Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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ESDERTS, Mary Marcia AMBROSE
b: Sep 10 1925, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Sep 27 2003, Aurora, Adams Co, CO
bur: Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2003 - Avid gardener, pecan hunter, daughter, dedicated mother and friend, she was born Mary Marcia Ambrose on September 10, 1925, as an only child to Tom and Adel (Ehlen) Ambrose in Kansas City. She fell asleep in death September 27, 2003. Marcia lived her early years in Kansas City and Miller County. In the early 1930s, the young Ambrose family had a Midwest-to-California dust bowl trek with highlights including orange-blossom scented air, horses and her aunt's cattle ranch. Her father would long tell stories of Marcia being one of the ranch hand's favorite lasso targets. Returning to Missouri she was enrolled in the Iberia Academy from which she was graduated and Drury School of Business in Kansas City. Working most of her career for the federal government she traveled to Berlin, Germany, at the end of World War Ii with the military occupation forces as a civilian contractor from 1946-1948. Being there during the blockade she remembered watching the famous "candy drops" from American aircraft bringing in supplies. This is where she met and married her husband William J. Esderts in 1948. From this union came two daughters, Yvonne and Joyce. The family moved with the military for a few years. Coming back to Missouri as a single mother she settled her children with her parents on their farm between Lowry City and Osceola. She worked in Kansas City for various federal agencies such as Social Security, EPA and the Corps of Engineers coming home to the farm every weekend for many years to spend as much time as possible with her daughters. She retired in 1980 to share a home with her mother in Clinton until Adel's death in 1989. Together they enjoyed quilting, gardening, canning, as well as traveling to see children and grandchildren. Marcia spent many volunteer hours with the Bloodmobile, reading with elementary students at the Catholic School, secretary to the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees and the Church of the Brethren outside of Osceola. The week before her death she traveled to the Denver area for her only granddaughter's wedding. She enjoyed herself immensley while spending time with all of her grandchildren and attending the wedding. Following a short respiratory crisis she passed away peacefully with both daughters and son-in-law, Richard, at her side. Marcia is survived by daughter Yvonne, her husband Richard Gilstrap and their children Christopher and wife Heather and Amy and husband Gabriel Guy, all of Denver, Colorado area, and daughter Joyce, her husband Bill Rupp and their sons Thomas and Michael from Orcas Island, Washington. She also leaves numerous cousins and friends throughout the area. - She died Saturday, September 27, 2003, at Aurora Medication Center, Aurora, Colorado. Funeral services were Thursday, October 2, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial in Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola.

ESHELMAN, Gladys Mae ANDERSON
b: Jan 17 1917, near Vandergrift, Westmoreland Co, PA
d: Sep 14 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 3 2003 - Gladys Mae Eshelman, 86, Clinton, died Sunday, September 14, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born near Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, on January 17, 1917, the sixth child and fifth daughter of Augusta (Conner) and Everett Anderson. Her parents, brother and sisters preceded her in death. Following graduation from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, Gladys taught home economics for several years before her marriage to Stanley R. Eshelman, June 2, 1945, while he was on active duty with the Air Force. After discharge from the service, Stan joined Clearfield Cheese Company in Pennsylvania and he and Gladys moved to Clinton in 1949. Gladys was an active participant in a number of clubs and organizations. An avid reader, she served as librarian for the United Methodist Church for 25 years. Under her supervision, the library expanded to a resource for all ages and interests, including audio as well as print selections. An expert bridge player, Gladys enjoyed duplicate and party bridge and played both in the week preceding her death. Family memories include her intellect, humor, generosity, skill as a seamstress, cook and "gatherer of the family" for holidays and special occasions. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Stan, of the home; two sons, Ross E. Eshelman and wife Peggy, Clinton, and James A. Eshelman and wife Rebecca, Durham, North Carolina; two daughters, Jane M. Kaly and husband, Mark, Brookville, Florida, and Rosemary L. Jones and husband, Matthew, Red Lion, Pennsylvania, and eight grandchildren, Stan K. Eshelman, mark Eshelman, Laura Eshelman, Emily Eshelman, Amanda Eshelman, Priscilla Jones, Charles Jones and Lydia Jones. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 16, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

ESTELL, Ira Lee
b: Aug 29 1901, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 6 1971, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Ira Lee Estell was born in Henry County, MO, near Racket, August 29, 1901, one of five children born to Francis Marion Estell and Millie Julian Estell, all of whom preceded him in death. The family moved to Clinton in 1906 and Ira spent his entire life in the Clinton area, with the exception of three years in Blackwell, OK. Ira and Otha M. Sell were united in marriage June 4, 1921, and to this union one daughter was born, Mrs. Harry Fantz (Violet). Funeral services were held Monday, March 8, 1971 at Vansant Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

ESTEP, Carl J. "Jake"
b: Feb 11 1920, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 19 2000, Gladstone, Clay Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Carl J. "Jake" Estep, son of Carl Alvin and Dorothy Dimple Estep, was born February 11, 1920 in Urich and died Wednesday, apriil 19, 2000, at his home in Gladstone. Jake was 1937 graduate of Urich High School. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He was married to Winifred Barth in 1941. He retired from TWA after working as a mechanic for 28 years. He was a member of the Aerospace and Machinists Workers Union, the Urich American legion Post 371, the Urich Christian Church and several antique care clubs. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Gary, who died November 12, 1991. He is survived by his wife, Winifred, of the home; his daughter-in-law, Cheryl Estep of Gladstone; four grandchildren, Brent Estep of Kearney, Brett Estep and wife, Amy, Richmond, Andrea Estep and fiance, Dustin Wescott of Lenexa, Kansas, and Julie Estep of Gladstone, as well as two great-grandchildren, Amber and Abigail Estep of Richmond. Graveside services and burial was in the Urich Cemetery on Saturday, April 2.

ESTEP, Estella Ann HENSELMANN
b: May 11 1935, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Feb 13 2011, Englewood, CO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home
Estella Ann Estep was one of two daughters born to Fred William and Phyliss Elizabeth (Moore) Henselmann, was born May 11, 1935 in Appleton City, Missouri. She passed away peacefully February 13, 2011 at Julia Temple Healthcare Center in Englewood, Colorado at 75 years of age. Estella lived most of her life in the Appleton City area, graduating from Appleton City High School. She spent several years accompanying her husband to where he was stationed while serving in the military. Estella was a loving mother and grandmother. She liked to crochet, enjoyed flowers and loved to watch birds, especially cardinals. In 1982 Estella moved to Colorado and she was employed as an apartment manager in Aurora and then Denver. She had been a faithful member of Trinity United Methodist Church while living in Appleton City and she later transferred her membership to a Methodist church near her home in Colorado. Her son, Charles, became ill and Estella stayed home to care for him until his passing in July 2003. Estella was preceded in death by her parents and her son Charles William Estep. Survivors include her son, Terry Henselmann and wife Sarah of Shell Knob, Missouri; five grandchildren, Amy Louise Henselmann, William Joel Henselmann both of Shell Knob, Jessica Elaine Henselmann of Concordia, Missouri, Jennifer Lynn Shuey and husband Russell of Warrensburg, Missouri and Theresa Marie Hayden and husband James, Sr. of Salisbury, Missouri; seven great-grandchildren; her sister, Jean Piepmeier; numerous cousins; and a very dear friend, Cindy Gordon who shared the good times and bad. Funeral services on Feb. 18, 2011, at Hill and Son Funeral Home in Appleton City, Mo. Burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

ESTES, Roy L.
b: Dec 17 1916
d: Jul 30 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 3 2004 - Roy L. Estes, 87, Clinton, died Friday, July 30, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born December 17, 1916, the youngest son of John and Alice (Green) Estes, who preceded him in death. Raised at Kings Prairie near Gerster, he married Vera Cauthon December 23, 1938. He worked for R. L. Faubion Tank company, Bossert tool and later Goldblat Tool Company, Kansas City. He retired in 1981 and moved to Clinton. In addition to his parents, his older brother Alva, and two grandsons, Jeremy and Roy Dwayne, preceded him in death. His wife of 65 years, Vera; two sons, James and wife, Gaby, Plainview, Texas; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive him. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 3, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Kings Prairie Cemetery.

ESTOPPEY, Harold
b: Jul 16 1920
d: Dec 29 2007, Centralia, IL
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2008 - Harold Estoppey, father of Linda Greer and father-in-law of Neil Greer, Clinton, died Saturday, December 29, 2007, In Centralia Illinois, at St. Mary's Hospital. He was born July 16, 1920, and married Nellis Hawkins March 28, 1948. She survives him at their home in Centralia. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his other daughters, Sharon and husband Don Blakey, Atasocita, Texas, Nancy and husband Mike Buettner, Centralia, and his son Jeff and wife Leticia, Camarillo, California. He had 10 grandchildren, including Jason Greer and wife Kathy, Springfield, and Tara Carter and husband Steve, Clinton. He also had six great-grandchildren and one niece Mary Ann Barnes of Creve Couer. He was a retired postal worker and served in World War II In the Philippines as a sergeant of Company K In the 381st Infantry. He was wounded in action in Okinawa, Japan, and received the Purple Heart as well as two Bronze Stars and the Good Conduct Medal. He was the oldest member of the 1st Baptist Church In Centralia having been a member since he was 10 years old. Burial was in Centralia at Hillcrest Cemetery.

