Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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FETTERS, Judy E. RYLES
b: Aug 28 1944, Mazie, OK
d: Jan 4 2004, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 25 2004 - Judy E. Ryles Fetters was born August 28, 1944, in Mazie, Oklahoma, daughter of Cecil D. and Margaret E. Hart Ryles. She died January 4, 2004, at her home in Lexington. She worked for Con-Agra Foods 11 years, retiring in 2002. she married Emory E. "buck" Fetters on May 25, 1978. Preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Ronnie Gregory; three sisters, Sandy Dulaban, Shirley Ryles, Sharon Ryles, and one brother, Cecil Theodore Ryles, Jr. Survivors include her husband, Emory E. "buck" Fetters of the home; three sons, Christopher Fetters of the home, David Gregory and wife, Karen, Elwood, Nebraska, Michael Gregory, Richmond; three daughters, Sheila LaRue and husband Jack, Clinton, Dian Gregory, England, Arkansas, Tina Gregory, North Kansas City; four stepchildren, Parrish Fetters, Shawn Fetters, both of Lexington, LaFonda McCullough and husband Tom, Garnett, Kansas, Lance Fetters, Windsor; 17 grandchildren; four brothers, Donald Ryles and wife Donna, Garden City, Billy Ryles and wife Judy, Crosby, Texas, Basil Ryles, Clinton, Rick Ryles and wife Cindy, Deepwater; two sisters, Caroll Smith and husband Jim, Clinton, and Barbara Cutler and husband Butch, Osceola. Graveside services were held January 7 at Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

FETTERS, Lois Maxine WAREHAM
b: Sep 23 1922, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 8 2008, Pleasant Hill, Cass 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 10 2008 - Lois Maxine Fetters, 86, of Windsor, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2008, at Pleasant Hill Health and Rehabilitation Center. Lois was born September 23, 1922, in Henry County, the daughter of James W. and Laura Dena (Lowe) Wareham. In 1941, Lois married Arthur "Pete" Emanuel Fetters in Lees Summit, Missouri. Lois worked as a supervisor for Unitog garment factory in the Warrensburg area until retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Grace Community Church in Windsor. Lois loved to bowl, enjoyed camping, sewing and reading. Survivors include two sons, Emory Fetters of Windsor, Ed Fetters of Tampa, Florida, two sisters, Edith Easter of Clinton, Bonnie Kampe and her husband Bob of Windsor, two brothers, James Wareham and his wife Violet of Belton, Donald Wareham and his wife Jeannie of Appleton City, twelve grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Lois was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pete and one sister Pauline Cates. Graveside services to be held Saturday, October 11, 2008, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

FETTERS, Mary Ann HARBIT
b: May 16 1936, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Aug 1 2005, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 3 2005 - Mary Ann Fetters, 69, Warrensburg and formerly of Windsor, died Monday morning, August 1, 2005, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born May 16, 1936, in Chilhowee, the daughter of Floyd Marion Harbit and Ethel Gertrude (Freeman) Harbit. She was married to Emory Fetters. She had worked at the Base Exchange at Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, for over 10 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor. Survivors include a son Lance E. Fetters, Windsor; three sisters, Dorothy F. Wilhelmson, Harrisonville, Zella Lou Johnson and Sandra Kay Miller, both of Independence, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Marcella G. Schott; three brothers, Freeman Harbit and two infant brothers. Graveside services will be Thursday, August 4, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FEWEL, Alice Grey YATES
b: Apr 8 1858, Missouri
d: Jun 10 1927
bur: Sardis North Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The following obituary was written by Mrs. Fewel before her death, which occurred on June 10th. My maiden name was Alice Grey Yates; was born April 8, 1858. Spent my childhood days and a great portion of my life 5 miles west of Calhoun. When only a little more than one year of age, I was left a fatherless child and reared and educated by a dutiful mother. I was married to Conner Orlando Fewel when I was twenty years of age. To this union six children were given, one having preceded me in death, Dec. 10, 1908. I cannot remember the exact date of my conversion, but there was a never to be forgotten time with me. When I had an indescribable desire to see the whole world on bended knees to Christ. About that time the scripture began to flow into my hungry soul like a fountain of living water, the first message being, "We know we have passed from death unto life because we love the brethren." This many years of my life was spent in studying His Holy Word, and in listening to and rejoicing in and enjoying the sweet solemn sound of the scripture read by one whose tongue was silenced in death January 25, 1899. We both joined the church at Sardis Bethlehem and were baptized by Elder N. M. Morris. That certainly was a great and notable day of the Lord to me. Tongue nor pen cannot describe how the truth burned into my heart whilst He led me as it were to the banqueting house and his banner over me was love. But like one of the Apostles, I find myself ever doing that which I would not do and leaving undone that which I ought to have done. Thus I have found I am not saved by my own righteousness, but by His grace. Looking to that eternal rest in the children, who have been so faithful to me in my widowhood days. Whither I have gone, I shall expect you to soon follow on. A kind farewell and love to my only sister, my neighbors, friends and dear old Sardis church. I hope everyone of you who look on my lifeless clay will realize how I have loved you and that Jesus is your friend. I have seen many dark and lonesome days since I last assembled with you and my heart is almost broken while I write, but though the storm grows furious, and the waves lash high, the time of my landing is drawing nigh, and Jesus will be there for me. When this is read I shall be done with the suffering and sorrows of this life. The dear Lord, with His shining angels will have met me in the air. I have already ascended on high with my dear ones. I am gathered home at last. Yes, I have gone on to that city fair to watch the shining portals and see you enter there. It is my request that my funeral be preached at Sardis church, using the text, "Christ is the end of law for righteousness to everyone that believes." Songs - "All hail the power of Jesus name," and "Home of the soul." Mrs. A. G. Fewel passed away Friday, at 8 p.m. June 10th, 1927, after over a year of suffering from a growth on the right shoulder joint. Interment at Sardis cemetery. Her dying statement was "His grace is sufficient for me."

FEWEL, Clara S. TARR
b: Mar 20 1869, Crawford Co, OH
d: Sep 7 1899
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, 1899 - Again the death angel has swept over Calhoun and another home has been visited by the dread messenger. Clara S. Fewel, nee Tarr, entered into rest at 2 p.m. Thursday, September 7. Her disease was pulmonary consumption, from which she has been a constant sufferer for several months. Born in Crawford County, Ohio March 20, 1869, she moved with her parents to Calhoun in 1877. United in marriage to L. J. Fewel November 25, 1894. A son preceded its mother to that better land some two years ago. A husband, daughter, father, mother, five sisters and a brother mourn her loss. Mesdames O. W. Slack and D. L. Underwood of Chicago were with her until a few days before her death. She joined the Presbyterian Church in 1892 and often spoke of dying during her sickness and longed for the time when God would relieve her of pain and suffering. A short time before her departure, she called the family around her bedside and in her weak way asked them to meet her in heaven.

FEWEL, Ernest Eugene
b: Apr 16 1858, 4 mi W of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 10 1906, 4 mi W of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 13 1906 - On the morning of January 10, 1906, after the fingers of time had marked the closing of the night and old Sol had beamed forth to illuminate another day, the shadows of the valley fell athwart the threshold of Ernest E. Fewel at the home of his mother, four miles west of Calhoun, after a lingering illness of several weeks with a carbuncle on the back of his neck. He had suffered intensely and despite medical skill and the hopes and prayers of his loving friends, he was taken from us. He was a son of the late R. Z. and E. H. Fewel and was born April 16, 1858 and reared on the old homestead where he died. His occupation for a number of years was that of a plasterer. He was an industrious man of increasing energy and push. He loved the open fields and the might woods, he loved the wild pleasures and recreations of hunting and fishing and the blue sky, the flowers to him, nature spoke a various language. Leaves an aged mother; four sisters; five brothers and a host of friends. During his long and painful illness, he was assisted and cared for by Mr. McCombs of Windsor, a professional nurse who deserves much praise and credit for the way he took care of Mr. Fewel. Funeral services were at his residence.

FEWEL, Fyke F.
b: Aug 23 1884, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 20 1939, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sardis North Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Fyke Fewel died at the Windsor hospital about 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 20, 1939, with pneumonia. He had been there about a week having first taken sick about two weeks ago with influenza at his home near Chalybeate Springs, northwest of Calhoun where he lived alone. Relatives then took him to the hospital where he had since been critically ill. Fyke, the oldest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Orlando Fewel, member of one of the oldest families in Henry County, was born August 23, 1884. He had never married but lived alone on his farm about 12 years following the death of his mother and the marriage of his younger brother. Honest, kind and generous, he had a smile for his acquaintances, but his life was lonely. An occasional visit to relatives and to Clinton were his only recreations. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Archie Middlecoff and Mrs. Clara Allen of Los Angeles, Calif.; Mrs. Lee Kinyon, north of Clinton and one brother, Conner Fewel, east of Clinton about five miles. At the time of going to press there had been no funeral arrangements made. The body was taken to the Housey Undertaking establishment at Calhoun.

FEWEL, Jerome N.
b: 1846, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 17 1928, near Roseland, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Jerome N. Fewel was born in Henry county, Mo., in 1846, died at his home near Roseland, Mo., July 17, 1928, aged 82 years, 6 months and 9 days. January 7, 1875, he was united in marriage to Cornelia Bell. He had been a member of the Baptist church since early boyhood, his membership being in the Mt. Olivet church at the time of his death. He is survived by the wife and five children, Eldo of Roseland, Hope of Nevada, Sally at home, Wiley of Cole, Mrs. John Mahaney of Los Animas, Col. he was regarded as one of Henry County's best beloved and pioneer citizens. Funeral services will be held at Mt. Olivet church this (Thursday) afternoon and interment will be made under the auspices of Clear Creek Masonic lodge, of which the deceased had long been an honored member.

FEWEL, Lula Margaret GRAY
b: Sep 25 1867, Pettis Co, MO
d: Feb 3 1908, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Death of Mrs. H. M. Fewel - Lula M. Gray, born September 25, 1867, in Pettis county, Mo.; married to Hugh M. Fewel October 31, 1888; died Monday night, February 3, 1908, at the family home on West Main street; funeral Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 5, at the Baptist church. Interment in Calhoun cemetery. Briefly, thus is told a transitory existence. It tells the beginning and the end. To an aged mother it brings to the threshold of the vanished years a baby form, a prattling child, a schoolgirl, the verging into womanhood, a courtship and marriage. Then, mother, home and heaven. Indeed, life is a strange admixture of joys and sorrows. Home's precious treasure taken, a husband companionless, and three sons left to mourn the loss of their best earthly friend. How sad! Yet such is life's oft recurring story. To the bereaved, to the brethren and sisters in the church of which Mrs. Fewel was a devoted member, we shall not presume to offer further unction, the men of God having performed their kindly offices with inspiration and eulogy - pointing the way to that blessed reunion above. But as the eldest of three who at like ages suffered the same irreparable loss, we especially extend to Masters Clifton, Fred and Clarence, our deepest sympathy; counseling them to shun evil, ever having in mind the question "would mother approve?" Do this, and you will be come honorable men and glorify her. In behalf of the aged mother of deceased, and of the broken hearted husband and sons, we express a grateful appreciation of the tender sympathy and kindly ministrations of neighbors and friends.

FEWEL, Mahala MERRITT
b: Jul 29 1817, Williamson Co, TN
d: Oct 16 1896
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Death of Mrs. Mahala Fewel - Mrs. Mahala Fewel died last Friday, Oct. 16, 1896. "Aunt Mahala," as she was called, was born in Williamson county, Tenn., July 29, 1817. She cameto Missouri in the fall of 1843 and settled in Johnson county at the head of Clear Fork. In Sept., 1843, she was married to Benj. Fewel, coming, immediately after her marriage to Mr. Fewel, to this State. There were two children born to this union; the oldest, Rebecca, lived to be grown and married Lilburn Cheatham; the youngest child died in infancy. Mrs. Fewel had lived with B. C. Fewel and M. B. Merritt for about sixteen years, previous to her death. For the last two years and a half she lived with Mr. Fewel, at which place she died. Mrs. Fewel was a sister to Judge M. B. Merritt and Mrs. B. C. Fewel who still survive her. She was buried in the Wiley Cemetery, where her immediate relatives were buried, and by the side of her mother, Elizabeth A. Merritt, who died at the age of 80 years. There were a great many friends and relatives who attended the burial. A short funeral service was conducted by Eld. R. M. Ogle, of the Primitive Baptist church, of which doctrine she was a firm believer, and who often spoke of her faith and hopes in our blessed Redeemer. A more lengthy obituary and fuller history of "Aunt Mahala" will be published later.

