Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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HOPFINGER, Anne C.
b: Dec 15 1894
d: Apr 27 1997, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Muehlebach Funeral Home, Kansas City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anne C. Hopfinger, 102, Overland Park, Kansas, died Sunday, April 27, 1997, at Overland Park Manor. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 30, at Immaculate Conception Church, Montrose, with burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Montrose.

HOPFINGER, Thomas
b: Dec 5 1855, near Belleville, St. Clair Co, IL
d: Mar 12 1914, near Montrose, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Recorder, Mar 20 1914 - Thos. Hopfinger age 58 years died at his home near Montrose last Thursday, March 12, 1914, after a lingering illness. Mr. Hopfinger was born near Belleville, Ill. Dec. 5, 1855. For four years he has been in failing health and the last two summers has gone to Colorado, hoping to improve his condition. He leaves a wife and ten children, 6 girls and 4 boys, to mourn his loss also one sister, Mrs. Schreck of Bellville, Ill, who was present at the funeral. Another sister, Mrs. Mary Worms of Mascouth, Ill., and two brothers, Toney Hopfinger of Delafield, Ill, and Phillip Hopfinger of Trenton, Ill., were unable to be present. All the children were present. Funeral services were held at the Catholic church in this city Saturday morning, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery.

HOPGOOD, Neva
b: Jul 12 1872, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 4 1891, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Oct 10 1891 - Died, Mrs. Neva Hopgood, Sunday last at 8:30 a.m., a fair young life taking its flight on a bright October morning, dying with the summer. Mrs. Hopgood gave birth to a beautiful little daughter three weeks ago, which was at once the pride and joy of her parents and relatives. The little one seems to be well and unusually bright but the fair young mother took typhoid fever within a week after the birth of her child and in two weeks, death claimed her in spite of the best of care, mother, father, husband and brothers, hanging on every breath and hoping for the best. Neva was the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Daum, born July 12, 1872 and was raised and educated in Clinton and married Thomas Hopgood Feb. 23, 1890. The ideal wedded life was realized and to her husband she was "the fairest thing in mortal eyes." The funeral was at the Presbyterian Church and burial in Englewood.

HOPKINS, Alma Lee CHRISTIAN
b: May 2 1927, near Windsor, Benton Co, MO
d: Oct 11 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Alma Lee Hopkins, 66, of Windsor, died Monday evening, October 11, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born May 2, 1927, in Benton County, near Windsor, the daughter of Warren William Christian and Emma Audrey Easley Christian. On August 30, 1946, in Ionia, she married Charles William (Bill) Hopkins, who preceded her in death Nov. 4, 1963. Mrs. Hopkins worked for Town and Country Shoes in Sedalia, as a stitching machine operator, for 23 years before retiring in 1984. She also worked for 7 years at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor. She was a Hostess at Maxine's Gourmet Restaurant, in Sedalia, from 1972 to 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, the Anna Cowan Circle, of the church, the Henry County Chapter DAR, Windsor Chapter No. 102 OES, Past Matrons and Patrons, Henry County Extension Club. Survivors include a son, Marion Gene Hopkins, St. Charles; two daughters, Helen Lee Keary, Evanston, Illinois; Geneva Ann Bear, Smithton; five grandchildren; a sister, Jeannie Shepard, Lincoln, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Friday, October 15, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery.

HOPKINS, Betty Jane BRYANT
b: 1937
d: 2005
bur: Blackwater Cemetery, Jackson Twp, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 15 2005 - Betty Jane Hopkins, 68, Urich and formerly of Blairstown and Pleasant Hill, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at her home. She was born April 6, 1937, in Pikeville, Kentucky, the daughter of Ed Bryant and Cardelia Ray Bryant. She moved to Missouri with her family in 1949. Mrs. Hopkins worked for about 19 years at the Holden Mfg. Co. in Holden and she also worked for A. D. Moore Greenhouse in Pleasant Hill, as well as doing house cleaning for several years. She was a member of the Urich Baptist Church. On June 27, 1956, in Clinton, she married Edgar Lee Hopkins, who died December 24, 2003. Survivors include a son Marvin Hopkins and wife Francis, Urich; four daughters, Vivian Verlaque and husband Louis, Warrensburg, Teresa Wilbanks and husband David, Kingsville, Dianna Nichols, Pleasant Hill, Lela Thompson and husband Alan, Blairstown; one sister Louise Petitt and husband Chris; two brothers, Jim Bryant and wife Carol, and Lonnie Bryant and wife Elizabeth, all of Kingsville; 13 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and friends and neighbors. She was also preceded in death by a grandson Andrew Wilbanks; a granddaughter Megan Wilbanks; her father Ed Bryant; her mother Cordelia Bryant; five brothers, Roy, Joe, Charlie, Emery and Jarvey, and two sisters, Dollie Dennis and Mary Younce. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 17, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Holden. Burial will follow in the Blackwater Cemetery, east of Pittsville.

HOPKINS, Charles William "Bill"
b: Jun 23 1919, near Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 5 1963, Grandview, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - Funeral services for Charles William Hopkins, 44, were held Thursday afternoon at the Gough Funeral Home. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery. Mr. Hopkins was found dead in bed at his apartment in Grandview Tuesday afternoon. He had suffered a heart attack Monday night. He was employed at Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base. Mr. Hopkins was born near Windsor June 23, 1919, son of John and Ida Hopkins. He was a graduate of Blairstown High School. On August 30, 1946 he was married to Alma Lee Christian of Windsor. They were the parents of three children, all of whom survive. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Masonic Lodge No. 29, and received his 32nd degree from the Scottish Rite bodies of Kansas City Orient later becoming a member of the Sedalia Scottish Rite Club. He was a member of Easter Star Chapter No. 102 of Windsor and a veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, one son, Marion Gene, and two daughters, Helen Lee and Geneva Ann, of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hopkins of Chilhowee; three brothers, Edgar of Pleasant Hill, Elmer of Garden City, and Oscar of Kansas City, and two sisters. Mrs. Georgia Brammer of Tulsa, Okla., and Mrs. Elsie Shaw of Empire, Calif. He was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Marion.

HOPKINS, Elmer Roy
b: 1924
d: 1993
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Elmer Roy Hopkins of Garden City, MO, was born January 15, 1924, near Lincoln, the son of John William and Ida (Schelle) Hopkins. He departed this life April 13, 1993, at his home near Garden City at the age of 69 years. He was a farmer and stockman. Earlier he was owner/operator of Hopkins Truck Line in Garden City from 1970 until 1984 and was a driver for Pacific Mountain Express and Phillips Petroleum Company, both in Kansas City. He was a member of the Quick City Baptist Church near Holden. He had lived in Raytown before moving to Garden City in 1962. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Curtis, William, and Jim. He is survived by a son, John E. of Garden City; a brother, Edgar Hopkins, Pleasant Hill; two sisters, Georgia Brammer, Tulsa, OK, and Elsie Shaw, Empire, CA. Funeral services were April 16, 1993 at Dickey Chapel in Garden City with burial in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

HOPKINS, Ida SCHEELE
b: 1897
d: 1964
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - Mrs. Ida Hopkins, 68, south of Chilhowee, died in her sleep early Monday morning, March 21. Funeral services were conducted at 3:30 p.m., March 23, at the Quick City Baptist Church by the Rev. Clarence Hyde. Interment was in Grant Cemetery, under the direction of the Cook Funeral Home, Chilhowee. Ida Scheele, daughter of William and Ella Cox Scheele, was born July 4, 1897, near Windsor. She married John William Hopkins Aug. 27, 1918. She was a member of the Quick City Baptist Church. Mrs. Hopkins is survived by her husband of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Brammer, Tulsa, Ok., Mrs. Elsie Shaw, Empire, Calif; three sons, Edgar, Pleasant Hill, Elmer, Garden City; James, Kansas City; a brother, Harold Scheele, Windsor; and 18 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two sons, Curtis, in 1938 and Charles, in November 1963.

HOPKINS, John William
b: 1899
d: 1979
bur: Grant Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor, MO - John William Hopkins, 79, Chilhowee, died Sept. 22, 1979, at his home. He was born Oct. 19, 1899, near Warsaw, son of Charlie Branch and Martha Wilson Hopkins. On Aug. 27, 1918, he was married to Ida Scheele. She preceded him in death. Mr. Hopkins spent most of his life as a farmer in the Henry County area. He was a member of the God's Chapel Church near Clinton. Survivors include two sons, Edgar Hopkins, Blairstown; Elmer Hopkins, Garden City; two daughters, Mrs. Georgia Brammer, Tulsa, Okla., Mrs. Elsie Shaw, Empire, Calif.; three brothers, Thomas Hopkins, Lincoln; Frank Hopkins, Sedalia and Albert Hopkins, Kansas City; one sister, Mrs. Julia Inloes, Kansas City; 20 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, and three sons, Oscar Hopkins, William Hopkins and Curtis Hopkins. Funeral services were held Sept. 25 at the Atkenson-Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City. Burial was in the Grant Cemetery near Creighton.

HOPKINS, Samuel B.
b: Dec 5 1825, Pohaton Co, VA
d: May 22 1904, near Thrush, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 28 1904 - Died, Samuel Hopkins, 78, near Thrush of catarrah of the throat. Born in Pohaton County, Va., December 5, 1825 and died May 22, 1904. Came to Missouri in 1855 and married Mary Jane George Dec. 30, 1857 and they had 12 children, 11 living; two sisters, 21 grandchildren and a host of friends. His wife died September 7, 1887 and he kept house with two daughters until his death. Burial at Mt. Olivet.

HOPPE, Mary Elizabeth GLASSCOCK
b: Oct 17 1903, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Jan 4 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Mary Elizabeth Hoppe, 92, Clinton, died Thursday, January 4, 1996, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. - Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hoppe was born October 17, 1903, in Lexington. She was the daughter of William L. and Mary E. (Hulver) Glasscock. Mary was the fifth child of the family. When Mary was seven the family crossed the Missouri River on the ice with all their possessions to Mayview. She went to Prairie Valley School and joined the old Mt. Heborn Church that was high on the hill. The church bell rang each Sunday morning from the church steeple high in the belfry. A Sunday school teacher for 20 years saw the family was in church each Sunday. The family moved to Clinton in 1919. Mary finished her school term at New Harmony School under Miss Ruth Sherman. She then went to Golden Gate Church and was baptized in Grand River by Rev. Ramsey. In 1921, Henry Hoppe and Mary Glasscock were married. To this union four children were born. William, Lester, Peggy and Patty. Mary worked at the Penney Grocery, R. V. Raines Grocery and the Mac Grocery as a cashier until the war was over. Mary was a Camp Fire leader for five years. She loved the out-of-doors. She had a beautiful yard and lovely flowers. With her children grown and time on her hands, Mary went to work for Dr. G. S. Walker (her family doctor for 20 years) at the old Clinton General Hospital. Her husband preceded her in death in 1963, also two sons, William (Billy) and Lester. She is survived by two daughters, Patty Richman, Bates City, and Peggy Bailey, Calhoun; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bud Glasscock, Grandview; three sisters, Virginia Garrison, Oglethorpe, Georgia, Mildred Jones, Rolla, and Ruth Meredith, Clinton. Funeral services were held Monday, January 8, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

HOPPE, Shirley Lee
b: Apr 3 1928
d: Nov 15 1994, Oaklahoma City, OK
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Shirley Lee Hoppe, 66, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, died at his home Monday, November 14, 1994. He was a former resident of Henry County. He is survived by his wife of the home in Oklahoma City; two daughters, Stephanie Hoppe and Carrie Clark, and one son, Therion Hoppe of Fort Worth, Texas; a daughter, Shirley Ruth Thompson and three grandchildren of Tracy, California; his mother, Ruth Meredith and sister, Genieve Huenefeldt of Clinton. Arrangements are pending.

