Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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GROFF, Forest Parks
b: May 22 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 8 1994, Mascoutah, IL
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Forest P. Groff, 88, of Mascoutah, IL, formerly of Deepwater, born May 23, 1906, in Bethlehem Community, died Friday, July 8, 1994, at his residence. Mr. Groff was a retired equipment operator from Peabody Coal Company and a member of First Baptist Church in Mascoutah, IL, UMWA Local 1148 in Marisa, IL, and Mo. Shasta RV Club. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Margaret nee Gilbert, Groff; his parents, Lafe and Daisy, nee Parks, Groff; a grandson, Forest Leallen Groff in infancy; a brother Marion Groff; and a sister, Ruth Hutchison. Surviving are his wife, Irma Ruth, nee Walden, Brack Groff, whom he married June 7, 1953, in Deepwater; four sons, Forrest Wayne Groff and his wife Marie of El Dorado Springs, James Allen Groff and his wife Joan Sue of Clinton, David Groff and his wife Nancy of Mascoutah, IL, and the Rev. James Harold Brack and his wife Linda of Deepwater; a daughter, Peggy Sue Hills and her husband Fred of Osceola; two sisters, Esther Martin of Clinton and Hazel (Bernard) Dukes of Denver, Co.; thirteen grandchildren; and nineteen great-grandchildren. Services were held at the Moll Funeral Home in Mascoutah, IL, Monday, July 11 1994, and at the Baptist Church in Deepwater on Wednesday, July 13, 1994. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton.

GROFF, Lawrence Lafayette "Larry"
b: 1946
d: 2001
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 4 2001 - Lawrence Lafayette (Larry) Groff, LCDR, USN (Ret.), "Tanker 87", died tragically and bravely August 27, 2001, fighting a forest fire in Hopland, California, while flying a Grumman S2A. He is survived by his wife, Christine Wells-Groff of Windsor, California; his daughter, Kim Tokarz and husband, Rob, Kara Hutchens and husband, Joe, Kristin and Kylie Groff; his step-children, Mick Wells, Susie Murray and husband, Peter; his grandchildren, Lainey Groff, Marina Hutchens and their grandmother, Elaine Groff; sister, Brenda Flanary, her husband, Dink, and their children, Michelle, Chuck, Steven and Brian; his brother, F. M. Groff and wife, Judy, and their children, Michael, Kerri and Jason; brother-in-law, Lloyd Evangelisti and son, Ryan, and his very special soul-brother, Bob Vallete. He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Edna Groff. He was born June 17, 1946 in Clinton. After high school he served in the Navy, left to finish college at Central Missouri State University and rejoined the Navy, spending the next 27 years flying throughout the world. After retirement with the Navy, he became an instructor with Lockheed in Saudi Arabia, returning to the United States in 1993 to fly C-130s for the USFW. In 1997 he began his career flying the Grumman S2A and was currently employed as a pilot with San Joauin Helicopters of Delano, California, flying for the California Department of Forestry, operating from the Sonoma County Air Attack Base. He was a dedicated career pilot with an impressive total flight time of more than 7,000 hours. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 4, 10 a.m. in the Furth Hangar at Sonoma County-Charles M. Schulz Airport, Santa Rosa.

GROFF, Susan Carolina FRENCH
b: Oct 11 1851, McDonough Co, IL
d: Apr 17 1930, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - In the early hours of the morning of April 17, 1930, the spirit of Susan Carolina Groff left the earthly body to dwell in the Heavenly mansion that God has prepared for his beloved children. Susan Carolina French was born October 11, 1851, in McDonner county, Ill. At the time of her death she was 78 years, 6 months and 5 days old. When just a small child she moved with her parents from Illinois to Henry county and settled in the Bethlehem neighborhood, where she lived the remainder of her life. She was united in marriage March 9, 1873, to Lafayette Jackson Groff, but she was only permitted to enjoy life with her dear companion for three short years, when death crept in and took him away, April 9, 1876. Two sons had blessed her home to comfort and cheer her long widowhood, so the mother and sons grew very close to each other as the days and years passed by and they were men, married and had homes of their own. From then on she made her home with the youngest son, Lafe and family, but she was fortunate in having George and family living near by, until two years ago, when he bought and moved to the old Reid home, near Clinton. So surrounded as she was, with every comfort, and recipient of the boundless affection and constant care of her children and grandchildren, we can truly say the evening of her life was beautiful as a summer sunset. Mrs. Groff had a most lovable disposition, making friends with everyone; finding good in all about her. She belonged to the pioneer type of rugged womanhood, who gave herself both to her family and her neighborhood. Good deeds and unselfishness will bring a crown of glory on the other side. Early in life she professed faith in Christ and united with the Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church, and remained a member until the church was dissolved. She leaves to mourn their loss, two sons, L. J. Groff and George E. Groff; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; also two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Martin, east of Clinton and Mrs. Milt Morris, of Saline county.

GROSECLOSE, William
b: abt 1922
d: 2004
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 25 2005 - William Groseclose, 82, Glendale, Arizona, died November 5, 2004. He was a United States Army World War II veteran, 1942-1946. A celebration of life was held at the family residence Saturday, November 27. Cremation. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Audrey F. Hendricks Groseclose; daughter Cynthia Hoffman, Placerville, California; his daughter Mary Groseclose, Placerville, California; son William C. Groseclose, Glendale, Arizona; three grandchildren, grandsons, Gabriel Lopez, Placerville, California and Billy Groseclose, Glendale, Arizona, granddaughter Sarah Noble, Glendale, Arizona.

GROSS, Charles Edward
b: Aug 1 1911, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 28 2001, Hot Springs, AR
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 15 2001 - Charles Edward Gross of St. Joseph died September 28, 2001, at Hot Springs, Arkansas. He was born August 1, 1911, the son of Fredrick and Mollie (Evans) Gross. Preceding him in death were his parents; his wife, Dorres; his brother and sister-in-law, Raynard and Edna Gross and a daughter, Judy Brockman. He is survived by his daughters, Grace Elam, St. Joseph, Ginger Bell, Lonsdale, Arkansas, Laura P. Vargus, Placerville, California, and Patricia Muxsun of Alabama, as well as 10 grandchildren, a number of great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. At an early age he joined Stones Chapel Methodist Church. He retired from the U. S. Navy after 28 years of service. He retired from the State of Florida after 13 years of service. He was a member of the Retired Officers Association and a volunteer at Heartland East Hospital in St. Joseph. Recently he made his home in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Graveside services were held at the Stones Chapel Cemetery, Montrose, on Tuesday, October 2. Burial was in the Stones Chapel Cemetery.

GROSS, Constance Mary "Connie" GARTH
b: 1944
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 9 2003 - Constance "Connie" Mary Garth Gross, 58, Cabot, Arkansas, died Monday, October 7, 2002. She was born July 22, 1944, in Waltham, Massachusetts, to the late George C. and Margaret M. Codyer Garth. Also she was preceded in death by her husband, Gene L. Gross, September 28, 1994. Survivors include one brother, Peter C. Garth of Great Falls, Montana; two sisters, Virginia Garth-Northrop of Tampa, Florida, and Frances Garth-Lovell of Black Diamond, Washington; one stepson, James Gross of Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces, nephews, friends and loved ones. Rosary service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, October 10, at Cabot Funeral Home, 700 North Street Cabot, Arkansas. Funeral mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, October 11, at St. Jude's Catholic Church, Jacksonville, Arkansas.

GROSS, Gene Leroy
b: Aug 13 1939
d: Sep 28 1994
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gene Leroy Gross, 55, Cabot, Ark., died Wednesday, September 28, 1994. He was employed by the Department of Human Services, retired from the Air Force and was a member of Central Arkansas Rescue Emergency Services (C.A.R.E.S.). He was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church. He enjoyed books and camping. Preceding him in death were his parents, Raynard and Edna (Michel) Gross. Survivors include his wife, Constance (Connie) Garth Gross of the home; a son, James N. Gross of Batavia, Ohio; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James L. Gross and wife, Bettie, of Urich, and Roger L. Gross and wife, Sheila, of Windsor; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda Gross Southers and husband, A. J., and Mollie Gross Cline and husband, Forest (Butch), all of Clinton; four nephews, seven nieces and a great-nephew. Rosary was said at 7 p.m. September 30 and funeral services were held October 1 at Moore's Cabot Funeral Home, Cabot, Ark. Graveside services were held Saturday, October 8, at 2 p.m. at Stones Chapel Cemetery, southwest of Clinton.