FEWEL, Nancy A. AVERY
b: Mar 12 1830, Morgan Co, MO
d: Mar 17 1901, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sardis North Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 1901 - Mrs. N.A. Fewel is dead. But the face in the coffin almost wore a smile and looked so pretty to the children gazing on it for the last time on earth. Seventy one years had touched her lightly and showed a calm beauty and serenity. She was born in Morgan County, Missouri March 12, 1830 and raised on the Avery homestead near Sardis, fifteen miles north of Clinton in Tebo township, and was one of eight children. One sister Mrs. Susan Roberts of Durango, Colorado, and A. C. and J. M. Avery are the only survivors. Married to Richard B. Fewel in 1850 and he died in 1880. Nine children, all living except the eldest, Orlando. Henry lives near Leeton; Dr. Dick Fewel at Montrose; Mason at Windsor; Green on the homestead in Johnson county; Mack in Calhoun; Walter the youngest at Fort Worth. The daughters are Mrs. T. S. Wallace of Clinton and Miss Hattie, who resides with her. Twenty-one grandchildren. Paralysis was the fatal malady.

FEWEL, Retta Ann ROBINSON
b: Jun 17 1871, 5 mi SE of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 2 1939, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Retta Fewell died about 11:55 p.m. July 2 at the Community Clinic Hospital in Clinton, after several weeks' illness which she had patiently borne, looking forward to meeting her savior. Retta Ann Robinson was born five miles southeast of Calhoun, June 17, 1871. She was united in marriage to S. A. Fewell, April 20, 1898. He preceded her in death January 10, 1925 and since that time she had lived alone. Surviving Mrs. Fewell are her daughter, Mrs. Leland Parks, who was her mother's devoted companion; also a sister Mrs. Will Wilson, near Joplin; a brother Arch Robinson near Windsor; nieces and nephews, including Mrs. Glenn Gray of Lamar; Everest and John Robinson, near Windsor. Early in life she united with Haydens Grove Christian Church and transferred her membership to Calhoun in 1908, when her daughter united with this church. As long as health permitted Mrs. Fewell attended Sunday school and church. Mrs. Fewell loved her home, was skillful with her needle and a splendid cook, having often exhibited her cakes and canned fruits at the Calhoun Colt Show where she has won several prizes. She raised a garden and flowers, and specialized in raising fruits of all kinds. Mrs. Fewell was loyal to her many friends and neighbors and was never too tired to perform some task for them. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Christian Church. Burial was in the Calhoun cemetery.

FEWEL, Richard Zachariah
b: Mar 9 1827, Rockingham Co, NC
d: May 9 1891, near Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 16 1891 - Died, last Saturday afternoon, May 9, 1891, at 4 o'clock, R. Z. Fewell at his home near Lewis, of pneumonia, ill a little more than a week. Mr. Fewell came to this county many years ago and engaged in agricultural pursuits on his large farm north of Lewis. His hospitable home was always open to friend and stranger alike. Deceased leaves a wife and ten children to mourn an irreparable loss. Born in North Carolina March 9, 1827 and married Elizabeth Crawford in 1847 in Rockingham county, N.C. Sunday afternoon, the remains of the dearly beloved husband, father and friend were laid to rest in the Calhoun cemetery.

FEWEL, Sylvester Alonzo
b: Jun 4 1857, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 10 1925, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Death has again come into our midst and taken from us one of our loved and well known citizens, Sylvester Alonzo Fewel. He was born June 4, 1857, 5 miles northwest of Calhoun, Mo., on the old Fewel farm near Hickory Grove church. Departed this life Jan. 10, 1925, in Windsor, Mo., about 5 p.m., being 67 years, 7 months and 6 days old. He leaves his wife, one brother, M. C. Fewel, a son, Ben Fewel, of Los Angeles, Calif., 4 grandchildren and one stepdaughter, Mrs. L. P. Parks, besides many other relatives and friends to mourn his departure. He was lived most of his life in and near Calhoun. Had been in failing health since last July and his suffering had been intense, but he bore it with patience. Everything possible was done to relieve him, but he gradually grew worse until the final summons came. Early in life he received a hope in Christ and united with the Missionary Baptist church, but in later years was a firm believer in the Primitive Baptist church and always attended their meetings when possible for him to do so. His faith in Christ was strong. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Monday afternoon. Despite the very bad weather a large crowd attended. The remains were laid to rest in the Calhoun cemetery.

FEWEL, Thursy MERRITT
b: abt 1822, Tennessee
d: Feb 4 1898
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Died on Friday February 4, 1898, Mrs. Thursy Fewel, wife of B. C. Fewel after a lingering illness of nearly twelve months. The subject of this sketch was born 76 years ago in Tennessee, emigrating to Henry county Missouri in 1841, settled on a farm 7? miles northwest of this place where they lived until twelve years ago when they moved to Calhoun in which place they have lived up to the time of her death. Nine children were born unto them six of whom have preceded her to the grave, the three remaining are M. C. and S. A. living here and Newton living in the country near the old homestead. Having served on earth more than the allotted time in ripe old age full of honors goodness gentleness, the kind companion the loving mother had been called up higher to a seat at the right hand of God. Her remains were followed by her family and friends to Hickory Grove cemetery on last Sunday at 12 o'clock where she was laid to rest with very impressive ceremonies. Deceased had been a consistent member of the primitive Baptist Church most all her life and will be sadly missed by her relatives and friends and we extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved in this dark hour of affliction.

FEWELL, Elizabeth A.
b: 1907
d: Apr 18 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Elizabeth A. Fewell, 85, 218 West Sedalia Avenue, died Saturday, April 18, 1992 at Golden Valley Hospital. Mrs. Fewell was a housekeeper in a number of Clinton homes before her retirement. She is survived by one son, Clarence F. Bradley of California and several cousins. Graveside services will be Tuesday at Antioch Cemetery.

FEWELL, Howard C. "Rope"
b: Jul 4 1928, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Oct 9 2005, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 13 2005 - Howard C. Fewell "Rope", 77, Springfield, died Sunday, October 9, 2005, at his residence. The son of George Herbert and Alice Sweate Fewell, he was born in Chilhowee July 4, 1928. He is survived by his devoted wife Gloria, and children of Springfield; mother-in-law, Mary Shockey, Springfield, and sister Itha Hicks, Clinton, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Friday, October 14, at Washington Avenue Baptist Church, Springfield, with interment to follow at Antioch Cemetery, Clinton.

FICK, Emmett Henry
b: Sep 7 1908, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 23 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Emmett Henry Fick, son of John P. and Theresa Teeman Fick, was born September 7, 1908 near Montrose, Mo. and departed this life Dec. 23, 1991 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 83 years. At the age of six months he moved with his parents to the family home place near Montrose where he spent his entire life farming, which meant everything to him. He was a member of St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown, Mo. Emmett is survived by two brothers, Gene Fick of Appleton City, and Jerome Fick of Montrose; two sisters, Mary Woodward and Sophia McClain, both of Montrose; five nephews and 11 nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, and three brothers. His family and farming were his entire life and he will be sadly missed by all that knew and loved him. Funeral services were held Friday, December 27, at Eckhoff-Hill Funeral Home, Appleton City. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

FICK, Jerome Andrew
b: May 8 1917
d: Mar 11 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 12 2002 - Jerome Andrew Fick, 84, died Monday, March 11, 2002, at the Clinton Healthcare & Rehab. He lived around Montrose and Germantown most of his life. He was the son of John and Threse (Teeman) Fick. He is survived by his wife, Marie Fick, of the home; one son, Philip Fick of Kansas City; three daughters, Jessica Hoffman of Lone Jack, Gail Fick Garnett, Kansas, and Brenda Cook of Warrensburg; one brother, Eugene Fick of Appleton City; one sister, Mary Woodward of Montrose; four grandchildren. He was a member of VFW Post of Montrose Post No. 8820. Funeral mass will be on Thursday, March 14, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Rosary will be Wednesday at the church. Burial will be at St. Ludger's Cemetery in Germantown.

FICK, Marie R. SICKMAN
b: Aug 18 1917, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 12 2004, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 14 2004 - Marie R. Fick, 86, Montrose, died Saturday, June 12, 2004, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. She was born August 18, 1917, in Germantown, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (Putthoff) Sickman. She married Jerome A. Fick December 17, 1947. He died March 11, 2002. She is survived by her son Phillip J. Fick, Kansas City; her daughters, Jessica Hoffman, Lone Jack, Gail Smith, Garnett, Kansas and Brenda L. Cook, Warrensburg; her brother, John Sickman, Clinton; her grandchildren, Jon and Josh Coleman and Maggie and Logan Cook. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Keith Fick; four brothers, Arthur, Alfred, Denis and Gene Sickman; four sisters, Blanche Wigger, Irene Kaumans, Mildred Fick and Lavina Pittsenbarger. She was a lifelong resident of Germantown and lived on the family farm until moving to Warrensburg in 2002. She worked at Appleton City Nursing Home, Rival and was a cook at Golden Valley Hospital. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose and attended Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Warrensburg. Memorial mass will be Tuesday, June 15, 10 a.m. at St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown. Inurnment will be in St. Ludger's Catholic Cemetery.

FICK, Paul J.
b: Jan 6 1913
d: Jan 14 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Ludger Cemetery, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 17 2000 - Paul J. Fick, 87, Clinton, died Friday afternoon, January 14, 2000, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. Before retiring, he farmed for many years in the Montrose area. He was also a construction worker on Highway 13 and the Kansas City Power and Light facility, west of Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Laura, of the home; one son, Dan Fick of Montrose; two granddaughters in Lee's Summit, Lisa Hobson and Becky Fick; two great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass was held Monday, 10 a.m. at St. Ludger's Catholic Church in Germantown. Burial was in St. Ludger's Cemetery, Germantown. Arrangements were under the direction of Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home.

FICKE, Milfred Artemus
b: 1912
d: 1992
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Milfred Artemus Ficke was born February 11, 1912 in Gerald, Missouri, the son of Beverly A. Ficke and Sophie Flottman Ficke. He passed away February 12, 1992 at Western Missouri Medical Center, Warrensburg, at the age of 80. On June 12, 1927 in Independence, Milfred married Opal S. Hughes. To this union two children were born. Milfred was in the armed services, serving his country in the Army in France during World War II. He had the distinguished honor of receiving a Purple Heart. He worked for the United States Postal Service as a rural mail carrier for 37 years. Milfred was a member of the Chilhowee Community Methodist Church, Chilhowee Masonic Lodge #487, Corinthian Lodge #265 of Warrensburg and the Warrensburg American Legion. He is survived by his wife Opal of the home; one son, Robert Ficke of Odessa; one daughter, Sally Poindexter of Independence; four granddaughters, Debra Allen, Dana Putthoff and Emily and Katie Wallace; also three great-grandchildren, Harvey Ray Alexander, Jr., Ann Marie Allen and Ashley Putthoff. Also surviving are two sisters, Bernice Sheffer of Harrisonville, and Marguerite Peters of Mt. Lakes, New Jersey. He was preceded in death by his brother, Charles, in 1990. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 15, 1992 at Chilhowee Community Methodist Church.

FICKE, Opal Sally HUGHES
b: Jun 26 1912, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 2000, Parkville, Platte Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 13 2000 - Opal Sally Ficke, 87, Parkville, formerly of Chilhowee, died at the home of her granddaughter in Parkville. She was born in Blairstown on June 26, 1912, daughter of Robert and Lydia Pearl Simpson Hughes. She married Melfred Ficke at Independence on June 12, 1937. He preceded her in death along with her parents, two brothers and one sister. Among survivors are one son Robert Ficke, Odessa; one daughter Sally Poindexter, Independence; six grandchildren, Debra, Dana, Robby, Emily, Katie and Russ; five great-grandchildren, Ashley, Tanner, Gavin, Harvey and Annie. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Chilhowee Community Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Carpenter Cemetery.

FICKEL, Charles Eugene
b: Jul 14 1933, Clearwater, NE
d: Mar 31 1995, 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 - Charles Eugene Fickel, son of Charles N. and Callie (Jones) Fickel, was born July 14, 1933, at Clearwater, Nebraska, and died March 31, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 61. Charles had lived in Independence, and North Little Rock, Arkansas, before he moved to Windsor five years ago. He was a district manager for the Whirlpool Corporation for 25 years before he retired in 1989. He was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, Independence Masonic Lodge No. 76, Little Rock Scottish Rite Bodies, Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City, and the Experimental Aircraft Association-Tri Lakes, Clinton. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. Charles is survived by his wife, Mary, and one son, Charles Andrew Fickel of the home and one brother, Harold Fickel, Calhoun. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Monday, April 3. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FICKEL, Charles Newton
b: abt 1894
d: 1993
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles Newton Fickel, 99, Windsor, died Tuesday, December 7, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born in Missouri valley, Iowa and had lived in Independence most of his life before moving to Windsor in 1991. He was a veteran of World War I, serving in the Army, and a retired carpenter. He was a member of the R.L.D.S. Church. Survivors include two sons, Harold G. Fickel of Calhoun and Charles E. Fickel of Windsor; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday at the Mound Grove Cemetery in Independence.

FICKEL, Glen
b: abt 1951
d: 2002
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 15 2002 - Glen Fickel, 51, Wichita, Kansas, died Thursday, July 11, 2002. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 17, at Speaks Midtown Chapel, with interment in Mound Grove Cemetery. He is survived by his companion, Sandy Woodrow of Wichita, Kansas; parents, Harold and Lois Fickel of Clinton; sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Kelley Smith of Independence; nephews, Steve, Chris and Jeff Smith.