HOPPE, William George "Bill"
b: Dec 29 1932
d: Sep 24 2003, North Kansas City, Clay Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 22 2003 - William G. Hoppe, 70, Clinton, died September 24, 2003, at North Kansas City Hospital in North Kansas City. Bill was born December 29, 1932, to William August and Mary (Dehn) Hoppe. He was a lifelong farmer and lived in Henry County his entire life. He married Ellen Lindstrom on June 7, 1954. To this union one child, Susan, was born on October 4, 1961. He is survived by his wife, Ellen, of the home; daughter, Susan Mosley and husband, Rick, Grandsons, Max and Luke Mosley, Clinton. He also is survived by a sister, Mary Virginia Knutson, Clinton, as well as nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, W. A. and Mary Hoppe, as well as a sister, Christine Hoppe. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clinton, Elks Lodge, Eagles, DU, American Legion and PKC. Bill was full of stories and jokes and he loved to kid around with his friends and family. Farming and the outdoors were the great joys of his life. He was very proud of his tomatoes and sweet corn that he raised in his garden each year. He enjoyed hunting, especially coon hunting. He also enjoyed fishing and always looked forward to his annual fish fry. His family was very special to him, especially his grandsons, Max and Luke. He loved spending time with them. He enjoyed taking them to the farm, teaching them to drive, hunting and fishing with them, as well as watching them participate in sports, school and church functions. Services were held Saturday, September 27 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

HOPPER, Lenorl Delora
b: abt 1911
d: 2002
bur: Forest City Cemetery, Forest City, Holt Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 2 2002 - Lenorl Delora Hopper, 91, Oregon, Missouri, a retired cook, died Saturday, November 30, 2002, in the Heartland Hospital, St. Joseph. Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 3, 1 p.m., at the Chamberlin Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri, with burial in Forest City Cemetery, Forest City, Missouri.

HOPTON, Naomi Martha STRICKLAND
b: Nov 26 1912, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: May 1998, Las Vegas, NV
bur: Teays Chapel Cemetery, Bear Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 15 1998 - Naomi Martha Hopton was born in Deepwater on November 26, 1912, to the late Beulah Collins and Howard Strickland. Naomi lived in California most of her life, working as a nurse at St. Luke's and Huntington Memorial Hospital for 30 years. She moved to Las Vegas, Nevada, six years ago. She confessed Christ as her Savior and joined the Deepwater Baptist Church where she still has her membership. She always enjoyed coming back to Missouri to be with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Bernice Hall. Surviving are one son Charles, Las Vegas, Nevada; many cousins and lost of friends. Graveside services were held at the Teays Chapel cemetery, Montrose, Thursday, May 14.

HORD, Howard E.
b: Feb 13 1928, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 17 2007, Troy, Lincoln Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 20 2007 - Howard E. Hord, age 79 of St. Charles, Missouri passed away Sunday, June 17, 2007 at Troy Manor, Troy, Missouri. Memorial services will be Saturday, June 23, 2007 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Howard was born in Clinton, Missouri on February 13, 1928, the son of Earl and Daisy (Sersey) Hord. Following graduation from the public schools, he served in the U. S. Army from May 1, 1946 to May 10, 1947. After his return from military service, he enrolled at Central Missouri State College, Warrensburg, Missouri where he met Betty Thomas. They were married on December 26, 1949. After college he worked at the S.S. Kreske Store in East St. Louis, Illinois and later moved to St. Charles, Missouri. While living in St. Charles he began working as a machinist for the McDonnell- Douglas Corporation and retired as an assistant foreman in December 31, 1984. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Robert B. Hord and one sister, Rebecca Hord. He is survived by his wife, Betty of Parkville, Missouri; two sons, Terry (Rochelle) Hord of St. Charles, Missouri and Randy (Karen) Hord of Franklin, Tennessee; two daughters, Laura (Karl) Schottler of Shawnee Mission, Kansas and Susan (Denny) Rowe of Parkville, Missouri; one brother, Bruce (Pat) Hord of Clinton, Missouri; two sisters, Marsha Conkey of Yuba City, California and Barbara Burns of Overland Park, Kansas as well as eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren as well as many other relatives and friends.

HORN, Mary Adelia REDMAN
b: Nov 11 1841, Bowling Green, KY
d: Jan 4 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Henry County Democrat, Thursday, Jan 11 1923 - Mrs. Horn Died Thursday Morning - Mrs. N. H. Horn passed away at 8:30 o'clock Thursday morning at the home of her daughter Miss Lillia Horn 129 East Jefferson Street. The end came after three weeks of intense suffering from a broken hip, an injury which she sustained in a fall last December 14. At her advancing age, 81 years, the injury was all the more severe and it was feared by her friends that this good woman could never rise from her bed of pain to continue her life of goodness and usefulness. On Wednesday night brought relief to the tired body. Miss Mary Adelia Redman was born in Bowling Green, Ky., November11, 1841, a daughter of Rev. J. Redman, a South Methodist minister. After the great war, it was a wonderful pleasure to her to celebrate her birthday with the nation as Armistice Day or "Peace Day." She was married in 1865 to N. H. Horn in Bowling Green and they moved to Missouri in 1870 to Johnson County, near Holden. Her husband preceded her into the Great Beyond in 1907 at Walker, Mo. The following year she moved to Clinton. The past summer was one of the happiest imaginable for this good lady and her children, for, with her daughter, Miss Lillia, she made thelong trip to Seattle and Spokane, Washington to visit her children, the memories of this wonderful visit bringing happiness into the life of the entire family and doing much to soothe the long painful hours after the sad injury. She was survived by six children, Miss Lillia Horn, of Clinton, Mrs.Lee Wood, of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. Mary Wiley Wright, of Seattle, Wash., Mrs. G. E. Hamilton, of Spokane, Wash., John Horn, of Walker Mo., Mrs. E. C. Campbell, of Sedalia, and a stepchild, Mrs. Jennie Key, of Deepwater. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made.

HOSACK, Cartha Gene
b: Nov 27 1927
d: Jun 5 1994, Newburgh, IN
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Cartha Gene Hosack, 66, Juniper Road, Newburgh, Indiana, died Sunday, June 5, 1994, at his home. Mr. Hosack, a member of the Presbyterian faith, retired in 1986 from Peabody Coal Co., where he worked for 35 years. He was general superintendent of mining operations in Indiana and Ohio, and retired as superintendent of blasting operations. He was a World War II Navy veteran and a member of Evansville Eagles Lodge and past president of the Indiana Coal Association. Surviving are his wife, the former Mary Helen Trainer; a son, Gary Hosack of Evansville; a daughter, Karen Hosack of West Liberty, Iowa; a half-sister, Glee Merrill Burt of Missouri; and grandchildren, Christopher and Matthew Hosack, both of Evansville, and Kama, Benjamin and Jed Johnson, all of West Liberty. Services will be Tuesday, June 7, in Evansville, Indiana. Burial will be Thursday, June 9, at Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. - Boone Funeral Home, Evansville.

HOSACK, Clarence Ebenezer
b: Jul 23 1872, Jacksonville, IL
d: Apr 5 1938, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Deepwater World, Thursday April 14, 1938 - Clarence Ebenezer Hosack son of Elizabeth and Ebenezer Hosack was born in Jacksonville Ill., July 23, 1872. When a small boy, he came with his parents to Henry County, where he lived until his death April 5, 1938. He was united in marriage to Nora Anna Blanchard, January 1, 1896. To this union were born two children, Ralph Blanchard and Glee Merrill. On March 1, 1923, his wife Nora Anna passed away after a lingering illness of several years. June 29, 1926, he was united in second marriage to Dora Thelma Sharp. To this union were born two sons, Cartha Gene and Sidney Earl. At the age of 14 on May 18, 1886, he united with the Presbyterian Church in Brownington. Since that time he has been active in all branches of church work serving as Ruling Elder and Sunday School Superintendent for more than thirty years. He was also active in community and civic affairs serving in various official capacities. He was a member as well as secretary of the Board of Education at the time of his death. He entered the Civil Service as Rural Letter Carrier when the Rural Free Delivery was first established in 1901, serving faithfully until his retirement January 1, 1934. He is survived by his wife and two sons, Cartha Gene and Sidney Earl of the home; a son Ralph B. Hosack; a daughter Mrs. Orbin Burt and two grandchildren, Christine Elizabeth and Donald Clarence Burt all of Kansas City, Mo. and a brother, Osway Hosack of Santa Monica, Calif. besides a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church in Brownington on Thursday. Interment was in the Maplewood Cemetery.

HOSMANN, Larry Allen
b: 1943
d: 2004
bur: Cremation
arr: Atkinson Funeral Homes, Adrian, Archie & Harrisonville, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2004 - Larry Allen Hosmann, 51, Kansas City, died Saturday, December 4, 2004, at his home. Memorial services will be Wednesday, December 8, at the Atkinson Chapel, Harrisonville. Cremation. He was born June 16, 1943, in Kansas City, the son of Emory N. and Mary e. (Moore) Hosmann. He was a graduate of Liberty High School. He was a United States Army veteran. He is survived by his parents, Emory and Mary Hosmann, Clinton; two brothers, Vernon Hosmann, Kansas City, and Mel Hosmann and his wife Jan, Raymore.

HOSTETLER, Anna Elizabeth ZIMMERMAN
b: Mar 30 1906, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
d: Dec 1 1991, Colorado Springs, CO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Anna Elizabeth Hostetler, 85, of Colorado Springs died December 1, 1991 at a local hospice. She was a retired seamstress and also had worked for 20 years as a cosmetologist and attendant at Law Mortuary, now Swan-Law Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at Evergreen Funeral Home Chapel. Cremation is planned. Mrs. Hostetler was born March 30, 1906 in Garden City, to John Adam and Agnes Reeder Zimmerman. She had lived in Colorado Springs since 1943 and also had lived in Clinton, Mo. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Dorcas Circle. Mrs. Hostetler was married Sept. 19, 1925, in Garden City to Lawrence J. Hostetler, who survives. She also is survived by a son Vincent of Grand Junction; a daughter Jean Smith of Colorado Springs; a brother Bob Zimmerman of Drexel; three sisters, Charlotte Durtschi of Colorado Springs, Ada Sweet of Archie, and Ruby Krantz of Portland, Or.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She had a grandson who is deceased.

