Kansas City area and in Bardstown, Kentucky, before returning to Deepwater in 1947, where she taught various grades and subjects for the next 27 years. Three children were born to Jimmy and Nadine; Carolyn Marsh of Stillwell, Kansas, Mary Vandergriff of Deepwater and Jim Denney of Deepwater. She had six grandchildren, John, Robin, Sarah and Jaime Marsh and John and Jim Vandergriff. Her 10 grandchildren included Jason, Tyler, Teal and Skyler Marsh and Aaron, Beth, Christopher, Shoshannah, Jasmine and Mihayla Vandergriff. She is also survived by a brother, Walter McKee of Overland Park and a niece, Joan McKee of Columbia. Nadine was a lifelong member of the Deepwater Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School for many years and was also an elder for many years. Her positive influence on students, co-workers, friends and acquaintances has enlightened the lives of all who knew her. Nadine was interested in everything. She watched baseball and football games every weekend with her son. She was an avid reader and traveled in Canada, Tahiti, Europe, Africa and ever state in the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, but vocally stressed she liked Missouri best. Nadine wrote her own memories of her family and encouraged many others to write theirs. She wrote many other articles of her travels and history of the community. Nadine was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, a brother, William, and two grandchildren, Dana and Danny Ford. Nadine will be truly missed by many friends and relatives, but her life's lessons will remain alive in everyone. Funeral services were held at the Deepwater Presbyterian Church Thursday, December 16. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

DENNIS, Billy Joe
b: Dec 18 1925, near Mayesburg, Bates Co, MO
d: Aug 18 1961, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 25 1961 - Joe Dennis, Young Businessman of Clinton, Dies - The community was deeply shocked to learn of the death last Friday, Aug. 18, of Billy Joe Dennis, 35, of 512 Truman St., Clinton, a car dealer and owner of Dennis Motors, 132 North Main St., Clinton, also a popular modified stock car race driver. Mr. Dennis became ill on Tuesday, Aug. 8 and at Wetzel Hospital, the next day, underwent an emergency operation for a ruptured appendix. Death resulted about 11:00 a.m., last Friday from peritonitis. Mr. Dennis had operated his business on North Main St., about a year and previous to that was lessee for a time of the Cities Service Station at the corner of South Main and Ohio Street. For more than 10 years before that he was a mechanic at the Walker Motor Company, Clinton. He also is remembered as a top-notch race driver in modified stock car racing having won various events and was one of the favored drivers of the Golden Valley Speedway. He had planned to enter the races at Sedalia this past Friday. He was a member of the Central Missouri Racing Association and had been a member of the Golden Valley Association and the Ozark Speedways. Trap shooting was also a favorite hoppy of Mr. Dennis and he was a member of a gun club at Sedalia. A veteran of the US Marines, during World War II he had served in the Pacific. He was a member of the local Clem P. Dickinson American Legion Post. Mr. Dennis was born Dec. 18, 1925, in Bates County near Mayesburg, the son of Joseph A. and Harriett Hoffman Dennis. There he grew to manhood. On June 9, 1947, he married Dorothy Berks and they established their home in Clinton, their residence since. He leaves his wife and children of the home; a daughter, Carolyn Sue, 13; three sons, Larry Joe, 12, Ronnie Lee, 11, Tommy Ray, 4; his mother, Mrs. Harriett Dennis, Clinton; five sisters, Mrs. Harry (Mable) Doll, of near Urich, Mrs. Charles (Elma) Young, Montrose; Mrs. George (Lottie) Schwenck, Nevada, Mrs. Gene (Lela) Holston, San Diego, Calif., Mrs. Ben (Dorothea) Briley, El Paso, Tex.; four brothers, Carl, Clarence (Dock) and Jay of near Urich; Robert, of Ohio State; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Aug. 21, at White Oak Methodist Church. Interment was in White Oak Cemetery. Those attending the funeral services from Montrose were Mrs. Ida Sickman, Mrs. Dolores Pratt and two daughters, Mrs. Leo Munsterman and Wilfred Berks.

DENNIS, Cretha Pearl WOIRHAYE
b: Sep 11 1900, Henry Co, MO
d: May 30 1978, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Cretha Pearl Woirhaye Dennis was born September 11, 1900, in Henry County near Urich, Mo. and died May 30, 1978, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City at City at the age of 77 years, eight months, and 18 days. She was one of eight children born to John and Frankie Foster Woirhaye. Her early life was spent in the White Oak vicinity near Piper. She attended the Camp Branch rural school in Henry County. On September 10, 1918, she was united in marriage to Carl Dennis in the Montrose parsonage by Rev. Oswell. They had one son, Leroy Pearl Dennis, born December 23, 1922. Leroy preceded her in death on October 6, 1942, while in service of his country. Cretha confessed her faith in Christ in early life and was a member of the White Oak United Methodist Church. She taught a primary Sunday School class for many years and was dearly loved by her pupils. Cretha and Carl started their life together on a farm and spent many years enjoying their home. She loved nature, lived by its code, and worked closely with it. Her garden was a masterpiece of perfection. One of her greatest pleasures was sharing its fruit with friends and relatives. she also worked diligently wit her husband, Carl, in raising purebred Duroc hogs. They belonged to the Henry County Duroc Swine Association and traveled over the state of Missouri to many exhibits and meetings. Due to failing heath, Cretha and Carl left their farm and moved to the Barnett Boarding Home in Appleton City, where she lived until her death. Preceding her in death were two sisters, Cora Doll, Urich, Violet Sperman, Emporia, Kansas and one brother Ernie Woirhaye of Parker, Kansas. Besides her husband, Carl, she is survived by two sisters, Opal Grauel, Paola, Kansas, and Myrtle Wolf, Anaheim, California; two brothers, Roy Woirhaye, Lamar, Gilbert Woirhaye, Urich; also a host of friends and relatives. Funeral services were held June 2 in the White Oak Methodist Church. Burial was in White Oak Cemetery.

DENNIS, Dollie BRYANT
b: Aug 25 1923, Pike Co, KY
d: Dec 25 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dollie Dennis, 68, Holden, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 1991 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. She was born in Pike County, Kentucky, August 25, 1923, daughter of Ed and Cordelia (Ray) Bryant. She lived in Kentucky until moving to Holden in 1961. Mrs. Dennis was a homemaker. She had also worked in several nursing homes and on farms through the years. She was a volunteer proprietor of a clothing exchange for the needy in Holden for many years. She was a member of Rosehill Baptist Church near Holden. She leaves one son, Lloyd Rogers, Holden; five daughters, Lillie Ray, Las Vegas, Nv., Birdie Whyde, Pleasant Hill, Ruby Clevenger and Rita Davis, Holden, and Lexie Atkinson, Blairstown; her mother, Cordelia Bryant, Kingsville; four brothers, Emery Bryant, Jimmy Bryant, and Lonnie Bryant, Kingsville, and Jarvey Bryant, Warsaw; three sisters, Mary Younce, Strasburg, Betty Hopkins, Kahoka, Mo., and Louise Pettit, Kingsville; 16 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 19, 1991 at Ben Cast and Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Holden Cemetery, Holden.