FICKEN, Mary L. TUBBESING
b: 1878
d: 1959
Cedar Hill: The life of Mary L. Ficken was ended Wednesday, June 3rd, 1959, at 8:15 p.m. at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Matilda Bonacker. Mary Ficken was born on April 26, 1878 near Union, Missouri. She was the last of nine children born to William & Anna Tubbesing. She came to Cedar Hill at the age of 6 years old. She was confirmed and a member at her death at St. Martins Evangelical & Reformed Church at Dittmer. She was married on December 9, 1897 to William Ficken, who preceded her in death. To this union was born 7 children, two of whom died in childhood. Mrs. Ficken is survived by her five children, Edward of Festus; Oscar and Herman of Cedar Hill; Mrs. Matilda Bonacker, House Springs; and Mrs. Bertha Parmentier, St. Louis; 14 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren, mother-in-law, sister-in-law, aunt and cousin. The funeral was June 7, 1959 at St. Martins E & R Church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Out of town relatives attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. William Bohle, Granville, IL; Mrs. Anna Manning, Jefferson City; Dan Ragland, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Tubbesing, Raytown; Harry Tubbesing, Latour; Miss Ruby Tubbesing, Kansas City; Miss Lena Tubbesing, Kansas City; Miss Huldah Tubbesing, Clinton; Mrs. Matilda Bradley, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crooks, Leeton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keck, Clinton; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tubbesing, Clinton; Mrs. Henry Tubbesing, Clinton Mr. and Mrs. William Ragland, Clinton. Brimmer Funeral Home, House Springs, MO, conducted the services.

FIELD, Chester B.
b: Jul 29 1930, Harwood, Vernon Co, MO
d: Mar 6 2001, San Antonio, TX
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 10 2001 - Chester B. Field, 70, Floresville, Texas, died March 6, 2001, at Metropolitan Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. He was born July 29, 1930, in Harwood, the son of Robert Bruce Field and Susie (Lukenbill) Field. He was an over-the-road truck driver for Trinity Industries in San Antonio, Texas. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He is survived by a daughter, Tammy Field, Kansas City; a brother, Leroy Field, Great Falls, Montana; three sisters, Christine D'Aquinn, Denham Springs, Louisiana, Lois Jane Fielder, Warrensburg, and Hester Galloway, Windsor, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 12, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FIELD, Jessie Pauline GREGORY
b: 1925
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2004 - Jessie Pauline Field of Mexico Beach died at her home Saturday, December 6. She was born February 15, 1925, in Lewis Station. She was the daughter of Jesse Alfred and Lottie May Anderson Gregory and the stepdaughter of Ross Peek. She was married to the late Edgar Field for 41 years and they had five daughters, three who preceded her. Loretta Field, Linda Field and Kay Elwartowski. She is survived by daughters, Pauletta Owens, Panama City, Florida, and Effie Day, Kansas City. Funeral services were Wednesday at Beach Baptist Church.

FIELDS, Amanda May
b: Jun 10 1844, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 27 1937, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO, July 1937 - The folds of mortality slipped from the frail shoulders of Miss Amanda Fields while she slept Tuesday night at her home five miles northwest of Clinton, leaving her, as she had lived, serene and peaceful in death. So her nephew and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Billingsbey, who cared for her, found her when they went to her bedside about five o'clock in the morning. Miss May, as she was generally called, had been in delicate health for many months, having broken her arm last winter, and had been confined to her bed for more than a year. With the passing of this aged resident of Henry County the last of the Nathan fields children are gone. Nathan Fields, a man of importance and wealth, was one of the earliest pioneers of the county, having come here in 1834, the oldest settler in Fields Creek Township, born in Grayson County, Va. He was the first deputy sheriff of Henry County, appointed by the governor of the state. He early entered about 1,600 acres of land, owning some 700 at the time of his death. He was married to Miss Mary E. Graham, also a Virginian who had come with her parents to Johnson County in 1833, and to them were given eleven children. The church, school, creek and township were named after Mr. Fields whose importance was long felt through his children after his death. His daughters, Misses May, Sallie and Helen, longest lived of the family, resided at the old home place and were known as the Fields Sisters. Miss Helen died in 1928 and Miss Sallie three years ago, leaving Miss Amanda, who was born June 10, 1844, and the oldest of the three, alone. Each one had made a will, leaving a life interest in her third of the farm to the survivors, and at the end, what was left, was to be divided among nieces and nephews. More than a year and a half ago Robert Billingsbey came to the home to manage the farm and care for her, which he and his wife did, kindly and with pleasantness. Miss May, who had attended the Fields Creek school as a girl and grew up in the fields Creek Cumberland Presbyterian church, as all her life a home body, quiet and retired, religious and good. Her home was her haven, and there she found her pleasure and diversion, reading her Bible, doing fine needle work, finding no interest in coming to town or going other places. In the old house, typical of years gone by and well remembered by many Henry Countains, she and the other sisters were surrounded by lovely old things they had prized thru the years, handsome antique furniture, fine, rich silks made up into beautiful dresses and hangings; laces; silver, heavy and ornate; china; shawls of exquisite paisley and cashmere that different great nieces loved and had been promised all things antique collectors had in vain tried to by. These were lost, however, one night about six years ago when late in November, the house caught fire and Miss Sallie and Miss May escaped with little more than their night clothing. Hurt and distressed over their loss, they did not grieve over it as much as had they been younger, and came to town to a house on North Third street where they lived until a little modern four room house was built on the same site as the old, to which they went back as soon as complete. It held nothing of the past and while they had been unhappy in town it was nothing to the loneliness they suffered in the new home. The furniture was modern and stiff, nothing they had known and loved was there, and their hearts were near to breaking. the old house had been peopled with memories, the forms of parents long asleep in the nearby church yard, moved through its high ceilinged rooms, the voices of little brothers and sisters and girlhood companions rang up the stairs. Everything they touched and used was endeared to them by happy association and they were never lonesome though sometimes years would pass and they were never off the place. When Miss Sallie laid down her burden of years, Miss Amanda said goodbye to all she had loved and with her Bible, her companion, she lived in the past, too fragile to struggle against the new, fond of her kinspeople of later generations yet never in tune with her changed world. Thus ill health found her and thus her life wore out its length of days. The funeral services were conducted Wednesday at the Wilkinson Chapel and the body was laid to rest in the fields Cemetery beside others of her family. Among surviving nieces and nephews are Mrs. Robert Montgomery of Clinton, Miss Eugenia and Miss Maggie McLeod and Sidney of Garland; Mrs. Walton Everman of Bartlesville, Okla.; Robert Billingsbey of northwest of Clinton, and the Cox family. - Mrs. Ella Gilkison, and Mrs. Effie Bryant of Kansas City; Mrs. Lillian Meyers of Maryville, Mo.; Dr. J. H. Cox, Omaha, Neb.; Bert, Stratford, Tex.; R. L., Lubbeck, Tex.; Walter, Union, Ore.; Mrs. J. W. Shy, Cheyenne Wells, Colo. Dr. and Mrs. Geo. Gilkison and Mrs. Meyers were in Clinton for the funeral.

FIELDS, Donald Eugene
b: Apr 11 1934, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 14 1962, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Donald Eugene Fields, 28, was found dead in his car at 5:30 p.m. September 14, 1962, the apparent victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the heart. Henry County Sheriff Wilbur Schmidt reports that Fields had worked at the Clearfield Cheese Company in Clinton until 5:00 p.m. Friday, when he drove to the home of his estranged wife, which is located in the Forrest apartments on West Franklin St. The address of the deceased was reported to be at 814 E. Green St., Clinton, where the couple had lived until a short time preceding the fatal shooting. Sheriff Schmidt reports that his investigation revealed that Fields had gone to the apartment of his estranged wife before returning to his car to use a .22-caliber revolver for the fatal shot to the heart area. The lifeless body of the deceased was first found by two bicyclists, according to Sheriff Schmidt - Woodrow Hursh, 12, and Galen Carter, 13. The car was parked on the east side of North Water St. just off W. Franklin St. The boys reported their find to Mrs. Fields, according to Sheriff Schmidt who was assisted in the investigation by Deputies C. E. Arnold and James Burwell and Clinton Officer James Branstetter. Funeral services for Mr. Fields were conducted at 2 p.m. Sept 17, at Sickman Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery. Mr. Fields was born April 11, 1934, in Henry County near Shawnee Mound, one of 13 children of Edward and Maude Robertson Fields, Route 6, Clinton. He leaves his wife, Sharon; three step children, his parents; five brothers, Charles, Elmer, Jack, Everett; Seven sisters, Helen, Gladys, Betty, Elsie, Dorothy, Mildred and Nadene.

FIELDS, Edward Albert "Ed"
b: Jan 26 1908, Claremore, Rogers Co, OK
d: Oct 6 2005, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2005 - Edward Albert "Ed" Fields was born January 26, 1908, in Claremore, Oklahoma, the son of Elmer Clifton Fields and Ruth (Warnock) Fields. He died at his home in Calhoun October 6, 2005, at the age of 97 years. Mr. Fields grew up in Missouri where he had lived all his life as a farmer. He loved to travel and fish. He was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by h is parents, Elmer and Ruth Fields; one son Donald; one daughter Helen Klick; one brother Harry Fields, and one sister Ethel Powers. Ed is survived by his wife Doris A. Fields of the home and 12 children, Gladys Turner, Racine, Wisconsin, Charles and Robert Fields of Calhoun, Betty Glenn, Springfield, Elmer and Jack Fields, Mildred Redding and Nadine Pennock, Clinton, Elsie Kampe, Creighton, Everett Fields, Urich, Dorothy Hager, Elkhart, Indiana, Barbara Lewis, Warrensburg; stepchildren, Mary Lou Jennings, Athens, Texas, Bob Coffer, Duncan, Oklahoma, and Lanis Wooley, Henderson, Nevada; a sister Marguerite Whiteaker, Racine, Wisconsin; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, Saturday, October 8. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

FIELDS, Gladys Virginia WILSON
b: Apr 29 1929, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 10 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 10 2001 - Gladys V. Fields, 72, Calhoun, died Sunday, September 9, 2001, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 2 2001 - Gladys Virginia Fields, daughter of Alfred and Bertha Kampe Wilson, was born April 29, 1929, in Calhoun. She married Robert Wayne Fields on October 16, 1958, in Calhoun. They made their home in Calhoun where she was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Fields, of the home; six children, Judy Ann Playle and husband, Roger, and James William Harrelson, Jr. and wife, Kelly, and Gladys Virginia Peek, all of Clinton, Robert Dale Harrelson of Evanston, Wyoming, Kenneth Wayne Fields of Calhoun and Kathy Sue Smith and husband, John, Nevada; one sister, Louise Grasher of Urich; one brother, Charles Wilson of El Dorado Springs, as well as 13 grandchildren, Janice Rothgeb, Lawrence Littlejohn, Laurie Foster, Bryan Harrelson, Jamie Harrelson, Mary Sizemore, Steven Miller, Judy Moon, Shorty Peek, Shandra Harrelson, Leslie Harrelson, Pamela Harrelson and Johnny Perry and seven great-grandchildren, Christopher Hathcock, Megan Foster, John Johnson, Victoria Johnson, Phillip Rothgeb, Samantha Sanders, William Moon, and one great-great-granddaughter, Kelsey Johnson. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, September 12. Burial was in the Calhoun cemetery.

FIELDS, Helen E.
b: Oct 4 1850, Henry Co, MO
d: May 18 1928, NW of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 1928 - Miss Helen E. Fields died at her home northwest of Clinton, five miles at 10 a.m., Friday, May 18th with influenza and pneumonia, after a week's illness. She had been in good health, but her two other sisters had had the influenza and she contracted it and was very ill from the first. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan a. Fields and was born, raised and died on the arm that they homesteaded. Her parents were among the earliest settlers of the county, coming from Virginia. Her father was the first recorder of Henry county. She was born October 4, 1850, and was educated at the Cook Academy in Clinton, and later in the Lamkin Academy of Clinton. She taught in the rural schools of Henry county for nine years. Her only brother died in youth, so her father always depended upon Helen to look after his business affairs. After his death she became the head of the household and managed the large farm most efficiently. She knew every detail of it, while her sisters, May and Sallie, looked after the household. They have always depended upon her so much that they are bereft without her. Miss Helen had to have part of her left arm amputated about 18 years ago because a hog mangled it. She went to release a pig fastened in the fence, when the sow thought she was hurting it, and became infuriated and knocked her down, and it was only by her sheer pluck that she escaped with her life. She lived to accomplish many things - a full and useful life. She was so interested in her pupils that they returned to her years ever after they were married to get advice and help, for she never failed them. She was beloved by all nieces and nephews, and they would rather visit their aunts, the Misses Fields, than any place else in the world, for them is the old southern hospitality. She was converted at the age of 19, during a meeting held by Fields Creek church, with which she united. She put her religion into every day practice by square dealings with all of her fellowmen and remained a faithful member of her church until her death. Rev. Wolfe, pastor of the Clinton First M. E. church conducted the funeral services at her late home Saturday afternoon at 2:30. Burial in the fields family cemetery a quarter of a mile from the old home. Mr. and Mrs. Buford Mullin, Mrs. Lillian H. Myers, Mrs. George S. Gilkison, of Kansas City, nieces and nephews of deceased were called here by her death and to attend the funeral.

