Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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FABER, Judy CROWDER
b: Jul 24 1913, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 7 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Judy Crowder Faber, 81, Clinton, died Wednesday, June 7, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial will be in the Maplewood Cemetery at Brownington. Mrs. Faber will lie in state from noon to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mrs. Faber was born in Deepwater and had lived in this area most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Faber in May of 1989. She is survived by a brother, Benny Crowder and wife, Roberta of Deepwater, and several nieces and nephews.

FAHNESTOCK, Alfred Lee
b: Mar 18 1899, Henry Co, MO
d: May 13 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alfred Lee Fahnestock, son of John and Alwilda Ropp Fahnestock, was born March 18, 1899, in Henry County and passed away May 13, 1994, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Alfred was a lifelong Henry County resident and was a farmer before he retired in 1973. He was a member of the Deepwater Church of the Brethren and the Clinton Senior Center. He was married to Amelia Singer, who preceded him in death in 1958. He is survived by one son, Robert Fahnestock and wife Kathy of Clinton and one granddaughter, Lora Champlin of Topeka, Ks. Graveside services were held at Teays Chapel Cemetery in Montrose on Sunday, May 15, 1994.

FAHNESTOCK, Lydia ETTER
b: Sep 6 1843
d: May 20 1894, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 20 1894 - The entire LaDue community was shocked Sunday to hear of an accident out near the Dunkard church, which proved fatal to Mrs. Jacob Fahnestock. She and her son-in-law, Samuel Wrop, had started to Deepwater in a wagon with a rather fiery team and when they had gotten as far as a little bridge near G. Holmes', the horse became frightened at a turkey hen and backed the wagon off the bridge, throwing them both out and striking Mrs. Fahnestock's breast upon a log. She told her son-in-law the accident was fatal for her. She was taken home in a passing buggy but died the same evening. Her maiden name was Lydia Etter, she was 50, and left a husband and two married children to mourn her loss. Her sister, Mrs. Mary Hughes of Sedalia, came for the funeral at Hayes chapel.

FAHNESTOCK, Robert Lee
b: Oct 16 1926, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 2003
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 15 2003 - Robert Lee Fahnestock was born October 16, 1926, in Montrose, Henry County. He was the son of Alfred Lee Fahnestock and Ethel (Davis) Fahnestock. Robert's mother died when he was an infant. His father, Alfred, remarried in 1927 to Amelia Roberds where they raised Robert together in the Clinton area. Robert attended Clinton schools. He was a World War II veteran, serving in the Navy both in the Pacific and Atlantic. In 1946 he was discharged from the Navy and returned home to live and farm with his father. In 1954, he moved to Ark City, Kansas, where he was employed as a truck driver for Rodeo Meat Cafe 30 years. Upon retiring he also worked as a substitute rural mail carrier and later as a long distance truck driver for Viola Industries. Robert moved back to Clinton in 1986. Robert was a member of the Deepwater Church of the Brethren. He was also a member of the Crescent Lodge #133, Ark City, Kansas. He was a member of the Teamsters Union #745 of Wichita, Kansas. Robert built a new house south of Clinton to be near his many friends and to garden, also to be close to the lake where he loved to fish and hunt. Robert is survived by his loving and dedicated companion, Starla Hodge of the home, and his many wonderful friends. Graveside services were held at Teays Chapel Cemetery, Montrose, Saturday, November 22.

FAIR, Slidell
b: abt 1866, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jan 5 1892, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 1892 - Died Tuesday evening at his father's home in this city, with consumption, Slidell Fair, at the age of 25. Wife and child are left to mourn his loss. Burial in Englewood.

FAIRBURN, Clara Jeannette LAWSON
b: Aug 6 1938, Bates Co, MO
d: May 23 2006, Bates Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 25 2006 - Clara Jeannette Fairburn, 67, daughter of Cleveland B. and Julia (DeWeese) Lawson, was born August 6, 1938, in Bates County. She died at her home in rural Bates County Tuesday, May 23, 2006. She attended Oak Grove School through the 8th grade and graduated from Appleton City High School. She attended Northwestern Bible College in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for two years. After college she joined the United States Army. Following her six years of military service, she was a longtime resident of Colorado Springs, Colorado. In 1999 she moved back to Missouri in rural Bates County where she spent the remainder of her life. She married William Fairburn June 19, 1969, at the Appleton City Methodist Church. She was a current member of the Appleton City First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the Rural Home Improvement Club and the Green Valley Club. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband and one brother, John Lawson. Survivors include her two children, Tim Fairburn of Butler and Suzanne Smith of Alexandria, Egypt; two brothers, Clyde Lawson of Buena Vista, Colorado, and Robert Lawson of Madrid, Iowa; four sisters, Helen Romero, Costa Mesa, California, Mary Thayer of Evansville, Indiana. Mabel Brewer of Appleton City and Louetta Choat of Colorado Springs, Colorado; two grandsons, Daniel and Nathaniel Smith; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be Tuesday, May 30.

FAIRCHILD, Kathryn ADAIR
b: Feb 29 1920, near Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jul 30 2006, Lahabra, CA
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 10 2006 - Kathryn Adair Fairchild was born to James W. and Minnie A. Waugh Adair near Chilhowee, on February 29, 1920, and died at her home in Lahabra, California, on July 30, 2006. She graduated from Chilhowee High School attended Central Missouri Teachers College in Warrensburg and taught at the Star Grade School near Blairstown for two years. During World War II, she moved to California to work in aircraft manufacturing plants to help in the war effort and later worked for JC Penney Co. She married G. C. (Duke) Fairchild, formerly of Warrensburg, in 1945, who preceded her in death in 1999. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, James and Joseph Adair, and two sisters, Julia Young and Martha Tyler. Surviving are a son Linn Fairchild, his wife Barbara, and grandson Jason, all of Lahabra, California; a daughter Cheryl Bray and granddaughters, Kelly and Jamie Bray, all of Phoenix, Arizona; brother William G. Adair, near Chilhowee, and a sister Shirley Treasure of Kansas City. Cremation and memorial services were held at her home.

FAITH, Margaret E. POTTS
b: 1851
d: 1877
St. Louis Christian Advocate, Abstract of Obituary - Margaret E. Faith, dau of John M. & Nancy E. Potts, was born in N. C., Aug 18 1851; moved with her parents when quite young to Illinois, where they lived for a few years and then to Mo and settled in Henry Co., where she lived with her parents until she was married Dec 17, 1871. She joined the MECS in which she lived faithful. She leaves a husband and one child; two children had preceded her to the bright world of spirits.

FAITH, Mary F.
b: Oct 15 1846, Henry Co, MO
d: 1936
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Aunt Mary Faith, who for some years had made her home with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Richard Faith of Calhoun, succumbed to an attack of the flu at midnight Sunday and answered her call to eternal rest. She was in her 91st year and her resistance was weakened, though she had been ill only a short time. Mary Faith, born in Henry County October 15, 1846, was the daughter of Ransom Faith and his wife, Nancy, coming to Missouri from Indiana and Tennessee respectively. Of their family of eight children, Aunt Mary was the last daughter and there remains but an only brother, Willis Faith, and his wife, who reside a mile south of Calhoun. Mary Faith, who always lived in the Calhoun neighborhood, was well known for the beauty and simplicity of her life which was full of service and kindness for others. She was early converted in the Methodist church to which she was ever loyal and whose precepts were the guiding motive of sweet and gentle life. She lived with her grandmother after her parents died and in turn has since made her home with her brothers and sisters, surviving all but Willis. The funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday by Rev. Morgan of Calhoun and the body was laid to rest in the Calhoun cemetery by C. L. Wiley, Tim Hardin, Charles Kracaw, T. D. Burch, C. S. Morrow and Dr. Hull.

FAITH, Nancy H. WILSON
b: Oct 11 1816, Greene Co, TN
d: May 27 1903, S of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Combs Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jun 6 1903 - Mrs. Nancy H. Faith was born in Green county, Tenn., Oct 11th, 1816, and departed this life at the family residence of her son, John Faith, her old homestead, 3 miles south of Calhoun, May 27th, 11903. she was therefore 86 years, 7 months and 15 days old at the time of her death. Grandma, as she was usually called, had for some three years been afflicted with partial paralysis, almost helpless, and about two weeks ago her clothes caught fire, caused from a pipe, which she was smoking, burning her fearfully about the body, and from that time on she grew weaker until God called her up higher. During all the time of her sickness she complained but little, but from day to day as her weakness increased, established in her own mind a belief that her days were numbered, and her courage and resolutions grew beautifully stronger and she said she was ready to go when the Lord called her. Deceased emigrated from Tenn. with her parents, to Lafayette county, Mo., in 1830, and two years later they came to Henry county and settled near where Hickory Grove church now stands. She was united in marriage to Ransom Faith, Sept. 21, 1943. Her husband preceded her to that far beyond 19 years ago. To this union 8 children were born - 5 boys and 3 girls, all of whom are living, besides 25 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren are left to mourn her loss. She professed religion in early childhood and joined the M. E. church, South, in which she lived an honored member until death. On the following day her funeral was preached at her late residence by Rev. Hill of Calhoun. Grandma Faith's remains were then borne away to the Combs cemetery, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends, where it was laid to rest.

FAITH, Richard T.
b: Jan 21 1854, S of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: May 31 1932, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Richard T. Faith died at his home in Calhoun at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, after a lingering illness that extended over a year or more. He had been much worse that last few weeks and bed fast the week previous to his death. Mr. Fail was born south of Calhoun, January 21, 1854, and educated in the rural schools of Henry County. He was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Sellers November 4, 1897. She survives with their four children--Miss Willie Faith, who teaches mathematics in the Butler high school; Miss Edith Faith, who teaches home economics in the Warrensburg high school; Miss Marjorie Faith, who teaches the primary department of the Calhoun high school and Clyde Faith, at home. Mr. Faith had been a bridge builder and contractor for nearly 50 years. He had built steel and wooden bridges all over Henry and adjoining counties, and was known far and wide as an honest and upright contractor. Many bridges will stand through the years as a monument to hismemory. Deceased was converted in his youth and had been a faithful and active member of the M.E. Church, South for many years. He had served his church as a steward and was regular attendant with a ready smile of greeting. He also was an enthusiastic Mason, and had occupied many offices in this lodge. He was an ardent Democrat and kept thoroughly posted on the affairs of the nation, as well as locally. He read much and believed in education and gave his children splendid advantages. His funeral was conducted Wednesday afternoon at the Calhoun Methodist church. Interment in the Calhoun Cemetery. Those attending the funeral from a distance were: Mrs. H. A. McCulloh, Abilene, Kans.; Mrs. Leslie Lobaugh, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Couch, Kansas City. All the ladies were nieces of deceased.

FALER, Eudora Lee THOMPSON
b: Mar 2 1926, Stoutland, Camden Co, MO
d: May 18 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 19 2004 - Eudora Lee Faler, 78, Clinton, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at Windsor Health Care. She was born March 2, 1926, in Stoutland, the daughter of the late Charles and Janey (Webster) Thompson. She was married to the late Sheldon L. Faler. She is survived by her son, Dennis Faler, Windsor; her sisters, Roberta Otten and Emgene Culley; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by six sisters, two brothers and one grandson. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 21, at Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home. Interment will be in Clinton Memory Gardens.

FALER, Sheldon Lester
b: Jun 23 1912
d: Apr 29 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 30 2001 - Sheldon Lester Faler, 88, Clinton, died Sunday, April 29, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was a retired farmer and a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Eudora Faler of the home; one son, Dennis Faler of Windsor; one sister, Viola Miliken of Clinton; three grandchildren and one great-grandson. Graveside services will be Wednesday at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, with burial there.

FALES, Mildred Irene RYUN
b: Apr 15 1929, Dover, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Sep 15 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Dover Cemetery, Dover, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2001 - Mildred Irene Fales, 72, Deepwater, formerly of Dover, died Saturday, September 15, 2001, at Clinton Care and Rehabilitation center. She was born April 15, 1929, in Dover, the daughter of J. Orvil Ryun and Gracie Keith Ryun. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her son, Russell Wilkerson, Kansas City; her daughter, Debby Walker, Kansas City; three brothers, Richard Ryun, Higginsville, and Jerry Ryun and Arnold Ryun, both of Deepwater; three sisters, Lois Faye Davis, Clinton, Norma Dean Benedick, Kansas City and Joan Bere, Columbia; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services are Tuesday, September 18, at Walker-Nadler Chapel, Lexington. Burial will be in Dover Cemetery.

FALKNOR, Ira Prentice
b: Jun 22 1879, Sweet Springs, Pettis Co, MO
d: Mar 15 1940
Clinton MO - Ira Prentice Falknor, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Falknor was born June 22, 1879 at Sweet Springs, Pettis County, Mo., and passed March 15, 1940 at 10:30 a.m. at the age of 60 years 8 mon. and 22 days. On December 21, 1899 was married to Miss Sophia Fellhauer at Sweet Springs, Missouri. To this union were born five children a baby boy dying in infancy and a little girl dying at Billings in 1909. Mrs. Falknor preceded him in death on March 20 1936. Those remaining are Mrs. Ruth Falknor of Billings, Mrs. A. L. Tindell of Oklahoma City and Mrs. Otis Weber of Dilworth. Besides three daughters he leaves two grandsons, Max Weber of Dilworth and Aaron Lee Tindell of Oklahoma City, also his father L. C. Falknor of Texhoma, Oklahoma. Three sisters and two brothers, Mrs. A. L. Wilson and Mrs. Emma Brown of Texhoma, Sadie Crossfield of Blackwell, Joe Pitman of Enid and Joe Pitman of Evansville, Iowa and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Sunday afternoon. Interment was made in the Billings cemetery.