ETHERTON, Herbert Raymond "Sonny"
b: Aug 22 1938, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
d: May 5 2008, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 27 2008 - Herbert R. (Sonny) Etherton, son of Harold George and Opal Betty (Russell) Etherton, was born in Harrisonville on Aug. 22, 1938, and died at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville, on May 5, 2008, at the age of 69 years. Sonny had lived in Olathe, Kansas, and Roeland Park, Kansas, where he worked for Proctor & Gamble as a pipe-fitter before retiring in 1994. He was a member of the Deepwater Christian Church and the Independent Chemical & Oil Union, Kansas City, Kansas. He was married to Maureen Teresa Delaney Etherton, who survives of the home. He is also survived by his two sons, Michael Etherton and Paul Bojeck, both of Kansas City, Kansas; a sister, Betty Zantello, Kansas City, and a grandson, Brett Etherton, Stilwell, Kansas. Funeral services were held at Deepwater Christian Church, Deepwater, on Friday, May 9. Cremation followed the service.

ETHERTON, Mary B.
b: Nov 16 1902, Gilliam, Saline Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1994, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Mary B. Etherton, 91, Osceola, died Tuesday, January 11, 1994 at Sac Osage Hospital in Osceola. Mrs. Etherton was born in Gilliam, Mo. She lived in Kansas City and Gravois Mills before moving to Osceola in 1980. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Osceola. Graveside services will be Thursday, January 13, 1994 at the Osceola Cemetery.

ETTER, Imogene N. SWEARINGEN
b: Mar 16 1926, Tipton, OK
d: Apr 23 2012, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Imogene Etter, age 86, of Clinton, Missouri, formerly of Wichita, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 23, 2012, at Golden Living Center-Westwood, Clinton. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 28, 2012, at Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas. Imogene was born in Tipton, Oklahoma the daughter of Ned and Juanita Pearl (Martin) Swearingen. She worked for Farmer's Insurance as Secretary before she retired. Imogene was a member of Mt. Vernon United Methodist Church and the Elks Ladies Auxiliary 427 of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ned and Juanita Swearingen; her husband, Lendell in 1995 and her brother, Van Swearingen. Imogene is survived by her son Gregg Etter and wife, Bonnie of Clinton; grandchildren, Gregg Jr. and wife Jung of Dallas, Texas, Alex, Nick and Ben all of Clinton and twin great granddaughters on the way.

ETTERS, Helga Margarete Herta SCHAL
b: May 7 1935, Berlin, Germany
d: Feb 18 2011, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 21 2011 - Helga Margarete Herta Schal Etters was born in Berlin. Germany, the daughter of Arbeter Alfred Ernst Schal and Ilse Auguste Gerborene (Wurzinger) Schal. She died on February 18, 2011, at her home in Clinton at the age of 75 years. Helga was married to William J. Etters who preceded her in death on September 13, 2001. She and Bill owned Wiley (Uchie's) Fine Foods and later the Windmill Restaurant. She was well known in the area and her interests included bowling, sewing, painting and bridge. She is survived by her daughter, Ruth Ann Sell of Lincoln: her three sons, Michael Etters of Clinton, Bill Alfred Etters of Odessa and Bob James Etters of Warrensburg; one brother, Gunther Schal of Berlin, Germany, as well as seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Wednesday, February 23. Inurnment was in Englewood Cemetery.

ETTERS, William Johnson
b: Nov 2 1932, Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, PA
d: Sep 13 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 2 2001 - On September 13, 2001, at approximately 2:30 p.m., William Johnson Etters, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather died from complications due to congestive heart failure at Research Hospital in Kansas City. He was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on November 2, 1932, to William and Ruth Etters and spent many of his years in Camp Hill, a suburb of Harrisburg. He spent his teenage summers chefing and waiting at a resort in Estes Park, Colorado, where he developed his love for the food service industry and later decided to make it his life goal by attending Denver University and majoring in restaurant management. He served in the military in the mid-1950s in Berlin, Germany, where he met and later married his wife of over 44 years, Helga Schal. The family later moved to the Los Angeles area where he took a job as director of Hospital Food Operations for Mannings Food and served in that capacity until 1966 when he took a job with Topsy's International as director of operations, moving the family to Blue Springs in 1967. In 1972 he left Topsy's and tried several businesses, but ended up coming back into food service when he bought Wiley's Fine Foods on the Clinton Square in 1973 from Ida Wiley. In 1974 he also purchased Winsteads Restaurant on Highway 7 which he later renamed Win-Mill and ran as a successful enterprise, until 1999. He was a dedicated husband and nurturing father who taught his children the meaning of hard work and dedication and that when you gave your word it was as good as any written contract. He is survived by his wife of the home, Helga; his children, Michael of Clinton, Ruth Sell of Lincoln, William of Odessa, Robert of Warrensburg; his grandchildren, Jason, Kevin, Travis, Denise and Brian, and his great-grandchildren, Spencer and Haydon. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, September 18. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens.

ETZKORN, Doris J.
b: Jul 23 1927
d: Aug 6 2002, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2002 - Doris J. Etzkorn, 75, Collins, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at Community Springs Nursing Center in ElDorado Springs. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 24, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola.

EVANOFF, Alexander
b: Sep 11 1925, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co, OK
d: Feb 6 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 11 2002 - Alexander Evanoff, 76, Clinton, died Wednesday, February 6, 2002. Alex was born in Oklahoma City on September 11, 1925. He went to his parents' home country of Bulgaria when he was 12 and returned to the United States when he was 13. He was a member of the Teamsters Local 41 for 27 years as a local driver for Crouch Truck Line in the Kansas City area. He retired in 1985. He was an Army veteran of World War II. One of his proudest accomplishments was founding Boy Scout Troop #531 at Warford Elementary School in 1966. He was proud to see his twin sons, Larry and Gary, as well as his grandson, Dusty, achieve the rank of Eagle Scout. Alex was also inducted into the tribe of Mic-O-Say. His tribal name was Gallant Hornet. He loved to fish, hunt and garden and could repair anything to work again. Alex lived in Kansas City most of his adult life, moving to Clinton in 1989. His parents, Marco and Sophia Evanoff and three sisters and a brother, Rosie Oxner, Thelma Wilson, Mary Rose and Wessel Evanoff preceded Alex in death. His wife of 50 years, Mollie; two sons and a daughter, Larry Evanoff and wife, Debbie, Gary Evanoff and fiancee, Susan, Debbie Mize and husband, Craig; four grandchildren, Kris Evanoff, Leslie Evanoff, Michelle Evanoff and Dusty Evanoff; two sisters and a brother (all of Oklahoma), Alga Fuller, Helen Coley and John Evanoff survive him. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive him. Cremation. A memorial service was held at D. W. Newcomer and Sons, Overland Park, Kansas, on Saturday, February 9.

EVANS, Annie Delight "Bessie" SMITH
b: Jul 8 1913, Iconium, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 26 2009, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 28 2009 - Annie (Bessie) Delight (Smith) Evans, 95, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Graveside services will be Friday, May 29, at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. Annie was born July 8, 1913, in Iconium, locally known as Smith Bend, to John Isaac Plutarch and Ida Elizabeth (Gilbert) Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Roy Smith; her twin sister, Lydia Delene Smith, and two older sisters, Hannah Beckner and Elsie Elliott. Annie is survived by two daughters, Bonnie Moxley of Kansas City and Norma Grunwald of Mt. Vernon; two grandchildren, Kimberly Ann Grunwald of Pensacola, Florida, and Bryan Grunwald of Mt. Vernon; two great-grandchildren, Jenna Rae Newman and Logan Jack Newman, and nieces and nephews. Annie had a zest for life and enjoyed family, friends and anyone who would care to converse with her. Annie was rich with her friendship and wanted everyone to be happy. She loved the "old timey" songs and loved to dance. Even into her 90's she could carry a tune and tap her feet to the music. She was a living joy and brought happiness to those she knew. She will be missed but her spirit will live on with those fortunate enough to have known her. For many years, Annie worked outside her home in both Clinton and Kansas City. She held many positions, including practical nurse, waitress and factory worker. Upon retiring, she returned to Clinton to be closer to her family. For the last few years, she resided at the Lawrence Count Manor in Mt. Vernon.

EVANS, David Ellis
b: Jul 18 1959, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 8 2008, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
David E. Evans, age 49 of Windsor, Missouri passed away Monday, September 8, 2008 at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. Memorial services will be Saturday, September 13, 2008 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri. He was born July 18, 1959 in Henry County, Missouri, the son of Forest A. and Peggy L. Miller Evans. He was married to Tammie Kay Wassam on December 6, 1992 in Windsor, Missouri. The family lived in Windsor and on a farm south of Windsor during most of his life. He graduated from Lincoln High School. After high school he joined the Navy. In l997 he graduated from State Fair Community College in Sedalia with a professional certificate in Practical Nursing and became a LPN. He worked as a nurse aide and practical nurse in various long term care facilities in the area. After his health failed in 2003, he became a stay-at-home Dad and cared for his two boys. David enjoyed reading including scripture reading. He loved to hunt and gunsmith. He enjoyed caring for others as a nurse. He was a member of the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Peggy L. Evans and his grandparents, Forest and Silvie Evans and Chester and Martha Miller. He is survived by his wife, Tammie Evans and two sons, Forest Wesley Evans and Thomas Everett Evans of the home and his father, Forest A. Evans and wife, Martha of rural Lincoln, Missouri.