DENNIS, Gladys Irene WALLACE
b: Mar 14 1916, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
d: Oct 13 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22, 1999 - Gladys Irene Dennis, daughter of Milt and Minabel McWatters Wallace, was born on March 14, 1916, in Nevada, and died Wednesday, October 13, 1999, at her home in Clinton. Gladys was married to William Jay Dennis on December 23, 1939. She worked for Crews Fashions in Clinton for 27 years and a short time for Hodina's Dress Shop. She was a member of the White Oak United Methodist Church, Urich. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Jay Lynn Dennis , and four brothers, John Lester Wallace, Gene Wallace, Bill Wallace and Bob Wallace. She is survived by her husband Jay, of the home; one sister, Clella Lane of Clinton; one brother, Dean Wallace of Sarasota, Florida; one granddaughter, Michelle Dennis and one great-granddaughter, Angelica Neitch, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Sunday, October 17. Burial was in the White Oak Cemetery Urich.

DENNIS, Jay Lynn
b: Jan 5 1943, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 4 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jay Lynn Dennis, son of William Jay and Gladys Irene (Wallace) Dennis, was born January 5, 1943, in Clinton, and died February 4, 1997, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, at the age of 54 years. Jay had lived most of his life in the Clinton area. He was an electrician, welder and draftsman. He was a member of the White Oak Methodist Church, Urich. Jay is survived by one daughter, Michelle Lynn Dennis of Kansas City; his parents, Jay and Gladys Dennis of the home, and one granddaughter, Angelica Rose Neitch of Kansas City. Graveside services were held at the White Oak Cemetery, Urich, Saturday, February 8.

DENNIS, Philip Homer
b: 1952
d: 2001
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 14 2001 - Philip Homer Dennis, 49, Lee's Summit and formerly of Clinton, died Sunday, November 11, 2001. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 17, at Maple Hill Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born October 12, 1952, to Bobby Joe and Norma Jean (Cash) Dennis. He was raised in the Kansas City area. He was a veteran serving with the United States Army. At the time of his death, he was working on his Bachelor of Arts in computer hardware. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; grandmother, Naomi Cash; stepchildren, Donald Payne, April and Brett Parker, Brea and Shane Mancuso and Jimmy Hartman, Jr.; several grandchildren; his sister and best friend, Marcia Roberts-Johnson and husband, Mitch; nephew, Dennis and wife, Cheryl Roberts; niece, Brandi Roberts; special great-nieces, Abbey, Alicen and Andrea; numerous brother and sister-in-laws and many friends.

DENNIS, Robert Lee
b: Mar 6 1922, near Piper, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 31 1992, Iuka, MS
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Lee Dennis, son of Joseph Allen and Harriet Hoffman Dennis, was born March 6, 1922 near Piper in Henry County, and passed away July 31, 1992 at Iuka Hospital in Iuka, Mississippi at the age of 70. He had lived most of his life in Henry County. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He owned and operated the D&W Trailer Home Escort Service in Iuka, Mississippi. He is survived by one son, Kelly Dennis, Iuka, Mississippi; two daughters, Phyliss Cameron, Pinson, Tennessee and Jamie Young, Lexington, Tennessee; one brother, Jay Dennis, Montrose; two sisters, Lela Holston, San Diego, California, and Dorothea Meckling, Nashville, Tennessee and seven grandchildren. Graveside services were held at White Oak Cemetery, Tuesday, August 4, 1992. Burial was under direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

DENNIS, William Jay
b: Jul 23 1913, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 18 2000, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William Jay Dennis, son of Joseph and Harriet Hoffman Dennis was born July 23, 1912, in Henry County, and died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was married to Gladys Irene Wallace on December 23, 1939. Jay was a bus driver and worked for Walker township where he maintained the roads. He was a member of the White Oak United Methodist Church, Urich, for 73 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Gladys; his son, Jay Lynn, and five brothers and seven sisters. He is survived by his daughter-in-law, Judy Dennis of Stillwell, Kansas; his granddaughter, Michelle Dennis and his great-granddaughter, Angelica Neitch, both of Kansas City, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Saturday, April 22. Burial was in the White Oak Cemetery, Urich.

DENNY, Albert Richard Jr.
b: 1929
d: 2003
bur: Floral Hills East Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 11 2003 - Albert Richard Denny, Jr., 74, Sun City West, Arizona, died Monday, May 26, 2003, at the Sun Health Hospice in Sun City West, Arizona. He had suffered with chronic obstructionary lung disease for the past three years. Memorial services were Saturday, May 31, at the First Baptist Church of Lee's Summit. Burial was in Floral Hills East Cemetery in Lee's Summit. He was born April 4, 1929, on a farm outside of Coal, to Albert R. and Nellie (Orton) Denny. He graduated from Coal High School in 1947. He married Audrey (Trenary) Denny in Clinton. They lived in Kansas City, Raytown and Lee's Summit. He is survived by three daughters, four grandchildren, on step-grandchild and one great-grandchild: Sharon Dolson and her husband Mike, Jefferson City, their children Mark, Rick, John and Pamela and grandchild, Kali, Linda Denny of St. Louis and Alice Saubers and her husband, Troy, Lee's Summit, and their daughter, Vialet. In 19911, he married Eileen (Nelson) Denny and is also survived by her children, Sonja Gonzalez and her husband Hector, Atlanta, Georgia, and their son Toby and SSgt. David Martinek and his wife Tina, Ft. Riley, Kansas, and their son, David Lee (DJ). He is also survived by his sister, Nancy Burkett of Drexel and numerous nieces and nephews. His brother, Raymond O. Denny and wife Audrey Denny, preceded him in death. Arrangements were by Camino del Sol Funeral Chapel.

DENNY, Audrey A. TRENARY
b: 1931
d: 1989
The Kansas City Times, Monday Mar 20,1989 - Audrey A. Denny, 57, Lee's Summit, a businesswoman, died March 18, 1989, at the home. Mrs. Denny and her husband owned Denny's Antiques & Collectibles in Lee Summit for eight years. She also was vice president at Contempo Fashions for eight years before she retired in 1988. Previously, she worked 24 years for Sarah Coventry Jewelry and had been senior vice president and supervisor of the company's salesman in the Western half of the United States when she resigned in 1981. She was a 20-year member of the Direct Selling Association. Mrs. Denny was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lee's Summit. She was born in Clinton, MO., and had lived in Lee's Summit 40 years. Survivors include her husband, Richard Denny of the home; three daughters, Sharon Dolson and Alice Denny of Lee's Summit, and Linda Denny, St. Louis; her mother, Ida Trenary, and two brothers, Dale Trenary and Larry Trenary, all of Clinton; two sisters, Mary Ellen Gieselman, Urich, MO., and Patricia Hicks; Pleasant Hill in Cass County; and four grandchildren. Services will be Wednesday at the Carson Blue Ridge Chapel; burial in Floral Hills East Cemetery. - Note: Audrey A. Denny was born May 9 1931.