FIELDS, Mary Elizabeth GRAHAM
b: Dec 9 1816, Smythe Co, VA
d: Aug 7 1908, W of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 15 1908 - Mrs. Mary Fields, widow of Nathan Fields, died at her home five miles west of Clinton August 7, 1908. She was 91. Her maiden name was Mary Elizabeth Graham and she was born in Smith County, Va. December 9, 1816. One sister survives, Mrs. Amanda Scott, residence west of Clinton. When she was 16, her parents moved to Boone County but then moved three months later to near Warrensburg, where, at the age of 22, she married Mr. Fields, April 25, 1839. On the following day, they came to the farm where she has lived 69 years. Mr. and Mrs. Fields rode on horseback to the large tract of land that they afterward settled to make a home. Wild deer and turkey were shot on the creek near their door and this pioneer couple added much to the history of Henry County. Mr. Fields died November 2, 1898. They had two sons and eight daughters, one son dying in infancy and the other in early manhood and a grown daughter also has died. The seven surviving daughters are Mrs. Margaret Cock of Kansas City; Mrs. M. M. Elliston, Clinton; Mrs. George McCloud, five miles northwest of Clinton; Mrs. Celeste Billinger, El Dorado Springs and Misses Mary, Helen and Sallie of the home. Mrs. Fields had been a faithful Presbyterian for 76 years and her gentle life was filled with cheer and brightness for all in her presence. She was always ready to make with a little joke to make her friends forget their troubles, even in the last years of her life. An immense throng of friends gathered for the funeral, at the home, and she was laid to rest beside her husband in Fields Creek Township.

FIELDS, Maude Edith ROBERTSON
b: Jun 14 1904, Cooper Co, MO
d: Feb 19 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 20 2002 - Maude Edith Robertson Fields, 97, Clinton, died Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital. She was born June 14, 1904, in Cooper County. She was the daughter of John William Robertson and Maniza Ann Goode Robertson. She was a member of the Calhoun Baptist Church, member of Loyal Neighbors Club, 4-H Club Sewing Leader and house wife. She married Edward Fields February 23, 1929, and to this union 14 children were born. Survivors are five sons, Charles and wife, Margaret, Calhoun, Elmer and wife, Doris, Clinton, Robert of Calhoun, Jack of Clinton and Everett and wife, Wanda, Urich; seven daughters, Gladys and husband, Jesse Turner, Racine, Wisconsin, Betty and husband, Blanton Glenn, Springfield, Elsie Kampe, Urich, Dorothy and husband, Jewell Hager, Elkhard, Indiana, Mildred Redding, Clinton, Barbara and husband Bill Lewis, Warrensburg, and Nadine and husband, Danny Pennock, Clinton; 28 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one son, Donald, in 1962, one daughter, Helen Klick, in 2001, three brothers, Henry, Gus and Vern; one sister, Eva Miner; two grandsons and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be Friday, February 22, at Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery.

FIELDS, Nathan A.
b: Feb 24 1812, Grayson Co, VA
d: Nov 2 1898, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 5 1898 - Nathan A. Fields, one of Henry County's early pioneers, died at his home four miles west of Clinton on Wednesday night. The deceased came from Virginia when Henry County was yet known as Rives and has been one of the most respected and best known of our early settlers. His health has been feeble for some time and he was in his 88th year at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and four daughters to mourn his loss. His sturdy character, unwavering integrity, tireless energy and long residence marked him as one of nature's truest noblemen and one whose memory will be reverenced as long as the creek and township named after him shall be part of Henry County. The funeral was held at the residence yesterday and his remains were laid to rest in the home burying ground near his residence.

FIELDS, Sarah A. "Sallie"
b: May 8 1858, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 1934, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 1934 - With the passing of Miss Sallie Fields at the old home place on Fields Creek Sunday morning, there remains only Miss May Fields of that gay and happy era when the Fields' home was the hub around which revolved all the best society and the Fields' children were the most sought-after young people of the day. Miss Sallie died after an illness of two weeks, at the age of 78, having been born May 8, 1856. She was the youngest daughter of that well-known pioneer, Nathan A. Fields and wife, both Virginians who came to Missouri to make their home in the pioneer days of this sate. Nathan fields was born February 24, 1812, in Grayson county, Virginia, and with his father came to Missouri and settle don the old home place on Fields Creek, a century ago last May 10. Nathan fields was married to Mary E. Graham 97 years ago, April 27. His bride had come from her birthplace in Smythe county, Virginia, where she was born December 9, 1816, to Johnson county with her parents, and after her marriage came to Henry county to make her home with her young husband. Nathan Fields was the first deputy sheriff of this county, receiving his appointment from the governor of the state, and it was while he held this office that he helped haul the logs for the first courthouse in this county, then known as Rives county. About 1600 acres of land was entered by Mr. Fields, and this family was known far and wide for their hospitality in entertaining. The Fields' home for many score years was a rambling old log cabin of unusual arrangement, yet having the beauty of the authentic southern home. There was a vast fireplace where immense burning logs sent the smoke up the great chimney and provided warmth throughout the winter. The home was reached by a winding road and in front of the house was a high stile block where the belles of that period, dressed in their hoop skirts and finery, dismounted from the side saddles on their horses, assisted by their admiring beaux. In the long living room of the fields' home and the parlor, which were connected with a porch only as the intervening bedroom had but one door, were held the gayest parties of the seasons, and young people of Clinton and vicinity were always thrilled when they received an invitation to one of these affairs. The essence of hospitality was personified by the Fields, for their welcome rang out sincerely to each guest, who was always urged to partake of every good thing they had to offer. Interwoven into this gayety was the golden thread of spirituality as the entire family were members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to which they contributed both time and money. Although their entertaining was done lavishly a Christian atmosphere pervaded over all and it was with a deeper peace of heart that the parting guest left the cheery home life of this family. One by one the father and mother and the children died until only the three maiden sisters Misses Helen, Sallie and May were left of that once merry family of children and the parents. Miss Helen, whose nature was practical, became the business manager and tended the lifestock and other details of the farm. Miss Sallie, who really liked to cook, sweep, clean, and sew, became the housekeeper, while Miss May assisted in any way she could. In May, 1928, Miss Helen died, and only the two sisters were left. The historic old log home was destroyed by fire shortly thereafter, consuming by flame the family records, heirlooms, furniture and treasured antiques. Misses Sallie and May moved to Clinton and resided on North Third street for some time, but with their declining years came the desire to spend their last days on the farm on which they were born and spent their lives, so a small cottage was built to accommodate them. A great nephew, Robert Billingsley and a housekeeper resided with them and saw to their comfort and other great nieces and nephews looked after them also. Last rites were conducted at the home on Monday. Only intimate friends and close relatives were present, including the last of the family, Miss May Fields, who is about 94 years old. Burial was in the old Fields burying ground.

FIELDS, Sellie Lawrence
b: 1885
d: 1964
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Clinton MO - Sellie Lawrence Fields, 68, Chilhowee, former Henry Countian, died Saturday afternoon, April 4, 1964, at the University of Missouri Medical Center, Columbia. Mr. Fields, a lifelong resident of Henry and Johnson Counties was born July 22, 1885, in Henry County, the son of Frank and Mollie Bradley Fields. He leaves a sister, Mrs. Della Schrawyer, Denver, and a brother, Lee, San Antonio, TX. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 7, at the Chilhowee Baptist Church. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg.

FIFE, Laura Rose WAGNER
b: Oct 30 1921, Hysham, MT
d: Dec 15 2004, 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, Jan 20 2005 - Laura Rose (Wagner) Fife, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wagner, was born October 30, 1921, in Hysham, Montana, and died December 15, 2004, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, at the age of 83 years. After high school she entered nurse's training with the intention of becoming an Army nurse, but before she could complete the training the war was over. In 1839 she met Roy Fife and they corresponded during his tour of duty with the Army. When the war was over they were married in Hardin, Montana. They later moved to Missouri where she became a farmer's wife. To this union two children were born, Margaret and Raymond. She was an Avon representative for 13 years. She was a faithful member of the LaDue Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and lay leader for many years. She leaves her husband Roy of the home; one son Raymond Fife, Deepwater; one daughter Margaret Ramey and husband James, Kansas City, as well as seven grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She was a great worker in the LaDue Methodist Church. May God bless her and receive her Home. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, December 18. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FIFER, Bessie Jane SHORTHOSE
b: Aug 3 1871, Illinois
d: Feb 21 1940, near Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Mrs. Robert Fifer Died - At her home, east of Brownington, at 12:45 p. m. Wednesday, February 21, 1940, from an extended illness of bronchial trouble, which became worse with a cold. She was devotedly cared for by her loved ones, and was bedfast but a few days. Bessie Jane Shorthose was born August 3, 1871, in Illinois. She spent most of her life in and near Brownington and for many years was an expert seamstress in Brownington until her health failed. She and her husband, Robert Fifer, were living in Brownington when their home burned several months ago, then they made their home with her sister, Mrs. Fannie Kerrigan until they secured the small place east of Brownington so that Mrs. Fifer could be out of doors more and raise chickens and a garden, which they hoped would strengthen her. Mr. Fifer had been retired from active farming for some time. Mrs. Fifer was a member of the Brownington Christian Church and when able, taught a Sunday school class there. She loved her home, and to sew, and found as much satisfaction from the neat, well finished articles she made, as did her patrons. She is survived by two brothers, Charles Shorthose of Windsor; Geo. W. Shorthose, Kansas City; three sisters, Mrs. Kerrigan and Mrs. Val McElwee of Brownington and Mrs. J. E. Slattery of East Lincoln Street, Clinton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p. m. Friday at the Brownington Christian Church. Burial in the cemetery there under direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service.

FIFER, John Robert
b: Dec 15 1871, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 10 1949
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Bob Fifer, a cousin of Bessie Deen Childers, died February 10, 1949. His wife, Bessie Shorthose Fifer, preceded him in death. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Brownington Baptist Church for John Robert Fifer, long time resident of the Mt. Zion and Brownington communities. Burial was at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. John Robert Fifer, son of William and Matilda Fifer, was born December 15, 1871, near Calhoun. He grew to manhood and spent all his life as a farmer near Mt. Zion and Brownington. He was married to Bessie Shorthose November 12, 1898, and theirs was a happy union. Mrs. Fifer died in 1940, and Mr. Fifer remained alone at the home until the last two weeks which he spent in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Audie Childers. He leaves to mourn his passing, two sisters, Mrs. Addie Weichal and Mrs. Blanche Kincade, Fredonia, Kan.; two cousins, Otis Dean, Nowata, Okla., and Mrs. Bessie Childers, Clinton, MO. Two nephews, Arch Burns of Independence, Kan., and Edd Burns of Neodesha, Kan., came for last rites.

FINK, Conrad
b: abt 1827
d: 1894
Clinton MO, Jan 5 1895 - Conrad Fink, head member of that well-known wholesale grocery firm of Fink & Nasse, St. Louis, died suddenly at 67 at Ashville, N.C. where he had gone for his health. He started as a poor boy about 30 years ago and gradually built up one of the best wholesale grocery houses in the West. Leaves a wife and four children, including Mrs. W. F. Crome of this city.

FINKS, Arthur Wayman Rev.
b: Aug 14 1865, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 17 1890, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - A. W. Finks, son of M. F. Finks, died about midnight Monday night, Feb. 17th, aged 24 years. His disease was consumption, having been sick for about two years, but only confined to his room a few days. He was buried on Wednesday, the 19th, at Calhoun. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Harris, of Windsor, who preached an eloquent and consoling sermon from Job, 5th ch., 26th verse, after which a large concourse of friends, neighbors and relatives followed him to his last resting place. As a son, brother, friend and christian, he was loved, and will be greatly missed.

