Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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HAM, Elsie Francis COATS
b: Oct 17 1898, Clay Co, MO
d: Jul 28 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Francis Ham, 92, 223 North Washington Street, died Sunday morning, July 28, 1991, at Golden Valley Hospital. - Elsie Francis Coats was born October 17, 1898 in Clay County, Mo. She lost her father when she was only seven then her family moved to Warrensburg, during her early teens. While there she attended high school and normal school. On February 1, 1918 she married John Clarence Ham. They made their home on a farm near Racket, Mo. Their first son, Albert Russell Ham, was born there June 24, 1920. In 1923 they moved to Long beach, Ca. Clarence Leroy, their second son, was born there November 6, 1923. The family moved to Clinton in 1924 living in town an don a farm northwest of town. Immediately after the war they moved to 223 N. Washington where she resided until her death, Sunday morning, July 28, 1991. Her older son and her husband preceded her in death: Albert in 1977 and John in 1984. She is survived by one son, Leroy Ham, Santa Monica, Ca.; one granddaughter, Stacie Ham, Brea, Ca., and one daughter-in-law, Mae Ham, Gladstone, Mo. She was a long time member of the first Christian Church of Clinton, the Rebekah's and Eastern Star. For many years Francis and John were members of the Wally Bynum Airstream Travel Club with whom their travels led them through Canada, the United States and most of Mexico. Later their winters were spent in the lower Rio Grande River Valley or in Arizona and the summers in the mountains of Colorado. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, July 31, 1991 at the First Christian Church of Clinton. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

HAMBLIN, C. H. Dr.
b: Mar 4 1824, Virginia
d: Apr 3 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 5 1902 - The death of Dr. C. H. Hamblin occurred at the home of his son, D. S. Hamblin, on the corner of Green and Second Streets, at 5:30 Thursday morning. He had been ailing for a week but walked around greeting friends and eating his meals as usual. He caught the sides of the door Wednesday evening and told his son he was afraid he would fall. His son led him to bed and summoned medical aid. He was born in Virginia March 4, 78 years ago, and buried his second wife just one year ago, Feb. 20. Five children are now living: John H. Hamblin, Osceola; D. S. Hamblin, salesman at the Red Front, this city; Minis Hamblin, Kansas City; Mrs. Ray of Vernon County and Mrs. Bennett of Osceola. He was taken to Osceola for burial after a short service at the residence. He had been a resident of Missouri for more than 40 years but he lived and practiced mostly in St. Clair County, until he came to Clinton about nine years ago. An earnest faithful Christian and a member of the Christian Church, loved and respected by all.

HAMBLIN, Elizabeth A. JONES GILMORE PEELOR
b: Apr 16 1828, Adair Co, KY
d: Feb 20 1901, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 1901 - At Rest - Mrs. Elizabeth A. Hamblin, cherished wife of Dr. Hamblin, who lived at 2nd and Green, on Wednesday, from a tumor that had troubled her for three years. She went quietly into that sweet sleep. Born in Adair County, Kentucky in 1828 and would have been 73 on April 16 next. Her maiden name was Jones and she came to Missouri when five years old, first married Mr. Gilmore, who was the father of her only daughter, Mrs. J. L. Peelor of Brownington; married the second time to M. L. Peelor in 1857 and he died in 1884; her only son, Marshall, is a prosperous merchant at Brownington and has one little daughter Eula, aged, 7. The only other grandchildren are Mrs. T. J. Rogers of Brownington and Dr. Peelor of Coal. She married Dr. Hamblin in 1893.

HAMBLIN, Lena RUFENACHT
b: Dec 3 1907, near Baker, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 4 2005, Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 9 2005 - Lena Hamblin, 97, Mt. Zion, died Friday, November 4, 2005, at her home. She was born December 3, 1907, near Baker, Missouri, in St. Clair County, daughter of John S. and Lizzie Rufenacht. She grew up on a farm on the South Grand River in Henry County. She married Floyd O. Hamblin on July 4, 1931, in Osceola. They made their home in Mt. Zion in Henry County and operated the general store and filling station and farmed. She also ran the switchboard for the local community. In the 1940s they moved to Kansas City where she was employed at Kline's Department Store. They returned to Mt. Zion in 1950 where they raised cattle, hogs and chickens. In addition to homemaking, she devoted many hours to raising flowers, gardening and needlework. She joined the Mt. Zion Methodist Church in July 1924 and served the church as janitor and Sunday School teacher and secretary. She attended services as long as her health permitted. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her sister Emma Moore, and her brother Kenneth Rufenacht. Survivors include a son, Ronald, Mt. Zion; a sister-in-law, Annabell Rufenacht, Mt. Zion, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were Monday, November 7, at Mt. Zion Methodist Church, Deepwater. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery.

HAMILTON, Eva M. DAVIS
b: Feb 4 1912, Red Rock, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 24 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Eva M. Davis Hamilton was born February 4, 1912, at Red Rock, near Osceola, St. Clair county, and died January 24, 1994, at the golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton at the age of 81 years, 11 days shy of her 82nd birthday. She was the daughter of Charlie and Mary Lavini (Smith) Davis. At a very young age her family moved to Deepwater where she lived most of her life. She and William Henry Hamilton were united in marriage December 10, 1928, and to this union one daughter, Velma Hamilton Smith, and one son, William Hamilton, Jr., were born. She worked on the Hamilton family farm until 1941 when they moved to the Kansas City area, where she worked at Russell stover Candy and Restaurant as a sales clerk, steam table operator, salad maker and fountain operator and then at a meat market before returning to Deepwater in 1948. She went to work at the Reynolds Sewing Factory until its closing, then worked at the Clinton Sewing Factory until, for health reasons in 1960, had to quit. At this time she resumed to help her husband on the farm. In 1967 they opened up the family business, the W.E.J. Drive Inn, on Highway 13, Deepwater. She had to retire in 1978 due to health reasons. One of her favorite pastimes was to make flowers for the floats in the Deepwater Labor and Harvest Picnic. She is survived by her daughter, Velma Hamilton Smith of East Selkirk, MB, Canada; her son, William Hamilton, Jr. of Clinton; four grandchildren, Elmer J. Smith (Sharon), Russell E. Smith (Suzanne), both of East Selkirk, MB, Canada, Joyce L. Costillian of New Orleans, La., Barbara Sebanaler (Dale) of Grand Forks, N.D.; eight great-grandchildren; four sisters, Nellie Hunt of Clinton, Margaret Partridge of Raytown, Mildred Davis and Bernice Jacoby of Kansas City and one brother, Charles R. Davis of Belton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers. Graveside services were held Thursday, January 27, at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

HAMILTON, Henrietta Jane MILLER
b: Sep 7 1859, Tompkinsville, Monroe Co, KY
d: Jan 26 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Jan 1934 - Mrs. Henrietta Miller Hamilton died at her home at 600 East Grand River, at 6:35 a. m., January 26; after a brief illness due to cerebral paralysis. Henrietta Miller was born September 7, 1859 near Tompkinsville, Kentucky. At the age of 13, she was left an orphan, and made her home with an aunt in Tompkinsville until her marriage to Robert Taylor Hamilton, July 29, 1879. To this union were born six children, who are: Mrs. W. B. Parks, John, Misses Lucy and Laura Hamilton, Clinton; Mrs. Albert Isaacs, Greenwood; and one daughter, Mrs. K. H. Neagle, who died in 1929. Mr. Hamilton had three sons by a previous marriage, and Mrs. Hamilton loved them as devotedly and took care of them as tenderly as her own children, for her sympathetic heart made her want to mother all of them, and these children loved her as they would their own mother. Barlow now lives in Arcola, Alfred in Dalton, and Hezikiah in Tuscola, Illinois. Mrs. Hamilton, with her family, came to Missouri in 1894, and made their home on a farm in the Bethlehem neighborhood, where Mr. Hamilton died in 1895. With the determination which characterized her life, she worked early and late to make a living for her fatherless children. This was one of the factors which later helped to undermine her health. The Hamiltons moved to Clinton in 1900, where she enjoyed the friendship of her neighbors, as she was ever willing to minister to others. She was a good Christian, and disliked all sham and hypocrisy. Life offered to Mrs. Hamilton many hours of toil - labor of the hardest kind, which would have turned many women into hopeless drudges. But not Mrs. Hamilton, for interwoven into her life was the rhythm of music and melody of song. The ordinary commonplace things of life became beautiful under her touch, and her sweet, ministering nature was as lovely as the music and the flowers which she loved. Even poultry raising was, to her, a happy experience, rather than a task to be avoided. Each summer her flowers grew and blossomed under her care. She was deeply interested when she watched the development of a tiny seed as it grew into a sturdy plant and blossomed into a bright flower. And as carefully as she cultivated her flowers, she also watched her children as their lives unfolded, and they too became worthwhile men and women of the community. Under her guidance, chubby little boys became staunch men, and rosy cheeked little girls grew to charming womanhood, such as her daughter, Miss Laura, who is one of Clinton's beloved teachers. She was fond of piecing quilts, and when her hands were unable to hold the needle, she used the machine to make the exquisite quilts which she gave to her children and grandchildren. At her death she had 20 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Mrs. Hamilton was converted in early girlhood and united with the Baptist church, where she held membership for many years. Several years ago she united with the Seventh Day Adventist church of Clinton. During her later life she enjoyed hymns on the victrola, and later over the radio, and the sacred music seemed to soothe the pain. Her favorites, "Sweet By and By", "God Will Take Care of You", and "Abide With Me", were sung by Elvin Mitchell, Jas. Shepherd, E. W. Ritchey and Kenneth Anderson, at the funeral services, held at the home Sunday afternoon. Burial was in the family lot at Englewood, at her request.