EVANS, Dena M.
b: Oct 1 1916
d: Aug 19 2002, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2002 - Mrs. Dena M. Evans, 85, Osceola, died Monday, August 19, 2002, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 24, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola with burial in the Osceola Cemetery.

EVANS, Edverda "Gyp" McCARTY ALLISON
b: Dec 27 1860, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 12 1928, Carthage, Jasper Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 1928 - Mrs. O. D. Evans died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ralph D. Cline, at Carthage, Sunday night, at 11:30, after an illness of several weeks with malarial fever and complications. She had been living in Carthage since the spring of 1927, moving there with her daughter, when Mr. Cline went into the furniture business there. Mrs. Evans had been homesick for Clinton and her old friends as here she had lived many years. She was one of those delightful women of the old south, of gentle spirit and kindly manner, who had a wide circle of friends. She was devoted to her home and her church and gave herself to every good work. Under her sweet spirit the Ladies' Aid Society was led many years during the time of raising funds for the new Presbyterian church. They cooked, baked, sewed and quilted to help raise the needed money. No task was too hard for her to do for her beloved church. It was a happy, smiling service. Well do we remember her supervising the various activities that were necessary to make the funds these dear good ladies had pledged for their church building. Edverda McCarty or "Gyp" as she was known to relatives and close friends, was born in Kansas City, Mo., on the corner of Ninth and Harrison street, December 27, 1860. Her father, Edward C. McCarty, was cashier and treasurer of one of the two banks that were in Kansas City at that time. She was a pretty little black-eyed baby, surrounded with every seeming luxury. Her parents were Virginians, and had settled a number of years before in Saline county, near Arrow Rock, where Ruth McCarty, now Mrs. E. A. Allison, the oldest daughter was born April 7, 1844. Their father had vision of what a wonderful center of population Kansas City was to become and had planned to make his home there. He was from the old South, but a staunch believer in the Union. State after state seceded during those black days of Civil war. He still stood by the Union until his mother state, Virginia seceded, then his sympathies went with the great Southland, still loving his country and his friends of the North. Those were troublesome days. After the great war was started the young Virginia banker's life was threatened, also that of his family. Not by the real Union people who fought squarely, but by the outlaws in Kansas that were invading Kansas City. He fled to Independence, and his wife and their children, left under the care of "Uncle Jim," the faithful old slave, who was really free as he was never bound by his good master. They had to leave their beautiful home with only one change of clothing in company of the faithful old darky, who drove the family carriage. The master met them in Independence and they drove to Arrow Rock to the home of Mrs. McCarty's father, Judge Bernis Brown. The old darky returned to Kansas City, but the only thing he managed to save for the white folks were a few family portraits. All the rest were lost. They decided to again brave Kansas City, and returned in 1863, but were forced to leave under the historical "Order No. 11". Some of the most valuable property in Kansas City in the central business district belonged to the McCarty's, but they never could get it as their deeds were lost during the war and the public records destroyed. After their return to Saline county, Ruth married E. Allison, May 28, 1868. Their honeymoon was spent on a Missouri river steamer and they returned and spent that summer in the famous old Arrow Rock tavern. Mr. Allison clerked in the store until fall and came to Clinton. They first lived in a cottage owned by Dr. Britts, where the Catholic Academy now stands. He first went into the grocery business and later into the dry goods business, and was a merchant here for many years. Her parents and brothers came to this county a little later and bringing with them little Gyp. They first lived on what is now the Judge Calvird farm, north of Clinton. About 50 years ago her father bought the farm where the McCartys still live. Little Gyp married O. D. Evans about 38 years ago and lived on a farm near the parental home until their children were old enough for high school and they moved to Clinton, and this was her home until the last years. Mr. Evans died five years ago. Their two children survive - Mrs. Ralph Cline of Carthage; and William Evans, northwest of Clinton. There are four grandchildren. She leaves two sisters, Mrs. E. Allison, Clinton; Miss Nannie McCarty, who lives with her two brothers, Charles and James, at the family home, northwest of Clinton, and Patrick Henry, in Nevada. Her body was brought to Clinton, Tuesday and taken to the Presbyterian church where the funeral services were conducted. Her body was laid beside her husband in Englewood.

EVANS, Emmett C.
b: Sep 14 1943
d: Jun 1 2006, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 2 2006 - Emmett C. Evans, 62, Warsaw, formerly of Collins, died Thursday, June 1, 2006, at Lakeside Manor in Warsaw. Funeral services will be Sunday, June 4, at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial will be in the Freeman-Holsapple Cemetery near Collins.

EVANS, Flora S.
b: Jun 30 1902
d: Aug 20 2002, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Park Grove Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2002 - Flora S. Evans, 100, Lowry City, died Tuesday, August 20, 2002, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She was a retired elementary teacher. Funeral services will be Friday, August 23, at the Park Grove Christian Church, rural Lowry City. Burial will be in Park Grove Cemetery near Lowry City.

EVANS, Forest Alfred "Junior"
b: Mar 1 1934, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 9 2009, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home
Forest Alfred (Junior) Evans, age 75, of Warsaw, died at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, Friday, October 9, 2009. He was born March 1, 1934 in Lincoln, Missouri, the son of Silvie Lee Ellen Cole and Forest Eaton Evans. On April 18, 1955 he was married to Peggy L. Miller Evans and they had one son, David Ellis Evans. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Peggy on October 12, 2002, and his son David on September 8, 2008. On July 16, 2005 in Windsor, Missouri, he was married to Martha Cardwell Anderson Evans who survives of the home. He is also survived by a brother, Gerald E. Evans of Sedalia; a sister, Linda L. Cole of Warrensburg; two grandsons, Wesley and Thomas Evans of Clinton; two step-sons, Curtis Dale Hart of Warsaw and Cary Don Gann of South Carolina, two step-daughters, Crystal Dee Thorne of Warsaw and Cindy Wood of Omaha, Nebraska, 8 step-grandchildren, Rebecca Joyce Hall, Davante Lee Wood, Cana Alexis Wood, Caya Jade Wood, Darsay, Ciree, Carey Don, and Jada Gann, other relatives and many friends. Forest grew up and lived most of his life in Benton County. He attended Baugh School through the eighth grade and graduated from Warsaw High School in Warsaw, Missouri in 1952. He was enlisted in the United States Army and served active duty in Korea. After active duty he transferred to the 203rd Armor Division, Missouri National Guard, Clinton, Missouri. Following military service, he began working for the Missouri State Highway Department as an equipment operator and continued in this capacity until his retirement. Forest was a member of Hickory Chapel Methodist Church and more recently the Assembly of God Church in Windsor. He enjoyed nature and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was a fire arms enthusiast and enjoyed collecting modern and vintage fire arms and had an interest in demonstrating pioneer heritage. For several years, he enjoyed demonstrating vintage fire arms at Heritage Days in Warsaw. In addition, he regularly demonstrated sorghum making at Cumberland Gap near Warsaw. In 2008, he donated an inscribed .36 Caliber Pocket Police Special Colt Revolver to the U. S. Cavalry Museum in Ft. Riley, Kansas. This was a Civil War era revolver and Forest thought it belonged in the Museum where future generations could view it and know the history associated with it. Funeral services will be Monday, October 12, 2009 at Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial and military rites will be at the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, MO.

EVANS, Gary A.
b: Oct 15 1941, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 22 2004, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 12 2004 - Gary A. Evans, son of Walter Thomas and Sylvia Lorene (Broyles) Evans, was born October 15, 1941, in Osceola and died Monday, March 22, 2004, at his home in Deepwater. Gary was a retired member of Local 1915 Carpenter's Union, Harrisonville. He was an avid coon hunter and was a member of the Henry County coon Hunters Association. He enjoyed the outdoors. He was a wonderful dad, husband, brother and friend. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Sylvia Evans. He is survived by his wife, Vivian of the home; one daughter, Renee Frost and husband Brian; one stepson, Mike Everhart of Clinton and one sister, Linda (Evans) Dearston and husband Gerald, and many other loved ones and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Thursday, March 25. Burial was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

EVANS, Helen HUGHES
b: Jun 8 1904, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 8 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Helen Hughes Evans, 96, of Windsor, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2000, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Evans was born on June 8, 1904, near Windsor, a daughter of Louis Carter and Josephine (Stewart) Hughes. On August 31, 1930, in Windsor, she married to Dr. James W. Evans, who preceded her in death December 15, 1997. During their 67-year marriage they lived in St. Louis, St. Paul, Chicago and new York City. They retired to Windsor in 1976. Mrs. Evans received a BS degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. She taught high school English in Urich. Following her marriage, she was a homemaker. She was a member of the Henry County Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution, an active supporter of Public Broadcasting and served on the Community Advisory Board for KMOS in Warrensburg. She is survived by a son, James W. Evans, Jr., Germantown, Tennessee; a granddaughter, Theresa Evans Shelton, Cordova, Tennessee; a great-grandson, Jackson Thomas Shelton, Cordova, Tennessee; two nephews, Dean Hughes and Joe Hughes, Windsor. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Stewart Hughes. Funeral services will be Sunday, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

EVANS, Ilse K.
b: Feb 14 1927, Germany
d: Jan 7 1996, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ilse K. Evans, 68, Calhoun, died Sunday, January 7, 1996, at St. Joseph's Health Center, Kansas City. She was born in Germany February 14, 1927. On October 29, 1955, in Tripoli, Africa, she married Myron H. Evans, who preceded her in death December 9, 1975. Mrs. Evans was a homemaker. She is survived by her mother, Meta Frieda Schlesser, Clinton; two step-sons, David M. Evans, Versailles, and Robert L. Evans, Kansas City; two step-daughters, Barbara Prince, Elmira, Oregon, and Jean Henderson, Bonner Springs, Kansas. Graveside services will be Monday, January 15, at the Calhoun Cemetery.