GROSS, Helen J. MEYER
b: Aug 5 1915, near Bazine, Ness Co, KS
d: Apr 22 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, Ness Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 24 2006 - Helen J. Gross, 90, died Saturday, April 22, 2006, in Clinton. She was born August 5, 1915, near Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of Charles and Bessie Gray Meyer. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church, Bazine, Kansas. She was a lifetime resident of the Bazine area, moving to Clinton in August 2004. On May 4, 1934, she married Adam L. Gross at Bazine. He preceded her in death. She is survived by her son Larry C. Gross, Clinton; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter Connie Kleweno, and her brother Harold Meyer. Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 26, at St. Paul's Congregational Church, Bazine, Kansas. Burial will be in Bazine Cemetery.

GROSS, John
b: 1841, Switzerland
d: Jul 1 1893, Henry Co, MO
bur: Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jul 8 1893 - Last Sunday the A.O.U.W. Lodge of this city received intelligence of the death of John Gross, who resided three miles west of LaDue. The Clinton and Montrose lodges conducted the funeral and laid the remains in a burying ground near LaDue. Deceased was born in Switzerland in 1841 and lived on his recent home farm 16 years, suffering the last three years with asthma. The fatal attack of the disease lasted 18 hours. He leaves a wife and seven small children.

GROSS, Louise ZEHNDER
b: May 4 1879, Zurich, Switzerland
d: Aug 26 1966, Sigourney, IA
Mrs. William (Louise) Gross died Friday evening, August 26, 1966, at the Rest Haven Nursing Home in Sigourney, Iowa at the age of 87 years, three months and 22 days. She was born on May 4, 1879 in Zurich, Switzerland, the daughter of Frederick and Susette Christen Zehnder. At the age of two years, she came to this country and they settled near Highland, Illinois. Her father died six months later and with her mother and brothers, she moved to Ladue, Henry County, Missouri. On April 25, 1897 she married William H. Gross and to this union were born two children, Mrs. M.R. (Luanna) Greiner of Sigourney, Iowa and Leo W. Gross, who preceded her in death on July 2, 1963.  Mrs. Gross was a member of the Keswick United Methodist Church and attended as long as her health permitted. In April 1962 she fell and fractured her hip and has been an invalid since that time. She was cared for by her daughter, Luanna, for two years and has been in a nursing home for the past two years and one-half years. She is survived by her daughter Luanna, and husband M.R. Greiner; her daughter-in-law Mrs. Cora Gross of Mission, Kansas; four grandchildren Mrs. Edna Eisma, Utica, Ohio, Harold and Frances Greiner of Sigourney, Iowa and Mrs. Betty Schmid of Mission, Kansas; 15 great grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband William on July 22, 1959 and her son Leo, her parents, four sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held on Monday afternoon, August 29 at the Reynolds Funeral Chapel.

GROSS, Michael James
b: Sep 4 1924, Cherokee, Crawford Co, KS
d: Oct 9 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Bridget's Catholic Cemetery, Scammon, Cherokee Co, KS
arr: Bath-Naylor Funeral Home, Pittsburg, Weir & Columbus, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 11 2006 - Michael James Gross, 82, Clinton, died Monday, October 9, 2006, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 4, 1924, in Cherokee, Kansas, the son of Ignatz and Rose (Sigler) Gross. He was a WWII veteran, serving from 1944-1946 in the United States Army Air Corps. He was honorably discharged, attaining the rank of Corporal. On September 2, 1946, he married June F. Battaglia at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Scammon, Kansas. She died in 1986. He was a pipe fitter and worked for Powers Regulator for over 30 years. He was also a member of the Local Pipe Fitters Union. Survivors include two sons, Michael Gross of Lee's Summit, and Jim and his wife Kim Gross, Overland Park, Kansas; three daughters, Mary and her husband John Cook, Clinton, Janet Gross of Shawnee, Kansas, and Jeanette and her husband Jerry Pence, St. Louis; a brother John Gross of Scammon, Kansas; two sisters, Rose Gross of Columbus, and Mary Perello, West Mineral, Kansas; eight grandchildren, April Paul, Amy Gross, Jason Gross, Joey Gross, Nick Pence, Nelson Pence, Sarah Cook and Nathan Pence. Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday, October 14, at St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Scammon. Burial will follow in St. Bridget's Cemetery.

GROSS, Rhea S.
b: 1923
d: 2004
bur: Johnson County Memorial Cemetery, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 19 2004 - Rhea S. Gross, 81, Overland Park, Kansas, died Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at Lakewood Colorado. Funeral services were Monday, July 12, 10 a.m. at D. W. Newcomer's Sons Johnson County Chapel, 11200 Metcalf, Overland Park, Kansas, with burial in Johnson County Memorial Gardens. He was born March 15, 1923, in Montrose. He was married to Joanne W. (Welp) Gross for 34 years and was an accountant at Great Food Processors for 35 years. He recently retired and moved to Colorado to be near his family. He served in the Navy during World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lara (Wilson) Gross; wife Joanne W. (Welp) Gross, and sister Nadine Salmon. He is survived by his son, Steven Gross and wife Evelyn, Conifer, Colorado; granddaughter Michelle Gross, Conifer, Colorado; nieces, Peggy Jo Powell, Montrose, Zoanna Becker and Quinetta Whitla, both of Chicago, Illinois, and many cousins.

GROSSHART, Lottie Belle YEATES
b: 1903
d: Oct 29 2001, Lawrence, Douglas Co, KS
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 31 2001 - Funeral services for Lottie Belle Grosshart, 98, will be Thursday, November 1, at Warren-McElwain Mortuary, Lawrence, Kansas, with burial at Mullin Cemetery, Urich. Mrs. Grosshart died Monday, October 29, 2001, at Pioneer Ridge Retirement Community. She moved to Lawrence from Missouri 78 years ago. She married Clifford Grosshart September 9, 1923, in Urich. He died in 1966. She is survived by a brother, Kenneth E. Yeates, Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Helen Kimberlain, Madison, Kansas, Dortha Reynolds, Missouri, and many nieces and nephews.

GROTHER, Nora Emma HOLTZEN
b: Nov 28 1908, near Mora, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 18 1991, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Holy Cross Lutheran Cemetery, Benton Co, MO
arr: Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Nora Emma Grother, 81, Mora, died Friday afternoon, October 18, 1991, at Bothwell Regional Health Center. She was born November 28, 1908, near Mora, daughter of August and Emma Schnakenberg Holtzen. On August 24, 1941, in Cole Camp, she married Elmer Grother, who survives of the home. She was a member of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Cole Camp, and a member of the American Legion Post Auxiliary 305, Cole Camp. From 1941-48 she operated a grocery store in Mora. Other survivors include two daughters, Eileen Brandes, Mora, and Lucille Johnson, Independence; a brother Erwin Holtzen, Mora, and four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, October 21, 1991, at the church. Burial was in the church cemetery.

GROUND, Florence Lucinda BALCH
b: Jan 22 1861, Illinois
d: Jan 7 1938, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Mrs. E. M. Ground Died - About 4:25 p. m. January 7, 1938, at the Ground home, seven miles east of Clinton. In ill health several years, she had been bedfast since a stroke last March, growing worse the last week. Her son, Henry, and wife of the home, cared for her, and last Thursday other children came to administer and comfort their mother, whose home the past 20 years or more had been in and near Clinton. Florence Lucinda Balch was born January 22, 1861, in Pike County, Ill. To her and her husband, Emanuel Monroe Ground, whom she married August 17, 1882, were born nine children, six of whom survive; Henry, of the home; Freeman, near Urich; Mrs. Rose Garrett of Adrian: Mrs. Harvey Hatch, Oberlin, Kans.; Mrs. Charles White, near the home; Mrs. Jess Thompson, Coal. There are eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, Shirley and Jessaline Shumaker, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Oda Shumaker. near Ohio Post Office, and granddaughters of Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Ground. Deceased had been a member of the Christian church since youth. She was a good wife, mother and daughter, ever thoughtful of others, bearing her affliction in silence. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday. Burial at Englewood under direction of Consalus and Peck. Those attending from a distance included Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Ground and daughter, Miss Mildred; Mrs. Garrett and Jimmy of Adrian; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hatch and his brother, Walter, of Oberlin, Kans.