HOSTETTER, Nelson
b: abt 1937
d: Dec 8 2002, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 10 2002 - Nelson Hostetter, 65, Osceola, died Sunday, December 8, 2002, at his home. Cremation.

HOSTIN, Richard F.
b: Feb 8 1842, near Springfield, OH
d: Aug 1 1919, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Richard F. Hostin passed away last Sunday evening at his residence on West Jefferson street, after a long illness. In his passing we have lost one of our pioneer citizens. Up until about 14 years ago, Mr. Hostin was engaged in farming near Hortense. He was born near Springfield, Ohio, Feb. 8, 1842. When a boy 15 years of age he moved with his parents to Watseka, Ill., where he lived until his enlistment for the service in the Civil War. He served his country 3 years, being sent home for disability. He was married to Mary M. East Jan. 7, 1872, who survives him. They made Henry county their home during all these years. Seven children were born to this union, one dying in infancy. All of the children were present at the service, save one who resides in Montana. The children are: Walter Hostin and Mrs. W. J. Huston, of Clinton; Logan Hostin, 10 miles east of Clinton; John Hostin, Tightwad; Mrs. Maidens Fowler, of Coal; Mrs. Chas. Elliott, Missoula Mont. He also leaves one sister, Mrs. Rachel McIntosh, of Pleasanton, Kas. He with his wife joined the Tebo Baptist church 42 years ago. Those who have known him, speak of him as being a loving husband and a kind father. A host of former neighbors and friends drove from a distance through the heat and dust to pay their last tribute of respect. The funeral was held Monday afternoon and his body was laid to rest in beautiful Englewood.

HOSTIN, Ruby WARNER
b: 1917
d: 1994
bur: Knob Noster Cemetery, Knob Noster, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruby Warner Hostin, 77, Casa Grande, Az., died Saturday, June 18, 1994, in Tucson, Az. She was born in Johnson County on May 20, 1917. She was a retired owner of an Olathe, Kansas, daycare center and has lived in Olathe from 1962 to 1978. She is survived by her husband Wilford W. Hostin of the home; four sons, Brian Hostin and wife Charlene of Colleyville, Texas, Terry Hostin and wife Nila of Phoenix, Arizona, Gary Hostin and wife Vickey of Liberty, and Lonnie Hostin and wife of Mansfield, Texas; her twin brother Raymond Warner of Windsor; two sisters-in-law, Marjorie Slack, Calhoun, and Martha Warner, Oak Grove; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Services were held on Wednesday, June 22, at the Sweeney, Phillips and Holdren Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Burial was in the Knob Noster Cemetery.

HOSTIN, Wilford W.
b: 1916
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 17 2001 - Wilford W. Hostin, 84, Venus, Texas, died Thursday, September 13, 2001, at home. Funeral services were 2:30 p.m. Sunday, September 16, at South Oaks Baptist Church in Arlington, Texas. Burial was in Knob Noster Cemetery. He was born December 8, 1916, in Henry County. He was a member of South Oaks Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Dottie Hostin; sons, W. Brian Hostin and wife, Charlene, Colleyville, Texas, Terry D. Hostin and wife, Nyla, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Gary L. Hostin and wife, Vicki, Liberty, Lonnie D. Hostin and wife, Elizabeth, Mansfield, Texas; stepsons, John Poe and wife, Gail, Austin, Texas, David Poe and wife, Sherry Arlington, Texas; stepdaughter, Carol Sadler and husband, Paul, Mansfield, Texas; sister, Martha Warner of Oak Grove; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren.

HOTALING, Mary Ruth ROSS
b: Jul 19 1946, Fayetteville, AR
d: Jul 3 2007, Rolla, Phelps Co, MO
bur: Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla, Phelps Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 13 2007 - Mary Ruth (Ross) Hotaling was born July 19, 1946, in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and died July 3, 2007, in Rolla. Mary went to school in Creighton and Clinton, graduating from Clinton in 1964. She has lived and worked in Rolla for the past 20 years. She worked and retired from the college in Rolla. She leaves her husband Wayne J. Hotaling; son Billy W. Hotaling and family; daughter Lisa M. Youkum and her husband; five grandchildren, Josie, Hannah and Trey Youkum, Amanda and Dustin Hotaling; one great-granddaughter Hallie Rose Hilton; one sister Pat M. Bramell and husband Roy, Clinton; her mother Ova Coke, Springdale, Arkansas; one brother Roy Ross, Springdale, Arkansas; numerous family and friends. Funeral services were at Null and Son Funeral Home, Rolla, on Saturday July 7. Burial was in Macedonia Cemetery, Rolla.

HOTSENPILLER, Geraldine Mae CHILDERS
b: Sep 21 1925, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 7 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 9 2005 - Geraldine Mae Hotsenpiller, 79, Clinton, died Tuesday, June 7, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Private family graveside memorial services will be held at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Friday, June 10. She was born in Henry County September 21, 1925, the daughter of Audie and Augusta (Tubbesing) Childers. She was a 1943 graduate of Shawnee Mound High School. She married Lloyd Hotsenpiller in May 1950 and he died March 1974. She worked as a nurse in Sedalia, Springfield and Clinton for 43 years before retiring. She was preceded in death by her parents, Audie and Augusta Childers, and her husband Lloyd Hotsenpiller. She is survived by her five brothers, Melvin Childers, Calvin Childers, Carroll Childers and Dennis Childers, all of Clinton, and Duane Childers, Windsor; two sisters, Lois Buchanan of Springfield and Vera Quattlebaum of Windsor, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

HOTSENPILLER, Lloyd Butcher
b: Sep 28 1904, near Otterville, Cooper Co, MO
d: Mar 12 1974, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton, MO - Lloyd Butcher Hotsenpiller was born September 28, 1904 near Otterville, MO, in Morgan County, the son of Newton and Louisa Hotsenpiller. He passed away March 12, 1974, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He attended school at Stony Point and was a member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church. He was united in marriage to Helen Taylor in 1931. To this union two sons, Donald Glen and Marvin Eugene, and one daughter, Judith Ann, were born. In 1950 he married Geraldine M. Childers. He worked as a steward at Colonial Hotel, Springfield, MO, for several years, then later moved to Clinton where he owned and operated Quarles Grocery and Service Station for the last 15 years. He enjoyed good health most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, three children, two sisters, Edith Eklof and Mary Hotsenpiller, both of Kansas City, also six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Consalus Funeral Home March 14. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

HOTTLE, Nancy Maude
b: n/a
d: Oct 5 2001, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Oct 8 2001 - Nancy Maude Hottle, Lowry City and formerly of Kansas City, died Friday, October 5, 2001, at the Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 9, at the Lowry City United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

HOUGH, Esther Marie
b: Dec 20 1903, Wellington, Sumner Co, KS
d: Nov 22 1991, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clear Fork Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Esther Marie Hough, 87, Holden, passed away Friday, November 22, 1991, at Lee's Summit Community Hospital in Lee's Summit. She was born December 20, 1903, in Wellington, Kansas, the daughter of Henry Ezra and Emma (Von Rohr) Hough. She had lived in Holden most of her life. She was a licensed practical nurse and was employed by the Holden Hospital in Holden and the Cass County Hospital in Harrisonville, retiring in 1978. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Holden. She is survived by three brothers, Ray Hough and Don Hough, both of Holden, and Norman Hough, Sun City, Arizona, and two sisters, May Grosshart, Drexel, and Iscie Warner, Holden. She was preceded in death by five brothers, Leonard, Otto, Aaron, Willis and Earl, and three sisters, Fannie Hough, Alberta Hough and Daisy Teasley. Funeral services were Tuesday, November 26, at the Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden. Burial was in Clear Fork Cemetery.

HOUK, Audrey Leona LEET
b: May 9 1914, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 28 1964, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald-Montrose Tidings, Jan 1 1965 - Graveside rites at Urich for Mrs. Houk. Funeral services for Mrs. Audrey Leona Houk, of 4917 Vista, Kansas City, Kan., were held at 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 29, at the Newcomer Chapel, Brush Creek and the Paseo, Kansas City and at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, at the graveside in the Urich Cemetery. Mrs. Houk, 50, died at St. Joseph Hospital, Dec. 28, following a two week illness. She was born in Urich and had lived in Kansas City 20 years. She was a saleslady for the Gerry Keith Realty Company. Surviving are her husband, Clarence Houk, and a nephew, Donald Hooker, of the home; her mother, Mrs. Emma Leet, and a brother Eugene Leet, both of Urich; two half brothers, Robert Hooker, Urich, and Raymond Hooker, Appleton City; a half sister, Mrs. Grace Lupton, Urich, two aunts, Mrs. Dave Shroder, Urich, and Mrs. Goldie Ramalia, Appleton City.

HOUK, Chester E. "Gene"
b: Jul 3 1920, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 8 2005, near Mt. Zion, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 23 2005 - Chester E. "Gene" Houk, 85, Deepwater, died Tuesday, November 8, 2005, at his home near Mt. Zion. He was born on July 3, 1920, in Deepwater, the son of tom J. Houk and Lorena Mae (Smith) Houk. On June 13, 1947, he married Katheryn Amelia Brooks, who survives of the home. He farmed in the area for most of his life, serving four years in the South Pacific during World War II with the 3119th Signal service BN and was employed with Williams Rock Co. for 17 years. He became a Christian in 19600 and served the church for the remainder of his life as a member, deacon and teacher with the Baptist congregation at Mt. Zion and for many years with the Gideons International. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Bill Houk and his wife Dawn, Clinton, and Jerry Houk and his wife Melody, Meadville; two daughters, Donna Brown and her husband Gerald, Osceola, and Carolyn Crump and her husband Terry, Deepwater; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Orville and Warren; a sister, Opal Beasley, and one grandson, Brook Alan Houk. Funeral services were held at the Mt. Zion Baptist Church on Friday, November 11. Burial was in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

HOUK, Edward R.
b: Oct 26 1942, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 3 2001, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 12 2001 - Edward R. Houk, 58, died March 3, 2001, at ABC Health Center in Harrisonville, where he had resided the past six months. Ed was born October 26, 1942, in Clinton, to Orville and Mabel Houk and grew up in Brownington. He was united in marriage to Mollie M. Gross in July 1962. To this union was born one son, Edward E. Houk, and three daughters, Patricia, Pamela and Karen. Ed was a member of the Brownington Baptist Church. He was a farmer by profession and enjoyed fishing and hunting in his spare time. Ed was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by three daughters, Patricia and Robert Breshears of Warsaw, Pamela and Jerry Smith of Clinton, Karen Carver of Clinton; one son, Edward E. Houk of Clinton; three brothers, James O. Houk of Clinton, Kenneth and Darlene Houk of Deepwater and Denver and Diane Houk of Deepwater; two sisters, Margie and Wayne Lightle of Deepwater and Janice and Charles Hamby of Dillon, Montana. He is also survived by five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends too numerous to mention. A graveside service and burial was held Tuesday at Maplewood Cemetery in Brownington.

