Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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FLAHERTY, Marla R. SALLEE
b: Dec 2 1959, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jun 11 2003, Nebraska
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 16 2003 - Marla R. Flaherty, 43, Urich, died Wednesday, June 11, 2003, at the Nebraska Health System (Hospital). Services will be Tuesday, June 17, at Speaks Suburban Chapel, Independence. She was born December 2, 1959, in Independence to Wayne and Marise Sallee. She was a member of the Mission Woods Community of Christ Church. She is survived by her husband, Vince Flaherty; one son, Ethan Flaherty; parents, Wayne and Marise Sallee; two sisters, Linda Flaherty and Laura Sallee; one stepdaughter, Karen Flaherty; one stepson, Jason Flaherty, and two grandsons, Nicholas and Devon Flaherty.

FLAHERTY, Mildred Viola SCHMEDDING
b: May 13 1913, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: May 20 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mount Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2006 - Mildred Viola Flaherty, daughter of John and Lena (Cook) Schmedding, was born Mary 13, 1913, in Germantown, and died at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Clinton, on May 20, 2006, at the age of 93 years. Mildred was a homemaker. She lived most of her life in Kansas City until the family moved to Roscoe in 1964. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary of Osceola, the Roscoe Sewing Circle and Roscoe Historical Society. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lena (Cook) Schmedding; her husband of 28 years, John W. Flaherty; two sisters, two brothers and her daughter-in-law, Marla Flaherty. She is survived by one daughter Nina and husband Bill Hixon, Piedmont, Oklahoma; three sons, John "Pat" Flaherty and wife Marnie Hammer, Kansas City, Vincent Flaherty of Urich and James and wife Linda Flaherty of Clinton; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Monday, May 22, with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kansas City.

FLANERY, Marion O.
b: Sep 19 1889
d: Apr 22 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marion O. Flanery, age 102, died Thursday, April 22, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born September 19, 1889. He grew up in Lee's Summit and graduated from Ruskin High School at Hickman Mills. He attended Central Missouri Business College in Warrensburg. He was a homesteader in Colorado and taught school there. In August 1916 he was united in marriage to Addie Gillum. To this union two daughters, Martha and Jean, were born. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Martha. On July 4, 1931 he married Belvia Gilbert and they made their home in Warsaw. They operated a furniture store in Warsaw and later moved to Lincoln where they owned and operated a cattle ranch until 1973. His wife, Belvia, preceded him in death in July 1973. In 1974 he married Arlice Harvey at Warsaw. They continued to make their home in Warsaw until his passing. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Arlice, of the home; one daughter, Jean Riddle of Warrensburg; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 26, at Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia.

FLEEMAN, Joseph T.
b: 1835, Henry Co, VA
d: Dec 28 1903, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, Missouri, Jan 16 1904 - In memory of Joseph T. Fleeman of Brownington, born 1835 in Henry County, Va. and died Monday, Dec. 28, 1903, aged 68. He has been a sufferer for about 25 years but seemed to be getting better, till he took the measles, then he naturally grew worse, till the measles and complication of diseases caused his death. At the age of 8, he moved to Tenn. with his parents and at the age of 18 he came to Boonville, this state, where he stayed till the winter of '74, when he married Miss Lucinda Bone, Dec. 3, 1874, then he lived in and about Brownington until his death. Leaves a widow, 3 sisters, one brother and 8 children to mourn his passing. All his children were at his bedside but one, Miss Ida, who was on her way from Colorado, where she has been for some time at work. Mr. Fleeman was a member of no church, but a firm believer in Christ.

FLEISCHER, Otto Ludwig
b: 1917
d: 1994
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Otto Ludwig Fleischer, the son of Joseph and Elizabeth (Fischer) Fleischer, was born on August 27, 1917, in Bates County and departed this life at the Harry S. Truman Memorial Veteran's Hospital on April 26, 1994, at the age of 76 years. Mr. Fleischer spent nearly all of his life in the Bates County area except for the four years he spent in the Army during World War II. He attended Zion Lutheran School through the 8th grade and began his career farming as soon as he was out of school. After his discharge from the Army, he attended the Veteran's Vocational School for more than 2 years. Otto was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City and was baptized into Christian Faith on September 9, 1917. He was confirmed on march 20, 1932, into the Lutheran Church Missouri Senate, and served as a voting member and was on various committees for the church. He was active in forming the Mid America Dairyman's Association, and also was active in the Rich Hill American Legion and the Butler Disabled American Veterans. Otto was united in marriage to Erna Rottmiller on August 29, 1943, at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Iloxie, Ks. To this union six children were born. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sons, Stephen John and Luther Frank Fleischer. He is survived by his wife, Erna, of the home; two sons, David Fleischer of the home and Robert Fleischer of Rockville; two daughters, Colleen Wilson of St. Louis and Annette Koscik of Mentor, Oh; three sisters, Elle Altevogt of Alhambra, Il., Norma Altevogt of Mt. Olive, Il., and Martha Kottwitz of Edwardsville, Il.; and four grandchildren. Otto was a very devoted and loving husband and father. He enjoyed working together with his sons in the farm operation. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends. Services were held at the Zion Lutheran Church in Prairie City on Saturday, April 30, 1994. Burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

FLEMING, Alice L. LANG
b: Dec 22 1916, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
d: Mar 30 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 3 2006 - Alice L. Fleming, 89, Clinton, died Thursday, March 30, 2006, at Westwood Nursing Center. Funeral services were Monday, April 3, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery, Rich Hill. She was born December 22, 1916, in Rich Hill, daughter of Edward and Della Royce Lang. She was a graduate of Rich Hill High School. She married Donald Fleming and they moved to Southgate, California, and remained there until he retired and then made the move back to Missouri. She attended Northeast Baptist Church in recent years. She enjoyed volunteering at Golden Valley Hospital and Clinton Senior Center. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband and brother Frank L. Lang. Survivors include her sister-in-law Daisy Reese, and very close friend, Mary Jane Gebhardt.

FLEMING, Glen Franklin
b: Aug 30 1917, Weatherby, DeKalb Co, MO
d: Dec 15 1992, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Glen Franklin Fleming, 75, Route 3, Windsor, died Tuesday evening, December 15, at Calhoun. He was born August 30, 1917, at Weatherby, Missouri, the son of George Franklin Fleming and Carrie Mae James Fleming. On July 2, 1939, in Dekalb, Missouri, he married Margie Parker who survives of the home. Mr. Fleming was a farmer and worked for the Windsor Special Road District for a number of years. He was a Baptist. In addition to his wife, Mr. Fleming is survived by a son, Larry Franklin Fleming, Ft. Worth, Texas; a daughter, Sharon K. Ivey, Wichita, Kansas; three grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers, Mitchell Fleming, Gallaton, Floyd Fleming, Alleman, Iowa; one sister, Ruby Wolf, Kidder. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 19, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FLEMING, Margie PARKER
b: Jan 3 1922, Pattonsburg, Daviess Co, MO
d: Apr 27 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 30 2007 - Marie Fleming, 85, Windsor, died Friday. April 27, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born January 3, 1922, in Pattonsburg, the daughter of Samuel Franklin Parker and Anna Jane (Malby) Parker. On July 2, 1939, in Dekalb County, she married Glen Franklin Fleming, who died December 15, 1992. Mrs. Fleming was a homemaker. Survivors include a son Larry Franklin Fleming, Ft. Worth, Texas; a daughter Sharon K. Ivey, Wichita, Kansas; a sister Bonnie Isabell, Windsor; three grandchildren, Rhonda, Mike and Bret; four great-grandchildren, Jonathon, A.J., Taylor and Skylar; a great-great-grandchild Alexis, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a nephew Aarond Isabell. Funeral services were Monday, April 30, at Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FLEMING, Ruthie E. CAIRIER
b: Jan 4 1920, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 6 1991, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruthie E. Fleming, 71, 407 West 18th, Sedalia, died Tuesday evening, August 6, 1991, at her home. She was born Jan. 4, 1920, in Windsor, daughter of Moses C. and Florence M. Thompson Cairier. On June 15, 1941, in Sedalia, she married John J. Fleming, who survives of the home. She was educated at Mark Twain School and Smith-Cotton High School, graduating in 1938. She was a member of the Sedalia Chapter of the American Parkinson's Disease Association. Other survivors include a son, Judge Gary W. Fleming, Sedalia; two daughters, Beverly Sue Olsen, Marshall and Janet Lynn Fleming of the home; two brothers, John L. Cairier, Sedalia, and M. C. Cairier, Kansas City; two sisters, Dorothy Jeanne Helmsoth, Cole Camp, and Kathryn Keppel, Kansas City, and two grandchildren.

FLETCHALL, Lewis L.
b: Oct 12 1941, Worth Co, MO
d: Jun 15 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Park Lawn Funeral Home, Kansas City, Liberty & Lathrop
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 17 2005 - Lewis L. Fletchall, 63, died Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at his home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 18, at the Park Lawn Funeral Home, Northland Chapel in Liberty. He was born October 12, 1941, in Worth County, to Elva and Madeline Fletchall, who preceded him in death. After high school he came to Kansas City where he was employed by TWA for 38 years. He married Christina Johnson July 16, 1965. He is survived by his wife Christina, of the home; son Kevin, his wife Lisa and their son Brett, Liberty; two sisters, Colleen DeField and husband Vernon, Kansas City, Wanda Batson and husband Jerry Gallatin, and two brothers, Earl Dean Fletchall and wife Jayne, Sedalia, and David Fletchall and wife Karen, Grant City; many cousins, nieces and nephews and many friends.

FLETCHER, Frank Lowell
b: Dec 27 1934, Wright Co, MO
d: Nov 29 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Norwood, Wright Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2005 - Frank Lowell Fletcher, son of the late Albert and Ethel (Thornhill) Fletcher, was born December 27, 1934, in Wright County and went to be with the Lord November 29, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at age 70. Frank lived in rural Norwood until he graduated from Mountain Grove High School. He attended Southwest State Teacher's College in Springfield and received degrees in business and math. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict. He was previously married to Margaret Houston. He married Berniece (Ballinger) Petry on April 12, 1980, in Maryville. During Frank's lifetime, he was active in Jaycees, Rotary and several Chambers of Commerce. He started his business career at National Bellas Hess, worked for P.N. Hirsch in Maryville and Higginsville for 20 years, followed by Matco/Places in El Dorado Springs. For the past 20 years, he and Berniece have owned Clinton Office Supply. Frank was well-known for his love and knowledge of history and his latest hobby, genealogy, which consumed much of his spare time. Frank is survived by Berniece, his wife of the home; five daughters, Angie Sims and husband Charles, Independence, Robin McCarty and husband Larry, Independence, Lesa Esposit, Blue Springs, Beth Petry of Kansas City, Becki Morlan and husband Tad, Springfield; three sons, Mike Petry and wife Debbie, Lenexa, Kansas, Steve Petry and wife Pam, Clinton, Matt Petry and wife Jennifer, Clinton; a brother Bill fletcher and wife Katie, Clovus, California; a sister Doris Moore and husband Lloyd, Edwardsville, Kansas; mother-in-law Ruby Ballinger of Westboro; 21 grandchildren, Pat, Amy Aimee, Brandee, Melissa, Jarod, Rex, Ryan, Ashley, Trey, Tori, Grant, Tyler, Olivia, Christian, Nick, Chance, Jacob, Caleb, Alison, Emma, and five great-grandchildren, Logan, Zachary, Evan, Arista and Owen. Funeral services were held at the Windsor Assembly of God Church on Friday, December 2. Graveside services were held at Oak Grove Cemetery, Norwood.

FLIPPIN, Lawrence H. Jr.
b: Mar 8 1926, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 18 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 22 2002 - L. H. Flippin, Jr., 75, Clinton, died Friday, January 18, 2002, at his home. - Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 29 2002 - L. H. Flippin, Jr. was born March 8, 1926, in Kansas City, son of Lawrence H. and Kathryn Elizabeth Hays Flippin. He was a member of Allen Street Baptist Church and a former deacon at Hartwell Baptist Church. He drove for the Pony Express Carrier Corporation and retired in 1991. He married the former Wilma L. Howard and she preceded him in death on August 6, 2001. His parents, one brother, William Robert Flippin, and one sister, Phyllis Flippin, also preceded him in death. Survivors include one son, Garey E. Flippin and wife, Donna, Clinton; one daughter, Carolyn S. Wallace and husband, Gerald, Woodinville, Washington; two grandsons, Bryce Wallace and wife, Robin, Bellevue, Washington, and Justin Flippin and wife, Sabrina, Springfield; two granddaughters, Blythe Wallace, Woodinville, Washington, and Jana Flippin, Clinton; two sisters, Lois Barnes, Independence, and Kathryn Steenrod, Lockwood, and one brother, Alvin Flippin, Harrisonville. Funeral services were held January 23 at Allen Street Baptist Church. Burial was in Norris Cemetery.

FLIPPIN, Wilma Le HOWARD
b: Jul 18 1927, Benton Co, MO
d: Aug 6 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2001 - Wilma Le Howard Flippin was born in Benton County July 18, 1927, the only child of Alva Lee and Viola Blanche Sadler Howard. She died August 6, 2001, at her home. Wilma accepted Jesus as her Savior when she was 11-years-old, during a revival held by Rev. Holland. She was sprinkled and became a member of the Hickory Chapel Methodist Church in Benton County. Later during her first year of marriage, she was baptized in the Artesian Lake in Clinton and became a member of the Hartwell Baptist Church. When they moved to Clinton she transferred her letter to the Allen Street Baptist Church. She taught and helped in Vacation Bible School, taught Sunday School, played the piano for church, was Bible Readers' leader and prayed for the missionaries in Training Union. She was a faithful member until her death. On November 7, 1945, she married her high school sweetheart, L. H. Flippin, Jr. She loved people, especially her church family and loved to witness for her Lord every opportunity she got. Wilma and Junior always went to the hospital every Saturday afternoon to visit anyone there who they knew, also visiting the nursing homes and shut-ins. Preceding her in death were her parents, parents-in-law, a sister-in-law, two brothers-in-law, three aunts, three uncles and one niece. Survivors include her husband of the home; one son, Garey Flippin and wife, Donna, Clinton; one daughter, Carolyn Sue Wallace and husband, Gerald, Woodenville, Washington; two grandsons, Bryce Wallace and fiancee, Robin Escher, and Justin Flippin and wife, Sabrina; two granddaughters, Blythe Wallace and Jana Flippin; one aunt, Pauline Houk, Lincoln; one uncle, Charles Sadler, Windsor; one brother-in-law, Alvin Flippin, Harrisonville, and two sisters-in-law, Lois Barnes, Independence, and Kathryn Steenrod, Lockwood. Funeral services were held August 9 at Allen Street Baptist Church. Burial was in Norris Cemetery.

FLOYD, Jennieve
b: abt 1917
d: 2003
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 18 2003 - Jennieve Floyd, 86, Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of St. Clair County, died Sunday, February 16, 2003, at the Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be Friday, February 21, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel with burial in the Osceola Cemetery.

FLOYD, Robert Gustiva Sr.
b: 1912
d: 1995
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Gustiva Floyd, Sr. was born November 17, 1912, in Pleasant Hill to Gustave and Dora Lindsay Floyd. He died July 14, 1995, at his home in Des Moines, Iowa, at the age of 82 years, seven months and 27 days. Robert lived in the Osceola area from 1931 until 1949. He was a longtime resident of Des Moines, Iowa. Robert was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck drive, retiring in 1977 and was a member of the Teamsters Union. On November 2, 1945, Robert was united in marriage to Jennieve Haste in Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Ray Allen Floyd, two brothers, Abraham Floyd and Edwin Albert Floyd, one sister, Fern Markham. He is survived by his wife, Jennieve Floyd of the home; two sons, Robert G. Floyd, Jr. of Des Moines, Iowa, and Edward Floyd, Woodward, Iowa; two sisters, Dorothy Coppenhaver of Kansas City, and Bertha Pollard of Camdenton; two brothers, Herman Floyd of ElDorado Springs, and Steele Floyd, Raytown, and four grandchildren, other relatives and friends.

FLOYD, Steele T. "Iron Man"
b: abt 1923
d: 2002
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 22 2002 - Steele T. "Iron Man" Floyd, 79, Raytown, died Friday, July 19, 2002, at Adrian Manor, Adrian. He was a retired checker/driver for Auto Convoy, a division of Ford Motors. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 24, in the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery.

