Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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GLADFELDER, Larry Wayne
b: 1940
d: 1996
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - In loving memory of Larry Wayne Gladfelder. A man who never net a stranger and loved everyone he met. He will be missed by all. He died Friday, January 12, 1996, at the Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville, at the age of 55. Larry Wayne Gladfelder was born July 25, 1940 in Maryville, to Raymond and Dorothy (Oaks) Gladfelder. He lived in Maryville and Kansas City before moving to Urich in 1990. Mr. Gladfelder worked as an automobile mechanic in Kansas City. On May 9, 1991, he was united in marriage to Patsy McGown. Mr. Gladfelder was a member of the Maryville Lutheran Church in Maryville and the V.F.W. in Urich. He is survived by his wife Patsy of the home; his mother Dorothy Ebert, Maryville, one son, Gary Wayne Gladfelder, Sedalia; three daughters, Sherry Bougher, Sioux City, Iowa, Terry Van Houtan, Urich, and Roxanne Wallace, Maryville, and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Quinton Gladfelder and Brian Gladfelder. Cremation. Consalus Funeral Home in Urich was in charge of arrangements.

GLADFELTER, Kenneth
b: Jun 4 1920, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 5 2007, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2007 - Kenneth Gladfelter, 87, Independence and formerly of Windsor, died Sunday, August 5, 2007, at The Groves Health Center, Independence. He was born June 4, 1920, in Windsor, the son of Paul Ellis Gladfelter and Beulah Florence (Swearngin) Gladfelter. On August 30, 1941, In Versailles, he married Flossie Lorene Morgan, who survives. He was manager of the Kroger Grocery Store in Windsor for 28 years before moving to Jefferson City where he was manager of Kroger's for two years before his retirement. He was In the United States Army for four years during World War II serving in North Africa and Italy. He was awarded the American Legion of Merit Medal during his service in Italy. At an early age, he joined Harmony Baptist Church, south of Windsor, later transferring his membership to First Baptist Church of Windsor, and then to Concord Baptist Church, Jefferson City. He was a member of the American Legion, Post #491, VFW Post #2610, Windsor, and the American Legion Post #499, Blue Springs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Kay Weeks, Independence; a granddaughter Kristin Renee Poppe and her husband Jon, Lee's Summit; a grandson Matthew Craig Lindsey and his wife Tasha, Oak Grove; five great-grandchildren, Sydney, Jacob, Jordan, Bailee and Kyleigh; two brothers, Lawrence Gladfelter, Windsor, and Lyle Dean Gladfelter, Springfield; a sister Doris Jean Lane, Hondo, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Thursday, August 9, at Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GLADFELTER, Norma Lee SUMMERS
b: Mar 14 1928, near Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Nov 4 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 6 2007 - Norma Lee Gladfelter, 79, Windsor, died Sunday, November 4, 2007, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born March 14, 1928, near Warsaw, In Benton County, the daughter of Robert Winfield Summers and Emma Ethel (Cooper) Summers. On July 29, 1946, in Windsor, she married John David "J.D." Gladfelter, who died June 14, 1990. Mrs. Gladfelter was a homemaker and had worked at Gerbes Supermarket in Windsor for several years. She was a member of the First Christian Church, Windsor, and also had volunteered at the Windsor Senior Center for several years. Survivors included two grandsons, David Walker and his wife Beth, and their son, Jaxon, Kansas City, and Derek Walker, Chicago, Illinois; a son-in-law, Gary W. Walker, Loveland, Colorado, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter Sue Ann Walker; three brothers, Grover Summers, Roy Summers and Robert Summers; five sisters, Edith Peters, Ethel LaRue, Ada Hartle, Kathryn Womble and an infant sister; a niece, Bonnie Gunn; three nephews, Jamie Summers, Mike Summers and Fred Hartle. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 10 at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GLASGOW, S. M.
b: abt 1850, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Co, MO
d: Jul 4 1893, Chicago, IL
bur: Walker Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, July 8 1893 - The remains of S. M. Glasgow were brought here Thursday from Chicago and taken to Walker graveyard for burial. About a week ago, the deceased, with Taylor Walker, left here in good health to visit the World's Fair but on the 4th was found dead in his hotel, caused, it is thought, by heart trouble. He was born in Cape Girardeau county and was 43 years old. Four years ago he married Miss Emily Walker and they lived happily together for two years, when she died. Leaves a father, four brothers, two sisters and a two-year-old babe to mourn his sudden and untimely death.

GLASPY, Clinton LeRoy Dr.
b: May 23 1932, Garden City, Finney Co, KS
d: Dec 18 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 1 2005 - Clinton LeRoy Glaspy was born May 23, 1932, in Garden City, Kansas, to Marion and Cora (Ihde) Glaspy. He died December 18, 2004, at his home in Clinton at the age of 72 after a battle with cancer. He graduated from Lakin High School in Kansas in 1950 after repeating his senior year due to a motor scooter accident that resulted in a long hospitalization and rehabilitation. It was during this time Clinton decided to become a doctor. In 1953, he married Helen Cochell and to this union five children were born, Michael, twins Daniel and Melinda, Timothy and Amy. In 1956 he graduated from the Kansas City College of Osteopathy and Surgery and in 1957 young Dr. Glaspy began his practice in Clinton. During his 36-year career, ending with his retirement in 1993, he became popular for his compassionate and genuine bedside manner, not to mention his expertise at nurturing and delivering thousands of babies into this world. The latter was what he loved best and it provided him countless precious memories and proud moments. On March 12, 1983, he married Darlene Campbell, who survives of the home. Despite his passion and devotion for his career, Clint packed a lot of living into his 72 years of life. He often took his kids and eventually grand kids on trips to the family farm, the lake, fishing, deer camps and various family outings. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved fishing and hunting with friends and family and he has passed these devotions on to his kids and grand kids. He loved to laugh and tell jokes and he was well known for his trademark whistling. Upon retirement, he and Darlene began to winter in Texas, creating new friendships and wonderful memories to cherish. However, Clint had a strong commitment to his community as evidenced in his motto "You don't take - you give back to your community" and he gave willingly of his time to help in many civic projects. These include building the Homestead, renovating the Dorman House and one of his favorites, playing the country doc at the Henry County Museum each Christmas as he wrote out prescriptions for candy canes. He also was an active member of First Baptist church and served on various committees there. His love for children motivated him to serve on the golden Valley Day Care Board, a position he proudly held until his health prohibited it. His legacy will continue to live on in the anecdotes and dear memories which patients, friends, colleagues and family will continue to share over the coming years. Clint was preceded in death by an infant brother, Marion Eugene; his parents; his first wife, and son-in-law Bobby Woods. He is survived by his wife Darlene of the home; sons Michael and wife Ronda, Daniel and timothy; his daughters Melinda Fulton and husband Ross, and Amy Weaver and husband Ted. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, as well as a host of friends. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, Clinton, Tuesday, December 21. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GLASPY, Cora F. IHDE
b: Feb 26 1910, Tyrone, OK
d: Apr 11 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 26 2004 - Cora F. Glaspy was born February 26, 1910, in Tyrone, Oklahoma, daughter of Adolph W. and Augusta Elizabeth Ousterling Ihde. She died April 11, 2004 at Golden Valley Hospital. She was a retired dispatcher from the Kearney County, Kansas sheriff's office. she had also worked as a clerk for the City of Lakin, Kansas, and taught two years in a one-room school. Survivors include two sons, Clinton Glaspy and wife Darlene, Clinton, and Marvin Dale Glaspy and wife Lee, Penn Valley, California; one daughter, Arlene Campbell and husband George, Clinton; 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held April 13 at Northeast Baptist Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

GLASPY, Marion Clinton
b: May 21 1910
d: Oct 30 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: donated to research
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Marion Clinton Glaspy, 83, Greely, Kansas, died Saturday, October 30, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital. Mr. Glaspy donated his body to the Kansas University Medical Center for medical science. Mr. Glaspy was born in Red Rock, Oklahoma and had lived in Greely for 25 years. He was an electrician contractor and he had worked for the LaCygne Power Plant before he retired. He was a member of I.B.E.W. Local of Topeka, Kansas. He is survived by two sons, Dr. Clinton Glaspy of Clinton and M. Dale Glaspy of Camarillo, Ca.; one daughter, Marlene Campbell of Pleasant Hill; two sisters, Juanita Hilton of Las Vegas and Peggy Thornhill of Ruskin, Fl.; 11 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter.

GLASS, Beulah Elizabeth "Liz" GRINDSTAFF
b: Dec 28 1929, Humansville, Polk Co, MO
d: Mar 30 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 18 2002 - Beulah Elizabeth (Liz) Glass, daughter of James Rubin and Beulah Loyd Grindstaff was born December 28, 1929, in Humansville, and died March 30, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was a licensed practical nurse retiring in 1987. She was a member of the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Woody Grindstaff; one sister, Donna Miller and two sons, Chuck Wilson and Billy Wilson. She is survived by two sons, James Edward Wilson of Montrose and Robert R. Wilson of Clinton; three daughters, Patricia Chriss of Charleston, South Carolina, Donna Morgan and Denise Blankenship, both of Charleston, West Virginia; three brothers, Grover Grindstaff and wife, Marie, Lenaxa, Virginia, Robert Grindstaff of Clinton and Howard Grindstaff and wife Virginia, Windsor; one sister-in-law, Marie Grindstaff of Bolivar, and 13 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Wednesday, April 3. Burial was in the Deepwater Cemetery.

GLASS, Billy N.
b: Jan 2 1927, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
d: Feb 26 2001, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2001 - Billy N. Glass was born January 2, 1927, at Lincoln, son of Sterling and Nadine McQueen Glass. He died February 26, 2001, at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. He lived in the Clinton area all of his life. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Jessie, of the home; three sons Nelson Glass, San Bernardino, California, Thomas Glass and Rodney Glass, both of Americus, Kansas; two daughters, Rita Heieck, West Covina, California, and Lois Bohrn, Lenexa, Kansas; two step-sons, James Moore and Paul Moore; one stepdaughter, Roseanna McClure, all of Clinton; one brother, Larry Glass, McAllister, Oklahoma; one sister Clara Fern Ebersole, Windsor; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, among them three who were raised in the home, Crystal, Brittany and Tara. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Louise Glass, who died June 3, 1981; one son, James Glass, who died in 1955, and one grandson, J. C. Glass. Funeral services were held March 2 at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

GLASS, Freeman Harrison
b: Jul 28 1853, near Butler, Bates Co, MO
d: Mar 24 1934, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Aged Deepwater Man Passes - Death came to Freeman H. Glass as a release from intense pain Saturday night at his home in Deepwater. He had been seriously ill with pneumonia and complications several weeks, and his advanced age was against his recovery. Freeman Harrison Glass was born in Bates county near butler, July 28, 1853. He was the descendant of two pioneer families who came to Missouri from Kentucky. His father was Dr. Rankin Glass and his mother, previous to her marriage, Miss Martha Dunning. Mr. Glass received an excellent education at the State Teacher college in Warrensburg, which he attended when a young man. For many years he lived in Pettis County near Sedalia and taught school. He was especially brilliant in mathematics, quick and accurate in his calculations. March 3, 1879, he was united in marriage with Miss Lura Rice, who survives him with three children - Conway, Oren, and Floyd Glass, all of Deepwater, and five grandchildren. Five other children preceded him in death. Mr. Glass came to Deepwater many years ago and operated a dray several years. As his age advanced he gave up this work and began to farm a small tract of land in Deepwater, which he planted in various crops, usually corn and pumpkins. He was a familiar sight as he trudged up and down the rows of corn behind his horse-drawn plow, carefully tending his crop, sometimes taking a minute to rest and converse with a neighbor with a surprising understanding of life and human nature. As a young man he united with a Baptist church in Pettis county, then placed his membership in the Deepwater Baptist church when he came to that town. He was a faithful Christian, always serving his Master to his utmost. As long as his health permitted he was a regular attendant at the church services, Sunday school, and B.Y.P.U., in which he took great interest and was happy to be a child of the Lord. A diligent Bible reader, he had nearly completed reading his Bible through for the fourth time. During his last illness he often stated he was ready to go to that brighter land, and tried to sing favorite old hymns. The funeral was held at the Baptist church on Sunday. Burial was in the Albert Dunning Cemetery.

GLASS, James F.
b: Nov 26 1922, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 24 2002, Oklahoma City, OK
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2002 - James F. Glass, 79, Muskogee, Oklahoma, died Thursday, January 24, 2002, at an Oklahoma City hospital. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday, January 29, at Englewood Cemetery. A native of Deepwater, he was born November 26, 1922, son of James F. and Lena Rissling Glass. He grew up in Deepwater where he received his formal education. He served his country during World War II. He began his service in the United States Navy and later was invited to join the elite group of fighter pilots of the United States Marine Corps. He was in the top two percent in the F4U Corsair group. He served in Okinawa and Tokyo, Japan. He was later invited to join and perform with a precision flying team for the Marine Corps. He later earned the rank of Major in the United States Marines Reserves. He earned his pharmacy degree from the Saint Louis College of Pharmacy where he was valedictorian. He was a member of the elite Mortar & Pestle Society. He owned Smith-Glenn-Calloway Clinic in Springfield. He married Topsi LeDoux on October 12, 1953. They made their home in Muskogee in the early 1950s and began a career with Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical. After retirement he worked as a relief pharmacist. His wife died in 1988. He married Betty Barnett September 1997. He attended the Muskogee First Baptist Church, a member of the Royal Order of Jesters, the Solomon Lodge #271 AF&AM in Springfield, the American Legion Post #15, the Bedouin Temple AAONMS of Muskogee and the Optimist Club of Muskogee. He is survived by his wife, Betty Glass of the home; two daughters, Terri Metzger and husband Jamey, Okay, Oklahoma, and Lisa Hammons and husband Stan, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four stepchildren, Judy Morris and husband David, Houston, Texas, Jennie Davis and husband Mark, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, John Barnett and wife Mia, Mountain View, Utah, Jeff Barnett and wife Nancy, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel McConnell and Arlene Cowan. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Topsi, and second wife, Ruth Kelly.

GLASS, Lucielle REED
b: Feb 4 1913, Pettis Co, MO
d: May 9 2007, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 11 2007 - Lucielle Glass, 94, Windsor, died Wednesday evening, May 9, 2007, at Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor. She was born February 4, 1913, in Pettis County, the daughter of George B. Reed and Tressie Ester (Driskell) Reed. On April 13, 1946, in Olathe, Kansas, she married Henry Lawrence Egbert, who died June 1, 1977. On November 28, 1979, in Windsor, she married Sterling Glass, who died September 2, 1984. Mrs. Glass was owner/operator of the J&L Cafe many years ago in Windsor and also cooked in many restaurants in the area. Survivors include a niece and several nephews, great-nieces and nephews and great-great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother James Nathan Reed, and a sister Bessie Pauline Helphrey. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 12, at the Green Ridge Cemetery.