HAMILTON, Richard Duane
b: Feb 12 1967, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 22 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 23 2003 - Richard Duane Hamilton, 36, Deepwater, died at Research Hospital, Kansas City, on Wednesday, October 22. Funeral services will be Saturday, October 25, 10 a.m. at the Vansant-Mills Chapel with burial in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. He was born in Henry County and lived here most of his life. He was a mechanic for Tracker Marine Co. He is survived by his mother, Wilma Wilson and stepfather, Ray Wilson, Deepwater; one daughter, Chantel Mayfield of Garden City; three brothers, Donald Hamilton and Ray Wilson, Jr., both of Deepwater, and Bucky Hamilton, Clinton; two sisters, Betty Hull, Clinton, and Etta Mae Syphert, Bolivar, as well as a special friend, Kay Burton, Deepwater.

HAMLIN, Laphira GOODDELL
b: Jul 12 1813, Southbridge, MA
d: Jan 23 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 4 1905 - Mrs. Hamlin was born in Southbridge, Mass., July 12, 1813, died in Clinton, Missouri, at the home of her daughter Mrs. W. A. Foote, at half past five Monday morning, January 23, 1905, aged 91 years, 6 months and 11 days. Her early life was spent in Massachusetts. Later she lived in Michigan, where her husband Rev. E. H. Hamblin died nineteen years ago. She has lived with Mrs. Foote ever since that time. One other child, a son C. D. Wood, in old Mexico, survives her. One brother Perry L. Gooddell is living in Waverly, Massachusetts. She leaves four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. At the age of eighteen she was converted and baptized in the Baptist Church at Southbridge, Massachusetts, and was for 73 years a faithful, earnest and intelligent Christian and church member. Ever since her residence in Clinton she has been a devoted member of the First Baptist Church. She requested that she be buried from that place where she said she has spent so many happy hours. She was always interested in the progress of the Lord's work. In October 1901, by special effort, she attended the communion service, which was the seventieth anniversary of her Christian life. Once more she attended at an "Old Folks" meeting in May 1903. Her presence was a benediction in the home, in the social circle and in the church. Her interest in religious work was not only local, but worldwide. She was a missionary. She attended the first meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of the west, which was organized in China in 1871, and was a life member of that society. She was a great reader, and kept in touch with the progress of the world. The funeral services were held in the First Baptist Church Tuesday, January 24. Her body was laid to rest in the Englewood Cemetery at Clinton.

HAMLIN, Ruth Madolin
b: 1910
d: 2004
bur: Green Ridge Cemetery, Green Ridge, Pettis Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 19 2004 - Ruth Madolin Hamlin, 93, Green Ridge, died early Sunday morning, January 18, 2004, at the Sylvia G. Thompson Residence Center, Sedalia. She was born March 12, 1910, in Henry County, on the family farm near Ft. Lyon, the daughter of Warren Hamlin and Bessie Eren (Miller) Hamlin. She worked for the Sims Grocery Store in Green Ridge for several years before going to work at the Farmers and Merchant Bank (now the community Bank of Pettis County) where she worked for 40 years, retiring as a vice president. She was an active member of the Green Ridge Baptist Church. She was also a past member of the Green Ridge Garden Club and a past member of the Board of Directors for the Green Ridge Cemetery Association. Survivors include a sister, Ila Fern Lawson, Sedalia, and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 20, at the Green Ridge Baptist church. Burial will be in the Green Ridge Cemetery.

HAMM, Ruby Z. HUNTER HASTAIN
b: Apr 18 1915, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 11 1991, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruby Z. Hamm was born April 18, 1915 in Windsor, the second child and only daughter of Charles Louis Hunter and Katherine Dalley Wilson. She died Sunday, August 11, 1991 at Golden Years in Harrisonville, at the age of 76. Ruby was born and raised in Windsor, living on a farm south of town with her parents and brother Frank John. She was a l933 graduate of Windsor High School and attended two years at Cottey College in Nevada, Mo. Ruby spent her early years in Windsor and was a member of the First Baptist Church. She lived at Lake Quivira, Kansas, during World War II and worked at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant in Lake City, Mo. In the early 1950s, she returned to Windsor where she was united in marriage to P.D. Hastain who preceded her in death on February 4, 1951. Later she was united in marriage to Donald L. Hamm in Nevada. To this union one daughter Donna Lea was born. Don and Ruby settled in Spruce, Mo. with Ruby managing a small cafe there until 1963 at which time she retired and spent the rest of her life taking care of her family and those in need in the community. Ruby, known to her family as "Mommy", liked the Fall season and the color black. She enjoyed eating pie, watching golf on TV, and listening to Big Band music. She is said to have been a maverick in her time. Although M.S. took its toll on her health, she loved and enjoyed her family - especially her grandchildren Jason, Daniel, and Randa who called her "Ma Ma". Ruby is survived by Don of the home; her daughter Donna Morris and husband Randy of Butler; three grandchildren, Jason, Daniel and Randa of Butler; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Katie Hunter, and her brother Frank John. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 13, 1991 at the Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Butler.

HAMMOND, Ada Jane HAUSE
b: Jun 23 1851, Hardenburg, IN
d: Jan 16 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Again death silently creeps into our community and after a three week illness of la-gripe, which terminated in congestion of the brain, Mrs. J. B. Hammond finished her earthly labors and at 1:35 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 1905, her soul took its flight to a better world. Born in Hardenburg, Ind. June 23, 1851. Her maiden name was Ada Jane Hause. Married June 27, 1866 to J. B. Hammond; ten children; five preceded their mother to the land of rest. A resident of Clinton about 34 years and a member of the M. E. South church for about ten. She will now receive a reward for her faithful work for her Master. She leaves a devoted husband and five children - Mrs. T. D. Hunt, Kansas City, Kansas; Mrs. Florence Scudder, Kansas City; and Frank, Lee and Daisy of this city. Burial in Englewood.

HAMMOND, Annie W.
b: 1837, Kentucky
d: Jul 8 1895, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - After a lingering illness, Mrs. Anna Hammond, 57, died at her home in this city on the 8th. She was a native of Kentucky. Rev. Given conducted the funeral, the burial at Englewood.

HAMMOND, Cleopatra "Cleo" PUCKETT
b: Dec 28 1914, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 17 1933, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Young Mother Dies - Mrs. Thomas Hammond passed away Thursday morning at nine o'clock at the home of her husband's parents, 832 Augusta street after a two weeks illness, which had begun with a small boil on her forehead that had developed into blood poisoning. Her husband, who is a member of Battery E, was in Chicago with the battery, when he was notified of her serious illness, and came home Wednesday morning. Cleopatra, or Cleo, as she was familiarly known, was the daughter of J. R. Puckett, 513 North Second Street. she was born near Leesville, December 28, 1914. Clinton had been her home more than 12 years, and here she went to the grade and high schools, winning many friends with her sweet and generous disposition, and her desire to please. December 2, 1929, Cleopatra was united in marriage with Thomas Hammond, and the two purchased a home at 810 East Lincoln street. Two children, Robert Lee, born December 9, 1930, and Harold Thomas, who was a year old, May 16th, blessed the union. The young mother was never so happy as when she could be of service to others, and she was endeared to many who came within her circle of life. She was devoted to her husband and children, ever tender and considerate of their needs. The home was kept immaculate, and was one which friends delighted to enter, sure of pleasant welcome. In addition to the bereaved husband and little sons, Mrs. Hammond leaves her father, J. R. Puckett; sisters, Miss Opal, of the home and Mrs. Lawrence Hammond; also a brother, Leon Puckett, of Kansas City. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the home on East Lincoln street, by rev. C. A. Butler, of the Baptist church, where she was a member. Burial was in Englewood cemetery.

HAMMOND, Dan Eugene "Bud"
b: Jan 9 1922, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Dec 26 2007, Sarita, TX
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 14 2008 - On December 26, 2007, Dan Eugene (Bud) Hammond, 85, accompanied by his wife, daughter and granddaughter, was en route from Texas to Missouri to visit family. At the rest stop In Sarita, Texas, Dan's heart stopped and he collapsed in their arms. As they waited for help, they witnessed Dan's soul leave his body for his heavenly home. Dan was born January 9, 1922, in Kansas City. He was a graduate of Raytown High School. He was employed by the Harold J. Snyder Co. where he met Yosene Hays of Raymore. They were married April 11, 1948, and lived on a farm in Raymore, where their four children were born, and was also home for Rance Smith, a foster son. In 1963 they moved to Tightwad where they lived and worked until 1971 when they moved to Clinton. There they became merchants, owning and operating first the Mr. Swiss drive-In restaurant, then Valley Hardware and finally Clinton Abstract and Henry County Abstract and Title companies, while maintaining a real estate company. They retired in 1985 and found their "spot" in San Benito, Texas. Dan loved to work and embraced new challenges. He received his pilot's license and learned to water and snow ski late in life, but working was his hobby. He became bored with retirement and took on the challenge of working two jobs, a distributor for Direct Distribution Associates in the daytime and route supervisor for the Valley Morning Star at night. Later he took a job with First Valley Bank and became purchasing agent for all 19 banks, finally retiring at age 80. Dan also loved the Lord. In middle age he was rebaptized to affirm his faith. He served on many church committees, traveled to Africa to help build a church and assisted a local pastor in starting a new church. He was Angel Tree coordinator for the Rio Grande Valley and served several years with the Prison Fellowship Ministries, receiving Volunteer of the Year award. He last served on the Hospital Visitation/Grief Committee at his home church. He was preceded in death by his parents Daniel P. and Melissa P. Hammond, and a cherished granddaughter Angela Hammond. In addition to his wife, Yosene, he leaves behind sons, Dannye (Elena) of Flower Mound, Texas, Chris (Denise) of Olathe, Kansas, and Barre (Sharon) of St. Louis, and daughter Sydnee Schwab (Eric) of Rancho Viejo, Texas; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Also surviving Dan is his sister Rosemary Taddicken (Red) of Clinton and numerous nieces and nephews. Dan was a family man, had a great sense of humor and left a good work ethic as a legacy. He was looking forward to celebrating his 60th wedding anniversary this year. He was buried in Raymore on December 31, 2007.