FINKS, Bettie Fitzhugh LEWIS
b: Sep 28 1847, Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 26 1920, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 1920 - Mrs. M. D. Finks Entered Into Rest - At her home in Calhoun, at 8 p.m. November 26th, after years of suffering, with a complication of diseases. Two weeks before her death she took a severe cold, which settled on her lungs and caused her death. Bettie Fitzhugh Lewis was born September 28, 1847 at the home of her parents, Howell Lewis and wife, on the Lewis homestead just north of Lewis, now known as the Roe farm. January 26, 1871, she was united in marriage to M. D. Finks, who survives her. Three children were given to this union, all of whom are living, as follows: Leland Finks, Quinton, Okla., who was at his mother's bedside when she died; also Mesdames Brice F. and Clyde N. Richardson, of Calhoun. There are five grandchildren. She also leaves one brother, W. H. Lewis, of Lewis Station; and three sisters - Mrs. L. W. Good, Kansas City; Mrs. Jennie Gatewood, Lisco, Neb.; and Mrs. Emma Wiley, Calhoun. She was converted and united with the M. E. church, South, 40 years ago at Drake's Chapel, under the ministry of Rev. J. T. Hogan. Hers was a wonderful Christian character. She took a keen interest in the Sunday school and other activities of the church and her home was always open to the ministers of the gospel. Every preacher felt better for having been there, so pure and sweet was this good woman. Her life has been worth while, and one of real influence for good in the community. It was always a pleasure to visit at Aunt Bettie's. Altho so frail in health, she presided over her home with such a charm of manner and extended such gracious hospitality that every hour in her presence was worth while. On her devoted husband the blow of her death comes hardest. He will miss her most but their children will do everything in their power to comfort him and cheer him in his loneliness. Mrs. Finks is a descendant of the Washington family, her father, Howell Lewis, being a nephew of George Washington, the father of our country. November 1836 he and his wife came to Henry county and settled on this place just north of Lewis, where he made his home until his death. This old homestead is beautifully located on the rise just north of Lewis. For many years in the early history of Henry county, it was the main stopping place on the road and many a weary traveler enjoyed the open hearted old Virginia hospitality of the owner. It was a double log house with passage way between and later had additions. When it was built sawed lumber could not be had and puncheon floors were laid down and door casings hewn out, and for lack of nails were fastened with wooden pins. Shooting matches and hunts were the delight of all, and to be a good marksman was the delight of every man. Game of all kinds abounded. On a rack over the door of the old home hung for many years an old rifle, the property of Mrs. Finks' great-grandfather. It was first a flint and was later changed to percussion lock. This old rifle in the hands of Howell Lewis sent many a fatal load into fine fat deer in the neighborhood. One morning a fine fat buck ventured within its range from the family homestead and standing within his residence door, Mr. Lewis brought down his game. The funeral service of Mrs. Finks was conducted at the M. E. church, in Calhoun, Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. by her pastor, Rev. Edgar Hunt, after which her body was laid in the beautiful Calhoun cemetery.

FINKS, Colleen H. HAND
b: Aug 5 1924, Bixby, Tulsa Co, OK
d: Dec 27 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 29 2004 - Colleen H. Finks, 80, Windsor, died December 27, 2004, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born August 5, 1924, in Bixby, Oklahoma, the daughter of Roy and Opal Hand. On December 25, 1941, in Windsor, she married Joe S. Finks, who survives of the home. Mrs. Finks was a homemaker and had worked at the former Windsor International Shoe Factory and Greife's Clothing Store for several years. She was also a Missouri license fee officer at the License bureau in Clinton for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church. In addition to her husband, Joe, she is survived by two sons, Joe S. Finks Jr., Dunbar, West Virginia, and Ronald A. Finks, Windsor; a brother, James A. Hand, Windsor; a sister Mary Jean Payne, LaQuinta, California; five grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous friends. She was preceded in death by son James M. Finks and brother Glen "Buddy" Hand. Graveside services will be Friday, December 31, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FINKS, Elizabeth GRAVES EDDINS
b: Sep 1803, Virginia
d: Feb 17 1887, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Grandma Finks is Dead - Funeral will be preached at one o'clock at Calhoun. She died at 2:30 Thursday afternoon, of pneumonia. Her life has been one of such sweet gentle purity that none knew her but to love and feel better for having been in her presence. She came with her husband, Mark Finks, at an early date from Madison county, Va. and located in old Franklin, across the river from Boonville, where they lived two years and lost one child, a daughter named Sallie; then they moved to the present old home place in Tebo township, where she lived for 40 years. Mrs. Finks' maiden name was Graves and she was married the first time to Mr. Eddins, in Virginia, by whom she had one son, Frank, who died of pneumonia during the late war; one daughter, Lou, who was married to Mr. Parks and lived in Papinville, Bates county. Her death occurred in 1859. She was married to Mark Finks before coming to Missouri. He died in 1876. Their home was ever the most cheerful and hospitable in the whole neighborhood and country. There were 11 children by the last union, 9 now living. Thornton, the oldest, died in California; Fannie, wife of T. D. Burch, lives near Lewis Station; Sallie died in Howard county; Mary, wife of J. P. Legg, lives in Tebo. Fisher married and is living near the home place; Will lives with his family on the home place; Jim has a family and is in the stock business at Windsor; Tandy died in 1860; Jennie, who has been the comfort and companion to her mother, ministering to her slightest wants, will feel this loss most heavily. Mit and Eliza were twins and Mit lives with his family near the home place; Eliza is the wife of Dode Adamson, near Montrose. Grandma Finks united with the Baptist Church at Calhoun a few years ago, the same time some of her children and grandchildren were made members and baptized. She lived to see her children surrounded by their children and grandchildren, making one of the largest families in the county.

FINKS, Florence S.
b: Apr 26 1896, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 12 1994, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Miss Florence S. Finks, 98, Harrisonville, died on December 12, 1994 at Camden Health Center where she made her home. Miss Finks was born to Edward R. Finks and Minnie Shepherd Finks on April 26, 1896 near Clinton. She lived in Calhoun prior to moving to Pleasant Hill in 1973. She had been at the health center since 1980. Miss Finks worked as a dispatcher for the M.K.& T. Railroad during World War I. During World War II, she was employed at Pratt and Lambert in Kansas City. In later years she worked at a clothing store in Clinton. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Pleasant Hill. Miss Finks is survived by a sister Frances Schiller of Pleasant Hill, two nieces and two nephews. Her brother Noel Parks Finks passed away in 1960. Graveside services were held on December 14 under the direction of the Stanley & Son Funeral Home. Burial was at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

FINKS, James Michael
b: Sep 1 1948, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 23 1995
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James Michael Finks, 47, died Monday, October 23, 1995. Services were Friday, October 27, at the McGilley State Line Chapel. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Raytown. Mr. Finks was born September 1, 1948, in Windsor. He moved to the Kansas City area in 1975. He worked as assistant controller for the Kansas City Star for 16 years. Survivors include his son, Jay Finks, Overland Park, Ks.; his daughter, Deanna Finks, Overland Park, Ks.; his parents, Joseph and Coleen Finks, Windsor, and two brothers, Ron Finks, Windsor, and Joe Finks, Marissa, IL.

FINKS, Leland M.
b: 1871
d: 1935
Clinton MO - Leland M. Finks, former resident of Calhoun, and brother-in-law of C. S. Morrow, cashier of the Calhoun Citizens State Bank, died at his home at 509 Dayton street, Muskogee, Okla., at the age of 64 years at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, September 7. He had been in very poor health the past three years and was bedfast nine weeks preceding his death, as a result of a fall, which injured his spine. Mr. Finks, the son of Betty and M. D. Finks, was born near Calhoun December 4, 1871. He resided in and near Calhoun for about 40 years and as organizer and part owner of the Tebo Telephone Exchange, later went to Cassville, Mo., where he owned another telephone exchange. From there Mr. Finks went to Clinton, Okla., where he prospered in the real estate business. He spent the remaining 14 years of his life in Muskogee, retiring because of ill health. Mr. Finks was a fine, kind public-spirited man and was held in high esteem by all who knew him either socially or through business acquaintances. He had been a devout member of the Methodist church many years. He is survived by his wife who was Miss Cecil Morrow of Calhoun, and one son, Harold Mark Finks, of the home, and one sister, Mrs. Eliza Richardson of Hughesville. Another sister, Mrs. May Richardson, died eight years ago. Two nieces, Mrs. Clifford Kunkler and Mrs. Robert Cornick, reside in Clinton. His funeral services were conducted from the Muskogee Methodist church, South, Monday, September 9, at 2:30 p.m. Burial in Muskogee cemetery.

FINKS, Mark Fisher
b: Sep 10 1834, Madison Co, VA
d: 1922, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Fisher Finks was found dead in his bed by his wife about six o'clock Monday morning. He had been in poor health for several years and almost helpless. He had been much worse the last few weeks, but up in his chair part of the time. Sunday, however, he had been in bed all day, but was no worse, when his wife retired. Mark Fisher Finks was born September 10, 1834, in Madison county, Virginia, and came with his parents to Henry county in 1838. He was educated here and grew to manhood. He married Nancy Elizabeth Avery, October 20th, 1864. Six children were given to this union, three of whom survive to comfort the dear mother - Avery Finks, at Mena, Arkansas; Mrs. Jas. Slack, south of Calhoun and Harry Finks, of Clinton. He leaves two brothers, Will and M. D. Finks, both of Calhoun; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Legg, of Calhoun; and Mrs. W. W. Adamson, of Montrose. Mr. Finks was one of the leading farmers and stockmen of Henry county, owning a fine 280 acre farm west of Calhoun, with his home on a sightly location, which commends a view of the entire countryside. In his younger days he delighted in raising the best products and always contributed a large portion of exhibits to the county fairs. His livestock also took many prizes. He was converted many years ago and was a devout member of the Calhoun Baptist Church, raising his children to be faithful followers of the Master. He served Henry county as County Judge for two terms a number of years ago. He was a stock holder in the Farmers Elevator, also in both of the Calhoun banks. He was good, kind and true, never a word of reproach was heard of him or by him. His life is one worthy of emulation and all his children and grandchildren are proud to bear his name. He had been nearly helpless for several years and during that time he had had much sorrow, seeing his children, who had been in apparent good health be suddenly stricken as his son, Walter, died but a few months ago. His youngest son, Harry, is now in a Kansas City hospital, having just a few days previous undergone an operation for appendicitis. May the comforter come to this dear wife and his children in this time of sorrow. The funeral services were conducted at the Calhoun Baptist church Wednesday morning, with burial in the Calhoun cemetery.

FINKS, Milton D. "Mit"
b: Nov 23 1845, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: 1924, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 1924 - M. D. Finks Died - At his home in Calhoun Monday afternoon, after being in poor health for several years, and being critically ill for several weeks. Milton D. Finks was born near Calhoun, November 23, 1845. Was married to Bettie Lewis, January 26, 1871. to this union three children were born - L. M. Finks, of Quinton, Okla.; Mrs. B. F. Richardson and Mrs. C. N. Richardson, both of Calhoun, all of whom were at his bedside and administered to him during his last illness. He was converted at the age of 36 and joined the church at Drake's Chapel, later moving his membership to Calhoun. He leaves to mourn his death, his three children, six grandchildren, one brother, W. C. Finks, sister, Mrs. Mary Legg, both of Calhoun, and his twin sister, Mrs. W. W. Adamson, of Montrose. His companion and one grandson having passed on a few years ago. Since the death of his companion three years ago, he had made his home with his youngest daughter, Mrs. C. N. Richardson. He had served as president of the Peoples Bank since its organization 14 years ago. Had been a member of the official board of the church for years and served as steward for more than 20 years. He lived a quiet, unassuming Christian life, always thinking of the comfort and welfare of others. His was a life to be emulated and may his children and all who have been so closely associated with him try to put into practice in their own daily lives those virtues of unselfishness, devotion to duty and kindly service that was so beautifully exemplified in his daily life. His beloved wife was nearly an invalid for many years. He gave her the most devoted care, always being ready to administer to her comfort. Their married life was filled with loving devotion. Rev. Brooks, pastor of the Calhoun Methodist church, conducted the funeral services Tuesday afternoon at the church, assisted by Rev. Wilcox, the Baptist minister. The body of Mr. Finks was laid beside his wife in the Calhoun cemetery.

FINKS, Nancy Elizabeth AVERY
b: May 10 1845, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 31 1926, S of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Death of Mrs. Mark Fisher Finks - Sunday night, October 31st, 1926, her spirit left its earthly body to join her loved ones gone before. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jim Slack, south of Calhoun, where she had been for several weeks, going there when she first became ill. She loved to live at her old home, west of Calhoun, where she went as a bride in 1864. It was a two-story, frame house, built on the topmost point commanding a view of rare beauty of the surrounding countryside. She loved every spot on the home place; it was filled with memories. There she had lived and loved, instilled in her children ideals that will influence the coming generations. Strong of character, an apt student of human nature, a reader of things worth while, she never grew old. As the years came on, although her body grew weaker, the keenness of her mind and her vision into the real things charmed her younger acquaintances. Her children were reluctant to leave her on the home place alone after her beloved husband died four years ago, and would take her to their homes, where children and grandchildren did all possible to keep her. How she loved and reveled in these grandchildren. Only a few months ago she showed the writer sketches and pictures made by the little son of her daughter, Edna. Her children and grandchildren are the reflection of her life. In them, we see ambition for the worth while things, see them taking the places where their lives count for most. While she planned for big things for her children, and inspired them to always go on, she made it possible by surrounding them with the homelike things that are so essential. The cookie jar was always filled; her home always open to their friends and hers and kins people. Her hospitality was unequaled, and in the cooking art she excelled. her hearty welcome, to have her clasp you in her arms, and make you know she was glad you came, is one of our happiest memories. Even tho' our eyes are tear dimmed, we know she is now divinely happy. For why not? She is with Jesus, and those she loved. Last summer she went back to the old home for a few months under protest of her children, who could not bear to think of her loneliness there. One evening at twilight, last summer, we visited her. Although no other human was there, she was not lonely. She made us see how completely her life had been filled - hallowed and blessed with memories that were around her. No other spot was quite so dear, and she would rather look into the great distances there, plan and dream of those nearest to heart, than anything else. In early life she was converted and united with the Calhoun Baptist church, where her membership remained until her death. Nancy Elizabeth Avery was born May 10, 1845. Her father, William Avery, was judge of Henry county court, from 1852 to 1864, and in 1870 was made judge of the court of common pleas, and 1874 was made probate judge until his death in 1875. Her only living brother is Henry Avery, husband of Susie Barnett, who live in Long Beach, Cal. She leaves two sisters - Mrs. Nicholas Marr, Joplin, and Mrs. Peter Marr, Springfield. October 20, 1864, she was united in marriage to Mark Fisher Finks. to this union were born six sons and one daughter. Arthur Wayman, an ordained minister of the Baptist church, died February 17, 1890, at Calhoun, Mo. Walter Lee departed this life August 29, 1922, at Calhoun. Howard Preston, of Ft. Smith, Ark., dying July 5, 1911. Norman Mark, of Calhoun, also passed away August 14, 1909. She is survived by one daughter, Edna Emma, wife of James E. Slack, of Calhoun; two sons - William Avery, of Mena, Ark., and Harry F., of Clinton. She is also survived by fourteen grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist church in Calhoun. Those who attended the funeral from a distance were: Avery Finks, Mena, Ark.; Miss Frances Finks, Cotty College, Nevada; Nelson Finks, Central College, Fayette; Mrs. Charles Small, Pittsburg, Kans.; Miss Helen Slack, St. Joseph.