GLASSCOCK, William R. "Bill"
b: Jun 26 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 9 2004, Manhattan, Riley Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 29 2004 - Longtime Manhattan businessman and civic leader William r. "bill" Glasscock, 80, died Friday morning, April 9, 2004, at the Mercy Regional Health Center in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on June 26, 1923, in Clinton, the son of Ralph and Inez (Woods) Glasscock. During World War II, he served meritoriously with the United States Army in North Africa from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945. On October 27, 1944, in Clinton, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart, the former Frances G. Sperry. Bill had been a Manhattan resident since moving his family here in 1957 and had maintained a second home outside of his hometown of Clinton until recently. Bill was the founder and chairman of the board for Kansas Lumber Homestore, which owns and operates lumberyards across Kansas, Missouri and Iowa. bill's civic leadership is evidenced by numerous titles and honors. His civic and professional memberships included the Manhattan Chamber of commerce, former chairman of the board for the Mid America Lumberman's Association, former president of the Central Missouri Lumberman's Association and former president of the Kansas Lumberman's Association. Principal among his many leadership activities was Bill's devotion to the local hospitals, serving as treasurer of the former Memorial Hospital and founding chairman of the Memorial Hospital Foundation. Later he was chairman of the Mercy Community Health Foundation in Manhattan and was recently named to the position of Emeritus Director. Although Bill undoubtedly will be remembered as a successful businessman and as an unselfish friend of the Manhattan community, his most lofty ambition, and his greatest success, was as a gentle, generous and loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Bill's unshakeable devotion and unending kindness succeeds him in his loving family. Survivors include his wife, Frances, of the home; two sons, both former Mayors of Manhattan, Terry L. Glasscock and his wife Lynda Gardner, Lexington, Massachusetts, and Kent Glasscock and his wife Joyce, Manhattan; four grandchildren, Cori Hill, Kelly Glasscock, Creighton Glasscock and Chase Glasscock, and one great-grandson, Austin Hill; a daughter-in-law, Marlene Glasscock, Manhattan; two sisters-in-law, Thelma Glasscock and Bonita Sperry, both of Clinton; a brother-in-law, Derral Sperry and his wife Virginia, Houston, Texas, and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and by one brother, Ralph Glasscock. Funeral services were held at New Hope Baptist Church, Clinton, Wednesday, April 14. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GOANS, Billy R.
b: Mar 7 1930
d: Dec 3 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 5 2002 - Billy R. Goans, 72, Lowry City, a healthcare maintenance worker, died Tuesday, December 3, 2002, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Saturday, December 7, 10 a.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Lowry City Cemetery.

GOANS, Marie GIEFING WURZER
b: Nov 18 1906, Neodesha, Wilson Co, KS
d: Aug 14 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2001 - Marie (Wurzer) Goans, 94, Clinton, formerly of Kansas City, died Tuesday afternoon, August 14, 2001, at the Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton. Mrs. Goans was born November 18, 1906, in Neodasha, Kansas, the daughter of Georg F. Giefing and Anna (Biegelbaur) Giefing. she married Henry William Wurzer in Olathe, Kanas, and he preceded her in death. Later she was married to Azel R. Goans in Osceola and he also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. Survivors include two sons, Henry W. Wurzer, Clinton, and Charles L. Wurzer, Gladstone; a sister, Theresa M. Brown, Osceola; two grandchildren, Daniel Joseph Wurzer and Linda L. Schnaible; three great-grandchildren, Justin, Derek and Jessie Marie; three stepsons, Danny Goans, Osceola, Billy R. Goans, Lowry City, and Bobby Goans, Spring Hill, Kansas; two stepdaughters, Betty Wood, Kansas City, and Daisy Lee Morris, Raymore; 13 step-grandchildren and several step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Friday, August 17, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOANS, Wanda Y. GREENWELL
b: Oct 23 1930, near Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 9 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Landaker Cemetery, Butler Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 22 2006 - Wanda Y. Goans died Thursday, November 9, 2006, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Clinton after a six-year battle with breast cancer. She was born October 23, 1930, near Lowry City to Jewell Bray Greenwell and Lawrence Greenwell. She attended Lowry City schools where she graduated in 1948. On August 24, 1950, she married Warren H. "Jack" Goans. She worked at Unitog Sewing Factory in Clinton during this time. This marriage ended in divorce. On November 24, 1953, she married Jason Riley Goans. He preceded her in death in November 1961. She accepted Christ in 1962 and was baptized at the old Lowry City Christian Church with membership at Park Grove Christian Church. She spent many years as a waitress and then as the famous "Chicken Fryer" at the Landmark Restaurant in Lowry City. She retired in 1982 due to osteoporosis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Jewell Greenwell; one son, Jackie Lee; one daughter, Anita Lou; one great-grandson, Leif Eric, and her brother Wayne Greenwell. She is survived by six children, Carol Welch, Marcia Hiser and Stanley Goans, all of Lowry City, Linda Newell of Scott City, Gloria Crowder of Deepwater and David Goans of Smyrna, Tennessee; four brothers and sisters, Bill Greenwell and Raymond Greenwell of Lowry City, Brenda Simmons of Clinton and Rosetta Goss of Osawatomie, Kansas; 13 grandchildren, Shawn Wilcox, Dusty Kalberloh, Jason Hiser, Isaac Newell, Brandon Goans, Marissa Hiser, Courtney Newell, Teea Green, Emily Kellis, Sasha Crowder, Christopher Goans, Reagan Goans and Whitney Crowder, also 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Sunday, November 12, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Landaker Cemetery.

GODDARD, John Jefferson
b: Feb 22 1863, Versailles, Morgan Co, MO
d: Mar 21 1938, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - John Goddard of McLane street died at 1:30 p.m. Monday, having been ill with the flue about three weeks. Mr. Goddard, though at times suffering intensely, had not been continually confined to his bed. His good wife, who has also been ill, was only a little stronger than he and Mr. Goddard's constant concern was for her well being. He even walked to the square Friday, for a few errands and returned home quite exhausted. The next day he was not able to be up and gradually slipped from earthly scenes and his faithful and devoted wife. John Jefferson Goddard was born February 22, 1863, at Versailles, Mo., the son of good and exemplary citizens. About 1888 Mr. Goddard came to Clinton where he continued making his home and January 21, 1891, he and Miss Margaret Lillie Brott of Laclede, Mo., were married. Miss Brott had visited in Clinton, where they met and had become friends. As a girl she lived across the street from the Pershing home in Laclede, was in the same class with General Pershing at school and was one of the guests at the farewell party given for him when he left the home town to go to West Point, the beginning of his splendid military career. Mr. and Mrs. Goddard were members of the Clinton Baptist church and owned a pleasant modern cottage on East Grand River street where they lied until reverses brought on by the depression made them lose it. Mr. Goddard will be remembered as an efficient and capable restaurant man, owning his own business some 15 years. He was always interested in people and had many friends. His home was also important to him and he prided himself on his fine garden and beautiful flowers. A deep and close companionship bound Mr. and Mrs. Goddard close together, making them quite self-sufficient and the severance of this band brings a sense of deep loss to her brave heart. One sister, Mrs. Lucille G. Spencer of Kansas City, and one brother Thornton Goddard of Norton, Kans., survive with his wife and many relatives in the Versailles community. Funeral services were Wednesday at the Wilkinson Chapel. The body was laid to rest in Englewood.

GODWIN, William M. Sr.
b: Mar 6 1860, Cooper Co, MO
d: Oct 25 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO, Oct 1934 - Death of W. M. Godwin - An Outstanding Citizen - His Kindly Guidance Had Helped Many - A founder of the Clinton Y.M.C.A. and a Staunch Advocate of Prohibition - The life work of W. M. Godwin was brought to a close at 11:25 Thursday night, October 25, at his home on South Third Street. He had been ill since October 12 with a serious stomach trouble. When he first became ill, his two sons were called home, but after their arrival he rallied, bolstering up their hopes until the last day. He had suffered from this stomach trouble many years and five years ago had a very serious attack. Mr. Godwin was one of the outstanding citizens of Clinton, always standing for what he thought was right, regardless of how it affected him or his business personally. He was the friend of children and for many years was the juvenile truant officer, giving the children gentle and wise counsel and getting underprivileged children back into school or into home where they could be cared for properly. In this work, Mr. Godwin and his wife worked hand in hand and their home was often a haven for little ones in times of distress. For many years he was in charge of the charity work of Henry county, the greater share of the service being given without compensation. He had been engaged in welfare work since 1887, and organized and for years headed the Associated Charities of Clinton. Born in Cooper County, Mo., March 6, 1860, Mr. Godwin came to Henry county with his parents the late Wm. and Amelia Ann Moore Godwin when very young. He grew to manhood near Lucas seizing every opportunity for an education. He attended the University of Missouri and in 1884, 50 years ago, graduated with the degree that was then called Principal of Pedagogy. He was a natural teacher and combined with this the best training that Missouri had to offer at that time. As the days and years grew, Mr. Godwin was ever a seeker of Knowledge and not only received it but gave the things he knew to those with whom he associated. He was a teacher for many years, a part of the time in Clinton's historic Lampkin Academy where Miss Jean Audrey Blakemore also taught and who became his wife June 27, 1889. Soon after he left college, Mr. Godwin came to Clinton and was employed as reporter on the Democrat for some time. During that time he was correspondent for the New York World and other newspapers. He wrote with a brilliancy of style and human interest seldom found in such a young man. The rest of his life he retained his interest in newspaper work. Perhaps the service that he enjoyed most was rehabilitation work with injured soldiers in St. Louis following the World war. He planned occupation for which the soldiers would be best adapted for life occupations, following the great sacrifice they had made for their country. He had a sympathetic understanding of their problems and in traveling over the state today, one meets many men who owe their bright outlook on life to the kindly guidance of Mr. Godwin at this critical period of their life. He served Henry county as fuel administrator during the war, also was one of Henry county's "Four-Minute Men", who spoke in behalf of the sale of Liberty loans and in the Red Cross campaigns. Mr. Godwin also served as the county school commissioner from 1887 to 1889 and was secretary of the state school book commission under Governor Francis. Ever interested in youth, he was one of the founders of the Clinton Young Men's Christian association and served as one of its directors during its operation. He led a group of young men of the organization, who termed themselves the Inner Circle, in the study of the Bible and prayer. Several from this group gave their lives as ministers of the gospel and others have become prominent lawyers, doctors and entered other professions. In early youth, Mr. Godwin was converted. He came from a family of Methodists as his father helped establish the M. E. Church at Lucas, and in Clinton W. M. Godwin served many years on the board of deacons at M. E. Church, South, sponsored Epworth League, and was ready with hand and heart to do anything he could at all times. As a Bible teacher he excelled and during his entire residence in Clinton taught in the M. E. Church, South. At the time of his death, he was the Women's Bible class teacher on Sunday morning. He also taught in the South Side Sunday School in recent years. For a number of years, Mr. Godwin worked for the M. K. & T. railroad as immigration agent for the purpose of colonizing Texas. The past 40 years he was in the real estate and insurance business in Clinton, and during all that time he was a helpful counselor to his insurance customers, having himself a complete knowledge of the business and always ready to give his excellent advice for the customers best interests. He was a staunch advocate of prohibition and for a number of years led and spoke for the Prohibition party of this county and state. If he thought the cause to be right, he was unafraid to state publicly his stand on any question. His marriage to Miss Jean Audrey Blakemore resulted in a beautiful companionship for each which grew with the years. To their union were born three sons. One died in infancy and the other two, Blakemore Godwin, now director of the Toledo Museum of Art in Toledo, Ohio, and Jimmie Jean Godwin, who is an electrical engineer with the Westinghouse Company, at St. Louis, are left to comfort their mother. There is one grandchild, pretty little Jean Ruth Godwin, age 28 months, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Jean Godwin. Of course, this little lady was the idol of her grandfather's heart. Mr. Godwin put first things first - the will of God and his righteousness, and wise and sympathetic counsel to his own family, and an unfailing generosity toward humanity. He and his wife guided their own sons into fine, worthwhile Christian lives. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at the Franklin street M. E. church. Burial was in Englewood. The South Side Sunday school where Mr. Godwin was a teacher many years went to the cemetery in a body after their regular services in the afternoon. At the graveside each member of the group dropped a white flower into the open grave, demonstrating their love and respect for their friend.

GOFF, Albert Gordon
b: abt 1875
d: Apr 10 1945, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
A. G. Goff found dead Albert Gordon Goff, 70, who had been a resident of Brownington for the past 30 years where he had farmed, was found dead in the yard of his home Tuesday, April 10 1945. The coroner, Dr. R. S. Hollingsworth was called but death was determined to have been from natural causes. Mrs. Goff had preceded her husband in death, leaving their 11 children to survive their parents; Floyd Goff and Clifford Goff of Boise City, Oklahoma; Mrs. Edna Schlessinger of Wichita, Kansas; Mrs. Ruby E. Terry, Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Charles Goff and Mrs. Ruth Carroll of Kansas City; Mrs. Pauline Jones of Raytown; Gordon Goff who is with the U. S. Navy; Lt. Dale Goff who is with the Army Air Corps at Clovis, N.M.; and Glen Goff who is with the Navy stationed at Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Funeral services for this respected, worthy, Henry Countian will be conducted at the Presbyterian Church in Brownington and burial will be at Albany, Missouri. The funeral service was held Thursday, April 19, 1995 at the Brownington Presbyterian Church. Burial and graveside services were Friday at Albany, Mo. Among those here for the service were; Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Schlessinger, Wichita, Kansas; Floyd and Clifford Goff, Boise City, Oklahoma; Mrs. Ruby E. Terry, Mrs. Joyce Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goff Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Carroll, Kansas City; Mrs. Pauline Jones, Raytown.

GOFF, Bash SAMPSON
b: 1881
d: 1934
Clinton MO, May 5, 1934 - Mrs. A. G. Goff entered the eternal sleep at her home in Brownington, Tuesday, April 24, 1934, after a short illness, at the age of 53 years and nine days. She suffered a stroke of apoplexy at 11:30 p.m. the preceding Sunday and never regained consciousness. Previous to the stroke she had been in average good health, but a fractured ankle gave her considerable pain. Her passing was especially sad as her father, Thomas Sampson, was buried the Thursday before. Mrs. Bash Sampson Goff, the daughter of Thomas L. and Nancy Sampson, was born at Albany, Missouri, April 15, 1881. She was converted and joined the Pleasant Valley Methodist Church in early girlhood, moving her membership to the Brownington Presbyterian Church in 1916 and remaining a faithful member and worker until the end. She was united in marriage to Albert G. Goff December 17, 1908. To this union 7 children were born: Mrs. Clarence Jones of Kansas City; and Charles, Gordon, Ruth, Dale Glen and Joyce of the home, who with the husband, and four step-children, Mrs. H. I. Terry, Kansas City; Mrs. F. H. Schlessinger, Wichita, Kansas; Floyd and Clifford, Griggs, Oklahoma, mourn the passing of a wife, mother, and true friend. A sister, Mrs. Kenneth Murrell, two brothers, Harry and Willis Sampson, all of Albany, Mo., nine grandchildren and a host of friends and other relatives also survive. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors Lodge and the Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society, enjoying activities in both and in church circles, loved and respected by all who ever knew her. Funeral services were held in Brownington on Wednesday of last week. The body was then taken to her old home, Albany, and the second services were held in her home church there on Thursday by the pastor. She was laid to rest beside her parents in the Henton Cemetery at Albany.

GOFF, Carl Joseph
b: Jun 26 1904, E of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 1 1993, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Carl J. Goff, 88, Windsor, died Monday evening, March 1, 1993, at Resthaven of Windsor Nursing Home. He was born June 26, 1904, in Henry County, east of Clinton, the son of Thomas E. Goff and Essa Eva George Goff. On April 10, 1943, at the Harmony Baptist Church near Windsor, he married Ethel Dale Harvey, who preceded him in death July 1, 1974. Mr. Goff worked for the Windsor Coal Company as a Tipple Oiler for 18 1/2 years before his retirement. He also worked at Truman High School in Independence and the Allen-Rusk Hatcher in Windsor. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the First Baptist Church in Windsor. Survivors include a daughter, Jean Cox, Calhoun; a sister, Irene Murray, Windsor, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday morning. March 3, at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOFF, Charles L.
b: Jul 8 1911, Albany, Gentry Co, MO
d: Oct 21 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Charles L. Goff - Services were held Thursday, Oct. 24, 1991 at the Butler Chapel in Bolivar, for Charles L. Goff, 80, of South Kansas City, who died October 21, at St. Joseph Health Center. A native of Albany, Mo., he had lived in Grandview, Bolivar and Lowry City, before he returned to Grandview in 1989. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service before he retired. He was a member of the American Postal Workers Union and the National Postal Employees Retirees Association. He was a member of the Grandview Masonic Lodge and the First Baptist Church of Bolivar. He leaves a granddaughter, Melissa Tolivar, Grandview, and a grandson, Aaron Goff, Kansas City; four brothers, Glenn Goff, Perry, Ia., Gordon Goff, Springfield, Dale Goff, Kansas City, and Clifford Goff, Oklahoma City, Ok.; three sisters, Joyce Gilbert, Overland Park, Ks., Ruth Carroll, Eagle Rock, Mo., and Pauline Jones, Lowry City, and two great-grandsons.