FLOYD, Wanda BUCKINGHAM
b: abt 1934
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2004 - Wanda Buckingham Floyd, 70, Columbia, wife of the late Harron O. Floyd Jr., died Friday, September 24, 2004. Born in St. Catherine, she was a daughter of the late William J. Buckingham and Nora Westmoreland Buckingham. A graduate of Clinton High School, she attended Girls State and was active in extracurricular activities. Surviving are sons Harron O'B. Floyd III of Columbia, Daniel R. Floyd of Columbia, Richard E. Floyd and wife Mary LaFaye Floyd, of Columbia; daughters Cayce Floyd Baldree and her husband Robert Troy Baldree, Greenville, and Nancy Floyd Shealy and her husband Tray L. Shealy, Chapin; grandchildren, Courtney and Catherine Floyd, Lauren and Thomas Baldree, Grant and Mark Shealy, and sister Dorothy Ann Moore, Kansas City.

FLUTTY, Thomas
b: 1832
d: Dec 10 1914, Henry Co, MO
bur: Johnstown Cemetery, Johnstown, Bates Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Dec 18 1914 - Thomas Flutty died at the home of his son, Charley Flutty, Thursday morning Dec. 10, after a short illness with pneumonia fever. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon. Burial in the Johnstown cemetery.

FLUTY, Clementine W. "Pat" LITTLE
b: Jun 20 1925, Bates Co, MO
d: Nov 25 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 3 2004 - Clementine W. Fluty, 79, daughter of Louis Lester and Anna Barbara (Wix) Little, was born June 20, 1925, in Bates County, near the Pleasant Gap community. She departed this life November 25, 2004, at Clinton Health Care and Rehabilitation in Clinton. Pat, as her family and friends called her, spent most of her adult life in Montrose. She was united in marriage to Wilbur Ray Fluty January 24, 1942, and to this union three children were born. Mrs. Fluty was a homemaker, rasing and caring for her family in a loving manner. In November 1990 Pat and John M. Fluty were married. She loved animals and enjoyed doing crossword puzzles. Pat's family and friends will always remember her great sense of humor. Pat was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Wilbur; two sons, Randy and Todd Fluty; a granddaughter Tandy Sublette; a sister Geneva Humphries, and a brother Lee Little. Survivors include her husband John Fluty of the home; one daughter Melodie and husband Dean Matthes, Clinton; four grandchildren, Aaron Matthes, Mindy Steinbach, Amanda Cothern and Randall Matthes, all of Clinton, and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were at Montrose Cemetery Monday, November 29.

FLYNN, Edward L. Jr.
b: 1924
d: 2004
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 13 2004 - Edward L. Flynn Jr., 79, Clinton and formerly of Leeton, died Thursday, August 12, 2004, at the VA Medical Center, Kansas City. He was born October 3, 1924, in Buckner, the son of the late Edward Leo Flynn Sr. and the late Bessie E. Kabrick Flynn. On August 31, 1963, he married Sally Hazlett in Harrisonville. She survives of the home. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army from March 6, 1943, to November 24, 1945, and was a POW. He worked and retired for Percy Kent Bag of Kansas City and was a farmer. He was a member of the VFW of Clinton, was a commander of State Chapter of POW's and a Protestant of faith. Survivors include his wife Sally Flynn, Clinton; a daughter Cassandra L. parks, Weatherby Lake; two sons Rocky W. Flynn, El-Reno, Oklahoma, and John D. Caswell, Lee's Summit; seven sisters Pauline Trusedell of Higginsville, Dorothy Foltz of Hoxie, Kansas, Margie Brumfield of Godfrey, Illinois, Elizabeth Ketteman of Oak Grove, Shirley Peal of Grain Valley, Carol Williamson of Grain Valley and Bonnie Paden of Kansas City North; a brother A. G. Flynn, Sedalia; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. One daughter Trudie Flynn, and two brothers Orville and Charles Flynn, preceded him in death. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 17, at Sweeney-Phillips and Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial will be in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

FLYNN, J. W.
b: n/a
d: Aug 15 1904, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Aug 20 1904 - A sad and fatal accident happened to J. W. Flynn, the well known agent for Watkins' medicines, at a crossing this side of Windsor Monday evening, when he was struck by the World's Fair special and died in a few minutes. One horse was killed and the other one had to be killed. The medicine wagon was badly wrecked. The remains were brought to Clinton on the same train and an inquest was held. His remains were taken to Milan for burial, accompanied by his wife, A. G. Sherman and Mrs. Dr. Neitherton. A member of the I.O.O.F. at Milan.

FLYNN, Rachel R. CASTO
b: Oct 27 1903, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 31 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 1 2002 - Rachel R. Flynn, 98, Windsor, died early Wednesday morning, July 31, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born October 27, 1903, in Benton County, near Cole Camp, the daughter of George Washington Casto and Melinda Belle (Scarborough) Casto. On September 21, 1941, in Elko, Nevada, she married James A. Flynn, who died July 1, 1971. Mrs. Flynn was a licensed practical nurse and had worked at the Washington State Hospital, Ft. Steilcome, Washington, for 20 years before retiring in 1964. She had also worked during World War II wiring battleships being manufactured for war. Later after moving to Windsor she worked at Windsor's Resthaven Nursing Home. She was a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. Survivors include two step-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a stepson, George Flynn; six sisters, Lula, Sarah, Anna, Blanche, Minnie, Mary, and two brothers, Carlton and Charlie. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 2, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FOCKLER, Elmer R.
b: Nov 14 1910, near Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
d: Feb 27 1992, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elmer R. Fockler, 81, Windsor, died Thursday, February 27, 1992, at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs. He was born November 14, 1910, near Knob Noster, the son of George Fockler and Maude Nace Fockler. He was married on May 4, 1935, to Doveta Zornhardt in Clinton. She survives her husband. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Windsor. He was a farmer and worked at Whiteman AFB for 18 years. Survivors include his wife, of the home; a son, Phillip Fockler of Lee's Summit; two brothers, James and Lester Fockler, Knob Noster; three sisters, Delores Peterson and Agnes Beard of Knob Noster and Ann Baird of Albuquerque, N.M.; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Faeson Hall, who died July 6, 1991. Two brothers and a sister also preceded him in death. Funeral services will be Sunday at the Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg, with burial in Knob Noster cemetery.

FOGEL, Ellen Vivian DICE
b: Mar 22 1927
d: Jun 19 1992, Rich Hill, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Ellen Vivian Fogel, 65, Rich Hill, died Friday, June 19, 1992. She was the widow of Joseph W. Fogel, who died in 1986. She is survived by her fiance, Ed Simpson, of the home; six sons, Bill Dice of Nevada, John Dice of El Dorado Springs, Joseph Fogel, Jr. of Mindenmines, Carl Fogel of St. Louis, Thomas Fogel of Casper, Wyoming and an adopted son, Steven Baldwin of Blum, Texas; three daughters, Georgia Robb of Quincy, Pam West of Clinton and Sally Fogel of Milo; 24 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many very special friends. Burial will be in the Mt. Olive cemetery on Saturday, June 20.

FOGELSONG, Jonathan
b: Sep 27 1831, Jackson Co, VA
d: Dec 27 1913, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Jan 2 1914 - Jonathan Fogelsong, age 82 years 3 months died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Crites in this city last Saturday morning of pneumonia after being sick only a few days. All that tender care, loving hands and medical skill could do was done to prolong his life but to no avail and on Saturday morning he passed to his reward beyond. He was a man beloved by all who knew him; a kind and loving father, a true friend and his loss will be keenly felt by those associated with him. He was a charter member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church organized at Bear Creek, and later the organization was moved to Montrose. He lead a beautiful Christian life, was an elder in this church 45 years previous to his death. Following we give a short life sketch of the deceased: Jonathan Fogelsong was born Sept. 27, 1831 in Johnson county, West Virginia, came to Bates county Mo., in 1860. Served in the Civil war. After the war he came to Henry County, and located on a farm near Bear Creek and has resided there almost continually until death. Only one daughter survives him, Mrs. Crites of this city. Funeral services were held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Monday morning by Rev. Winstead and burial at Montrose cemetery.

FOHN, Ruth Ann
b: 1951
d: 1995
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruth Ann Fohn, 43, Clinton, died Monday, April 24, 1995, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton. She was born August 27, 1951. She lived in the Buckner-Oak Grove area all her life, until moving to Clinton a little over five years ago. She was preceded in death by her father, Ralph M. Fohn in 1983, and her mother, Anna T. Fohn, in 1994. she is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Melvin and Terry Fohn of Urich; two nephews, Leonard and Curtis Fohn, Urich. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27, at Buckner Hill Cemetery, Buckner. Reppert-Brown Funeral Home, Buckner, is in charge of arrangements.

FOLEY, Anetta "Nettie" FOSTER
b: Dec 19 1885, near Chariton, IA
d: Jan 28 1980, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Mrs. Anetta (Nettie) Foster Foley, 94, Warrensburg Manor Care Center and formerly of 403 Furmeson St., died Jan 28, 1980 at Johnson County Memorial Hospital.  She was born Dec 19, 1885 near Chariton, Iowa, the daughter of John and Rachael (Best) Foster.  She was the eighth of 12 children and the last to survive. She was married to Omer R. Foley on Dec 25, 1909 in Clinton.  Mrs Foley had lived in the Warrensburg area for the past 20 years. She formerly lived in Clinton, Lamar, Colo., and Arcadia, Fla. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witness Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. R. H. (Margaret) Norcross of Centerview and Mrs. E.W. (Mabel) Bishop of 105 Marr Drive; four sons, Vance and Leland Foley of Phoenix, Ariz. Gale Foley of Manchester, Tenn., and Omer Foley Jr. of Valpariso, Fla.; 17 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at the Sweeney-Phillips Chapel.  Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

FOLEY, Betty Lou CAMPBELL
b: abt 1934
d: 1995
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Betty Lou Campbell Foley, 61, died Wednesday, May 17, at her home in St. Joseph. She was born in Pettis County and later lived near Calhoun, married and moved to St. Joseph in 1952. Survivors include her husband, Patrick Foley; two sons and one daughter, Dale Shifflett, Eddie Shifflett and Barbara, all of St. Joseph; one sister, Bonnie Mantonya and husband, Everett, Clinton.

FOLEY, Leroy
b: Oct 13 1854, Lowden Co, VA
d: Jan 1932, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 28 1932 - Roy Foley died at his home on West Jefferson street at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday with intestinal flu and complications. He had been ill about two months. Leroy was born in Lowden county, Virginia, October 13, 1854. He moved to Arrow Rock, Missouri, with his parents, when a small lad. He was united in marriage to Miss Lilly Lemon. June 15, 1881, at Marshall, MO. Seven children were born to this union. His devoted wife survives. Six children are left to comfort her. They are: Mrs. Zella Pierce, Omer Foley, Ernest Foley and Faris Foley, of Clinton, Mrs. Frank Foster, Topeka Kan; Mrs. Earl Wilson, Pueblo Colo. One son Thomas Foley, was killed in the World War. There are 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, Marion Pierce; the three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Pierce, of Clinton. He leaves three brothers, Jim Foley of Booker, Texas; Bob Foley of Nevada MO; Charles Foley, Houstonia, MO; two sisters: Mrs. Bettie Jenkins and Mrs. Icie Tevis, Houstonia, MO. Mr. and Mrs. Foley came to Henry county in 1890 and have lived here all of that time with the exception of five years they spent in Colorado. He always had extensive farm interests and when his sons were at home the would tend 400 and 500 acres of land. He had been a member of the Baptist church at Good Hope for more than 30 years. The funeral services were held at his late home on West Jefferson street, Wednesday afternoon. He was laid to rest in Englewood by the side of his son. All his children were at his bedside at the time of his death. His sisters and brothers from Houstonia came for the funeral, also Mr. and Mrs. Burl McDaniel, of Houstonia. Mr. and Mrs. Foley celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last June when they had a family reunion of all the family.

FOLEY, Lilly Ann LEMON
b: Aug 8 1857, near Williamstown, Grant Co, KY
d: Jan 24 1937, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Lillie Foley Dead - "Grandma Foley," as she was so generally known, a good woman of West Clinton, passed to her Heavenly reward at 11:45 on the Sabbath day. Mrs. Foley was another influenza victim, for her many years made her a poor combatant of the dread disease. Mrs. Foley was born August 8, 1857, near Williamstown, Grant County, KY, the daughter of Thos. and Sarah Lemmons. She came with her parents to Lewis county, Mo., in 1871, later moving to Saline County. She was married June 15, 1881, to LeRoy Foley and they long made their home near Clinton, where Mr. Foley was a successful farmer, retiring some years ago. They then came to Clinton to live and in 1932 Mr. Foley preceded his wife in death. She united with the Marshall Christian church when a young girl, later transferring her membership to the Christian church at Clinton. Mrs Foley is survived by her children, Mesdames Frank Foster, Berryton, Kans., Earl Wilson, Pueblo, Colo.: Zella Pierce, Clinton; Measrs. Omer Foley of Arcadia, Fla.; Ernest Foley of Sedalia, and Faris Foley of the home. one other son Thomas Foley, was killed in France during the World War; one brother, Duke Lemmons, of Williamstown, Mo.; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral services were conducted at the Foley home on West Jefferson street on Tuesday and the body was laid to rest in Englewood, her grandsons acting as pall bearers.

FOLEY, Mary Nancy KINDRED PARSONS
b: May 30 1895, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 28 1994, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary Nancy Parsons Foley was born May 30, 1895 in Clinton, the daughter of William F. and Lula Cora (Richardson) Kindred. She passed away February 28, 1994 at the Monterey Park Nursing Home in Blue Springs, at the age of 98. She is survived by one son, Loyd Parsons, Bowling Green, Florida; five daughters, Clara Hamilton and Mary Field, both of Kansas City, Pearl Parsons, Lemon Grove, California, Lucille Simpson, Clinton, and Maudie Walters, Smithton; one sister, Goldie Collins, Clinton; two daughters-in-law, Winnie Parsons and Dot Parsons, both of Lakeland, Florida; 40 grandchildren and 78 great-grandchildren and many other descendants. Funeral services were Friday, March 4, 1994 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FOLEY, Thomas Lloyd
b: Jun 31 1894, near Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Nov 11 1918, France
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 1921 - Thomas Lloyd Foley, third son of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Foley, was born July 31, 1894, near Chilhowee, Mo. He grew to manhood in Henry county, near Clinton. June 24th, 1918, he left Clinton for Camp Pike, Ark., in Co. B. 153 Inf. Aug. 4th he sailed for France from West Virginia and entered the battlefield Sept. 28th, when he was put in Co. H 128 Inf. 32nd Div. Was wounded and gassed in Argonne Forrest. After two weeks in the hospital he went back to the firing line and received his fatal wound, Nov. 10, which came from a machine gun bullet, striking him in the abdomen, from which he died at 10 a.m., Nov. 11, at Field Hospital No. 29, 5th Div. He was buried the same day in American Cemetery No. 4 at Dura Sur Meuse, France, by Chaplain Gifford Ernest. Aug. 13, 1921, his body arrived in Clinton. Funeral by Rev. Lindsey at Christian church. Reburial at Englewood. He is survived by his father and mother, of Lamar, Colo., who were unable to be here on account of sickness; also three brothers and three sisters, as follows: Mrs. Zella Pierce, Clinton, Mo., Mrs. Ada Foster, Omer, Ernest Faris and Mrs. Virgie, all of Lamar, Colo. Omer and Virgie were here for the funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Foley were unable to be present, Rev. Lindsay had Marks, the photographer, to take a picture of the audience in front of the church, just after the funeral as they were taking the casket from the church, and will send the picture to his parents.