EVANS, Irma Victoria KNAPP
b: Sep 19 1913, Bocas Del Toro, Panama
d: May 4 2002, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 6 2002 - Irma Victoria Knapp, 88, Colon, Panama, died Saturday, May 4, 2002, at the home of her granddaughter, in Knob Noster. She was born September 19, 1913, in Bocas Del Toro, Panama, the daughter of Harold Knapp and Manuela (Lopez) Knapp. She was married to Wilbert Evans, who preceded her in death. She worked at a dry goods store in Colon, Panama, and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist faith. Survivors include a son, Guillermo Thomas, Colon, Panama; four grandchildren, including Mitzila Hooker, Knob Noster; two sister, Verna Cantillo, Jilma Williams, and a brother, Mass Knapp, all of Colon, Panama. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 7, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

EVANS, James Eldon
b: Nov 23 1932, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 28 2006, Brooksville, FL
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 19 2006 - James Eldon Evans was born November 23, 1932, in Clinton, the son of James Robert and Nadine (Linn) Evans. He died at the Hernando Care Center, Brooksville, Florida, on June 28, 2006, at the age of 73 years. He was a career serviceman in the United States Navy. He is survived by his sister Doris Murphy of Clinton; four brothers, Bobbie Evans, David Evans and Donn Evans, all of Clinton, and Kenneth Evans of Warsaw, as well as a number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Thursday, July 13.

EVANS, James K.
b: Nov 9 1933
d: Jun 26 2003, Fargo, ND
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 30 2003 - James K. Evans, 69, Osceola, a retired surveyor for the Missouri State Highway Department, died Thursday, June 26, 2003, in Fargo, North Dakota. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 1, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Osceola Cemetery.

EVANS, James William Dr.
b: Sep 21 1908, near Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 15 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James W. Evans, 89, Windsor, died early Monday morning, December 15 1997, at the Westwood Nursing Home, Clinton. - Dr. James William Evans, 89, Rt. 2, Windsor, died early Monday morning, December 15, 1997. Dr. Evans was born on September 21, 1908, near Chilhowee, the son of George Walter Evans and Lucy Elizabeth (Webb) Evans. On August 31, 1930, in Windsor, he married Helen Hughes. Dr. Evans received a B. S. degree from Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg, and his doctorate in agricultural biochemistry from the University of Minnesota. He was also a graduate of the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University. He was originally employed as a research chemist at Union Starch and Refining Company in Granite City, Illinois. He later served as a research section leader at General Mills in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where his team developed the original formula for Cherrios cereal. He was then employed by American Maize Products Company in Chicago, Illinois, and later New York City, where he held positions of director of Research, vice president of Research and Corporate Development and president and chief executive officer. Dr. Evans held a number of patents in industrial applications for corn syrup and corn starches. He was recognized as one of the world's leading authorities on corn products. In addition to his wife, Dr. Evans is survived by a son, James W. Evans, Jr., Germantown, Tennessee; a granddaughter, Theresa Marie Shelton, Cordova, Tennessee, and a brother, R. Paul Evans, Warrensburg. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Levi W. Evans and George W. Evans, Jr. Funeral services will be Friday, December 19, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

EVANS, Lynn Swalley
b: Dec 10 1899, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 22 1986, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Mount Moriah & Freeman Funeral Home
Clinton MO - Lynn Swalley Evans, 86, southwest Kansas City, died Saturday at a nursing home at 12110 Holmes Road. He was born in Calhoun, MO., and lived near Clinton, Mo., 62 years before moving to Kansas City. Mr. Evans was a farmer and raised Hereford cattle. He was a deacon emeritus of the First Christian Church, Clinton. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge AF&AM. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Mary Augusta Evans, and a daughter, Mrs. Marilyn Houston, both of Kansas City; and a grandson. Graveside services will be Monday in the Calhoun Cemetery. - Lynn S. Evans was born Dec 10, 1899, east of Calhoun. His parents were Marion Benjamin and Mayme Minish Evans, pioneers of the Calhoun area. On May 11, 1924, he married Mary Augusta Ragland, who survives. They lived together for 60 years on their farm in the Deer Creek neighborhood east of Clinton. A son, Howard Lewis, died in infancy and his daughter, Marilyn Houston survives. He died March 22, 1986. Graveside services were held Monday, March 24, in the Calhoun Cemetery.

EVANS, Martha J. McARTY
b: May 5 1822, Woodford Co, KY
d: Oct 13 1891, Missouri
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Nov 7 1891 - Mrs. Martha J. Evans was born in Woodford county, Ky. May 5, 1822 and on October 13, 1891, the death angel bore her to that bright world above. Her maiden name was McArty. She lived with her parents till 1859 when she married Alfred Evans. Seven children, three boys and four girls, and she was a loving mother, always faithful to her duty. Joined the Baptist church at 15. Her funeral was preached at Mt. Gilead and her remains laid away in Mount Olivet.

EVANS, Mary Alice STRICKLAND
b: Oct 31 1913, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
d: Feb 17 2001, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 19 2001 - Mary Alice Evans, 87, Warrensburg and formerly of Leeton, died Saturday, February 17, 2001, at the Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born in Knob Noster, October 31, 1913, the daughter of David S. Strickland and Edia Phillips Strickland. On September 2, 1930, in Sedalia she married Alpha E. Evans, who died November 17, 1971. She is survived by three sons, Elton E. Evans, Rockwell, Texas, Robert Evans and Howard Evans, both of Warrensburg; a daughter, Evelyn Saunders, Warrensburg; a son-in-law, Bernie Beasley, Independence; 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in the Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

EVANS, Mary Augusta "Gussie" RAGLAND
b: Oct 4 1901, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 16 1996, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Mary Augusta (Gussie) Evans, 94, died at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, Tuesday, July 16, 1996. She was a resident of the Deer Creek neighborhood, east of Clinton, for 60 years. She was the widow of the late Lynn Evans. Graveside services will be Monday, July 22, at the Calhoun Cemetery. - Mary Augusta Evans: Her life had as many facets as a diamond has - her life was glistening as a precious stone. First, Gussie was a daughter. She as born October 4, 1901, near Calhoun. Her parents were Daniel B. and Laura Frances Duncan Ragland, a pioneer family of Henry County. Gussie was a sister. She was the younger sister of Dan and Nellie May. They both preceded her in death. Gussie was a wife. On May 11 1924, she married Lynn Swalley Evans in the parsonage of the Clinton Christian Church. They lived together 60 years on their farm in the Deer Creek neighborhood east of Clinton. They worked together as a team sharing a true, deep faith in God as they tilled the soil and raised their livestock. Lynn passed away March 22, 1986. Gussie was a mother. Howard Lewis, a son, died in infancy, and her daughter Marilyn survives her. During Gussie's long and difficult illness, Marilyn cared for her in every way and made her as comfortable as she could possibly be. Theirs was a close, loving mother-daughter relationship. Gussie was a mother-in-law. She loved her son-in-law, Richard, as her own. They shared many happy times together and Richard helped with her care during her illness. Gussie was a grandmother. Her only grandchild, Lynn Houston, was the pride, joy and love of her life. She loved his wife, Maria, and was able to realize that Maria was very special. Gussie was a great-grandmother. She was able to enjoy little Sarah Houston as an infant. Sarah visited her often and has always loved "Gramma Gussie" lots. Precious little Travis came after Gussie was unable to communicate very much, but one could feel the love she had for him, too. Gussie was a Christian. She became a member of Hickory Grove Church early in life an later was baptized into the First Christian Church in Clinton. Gussie enjoyed working with the Christian Women's Fellowship and was a longtime member of the 50-50 Sunday school class. Gussie loved our Lord and lived her life as a Christian - her strong faith never faltered and her devotion to God was never failing. Gussie was a homemaker. She was known for her wonderful "made from scratch" angel food cakes. And she always was asked to bring the potato salad for a potluck or picnic. Gussie loved antique furniture, china and crystal - especially family heirlooms. She raised many great vegetable gardens and grew many pretty flowers. She loved her home, her family and her friends and neighbors. Gussie was a good neighbor and friend to all. She was always ready to help in any way she could. This chapter of Gussie's life ended in the early afternoon of July 16, 1996, at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City. She had been a patient there since March 21, 1986. Gussie was a favorite of the staff at Timberlake from the administration to the housekeeping department. The nurses who cared for her were gentle and kind - her comfort and longevity attest to the excellent care she received. Gussie's survivors also include nephews, Charles, William, Horace and Howard Ragland and their wives and a niece, Mrs. Mary Virginia Bowser.