GOFF, Daniel D. "Danny"
b: Mar 3 1956, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 15 2005, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 17 2005 - Danny D. Goff, 49, Windsor, died Saturday morning, October 15, 2005, at his home in Windsor. He was born March 3, 1956, in Kansas City, the son of Daniel Lee Goff and Kathleen (Shepherd) Goff. On February 9, 1991, in Warrensburg, he married Linda McClure, who survives of the home. He worked as an installer for Heimsoth Pools in Cole Camp for several years. He had also worked with his father in heavy construction and had most recently worked at Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg before his disability retirement in 1991. He was a member of the Windsor Assembly of God Church. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Cody Goff of the home, and Jeremy Goff, Gravois Mills; a daughter Jennifer Maslen and her husband Jimmie, Jamestown; two grandsons, Austin and Andrew Maslen; mother and stepfather Kathy and Jim Millam, Quarles; a brother Steven "Chuck" Goff and his wife Judy, Calhoun; a sister Cynthia Warnock, San Diego, California; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and a niece Asia Howell. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 18, at the Windsor Assembly of God Church. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

GOFF, Daniel Lee
b: Mar 11 1933, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 31 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Daniel L. Goff, 63, Windsor, died early Wednesday, January 31, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, in Clinton. He was born March 11, 1933, in Warsaw, the son of Arthur Eugene Goff and Mary Lee Quigley Goff. On August 5, 1952, in Sedalia, he married Kathy Shepherd, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Goff was a construction worker for the Laborers Union No. 663, Kansas City, for many years, before his retirement. In addition to this wife, he is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel D. and Linda Goff, Windsor, and Steven C. and Judy Goff, Windsor; a daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia S. and Douglas Warnock, Warrensburg; three foster daughters, Melinda and her husband, Howard Coker, Windsor, Christy Larrabee, Wilburton, Oklahoma, and Brandy Larrabee, Clinton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Nadine and Bill Totton, Kansas City, and Louise and Harold Inman, Kansas City; a brother, Eugene Goff, Warsaw, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday, February 2, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOFF, Irmah Helen GREENE
b: Mar 18 1916, Santiago, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 1 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 14 2001 - Irmah Helen Goff, 85, Windsor, died Saturday, September 1, 2001, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born March 18, 1916, in Benton County, near Santiago, the daughter of William E. Greene and Esther (Miller) Greene. On January 20, 1935, in Windsor, she married Robert Earl Goff, who died April 17, 1985. She worked at the International Shoe Factory. She also worked for Dr. Claude Thurber in Windsor and worked in the Medical Records Department at the Windsor Hospital. After her retirement she worked part-time at the Grain Belt Hatchery in Windsor and the Lenora Blackmore Public Library, also in Windsor. She was a member of the first Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors include a son, Bob Goff, Raymore; a daughter, Connie Goff, Windsor; three grandchildren, Mary Beth Goff, Gary T. Goff and Phil Goff; four great-grandchildren, Sammy Goff, Drew Goff, Jeffrey Goff and Emmy Goff; a sister, Wilma Neil, Ionia, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother, Oren Greene; two sisters, Orilla Chaney and Maxine Klimpel, and a grandson, Jeff Goff. Funeral services were Monday, September 3, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOFF, Jane Ann TEMPLETON
b: Oct 10 1840, West Virginia
d: Mar 14 1928, Henry Co, MO
bur: Combs Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Jane Ann Templeton was born in West Virginia, Oct. 10, 1840. She had the misfortune to lose her father when quite young. Her mother then marrying G. R. Powell, who emigrated to Henry county when she was 12 years of age. They settled on a farm close to Bronaugh church. When nineteen she was united in marriage to Ephriam Goff and with the exception of 4 years spent in Boone county, their lives were spent in the Bronaugh and Alberta neighborhoods. Four children were given to this union, all living - Mrs. Minnie A. Day of Missoula, Mont., Edwin L. Goff of Clinton, Mo., Mrs. Fannie Lee Hastain, of Chilhowee, Mo., Chas. F. of Luport, Idaho. She also raised her niece, Ollie Atwell Chalmers, whom she always loved as a daughter. She was converted and united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Bronaugh about 55 years ago. In January 1914, her husband passed to the great beyond at what is known as the Eph. Goff place, one-half mile west of Alberta, where they had lived many years. She then went to make her home with her son Ed. who has a home on the same farm. After the death of his wife in 1921 she did all she could to make a home for him and Vest, and they all realized that she was overtaxing herself. Her beloved foster daughter, "Pet," took her to her home, and gave her every care possible until last fall, when on account of needing some one stronger to lift her, she was brought back to her son's, where she was tenderly cared for by him and his children until she passed away March 14. For some years she had been afflicted with dropsy. She went so easily that her son and daughter, Mrs. Hastain, who were near in the room, did not realize that the end was near until it came. Grandma Goff, as we who knew her best, loved to call her, was one of nature's gentle women, always kind and sympathetic. She was always so grateful and appreciated every little thing done for her. Those who served her always said "It is a pleasure to do for Grandma, she never finds fault or criticizes." What a wonderful tribute! As long as she was able she enjoyed going to the neighborhood gatherings and got as much pleasure as the youngest one present; and everything seemed a little happier and more complete if she was there to give you a friendly greeting. The funeral services were held at her son's March 15, at 2 p.m. Dr. Allen, of Lewis Station, who had been her physician and friend, conducted the services and paid a beautiful tribute to her memory. On account of the inclement weather and much sickness in the neighborhood, only a few of the many who would have loved to pay this last tribute of respect, were permitted to be present. The body was laid to rest in Combs cemetery, by the side of her husband. Thus a good woman has passed on, but her life will rest as a benediction on and an inspiration in the lives of her five children, 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and a very large host of friends.

GOFF, Lewis I. "Luke"
b: Sep 18 1839, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 2 1908, Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 11 1908 - The death of Lewis I. Goff occurred at the home of his son-in-law, Charles Newman at Lewis Station, where he was taken after the serious accident where he was thrown from a carriage and taken to the home of A. P. Smith in Clinton, where he lay in bed for two weeks. He had telephoned good friends from his son-in-law's home and had them visit him the Sabbath before he was stricken with paralysis. Born September 18, 1839 in Missouri; married Miss Sarah A. Wiley April 25, 1861; she survives, as does his only child Mrs. Newman, and one grandson Louis, about 15. Mr. Goff was born, raised and always lived in the neighborhood in which he died. He was respected for his genuineness of charter and uprightness. Burial in the Calhoun Cemetery.

GOFF, Nancy Gage RENFRO
b: Dec 1821, Kentucky
d: Feb 26 1902, S of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, March 1, 1902 - Mrs. Nancy Goff died at the home of her son, William Goff, one mile south of Calhoun, Wednesday morning (Feb. 26, 1902) age, 81. Came with her parents to Henry County in the 1830's. Her husband, Andrew Goff, built the house in which the first county court of Henry County was held. She leaves on son, William, who is in Washington Territory.

GOFF, Paul
b: 1869, Henry Co, MO
d: 1939, Yakima, WA
Yakima Herald, Yakima, Washington, Jan 4 1939 - Funeral services for Paul Goff, 69, who died early Wednesday morning in St Elizabeth's Hospital will be held Friday afternoon from the Chapel of Shaw and Sons, and burial will be in Tahoma Cemetery. Goff had been ill with a heart ailment since Dec 18. He lived in the Fruitvale District. He was born in Henry County, Missouri and lived in Yakima 20 years. the family includes his wife, Eliza; two sister, Mrs. Fannie Bardwell and Mrs. Nora Zimmerman, both of Long Beach, Cal., and a niece in Yakima, Mrs. Grace Deffenbough.

GOFF, Sarah A. "Sallie" WILEY
b: Feb 4 1835, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 15 1915
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
“Aunt Sallie” Goff, relict of the late Luke Goff, departed this life Wednesday evening of last week, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Newman. Funeral services conducted at the home Friday morning, and interment at Drake's Chapel. Deceased was a sister of Thomas J. and John Wiley, and was born February 4, 1835, on the old Wiley homestead. - (county coordinator note: she and her husband are buried at the Calhoun cemetery)

GOFF, Walter Thomas Jr.
b: Jun 5 1932, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 7 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Walter Thomas Goff, Jr. was born June 5, 1932, in Warsaw, the son of Walter Thomas Goff, Sr. and Irene Brown Thomas. He passed away suddenly July 7, 1991, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 59 years, one month and two days. He was married to the former Zelma Iiams Webster October 6, 1967, and the couple made their home at 216 W. Allen Street in Clinton. He was employed in Clinton by the Beacon Moving and Storage Company for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, Zelma of the home; two sons, David Deckard, Kansas City, Kansas, and James Frederick Goff, Tucson, Arizona; two daughters, Roberta Irene Sresea, Morenci, Arizona, Kathy Sundoval, Pueblo, Colorado; seven step-children; one half-brother, Harold Davis, Kansas City, Kansas; six grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, July 11, 1991, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Kansas City, Kansas.

GOFF, Zelma Pearl IIAMS WEBSTER
b: Jan 11 1919, Hickory Co, MO
d: Mar 23 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Zelma Pearl Webster Goff, 78, died Sunday, March 23, 1997, at her home in Clinton. She was born January 11, 1919, in Hickory County, the daughter of David Taylor Iiams and Beulah Linsey Iiams. She was a lifelong resident of this area. On September 23, 1938, she was united in marriage to Orville Franklin Webster and to this union 11 children were born. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; one brother; her husband, Orville; twin sons, Joe Franklin and Jerry James; one daughter, Beaulah Weaver; another son, David Eugene, and four grandchildren of Beaulah Weaver's. She was married to Walter Goff October 6, 1967, who preceded her in death on July 7, 1991. She was a member of the Allen Street Baptist Church and the Golden Valley Roamers. She is survived by three sons, James Webster, Kansas City, Eldon, and Danny Webster, Clinton; four daughters, Shirley Mothersbaugh, Alice Collins, Linda Webster and Dorothy Webster, all of Clinton; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

GOHEEN, Ira L.
b: Aug 25 1893, Clay Center, KS
d: 1971, Wellington, KS
Belle Plaine, Sumner Co, Kansas - A longtime resident of Belle Plaine, Ira L. Goheen, 77, died Friday in a Wellington hospital. A retired pharmacist, he was owner of the former Goheen Drug Store here. He was born August 25, 1893, at Clay Center, Kan., and had been a resident of Belle Plaine since 1921. He was a 50-member of the local Masonic Lodge, a member of the Wichita Shrine, Wichita Consistory, the American Legion, and a veteran of World War I. Mr. Goheen was the first president of the Arabian Horse Club. He was a past president of the Belle Plaine Chamber of Commerce, and member of the city council and school board. In addition to his widow, Myrtle, he is survived by a grandson, Rick Goheen of Kansas City, Mo. Funeral services were held Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the local cemetery with Hatfield Funeral Home in charge.

GOHEEN, Myrtle Vance GRAGG
b: Jan 4 1885, Lawrence, KS
d: Dec 29 1982, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Belle Plaine, Sumner Co, Kansas - A former resident, Myrtle Vance Goheen, 97, died Dec. 29 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She moved from Belle Plaine in 1979 and had been residing at Presbyterian Manor in Kansas City. She was born Jan. 5, 1885, the daughter of Burton and Cynthia Gragg. She grew up in Lawrence and in 1909 was a member of the first graduating class of registered nurses from the University of Kansas School of Nursing. She and Ira Goheen were married in Lawrence in 1919. He died in 1971. They were parents of one son, John Richard who died in April of 1944. The Goheens moved to Belle Plaine in 1920, where they purchased the drugstore, which they operated until 1951, when they sold the store to the Roy Cheeks. Mrs. Goheen was a member of the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by a grandson, Dr. John Goheen, and a great-granddaughter, Julia Goheen, both of Kansas City; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Goheen of Independence, Ks.; a half-sister, Helen Fairchild of Carlsbad, Ca.; and a cousin, Selden Butcher of Wichita. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 31, from the Presbyterian Church here with interment following at Belle Plaine cemetery.

GOHEEN, Paul Alfred
b: May 1 1919, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 1 1993, Canon City, CO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Paul Alfred Goheen was born May 1, 1919, in Brownington, the son of Anderson and Josie Goheen. He passed away November 1, 1993, in Canon City, Colorado, at the age of 74. He moved from Brownington to Colorado in 1968. He worked on the tracks for the railroad. He loved to fish and work in his garden. He was a member of the Church of Christ Pentecostal Church in Loveland, Colorado. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Graveside services were Monday, November 8, at Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

GOLDEN, Virginia A. DORMAN
b: Oct 7 1854, Owenton, Owen Co, KY
d: Jun 17 1900, 1 mi NW of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Paul Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jun 1900 - Mrs. Virginia D. Golden, after months of intense suffering, died at her home one mile northwest of Clinton Sunday, June 17, at 8:25 p.m. She was born in Owenton, Owen county, Ky. October 7, 1854, and during her infancy was brought to this county by her parents, the late Mathew Dorman and wife. In 1872, she was married to Daniel S. Golden and was mother of three children, one of whom, Mrs. George S. Blanchard of Brownington survives her. For sixteen or more years, she had been a devoted member of the Christian Church and bore her sufferings with fortitude and met death with calmness and composure. Her health had not been good since she was injured some months ago and within the past few months, when it was known that an internal cancer had formed, every effort that medical science could offer or suggest was of no avail. The funeral was held at her residence at the cemetery near Huntingdale, the grave was lined with white fabric and beautifully decorated with cedar, ferns and flowers as a living offering of the Brownington Sunday School, thru Chas Rickett, the superintendent.

GOLDSMITH, Clarence M.
b: Oct 23 1912, Chenoa, McLean Co, IL
d: May 8 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clarence M. Goldsmith, 79, Windsor, died Friday, May 8, 1992, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born October 23, 1912, in Chenoa, Illinois, the son of Frank Goldsmith and Matilda Meiers Goldsmith. On March 4, 1933, in Sedalia, he married Fern Ann Snapp, who preceded him in death October 7, 1989. He was a farmer for many years before going to work for Central Missouri State University in the heating and cooling maintenance department. He worked for CMSU for 10 years before retiring in 1978. Survivors include a son, Raymond E. Goldsmith, Windsor; two sisters, Anne Ramyer, Windsor, and Blanch Sappington, Sedalia; two grandsons, Clayton and Clinton Goldsmith, both of Windsor. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were Monday, May 11, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

GOLDSMITH, Jacob
b: 1828
d: 1898
bur: Hebrew Union Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Clinton MO - Uncle Jacob Goldsmith died at this home on East Green St. Sunday evening, July 10, at 6:45 p.m. after an illness of only a week. He seemed to be in good health until the Sunday evening of Mr. Kahn's death but on Tuesday morning got up and walked around the yard and on that night was taken very ill. Born in Ostrowa, Prussia, August 10, 1828 and lacked only a month of being three scores and ten. He moved from that country to Germantown, when he was about 19 and engaged in business, from that place to this city, where he was engaged in the clothing and dry goods business for over 35 years, retiring from active business about 8 years ago. He won many friends while in business here. Four brothers and three sisters and only Henry, who formerly lived here, survives him. Three of his sons, Louis, Henry and Julius, live in Athens, Texas, Julius alone being here at the time of his father's death. The others by some mistake did not receive the telegrams in time. He was married in St. Louis in 1865 to Miss Nannie Exiner. He was a faithful member of United workmen, that order taking care of him in his sickness. Remains laid to rest in the Jewish cemetery in Sedalia.