FONKE, Judy Ann BATSCHELETT
b: Jan 23 1942
d: Aug 8 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 21 2006 - Judy Ann Fonke, 64, Clinton, died early Tuesday morning, August 8, 2006, at her home. She was born January 23, 1942, the daughter of Frank Clarence and Susan Florence (Hartley) Batschelett. She was a 1959 graduate of Clinton High School and worked at Hallmark Cards in Kansas City and later at the Clinton Daily Democrat. She married James J. Fonke on January 5, 1962. She was a homemaker and took great pride in her home. She was often seen working with her flowers and mowing her yard. She was also known for her great cooking and baking, especially her rum cake. She loved garage sales, Atomic Fireballs, Dairy Queen's Flame-thrower hamburger and Coke. She also liked to walk and ride her bike. She was not a "joiner", never belonging to clubs or wanting to be in large crowds, but there was one thing she was, an animal lover. She could never say no to a dog or cat in need, especially dogs. There was always room for one more. She would find them in her front yard, down the road, in parking lots and once in a country cemetery. She once said when she died she hoped she would go to where all the dogs go to, because then she would know it was Heaven. She was preceded in death by her father Frankie on April 19 1981, and her mother Susan on November 9, 1986. She is survived by her husband Jim of the home; one daughter Denise Smith and husband Doug; one son Mike Fonke and wife Tracy, all of Clinton; four grandchildren (who called her Nanny), Sara Carter, Coley, Emma and Noah Fonke; her sister Corasue Thompson and husband Bill, Clinton; her sister-in-law Connie Gustafson and husband Gale, Newburgh, Indiana; niece Holly Gustafson of Indiana and nephew Tory, California, and a very special niece Heather Winter and husband Brent, and her great-nephew (who called her Gunky) Zachary, all of Clinton, and of course, her dogs, Bitsy, PeeWee, Sassy, Barney, Teenie and Casey, and a multitude of cats; many other relatives and friends. Funeral Mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Saturday, August 12. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FONKE, Oleta Mae ZEHNDER
b: Dec 4 1916, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 21 2004, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 27 2004 - Oleta Mae Fonke, daughter of Herbert F. and Georgia (Warner) Zehnder, was born on December 4, 1916 in Henry County. She died December 21, 2004, at her residence near Montrose at the age of 88 years. Mrs. Fonke lived her entire life in Henry County, most of it in the Montrose area. She was united in marriage to Albin Fonke on August 4, 1951, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose. She was a loving wife and mother who devoted her life to her family. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her daughter, Connie and her husband Gale Gustafson of Evansville, Indiana; son James J. and wife Judy Fonke, Clinton; grandchildren Holly Gustafson, Tory and wife Jacqueline Gustafson, Denise and husband Doug Smith, Mike and wife Tracy Fonke, and four great-grandchildren, Sara, Coley, Emma and Noah. She will be sadly missed by all of those who had the privilege of knowing her. Funeral Mass was held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Montrose, Friday, December 24. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

FONTANA, Inex Margaret KEESEE
b: 1929
d: 1992
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Inez Margaret Fontana, 4-B West Rogers Street, Clinton, passed away January 13, 1992 at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital at the age of 62. Inez was born September 30, 1929 in Coudersport, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of Wiley R. Keesee and Ruth M. Estes Keesee. She is survived by one son, David Fontana of Clinton; one daughter, Mary Jane Chambers of Las Vegas, Nevada; three grandchildren; one brother, William G. Keesee of Kansas City, and one half sister, Sheila Barrow of Green Briar, Tennessee. Cremation.

FOOSE, Gladys M. MILLER
b: Feb 16 1917, Corder, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Jan 23 2005, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Waverly Cemetery, Waverly, Lafayette Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 25 2005 - Gladys M. Foose, 87, Windsor, died at her home Sunday, January 23, 2005. She was born February 16, 1917, in Corder, the first child of Frank Martin Miller and Lottie (Ohnesarge) Miller. she married Claude Orval Foose July 27, 1935, in Carrollton. He died March 30, 1986. She worked for a number of years at the cafeteria at Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster, later at Hughes' Drive-In in Windsor, which is now Bob's Drive-In. She then worked as a part of the cooking staff at Windsor Elementary School for several years before retiring. She and her husband pastored a church in Norfork, Arkansas, and several Assembly of god churches in Missouri towns before and after moving to Windsor in 1954. She was a member of the local Assembly of God Church. She is survived by two sons, Tom Foose and his wife Sylvia, Holden, and David Foose and his wife Barbra, Grandview; two daughters, Joyce Riley and her husband Charles, and Martha Sherrill and her husband Larry, all of Windsor; a brother, Raymond Miller, St. Louis; two sisters, Emma Wagner, St. Louis, and Leanna Bird, Alma; 15 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, one in infancy, and Robert L. Miller, and a sister Lucille Worth. Funeral services are Thursday, January 27, at Windsor Assembly of God Church. Burial will be at Waverly Cemetery, Waverly.

FOOTE, Hannah Noise HUNN
b: May 18 1832, Alexander, Genesee Co, NY
d: Jan 1 1903, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 3 1903 - Mrs. E. L. Foote breathed her last Thursday, January 1, 9 a.m. at her home on North Main street. Her departure is a personal affliction, so kind and dear as a neighbor and friend. In her rare character was blended unbounded kindliness and generosity, with a firmness that never swerved from the paths of duty; fresh and bright when suffering bodily ailment that would have crushed the spirit of a weaker nature. Born May 18, 1832 in Alexander, New York. Her maiden name was Hannah Noise Hunn and she joined the Baptist church at the age of 15. She became the cherished and beloved wife of E. L. Foote. They came to Clinton in 1867, where she and her husband have worked as one in every good word and work. Her example of submissive patience to the Master's will in the varied afflictions of life is a picture of calm sweetness, while the sufferings of the past few months so quietly borne now shine in the death scene as the radiant evening star has shone during her nights of waiting for the one clear call. That call from earthly work to a higher service around the redeemed saints. The only surviving sister, Miss Julia Hunn, was telegraphed for at her home in Batavia, New York. Several half-brothers reside in New York.

FOOTE, Nellie Marguerite VANNICE
b: Oct 28 1895, Vista, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 21 1998, Hermitage, Hickory Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Nellie Marguerite Foote, daughter of Edwin B. and Sarah Eleanor (George) Vannice, was born October 28, 1895, at Vista. She died Monday, December 21, 1998, at the Balanced Care Center in Hermitage. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Freeman and her husband Tony, Overland Park, Kansas; her two sons, Bill and his wife Clara, and C. L. and his wife Ila, all of Osceola; her eight grandchildren, Eddie Kay VanRossenbaum, Chris Hyatt, Cindy Schlender, Randy Freeman, Steve Foote, Tim Foote, Bill Foote and James Richard Foot; her 18 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 23, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola. Burial will be in the Osceola Cemetery.

FOOTE, William Avery
b: Dec 12 1839, Oneida Co, NY
d: Aug 30 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - William Avery Foote was born December 12th, 1839, Clinton, Oneida County, New York, and died August 30th, 1923. His parents were John and Mary (Lull) Foote, both natives of the state of New York. The Foote family is of English lineage and the ancestors of William A. Foote were early settlers in New England. Nathaniel Foote, of England, immigrated to New England in 1636 and was one of the first settlers of Weathersfield, Connecticut. Mary Lull, the mother of William Avery Foote, is a descendant of one of the earliest families to settle in New York. John and Mary (Lull) Foote went to Wisconsin and spent the last years of their lives in Dane county, that state, where they both died. They were the parents of nine children, William A. being the youngest and three of their sons served in the Union army during the civil war. William Avery Foote was ten years of age when his parents removed from Oneida to Wyoming County, New York, where the father conducted a tannery and woolen mills. In 1858 William went to Springfield, Illinois. Here he attended school for a time and for four years was employed in a hardware store. He then went to Indianapolis, Indiana, to work in a hardware store for the same employer, where he remained about four years. In 1869 he came to Clinton, Henry County, Missouri, where he and his brother Ebenezer Lull Foote, engaged in the hardware business under the firm name of Foote Brothers. They also conducted a grain and elevator business in partnership, E. L. Foote having charge of that department and William A. Foote conducted the hardware business. In early days flax was extensively grown in this section and Foote Brothers made a practice of loaning large quantities of flax seed to the farmers for seeding purposes in this and surrounding counties, going as far south as Bolivar, Mo. When the Foote Brothers started in business in Clinton there was no railroad in Henry County and their goods were hauled mostly from Warrensburg. They continued business in Clinton for forty years, disposing of their mercantile business in 1909, and since that time Mr. Foote has been practically retired from active life. Mr. Foote was united in marriage September 14, 1869 with Miss Emma D. Wood, a native of Springfield, Massachusetts. To Mr. and Mrs. Foote were born two children - Mrs. Mary F. Kerr and Mrs. Robert E. Harman. Mrs. Foote departed this life January 12th, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Foote were Baptists. They aided in the construction of the first building of the local church and were active workers during its long years of usefulness. The funeral services were conducted at the late home in the corner of Green and Fifth streets, Saturday morning, September first. Burial in Englewood Cemetery.

FORBES, Cheryl Elaine SCHMITTER
b: 1956
d: 2001
bur: Cremation
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 24 2001 - Cheryl Elaine Forbes, 45, Clinton, died Tuesday, September 18, 2001, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 28, 1956, in Kansas City, the daughter of John and Zelma (Grissom) Schmitter. She was a graduate of Raymore-Peculiar High School. She married Gary Forbes on June 19, 1982, in Lord's Park, Harrisonville. She was a cook. She is survived by her husband, Gary, of the home; one son, Ryan Adams, Sedalia; one daughter, Holly Adams, Harrisonville; one brother, John Schmitter, Belton; two sisters, Jean Wilson, Peculiar, and Bonnie Duffy, Marble City, Oklahoma; two grandchildren, Damian and Kimberly Shyanne Adams, both of Sedalia. Funeral services were Saturday, September 22, at Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Cremation.

FORCE, Iona Lucille PALMER
b: Jun 14 1921, Benton, IA
d: Sep 23 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Leavenworth, Leavenworth Co, KS
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 12 2007 - lona Lucille Force, 86, Deepwater and formerly of Leavenworth, Kansas, died Sunday, September 23, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born June 14, 1921, In Benton, Iowa, the daughter of Oral E. and Dicy Fern (Golliday) Palmer. lona worked at Skelley Oil on the Plaza, Kendall's Drug Store in Lansing, Kansas, she drove a school bus for the Lansing Schools and ended her career as a correctional officer at the Kansas Correctional Institute, Lansing. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene, Leavenworth, for over 30 years and then transferred her membership to the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, Deepwater, and was also a member of the Deepwater Senior Center until it closed. She was preceded in death by her husband Emery Force; one son John Emery Force; a half-brother Duane Weaver, and a half-sister Mary Palmer. lona is survived by her daughter Wanda Force, Deepwater; one son Jim Force and wife Fran, Gridley, Kansas; one daughter-in-law Linda Force of Kansas City; one half-brother Bill Palmer of Eau Claire, Wisconsin; two half-sisters, Thelma Johnson of Blair, Nebraska, and Marie Campbell of Blockton, Iowa; three grandchildren, Steven John Force and wife Shelbi, Shari Force and Brian Force, and three great-grandchildren, Matthew, Shaya and Michaela Force. Funeral services were held at the Crossroads Church of the Nazarene, Deepwater, on Saturday, September 29. Interment was In the Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.

FORD, Billie S. VANCE
b: Nov 10 1928, Shelbina, Shelby Co, MO
d: Jan 18 2001, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 19 2001 - Billie S. Ford, 72, Kansas City, died Thursday, January 18, 2001, at the North Kansas City Hospital. Funeral services will be Monday at D. W. Newcomer's Sons White Chapel Funeral Home. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens. She was born November 10, 1928, in Shelbina, to Mary and Dave Vance. She moved to Kansas City in 1946. She was a hairdresser since 1963. She retired in 1991 after owning a shop in Armdale for 10 years. She is survived by her son, Andy and his wife, Brenda Ford, Clinton; two grandsons, Tyler and Connor Ford; sisters, Betty Harvey, Shelbina, and Judy Petty, Salina, Kansas; brothers, Jerry Vance, Copperas Cove, Texas, and Jim Vance, Belleville, Kansas.

FORD, Claude Everett
b: Mar 8 1909, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 24 1981, Sacramento, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Claude Everett Ford, eldest of three children of Charley and Grace M. Ford, died February 24, 1981 at his home in Sacramento, CA, after a long illness. He was born March 8, 1909, near Clinton, MO, and lived most of his life in Henry County. He farmed with his father until the family moved to Clinton in 1928. He was then employed at the Lindstrom and Booth Hatcheries until they closed, and at that time he became hatchery operator at the Allen Hatchery, Windsor. Mr. Ford retired in 1977 and moved to Sacramento to be near his children. He married Neva Tilton January 5, 1931, in Clinton. He is survived by his children, also a sister, Mrs. Owen Wade of Clinton. Services were at the Andrews and Greilich Funeral Home in Sacramento with burial in Sacramento, CA.

FORD, Doreen RHOADS
b: Sep 1 1927, Columbus, Cherokee Co, KS
d: Mar 6 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Doreen Rhoads was born September 1, 1927 in Columbus, Kansas, the daughter of Holland and Inez (Kauble) Rhoads. She passed away Sunday, March 6, 1994 at her home in Clinton, at the age of sixty-six. Doreen was a graduate of the Clinton High School. She lived in Clinton most of her life. Doreen was a telephone operator for many years, working for the United Telephone Company. Doreen liked to do embroidery and latch hook and also enjoyed fishing. She especially liked being with family and friends. Doreen was a member of the Northeast Baptist church in Clinton. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Eagles Lodge. She is survived by one son, Robert "Bobby" L. McCartney, IL, and wife, Paulette, of New London, Mo.; three brothers, Russell Rhoads, Decatur, Georgia, Marvin Rhoads, Clinton, and Jim Rhoads of Oklahoma; one sister, Shirley Doss, Marietta, Georgia; three grandsons, David McCartney, Mableton, Georgia, Robert "Rob" L. McCartney III, New London, Christopher McCartney, New London. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 9, 1994 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens.

FORD, Emery
b: Jul 12 1946, Columbus, OH
d: Aug 10 2001, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Peaceful Home Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2001 - Emery Ford, son of Thomas and Dorothy (Jenkins) ford, was born July 12, 1946, in Columbus, Ohio, and died at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, on August 10, 2001, at the age of 55 years. Emery worked for Rival Manufacturing in the molding and screw machine department until 1980. He was a member of the Freedom of the Road Riders, Chapter 35, Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Linda, of the home; a son, Michael Ford and wife Tracy; a daughter, Teresa Claypool and husband Tony, all of Deepwater; two brothers, Lewis Ford of Raytown and Doug Shoemaker, Deepwater, and three grandchildren, Nichole Ford, Lindsey Ford and Jazmen K. Claypool. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, August 14. Burial was in Peaceful Home Cemetery, Lowry City.

FORD, Loyd Morris Rev.
b: Feb 2 1876, near Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 1899
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Calhoun MO, Nov 25 1899 - Loyd Morris Ford was born near Lewis Station Feb. 2, 1876. His early life was spent on the farm, laboring in the field and tending to the stock and, when but a small boy, ready to answer any questions you might have about the farm or his father's business. As his father was away from home a great deal of the time, working in the mines, it left quite a responsibility on his shoulders. He took a great interest in his books and graduated at the head of the class at the Lewis school. He confessed Christ as his Saviour when he was only 11 and, through the influence of his Christian mother, he occupied the position in which he was engaged, preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. By his industry and economy, he obtained the necessary funds to enter the Kentucky University September, 1895 and the four years succeeding were filled with happy, dutiful work. His congregation was large and he was highly complimented on his preaching. While he was here in Calhoun last July, he said that he expected to enter the University again in September and after two more years would graduate in the classical course in the college of the bible, and with the AB degree from the college of liberal arts. But before many months rolled by, disease laid hold of him and within the short period of one month, the summons came for him to come up higher.

FORD, Virginia Catherine "Kate" SLACK
b: Jun 22 1858, Chariton Co, MO
d: Mar 21 1936, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, March 1936 - Mrs. Kate Ford Dead - Virginia C. Slack, youngest of the nine children of James C. and Caroline Humphries Slack, was born June 22, 1858, in Chariton county, near Laclede, Mo. She died in her home in Windsor Saturday evening, March 21, after a week's illness of "flu" and pneumonia. She was married to William Bennett Ford December 2, 1874. To this union were born six children, three sons and three daughters. The oldest son, Loyd, died in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of twenty-four. He would soon have been graduated from Kentucky University and the College of the Bible to enter the Christian ministry. Mr. Ford died in 1897, so Mrs. Ford was a widow for almost forty years. She reared, trained and educated the children, who were the pride and joy of her life. The surviving children, all of whom were here for the funeral, are Mrs. Margaret Sossamon, of Ada Oklahoma; Mrs. Willie Chipman of Calhoun; Thos. W. Ford of Baltimore, Md., James R. Ford, of Los Angeles, California; and Mrs. Caroline Howes of Dunkirk, Maryland. She is also survived by eleven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She is survived by two brothers, Judge Henry Slack, of Calhoun and Tom Slack, northeast of Clinton. Mrs. Ford was a woman of indomitable will power, unusual physical strength, high courage and dauntless faith. She became a member of the Christian church early in life and was always devoted to the church and loyal to the ministers. For many years she has been one of the most valued members of Windsor Christian church and one of the most highly revered women in Windsor. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon. Interment in Calhoun cemetery.