FINKS, Norman M.
b: Dec 3 1877, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 14 1909, W of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Norman Finks died on his farm a few miles west of Calhoun, Saturday, August 14, 1909, after a short illness. The funeral services were held at Drake's Chapel, Sunday afternoon. Interment at the Chapel cemetery. The floral tribute was beautiful and profuse. Norman Finks was born in this county December 3, 1877. He was married April 12, 1903, to Florence Miles. He was a member of the Calhoun Baptist church. He was a splendid specimen of manhood, an active, industrious and successful citizen; a loyal and obedient son, kind and affectionate husband. In his intercourse with his fellow men he clearly revealed the goodness, gentleness and kindness of a beautiful and lovely character. His good wife, little son, father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher Finks, four brothers - W. L. and Harry Finks, of Clinton, Avery Finks of Mena, and Howard Finks of Fort Smith, Arkansas, and one sister, Mrs. James Slack near Calhoun survive him.

FINKS, Sarah E. "Sallie" GEORGE
b: May 24 1844, near Boonville, Cooper Co, MO
d: Feb 27 1923
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Miss Sallie E. George, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin George, was born near Boonville, Cooper county, Mo. May 24th, 1844; was married to W. C. Finks, April 26th 1864. To this union was born six children; two deceased, George Everett, passing away at the age of 19 years and Alice Evaline passing away three years ago, leaving three sons and one daughter, R. E. and Scott and Miss Rhoda Finks, of Calhoun, and C. P. Finks, of Schell City, and a companion 86 years of age: one sister and one half brother in the state of California. She also leaves fourteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She united with the M. E. Church, South, some 40 years ago, living a consistent Christian life to her death, departing this life February 27, 1923 at 9 a.m. She was a mother that never thought of herself, always thinking, planning and praying and doing for those she loved, ministering to those around her and leaving a ray of sunshine wherever she passed. The devotion and patience she bestowed upon her companion was marvelous and the comfort she seemed to receive in doing for her daughter, Miss Rhoda, who has been an inseparable companion to her. The funeral services were conducted February 28th by Rev. G. B. Snapp, assisted by Rev. J. W. Umphreys, pastor of the Christian church. Interment in the beautiful Calhoun cemetery.

FINKS, Walter Lee
b: Jan 2 1868, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 29 1922, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Walter Finks In Heaven - Wednesday morning at 1 o'clock, the spirit of Walter L. Finks left his body and went to the Home Eternal. He was ill only since last Friday night. He had been to the State Fair and that night was sick at his stomach. It was thought he had an acute attack of indigestion. All possible was done to relieve him, but he grew worse and Sunday it was seen that an acute attack of appendicitis had developed. He was hurried to Clinton to the N. I. Stebbins hospital and he underwent an operation Monday. The operation however, came too late, as the appendix had bursted and peritonitis had already set in. He was conscious most of the time after the operation. He was told that he was soon to take the "Long Journey." He expressed only gladness, not a shadow of doubt of where he should pass eternity. He told his folks that only the leaving of them was the hard part, but Heaven seemed only a step away. He called each of his loved ones to him and left them the last message. For the ones who had not been able to come, he left a message for them also. He forgot none. He said not to worry he would be on the other side to welcome their coming. He told his son, Raymond, to live nearer to God and take up the Master's work, for that is what counts most. To his wife he said for her to do more and more for her church and her Master. To his parents he sent the word he would be ready for their coming, for them not to grieve. He was born January 2, 1868, on the Finks home farm 3 miles west of Calhoun, where he grew to young manhood, attending school at Highland, then at Calhoun, completing his education in Clinton. He soon started teaching and taught several rural schools. He was principal of the Windsor schools, then later came to Clinton, as principal of the Jefferson Park school. He then returned to Calhoun and went into Mercantile business and the firm became known as the Finks & Morrow store. He was elected clerk of the county court and was one of the best officials this county ever had from 1907 to 1911. He then returned to Calhoun, continuing in the Mercantile business until about ten years ago, he became cashier of the Bank of Calhoun. He was an honest, conservative banker and his opinion was taken absolutely by the community as they all know that he would take care of each depositor's business as if it was their very own. He was united in marriage to Zella Lane Taylor, April 13, 1873 (should be Feb 8 1893), who survives him. One child, Raymond, was given to this union, who also survives. There was never a happier home than theirs. He and his wife enjoyed the same things and worked for the same purposes and ideals. He always took an active part in the work of his church leading in all of its good work. His wife was ever at his side, smilingly ministering to those about them and leading the women of the denomination to do the most needful things. Such a union as theirs is rare indeed, and it seems doubly sad when it is broken. But we must bow in submission to Him who know best and rules the universe. Only by letting the Comforter come to them, and keeping busy hands, can his dear wife and son stand this great sorrow that has come to them. The kind husband and father realizing this, was the reason that his last admonition to them was to keep busy for the Master. He had been so happy the last few weeks getting everything ready for his son, Raymond and bride, who came back last week from their wedding trip. He also leaves his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Finks, west of Calhoun; one sister, Mrs. James E. Slack, south of Calhoun; two brothers, Avery Finks, at Mena, Arkansas, and Harry Finks, of Clinton. He was converted when a young man and united the the Baptist church. Being a natural leader, he was elected superintendent of the Calhoun Baptist Sunday School, when but a young man. It was before the days of motor cars, and for four or five years he walked in each Sunday morning in order to get there in time for his Sunday School work. He had served his church in every capacity possible, being its clerk, deacon, Sunday School superintendent, and at the time of his death was the beloved teacher of the Men's Bible Class. He not only gave himself but freely of his means. He was always at church, on time, ready to serve where needed and give a hearty welcome to all. He had also served in the Tebo Association as moderator, clerk and assistant moderator. He had planned to attend next week, as he was assistant moderator. He had also held positions of honor in the Henry County Sunday School Association, and other organizations of which he was a member. He was dependable in the life of his community and always ready to boost for his home town. He always took an active part in the Colt Show. He will be missed by every man, woman and child in Calhoun. Clinton and all Henry county is bowed in grief. Mere words cannot express what such a life has meant to the community. After all, life is not measured by a long span of years, but how we use them. The Christ only lived to be a little past thirty. Walter Finks used his time well. We do not believe he had an idle minute or one that did not make some one just a little happier or better. He had a studious mind and a love for humanity, which has made his life count for much. His body was taken home Wednesday afternoon, but at the time we went to press Wednesday, definite funeral arrangements had not been made. They expected to hold the funeral at the Calhoun Baptist church Thursday afternoon, after which his body would be laid in the Calhoun cemetery. His brother, Avery Finks, from Mena, Arkansas, arrived on the noon train Wednesday.

FINKS, William C.
b: Apr 6 1837, Howard Co, MO
d: Nov 4 1929, Cooper Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - William C. Finks was born April 6, 1837, in Howard county, Mo. He was the third child of Mark and Eliza Elizabeth Finks, they moving to Henry county in 1839. He was united in marriage to Sarah E. George, April 26, 1864, in Cooper county. Mrs. Finks preceded him in death seven years ago. To this union six children were born - Alice Eva, Richard Edward, Charles Pearl, Rhoda, Everett and Scott. Alice Eva and Everett passed on several years ago. He united with the Methodist church several years ago at the old brick church and was a faithful worker and attendant as long as health permitted. He was a constant sufferer for the last twenty years, and his mind was well as body had never been the same since. He passed to his eternal reward November 4, 1929, aged 92 years, 6 months and 28 days. Besides his children he leaves 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; one sister, Mrs. W. W. Adamson, of Montrose, Mo., who is the last of that generation and unable to attend the funeral. Since the death of Mrs. Finks, his daughter, Rhoda, who has been more than faithful in caring for him, also his son, Ed, stayed almost every night with them, ready to render any assistance needed. Another son, Scott, lives at Calhoun, and one son, Pearl, at Calhoun. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church by his pastor, D. H. Holland. the 90th Psalm was the lesson, 10th verse, the text.

FINLAYSON, Eldon Lee
b: Nov 12 1920, Burwell, NE
d: Jul 17 1992, Boonville, Cooper Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Eldon Lee Finlayson, son of Lee H. and Vera Finlayson, was born November 12, 1920, in Burwell, Nebraska, and passed away July 17, 1992, in Boonville, at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Danielle and Dick Blanck, at the age of 71. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a draftsman for Alva Allen Industries, Clinton, until ill health forced him to move to Boonville in March 1992. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mayselle V. Snow Finlayson. He is survived by his daughter, Danielle Snow Blanck and son-in-law, Richard J. Blanck, Boonville; two brothers, Melvin Finlayson, Kansas City, Kansas and Ervin D. Finlayson, Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as five grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, July 21, 1992. Burial was held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FINNELL, Connie R. OSBORN
b: Dec 18 1950, Iowa City, Johnson Co, IA
d: Mar 24 2006
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 27 2006 - Connie R. Finnell, 55, Clinton, died Friday, March 24, 2006. Memorial services will be Saturday, April 1, at Cutler-O'Neill Funeral Home, Council Bluffs, Iowa. She was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on December 18, 1950, daughter of Jack and Iris Adkins Osborn. Preceding her in death were her parents. Survivors include her husband Mike; one daughter Julie Ketchum; one sister Kathy Dietchler; three grandchildren, Nathan, Jason, Andrea; plus nieces and nephews.

FINNELL, Maxine May SWARTZ
b: 1928
d: 2004
bur: Quincy Cemetery, Qunicy, IA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 30 2004 - Maxine May (Swartz) Finnell, 76, Clinton and formerly of Kansas City, died Friday, November 26, 2004, at her home. She was born February 26, 1928, in Quincy, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Roland Swartz and Halcyon Hazel (Palmer) Swartz. On November 9, 1947, in Corning, Iowa, she married Robert W. Finnell, who died January 20, 2003. She was employed as a line person for the American Can Company in North Kansas City for many years. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Houk and husband, Darrell, Clinton; four grandchildren, Steven Finnell and Clint Finnell, both of Camden Point, Joey Asebrook of Dallas, Texas, and Ty Cravens of Clinton. She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert William Finnell II, June 10, 2003; a daughter, Barbara Ellen Finnell on June 2, 1952, in infancy; two brothers, Max Ray Swartz and Byron Swartz, and two sisters, Margaret James and Ruby Lee. Memorial services will be Saturday, December 4, at the Roland-Johnson-Ritchie Funeral Home in Corning, Iowa. Burial will be in Quincy Cemetery, Quincy, Iowa.

FIRESTONE, Paul Thomas "P.T."
b: 1937
d: 2002
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 4 2002 - Funeral services for Paul Tom "PT" Firestone, who died Wednesday, January 16, 2002, were held Sunday, January 20, 2 p.m., at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Robinson Cemetery, with arrangements under the direction of Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. - Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 6 2002 - Paul Thomas (P.T.) Firestone was born October 21, 1937, in Humansville to Paul E. and Edna Weatherford Firestone. He was involved in a vehicle accident on January 14, 2002, and lost his life on January 16, from injuries resulting from the accident. His early years were spent in the Collins-Weaubleau area. At an early age he professed his faith in Christ and was baptized, becoming a member of the Collins Christian Church. In' 1955 Paul Tom graduated from Weaubleau High School. He furthered his education at Missouri University in Columbia, where he majored in agriculture. He married Wanda Lyke in 1959 and in 1960 became the proud father of his only child, Pauline. His life's work consisted of truck driver and dispatcher for Clearfield Cheese Company, working in the family-owned Goodrich Funeral Home, dispatcher for Lowe Oil Company and finally, his great passion, cattle farming. In 1993 he married Cynthia Chandler Simpson and they, along with her son, Kyle, made their home at Vista, later moving to the farm at Collins. P.T. was an active member of the community, serving on various boards and committees during his lifetime, including the MFA Board, the St. Clair Cattleman's Association and the Robinson Cemetery Board. He never met a stranger and greeted all with a smile, a joke and a story. He will be remembered as one of the most optimistic, vibrant, caring and loving individuals. Although P.T. suffered sadness in his life, just as we all do, he worked through it with a calm acceptance that taught all of us to look to the future with hope and a positive attitude. He was a pillar of strength to those around him. After a visit with P.T., your spirits were lifted and you just felt good. He always seemed to carry his rainbow with him. He made the special effort and went the extra mile to keep the old friendships intact and yet, there was always room in his life for a new friend. His personality was ageless and his friends ranged from young to old. He knew how to give and to receive friendship, to impart that special God-given gift of love to his fellow man in a gentle and caring manner to one and all. His greatest pride and joy were his family, his friends, his pets and his cattle. P.T. was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Edna, and his beloved daughter, Pauline. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Cindy, of the home; stepson, Kyle Simpson, as well as a multitude of friends. Services were held on Sunday, January 20, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. He was laid to rest at Robinson Cemetery, Collins.