FALKNOR, Sophia FELLHAUER
b: Aug 5 1872, Pocahontas, IL
d: Mar 20 1936, Blackwell, OK
Clinton MO - J. J. Fellhauer's Sister Dies - Sophia Fellhauer, daughter of John B. and Lena Fellhauer, was born August 5, 1872, at Pocahontas, Illinois, and died March 20, 1936, at Blackwell, Oklahoma, age 63 years, 7 months and 15 days. She came with her parents from Pierron, Illinois, to Henry County Missouri, and located in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood, west of Clinton, Mo., about 1873, where she made her home until her marriage. On December 21, 1899, she was married to Ira P. Falknor, at Sweet Springs, Mo. They resided at Knob Noster, Mo., four years and in 1903 located at Billings, Oklahoma, where they lived twenty-five years and in 1928 moved to Siloam Springs, Ark., living there eight years. About the first of March this year, they moved to Blackwell, Okla. Five children were born to her marriage, a son dying in infancy; Ruth, of the home; Audry, dying at the age of 2 1/2 years; Velma, now Mrs. Frances Minehan, Billings, Okla.; and Mildred, now Mrs. Otis Weber, Blackwell, Okla. She was a good wife, mother and sister; was industrious, a good home maker and always ready to lend a helping hand to those in distress. Her little grandson, Max Weber, was the idol of her heart. Besides her husband, three daughters and little grandson she also leaves the following brothers and sisters; J. J. Fellhauer, Blairstown, Mo.; W. A. Fellhauer, Clinton, Mo.; Mrs. J. G. Henny, Clinton, Mo.; Mrs. J. L. McKeaigg, Ladue, Mo.; Mrs. W. H. Renfro, Eldorado Springs, Mo.; and Misses Ida, Emma and Sadie Fellhauer, Blairstown, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 22, 1936, in the Christian church at Billings, Okla., and interment was made in the beautiful Union cemetery three miles southeast of Billings.

FAMULINER, Lula May ALLEN
b: Mat 7 1897, near Gerster, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 11 1991, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lula M. Famuliner, 94, Harrisonville, died October 11, at Camden Health Center, Harrisonville. She was born May 7, 1897 near Gerster, Mo., in St. Clair County, the daughter of Bird and Mary Emaline Todd Allen. At an early age, she moved with her parents to Cass County, near Garden City. On Sept. 26, 1916, she was married at Kansas City, by the late Rev. D. W. Britton, to Chancey Ervin Famuliner. Mrs. Famuliner lived in the Garden City community until 1985, when she moved to Harrisonville. Mrs. Famuliner had been a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, both in Garden City. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Wallace Allen. Survivors include her husband, Chancey E. Famuliner, of the home; a son, Cleo A. Famuliner, Garden City; a grandson; a granddaughter; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Oct. 14, at Dickey Chapel, Garden City. Burial was in the Garden City Cemetery, Garden City.

FANTZ, Harry F.
b: Oct 21 1919, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
d: Jan 5 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 15 2002 - Harry F. Fantz was born October 21, 1919, at Raymore, son of Harvey E. and Ethel Champion Fantz. He died January 5, 2002, at Westwood Nursing Center. He married the former Violet L. Estell in 1939. She died October 1, 2001. He was a charger member of the Sunrise Optimist Club and a former member of New Hope Baptist Church. He was a crew foreman for North American Aviation during World War II, building B25 bombers. He and his wife also co-owned and operated Harry's Feed and Farm Supply. He was an avid fisherman and a member of Golden Valley Roamers RV Club. His parents and two brothers, Charles and Marion Fantz, also preceded him in death. Survivors include two sons, Stephen D. Fantz, Clinton, and Tom Fantz and wife Marilyn, Gardner, Kansas; two daughters, Ronda Wiley and husband Russell, Deepwater, and Cindy Parratt, Clinton; two brothers, Edd Fantz, Calhoun, and Ross Fantz and wife Jeanne, Clinton; one sister, Ellen Sizemore; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held January 10 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FANTZ, Harvey Edward "H. Edd"
b: Feb 3 1923, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
d: Oct 25 2003, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 11 2003 - Harvey Edward "H. Edd" Fantz of Calhoun was born February 3, 1923, at Raymore, the son of Harvey Edgar and Ethel Ellen Champion Fantz. He departed this, life October 25, 2003, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehab Center, Windsor, at the age of 80 years, eight months and 22 days. On June 25, 1946, Edd was united In marriage to Sylvia Shirley Miller, who died in 1997. He served his country during World War II with the United States Army from April 27, 1944, to April 30, 1946, in Central Europe. He received the European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with one Bronze star, Good Conduct Medal, WW II Victory Medal and two overseas bars. Edd was a charter member of the Calhoun American Legion Post #566 and was honored with a 50-year pin. Edd was self-employed most of his life. Farming, hauling milk and driving the school bus until he moved his family to Calhoun where he and Shirley opened Edd's Place Cafe. He loved to play checkers and pool. Work took a second seat when Ed Pearson, Howard Thompson or Clarence Church came in to play checkers. Edd was employed by the City of Calhoun as the sewer/water maintenance man. He was a member of the Calhoun Fire Department over 20 years and served as city marshal several years. At an early age Edd was baptized at the Raymore Presbyterian Church. Grandpa loved his family. His children were special to him. We will always remember birthdays and Christmas with Grandpa. He loved all little kids. Grandpa always had gum in his pocket on the milk route for his customers' children. When children came in the cafe he always had candy or gum for them. He tantalized young and old alike. He and Shirley enjoyed high school basketball games and generations of local kids can remember playing pool and pinball at the cafe and playing with Edd. When the grandchildren and great-grandchildren came along he was delighted. He instilled in his children and grandchildren that life is what you make it. Hard work was necessary and nothing was going to be free. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley, and three brothers, Charles, Marion and Harry. He is survived by his children, Judy Green and husband, Doug, Wilkerson, Indiana, Barbara Colwell and husband, Tom, Linda Hawkins and husband, Bob, both of Calhoun, and Harvey Fantz, Plainfield, Indiana; grandchildren, Cathy Harbaugh and husband, Alex, Plainfield, Indiana, Marcie Dick and husband, Paul, Steven Green and wife, Donna, both of Indianapolis. Indiana, Jeff Colwell and wife, Lesa, Calhoun, and Jerid Colwell, Houston, Texas, Lynetta Bellomy and husband, Dwayne, Calhoun, and Roberta Cox and husband, Shawn, Clinton; great-grandchildren, Carmen and Donavin Harbaugh. Angelica, Sylvia and Michael Dick, Kayla Daywalt and Douglas Green,Andrew, Amber, Austin Stackhouse and Logan Colwell, Jacob Bellomy, Dalton, Blake and Melanie Cox. Also surviving is one brother, Ross Fantz and wife, Jean, Clinton, and one sister, Ellen Sizemore, Steelville. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 1, at Consalus-Bradley Chapel with burial in the Calhoun Cemetery. Pall bearers were his seven grandsons.

FANTZ, Violet L. "Vi" ESTELL
b: Aug 12 1922, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 1 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 3 2001 - Violet L. "Vi" Fantz, 79, Clinton, died Monday, October 1, 2001, at her home. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 23 2001 - Violet L. "Vi" Fantz was born August 12, 1922, in Henry County, daughter of Ira Lee and Otha Murl Sell Estell. She died October 1, 2001, at the age of 79 years, one month and 29 days. She had lived most of her life in the Henry County area. She co-owned and operated the Purina Feed Store, owned and operated the Green Gables Cafe and also owned and operated Vi's Beauty Shop. She married Harry Fantz in 1939. He survives of the home. Preceding her in death were her parents. She is also survived by two sons, Stephen Fantz, Clinton, and Tome Fantz and wife, Marilyn, Gardner, Kansas; two daughters, Ronda Wiley and husband, Russell, Deepwater, and Cindy Parratt, Clinton; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held October 5 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FANTZ, Virgil Ross
b: Apr 28 1927, near Archie, Cass Co, MO
d: Aug 20 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 29 2006 - Virgil Ross Fantz, the youngest son of Harvey Edgar "Pops" and Ethel Champion Fantz was born April 28, 1927 near Archie, MO, and departed this life August 20, 2006 in Clinton, MO. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 23, 2006 at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. He was married to Myrna Jeanne Moffitt on April 6, 1952 at New Hope Baptist Church in Clinton. To this union were born two daughters: Sallie Ann and Patti Gail. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers: Charles, Marion, Edd and Harry. His wife, Jeanne of the home, his daughters Ann and husband Clyde Pugh of Clinton, Patti and husband Terry Coffelt of Columbia, MO along with four grandchildren, Nic and Matt Pugh and Allison and Scott Coffelt, five great grandchildren and one sister, Ellen Sizemore, survive him. Ross left Clinton High School before graduating to serve in the Army in Korea during World War Two. Once he returned to the United States he went back to High School to earn his diploma and graduated from Clinton several years older than all of his classmates in 1951 Ross and Jeanne lived in Warrensburg, MO, some 44 years before returning to their hometown of Clinton. He was an agent with the Prudential Insurance Company 25 years and later a rural mail carrier in Warrensburg before retiring in 1995. Ross was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church where he was a deacon since 1955. Ross was in attendance at the Cozart Hotel when New Hope Baptist Church was organized before he was saved and joined. He started attending church services with Jeanne before they married. It was during the first revival held at New Hope in October of 1952 that the Lord made him to know that he was lost and needed salvation. As he tells it: "I tried to be saved behind the sacks of feed where I would hide to pray when I was working in Harry’s feed store, but the Lord had other plans. One night at Revival meeting I was sitting in the choir close to where my beloved Jeanne was playing the piano and the Lord let me know I had to go down in the altar. I never knew how I got to the altar, I only knew the Lord said I had to get my head down on the floor, not just on the rostrum and when I did, He opened up the floor to me and revealed the fiery pits of hell and I knew that’s where I was headed if He didn’t save me. When I got my head low enough, he closed the floor and it was as though chains were loosed from my chest and peace came into my heart. He saved me."

FARES, Michael Lee
b: Mar 17 1968, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Feb 17 2009, Bethany, Clay Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Michael Lee Fares, age 40, of Bethany, Missouri, passed away in Bethany on Tuesday, February 17, 2009. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 21, 2009 at Clinton Church of Christ, Clinton, Missouri, with interment in the Deepwater Cemetery, Deepwater, Missouri. Michael was born in Kansas City, Missouri. He was self employed in remodeling and maintenance. He is survived by his parents, John and Elizabeth Fares, Clinton; two daughters, Brittney Fares of Montrose, Missouri and Tara Fares of Leesville, Missouri; one brother, Sam Fares of Cameron, Missouri; four sisters Audrey Livingston of Clinton, Angela Young of Deepwater, Missouri, Annie Fares and Michelle Stockdall both of Clinton; as well as one granddaughter, Kamrey Fares of Montrose, Missouri.

FARHNER, Oren Mason
b: 1911
d: Dec 31 1912, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Jan 3 1913 - Oren Mason Farhner the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farhner of this city died Tuesday night, Dec. 31, 1912, age 1 year, 8 months and 6 days. A few days since he was taken sick with pneumonia and although, the Doctor's skill coupled with everything loving hands could do, it was to no avail and while the dark cloud surround the home, its silver linings reflects above as his spirit ascends to the God who gave it to ever bloom and await the loved ones left behind. Funeral services were held at the Christian church, Thursday, Jan. 2. Interment in the Montrose cemetery.

FARIS, Herman Preston
b: Dec 25 1858, Bellefontaine, Logan Co, OH
d: Mar 20 1936, 7 mi S of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Herman P. Faris, 77, well-known banker and prohibitionist of Clinton, was killed instantly Friday afternoon when the automobile in which he was driving, alone, crashed into the railing of a concrete bridge seven miles south of Clinton on Highway 13. Mr. Faris was returning home from a business appointment in Deepwater at the time of the accident. He was known as a fast driver and had been in numerous accidents. He is survived by his widow, three daughters, a brother and sister and six grandchildren. Mr. Faris had played a large part in the life of Clinton and surrounding communities for many years. Hard work and good business judgment paved the way to the accomplishment of his goal, the establishment of one of the largest financial institutions in this part of the state, the Brinkerhoff-Faris Trust and Savings Company. An ardent prohibitionist, he had spoken in behalf of the dry cause in virtually every state in the union. Three times he was candidate of the Prohibitionists for governor of Missouri and in 1924 he carried the banner of the Prohibition party as its presidential nominee. Funeral services were held at the First Presbyterian Church in Clinton, Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

FARIS, William Edgar
b: 1849
d: 1928
Clinton MO - Died in Colorado - Wm. Edgar Faris was born in Bellefontaine, Ohio, May 8th, 1849; and died at Durango, Colo., March 2nd, 1928, being in his 79th year. His family removed, in 1859, to the territory of Kansas and lived in Lecompton, when it was the Capitol. In the fall of 1867 again removed to Clinton, and our older citizens will remember Edgar as one of the first draymen, when the railroad entered Clinton. However, he left Clinton in the early seventies for the then "wild west" of Barbour county, Kans., where he and his elder brother, L. C. Faris, and the Moseley Brothers, John and Enos, established a ranch in the Medicine river, where they resided a number of years; the Indians were numerous and troublesome in those days. After the death of Enos Moseley and the marriage of L. C. Faris, "Uncle Ed" and "Uncle John", as they were familiarly known, remained as partners and pals and finally located near LaPlata in the northwest corner of New Mexico, some 40 miles south of Durango, where Albert Faris had located and later died. These two confirmed bachelors remained inseparable from their first meeting in about 1873, until Uncle Ed passed away on March 2nd, 1928. He had been in failing health for some time and Earle Faris, who is a banker at Mancos, Colo., drove down to LaPlata on March 1st, and took his Uncle to Durango to consult a doctor. Mr. Faris seemed better, ate a good breakfast, stood the forty mile ride in good shape but had been in the Doctor's office only a few minutes when the poor worn heart simply ceased its beats, and the soul of Edgar Faris passed into the presence of his Maker. None knew Edgar Faris, but learned to esteem him for his outstanding, rugged, honesty and uprightness. He is survived by his sister, Fannie, of Denver (formerly a teacher in Clinton, and also in Denver City schools) his brothers, Theodore S., of Colorado Springs, and the youngest, Herman P., of Clinton. The funeral was at Durango, Colo.