HAMMOND, Dorothy Maxine
b: Apr 10 1926, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 16 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Dorothy M. Hammond, 67, Independence, died Saturday, October 16, 1993, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City. Dorothy Maxine Hammond was born April 10, 1926 in Clinton, the daughter of Lee and Frances E. (Lucas) Hammond. Dorothy lived in the Kansas City area for a number of years. She was a supervisor at Hallmark Cards. Dorothy was a member of the Greenwood Baptist Church in Kansas City. She is survived by a sister, Alice Olson, Kansas City, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Tuesday, October 19, 1993 at Consalus Chapel, with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Ellen Sophia THRASHER WARREN
b: Dec 25 1857, Wisconsin
d: Feb 1 1910, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Died February 2, 1910, Mrs. Ella Sophia Hammond (nee Thrasher), wife of W. H. Hammond, at the home of her sister, Mrs. F. A. Sherpy. A constant sufferer with cancer of the stomach since March, 1908 and operated on twice, the first time at her sister's home on Jan. 17, 1909 and the second time in October at St. Louis hospital in Kansas City. Born in Wisconsin in 1857 and came to this county in 1866. Married 1883. A Cumberland Presbyterian. Her nurse was Miss Mary Johnson of Garland who lovingly cared for her. She was conscious the day before she died and knew all and recognized her nephew, Wm. Whitworth of Brownington, whom she raised, and she was so happy to see him she shouted and sang. Leaves her husband; one son, A. J. Warren, by a former marriage, of Los Angleles; one sister, Mrs. Sherpy and a brother, Charles Thrasher of Fontana, Kansas. Burial at Shawnee Mound by the side of her mother.

HAMMOND, Florence Marcella STEPHENSON
b: Dec 10 1911, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Dec 5 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 2 2001 - Florence Marcella Hammond, daughter of Roy E. and Louise Kaiser Stephenson, was born December 10, 1911, in Kansas City, and died Wednesday, December 5, 2001, at her home in Clinton. She and her husband, Luther, lived in Raytown and moved to Clinton in 1997. She was an insurance underwriter before she retired. She was a member of the Roanoak Presbyterian Church, Kansas City. She is survived by her husband, Luther, of the home; one son, Lee Roy Hammond and wife, Joyce, Branson; five grandchildren, Greg Hammond of Raytown, Susan Linn and Shelley Ousley of Kansas City, Stacy Lauer of Lee's Summit, and Todd Millam of Raytown, and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Saturday, December 8, at the Deepwater Cemetery. Burial in the Deepwater Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Glenna E. WHIDBEE
b: 1909
d: 1997
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Glenna E. Hammond, 88, Sedalia, died Thursday, December 25, 1997, at her home. She was born August 23, 1909, in Leeton, the daughter of Thomas Richard and Clara Edith Coppage Whidbee. She was married December 25, 1929, in Calhoun to Otis D. Hammond, who survives of the home. She was raised and educate din Clinton and graduated from Clinton High School. She attended Sedalia Business College. In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Otis W. Hammond, Sedalia; two grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be Saturday, December 27, at Memorial Park Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Helen L.
b: Jun 26 1921
d: Sep 16 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2001 - Helen Hammond, 80, Clinton, died Sunday, September 16, 2001, at her home. Among survivors is her daughter, Rosalie Crawford, of the home.

HAMMOND, Irene DAMERON
b: Feb 26 1915, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 2 1938, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Young Mother Dies - Mrs. Tommie Hammond, who had been ill but a week and was taken to the Community Clinic Hospital, Sunday, in a serious condition, underwent an emergency operation which however was powerless to save her life, for peritonitis had set in and death kindly closed her eyes at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday. She was born February 26, 1915, in Clinton, the daughter of J. W. and Pearl E. Brown Dameron and lived all her life here, attending the Washington grade school and a few years ago married Mr. Hammond. To his son, Bobby, she was kind and sympathetic and a year ago in February a little daughter was given them. Two sisters, Mrs. Virginia Barton and Mrs. Dorothy Barton, both of Tulsa, Okla., and who arrived in Clinton Wednesday morning, her bereaved father above mentioned, grandfather, Jas. K. Dameron, and two aunts, Mrs. William Alexander of Longmont, Colo., and Mrs. Ike Harvey of Clinton also survive. Death to this apparently so strong and healthy young matron, who was so devoted to her home, interested in it and her family, seems hard to believe. She was a member of the first M. E. church and the funeral services will be Thursday, (today) at the Consalus and Peck funeral home. Interment at Englewood.

HAMMOND, Jack
b: Sep 1 1941, Weaubleau, Hickory Co, MO
d: Apr 10 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Robinson Cemetery, Collins Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 12 2005 - Jack Hammond, 63, Clinton, died Sunday, April 10, 2005, at his home. He was born September 1, 1941, at Weaubleau, to Orlyn Glen and Mary L. (Kirby) Hammond. He was a retired tool and die machinist and had lived in the Weaubleau area for several years prior to moving to Clinton. Survivors include one son, Duane Hammond, Weaubleau; two daughters, Dana Nance of Bolivar and Donna Lightle of Weaubleau; two brothers, Jim Hammond, Montrose, and John Hammond, Clinton; one sister, Willadean Stutesman of El Dorado Springs, and six grandchildren. Graveside services were Tuesday, April 12, at Robinson Cemetery, west of Weaubleau.

HAMMOND, Lottie Marie CARNEY
b: Feb 16 1909, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Apr 17 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lottie Marie Hammond, 85, Clinton, died Sunday, April 17, 1994, at home. She was born February 16, 1909, in Holden, the daughter of David Porter and Margaret Ellen (Hayhurst) Carney. She married Charles E. Hammond in 1943 in California. He preceded her in death June 5, 1985. She was a graduate of Holden High School and of St. Mary's School of Nursing in Kansas City. During World War II she served as a nurse in the U.S. Army and attained the rank of First Lieutenant. She had lived in Branson and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, before moving to Clinton in 1984. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and of Duck's Unlimited. She is survived by two sisters, Leona Bradbury, Holden, and Kathryn Lane, Ridgecrest, California, and several nieces and nephews. Committal services were held Thursday, April 21, at Holden Cemetery, following cremation.

HAMMOND, Oliver Paul
b: Apr 30 1917, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
d: Jan 29 1993, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Oliver Paul Hammond, 75, 321 North Main, Blairstown, died Friday, January 29, 1993, at his home. He was born in Nevada and had lived in Richland and Martinez, California, before moving to Blairstown in 1974. He was a construction worker before he retired. He is survived by his wife, Helen Hammond, of the home; one son, Oliver Wayne Hammond, and one daughter, Theresa Bryant, both of Holden; one sister, Helen Louise Stoffel of Martinez. Cremation.

HAMMOND, Oma Faye SNELLING
b: Mar 9 1917, Ulman, Miller Co, MO
d: May 6 1993, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: King's Prairie Cemetery, Dallas Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Oma Faye Hammond was born March 9, 1917 in Ulman, Mo. to Wilson Edward and Ava Idessa Stark Snelling. She passed away May 6, 1993 at the Independence Regional Health Care Center in Independence. Oma grew up in the Tuscumbia and Clinton areas and most of her adult life was spent in the Kansas City area. She worked for Neevel Manufacturing (a luggage manufacturer) for 19 years. On January 30, 1954 Oma was united in marriage to James Guthrie Hammond at the Kansas City Courthouse. James preceded her in death on April 9, 1993. Also preceding Oma in death were her parents and two sisters, Aulta Davenport and Alta Anderson. She is survived by her sister, Lena Green of Smithville, nieces and nephews, Nona Hanson, Naomi Briesacher, Truman Anderson, Carla Stone, Donise Rice and Richard Mullen, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, May 10, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, with burial at Kings Prairie Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Pauline Elizabeth CALDWELL COOK
b: Nov 28 1913, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 20 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Pauline Elizabeth Caldwell was born November 28, 1913 in Clinton, the daughter of James Forrest and Nora Bessie (Prouse) Caldwell. She passed away September 20, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital at the age of 79. Pauline had lived in Clinton for many years. She was married to Ira Cook and to this union a daughter, Betty Lee, was born. Pauline was later married to Tommy Lee Hammond. She is survived by a sister, Edna Braun, and a brother, Kenneth Caldwell, both of Clinton; one granddaughter, Jolinda Keane, Terre Haute, In.; three grandsons, Kevin F. Sperry, Oklahoma City, Ok., Calvin E. Sperry, Altamont, Il., Mark L. Sperry, Clinton; one stepdaughter, Beverly Berton, and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, and her daughter, Betty Lee Cook Sperry. Funeral services were Saturday, September 25, 1993 at Consalus Chapel, with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Richard Bernhardt
b: 1934
d: 1996
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Richard Bernhardt Hammond, 61, Clinton, died Wednesday, March 20, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Mr. Hammond was born October 18, 1934, in Des Monies, Iowa, the son of Charles and Madeline A. (Parsons) Hammond. He worked as an advertising clerk for the Des Moines Register Tribune for a number of years, moving to the Clinton area in 1995. Cremation. He is survived by one sister, Donna Gordon and husband Wilbur, Clinton. Consalus Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HAMMOND, Russ
b: abt 1933
d: 2001
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 13 2001 - Russ Hammond, 68, Osceola, died Wednesday, December 12, 2001, at his home. Mr. Hammond was a retired machinist. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 16, 2 p.m., at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the El Dorado Springs City Cemetery.