GONNER, Frank Xavier
b: 1860
d: 1912
Durango Herald, Durango, CO - The entire populace of Durango was shocked shortly after the noon hour yesterday when the report that Frank Gonner, the well known music dealer and photographer, had committed suicide in Silverton, spread like wildfire. At first the report was not generally believed, but further telephone communication with the Silverton authorities brought a verification. The exact time of the terrible deed is not known. Last Friday Mr. Gonner boarded the train for Silverton to attend to business matters. On Sunday afternoon at 2:15 he was seen by ...an intimate friend, a Mr. Patterson, and then went to the depot supposedly to take the afternoon train for home. This he did not do and the last time he was seen was at 11:30 o'clock Sunday night. About 10:30 o'clock yesterday morning as Louie Fedal was delivering milk in the vicinity of the Silverton Northern railroad yards... [he] drove down the tracks by some box cars on a siding south of the depot, ...[and]... saw a hand sticking out of a box car door. The weather at the time was 12 degrees below zero. Believing that some man was sleeping in the car, Mr. Fedal went to the box car where he discovered a dead man laying in a pool of blood. He immediately notified Coroner McLeod and an investigation was made. The dead man's identification was soon learned as Frank Gonner of this city. Only one set of tracks led to the box car and there were no signs of any scuffle. It was a clear case of suicide. Beside the body lay a common pocketknife with its blad of three and a half inches opened. On the right and front side of the throat was found a ragged wound three inches in length which had severed the external jugular vein, according to the doctor who was called. The nature of the wound was such that Mr. Gonner had lived for approximately an hour before becoming unconscious and he slowly bled to death. The indications were that after entering the box at an early hour Monday morning, Mr. Gonner had taken off his overcoat and placed it against the side wall. He then took off his necktie and partly took his collar off. He then no doubt pulled out his knife and slashed his throat while in a sitting posture. The indications are that he remained seated until from the loss of blood he lost consciousness, sprawled out and died. So clear was the case of suicide that the coroner decided no inquest was necessary. The body was removed to the Prosser undertaking parlors where the clothes were searched. A gold watch, an Elk charm, an Elk pin, and $6.25 in money were found, and the presence of these articles exploded any other theory of death except by suicide. So cold was the temperature and so long had the body been exposed to the cold that when it was found the hands, feet, and other portions of the body were frozen stiff, while the face was frostbitten. Mr. Gonner had been dead for a period in excess of 24 hours when found. The late Mr. Gonner was a member of the Durango B.P.O. Elks, having joined that order on April 20, 1904. At one time he was the exalted ruler. He was also a member of the Woodmen of the World and the Mystic Circle, carrying $3,000 insurance in the former order. The remains of the late Frank Gonner were brought to this city from Silverton shortly before 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon, they being accompanied by John McKinnin, who had been sent up for that purpose by the local order of Elks. At the depot the remains were packed in the hearse and accompanied by members of the Elks lodge were taken to the Goodman undertaking parlors. The Presbyterian church was filled to its capacity this afternoon with the associates and friends of the late Frank Gonner as well as people who knew him, not intimately, but as a respected citizen of this city for many years. The center portion of the church was reserved for the family of the departed, for the members of the Durango band, who attended in a body, for the B.P.O. Elks, and the Woodmen of the World, a large representation from both of the last two named, being present. The casket was covered with flowers, most of them being set pieces from the organizations to which the departed belonged, and from personal friends. The Elks had charge of the services at the cemetery where they conducted the ceremony for burial of the dead according to their ritual. Then "dust unto dust" and the remains of Frank Gonner now rest beside those of wife and child in Greenmount. Frank Xavier Gonner was born in Luxemburg, Germany, on May 3, 1860, being the youngest of a family of three, and the only son. his parents were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gonner, the later dying when Frank was quite small. After the lapse of some years, Mr. Gonner married again and with his second wife he is still living Luxemburg. Both daughters are married, one residing in Luxemburg, the other in Berlin. The first seventeen years of the boy's life was spent in the city of his birth, where he was carefully educated, being destined for the priesthood, since his family were devout Catholics. The life did not appeal to the lad and he rebelled. Paul Gonner, like the heads of so many German families, was a rigid disciplinarian, and gave his son his choice between the church and the army as a future career. Since Frank cared for neither, and some of the things he might do were not agreeable to the family, his father consented to his making a trip to the United States with an uncle, who is at present located in California. Doubtless, the elder Gonner thought that the boy would, after a time, grow tired of this country and, returning to his native land, serve his time in the German army as all able-bodied youths must do, and then settle down to one of the professions. But Frank's prejudice against serving in the army was deep seated, more so than his father knew, as events proved, for he never returned to serve the allotted time. The subject of our sketch remained with is uncle for a year or two after reaching the United States, and then struck out for himself, visiting a number of cities and finally drifting to Albuquerque, thence to Durango. ...[He] went to work for Henry Shrader in the bakery. It was in the late 80's that he obtained a position on the Home ranch in the Animas Valley, at that time owned by Mr. Archdeakin. Later, he went into the Express business in Durango in which he was engaged for a couple of years. In 1889 W. H. Roberts came to Durango from Clinton, MO., and opened a photograph gallery. Mr. Gonner studied the business with Mr. Roberts, first as an assistant, then partner, and finally when Mr. Roberts returned to Clinton in 1891, becoming sole owner of the business. He was actively engaged in conducting a photographic studio in Durango continuously since that time, and did some remarkable and beautiful work. During his time in that business he had several partners and a number of years ago he added a music department to the studio.

GONNER, Hattie Estelle ROBERTS
b: Jul 3 1869, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 9 1897, Durango, CO
Clinton MO - Mrs. H. Estelle Gonner, died in her home in Durango, Colorado, Wednesday noon. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Roberts [Susan Jane and William Henry], who now reside two miles northeast of Clinton. She was born in this place July 3, 1869, graduated from the Franklin school at this place and one year a student at the college, when she went to Durango, arriving immediately after the death of her brother-in-law, A. J. Faris. Since that time to the present she has been the constant companion and comforter of her eldest sister, Mrs. Faris [Regina Ella Eddins]. At Durango she was a successful teacher in the public school for two years, when she married Frank Gonner, at that place. Three children have been born to them, Henry, Dorothea, and a little babe, whose flight drew the mother with silken cords to the world where there is neither pain nor sorrow. Her mother, left this place for Durango Monday, in answer to a telegram stating the seriousness of her illness, but the sweet spirit had left the body several hours before her arrival. Only those who have suffered like bereavements, can realize the mother's sorrow, the husband's desolation, and the sister's heartache for their darling dead, and the little ones who call for mamma, cannot be answered. As she set out to work she worked to the end. There was no time in her life to which she rested. The blade wore thin, and broke and fell, but there was no stain upon it. Frank and fearless but with much mercy for want and sorrow. Her mental and moral fiber was wonderfully healthy and fine and seemed to deserve more years on earth, than she has passed for its perfection. Hattie Estelle Roberts was born July 3, 1869, at Clinton, Missouri, and died in Durango, Colorado, June 9, 1897. A short life, but full of action, love, and worthy efforts. She was graduated from the Clinton high school at the early age of sixteen, finished college with high honors [her diary indicates she had to quit school in the spring to come to Durango]. She joined the Baptist church at the age of twelve years. She removed to Durango in 1888 and taught in our city schools, being at one time principal of the Whittier school. In 1981, she was united in marriage with Frank Gonner and leaves by her death a devoted husband and two little children, Henry and Dorothy. A tiny babe precede her to her heavenly home by a few short days. The dates that bound this young life are not far separated, but they mean so much, they hold a lifetime of love and devotion to parents, sisters, husband, children, and friends. Truly in this instance life was measured by "heart throbs, not by figures on a dial." As one who knew her from her childhood and observed her in the Sunday School, in the everyday classroom, in her social relations, and last and best in her home, I can speak of her sterling worth, energy, steadfast character, and her wonderful mental equipment. The only regret being that her light might have shown further, that her circle that she jealously kept for those she loved best might have been extended so that others could have shared in her many gifts. Friday the last sad duties were paid to our friend. At the home she cherished many friends gathered to look once more on her lovely face. The most beautiful flowers were there, tokens from friends and from the lodges to which her husband belonged (the Woodsmen and the Maccabees) to brighten the abode of death... The Rev. J. J. Keeler of the Baptist church, of which Mrs. Gonner was a member, conducted the funeral services. From her graduating essay entitled "Windows From Jerusalem," I find the closing lines as follows, which she has verified. "We will soon come to the last bar in the music, the last act in the tragedy, to the last time and the very last word in the history of our life and we will stand on the bank of the river..."

GOOCH, Gladys I.
b: Feb 25 1902, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 9 2004, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 12 2004 - Gladys I. Gooch, 102, daughter of George W. and Cora E. Gooch, was born in Kansas City February 25, 1902, and died Saturday, October 9, 2004, at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore. She moved to Urich at an early age and joined the Christian Church. She attended rural schools and graduated from Urich High School and Central Missouri State Teachers College. Later she graduated from the Library School at George Peabody College. She was a librarian for the public school system of Greenville, Illinois, for many years. After she retired from that position she worked in the public library in Kansas City for 11 years. On 1980, she moved to Foxwood Springs Living Center. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Charles D. Gooch; her sister Mary F. Gooch, and her niece Mary E. Gooch. She is survived by several cousins and many friends. Graveside services will be held Thursday, October 14, at Urich Cemetery.

GOOCH, Mary Frances
b: Nov 25 1897, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 5 1998, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 16 1998 - Mary Frances Gooch died Sunday, April 5, 1998, at Foxwood Springs Living Center in Raymore, at the age of 100 years, four months and 10 days. She was born November 25, 1897, in Urich, the daughter of George W. and Cora E. Robinson Gooch. She was a homemaker and lived in Urich most of her life before moving to Raymore. Miss Gooch was a member of the Belton Christian Church. She is survived by one sister, Gladys Gooch of Raymore, and numerous cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 8, at Consalus Chapel, Urich. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

GOOCH, Mildred Gertrude
b: abt 1917
d: 2005
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 18 2005 - Mildred Gertrude Gooch, 88, died Saturday, April 16, 2005. Graveside services will be Tuesday, April 19, in Memorial Park Cemetery, Kansas City.

GOOCH, Sophia HILLEGAS
b: Feb 9 1836, Miamisburg, OH
d: Jan 10 1925, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Sophia Hillegas was born at Miamisburg, Ohio February 9, 1836, and departed this life January 10, 1925, aged 88 years, 11 months and 1 day. Into this span of years has been crowded all the labor and love of a good mother and a successful homemaker. Most of her girlhood was spent in Ohio and Indiana, states for which she always had the fondest love and memories. Her days were more than the average number allotted to man and they were filled with the vigor and ambition of the true pioneer. In the fall of 1856, her father, Samuel Hillegas, brought his family from their home in Illinois and came to Missouri - in a covered wagon - and found a new home. They settled on the farm now belonging to Herman Weber. On February 8, 1858, she was joined in marriage to Charles I. Gooch. To this union were born eight children, seven of whom survive her. They are Mrs. Martha Jenkins, Kansas City, Mo.; Wm. Gooch, Urich, Mo.; Miss Mary Gooch, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. Lucy Jefferson, Creighton, Mo.; George Gooch and Henry Gooch, Urich, Mo., and Edward Gooch, Denison, Washington. She leaves also eleven grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. As a bride, she and her husband founded their home on the virgin land which he had entered from the Government. There they reared their children, tilled the soil and prospered. They saw new settlers come and new homes built and the country developed from wind-swept prairie grassland to neat farms. They saw their children go out from the homestead to make homes of their own. They lived religiously, for both had been members of the Christian Church at Old Urich for many years, and they had adhered strongly to its teachings. In August, 1908, Grandpa Gooch, after being an invalid for eleven years, passed away. During this time his wife was his constant companion and nurse, doing all for his comfort that could be done. She has followed him now and it is comforting and wonderful to believe that with their infirmities behind them their spirits are together again. Death came to Grandma quietly and peacefully and brought her tired, age-worn body and mind rest. Life here on earth could not promise her more but God has in reserve for those who love him, new life and new hope. Grandma lived long and well, giving freely of her strength for her family and having the honor and respect of all who knew her. She has gone now to her loved ones. May God rest her soul in peace! Funeral services were held at the Urich Christian church Sunday afternoon and burial made at the Urich Cemetery.

GOOD, Benjamin F.
b: abt 1918
d: 1997
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Benjamin F. Good, 79, Lowry City, died Saturday, October 4, 1997, at the Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. Funeral services were Monday, October 6, at 11 a.m. at the Sharon Baptist Church in Lowry City. Burial was in the Brush Creek Cemetery, rural Collins. Mr. Good was a retired machinist.

GOOD, Columbia LEWIS
b: Sep 24 1842, Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: 1929, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. L. W. Good - For many years a resident of Lewis (being a daughter of Howell Lewis, one of Henry county's pioneers and for whom Lewis was named) who for more than twenty years, had lived with her son, Boone, and her daughter, Miss Ida, in Kansas City, died at 6 o'clock Sunday morning. The remains were brought to Clinton on the Frisco 11:30 a.m. train, Tuesday, the fourteenth, and taken to Lewis to be interred in the family cemetery, where are buried her father, mother and husband, as well as other members of the family. Deceased was 87 years old and a fine Christian woman. She was a near relative of George Washington, "Father of our Country." Her daughter, Miss Ida Good, has for a number of years, been principal in one of the large grade schools in Kansas City. Funeral service was held at a funeral chapel in Kansas City, and Hon. H. P. Faris conducted the funeral service at Lewis Station.

GOOD, John
b: Mar 14 1831, 3 mi W of Wheeling, Ohio Co, WV
d: Nov 22 1902, 5 mi S of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lewis Station Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Nov 29 1902 - The death of John Good occurred at the home of himself and brother, H. P. Good, on the H. P. Faris farm five miles south of Clinton, where they have resided the past two years. Neither gentleman was married. They had been husking corn and atending to farm duties during the day and retired to bed, laughing and talking. Harry had just gone to bed when he heard his brother make an unusual sound, as though something hurt him. He arose quickly and found him breathing his last. This occurred about 8:10 p.m. The neighbors rallied to his assistance but the death angel had carried the spirit of the dear brother to his maker. John Good was born three miles west of Wheeling, West Virginia, March 14, 1831 and came to Missouri in 1848. He was the eldest of three brothers living, L. W. of Clinton being next in age, and Harry, the youngest. For 20 years he was a clerk on a steamboat from St. Louis to New Orleans and in 1861 joined the first Mo. Confederate regiment at Memphis, Tenn. under Col. Bowen and was made sergeant major of the regiment and participated in the battles of Pittsburg Landing, Iuka and other battles on the east side of the Mississippi River; was then transferred to Gen Patson's division, as major on his staff, after which he was chosen major of the 10th Texas Cavalry, of which his brother, Chapline Good, was colonel. After the war he spent two years in Colorado, returning to Henry County, and with his brother, L. W., formed the Co-Operative Coal Co., and for 20 odd years served that company faithfully and well. The funeral procession started for Lewis cemetery Sunday noon, and the services were conducted at the graveyard. An immense crowd of old neighbors and friends paid their last respects.