HOUK, Elma
b: Jul 8 1907
d: Sep 22 1999
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Sep 24 1999 - Elma Houk, 92, Clinton, died Wednesday, September 22, 1999. She was born July 8, 1907, daughter of Robert Lee and Florence E. (Stewart) Houk. She worked as an accountant for United Telephone Company. She is survived by two nephews, Lowell Houk, Blairstown, and Robert L. Houk, Leeton; one niece, Mildred Stone, Clinton, also several great-nieces and nephews. Two brothers, Rolla Houk and Raymond Houk, preceded her in death. Funeral services will be Saturday at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton.

HOUK, Georgia Ellen KELLER
b: Mar 9 1939, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: May 9 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 10 2005 - Georgia Ellen Houk, daughter of Doc and Martha E. (Kerns) Keller, was born March 9, 1939 in Urich, and died at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton, on May 9, 2005, at the age of 66 years. Georgia had lived in Henry County most of her life. She worked for Rival Manufacturing Co. for 30 years on the production line. She was a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church. she is survived by one son, Junior Houk, of the home; one daughter, Ann Arnett and husband Gene, Clinton; one brother, John Keller and wife Debbie, Clinton; two sisters, Shirley Clark Appleton City, and Goldie Hatch, Warsaw, and two grandchildren, Jessica Arnett and Jermey Catron. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Thursday, May 12. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery, Urich.

HOUK, Grace Ester BOOLIN
b: Aug 21 1928, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 15 2001, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 29 2001 - Grace Ester Houk was born August 21, 1928, in Kansas City, daughter of John Wesley and Etta Mae Coopenrider Boolin. She ascended to heaven May 15, 2001, at the Windsor Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. She was united in marriage with Wilbert Loren Houk on May 20, 1942. they were blessed with four children. Wilbert preceded her in death December 29, 1984. She had lived in the Tightwad area most of her life. She worked at Long Shoal Marina for 18 years. She was a member of Parks Chapel Baptist Church, VFW Post 1894 Ladies Auxiliary and the Eagles Aerie 3667 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by two sons, Harold Houk and wife, Margie, Clinton, Darrell Houk and wife Linda, Tightwad; two daughters, Carol Benner, Clinton, and Cheryl Castilow and husband Jim, Tightwad; one sister Sara Ingraham, Adrain; seven grandchildren, Jackie (Houk) Richardson, Fort Walton Beach, Florida, John Wesley Houk, Leeton, Daryl Lee Houk, U.S. Navy, Charleston, South Carolina, Michelle Houk, Clinton, April (Houk) Drescher, Coal, Robert Loren Pottorff, Pamela (Pottorff) Douglas, both of Sedalia; three step-grandchildren, Doug and John Rich, Camdenton, Ty Cravens, Tightwad; thirteen great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held May 19 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Parks Chapel Cemetery.

HOUK, James
b: 1838
d: 1923
James Houk died the morning of July 20th, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. O. Sperry, near Hortense, where he had made his home for years, and been tenderly cared for. His other daughter, Mrs. Cornelia Harvey, had been at his bedside the past three weeks ministering to his comfort those last days on earth. Mr. Houk was a man loved and respected by all. In his youth he fought all four years under General Price in the Confederate army. Up until his last illness he enjoyed horseback riding. It is very seldom you see a man of past four score years mount a horse and ride with such ease as he. His body was taken to the Harmony Baptist church, in Benton county, Saturday afternoon, where Rev. William Briggs preached the funeral and he was laid in the cemetery nearby. James Houk was born November 28, 1838, and died July 20, 1923, being 85 years, 7 months, 22 days. He was converted in the year of 1870, and united with the Baptist church. In the year of 1860 he was married to Rena Vaughn; to this union was born one child - William Houk, of Linden, Mo. His mother died in his infancy. In the year of 1862, he was married to Mary Elizabeth Burton, and to this union four children were born - two boys and two girls - Jeffie, the oldest, dying in infancy; Mrs. Cornelia Frances Harvey, Opolis, Kansas; Mrs. Matilda Jane Sperry, of Coal, Mo.; James Ruben Houk, of Fort Scott, Kansas. His wife preceded him to the better world April 13, 1899. He was married again to Mary Elizabeth Scercy. She preceded him to this better world June 15, 1920. Since that time he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Sperry, of Coal, Mo. He leaves to mourn his loss, four children, four grandsons and one great grandson and a host of relatives and friends. The last three years of his life he was tenderly cared for in the home of his daughter, Mrs. W. O. Sperry, where the entire family did all they could to comfort and make his last days as pleasant as possible which he seemed to enjoy so well. The major part of his Christian life was in Harmony Baptist church, which he loved and honored until the day of death and said to bury his body in the cemetery nearby. He ever loved his Saviour, his church and his people. The writer of this visited him in his last affliction; talked much of his hope, his promise, which were all to the joy of his heart. His soul would overflow with joy and praise for the goodness of God. He told me of his experience, what a great sinner he was and what a great Savior he found; said he wanted me to preach his funeral. He was calm and in his right mind. Only waiting the summons: "Child come Home," the battle is fought, the victory won, the sufferings are all over - absent from the body at home with the Lord. - Elder Wm. Briggs.

HOUK, Lewis Wesley
b: Jun 16 1933, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 2 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 24 2005 - Lewis Wesley Houk born June 16, 1933, in Clinton to John Herbert Houk and Ethel Noble Houk, died at his home in Clinton October 2, 2005. Lewis married Leora Alexander, daughter of Leo and Opal Alexander, on June 20, 1953. To this union four children were born, three sons, Cecil, Wesley and Michael, and a daughter Lynn. Lewis spent his life in Clinton except for 14 years they lived in Tightwad. He served on the school board for several years. He was one of the members who formed the Tightwad Fire Department. Lewis gave his heart to the Lord as a young man, but spent several years away from God. He renewed his faith in 1969 and spent many years in the Assembly of God Church as a Sunday School teacher, building committee and board member. The last several years were spent in the Nazarene Church serving where he was needed as a board member and teacher and as jack-of-all-trades. He did odd jobs until his health began to fail. Lewis worked at several jobs as a teen. In 1952 he worked for 12 years for the Clinton Casket Co. He then went to work for the KATY Railroad where he worked for 22 years until his retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold (Buddy) and Fred (Pee Wee); four sisters, Eula Mae Houk, Florence Houk, Nellie Parrott and Evelyn Clemons, and one grandson, Isreal Lee Houk. Lewis is survived by his wife of 52 years, Leora, of the home; one daughter Lynn, and three sons, Cecil and his wife Sonja, Wesley and Michael, as well as five grandchildren, Levi, Kenny and Kayli Houk, Vanessa Elhenicky and Bonnie Houk, and one great-granddaughter, Desta Marie, and one to arrive in December. He is also survived by one brother, Dwight Long; a number of nieces and nephews and four special young people who spent time in the home, who were special to him. Funeral services were held at the Church of the Nazarene, Clinton, Thursday, October 6. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery.

HOUK, Margie Lou CRALL
b: Feb 7 1948, Lebanon, Laclede Co, MO
d: Aug 2 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Myetta Cemetery, Camdenton, Camden Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 3 2006 - Margie Lou Crall Houk, 58, daughter of Arvel and Dorothy Webb Crall was born February 7, 1948 in Lebanon, and passed away at her home, 205A North 7th Street Clinton, on August 2, 2006. Margie graduated from Camdenton High School in 1966 and went on to attend Draughon Business University in Springfield, and graduated in 1968. She was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1894 Auxiliary in Clinton. She was a Mary Kay consultant for ten years in the Camdenton and Clinton area. She worked for the Kansas City Star as the 6th District Assistant Representative from 1990 until she retired in 2006. She also worked part time for Partners Home Health Care Services out of Nevada. Margie was joined in marriage to Harold Wesley Houk of Tightwad, on May 14, 1983 in Tightwad. Margie is survived by her husband Harold; four sons, James Douglas Rich and his wife Leah of Macks Creek; John Christopher Rich of Camdenton; John Wesley Houk and Tanja of Warrensburg; Petty Officer 1st Class Daryl Lee Douglas Houk stationed at the Great Lakes Navel Base, Chicago, Illinois; and one daughter Jackie Lynn Houk Richardson and her husband Steve of Crestview, Florida; Fourteen grandchildren and one great grand child who will be born in January of 2007; her mother Dorothy Webb Crall of Linn Creek; two sisters, Bertha Burns and her husband Duke of Camdenton; Karen Burns and Gary also of Camdenton; one brother Willard Crall and wife Ida of Glassford, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her dad Arvel Crall and one infant grandson Wesley Allen Houk. Funeral services were held at the Myetta Missionary Baptist Church, South Highway 5, in Camdenton, on August 5, 2006. Interment was in the Myetta cemetery in Camdenton, Missouri.

HOUK, Otto
b: Aug 10 1904, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 5 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Otto Houk, 91, Clinton, died Tuesday, September 5, 1995, at the Meadowbrook Manor of Clinton. Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 8, in the Parks Chapel Cemetery, southeast of Clinton. Mr. Houk will lie in state from noon until 5 p.m., Thursday, September 7, at the Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton. Mr. Houk was born August 10, 1904, in Henry County, the son of A. J. and Sarah Houk. He was a farmer for a number of years. He is survived by a daughter, Peggy Christopher, Longmont, Colorado. Among grandchildren are Stacey Severson and Debra Parvin, both of Kansas City, and a number of great-grandchildren. Mr. Houk was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Hicks, on July 5, 1994. (NOTE: His parents were Albert Lee and Laura Halsey Houk - A. J. and Sarah were probably his grandparents)

HOUK, Richard Bryan
b: Dec 9 1965, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 28 2008, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Norris Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 18 2008 - Richard Bryan Houk, 42, died August 28, 2008, of diabetic complications at Boone Hospital in Columbia. He was born the first son of Richard and Bonnie Houk of Deepwater on December 9, 1965, in Clinton. He grew up in Clinton and after graduating from high school, he attended the University of Missouri at Columbia from 1984-87. Columbia became home to him and on September 21, 1991, he married Paula Cuffy and they have two beautiful daughters, Selena Nicole, 14, and Erin Bryanna, 11. He was employed by Boone Hospital for 15 years in the Environmental Department. He attended the Christian Chapel Church. Bryan enjoyed his children, war games and reading. He was a loving and devoted husband and father. Bryan is survived by his wife Paula, and his two daughters, Selena and Erin, all of Columbia; his parents Richard and Bonnie Houk of Deepwater; his brother Sean Houk of Sedalia and wife Tara, and their three children, Hayden, Gretchen and Adalyn; his paternal grandmother Edith Houk of Warsaw, as well as Paula's mother Pat Cuffy, and her sisters, Vanessa Cuffy and Cassandra Cuffy and family. Bryan was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Walter Houk Sr., and his maternal grandparents Henry and Lucille Peek, all of Clinton. Funeral services were Tuesday, September 2, at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton, with burial in Norris Cemetery, Hartwell.