HAMMOND, Sue Lucille PUCKETT
b: May 19 1912, Kentucky
d: Aug 9 1934, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The soul of Mrs. Lawrence Hammond entered eternal rest at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 9, after a lingering illness with typhoid fever at her home at 303 West Benton street. She had been seriously ill, but had apparently passed the crisis safely, then suddenly took a turn for the worse and was soon beyond human assistance. Sue Lucille Puckett was born May 19, 1912, in Kentucky and came to Clinton when young. She attended Clinton high school winning the hearts of both teachers and classmates with her charming personality and helpfulness. After graduated from the Clinton high school she was personal secretary to H. P. Faris for some time, where she proved to be a capable business woman, interested in the details of business, but she longed for a home of her own to care for and babies to tend, and after her marriage bent every effort toward her chosen task of homemaking. Sue Lucille Puckett and Lawrence Hammond were married October 27, 1931, and started forth on a happy wedded life with the brightest prospects for the future. Their life together was ideally happy and when two little girls arrived their cup of happiness seemed complete. How gladly the fond parents planned for the future of Doris Jean, now two years old, and Sue Ann, six months old, and painted glowing pictures of what their daughters would accomplish under their loving guidance. Mrs. Hammond was a good mother to her children and spent every waking moment thinking for their comfort and that of their father. She was absorbed in her homemaking tasks and asked no greater blessing than the privilege to care for her home and her loved ones. Mrs. Hammond was a member of the Clinton Baptist church and everyone loved this sunny girl. She was a member of the young married ladies class. Surviving her besides her husband and two small daughters are: J. R. Puckett, her father, a sister, Opal of Clinton, and a brother, Bleon of Kansas City. About a year ago her sister, Mrs. Thomas Hammond, and little son preceded her in death, and the heartfelt sympathy go out to this bereaved family who have had two great losses. But their loss is Heaven's gain and they may be comforted with the thoughts of a happy reunion. The funeral services were at the Baptist Church Saturday. Burial was in Englewood.

HAMMONS, Retha June McNEELY LUCAS
b: Nov 7 1942, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 2 2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 19 2008 - Retha June Hammons, age 65 of Clinton, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. Retha June McNeely was welcomed into this world on November 7, 1942, by her parents Mildred and Walter McNeely. This little family started with older sister Hazel, grew with June, followed a few years later by little brothers Charlie and Gene. They lived on a farm outside of Clinton, later moving into town. As a teenager June enjoyed working on the Clinton Square in a soda shop making malts and shakes. This is where she met her future husband Donald Leon Lucas. They were married on June 7, 1959. To this union a small baby boy was born, Michael. Sadly this little boy was an angel from the moment of birth. June always held this baby close to her heart. Later a precious girl was brought into their world. Theresa June was born in 1965. A few years alter another little girl was born to them, Leonna Nancy was born in 1973. Years went by. Don and June enjoyed the girls, working in the yard and house. Going to flea markets was also a favorite pastime. Theresa had their first granddaughter Michelle Lynn in 1982. June loved being a grandma. It was her favorite thing in the world. Don left her side to go to a better place in 1994. June stayed in the house until she became reacquainted with an old friend Dale Hammons. They were married in 1996 and shared many happy years together. Nancy and her husband Rob, gave her two more wonderful grandchildren, Talon Michael and Ethan Lucas. Then that very first granddaughter Michelle, and her husband Scott, brought two great-grandchildren into the world, Makennah Jade and Weston Scott. All these babies were the very joy of her life. She loved every second that was spent with these children. Retha June left this world to become an angel for these children on September 2, 2008. She will be greatly and forever missed. Memorial services and Inurnment were held at Englewood Cemetery on Friday, September 5.

HAMON, Iva Lea WRIGHT
b: Mar 25 1926, Lasara, TX
d: Jan 12 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2005 - Iva Lea Hamon, 78, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Lasara, Texas, March 25, 1926, to Richard and Delma Wright, but raised in Branson. She resided in Kansas City 44 years before retiring to Deepwater in 1997 with her husband of 62 years, David. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and grandson. She is survived by her husband David, of the home, two daughters, Wilma Wagner and husband Ronald, Kansas City, and Loretta Sue Knabe and husband, Gary, Raytown, and seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at Mt. Zion Church Friday, January 14.

HAMPTON, Charles Edward
b: 1910
d: 2000
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 18 2000 - Charles Edward Hampton, 90, Kansas City, formerly of Clinton, died Friday, December 15, 2000, at a Kansas City hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Consalus funeral Home, Chilhowee. Interment will be in the Chilhowee cemetery. Mr. Hampton was born August 5, 1910, in Lamar , to John Wesley and Nell Richardson Hampton. On April 7, 1934 , he married the former Sarah Kathryn Finks. She died the following day after Charles, on December 16, 2000. Together they farmed in the Chilhowee area for most of their lives. He was a member of the Community United Methodist Church of Chilhowee, where he had served as former treasurer. He was also a member of the Missouri Farm Bureau. Surviving are one son, Rev. Bill Hampton and his wife, Bette, Lee's Summit ; one daughter, Suzanne Weiss and her husband, LeRoy, Independence; one brother, John Hampton and his wife, Goldie, St. Charles; one sister, Dorothy Schaper and her husband, Herald, Moscow Mills; three grandchildren, Scott Braley and wife, Molly, Colin Braley and wife, Beth, and Julia Kidwell and husband, Brian, and one great-granddaughter, Katherine Kidwell, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Glenn Gray and Mary Stevens, and one granddaughter, Carole Hampton.

HAMPTON, George W.
b: Nov 8 1872, near Petersburg, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 3 1946, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
George W. Hampton, retired for some years, died at his home in Clinton, Mo. about 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 3, 1946. He had suffered a severe heart attack July 21, but had improved and was on the square Saturday morning. After attending to several matters, he returned home, where he was stricken with a second bad heart attack about noon. He was never able to rally and the end came in the early morning hours Tuesday. George Washington Hampton was born November 8, 1872 near Petersburg, Mo., the son of David T. and Mary (Beaty) Lane Hampton. He was reared in the community of his birth, one of a family of five children, and at the time of his death was the owner of the parental farm. As a boy, he went to the Little Grant School and then to the Normal at Warrensburg. He and Miss Bessie Eads of Trenton were united in marriage Oct. 17, 1923, and made their first home in Kansas City, where he was employed by the Pullman Company. He retired about 13 years ago and spent a year in Warrensburg, until they located in a home in Clinton. He was a loyal member of the Christian Church. Buried in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Mo.

HAMPTON, James Harvey
b: May 29 1880, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 25 1942, NE Of Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye - Accidental Gun Shot Fatal To Harve Hampton - After Investigating Disturbance At Chicken House, Shotgun Goes off Accidently As it is Replaced in Kitchen - James Harvey Hampton, northeast of Urich, Mo., was the victim of a fatal accidental gunshot early Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 1942 at his farm home. Mrs. Hampton and her father, John D. Cornett, with whom they had made their home since the death of Mrs. Cornett, about five years ago, were disturbed about half an hour after midnight by noise among the chickens, and the barking of dogs. The continued confusion awoke Mr. Hampton, who hurriedly dressed and taking his shotgun from behind the kitchen door, went out to the chicken yard where the noise of hens and dogs presaged person or varmint. Mrs. Hampton went into her room to put on heavy shoes as it was muddy in the chicken run, and if some animal were there, a flashlight might help her husband. Her father was still on the porch and called a few minutes later, that whatever had been there must have gotten away for Mr. Hampton was coming back. Mrs. Hampton who had kept the house dark, heard her husband enter, - the kitchen door close, and as she was conscious of the latch falling to catch, heard the gun discharge and her husband scream. "Mercy, did that gun go off and hit you, Harve?", she called. "Yes, it did.- light the lamp", he answered. While she was busy with the lamp, Mr. Hampton got to the middle bedroom. She heard him scream again, and as she turned to him, he fell forward, blood flowing from the arteries under his right arm that had been severed by the shot. Drs. Joseph Hampton, his brother, and R. S. Hollingsworth of Clinton were hastily summoned, but Harve's blood had ebbed on their arrival. They judged the old 12-gauge double-barreled shotgun he had taken out with him had been left cocked and as he put it back behind the kitchen door, the slight jar discharged it. James Harvey Hampton was born May 29, 1880, the son of David and Mary Beaty Hampton on the old Hampton farm in Shawnee Township north of Huntingdale, where he was reared. April 16, 1902 he was united in marriage to Miss Tressie Cornett and their first home was on the original Hampton farm where lived until the death of her mother when they moved to the Cornett farm to care for her elderly father. Their only child was lost to them in infancy. Surviving this well-known successful farmer are his devoted wife, and two brothers, Dr. Joseph and George W. Hampton of Clinton.

HAMPTON, Joseph Robinson Dr.
b: Nov 16 1867, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 28 1948, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Dr. Joseph R. Hampton passed away at his home, Saturday, August 28, 1948. He was born in Shawnee Township on Nov. 16, 1867, the son of David T. and (Mary) Sophia Beaty Hampton. His father was southern born and came with his parents to this part of the country in 1839. Dr. Hampton was the oldest son of a family of five, his brothers and sisters having preceded him in death. They were: Mrs. John Paul, George W. Hampton, Mrs. Olga Ross and James H. Hampton. Dr. Hampton was married to Miss Rosa Lampkin, daughter of Ethelbert and Emma Lampkin on Sept 6, 1899, after he had attended what is now known as the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Mo. He began his practice in 1893 and had received his 50 year medical pin, an honor that comes to few doctors. He practiced in Shawnee Mound until April 1928, when the family moved to Clinton., where he continued to practice until very recently. He had been a member of the Masonic Lodge since 1889, joining that order first at Agricola, Mo. Dr. Hampton was a member of the Democratic party and served the City of Clinton as mayor from 1936 to 1942.He is survived by his devoted wife and their two children, Miss Ruth Hampton, a teacher in the Clinton High School., and Mrs. T. G. Spannagel, of Lamar, Colorado. He leaves two grandsons, Robert and T. J. Spannagel, and four nieces and nephews: Mark Paul, north of Clinton; Hampton Ross, Mrs. Sheldon McIntire and Lucille Ross, all of Blairstown. Funeral services were conducted at the church. Masonic services were held at the graveside at Englewood Cemetery.