EVANS, Mary Lydia ALLISON CAMPBELL
b: Jul 6 1873, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 14 1925, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 1925 - Mrs. Monk Evans died at her home on East Jefferson street at 11:24 a.m., May 14th, after an illness of four months. January 17th she suffered a stroke of paralysis and apoplexy and during that time she never regained her former strength. She got better for a few days and was able to be up when the second stroke came. A trained nurse was at her bedside all these weeks, nearly constantly. Her loved ones and skilled physicians did all within their power to prolong her stay, but God knew best and took her home. The night before she died heaven was revealed to her and she called her loved ones and said, "It is such a beautiful place, I wish you could all see it." Mary Lydia Allison was born in Clinton July 6th, 1873. She spent all of her life in Clinton. She was a musician of unusual talent, which she developed by attending the old Baird College in this city. Oct. 1897 she married Allie Campbell, who died in 1908. Two children were born to this union - Allison and Mrs. Helen Campbell, both of whom survive. May 2, 1912, she married Monk H. Evans and their's has been a happy union. He is left to mourn her departure. She also leaves her mother, Mrs. E. Allison; two sisters - Mrs. Anna Elsner of Clinton, and Mrs. J. C. Wyatt, of Carthage; also one brother, Charles Allison, of Los Angeles, Calif. Her education was begun in the public schools and completed at Baird College. Her's was a happy contented girlhood surrounded by ease and luxury. Early in life she developed excellent traits of character, which have remained through life. She was gentle, proficient and untiring in her ministrations to her family and to many less fortunate, loyal to her friends, faithful in a marked degree to the organizations to which she belonged, notably the Baptist church, in order of the Eastern Star and the Daughters of the confederacy. She was always ready to serve the community and has spent much of her time in so using her splendid musical ability. When 16 years of age she united with the Baptist church under the ministry of the beloved Dr. Skillman and from the age of 18 she had been active by living for it, much of the time being organist, for the last five years rarely missing a service until her illness. She will be sorely missed by this congregation. From her first stroke of paralysis she worried for fear she never could play for the church again. As a neighbor we knew and loved her best. She seldom visited, but if anyone in the neighborhood or among her friends became ill, immediately she thought of the most kind and helpful things to do. All others might forget, but she always remembered and even in her busy life found time to do those things that make earth's pathway less rough to travel and comforts your heart because you know somebody still cares. She was queen of her own home and worked unceasingly for her loved ones. She was known the city over for her culinary skill, and nothing was too hard for her to do. She comes of one of the oldest and most aristocratic families of Missouri, her father being the late Capt. E. Allison, and her mother was Ruth McCarty before her marriage. During her girlhood, she lived in the beautiful brick mansion at the corner of Second and Jefferson streets, that was recently rebuilt by the VanCleaves. Her great concern during her last illness was her children, whom she worshipped. Only the Comforter can heal the broken hearts of her devoted husband and children, but they know she is with Jesus. The funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the M. E. Church, South. Interment in Englewood.

EVANS, Peggy L. MILLER
b: Sep 7 1937, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 12 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 14 2002 - Peggy L. Evans, 65, Windsor, died Saturday, October 12, 2002, at the St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She was born September 7, 1937, in Henry County, the daughter of Chester and Martha Swearngin Miller. She graduated from Lincoln High School. She graduated from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, and later received her master's degree. She started teaching school at Cass County Midway and in the Calhoun district for several years. After retirement from teaching in 1993, she started working for the Lincoln Community Nursing Home in the dietary department. She was a member of the Hickory Chapel Methodist church, where she played the piano for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Phillip Eugene Miller. She is survived by her husband, Forest, of the home; one son, David and his wife, Tammy, Windsor; two grandsons, Wesley Evans and Thomas Evans, both of Windsor; two sisters, Sharon Dillon and her husband, LeRoy Clinton, and Raydonna Biles, also of Clinton; two brothers, Lloyd "Bud" Miller and his wife, Billie, Leeton, and Fred Miller and his wife, Lou, Sedalia; many other nieces and nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 16, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home in Lincoln. Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery.

EVANS, Ray T.
b: Apr 13 1900, near Pape, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 5 1995, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ray T. Evans, 94, Osceola, died Wednesday, April 5, 1995, at the Sac-Osage Hospital. Mr. Evans was born near Pape, Mo., and was a lifelong St. Clair County area resident. He was a retired school administrator and teacher. He is survived by his wife, Blanche, of the home; one son, James K. Evans of Osceola; three sisters; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 8, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola Cemetery.

EVANS, Roy Lee
b: Jan 8 1926, Chanute, Neosho Co, KS
d: Feb 18 2009, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Roy Lee Evans, 83, Clinton, Missouri, died Wednesday, February 18, 2009, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was born January 8, 1926 in Chanute, Kansas, to Thomas and Edith (Crowell) Evans. He moved his family to Madison, KS in 1962. He married Marie Norris McIlvain. They were divorced. He married Doris Dalton. She survives. He helped construct the Madison Elementary School. He retired from West Central as an inspector. His passions in life were hunting, fishing, camping, and his family. He will be missed by many as an avid teacher of the art of fishing to his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Other survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Connie Evans and John and Brenda Evans, all of Madison, KS, Don and Susan Evans, Clinton, MO, Ron and Patty Evans, Riverdale, CA, and Tom and Shiela Evans, Rockville, MO; his stepsons and their wives, Dennis and Liz Witherspoon, Foss, OK, and Dwayne and Mary Witherspoon, Osceola, MO; his stepdaughters and their husbands, Darlene and Brian Herron and Jo Ann Taylor, both of Clinton, MO; 38 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren, and 34 great-great-grandchildren; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Dean and Arlene Evans, Chanute, KS, and Eugene and Sherry Evans, Fall River, KS; a sister and brother-in-law, Juanita and Wayne Ward, Genieva, NE; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Dena Marie; and a brother, Albert Evans. Funeral was Feb. 21, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, MO, with burial in Deepwater, MO.

EVANS, Shawn
b: Jan 30 1974, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 8 2008, near Windsor, MO
bur: Ionia Christian Cemetery, Ionia, Benton Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Shawn Evans, 34, of Knob Noster, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Sunday afternoon, June 8, 2008, near Windsor, Missouri. He was born January 30, 1974, in Windsor, Mo., the son of Jackie Ann Evans and Don Chambers. Shawn was a tattoo artist and expressed his artistic nature in many ways including drawing and writing poetry. He was a perfectionist and loved music, reading and enjoyed learning. He was a loyal friend, brother, uncle, grandson, and son. Survivors include his mother, Jackie (Evans) Tackitt, Cole Camp, Mo.; his father, Don Chambers, Windsor, Mo.; 3 sisters, Jessica Gibbs, Windsor, Mo., Sara Gibbs, Green Ridge, Mo.; and Rachel (Chambers) Johnson; maternal grandparents, Harry and Lorene Evans, Ionia, Mo.; paternal grandparents, Elwood and Virginia Chambers, Windsor, Mo.; 8 uncles and aunts, Ronnie Evans, Patty Evans, Larry Evans, Paula Evans, Darrell Evans, Bryan Evans, Steve Evans and Tabatha Evans; 4 nieces and a nephew, Josie Gibbs, Jade Gibbs, Jake Gibbs, Jenna Gibbs, and Abigail Hathaway; and several great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, "brothers," and dear friends. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 14, 2008, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Christian Cemetery, rural Ionia, Mo.

EVANS, Sylvia Lorene BROYLES
b: Oct 16 1912, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
d: Jan 8 1995, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Sylvia L. Evans, 82, Lowry City, died Sunday, January 8,m 1995, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Mrs. Evans was born in ElDorado Springs. She was a member of the first Baptist Church in Osceola. She was a 40-year resident of Deepwater and had lived in Lowry city the past 10 years. She is survived by one son, Gary Evans, Deepwater; one daughter Linda Evans, Osceola; one grandson, Michael Everhart, Clinton, and one granddaughter, Renee Evans, Deepwater. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 11, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

EVANS, William H.
b: Oct 15 1840, Ohio
d: Aug 2 1925, Kansas
Death of Mr. W. H. Evans - William H. Evans, son of William and Margretta Evans, was born October 15, 1840, near Janesville, Ohio, and died at his home 333 East Park street, Sunday, August 2, 1925, at 12:30 p.m., age 84 years, nine months and 18 days. He was married to Rachel Ann Lewie, October 11, 1871. In November of the same year, he and his bride came to Kansas and settled on his farm four and one half miles east of Olathe and this was the family home until he moved to the present home in February, 1918. To this union was born nine children three sons and six daughters, one son and three daughters having passed to their reward. Remaining to mourn his loss are Miss Dollie, of the home; George, Lyle and Elizabeth all of Olathe, and Mrs. Cynthia Moore of Gallup, New Mexico. His wife departed this life July 5, 1902. As a young man he volunteered to serve in the Civil War, first serving in the Ohio State National Guard, and after being honorably discharged, he enlisted in Company G, 160 Ohio Volunteer Infantry, (O.V.I.) serving to the end of the war. He was in the army of the Potomac under Gen. Phil Sheridan. Mr. Evans was quiet, of a reticent disposition, thinking always of his home and the best interest of his community. Honesty and integrity was his motto and this was the example he set before his family. Through his affliction as an invalid for the past four years, he bore his suffering without a murmur - patiently waiting for the end. He was a member of the First Baptist church and watched its growth with great interest. Besides his children to mourn his loss, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Eunice Davies of Janesville, Ohio and a host of friends.