HOUK, Robert Lee
b: Jan 26 1877, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 30 1924, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald, Urich, MO - Robert Lee Houk, son of James and Sallie (Redford) Houk, was born near Urich, Henry county, Mo., January 26, 1877, and departed this life at Kansas City, Mo., November 30, 1924, age 47 years, 10 months and 4 days. He was married to Miss Florence Stewart, Dec 25 1900. Three children were born to them, all of whom survive. They are Raymond, Rolla and Elma. He professed faith in christ and united with the Baptist church at Hartwell when a young man and continued a member until his departure. He is survived by his wife, the three children above named, four brothers, Wesley and Richard of Urich, Mo., Gentry and Lloyd of the state of Washington, three sisters, Mrs. Lucy Teasley and Mrs. Minnie Merwin, of Washington, and Mrs. Stella Depew of Urich, and other relatives and friends. Most of his life was spent as a farmer and in the community where he was born. A few years ago he engaged in the mercantile business at Blairstown, but in the spring of 1923, he returned to his farm near Blairstown, which was his residence at the time of his death. The cause of his death was septicaemia, or blood poison, resulting from a slight wound or abrasion of the skin of the lower limb, which occurred about three weeks ago. His condition became so grave that on November 25, he was taken to Kanas City, where everything possible was done for him, but it availed nothing and he died last Sunday morning. The body was brought to Holden by train Sunday evening, thence to the home. Funeral services were held at the Urich Baptist church, Tuesday afternoon, and the large attendance by people from both the Urich and Blairstown communities attested the confidence and esteem of his neighbors and friends which he had won by his sterling character and generous disposition. After the funeral service at the church, interment was made at the Urich cemetery.

HOUK, Rolla G.
b: 1900
d: 1992
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter, Barry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rolla G. Houk, 92, died at South Barry County Hospital, Tuesday, September 29, 1992, following a brief illness. He was born September 11, 1900, in Sutherland, Missouri. He moved to the Exeter area from Clinton in 1964. He was a self-employed repairman. He married Myrtle Mary Johnson on May 3, 1927, in Yankton, South Dakota. She survives. Additional survivors include one son, Rolla G. Houk, Independence; one daughter, Phyllis Henry, Cassville; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and a great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cora Houk, six sisters, six brothers and one grandchild. Services were Saturday, October 3, 1992, at Williamson Funeral Home, Cassville. Burial was in Maplewood Cemetery, Exeter.

HOUK, Virgil Dennis "Buddy"
b: Jan 20 1932, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 23 2001, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jul 2 2001 - Virgil Dennis "Buddy" Houk of Raytown, son of Riley Edgar and Mary Ellen (Moulder) Houk, was born January 20, 1932, in Henry County, and died at Lee's Summit Community Hospital, Lee's Summit, on June 23, 2001 at the age of 69 years. Virgil was a custodian for the Raytown Consolidated Schools for 13 years. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy, of the home; two sons, Shannon Houk and Steven Houk, both of Independence; one daughter, Sherri Downs, Harrisonville; his mother, Mary Houk of Clinton; one brother, Forrest Houk of Clinton; three sisters, Beatrice Prado of Azusa, California, Beatrice Ellis of Clinton and Leona Hill of Neosho, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Monday, June 25. Burial was in the Parks Chapel Cemetery, Clinton.

HOUK, Willard Glen
b: Apr 15 1936, Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 13 2002, Tightwad, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Dec 16 2002 - Willard Glen Houk was born April 15, 1936, at Tightwad, son of Leonard and Etta Crowder Houk. He passed away at his home on November 13, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of the Tightwad area. He married Sara E. Hill, July 15, 1960, at the Parks Chapel Baptist Church. He was a retired general laborer and a member of the Laborers International Union of North America Local 588 for 40 years. He was also a member of the Parks Chapel Baptist Church and the Henry County Fox Hunters Club. He loved the outdoors, enjoyed hunting and fishing. His other hobbies included raising a few cattle, listening to country music and drinking Diet Pepsi with the guys at Mary's Place. His parents, two brothers, Wilbert and Carl Houk, and one nephew, Steve Carbah, preceded him in death. He was a devoted family man and is survived by his wife, Sarah, of the home; one son, Michael Houk and wife Tina, Clinton; one daughter, Karen Elmer and husband Brad, of the home; three grandchildren, Sean, Megan and Corey Houk, Clinton; two sisters, Wilma Hardin, Clinton and Georgia Hazel and husband Walter, Warsaw; one sister-in-law, Faye Houk, Clinton; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held November 15 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Parks Chapel Cemetery.

HOUK, William Lowell
b: Jun 29 1924, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: May 4 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 28 2003 - William L. Houk was born June 29, 1924, at Blairstown, son of Raymond and Florence Fisher Houk. He died May 4, 2003, at Westwood Nursing Center. e married the former Helen Alice Dunn on April 27, 1947. She survives of the home. He served in the United States Army during World War II with the 10th Mountain Division in Italy, receiving a Bronze Star. He lived and farmed most of his life in the Blairstown are where he attended the former Blairstown Methodist Church. Additional survivors include one son, William P. Houk, Blairstown; three daughters, Helen Jean Collins, Greenwood, Carol Sue Schloegel, Blue Springs, Nancy Ann Crowley, Kansas City; on brother, Robert Houk, Leeton, and three grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 7 at Consalus-Bradley Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery with military honors under the auspices of VFW Post #1894.

HOUK, William M.
b: Oct 31 1853, Moniteau Co, MO
d: Jan 22 1922, Henry Co, MO
bur: Parks Chapel Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
William M. Houk, son of Andy and Mary Houk, was born in Moniteau county, near California, the county seat. When a small boy his parents came to Henry county and settled on a farm near Good Hope church. He was married to Miss Ellen Foster, Oct., 1879. He was a member of the Baptist church. He was a kind husband, father and neighbor, always willing to lend a helping hand. Uncle Bill, as he was called, had been in poor health for two years with asthma and heart trouble. He died January 22, 1922. He leaves his wife and one daughter, Mrs. Robert Parks, and four grandchildren, Ural, Loyd, Herschel and Edwin Parks; one sister; Mrs. M. M. Mathews, of Little Rock, Ark.; three brothers - J. D. Houk, near Coal; E. R. Houk, Chico, Calif., and George Houk, of Deepwater. Funeral services were conducted at Parks Chapel by Rev. Briggs, after which his body was laid to rest in the cemetery near the church.

HOUSE, Sybil Mabel TEAL
b: May 30 1916, Stoneford, IL
d: Feb 9 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 12 2001 - Sybil Mabel House, 84, Clinton, died at her home, Friday, February 9, 2001. - Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 19 2001 - Sybil Mabel House was born May 30, 1916, in Stoneford, Illinois, daughter of William R. and Serena Belle Thompson Teal. She married Charles Walter House on November 14, 1934. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church, Clinton. She was a homemaker and had lived in Clinton the last 43 years, moving here from fort Scott, Kansas. Survivors include one son, Dwayne House, Boynton Beach, Florida; one daughter, Joyce Dodson House, Clinton; three granddaughters, Cherry Tye, Andra Johnson and Ginger Anderson, all of Clinton; two grandsons, Steve House, Boynton Beach, Florida, and Jeff House, Ozark; eight great-grandchildren and one brother, Claude Teal, Vienna, Illinois. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two sisters and five brothers. Funeral services were held February 14 at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

HOUSEWORTH, William Lee
b: Dec 27 2007, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Sep 18 2007, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Cable Ridge Cemetery, Climax Springs, Camden Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 21 2007 - William Lee Houseworth, 61, Calhoun, died Tuesday, September 18, 2007, at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center, Columbia. He was born December 27, 1945, in Sedalia, the son of Chester Muril Houseworth and Rosalee H. (Whetstine) Houseworth. On July 23, 1982, in Sedalia, he married Stefani Ann Campbell, who survives of the home. Mr. Houseworth worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory until 1983 when the factory closed. He then went to work for the University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, where he worked from 1985 to 2005. After retiring in 2005, he then worked part-time at the Windsor Livestock Auction Company. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to his wife, he Is survived by his mother Rosalee Houseworth, Lee's Summit; a stepson Matt Harris, Ft. Gordon, Georgia; a stepdaughter Michelle Edwards, South Milwaukee, Wisconsin; a sister Ruth McMillin, Lee's Summit; a nephew Everett "Rocky" McMillin; two nieces, Janet Kalwei and Sherri McMillin Phelps; two great-nephews and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother Keith Houseworth. Funeral services will be Sunday. September 23, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in Cable Ridge Cemetery. Climax Springs.

HOUSTON, Bayard Taylor "Sam"
b: May 12 1875, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 15 1934, Los Angeles, CA
Clinton MO - Word was received Tuesday by Mrs. James M. Spangler of the death of her youngest brother in Los Angeles. Mr. Houston was better known in the community by the name of Sam. He has been in a Los Angeles hospital for 12 days dying the night of October 15 of typhoid pneumonia. Burial was in Los Angeles. Bayard Taylor Houston was born on May 12, 1875 and was the son of Catherine Jane and Bayard Houston, who lived about seven miles northeast of Clinton. He was educated in the public schools of Henry county, in the E.P. Lamkin Academy of Clinton and later attended Business Colleges in Sedalia and Kansas City. Mr. Houston was a certified accountant and bookkeeper for many years, working in Louisiana, Missouri for the Buffam Lumber Company. He has been in California for the past ten years. Interment was in Los Angeles.