DENTON, Martha PREUITT HUDSON
b: Oct 2 1848, Linneus, Linn Co, MO
d: Oct 6 1903, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Oct 24 1903 - Mrs. Martha Hudson Denton, who died October 6, 1903, was born in Linneus, Linn county, Mo., October 2, 1848. In her early days she, with her mother, Rosa Preuitt, was transferred to Dresden or Georgetown, as slaves. There she met and married Coleman Hudson. Soon after she professed a hope in Christ, serving him about 40 years. She and her husband moved to Clinton and they had several children. Coleman Hudson died April 29, 1892. In 1896, March 4, she married Samuel Denton. five children survive her: Eddie C. Hudson, Mrs. Lena Clarke, Oscar P. Hudson, Luther Hudson, Mrs. Carrie Harris. Sister Denton was a member of the Second Baptist Church and a good and faithful member. She made it her mission to visit the sick and always said something encouraging to them and never left without saying something about the Lord. She never missed services if she could possibly help it. She had been superintendent of the Sunday School, also assistant and was president and vice-president of the BYPU and several times elected teacher of the Sunday School. sister Denton was a faithful and loving mother. Leaves 3 sons, 2 daughters, a host of friends. She was unusually energetic and industrious and four more than a quarter of a century conducted a successful laundry business here in Clinton, accumulating valuable property here and at Colorado Springs. Sleep on, Sister Denton; sleep on until all the dead in Christ shall rise to enjoy all the happiness that waits us. - Clinton MO, Oct 10 1903 - Mrs. Martha Denton, one of the most highly respected colored women in Clinton, died in Kansas City on the 7th with pneumonia. She was about 60 and had been in poor health for some time. Her remains were brought down Thursday and the funeral will be held Sunday afternoon.

DENYER, Raymond Earl "Ray"
b: Jun 17 1937, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 8 2006, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 10 2006 - Raymond Earl Denyer, 69, Montrose, died July 8, 2006, at his home. Cremation. He was born June 17, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri, son of Joseph F. and Louise Hedrick Denyer. Ray retired from Shick Tube Veyor Corp, March 15, 1999.  He was a welder and had worked there fourteen years. He was an avid classic and antique car restorer and a member of the Road Warriors Car Club. Preceding him in death is his parents and a brother, Eugene Hicks. Survivors include his wife, Betty; two sons, Keith and Thomas; three daughters, Karen Pham, Susan Munro and Rhonda Jones; one brother Joe F. Denyer; one sister, Roma Easter; twelve grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and was looking forward to the arrival of another great grandchild.

DePEW, Evangeline ONWILER
b: May 6 1923, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 29 2005, Missouri
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 30 2005 - Evangeline Depew, 82, died Tuesday, November 29, 2005. Funeral services will be Friday, December 2, at Consalus-Urich Funeral Home with burial in Urich Cemetery. She was born May 6, 1923 in Calhoun, daughter of George Washington and Mabel Grace Martin Onwiler. She married Roy Lee Depew. She was a charter member of the Christ's Christian Church, Ecumenical Society, UICC, Urich Historical Society and volunteered at the Samaritan Center. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband, three sisters and two brothers. Survivors include one son, Robert Allen Depew, Garden City; three daughters, Judith Jean Johnson, Joplin, Carol Lee Sites and husband Everett, Creighton, Alice Elaine Zoellers and husband Larry, Garden City; one brother, Kenneth Onwiler, Lee's Summit; one sister Jean George, Nixa; seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

DERIGNE, Russie Mae GALBRAITH
b: Jan 14 1914, Casper, Alberta, Canada
d: Mar 12 2005, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 14 2005 - Russie Mae Derigne, 91, Windsor, died Saturday, March 12, 2005, at Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation. She was born January 14, 1914, in Casper, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Marmaduke Galbraith and Mary Violet (Carver) Galbraith. On September 14, 1938, in Mound City, Kansas, she married John Walter Derigne, who died June 22, 1965. She and her husband John, traveled a great deal with Peabody Coal Company. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Windsor Methodist Church, and was a longtime Windsor resident. Survivors include a niece, Mary Jane Gebhardt, Clinton; three great-nieces, Ada Gebhardt, Belton, Angela Heilman and husband Ken, Boise, Idaho, Kathi Chulick and husband John, Big Sky, Montana, and two great-great-nieces, Katy Ihrig and husband Paul, Wichita, Kansas, Samantha Chulick, Big Sky, Montana, and a great-great-nephew, Drew Heilman, Boise, Idaho, and newest member, eight-month-old Ashley Louise Ihrig. She is also survived by her caregiver Cheryl Chaney. In addition to her husband she was preceded in death by a son John Richard Derigne; a sister Grace M. Hobbs, and a nephew James F. Hobbs. Graveside services will be Tuesday, March 15, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

DERROUGH, Granville J.
b: 1824, Owen Co, KY
d: Apr 2 1901, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 1901 - Died, Granville J. Derrough, April 2, 1901, aged 77. Born in Owen County, Kentucky in 1824; emigrated to Henry County in 1845 and entered land in Bethlehem Township. In his early life, he was a wagon maker and operated a shop in Owenton, Kentucky on a large scale in those long ago days. In 1861, he espoused the cause of the Union and was a brave and fearless officer and many are the boys in blue who still honor the name of Sgt. Derrough. In 1865, he married Mary McCown of this county, who survives. After settling in Clinton, he was deputy sheriff and collector and was also in the mercantile business and assisted in building some of the substantial business houses on the east side of the square. He has passed a very quiet life for the past few years and many now who are his successors in the busy world are comparative strangers to the once conspicuous figure of Mr. Derrough. Funeral at his residence on 4th Street; burial at Bethlehem.

DERTEANO, Norma Moseley
b: Sep 7 1920, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Apr 24 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2000 - Norma Moseley Derteano, Clinton, died Monday, April 24, 2000, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born September 7, 1920, at St. Louis, daughter of Ernest A. and Gertrude Johnston Moseley. She was married to Felipe U. Derteano, who precedes her in death. Also her parents and one sister, Carolyn M. Piper, preceded her. She worked as a secretary for the state of Illinois for many years and moved to Clinton in 1994. Survivors include one niece, Sabra Franklin and husband, Virgil, Clinton, and one nephew, Willard H. Piper, Jr. and wife, Kim, Sullivan. Cremation.

DesCOMBES, Martha
b: 1814
d: 1893
The death of Mrs. Martha DesCombes, wife of C. L. DesCombes, took place at the family residence, one mile west of Leeton, Saturday, March 11th, 1893. Deceased was 79 years of age in August, and leaves a husband who is very sick, and four children.