HAMPTON, Sandra Jean McELVAIN
b: 1955
d: 2002
bur: Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, IA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2003 - Sandra Jean Hampton, 47, McMinnville, Tennessee, died Monday, December 30, 2002, at Mercy Medical Center in Centerville, Iowa. She was born June 16, 1955, at Centerville, the daughter of Paul and Helen Shorts McElvain. She married Leslie (Arnt) Hampton August 11, 1973. She was a member of the Christ United Methodist Church in McMinnville. She is survived by her husband, Arnt, McMinnville; two sons, Aaron P. Hampton and his wife Tracie, Nashville, Tennessee, and Kendall R. of Nashville; a grandson, Jesse Hampton, Nashville; her parents, Paul and Helen McElvain of Centerville; a sister, Bonnie Kyner and her husband Hugo, Alexandria, Virginia; brothers, Terry McElvain and his wife Janice, Centerville, John McElvain and his wife Marcella, Council Bluffs, Iowa, and James McElvain and his wife Melinda, Seymour, Iowa. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 2, at the Thomas Lange Funeral Home. Burial was in the Jerome Cemetery, Jerome, Iowa.

HAMPTON, Sarah Kathryn FINKS
b: 1910
d: 2000
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 18 2000 - Sarah Kathryn Hampton, 90, Kansas City, formerly of Clinton, died Saturday, December 16, 2000, at a Kansas City hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Consalus Funeral Home, Chilhowee. Interment will be in the Chilhowee Cemetery. Born in Calhoun on February 25, 1910, to William Scott and Jenny Graham Finks, she had lived in Chilhowee from 1939 to 1998. She was a member of the Community United Methodist Church of Chilhowee, the Ladies Aid of the church and the Science Hill Homemakers Club. She attended Central Missouri State Teachers College. Prior to her marriage to Charles E. Hampton on April 7, 1934, she was a school teacher in the Louis Station area. Mr. Hampton preceded her in death one day before her on December 15, 2000. Surviving are one son, Rev. Bill Hampton and wife, Bette, Lee's Summit; one daughter, Suzanne Weiss and husband LeRoy, Independence; two brothers, Glen Finks and his wife, Helen, Clinton, and Joe Finks and his wife, Coleen of Windsor; one sister E. Yvonne Green of Ocala, Florida; three grandchildren, Scott Braley and wife, Molly, Colin Braley and wife Beth, and Julia Kidwell and husband Brian, and one great-granddaughter, Katherine Kidwell, and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Paul Finks and Earl Finks; one sister, Jeannette Brown, and one granddaughter, Carole Hampton.

HANCOCK, George Washington Jr.
b: Dec 30 1838, Kentucky
d: Mar 4 1904, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Mar 12 1904 - In the death of G. W. Hancock on March 5, 1905, Clinton and Henry county lost one of its best and worthiest citizens. Born Dec. 20, 1838 of noble parentage in Owen county, Ky., in which state scores of his relatives live, including the chief executive of the grand old commonwealth. He immigrated to Henry county in the spring of 1875 and has lived in this community continuously. In the early sixties, he visited relatives in Clinton for the first time and remained until the close of the war, where he rendered great service in relieving the harsh measures of the time as they affected members of his family, who had cast their lot with the Confederacy. By patient industry and careful management, he accumulated considerable property. He was first married in Kentucky to Mrs. Mary Rebecca Miller, where two daughters, Mrs. H. C. Evans and Mrs. W. S. Robinson were born, and live in this county. On July 19, 1894, he married Miss Anice C. Wills of Garden City, who survives him. He was so jovial and good natured that he seemed to live in an atmosphere of perpetual youth. A few years ago, he was stricken with partial blindness, but at no time did he lose his native cheerfulness. He was simple and childlike in the profundity of his faith, and legions lost a friend when he died, with none losing a foe. Among his last words were blessings on his many friends who had rendered him such kindly service during his last illness.

HANCOCK, George Washington Sr.
b: May 19 1807, Culpepper Co, VA
d: Oct 29 1889
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Nov 2 1889 - G. W. Hancock, Sr., familiarly known as Uncle Wash, died about 12 o'clock Monday night, thus closing the scene of a most eventful life. Born in Culpepper Co, Va., May 19, 1807. His father's family moved to Franklin county, Ky. about 1810, where he was reared, a member of one of the most flourishing families of that state. He next moved to Owenton county, Ky., where in 1830 he married Jennette N. Settles, where his three children were raised, only one, John B. Hancock, surviving. He joined the Baptist church in his 16th year, and after his marriage, the children, 10 of whom grew to powerful and sturdy manhood and womanhood, he has for several years been the only surviving member. That once large and happy family of rollicksome boys and girls who tended the flocks, tilled the fields and played about the hearthstone of their father's plantation in Kentucky, vieing in feats of strength and prowess with their fellows, have with him passed away forever. He came to Clinton first in the fall of 1854, moving permanently the summer of 1855, when he brought with him the first stem saw and grist mill ever erected here, for which he received a bonus of $1000, an offer made by local citizens to secure such a venture. This mill was located where the ruins of the old woolen factory now stand; and here with his son, J. B., present proprietor of the Brownington mills, he sawed lumber and ground bread-stuff for people far and near until the outbreaking of the war. As a boy, he heard the battle guns of 1812, was a busy carpenter and builder in Kentucky at the time of the Mexican War and, in the late war, his fearless and out-spoken sympathy for the cause of his native state brought upon his head not a few of the trials and misfortunes of that stormy time. His first vote was cast for Andrew Jackson and all through his life, in the height of prosperity or midst of misfortune, two grand principles guided and controlled his life - the eternal justice of the principles of Democracy and his trust in God, child-like in its simplicity. Soon after coming to Henry county, he bought and entered some 2000 acres of land and at the old home place, a spot which long years ago he had chosen from a hundred hills to be the abiding place of himself and family, he passed to his much needed rest, the same calm look upon his face, the same sweet smile upon his lips that had graced a thousand deeds of kindness and lit his every look of love.

HANCOCK, John B.
b: Nov 20 1831, Owen Co, KY
d: Feb 6 1902, Heman, OK
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, February 8, 1902 - Word was received Wednesday that J.B. Hancock had died that evening at Heman, Oklahoma. Born in Owen County, Kentucky, where he grew to manhood, he came to Henry with his father, the late G. W. Hancock, in 1854, and they built the first steam flouring mill in the county. They also entered and purchased large tracts of land extending almost in a continuous body from Clinton, northwest to Big Creek. He furnished the lumber for the covered bridge, southwest of Grand River, that was torn down but a few months ago, and gave to the Christian Church of Clinton all the hard lumber that entered into its structure. He had been convinced by the powerful eloquence of Rev. Alexander Campbell, when he was preaching in Kentucky, and remained steadfast to the end. He was with Gen. Price during the war and, at the battle of Wilson Creek, was severely wounded and left on the field as dead but was rescued by L. W. Good of this city. He was a cousin of the late Congressman E. E. Settle of Owenton, Kentucky and also of G. W. Hancock, Clinton. He leaves two sons and two daughters, Mrs. Walter Greene of Marshall, and Mrs. A. A. Blanchard of Brownington. He left Brownington last summer and visited his son Clem at Meeker, Colorado and other Colorado points and was located at Heman, Oklahoma where he was endeavoring to build up a home. He was in his 73rd year at the time of his death. Remains will probably arrive in Clinton today for burial.

HANCOCK, Mary R. MILLER
b: Feb 13 1834, Anderson Co, KY
d: Feb 24 1892, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 27 1892 - Mrs. G. W. Hancock died Wednesday, Feb. 24, of consumption and was buried in Englewood. She was born Feb. 13, 1834 in Anderson county, Ky; first married to Calvin Miller, by whom she had two daughters, Mrs. Henry Evans and Mrs. S. W. Robinson of Garland. She was married to G. W. Hancock in Owenton, Ky. Feb. 27, 1891; came to Missouri in April, 1874. A most excellent woman.

HAND, Glen "Buddy"
b: abt 1927
d: 1995
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Glen (Buddy) hand, 68, died, September 18, 1995, in Houston, Texas. He was the son of Roy and Opal Hand. He is survived by one brother, James A. Hand of Windsor; two sisters, Mary Jean Payne of Wichita, Kansas, and Coleen H. Finks, Windsor, and many friends in Houston, Texas. Burial was September 21 in Veterans Cemetery in Houston, Texas.

HAND, Robert E.
b: May 9 1918, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 7 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HA-HI, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 10 2003 - Robert E. Hand, 85, Windsor, died early Friday morning, November 7, 2003, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born May 9, 1918, in Windsor, the son of Earl Asa Hand and Georgia Elizabeth (Fryer) Hand. On April 6, 1940, in Windsor, he married Vauneta Aileen Wood, who survives of the home. Mr. Hand worked in base supply at the Whiteman Air Force Base, Knob Noster in the civil service area with the 351st supply squadron for 25 years. He also worked for Windsor Coal Company and Bullock Truck and Tractor Company, also in Windsor. He served in the United States Army during World War II where he received the Purple Heart. He was a member and deacon of the Windsor First Christian Church, a member and past Worshipful Master of the Windsor Masonic Lodge #29, a member of the American Legion Post #82, Windsor VFW, Post #2610 and Disabled American Veterans. He also served as Dad Advisor for the Order of Rainbow for Girls, Windsor, councilman for Windsor City Council for three different terms, a volunteer for the old City Fire Department and was Santa Claus for many years at the Windsor First Christian Church. Survivors include his wife of the home; two daughters, Sandra Kay Taylor and her husband, Jack, Washington, Texas, and Lana Rae Sutherland, Windsor; a sister, Helen Wood, Clinton; a brother, Billy Hand, Sedalia; four grandchildren, Whitney Brown, Wesley Smith, Trevor Sutherland and Ryan Sutherland; two great-grandchildren, Hailey and Taylor, and several nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Carl Hand, and a nephew, Jack Reynolds. Funeral services were Sunday, November 9, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

HANDY, Robert Joe
b: Nov 13 1940, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Mar 22 2005, Jefferson City, Cole Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Jefferson City News-Tribune, Jefferson City MO, Mar 24 2005 - Robert Joe Handy age 64 of Eugene, died Tuesday, March 22, 2005, at St. Mary's Health Center in Jefferson City. He was born November 13, 1940, in Osceola, a son of Perry and Myrtle Terry Handy. He was united in marriage February 13, 1965, in Raytown, to Brenda Broker, and she survives at their home. He was a Navy veteran, serving his country during the Vietnam War. He retired from Kansas City Power and Light after 35 years of employment. He was a member of the St. Michaels Catholic Church in Russellville, where he was active in the Knights of Columbus. Survivors also include three daughters, Lesa Brownell and husband Boyd, Kansas City; Kimberly Stalnaker and husband, James, Okinawa, Japan; and Margaret Knight and husband, Tim, Independence; one brother, Perry "Jack" Handy, Independence; two sisters, Norma Jean Belcher, Carrolton and Delta Eggers, Cleveland; and six granddaughters, Angela, Kasi, Ashley, Amanda, Lindsey, and Sydney. A memorial service will be Monday, March 28, at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Russellville. Inurnment will take place in Frankenstein. In keeping with Mr. Handy's wishes, he was cremated. Arrangements under the direction of Scrivner-Morrow Funeral Home, Russellville.