HOUSTON, Catherine Jane ADAMSON
b: Oct 8 1842, Bates Co, MO
d: Sep 14 1924, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton, MO - Death of Mrs. Catherine Jane Houston - This occurred at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James M. Spangler, 221 North Washington, where she came Aug. 29th, to eat dinner with Mrs. Spangler, as it was Mrs. Spangler's birthday. She was taken sick before dinner and never went back home. She passed peacefully away at 11:50 a.m. Sunday, September 14th, 1924. Deceased was born October 8, 1842, in Bates county. This October she would have been 82 years old. Her husband preceded her in death in 1895, leaving her a widow 29 years. She lived at 222 North 3rd Street. Her maiden name was Catherine Jane Adamson. Her father died when Catherine was 7. She was married July 1, 1858, to Bayard Taylor Houston, a native of Delaware, who came to Missouri in 1856. They went to housekeeping 5 miles northeast of Clinton, on the farm her husband owned. She always lived there during her married life, only moving to Clinton during her later years. She was the eldest of four children, two survive - Mr. W. W. Adamson, of Montrose; Mrs. Matt Fewel, of Hood River, Idaho. She was the mother of 12 children. Her surviving children are - Mrs. James M. Spangler, Clinton; Wm. J. Houston, Port Hill, Idaho; Mrs. Gus Spangler, north of Clinton; Tom Houston, on the home farm; Bayard Taylor Houston, address unknown, and Mrs. Arthur Cameron, north of Clinton. She had been a member of the South Methodist church about 45 years, joining at Drakes Chapel. There are 12 grandchildren living and 9 great-grandchildren living. Mrs. Houston was a pioneer woman of unusual force of character, open as the day. She was fearless, generous to a fault, always thinking of the good of others. She was a friend to all. May we meet her in the Home Eternal. Mrs. Houston had a fine sense of humor and many are the relatives and friends who will recall witty things she had said. She was a great reader and had a wonderful memory for details of historical events. Mrs. Houston had been a reader of the eye for about 39 years, being among the first subscribers. She looked forward to the coming of the paper with much interest and it is interesting to note that her 1924 subscription expired on the same day as her death, September 14th. The funeral was held from the South Methodist church on Monday, September 15, 1924. Interment in Englewood.

HOUSTON, Grace Louise GRAU KIRKPATRICK
b: Nov 24 1917, Mayview, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Jan 6 2007, Castle Rock, WA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 31 2007- Grace Louise Grau Kirkpatrick-Houston of Castle Rock, Washington, formerly of Calhoun and Leeton, passed on to her heavenly reward January 6, 2007. Mrs. Houston was born November 24, 1917, at Mayview, Lafayette County, Missouri, the daughter of Herbert Fred Grau and Ida Ruth Breckenridge Grau. Grace was married to Alvah G. (Blondie) Kirkpatrick. To this union a son, Sam, was born. The family made their home in the gray brick on the east side of the Calhoun Square. "Shug", as she was affectionately known by family and friends, was a homemaker and a giving person, caring for her husband and her aging parents until their passing. When her responsibilities at home were completed, she found employment at Unitog Manufacturing, Clinton, retiring in 1979. Grace was an active member of the Calhoun United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. She was a faithful worker with the Calhoun Colt Show. She was superintendent of the culinary committee, helped solicit advertisements and was a tireless worker helping with the fried chicken and turkey dinner benefits. She was an accomplished cook and could always be counted on for a pie, cake or plate of cookies for one of the dinners or a bake sale. Grace and friend Oline Davis, were honored as the Grand Marshals of the 88th Annual Calhoun Colt Show Parade in 1997. In 1987 Grace married longtime friend, Thurman R. Houston. At that time she moved to the Houston farm, east of Leeton. Grace enjoyed farm life, cooking and making a home for Thurman. When his health failed, she faithfully cared for him until his passing in 1992. Following Mr. Houston's death, Grace bought a home in Leeton. She was still active in church and Colt Show activities as long as her health permitted. When her health began to fail, she moved to Castle Rock, Washington, to be close to her son, Sam, and his family. Shug was a loving and giving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed her relationships with family, neighbors and friends. She especially loved little children. Though her grandchildren were miles away, she loved them with all her heart and was so proud of their accomplishments. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Alvah, September 5, 1970; husband Thurman, September 2, 1992, and two sisters, Sofie Mitchel and Mildred Hudson. Surviving are a son, Sam and wife, Suk, Castle Rock, Washington; two stepdaughters, Barbara Combs and husband Ray, Leeton, and Beverly Herrman and husband John Dale, Adrian; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of friends and neighbors. Celebration of life services were held at Cascade Northwest Funeral Chapel Thursday, January 11, at Kelso, Washington. Final resting place was Green Hills Memorial Gardens, Kelso, Washington. Arrangements were under the direction of the Cascade Northwest Funeral Home.

HOUSTON, John Crosby
b: Oct 19 1870, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 29 1902, San Antonio, TX
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, March 1, 1902 - January 4, John Crosby Houston went to San Antonio, hoping to receive benefits for his fast failing health but the death angel had marked him for his own and Thursday, February 29th, at 7 p.m., he breathed his last, at the Southern Hotel in San Antonio, while his nurse was absent at supper. He was only confined to his bed one day. His mother, Mrs. Catherine J. Houston, and relatives here were notified by wire and the remains forwarded to Clinton. He was born October 19, 1870 and had been failing rapidly for one year. He was one of 12 children, 6 boys and 7 girls, three of each are living, as follows: Mrs. J. M. Spangler, Clinton; Willam Houston, Idaho; Mrs. L. A. Spangler, Tom Houston of Route One, Clinton; Bayard Houston of Griffin, Arkansas, and the youngest, Miss Hattie, who resides with her mother at the home near Lewis. Beautiful and impressive services were held at the South Methodist Church and remains were laid in Englewood by the side of other departed relatives.

HOUSTON, Minnie May PRICE
b: Sep 5 1872, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 3 1935, NE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Spore & Son Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (historical)
Clinton MO - Mrs. Tom J. Houston died at her home six miles northeast of Clinton, at 7 p.m. Thursday, January 3rd with heart trouble, following an attack of acute indigestion. She had a very severe illness last spring and never fully regained her health and had repeated attacks with her heart. Mrs. Houston was born near Clinton, September 5, 1872, where she grew to young womanhood and later attended Lamkin Academy in Clinton. She was united in marriage to T.J. Houston, February 17, 1892, at the home of her parents, the late Daniel E. and Sarah Stollings Price, at their farm two miles north of Clinton, now owned by S.W. Riffel. Mr. Houston survives with their two daughters, Mrs George Teater of Blairstown, and Miss Kathryn Houston, of the home. There is one granddaughter, Clayta Kathryn, who was a favorite with her beloved grandmother. One brother, Sterling Price, of Perryton, Tex., also survives, also two aunts, Miss Mattie Price and Mrs. Mary Stollings, near Clinton, who have been very dear to Mrs. Houston. Mrs. Houston was a most attractive women and was the personification of true southern hospitality of the type that always prepared food for every guest, entertained graciously, then at parting gave a gift to carry home. Her kindness and sweetness of spirit made her home a haven for her loved ones and her devotion to her family was beautiful. She sewed skillfully and was an equally good cook and housekeeper, full filling the tasks that God ordained for women. Many years ago she was converted and united with Drakes Chapel, but in recent years she attended the Christian Church in Clinton. She was genial and wanted to help everyone in distress, was good to her neighbors and promoted the interests of the community. The funeral was held Sunday at the Christian Church. Burial in Englewood under the direction of Spore & Son funeral service.

HOUSTON, Sarah Eliza
b: Oct 16 1873, 4.5 mi NE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 24 1890, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1 1890 - Sarah Eliza Houston died at her parents' home in Clinton Friday night after an illness of two weeks with typhoid fever. Born at the homestead farm, four and one-half miles northeast of Clinton, Oct 16, 1873. Her birthday was observed by the family the first Thursday after her illness and handsome remembrances presented her by brothers and sisters. Her birthday was the same as her sister, Mrs. Gus Spangler, and the funeral occurred on the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Spangler's wedding, Oct. 26. Eliza was conscious during her entire illness and realized that death was near. She asked her mother a short time before if she did not think she would go to Heaven. Her mother told her she certainly would and that two sisters and a brother awaited her there. She had professed Christ a year ago at Drake's Chapel and she asked Rev. Flummer to pray for her, which he did. She bade parents, sisters, brothers and cousin, Kate Adamson, who was also her roommate, good-by. The lovely flowers presented by classmates were no fairer than this sweet girl. Mr. and Mrs. Bayard Houston lose a cherished treasure and society an ornament. Funeral from the Southern Methodist Church.

HOUTCHENS, Betty J. KIRKWOOD
b: Jul 4 1922
d: Jul 10 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Betty J. Houtchens, 77, Clinton, died Saturday, July 10, 1999, at her home in Clinton. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 13, at the First Baptist Church, Clinton. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Survivors include a son, Richard Houtchens and wife Anita, Corpus Christi, Texas; a daughter Joyce Davidson and husband Ron, Clinton; five grandchildren, Richard "Kirk" Houtchens and Pam Holloway, Springfield, Brad Keith, Bangkok, Thailand, Aaron Keith and Ryan Keith, Clinton; four great-grandchildren, Jason and Scott Holloway and Katherine Elaina and Michael Louis Keith. Mrs. Houtchens was preceded in death by her husband Delton L. Houtchens in 1997.

HOUTCHENS, Delton Louis
b: Jan 14 1918, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 31 1997, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Delton Louis Houtchens was born January 14, 1918, in Deepwater, the son of Emmet and Bessie Louderman Houtchens. He died Friday, January 31, 1997, at St. Luke's Medical Center in Kansas City at the age of 79. Mr. Houtchens was a veteran of the United States Army. He was united in marriage to Betty Kirkwood. He was a well known attorney, having his office in Clinton for many years. He was very active in the community and took a special interest in the Samaritan Center. He was also active in the Democratic party and served as state Democratic chairman from 1964 until 1972. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Clinton. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge #548, Ararat Shrine Temple, Kansas City; also a member of BPOE Elks Lodge #1034, and American Legion Post #14. He is survived by his wife, Betty, of the home; one son, Richard Houtchens and wife, Anita, Corpus Christi, Texas; one daughter, Joyce Davidson and husband, Ron, Clinton; five grandchildren, Richard "Kirk" Houtchens and Pam Holloway, both of Springfield, Brad Keith, Kansas City, Aaron Keith and Ryan Keith, both of Clinton; four great-grandchildren, Jason Holloway, Scott Holloway, Michael Louis Keith and Katherine Elaina Keith. Funeral services were held Tuesday, February 4, at the First Baptist Church, Clinton. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

HOUTS, Lois ALEXANDER
b: Jul 15 1923, Coal, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 24 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 26 2002 - Lois Houts, 78, Calhoun, died Monday evening, June 24, 2002, at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born July 15, 1923, in Coal, the daughter of Everett Alexander and Anna Jeanette Alexander. In the spring of 1948 in Clinton, she married William Monroe (Moose) Houts, who survives of the home. Mrs. Houts was a floral designer for Riffel's Flower Shop in Clinton for 20 years. She was a member of the Calhoun Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son, Teddy Houts, Windsor; two daughters, Linda Alford and Debbie Holmes, both of Windsor; three grandchildren, Derek, Carly and Kyle; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jessica; a sister, Mary Lou DeJarnette, Idylwild, California; one nephew, Dennis DeJarnette, Springfield. She was preceded in death by a brother Forrest Alexander. Funeral services will be Thursday, June 27, at the Calhoun Methodist Church. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery.