FARLEY, Charles Bernard
b: Oct 2 1934
d: Oct 16 2001, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 17 2001 - Charles Bernard Farley, 67, Cole Camp, died Tuesday, October 16, 2001, at a nursing home there. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 19, at Englewood Cemetery. Mr. Farley had been a security officer for the City of Kansas City before retirement.

FARMER, Benjamin Clinton
b: Dec 5 1916, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Mar 19 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2006 - Benjamin Clinton Farmer was born in Springfield December 5, 1916. He died Sunday, March 19, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. His parents were Wallace E. Farmer Sr. and Zadelle Simes Farmer. His mother died when he was 13-years-old and he went to live with his grandparents, Ben C. and Jessie Simes. It was at this time he started working at Simes Shoe Store. On May 31, 1936, he married Irene Hamric. Their 70th wedding anniversary would have been this May. He served in the 20th Armored Division in the European Theatre during World War 2. Upon his return home he returned to Simes Shoe Store and remained there until he sold the store in 1982 and retired. Upon retirement he enjoyed traveling by driving to Alaska and touring most of the western states. His hobbies included wood carving, golf and quail hunting with his Brittany Spaniel. As a member of the First Planning Commission of the Historical Society's Anheuser-Busch Building in 1974, he continued working until the Village was completed in 1991. He served as chairman of Englewood Cemetery Board and was instrumental in the restoration of Oak Grove Cemetery. A member of the Clinton Methodist Church since childhood, he served on various committees, including chairman of the Missions Committee where he enjoyed working with and the friendship of the Ponca Indians of White Eagle, Oklahoma. His other activities included Scout Master of Troop 435, Clinton School Board, Clinton Kiwanis Club, Clinton Chamber of Commerce member and chairman of the Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission. The most important thing in his life was his family, his wife, Irene, of the home, and children, Wally and Linda Vogel. In later years this included his grandson, Kyle Vogel, and his great-grandson and namesake, Benjamin Vogel. Funeral services were held at United Methodist Church, Clinton, on Wednesday, March 22. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FARMER, Ellen M.
b: Jan 10 1923
d: Dec 13 2005, Girard, Crawford Co, KS
bur: Harwood Cemetery, Harwood, Vernon Co, MO
arr: Sheldon Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 15 2005 - Mrs. Ellen M. Farmer, 82, Arma, Kansas, and formerly of ElDorado Springs, died Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at Girard Hospital in Girard, Kansas. Funeral services will be Friday, December 16, at Harwood Cemetery, Harwood.

FARMER, George Calvin
b: Sep 27 1865, Boone Co, MO
d: Jan 5 1938, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - George Farmer died at 11:30 a.m. January 5, 1938, in Calhoun where he had lived practically all his life. He was in his usual health until about four weeks ago when he suffered a stroke and was bedfast from that time until his death. Friday evening, he was afflicted by another stroke. His devoted wife gave him every care, assisted by her daughters, who went to show their filial love in deeds for the beloved father. He was born in Boone County September 27, 1865, a son of Elizabeth Curnutt and William Jackson Farmer and a few months later was brought to near Calhoun. He was married to Miss Mary Frances Little of Calhoun on January 6, 1887, by Judge Slack and to this union were born 11 children, 10 of whom survive. Their daughter, Mrs. C. E. Amick of Calhoun, passed on in March 1936. Besides the loving wife, those who survive are Harvey Farmer, Mesdames R. R. Rabine, George and Floyd Shepherd of Calhoun; Jim Farmer, Higginsville; Mrs. Harry Steele, Ft. Scott, Kans.; John Farmer, Clinton; Mesdames R. F. Moreland and T. L. McMillen, Kansas City and Mrs. John Venable, Kansas City, Kans. There are also two brothers, Joe Farmer of Calhoun, who is too ill to attend the last rites and Lewis Farmer, Appleton City. All the children came to be with their mother. There are 17 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Shirley Jean, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Shepherd of Windsor. He was a lifelong member of the Christian church at Calhoun and was faithful to attend whenever possible. He cherished his family and was never so happy as when they were near. Last year, he and his wife celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and the bliss for their life together still shone for both of them whose separation would be but a few years. Deceased was a farmer near Calhoun all his life, and they moved to Calhoun this fall, as he was not able to continue the work. He had been in failing health about four years, but the farm life had ever been his foremost interest and remained so until death. He was attached to the livestock, and enjoyed watching things grow as they are the means of a farmer's livelihood. He was a member of the M. W. A. lodge. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Christian church at Calhoun by Rev. H. E. Carpenter. Burial in the Calhoun cemetery.

FARMER, Georgia "Charlene" COGLE HART
b: Oct 14 1944, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 20 2005, Ozark, Christian Co, MO
bur: National Cemetery, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 1 2005 - Georgia "Charlene" Farmer, 61, Nixa, died Thursday, October 20, 2005, at Ozark Nursing and Care Center. She was born October 14, 1944, in Clinton, the daughter of Marvin and Katie Cogle. She married James Edward Farmer May 17, 1978, who died in 1995. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jeffery Thomas Hart; her parents and a sister. She is survived by her son James Lester Hart Jr. and his wife Gerrie, Creighton; two daughters, Dianna Brooks, Nixa, and Kim Cunio and husband Norman; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two brothers, Norman Cogle, Harrisonville, and John Cogle, Montrose. She will be buried in Springfield National Cemetery at a later date.

FARMER, Joseph B.
b: Jan 3 1862, Miller Co, MO
d: Jun 20 1938
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Joseph B. Farmer died June 20 1838. He was born January 3, 1862, in Miller County, Missouri. He was married March 18, 1880, to Mary A. Eakens at Calhoun, having spent the great part of his life there. To this union were born six children, two daughters, Ola and Ollia, preceding him in death. Those surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Lyle Dannatt, of Windsor and three sons, Luther and Clay of Calhoun, and Earl of Windsor. Mrs. Farmer died May 4, 1922. Since that time Mr. Farmer had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Dannatt, and family who gave him the best of care. Others surviving were two granddaughters, Ilene Dannatt and Marjorie Farmer. Mr. Farmer joined the Calhoun Christian Church during the ministry of Rev. Joe Babb and had lived a consistent Christian life. the funeral service was held at the Calhoun Christian Church Wednesday, June 22. Interment was in Calhoun cemetery.

FARMER, Muriel L.
b: abt 1915
d: Jan 28 2007, Springfield, VA
bur: Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 2 2007 - Muriel L. Farmer died on Sunday, January 28, 2007, at Greensprings Village in Springfield, Virginia. She was the wife of the late William C. Farmer, mother of Ludelle Koerkenmeier of Vienna, Virginia, William Bruce Farmer of Poway, California, and Elizabeth Lilley of Centerville, Virginia. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery on Thursday, February 22.

FARMER, Samuel J.
b: Oct 15 1863, Callaway Co, MO
d: May 5 1938, Lucas, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cove Creek Cemetery, Mingo Twp, Bates Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - S. J. Farmer Died (By the Lucas Correspondent) - Life's chapter for Samuel J. Farmer was closed about 1:20 a.m. May 5, 1938, at his home in Lucas, from a sudden heart attack. He had not been strong for some time, but his death came unexpectedly. He was born October 15, 1863, in Callaway County. Most of his life had been spent in and near Mayesburg which is across the Henry County line in Bates County, but the last three years they had lived in Henry County. January 4, 1891, he was united in marriage to Miss Sallie Stewart and to this union were born two sons. Mrs. Farmer survives her husband, and a cousin, J. B. Farmer of Jefferson City, who came for last rites. Mr. Farmer was well known and liked for he was kindly, with a ready smile for everyone. He was an excellent neighbor, cheerful, willing to do anything to help. Between him and his wife many ties had been strengthened by their sweet comradeship together, comforting one another in sorrow and sharing their joy. Mr. Farmer had always been a farmer in which work he was ever assisted by his wife, who, like the true partner she was, carried her part of life's load. He had been for several years a member of the Mayesburg Church of God. He is absent in the flesh, but has found joy on the other shore with their two sons, and is but another bond that makes Eternity more beautiful for the wife and mother. Funeral services were conducted from the church of his faith at May 5. Burial in Cove Creek cemetery.

FARMER, Wallace Edward Jr.
b: Apr 27 1914, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Dec 12 1991, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wallace Edward Farmer, Jr., son of Zadel Simes and Wallace Edward Farmer, Sr., was born April 27, 1914 in Springfield. He passed away at his home in Osceola on December 12, 1991. Wallace was united in marriage to Alice Johnson on July 24, 1937. To this union was born one son, William Waldo Farmer, presently of Rock Port, Mo. Wallace had an elder brother, Colonel William C. Farmer, who preceded him in death and has a younger brother, Benjamin Crawford Farmer of Clinton. Wallace served in the Army during World War II and saw duty in the Indian, China and Burma Theater. He was a member of American Legion Post #618 and the Osage Wildlife Preservation Association. At the end of WWII, Wallace owned and operated the B&F Appliance Company in Clinton and then later became a salesman for the Julip Company and later Pangurn Candy Company. In 1954 the family moved to Osceola. In addition to traveling and selling, Wallace had a cattle operation for many years. After retiring in 1972, Wallace started a second career and became dedicated to flea marketing. Wallace had few hobbies but enjoyed playing cards. He was a good cook and took pleasure in serving friends and family one of his gourmet meals. Wallace served as treasurer of the St. Clair County Farm Bureau for many years. He enjoyed the company of young people and delighted in watching them grow. Wallace is survived by his son, William Wallace Farmer of Rock Port; his twin sister, Jane Schmidt of Carlsbad, Ca.; a brother, Benjamin C. Farmer of Clinton; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 14, 1991 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Military services were by VFW Post #4197 and American Legion Post #618. Burial was in Osceola Cemetery.

FARNSWORTH, Melvin French
b: 1933
d: 1996
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Melvin French Farnsworth, 62, Holden, died Sunday morning, February 4, 1996, at St. Luke's Hospital after an illness of only a few hours. He was born June 11, 1933, at the farm home nine miles south of Holden, the son of Henry French and Clara Long Farnsworth. He attended the Star and Scaley Bark rural schools and graduated from Holden High School with the class of 1951. He was married October 6, 1956, to Vera Marie Green. He was married October 17, 1966, to Anna Lee Pummill Napper in Miami, Oklahoma, and spent most of his life in the quick City community where he grew up, having purchased the family farm after serving in the armed services from 1954 to 1956. The farm was his first love. The last few years he raised cattle and enjoyed playing his guitar and singing with bluegrass music groups and had entertained recently at the Holden Senior Center and Presbyterian church, where he was a member. He spent many summer weekends at the lake with Farnsworth family members playing and singing bluegrass and gospel songs. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee, of the home; two daughters, Pamela Sue Williams and husband, Dan of Liberty, and Kathryn Ann Wall and husband Charles and three grandchildren, Adam, Crystal and Nicki Wall, all of Blairstown; one sister, Cena Evelyn Dunn and husband Paul and one nephew, Lynn W. Dunn and wife Connie, all of Holden; one great-niece, Cheri Edwards and husband Dwight Edwards and great-great-nephew, Alex Edwards of Chilhowee. He was preceded in death by his father in 1961 and his mother in 1982. Memorial services will be held Wednesday at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with burial in the Farnsworth Cemetery.

FARNSWORTH, Orbie Gale
b: Aug 22 1942, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 25 2005, Sahuarita, Pima Co, AZ
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 2005 - Orbie Gale Farnsworth, 63, died at his home in Arizona Sunday, September 25, 2005. He was born in Blairstown and graduated from high school there. Funeral arrangements will be made at Stanley Funeral Home, Pleasant Hill. Burial will be in Farnsworth Family Cemetery.