FORD, William Bennett
b: Dec 13 1846, West Virginia
d: Feb 17 1897, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 20 1897 - Wm. B. Ford, superintendent of the Tebo Coal Mines, was killed Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the afternoon. He got on the cage at the top landing to go down to the prop landing to put on some props and, just as he was nearing the landing, he tried to get off the cage and caught his head between a 2 x 4 cross bar of the shaft and a cross bar on the cage, crushing his head and causing instant death. His body was conveyed to the residence of G. W. Powels, where an inquest was held by G. A. Shepherd, a justice of the peace, on the same evening. Leaves a wife and six children to mourn his loss. His wife, who lives on a farm near Windsor, arrived at Lewis on the south bound evening passenger train. His remains were carried to Calhoun Thursday and taken to the home of his brother-in-law, Henry Slack, and was interred at that place Friday morning. - Clinton MO, Feb 27 1897 - William B. Ford, who was killed in the mine accident at Tebo Coal and Mining Company on Feb. 17, was born in West Virginia December 23, 1846. He married Miss Mollie Hazelwood August 13, 1865. They had three children, Henry, Walter and Josiah, Walter surviving him. Mr. Ford enlisted in the 7th Mo. Militia and served during the war. He was married again to Miss Virginia C. Slack, Dec. 3, 1874 and they had six children - Loyd M., Maggie M., Willie B., Thomas W., Rolla and Caroline. He joined the Baptist church under the preaching of Uncle Wm. Lawler in 1884. He was a brother of Mrs. J. W. Morgan and Mrs. Mary Edmondson of Calhoun and a brother-in-law of Alf, Henry, Thomas and John Slack. He was buried in the Calhoun cemetery.

FORDERHASE, Earl August Dr. Rev.
b: abt 1908
d: Nov 3 1992, Lexington, KY
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dr. Earl August Forderhase, 84, former Clinton pastor, died November 3, 1992, in Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Ky., following open heart surgery. A resident of 415 Falls Street, London, Ky. Dr. Forderhase was a Southern Baptist minister of 63 years. He was ordained to the ministry on September 29, 1929, in Browning, Missouri, the same day he married Goldie P. Barnes of Missouri. Longtime Missouri natives, Dr. and Mrs. Forderhase lived in various Missouri towns where he served as pastor, including Keytesville, Hardin, Odessa, DeSoto, Clinton, St. Joseph and St. Louis. In St. Louis, he was pastor of Euclid Baptist Church on Kingshighway until the congregation moved to the county to merge with Edmondson Road Baptist Church. During his pastorate, an entire new church facility was built on Edmondson Road. Dr. Forderhase retired in 1972 from the Edmondson Road Church pastorate and moved to Clarksville, Tennessee, where, over the years, he served as pastor to two Tennessee Baptist churches, and did interim and supply preaching in Tennessee and Western Kentucky. during his years as a pastor in Missouri, he served on the board of Missouri Baptist Hospital and on a number of Southern Baptist boards and committees on local, associational and state levels. His undergraduate work was completed at William Jewell College in 1932; the Bachelor of Divinity and Dr. of Theology degrees were earned at Central Seminary, Kansas City, Kansas. The memorial service was conducted November 6, 1992, at First Baptist Church, London, Kentucky, followed by burial at A. R. Dyche Memorial Park, London, Kentucky. He is survived by his wife, Goldie, of London, Ky., and Dwight Forderhase, minister in Lancaster, Ky.; a brother, V. F. "Pete" Forderhase of Arlington, Texas, and five grandchildren.

FORDERHASE, Earl Duane Dr. Rev.
b: 1934
d: 1994
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services were held Thursday, November 3, 1994, at the House-Rawlings Funeral Home in London, Kentucky, for the Rev. Earl Duane Forderhase, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, London. He suffered a fatal heart attack at his home in London on November 1, 1994, at the age of 60. Dr. Forderhase was born February 18, 1934, in Keytesville, Missouri, to the Rev. Dr. Earl August Forderhase and Goldie Barnes Forderhase. His father, a Baptist minister, had served pastorates in Baptist churches throughout Missouri between 1929 and 1972, as was pastor of First Baptist Church, Clinton, from 1953 to 1957. Dr. Duane, like his minister father, was a graduate of William Jewell College, Liberty; his father was co-captain of the Cardinal football squad in 1928-1929. Dr. Duane had also attended Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar. His parents preceded him in death: Dr. Earl Forderhase November 3, 1992, Goldie Forderhase January 30, 1994. Duane Forderhase served as pastor of First Presbyterian Church, London, for three years. He had also served on a number of boards of benevolent organizations, private schools, and of Seton Home Health Service, Inc., and Tri-County Hospice, all in the London area. He was also a pastoral counselor for Tri-County Hospice. He had a long and distinguished career both as minister and educator. Having received his M.A. degree in history and his Ph.D. degree in Philosophy from the University of Oklahoma, he taught philosophy and religion at the University of Oklahoma; Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa; and Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee, for 18 years. There, he also served as chairman of the Department of Philosophy. During that period he served both Baptist and Presbyterian churches in and around Fairfield, Iowa; in the communities of Marietta, Lindsay, Norman, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Clarksville, Tennessee and surrounding areas, including the Western Kentucky towns of Hopkinsville and Pembroke. In addition to William Jewell College, he was a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. During his Seminary years (1956-59) he served either as associate pastor or as pastor of several churches in Texas and Southeastern Oklahoma. Dr. Forderhase is survived by his wife, Carol, of London; a son, Gregory Duane, an attorney in Knoxville, Tennessee; his daughter, Alison Petre, of Knoxville, TN; and one brother, the Rev. Dwight Forderhase, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, Kentucky. Interment was in A. R. Dyche Memorial Park, London, KY.

FORDERHASE, Goldie Faye BARNES
b: 1909
d: 1994
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Goldie Faye Barnes Forderhase, 84, 415 Falls Street, London, Kentucky, died Saturday, January 30, 1994, at Marymount Medical Center in London. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, February 1, at House-Rawlings Funeral Home. Burial was in the A. R. Dyche Memorial Park, London. She was a member of First Baptist Church, London. Born February 2, 1909 in Corder, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lola (Linn) Barnes. She was the widow of the late Dr. Earl August Forderhase who served Southern Baptist churches in Missouri and Tennessee for more than 63 years. Dr. Forderhase was pastor of First Baptist Church, Clinton, from 1953 to 1957. Mrs. Forderhase was a homemaker and devoted church worker as she served with her husband in their various pastorates. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Duane Forderhase, pastor of First Presbyterian Church, London, Ky., and the Rev. Dwight Forderhase, pastor of First Presbyterian, Lancaster, Ky.; two granddaughters, Alison Petre of Knoxville, Tennessee, and Ashley Luck of Lancaster, Kentucky; three grandsons, Greg Forderhase, Memphis, Tn., Tim Forderhase, Jackson, Tn., and Kevin Luck, Abilene, Texas.

FOREMAN, Theodore Paul Sr.
b: Sep 12 1919, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 9 2003, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2003 - Theodore Paul Foreman, Sr. was born September 12, 1919, in Kansas City, to Paul Melville and Virginia "Turnham" Foreman, and died July 9, 2003, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was raised in the Kansas City area and then picked apples in New York. He worked with his father on the Rock Island Railroad. He joined the Navy in 1940 and had the rank of First class Signalman when he was honorably discharged October 30, 1944. In April 1943, he married Frances Starbird and to this union five children were born. He worked as a painter for the G.M. Leads Plant in Kansas City. In 1951, he relocated to Lowry City and attended GI School. He owned the Highway Cafe and Ted's 66 Service Station in Lowry City. In 1958 he went to work for Bendix, later known as Allied Signal (now known as Honeywell) where he retired in March 1983. On December 7, 1958, he married Minnie Louise Lasley and to this union five children were born. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Brown; one daughter, Patricia Lee Foreman; one son, Theodore Paul "Teddy" Foreman, Jr.; one grandson, Edgar David "Eddie" Geisinger II; second wife, Minnie Louise Foreman and one sister, Thelma Elizabeth Foreman. He is survived by his eight children, Virginia E. "Ginny" and Seth Wade of Raytown, Judith A. "Judy" McCune, Raytown, Lurae Foreman of Kansas City, Randy Dean and Jeanie Foreman of Pleasant Hill, Robert William "Bob" Foreman of Stockton, Kathy L. and Richard Wilkerson of Clinton, Norma Jean Moran of Littleton, Colorado, Irvin Melville "Mel" and Brenda Foreman of Lowry City; two sisters, Martha Virginia "Ginger" Fox of Independence and Graycemae Patricia Crawford of Independence, 22 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 12, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home with burial in the Lowry City Cemetery.

FORMAN, David Smith
b: 1818, Tompkins Co, NY
d: Jun 30 1899, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Jul 6 1899 - D. S. Foreman died at his home on North Main Street Friday morning at 5:30 o'clock (June 30, 1899) after a short illness. He was buried Saturday at Laurel Oak cemetery. Mr. Foreman was born in New York in 1818 and was therefore 81 years old. He went to California in 1849 where he stayed a number of years. He came to Missouri about 31 years ago and settled on his farm in Pettis County. About 12 years ago he came to Windsor where he has resided ever since. Mr. Foreman has been in bad health a number of years and was very feeble. He leaves a wife and two sons, Deshler who is in Arkansas and Miles. (Note from Jerry Forman: This was my great great grandfather and his full name was David Smith Forman)

FORMAN, Matilda A. COWHICK CLARK
b: 1844, Nodaway Co, MO
d: Apr 15 1936, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, April 1936 - Mrs. M.A. Forman, who was 92 years old April 2, died Wednesday afternoon at the family home on North Main Street after several weeks illness due to her age. Mrs. Forman is one of the oldest citizens of Windsor and spent the greater part of her life here. She was married twice, having four children by the first marriage and one by the last. She is survived by three daughters and two sons as follows: Mrs. Orr McCough, Seminole, Oklahoma; Mrs. Betty Cooper, Kansas City; Charlie Clark, Mrs. Annie Buckner and Miles Foreman of the home. She is also survived by four grandchildren and three great grand children. Funeral services will be held at the Austin Funeral Home Friday afternoon. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

FORREST, Ruth R. CONE ESTES
b: 1909
d: 2001
bur: Kidds Chapel Cemetery, Chalk Level Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 26 2001 - Ruth R. Forrest, 91, longtime resident of Clinton and Osceola, and recently of Olympia, Washington, died March 18, 2001. Ruth was born on July 26, 1909, to Alvin and Myrtle Cone, in Chalk Level. In her younger years, Ruth worked as a garment worker and restaurant worker, as well as being a homemaker and retired from Unitog in Clinton. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Elias Estes, who she married on December 10, 1927. They were divorced. Ruth was married to Clyde Forrest on October 22, 1980, who also preceded her in death. Ruth was also preceded in death by three brothers, Everett, Roy and Lee Cone, and one sister, Laura (Cone) Nevius, and her parents. Ruth is survived by her daughter, Patricia Lou (Estes) Landes and son-in-law, Benny J. Landes, of Olympia, Washington; one sister, Esther Fern (Cone) Kelly, Osceola; two grandchildren, Terry Gene Landes and Karla Ruth (Landes) Cuzdey, both of Olympia, Washington; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews and friends. Ruth was raised in the Chalk Level area and lived most of her days in Osceola and Clinton before moving to Olympia six years ago. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives she touched. Funeral services were Saturday, March 24, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola. Internment was in Kidd's Chapel.

FORSTER, Allen Keith
b: abt 1968, Sullivan, MO
d: Jul 12 1992, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Crawford Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Allen Keith Forster, 24, Grandview, died Sunday, July 12, 1992, in Kansas City where he was stabbed while aiding an assault victim. He was born in Sullivan, Mo. the son of Alfred Herman, Sr. and Mary Ann (Fierce) Forster. He had lived in Cuba, Mo. and Lee's Summit before moving to Grandview about five years ago. Mr. Forster was a stone mason and roofer in Harrisonville and southeast Kansas City. He leaves his mother, Mary Ann Gudde, Kingsville; maternal grandparents, Chris Marion Fierce, Sr., Evansville, Indiana, and Jessie Lorrine (Wilson) Fierce, Bonita Springs, Fl.; four brothers, Alfred Herman Forster, Jr., Lee's Summit, Richard Dale Forster, LaMaze, Ca., Daniel Heath Page, Kingsville, and Chuck Forster, Cuba; and one sister, Tammy Gladen, Steelville, Mo. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 15, 1992 at Kinder Cemetery, Cuba, Mo.

FORSYTHE, Edward Kapels "Buddy"
b: Aug 25 1923, Garland, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 5 1943, near Hamilton Field, California
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Eye, Thursday, Apr 8 1943 - Edward Forsythe Dies In Airplane Crash, Young Flier, Alone In Ship, Is Killed Monday Night About Two Miles North of Hamilton Field, California - Clinton boy Lieut. Edward Forsythe, son of Kapels Forsythe of Clinton and who was taking last six weeks of tactical training in aviation at Hamilton Field, Calif., crashed in his pursuit plane two miles north of Hamilton Field at 10:45 p. m. Monday, April 5, 1943, bringing death immediately to the fine young soldier. A telegram to his sister, Miss Lucille Forsythe, later that day made no further statements, so details of the accident are not yet known. His plane was a one mane pursuit ship, so it is presumed he alone was in the accident. Edward Kapels Forsythe was born August 25, 1923 at Garland, the only son of his parents, Kapels Forsythe and his late wife, Elsie Parks Forsythe, to whom death came in 1928. Edward, a splendid chap, attended the Second Street Methodist Church after the family moved to Clinton in 1926 and was in the Clinton High School class of 1941, where he was a creditable and popular student and an outstanding track man. After graduation he served as the assistant manager at the Mattingly Bros. Store until January 5, 1942; when he enlisted in the Army Air Corps. He began his training at Sheppard Field, Texas and Ft. Wayne, Ind., then after several months in California was sent to Yuma, Ariz., where he was graduated with the rank of Second Lieutenant. He had expected a furlough before being sent for the last of his training at Hamilton Field and was enjoying thoroughly his flying. He was happily planning a visit home, when his present six weeks work was completed. He was an excellent aviator, quick, fearless and dependable and his life, snuffed so untimely in the adverse wind, was given as the true soldier would have wished it, doing his job, and with no regrets. He is survived by his father and sister, Miss Lucille Forsythe, and his grandmother, Mrs. W. B. Parks, with whom he made his home most of the tie since the death of his mother; also his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George Calvin, with whom they made their home the first winter after Mrs. Forsythe's passing. The body will be brought to Clinton for burial, arrangements for which have not yet been made.

FORSYTHE, Elsie Jewel PARKS
b: Sep 19 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 13 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Elsie Jewel Parks was born September 19, 1905, in Clinton, Mo. She grew to womanhood here and on June 11, 1921, she was united in marriage to Kaples Forsythe. She had been a patient in the Stebbins hospital since May 29, being operated on May 31, and there she passed away on the 13th of June, being 22 years, 8 months and 24 days old. She had always been a home loving girl, ready to help all, striving to please, never considering her own health. She was a faithful wife and mother and although in ill health for a number of years she bore her sufferings without complaint. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her. She leaves to mourn, her husband and two children - Lucile, 6 and Edward 4; her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Parks; two brothers - Glenn and Robert, at home, and two married sisters - Mrs. Charles Calvin and Mrs. George Calvin, both of Clinton; two grandmothers - Mrs. H. Hamilton and Mrs. Emily C. Parks, of Baird, Wash. Also a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and loving friends. The funeral services were held at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Calvin, Friday morning, after which she was laid to rest in Englewood cemetery.

FORTH, James L.
b: Oct 31 1936
d: Oct 26 2002
bur: Hastain Cemetery, Hastain, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 28 2002 - James L. Forth, 65, Calhoun, died Saturday, October 26, 2002, at his home. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 29, at the Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw. Burial will be in the Hastain Cemetery, near Hastain, Missouri.