GROVES, Arthur Sr.
b: Feb 9 1840, London, England
d: Dec 28 1912, Ladue, Henry Co, MO
bur: Ladue Cemetery, Davis Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Jan 3 1913 - Arthur Groves a much respected and esteemed citizen of LaDue, died at his home Sunday afternoon Dec. 29, 1912. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at LaDue. Mr. Groves was an engineer by occupation and was a very skillful mechanic and is the inventor of the Groves Rotary engine a machine that promises to be valuable to the industrial world. He leaves a wife and several children all grown to manhood. He was born in England. - Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Jan 17 1913 - Arthur Groves Sr. died at his home in LaDue Dec. 28 1912 with cancer of the mouth. He was born in London, England Feb. 9th 1840. He came to this country when a young man, and married Mrs. Mary Zount, April 30th, 1878. Three children were born to this union, Mrs. Lizzie Martin, Arthur C. Groves of LaDue and Wm. S. Groves of Monroe City, Mo. He also leaves a stepson Louis, and four grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the Christian church and the remains interred in the cemetery nearby, followed by a large concourse of relatives and friends. He was an honorary member of the W.O.W. Camp 250, LaDue by which order the services were conducted at the grave. In early manhood he enlisted in the Royal Navy and served with credit, and distinction in the corps of steam engineering. At the close of his naval career he returned to England and in a short time decided to visit new lands. His destination being either Australia or America. While in the naval service it was his good fortune to be assigned to a man of war that cruised in eastern waters, and in his experiences visited the Island of Ceylon, the straits and the East Indian Archipelago. Of the beautiful scenery, and delightful climate of Ceylon he always delighted to tell. He was perfectly familiar with the Mediterranean ports and those of the North and Baltic seas. It was his good fortune on one of the many cruises to coast along the fiords of Norway, to near the region of the midnight sun. Reaching America through the St. Lawrence he was at Quebec, Montreal, Ottawa, Kingston, and lived in Ontario province sometime. Time at length found him in Michigan, Illinois, and finally in Missouri. During his visit to Quebec he saw the old battlefield on the Plain of Abraham where England and France contended in the final struggle for supremacy of the western world. At Calhoun, Missouri he began a long term of service for the Missouri Kansas and Texas Railroad being on over thirty three years in the pumping department and making his home at LaDue. Mr. Groves was a man who took a keen interest in public affairs. He was for many years a Justice of the peace and a member of the board of education. He presided at the trials of several important cases in Henry County and was always ready to labor for the betterment of the Public schools. He was perfectly at home in the discussion of historical, mathematical and philosophical subjects. English literature was his delight and he loved to linger long among the writings of Burns and Dickins, having been personally acquainted with the distinguished novelist. Had Mr. Groves chosen one of the professions for his life work, law, teaching or theology, he would have reached an eminence many never attained. Being a man of a mechanical turn, he solved the problem of a new improvement in the application of steam and a new device for pumping water and oil from deep mines and wells, these two machines he had patented, and models built to demonstrate their practability and later formed a company which was incorporated only a few months before his death. Mr. Groves believed in the fatherhood of God, and the brotherhood of man, and labored in season and out of season to extend the principals of fraternalism among men. Believing in these principles, he became a member of the Woodmen of the World, and was one of its active, tireless workers. Much of the influence of LaDue Camp 250 for good in the neighborhood and its solid advancement and steady growth is due to his influence. He could fill any office, work anywhere in the team and perform any part with ease and precision. In 1898 during one of old Sovereign Manager Farmers lecture tours in southwest Missouri he came to LaDue to assist the then struggling Woodmen Camp and gave a strong and eloquent address on Woodcraft to a crowded audience at the Methodist church. At the conclusion Mr. Groves rising in his seat made one of his characteristic appeals which resulted in many applications being presented and the struggling Camp being firmly established. In appreciation for these words of approbation and good will Sovereign Farmer made Mr. Groves an honorary member of LaDue Camp No. 250 to which he ever afterwards gave his best thought and service.

GROVES, William L.
b: abt 1926, Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 21 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: White Chapel Cemetery, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 24 2007 - William L. Groves, 81, Clinton, died Tuesday, August 21, 2007, at his home. Funeral services will be Sunday, August 26, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Graveside services will be Monday, August 27, at White Chapel Cemetery, Gladstone. He was born in Ladue. He worked as a clerk for the M.K.T. Railroad and later worked for Interstate Motor Lines for 29 years before retiring in 1987. He was a member of the Englewood Baptist Church, Gladstone. He was a member of the Pittsburg, Missouri VFW and the Eagles. He is survived by his wife June, of the home: one son Mike Groves and wife, Susan, Kansas City, and one daughter Cheryl Abou-El-Ella and husband Mina, Overland Park, Kansas, and their mother, Jeane Groves, Gladstone; five grandchildren, Alex Groves, Joe Groves, Laura Groves, Rachel Barnes and Katie Barnes; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Wolf and Tori Moffett; four stepsons, Eric Stumpner and wife Debbie, Kansas City, Kansas, Scott Stumpner and wife Tammie, Edgerton, Van Stumpner of Mustang, Oklahoma, and Dirk Stumpner of Salina, Kansas, and one nephew James Groves, North Carolina.

GRUBE, Aaron Zahn
b: Apr 26 1909
d: Aug 1 1991, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Gardner Cemetery, Wheatland, Hickory Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Aaron Zahn Grube, 82, Independence, died Aug. 1, 1991, in the Independence Regional Health Center. He was a lifelong Kansas City resident, Mr. Grube was an electro-mechanic with the Kansas City Power & Light Co, for 35 years, retiring in 1964. Survivors include a son Van Z. Grube, and a daughter Donna J. McPherson, both of Independence; two sisters, Vivian Wooters, Laurie, and Helen Johnson, Independence; a grandson and two great-granddaughters. Graveside services were Monday at Gardner Cemetery, Wheatland.

GRUNIG, Erwin Samuel
b: Mar 4 1903, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 10 1991, 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 - Erwin Samuel Grunig was born March 4, 1903, on the family farm near Deepwater to Samuel and Bertha Guder Grunig. He died Tuesday, September 10, 1991, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. After his father's death, he remained on the farm to help his mother. He graduated from the eighth grade at Fairview School and then continued to work the farm to allow his five sisters and one brother to complete higher levels in school. On February 18, 1933, he married Hazel Dean Keys of Deepwater. They established their home, buying a farm adjoining his mother's home, allowing them to continue to care for her until her death. Two children, Beverley June and Ronald Erwin, were born to this union. Erwin and Hazel remained on the farm until 1967, when they moved to Clinton. With the farm being central in their life, they continued to operate It. He joined the church at an early age with his current membership in the Clinton United Methodist Church. In his passing, he leaves his wife, Hazel; a sister, Margaret Miller of Clinton; two children, Beverley June Lucas of Clinton and Ronald Erwin Grunig of Laguna Hills, California; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Although his presence will be missed, he will be remembered fondly for his love of family and his steadfast companionship. Funeral services were held Friday, September 13, 1991, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. The burial was held at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GRUNIG, Hazel Dean KEYS
b: Jan 22 1910, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 2 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 - Hazel Dean Keys Grunig was born January 22, 1910 to George W. and Hadessah Aldean Keys in the Teays Chapel community of Henry County. She died Sunday, June 2, 1996, at her home at 817 East Jefferson, Clinton. Hazel attended Antioch School and Deepwater High School graduating in the class of 1927. She attended Warrensburg Teachers College for teaching training. Following her schooling she taught in several rural schools. On February 18, 1933, Hazel married Erwin Samuel Grunig. They established their home on a farm near Deepwater. Two children, Beverley June and Ronald Erwin, were born into the family. Hazel helped on the farm and began a career in nursing. She worked 26 years on the nursing staff of Clinton General, Wetzel Osteopathic and Golden Valley Memorial hospitals. Most of those years were spent in the O.B. department. Many people remember her as "the baby nurse", a title she felt great satisfaction to have. In 1969, Hazel and Erwin retired from the farm and moved to Clinton. Their marriage continued for 58 years until Erwin's passing in 1991. Hazel was an active member of Clinton United Methodist Church, a member and teacher of the Wesley Sunday School class an worked in many capacities of the United Methodist Women. She was a member of the Poly Credo Bible Club and the Roberta Rebekah Lodge of Clinton serving in various special positions. She is survived by her daughter, Beverley Lucas and husband Edgar of Clinton; her son Ronald and wife Kay of Olympia, Washington. She is survived by four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a brother-in-law, Arliss Crook of Clinton and a sister-in-law Margaret Miller of Clinton. Hazel enjoyed being with people and spent her happiest times working and being a part of the church and organizations. She leaves behind many good friends who were very special to her. Her presence will be missed but her influence and inspiration will continue. Funeral services were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church Wednesday, June 5. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GRUVER, Dorothy May BINGHAM
b: Apr 15 1908, Kearney, Clay Co, MO
d: Nov 30 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy May Gruver was born April 15, 1908 in Kearney, Mo., the daughter of William S. and Minnie (Gates) Bingham. She passed away November 30, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 85. She was a housewife and had made Clinton her home for many years. Mrs. Gruver was a member of the Leesville Church of Christ. She is survived by one son, Ray Nunnelley, Independence; two daughters, Louise Yulich, Clinton, and Susan Taylor, Urich; one stepson, William Gruver, Jr., Clinton; three stepdaughters, Linda Vest, Florence V. Vicar, Dayton, Tx., and Betty L. Scobel, Pasadena, Tx.; one brother, Charles Bingham, Oregon; two sisters, Gracie Gallaway, New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mary Farns, Excelsior Springs; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Saturday, December 4, 1993 at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Tebo Cemetery.