FARRAR, Carolyn Sue BELTON
b: 1934
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2004 - On June 20, 2004, Carolyn Sue Farrar, beloved daughter, mother, grandmother and friend, lost her eight-year battle with breast cancer, but gained the presence of her much-beloved Lord Jesus. Sue was born on January 10, 1934, in Clinton. She grew up in Clinton and attended Clinton High School where she was a cheerleader for three years. She then attended Christian College in Columbia for two years where she received her Associate of Arts degree. Sue then moved to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University where she graduated in May 1955 with a Bachelor of Music Education degree. She was a member and song leader of the Chi Omega Sorority and recipient of the Golden Owl Chi Omega 50-year award. Sue was a member of First Methodist Church of Dallas where she was very active in the music program and performed in many of their musical productions in the rotunda. There she met her future husband, Sidney Bob Farrar and they married in June 1956 in Clinton. She taught primary music education in Oak Cliff and at Dan D. Rogers Elementary. She was a model and actress in the 1960s and worked in Public Relations for the State Fair of Texas in planning, coordinating and booking events. She was involved in many choral groups - most notably in forming the Park Cities Women's Chorus in 1961 as director for many years. She taught music for three years at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison where two of her children attended. Sue was the Minister of Music for over two decades at Northwest Bible church where she led the adult choir and started several children and youth choirs. During her time at Northwest bible, she composed and published many anthems and musicals for both adults and children, which are still being frequently performed in churches throughout the country. she also led many choir mission trips to Russia, Italy, Guatemala and Mexico. After retiring from Northwest Bible church, she was Minister of Music at North Dallas bible Church for a few years. Sue taught private voice lessons from her home for over 30 years. Sue was the much-loved accompanist, vocal coach and mentor of two women's singing groups, Contemporary Choral and Accord, for the last three years. Sue was always very involved in her children's school activities, in PTA and music programs from elementary through high school. She loved to travel the world with friends and family, play bridge and table games, work puzzles, shop for antiques, needlepoint, knit and collect Hummel figurines. She loved people and doing for others, always sending cards to friends and telling funny stories about her grandchildren. She provided piano and vocal entertainment almost all of her life for friends, family and many organizations. but Sue mostly loved spending time with her three beautiful grandchildren who loved her very much! She was their "Nanny" and they were her treasures. Sue was preceded in death by her beloved father Dwight Edwin Belton; stepfather Harry Hunter Martin, and devoted son Stephen Martin Farrar, M.D. She is survived by her mother, Esther Belton Martin; former spouse Sidney Bob Farrar; loving daughter and son-in-law Suzanne Farrar Davidson and Scott Neil Davidson, D.D.S.; loving son and daughter-in-law Scott Bowden Farrar, D.O. and Mary Susan Farrar; three adoring grandchildren, Shannon Carolyn Davidson, Kathryn Suzanne Davidson and Adam Scott Davidson, and step-grandchildren, Justin Andrews, Sarah Andrews and Emily Johnson, and many, many loving and cherished friends whose lives will be forever blessed by her life, her music, her ministry, her humor and her fighting spirit. A memorial service was held Wednesday, June 23, 2 p.m. at Northwest Bible Church, 8505 Douglas Avenue, Dallas, Texas.

FARRAR, Frederick Samuel
b: Nov 14 1910, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jan 14 1992, Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Frederick Samuel Farrar, age 81, Popular Bluff, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 1992, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Poplar Bluff. He was born in Holden on November 14, 1910 the son of Thomas Benjamin and Mabel Anna (Hagemeyer) Farrar. His wife, Violet M. (Cable) Farrar, preceded him in death in 1957. He lived in Kansas City before moving to Poplar Bluff in 1982. Mr. Farrar was a retired film editor for Calvin Productions in Kansas City. He played string bass in Kansas City bands in the 1940s and 50s. He was a Baptist, an Army veteran of WWII, and a member of the Kansas City Federation of Musicians Local 34-627 and the American Legion Post in Poplar Bluff. He is survived by cousins and several friends. Graveside services and burial were Saturday, January 18, 1992 at Holden Cemetery.

FARRAR, Stephen Martin
b: 1958
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 2 2004 - Stephen Martin Farrar, beloved son of Sidney Bob Farrar and Carolyn Sue Farrar, went home to be with the Lord and was given rest from his struggles on June 15, 2004. Stephen was born on May 1, 1958, and had a life that was filled with accomplishment and love for his family. He was an Eagle Scout and received the Order of the Arrow. After completing high school at Trinity Christian Academy, he attended Texas A&M University where he graduated Magna Cum laude in psychology. His medical career took him to U.T. Southwestern and Duke University where he received his MD and completed his ophthalmology residency respectively. He provided years of service to his patients with competent compassion in Dallas, New Mexico, Fort Worth and the Mid-Cities. His research efforts were published in major medical journals in his field. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, scuba diving, sky diving, art, music and he strived to excel in all of these activities. He gave completely of himself to his family and friends. A memorial service was held Saturday, June 19, at 9:30 a.m. at Restland Funeral Home and Memorial Park in the Wildwood Chapel. Stephen was preceded in death by grandparents, Simon Bowden Farrar, Gladys Reynolds Farrar and Harry Hunter Martin. He is survived by parents, Carolyn Sue Farrar and Sidney Bob Farrar; sister and brother-in-law, Suzanne Farrar Davidson and Scott Neil Davidson, DDS, and their children, Shannon Carolyn Davidson, Kathryn Suzanne Davidson and Adam Scott Davidson; brother and sister-in-law Scott Bowden Farrar D.O. and Mary Susan Farrar and their children, Justin Lee Andrews, Sarah Elizabeth Andrews and Emily Marla Johnson; lifelong friend James S. Robertson III in whose home Stephen accepted Christ as his savior at the age of 12; lifelong friend, June Ruth Hunt, and a whole host of dear friends who entered his life and never left him.

FARRENS, Donna Lee
b: abt 1945
d: 1992
bur: Ohio Cemetery, Burlington Junction, Nodaway Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Donna Lee Farrens, 47, Joplin, formerly of Clinton, died Tuesday, May 26, 1992 at St. John's Hospital in Joplin. Funeral services will be Friday at 3 p.m. at the Christian Church at Burlington Junction, under direction of the Schooler Funeral Home in Fairfax. Burial will be in the Ohio Cemetery at Burlington Junction.

FARRIS, Howard James "Bud"
b: Jun 9 1926, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 14 2006, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 20 2006 - Howard James "Bud" Farris died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, in Independence, from congestive heart failure. Bud was born June 9, 1926, in Brownington, the son of James Monroe Farris and Ruth Catherine (Blanchard) Farris. He was a retired Teamster of 31 years. He was a veteran of World War II and served with the 26th Regiment of the Big Red One at Nuremberg after the war. He was a nature lover who enjoyed gardening (all of his relatives prized his tomatoes), collecting music and bird watching. Bud is survived by his wife Monas (Minks) Farris of the home; sons, Randy Farris and wife Rose, Lake Lotawana, Bob Farris and wife Vicki, Plano, Texas, and Gary Farris, Liberty; daughter Cathy (Farris) Jones and husband Bob, Mercer, and four grandchildren, James "JP" Patton, Anne Marie "Annie", Vanessa and Sam. Graveside services were held at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, on March 17. Interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

FARRIS, Leta May HEARE GROFF
b: Oct 3 1903, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 12 1995, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leta May Farris, 91, daughter of Luther Jackson Heare and Myrtle (Farr) Heare, died September 12, 1995, at Fern's Health Care Center in Windsor. Leta was born in St. Clair County on October 3, 1903. She graduated from the Osceola High School, receiving a teacher's certificate. She accepted a teaching position in Henry County at the Bethlehem Elementary School where she met her husband-to-be Jack Groff. They were married April 19, 1924, and to this union six children were born, one dying in infancy in 1938. In 1949, Leta married Thomas Rolland Farris of Clinton. In 1950, they opened Clinton's first Dairy Queen on South Second Street. They resided in Clinton until Mr. Farris' death in 1968, at which time they owned and operated the Plaza Trailer Court. Leta was a devoted member of the Clinton Christian Church, where she enjoyed the many activities of the church and its fellowship. She was a member of C.W.F. and Merriades. She was also a member of the v.F.W. Auxiliary, where she was a "Gold Star Mother". She is survived by two daughters, Joy Crawford and Betty Brazeale, both of Clinton; one son, Glenn Groff of Blue Springs; seven grandchildren, eldest grandsons, Mitchell L. Crawford, Overland Park, Kansas, and Michael Crawford, Blue Springs, eldest granddaughter, Melinda Crawford Gillenwater, Wichita, Kansas, also William Reed Groff and Robert Mathew Groff, both of Blue Springs, Nona Rae Belknap of Bonner Springs, Kansas; four great-grandchildren, Lindsay Belknap, Stacey Belknap and Devin Belknap, all of Bonner Springs, Kansas, and Jarod Gillenwater, Wichita, Kansas; one step-son, Carl Farris and two step-granddaughters, all of Sedalia. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a sister, Minta Brown, and her two eldest sons, Billy Jack and Kenneth Lynn. Funeral services were Thursday, September 14, at the Christian Church in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FARRIS, Thelma I. GRIGGS
b: May 8 1911, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 20 2004, Springfield, IL
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 22 2004 - Thelma I. Farris, 92, Springfield, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at Regency Nursing Home, Springfield, Illinois. Funeral services will be Friday, April 23, at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, Springfield, Illinois. Graveside services will be Saturday, April 24, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Thelma was born May 8, 1911, in Clinton, the daughter of William and Alpha McNama Griggs. She married Earl D. Farris in Deepwater on May 30, 1929, and he preceded her in death in 1993. She was a homemaker and a member of the Byers Avenue United Methodist Church, Joplin. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dixie Luker, in 2002. She is survived by two sons, Don Farris, Springfield, Illinois, and Bill Farris and wife Adelia, Tulsa, Oklahoma, as well as 14 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren.

FAST, Emily Anne
b: Sep 20 1991, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 21 1991, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Springs Cemetery, Roscoe Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hackleman & Sons Funeral Home, ElDorado Springs, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Emily Anne Fast, infant daughter of Dennis and Terri Fast of El Dorado Springs, passed away at 3:30 a.m. Saturday morning, Sept. 21, 1991, at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield. She was born at 2:30 a.m. on Friday, September 20, 1991, in Osceola. Survivors include her parents, Dennis and Terri Fast of El Dorado Springs; her sister, Denise, of the home, and her grandmothers, Janice Fast and Laura Street, both of El Dorado Springs. Graveside services for Emily Anne Fast were held on Monday morning, Sept. 23, 1991, at the Oyer Cemetery.

FAUGHT, Michael Dale
b: Jun 1 1958, Atlanta, Macon Co, MO
d: Apr 16 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 30 2001 - Michael Dale Faught was born June 1, 1958, at Atlanta, Missouri, son of Dale and Frances Bogart Faught. He died April 16, 2001, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. He married Rita Kagarice on February 6, 1997, in Clinton, He had spent most of his life in Clinton. He was a member of the Elks Lodge for six years and worked as a computer specialist for Briggs & Tillman. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Debbie. Survivors include his wife, Rita, of the home; Chris and Derek, of the home; Danielle, a young girl who held a very special place in his heart; two brothers, Jeff and Anthony Faught, both of Atlanta, Missouri; one sister, Devanie Sloan, Brookfield; several nieces and nephews, plus many other extended family and friends. Funeral services were held April 20 at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FAULKENBERRY, John "Tom"
b: Jan 10 1927, Salem, AR
d: Dec 16 1996, Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
bur: Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg, Cass Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - John "Tom" Faulkenberry was born January 10, 1927, in Salem, Arkansas, the son of Arthur E. and Ella "Lizzie" Foster Faulkenberry. He died Monday, December 16, 1996, at his home near Tightwad at the age of 69. Tom was a veteran of the United States Army and served his country during World War II. On November 13, 1953, in Monroe City, he married Melba Corbin. To this union, six children were born. She preceded him in death October 16, 1975. On March 4, 1976, in Lexington, Tom was united in marriage to Linda Lou Adams. He worked for General Motors until his retirement in 1987, and was a member of Union Local #93. Tom loved the outdoors. He also had a special love for music and his talent for playing instruments was displayed as he played the guitar and the mandolin. Tom had many special friends and he will be sadly missed by family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; his children, Ronald, Tommie and Terry Faulkenberry, all of East Lynne, Brenda Howard and Nancy Bowers, both of Tayer, Sandra Yelton, Adrian, Stephen Brisbin, Odessa, Doreen Green, Leeton, Stephanie Wolfe, Tightwad, Lisa Faulkenberry, East Lynne, and Julia Morris, Odessa; two brothers, James Doyne Faulkenberry, Houston, Mo., and Arthur Foster Faulkenberry, Lathrop; 36 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 19, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Strasburg Cemetery, Strasburg.

FAULKNER, Charles Raymond
b: abt 1929
d: 2003
bur: Yeater Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 29 2003 - Charles Raymond Faulkner, 74, Osceola, an auto manufacturing assembler, died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, at Truman Lake Manor, Lowry City. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 31, 2 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Yeater Cemetery, Osceola.