FIRREL, Shirley J. SWANK
b: 1936
d: 2002
bur: Spavinaw Cemetery, Spavinaw, Mayes Co, OK
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 29 2002 - Shirley J. Firrel, Windsor, died Wednesday afternoon, March 27, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born July 30, 1936, in Ludlow, the daughter of Theodore Swank and Eunice P. (Havens) Swank. On October 28, 1951, in Brookfield, she married W. C. Lee Firrel, who died April 23, 1990. Mrs. Firrel was a homemaker. She is survived by three daughters, Debra Seaton, Donna Lyon and Dorene Sullens, all of Windsor; a son, Marshall Firrel, Disney, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lowell Van Swank, Raytown, William Swank, Ft. Benning, Georgia, and a sister, Thelma Hughes, Raytown, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a sister, Lois Shinneman. Graveside services will be Monday, April 1, 2 p.m. at the Spavinaw Cemetery, Spavinaw, Oklahoma.

FIRSICK, Ralph J.
b: abt 1935
d: 2005
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 10 2005 - Ralph J. Firsick, 70, Raytown, died Tuesday, February 8, 2005, at Baptist Lutheran Hospital, Kansas City. Funeral services, under the direction of Floral Hills Funeral Home, Blue Ridge Road, Kansas City, will be Saturday, February 10, 10 a.m. with Burial in Garden City Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Sharon; two sons, Daniel and wife Sharon, and Jeffery and wife Lisa, and one grandson Caleb. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters of this area.

FISHER, Cordelia E. "Cordie" JAGEMAN
b: Nov 25 1892, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 1 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cordelia (Cordie) Jageman Fisher was born November 25, 1892, in Henry County, the daughter of Fred and Pinkie (Mastin) Jageman. She died Tuesday, December 1, 1992 at her home at Meadowbrook Manor, Clinton. She attended Vector grade school and professed her faith in Christ at an early age at Corinth Baptist Church. On May 25, 1926, she married John G. Fisher. For many years they live don a farm near Clinton, moving to 216 N. 2nd St. in 1959. She was always a hard worker, but never too busy or tired to help a sick neighbor, friend or relative. She took care of her father who was bedfast from 1950 to 1959 and then gave her husband constant loving care when he suffered a stroke and died in 1971. She continued to live alone until her 95th year and because of failing health moved to the nursing home. She passed away at Meadowbrook Manor on December 1, 1992, at the age of 100, having celebrated her birthday just a few days previous. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and brother, Guy Jageman, in 1982. Survivors include a stepson, John L. Fisher, of Independence; a nephew, Gary Wayne Jageman, of Littleton, Colorado; two great nieces; a dear friend, Marian Gregory, and many cousins. Funeral services were held on Thursday, December 3, 1992, at the Sickman & Dunning Chapel. Burial was at the Englewood Cemetery.

FISHER, Everett Earl
b: Aug 14 1903, Hickory Co, MO
d: Aug 26 1972, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Sep 6 1972 - Everett Earl Fisher was born in Hickory County, Missouri August 14, 1903, the son of William R. Fisher and Mary Jane Dunaway Fisher. He died suddenly at his home in Windsor early Saturday morning, August 26, 1972. A portion of Mr. Fisher's life was spent in California where he was an estate keeper for several of the prominent people there. He was also a veteran of World Wars I and II and a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, the former Florence Clark; a son William Earl Fisher, Bothell, Washington; a daughter, Mrs. Mary Kathryn White, also of Bothell; a stepson, Gayle M. Pace, North Ridge, California; six grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; two brothers: E. R. Fisher, Denver, Colorado; and Oliver Fisher, Warrensburg; and a sister, Mrs. Cora Bowen, Windsor. Mr. Fisher was a great lover of people, he enjoyed visiting with old friends as well as making new friends. His life will hold fond memories for many of those close to him. Services were held Tuesday August 29 at Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FISHER, Florence Vivian CLARK
b: Feb 14 1910, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Feb 23 1999, 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 - Florence Vivian Fisher, 89, Clinton, died Tuesday, February 23, 1999, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. Florence was born February 14, 1910, in Warrensburg, the daughter of Arthur and Cora (VanBebber) Clark. She married Forrest C. Fisher on February 19, 1931, in Clinton, and was a homemaker. She was a member of the New Liberty Presbyterian Church at Denton. She is survived by one daughter, Martha Williams and husband, Dale, Warrensburg; two grandchildren, David Williams and wife, Ann, Holden, and Karen Reed and husband, Darren, Pleasant Hill, and three great-grandchildren, Jake Williams, Emily Joe Reed and Walker Reed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Forrest C. Fisher on March 21, 1996; four brothers, Everett Clark, Joe Clark, Clarence Clark, Harvey Clark, and two sister, Mae Long and Lucille Estes. Funeral services were held Friday, February 26, at Consalus Chapel in Clinton, with burial at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

FISHER, Joe
b: May 5 1887, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 4 1924, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Joe Fisher passed away at 3 p.m. Friday evening, October 4, 1924, at his brother John's home at 1507 Bemmengtion Ave., Kansas City, Mo. He had been sick for some time. Deceased was born 37 years ago May 5th, in St. Clair county, close to Caperville, Mo. He was the youngest of thirteen children. He spent most of his life about six miles north of Leesville, Mo. He was held in high esteem by all of his acquaintances. He was a good husband and father and all deeply sympathize with the dear relatives and children in this dark hour. He was married about fifteen years ago to Miss Ida Briggs, Leesville, Mo., who preceded him seventeen months ago to the Heavenly Home. They leave four children - two boys and two girls - Vel Guy age 14 years; Edith age 11; Clarice age 9; Owen age 7. He also leaves four sisters and four brothers - Mrs. Dellia Dalton, Tightwad, Mo.; Bob Fisher, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. A. W. Pruessner, Clinton, Mo.; John Fisher, Kansas City, Mo.; Ed Fisher, St. Louis; and Dora in Illinois; Will Fisher, Kansas City, Mo.; Laura, address unknown; also his mother Mrs. Lizzie Fisher, Tightwad. His body was brought to Clinton Saturday, accompanied by two of his brothers and friend. Funeral services were conducted at Tebo church. Interment in the cemetery near by. The children are being cared for by their kinsfolk as follows: The two boys are at the home of Ed Snow near Leesville; the oldest girl is at her aunt Mrs. Wick Delozier's in Clinton, and the youngest girl with her grandfather Daniel Briggs near Leesville.

FISHER, Lena Louise CONRADI
b: Sep 11 1930, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 30 1992, Kansas
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lena Louise Conradi was born near Urich September 11, 1930, the daughter of Harry Conradi and Viola Pearl Caldwell. In her early years she taught school near Urich for a time and she was later employed as a seamstress at the Reynolds Garment Company in Clinton. On September 2, 1950 she was married to Lloyd Leroy Fisher of Blairstown. The couple made their home on a farm near Blairstown all their married lives. Lena passed away at the Kansas university Medical Center January 30, 1992 at the age of sixty one years, four months and 28 days. She is survived by her husband, Leroy of the home near Blairstown; one son, Lloyd L. Fisher of Fordland, Mo.; a daughter, Linda Bossert of Raytown; two grandchildren, David Lynn and Jennifer Dawn Fisher of Fordland, and a large circle of friends. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Blairstown. Funeral services were held Sunday, February 2, 1992 at Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Blairstown Cemetery.

FISHER, Lloyd Donald Sr.
b: 1929
d: 2004
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 9 2004 - Lloyd Donald Fisher Sr., 74, Warrensburg, formerly of Clinton and Kansas City, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born November 26, 1929, in Holden, the son of Nathan Fisher and Minnie M. Geary Fisher. After graduating from Chilhowee High School he continued the family tradition of farming. On January 6, 1951, he enlisted in the united States Air Force, serving in the United States and Germany. He attained the rank of Airman First class and received three medals, National Defense Service, Good conduct and Occupation Medal Germany. He was honorably discharged October 6, 1954. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Jimenez, Kansas City, and Sandy Scamman and husband Will, Las Vegas, Nevada; one son Lloyd "Don" Fisher Jr., Lawrence, Kansas; five grandchildren, Austin James Fisher, Sienna and Jessica Scamman and Shawn and Misty Jimenez; his former wife and mother of his children, Patricia Gordon; his mother, Minnie M. Fisher, Clinton, and two sisters, Maxine Finks, Clinton and Carolyn Melton, Liberty. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial will be in Holden Cemetery.

FISHER, Lloyd Leroy
b: Aug 16 1925, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Aug 16 2003, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Blairstown Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 6 2003 - Lloyd Leroy "Pood" Fisher, 78, Blairstown, died Saturday, August 16, 2003, at his home. He was born August 16, 1925, in Springfield to Lloyd Hampton and Ruth Ozella Boston Fisher, but spent nearly all of his life in Blairstown. He went all 13 years of school at Blairstown School. After graduating in May 1943, he assisted his parents in running the farm until July 15, 1944, at which time he went into the Army, reporting in at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. From Fort Leavenworth. Leroy was sent to Camp Joseph Robinson for 17 weeks of basic infantry training. He was then on a 10-day delay in route from Little Rock, Arkansas, to Fort Meade, Maryland. After Fort Meade he was shipped to Camp Miles Standish near Boston. Massachusetts, from which he departed to Europe on January 3, 1945. He was in a very large convoy with other troops on four passenger liners. They were the first troops coming from the States to land directly in France. At the time there were no docks, so in order to get the troops to the shore, landing barges were being launched from the ships anchored in the open waters. Leroy was then loaded with the other soldiers on boxcars and moved across France to Belgium. They were then trucked into the Netherlands. where they were to act as replacements for various divisions helping to finish up the Belgium Bulge defensive. Leroy then joined his infantry division. the 104th Timberwolf division in Aachen, Germany. He was in the 414th Regiment, Second Battalion, Company E, 2nd Platoon and 2nd Squad. The 104th Division liberated Mittelbau Dora Concentration Camp at Nordhausen, Germany. Leroy's division walked in combat across flat country to Cologne, Germany. They had a short rest period when the Remagen Bridge was captured intact. His division then marched from Cologne all night to near Bonn, Germany. At this point they joined General Patton's 3rd Armored Division where he, along with seven to eight other men, rode on the back of each tank, as they crossed the Rhine River on a pontoon bridge. In two days time they were so far out, the tank radios could not receive or send any messages. On March 24. 1945, Leroy's leg was injured. from sniper fire while on the back of the tank. The official records show that it was the 25th because it took that long to get him out. He was flown from a tent hospital on a C47, which only used pastures for landing and taking off, to Paris, France. At this point he was marked UK, United Kingdom, and was flown to England. After he recuperated, he rode back across France and Germany to rejoin his division. He arrived in a town called Halle. East Germany. which is near a bigger town. Lepzig. His division met the Russians on the Muldi River at Torgau; this area was occupied by Russia after the war. Leroy's division was then rushed out of Europe back to the States, on the west coast, to Camp San Luis Obispo. He was to take 30 days amphibious training and be shipped out to invade Japan. President Truman however made the decision to drop the atomic bomb which voided this mission and saved thousands of lives. The 104th Division soon started to be deactivated. which sent Leroy from Camp San Luis Obispo. California, to Camp Adair in Oregon, then to Fort Lewis, Washington. and back to Jefferson Barracks, St. Louis, for separation from the Army. Lloyd L. Fisher, serial number 37734494, was an automatic rifleman 746. He received the combat infantry badge in three campaigns, a Purple Heart, a European African Middle Eastern Theatre Ribbon with three Bronze Stars, an American Theater Ribbon, a World War II Victory Medal and a Good Conduct Medal. Returning back to Blairstown, he met Lena Louise Conradi from Urich and married her on September 2, 1950, in Harrison, Arkansas. She died January 30, 1992. They were blessed with two children, Lloyd Lavern and Lynda Luann. He was a farmer all of his life. working hard each day to provide a good living for his family. He was a loving husband and father and a friend to many. Leroy was also the sexton of the Blairstown Cemetery and an active member of the Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and American Veterans of World War II. He was also active in the Blairstown community. He was elected to the town board several times and served as mayor for several terms. He was a volunteer and chief of the Blairstown Fire Department, as well as being on the Cass R-VlII SchooI Board. He is survived by one son. Lloyd Lavern Fisher and his wife Rebecca; one daughter. Lynda Luann Bossert and her husband Bernard; one grandson David Lynn Fisher; one granddaughter Jennifer Dawn Fisher; one sister Wanda I. McCalmon and her husband Gene Allen, as well as numerous cousins. He will truIy be missed. but was blessed with a full life and loving family. Funeral services were held August 20 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Urich. Burial was in the Blairstown Cemetery.