GUDDE, Joann
b: Jan 2 1951, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Oct 13 1991, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Joann Gudde, 40, Kansas City, passed away Sunday, October 13, 1991, at the home. She was born January 2, 1951, in Warrensburg, the daughter of Christopher Lewis and Katie May (Good) Gudde. She had lived in Kansas City since 1971. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Holden and of the Docents of the Kansas City Zoo. She leaves her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Gudde, Centerview; one brother C. L. Gudde, Centerview; one sister Laura Atkins, Holden, and two nephews. Funeral Mass was Tuesday, October 15, at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Holden. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Holden.

GUENTHER, Joe Elizabeth DAVIS
b: Feb 4 1917, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 10 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2004 - Joe Elizabeth Guenther, born February 4, 1917, died December 10, 2004, at her home after a lengthy illness. The daughter of Pearl Parks Davis and Moad Davis, she lived her entire life in Clinton. She was a graduate of Clinton High School where she was a Booster Girl. She married Robert L. Guenther and they had two children. She worked for Dr. J. O. Smith and for the American Red Cross, but was primarily a homemaker. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and was active in the Sunday School and children's programs. She was also a member of the Clinton Study Club. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Daryl Adams; one brother Kenneth Davis, and her daughter, Kathy Sutton. She is survived by on son, Robert Guenther of Overland Park, Kansas, and three grandchildren, Greg Sutton, Diane Carr and Laurie Sutton, all of Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced.

GUESS, Leslie Lamar
b: Mar 12 1972, Oak Grove, LA
d: Oct 26 2004, near Garden City, Cass Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 10 2004 - Leslie Lamar Guess of Garden City was born March 12, 1972, at Oak Grove, Louisiana, the son of Leslie Crawford Guess and Julia Darlene (May) Kessinger. He departed this life Tuesday, October 26, 2004, at his home near Garden City at the age of 32 years, seven months and 14 days. On June 17, 1995, Lamar was united in marriage to Christy Lorene Marten in Garden City. Lamar was employed by the Sheet Metal Union Local #2, Kansas City, for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Garden City Fireworks Association was was responsible for the 4th of July fireworks display at the Garden City Lake. He was known as a fireworks junkie. Lamar's hobbies included mud trucks, samurai and being outdoors where he loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by his wife Christy Guess, and two daughters, Peyton and Katelynn Guess, all of the home; his father and stepmother, Leslie and Linda Guess; his mother and stepfather, Judy and Delbert Kessinger; a brother, Brad Guess, and a sister Julie Guess, all of Garden City; a stepbrother Jimmy "Dean" Ross, Pleasant Hill; two stepsisters, Linda Dempsey, Pleasant Hill, and Lisa Ross, State of Maine; maternal grandmother, Pearl Bunyard, Little Rock, Arkansas; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Saturday, October 30, at Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in Garden City Cemetery.

GUILLOZ, Celesta T.
b: Dec 26 1860, Ste. Genevieve, Ste. Genevieve Co, MO
d: Jan 10 1898, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 15 1898 - Mrs. C. T. Guilloz, wife of the Park School janitor, died Monday after a brief illness with bronchial trouble. Born at St. Genevieve, this state, December 26, 1860. Joined the Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in 1879.

GUION, William Franklin
b: Jan 13 1864
d: Apr 8 1895, near Quarles, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 6 1895 - Frank Guion received a kick from a horse at his home near Quarles Friday evening, which cased his death Monday morning. He was 31 years old and an exemplary young man. An Odd Fellow and member of Quarles Baptist Church. Funeral by Rev. Cowan at Hickory Grove and remains taken to Wiley Grove. It was the largest funeral procession ever witnessed from that place, over 60 rigs in the procession.

GULICK, Laddie Gene
b: Sep 25 1929, Toronto, KS
d: May 23 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 15 2005 - Laddie Gene Gulick was born September 25, 1929, to Ethel and Ray Gulick in Toronto, Kansas, and he died Monday, May 23, 2005, in Clinton, after a long illness. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War from 1948 to July 1952. He retired from Lindsey Manufacturing in Azusa, California, in 1981 and retired from Ethen Allen in 1999 in Springfield. He was preceded in death by his mother Ethel Clemens Gulick; his father Ray P. Gulick, and sister Betty Raye Kesterson. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Anne; his brother Mike Gulick; his children, Stan Gulick, Randy Gulick and Diane Henderson; seven grandchildren, Jerry, Michael, Lisa, Steven, Dustin, Brandon and Jake; 12 great-grandchildren, Gage, Katie, Isaiah, Alyssa, Ashley, Alexis, Caleb, Coy, Emily, Ryan, Samuel and Kendall. He will be missed by his family and friends whom he loved dearly. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, May 28. Inurnment was held in the Lowry City Cemetery.

GUMM, Emmett Grover
b: May 20 1917, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Mar 29 2008, 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, Apr 30 2008 - Emmett Grover Gumm was born May 20, 1917, in Sedalia. He was the son of Arthur and Florence Gumm. He entered into rest March 29, 2008, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He was baptized at the old Clinton Churstian Church in 1938. Emmett was very active in Sunday School and church at a very early age. Emmett met his beloved wife Erma, at church and they eloped June 14, 1941, in Windsor. Emmett and erma moved to Long Beach, California, where he had a job waiting for him in the shipyards. He was drafted into the Navy during World War II in September 1943. Erma returned to Clinton and lived with her parents. While Emmett was in the war, their only child and daughter, Gloria Jean (Gumm) Burke, was born in October 1943. Emmett received an honorable discharge from the Navy and a Purple Heart in 1945. He returned to Clinton where he and his family started their new life together. Emmett worked at the coca-Cola Bottling Plant for over 30 years. He loved working at the church, helping the men's group with activities and serving dinners. He was honored with the position of Elder, then for health reasons he became an Elder Emeritus. His church family meant a lot to him, to know that any time he needed them they were there, his faith in God helped him through so many times in his life. While in the war he kept saying the 23rd Psalm over and over. This was his favorite part of the Bible. Emmett enjoyed traveling, bowling and his counted cross-stitching pictures. Emmett was a 50-year member of the VFW Post 1894, Clinton, and a 60-year member of Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 548. He also was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies of K.C. Emmett had a wonderful sense of humor which was enjoyed by all who knew him. Emmett was preceded in death by his wife Erma, on April 16, 2007; his parents; brother Harry; sister Kathrerine, and a step-great-granddaughter, Natalie Burke. He is survived by one daughter, Gloria Jean Burke and husband Bob; a step-granddaughter Susan Kaiser and husband Kenny; a step-grandson Douglas Burke, and wife Lesa; a step-great-granddaughter Emily Burke, and a step-great-grandson Tyler Burke, all of Clinton; a brother-in-law William Denney, Arlington, Texas, and several nieces and nephews and friends. Fuenral services were held April 1 at the Clinton Christian Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