FAULKNER, Della Lee Kathryn SIMPSON
b: 1926
d: 2004
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 27 2004 - Della Lee Kathryn Faulkner, 77, Osceola, died Saturday, January 17, 2004, in Lowry City. Della Lee was born May 19, 1926, in Lowry City, the daughter of Claude and Beatrice Simpson. She was a lifetime resident of Osceola and attended the Osceola Community Church. She accepted the Lord as her personal savior early in life. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 20, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery. Donations can be made to Osceola Community Church through the funeral home. Of all the many accomplishments in her life, her most treasured achievement was being a mother and Mema. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Faulkner, Jr.; her father and mother, Claude and Beatrice Simpson; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Lee John and Agnes Faulkner; three brothers, Willie Simpson, Claude Simpson and Marion Simpson, and one sister, Vivian Borskey. Survivors include her children, Danny and Sue Faulkner, Elkland, Judy and Ben Brock, Lake Lotawana, Jimmy Faulkner, Springfield, Shirley and Bruce Devine, Independence, Ricky and Debbie Faulkner, Vista, Brenda and Neil Steiner, Butler, and Sandy and David Goans, Clinton; two sisters, Dorothy Kates of Independence and Helen Silvey, Osceola; several nieces and nephews; 19 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; longtime friends, Shirley Pitts, Bill Lehmeier and Ralph Kleeschulte, and special friend, Lloyd Chapman, and many more.

FAULKNER, George Clyde Rev.
b: May 10 1888, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 1969, Ironton, Iron Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Snow Funeral Home, Urich, MO (historical)
Clinton MO - Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, on Sunday, April 13?, for the Rev. George Clyde Faulkner, 80, who died on Thursday, April 20?, at the Missouri Baptist Home in Ironton, Missouri, where he had been a resident for three years. Graveside rites were performed at the Urich Cemetery, where burial was under the direction of Snow's Funeral Home, Urich. Mr. Faulkner, eldest son of J. F. and Sarah Elizabeth Faulkner, was born at Urich on May 10, 1888. He is survived by three brothers, J. Quincie Faulkner, Clinton, J. Frank Faulkner, Rogers, Arkansas, and Rolla S. Faulkner, 5234 Nieman Road, Shawnee, Kansas; three sisters, Mrs. Fred L. Seevers, Pleasant Hill, Mrs. Howard N. Hart, Urich, and Mrs. Leslie W. Neville, 3 East 43rd Street, North, Kansas City, Missouri; two nephews, Gene F. Seevers and Galen F. Hart; four nieces, Mrs. Lillian Parker, Mrs. Ruth Muse, Mrs. Le Frances Wheaton and Mrs. Lorinda Holladay; ten great nephews and three great nieces. He was a graduate of Urich High School with a class of four members in 1905 and is the first of that class to pass away. He was baptized into the fellowship of the Urich Baptist Church at the age of 14. Answering the call of God to the ministry, he entered William Jewell College and was graduated with the class of 1916. He was ordained to the gospel ministry by the Urich Baptist Church in August 1915. Following graduation from William Jewell, he served as pastor for a time at Sawyer, Kansas, then entered Central Baptist Seminary in Kansas City, Kansas, and was graduated from there in 1927. Following graduation from the seminary, he served as pastor at Calhoun, then later served on the mission field in New Mexico, Montana and Iowa. He was united in marriage to Etna Myrtle Gragg on April 24, 1922. She died Aug 2, 1950 in La Monte, Missouri. Of his wife he said, "She stood by me through many joys, trials and difficulties and I thank God for every remembrance of her."

FAULKNER, Lee J.
b: abt 1926
d: 1992
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lee J. Faulkner, Jr., 66, Osceola, died September 23, 1992, at the Sac Osage Hospital in Osceola. Services will be Saturday at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola; burial in the Lowry City Cemetery. Mr. Faulkner was a lifelong resident of Osceola. He was an independent truck driver for 35 years. He was an Air Force veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Della Lee Faulker of the home; three sons, Danny Faulkner, Elkland, Jimmy Faulkner, Ozark, and Ricky Faulkner, Osceola; four daughters, Judy Brock, Lake Lotawana in Jackson County, Shirley Devine, Independence, Brenda Snider, Butler, and Sandy Goans, Lowry City; his parents, Lee and Agnes Faulkner, Osceola; 21 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

FEAKER, Elmer J.
b: Aug 1 1905
d: Aug 28 1991, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Mt. Hope Cemetery, Mound City, Holt Co, MO
arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, Liberty & Lathrop
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elmer J. Feaker, 86, 40A Wetzel Circle, Clinton, died Wednesday, August 28, 1991, at Sac Osage Hospital after a lengthy illness. Mr. Feaker retired in 1970 from Phillips Petroleum after 31 years of service. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. He was a member of the 320 Masonic Lodge of Versailles and Scottish Rite. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Feaker, of the home; one brother, Everette Feaker; one daughter, Patricia Hollingsworth; one granddaughter, Stacey Hollingsworth Crabtree; three great-grandsons, Quentin Crabtree II, Caleb Crabtree, Seth Crabtree; three great-nieces; one great-nephew. Funeral services were Friday at the Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City. Burial will be in the Mt. Hope Cemetery at Mound City, Mo.

FEASEL, Fay Arthur
b: Feb 23 1905, near Kingsville, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 5 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Fay Arthur Feasel was born February 23, 1905, near Kingsville, and died December 5, 1995, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was the son of William Arthur Feasel and Emma Elizabeth Morris Feasel. The family lived on the farm that had been homesteaded by his Grandfather Feasel until 1911 when they moved to Kingsville and owned a drugstore until 1913 when they returned to the farm. When Fay was 20 years old, he began operating a garage in Kingsville in partnership with his brother. A few years later, he returned to the farm. On June 8, 1930, Fay married Myra Elizabeth Stephenson from Shawnee Mound. Their first home was on the Feasel Farm. Then they moved in late 1931 to the farm west of Shawnee Mound and lived with Myra's parents. Except for a short period of time when he lived in the Deer Creek community, Fay lived at Shawnee Mound until 1990 when his health no longer permitted him to live alone. Since that time he has made his home with his daughters and their husbands, Doris and Kenneth Hunter an Shirley and Paul Farnsworth. As a young man, Fay accepted Christ as his Savior and was baptized and became a member of the Christian Church in Kingsville. Later his membership was moved to the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church were he served as a deacon and later as an elder. He was active in community concerns serving on the local school board and being a charter member of the Henry County Farm Bureau. He was also a charter member of Gideon's International Clinton Camp and helped with the distribution of scriptures as long as he was able. Along with being a farmer, Fay did Soil Conservation Construction work building many ponds, terraces and silos and clearing brush and hedge rows in Johnson and Henry counties. One of his greatest loves was driving the bulldozer or grader to help preserve the land for future generations. Fay was preceded in death by his wife, Myra, on January 4, 1982; his parents, two brothers and one sister. He is survived by his daughter, Doris Ann Hunter and husband, Kenneth of Clinton and daughter, Shirley Elizabeth Farnsworth and husband, Paul of Pleasant Hill; sister, Elizabeth Holland of Harrisonville; grandsons, David Hunter of Fair Grove, Mark Farnsworth of Ft. Myers, Florida, Keith Farnsworth of Moravia, New York, Scott Farnsworth of Lehigh Acres, Florida; granddaughter, Mary Lyn Childs of Gladstone; granddaughter, Connie Clark of Pleasant Hill; six great-grandsons and one great-granddaughter and nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, December 9, at the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Shawnee Mound Cemetery.

FEASEL, Myra Elizabeth STEPHENSON
b: Dec 30 1903, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 4 1982, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Myra Elizabeth Feasel was born December 30, 1903 at Deepwater, the daughter of Louis Clifton and Eliza Ann Stephenson. She died January 4, 1982 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 78 years and five days. When she was five years old, the family moved to the William Hinton farm in the Shawnee Mound community, where she still resided. She attended Shawnee Mound School, graduating in the first high school graduating class in 1923. In 1930, she was united in marriage to Fay A. Feasel of Kingsville, MO. Their wedding was the second wedding in the Shawnee Mound Cumberland Presbyterian Church. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary June 8, 1980 at the church. Mrs. Feasel was a school teacher for many years and retired from the Leeton School system. She is survived by her husband, Fay A. Feasel, of the home; two daughters and their husbands, Doris Ann and Kenneth Hunter, Chilhowee, and Shirley Elizabeth and Paul Farnsworth, Pleasant Hill. Funeral services were Thursday, Jan 7, 1982, at 1:30 p.m. at the Shawnee Mound Presbyterian Church with burial in Shawnee Mound Cemetery.

FEASTER, Raymond
b: Dec 31 1941, La Monte, Pettis Co, MO
d: Sep 18 2003, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 22 2003 - Raymond Feaster, 61, ElDorado Springs and formerly of Windsor, died Thursday, September 18, 2003, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital, ElDorado Springs. He was born December 31, 1941, in LaMonte, the son of Chester Raymond Feaster and Amy Leah (Null) Feaster. He is survived by a brother, Edward Lee Feaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; a sister Barbara Leah Allen, Bozeman, Montana; five aunts, Louise Burnett, Joplin, Dorothy Gordon, Sedalia, Edna Fern Kerr, Windsor, Vivian Carola Null, Ironton, Charmian Faye Gaunt, Apple Valley, California, and several nieces, nephews and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside services were Monday, September 22, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FELDER, Annie Lee RIDDLE DELANEY
b: Mar 21 1896, Centerview, Johnson Co, MO
d: Sep 10 1991, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Centerview Cemetery, Centerview, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Annie Lee Felder, 95, Raytown, passed away Tuesday September 10, 1991, at Park Place Meadows Nursing Home in Raytown. She was born March 21, 1896, in Centerview, the daughter of John and Annie Nettie (Day) Riddle. She married Robert O. Delaney August 18, 1921, in Holden. He preceded her in death in 1950. In July of 1965 she married George Felder. He died in 1968. She lived in Centerview until 1953 when she moved to Kansas City. In 1965 she moved to Shawnee, Kansas. She lived in Raytown about one year. She was a housewife and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one son, Wallace Delaney, Raytown; one daughter, Norma Lee Stuider, Dubuque, Iowa; one sister, Pearl Jones, Lee's Summit; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Friday, September 13, 1991, at the Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Centerview Cemetery.

FELDER, Barbara M. "Bobby"
b: abt 1942
d: 2002
bur: ElDorado Springs Cemetery, ElDorado Springs, Cedar Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 10 2002 - Barbara M. "Bobby" Felder, 60, Osceola, died Monday, April 8, at the Cedar County Memorial Hospital, ElDorado Springs. She was a retired x-ray technician. Funeral services will be Friday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church, Osceola. Burial will be in City Cemetery, ElDorado Springs.

FELDT, Julian Prof.
b: n/a, Germany
d: Nov 25 1893, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 2 1893 - Prof. Julian Feldt died Saturday morning with pneumonia. He was professor of Natural Science and German at Baird College a graduate of Yale University. He became a member of the Baird faculty last year and his loss will be felt by that institution. Funeral services were conducted from the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and his remains were buried in Englewood.

FELLHAUER, Clara Lee ALDRIDGE
b: Feb 9 1919, Hartselle, AL
d: Mar 10 1995, St. Paul, MN
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clara Lee Fellhauer was born on February 9, 1919, in Hartselle, Alabama. Her parents were Nancy Lorel Milan Aldridge and Edgar Daniel Aldridge. She was one of 10 children. The family moved from Alabama to Rotan, Texas, when she was a small child. She grew up in Rotan and in 1946 moved to Dodge City, Kansas. She had two young daughters to care for and a supportive family that helped her with her children. She worked long hours at the J. C. Penney Company during the years she lived in Dodge City. she moved from there to Wichita in 1950, where she worked as a department manager at the Sears store. In 1955 after some health problems she moved to Clinton where she met and married John Fellhauer. John was a U.S. postal worker. He died in November 10, 1976. After John's death Clara developed a habit of moving quite frequently. In fact, it became something of a family joke that she could not find a place where she wanted to live. Clara, however, always considered Clinton her home. Clara was a caring and loving person. She was always there if a family member or a friend needed her. She was also a very proud woman who at times had a strong will. About 10 years ago she started having vision problems and ignoring the advice of her family, she insisted that she own an automobile and drive. She made several trips to Minnesota. About two or three years ago she traveled alone from Clinton to Rotan to visit her family there and visit the gravesites of her parents. Clara was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in January 1994. Her daughter Dorothy and son-in-law Stan came to Clinton and moved her to Minnesota to live with them. Clara spent from February to September 1994 with Dorothy and Stan. During the time her health worsened and she needed special care. Clara stayed at Southview Acres Health Care Center in West St. Paul, Minnesota, from October 1994, until her death on March 10, 1995. Dorothy was at her bedside when she died. Clara was a member of Mt. Bethel United Methodist Church in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota where Rev. Kathleen Zielinski is pastor. Clara's life was not always easy, but she was a real trooper. She was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed. She is survived by two daughters, six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers who trust that Clara's journey from life to life is guided by the strong and loving hand of Almighty God. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 15, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FELLHAUER, Daniel Valentine
b: Feb 14 1854, Highland, IL
d: Nov 3 1936, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Daniel Fellhauer died suddenly at the home of his son, Max, at 606 East Jefferson street where he lived, Tuesday between 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. He had spent an enjoyable evening with his son Jay, and family, and the latter had taken him home about 9:00 when he said he wanted to go home to fix the fires. At 11:00 his grandson, Robert Fellhauer, came home and found him lifeless. He had seemingly stooped to fix a fire in the stove in his room when death came. He had fallen to his knees and had just taken off his sweater and overcoat. He was in unusually good health as he told his daughter, Mrs. Todd, during a visit with her that he felt better than he had for several months. Daniel Valentine Fellhauer was born February 14, 1854 at Highland, Ill., where he grew to young manhood. When about 20, he came to Henry County and lived on a farm in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood, where he met his future bride, Miss Leota Elledge of near LaDue, and they were married January 1, 1879. Eight children were given this union, one died in infancy and seven lived to cheer and bless his later years. Mr. Fellhauer and his wife lived on a farm in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood where they surrounded their family with parental love and right guidance, their hearth was a gathering place for friends and relatives. Mr. Fellhauer was converted and joined the Mt. Carmel church in his youth. After he and his family had moved to Clinton in 1903 he transferred his membership to the Clinton First M. E. His beloved wife died in 1923. His honest principles won him many friends. His sons, successful business men and his daughters, good wives and mothers are: Roy V. Fellhauer, manager and editor of the Kansas City Packer; Max E., assistant postmaster of Clinton; Leo and Jay Fellhauer conduct the Fellhauer grocery and Elmer Fellhauer, the bakery on North Main street, Clinton; his daughters, Mrs. E. E. Graham's husband is a business man in Kansas City; Mrs. Roy Todd's husband, formerly ran a garage in Clinton, is now a farmer near Osceola. He also has 12 grandchildren. Mr. Fellhauer enjoyed reading, and as he grew older he read many books, newspapers and magazines. He lost his quick hearing of earlier youth and his chief amusement was playing pinochle as he could readily grasp the game without conversation. His sons and neighbors often gathered at night in different homes to please him with an evening's entertainment. Funeral services will be at the Consalus & Peck Funeral Home on Thursday. Burial in Bear Creek cemetery, south of LaDue, beside his wife.