GOOD, Lloyd Wilmer Sr.
b: Nov 16 1930, Rockville, Bates Co, MO
d: Dec 27 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 17 2008 - Lloyd Wilmer Good, Sr. was born November 16, 1930, at Rockville to Earl Martin Good and Nina Marie Webster, and departed this earth December 27, 2007, after a long illness. Lloyd was united in marriage to JoAnn Cornell Good on October 11, 1953, in Clinton. To this union, three children were born, Barbara, Lloyd Jr. "Butch" and Sandra. Lloyd Joined the United States Army in January 1951. He served during the Korean Conflict as a Frontline Army Medic and Parachutist. In 1953, during combat action, the litter jeep Lloyd was driving was damaged by enemy fire and put out of commission. Although Lloyd was wounded, he managed to repair the vehicle and continued to the assistance of the friendly wounded on the Main Line of Resistance. All through the night, amid enemy mortar and artillery fire, Lloyd treated and evacuated the friendly casualties to the aid station. He received a Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his act of bravery. He also served a one-year tour in July 1969-70 in Vietnam, where he received a second Bronze Star for meritorious achievement in ground operations against hostile forces in the Republic of Vietnam. He received the Meritorious Service Medal in October 1972 for being an officer In charge of Enlisted Training Operations in the Preventive Medicine Division at Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Lloyd retired from the United States Army In August 1972. After Lloyd retired. he worked for the state of Texas as an air pollution control agent and then started working for civil service at Pine Bluff, Arkansas, as an environmental specialist at the Pine Bluff Arsenal. After several years of working in Pine Bluff, Lloyd decided to do something he knew he would enjoy; he became an owner-operator of Mercer Trucking Co., until he suffered a major heart attack and had to retire. He retired to the lake to do what he loved best and that was fishing. Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, JoAnn; his parents; older sister, Ina Bauer, and younger brother, Lee Roy Good. Lloyd is survived by his daughter Barbara Jo Mendoza and her husband Loreto, San Antonio, Texas; son Lloyd W. Good Jr. "Butch" and his wife Cathy, McAlester, Oklahoma, and daughter Sandra Delores Slaughter, Clinton; six grandchildren, Demetria Jimenez, Jeremy Good, Bianca Petersen, Nehemlah Good, Casey Slaughter and Holly slaughter; three great-grandchildren, Xavier Trevino, Alexis Petersen and Hannah Jimenez; one sister Sharon Helber and husband Ronnie, and a host of nieces and nephews. A full military honors funeral service was held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Sunday, December 30. Burial was in Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery.

GOODBRAKE, Bessie Mae BRAUN
b: Jul 9 1912, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 7 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2003 - Bessie Mae Goodbrake. 91 Clinton, died Friday, November 7 2003 at Westwood Nursing Center of Clinton. Mrs. Goodbrake was born July 9, 1912, in Henry County in the Golden Gate community, to Ben and Ella Braun. In 1933 she married Thomas Bristow Goodbrake and they lived in the New Harmony community until the death of her husband in 1996. She was a member of Golden Gate Baptist Church and later the First Baptist Church of Clinton. Mrs. Goodbrake assisted he husband in their farming business. She was an expert gardener growing vegetables and fruit, especially strawberries. She delighted in flowers, growing them in the garden and landscaping their home. An accomplished, self-taught seamstress, she was very creative Her many hobbies included crocheting (tablecloths, bedspreads afghans and etc.), embroidery quilting, needlepoint, tole painting, decoupage, antiquing, gold leafing, finishing furniture and restoring antiques. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She cared for her husband in the home the last few years before his death in 1996. She is survived by her son, Tom Goodbrake, Clinton: daughter Jane Stack, Annandale, Virginia four grandsons, Jeff Goodbrake, and Rex Goodbrake, Clinton, Gil Stack, Lodi, New Jersey, Bel Stack, Fairfax, Virginia, and one granddaughter, Anna Herbst Springfield, Virginia, and 11 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday. November 12 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Pall bearers were grandsons. Jeff and Rex Goodbrake and Gil and Bel Stack. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GOODENOUGH, Ruth Louise SANDERS
b: Oct 4 1925
d: Apr 5 2009, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Ruth L. Goodenough, age 83 of Montrose, Missouri passed away Sunday, April 5, 2009 at her home. Funeral services will be Thursday, April 9, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in the Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. She was a member of the Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Deepwater and the VFW Auxiliary, Appleton City. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, Ray and her parents Russell and Lola Sanders. She is survived by her daughter, Janice Hood and husband Robert, Montrose, Missouri; brother, Billy Joe Sanders and sister, Wilma Jean Coleman,both of Clinton; three grandchildren, Robert Hood, Jr., Raymond Spencer Hood and Jana Hood; and nine great-grandchildren, Richard, Emily, Rose, Raymond Jr., Ricky, Kayla, Samantha, Deziree, and Damara.

GOODIN, Elizabeth "Betty"
b: Feb 1832, Virginia
d: Mar 30 1903, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 4, 1903 - Mrs. Elizabeth Goodin died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Eva Askins, near Calhoun, March 30 1903, aged 71 years. She was the mother of eight children, four of whom - B. F., William S., George L. and Mrs. Askins - remain to mourn her loss. She was a devoted member of the Christian Church at Calhoun, having united with this congregation in 1856. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her daughter. The body was laid to rest in Calhoun cemetery, in the presence of sorrowing children and friends.

GOODMAN, Anna Mabel DOLL
b: Jun 26 1908, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 20 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 10 2001 - Anna Mabel (Doll) Goodman died Thursday, September 20, 2001, at Golden valley Hospital in Clinton. Anna was born June 26, 1908, on a farm south of Urich, to Will and Elizabeth (Barth) Doll. She became a member of the Lucas Methodist Church at the age of 12. On August 4, 1925, Anna married Roy Phillip Goodman in Montrose. They lived on the farm where Anna was born until Roy died July 5, 1995. Anna then moved to an apartment in Clinton and later to the Clinton Residential Healthcare where she lived until going into the hospital on August 27, 2001. In addition to her husband, her parents, a small brother and a small sister preceded Anna in death. Funeral services were held Sunday, September 23, at Consalus Funeral Home in Urich. Anna was laid to rest in the White Oak Cemetery.

GOODMAN, Bessie Annie HARRIS
b: Apr 14 1875, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 29 1973, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Snow Funeral Home, Urich, MO (historical)
The Creighton Banner, Sep 6 1973 - Mrs. Bessie Annie Harris Goodman, daughter of Simpson and Permelia James Harris, was born April 14, 1875, near Urich, Mo., and passed away August 29, 1973, at the Golden Valley Memorial hospital, Clinton, Mo., at the age of 98 years, 4 months and 15 days. She was united in marriage to Benjamin Goodman on September 4, 1894, and they spent their entire married life on a farm in the Lucas community. To this union was born five children: Mable Barth, Myrtle, George, Roy and Floyd. She was preceded in death by her husband and four children. Survivors are one son, Roy and daughter-in-law, Anna; two nieces, Misses Edith and Daisy Jefferson, other relatives and a host of friends. As a young woman she united with the United Brethren church. Aunt Bessie as she was affectionately know, greatly enjoyed her home, visiting with friends and raising flowers. She lived alone as long as her health permitted; however the past 2 years she has made her home with her son, Roy and wife, who gave her tender loving care. The funeral service was conducted at the Lucas United Methodist church, southwest of Urich, Mo., Saturday afternoon, September 1. Burial was made in the Mullin cemetery, southwest of Urich, Mo.

GOODMAN, Edna "Ruth"
b: 1934
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 7 2002 - Edna "Ruth" Goodman, 68, Lordsburg, New Mexico, died Thursday, October 3, 2002, at Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico. Graveside services at Mountain View Cemetery, Deming, New Mexico, will follow the funeral services at the Assembly of God Church. She was born August 18, 1934, in Warrensburg, to Henry and Edna Hall Robertson. She moved to Lordsburg in 1979 from Missouri and was a homemaker and had also worked as a cashier for E. J. Short Company. She is survived by her husband, Darril E. Goodman, Sr. of Lordsburg; one sister, Fay Deardorff of Warrensburg; eight children, Donald Hix and wife Gloria, Benton, Keith Hix and wife Sherry, Merriam, Kansas, Kenneth Hix and wife Michelle, Independence, William David Hix and wife Lydia, Silver City, Janice Wood and husband Ralph Bayard, Annamarie Ramirez and husband Manuel, Lordsburg, Mary Pantoja and husband Ruben, Casa Grande, Arizona, and Jeanni Hall and husband Kevin, Silver City; three stepchildren, Leslie Goodman and wife Sandra, Lordsburg, Darril Goodman, Jr. and wife LaWanda, Phoenix, Arizona, and Emmitt Goodman, Lordsburg; 31 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

GOODMAN, Lloyd R. "Chris"
b: Nov 13 1912, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 23 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lloyd R. Goodman, known to his friends as Chris, as born in Henry County November 13, 1912, to Flota May Randolph and William F. Goodman. He died July 23, 1995, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 82 years. He was a longtime resident of the Urich community, graduating from the Urich High School in 1931. He served in World War II in the European Theatre, serving under the leadership of General Patton in the Battle of the Bulge. Following his discharge from service, he went into construction work, retiring about 20 years ago. On October 20, 1956, Chris was united in marriage to Edna Barth of Urich. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and stepson, Bill Barth, and one step-grandson. He is survived by two stepdaughters, Winifred Estep and husband, Jake, of Gladstone, and Doris Kedigh and husband, Bob, of Urich, also seven grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and a host of friends. As a young man Chris enjoyed playing baseball and until his death enjoyed watching all sports on television, as well as reading books and working crossword puzzles. Also for many years he helped maintain the Urich Cemetery which he referred to as "Silent City". Chris was a member of the Urich Baptist Church, the Ingham-Morgan American Legion Post 371 of Urich, also a member of the Eastern Star and Masonic Lodge. Chris always had time to lend a helping hand to friends and neighbors, and he will be remembered by his real or imaginary stories he enjoyed sharing with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Graveside services were Tuesday, July 25, at the Urich Cemetery. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

GOODRICH, Arthur E. "Zeke"
b: Oct 21 1919, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 2 2008, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 5 2008 - Arthur E. "Zeke" Goodrich, 88, Windsor and formerly of Calhoun, died Sunday, March 2, 2008, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Windsor. He was born October 21, 1919, in Calhoun, the son of Perry Leigh Goodrich and Carrie Loomis (Stocking) Goodrich. On March 28, 1954, in Windsor, he married Bessie May Pearl Merritt, who preceded him in death on Jan. 18, 1963. Mr. Goodrich worked at the Farmers Elevator in Calhoun for 38 years. After his retirement from the elevator, he mowed lawns, including mowing at the Laurel Oak Cemetery for several years. He was a member of the Calhoun Methodist Church, Calhoun. Survivors include three nephews, Robert Goodrich, Calhoun, John Goodrich, New Berlin, Wisconsin, and Andy Goodrich, Springfield. He was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Frank and Lawrence Goodrich; two sisters, Lucinda Wright and Martha Winkler. Funeral services will be Friday, March 7, at the Calhoun Methodist Church. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOODRICH, David Ernest
b: Aug 6 1922, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 16 1999, Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - David Ernest Goodrich, son of Perry and Carrie Stocking Goodrich, was born August 6, 1922, at Calhoun and died Tuesday, February 16, 1999, at Balanced Care Lebanon South. David graduated from high school at Calhoun in 1940 and for a short time he and his brother, Frank, sold produce. On October 6, 1942, he entered the U.S. Army. While on furlough, David married his childhood sweetheart, Doris Jean Harryman on May 30, 1943. In April 1944 he was shipped to Africa where he then embarked on several European campaigns, Rome-Arno, North Apennies and Po Valley. During these battles he received the Good conduct Medal and the Bronze Star Medal. He was honorably discharged November 4, 1945, with the rank of sergeant. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union #124, Kansas City, for 25 years. In 1969, David and Doris moved to their farm in Stoutland. David continued to work in the electrical field throughout the state of Missouri. In 1991, David retired and he and Doris moved to Lebanon. In 1993, due to complications of diabetes, Dave moved into what is now Balanced Care Lebanon South where he lived until his death. Many times Dave was critically ill, but he always had a smile for all those around him. David was a longtime member of the United Methodist Men's group in Butler, Grandview, and at First United Methodist Church in Lebanon. He is survived by his wife, Doris, and his son, David Andrew (Andy) of Lebanon; a brother, Arthur Goodrich and a sister, Martha Winkler, both of Calhoun, and sister, Lucinda Wright of Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Halsey, Lawrence and Frank Goodrich. Funeral services were at Colonial Funeral Chapel, Friday, February 19, with graveside services at the Calhoun Cemetery.

GOODRICH, Ella H. LEHMAN
b: Nov 12 1852, Covington, OH
d: Nov 12 1939, Petaluma, Sonoma Co, CA
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Ella Lehman Goodrich was born in Covington, Ohio, November 17, 1852, and died in Petaluma, Calif., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Clyde McClarren, November 12, 1939, being 87 years old. In 1880 she came to Calhoun and a year later was united in marriage to John Goodrich, who preceded her in death three years ago. To this union was given one daughter, now Mrs. Clyde McClarren of California, who survives and with whom Mrs. Goodrich had made her home since the death of her husband. In early childhood she was converted and identified herself with the Baptist church in Ohio, later bringing her membership to Calhoun, where it remained in the church militant, until she went home to the church triumphant. She was the last of her family and was laid to rest beside her companion and twin sister, Mrs. Kensinger, in the Calhoun cemetery. She was of a quiet but jovial disposition and appreciated even the smallest of favors. Her home was her pride and she loved to cook and have her relatives and friends as guests. The last few years of her life were spent quietly, as she had become deaf. She enjoyed friends and loved ones. The entire group of the Goodrich families are bound to this mother by kindred ties and to each one she was, "Aunt Ella." She was a kind and loving neighbor and friend, always ready to help in time of need, easily winning the respect of all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, who were her greatest joy and delight and who granted her every with and made her days full of sunshine; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body arrived in Calhoun Friday. Funeral service were conducted at the Baptist church Saturday. Pall bearers were six of her great-nephews, Orin, Ralph, Lawrence, Frank, David and Arthur Goodrich.

GOODRICH, Ezekial S.
b: Oct 23 1818, Madison Co, NY
d: Aug 10 1906, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Aug 24 1906 - Another oak has fallen! Venerable in years, ripe in experience. Thursday, August 9, our people were surprised to hear of the illness and the next day shocked to hear of the death of E. S. Goodrich as only a few days before he had been around enjoying usual health. Born in Madison County, New York, October 23, 1818, being one of 11 children, only one of whom, Mrs. M. Hart, of Jefferson County, Wisconsin, survives. He moved to Jefferson County in 1843 in the pioneer days of that section. In 1850, during the rush to the gold fields, he went to California overland, where he remained about two years, returning home by water, by way of the Isthmus of Nicarugua and New York City. December 30, 1852, he married Miss Lucinda Goodrich, who was a faithful helpmeet. He moved to Henry in 1869 and engaged in the sawmill business, which he followed a number of years. For the last 34 years, he had resided on the old home place, Hill Top farm, where he died. Besides the wife, who has shared his joys and sorrows for nearly 54 years, he leaves three sons - Henry, Hall and Perry, and one daughter Miss Lillian, 4 daughters having preceded him to the better world. Burial in Calhoun cemetery.