FISHER, Louie Elizabeth EPPLE
b: Jan 18 1907, Latour, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 12 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, Dec 14 2006 - Louie Elizabeth Epple Fisher, 99, Clinton, died Tuesday, December 12, 1996, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be Friday, December 15, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. She was born on January 18, 1907, in Latour, daughter of Lewis N. and Bertie Jane Barner Epple. She married Frank O. Fisher September 6, 1941, in Little Rock, Arkansas, where they resided a number of years. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and Eastern Star. She was a Clinton High School graduate, a secretary at Hall's years ago and was an LPN at St. Vincent's Hospital. Preceding her in death is her parents; husband; son, Robert M. Fisher Sr.; two brothers, Theodore and Lewis Epple. She is survived by one sister, Lennie Plemmons; a grandson Robb Fisher; two nieces, Judy Evans and June Duensing.

FISHER, Martha J. NOLTE
b: Feb 23 1910, Manila, Pettis Co, MO
d: Sep 29 2005, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 30 2005 - Martha J. Fisher, 95, LaMonte, died Thursday, September 29, 2005, at Warrensburg, Manor Care Center. She was born February 23, 1910, in Manila, Missouri, the daughter of Henry F. and Josephine Harris Nolte. She married Forest Fisher March 9, 1937, in Warrensburg. He preceded her in death in 1984. She was a homemaker and worked at Mallory's Bakery in Sedalia. She was a member of the LaMonte Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons, Elwood Fisher and his wife Doris, Lamar, and William Larry Fisher and his wife Merle, North Canton, Ohio; two daughters, Lunetta Newell and her husband John, Chilhowee, and Virginia Schouten and her husband Eddie, LaMonte; 23 grandchildren, 56 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son Henry Anthony Fisher; one brother and five sisters. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 2, at LaMonte Baptist Church. Moore Funeral Home, LaMonte, is in charge of arrangements.

FISHER, Mary Ann BIXLER STARKS
b: Mar 11 1867, near Cincinnati, OH
d: Nov 9 1961, Hart, MI
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Eye, Nov 1961 - Mrs. Mary Ann Starks Fisher, 94, died Wednesday at Oceana Hospital, Hart, Mich., where she had been a patient since suffering a fractured hip Oct. 7. Formerly of Clinton, Mo., she had made her home since 1958 at Shelby, Mich. with her daughter, Mrs. Huldah Toner. She was born March 11, 1867, near Cincinnati, Ohio, and went to Clinton with her parents when two years old. She married E. M. Starks at Clinton, in 1885. He died in 1945. She married David Fisher in 1946 who died in 1958. It was then she went to live with her daughter. She was the mother of 11 children, sons and daughters of her first husband. She was a life member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving children, all of whom were present at the services, are three sons, James, of Wyandotte, Okla., Benjamin, of Clinton, Mo., and Lewis, of Kansas City, Mo.; seven daughters, Mrs. Huldah Toner, Mrs. Inez Smith, of Marysville, Mo., Mrs. Grace Trolinger, Calhoun, Mo., Mrs. Ruby Trolinger, Bell Gardens, Calif., Mrs. Catherine Everett, Humansville, Mo., Mrs. Nellie Barr and Mrs. Garnett Earnest, Springfield, Mo.; a sister, Mrs. Mariah Asball, Denver, Colo.; 28 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great-grandchildren. A son, Henry Starks, 24, Clinton, died in France during service in World War I. Funeral services were held Saturday, at Sickman and Dunning Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FISHER, Minnie Maye GEARY
b: 1906
d: 2004
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 8 2004 - Minnie Maye Fisher, 98, Clinton and formerly of Chilhowee, died Friday, October 8, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born Thursday, March 1, 1906, near Knob Knoster, the daughter of Harve Geary and Anna Mason Geary. She had worked for Bendix Corporation and Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Kansas City during World War II. After the war she had been a cook for the Chilhowee School system and had been a supervisor in food service at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. She was a member of the Chilhowee Community Methodist Church and its Ladies Aid Society. She had been a 4-H leader in Chilhowee. She along with her husband were founders of the Chilhowee Fair. On April 5, 1925, in Warrensburg, she married Nathan Morton Fisher, who died May 13, 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Maxine Finks and husband Harry, Clinton, and Carolyn Melton and husband Frank, Liberty; a sister Opal McCarty, Holden; two brothers, Reeves Geary and wife Lucille, Holden, Carl "Bud" Geary, Odessa; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Cecilia Geary, Odessa, and Lougene Geary, Gladstone. She was also preceded in death by a son Lloyd Donald Fisher, Sr., July 7, 2004; two sisters, Clara Jeanette Geary and Laura Carter, and three brothers, Ewing "Jack", Forrest "Short" and Roy Dale Geary. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 11, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial will follow in the Holden Cemetery.

FISHER, Nettie Kathryn HATHAWAY
b: Sep 6 1912, Monmouth, Crawford Co, KS
d: May 5 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hosey Hill Cemetery, Mineral Twp, Cherokee Co, KS
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 20 2002 - Nettie Kathryn Fisher, daughter of Frederick Downs and Lenora Asbill Hathaway, was born September 6, 1912, in Monmouth, Crawford County, Kansas, and died Sunday, May 5, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She grew up in Weir, Kansas. She married Ernest E. Fisher on May 26, 1936, and he preceded her in death January 1977. She lived in the Weir and Pittsburg, Kansas areas for 84 years. She worked at Delleters in Pittsburg, Kansas, for 25 years. In 1997 she moved to Clinton. In a relatively short time she had made many friends whom she deeply appreciated. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ernest; one son, Fred Louis Fisher, and one brother, Marion Hathaway, and a grandson, Brett Roberts. She is survived by a daughter, Nadine Roberts of Wichita, Kansas; two sons, Donald W. Fisher of Clinton, and Ernest Fisher of Roeland Park, Kansas. She also is survived by a daughter by a former marriage, Mary Louise Wilson, Chico, California, as well as 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren and a number of other relatives and friends. Graveside services and burial were held at the Hosey Hill Cemetery, Weir, Kansas, on Thursday, May 9.

FISHER, Richard Scott
b: Feb 10 1931, Denton, Cass Co, MO
d: Dec 6 2001, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 9 2002 - Richard Scott Fisher was born February 10, 1931, at Denton. He died December 6, 2001, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Chilhowee and a member of the Chilhowee Methodist Church. His father, William Fisher, and one brother, Billy Fisher, preceded him in death. Survivors include his mother, Ruth B. Fisher, Lee's Summit (she died December 8, 2001); two sons, Russell Graham and wife, Shawn, Vandalia, Charles Graham, Port Richie, Florida; three grandchildren, Christopher, Megahan and Jacqueline Graham; three sisters, Mary Lou Ayers, Lee's Summit, Peggy Jane Hopkins and Suzanne Forbes, both of Overland Park, Kansas. Memorial graveside services were held December 12 at Mount Calvary Cemetery, Holden.

FISHER, Richard Septembus
b: 1939
d: 2001
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 13 2001 - Richard Septembus Fisher, 61, rural Windsor, died early Thursday morning, July 12, 2001, at the golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born August 20, 1939, near Garden City, the son of Herbert Eugene Fisher and Helen Opal (Hamilton) Fisher. In 1966 he married Karen Cleveland Fuller. On February 6, 1987, he married Edith Arminta LeClaire, who survives of the home. He worked for Acme Brick Company, Harrisonville; Tip Top Plumbing in Kansas City and as a construction worker in the Kansas City area. He was a member of the Union Local #264, Kansas City, and a member of Laborers Union Local #663 in Jefferson City. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons and their wives, Richard W. and Nichole Fisher, Clinton, Jason D. and Laura Fisher, Butler, and Curtis W. and Regina Greenfield, Windsor, seven brothers, Vernon E. Fisher, Butler, Dwight Fisher and wife, Margie, Archie, David Fisher and wife, Doris, St. Mary's Georgia, Roy Fisher and wife, Carolyn, Harrisonville, Carl Fisher and wife, Linda, and Wayne Fisher, both of Harrisonville, Bobby Fisher and wife, Marsha, Amoret; five sisters, Ina Beasley and husband, Orville, Garden City, Liz Wimsatt and husband, Jim, Mulino, Oregon, Virginia Lacy and husband, Eugene, Rogers, Arkansas, Rose Sullins, Adrian and Mona Evans and husband, David, Dix, Nebraska; six grandchildren, Dyllan Wayne Fisher, ZoeeleAnn Fisher, Stephanie Nickole Fisher, Brooke Lynn Fisher, Alexandria Gabrielle Fisher and Baby Greenfield, both "On the way"; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 14, 7:30 p.m. at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

FISHER, Uel Guy
b: Jul 20 abt 1908
d: Nov 14 2000, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Uel Guy Fisher, 92, Independence, died Tuesday, November 14, 2000, at Monterey Park Nursing Care Center where he had been a resident for the last five years. Funeral services will be Friday at Sheil Colonial Chapel. Burial will be Saturday, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FISK, Leta Carmyle SHEEK SIERCKS
b: May 1 1911, Coal, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 28 1975, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leta Carmyle Fisk, 64, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died September 27, 1975, at Westwood Nursing Home. Born May 1, 1911 to Allie and Euna Sheek, Carmyle spent her years in and around Henry County. On August 20, 1932, she was married to Clarence Siercks, who preceded her in death. Three children blessed this union: Charles of Kansas City; Robert of Calhoun, and Rae Donna McVey of Independence. In August of 1965, Carmyle married Blake Fisk, and two step-daughters were added to the family. Preceded in death by a husband, Clarence Siercks; and a brother, Orba Sheek. Funeral services were conducted at Tebo Baptist Church, with burial at Englewood Cemetery.

FITZGEREL, R. H. "Fitz"
b: Jul 30 1907, Kingsville, Johnson Co, MO
d: Oct 12 2001, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lee's Summit Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 16 2001 - R. H. "Fitz" Fitzgerel, 94, Lee's Summit, died at the John Knox Care Center Friday, October 12, 2001. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 18, at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit. Burial will be in Lee's Summit Cemetery. He was born in Kingsville July 30, 1907. He graduated from central Missouri State Teachers College. He began a teaching career at Wood's Chapel School in Raytown. He married Helen Jane Smith on May 26, 1934. Moving to Clinton, he began a career with Mobil Oil Co. He and his wife were 50-year members of the Clinton Methodist Church. In 1988 they moved to John Knox Village where he was a member of the Men's Club and the Finance Committee. His later years were devoted to caring for his wife, who suffered from Alzheimer's disease and preceded him in death in 1996. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly and Bo Fry and Barbara and Pat Kline and six grandchildren, Mike Fry, Betsy Sklar, Ann Fry, Cathy McCague, Patrick and John Kline and three great-grandchildren.

FITZPATRICK, Ferroll Clifford Sr.
b: Mar 5 1920, Hickory Co, MO
d: Mar 21 2002, Kansas City, Jackson 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 2 2002 - Ferroll Clifford Fitzpatrick, son of Pleasant Lee and Una May Crawford Fitzpatrick, was born March 5, 1920, in Hickory County and died Thursday, March 21, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. Clifford worked for Remington Arms Lake City for 16 years before he retired in 1981. He was baptized at Durnell Chapel near Weaubleau. He was a life member of the VFW Post 1894, the Eagles and the Elks, all in Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Sandra Lee; two sons, Ferroll Clifford, Jr. and Ronald Darby; one grandson, Christopher Ferroll, and his wife Tressie. He was also preceded in death by one brother, J. P., and one sister, Ladora. He is survived by his two daughters, Sally Rude and Leasa Brewer, both of Clinton; one sister, Una Lee Allen, Lee's Summit, as well as seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Saturday, March 23.

FITZPATRICK, Tressie Uzziel BATSCHELETT
b: Oct 3 1922, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 25 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 26 2000 - Tressie Uzziel Fitzpatrick, daughter of George Henry and Drusie Esther (Southard) Batschelett, was born October 3, 1922, in Henry County, Mo., and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on September 25, 2000, at the age of 77 years. She was a telephone operator for United Telephone for 15 years. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, VFW Auxiliary, Eagles and the Henry County Historical Society, all in Clinton. Tressie was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Ronald D. Millward, Sr. in 1968. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Fitzpatrick of the home; two daughters, Sally Rude and Leasa Brewer; one brother Roy Batschelett; one sister, Beverly Barnhart, all of Clinton; as well as seven grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. Graveside services and burial were held Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Mo.

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