HOUTS, Raymond Arthur
b: Oct 17 1915, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jun 4 1994, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Raymond Arthur Houts was born October 17, 1915, in Warrensburg, the son of Albert VanCleve and Alma Cecila (Black) Houts. He died Saturday, June 4, 1994, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City at the age of 78. Raymond was a lifelong resident of the Johnson County area. He was married to Alice Cox on August 26, 1939, in Chilhowee. Alice preceded him in death on October 15, 1983. He was a machinist with Allied Signal Corporation of Kansas City, retiring in June of 1980. He was a member of the Chilhowee Baptist Church, the Chilhowee Antique Tractor Club, Chilhowee Saddle Club and the International Association of Machinists Local #314. He had lived in Chilhowee for many years. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Wilma and Bob Baird, Belton; two sisters, Alberta Anderson, Warrensburg, Myrl Wallace, Springfield; five grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, June 7, at the Consalus Chapel, Chilhowee. Burial was in Chilhowee Cemetery.

HOUTS, Raymond H.
b: Aug 16 1913, W of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 18 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 15 2008 - Raymond H. Houts died at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, on December 18, 2007, at age of 94 years. Raymond was born on August 16, 1913, west of Clinton, the son of Rollie Ray and Ethel Mae (Price) Houts. He was a poultry farmer and he also worked for the Williams Rock Quarry, Montrose, before he retired. Raymond was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, the Clinton Rotary Club, the Rural Fire Department, the Red Cross. He was a Champion Blood Donor of Henry County and a freelance professional photographer for KCP&L Montrose Power Station. Funeral services were held at the Clinton United Methodist Church on Sunday, December 23. Graveside services and interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Monday, December 24.

HOUTS, William Monroe "Moose"
b: Jan 15 1920, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 14 2003, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 17 2003 - William Monroe "Moose" Houts, 83. Calhoun, died Friday evening, November 14, 2003, at his home. He was born January 15, 1920, in Independence, the son of Rolla Seaman Houts and Emma Marie (Campbell) Houts. On May 29, 1948, in Clinton. he married Lois Elva Alexander, who died June 24, 2002. He was a farmer and also drove a fertilizer truck for Farmers Elevator in Clinton for many years. He was a graduate of Calhoun High School and a member of Calhoun United Methodist Church. Survivors include a son, Teddy Houts, and two daughters, Linda Alford and Debbie Holmes, all of Windsor; a brother, Ted Houts. Springfield; three sisters, Virginia Pruessner, Hamilton, Betty Ferril, King City, Barbara Bryant, Paul's Valley, Oklahoma; three grandchildren, Derek, Carly and Kyle; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Jessica, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Fred Dickinson. Funeral services were Monday. November 17, at the Hadley Funeral Home. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery with military honors provided by Clinton VFW Post 1894.

HOWARD, Beth A. BEACH
b: Oct 24 1966, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 23 2006, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Windsor MO - Beth A. Howard, 39, of Sedalia, Missouri, died Friday, June 23, 2006, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. She was born October 24, 1966, in Windsor, Mo., the daughter of Charles Leroy Beach and Beverly Ann (Lucas) Beach. On July 6, 1985, in Windsor, Mo., she married Jerry Wayne Howard, who survives of the home in Sedalia, Mo. Beth was a 1985 graduate of Windsor High School and a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. She was the manager of the Cork and Bottle Convenience Store, in Sedalia, Mo., for over 4 years and was active in the community and in the Smithton School where her son attended. Landscaping, flower gardening, and camping with friends were also things she enjoyed. In addition to her husband, Jerry, survivors include a son, Jeremy Howard, of the home in Sedalia; her parents, Charles and Beverly Beach, Windsor, Mo.; a sister, Lynn Narron and her husband, Tim; two nieces, Alexandra Narron and Lauren Berube; a nephew, Cody Narron; and a sister-in-law, Cathy Berube and her husband, Tim; and father and mother-in-law, Bill and Wanda Howard. Beth was preceded in death by a daughter, Misha, January 9, 1993. Funeral services will be Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

HOWARD, Dorothy Evelyn NICKERSON
b: Apr 1 1921
d: Aug 19 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Little Niangua Cemetery, Preston, Hickory Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Dorothy Evelyn Howard, daughter of the late Phillip and Jesse (Jackson) Nickerson, was at the time of her passing, 70 years, 4 months and 18 days of age. She passed away on August 19, 1991 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. As a young girl she attended the Malta Bend Public Schools. She was united in marriage to carl Howawrd on August 31, 1939 in Marshall and to this union were born 3 children, all of whom survive her. She lived most of her life in Saline County, retiring from the International Shoe Company in 1967. She was saved in the summer of her life and later united with the Little Niangua Missionary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl; her mother and father; and one sister Emma Mildred Sublette. She leaves in her passing one son Larry Joe Howard of Marshall; two daughters, Dorothy Jean Spriggs of Tampa, Fl., and Barbara Breshears of Windsor; 4 brothers, Marvin Leroy Nickerson of Fort Meyers, Fl., Virgil Nickerson of Bay, Ark., and Phillip Nickerson of Columbia; onee sister Virginia Duvall of Marshall and 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Cantlon Funeral Chapel in Urbana, on Wednesday, August 21, 1991. Burial was in Little Niangua Cemetery, Preston.

HOWARD, Forrest W.
b: Jan 3 1918, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 20 2002, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 22 2002 - Forrest W. Howard, 84, Windsor, died early Sunday morning, January 20, 2002, at his home in Windsor. He was born January 3, 1918, in Benton County, the son of Charles Overton Howard and Ethel Ann (Miller) Howard. On September 1, 1940, in Warsaw, he married Rosa Opal Boyd, who survives of the home. To this union three sons were born. After farming for several years, Mr. Howard worked for the Home Builders Corporation in Sedalia from 1958 until 1975. He continued working as a self-employed carpenter in the Windsor area for many years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, where he served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher for many years. Survivors include his wife, Opal Howard, of the home; two sons, Forrest L. "Woody" Howard, Calhoun, and Charles R. Howard, New Haven; a daughter-in-law, Mary K. Howard, Windsor; six grandchildren, David A. Howard and his wife, Ronna, Clinton, Gene A. Howard and his wife, Cathy, Americus, Georgia, Heather Howard, Glenwood, Iowa; Sheila Hadley and her husband, Bruce, Windsor; Shannon Howard and his wife, Lora, Windsor, and Sarah Nickerson and her husband, Larry, Kansas City; four great-granddaughters, Lauren and Erin Hadley, Paige Howard and Astyn Howard, a brother, Robert D. "Bob" Howard and his wife, Juanita, Coal Camp, and several brothers and sister-in-law, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Nadine Howard and Frances Bisby, and a son, Joe Howard, on January 14, 2002. Funeral services were Tuesday, January 22, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial was in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

HOWARD, Gregg E.
b: Mar 19 1948, Denver, CO
d: Aug 27 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Gregg E. Howard, 43, Route 4, Warrensburg, died Tuesday, August 27, 1991, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, as the result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. He was born March 19, 1948, in Denver, Colo., the son of Merle E. Howard and Betty Newberry Howard. He had lived in Warrensburg since 1956 and was a graduate of Warrensburg High School and Central Missouri State University. He had served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a member of the American Legion. He worked as a welder and was a member of the RLDS Church. Survivors include his parents, Merle and Betty Howard, Warrensburg; two brothers, Blair E. Howard, Richmond, Va., and Roger E. Howard, Omaha, Neb.; three sisters, Mrs. Bary (Lynn) Hartman, Kansas City, Mrs. Robert (Cathy) Saunders, Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mrs. Robert (Dawn) Williams, New Orleans, La. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 31, at the Sweeney Philips Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Warrensburg Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

HOWARD, Harold "Hobert"
b: Feb 9 1920, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Nov 23 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 25 2002 - Harold "Hobert" Howard, 82, Chilhowee and formerly of Leeton, died Saturday, November 23, 2002, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. He was born February 9, 1920, in Chilhowee, the son of John Lemuel Howard and Minnie Myrtle Young Howard. He was a 1940 graduate of Leeton High School and was a farmer. He was a member of the Church of Brethren in Leeton. Survivors include a sister, Lyda Marguerte Knaus, Knob Noster; a brother, Adrian R. Howard, Holden, and several nieces and nephews. His parents, two brothers, Dencil and Denver Howard, and an infant sister, Mary Lou Howard, preceded him in death. Funeral services are Tuesday, November 26, at Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home, Warrensburg. Burial is in the Chilhowee Cemetery.

HOWARD, Isaac Lester
b: Feb 1 1884, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 21 1964, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Isaac Lester Howard, retired farmer residing about eight miles east of Clinton, died about 4:25 a. m. Tuesday, Jan 21, 1964, at Wetzel Hospital where he had been a patient since Jan 11. Mr. Howard is the father of Mrs. Wilson Tally and Mrs. Norman Lasswell, Clinton. A son, Wilbur Wayne, lives in Los Angeles, CA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan 23, 1964, at Consalus Funeral Chapel with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

HOWARD, Joseph W.
b: May 16 1947, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 14 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton, MO, Jan 15 2002 - Joseph W. Howard, 54, Windsor, died early Monday, January 14, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was born May 16, 1947, in Windsor, the son of Forrest Walton Howard and Rosa Opal (Boyd) Howard. On January 18, 1969, at the Harmony Baptist Church in rural Benton County, he married Mary Kay Harms, who survives of the home. He was a 1965 graduate of Windsor High School and served in the United States Army as a drill sergeant during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a supervisor at Alcan Cable, Sedalia, since 1968. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church, Windsor, and was also a member of the American Legion, Post 82, Windsor. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kay Howard, Windsor; a son, Shannon D. Howard and his wife, Lora, Windsor; two daughters, Sheila K. Hadley and her husband Bruce, Windsor, and Sarah J. Nickerson and her husband Larry, Kansas City; three granddaughters, Lauren Hadley, Erin Hadley and Ashtyn Howard; two brothers, Forrest Lee Howard, Calhoun, and Charles Robert Howard, New Haven; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 16, at the Windsor First Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery.