GOODRICH, Guyndolyn "Bennie" SCROGHAM
b: Sep 31 1913, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 25 2001, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 27 2001 - Guyndolyn "Bennie" Goodrich, 87, Calhoun, died Wednesday afternoon, April 25, 2001, at her home in Calhoun. She was born September 31, 1913, in Brownington, the daughter of Joseph Thomas Scrogham and Almeda Jane (Guynn) Scrogham. On September 3, 1931, in Clinton, she married E. S. (Si) Goodrich, who died December 21, 1989. She was a homemaker and assistant postmistress at the Calhoun Post Office for 16 years before her retirement in 1984. She was a member of the Clinton Chapter of Red Cross, charter member of the Ladies Auxiliary of golden Valley Hospital, member of the Meadow Queen Rebekah Lodge #528 for over 50 years and a member of the Calhoun Methodist Church. She was involved in the Senior Center Kitchen Band of Windsor. Survivors include three sons, William Alan Goodrich, Clinton, Daniel Ray Goodrich, Calhoun and Joseph Charles Goodrich, Mt. Pleasant, Texas; two daughters, Gaynel Louise Mills, Calhoun, and Patricia Jean Randolph, York, Pennsylvania; 18 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; also a special friend, Charlie Eye, Leeton. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 28, at the Calhoun Methodist Church. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery

GOODRICH, Harold Eugene
b: Jun 7 1938, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 6 2005, Honolulu, Hawaii
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 26 2005 - Harold Eugene Goodrich, Honolulu, Hawaii, was born June 7, 1938, in Calhoun to the late Ralph and Dorothy (George) Goodrich, stepson of the late Charles Crawford. He died October 6, 2005. Harold is survived by his loving wife Yang Suk; dear father of William Eugene, St. Louis, Mary Jo, St. Louis, Lisa and Chris Goodrich; stepfather of Jung Su Lee and stepbrother of Karen Sue Crawford. Burial and private services were held at Mililani Cemetery, Mililani, Hawaii.

GOODRICH, Howard
b: Jan 16 1920, Missouri
d: Mar 11 1999, Gruver, Hansford Co, TX
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Howard Goodrich, Gruver, Texas, died Thursday, March 11, 1999, at the home. Funeral services are Tuesday, March 16, in Texas. He lived in Calhoun until moving to Texas in the early 1950s. Survivors are his wife Bernice; three daughters and one son; one brother, Raymond Goodrich, Kansas City, and two sisters, Mary Justis and Roxie Gregory, both of Clinton.

GOODRICH, Lawrence Charles
b: Oct 17 1908, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 4 1970, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 6 1970 - Lawrence Charles Goodrich, 61, passed away at Johnson County Memorial Center, January 4, 1970, following a short illness. Lawrence was born on a farm near Calhoun, Mo., Oct. 17, 1908, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Perry L. Goodrich. He was a member of the Calhoun Presbyterian Church from about the age of 15 until the dissolution of this church, at which time he transferred his membership to the Calhoun Methodist Church. Lawrence was a lifelong resident of the Calhoun Community and attended Highland School. He was employed as an electrician at Warrensburg College for the past nine years. Prior to that, he had worked for the Windsor Coal Company. On August 20, 1934, he was married to Sarah Elizabeth Goodrich. To this union two sons were born, John Richard and Robert Lawrence. Survivors are the wife, of the home, John Richard of New Berlin, Wisconsin; Robert Lawrence of Denver, Colorado; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lucinda Wright of Clinton; Mrs. Martha Winkler of Windsor and three brothers, Frank, Clinton; David, Stoutland, Mo.; and Arthur of Calhoun. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, Halsey, and two infant sisters.

GOODRICH, Max
b: Dec 11 1905, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 19 1999, East Lansing, MI
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 22 1999 - Max Goodrich, 93, East Lansing, Michigan, died Sunday, September 19, 1999. He was a former Calhoun resident, (born: Dec 11 1905) the son of Henry and Elma Goodrich. Mr. Goodrich received his BA degree from Westminster College in 1927 and his PhD from the University of Minnesota in 1936. He was Dean of the Graduate School and professor of Physics at Louisiana State University from 1936-1973. Since 1990, he had been living in East Lansing, Michigan, near his daughter, Lee Ann Matthews and her family. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Marian Guyer of Buffalo Center, Iowa. Surviving are his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother, Shafer Goodrich of Macon, Georgia, and his sister, Elizabeth Goodrich of Calhoun.

GOODRICH, Nongyao "Ann" TOTAMSIN
b: Jun 5 1928, Bangkok, Thailand
d: Jul 1 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2002 - Nongyao "Ann" (Totamsin) Goodrich, daughter of Charoen and Prakob (Kertsawat) Totamsin, was born June 5, 1928, in Bangkok, Thailand, and died at her home in Clinton on July 1, 2002, at the age of 74 years. She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. She is survived by her husband, William Goodrich of the home; four sons, Tony Goodrich of Clinton, Robert Cespedes of Bangkok, Thailand, Larry Goodrich of Little Rock, Arkansas, and Terry Goodrich of Olathe, Kansas; two daughters, Teresa Patrathiranond of Bangkok, Thailand, and Becky Brown of Rossville, Georgia, as well as nine grandchildren. Visitation and prayer service were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, July 5. After cremation, she will be returned to her native Thailand.

GOODRICH, Sara Elizabeth
b: abt 1912, Missouri
d: Apr 21 2008, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: donated to research
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2008 - Sara Elizabeth Goodrich, age 96 of Calhoun, passed away Monday, April 21, 2008, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation center. A memorial service is planned for a later date.

GOODRICH, William Alan
b: May 23 1935, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 12 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 7 2005 - Maj. (Ret.) William Alan Goodrich, 69, died February 12, 2005, at his home in Clinton, surrounded by his family. Born May 23, 1935, he was the son of Si and Bennie Goodrich of Calhoun who both predeceased him. He was a career Air Force officer, retiring as Major after serving his country on three tours of Vietnam and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Bill was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy (Doti) Fish Chipman and his late wife, Nongyao (Ann) Goodrich. Survivors include his children, Larry Goodrich, Clinton, Terry Goodrich, Paola, Kansas, Rebecca Brown, Rossville, Georgia, Anthony Goodrich, Warrensburg, and stepchildren Theresa Patrarathiranond and Robert Cespedes, Bangkok, Thailand. Bill is also survived by 11 grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Other survivors include sisters Gaynel Mills, Calhoun, Patricia Randolph, Lancaster, Pennsylvania; brothers Joe Goodrich, Mt. Pleasant, Texas, and Dan Goodrich, Adrian, plus numerous other relatives. After retiring form the Air Force, Bill's second career was at the United States Embassy in Thailand. He was recently retired from Taylor Bookkeeping in Windsor. He was an avid bowler, golfer and tennis player. A memorial service was held at the First United Methodist Church, Calhoun, on Saturday, February 19.

GOODRICK, Marjorie Lea JOHNSON
b: Jun 19 1938, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
d: Sep 14 2007, Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2007 - Marjorie Lea (Johnson) Goodrick, 69, Lincoln and formerly of Windsor and Odessa, died Friday, September 14, 2007, at the Shawnee Mission Health Center in Shawnee Mission, Kansas. She was born June 19, 1938, In Green Ridge, the daughter of William Eugene Johnson and Myrtle Elizabeth (Elliott) Johnson. She grew up In the Windsor area and graduated from Windsor High School in 1956. After graduation from high school, she married James Edward "Jack" Goodrick Sr., on May 25, 1956. After their marriage, they lived on a farm north of Windsor for several years. They then moved to Kansas City, and then to Odessa, where they lived for many years. "Marge", as she was commonly called, babysat many children in the Odessa area. She worked with ceramics for several years and was a member of the Professional Business Women's Organization In Odessa. She was baptized into and became a member of the 1st Baptist Church, Odessa, in 1973, Survivors Include her mother, Myrtle Johnson, Warrensburg, Mo.; three sons, James E. Goodrick, Jr., Maud, Texas, Duane Goodrick, Lincoln, Donald Lee Goodrick, Maud, Texas; a daughter Kathryn Y. Kearns, Shawnee Mission, Kansas; two brothers, Ernest Leroy Johnson and Ronald W. "Ronnie" Johnson, both of Windsor; two sisters, Wanda Kreisel, Warrensburg, and Arlene Woolery, Windsor; six grandchildren, Nicole, Monica, Richie, Lisa, Korena and Travis; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack; an infant son, John David Goodrick and her father. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 20, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOODWIN, Dick
b: abt 1824
d: 1891
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Apr 18 1891 - Died in Clinton Sunday, Dick Goodwin, colored, in his 67th year. He was a good hard-working old man and has gone to that home of rest. His remains were buried under the auspices of his Masonic Lodge Monday afternoon, in charge of Professor Freeman.

GOODWIN, Tillie
b: abt 1978
d: Oct 6 2003, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 8 2003 - Tillie Goodwin, 25, Collins, died Monday, October 6, 2003, at Sac-Osage Hospital due to injuries suffered in an auto accident. Funeral services will be Thursday, October 9, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery.

GOODWIN, William E.
b: Mar 5 1845
d: Jan 14 1931, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Rev. W. E. Goodwin died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. A. Reeves, at 250 North Fifteenth street, Kansas City, Kansas, Wednesday night of last week, at the age of 85. He is also survived by one son, Marvin Goodwin, and another daughter, Mrs. E. H. Henry, both of Mission, Texas. W. E. Goodwin came to Moniteau County, Mo., when a small boy with his widowed mother. They settled at Sandyhook and later removed to Knox County, Mo., where the grew to manhood and was married to Rosa J. Sharp. In 1885 he came to Henry County with his family and located at Deepwater, which was the year that the town of Deepwater was laid out. W. E. Goodwin was an ordained minister and for a number of years was identified with the American Bible Society. He has always been active in religious work and was principally the founder of the Southern Methodist Church at Deepwater. He and his wife contributed liberally to the maintenance of this church and both felt a just pride and satisfaction in the results of this church and both felt a just pride and satisfaction in the results of their work. Some time after locating at Deepwater W. E. Goodwin became associated with the Keith & Perry Tile Company, and in fact helped build the factory. This company was later succeeded by the W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Company and Mr. Goodwin remained with that company until 1903. He removed to Clinton about 1910, where he lived many years. He took an active part in the building up and development of the town of Deepwater and served as its mayor three terms. He was also justice of the peace for a number of years and served as township treasurer two terms. His wife departed this life in 1911. Mr. Goodwin was a 32nd degree Mason, and a member of the Ararat Shrine. His body was brought to Clinton Saturday, and taken to the M. E. Church, South, where the funeral was conducted. Burial was in Englewood by the side of Rev. Goodwin's wife.

GORDON, Barry Dean
b: 1932
d: 1968
A Boulder City man became the state's 67th traffic fatality May 20, 1968, when struck by a truck near Henderson, NV, city limits, according to Highway Patrol reports. Pronounced dead on arrival at Rose de Lima Hospital was Barry D. Gordon, 35, of 623 California St. The victim was taken to Palm Mortuary in Henderson where an autopsy was performed. Deputies ordered the autopsy when the victim's blood-soaked shirt was located by Henderson police almost two miles from the accident. The victim had been badly beaten and robbed before the accident. Deputies are still searching for the dead man's wallet. The accident occurred, according to patrol reports, when a truck, operated by James Clark of Carson City, northbound on the Boulder highway, struck Gordon, who was wearing dark pants and walking in the same direction. The victim was knocked 163 feet by the impact. Military services for the deceased were held Saturday afternoon, May 25 at 4:00 under the direction of Father Gerard Fanning of St. Andrews Catholic Church, Boulder City. Burial was in the Boulder City Cemetery. Mr. Gordon, born Dec 23, 1932, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gloria Gordon, Boulder City, NV, and formerly of Montrose, MO; his mother, Mrs. Mabel Gordon, Las Vegas, NV; his father, Bill Gordon, Pocatello, ID; one sister, Mrs. Louise Craig, Las Vegas and one brother, Bill Gordon, Las Vegas. Mr. Gordon was employed as a waiter at the Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas.

GORDON, Dorothy Olga NULL
b: Sep 11 1906, near Windsor, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jul 17 2004, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 26 2004 - Dorothy Olga Gordon, 97, Windsor, died Saturday evening, July 17, 2004, at Fern's Care Center in Windsor. She was born September 11, 1906, in Pettis County, near Windsor, the daughter of Edward Elwood Null and Edna Earl (Smith) Null. On December 22, 1926, in Sedalia, she married Daniel Philmore Gordon, who preceded her in death May 14, 1987. She was a hardworking farm wife who helped purchase and manage a farm in Johnson County in 1935. Early in her marriage she joined the Bryson Ladies Aid Society and Women's Progressive Farm Association (WPFA), working with and teaching children in the Junior Farmers Association (JFA). After World War II, she helped form the Eldorado 4-H Club, holding many leadership positions throughout the years. Her specialty was teaching young girls how to sew. She was a very civic-minded woman, distributing World War II ration books in 1942, working at the polls on election days, baking her famous lemon pies from scratch and picking up cans to donate to the school assistance program. Quilting and teaching every child the value of work and play were her passions. Dorothy was fair in dealing with others and a wise and reliable problem solver. She taught her four children the value and joy of work and gave them many responsibilities. She loved reading the bible, her many hats, playing croquet and the game Uno. she had a near-death experience in 1980 and spent three months in Menorah Hospital, Kansas City. She was a member of the Pleasant Green School Board many years ago, the Eldorado Saddle Club, the Eldorado Methodist Church, where she held just about every leadership position and reached out beyond the local church. She attended and was welcomed at four different churches in Windsor. Survivors include her four children, Virginia Chambers, Green Ridge, Beth Groseclose, Windsor, Dana Zumbaugh, Apopka, Florida, and Jerry Dan Gordon, Windsor; older brother, Ralph Null, Windsor; three sisters, Fern Kerr, Sedalia, Carola Null, Farmington, and Charmian Gaunt, Apple Valley, California; nine grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Marvel Null (who died in infancy), Marjorie Null and Amy Feaster. Funeral services were Thursday, July 22, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GORDON, J. R.
b: Aug 18 1953, Watham, MA
d: Mar 13 2006, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 16 2006 - J. R. Gordon, 52, Kansas City, died Monday, March 13, 2006, at North Kansas City Hospital. Graveside services will be Saturday, March 18, at Deepwater Cemetery. He was born August 18, 1953, in Watham, Massachusetts, son of William Harold and Evelyn Brubeck Gordon Sr. Preceding him in death was his father. Survivors include his wife Sharon; mother Evelyn Gordon; one son William H. Gordon III; three daughters, Tamara Renee Gordon, Carrie Faye Gordon, Bobbie Jean Gordon; two sisters, Jackie Younger and Theresa Hahn, and seven grandchildren.

GORDON, James Wesley, Rev.
b: Apr 15 1837, West Virginia
d: Dec 9 1924, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Rev. John (sic) Wesley Gorden (colored) died at his home on North Main street Wednesday after a long illness, having had his last stroke of paralysis a few days previous to his death. He was born in West Virginia in 1837 being 87 years of age at the time of his death. Clinton had been his home since 1894. He was pastor of the Second Baptist church in the city for six years. He was an honest, upright citizen and aside from preaching and doing good was a stone mason and well digger. He was always industrious and accumulated several houses. He is survived by his wife who was his caretaker to the last, also one son in Kansas City, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He and his wife raised their grandchildren, Arthur and Nettie Gorden, like their own children. Arthur came to help his grandmother care for his grandfather during the last week. Nettie taught in the colored schools here for years. She is now married and lives in Chicago but came home for the funeral.