FORTNEY, Martha Elizabeth KOCH
b: Jun 15 1908, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 23 1999, Higginsville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Martha Elizabeth Fortney, 91, Higginsville, formerly of Warrensburg, died Tuesday, November 23, 1999, at the Meyer Care Center of Higginsville. She was born on June 15, 1908, in Henry County, the daughter of John Joseph Koch and Anna May Montgomery Koch. On July 23, 1933, in Kansas City, Kansas, she married William O. Fortney, who preceded her in death March 4, 1983. He was the sheriff for Johnson County from 1956-1964. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1926. She had worked for the Johnson County Collector Office. She was a member of the Extension Club, Republican Women Club and First Christian Church of Warrensburg. Survivors include two sons, James J. Fortney of Branson and William R. Fortney of San Francisco, California; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg.

FOSNOW, Brandi M. "Sissy"
b: Oct 3 1979, Coldwater, OH
d: Oct 29 2004, Mt. Vernon, Lawrence Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 2 2004 - Brandi M. "Sissy" Fosnow, 25, Windsor, died Friday afternoon, October 29, 2004, at the Missouri Rehabilitation Center in Mt. Vernon. She was born October 3, 1979, in Coldwater, Ohio, the daughter of Pamela Sue Roberts. On May 15, 2004, at the Windsor Assembly of God Church, Brandi married Jared W. Fosnow, who survives of the home. She graduated from high school in 1997 in Smithton. She was a certified medical technician and had worked at Windsor Heathcare and Rehabilitation in Windsor for several years. Brandi enjoyed shopping and had recently taken up the hobby of scrapbooking. She attended Windsor Assembly of God Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a stepson Caleb Fosnow, of the home; mother and stepfather Pam and Jeff Roberts, Warsaw; a brother Luke Roberts and a sister Maggie Roberts, both of Warsaw; maternal grandparents Dona and June Williams, Lexington, Kentucky; paternal step-grandparents Gene and Peggy Roberts, Tightwad; parents-in-law Bill and Gloria Fosnow, Windsor; six nieces, one nephew and numerous aunts, uncles cousins. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 2, at Windsor Assembly of God Church. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FOSTER, Albert Francis
b: Aug 14 1947, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 15 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 4 2007 - Albert Francis Foster, son of Albert and Lola (Showman) Foster, was born August 14, 1947, in Henry County. He died on November 15, 2007. at his home in Clinton at the age of 60 years. Albert lived most of his life in Henry County. He was a member of Parks Chapel Baptist Church. He was self-employed. He Is survived by his wife Delores Foster of the home; three stepsons, Dan and Joe Thurman, both of Leeton, and Eric Thurman of Calhoun; one stepdaughter Christy Thurman of Clinton, as well as four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Sunday. November 18. Interment was in Parks Chapel Cemetery, Clinton.

FOSTER, Alberta Gladys SMITH
b: Mar 22 1923, Bates Co, MO
d: Jul 10 2006, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2006 - Alberta Gladys Foster, daughter of Robert Heath and Ocie Frances (Jones) Smith, was born March 22, 1923 in Bates County, Missouri. She passed away July 10, 2006 at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City, Missouri at 83 years of age. Gladys spent all except nine years of her life on the farm where she was born. She was united in marriage to Charles LeRoy Foster September 30, 1940 and to this union three children were born. Mrs. Foster was a loving wife and mother. Her family was very important to her. Along with household duties she was employed at Wilkerson’s Restaurant, Cloverleaf Manufacturing and Appleton City Manor Nursing Home during her lifetime. Gladys was baptized in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church July 26, 1953. She enjoyed reading her Bible and lived her faith through helping others rather than being concerned with herself. She liked watching and feeding her birds and squirrels, also sewing and quilting. She was a true Royals baseball fan, following their games and statistics very carefully. Preceding Gladys in death were her parents, her husband, three brothers and four sisters. Survivors include her three children, Georgia and Jake Foster of Montrose, Missouri, Bill and Brenda Foster of Appleton City, Missouri, and Robert and Kathy Foster of Belton, Missouri; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Snodgrass of Appleton City, Missouri and Edna Foster of Kingsville, Missouri; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Services were Thursday, July 13, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

FOSTER, Bertha Isabelle GILLESPIE ROGERS
b: Aug 13 1915, Enid, OK
d: Mar 29 1998, Wichita, Sedgwick Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bertha Isabelle Rogers Foster died March 29, 1998, in Wichita, Kansas. She was born August 13, 1915, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Ida Louise Eisenmann Gillespie and Edward Gillespie. In 1934 she married Vern Delmar Rogers in Superior, Nebraska. To this union three sons were born, Dwayne Jay, Dallas LeRoy and Dennis Lee. Vern preceded his wife in death in 1951. Bertha and sons farmed for a few years before moving to Wichita in 1953. She had worked for Kings X for 25 years before retiring in 1977. In 1976 she married Homer "Nub" Foster. Those preceding her in death were Homer in 1984 and her oldest son Dwayne in 1995. Surviving are Dwayne's wife Carol of Derby, Kansas, Dallas and wife Linda of Clinton, Dennis and wife Claudette of Superior, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

FOSTER, Bertha Myrtle SIMMONS
b: Mar 14 1907, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Sep 6 1996, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bertha Myrtle Foster, 89, died Friday morning, September 6, 1996, in Raytown, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Judy Foster, who had lovingly cared for her the past four months. Bertha was born in Osceola March 14, 1907, to Rosa Annie and T. J. Simmons, the last of 11 children who have all preceded her in death. Her father was minister of the Osceola Church of the Brethren and she accepted Christ at an early age there and she has been an active member and served her Lord until her death. She married Roy O. Foster June 14, 1925, and they made their home in the Osceola-Lowry City area until 1941, when they moved to Clinton. Roy died in June 1964. To this union eight children were born, six now living and two deceased, one being stillborn. Harold was the first and he cared for his mother until his death in March 1994. His wife June, Deepwater, survives. Two other sons survive in addition to Jim, mentioned earlier. They are Roy Foster and wife Lela, Clinton, and David Foster and wife Carolyn, Raytown; three daughters, Ruth Thornton and husband Bob, Springfield, Mary Lou Eaton and husband Mac, Blue Springs, and Frances Lightner and husband Joe, Springfield; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, many nieces and nephews and others who loved her so very much. According to Judy, her daughter-in-law, who was with her all hours of the day at the last, told us she said more than anything else "Thank You, Lord" and as she suffered daily, she still kept the same Christian attitude. Funeral services were held Monday, September 9, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FOSTER, Burnetta June DeLOZIER
b: abt 1931, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 20 2007, Foreman, AR
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 22 2007 - Burnetta June Foster, 76, Foreman, Arkansas (formerly of Deepwater) died Monday, August 20, 2007, at the home of her son, Paul Foster, in Foreman, Arkansas. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 23, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. She was born in Deepwater. She was married to Harold S. Foster, who preceded her in death on March 17, 1994. She was member of the Osceola and Deepwater Church of the Brethren. She is survived by one son, Paul Foster and wife Jenny, Foreman, Arkansas; one daughter, Paula McFadden and fiancee, Jim Kent, Ventura, California; one brother Eugene DeLozier of Butler; three grandchildren, John Foster of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Amy Beaumier of Phoenix, Arizona, and Michelle Cornell of Milan, Missouri, and four great-grandchildren, Alica Beaumier, Damion Beaumier, Jordan Ward and Madyson Cornell.

FOSTER, Claude Edward
b: Jan 13 1918, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 23 2002, Excelsior Springs, Clay Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 25 2002 - Claude Edward Foster, 84, Excelsior Springs, died Saturday, November 23, 2002, at a nursing home there. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, November 26, at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton, with burial in the Deepwater Cemetery. He was born January 13, 1918, in Deepwater, son of Elmer and Flossie Bledsoe Foster. He married the former Hazel Ruth on August 28, 1937, at Deepwater. He attended the Deepwater Baptist Church and was a member of the Richmond American Legion. Preceding him in death were his wife; his father; one son, James Foster; one daughter, Bette Pickering; one brother, James Foster, and four sisters, Tildie Davis, Lena Heston, Reba Lee and Mary Bledsoe. Survivors include his mother of Clinton; six sons, Claude A. Foster, Lawson, John E. Foster, Lexington, Charles W. Foster, Donald L. Foster, both of Kansas City, Tom Foster, Clinton, Tiny Tim Foster, Booneville; four daughters, Carmeleta Dugger, Kirbyville, Linda Goens, Lathrop, Brenda Toothman, Kansas City, Kansas, Glenda Foster, Springfield; 29 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; one brother, Cleo Bledsoe, Osceola, and one sister, Shirley Church, Warsaw.

FOSTER, David Walter
b: Mar 27 1936, Bates Co, MO
d: Oct 7 2006, Butler, Bates Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2006 - David Walter Foster, 70, Montrose, son of the late John F. and Leotta M. (Little) Foster, was born March 27, 1936, in Bates County and died at Bates County memorial Hospital in Butler, Saturday, October 7, 2006. "Dub" as his friends called him, had lived in the Montrose community all of his life. He and Wilma May Rice were married March 30, 1957, at the Christian Church in Appleton City. Mr. Foster was employed by the Missouri State Highway Department for 27 years. He was a member of the Henry County sheriff's Posse and the Montrose United Presbyterian-Methodist Church. He enjoyed coaching and playing baseball and softball while his children were growing up. Survivors include his wife Wilma of the home; his three children, Richard E. "Rick" Foster, Gwen Klass and husband Randy, and David L. Foster, all of Montrose; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; eight siblings, Leroy Foster of Butler, Etta Mae Roberts of Kansas City, Mary Houston of Montrose, John Foster of Warsaw, Cliff Foster of Montrose, Harold Foster of Adrian, Charles Foster of Independence and Rhonda Morris of Butler; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, October 9, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Montrose Cemetery.

FOSTER, Dean Audrey
b: Oct 31 1930, Bates Co, MO
d: Oct 16 1998, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Myers Cemetery, Hudson Twp, Bates Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dean Audrey Foster, the son of John M. and Susie Bracher (Leeper) Foster, was born on October 31, 1930, in Bates County. He died on October 16, 1998, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City at the age of 67 years. Dean lived nearly all of his life in the Appleton City area except for the time he spent in the Air Force where he served his country as an aircraft mechanic in England from 1951 through 1954. He worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Appleton City for several years. He was a member of the Park Grove Christian Church, Appleton City VFW Post 11242 and the National Association of Letter Carriers. Dean was married to Joyce Rowland on February 21, 1952, in Appleton City. To this union two sons were born. Dean was preceded in death by h is father. He is survived by his wife Joyce of the home; two sons, David A. foster and wife Regina, ElDorado Springs, and Rusty Foster and wife Terrie, Knob Noster; his mother Susie B. Foster, Appleton City; a sister Waneta and husband Clip Schallert of Montrose, and three grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan and Aaron Foster. Dean was always very proud of his family and greatly enjoyed his grandchildren. He enjoyed painting where he captured peace and tranquility in his rural farm scenery. Dean liked people and always enjoyed the laughter and the humorous side of life he shared with his family and friends. He was a member of the Apple Dumplings Square Dance Club where he enjoyed the dancing as well as the time spent with friends. He also enjoyed fishing and bowling in his spare time. Dean will be sadly missed by those who had the privilege of knowing him. Funeral services were Monday, October 19, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City. Burial was in Myers Cemetery, rural Butler.

FOSTER, Dorothy Frances GILKESON
b: Nov 2 1917, W of Garden City, Cass Co, MO
d: Sep 25 2007, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 1 2007 - Dorothy Frances Foster, 89, Harrisonville, was born on November 2, 1917, the daughter of Franklin Harrison and Barbara Ellen (Veach) Gilkeson on a farm west of Garden City, and died Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at her home. On May 2, 1942, she married James Donald Foster in Los Angeles, California. She was a homemaker and earlier was employed in Civil Service. She was a 1935 graduate of Garden City High School. She was a member of the Harrisonville United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women and the Quilting Group all of Harrisonville. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Don on October 28, 1990; an infant son James Michael Foster, and three brothers, Don, Howard and Robert. She is survived by her son Steven D. Foster of the home; two brothers, Bill Jeff Gilkeson, Harrisonville, and Clarence Gilkeson, Des Monies, Iowa; a sister Roberta Allen, Garden City; other relatives and many friends.

FOSTER, Elizabeth Rachel "Lizzie" SAMPSON
b: May 14 1872, Benton Co, MO
d: 1931, E of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, 1931 - Mrs. C. J. Foster died at her home seven miles east of Clinton, Tuesday afternoon, having been in poor health since last spring. Mrs. Foster's maiden name was Elizabeth Rachel Sampson. She was born eight miles south of Windsor in Benton county, May 14, 1872. She married C. J. Foster on March 17, 1898. Deceased was a member of the Methodist church and the Eastern Star at Calhoun, having joined the church when about 14 years old. Her husband, C. J. Foster survives, also her mother, Mrs. John Sampson, south of Windsor, who is now 90 years old; sisters, Mrs. A. L. Brown, of Leeton; Mrs. W. W. Lareio, Frederick, Okla.; Mrs. W. E. Soles, Windsor and Miss Eva Lee Sampson at home with her mother, south of Windsor. Another sister preceded her in death. A brother, Rev. William Sampson, is a Methodist preacher at Napton, Mo. The funeral services will be conducted at Calhoun on Thursday afternoon. Interment at Calhoun Cemetery.

FOSTER, Eunice L.
b: Mar 19 1909
d: Dec 3 2001, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 6 2001 - Eunice L. Foster, 92, Appleton City, died Monday, December 3, 2001, at Ellett Memorial Hospital, Appleton City. She is survived by four daughters, Joan Pullen and Stella Jones, both of Clinton, Dora Cole of Excelsior Springs and Margaret Dines, Appleton City; two sons, Jacob Foster of Montrose and George Foster, Lee's Summit. Funeral services will be Friday, December 7, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

FOSTER, George J. "Teach"
b: Oct 11 1920, Hardin, Ray Co, MO
d: Aug 4 1991, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - George J. (Teach) Foster, 70, 1720 East Fourth, Sedalia, died Sunday morning, Aug. 4, 1991, at his home. He was born Oct. 11, 1920, in Hardin, son of George Robert and Maude S. McCown Foster. On Jan. 22, 1964, in Buckner, he married Bessie Irene Lucas, who survives of the home. He attended First Baptist Church. He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in the 28th Tank Battalion on the island of Luzon, Philippines. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2591 and American Legion Post N. 16. He worked as an elementary and physical education teacher before his retirement. Other survivors include five sons, Joe Foster, Kansas City, John Foster, Carthage, Texas, Jaret Foster, Richmond, Jeff Foster, Sedalia, Robbie Johnson, Blue Springs; five daughters, Ellen Kellogg, Bloomingdale, Mich., Carmen Randolph, Independence, Connie Frizzell, Centerview, Rita Woolery, Smithton, Heidi Robinson, Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Bertha Norton, Richmond; Margaret Kastner, St. Louis; 18 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

FOSTER, George James Clifford
b: Jan 13 1920, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 4 1994, 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 - George James Clifford Foster son of Elmer and Flossie (Molder) Foster was born January 13, 1920 in Henry County, and passed away October 4, 1994 at his home in Clinton at the age of 74. Mr. Foster had lived in Kansas City and Lowry City before he moved to Clinton two years ago. He was a construction worker for Eldridge Construction Company in Kansas City before he retired in 1974. He was a member of Local No. 264, Kansas City. He is survived by his wife Elaine of the home; one son Michael Barber, Appleton City; three daughters, Susan Young, Blue Springs, Kathy Saulters, Richland, Mississippi, and Reba Gregory, Clinton; his mother Flossie Bledsoe, Deepwater; two brothers, Claude Foster, Deepwater, and Cleo Bledsoe, Osceola; Two sisters, Lena Hestand, Clinton and Shirley Church, Lincoln and 15 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Thursday, October 6, 1994. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FOSTER, Harold Sanford Rev.
b: Jun 5 1926, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 17 1994, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold Sanford Foster, son of Roy O. and Bertha M. (Simmons) Foster was born June 5, 1926 at Lowry City, and passed away March 17, 1994 at his home in Deepwater, at the age of 67. Harold had lived in Kansas City for 36 years before moving to Deepwater eleven years ago. He was the pastor for the Deepwater and Osceola Church of the Brethren. He was a mail carrier for 32 years at the North Kansas City Post Office before retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Deepwater and Osceola Church of the Brethren, the National Association of Letter Carriers and the Deepwater Senior Center. He is survived by his wife June of the home; one son Paul Foster, Colorado Springs, Colorado; one daughter Paula McFadden, Westlake, Ca.; his mother Bertha Foster, Clinton; three brothers, Roy Foster, Clinton, James Foster and David Foster, both of Raytown; three sisters, Frances Lightner and Ruth Thompson, both of Springfield, and Mary Lou Eaton, Blue Springs, as well as two grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Monday, March 21, 1994. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