GUMM, Erma Mae DENNEY
b: Oct 10 1919, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 19 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, May 16 2007 - Erma Mae Gumm began her life here on earth. October 10, 1919, in Brownington, the daughter of William J. and Mamie Hankins Denney. She passed from this life on April 19, 2007, at the Beverly Living Center-Westwood, Clinton, at the age of 87 years, a victim of Alzheimer's Disease. Erma was married to Emmett Gumm for over 65 years. She was a homemaker. She was a member of the Clinton First Christian Church since 1934. She was baptized in the old Clinton Christian Church. It was In the life of the church that she lived much of her life, growing up In the Sunday School and youth programs. It was In Sunday School where she met the boy whom she would marry and spend the rest of her life as a loving wife and mother of their daughter. The young man caught her attention by sitting behind her playing with her hair. Who would have known that they would later elope and spend 65 years together. As an adult, Erma participated In the CWF and enjoyed helping with the various meals that the women of the church were called upon to furnish. When the church hosted the Bloodmobile, Erma could be counted on to help. Erma was a good cook whose outstanding potato salad was a hit wherever It went. It was her granddaughter-in-law who recalled the times when she first came into the family that the dinner table and the welcoming smile assured her that all would be well. Erma served as a Deaconess and is recognized by her church congregation with the honor of Deaconess Emeritus. Erma is survived by her husband Emmett of the home; one daughter Gloria Burke and husband Bob, Clinton; one brother William J. Denney of Arlington, Texas; one step-granddaughter Susan Kaiser and husband Kenny; one step-grandson Doug Burke and wife Lesa; one step-great-granddaughter Emily Burke, and one step-great-grandson Tyler Burke, all of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Clinton, on Monday, April 23. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

GUMM, James C. "Jimmie"
b: Jun 2 1884, Versailles, Morgan Co, MO
d: Mar 14 1896, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Death of Jimmie Gumm - For months now, frequenters of the courthouse and the stranger of high and low degree having business there have remarked how they have missed the intelligent little boy who gambolled around the offices. Since last fall, tortuous disease has racked the frail body of Jimmie Gumm and like a hero, he has borne it. But Jimmie died Saturday night, March 14, 1896, with heart trouble, complicated with rheumatism and dropsy. As Death touched his brow, he whispered: "I'm Papa's boy and Jesus' child ... " Jimmie was the youngest child born to Caleb Gumm and his wife, born June 2, 1884. Monday 'twas an affecting scene at the family residence on North Main, where midst the neighbors and friends, there stood beside the bier of the dead, the noble minister J. C. Given, who spoke words of comfort to the broken-hearted father and mother, yet himself weeping as for his own, for Rev. Given had long been attached to the little fellow and loved him. After the brief services, the remains were conveyed to Englewood.

GUNN, Bonnie June PETERS
b: Jun 19 1938, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 5 2002, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 5 2002 - Bonnie June Gunn, 64, Blue Springs, died at the KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, on Thursday, December 5, 2002. - Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 26 2002 - Bonnie J. Gunn, daughter of Eastman Carl Peters and Edith Orena Summers Peters, was born June 19, 1938, in Henry County and died December 5, 2002, at Kansas University Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas, after a courageous battle with cancer. Bonnie was married to her childhood sweetheart, Billy Dale Gunn. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Holden, and attended the House of Prayer in Kingsville. She and Bill lived in Holden before moving to Blue Springs, where they lived at the time of her death. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Patrick, and one son, Karl Gunn. She is survived by her husband, Billy, of the home; one son, Jeffery Gunn, Blue Springs; three daughters, Brenda Brumbaugh of Kingsville, Monica Jones of Oak Grove and Mona Pirch of Grain Valley, as well as 11 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 8, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

GUNTER, Amy E.
b: Oct 19 1910, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 20 2001, Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 21 2001 - Amy E. Gunter, 90, Kansas City, Kansas, and formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center. Graveside services will be Saturday, June 23, at the Clinton Memory Gardens. She was born October 19, 1910, in Clinton, where she had lived before moving to Kansas City, Kansas, in 1978. She had been a licensed practical nurse for 24 years, retiring in 1978. She was a former member of Good Hope Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Clinton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Gunter, in 1976. She is survived by a son, Marion Gunter, and his wife, Mary Ann, Overland Park, Kansas; three grandchildren, Steven Gunter, Teresa Ehlers and Keith Gunter, and four great-grandchildren, Travis and Courtney Gunter and Megan and Austin Ehlers.

GUNTER, Mary Catherine JOYCE
b: Feb 8 1872, near Bellaire, Cooper Co, MO
d: May 31 1946, near Coal, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Mary Catherine Joyce, only daughter of Samuel and Mary Emser Joyce, was born Feb. 8, 1872 near Bellaire, Cooper County, Mo., and died at her home near Coal, May 31, 1946. At the age of 12 years she came with parents to live near Coal, Henry County, Mo., where she spent her childhood days. On Dec. 16, 1888, she was married to Thomas J. Gunter, who preceded her in death five years ago. To this union six children were born, one dying in infancy. They established their first home at Ash Grove, Mo., residing there until 1894, when they returned to Henry County to their present home where she spent the remainder of her life. She is survived by the following children: Maude E. Gunter of the home; Mrs. Milton Duvall and Mrs. Ira Denny, nearby; Ray J. Gunter, Clinton and Roy Gunter, Hortense: five brothers, John Joyce, Spokane, Wash.; Andy, Blackfoot, Idaho: Jim, Boulder, Colo.; Walker, Coal; Jeff, Gaines, Mo.; also six grandchildren. One brother, Tom Joyce preceded her in death 14 years ago. Mrs. Gunter had lived a full Christian life and will be missed by all who knew her, for she was always in readiness to do whatever she could to lighten the burden of others. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon, June 2, at the Wilkinson Funeral Home. The pall bearers were the two sons, Ray and Roy, two sons-in-law, Milton Duvall and Ira Denny, and two grandsons, Monroe and Marion Gunter. Burial was in Englewood.

GUNTER, Mary E. CHURCH
b: Jan 4 1931, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 13 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 8 2006 - Mary E. Gunter, daughter of George Thomas Church and Mary Anita Newton Church, was born January 4, 1931, in Clinton, and died August 13, 2006, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. On September 12, 1950, in Clinton, she married Monroe Gunter. She was a homemaker and was a lifelong resident of Clinton. She was first and foremost a wife, mother and grandmother. Mary was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was actively involved in the parish school, helping the teachers with grading papers or just being an extra set of eyes, ears and hands in the classroom. She was a faithful SCORE reader and enjoyed listening to the children read. To many of the children she was always available for hugs and offered encouragement when needed. She is survived by her husband Monroe of the home; a son Tom Gunter and his wife Marilyn, Clinton; a daughter Terri Millam and her husband Dan, Kansas City, Kansas; three grandchildren, Jillian, Garrett and Elyse Gunter, all of Clinton; two sisters, Margaret Hoppe and Catherine Church, both of Clinton, and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and brother, George E. "Bud" Church, preceded her in death. Funeral Mass was held on Thursday, August 17, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

GURLEY, Harold E.
b: Sep 28 1918
d: May 19 2001, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 21 2001 - Harold E. Gurley, 82, Lowry City, died Saturday, May 19, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Fern Gurley, of the home; one daughter, Regina Gurley-Roberts, Rockville; one son, Kenneth Gurley, Appleton City; seven grandsons and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 22, at the Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Lowry City Cemetery.