GORDON, Roy Julian Jr.
b: 1958
d: 1997
Kansas City Star, Mar 4 1997 - R. J. Gordon Jr., 38, Kansas City, MO. passed away Saturday, March 1, 1997, at home, of a lengthy illness. Memorial services will be Tuesday, March 4, at good Samaritan Project. 3030 Walnut. Mr. Gordon was born July 23, 1958, in Clinton, MO. Roy was a 1978 graduate of Oak Park High School. He was employed for 17 years by Midland Lithography. His free time was spent in and around his home, gardening, landscaping and enjoying the company of many friends and his dog, Mia, and cat, Kit. He was a giving man to all he held close, including volunteer work with the Good Samaritan Project. Survivors include his life partner, Gary Mosby, and his loving family, parents, Roy Sr. and Laura Gordon; sister and brother-in-law, Darless Collins and Don Spencer, Gainsville. TX.; brother and sister-in-law, Laurie and David Grossman, Parkville, MO.; brother and sister-in-law Brian and Christine Gordon, Kansas City, MO.; and eight loving nieces and nephews. (Arrangements: Morticians Service)

GORDON, Roy Julian Sr.
b: 1931
d: 2001
bur: Cremation
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Kansas City Star Feb 19 2001 - Roy J. Gordon. 69 Gladstone, MO. passed away February 18, 2001. Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 20, at White Chapel Funeral Home. Cremation. Mr. Gordon was born November 4, 1931, in Kansas City, MO. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and the Korean War. He was preceded in death by his son, Roy J. Gordon Jr., Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Laura; daughter, Darless Collins and husband, Don Spencer of Texas; son, Bruce Gordon of Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and David Grossman of Kansas City; son, Brian and wife, Veronica of Kansas City; eight grandchildren; and one great grandchild. (Roy Julian Gordon was a son of Roy Elmo Gordon and Emma Francis Julian)

GORDON, William Harold
b: May 14 1929, Chalk Level, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 16 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 28 2003 - William Harold Gordon, son of Charles Maxwell Gordon and Myrtle E. (Cummings) Gordon, was born May 14, 1929, in Chalk Level, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, on May 16, 2003, at the age of 74 years. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a fork lift operator for American Can Company in North Kansas City for 33 years. Several years ago Harold went forward and accepted the Lord at the 15th Street Baptist Church in Kansas City. William Harold was preceded in death by his parents and one infant brother. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn, of the home; one son, William H. Gordon Jr. of Kansas City; two daughters, Jackie Cherylene Younger of Springfield and Teresa Brenda Hahn of Deepwater; one brother, Charles Gordon of Vandalia; two sisters, Dorothy Collins of New York, New York, and Mary Ellen Wilson of Liberty, as well as nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. Graveside services and burial was held at the Deepwater Cemetery on Monday, May 20.

GORDON, William Harold Jr.
b: Aug 18 1953, Watham, MA
d: Mar 13 2006, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - J. R. Gordon, 52, Kansas City died Monday, March 13, 2006 at North Kansas City Hospital. Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 18 at Deepwater Cemetery. He was born August 18, 1953 in Watham, Massachusetts, son of William Harold and Evelyn Brubeck Gordon, Sr. He enjoyed the outdoors and loved to hunt and fish. Preceding him in death is his father. Survivors include his wife, Sharon; mother, Evelyn Gordon; one son, William H. Gordon, III; three daughters, Tamara Renee Gordon; Carrie Faye Gordon; Bobbie Jean Gordon; two sisters, Jackie Younger; Teresa Hahn and seven grandchildren.

GORMAN, Jeanne A. TRAINER JOHNSTON
b: Nov 16 1925, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 20 2001, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 15 2001 - Jeanne A. Gorman was Born November 16, 1925, in Clinton, daughter of Philip D. and Elsie J. Julian Trainer. She died February 20, 2001, at Overland park Regional Medical Center. She grew up in Clinton, but moved to the Kansas City area to work as a personnel specialist for the Department of Agriculture. She did this for over 30 years and retired in the middle 1980's She returned to Clinton seven years ago. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton, and the National Association of Retired Employees. Survivors include three sons Steven Johnston and wife, Donna, Raymore, Craig Johnston and wife, Parisa, Gainesville, Georgia, and Philip Gorman and wife, Sharon, Plano, Texas; one brother, John Trainer and wife, Fran, Osceola; three sisters, Mary Hosack, Terre Haute, Indiana, Carolyn O'Conner and husband, Vince, Overland Park, Kansas, Kathleen VanOrmer, Clinton; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Her parents; first husband, Charles Lewis Johnston, and second husband, Ed Gorman, precede her in death. Funeral services were held February 23 at the First Baptist Church, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

GORRELL, Mary M.
b: abt 1915
d: 1993
bur: Resthaven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Mary M. Gorrell, 78, Osceola, died Sunday, July 18, 1993 at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. She was born in Bridgeport, Texas. She is survived by her husband, LeRoy, of the home; one son, LeRoy Gorrell of Eureka Springs, Arkansas; one grandson, Cassidy Douglas Gorrell of Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 21, at the Resthaven Memorial Garden Cemetery, Osceola.

GOSLIN, James Henry
b: 1939
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 18 2002 - James Henry Goslin, 62, Springfield, died Friday, March 15, 2002, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. He was born on May 21, 1939, in Clinton. He was the son of Henry Allen Goslin and Laura May Wright Goslin, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Mary; one daughter, Michelle Wilson, and husband Todd, and two granddaughters; also mother-in-law, Mrs. Janseen Schmidt, all of Springfield. Surviving brothers are Franklin and Donald Goslin of Clinton and Harold Goslin of El Paso, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. He retired from the United States Coast Guard and then was head of the electrical maintenance at St. John's Hospital at Springfield. Internment will be at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield at a later date. - Greenlawn North Funeral Home, 3506 North National, Springfield, MO.

GOSS, Carmen J. BLAKE
b: Mar 27 1904, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 26 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 16 2006 - Carmen J. Goss, daughter of William Blake and Josephine (McAuliffe) Blake, was born March 27, 1904, in Clinton. She died at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, on December 26, 2005, at the age of 101 years. Carmen spent most of her life in the Clinton area. She was married to William Dodson Goss and they owned Goss Clothing from 1942-1981. William preceded her in death on January 8, 1967. Carmen was a faithful member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and she was a member of the Henry County Historical Society, as well as American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 14, Clinton. She is survived by a daughter Jo Ann Dowler of Lakewood, Colorado; three grandchildren, Kathryn Hart, Karen Dowler and Robert Dodson Dowler, and five great-grandchildren, Trevor Hart, Brit Hart, Reece Hart, Marissa Taylor Hart and Zachary Scott Dowler, as well as a niece, Pauline LePore. Funeral mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, Friday, December 30. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GOSS, Velma Delilah HENDRIX
b: Apr 28 1915, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 23 1998, Farmersville, CA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Word was received by Connie Goss of the death of her mother Velma Delilah (Hendrix) Goss, 83, Thursday, July 23, 1998, of Farmersville, California. She was preceded in death by her parents, Elbert and Della Hendrix, longtime residents of Brownington; her husband, Oscar Joseph Goss; a daughter Doris Price; brothers, Orlow, Dennie and Richard Hendrix, and one sister, Mary Jane Post. She is survived by her daughter Connie Goss, Clinton, one son Raymond and wife Lucille, of the state of California; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Dalton, Calhoun, and Kathryn Russell, Benton, Arkansas, and other relatives.

GOSSETT, Ersa Mae GARRISON JENNINGS
b: Jun 7 1923, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: May 16 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 18 2005 - Ersa Mae Gossett, 81, Clinton, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at her home. She was born June 7, 1923, in Springfield, the daughter of the late Walter and Edna (Louzader) Garrison. She was united in marriage to the late Frank F. Gossett. She is preceded in death by her parents; first husband Jack Jennings, who lost his life in WWII; two brothers, Walter Garrison and Pete Louzader and her namesake, Ersa Booker. She is survived by her children, Arnolda Matthews, Green Forest, Alaska, Jane Lawson, Durango, Colorado, Connie Vaughn and husband Marvin, Springfield, Len Smallwood, Springfield, Charles Smallwood and wife Gloria, Albia, Iowa, Cindy Curtis and husband Ron, Tucson, Arizona, Daniel Gossett and wife Leilani, Harrisonville, and Ruth Rogers and Johnny Bench Jr., Clinton; 26 grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Mona Garrison; numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 20, 10 a.m., at Church of the Nazarene, Interment will be in Englewood Cemetery.

GOTH, Benedict William
b: Aug 21 1901, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 2 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ben W. Goth was born in Germantown on August 21, 1901, the son of John G. Goth and Madgelina Kaumans Goth. He died December 2, 1995, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton at the age of 94. Ben was united in marriage to Irene Swaters on September 6, 1926. To this union three children were born, Peggy, Pat and Richard. Ben was a retired farmer who loved to work. Even after he retired he was an Acco Seed salesman and secretary of the Montrose Mutual Fire and Wind Insurance for many years. He loved to work in his garden and see his family enjoy the fruits of his labor. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, one son-in-law and one great-grandson. He is survived by his wife, Irene of Colonial Manor in Appleton City; twin daughters, Peggy Richeson and husband Edward of Independence, and Pat Williamson of Hesperia, Ca., and one son, Richard D. Goth and wife Sue of Montrose; two sisters, Francis Grindley of Kansas City and Alma Brandt of Long Beach, Ca.; 14 grandchildren. 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 5, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Montrose with. Pall bearers were grandsons, Donald, David, Darrell and Danny Goth, Michael Richeson and great-grandsons, Brad, Scott and Andy Munsterman. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

GOTH, Frank Mrs.
b: abt 1880
d: Dec 7 1914, near Germantown, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Dec 11 1914 - Mrs. Frank Goth, age 34 years died at her home near Germantown Monday morning Dec 7 after a several weeks illness, a complication of diseases being the cause. Funeral services were conducted at Germantown Wednesday and burial was at Germantown cemetery. She leaves a husband, 5 children and numerous other relatives and friends. The Recorder extends sympathy to the bereaved ones.

GOTH, Irene Ann SWATERS
b: Jun 12 1905, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 1 2001, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 7 2001 - Irene Ann Goth, daughter of Henry and Elizabeth Swaters, was born June 12, 1905, in Montrose, and departed this life on December 1, 2001, at Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City at the age of 96 years. Irene was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose where she was united in marriage to Ben Goth on September 6, 1926. To this union, three children were born, twin daughters, Bernetta (Patsy) Williamson and Jeanette (Peggy) Richeson, and son, Richard (Dick) Goth. Irene spent her entire life in the Montrose area as a wife, mother and homemaker. She was always willing to lend a helping hand to her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter; one son-in-law; four brothers and four sisters, and one great-grandson. She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Richeson and husband, Edward, Independence; son Dick Goth and wife, Sue, Montrose; brother, Leonard Swaters and wife, Doris, Montrose; sister-in-law, Rose Swaters and Magdalene Swaters of Montrose, Francis Grindley of Kansas City and Alma Brandt of Long Beach, California; 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, December 4, at Immaculate Conception Church in Montrose. Pall bearers were grandsons, Donald, David, Darrell and Danny Goth, Michael Richeson, and great-grandson, Brad Munsterman. Honorary pall bearers were grandsons, Gary and John Richeson, and great-grandsons, Brian Richeson, Scott and Andy Munsterman and Brandon Goth. Burial was in St. Mary's Cemetery.

GOTH, Joseph E. "Jay"
b: Jan 18 1926
d: Sep 30 2004, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 1 2004 - Joseph E. "Jay" Goth, 78, Clinton, died Thursday, September 30, 2004, at Cass Medical Center, Harrisonville. Funeral mass will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 4, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. He is survived by four sons, David Goth and wife Vivian, Kenny Goth and wife Cathie, Joe Goth and daughter Megan, and Steve Goth and wife Melinda, all of Clinton; two brothers Vancil Goth and wife Bernie, Clinton, and Gilbert Goth and wife Carolyn, Rocky Mount; one sister, Mary Margaret Long and husband Carroll, Nixa; one sister-in-law, Jerrie Goth, Independence, as well as 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, and his companion, Kathryn Morgan, Clinton.

GOTH, Joseph Eugene "Gene"
b: Jun 18 1952, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 3 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2002 - Joseph Eugene "Gene" Goth, son of James Edward and Margaret Eileen (Grant) Goth, was born June 18, 1952, in Clinton, and died November 3, 2002, at St. Joseph Hospital, Kansas City at the age of 50 years. Gene was raised a Catholic. As a youth, Gene enjoyed playing baseball and was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. He served on the school board of Davis R-12. In recent years he was a member of the Elks and Eagles lodges. Gene operated his own upholstery shop for several years in Clinton. The last 16 years he worked as a carpenter for Crane Construction Company of Savannah. Gene and Debbie Van Ormer were married February 4, 1972. They were later divorced. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Edward Goth, Sr. and Margaret E. Goth and two brothers, Grant and Craig Goth. He is survived by his two sons, Tim Goth of Seneca and Tony Goth of Harrisonville; two brothers, Jim Goth, Jr. of Rockville and Chris Goth and wife Becky, Centerview; four sisters, Debbie Foster and husband Larry, Oswego, Kansas, Susan Parsons and husband Damon, Marylin Westhusing and husband Darwin and Pat Jones and husband Ed, all of Clinton, as well as several nieces and nephews and two great nieces. Funeral mass was held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Thursday, November 7. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GOTH, Margaret Eileen GRANT
b: May 10 1929, Scammon, Cherokee Co, KS
d: Apr 13 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Margaret Eileen (Grant) Goth was born May 10, 1929. To Joseph (Joe) and Nellie (Welsh) Grant in Scammon, Kansas. Her family moved to Clinton in the 1930s. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1948. She and James (Jim) E. Goth were married November 8, 1949. At the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Margaret and Jim operated Deluxe Cafe on the southwest corner of the Square until 1968. She attended Aldea's School of Beauty to obtain her beautician's license. She ran Marg's Fashion Flair in her home until 1974 when her son Craig was electrocuted in front of their home. She later went to work as an assistant cook for the Holy Rosary lunch program, until her health prohibited her from climbing steps and standing for long periods. She then became a full time mother and grandmother. Margaret and Jim were the parents of nine children, and Margaret had 20 grandchildren at the time of her death. She is survived by the following: James E. (Jim) Goth Jr., Urich, and his children, Eric and Stacy; Joseph E. (Gene) Goth, Clinton, and his sons, Tim and Tony; Deborah A. (Debbie) Foster, Oswego, Kansas her husband Larry and sons, Greg, Matt, Jeff, and Kevin; Christopher (Chris) L. Goth, Chilhowee, his wife Becky, and their children, Paul, Kaylee and Lanae; Susan E. Parsons, Clinton, and her husband, Damon, and their girls, Ashley and Ali; Marilyn D. Westhusing, Clinton, and her husband , Darwin, and their children, Makenna and Braeden; Patricia (Pat) L. Jones, Clinton, her husband Ed, and their children, Kurtis, Tiffanie and Hannah. She also leaves Grant's wife Floss, Arcata, California, and their children, Michael and Melinda. Her children and grandchildren were the greatest source of enjoyment for the last several years. Margaret has faced and overcome many tragedies and health related problems throughout the last 20 years, but her death was unexpected. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, James E. (Ed) Grant and Joseph (Joe) M. Grant; two sons, Francis G. (Grant) Goth and Craig Allen Goth, and her husband Jim. Margaret died on Sunday April 13, 1997, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Her funeral mass was held on Thursday morning at 11 at Holy Rosary Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