DesCOMBES, Nora ELLIOTT
b: Sep 24 1869, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 8 1927, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Warrensburg Star-Journal, Warrensburg MO, Apr 1927 - Mrs. John L. Des Combes died at the home on Clark avenue at 5:00 o'clock Friday morning, April 8. Mrs. Des Combes had been ill for several months following an operation from which she never recovered. She was the mother of eleven children, one son dying in infancy. Last fall she enjoyed having visits with all of her family, but at the time of her death only those of the home were present. Nora Elliott was the daughter of Samuel H. and Carrie Y. Elliott. She was born September 24, 1869, at Calhoun, Mo. Later her family moved to Shawnee Mound, where she lived until moving to Warrensburg eighteen years ago. She was married to John L. Des Combes September 5, 1888. Mrs. Des Combes united with the Cumberland Presbyterian church when she was very young, but later became a member of the Methodist church, South. She was an active member of the War Mothers and the Rebekah Lodge, also a Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Patriarchs Militant of the I.O.O.F. Mrs. Des Combes was a true mother to her large family, a Christian woman and a kindly neighbor. she is survived by her husband, five daughters: Mrs. Virginia C. Thompson, of Oklahoma City; Mrs. Doris Willis, of Carpenter, Wyo.; Miss Arlye and the twins, Ruth and Ruby, of the home; and five sons, Lonna L., of this city; Loyd E., Russel D., and Eugene G., of Springfield, Ohio, and Donald R., of Denver, Colo.; also two brothers, George W. Elliott, of Timnath, Colo., and J. H. Elliott, of Springfield, Ohio, and one sister, Mrs. O. R. Wolf, also of Springfield, Ohio. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church, South, Sunday afternoon, April 10. Burial in Sunset Hill cemetery. The flower girls, nieces of Mrs. Des Combes; Mrs. Ralph Powers, Mrs. Allyn Swigart, Miss Mary Swigart, Mrs. James Akers, Miss Lucille and Bera Des Combes, Miss Hallie Katherman and Miss Miss Virginia Holt. The children all came for the funeral services except Mrs. Doris Willis, of Carpenter, Wyo.

DesCOMBES, Sallie V. BELL
b: n/a
d: n/a, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
Undated Clipping - Mrs. Sallie V. DesCombes, 89, Dies at her Home at Leeton - Mrs. Sallie V. DesCombes, 86 years old, of Leeton, died at her home there Wednesday after a brief illness. The funeral will be Friday afternoon in the Leeton Methodist church. Burial will be in the Leeton cemetery. Mrs. DesCombes was the daughter of Mr. and mrs. John Bell. She had spent nearly all of her life at Leeton. Her husband, Thomas L. DesCombes, died about eight years ago. Seven children survive, John L., Henry C., Mrs. Sallie Katherman and Mrs. Ed Holt of Warrensburg; W. T., E. F., and Mrs. Ella Swigert of Leeton.

DeSILVA, Donna
b: abt 1966, California, Moniteau Co, MO
d: Aug 26 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 1 1999 - Donna DeSilva, 33, Clinton, died Thursday, August 26, 1999, at the Golden Valley Hospital. She was born in California, MO. Memorial services will be held at Share and Care Friday, September 3, under the direction of the Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home.

DESKINS, Charles Woodrow
b: Sep 15 1915, North Salem, Linn Co, MO
d: Jan 20 2004, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: North Salem Cemetery, North Salem, Linn Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2004 - Woodrow Deskins, 88, Linneus, died Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. Funeral service will be Thursday, January 22, at the Linneus First Baptist Church. Burial will be in North Salem Cemetery in North Salem. Charles Woodrow, son of Charles Hudson and Alva (riddle) Deskins, was born September 15, 1915 in North Salem. On June 3, 1939, he married Lorene Wampler. He was a farmer all of his life. He was a member of the Linneus First Baptist Church for over 50 years where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. Survivors include his wife, Lorene, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Ann Deskins, Clinton, and Dan and Gina Deskins, Springfield; three grandchildren, Tim Deskins, Clinton, Andrew Deskins of Jacksonville, Florida, and Stephen Deskins of Springfield, and two sisters, Iola Stewart of Brookfield and Margaret Longwell of LeGrange, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Emil Deskins.

DESKINS, Lorene A.
b: abt 1919
d: Jan 18 2008, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: North Salem Cemetery, North Salem, Linn Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2008 - Lorene A. Deskins, 89, Brookfield, died Friday, January 18, 2008 at Maranatha Village, Springfield. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 22, at Linneus Baptist Church, Linneus. Burial will be in North Salem Cemetery, North Salem. She lived in the Linneus area most of her life. She was married to Charles Woodrow Deskins on June 3, 1939, and he preceded her in death on January 20, 2004. She taught elementary school for 34 years, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Linneus Baptist Church where she served as organist since 1966. She belonged to several organizations including the Laurel Club, Ann of Ava and the P.E.O. sisterhood. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Glenn Arnold, and her husband, Woodrow. Among survivors include her two sons, Gary Deskins and wife Ann, Clinton, and Dan Deskins and wife Gina, Springfield, and three grandsons, Tim Deskins and wife Lesa of Clinton, Andrew Deskins of Jacksonville, Florida, and Stephen Deskins, Springfield.

DEUPREE, John James
b: Mar 8 1847, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 4 1900, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye - Gone, Gone Forever, was the sad intelligence whispered throughout the town and country and from a distance came all that was mortal of John J. Deupree - the end. His life is now closed. It is a source of comfort to those left to know that all was done for him that could be done by skilled physicians and his last days and hours were soothed by constant unremitting care and attention from a devoted sister-in-law, children, and willing friends. John J. Deupree was born in Calhoun, March 8, 1847, and died Jan. 4, l900, making him 53. In early boyhood, he emigrated with his parents to the far-away blue-grass of old Kentucky, remaining there until 1875 when he married Miss Lillian Briggs, who died eight years ago. He came to his native county a year after their marriage and was engaged in business in Calhoun almost half his life and had the confidence of the entire community. Three children: Jennie, Ella, James. Jennie was married to Jessie Majors of Windsor 3 years ago. The funeral was at M. E. Church South. Mr. Deupree died of Bright's disease of the Kidneys. (NOTE: According to family bible, John James Deupree was born in Benton Co, MO, and died in Calhoun, Henry Co, MO. - Susan Deupree Jones)

DEUPREE, Lillian
b: Jul 15 1857
d: Feb 22 1892, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 22 1892 - Died at Calhoun - The wife of John Deupree, aged about 35 years, died at 7 o'clock this (Monday) morning, Feb. 22, 1892, at her home in Calhoun, attended by her husband and children and many relatives and friends. Her illness had been of several months duration, and for a week or more the worst had been feared. - Clinton MO, Feb 27 1892 - The wife of John Duepree, whose death had been expected at any hour for several days, died Monday in Calhoun. She was a fond mother and loving wife, leaves a husband and three children, two daughters and one son, John Duepree, whose name is a household word in the community as he has been the dry goods salesman for J. D. Edmonson for several years. Funeral at the Methodist church and her remains were followed by a large procession to the Calhoun cemetery where she awaits the resurrection morn. She also leaves an aged mother.