HANGER, Charles Elmer
b: Dec 13 1913, near Quarles, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 4 1992, Raymore, Cass Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - C. Elmer Hanger was born near Quarles in Henry County, December 13, 1913, the son of W. T. Hanger and Bertha Breckenridge Hanger, and passed away at the Raymore Health Care Center in Raymore, June 4, 1992, at the age of 78 years. He farmed in the Quarles area until 1969 when he and his sister, Ethel, moved into Clinton and made their home at 811 E. Franklin St. He was employed for a time at the Wetzel Hospital until he retired. His sister, Ethel, passed away April 2, 1986. In 1988 he moved to Belton and lived with his adopted family, Darrell and Mary Goth, and their two children until his health failed. While there he was baptized into the Church of Christ in Raymore. Funeral services were Saturday, June 6, 1992, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

HANGER, Charles Oscar
b: Aug 4 1891, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 30 1983, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
Charles O. Hanger, 91, Leeton, died Thursday at Golden Valley Hospital. He was born in Clinton and was a lifelong resident of the Clinton-Leeton areas, where he was a retired farmer. He was a WWI Army veteran. Surviving are two daughters, Elsie May Burch and Nina Belle Ferguson. Funeral services were held at the Leeton Christian Church.

HANGER, Ethel Drue
b: Sep 27 1906, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 2 1986, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Miss Ethel D. Hanger, 79, 811 E. Franklin, died Wednesday, April 2, 1986, at Chastain's Nursing Home, Clinton. She is survived by one brother, Elmer Hanger, and several cousins. Funeral services will be Friday at the Consalus Chapel. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Miss Hanger was a homemaker. She was born September 27, 1906, in Henry County, daughter of William T. and Bertha Breckinridge Hanger.

HANGER, Franklin Jefferson
b: Apr 13 1871, near Quarles, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 8 1942, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Franklin Jefferson Hanger was born near Quarles April 13, 1871, living on the home place until November 23, 1904, when he was united in marriage to Inez Pearl Breckinridge of near Quarles. He died January 8, 1942, with funeral services at Drakes Chapel. He is survived by his wife and five children, Clarence, Allen, Marian, Boyd, Eunice; also two brothers, Will, and one sister, Mrs. Effie Tshappatt, near Quarles. Inez Pearl Hanger died January 6, 1971 and was buried in Drake's Chapel Methodist Church cemetery.

HANGER, William A. "Jiggs"
b: Oct 13 1917, Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 5 1993, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HA-HI, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William A. (Jiggs) Hanger, 76, of Windsor, died Friday, November 5, 1993 at his home in Windsor. He was born October 13, 1917 in Lewis Station, the son of Frank Hanger and Inez Pearl Breckenridge Hanger. On September 28, 1936 in Clinton, he married Helen Emogene Mantonya, who survives of the home. Mr. Hanger was an auto mechanic for Ferguson Chevrolet in Windsor for 38 years before his retirement in 1981. He also worked for the Lake City Arsenal, Lake City, for several years. He was an Army Veteran of World War II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter Linda Eidson, Windsor; two sons, Roger Hanger, Windsor, Jerry Hanger, Sedalia; one sister, Earlie Thomas, Clinton; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were Monday afternoon, November 8, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

HANKINS, Bill
b: Apr 12 1939, Edwards, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 21 2007, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 24 2007 - Bill Hankins, 68, of Windsor, Missouri, died early Saturday morning, July 21, 2007, at the Windsor Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Windsor, Mo. He was born April 12, 1939, in Edwards, Missouri, the son of Ida Josephine Hankins. He was married to Karron Sue Fike, in September 1962, at Warsaw, Mo., and she preceded him in death on May 3, 2002. Mr. Hankins was a mechanic for Tel-Com for several years before his retirement. He was a loving father to his children and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He had been baptized and was attending faithfully the Windsor Assembly of God Church. Survivors include his companion and best friend, Mary Biggs, of the home; a son, Billie Joe Hankins, Richland, Mo.; a daughter, Stacha Rene Hankins, Richland, Mo.; a step-son, James Martin Light, also of Richland, Mo.; a brother Donnie Wayne Hargett, Windsor, Mo.; 3 sisters, Janie Sidwell, Garden City, Mo., and Genie Willhite and Jessie McNeal, both of Windsor, Mo.; a granddaughter, Bree Ann Kastner, Richland, Mo. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 28, at the Windsor Assembly of God Church, Windsor.

HANKINS, Clarence
b: Jan 6 1916
d: May 14 1998, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 14 1998 - Clarence Hankins, 83, Windsor, died Thursday morning, May 14, 1998, at his home in Windsor.

HANKINS, Lucy J. OFFILL
b: 1859
d: 1918
bur: West Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, IL
Athens Free Press, Athens, Menard County, IL, Feb 22 1918 - Lucy J. Offill was born at Sweetwater, Menard County, Illinois, December 18, 1859 and died at her home in Springfield (Feb 14 1918) after a brief illness from pleuro-pneumonia aged 58 years, 1 month and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Samuel Wesley Hankins, October 19, 1875, at St. Louis Missouri. To this union six children were born, Arthur A. who died in infancy, Lillie F. who lived with her mother, Samuel Hankins of Ramsey, Illinois, Mrs. Alma DeGouveia of Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Grace Branson of Springfield, Ill., Earle Hankins of Sousa's Band, Great Lakes, Ill. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Emma Holland of this city and eight grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death, October 15, 1914. By her departure the family circle is bereft of that tender affection and sympathy which mother's presence imparts to the home. Deceased united with the Christian Church at Sweetwater, Ill. in early life. At the time of her departure her membership was with the Christian Church at Clinton, Mo. While caring for the interests of her growing family she found time to teach in the Bible school, to advance the work of the Ladies Aid wherever her lot might be cast. In the larger sphere she served the Young Woman's Christian Association in the capacity of National vice president. Possessed of a cheerful disposition she was ever ready to brighten the burdens of others and impart cheer and sunshine to their depressed spirits. These tender, loving ministrations will ever remain and be cherished in the memory of those upon whom she lovingly bestowed them. She was a devoted, tender affectionate mother ever seeking to advance the welfare and comfort of her children and ever solicitous for their advance in temporal matters. Besides the immediate members of her family circle - with her sister - her going will be a loss felt to a still larger circle of friends and neighbors. Mrs. Hankins was taken sick on Friday morning. In the evening of the same day the father of her daughter's husband suffered a stroke of paralysis. He died on the following Wednesday morning at 1:30 while Mrs. Hankins departed Thursday morning at 1:30, just twenty-four hours afterwards. The remains were brought to this city last Saturday afternoon and taken to the home of her sister. Funeral services were held at the Christian Church Sunday afternoon February 17. The funeral was held under the auspices of the Royal Neighbors of which order deceased was a member. Interment was made in the West Cemetery.

HANKINS, Rebecca Ann "Becky" AUNER
b: Jan 21 1952, Belleville, St. Clair Co, IL
d: Mar 17 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HA-HE, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 19 2002 - Rebecca Ann (Becky) Auner Hankins, 50, Clinton, died March 17, 2002. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at First Baptist Church of Clinton with burial following the service at Englewood Cemetery. Becky was born January 21, 1952, and grew up in Belleville, Illinois, where her parents still reside. She attended Cornell College in Iowa before getting her Master's in journalism at the University of Missouri in Columbia, where she met her soon-to-be husband, Eric Hankins. They married July 30, 1977, and made their permanent residence in Clinton in 1982. There, Eric and Becky raised their two daughters and became a part of the community. Becky worked in the library of Southeast (now Henry) Elementary School for seven years. When her health jeopardized her work, Becky devoted her time to PEO, Christian Women's Club, Bible study, her fidget group, Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS),l Round Table and First Baptist Church. She enjoyed shopping, reading and spending time with friends and family. Becky touched many lives and her memory will live on through her loved ones. She is survived by her daughters, Rachel, a student at UMKC Medical School, and Sarah, a student at William Jewell College, her husband, Eric; her parents, dr. Philip and Ailene Auner; her sisters, Janet Wissehr of Smithton, Illinois, Julie Hecksher of Charlotte, North Carolina, Gretchen Phillips of Glen Carbon, Illinois; a brother, Michael Baker of Lenexa, Kansas and other family and many friends.