FOSTER, Hazel V.
b: Jun 20 1920, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 3 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Aug 7 2007 - Hazel V. Foster, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, formerly of Clinton, MO., died Friday August 3, 2007 at her sisters home. She was born June 20, 1920 in Brownington, MO., to Claud F. Foster and Iva Loyd Foster. Hazel taught school for two years at the former Turner School in Henry County. She retired as a supervisor with the Social Security Administration after more than 30 years of service. She was a member of the Northgate Baptist Church, Kansas City, MO., and the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. In her free time time she enjoyed spending time with her nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law; Metz Jones. Surviving are three sisters; Helen V. Jones of Deepwater, MO., Mildred King and her husband Ralph V. of Clinton, and Emma Jane Anderson and her husband Frank of Kansas City, MO., two nieces; Fran Anderson of Washington, New Jersey, and Wanda Davenport and her husband Dan of Irving, TX, two nephews; Claude Anderson and his wife Susan of Basehor, KS., and Duane F. King and Linda of Spring, TX., four great-nephews, one great-niece, two great-great-nieces, and several cousins. Funeral services will be Friday, August 10, 2007 at the Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

FOSTER, Howard Wilson
b: Jan 11 1913, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 3 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Howard Wilson Foster, 78, Warrensburg, died Thursday, Oct. 3, 1991, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was born Jan. 11, 1913, near Clinton, the son of Forest and Clara (Wilson) Foster. He was in pharmaceutical sales. He was owner and operator of City Steam Laundry and Superior Cleaners in Warrensburg. He retired in 1975. He was a member of the Corinthian Lodge No. 265, A.F. & A.M. in Warrensburg; a member of Mary Commandrey No. 19, Knight Templar, and member of the Demolay Chapter No. 26, Royal Arch Masons. He married Mary Lou Coe Sept. 21, 1940, in Olathe, Kan. She survives of the home. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Sue) Huffman, Warrensburg, and one grandson. Funeral services were held Saturday, Oct. 5, 1991. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Warrensburg.

FOSTER, Ira E.
b: Dec 11 1910, near Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Jun 5 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shady Grove Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ira E. Foster, 84, died Monday, June 5, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born near Warsaw, on December 11, 1910, the son of Fred and Lola Taylor Foster. On August 13, 1928, he was married to Opal Wheeler at Clinton. Following their marriage they made their home near Warsaw. In 1935 they moved to a farm near Lincoln and later moved to their home in town. He had worked as a foreman for the Missouri Highway Department in Lincoln for 42 years, retiring in 1975. He was a member of the Lincoln Baptist Church. He was also a United State Army veteran of World War II and was a member of American Legion Post 305 of Cole Camp. He was a member of the Association of Retired Missouri state Employees in Jefferson City. He was preceded in death by his parents, four infant children, Ervin Lee in 1929, Bertha Jewell in 1932, Waunita Fyrn in 1939 and Ira Junior in 1942. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Alfred Foster, Clarence Foster, Harley Foster and Herbert Foster, and one sister Flora. He is survived by h is wife Opal of the home; three sisters, Bertha Garrison and Goldie Sweargin of Lincoln, and Emma Jean Sadler of Kansas City, and three brothers, Freddie Foster of the state of Arizona, Raymond Foster of Auburn, Nebraska and Chester Foster of Kansas City; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 8, at the Lincoln Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Shady Grove Cemetery, Racket.

FOSTER, Isaac William
b: Sep 30 1874, Indiana
d: Feb 23 1937, E of Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Isaac Foster died at his home east of Deepwater at 10:05 a.m. February 23, 1937. He had been ailing several weeks, and took pneumonia after Christmas, from which he never recovered. Every care given by his wife and children was to no avail. Isaac William Foster was born September 30, 1874, in Indiana, and came, when about two, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Foster, to Henry county, where he spent the remainder of his life. His home for the past 24 years had been two and a half miles east of Deepwater. He was married to Miss Alice Hatfield, March 21, 1896, and to this union seven children were born, all of whom survive. He and his wife would have celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary next month. Mr. Foster was a good neighbor, willing to help when he could, ready to perform any work. He earnestly sought to do as Christ would have him do, for to him the bible held the answer to all vexing problems and perplexities of life. It was his comfort during the weeks of illness, and his Heavenly Father, in whom Mr. Foster believed, will comfort the wife and children who so loved their husband and father. Mr. Foster's parting from his brother and father, who died about a year ago, proved but temporary. Deceased was a farmer particularly fitted for his work as he loved animals, his patience and kindness to them rewarded many times over, for dumb animals give a blind devotion and unquestioning obedience to him who understands them. Mr. Foster had a kindness for feline animals, an unusual trait in men. He was devoted to his family, coping with life's difficulties for their sake, giving his loved ones the necessities and comforts he could. There was no task too menial for him to perform, no person too lowly to help if it were in his power. He is survived by his wife, a son, John Foster, of the home; Mesdames Howard Martin, Harley Parks, Justin Vickers of Clinton; Mesdames Clyde Dodson and Geo. Bedford, near Deepwater; and Mrs. Edward Hoffman, Topeka, Kans., also a brother, Ben Foster of Covina, Calif. There are 24 grandchildren. Funeral services will be at the Baptist church, Deepwater, on Thursday. Interment in Maplewood cemetery, near Brownington.

FOSTER, James L. "Jibo"
b: Apr 2 1942, Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 17 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 19 2001 - James L. "Jibo" Foster, 59, Smithville, formerly of Tightwad, died Tuesday, April 17, 2001, at North Kansas City Hospital. He was born on April 2, 1942, to Luther Sheals and Martha Grace (LaRue) Foster in Tightwad. He attended school near Tightwad where he later married and had four children. On July 6, 1985, on a pontoon boat on Truman Lake he was united in marriage to Betty Stottlemyre. After their marriage, they lived near Smithville where they made their home. Jim worked for Morton Buildings in Clinton, Galva-Form Docks in Camdenton, and for over 15 years worked at Steel-N-Foam Docks in Kansas City, Kansas. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Lucia Howe; one half-sister, Shirley Fantz, and a step-daughter, Kelley D. Stottlemyre. He is survived by his wife, Betty of the home; three sons, James Foster, Jr. and Jeremy Foster, both of Clinton, and Jamie Foster, Tightwad; one daughter, Joleana Foster, Clinton; seven grandchildren, Jennifer, Joshua, Jackie, Zeb, Megan, Christopher and Katlyn; two step-daughters, Brenda Gilliam and Janice Hopson, both of Smithville; one stepson, Monte Stottlemyre, Smithville; four step-grandchildren, Elliott, Benjamin, Trenton and Corey; two sisters, Evelyn Todd, Clinton, and Joan Perry, Loomis, Washington; two half-brothers, Frankie Parks, Deepwater and Tom Parks, Pleasant Hill. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 21, at the Parks Chapel Church, Tightwad. Burial will be in Parks Chapel Cemetery. - Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville.

FOSTER, Janice Louise MIDDAUGH
b: Aug 19 1941
d: Jan 27 1992, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Janice Louise Middaugh Foster, 51, Springfield, daughter of Ralph Middaugh and Margaret Dalton of Calhoun, died Jan. 27, 1992 at the Cox Medical Center at Springfield of kidney failure. Family night was held Wednesday night at the funeral chapel. A short graveside service was held at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, on Thursday, Jan. 30. She is survived by four sisters, Peggy Spurgeon of Garden City. Wanda Hardin, Cameron, Sarah of Warsaw, and Barbara of Springfield; two brothers, R. D. Middaugh and Jerry Middaugh both of Independence; many aunts, uncles and friends.

FOSTER, Lester
b: May 9 1925
d: Jul 29 1998, Missouri
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Lester Foster, who died Wednesday, July 29, will be Saturday, August 1, at the Langford Funeral Home in Lee's Summit. Mr. Foster and his wife Mayme, own Lester Foster Music Park, east of Clinton, where the Golden Valley Blue Grass Jamboree is held three times each year.

FOSTER, Levina J. VENABLE
b: Mar 14 1840, Audrain Co, MO
d: Oct 16 1914, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. W. E. Foster Dead - Grandma Foster, near Lewis Station, departed this life Friday, after a protracted illness, and was buried at Drakes Chapel Sunday afternoon, Rev. B. B. Russell, of Clinton, conducting the services. Her maiden name was Levinda J. Venable, and she was born in Audrain county, March 14, 1840; coming with her parents to Henry county in 1856, and on January 8, 1861, married W. E. Foster, who with three sons and two daughters survive.

FOSTER, Mari Jane VANMATRE FARIS
b: Aug 19 1917, Richland Co, IL
d: Oct 31 2005, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 2 2005 - Mari Jane Faris Foster, 88, Kansas City, died Monday, October 31, 2005. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 3, at Newcomer's Floral Hills Chapel. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery. She was born August 19, 1917 in Richland County, Illinois, to William and Susie (Kissinger) Van Matre. In 1943 she married Dr. Louie Emerson Faris, who founded Floral Hills, Inc., and Floral Hills Memorial Chapels, as well as the concept of pre-need funerals. She married A. L. Foster and he died in 1980. She was a member of the Raytown Christian Church. It was at church that she met Richard Bradley, her companion. She is survived by her daughter Cheryl Eils and husband Robert, his daughter Ashlee; her grandson Ryan Williams and his wife Jaime, and two great-grandchildren, Bella and Lake Williams.

FOSTER, Marjorie M. PUCKETT
b: May 4 1911, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 22 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 2 2001 - Marjorie M. Foster was born May 4, 1911, at Leesville, daughter of William Morton and Eva McQueen Puckett. She died September 22, 1001, at Westwood Nursing Center. She married Allen Foster July 3, 1929. He preceded her in death, along with her parents; one daughter, Allene Foster; one brother and three sisters. She was a graduate of Clinton High School and taught school at Mound Springs for one year. She was a homemaker and a member of the Coal Methodist Church. She helped organize Surprise Union Church and taught Sunday School there. She was active with school and 4-H activities for many years. She served on Farm Bureau and Extension boards and enjoyed her years as an Avon dealer, visiting with her many friends who knew her as Margie. She also immensely enjoyed card parties with her friends and will be remembered for her laughter and jolly sense of humor. Fishing was her longtime hobby and she loved taking her grandchildren fishing and later being taken fishing by her son. After she became homebound, she enjoyed visits from her friends, relatives and the company of many who helped care for her, both in her home on the farm and later at Westwood. Survivors include one son, Billy Allen Foster and wife, Lois Nell, Clinton; one daughter, Marcille Allen and husband, Bill, Chilhowee; one sister, Wilda Swayze, Wichita, Kansas; nine grandchildren, Danielle and Lyle Hickman, Danita and Greg Wood, Tanda and Steve Berendzen, Marla and Randy Corse, Melinda and Charles Strain, Carla and Dennis Davis, Bill Jr. and Kathy Foster, John Foster and Tom Foster; 13 great-grandchildren, Corey, Casie and Carrie Norcross, Callina, Marissa and Evan Wood, Kyla and Cole Berendzen, Cody Hill, Brandi Davis, Larry Foster and Adam Foster; two great-great-grandchildren, Brandon and Bailey Schofield. Funeral services were held September 24 at Consalus Chapel-Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FOSTER, Michael Lynn
b: Oct 20 1954
d: Aug 10 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Kingsville Cemetery, Kingsville, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Michael Lynn Foster Sr., 41, 305 West Franklin Street, formerly of Holden, died Saturday, August 10, 1996, at his home. He was a cabinet finisher for Countryside Cabinets at Hartwell. He was an Air Force veteran in the Vietnam era and a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingsville. Funeral service will be held Wednesday, August 14, at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden with burial in the Kingsville Cemetery. Survivors include his wife Linda K. Williams of Holden; his mother Edna Foster of Kingsville; a son Michael L. Foster Jr. of Green forest, Arkansas; two grandchildren; two brothers, Ray Foster of Pleasant Hill and David Foster of Lincoln, Arkansas.

FOSTER, Milton
b: Dec 1 1899
d: Oct 8 1991, Hays, Ellis Co, KS
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Milton Foster, 91, of Hays, Ks. (formerly of Collins), passed away Monday, October 8, 1991 in Hadley Memorial Hospital, Hays, Ks. Funeral services were held Saturday, October 12, 1991 in Hathaway-Peterman Chapel. Burial was in Robinson Cemetery. Mr. Foster was a retired carpenter. He had lived in the Collins area for 31 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace; two sons, Charles and Alfred and one grandson, Thomas Foster. He is survived by nine children, Nathan Foster of Melbourne, Ar., Nita Jean Libby of Ruston, La., Romona Lyman of Ponca City, Ok., Don Foster of Hays, Ks., Robert Foster of Oxford, Ar., Albert Foster of Goodland, Ks., James Foster of Collins, Mary Woodard of Greenbrier, Ar., and Gayle Schaffer of Independence; 40 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

FOSTER, Olga Elizabeth KNISELY RICE
b: May 26 1927, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 7 2001, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 18 2001 - Olga Elizabeth Knisely Foster, 74, died October 7, 2001, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center in Overland Park, Kansas. The daughter of Clarence A. and Mary Oleta Phillips Knisely, she was born May 26, 1927, in Kansas City, moving to Henry County as a small baby. She attended Columbia Hall Grade School and Deepwater High School. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Alvin Knisely, and one niece, Karen Knisely. Surviving are one brother, Dale Knisely and his wife, Gloria, Shawnee, Kansas; one sister, Lora Iris Thompson of Clinton; five nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews and two great-great-nephews; many cousins and friends. She was assistant manager for TG&Y variety stores for many years. In 1987 she opened her own business, Bunch's of Love Daycare. She continued this until her health failed four months ago. After a four year battle with cancer, her remains were donated to cancer research. Memorial services were held October 11 at Roeland Park Methodist Church.

FOSTER, Opal Lucille WHEELER
b: Mar 20 1912, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Aug 18 2003, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
bur: Shady Grove Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 19 2003 - Opal Lucille Foster, 91, Lincoln, died Monday, August 18, 2003, at the Lincoln Community Nursing Home. She was born March 20, 1912, at Warsaw, one of 16 children born to Earnest Giles and Martha Elizabeth Lee Wheeler. She grew up in Warsaw and on August 13, 1928, married Ira E. Foster at Clinton. Following their marriage, they made their home in Warsaw and in 1935, they moved too a farm west of Lincoln, later moving to their home in town. She was a homemaker. She and her husband were baptized in Tebo Creek near Lincoln and were devoted members of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her husband, Iva, on June 5, 1995, and four infant children, Ira Jr., Ivan, Bertha and Waunita; 10 brothers, Elmer, Giles, John, Ancil, Lloyd, Manus, Bernie, James, Ted and Jack Wheeler, and three sisters, Leona Cockrum, Jessie Fern Wheeler and Priscilla Miller. She is survived by two sisters, Hazel Nottingham of Shelbyville, Illinois, and Ruth Vincent of Jacksonville, Florida; a sister-in-law, Bertha Garrison, Lincoln, numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 21, at the first Baptist Church of Lincoln. Burial will be in Shady Grove Cemetery near Racket.

FOSTER, Roger Glen
b: Oct 29 1957, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 9 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Schowengerdt Funeral Home, Butler, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 9 2002 - Roger Glen Foster, 44, Butler, died Saturday, February 9, 2002, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. He was born October 29, 1957, to Leroy and Stella Foster in Clinton. He graduated from Butler High School in 1976. He worked for Gephardt Concrete in Butler and most recently at the MO-KAN livestock barn in Passaic. On June 4, 1989, he married Beverly Arnold. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Foster, Butler; two sons, Kendal Foster, Butler, and Christopher Foster and wife Tiffany, Ft. Scott Kansas; one stepson, Glenn Allen Scrogham, Butler; two stepdaughters, Jessica Scrogham, Holden, and Joyce Scrogham, Butler; one brother, Darrell Foster, Clinton; his father, Leroy Foster and wife Donna, Butler; his mother Stella Jones and husband Glen, Clinton; one grandson, Logan Leon Foster. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gerald Foster and Vernon Foster, and one stepsister, Karen Lawrence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 13, at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler. Burial will be in Appleton City Cemetery.