DeVENNY, Bert W.
b: Jan 31 1909
d: Nov 11 2003, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 3 2003 - Bert W. DeVenny, 94, Osceola, a retired agricultural employee for the United States government, died Saturday, November 11, 2003, at the Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. Funeral services were Monday at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Roscoe Cemetery.

DEVINE, Clifford Clarence
b: Apr 26 1885
d: Sep 12 1951, 3 mi E of Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Sep 20 1951 - Funeral services for Clifford Clarence Devine were held Sunday. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. Clifford Devine was born April 26, 1886, to Edwin and Sarah Elizabeth Devine, and died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 1951, at his home 3 miles east of Brownington where he had farmed many years. He is survived by his wife and one brother, Joe Devine, Los Angeles, California.

DEVINE, Edwin Perry
b: Mar 19 1843, Elmira, NY
d: Oct 28 1925, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co, KS
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1925 - Edwin Perry Devine died at the Old Soldiers Home in Leavenworth, Kas., Oct. 28, 1925, at the ripe old age of 82 years, 7 months and 9 days. Deceased was born March 19, 1843, in ElMira, New York. Was married to Sarah Knisely, in Henry county, and lived for several years in the vicinity of Mt. Zion in Henry county. Of their union were born seven children, four of whom are dead. The living are: Joe Devine, of Garland; Clifford and Elsie, of Sand Springs, Okla. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Maria Curran, of Brownington, and one brother, John, who lives in the state of California. By occupation, he was a farmer until the weight of years became too heavy. He was a soldier during the Civil War, enlisting in the spring of 1862, in Company I, 124, Inf. Ill. His life may be summed up as a good, patriotic, industrious, honest, peace loving citizen. His body arrived in Brownington on the two o'clock train Friday, Oct. 30 and was taken to the Presbyterian church, where funeral services were conducted in the presence of a number of old time friends and a few relatives by H. E. Carpenter, minister of the Osceola Christian church, after which the body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery on the hill overlooking the quiet little town of Brownington. Owing to the frailty of the wife and mother she was unable to attend his obsequies.

DEVINE, Sarah Elizabeth KNISELY
b: Sep 25 1853, Crawford Co, OH
d: Jan 3 1929, Huntington, WV
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 11 1929 - Sarah E. Knisely was born in Crawford County, Ohio, Sept. 25, 1853. When a young girl, she moved to Missouri near Mt. Zion, Henry County, with her parents. September 25, 1870, she was married to Edwin Devine, who preceded her in death a little over three years. To this union, seven children were born - Ethelda, Elmer, Joseph, Elizena, Alta, Clifford and Elsie. Only three are living - Joseph C. Devine, Garland, Mo.; Clifford Devine, McKenna, Washington; and Mrs. Elsie Elbert, Huntington, W. Va. Since breaking up of the home in 1921, she has made her home with her daughter, Elsie. She had been in frail health for many years, suffering from asthma but in th last year had several attacks of flu, which left her weaker each time. She was only ill about a week previous to her death with intestinal flu and passed away in Huntington, W. Va., Thursday, January 3, 1929. Her body was brought to Clinton Saturday. Funeral servces were held at the Christian Church at Brownington, Sunday. Internment in Maplewod Cemetery at Brownington, beside her loved ones.

DIBBEN, James Norman
b: Mar 25 1929
d: Nov 20 2003, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 24 2003 - James Norman Dibben, 74, Independence, retired from KCP&L and MoDOT, died Thursday, November 20, at Independence Regional Health Center. Funeral services were Monday, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Hopewell Cemetery, Quincy.

DICE, George Jeremy
b: abt 1979
d: Dec 21 2005, Mechanicsville, VA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 29 2005 - George Jeremy Dice, 26, died Wednesday, December 21, 2005, at this home in Mechanicsville, Virginia, following a lengthy illness. Jeremy graduated from the Governor's School of the Arts in Virginia Beach and also attended VCU in Richmond. He was an artist and photographer. Survivors include his father, George Dice and wife Darlene, Clinton; his mother Mona Dice, and sister Jenny Dice, both of Richmond; his brothers, Stephan Rowland of Clinton and P. Kelly Rowland II of Wilmington, North Carolina, and their families, plus many friends and other family members. A wake will be held Saturday, January 7, 2006.

DICE, Roseline Blanche KING
b: Sep 13 1916, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Jul 30 2003, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 4 2003 - Roseline Blanche (King) Dice was born September 13, 1916, in St. Louis, to James David and Blanche Orth King. She died July 30, 2003, at Mar-Saline Manor in Marshall. On November 19, 1943, she married Thomas Dice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dice in 1969; a daughter, Cynthia Dice in 1965; a son, J. D. Dice in 1943; her parents, and sisters, Jessie Viola Heard in 1933 and Helen Jacobs in 1994. She is survived by her children, Robert H. Dice, Texas, Norma Jean Hohiemer of Gallatin, Paul Dice of Memphis, Tennessee, Roland Dice of Osceola, Willie M. Cavanaugh of Slater, Fred Dice of Clinton, George Dice of Clinton and Darlyn Dice of Memphis, Tennessee; other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, August 2, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

DICK, Charles A.
b: Jul 22 1914, near Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Mar 24 2004, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 26 2004 - Charles A. Dick, 89, rural Warsaw, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004, at Lincoln Community Nursing Home. He was born July 22, 1914, in Benton County, near Lincoln, the son of Carl Dick and Anna Marie (Bruns) Dick. On June 10, 1992, he married Juanita Faith Poe, who survives of Warsaw. He never got past the eighth grade but he made certain that select graduates of Lincoln High School each year got a substantial scholarship to attend the college of their choice through the Charles Dick Education Foundation, which has been in place at the Citizens Farmers Bank in Cole Camp since the fall of 1995. He managed to work the 160-acre family farm. He added 288 acres to the family's original acreage over the years. He was a prize handler of foxhounds. For many years he, wife Juanita and stepdaughter Janey would go to field trials where he was a judge for many years. Survivors include a sister-in-law Evelyn Dick, Windsor; a nephew, John Dick, Windsor; a step-niece, Connie J. Denney, Independence; a great-nephew, John Michael Dick, Windsor; one great-niece, Jennifer Prevete, Windsor, and one step-great-niece, Alaina Denney, Independence; seven great-great-nieces and nephews, all of Windsor. He was preceded in death by a brother, Mike Dick, and a sister, Polly Anna Sartin. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 28, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

DICK, Juanita F. POE DOFFIN
b: Apr 30 1917, Quincy, Adams Co, IL
d: Jun 26 2005, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 29 2005 - Juanita F. Dick, 88, Warsaw, died Sunday, June 26, 2005, at Bothwell Regional Health Center, Sedalia. She was born April 30, 1917, in Quincy, Illinois, the daughter of James Allen Poe and Melissa Melvina (Staley) Poe. On September 14, 1949, in West Point, Nebraska, she married Theodore R. Doffin, who died April 23, 1981. After his death, she moved to Missouri to be closer to her family. She married Charles Dick on June 10, 1992, in Warsaw. He died March 24, 2004. Survivors include two daughters, Jane Janzen and her husband Walter, Warsaw, and Maryjo Vitamvas and her husband Allen, Bancroft, Nebraska; two foster sons, Lonnie dickey, Hubbard, Nebraska, and Lawrence Dickey, Blair, Nebraska; three grandchildren, Wayne Janzen and his wife Kate, Phoenix, Arizona, Julie Janzen, Overland Park, Kansas, and Tiffany Vitamvas, West Point, Nebraska; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Jake Janzen; a sister, Rosella Jenkins, Oak Grove, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by five sister, Osa, Lillie, Ethel, Betty and Agnes. Funeral services were Wednesday, June 29, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery, Plattsburg.