HANKINS, Samuel Wesley
b: 1856
d: 1914
bur: West Cemetery, Athens, Menard Co, IL
The Henry County Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22 1914 - Samuel Hankins, died at 10:30 o'clock Thursday (Oct 15 1914) at his late home, 215 North Fourth Street, of heart trouble and dropsy. Deceased was born September 28, 1856, in Madison, Ill., being 58 years and 17 days old, at the time of his death. Mr. Hankins with his family moved to this city about three years ago from McCune, Kans., and he followed the occupation of a barber for two years, when his health began to fail and it became necessary for him to retire from active life. During his short residence here he has made a host of friends who will regret to hear of his death. Besides the widow, he leaves two sons, Earl and Samuel Hankins, Jr., of Kansas City, and three daughters, Mrs. Grover DeGouveia, of Kansas City; Mrs. Grace Branson, of Vandalia, Ill., Miss Lilly Hankins of this city, to mourn his demise. Funeral services were held at the home, Friday evening. Interment services will be held at Athens, Ill, Sunday, October 18th.

HANNA, Dixon
b: Aug 18 1852, Greenbrier Co, WV
d: Jul 28 1898, near Petersburg, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - In the deep hours of the night, on July 28, 1898, at his home near Petersburg, while surrounded by his weeping family, Dixon Hanna, after several hours of unspeakable suffering, took leave of his life. Born in Green Brier County, West Virginia August 18, 1852. Moved to Johnson County with his parents in 1870, then to Shawnee township, Henry County in 1873. Married in 1875 to Melissa Dunaway, who died one year later. In 1878 married Dora Webb. Became a member of the M. E. Church, Huntingdale charge, in 1876. Mr. Hanna's illness was very brief. On July 27, he discontinued his labor in the field about 5 p.m. and as the result of dysentery, fell asleep at 2 o'clock the following morning. He leaves a mother Mrs. Elizabeth A. McMillan of Huntingdale, a wife and eight children to mourn his loss. He served in the Confederate Army, as did his father, who fell mortally wounded during the engagement of Lynchburg in Virginia. As the evening shadows were gathering around the Carrsville Cemetery, Dixon Hanna was laid to rest in God's Acre.

HANNA, Florence Alla ADAIR
b: 1921
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 18 2002 - Florence Alla Adair Hanna died Saturday, February 16, 2002. She was born September 18, 1921, to Earl and Florence (Stark) Adair, who preceded her in death. She graduated from high school in Clinton. She was married to John Winfield Hanna, Jr. on June 1, 1940, and he died April 24, 1981. She was employed at NEO A&M College Cafeteria for 20 years before retiring. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Anna Marie Phillips and husband Curtis, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Patricia Ella Burkhardt and husband William, also of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and John David Hanna and wife Debra, Miami, Oklahoma; also four grandchildren, Patricia Ann Cook and husband, Edwin, Cleveland, Oklahoma, Teresa Renee Haynie and husband, Shawn, Tulsa, Oklahoma, Michael Burkhardt and Amanda Burkhardt, also of Tulsa, Oklahoma; four great-grandchildren, Evan Daniel Cook, Tara Renee Haynie, Anna Marie Cook and Tiffany Reighann Haynie; two nephews, J. C. Smith and Robert Mark Smith of Missouri, and many friends. Services will be Tuesday, February 19, at Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Miami, Oklahoma, Paul Thomas Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

HANNA, James Asbury
b: Aug 9 1879, near Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 16 1921, Greeley, Weld Co, CO
bur: Linn Grove Cemetery, Greeley, CO
James Asbury Hanna was born Aug. 9, 1879, near Shawnee Mound; departed this life March 16, 1921, at 8 a.m. at 1418 8th Ave., Greeley, Colorado. When he was about 18 his father died, leaving his mother with 7 smaller children. He took up the burden with his mother to help rear the children. He married to Miss Mottie Poague, Sept. 6, 1914, Greeley, Colorado. They returned to Missouri, remaining till April, 1915, coming to Colorado where they spent summer, but broken in health and homesick, he returned again to the old home, there they remained a year. In Dec, 1916, they, with his mother and her family, moved to Greeley. For a time he regained some of his health, and gave what time his health permitted to his beloved profession - New York Life Insurance. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mottie Hanna, his daughter, Helen Louise of 21 months, his mother, Mrs. Dora Hanna, his brother, Otis Hanna, sister Netta Hanna, all of Greeley, and sister Mrs. A. Rosenberg of Wauss, Nebr. and Mrs. Geo. McQuitty of Chilhowee, Mo. He was bedfast ten days, suffering every minute, but so patient and uncomplaining. Everything was done that doctor and nurses and loved ones could do and he was hopeful till the day before his death, when he became reconciled to God's will. At the last he called for his loved ones to tell them "good bye," saying: "I've been praying for 3 months for God to heal me of this lung trouble, and He's going to do it in his own good way." Raising his hand he said: "When the Lord says, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant, I am ready and willing to go, glad to go. God doeth all things well. We come not into this world of our own accord, neither do we go away. Worldly science can only bring temporary relief, but with God all things are possible. If the time is not yet, I will wait till He calls." About two hours later he said: "I'm going to sleep now, and won't wake up any more. Good bye, everybody, be good." Funeral services were held Friday from Macy's Chapel. After an impressive Masonic burial by Lodge 20, he was laid away in Linn Grove cemetery, resting within the shadows of the Great Rockies that will guard the dust of this noble man forever.

HANNAH, Joe P.
b: 1919
d: 2004
bur: Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 2 2004 - Joe P. Hannah, 85, Sebring, Florida, formerly of Kansas City, Kansas, died Sunday, August 29, 12004, at The Palms in Sebring. Funeral services will be Saturday, September 4, at the Porter Funeral Home, Kansas City, Kansas. Burial will be in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Mr. Hannah was born February 1, 1919, in Ozark and was a resident of Kansas City, Kansas, for 48 years before moving to Sebring 19 years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of the 8th Armored Division. He was an operating engineer for 41 years with Federal Cold Storage before retiring in 1982. He was a member of Wesley United Methodist Church, and was the boy Scout leader of its Troop 42 at the church. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Ada Maxine Hannah of the home; daughter Sandra Harding, Overland Park, Kansas; son Edward Hannah and his wife Diane, Clinton; son Jim Hannah and his wife Claudia, Kansas City, Kansas; daughter Donna Holman and her husband Danny, Gardner, Kansas; daughter Sheila smith, Conyers, Georgia; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

HANNAH, R. J. "Buster"
b: abt 1928
d: 2005
bur: Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2005 - "Buster" R. J. Hannah, 77 Osceola, died Thursday, August 11, 2005, at Sac-Osage Hospital in Osceola. He was a longtime heavy equipment operator and a member of Local #101. Funeral services will be Saturday, August 13, at 5 p.m. at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Pleasant Mound Cemetery near Osceola.

HANNEY, Brian Evan
b: 1957
d: 1999
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Kansas City Star, Kansas City MO, Dec 16 1999 - Brian Evan Hanney, 42, of Clinton, MO, died early Sunday, Dec 5, 1999, at his home of a heart attack. He was born Jan 19, 1957, in Clay Center, KS, to Jack A. and Alyce A. Hanney of Pittsburg, KS. He attended school in Prairie Village, graduating in 1975 from Shawnee Mission East High School. He graduated from Central Missouri State University in 1980 with a degree in journalism. Mr. Hanney worked for 17 years as sports editor of the Clinton Daily Democrat, but also covered local and county government and political issues, which he loved. He was involved with many youth activities, sponsoring an annual high school all-stars basketball tournament and promoting outstanding area athletes for consideration of college sports scholarships. He was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes of America, the Henry County Democratic Club, and the Holy Rosary Church of Clinton. He is survived by his parents and three brothers, Jere Hanney of Prairie Village, KS, Mark Hanney of Overland Park, KS, and Paul Hanney of Pittsburg, KS. He is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Danae Hanney of Prairie Village, KS, and Darlene Brown of Pittsburg, KS, and by a nephew, Jack DeWayne Hanney, of Prairie Village, KS. Funeral services were December 10, at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO; burial was Monday, December 13, in Highland Park Cemetery, Pittsburg, KS.

HANNING, Doris F. MILLER
b: Aug 20 1916, near Shawnee Mound, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 21 1997, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HA-HI, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Doris F. Hanning, 81, Clinton, died Tuesday evening, October 21, 1997, at the Golden Valley Hospital. She was born in Henry County near the Shawnee Mound community and spent all of her life in Henry County and Clinton. Survivors include three brothers, Charlie Miller of Fair Play, Alfred Miller of Independence, and Allen Miller of Liberty. Graveside services will be held Friday, October 24, at the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor at 11 a.m.