FELLHAUER, Helen Nadine BAUDER
b: Jun 26 1929, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 14 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Helen Nadine Fellhauer, 67, Clinton, died Tuesday, January 14, 1997, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. - Helen Nadine Fellhauer was born on June 26, 1929, in Calhoun. She was the daughter of Clifford and Agnes Bauder. She attended Calhoun Schools from which she graduated. Nadine accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton. She was a member of the Roberta Rebekah Lodge #297. On March 12, 1949, she married Ralph Willard Fellhauer. To this union a daughter was born, Barbara Jean Romdall. Willard and Nadine enjoyed 47 years together. On December 7, 1977, her only grandchild, John Eric Scott was born. For 21 years she ran a ceramic shop at her home. She enjoyed sewing, crafts and fishing. She very much enjoyed participating in crafts shows where she sold her crafts she had made. She was always willing to help someone and had the patience of Job. She was known to the Clinton Wal-Mart employees as "Mrs. Willy" as she spoiled them with her baked goods. Nadine is survived by her husband, Ralph Willard of the home; one daughter, Barbara Romdall and husband Rudy of Clinton; one grandson, John Eric Scott of Clinton; her twin sister, Maxine Pogue and husband Ray of Pullman, Washington; one brother, Harold Bauder of Victoria, Texas; brothers-in-law Franklin Fellhauer and wife Judy of Clinton and Ray Shelby Fellhauer and wife Norma of Urich; along with many nieces and nephews and friends. Nadine was preceded in death by her parents, one brothers and one sister. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Friday, January 17. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

FELLHAUER, Jay L.
b: May 27 1920, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 24 2004, Olathe, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Cremation
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 13 2004 - Jay L. Fellhauer, age 83, formerly of Clinton, died January 24, 2004, at home. With the help of Kansas City Hospice, he died as he lived, with humor and dignity. He was born May 27, 1920 in Clinton, MO, to Jay D. and Roxie Mayes Fellhauer. He received a Bachelor of Journalism degree, with a major in Advertising from the University of Missouri at Columbia. He served in the Air Force during WWII. After the service, he moved to Chicago where he was an advertising and marketing executive in an insurance company from 1945 to 1955. In Chicago, he met and married Ruth Lewis and was faithful to her for their 43 years together. They moved to Johnson County, KS where they had three children and Jay adopted Ruth's daughter from a previous marriage. Beth often said that Jay may not have been her "real" father but he was her only "Daddy." Jay was president of an insurance company and then became Advertising and Marketing Director of Uniformed Services Benefit Association in 1974. He retired in 1990. Along the way, Jay and Ruth weathered many trials, including the loss of their son, Paul, to Muscular Dystrophy in 1978 and the loss of their daughter, Beth, to breast cancer in 1992. Finally, Jay lost his wife, Ruth, to a heart attack in 1998. Throughout his life, Jay was known for his love of tennis and his (attempted) mastery of the pun. He played tennis well into his seventies and was often undefeated. His sense of humor was with him till the end and he kept us groaning with puns. He will be missed. Jay is survived by his daughter, Kim Mitchell and her husband, Rodd, his daughter, Tracy Cummins, her husband, Steve and their two sons, Samuel and Joshua and Tracy's sons, Judah, Aaron and Nathan Schad. He is also survived by his son-in-law, Tom Mills and two granddaughters, Megan Mills and Jenny Marshall and her husband, Chris. At his request, Jay was cremated. Memorial services will be held at D.W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf on Saturday, January 31.

FELLHAUER, John Joseph
b: Jul 17 1870, Illinois
d: Feb 5 1940, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Blairstown Record Feb 1940 - John J. Fellhauer, one of our most respected citizens, died at his home here at 3:30 Monday afternoon. Death followed a paralytic stroke on Sunday morning. While Mr. Fellhauer had not been in the best of health this winter, he had been up and around most of the time. Funeral services were held at two o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Blairstown Methodist church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery at Clinton. John was born July 17, 1870 in Illinois, and came to Henry County in 1873. On February 26, 1905, he was married to Mary Delilah Hopkins at Montrose. To this union were born three daughters, Willa Mae of the home, Merle, now Mrs. Nolan Walker of Kansas City, and Hazel, now Mrs. Rolla Morrison of Holden. The family moved to Blairstown in 1918 where he had received an appointment as rural mail carrier. He served efficiently in this capacity until his retirement July 31, 1935. When a young man, he was converted and joined the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian church. Later, he transferred his membership to Blairstown. He was a man that believed in the highest Christian home and loved ones. He was a good husband, father and brother. Always, he was industrious and ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.

FELLHAUER, Lena MOLLET
b: Nov 11 1851, near Alleghany City, PA
d: Apr 23 1931, W of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Once again the angel of death has entered the Mt. Carmel neighborhood and taken another mother, Lena Fellhauer, daughter of John and Anna Mallet, was born near Alleghany City, Penn., November 11 1851, and passed away at her home west of Clinton, April 23, 1931, being 79 years, 5 months, and 12 days of age. She was married to John B. Fellhauer in Bond county, Ill., May 29, 1869. to this union were born 9 children, two sons and seven daughters, all of whom are living: John Fellhauer, of Blairstown; Will Fellhauer, of Clinton; Mrs. Sophia Falknor, Siloam Springs, Ark.; Mrs. Mary McKeaigg, LaDue; Mrs. Cora Henny of Montrose; the Misses Ida, Emma and Sadie of the home; Mrs. Jessie Renfro, of LaDue. In the fall of 1873 Mr. and Mrs. Fellhauer left Illinois and came to Clinton, settling in the Mt. Carmel neighborhood, replacing the small house on their farm with the comfortable, pleasant house which has been her home for nearly 58 years. She was of the Lutheran faith. When first coming to Henry county, they attended the German Evangelical church at Willow Branch, then attended the Mt. Carmel Presbyterian church when it was organized later. She was one of Henry county's pioneer women, working side by side with her husband, helping to build up their farm, setting out fruit trees and flowers, seeing the wide, unbroken prairies gradually becoming thickly dotted with homes, schools and churches; saw one generation pass and another generation arrive with all its modern conveniences. John Fellhauer, her husband preceded her in death July 25, 1890, almost 41 years ago. Older residents of Mr. Carmel still recall his funeral procession, the longest ever witnessed in Henry county, a procession over a mile in length, all horse drawn wagons and carriages, winding their slow way down to Bear Creek cemetery. Left alone with eight children, the youngest, Jessie, being born two months after her father's passing - Mrs. Fellhauer assumed the double responsibility of rearing her family, and lived long, seeing them all grow into good Christian men and women. Fourteen grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, also survive her. She was devoted to home and her children. These children in return worshiped their mother, in health she gave her time and energy to home making. Her health began to fail several years ago, and she became a semi-invalid. Her children were devoted to her.

FELLHAUER, Leota ELLEDGE
b: Aug 6 1859, near Paris, Edgar Co, IL
d: Apr 23 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bear Creek Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The spirit of Mrs. D. V. Fellhauer went to the Eternal City at 5 a.m. Monday morning at the dawning of a new day. She had been in failing health for a number of years and very ill much of the time the past year. It was decided that she must be operated upon for gall stones and her physician had been building up her strength in order to take her to Kansas City for an operation. Last week she became suddenly ill and was taken to the Stebbins hospital for an emergency operation. Her condition was much worse than anyone had thought, and it was seen at once that she only had a small chance for recovery. She regained consciousness after the operation and lived until Monday morning. She died happy and free from pain. She was ready to go. None have ever seen a sweeter death than hers, for it was not death, but was but the start on the last journey to her perpetual home. Leota Elledge was born in Edgar county, Illinois, near Paris, August 6, 1859. She came with her parents to Bates county, Missouri, in 1867, where they lived for several years, then moved to Henry county near LaDue. She married D. V. Fellhauer, January 1, 1879. Eight children were given to this union. Seven survive to comfort their beloved father. They are: Mrs. Edgar Graham and Roy V. Fellhauer, Kansas City; Leo, Max, Jay and Elmer Fellhauer, and Mrs. Roy Todd, Clinton. She also leaves the following brothers and sisters; Mrs. Emma Angle, Clinton; Mrs. J. H. Vansant, LaDue; Mrs. J. W. Hunter, Urich; Mrs. John Mayes and D. M. Elledge, Mountain Grove, Mo.; Mrs. John Kedigh, Mountain Home, Arkansas; Nick Elledge, San Bernardino, California. By their fruits ye shall know them, will describe this good woman. Her life speaks for itself through her children. Everyone a citizen worthy of the name and doing their part to help the world along. Each son and daughter is ambitious for the best things life has to offer, not alone in worldly goods but each one building for eternity. She with her good husband have raised children, of which any community can be proud. they are industrious and efficient in any line of business they undertake. Mrs. Fellhauer was the best of neighbors. She loved her home and the home making. Hospitality and kindness reigned supreme. her garden, flowers and poultry were always up in trim as was every detail of work that was hers. She had made ready for her trip to Kansas City, but in so doing she got everything in order, so if she did not return it would be as she wished. When a young girl she was converted and united with the Christian church of LaDue. She had ever been a faithful follower of her Lord and her life was one of witnessing for Him. The funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon by Rev. Lindsey. Interment in Bear Creek cemetery near LaDue.

FELLHAUER, Thomas Allen
b: Aug 14 1905, near Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 7 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Thomas Allen Fellhauer was born near LaDue in Henry County, Mo. on August 14, 1905 and passed away September 7, 1991 at Sycamore View Healthcare Center. Allen was the youngest child of William A. and Mattie Vansant Fellhauer. Allen worked for over thirty-eight years of his life for Booth Hatchery in Clinton. He was married to Mildred Fern Huey April 1, 1934. Allen and Mildred raised a niece, Norma, as if she was their own daughter. Allen loved fishing, hunting and working in his garden. He also loved seeing his great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred, earlier this year, by his parents, two sisters and one brother. He leaves a daughter, Norma Johnson, and husband, Wayne, of Clinton; four grandchildren, Mrs. Kristi Carl, Mrs. Kim Long, Terry Woods, and Gary Johnson; five great-grandchildren, Rebecca, Carl, Amber, and Crystal Long and April and Cody Woods, as well as many nieces nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 9, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FENIMORE, Caroline M. "Carrie"
b: Mar 23 1849, Donrota, Saxony
d: Nov 6 1905, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 11 1905 - Mrs. Carrie M. Fenimore died at her home in Montrose about 1 a.m. Sunday, November 6, the immediate cause of her death being cerebral hemorrhage. She had been feeling about as well as common and had done her baking and other housework Saturday and in the afternoon was taken with sick headache, which cased her to vomit and she also complained of her head. The two boys, Oscar and War, wanted to call a doctor and some of the neighbor women, but she said it was useless, for she was subject to these spells and it would pass off. Oscar did not go down street after supper but Ward went to deliver the daily papers which he gets on the night train and came home about 9:30. She insisted on their going to bed and to please her, Oscar did so but Ward refused to go and sat near her. He said he must have slept, for he was aroused and found her acting strangely. He called Oscar, who hurried out for neighbors and Dr. Miller but she never spoke. Relatives living in Clinton and St. Louis were notified and a phone message was sent to their father, who lives in Platte County and he arrived on the Katy Flyer Sunday night. Her only sister Mrs. Louisa Hoppe of St. Louis, arrived on the noon train, as did Mr. and Mrs. Elsworth marks and Mrs. Wash Lingle of Clinton, the two ladies being nieces of Mrs. Fenimore. Will Fenimore, wife and child, came from Kansas City on the night train Sunday but he was so overcome by the shock that he had a severe spell of nervous prostration and was not able to go to the cemetery to see his mother buried. She was born in Donrota, Saxony, March 23, 1849 and was 56 years old. She came to this country with her parents when a girl and married Henry W. Fenimore January 1, 1873. Five children, all boys; one died in 1885 when about two years old. The other four are Oscar, Edward, William and James. Ed is married and lives about 1 1/2 blocks from his mother; Will in Kansas City.