DICK, Mike
b: Mar 5 1921, near Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 27 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery CR-DY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 30 2001 - Mike Dick, 80, Rural Windsor, died late Friday night, July 27, 2001, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born March 5, 1921, near Lincoln, the son of Carl Dick and Anna Marie "Mary" (Bruns) Dick. On May 28, 1951, in Butler, he married Evelyn Arline Scott, who survives of the home. He graduated from Lincoln High School and worked for the Windsor Coal Company and the Peabody Coal Company for over 45 years. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II. He worked in the logging industry in northern California. He owned and operated his own bulldozer service and mechanic shop. He was a member of the Untied Mine Workers Local #1225 in District 14 and the Windsor First Christian Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, John C. Dick, Windsor; a daughter, Connie J. Denney, Independence; three grandchildren, Jennifer Prevete, Windsor, John Michael Dick, Lee's Summit, and Alaina Denney, Independence; five great-grandchildren, Colton Dick, Jarrett Dick, Brendan Dick, Jaelyn Prevete, Jenna Prevete; a brother, Charles Dick, Lincoln. He was preceded in death by a sister, Polly A. Sartin and a granddaughter, Chari Denney. Graveside services were Monday, July 30, 11 a.m., at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

DICKENSON, Alvin Bishop
b: Aug 18 1918, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
d: Mar 6 2008, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 10 2008 - Alvin Bishop Dickenson, 89, of Blairstown, Missouri passed away Thursday, March 6, 2008, at the Holden Manor Care Center. Ab was born August 18, 1918 in Cross Timbers, the son of Charles A. Dickenson and Grace Bartshe Dickenson. He married Eva M. Owsley on October 21, 1939 in Hermitage, MO. In 1940, the couple moved to the Blairstown community where he engaged in farming with his father-in-law. Ab went to work for Westinghouse in Kansas City in 1951. He was employed in the jet engine division until the plant closed in 1961. Later, he worked on many of the missile silos in Missouri. More recently, he went to work for Rockledge, later known as Comfort Equipment and at Royal Industries in Holden. Following retirement, Ab worked as a ring man at the Anstine Auction Company in Kingsville. He accepted Christ in 1984 and became a member of Rosehill Baptist Church where his membership remained. Survivors include two daughters, Edra Tummons and her husband Sam; and Wanda Preston and her husband Ralph, all of Blairstown; a sister, Maxine Palmer and her husband Hoyt of Independence; 3 brothers, Bob Dickenson and his wife Oma; and Roy Dickenson and his wife Shirley; all of Hermitage and Jim Dickenson and his wife Karen of Blairstown; 6 grandchildren, Ernest Ward, Ty Tummons, Shannon Crooks, Chad Tummons, Jim Powell, and Donna Smith; 15 great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews; and Ab's special friend and helpmate, Opal Trundle of Urich. Ab was preceded in death by his wife, Eva in 1989; a daughter, Lois Annette Dickenson; 2 sisters, Bertie Day and Laurie Dickenson and 6 brothers, Harold, Earl, Merle, John, Bill and Clark. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 10, 2008 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Interment will follow in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton, MO.

DICKENSON, Eva Magdalene OWSLEY
b: Apr 10 1924, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
d: Nov 10 1989, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Eva Magdalene Owsley Dickenson, 65, died Friday November 10, 1989 at Harrisonville, Mo. She was born at Cross Timbers, Mo. April 10, 1924, the second child of James E. and Sylvia Lou Bybee Owsley. She was married to Alvin Dickenson on October 21, 1939 at Hermitage, Mo. They moved with her parents to Blairstown, Mo. in 1940. She spent the remaining years of her life in the Blairstown community except for the last year spent in the private home of Theresa and Dewey Henry and family during the week, coming home for the weekends. Survivors include her husband, Alvin of the home; two daughters, Edra Tummons and her husband, Sam Tummons of Blairstown, Mo.; also Wanda Bishop and her husband, Phillip of Garden City, Mo.; two grandsons, Ernie Ward and Chad Tummons of Blairstown; four step-grandchildren; four sisters, Oma Dickenson of Hermitage, Mo., Joyce Bradifield of Blairstown, Pearl O. Owsley and Betty Owsley of Kansas City, Mo. She was preceded in death by her father, James Owsley in 1946; a daughter, Lois in 1957; sister Eula, in 1967, and her mother Sylvia Owsley in 1986. Funeral services were held at Rose Hill Baptist Church in LaTour, Mo. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton Mo.

DICKERSON, Lawrence Woodson "Moon"
b: Jun 10 1933, Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: Jun 18 2006, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2006 - Lawrence Woodson "Moon" Dickerson, 73, Creighton, was born June 10, 1933 in Butler, the son of Frank Joshua and Edna Lee (Evans) Dickerson, and died Sunday, June 18, 2006 at Camden Health Center, Harrisonville. On April 5, 1952, he married Margaret Joyce Gwinn in Butler. He was employed as a heavy equipment operator for Operating Engineers Local 101, Kansas City, until his retirement in November 1994. He attended the First Baptist Church, Creighton. He had lived in Garden City before moving to Creighton in 2001. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Margaret Dickerson of the home; two sons, Lawrence "Bruce" Dickerson and wife Pamela Sue, Garden City, and Phillip A. Dickerson, Creighton; two daughters, Marcia K. Chamberlain, Olathe, Kansas, and Susan E. Wilson and husband Ernest Sr., Creighton; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Cox, Harrisonville, and Barbara Hill, Garden City; other relatives and friends. A celebration of life will be Sunday, June 25, at the First Baptist Church, Creighton.

DICKEY, Alfred E.
b: Aug 1866, Canada
d: 1911, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Our neighboring city of Deepwater is plunged in sorrow by an awful accident Friday which robbed it of a leading citizen. Alfred E. Dickey, superintendent of the Dickey Sewer Pipe plant, fell under the wheels of a dummy engine belonging to the plant and was instantly killed. The engine, a new one, was making its first trip and the engineer, a faithful and reliable man, was completely overcome and so prostrated by the accident that physicians had to be summoned to care for him. Mr. Dickey was about 45 and had been manager of the Deepwater plant for about 20 years.