GURLEY, Ralph David
b: 1942
d: 2002
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 3 2002 - Ralph David Gurley, son of Ralph Louis and Magdaline Rose Hammond Gurley, was born December 28, 1942, at the Ellett Memorial Hospital in Appleton City and died August 15, 2002, at his home, 1 1/2 miles north of Ohio Christian Church on F Highway. During his childhood, David and his parents lived in various farm homes in and around the Ohio community. These included his grandparents' home of Ira and Mary Mabel Gurley; the Smith Farm; the Higgins farm; the Rodabaugh Farm; the Miller Farm and in 1963 he and his parents moved into the new home they built on A Highway, formerly known as the Orville Gary Farm. As a child, David attended Little Jewell and Center schools in the Ohio community and graduated from Appleton City High School in 1960. He enlisted in the Missouri National Guard in 1964 and was discharged in 1970 at the rank of staff sergeant. His duty assignment included being activated in 1968 for riot control in Kansas City. David Gurley and Linda Carroll were united in marriage on August 8, 1965, at the Ohio Christian Church with Rev. Clyde Merriman officiating. They began their new life together in rural Lowry City, two miles south of A Highway on NW 151 Road. Four months later they purchased the Willie and Ruth Gilkey Farm on F Highway where they have resided for the past 37 years. To this union four children were born, Barbara Lynne, twins Sharon Kay and Karen Ann, and Michael David. David became a baptized member of the Ohio Christian Church on April 15, 1973, with immersion at Appleton City Christian Church by Rev. Bob Fenwick. He served as Sunday School teacher, church treasurer, deacon, elder and member of the board. David was active in his community, serving on the St. Clair County FHA Board and the Osage Valley Electric Community Trust Board of Directors. David enjoyed the rural life of farming, hunting and fishing with a special place in his heart for the Colorado mountains. In the '60s, before Truman Dam was built, he loved snagging with his dad and brothers. He looked forward to his annual trout fishing trips to Bennett Springs State Park with his neighbors, son and grand kids. David was well known for his hard work, determination to accomplish what he started and being a good neighbor. David was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ira Garfield (Pap) and Mary Mabel Eichenberger Gurley; Hardin Roger and Edna Magdaline Johnson Hammond, and by his father, Ralph Louis Gurley, and daughter, Sharon Kay Gurley. David is survived by his wife, Linda; daughter, Barbara Knight and husband, Jim, their children, Matthew and Ashley of rural Appleton City; daughter, Karen Gurley of Springfield; son Michael Gurley and wife, Tannen, of rural El Dorado Springs, and mother, Magdaline Gurley of rural Lowry City. David is also survived by one sister, Linda Lysinger and husband, John Jr., rural Lowry City; two brothers Lonnie Gurley of Raytown and Roger Gurley and wife, Lisa, rural Lowry City; several nieces and nephews and a multitude of friends. He will be greatly missed by all. Funeral services were Sunday, August 18, at the Ohio Christian Church with interment in the Lowry City Cemetery.

GURNEE, Enos Addison
b: 1856
d: 1927
Calhoun Star, Calhoun MO - E. A. Gurnee, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of our community, passed to his reward on last Tuesday morning, at 5:30. Mr. Gurnee was a jolly old gentleman, always looking on the bright side of everything, and a man who believed in "Live and let live." Words cannot describe the good that will be derived by his friends and neighbors by being in close contact with this good, friend-making citizen. Mr. Gurnee's life's story is as follows: Enos Addison Gurnee was born in Worchester, N.Y., December 26, 1856, and passed away at his home in north Calhoun, Tuesday morning, June 14, 1927, at the age of 70 years, 5 months and 18 days. He moved westward with his parents, when a small boy, locating in Illinois, where they resided until he was 21 years of age, then they moved to Windsor, MO., where he worked as a contract carpenter. From Windsor he moved to Lincoln, MO., where he met his wife, Mary E. Jach, and they were united in holy matrimony, March 11th, 1888. Mr. Gurnee, with his bride moved to Sedalia, and at this place their first daughter, Eulalie A., was born, but died on June 27, 1884. From Sedalia they moved to Kansas City, Kans., where their second daughter, now Mrs. Chas. Sawyer, was born. Mr. Gurnee was converted in the Central Presbyterian church of Armourdale, of which he was the builder, and he also held several official positions. They moved from Kansas City, Kas., to Kansas City, Mo., to the south side, of what is known as Westmoreland, where he transferred his membership to Corinth Presbyterian church. In this church he served as a ruling elder during all the time of his membership. Ten years ago this month, they sold their home and moved to Calhoun, where they have built a beautiful cottage for themselves, surrounded by many beautiful flowers. Mr. Gurnee became a member of the local Presbyterian church as soon as he settled in Calhoun, and although he refused to hold an official position in the church, he was always a faithful attendant and was always working for the good of God's Kingdom. Mr. Gurnee is survived by his wife, Mary E. Gurnee, and one daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Sawyer; also one grandson, Howard A. Sawyer, of Kansas City, MO.

GUSS, Martin Edward
b: 1950
d: 2002
bur: Cremation
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 10 2002 - Martin Edward Guss, 51, Adrian, died Monday, May 6, 2002, at his home. He was born November 10, 1950, in Clinton, the son of Merle Marion and Marjorie Juanita (Evans) Guss. He was a lifelong Cass County resident. He had lived in Archie since 1976. Mr. Guss married Linda May Hansen January 30, 1969. He was an over-the-road truck driver and owned Martin's Truck Repair from 1972-2002. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his wife, Linda Guss, of the home; one son, Martin Guss, Jr., Adrian; his mother, Marjorie Guss, Archie; one brother, Ernie Guss, Passaic, and three grandchildren. Memorial services were Friday, May 10, at Atkinson Chapel, Archie. Cremation.

GUTHRIE, John Jr.
b: Dec 7 1903, near Fairfield, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 26 1953, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Funeral services for John Guthrie, Jr. who died at 9 am July 26, 1953 at his home, were held July 28 at Wilkinson Funeral Home of Clinton, Mo. The entombment was in the Harris Mausoleum at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Mo. John Guthrie Jr. the youngest of four children of John Wesley and Mary Robertson Guthrie, all of whom are deceased, was born Dec. 7, 1903, Near Fairfield Mo., in Benton County. There he grew up to manhood and in the early 1920`s married Eunice Cox at Warsaw, Mo. To this union two sons were born, Dean A. and Bobby B., both now of Kansas City, Mo. After the death of his wife in the early 1930`s, he spent much of his time at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harris. On April 5, 1933, he married Vivian Riddle of Clinton, Mo. and they made their home in Clinton until the following year when moved to Harris Bend to assist Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harris in operating the 1500-acre farm. In 1940 they moved to Osceola, Mo. where he was timekeeper on government road work and Mrs. Guthrie was employed at the Matthews Department Store. After three years they moved to Kansas City, Mo. where they have since resided. There Mr. Guthrie was employed with Sears Roebuck and Company. In 1948 he suffered a serious attack of pneumonia from which he never fully recovered. Other complications developed and he was hospitalized for six weeks. His health continued to decline until death claimed him. Mr. Guthrie spread much joy in the world because he was of a joyous disposition. He made friends easily, and they, with members of his family, found it a pleasure to visit in the home and often did so. He seldom visited for his home was the gathering place for all and he will be missed by many. Survivors are the wife of the home; the two sons before mentioned; one granddaughter and one grandson; other relatives and many friends. Mrs. Guthrie will be accompanied to her home in the city by her mother, Mrs. James T. Riddle, who had been with her since spring, assisting in the care of Mr. Guthrie. Mrs. Guthrie is employed in the payroll department of the Cernes Garment Factory where she has been for the last 10 years. Among those attending the service from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kramps, Mr. and Mrs. Otho Rice, William Salley, Robert Poindexter, Charles Rice, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Guthrie, Bobby Guthrie, Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. O. Hamlin, Warrensburg, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Eskew, Windsor, Mo.; Roy K. Salley and Ervin Rice Warsaw, Mo.

GUTRIDGE, Andrew L.
b: abt 1928
d: 1996
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Andrew L. Gutridge, 68, Phoenix, Arizona, died Monday, September 30, 1996, at a hospital. He was the husband of the former Ruth Clay of Clinton. Survivors also include four children, Bobby, David, Ronnie and Judy. Their oldest son, Jim, was killed in 1982 in a toxic waste explosion in St. Louis. Before his retirement, Mr. Gutridge was in maintenance at a school for hearing impaired children in Phoenix. Family night will be Thursday in St. Louis and the funeral will be there Friday, October 4. Mrs. Gutridge was the daughter of the late Jim and Georgia Clay of Clinton, attended high school and worked for Kreisler Drug and United Telephone.