FENIMORE, Henry W.
b: 1845
d: Jan 28 1913, Weston, Platte Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Jan 31 1913 - Oscar and E. M. Fenimore started Tuesday morning for Weston, Mo., the home of their father is ill with pneumonia, was sinking and for them to come at once - their brother Ward, of Nevada was with his father having gone to Weston last Saturday. H. W. Fenimore was among the earlier ones who came to Montrose to make his home going from here six or more years ago - he has many warm friends among the older residents of this city, who hope the fears of his family are not realized and that he may be spared yet many years to cheer his friends as they travel life's pathway. - He is a veteran of the Civil War. Later: After the above was in type a message was received here Tuesday about noon from Ward Fenimore stating that his father died at eleven o'clock that morning. Wednesday a message stated that the body would arrive Wednesday on No. 9, 5:55 p.m. The body arrived as stated above, accompanied the sons E. M., Oscar, Ward, and Will Fenimore and wife. Mrs. H. W. Fenimore, on account of the condition of her health did not come. The body was taken to the home of E. M. Fenimore until Thursday at two o'clock when it was carried to the M. E. South church where funeral services were conducted, after which he was taken to the cemetery west of the city for interment. The body from the time of its arrival here was in the charge of the local I.O.O.F. Lodge, they were assisted in the ceremonies by delegation of the order from Appleton City, LaDue and Clinton. The services were attended by a large number of sympathizing friends and old time neighbors of the deceased and his family. H. W. Fenimore was 67 years 7 mos and 23 days old, he served and was honorable discharged from service of the civil war, was member of the G.A.R. and of the I.O.O.F. He was a man of good character, and respected and esteemed as a good citizen. The family have the sympathy of many friends in their bereavement.

FENIMORE, Odessa May GRAGG
b: Jun 8 1891, 8 mi N of Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 15 1940, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Odessa May Gragg, youngest daughter of Elijah M. and Paulina J. Gragg was born eight miles North of Montrose, June 8, 1891. Departed this life at her home in Montrose, October 15, 1940. Age 49 years, 4 months and 7 days. Her entire life was spent in the Hopewell community and at Montrose, where she held in high esteem by her many friends and acquaintances. In 1905, at the early age of 14 years she was converted and united with the Hopewell Cumberland Presbyterian Church, to which she was ever faithful. Her fellowship with her Lord was a comforting and sustaining force in her life through many hours of suffering. Her entire Christian life bore testimony to the fact that she had been with Jesus. As a girl, she attended the Cleveland rural school, the Montrose High School and later the State Teachers College at Warrensburg. She held a Life Teacher's Certificate and taught for a number of years in the schools of Henry and Bates counties. November 10th, 1929, she was united in marriage to Edward M. Fenimore of Montrose. Since which time, she has lived in Montrose. Besides her husband, she leaves to mourn her departure, her aged mother, Mrs. Paulina J. Gragg, two brothers, Chas. R. and N. E. Gragg, a sister, Mrs. G. C. Faulkner, 2 stepsons, Walter and Norman Fenimore, a stepdaughter, Mrs. Edith Guinn, 4 grandchildren, Donald, Wright and Stanley Guinn and Edward Earl Fenimore, a nephew, Lawrence Gragg, a niece, Mrs. John Getz and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the Montrose Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Thursday, Oct. 17, by Rev. Arthur S. Olsen of Clinton assisted by Rev. G. C. Faulkner, brother-in-law of the departed. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Montrose Cemetery.

FENN, Josiah Stubbin
b: Jun 3 1824, Co Tipperary, Roscra, Ireland
d: Aug 18 1884, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Josiah Stubbin Fenn (born June 3, 1824 - died August 18, 1884) - Josiah Stubbin Fenn, was born in Roscra, Ireland, County Tipperary in the year 1824, the 3d day of June, and was 59 years of age.  He was of English parentage.  He left Ireland when quite young and located in Hadligh, county Suffolk, England, where he remained until 1853 when with his family he came to the United States, and lived in Jersey City, N.J., until 1855, when he removed to Mount Sterling, Illinois, where he resided until 1868, when he removed to St. Louis where he remained with his family seven years, from whence he removed to Clinton, where they had made a permanent home.  Deceased was educated by a monk named Marnell, whom he was pleased to speak of often in great kindness.  He was by profession a civil engineer, and held positions on the Missouri Pacific, the C.B.& Q., the Wabash, the Jackson & Northern, and the Galveston & Houston railways during their construction.  He was at one time assistant superintendent of the Jackson & Northern.  Since the war he has been regularly engaged in the hardware business, and for years up to the time of his death was a member of the well known firm of Wilder & Fenn. He was married to Miss Emily Sallows, at Hadligh, England in 1844, forty years ago.  To them were born thirteen children, of whom five are still living: Robert S. at Mount Sterling, Illinois.  Mrs Emily Badge, and Josiah, living at Clinton, Mrs C.B. Quarles, Palmyra, Mo., Miss Nellie K., now a young lady, grown, residing with her mother. The deceased was a devout member of the Episcopal church and led an exemplary life.  He was universally esteemed and had the confidence and respect of everybody.

FENNING, James Carroll
b: Feb 26 1948
d: Mar 31 2009, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: donated to research
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
James Carroll Fenning, age 61 of Urich, Missouri (formerly of Kansas City, Missouri) passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2009 at Golden Living Center-Westwood, Clinton, Missouri. He donated his body to the Genesis Medical Education Research Institute in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a retired staff member of the Alameda Plaza Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri where he proudly served for nineteen years. He was a beloved member of the Fenning family, a lifelong fishing enthusiast and a generous friend to all. He is survived by his life partner Paula Shannon; one brother Dan Fenning; two sisters, Penny Fenning and Sallie Melcher; a nephew Alex Simon and a niece, Jill Melcher along with numerous friends and his extended family.

FENNY, Julianne WALL
b: Dec 10 1927, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 25 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 12 2005 - Julianne Wall Fenny, daughter of Julius F. and Vera Kahl Wall, was born December 10, 1927, in Windsor, and died at golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, March 25, 2005, at the age of 77 years. Julianne was a legal secretary and office manager for many years. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton. She was a member of PEO Sisterhood, PAWS and an avid bridge player. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julius F. and Vera Kahl Wall. She is survived by her brother Julius F. Wall and wife Sally, Clinton; three nieces, Leslie Wall Ransdall and husband Shannon, Merriam, Kansas, Julia Wall Mohler and husband Craig, Eugene, Oregon, and Kelly Wall Schemenauer and husband David, Parkville, as well as five great-nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held at the First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, Monday, March 28. Cremation with inurnment at a later date at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FENSOM, Fay E. SNAPP
b: Oct 15 1899, near Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Mar 11 2003, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 2003 - Fay E. Fensom, 103, Windsor, died Tuesday morning, March 11, 2003, at Windsor Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. She was born October 15, 1899, in Benton County, near Lincoln, the daughter of Franklin Luther Snapp and Margaret Ellen (Hunter) Snapp. On June 6, 1925, in Kansas City, she married Albert Fensom, who died in 1966. After her graduation from business school in 1924, she worked in the clerical department of Montgomery Ward in Kansas City. She and her husband owned and operated a grocery store in Kansas City for several years. After moving back to the Windsor area, she and her husband farmed. She lived alone until she was 98-years-old. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors include a son, Jack Fensom, Clevelnad, Ohio; a grandson; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchldren; four step-great-grandchildren; three nieces and several great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Warren Snapp; two sisters, Flora Fridley and Ruth Snapp; a grandson and a nephew. Funeral services were Thursday, March 13, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FENWICK, Edna May LEDBETTER
b: Apr 2 1903, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 9 2003, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 13 2003 - Edna May Fenwick was born in a log house April 2, 1903, to Robert "Sam" and Olive (Boots) Ledbetter, in St. Clair County in the Ohio community west of Lowry City. She was the second among five girls and a boy who died in infancy. Edna acquired her elementary education at Lewellen School, and graduated from the Appleton City High School in May 1922. After services at Harmony Baptist Church one Sunday, a friend introduced Edna to a young man named Murray Fenwick and that meeting blossomed into a two-year courtship and marriage on June 28, 1922, at the Methodist Church parsonage in Clinton. In 1925 Edna accepted an opportunity to teach at McNutt School, located south of Lowry City and began what was to become her lifelong profession in elementary education. When their first son, Eugene, was born on April 28, 1926, she discontinued teaching to become a full-time mother. On November 12, 1929, the second son, Robert, joined the family and all four later confessed faith in Jesus Christ and joined the Ohio Christian Church. After Eugene had moved on to college and Robert was in high school, Edna returned to the classroom and a labor of love that would lead her to gain a Bachelor's Degree and then a Master's Degree in elementary education from Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg. Over the years Edna taught in several schools, including White Hall, Potts, Pleasant Grove, Compton, Rich Hill, Foster and finally in the Hickman Mills district of Kansas City. After retirement in 1968, Edna enjoyed substitute teaching in Montrose, Rockville and Appleton City. She was active in the Alpha Delta Kappa teacher's honor society and served two years as chapter president in Kansas City. She was also a member of the Missouri Retired Teacher's Association. Edna enjoyed needlework and produced beautiful crocheted and embroidered things and lovely quilts. In later years she enjoyed working with area senior centers making toys and gifts for children. She was an avid reader with a keen interest in events of national and local importance. Many can testify also to her compassion for others as evidenced by her faithfulness in sending cards and letters of hope and love to multitudes on any occasion. With a college major in elementary education and a sincere desire for excellence, she continued to encourage her students, "Strive to be honorable citizens, seek the highest ideals, never compromise yourself or your beliefs. Believe in God as your Savior and lead a Christian life, always." Following Murray's death on February 20, 1978, Edna moved to Osceola in 1980 to enjoy more time with her sisters, but after some signs of health problems, she moved to Appleton City in 1992 to be closer to her sons and their families. Later she went to live in Countryside Estates, and then to Appleton City Manor. Edna died early Sunday morning, November 9, 2003, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City at the age of 100 years, seven months and seven days. Edna was preceded in death by her husband; her little brother, and her older sister, Sylvia Hunt. She is survived by her two sons, Eugene and wife, Naida, and Robert and wife, Arvie, all of Clinton; three grandchildren, Gavin Fenwick and wife, Sherri, also of Clinton, Linda and husband, Terry Mosier of Golden, Colorado, Patricia and husband, Mark Ashley, Appleton City; seven great-grandchildren, Christopher, Cayton and Maggie Fenwick, Stacy and Leslie Mosier, and Matthew and Angela Ashley, and one great-great-granddaughter, Shelby Lynn Mosier. Edna is also survived by three sisters, Lelia Teague, Maude Long and Julia Carpenter, all of Osceola; several nephews, nieces and a multitude of friends. Funeral services were at Ohio Christian Church Tuesday, November 11. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

FENWICK, John M.
b: Feb 14 1832, Marion Co, KY
d: Apr 3 1913, Louisville, CO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Apr 11 1913 - Died In Colorado - John M. Fenwick was born in Marion Co, Ky., Feb. 14, 1832, died at Louisville, Colo., Apr. 3, 1913, age 81 yrs 1 mo 19 days. He was united in marriage to Mary Jane Millen, July 2 1854. To this union seven children were born, five of whom survive. Three daughters and two sons. Two sons having died in infancy. Those living are Mrs. Katherine Smith, Mrs. Alice Casperson, Mrs. Cassie Johnston, Mr. Ed E. Fenwick and Mr. A. J. Fenwick. John M. Fenwick and Bros. joined the Union army in 1861 and served through the war, except one brother who lost his life at Chickamaugua. The rest receiving an honorable discharge in 1865. He removed with his family from Kentucky to Ill. inn 1869 and then to Missouri in 1871, settling near here where he has resided since, except a short period spent in Colo. Funeral services held at Teays Chapel, Apr. 6, 1913 and his body laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery near by to await the call of the master.

FERGUSON, Alexander P.
b: Aug 6 1828, Erie Co, NY
d: Feb 26 1914, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - A. P. Ferguson, aged 85 years, living on West Jefferson street, passed away yesterday morning. Mr. Ferguson was one of the oldest residents of this city, having resided here since 1868. He was born in New York, Aug. 6, 1828. Mr. Ferguson had been in very poor health for the past number of years, and death came as a relief to his long suffering. He made his home with his daughter, Mrs. James N. Blakemore. He is survived by two children, Mrs. J. N. Blakemore of this city, and George Ferguson of Sedalia. The funeral services were conducted from the home of his daughter, at 2 o'clock this afternoon by Rev. J. N. Pierce. Burial at Englewood.

FERGUSON, J. D.
b: abt 1949
d: 2002
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 23 2002 - J. D. Ferguson, 53, Lowry City, died Monday, April 22, 2002, at his home. He was a telephone company employee. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 24, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rockville.