DICKEY, Charles Edward
b: Jul 11 1922, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Apr 7 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 8 2007 - Charles Edward "Ed" Dickey, son of Ernest and Ann (Schmidt) Dickey Sr., was born July 11, 1922, in Kansas City and died at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, on April 7, 2007, at the age of 84 years. Ed was married to Dorothy Marie (Heath) Dickey, who preceded him in death on July 14, 2000. He was a member of the United States Armed Forces serving in the United States Navy during World War II. He worked as an electrician at Kansas City Power and Light until his retirement. He was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club, American Legion Post 14 and VFW Post 1894, all of Clinton. Ed was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy; his parents Ernest and Ann Dickey; his twin brother Ernest, and one sister Elizabeth. He is survived by one son Dave Dickey of Kirkwood; two daughters, Diane Lynn Lehney of Lee's Summit and Karen Sue Lozaw of Lebanon; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Daniel and Louise Heath; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Thursday, April 12. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

DICKEY, Dorothy Marie HEATH
b: Jul 10 1925, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 14 2000, Belton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 27 2000 - Dorothy Marie Dickey, daughter of Roy Frank and Anna (Weiss) Heath, was born July 10, 1925, in Kansas City, and died July 14, 2000, at Belton Research Hospital, Belton, at the age of 75 years. She leaves her husband of 54 years, Charles Edward Dickey; son, David Dickey and wife, Chris, St. Louis; two daughters, Karen Lozaw and husband, Gene, Lebanon, and Diane Leheney and husband, John, Lee's Summit; four grandchildren, Shelly Lozaw Keefe and husband, Sean, Tracy Lozaw, Mat Lozaw and Michelle Leheney; two great-grandchildren, Bryan and Aaron Keefe. Also surviving are two brothers, James Heath and Dan Heath and wife and many other family members. Dorothy was a most beloved wife, mother and friend. She loved to play golf and was busy with bridge club, birthday club and socialized often with her many friends. She was an active member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and served as communion minister. She loved to travel to visit her children and other family members. She and Ed spent many winters in Florida with her brother, Jim and wife, Betty. "Dottie" always had a smile and cheerful hello for everyone and thought of others before herself. She was a generous and fun-loving lady and will be greatly missed by all who loved her so much. The Mass of Christian Burial was held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Monday, July 17. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

DICKEY, Fred Efton
b: Nov 4 1921, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 21 2000, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Thurs, Jan 27 2000 - Fred Efton Dickey, Creighton, was born November 4, 1921, near Leesville, the son of Edgar Luther and Blanche E. (Smith) Dickey. He departed this life Friday, January 21, 2000, at his home near Creighton at the age of 78 years, two months and 17 days. On December 23, 1938 Fred was united in marriage to Pearl Ann Hart in Clinton. To this union six children were born. Fred was self-employed as a carpenter and contractor until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the Creighton Baptist Church and was an Army veteran of World War II, being drafted in 1945 and serving in Korea and the Philippines. Fred was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Freddie Dale Dickey, U.S. Navy on March 10, 1964; a granddaughter, Sarah Anne Wright on April 14 1973; his twin sister, fern Hays; three brothers, Herbert, Lloyd and Delmar; an infant brother, Elmer; two sisters, Pearl Henry and Pansy Gleason. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Pearl Ann Dickey of the home; four sons, Jerry L. Dickey and his wife, Marty, Archie, Delmar Gene Dickey and his wife, Jackie, Largo, Florida, Jim Dickey and his wife, Lori, Wise, Florida, Richard Dickey and his wife, Beverly, Clinton; a daughter, Patricia Ann Wright and her husband, Don, Raymore; 10 grandchildren, Tim Dickey, Donald Dickey, Dennis Dickey, Dale Dickey, Chris Wright, Cheryl DeAngelo, Scott Dickey, Susie Szumigala, Erica Dickey and Leslie Dickey; 10 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; other relatives and many friends. He will be sadly missed by many friends, neighbors and his loving family. Funeral services were Monday, January 24, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Grant Cemetery, near Creighton.

DICKEY, Lizzie Leona ODLE
b: Jul 23 1910, near Coal, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 14 1931, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Lizzie Leona Odle was born July 23, 1910, near Coal, Mo., and departed this life July 14, 1931 at the hospital in Butler, where she had undergone an operation for appendicitis; all of her near relatives being present at her bedside. She was converted and united with the Presbyterian Church at Coal at the age of 14 years. She was united in marriage January 14, 1930 to Loyd Edgar Dickey and they made their home near Montrose, Mo. To this union one child was born, May 31, 1931, a babe of 6 weeks at the time of her death. She was a devout Christian, an outstanding one in character and disposition, among those of near her age, and although never strong in body, was noted for her patience and cheerfulness among all who knew her. Her home life was of short duration, but long enough for her to endear herself to her husband, new relatives and friends beyond the average, and all because of her sweet Christian character. In spite of her youth she could say with St. Paul, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." She has gone to be with her Heavenly Father, and although our loss is His gain, we shall miss her greatly. Her life in its godliness was an example we all may follow until we too go the way of all the earth and await His coming in that glorious day when we shall again be reunited for eternity. She leaves to mourn her departure: her husband, Loyd Edgar Dickey, her son, Loyd Vernon, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Odle of Coal,; five sisters, Mrs. Lewis Johnson, of Montrose, Mrs. Carl McMillian, of Deepwater, Mrs. Aaron Johnson and Mrs. Walter Johnson of near Montrose, Mrs. Chester Mueller of Walnut, Ia, and one brother, George W. Odle, also of Walnut, Iowa, besides her many relatives and friends. The funeral was conducted at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton Wednesday afternoon, July 15th. The burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

DICKEY, Pearl Ann HART
b: Nov 30 1920, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 11 2006, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 15 2006 - Mrs. Pearl Ann Dickey, Creighton, was born November 30, 1920, in Clinton, the daughter of George A. and Nellie Sarah (Walker) Hart. She departed this life Sunday, June 11, 2006, at the Camden Health Center, Harrisonville, at the age of 85 years, six months and 11 days. On December 23, 1938, Pearl was united in marriage to Fred Efton Dickey in Clinton. Pearl was a homemaker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Creighton. She loved gardening, cooking, her family and taking care of people. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Fred Dickey, on January 21, 2000; a son Freddie Dale Dickey, United States Navy on March 10, 1964; a granddaughter Sarah Anne Wright on April 4, 1973; two brothers, Chester and Gordon; two sisters, Bonnie and Beulah. She is survived by four sons, Jerry L. Dickey, Archie, Delmar Gene Dickey and wife Jacque, Largo, Florida, Jim Dickey and wife Lori, Crystal Springs, Florida. Richard E. Dickey and wife Beverly, Clinton; a daughter Patricia Ann Wright and husband Don, Raymore; 10 grandchildren, Tim Dickey, Donald Dickey, Dennis Dickey, dale Dickey, Chris Wright, Cheryl DeAngelo, Scott Dickey, Susie Szumigala, Erica Dickey and Leslie Dickey; several great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; a sister Irene Beasley, Odessa, Texas; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 13, at the Creighton First Baptist Church. Interment was in Grant Cemetery, near Creighton.