FOSTER, Rosetta F. HARRISON
b: Mar 27 1956
d: Sep 19 1999, Reno, NV
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 24 1999 - Rosetta F. Foster, 43, Kansas City, died Sunday, September 19, 1999, in Reno, Nevada. She was born March 27, 1956, the daughter of Charles Harvey and Patsy (Lewis) Harrison. She is survived by her husband Donald of the home; three daughters, Patsy Long of Licking, Donnita Edwards, Kansas City, and Linda Roach, Drexel; her father Charles Harvey Harrison, Cordell, Oklahoma; two brothers, Charles Harrison, Dill City, Oklahoma, John Ruth, Clinton, Oklahoma; one sister Shirley Norton, Burnsflat, Oklahoma. Her mother Patsy Harrison and grandson Nathan Edwards, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be held Sunday at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton, with burial in Deepwater Cemetery.

FOSTER, Velma Fern MILLER
b: Nov 27 1911, Hickory Co, MO
d: Mar 4 2004, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2004 - Velma Fern Foster was born November 27, 1911, in Hickory County to Lemon Jerome and Rosa (Rich) Miller. She died March 4, 2004, at John Knox Village Care Center in Lee's Summit. On May 26, 1927, she married Carlton Corless Foster. Three sons blessed this union, Corless Ray, Carroll Wayne and Donald Dale. They spent their early-married life farming in St. Clair and Henry County around Deepwater and Appleton City. When it became necessary to quit farming they moved to Clinton. Velma was a clerk and later office manager of the Henry County Agriculture Stabilization Committee. She professed her faith in Christ at an early age and was a member of Northeast Baptist Church at her death. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton, April 2, 1974; her son, Corless, May 16, 1980; one granddaughter, Janie Sue, June 26, 1963, and two premature grandsons. She is survived by her sons, Carroll Wayne and wife Neola, Lee's Summit, and Donald Dale and wife Phyllis, Macon, and eight grandchildren, Kent, Houston, Texas, Kevin, Raytown, and Keith, Washington, D.C., Steve and wife Debbie, Independence, Jerry and wife Joden, Jefferson City, Julie Belt and husband Jeff, Macon, Jeannie Foster of Liberty and Jennifer Barr and husband Travis, Joplin; 12 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was an active member of the Golden Valley Hospital Auxiliary, the local NARFE organization and the Mary de la Vergne Chapter of Cosmos. She loved to travel and enjoyed the numerous trips to Idaho to visit relatives. She truly enjoyed visiting with the old timers of the community. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, March 8. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

FOSTER, Velma Lena DYE
b: May 29 1916, Independence, Montgomery Co, KS
d: Jun 2 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Velma Lena Foster, 77, of Clinton and Kansas City, died Wednesday, June 2, 1993 at Spellman-St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. Mrs. Foster was born May 29, 1916 at Independence, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel and Ida Isalena Dye. She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church and Golden Valley Roamers. Survivors include two daughters, Pat Alvarez of the home, Linda Foster Clements, Blue Springs; one brother Orville Kiger, Nevada. She was preceded in death by her husband Lawrence Leland Foster. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 5, at Floral Hills Chapel, Kansas City. Burial will be in Floral Hills Cemetery.

FOSTER, Virginia E. POLING
b: Aug 11 1928, Salt Lake City, UT
d: Dec 16 2007, 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 11 2008 - Virginia E. Foster was born on August 11, 1928, In Salt Lake city, Utah, the daughter of Leon and Hazel (Morse) Poling. She died at Beverly Living Center Westwood, Clinton, on December 16, 2007, at the age of 79 years. Virginia worked as a licensed practical nurse before she retired. She was preceded in death by her husband. Virginia is survived by three daughters, Reba Gregory of Clinton, Kathleen Saulters of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and Susan Young of Blue Springs, and one son, Michael Barber of Appleton City; two sisters, Diana King of Deepwater and Rita Orton of Las Vegas, Nevada; 10 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the McLane Chapel, Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Wednesday, December 19. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

FOSTER, Virginia L. STONEKING
b: Nov 20 1933, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 19 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 1 2000 - Virginia L. (Stoneking) Foster, 66, Clinton, died Saturday, August 19, 2000, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Virginia was born near Deepwater, the daughter of Young Virginia Stoneking and Esta Hellen Landes Thornburg. She was married To Floyd Foster who preceded her in death. She was a housewife and a lifelong Henry County resident. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Floyd Foster, and her half-brother Richard Thornburg. She is survived by two daughters, Juretta Louise Goode of Pleasant Valley and Katherine Lea Barnett of Clinton; two sons, Kevin Ray Foster and Darrin Lee Foster, both of Deepwater; eight grandsons, Dustan, Kyle and Johnathan Foster, Bradley and Christopher Barnett and Adam, Andrew and Austin Foster; two granddaughters, Deena and Dayle Goode; three step-grandchildren, Donald Goode and Ashia LaRose and Michele Tigner; two step-great-grandchildren, Devin and Dakota Goode, as well as two half-sisters, Darlene Hodges and Bonnie Morris, both of Creighton, and two half-brothers, Everett J. Thornburg of Farmington, New Mexico, and Milton Thornburg of Creighton. Memorial graveside services were held at the Teays Chapel Cemetery, Wednesday, August 23.

FOSTER, William E.
b: Jan 3 1834, Virginia
d: Aug 5 1916, Yale, OK
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Henry County Pioneer Answers Final Summons - William E. Foster dropped dead last Saturday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of his daughter, Mrs. S. M. Mullen, at Yale Okla., with heart failure. The extreme warm weather had bothered him some, but aside from that he had been in his usual health. He had been at the home of his daughter since last April. Deceased was born in Virginia, Jan. 3, 1834. He left with his parents when a boy of 7 and came to Missouri, residing in several counties before they came to Henry. He was the oldest son in a family of ten children. They settled in Leesville township, which was their home for many years. In 1862, he bought the 170 acre farm which was his home ever since, owning it at the time of his death. January 5, 1861, he married Miss Levina Venable, who died Oct. 16th, 1914. To this union seven children were given, five of whom are living - J. W. Foster, near Lewis Station; Dr. T. W. Foster, Butler; C. Y. Foster, Pryor, Okla.; Mrs. Georgia Mullen, Yale, Okla.; Mrs. Vina Powers, Shawnee Mound. Two brothers survive - Jas. Foster, Okla; and A. G. Foster, Windsor. Deceased was converted and joined the Christian church in his early youth, then 20 years ago united with the Quarles Baptist church soon after its organization. He was a good worker and prominent member of the Baptist denomination. He was a true Christian, who stood by his principals, and instilled honor and the desire to right in the hearts and lives of his children. The remains were brought in Sunday on the noon train, and the funeral services held Monday morning at Drake's Chapel by the pastor of the Quarles church, of which Bro. Foster was a member. Interment in the cemetery nearby.

FOULKS, Earl
b: May 1 1926, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Apr 16 1981, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Hopewell Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: McGilley Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO
Earl T. Foulks, 55, of 906 S. Crisp, died Thursday at Veterans Hospital. He was a lifelong area resident. Mr. Foulks was a security guard for Wells Fargo Guard Service before he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Blue Springs American Legion Post. His survivors include his wife, Gazell Foulks of the home; a son Billy Joe Foulks, Independence; six daughters, Carol Volland, Gladstone. Betty Ruehling, Lake Lotawana, Doris Cowin, Independence, Janet White, Lee's Summit, Earlene Coleman, Fayetteville, N.C., and Gay Davis of the home; and 18 grandchildren. Services will be Saturday at the McGilley Midtown Chapel and graveside services at Hopewell Cemetery near Montrose.

FOUNTAIN, Frederick
b: 1925
d: 2002
bur: Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Linn Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 4 2002 - Frederick Fountain, 76, Centerville, Kansas, died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at his home. He was born May 9, 1925, in Rogers Arkansas, the son of Thomas John and Martha Isabel Howell Fountain. He married Mary Sue Kepnor on October 26, 1956, at Urich. He was employed as a supervisor for EMCO Specialty Products of Kansas City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David; one brother, Joe Fountain, and one sister, Theresa Eyre. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue of Centerville, Kansas; two sons, Brad Fountain of Mound City, Kansas, and Paul Fountain of Overland Park, Kansas; two daughters, Susan Ross of Kansas City and Leanne TeKolste of Lawrence, Kansas; one brother, T. J. Fountain of Wake Village, Texas, and eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, at the Coffel-Schneider Chapel, Mound City, Kansas. Burial will be in the Woodland Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas.

FOWLER, Della Maye BOYD
b: Apr 18 1916, near Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: May 24 2009, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Della Maye (Boyd) Fowler, 93, of Windsor, Missouri, died early Sunday morning, May 24, 2009, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born April 18, 1916, in Henry County, Missouri, near Brownington, the daughter of Johnny Lee Boyd and Minnie Emma Elizabeth (Dody) Boyd. On February 12, 1938, in Windsor, she married Edgar Dwight Fowler who preceded her in death on January 24, 1994. In 1945, Della Maye and Edgar moved from rural Clinton to the Windsor community. Della Maye worked as a switchboard operator in Clinton for United Telephone Company, for several years. She also work for the International Shoe factory in Windsor for 8 years. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor and was also a member of the Henry County Chapter D.A.R. Survivors include a daughter, Loretta Burford and her husband Donald, Leeton, MO.; a son Carl Fowler and his wife Betty, Windsor, Mo., 7 grandchildren, Debbi Bodenhamer and her husband Gary, Warrensburg, MO., Kim Conover, Midwest City, OK., Darryl Burford, Leeton, MO., Kelly Burford and his wife Holly, Leeton, MO., Darla Hamilton and her husband Larry, Carla Hamilton and her husband Bill, and Brian Fowler and his wife Candace, all of Windsor, MO. Eighteen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren; a sister, Opal Howard, Windsor, MO.; 2 brothers, Gene Boyd and wife Donna, Strasburg, Colorado, and Owen E. Boyd and wife Beverly, Lynnwood, Washington; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Della Maye was preceded in death by 3 brothers, John Lee Boyd, Charley Boyd and Roy Boyd. Funeral services were Thursday, May 28 at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

FOWLER, Edgar Dwight
b: Dec 9 1911, near Coal, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 24 1994, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery EA-FU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edgar Dwight Fowler, son of Charles Montgomery Fowler and Minnie Bell Eberting Fowler, was born December 9, 1911, near Coal. He passed away suddenly, January 24, 1994 at his home in Windsor from a heart attack. He was married February 12, 1938 to Della Maye Boyd of Clinton. To them were born two children, Loretta Maye and Carl Dwight. He moved with his family to the Windsor community in 1945. He retired from farming and moved into Windsor in 1979. He was a member of the first Baptist Church of Windsor. He is survived by his wife of the home; his daughter Loretta Burford and husband Donald of Leeton; his son Carl Fowler and wife Betty near Windsor; seven grandchildren, Debbi Miller, Darryl Burford and Kelly Burford of Leeton, Kimberly Conover of Midwest city, Ok., Darla Hamilton of Lincoln, Carla Hamilton and Brian Fowler of Windsor; eight great-grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and one step-great-great-grandchild; a sister, Olive Moulder of Clinton; a brother, Jerold B. Fowler of Adrain; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Eugene M. Fowler of Clinton. Funeral services were Thursday, January 27, at the First Baptist church in Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery at Windsor.

FOWLER, Girtrude Elizabeth
b: Feb 12 1883, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 8 1958, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Miss Girtrude Fowler Buried Mar. 10, 1958 - Funeral services for Miss Girtrude Fowler, 75, died about 12:20 a.m., Mar. 8 at the home of her sister, Mrs. Clem (Myrtle) Odle, five miles east of Clinton, were held Mar. 10, at the Consalus Funeral Home. Pall bearers were nephews, Gene, Edgar, Irvin, Buddy, Elvin and Edwin Fowler. Interment was in the family plot in Englewood Cemetery. Girtrude Elizabeth Fowler the daughter of Charles and Mahala Leonard Fowler was born Feb. 12 1883, near Leesville, MO., where she grew to young womanhood. About 1913 she came to Clinton and trained as a seamstress under the late Mrs. J. C. Turner, then was employed for some time with Mrs. Della Powell. Later she opened a business of her own which she retained until about a year ago when ill health forced her to retire. An expert with the needle, her fingers were never idle and in her pleasant, thoughtful and congenial manner she made many friends through the years. When a young woman she united with the Tebo Baptist Church and later transferred to the Clinton Baptist Church. In earlier years she was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was devoted to her family and friends. About a year ago she and her sister, Anna, who preceded her in death only two weeks ago, moved from their home at 123 East Green to the home of her sister, Mrs. Clem Odle and Mr. Odle, who faithfully and tenderly cared for the two. Besides Mr. and Mrs. Odle, she is survived by a brother, Charles M. Fowler, Clinton, a number of nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends. Preceding her in death besides the sister, Anna, were the parents and a brother, Leonard.

FOWLER, Helen Virginia McDOWELL
b: Jul 19 1921, near Moundville, Vernon Co, MO
d: Dec 23 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, Feb 1 2007 - Helen Virginia McDowell Fowler, 85, Clinton, died Saturday, December 23, 2006, at her home. Virginia was born July 19, 1921, to Leo W. McDowell and Avis (Ruddell) McDowell near Moundville, Vernon County. Her early years were spent in Vernon County and Bates County where she attended school. Virginia moved with her family to Henry County, east of Clinton, in 1937 where she attended Coal High School her junior year and graduated from Clinton High School in 1939. Virginia was an active member of Good Hope Baptist Church where she met her husband-to-be Irvin Fowler. Virginia and Irvin were married November 4, 1939, at Good Hope Baptist Church. They first lived east of Deepwater for a short time and then moved to Kansas City. In 1943 the couple and one son, Ronald Lee, moved back to the Coal community where they raised four more children. Virginia was an active farm wife. She was involved in Balanced Farming, farm Bureau, 4-H and the Coal Community Club. She held many different positions at Good Hope Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School, led G.A.'s a WMU leader both in the Church and Association, director of Vacation Bible School for many years and church clerk for 30 years. In 1980 Irvin and Virginia retired from farming and moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas. In 1983 they moved back home to Clinton where they lived for the past 23 years. Virginia became active in the First Baptist Church of Clinton where she sang with the Spirit Lifters, attended XYZ, taught a ladies' Sunday School class, worked in Mission Action and WMU. Virginia loved doing volunteer work at the Golden Valley Hospital. Before she had to quit because of Parkinson's disease, she volunteered over 3,400 hours. Virginia enjoyed traveling to many states to see God's beauty and visit old friends and relatives. Virginia was preceded in death by two sons, a baby boy and Ronald Lee; her parents Leo and Avis McDowell; one sister Mary Kay Reinhardt, and her husband of 66-plus years, Irvin. Survivors include Linda Caldwell and husband Raymond, Chilhowee, Don Fowler and wife Jackie, Irving, Texas, Brenda Dehn and husband Tom, Genia Miracle and husband Bruce, all of Clinton; eight grandchildren; Clint Caldwell, Reid Caldwell, Chuck Fowler, Chris Fowler, Aaron Dehn, Brook Hook, Matt Miracle and Nathan Miracle; eight great-grandchildren; two brothers, Ed and Jack McDowell, both in the Kansas City area; brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held December 30 at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FOWLER, Hubert W.
b: abt 1921
d: Jan 1 2008, Longview, WA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 5 2008 - Hubert W. Fowler, 87, formerly of the Coal community, died Tuesday, January 1, 2008, at his home at 3325 Laurel Road, Longview, Washington. He was married to the former Jewell Raymond. Local survivors are his sister Merle Howell; his brother Elvin Fowler, and sister-in-law Evelyn Fowler. Funeral services are pending at Longview.