FERGUSON, James Ellis
b: Apr 29 1908, Benton Co, MO
d: Nov 14 1999, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 15 1999 - James Ellis Ferguson, 91, Windsor, died early Sunday morning, November 14, 1999, at the Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. He was born April 29, 1908, in Benton County, the son of Isaac A. Ferguson and Flora Mae (Harmon) Ferguson. On October 17, 1936, in Sedalia, he married Helen Virginia Allen, who survives. he was a life-long farmer and also worked at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor. He drove a school bus and was superintendent of bus drivers for the Windsor School District. He was an active member of the Brandon United Methodist Church where he served as Sunday School director for over 50 years. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jim Ferguson and wife, Shirley, Bentonville, Arkansas, and Dan Ferguson and wife, Jo Ann, Calhoun; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be Tuesday, 2 p.m., at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with burial in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FERGUSON, James Oren
b: Jul 13 1918, Tulsa, Tulsa Co, OK
d: Apr 10 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jim Ferguson, 74, Windsor, died Saturday morning, April 10, at Baptist Medical Center, Kansas City. He was born July 13, 1918 in Tulsa, Ok., the son of John Russell and Lulu Mary Scrogham Ferguson. On April 15, 1945, in Camdenton, he married Lina Marie Atkeson, who survives of the home. Mr. Ferguson, with his brother, was co-owner and operator of the Ferguson Chevrolet Car Dealership in Windsor for over 40 years before his retirement in 1985. He was a member and deacon of the Windsor Christian Church; a former member of the Windsor chamber of Commerce; a member of the American Legion, Windsor; and a Navy veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife, Mr. Ferguson is survived by a daughter, Deborah Ellen Ferguson, Ozark, a brother, Jack Ferguson, Windsor; several nieces and nephews; three sisters-in-law and a brother-in-law. Funeral services were Monday, April 12, 1993 at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

FERGUSON, Nina A. CARPENTER MAY
b: Feb 19 1897, Wayne Co, IA
d: Dec 29 1994, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Nina A. Ferguson, 97, Columbia, formerly of Windsor, died Thursday, December 29, 1994, at the Columbia Regional Hospital. She was born February 19, 1897, in Wayne County, Iowa, the daughter of Granville Carpenter and Jeannette R. Showalter Carpenter. On January 17, 1917, she married Montague Sutton May, who preceded her in death December 8, 1931. On November 23, 1939, in Windsor, she married Chester Ferguson, who preceded her in death September 1966. Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker and a member of the First Christian Church in Windsor. She was also a member of the Windsor Study Club. Survivors include a daughter, Josephine Sutherland, Columbia; stepdaughter JoAnn Ebert, Shawnee Mission, Kansas; three grandsons, Jack Sutherland, Geneva, Illinois, Dale Sutherland, Bates city, and Mont Sutherland, Woodstock, Georgia; a granddaughter, Nina Nell Haeckel, Montgomery, Alabama; nine great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, 13 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeanette Sayer. Funeral services were Sunday, January 1, 1995, 2 p.m. Sunday, January 1, 1995, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FERGUSON, Ola P. TREVEY
b: Jan 23 1870, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 7 1939, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. A. G. Ferguson, city treasurer of Sedalia, died at 12:15 p.m. September 7, from injuries received when she was struck by a motor car in front of the Sedalia Broadway Presbyterian Church September 6. Mrs. Ferguson was born in Calhoun, Mo., January 23, 1870, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Robert Trevey, her maiden name being Miss Ola Trevey. She was a student in the Clinton Baird College for several years. She was married to a. G. Ferguson, July 3, 1893, at the Gold West Hotel in San Francisco. They came to Sedalia to make their home in 1911. Mrs. Ferguson was elected city treasurer April 1934, and was serving her last year of her third two-year term. She was active in the democratic party, especially the Young Democratic Club, having attended the National Democratic Convention of young Democrats in Indianapolis, Ind. She is survived by her husband, who was born and reared in Clinton, being a brother of Mrs. J. N. Blakemore; also her three brothers, Robert Trevey of Alviso, Calif.; V. E. Trevey of Berkley, Calif., and Archie C. Trevey of Vallejo, Calif. The funeral was held Sunday.

FERGUSON, Opal Marie SMITH RATCLIFFE
b: Jul 28 1941, Neosho, Newton Co, MO
d: Apr 27 2002, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 29 2002 - Opal Marie Ferguson, 60, Warsaw, died Saturday evening, April 27, 2002, at her home. She was born on July 28, 1941, in Neosho, the daughter of Nathan and Athel Payton Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Jeannie Ferguson; two granddaughters, Amber Ferguson and Desiree Ferguson, and six sisters. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Ferguson, of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Cherl and Eddie Beard of Madisonville, Kentucky; two stepsons, Mike Ferguson of Madisonville, Kentucky, and Tony Ferguson of Ozark; three grandchildren; two brothers, Charley Smith of Diamond and James L. Smith of Grandby; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 30, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Deepwater Cemetery.

FERGUSON, Ora Lamillia FAILER
b: Aug 8 1906, Edmison, MO
d: Jun 6 1992, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ora L. Ferguson, 85, of Windsor, died Saturday morning, June 6, at her home in rural Windsor. She was born August 8, 1906 in Edmison, Mo., the daughter of Charlie Rhodes Failer and Annie Lear Failer. On November 25, 1935, in Clinton, she married Ed Ferguson, who survives of the home. Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Gilead Baptist Church, formerly near Calhoun. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, John M. Ferguson, Windsor; 2 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Amel Failer and Sheldon Failer both of Clinton; and a sister, Viola Milligan, Calhoun. Funeral services were Monday, June 8, 1992 at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FERGUSON, Refa Raye
b: abt 1948
d: 2002
bur: Cremation
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 22 2002 - Refa Raye Ferguson, 54, Osceola, died Tuesday, May 21, 2002, at her home. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 23, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Cremation will follow the service.

FERGUSON, Robert E. "Fergie"
b: abt 1922
d: May 24 2007, Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 29 2007 - Robert E. "Fergie" Ferguson, 85, died Thursday, May 24, 2007, after a long battle with cancer and heart problems. Funeral services are Wednesday, May 30, at Riverside Christian Church, Wichita, Kansas. He retired after 48 years as shop foreman from M. Bruenger Trucking. After retirement he enjoyed farming. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Sharon; sons and daughter-in-law, Larry and Jo Ferguson, Kechi, Robbie Graves and Scott Ferguson, both of Wichita; daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Jerry Logan of Whitewater, Kim (Graves) and Dick Friesen of Independence; sister, Freda Conrad, Riverton, Wyoming; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, Wichita, Kansas.

FERGUSON, Stephen
b: Sep 13 1939, Benton Co, MO
d: Mar 27 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 29 2007 - Stephen Ferguson, 67, of Windsor, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 27, 2007, at St. Lukes Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. He was born September 13, 1939, in Benton County, near Warsaw, Mo., the son of Berney Vincent Ferguson and Nadean (Beaman) Ferguson. On September 2, 1961, at the First Christian Church in Windsor, Mo., he married Marjorie Ann Miller, who survives of the home. Stephen was a mechanical engineer and worked for several engineering firms in the Kansas City area. He helped design refrigeration units for the military to use in Vietnam and he was part of the team that designed testing equipment to test the NASA space shuttles before launch. Stephen's interests were wide and varied: He was a former member of MENSA; a published author; former owner and operator of a grocery store in Calhoun, Mo.; a certified firearms instructor providing instruction to several area law enforcement agencies; and he was a widely known marksman winning many state shooting competitions. Stephen was very athletic and enjoyed water sports; he enjoyed chess and played against players all over the world; he enjoyed photography, hunting and was a professional pool player. At one time, he owned corndog concession carts that were in every mall in Kansas City, using equipment he designed. Stephen also found time to do volunteer work with Twin Lakes Hospice. He was a member of the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, Roseland, Mo., and the Windsor IOOF Lodge 187. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his mother, Nadean Ferguson, Windsor, Mo.; 2 daughters, Andra Ferguson, Windsor, Mo.; Megan Manion, Swansea, Illinois; a granddaughter, Jorie Manion; a brother, Berney V. Ferguson, Jr., State of Oklahoma; a sister, Asha Woods, Kansas City, Mo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a sister, Jill Boyce and 2 nieces. Funeral services will be Friday, March 30, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo.

FERGUSON, William A.
b: Aug 20 1820, Franklin Co, VA
d: Jun 3 1891, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 6 1891 - Dies of Dropsy - About two months ago W. A. Ferguson came to Clinton from Kansas City to visit his daughter, Mrs. A. Moore, with the hopes of also improving his health. He seemed to enjoy the visit very much and was out last Sabbath but he rapidly grew worse and Wednesday evening at 6:20 his spirit was called to that home on high. Subject of this sketch was born in Franklin county, Va. August 20, 1820 and came to Missouri in 1843, settling in Pettis county, where he lived a greater portion of the time. Five years ago he moved to Kansas City. He married Miss Sarah Wood in Virginia in 1839 and she died in 1870. Five children blessed this union, four living; two in the West and Mrs. A. Moore of this city and Mrs. M. E. Waugh in Big Creek township. In 1871, he married Miss Mattie Geer at Knob Noster, who survives him, by whom two children, both living. Funeral at the residence here and laid to rest in Oak Grove.

FERGUSON, William Edgar
b: May 5 1902, Benton Co, MO
d: Apr 7 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 8 2004 - William Edgar Ferguson, 101, Windsor, died Wednesday afternoon, April 7, 2004, at Windsor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Windsor. He was born May 5, 1902, in Benton County, in the Shawnee Bend area near Warsaw, the son of William Henry Ferguson and Dora Ollie (Harrison) Ferguson. On November 25, 1935, in Clinton, he married Ora Lamilia Failer, who died June 6, 1992. Mr. Ferguson was a farmer before his retirement. He had also worked at the Proctor & Gamble Company in Kansas city for several years. Survivors include a son, John M. Ferguson and wife Juanita, Windsor; a brother Mike Ferguson, Kansas City, Kansas; two grandchildren, Marvin Ferguson, Warsaw, and Sandra Kay Ealy, Clinton; five great-grandchildren, Michael, Melissa, Ashley, Amanda and Dylan; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by six brothers, John, Ernest, Clyde, Homer, Jeff and Darl Ferguson; three sisters, Ethel Moore, Faye Halley and Bess Johnson. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 10, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FERGUSON, William N. "Jack"
b: Jun 27 1917, Tulsa, Tulsa Co, OK
d: Apr 13 2006, Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 17 2006 - Jack Ferguson, 88, Lebanon, Missouri, formerly of Windsor, died Thursday, April 13, 2006, at the Christian Healthcare, in Lebanon, Mo. He was born on June 27, 1917, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of John Russell Ferguson and Mary Lula (Scrogham) Ferguson. On January 27, 1946, in Windsor, Mo., at his parent's house, he married Alice Ebing, who survives of the home. Jack served his country during World War II as a member of the United States Army Air Force. After being shot down over Austria on December 29,1944, Jack was captured and became a POW until his liberation in April, 1945. Jack was awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After returning home from the war, Jack entered the family business in Windsor, Ferguson Chevrolet, where he remained until the dealership was sold in 1988. He was a charter member of the Windsor Lions Club, a member of the State Fair Chapter of American Ex-Prisoners of War, the Disabled American Veterans, VFW Post 2610, American Legion Post 82, and a member of the Windsor First Christian Church. In addition to his wife, Alice, he is survived by two sons, Dennis E. Ferguson and his wife Marilyn, Roach, Mo., Jerry W. Ferguson and his wife Diane, Warrensburg, Mo.; two daughters, Carol G. DesCombes and her husband Larry, Leeton, Mo., and Janice G. Williams, Sedalia, Mo.; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Jim Ferguson. Funeral services will be Monday, April 17, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor, Mo.

FERRO, Leno L.
b: Oct 18 1909, Savannah, OK
d: Jan 7 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 15 2002 - Leno L. Ferro was born October 18, 1909, in Savannah, Oklahoma, son of Antonio and Nettie Sullivan Ferro. He died January 7, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II and had worked in the coal mines. He spent most of his life in the Deepwater area. He was a graduate of Deepwater High School. His parents; one sister, Virginia Downing, and one brother, Bert Ferro, preceded him in death. Survivors include four sisters, Albina Childress, Deepwater, Lucille Schmidli, Clinton, Hazel Welsh, Independence, and Juanita Ferro, Lee's Summit; one brother, Lawrence Ferro, Clinton; along with several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held January 11 at Deepwater Cemetery.

FERRO, Mildred Eileen "Millie" MAROLF
b: Apr 16 1916, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 6 2005, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 7 2005 - Mildred Eileen (Millie) Ferro was born April 16, 1916, in St. Clair County to Howard and Emma Lena Marolf. She grew up in a farming community, south of Deepwater, near Ohio Post Office. She was the middle child of five children. Mildred passed away Sunday, March 6, 2005, in Springfield. She attended eight grades at Little Jewel, a one-room country school, that was in St. Clair county. In later life she would occasionally take a class in order to learn specific skills. Mildred was a family-centered homemaker. She was known for her gardening skills, especially for the flower garden and her beautiful peonies. Mildred enjoyed the design and furnishing of the home with antiques. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Bert Ferro; two sisters, Fern Edwards, Raytown, and Dorothy Costley, Lee's Summit, and a brother, Howard Marolf, Clinton. She is survived by a son, Robert Ferro and his wife Shirley, Joplin, and a daughter Janice Parmley, Springfield. Her grandchildren include Tony Brasier and his wife Sandy, Springfield, and Jennifer Morris and her husband Bill, Cotter, Arkansas, and two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Melissa Brasier, Springfield. She is survived by one sister, Mary Stone, Clinton. Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

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