DICKGRAFE, Clarence W.
b: n/a
d: 2001
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 1 2001 - Funeral services for Clarence W. Dickgrafe, who died Thursday, April 24, 2001, were held at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at Riverview Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials are suggested to the Shriners Hospital, St. Louis, MO. Houser-Millard Jefferson City Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

DICKGRAFE, David B.
b: Mar 8 1962, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 17 2004, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
bur: Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 21 2004 - David B. Dickgrafe, 42, Jefferson City, died Thursday, June 17, 2004. He was born March 8, 1962, in Clinton, the son of Clarence W. and Dorothy v. Ferguson Dickgrafe, both deceased. He graduated from Clinton High School and attended Drury College and Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield. He was employed with Wal-Mart for several years and later in the distribution department of the Jefferson City News-Tribune. He was a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include two brothers, Ronald W. Dickgrafe of Nevada and Daniel W. Dickgrafe and his wife Sharon, Wichita, Kansas; two nephews, Andy Dickgrafe and Zach Dickgrafe. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 22, at the Freeman Chapel. Private entombment will be in the Mausoleum of Riverview Cemetery.

DICKGRAFE, Dorothy V. FERGUSON
b: 1921
d: 2001
bur: Riverview Cemetery, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 6 2001 - Dorothy V. Dickgrafe, 79, Jefferson City, died Friday, August 3, 2001, at Capital Region Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1921, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ferguson. She was married in Jefferson City on February 14, 1942, to Clarence Dickgrafe, who preceded her in death on April 24 2001. She was a graduate of Jefferson City High School. She belonged to the First Christian Church and the First Christian Church Ruth Circle. She was a homemaker. She is survived by three sons, Daniel Dickgrafe of Wichita, Kansas, David Dickgrafe of Jefferson City and Ronald Dickgrafe of Nevada; one brother, Bill Ferguson, Arizona; two sisters, Amy Callison of Jefferson City and Marge Blosser of Jefferson City and two grandsons, Zachary Dickgrafe and Andrew Dickgrafe of Wichita. Services were Monday, August 6, at Houser-Millard Funeral Home, Jefferson City Chapel, 2613 West Main Street, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Private entombment was held at the Riverview Cemetery Mausoleum.

DICKINSON, Juliet Alice
b: May 5 1890, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 17 1890, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 24 1893 - Saturday morning, June 17, Juliet, little daughter of C. C. Dickinson and wife, was called form this world to that better one, where all its inhabitants are as innocent and guileless as she. The little girl had been very delicate all her life and the cause of her death was a breakup of the nervous system. Tho always sweet and lovable, she was very timid in the presence of strangers. She was born May 5, 1890 in this city. While parents and friends can but grieve for their little treasure, they know that tender bud which was too frail for this life will bloom in beauty in God's garden.

DICKINSON, Robert Curtis
b: Aug 14 1948, Holdenville, OK
d: Oct 5 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: ElDorado Springs Cemetery, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
arr: Hackleman & Sons Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2006 - Robert Curtis Dickinson, 58, born August 14, 1948, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, died Thursday, October 5, 2006, at his home in Clinton. He attended Ruskin High School in Kansas City and served as a United States Marine during the Vietnam War. He spent the majority of his career in the construction field. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth F. and Jimmie L. Dickinson; grandparents and niece, Ginnie Stutesman. Survivors include his wife Myra (Parks) Dickinson, whom he married May 8, 1971; two daughters, Tammy Hughes and husband Jeff, Springfield, and Erica Gilbert and husband Gabe, Harrisonville; six grandchildren, Brea and Kylie Hughes, Jadyn Brina, Dalton and Koby Gilbert; one sister Betty Stutesman and husband Dean, Nevada; brother-in-law Leonard Parks; sisters-in-law, Jeannie and Jody Parks and nephew Robert Stutesman, along with numerous other nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Sunday, October 8, at ElDorado Springs City Cemetery.

DICKINSON, Sallie
b: May 27 1887
d: Feb 20 1890
bur: Englewood Cemetery DA-DY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 1 1890 - Sallie, little three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Dickenson, was called to that home of eternal rest Thursday, February 20, her disease being pneumonia. The little form was laid by loving hands in Englewood.

DICKINSON, Steven Ray
b: 1943
d: 2005
bur: Cremation
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 10 2005 - Steven Ray Dickinson, 62, Peculiar, died Sunday, August 7, 2005, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Overland Park, Kansas. A memorial service will be held Thursday, August 11, at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Cremation. Mr. Dickinson was born February 18, 1943 in Clinton, the son of Fred and Louise (Strobel) Dickinson. He married Connie Elaine Hunt October 17, 1964 in Warsaw. He had lived in Calhoun and Independence before moving to Peculiar in 1969. He owned and operated Dickinson Associates in Peculiar, retiring in 2003. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Peculiar, and Grandriver Masonic Lodge #276, Freeman. He had a pilot's license and had previously owned his own plane. He enjoyed fishing and collecting coins and he loved spoiling his grandchildren. Mr. Dickinson is survived by his wife Connie, of the home; two daughters, Stephanie Thurlo and her husband Troy, Lee's Summit, and Kieston Lemler and her husband Troy, Adrian; one brother Bob Dickinson, Webster, Texas; three sisters, Klyda Edwards, ElDorado Springs, Trish Wallace and her husband Jim, Fulton, and Stacey Kampe and her husband Vernon, Wichita, Kansas; mother-in-law Bonnie Young, Springfield; sister-in-law Sue Wham, Eufaula, Oklahoma, and five grandchildren, Kennedi, Maci, Emme, Gage and Taegan.

DICKSON, Joyce Marie HONN
b: Nov 9 1948, Chicago, Cook Co, IL
d: Mar 31 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 14 2004 - Joyce Marie Honn Dickson, 55, died on March 31, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital. Joyce was born on November 9, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of Henry and Lillian DiBernnardi Honn. Joyce was married to Russell West on May 23, 1969. To this union was born a daughter, Anita Dawn and a son, Ernest Russell. She was married to David Eugene Dickson on February 19, 1993. To this union a daughter, Emily Ann was born. Joyce was raised in the Garland area and graduated from Garland Grade School in 1962. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1966. She worked as a nurse's aide most of her life. She worked for Share and Care at the time of her death. She is survived by her husband David, of the home; her daughter Anita, Lincoln, Nebraska; her son Ernie, Clinton, and her daughter Emily of the home; a stepdaughter Trina Dickson, Arkansas City, Kansas, also survives her. Ten grandchildren, John and Steven James, Savannah Robinson, Joey Bryan, Jordan Burton, Alyson West, Ethan West, River Hudson, Mika Hudson and Payne Dickson survive her. She is also survived by her parents Henry and Lillian Honn, Clinton; three sisters, Janet Danforth, Clinton, Joan Dennison, Independence, and Jean Harris, Clinton. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, April 2. Burial was at Parks Chapel Cemetery.

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