EVANS, William Thomas
b: Mar 24 1856, Louisville, KY
d: Dec 29 1936, 5 mi SE of Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - William Thomas Evans died at his home five miles southeast of Deepwater, December 29. He was born in Louisville, Kentucky, March 24, 1856. His parents then moved to Moberly, Mo., when he was a small boy. After he grew to manhood he came to Henry County and made his home five miles southeast of Deepwater. July 27th, 1893, he united in marriage with Miss Frances Isabelle Hagman, who survives with the 12 children and three grandchildren, who are all living. The eight girls and four boys are: Annabelle, Santa Fe, New Mexico; William, Walter and Bessie of the home and Carl, who resides nearby; Mrs. Osa Jane Tribble, Clinton; Frances, Union; the twins, Vera and Velma, Mrs. Cora Harden, Mrs. Mary Pointer and Mrs. Edith Pettyjohn, all of Kansas City. Funeral services were conducted Thursday at the Baptist Church in Brownington. Burial was in Maplewood cemetery. Thomas Evans was a kind father and loving husband and well respected by all who knew him. He leaves besides the family many friends who will mourn his passing.

EVERETT, Charlotte Anne PARKS
b: Jun 15 1941, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 3 2009, Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
bur: Raymore Cemetery, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Charlotte A. Everett age 67 of Tightwad, Missouri passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at her home. Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 6, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Missouri with burial in the Raymore City Cemetery, Raymore, Missouri. Charlotte was born in Henry County, Missouri. She was an entertainer for many years before marrying Fred Albert Everett, who preceded her in death in January of 1987. She worked for the Henry County Health Department for eleven years before retiring in 2007. She was a volunteer at the Samaritan Center. Charlotte created Tightwad Pottery and was a "Best of Missouri Hands" Artisan. She enjoyed keeping her hands in clay. She also loved to rock hunt, play cards, garden, camp, canoe, dance and listen to blues music. Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Mildred Parks; her husband, Fred Everett and a brother, Alvin "Babe" Parks. She is survived by her best friend Carla Hill and daughter Jessica; Her daughter, Angela Bowlin and husband, Robert; her son, Paul Eager; step-sons, David Everett, Dennis Everett, Fred Everett, Jr., and Ed Everett and wife, Chris; sisters, Marian Winkel and husband Pat, Lois Marshall and Hazel Blomert; brother, Eugene Parks and wife Judy; grandsons, Jeriah Eager and Michael Bowlin and wife Nichole; as well as many nieces, nephews, step grandchildren and many other friends and relatives.

EVERHART, Cecil Raymond
b: Jan 5 1920, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 25 1988, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cecil Raymond Everhart was born in Clinton, January 5, 1920, the son of James Noel Everhart and Laura Bell Bozarth Everhart. He passed away at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital January 25, 1988 at the age of 68 years and 20 days. He was married to Clara Belle Marriott and to this union one son, John, was born. Clara Belle and Cecil operated several retail sporting goods stores in Clinton over the years and after retirement, Cecil continued his business from his home. Clara Belle passed away July 2, 1984. Cecil married Wilma Harding March 14, 1986, and she now survives at the home on East Franklin Street in Clinton. Cecil is also survived by his son, John, of Clinton; a step-son, Don Harding of Kansas City; a step-daughter, Linda Ruth, Lacys Springs, Alabama; two brothers, James Everhart Jr. of Wamego, Kansas, and Ronnie Everhart, Kansas City, Kansas; one sister, Dorothy Moberly, Emporia, Kansas, and two grandchildren. Cecil was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Funeral services were Wednesday, January 27, at Consalus chapel. Burial was in Englewood.

EVERHART, Clara Belle MARRIOTT
b: Dec 7 1918, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
d: Jul 2 1984, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 10 1984 - Services for the late Clara Belle Everhart of 1015 East Franklin were held Thursday, July 5, 1984 at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Clara Belle Marriott was born December 7, 1918 to Elbert C. and Isa Dora Huff Marriott of Stover, Mo. She died in the early morning hours of July 2, 1984, in her home. She was married on August 8, 1940 to Cecil Everhart in the home of his aunt and uncle, Pat and Frances Shepard of Clinton. Cecil and Clara owned and operated several local businesses during their life together. Many residents remember the Community Produce on South Center Street, now a parking lot; the P & O Hardware on the west side of the square, later Woirhaye's; Everhart's TV & Sporting Goods, first on Franklin Street and then moving to what is now the site of McDowell & Johns on Jefferson Street; and most recently, the tackle shop at their home, where Clara worked with her husband meeting and talking with friends from around the country. Clara is also remembered by employees of the golden Valley Hospital, where she worked in the housekeeping department for nearly six years. She joined the First Baptist Church of Clinton during the 30's and was a faithful member all of her life. Clara was preceded in death by her father, Elbert C. Marriott; one brother, Estol Ross Marriott, and one sister, Veta Maude Huffman. She is survived by her husband, Cecil R. Everhart; one son, Johnny Ray Everhart of Clinton; two grandsons, Michael Wayne Everhart of Deepwater and John Rodney Everhart of Clinton; her mother, Isa Dora Marriott of Excelsior Springs; three brothers, Harold Clyde Marriott of Clinton, Daniel Lee Marriott and Floyd Fredrick Marriott of Excelsior Springs; two sisters, Linda Bess Coughlin of Dallas, Texas and Ruth Evelyn King of Excelsior Springs.

EVERHART, James Junior "Smokey"
b: Feb 18 1922, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 2 1999, Wamego, Pottawatomie Co, KS
bur: Neuchatel Cemetery, Onaga, Pottawatomie Co, KS
James Junior "Smokey" Everhart - Smokey was born February 18, 1922 in Clinton, Mo., the son of James Noel and Laura Bell Bozarth Everhart. He attended school in Clinton, Mo. He was in the Civil Conservation Corp. (CCC) at Caladonna, Minn. At age 17 years old and for 18 months he worked as a mechanic. He served in the Army from October 1942 to November 1945, and was a veteran of WWII. Inducted in Army October 1942. Trained in Medford and Eugene, Oregon. He drove Jeep for General Gilchrist at Camp Albany, Ore. In October 1943 he was transferred from Africa to Italy and drove for General Williams. He was in the 91st Infantry Division and discharged in November 1945 having served 37 months. Following his military service he worked as a mechanic in Missouri before coming to Wamego where he was a mechanic, owned and operated Smokeys Garage for a number of years. He also was a salesman for National Motor Club, and a school bus driver. He and his wife have lived in Wamego for 52 years. He married Lois (Midge) Alice Surdez Riley on September 2, 1948 in Onaga. She survives of the home. He was a member of American Legion and VFW of Wamego. Also, his family considered him a member of the Card Sharks of America. Survivors: son, Jim Everhart, Topeka; daughter, Susie Cochran, Topeka; two stepchildren, Jackie Balentine, Onaga, and Nancy Gilchrist, Topeka, Kansas; sister, Dorothy Moberly, Emporia; grandchildren, Kathleen, Bridgett, Scott, Krista, Alan, Amber, Amy and Teila; great-grandchildren, Aaron, Destiny, Daniel, Andrew, Nikelas and Michelle; in-laws, Ralph, Jim, Linda and Mike. Smokey died May 2, 1999 at Wamego, Kansas. Interment was May 6, 1999 at the Neuchatel Cemetery, Onaga, Kansas.

EVERHART, John S.
b: Apr 6 1859
d: Jun 30 1896, Osage City, Cole Co, MO
bur: Brownington Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 15 1896 - June 29th, John S. Everhart left Brownington for a little tour through the country and as his relatives failed to hear from him, they grew uneasy. His brothers had cards printed last week and sent them broadcast but they brought no tidings of the missing. Accidentally, it was learned that a man bearing the description had been killed by the cars at Osage City June 30 and as he could not be identified, he was buried there. C. D. Everhart took the first train for that point and had the remains exhumed, which he found to be that of his lost brother. They were shipped to Brownington and buried there, followed to their last resting place by a large number of friends. John was an excellent young man and the loss falls heavily upon his family.

EVERHART, Lula Josephine "Jo"
b: Oct 2 1938
d: Sep 4 2002, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 6 2002 - Lula Josephine Everhart, 63, Lowry City, died Wednesday, September 4, 2002, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 7, at Lowry City First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Roscoe Cemetery.

EVERHART, Ronnie L.
b: Feb 13 1937, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 9 1995, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Clinton, MO - Ronnie L. Everhart, 60, Lowry City, died Saturday, September 9, 1995, at Kansas University Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas. He was a Navy veteran. Mr. Everhart was born in Clinton. He lived several years in Kansas City, Kansas, before moving to Lowry City in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Lula of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Tina Price of Lowry City and Miss Rhonda Kay Everhart of Kansas City; one son, George Patrick Everhart of Kansas City, Ks.; one sister, Dorothy Moberly of Emporia, Kansas; one brother, James Everhart of Wamego, Kansas; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 13, at the Roscoe Cemetery.