GUTRIDGE, Delia Ann BUSTER
b: Jan 11 1834, Virginia
d: Aug 18 1895, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Aug 30 1895 - Mrs. Delia Gutridge is dead! Her active spirit has gone out of the tired body and is at rest. Among the hills of faraway Virginia, 61 years ago, she was born. She was brought at the age of 6, by her parents, to Henry County. It was a wild country then. But few neighbors and homes and fewer privileges. The vast untilled prairies stretched out in every direction. She fought hardships and the storm as none but a pioneer girl could fight them. She conquered; beauty, endurance, womanly grace were the trophies won. Warm hearted and king, she gathered friends about her. She became the pride of a woman worthy of her love and abiding confidence. This was certainly proven when the test came. No man was more true and attentive to an afflicted wife than Wm. H. Gutridge was to his until the end. Amid the scenes of her childhood she lived and amid those scenes she died. The unselfishness of her character was shown in her attitude toward the poor. No home was too humble for her to enter. No one too poor to find a welcome and help at her door. Many a hungry child has been fed by her benevolence; many a ragged one clothed by her generous hand. Now the hungry and shivering will listen in vain for her coming. She saw the Baptist church spring into life in the town of Calhoun and from that time until death its history was her history. She was identified with its every movement. No work was undertaken that she was not ready to take the larger share upon herself. When they needed a house, she not only gave generously of her money but for the time turned her home over to hired help and took the field to raise funds for the building. She did not weary until it was completed from foundation to belfry and bell. She did not cease giving until every dollar was paid. Well-polished stoves, dusted pews and flower-bedecked pulpit was the work of her hands. Her home was also the home of the preacher, of whatever name - never too tired or overcrowded to welcome him to her door. Now the end has come. The preachers said some earnest words. The people wept. And she is gone. But not forgotten.

GUTRIDGE, George
b: Dec 25 abt 1849, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 18 1913, NE of Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Gutridge Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Montrose, Henry Co, MO, Friday, Jul 25 1913 - George Gutridge Dead - Geo. Gutridge living northeast of town, age 64 years, died at his home last Friday morning at one o'clock. He leaves two daughters and three sons and a host of friends to mourn his loss. Funeral services were held last Friday afternoon and burial made at Coats Cemetery near Bear Creek church.

GUTRIDGE, Gervis Smith
b: Sep 25 1878, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 16 1901, Henry Co, MO
bur: Gutridge Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jan 1901 - Gervis Smith Gutridge, on the morning of Jan. 16, left his happy home where his busy wife and little child were happy and contented and went to the timber to chop wood and about noon a falling limb killed him. Only a few moments more and he would have gone home for dinner, with a smile for his wife and a caress for his little boy - but he was taken home dead and his brother and sisters gathered around his lifeless form to mingle their tears with the piteous wail of the sorrowing wife. Born in Henry county September 25, 1878 and married Carrie McKeaigg, was the youngest son of the late Peter Gutridge and brother of J. W. Gutridge. He was an exceptionally bright business man. Burial in the family cemetery near Bear Creek Church.

GUTRIDGE, James E.
b: Sep 7 1869, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 18 1938, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - James E. Gutridge, son of the late Wm. H. and Martha Buster Gutridge, was born in Calhoun, September 7, 1869, and died at 7:00 o'clock November 18, 1938, at the age of 69 years. He was educated in the Calhoun school and later attended the St. Louis School of Pharmacy, where he graduated with the honors of the class of 1891. After graduating, Mr. Gutridge entered the drug store of his father, which was established in October, 1868, and the firm became known as Gutridge & Son. Mr. Gutridge united with the Baptist Church in Calhoun, when a young man and was also a member of the Knights of Pytheus Lodge of Windsor and the B.P.O. Elks No. 1034, Clinton. Politically, Mr. Gutridge was a staunch Democrat and their drug store was the meeting place of their legion of friends, who would meet and discuss their views. People, who had lived in or near Calhoun and moved away, always went to the Gutridge Drug Store upon their return to Calhoun as the Gutridge's were pioneers. Mr. Gutridge had a large collection of photographs of former Calhoun citizens as well as an interesting coin collection. Mr. Gutridge was a man who lived close to nature and made frequent hunting trips in the country on the farms of his friends and would sometimes be gone several days on fishing trips. No one had done more to restock the local streams with fish than he. The Gutridge Drug Store always carried a line of sporting goods and fishing tackle that would have done credit to a larger town; also a full line of school books and supplies. Many readers will recall their parents buying their school books and supplies from this well known firm. No paper that was circulated for those in need or for those whom misfortune had overtaken was without Mr. Gutridge's liberal contribution. In addition to his drug store, Mr. Gutridge mined and shipped clay and mined some coal. He was well posted on the coal formation in this locality and was a tireless worker trying to get capitalists interested in the coal fields and clay pits. Baseball was a sport that he took keen interest in, always reading the daily papers and always ready to inform the local fans about the major teams. After the death of Mr. Gutridge's father in September, 1907, he conducted the drug store until the spring of 1915 when he sold to Overholser & Son. In May, 1925, Mr. Gutridge entered the drug business again and conducted a store at his former location on the north side of the square until fire swept his store in 1932. Soon after the turn of the century he was united in marriage to Miss Fannie Adams of Windsor. There were no children from this union. The funeral was conducted Sunday at the home, by the Presbyterian Church and was attended by old friends from Windsor and Clinton. Mr. Gutridge was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. He is survived by his widow, three nieces and one nephew. Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral were his cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Will Gutridge and Mrs. Edison and daughter of Clinton. The remains were laid to rest on the Gutridge lot in the Calhoun cemetery. James Housey was in charge of the funeral service.

GUTRIDGE, John William
b: Jan 12 1838, Licking Co, OH
d: Feb 5 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 13 1904 - Again death has entered our community and taken one of our more prominent citizens, John W. Gutridge. Born in Licking county, Ohio Jan. 12, 1838 and died in Calhoun Friday, Feb. 5, 1904, being 66 years of age. He came to Henry county with his parents when he was less than one year old and had resided in Calhoun ever since. Married Sept. 4, 1865 to Miss Elizabeth Pigg. They had four children - Mrs. W. A. Tarr, W. W. Gutridge and Mrs. W. B. Graham of Calhoun and Mrs. Clay Adair of Clinton. The children were with their father before and at the time of his death, administering to him and comforting him. Mr. Gutridge had been a very successful farmer and businessman. He had accumulated quite a fortune, which he disposed of by will, satisfactory to his family. He made the members and friends of the Methodist church of Calhoun happy by leaving them $500 to erect a new church. This was a timely gift for the congregation and they are very grateful. He died with that ever dreaded disease, pneumonia.

GUTRIDGE, Peter
b: Jul 10 1851, Missouri
d: Nov 18 1890, SW of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Gutridge Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 22 1890 - Peter Gutridge, after a short illness, died Tuesday at his residence southwest of Clinton, aged 40. He leaves five children to mourn the loss of an affectionate father, his wife having passed to a better world a few weeks before. m\Member of the M. E. Church and buried at Bear Creek.

GUTRIDGE, Ruth M. CLAY
b: Nov 18 1933, Oklahoma
d: Jun 7 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 8 2005 - Ruth M. (Clay) Gutridge, 71, Clinton, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. She was born November 18, 1933, in Oklahoma, the daughter of the late James and Georgia (Roberts) Clay. She was united in marriage to the late Andrew Gutridge. Survivors include her children, Robert Gutridge of Clinton, David Gutridge of Phoenix, Arizona, Judith Jones of San Antonio, Texas, and Ronald Gutridge of California; her brothers, Henry Clay, Ben Clay, Bill Clay and Jerry Clay all of Clinton, and George Clay of Gladstone; her sisters, Lorene Smith of California, Mary Brown of Clinton, Virginia Grindstaff of Windsor and Pat Roseta of South Carolina; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son James Gutridge; one brother Jack Clay; one sister Betty Clay, and one grandson Michael Gutridge. She lived in St. Louis for several years where she dedicated her life to raising her five children. There will be no services held. Arrangements are under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton.

GUTRIDGE, William H.
b: Mar 17 1836, Xenia, OH
d: Sep 20 1907, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - At rest after an illness of about three months, W. H. Gutridge, the pioneer citizen and druggist at Calhoun, who passed peacefully away at his home in Calhoun Friday, September 20, 1907. Born in Xenia, Ohio March 17, 1836 and moved to Calhoun when a small boy. His second wife survives him and two children by his first wife - Mrs. Dr. Gould of Carthage and J. E. Gutridge, who will still continue the drug business; and a sister, Mrs. George McCool Caldwell, who lives at Creighton and was at his bedside the great part of his illness.