GOTH, Michael Grant
b: May 4 1976, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 13 2007, California
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Michael Grant Goth was born on May 4, 1976, in Clinton, Missouri, to Grant and Florence (Crenshaw) Goth and passed away on December 13, 2007, due to a tragic accident. He loved being in the mountains hunting, cutting firewood or just sitting at a campsite listening to the surrounding sounds of the open outdoors while shooting the breeze with family, friends and especially his special uncle, Carlous Baum. Michael was not blessed with any children of his own but his niece Hallah Goth-Jantz and nephew Kaiden Kujawa were his pride and joys. He was preceded in death by his father, Grant Goth; paternal grandparents, James and Margaret Goth; maternal grandparents, Mick and Opal Crenshaw; ex-maternal grandparents, Ervin and Lavada Baum; uncles, Gene Goth, Craig Goth, John Clayton (J.C.) Crenshaw, John O'Banion; and one cousin, Brian Vogel. He is survived by his mother, Florence (Crenshaw) Goth Baum; ex-step father, John Baum; sister, Melinda Goth; brother, Carl Baum; niece, Hallah Goth Jantz; nephew, Kaiden Kujawa; uncles, Jimmy Goth Jr., Chris Goth and wife Becky, Joe Crenshaw, Lonnie Crenshaw, Carlous Baum; aunts, Debbie Foster (Goth) and husband Larry, Susan Parsons (Goth) and husband Damon, Marilyn Westhusing (Goth) and husband Darwin, Pat Jones (Goth), Deloris Vogel O’Banion (Crenshaw), Lena Corbin (Crenshaw) and husband Tim, Kim Austin (Crenshaw); cousins, Eric Goth, Stacy Ford (Goth) and husband Mike, Timmy Goth, Tony Goth, Greg Goth, Kevin Foster, Jeff Foster, Matt Foster, Kristin Parsons, Ashley Parsons, Ali Parsons, Paul Goth, Kayla Goth, Lana Goth, McKenna Westhusing, Braden Westhusing, Curtis Jones, Tiffany Jones, Hanna Jones, Stacey Fenton (Vogel) and husband Todd, Jamie O’Banion and wife Maureen, Shawn O'Banion, Jodi Crenshaw and wife Norma, Dennis Crenshaw, Jonathan Crenshaw, Kathrina Corbin, Kelsey Austin, Nichalos Austin and Julia Baum; and many more too numerous to mention but loved just as much. A memorial service will be held at Best Western Bayshore Inn Saturday, December 22 in Eureka, California. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 5, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola, with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GOTH, Ralph Frank
b: Dec 17 1934, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 9 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 26 2007 - Ralph Frank Goth, Clinton, was born December 17, 1934, near Montrose, the son of Rufus Basil and Mary Ann Rotert Goth. He departed this life Tuesday, January 9, 2007, at his home, at the age of 72 years. Ralph was a machinist and worked at Peabody Coal Co. for 18 years until it closed. He was also a farmer and cattleman for most of his life. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. Ralph was a member of the Henry County Coon Hunters. He always enjoyed the meetings and hunts each month. He loved birds of all kinds and was always hatching out chickens, peacocks, pheasant, quail and turkey. Each summer he took pride in his gardening and shared many different kinds of fruits and vegetables with both family and friends. He also enjoyed going to coffee each day and visiting all of his friends. Ralph was especially proud of his daughter Anita Kay, and his two grandchildren, Chase and Faith. Chase and Faith loved to tag along with Papa as he did the evening chores or see the newest birds that had been hatched. He was also very close to his 10 brothers and sisters. He always looked forward to being with them. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters-in-law, Helen Goth and Pat Goth, and one brother-in-law, Jerome Young. He is survived by his wife Melba of the home; one daughter Anita Calhoun and husband Scott, Clinton; two stepsons, Donald Mitchell and wife Lesa, Clinton, and Ronald Mitchell and wife Margie, Halfway; six brothers, Adrian Goth and wife Lois, Meridian, Iowa, Wilfred Goth of Marcus, Iowa, Ehrle Goth, Montrose, Ludger Goth and wife Lee, Montrose, Herbert Goth and wife Sue, Warsaw, Philip Goth and wife Betty, Clinton; four sisters, Rosemary Fechtel and husband Herbert, Westphalia; Helena Strope and husband Ed, Deepwater, Evelyn Young, Kansas City, Diann Richter and husband Mike, Warrensburg; two grandchildren, Chase and Faith Calhoun; four step-grandchildren, Melissa Berry, Mindy Mitchell, Jessica Mitchell and Marty Mitchell, and one step-great-grandson, Mason Berry. Funeral services were held Friday, January 12, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GOTTSCHALK, Frances May JENKINS
b: Jan 9 1916
d: Oct 20 2007, Kensington, MD
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 25 2007 - Frances May Jenkins Gottschalk died Saturday, October 20, 2007, in Kensington, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her husband Art. Surviving family members are her daughter Vinnie Masood, her son Martin Gottschalk, and her sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Richard Haynes. She was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church in Kensington, Maryland. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, October 24, in Kensington.

GOUCHER, Beverly Ann KUEHN
b: Apr 15 1958, Denver, CO
d: Aug 28 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Beverly Ann Goucher, 38, Clinton, died Wednesday, August 28, 1996, at her home - Beverly Ann Kuehn Goucher was born April 15, 1958, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of Harry J. Kuehn and Betty Joan Brown Kuehn. The family later came to Missouri and lived in various cities including Windsor where Beverly attended high school. Beverly Ann was baptized many years ago at the Elm Springs Baptist Church near Lone Jack. About 15 years ago she came to Clinton with her small son, Kevin Goucher, to live. Soon thereafter she met Keith Winkler and they became close friends. They liked to hunt and fish together. Beverly liked the out-of-doors. She hunted both wild turkey and deer and was lucky in both endeavors. Keith, Kevin and Beverly liked to go to Bennett Springs to trout fish and she liked fishing the rivers and lakes here at home. Beverly was a very artistic person. She liked to oil paint and has several beautiful pictures, one nearly completed of a bobcat for Keith's brother, Larry. She liked all kinds of crafts and loved her many animals. Eleven months ago she was told she had cancer and only a short time to live. She fought long and hard and her greatest wish was to see her son. Kevin graduate from Clinton High School. But this was not to be as Kevin is just now starting his senior year. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald Wayne Goucher, Jr. She is survived by her son, Kevin Wayne Goucher of the home; her parents, Harry J. Kuehn of Clinton and her mother, Joan Kuehn of Windsor; her brothers, Tommy Lee of Kansas City and Harold Ray of Clinton; her great-grandmother, Cora Harmon, who is 99 years of age and lives in Steelville, as well as several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews and her devoted companion Keith Winkler. Funeral services were held on Saturday, August 31, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GOUCHER, Gilbert Dean
b: Oct 16 1964, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 19 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dean Goucher, 31, Clinton, died Sunday, November 19, 1995, at his home. - Gilbert Dean Goucher was born October 16, 1964, in Kansas City, the son of Ralph and Nora (Gordon) Goucher. The family moved to Clinton when Dean was 10 months old. Dean attended Clinton public schools and graduated in May of 1983. He was a member of the varsity wrestling team in high school and went to State both his junior and senior years. Dean's hobbies included golfing, hunting, fishing, playing pool, boating and watching football. He was an avid Chiefs fan. Dean was also a yellow belt in Twai Kwan Do. Dean was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of the National Guard. He had worked for Rival Manufacturing Company for eight years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #3667, Elks Lodge #2245 and the American Legion Post #63. He is survived by his two children, a daughter, Amanda Janelle and a son, Gilbert Dean Goucher, Jr. Other family members include fiancee, Michelle Hill, of the home; his parents, Ralph, Sr. and Nora; four brothers, Ralph, Jr., John, Roy and Archie; two sisters, Ruth Henry and Gail Mothersbaugh, all of Clinton; many nieces and nephews and one great-niece. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 21, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery.

GOUCHER, Kenneth Earl "Bud"
b: Jul 16 1929
d: Mar 19 2002, Lonestar, TX
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 19 2002 - Kenneth (Bud) Goucher, 72, died Tuesday, March 19, at Lonestar, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Iris Goucher of Texas; three sons, Dan Goucher, Mike Goucher and Robert Goucher, four grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be Friday, March 22, at the Calhoun Cemetery.

GOUCHER, Pauline MEADS
b: Aug 17 1933, Mack's Creek, Camden Co, MO
d: Nov 23 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 1 2005 - Pauline Goucher, 72, of Windsor, Missouri, died Wednesday evening, November 23, 2005, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton, Mo. She was born August 17, 1933, in Mack's Creek, Mo., the daughter of Porter Carl Meads and Phoebe Minerva (Neff) Meads. On July 1, 1952, in Sedalia, Mo., she married Wayne Franklin Goucher, who preceded her in death December 10, 1993. Pauline was a homemaker and a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, in Windsor. Survivors include a son, Ronald Wayne Goucher, rural Warrensburg, Mo.; a daughter, Patsy Elaine Rogers, Sedalia, Mo.; a brother, Edward Carl "Buzz" Meads, Windsor, Mo.; 2 sisters, Mary Andersen, Windsor, Mo.; Patsy Busker, Clinton, Mo.; 8 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Pauline was preceded in death by a brother, Alden Curtis Meads; a niece, Brenda Gay Busker and a grandson, Ronald Wayne Goucher, Jr. Funeral services will be Monday, November 28, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOUCHER, Ted H.
b: Apr 14 1905
d: Jun 24 1981, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton MO - Ted Goucher, 76, died at his home in Warsaw, Wednesday 24 June 1981. He was a former Clinton resident and sold produce on the North side of the square. Survivors include his wife, Rose, of the home. Three stepsons also survive, Carl Ronsleben, Donald Dean and Bud Dean, all of Washington State, Mariah Jo Cooper of Indiana and Darlene Buelar of Oregon, two sisters, Stella Kampe of Clinton and Clara King of Windsor, 23 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Saturday at Sickman-Dunning Funeral Home, with burial in Calhoun Cemetery.

GOUCHER, Wayne F.
b: Jun 20 1930, Crookston, NE
d: Dec 10 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery GA-GU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Wayne F. Goucher, 63, Windsor, died Friday morning, December 10, 1993, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He was born June 20, 1930, in Crookston, Nebraska, the son of Harvey Albert Goucher and Iva Mae Lux Goucher. On July 1, 1952, in Sedalia, he married Pauline Meads, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Goucher worked for the J.E. Dunn Construction Company in Kansas City for 18 years before his retirement. He also worked for the Missouri Highway Department, the city of Warrensburg Street Department and the City of Windsor Street Department. He was an Army veteran, serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Leeton Christian Church and the Windsor VFW Post #2610. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Ronald W. Goucher, Butler; a daughter, Patsy F. Rogers, Hughesville; two brothers, Henry Goucher, Lee's Summit, and Lyle Goucher, Belton; three sisters, Wanda Goucher, Windsor, Helen Goucher Simon, Warrensburg, and Barbara Champion, Marshall; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, December 13, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

GOUCHER, William Sherman
b: Sep 23 1865, Ripley Co, IN
d: Nov 26 1936, 4 mi W of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
arr: Spore & Son Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (historical)
Clinton MO - William Sherman Goucher was born in Ripley County, Ind., September 23, 1865, and died at his home four miles west of Calhoun, at 8 a.m. Thursday, November 26, 1936. He was married to Florence A. Boyle April 8, 1902, at Bethany, Harrison County, Mo. To this union were born four children: Mrs. Ernest Kampe, near Calhoun; Gerald E. Goucher, Springfield; Ivan Emory Goucher, near Leeton; and Mrs. Avis Irene Blanchard of the home. Twelve grandchildren and his widow also survive him. November 2nd he, with his wife, went on a trip to north Missouri to visit relatives. He had been there a week and a half when he took very sick while at the home of his cousin. He was taken to an Albany doctor, who advised him to go to the Bethany Hospital, where he was taken two times and given treatment. At the end of a week he was taken to his home in Henry County and a doctor from Calhoun treated him every day for about a week. He grew weaker until the end came peacefully. He leaves one brother, Henry Goucher, and two half brothers, Asa Goucher of Bethany and Ben Goucher of Grand River, Iowa, also four half sisters, Mrs. Cathern Timberman and Mrs. Tom Timberman, Montana; Mrs. Robt. Woods, Roosevelt, Okla., and Mrs. Curtis Young of DeKalb, Iowa. He was a kind husband, and a loving father and united with the First M. E. Church in Clinton in 1919, while Rev. Huse was pastor of that church. Funeral was held at the Christian church Saturday. The body was taken to Harrison County, near Bethany Sunday for interment.

GOVER, Billy B.
b: Sep 10 1920, Aullville, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Apr 18 2001, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 30 2001 - Billy B. Gover was born September 10, 1920, in Allville, son of Roy H. and Mildred (Millie) Bell Dukes Gover. He died April 18, 2001, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. He was a graduate of Osceola High School. He joined the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and served in the European Theater until the end of the war. He was of Methodist faith, a member of the VFW for over 30 years and the Lions Club for 22 years. He lived in Kansas City and operated a bulk oil plant until he retired and moved to Ethel, Missouri. The joy of his life was his show horses. He was a member of the American Walking Horse Association for 47 years. He competed in Missouri and Iowa shows and the highlight was his winning for five consecutive years in his class and retaining the Championship Traveling Trophy with "Copy's Walking Dream". Survivors include one sister, Wanda Gover Smith and her husband, Bruce, St. Louis; one niece, Carolyn K. Smith, Glendale Heights, Illinois; one nephew, Craig D. Smith, Weston, Connecticut; two great-nephews, Daniel and Michael Smith; one uncle, Arch W. Dukes, Overland Park, Kansas; cousins, John Gover, Duke, Oklahoma, Maxine Ward, Christine Lindsay, both of Clinton, Margaret Cook, Ina Downing, both of Warsaw, Greeta Teague, Higginsville, and his companion of many years, Gerri McBrien, Ethel, Missouri. Funeral services were held April 24 at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

GOVER, Dorothy O.
b: abt 1920
d: Sep 5 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 7 2007 - Dorothy O. Gover, 87, Osceola and formerly of Lowry City, died Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Kansas City. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 8, at the Osceola Community Church, with burial in the Osceola Cemetery.

GOVER, Glen Elmer
b: 1917
d: 2004
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 28 2004 - Glen Elmer Gover was born March 14, 1917, to Elmer and Lou Mumma Gover, and died Monday, September 27, 2004, at Truman Lake Manor Nursing Home in Lowry City. He is survived by his wife, Clara, Osceola; two sons, Mick, Osceola, and David, Leawood, Kansas; four granddaughters, three great-grandchildren and many other family and friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, September 30, 2 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Osceola Cemetery.

GOVER, Mildred B. "Millie" DUKES
b: Dec 25 1896, Benton Co, MO
d: Jun 12 1999, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mildred B. (Millie) Gover, 102, St. Louis, formerly of Clinton, died Saturday, June 12, 1999, at the Marl de Villa Retirement Center in St. Louis. She was born December 25, 1896, in Benton County to Wilson and Mary Retter Dukes. On March 27, 1918, she married Roy H. Gover. They lived in Lafayette County, Kansas City, and Iconium, before moving to Clinton in 1953, where together they operated a neighborhood grocery Store for 10 years. Roy preceded her in death on June 1, 1988. Mrs. Gover was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and seamstress, as well as a talented organ and piano player until the age of 94. Survivors include one son, Billy B. Gover of Ethel; one daughter, Wanda Lee Smith and her husband, Capt. Bruce Smith of St. Louis; two grandchildren, Carolyn K. Smith of Glendale Heights, Illinois, and Craig D. Smith of Atlanta, Georgia; two great-grandchildren, Daniel Christopher Smith and Michael Thomas Smith, both of Atlanta; one brother, Arch W. Dukes of Overland Park, Kansas; one nephew, John Gover of Duke, Oklahoma, and five nieces, including Maxine Ward and Christine Lindsey, both of Clinton. Funeral services will be Friday, June 18, at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

GOWEN, Phillip
b: Jan 6 1826, Cork, Ireland
d: Mar 7 1901, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 1901 - Philip Goen, born in Cork, Ireland in 1826 and came to Clinton in October, 1878, died at his home on March 7, 1901, leaving a wife and four children. He was a good man. Sister M. Flarentine of the Franciscan sisters at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Utica, New York and his other daughter were in attendance. Burial in Englewood.

GOWIN, Mary Ellan GILLMORE
b: Oct 3 1921, Dayton, Cass Co, MO
d: Apr 5 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 9 2001 - Mary Ellan Gowin was born in Dayton on October 3, 1921, the daughter of John Samuel and Velma Mae Cauthorn Gillmore. She died April 5, 2001, at the age of 79 at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and three children, Bill Tavis, Virginia Maye and Rebecca Tavis. Among survivors are two brothers, Lyle Gillmore of Harrisonville and Edgar Everett Gillmore of Edgerton. Also surviving are two half-sisters and her half-brother, Georgia Schrock of Garden City, Florence Phillips of Archie and Washington Gillmore of Harrisonville. For many years she worked at the Unitog factory in Clinton. Graveside services were held Monday, at the Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery in Clinton.

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