EVERMAN, Wilson E. "Bob"
b: Dec 17 1936
d: Jan 7 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lee's Summit Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Langsford Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 12 2004 - Wilson E. "Bob" Everman, 67, Lee's Summit, died Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 15, at the Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit. Burial will be in Lee's Summit Cemetery. He retired in 1994 from Missouri Gas Energy after 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karla Kay Everman, and his father, Harold Everman. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Shirley Everman; three children, Steven Everman, Mark Everman and his wife Flavia, and Brynda Everman and her husband Jeff Neller; four grandchildren, Eric, Jonathan, David and Karla Nicole; his mother, Bernice Everman, and three siblings and their families, Wilburn Everman, Loren Everman and Marlene O'Shields.

EVERSOLE, Harold James
b: Nov 5 1943, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 29 2012, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 2 2012 - Harold James Eversole, 68, Clinton, died Thursday, March 29, 2012, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. Harold was born on November 5, 1943, in Kansas City. Shortly after his birth he was adopted by his parents, Ernest James and Eunice Temple "Dunn" Eversole of Urich. He attended grade school in Urich and graduated from Clinton High School in 1961. During high school and following graduation, Harold worked for J.L. Goss Clothing on the Clinton Square. Harold earned the Eagle Scout Award, as well as the God and Country Honor during his high school years, two of the highest honors that can be attained in Scouting. Following high school, Harold attended Central Missouri State University (now UCM) in Warrensburg for two years, as well as the University of Missouri in Columbia. He then went to work for TWA in Chicago, Illinois, in the Marketing and Sales Department. Following several years in Chicago, Harold returned to Missouri where he continued to work in the travel industry. He was known as a "Perfect Tour Guide" because of his caring and outgoing personality. Anyone who came into contact with him would always leave feeling better about life. His smile and personality were infectious. Besides his love for the piano, which he played by ear (he frequently would entertain friends by playing nearly any song without written music). He also started playing golf as a teenager and turned his love for the game into a second career, participating in many golf tournaments around the country, managing numerous tournaments and serving as an assistant golf pro at Columbia Country Club. Later in his life he traveled to professional golf tournaments taking exceptional photographs of the event. Harold also served honorably as a member of the Air Force Reserves, a member of Meadow Lake Country Club and member of the Clinton Elks Lodge 1034. Preceding Harold in death were his parents. Surviving are many cousins, more friends than one can count, and many new friends at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton. Under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home, a memorial service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

EVERSON, Neola Marie ALLINSON
b: May 20 1915, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jun 30 2009, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home
Neola Marie Everson, 94, of Appleton City, Missouri, passed away June 30, 2009 at Appleton City Manor. Neola was born May 20, 1915, the first child of Warner and Julia Ann (Burke) Allinson. They lived in the Mt. Zion area east of Rockville, Missouri. She attended high school in Taberville and her last two years in Appleton City. The school had burned and she was in the first class graduating from the new building in 1932. On March 26, 1935 Neola and Clarence Everson were married. They shared a life of farming southeast of Appleton City for 57 years. After Clarence's death in 1992 she moved to Hickory Courts, then Countryside Estates where she had resided for the past 7 years until the last fourteen days which were spent at Appleton City Manor. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, quilt making and worked as a book keeper for Don Blanchard Feeds for several years in the 1950's. She was a devoted caretaker of many through the years. Neola had also been a 4-H leader, was a member of the Jolly Homemakers Club and Trinity United Methodist Church. Neola was preceded in death by her parents Warner and Julia Allinson, her husband Clarence Everson, a sister Wilda Allinson and a granddaughter-in-law Becky Miller. Survivors include her daughter Charlyne Miller and husband Charles of Appleton City, Missouri, two grandsons, Craig Miller of Peculiar, Missouri and Chris Miller of Butler, Missouri; five great-grandchildren, Cathy and Cindy Miller of Peculiar, Missouri and Andrew, Sarah and Amy Miller of Butler, Missouri. She will also be missed by her nieces, nephews and friends.

EVERSON, Ruby
b: Dec 10 1911
d: Feb 12 2005, Ponca City, Kay Co, OK
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 14 2005 - Ruby Everson, 93, Ponca City, Oklahoma, died Saturday, February 12, 2005, at Shawn Manor Nursing Home, Ponca City, Oklahoma. She is survived by three sons, Jack Carpenter, Leslie Carpenter and Jerry Carpenter and four daughters, Eva Ballard, Wanda Otto, Janice Schiehrel and Linda Shindler. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 15, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Harmony Cemetery.

EVRARD, Edmond
b: Jan 24 1914, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 1 1997, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edmond Evrard, 83, Windsor, died Monday, December 1, 1997, at his home in Windsor. He was born January 24, 1914, in Windsor, the son of Charles Evrard Sr. and Philomen (Mertens) Evrard. On November 7, 1933, in Clinton he married Genevieve Newbill, who survives of the home. He was employed many years in the coal mines, working in Missouri, Illinois and Arkansas. After 20 years of employment at Remington Arms in Independence, he retired in 1976. He was a member of the Windsor First Baptist Church, the Windsor Masonic Lodge #29 and was a charter member of the Windsor Country Club. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two granddaughters, Susan Anderson and Paula Evrard, both of Houston, Texas; a brother, Bud Evrard, Steeleville; many nieces, nephews and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by a son, Ted; three brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 4, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

EVRARD, Genevieve NEWBILL
b: Dec 17 1916, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 14 2012, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Genevieve Evrard, 95, of Independence, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, Mo., died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at the Rehabilitation Center of Independence, Independence, Mo. She was born December 17, 1916, in Windsor, Mo., the daughter of Howard Stanford Newbill and Grace Elizabeth (Humphrey) Newbill. On November 7, 1933, in Clinton, Mo., she married Edmond Evrard, who preceded her in death on December 1, 1997. Mrs. Evrard worked at the former Windsor International Shoe Factory and then at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant, Independence, Mo. She later worked at the Scrogham Pharmacy and then for the Merryfield Pharmacy for many years, until her retirement. She loved playing golf and played until the age of 83. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor; and a former member of the Order of Eastern Star, Windsor, and the GFWC Keystone Club. Survivors include 2 granddaughters, Susan Anderson, Yadkinville, North Carolina; Paula Homrighaus, Houston, Texas; 2 nieces, Debbie Eklund and her husband Eric, Independence, Mo.; and Cindy Newbill, Gladstone, Mo.; a great-nephew, John Townley and his wife Lisa; a great-niece, Brooke McGuire and her husband David; 4 great-great-nephews, Nickolaus and Tristan Townley and Jackson and Caden McGuire; and 2 sisters-in-law, Norma Newbill, Independence, Mo.; and Nancy Newbill, Windsor, Mo. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Teddy Edmond Evrard; and 2 brothers, Jack Newbill and Bob Newbill. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 17, 2012, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

EVRARD, Hazel D. HUMPHREY
b: Feb 29 1904, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
d: Jan 29 2000, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 31 2000 - Hazel Evrard, 95, Windsor, died Saturday afternoon, January 29, 2000, at Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home, Windsor. She was born February 29, 1904, in Rich Hill, the daughter of Joseph Humphrey and Sarah Ann (Agnew) Humphrey. On July 8, 1923, in Sedalia, she married Charles M. Evrard, who died in 1955. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors are a daughter, Betty Larsen, Windsor; a son, Larry Evrard, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 18 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sons, Henry Lee, Kenny and Bill, and two daughters, Joann Evrard and Charlene Evrard. Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

EVRARD, Joanne "Jo" WILLIAMS ROLLINS
b: Mar 8 1939, Ceres, CA
d: May 24 2009, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Joanne "Jo" Evrard, 70, of Windsor, Missouri, died Sunday evening, May 24, 2009, at the home of her son, in Windsor. She was born March 8, 1939, in Ceres, California, the daughter of Michael Clay Williams and Tena Anne (Blumers) Williams. On May 9, 1959, in Windsor, Mo., she married Glyn Rollins and to this union 4 children were born. Later, on September 5, 1981, in Windsor, Mo., she married Kenneth Eugene Evrard and he preceded her in death May 5, 1995. Jo graduated from Windsor High School, in 1952. After graduation, she worked, with the Civil Service, at various Air Force bases in Missouri, including Whiteman Air Force base, Knob Noster, for over 25 years before her retirement. She was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, near Windsor. Jo enjoyed reading and listening to music from the '40s, '50s and '60s. Survivors include 3 sons, David Rollins and his wife Karen, Tulsa, Oklahoma; Ronald Rollins, London, England; and Ricky Rollins and his wife Cindy, Windsor, Mo.; a daughter, Tracy Christiansen, Boonville, Mo.; 7 grandchildren; a great-grandchild; 5 brothers, Mike Williams, Clinton, Mo.; Bill Williams, Windsor, Mo.; Bob Williams, New Castle, Wyoming; Rodney Williams, Rapid City, South Dakota; and Frank Williams, Henderson, Texas; a sister, Thelma Henry, Windsor, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, May 29, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