GUTRIDGE, William Walter
b: Oct 15 1866, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 18 1939, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - W. W. Gutridge, well known figure in Clinton and Calhoun, who had not been well for some time and a month ago returned from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., died suddenly at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. A. Tarr, in Calhoun, at 6:15 p.m. Friday, August 18. Mr. and Mrs. Gutridge had driven to Calhoun in the afternoon and at the insistance of Mrs. Tarr remained for supper with her. At the table he was stricken and leaning over, put his head on his wife's shoulder and closed his eyes to scenes of earth. By strange coincidence, the house of his sister stands on the same lot as did the home in which he was born. William Walter Gutridge was born October 15, 1866, the eldest son of John W. and Mary Elizabeth Pigg Gutridge of Calhoun. His father, who had come as an infant of six months to Henry County, with pioneering parents, was one of the outstanding farmers, stockmen, merchants and businessmen of Calhoun and organized the Bank of Calhoun of which his son was later the cashier for 16 years and under whose management never a dollar was lost. Mr. Gutridge was educated in the Calhoun Public Schools and, as a young man, clerked in his father's general merchandise store. He then went into the bank as bookkeeper and in 1896 was made cashier. Confidence in his ability and integrity was never misplaced and few bankers could look back over 16 years of such splendid service to a community as could W. W. Gutridge. He was a man of excellent, farsighted business judgment, honest and fair, and being thrifty and simple in tastes, was always conservative in thought and act. In 1910 he sold his interest in the bank and retired from active business life, to manage his own personal property and affairs. Two years later he moved to Clinton where he continued his residence, having been for a time in both Greeley, Colo., and Waggoner, Okla., before coming to Clinton. June 10, 1896, Miss Edith Cameron, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Cameron, prominent Henry Countians, became his wife. One daughter was born to them, Mary Shirley, now Mrs. Boyer of Miami, Okla. In 1921 Mr. Gutridge successfully closed the affairs of the Western Missouri Trust Co., in Clinton. He, with his wife and daughter, held their membership in the Franklin Street Methodist Church, and were always active in the work, attending regularly. He was a man of quiet, modest manner, reserved in his opinions, devoted to his wife and daughter. He enjoyed being out in the open, and he and Mrs. Gutridge took many short trips inspecting his many farms, often cooking their meals in the open. Mr. Gutridge is survived by his widow, his only daughter and two grandchildren, Bette and Bill Boyer of Miami, Okla.; also three sisters, Mrs. W. A. Tarr, of Calhoun, Mrs. Clay Adair of Clinton and Mrs. H. E. Duncan of Kansas. Funeral services were conducted at the home Sunday. Six nephews were his pallb earers: Neil Graham and John Cameron of Sedalia, Howard Cameron and Gene Adair of Kansas City; Hine Cameron of Topeka, Kans., Dwight Cameron of Clinton. The body was laid to rest in Englewood. Among those here from out-of-town for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Boyer of Miami, Okla.; Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Adair, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Cameron and Mrs. Charles Duncan of Kansas City; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tarr and Mrs. Edith Simpson of Calhoun; Messrs. and Mesdames John Cameron and Neil Graham of Sedalia; Messrs. and Mesdames Logan Wall, Gene Pigg, Misses Agnes and Hattie Pigg of Windsor.

GUY, Nina Pauline
b: Jun 24 1953, Ottawa, Franklin Co, KS
d: Sep 4 2007, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Highland Cemetery, Ottawa, Franklin Co, KS
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Nina Pauline Guy, 54, of Windsor, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, died Tuesday morning, September 4, 2007, at her home in Windsor. She was born June 24, 1953, in Ottawa, Ks., the daughter of Leonard Albert Sweetwood and Betty Imogene (Gieber) Sweetwood. In 1973, she was married to Robert Hanson and to this union a son, Justin, was born. On August 3, 1981, in Kansas City, Ks., he married David Kendell Guy and to this union a son, Joseph and a daughter, Mary were born. Nina was a homemaker and had also worked as a nursing home dietician in the Hartford, Kansas and at Kansas City area Subway restaurant and in Emporia at a Taco Bell restaurant. Survivors include her father, Leonard Sweetwood, Hartford, Ks.; two sons, Justin Hanson, Shawnee Mission, Ks.; Joseph Guy, Puxico, Mo.; a daughter, Mary Kaye Guy, Overland Park, Ks.; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; four sisters, Connie Miller and Casandra Pilgrim, both of Lelburn, Georgia; Ruth Ann Dragonmore, Hemet, California; Vickie Gunnels, Shawnee Mission, Ks.; a brother Charles Taylor, Jefferson City, Mo.; and a close friend, Nancy Flatters, Windsor, Mo. Private family burial was held at the Highland Cemetery in Ottawa, Kansas, next to her mother.

GUYNN, Abraham Sylvester "Bud"
b: Feb 4 1866, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 11 1938, E of Coal, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
A. B. Guynn Died - At the home of his sister, Mrs. Mary Bailey, east of Coal, at 7:30 p.m., August 11, after suffering several months from heart trouble and complications. Abraham Sylvester Guynn was born February 4, 1866, in Henry county near Shady Grove schoolhouse. Bud, as he was better known, was deprived of one of the best things of life for he never knew a father's love as his father was killed in the Civil War a short time before Bud was born. He was reared to manhood and spent most of his life in Henry county. He talked little and attended strictly to his own business. He had expressed to his sister several times lately that he was ready and willing to go any time. His father, mother and one brother, Willie, have preceded him in death a number of years. He is survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Bailey; two half-sisters, Mrs. Bram McQueen and Mrs. Mart Eberting, east of Coal; six half-brothers, Oscar, Ruffus and Tom McCurley of Kansas City; Robert McCurley of Omaha, Nebr.; Otto and Arthur, east of Clinton. The funeral was conducted August 12, with burial nearby. The pall bearers were his nephews: Truman McCurley, Ray Bailey, Bob and George Eberting, Don and Joe McQueen.

GUYNN, David
b: abt 1853, Missouri
d: Feb 2 1891, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 14 1891 - David Guynn, merchant at Leesville, died on the 2nd, his disease being pneumonia. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and was a leading member in the Christian Church. Funeral was preached by Elder Gidden on the 3rd and remains buried at Tebo graveyard.

GUYNN, Emmett Kistler Sr. Dr.
b: Oct 14 1893, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: May 24 1966, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery GA-GU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Funeral services for Dr. E. K. Guynn, 72, of 900 S. Second St., prominent retired Clinton optometrist, who died May 24, 1966, at Clinton General Hospital, were conducted at 2:30 p.m. May 26, at the Clinton Methodist Church. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. Dr. Guynn was born in and grew up in Montrose and graduated from high school there, after which he attended optical school in Kansas City. After graduation he took the State Board examination in Oklahoma and was licensed to practice in Oklahoma, Colorado, and Missouri. He practiced in the two former states for a time before opening an office in Clinton in 1922. He continued his practice here, enjoying a fine patronage until his retirement in 1964.

GUYNN, Richard Noble "Doc"
b: May 1877, near Ladue, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 22 1903, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 28 1903 - Richard N. Guynn "Doc" died at his residence in Montrose at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, February 22, 1903, aged 25, and was buried in the Montrose Cemetery after services at the M. E. Church. He was born near LaDue and was named Richard Noble Guynn for Dr. Noble, who was the physician and intimate friend of the family. The family and acquaintances called the boy "Doc" and everybody knew Doc Guynn but very few people knew Richard Guynn. He grew up in the Montrose community and had many friends. He was always fond of athletic sport and at one time gained a local reputation as a baseball pitcher but he hurt his arm in one of their games and was forced to give up the sport. In September, 1896, he was married to Miss Cora Gutridge, who survives him. He took instructions of Mr. Scholtz, now of Appleton City, as jeweler, which trade he followed until forced to give it up on account of failing health. There seemed to be a taint of consumption in the family and more than a year ago, friends tried to persuade him to go to a different locality, but he refused, and for the past six months he has failed steadily until the end came. His devoted wife stood by him until the last and has the sympathy of the community.

GWATNEY, Phillip M.
b: Jul 9 1980, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 29 2006, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 3 2006 - Phillip M. Gwatney, 25, died Thursday, June 29, 2006, in Warrensburg. He was born in Clinton July 9, 1980. He attended school in Clinton, Shawnee Mound, Leeton and at Crest Ridge. He was a student at Central Missouri State University and was working towards a degree. He played bass guitar with the band, Blue Mesh, which appeared numerous times in the local area. He is survived by his mother Martha Pasley Richarson; one sister, Deanna Van Winkle; two nephews, Corey and Dyland Van Winkle, and numerous members of the Ross family from the Clinton area and other Missouri localities. He was preceded in death by his father Earl Ross. Graveside services will be at Roscoe Cemetery, Tuesday, July 4.

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