HANNING, Mary May
b: Jul 23 1906, Pettis Co, MO
d: Mar 13 1922, S of Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HA-HI, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor MO, Thursday, March 9 1922 - Missouri Killed By Train Miss Mary May Haning (sic), Sunday Afternoon- Foot Caught in Trestle South of Town - Was Walking Track with Eldon Edmondson When Katy Limited, Southbound, Bore Down on Them - Companion Had Narrow Escape From Like Fate. Miss Mary May Haning was instantly killed Sunday afternoon about 4:15 by being struck by the southbound Katy Limited when about half way across the Tebo creek trestle down the track from the Colbow crossing, south of town. In company with Eldon Edmondson, Miss Haning was walking south on the Katy track and a high wind was blowing from the sough which prevented them from hearing the approaching train. Between the public road crossing and the trestle, over Little Tebo, there is a curve in the railroad which prevents one from seeing an approaching train from the north until it is almost upon the trestle. After the train had passed over Miss Haning, it backed up and the body was put on a stretcher and taken into the men's waiting room at the depot and later to the Huston Undertaking Parlors where an inquest was held Monday afternoon. Prior to the taking of testimony, the coroners jury consisting of C.H. Garoutte, J. W. Garoutte, J.W. McIntire, Frank S. Oechsli, Gasner Foster and J.A. Wesner, was impaneled by Coroner W. R. Campbell of Clinton, and in company with the coroner viewed the body of the unfortunate victim of the accident. They found both of her legs and both arms were broken, a deep scalp wound also an injury to her hip. On account of the train crew of the Limited not being able to get here at 1 o'clock the taking of testimony was deferred until 4:30 in the afternoon. The engineer on the Limited, H. F. Yonker of Sedalia, and his fireman, D.R. Bates of Sedalia, testified that they saw the couple ahead of them on the trestle over Little Tebo, that they whistled, but the couple did not see them, and then the two people started to run and the girl fell, the boy apparently trying to lift her, but being forced to leap for his life just before the engine passed over her. The train was going between fifty-five and sixty miles an hour. Mr. Yonker testified that as soon as he saw the danger he blew the whistle, threw on the brakes and the emergency, and stopped the heavy train as quickly as posible (sic). Eldon Edmondson, the young man who was the lady's companion, testified that he was a coal miner, had lived in Windsor eighteen years, and had known Miss Haning eight months. In the afternoon in company with Miss Haning, went out for a walk and went south on the Katy railroad track, stopped at the trestle but did not see or hear a train, started across and when about half way heard a train whistle, thought it was coming from the south, looked and did not see anything, then looked north and the train was almost upon them, not over three hundred feet away, grabbed her by the arm, but her foot became fastened between the ties, tore half of sleeve of her dress off trying to extricate her, but couldn't, told her to lie down on the track, which she did. He said he then closed his eyes and jumped to the outside of the track, something striking one of his feet, but inflicting no injury. He said he saw the girl raise her head after the engine and one car passed over her, the second car striking her. After the train had passed over her. After the train had passed, he got up from the ties at the outside of the track and went to the body of the girl, but she was dead when he got there. A heavy wind was blowing from the south and this, he said, was the reason they did not hear the whistle until the train was almost upon them. Mose Cairer, who was also taking a walk in that part of town Sunday afternoon, stated that he met the two young people out walking near the trestle; also met two strangers at the Colbow crossing and was talking to them when the train passed, that the train whistled at the crossing and also shortly after. When it whistled the second time, he said he thought of the boy and girl he had met and wondered if they had crossed the bridge. He heard the train stop shortly after it whistled and felt sure something had happened. He said he heard the train whistle when it left the depot in Windsor and also when it crossed the different crossings and later just before it stopped. This being all the testimony, the jury then retired to another room and within a short time returned the following verdict: We, the jury, find from the evidence that the death of Mary May Haning was entirely accidental and that the trainmen were in no way responsible. G.P. FOSTER, Foreman. - Monday afternoon funeral services were held over the remains at the Huston Undertaking Parlors and interment was made in Laurel Oak cemetery. Mary May Haning was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. H. Haning and was born in Pettis county, Mo., July 23, 1906, and had she lived until July would have been sixteen years of age. The family came to Windsor about one year ago. She is survived by her parents, four brothers and four sisters. The family had just completed arrangements for moving to a farm near Leeton. As the engine and tender and one car had passed over Miss Haning without injury, it is evident she either started to raise up, else was caught by the trucks of the third car swinging lower than on the forward car. Word of the sad accident spread quickly and soon a crowd of two hundred or more persons were at the station. - Another clipping, no date; may have come from church bulletin: At the request of the family, our pastor conducted the funeral at 3:15 Monday afternoon of Miss Mary Mae Hanning, who was so suddenly killed on Sunday afternoon by a Katy passenger train. She was a beautiful young girl, not quite 16 years of age, and quite popular among her young friends. The parents and sorrowing brothers and sisters will not be forgotten by all good people. Services were at the Huston funeral parlors in the presence of a large concourse of friends." - MARY HANEY KILLED Laid Down on Track to Escape Passing Train, But Raised Her Head Too Soon Miss Mary Haney, who lived here a few years ago with her parents and is well known by many Leeton people, met a tragic death near Windsor late Sunday afternoon. The dead girl is a sister of Mrs. Gurney Parker, near Leeton. The Sedalia correspondent of the Kansas City Post, gives the following account of the accident: Her foot imprisoned inside the rails of an M K & T. railroad trestle, Miss Mary Haney, 17 (hand crossed out and written in 15) years old, would have escaped death by lying flat between the rails while a passenger train passed above her, had she not lifted her head as the last car passed. She was killed almost instantly. With Eldon Edmonson, Miss Haney was walking across the trestle a mile south of Windsor, when they were overtaken by the train. He stepped outside the rails and laid face downward, while she was unable to free her foot and laid face downward between the rails. She raised her head slightly and was killed.

HANSEN, Ruby M. THOMPSON
b: 1904
d: 2003
bur: Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Benton Co, MO
arr: Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 19 2003 - Ruby M. Hansen, 99, Clinton and formerly of Lincoln, died Thursday, May 15, 2003, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. she was born on March 18, 1904, in rural Warsaw, the daughter of John P. and Lillie Mothersbaugh Thompson. On May 2, 1925, she married Arthur B. Hansen in Warsaw. In 1944, they moved to Lincoln where they made their home their entire married life. Her husband, Arthur, preceded her in death March 17, 1979. She was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Lincoln. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Thompson; a sister, Lucy Higgins, and a great-granddaughter, Brooke Ann Cowan. She is survived by one son, Charles "Pete" Hansen and his wife Anna Myrtle Hansen, Calhoun; a granddaughter, Connie A. Cowan and her husband Homer, Richardson, Texas, and a great-grandson, Homer "Chip" Cowan, also of Richardson, Texas, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Monday, May 19, at the Davis-Miller Funeral Home, Lincoln. Burial was in the Lincoln Cemetery.

HANSON, Dorothy Marie KEIRSEY
b: 1919
d: 2004
bur: Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Bates Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 23 2004 - Dorothy Marie Hanson, 85, Adrian, died Friday, June 18, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She was born February 6, 1919 to Obediah Sampson and Minnie Christie Keirsey on the family farm near Ballard in Bates County. She graduated from Ballard High School and earned her teaching Certificate from Central Missouri State Teachers college in Warrensburg. On December 28, 1938, she was united in marriage to Wilbur Leroy Hanson. she lived in Bates County most of her life, the last 18 years at Houston Plaza in Adrian. She was a member of the Adrian Christian Church and most recently attended the Passaic United Methodist Church. She is survived by two sons, Steve Reno Hanson and wife, Nyla, and Nels Andrew Hanson, both of Butler; one brother, Robert D. Keirsey and wife Marjorie, Maryville; three sisters, Eleanor Boone and husband Fritts, Oregon, Lucille Dir and husband Kenneth, Dallas, Texas, and Martha Cooper, Butler; four grandsons, Scott, Travis and wife Kiya, Bradley and wife Michelle, and Glenn; four great-grandchildren, Ty, Kit, Tyler and Kaylee, and a number of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Wilbur in 1965, and brother Marvin Keirsey in 1997. Graveside services were Monday, June 21, at Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler.

HANSON, Edward James
b: Sep 1 1938, Plain, WI
d: Apr 13 2009, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Edward J. Hanson, age 70 of Deepwater, Missouri passed away Monday, April 13, 2009 at North Kansas City Hospital, North Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Hanson's wishes were to be cremated with no services at this time. Ed was born in Plain, Wisconsin. He was a career serviceman serving in the U. S. Navy. He was a member of the D.A.V. and the V. F. W. in Montrose, Missouri. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne of the home; two daughters, Brenda Hanson of Winsted, Connecticut and Kimberly Hanson of Deepwater, Missouri; one son, Edward C. Hanson and wife, Becky of Simsbury, Connecticut; one sister, Kathy Archibald and husband, Steve of Beaverton, Oregon; four grandchildren, Paige Whiting, Cheyenne Hanson, Ayiana Hanson and Edward M. Hanson and his faithful dog, Sissie Bear.

HANSON, William V. "Bill"
b: 1931
d: 2004
bur: Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 20 2004 - William V. "Bill" Hanson, 72, Warrensburg and formerly of Windsor, died Sunday, October 17, 2004, at Missouri Veterans Home, Warrensburg. He was born November 26, 1931, in Neodesha, Kansas, the son of Lawrence Victor Hanson and Dorene Hortense (Grimm) Hanson. On January 20, 1957, he married Lura Louise Stafford, who survives of Highland Park, Illinois. He graduated from Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, and later earned a specialist degree in education from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. He worked for many years as a principal in several elementary schools and high schools. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of First Baptist Church, Windsor, and Masonic Lodge, #29 AF&AM, Windsor. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, William Victor Hanson Jr. Quincy, Illinois, and Chris Jon Hanson, Bloomington, Illinois; two daughters, Verna Clara Hanson, Independence, and Renita Cheryl Hanson, Gurnee, Illinois; six grandchildren, William Victor Hanson III, St. Louis, Marianne Louise Hanson, Gurnee, Illinois, Victoria Stella Hanson, St. Louis, Rachel Joy Hanson, Bloomington, Illinois, Daniel Britt Hanson, Bloomington, Illinois, and Olivia Lee Hanson, Quincy, Illinois; a great-grandchild, Toriana Marie Hanson, St. Louis. Graveside committal services will be Thursday, October 21, at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville.

HAPPY, Marjorie L.
b: Aug 26 1921, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Mar 31 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Forest Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Muehlebach Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 4 2006 - Marjorie L. Happy, 84, died at St. Joseph Hospital Friday, March 31, 2006. Services were Tuesday, April 4, at Muehlebach Funeral Home. Burial was in Forest Hill Cemetery. She was born August 26, 1921, and was a lifelong resident of Kansas City, most recently residing at John Knox Village in Lee's Summit. She retired from a lifelong career with Safeway. She was preceded in death by her parents Beulah and Gerald Happy Jr. Survivors include her sister, Geraldine Conway and husband Richard, Blue Springs; brother Gerald E. Happy III of Clinton; nieces, Vickie Brown of Kansas City, Valerie Hatten and husband Dave, Kansas City; several great-nieces and nephews, and many friends.

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