EVRARD, Kenneth Eugene
b: Dec 4 1932, Bowen, Henry Co, MO
d: May 5 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Kenny Evrard, 62, Windsor, died Friday, May 5, 1995, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born December 4, 1932, in Bowen, the son of Charles M. Evrard and Hazel D. Humphrey Evrard. On September 5, 1981, in Windsor, he married Joanne M. Williams (Rollins), who survives of the home. Mr. Evrard worked for General Motors in Kansas City, Kansas, for 24 years, before his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the Baptist faith; the Elks Lodge, Clinton, the American Legion, Windsor Post 82 and United Auto Workers local #31. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother of Windsor; a daughter, Stacia Renee Keele, Windsor; two sons, Troy Lee Evrard, Odessa, and Mark Duane Evrard, Clinton; a stepdaughter, Tracy L. Christianson, Grandview; three stepsons, David G. Rollins, Wichita, Ks., Ronald L. Rollins, Ft. Huachuca, Arizona, Ricky W. Rollins, Sedalia; seven grandchildren, Cody, Levi, Tamera, Seth, Sarah, Kira, Spencer; a sister, Betty Larsen, Windsor; a brother, Larry Evrard, Oklahoma City, Ok.; several nieces, nephews, cousins and an uncle and aunt, Edmund and Genevieve Evrard, Windsor. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Henry Lee and Bill Don and two sisters, Charlene Chapman and Joan Campbell. Funeral services were Monday, May 8, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

EVRARD, Larry
b: Oct 5 1944, Moline, Rock Island Co, IL
d: Aug 10 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2002 - Larry Evrard, 57, rural Warsaw, died Saturday morning, August 10, 2002, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. He was born October 5, 1944, in Moline, Illinois, the son of Charles M. Evrard and Hazel Demple (Humphrey) Evrard. On October 6, 1982, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, he married Linda Susan Bradley, who survives of the home. He worked for General Motors in Kansas City for several years and at the Lake City Munitions Plant, Lake City, for several years. He was self-employed as a mobile home installer in Oklahoma City. He was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, No. 1034, Clinton. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a sister, Betty Larsen, Windsor; two sons, Eric and Brian Evrard, both of Seattle, Washington, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry, Kenny and Bill, and two sisters, JoAnn and Charlene. The body was cremated and there will be no services.

EVRARD, Teddy Edmond
b: Oct 29 1936, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: May 8 1988, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, May 12 1988 - Teddy E. Evrard, 51, died at his home in Windsor early Sunday morning (5/8/1988 - Mother's Day). Mr. Evrard was born in Windsor, MO, October 29, 1936, the son of Edmond Evrard and Genevieve Newbill Evrard. Mr. Evrard had worked as a management supervisor with the Lear Ciegler, Inc. Company in the air craft industry. He had served in the United States Air Force during the Korean conflict. He was a member of the America Legion Post in Windsor and the VFW Post in New Mexico. He was also a member of the Windsor Masonic Lodge and a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor. On August 31, 1980 he was married to Dorothy Horne in Las Vegas, NV. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy, of the home, two daughters, Susan Anderson and Paula Evrard, both of Houston, TX; one stepdaughter, Gayle Horton of Estero, FL; three stepsons, David Cottrell, Fort Myers, FL, Timmy Cottrell, Denver, CO, and Andy Cottrell, Fort Myers, Fl; 5 grandchildren; his mother and father, Edmond and Genevieve Evrard of Windsor and also his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Grace Newbill. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, May 10, 1988 at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, MO.

EWBANK, Roger Lee
b: Apr 5 1944, near Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: Nov 9 1991
bur: Scott Cemetery, Amsterdam, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roger Lee Ewbank, 47, Amsterdam, died Saturday, November 9, 1991. He was born near Butler and lived most of his life in Bates County. Mr. Ewbank worked for the Kansas City Power & Light Company for 18 years and was an operations foreman at LaCygne Generating Station. He was a member of the Butler Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Ewbank, of the home; two sons, Perry A. Ewbank, Clinton, and Tracy L. Ewbank, Amsterdam; a daughter, Jennifer Ewbank, Amsterdam; a stepson, Bryan A. Hendricks, Olathe; a stepsister, Tracy Hendricks, Amsterdam; four brothers, Harold Ewbank, Odessa; Jon Ewbank, Raytown; Phillip Ewbank, Montclair, Ca.; and Don Ewbank, Kansas City; three sisters, Jane McCoy, Archie; Shirley Oerke, Butler, and Muriel Carey, Wheatland; four grandchildren. Services will be Tuesday at Amsterdam Baptist Church; burial in Scott Cemetery near Amsterdam.

EWERS, Norma DIXON GILL
b: Apr 22 1916, North Rush, NY
d: Aug 10 2005, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2005 - Norma Dixon Gill Ewers, 89, died Wednesday, August 10, 2005, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was born April 22, 1916, in North Rush, New York, to Dalco and May (Chaney) Dixon. Her two brothers, Ralph and Robert, preceded her in death. She was married June 11, 1938, to Lawrence Gill, who died in February 2000. She is survived by her sons, Robert (Phyllis), David (Helen), Richard (Winnie) and John (Jane); a daughter, Susan (Ken) Roth of Colorado Springs; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She married Vernon Ewers August 10, 2002, and he survives her. She grew up in Rochester, New York, and also lived in Connecticut, California and Missouri. She spent her last seven years in Colorado Springs. Norma and Larry lived in Clinton from 1956-1959 where he served as minister of the First Presbyterian Church. She retired from the University of Missouri at Kansas City as assistant registrar in 1980. She was a member of PEO.

EWING, Fern W.
b: Aug 21 1909
d: May 12 1993, Pembroke Pines, Broward Co, FL
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO 1993: Fern W. Ewing, 82, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 1993, at Aventura-Biscayne Hospital, Pembroke Pines, Florida. He was born August 21, 1909, only son of Parle C. and Isa M. (Blevins) Ewing. He was a graduate of Urich High School. He was employed by the Missouri Highway Department until his retirement. He was a member of the Urich Baptist Church, where he served as church secretary and trustee for many years. He is survived by h is wife of 62 years, Merle (Langford) Ewing; daughter, Janice; four grandchildren, Tanya, Tom, Lance and Erika; two great-grandchildren, Jamie and Tommy. A family memorial service was conducted in the home of Pembroke Pines, Florida. His ashes will be returned to Missouri for burial at the Mullen Cemetery at a later date. - Clinton Daily Democrat, 1994: There will be a graveside memorial service for Fern Ewing and Merle Ewing at Saturday, August 20 at Mullin Cemetery, southwest of Urich. The Ewings lived in the Urich area most of their lives. They passed away during the last year in Florida where they resided with their daughter. Cremation was at the time of their deaths.

EWING, Glen Edward
b: Mar 30 1923, NE of Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 6 2001, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2001 - Glen Edward Ewing was born March 30, 1923, northeast of Urich, son of Parlee and Lura Bunch Ewing. He died August 6, 2001, at his home. He attended Urich High School. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church, Anaheim, California, Teamsters Local 41, National Rifle Association, Western Missouri Shooters Alliance and Good Sam Camping Club. He drove for many years for Jack Cooper and Southwest Freight. Preceding him in death were his parents, a brother, Kenneth Ewing, and a half brother, Fern Ewing. Survivors include Carl Ewing, Rodger and Patricia Doll and family, Walter E. Doll and family, Bettie and Jim Gross and family, Sandy and Kenny Hale and family, as well as many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held August 9 at Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Mullin Cemetery.

EWING, Merle L. LANGFORD
b: Apr 24 1911
d: Oct 3 1993, Pembroke Pines, Broward Co, FL
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
See Fern Ewing obit.

EWING, Velma J. GREGG
b: Mar 13 1911, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Apr 3 1997, Lyndon, Osage Co, KS
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Velma J. Ewing was born March 13, 1911, in Creighton, the daughter of George and Pearl Wells Gregg. She died Thursday, April 3, 1997, at Hilltop Home in Lyndon, Kansas, at the age of 86. In 1931, in Harrisonville, she was married to Glen Ewing, who preceded her in death in 1981. They lived in Henry and Cass counties until 1960, then in Independence until 1972, when they moved to Adrian. There they owned and operated Ewing Mobile Home Court until 1981. Mrs. Ewing attended the Adrain Christian Church. She moved to Lyndon, Kansas in 1992. She is survived by one daughter, Nona Lee Johnson, Lyndon, Kansas; one brother, Raymond Gregg, Stockton; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Lewis Steven Ewing and Leslie Marvin Ewing. Funeral services were held Monday, April 7, at the Urich Christian Church. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

EYE, Charles Rhoden
b: Aug 18 1925, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
d: Jan 22 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 8 2005 - Charles Rhoden Eye was born August 18, 1925, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Charles Rhoden Ethel Ann (Miller) Eye, and died at his home in Clinton January 22, 2005, at the age of 79 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a truck driver before he retired. He was a member of the American Legion Post 624 at Sunrise Beach, VFW Post 1894 and the Eagles Lodge, both of Clinton, East Gate Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Cold Springs Masonic Lodge No. 274 of Leeton and Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City, where he was a member of the Harem. He is survived by his wife Sue, of the home. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Thursday, January 27. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

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