FOWLER, Irvin Lee
b: Jun 15 1917, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 20 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 23 2006 - Irvin Lee Fowler, 88, Clinton, died Thursday, April 20, 2006, at his home. Irvin was born June 15, 1917, near Coal, the eldest of six children born to Mary Ann (Molly) McGinness and Leonard Griswold Fowler. Irvin attended Coal Community High School and the Good Hope Baptist Church where he met his sweetheart of 69 years, Helen Virginia McDowell. On November 4, 1939, they were united in marriage and were blessed with six children. Irvin and Virginia raised their family on their farm just east of Coal. The farm was owned by his Grandfather McGinness and had been Irvin's birthplace. While Irvin was a full-time farmer, he also worked for the Henry County Extension Service, was assessor for Leesville township and was a member of the Leesville R-9 School Board. While serving as school board president he donated the land for the present school building. Irvin was saved as a young teenager at Good Hope Baptist Church and became a deacon in 1944. He taught Sunday School classes and was active on many church committees, including the building committee, which constructed the present Good Hope Baptist Church located east of Coal on Highway 7. He also served as a lay minister and spoke at many local churches. He was a member of Gideon International. In 1980 Irvin and Virginia sold their farm and moved to Mountain Home, Arkansas, where they were active in the Eastside Baptist Church. To be closer to their family and for health reasons they returned to Clinton in 1983. They joined the First Baptist Church of Clinton where Irvin taught Sunday School classes. They were active in the XYZ'ers and the Spirit Lifters. He also served as a deacon in the church. Irvin loved working with and helping people. He and Virginia served as volunteers at Golden Valley Hospital and Twin Lakes Hospice for a period of time prior to Virginia's failing health, at which time he became Virginia's full-time caregiver for many years. Survivors include Helen Virginia McDowell, his wife of 66 years; four children, Linda Caldwell and husband Raymond, Chilhowee, Don Fowler and wife Jackie, Irving, Texas, Brenda Dehn and husband Tom, Genia Miracle and husband Bruce, all of Clinton; a sister Merle Howell of Coal; two brothers, Elvin Fowler of Clinton and Hubert Fowler of Longview, Washington; eight grandchildren, Clint Caldwell, Reid Caldwell, Chuck Fowler, Chris Fowler, Aaron Dehn, Brook Hook, Matthew Miracle, Nathan Miracle and seven great-grandchildren. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Baby Boy Fowler and Ronnie Fowler; a brother, Edwin Fowler and sister Mary Francine Fowler. Funeral services were held April 25, at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FOWLER, James E.
b: Dec 11 1928
d: Oct 27 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James E. Fowler, 63, Kansas City, passed away Monday, October 28, 1991, in his home. He was born in Roscoe. He worked for Bendix Allied Signal from 1951 until retiring in 1989. He was a member of Circle Lodge No. 243 in Roscoe. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Doris Tuck of Warsaw; two nieces, Mrs. Lynne Beasley, Lenexa, Ks., and Mrs. Teri Troutman of Osawatomie; one aunt, Mrs. Mildred Porter of El Dorado Springs. Funeral and Masonic services were Friday, November 1, 1991, at the Roscoe Cemetery.

FOWLER, Jewell Marie SIMMONS
b: Aug 18 1899, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 13 1992, 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 - Jewell Simmons Fowler, daughter of John Franklin and Bessie Ballard Simmons (pioneer residents of the Coal community) was born August 18, 1899, in Henry County. She passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital June 13, 1992, at the age of 92. When she was very young, she expressed her love for her savior and joined the good Hope Baptist Church. After moving to Clinton, she joined Northeast Baptist Church were she enjoyed attending as long as her health permitted. She married Walter Robert Fowler November 5, 1919, and to this union one daughter was born. Jewell and Walter farmed their entire life in the Coal community. After the death of Walter September 15, 1974, she sold the farm and went to live with her daughter, Opal. After she became disabled, she was tenderly and lovingly cared for by the employees of Lincoln Nursing Home. She is survived by her daughter, Opal Plumlee Klotz of Clinton; one sister, Ernestine Simmons Hall, and brother-in-law, Earl Hall of Sedalia; two grandchildren, Kenneth Plumlee and Marylin Richardson, both of Clinton; four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, also nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers, Lawrence and Johnny Simmons. She was a kind and loving mother, sister, friend and neighbor. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 16, 1992, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

FOWLER, Leora WELLS
b: Oct 1 1872, Callaway Co, MO
d: Jul 17 1938, SE of Coal, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Will Fowler, beloved resident of Henry County, died at her home one mile southeast of Coal at 9:00 a.m., July 17, 1938, following an extended illness of complicated diseases. She had been bedfast for the past eight weeks but this did not daunt her ever ready smile or cheerful disposition with all those around her. She did not complain throughout the months of serious illness and her passing was peaceful. Her companion and children were with her at the end. Leora Wells, daughter of Robert and Rebecca Wells, was born October 1, 1872 in Callaway County. She was united in marriage to William Fowler December 26, 1889. To this union were born four children, who are left to comfort their father, Mrs. Walter Whitchurch of Clinton, Everett and Walter Fowler and Mrs. Roy Whitchurch living hear home. There are six grandchildren. she professed faith in Christ at an early age and hers was a life of sacrificial service to others. She was a faithful member and worker of the Good Hope Baptist church as long as her health permitted. She did everything possible to make their home a pleasant dwelling. Her home stood open to those who cared to enter and the warm greeting extended was proof of a beautiful sincerity. Funeral services were conducted at the Good Hope Baptist church at Monday with burial at Englewood.

FOWLER, Mahala Ann Rebecca LEONARD
b: Apr 4 1861, 6 mi E of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: May 16 1940, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Charles Fowler died at her home near coal at 1:00 a.m., May 16, 1940, after patiently suffering six months with a complication of diseases, which she always bore with fortitude, uncomplaining. Mahala Ann Rebecca Leonard was born six miles east of Clinton April 4, 1861, on a 600 acre farm where she grew to young womanhood and has lived in Henry County most of her life. December 9, 1879, she was united in marriage to Charles Fowler, who died July 12, 1939. To this union five children were born who survive: Miss Anna of the home; Misses Gertrude and Myrtle of Clinton; Charles and Leonard, near Coal She is also survived by nine grandchildren, one great-grandson, a sister, Mrs. Lockie Jones, St. Louis; brother H. G. Leonard, Mokane, Mo. Mrs. Fowler was converted early in life and united with the Clinton Methodist Episcopal Church, South, which membership she retained until death. Mrs. Fowler was a home loving woman, being happiest when surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was especially fond of children and no child ever visited her home without a friendly greeting from her. In her community she was a friend and neighbor to everyone. Many beautiful flowers showed the high esteem in which she was held. She was tenderly cared for during her illness by her family and friends. Funeral services were conducted at the home May 17. Burial was in Englewood.

FOWLER, Minnie Belle EBERTING
b: Sep 16 1885, near Coal, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 31 1954, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery EA-FU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Last Rites for Mrs. Fowler - Funeral services for Mrs. Chas. Fowler, 1 1/2 miles southeast of Coal, long resident of that community, were conducted Sept. 2, 1954, at the First Baptist Church. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Minnie Bell Eberting was born Sept. 16, 1885, near Coal, Mo., one of five children of William and Martha Bailey Eberting. Two sisters, Mrs. Kate Lutz and Mattie Eberting, preceded her in death. Her entire life was spent in that community, with the exception of 18 months that her family spent in the state of Washington when she was a child. On Feb. 19, 1907, she married Charles Montgomery Fowler and to this union four children were born. When 18 years of age she united with the Tebo Baptist Church and later transferred her membership to the Good Hope Baptist Church. Mrs. Fowler's death occurred at 11:20 a.me., Aug 31 at the Clinton General Hospital where she underwent an appendectomy eight days earlier. Mrs. Fowler had been in ill health for several years. Devoted to her entire family, Mrs. Fowler was happiest serving them and caring for her home and garden, especially the flowers. Her greatest delight was in her grandchildren. She was known for her diligence, keeping her home neat and attractive, and hospitality reigned in these pleasant surroundings. She showed kindness and friendliness to all neighbors and especially enjoyed the pleasant contacts. She is survived by her husband of the home; one daughter, Mrs. Olive Moulder, Clinton; three sons, Eugene, Clinton, Jerold, (Buddy), near Clinton, and Edgar, near Windsor; five grandchildren, Bob Fowler, Marilyn Moulder, Clinton, Loretta and C. D. Fowler, near Windsor, and Jerold Wayne Fowler, near Clinton; two brothers Charley Eberting, Clinton, and Johnny Eberting, Kansas City; one aunt, Mrs. Carrie Carleton, Clinton; other relatives and many friends. Among those from a distance attending the services were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Eberting, Mr. and Mrs. Coy Eberting and family, Earl Eberting, George Eberting, Mrs. Jewell Young, Mrs. Mildred Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Edwards and sons, Raymond and Nancy Denny, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stewart, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Berth Heckart, Nevada, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Moreland, Leeton; Mr. and Mrs. George Long and Betty, Sedalia; Mrs. Harry Eberting, Green Ridge; Mrs. Maude Garver and Asa Garver, Roscoe; Paul Lowry, Butler; and Mr. and Mrs. Amos Fristoe, Lincoln, Mo.

FOWLER, Oreta Ruby WALTHALL
b: 1926
d: 1992
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Oreta Ruby Fowler was born December 19, 1926 to John and Virgie Thompson Walthall. She passed away Saturday morning, April 4, 1992 at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Kansas City. Oreta was born in Henrietta, Oklahoma. She lived many years in the Kansas City area before moving to Lowry City in 1982. She had made her home in Riverside the past year. Oreta is preceded in death by her husband Robert Lee Fowler. She is survived by six sons, James Tustison of Blue Springs, Daryl Tustison of Liberty, Mark Tustison of Independence, Mike Tustison of Lowry City, Cecil Fowler of Excelsior Springs, and Robert Fowler of Kansas City; 21 grandchildren other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held at Tuesday, April 7, 1992 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, in Osceola. Burial was in Lowry City Cemetery.

FOWLER, Sarah MAIDENS
b: Aug 12 1837, Lincolnshire, England
d: Jul 17 1909, Henry Co, MO
bur: Good Hope Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Walter Fowler were held last Sunday at Good Hope Church, in the presence of a large group of people. She was Sarah Maidens and born in Lincolnshire, England August 12, 1837 and died July 17, 1900. Came to America with her father in 1854. Married Mr. fowler August 18, 1854. Ten of thirteen children survive her, all present at the last sad rites but one, Sarah Ginter of Miami, Oklahoma. Her children loved her devotedly and tenderly. She professed faith in Christ at the tender age of 15 and was a member of the Baptist Church.

FOWLER, Virginia McDOWELL
b: Jul 19 1921
d: Dec 23 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 27 2006 - Virginia Fowler, 85, Clinton, died Saturday, December 23, 2006, at her home. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 30, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Englewood Cemetery. She was born July 19, 1921, daughter of Leo W. and Avis Ruddell McDowell. She married Irvin Lee Fowler on November 4, 1939, and he died April 20, 2006. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Baby Boy Fowler and Ronald lee Fowler, and one sister Mary Reinhardt. She is survived by her children, Linda Caldwell and husband Raymond, Don Fowler and wife Jackie, Brenda Dehn and husband Tom, Genia Miracle and husband Bruce; two brothers, Stephen "Ed" and Jack McDowell; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

FOWLSTON, Keziah McVAY
b: Mar 9 1844, Ohio
d: Jul 6 n/a, Cross Timbers, Hickory Co, MO
Garden City, KS - Mrs. Ansel Fowlston, a former resident of this city, died at her home in Cross Timbers, Missouri on July 6th of chronic gastro enticitis and her remains were brought here for interment by her husband and daughter, Mrs. E. C. Lindner. They were joined at Hutchinson by her brother, I. M. McVay. The funeral was delayed until Monday, July 10, awaiting the arrival of a son, J. P. Fowlston of Gillette, Wyoming. The services were conducted at the Christian church. Keziah McVay was born in Ohio March 9, 1844 and moved to Iowa with her parents when a child and resided there until she was 21 years of age. She was married December 24, 1867 to Ansel Fowlston and to this union nine children were born, five of whom have preceded the mother to the other world. One is laid to rest in the Clinton, MO. cemetery and four in Garden City. Her husband and four children, Mrs. F. B. Colburn and Mrs. E. C. Lindner of Garden City, Mrs. Will Lindner of Cross Timbers, Mo. and J. P. Fowlston of Gillette, Wyoming. Mrs. Fowlston resided in Garden City for a number of years and made many friends who regret her death and who extend their sympathy to the bereaved family.

FOWLSTON, Lillian
b: 1870
d: 1895
Garden City, KS - Once again the hand of death descended into our city, and touched with his unsparing fingers, a young life full of promise for future achievements. Miss Lillian Fowlston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Fowlston died at Colorado Springs September 2nd, 1895, after an illness of five months. On the 28th day of March she attended a social, and there took cold from which she never recovered. The trouble rapidly developed into quick consumption. Accompanied by her mother she went from here to Colorado Springs, on July 20th, the doctors thinking that the change would be beneficial. The change did no good, and her father arrived there just in time to say goodbye to his daughter. Lillian Fowlston was born in Henry county, Missouri on Sept. 18, 1870. She moved to Garden City Sept. ?, and has lived here ever since. She became a member of the Christian church about four years ago, while attending school at Great Bend. She always taught a class in the Sunday school until prevented by sickness. Ever since she was 18 years old she has taught school not missing a single term. Her spare time was put in study and attending school. Before her last sickness she had never been ill enough to necessitate the calling of a doctor. She taught in the city schools three years, and her sickness obliged her to leave a term uncompleted. The sympathy of the entire community is extended to the family in their desolation. The funeral was held at the Christian church on Tuesday. The building had been appropriately draped in white and many beautiful flowers placed around by friends of the departed one. All of the available space in the church was occupied by ladies with a few exceptions, and a large number of those unable to get seats stood up in the porch and around at the windows. At two o'clock the casket was borne into the church, and the choir sang softly as the procession moved up the aisle. Several beautiful pieces of music were sung, and prayer offered before Elder Bowen commenced his sermon which was a well spoken impressive discourse, listened to throughout with close attention by the audience.

FOX, Grace N. BENTLEY
b: Jul 9 1916, Triplett, Chariton Co, MO
d: Jun 23 2006, Cameron, Clinton Co, MO
bur: Mendon Cemetery, Mendon, Chariton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 23 2006 - Grace N. Fox, 89, Cameron and formerly of Rothville, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at her daughter's home in Cameron. She was born at Triplett on July 9, 1916, to Garth E. and Katherine "Katie" (Susawind) Bentley. She married Frank A. Fox who died October 13, 1984. She was a beautician who had worked with her dad in Triplett. She moved to Rothville after her marriage to frank, who was a school teacher and farmer in Rothville. She was a member of the Mendon Christian Church, Past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star and Past Worthy Matron of White Shrine, a lifelong resident of Rothville and a Cameron resident the past 14 years. She is survived by daughters, Linda Fox-Ashley, Cameron, Dr. Betsy Fox-McClure and her husband Dr. Byron McClure II, Cameron; sister Ella Lee Mowery, Grand Ledge, Michigan; four grandchildren, Candy Groes and Bill, Byron McClure III and Angie, Bradley Francis McClure and Karen and Buffy Brooke Anne McClure; seven great-grandchildren, William Kirby Groes, Brandy Rene McClure, Hailey Madison McClure, Brittany Nicole McClure, Morgan Frances, McClure, Bradley "Aaron" McClure, and Bailey Anne-sams McClure. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Frank, three sisters, Marie Burlage, Elizabeth Clair, Evelyn Steinbeck, brother William J. Bentley; sister-in-law Louise Bentley, and nephew Kelly Bentley. Funeral services will be Monday, June 26, at Delaney Funeral Home in Marceline, with burial in Mendon Cemetery, Mendon.

FOXWORTHY, Mary E. MORGAN
b: Mar 8 1923, St. Paul, MN
d: Jul 14 1991, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mary E. Foxworthy, 68, Warsaw, died late Sunday evening, July 14, 1991, at her home. She was born March 8, 1923, in St. Paul, Minn., daughter of Forrest and Katherine Kieffer Morgan. On October 10, 1964, in Virginia City, Nev., she married Ronald Foxworthy, who survives of the home. She graduated from high school in White Bear Lake, Minn. She moved to San Francisco, then to Missouri in 1969. She has lived in Warsaw since 1980. Other survivors include two sons, Fredrick L. Giocondi, Warsaw, and Dale Hall Foxworthy, Columbia; two daughters, Katherine Giocondi, San Jose, Calif., and April Edmonds, Warsaw; her mother of Warsaw; two brothers, James Morgan, Los Angeles, and Lloyd Morgan, state of Maryland, and seven grandchildren.

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