HOWARD, Leota May AULD
b: Jun 30 1879, Illinois
d: Feb 4 1902, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, February 15, 1902 - In Memory of Leota May Howard, nee Auld, who died Tuesday, February 4, 1902 at the home of her uncle, W. H. Weightman of Delmar, after a severe illness of three weeks, of typhoid fever. On Wednesday preceding her death, she was united in marriage to Frank G. Howard, believing she was convalescent and would, in a few days, go to the home her husband had prepared for her. On Monday, following her marriage, she had a severe relapse and tho she was carefully nursed, she died Tuesday morning. She was born June 30, 1879, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Auld. She made many friends here during her father's ministry at Stones Chapel and, at the death of her mother in 1895, she tried faithfully to fill the mother's place in the hearts of her two orphaned brothers, and right well she did succeed. Mrs. Howard was a college student of considerable ability, having attended some of the best colleges and having graduated twice. Only a few hours before her death, it is said, she prayed earnestly that the all-wise Father might guide and keep her husband and brothers in the straight and narrow way. She was laid to rest by her mother in Stones Chapel cemetery. - Rushville Times, Rushville, Schuyler County, Illinois, March 27, 1902 Obituary Leota May Howard, nee Auld, wife of Frank G. Howard, of Jasper, Mo., and daughter of Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Auld, both deceased, who was born June 30, 1879, died Tuesday, February 4, 1902, at the home of her uncle, W. H. Weightman, of near Delmar, Mo., after a severe illness of three weeks, of typhoid fever. On Wednesday preceding her death, she was united in marriage to Frank G. Howard believing she was convalescent and would be in a few days be able to go to the home of her husband had prepared for her. On Monday following her marriage, she suffered a severe relapse, and despite the fact that the best of medical aid had been procured and that she was carefully nursed by loving hands, died Tuesday morning. Since the death of her father, Dec. 1, 1901, she had visited her aged grandparents in Illinois; little thinking she would be first called to the bright home beyond. But only a few days after her return she was stricken with the fever that eventually caused her death. During her father's ministry at Stone's Chapel, Mrs. Howard made many friends here. She was converted and joined with the church at the age of ten, and since has led the life of a true and consistent christian. At the death of her mother in 1895, she tried faithfully to take her mother's place, both in the church and in the home. She endeavored to fill her mother's place in the hearts of her two orphaned brothers; and right well did she succeed. Mrs. Howard was a college student of considerable ability, having attended some of the best colleges, and having graduated twice. She was an accomplished young lady in every particular; this fact, together with her sweet and unassuming nature and meek and gentle christian spirit, won for her a place in which cannot be filled. Only a few hours previous to her death, it is said, she prayed earnestly that the All-wise Father might guide and keep her husband and brothers in the straight and narrow way. She was laid to rest by the side of her mother in Stones Chapel Cemetery. The two brothers of the deceased, Carroll and Charley Auld, from Garrett, Illinois, and J. Thompson, a brother-in-law, and Miss Emma Howard, sister-in-law from Jasper, attended the funeral.

HOWARD, Maude Elsia BUCHANAN
b: Jan 19 1888, Westport, Jackson Co, MO
d: May 23 1985, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Maude Elsia Buchanan was born in Westport, MO, January 19, 1888. The daughter of Harvey Newton Buchanan and Mahalia Creizan Buchanan she was married to Lester Howard in 1907. To this union was born 3 children, Grayce Tally of Clinton, Wayne Howard of Independence, Helen Locke of Raymore. All of whom survive. Also surviving are two sisters, Floy Maul of Clinton, Nell Cummings of Clinton and a brother, Arlie Buchanan, also of Clinton, one sister and two brothers preceding her in death. She passed away at Golden Valley Hospital, May 23, 1985, at the age of 97 years, 4 months. Funeral services were Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at the Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

HOWELL, Bill
b: abt 1928
d: Feb 19 1999, Glendale, AZ
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Bill Howell, 71, Glendale, Arizona, died Friday, February 19, 1999, at his home, following a stroke. He was born and raised in Calhoun and attended schools there. He was a nephew of the late Lynn Howell of Clinton. He was a foreman for a sand and rock company in Phoenix. Survivors include tow daughters and a son; one sister Beverly Howell Ketchum of Windsor and an aunt Margaret Howell of San Jose, California. Funeral services were held in Glendale.

HOWELL, Clemence Aaron
b: May 28 1921, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 26 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 3 2003 - Clemence Aaron Howell, son of George Brown Howell and Edna Berneice (Kunkler) Howell, was born May 28, 1921, in Clinton, and died at the Missouri Veterans home, Warrensburg, on September 26, 2003, at the age of 82 years. Clemence was a farmer. He was a Methodist and attended Drakes Chapel United Methodist church. He was a member of the Clinton Masonic Lodge No. 548 and the Clinton VFW Post 1894. He is survived by one son, Ronald Howell and wife Kim, Clinton; two daughters, Judy Groff and husband F. M., Long Lane, and Joyce Phelps, Lee's Summit; six grandchildren, Kerry Hurd, Jason Elkins, Coy Phelps, Skyler Phelps, Stefanie Kerwin and Krista Justice, and four great-grandchildren, Bailey Hurd, Nicole Phelps, Leah Justice and Savannah Justice. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Monday, September 29. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

HOWELL, Geneva Lou WILSON
b: Jul 31 1930, Oregon, Holt Co, MO
d: Nov 16 2007, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove & Grain Valley, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 19 2007 - Geneva Lou Howell, 77, Oak Grove, died Friday, November 16 2007, at St. Mary's Hospital, Blue Springs. Graveside services will be Tuesday, November 20, the Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor. She was born July 31, 1930, in Oregon, Missouri, the daughter of Raymond and Madeline (Sipes) Wilson. She was a member of the Christian Church. She was preceded in death by a set of twins in 1950; a brother, Billy Wilson, in 1951, and an infant son in 1961. Her survives include two sons, Keven Howell of Oak Grove and Mike Howell of Kansas City; a sister Karen Osborne of Windsor; a niece Staci Cardwell; two nephews, Mark and Troy Evrard; a great-niece and two great-nephews.

HOWELL, Glen Paul
b: Jan 24 1933, Edwards, Benton Co, MO
d: Nov 25 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 22 2005 - Glen Paul Howell, 72, died at his home in Coal Friday, November 25, 2005. He was born January 24, 1933, to Ethel Miller Howell and Wilber Herman Howell in Edwards. He made a profession of faith in Christ in 1952 and was baptized into the family of Good Hope Baptist Church, where he has served as an ordained deacon since 1969. Over the years he has served as Sunday School superintendent, teacher and trustee. During 1953-54, he served in the army in Salzburg, Austria, during the Korean War. Forty years later, he was fortunate to return to Salzburg with his family while his son was serving nearby in active duty. On May 14, 1955, he was united in marriage to Waneta Merle Fowler at Good Hope Baptist Church. This past May, they celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with their family. To this union four children were born, Diane Elaine, Debora Jane, Randy Paul and Ronnie Wayne. During the summer of 1955 he was on the ground crew for the Kansas City A's. He then went on to work for Automatic Sprinkler System for five years. In 1960 they returned to the family farm in Coal where he farmed and worked construction. He started working at Herrman Lumber Company in 1966 as a truck driver and later became an inside sales clerk. He retired from Herrman's in 1998. After raising their family, in 1984 he became a devout member of the Golden Valley Bluegrass Association. During retirement, Glen enjoyed camping and traveling with his family, which was highlighted by attending and serving on two mission trips to Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Harold, Junior and LeRoy, and one sister Helda. He is survived by his wife Merle of the home, and his two daughters, Diane Braun and her children, Sandra Poff and husband John, and Scott Braun and wife Priscilla, Debora McQuillen and husband Monte, and their children Jodee, Emily and Bailee, and his two sons, Randy Howell and wife Carrie, and their children, Janice Lynn, Jessie and Jolene and Ronnie Howell and wife Jenn, and their children, Mollie, Renner and Jacob, and his sisters Jessie Empson of Raytown and Helen Courtright of Lee's Summit, and his sisters-in-law, Lucille Howell of Raytown and Betty Howell of Warsaw; as well as a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, Clinton, Tuesday, November 29. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

HOWELL, Helen Winifred BRADLEY
b: Apr 28 1921, Weir, Cherokee Co, KS
d: Jan 9 1990, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Helen W. Howell, 68, 705 South Sixth Street, died Tuesday, January 9, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She was born in Weir, Kansas, and moved to Clinton in 1930. She was a member of the Drake's United Methodist Church and the Clinton Order of the Eastern Star. She is survived by one son, Ronald E. Howell of Lincoln; two daughters, Judith A. Groff of Long Lane, Mo., and Joyce J. Phelps of Clinton; her father Rolla H. Bradley of Clinton; four sisters, Midge Schmidt of Weir, Kansas, Elizabeth J. Hammond of Blue Springs, Rollene Spackler of Clinton and Sharon "Cookie" Cox of Warrenton; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday at Vansant-Mills, with burial in Englewood.

HOWELL, James Theo
b: Jun 24 1937, Brownsville, TX
d: Mar 8 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James Theo Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hillis Howell, was born June 24, 1937 in Brownsville, Texas, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton on March 8, 1999, at the age of 61 years. James had lived in Chilhowee before he moved to Yellville, Arkansas, about three months ago. He was an automobile test car driver. He is survived by his wife Shirley J. Howell of the home; four sons, Bobby Carl Stone of Fort Smith, Emmett Dean Stone of Riverside, California, James Daniel Howell of Clinton and John Raymond Howell, serving in the U.S. Army stationed in Korea; two daughters, Debora Jean Howell of Yellville, Arkansas, and Eileen Lucille Luccasei of Riverside, California; one brother Billy Walker Howell of Sedalia; one sister Peggy Elliott of Clinton; 13 grandchildren and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday March 12. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

HOWELL, Margaret M. HENDRICH
b: Sep 19 1908, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 20 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery HI-HY, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 23 2002 - Margaret M. Howell, 93, Clinton, died Saturday, April 20, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Graveside services were held Monday, April 22, at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. She was born in Henry County. She was married to Lynn F. Howell, who preceded her in death. She was a real estate broker. She was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church and the PEO Chapter IU. She is survived by two daughters, Margot H. Signer and Dinah H. Scott, both of Clinton; two sons, Robert L. Howell and Michael H. Howell, both of San Jose, California; one brother, James E. Hendrich of Clinton; one sister, Henrietta Massie of Jefferson City, as well as 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

HOWERTON, Blanche E. DOAK
b: Nov 5 1893, near Blairstown, MO
d: Jun 28 1988, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Blanche E. Doak Howerton, 95, Clinton, passed away Wednesday June 28, 1988 at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born Nov 5, 1893 near Blairstown, the daughter of Tobias Sterling and Lettie Belle Atkins Doak. On September 10, 1921 she was married to Ivan Mason Howerton at Pleasant Hill. He preceded his wife in death on July 7, 1946. Blanche is survived by one son, John D., one daughter, Mae Marie Dunning, a foster son, Orville Shumake, one brother, The Rev. Wilson Doak, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Walter, John, Harold and Audry Doak. Funeral services were July 1 at the First Baptist Church in Clinton with burial in Carrsville Cemetery near Clinton.

HOWERTON, John Doak
b: Oct 30 1926, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 4 2009, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
John Doak Howerton, 82, of Chilhowee, died April 4, 2009 at the family home in northern Henry County, where he lived his entire life. Born October 30, 1926 to Ivan Mason and Blanche Doak Howerton, John was the fifth generation to operate the family farm. John attended grade school at Agricola and graduated high school from Norris R-4. Following his graduation, John left for the Army where he served until May of 1946. Shortly after returning home, his father Ivan was tragically killed in a farming accident and John took over the duties of running the family farm at age 19. He went on to expand his farming operation to include the sixth generation in a partnership with his sons known as "J.D. Howerton and Sons" which now has been joined by the seventh generation. John married Margaret Lou Albin, of Chilhowee, on August 28, 1948. From this union was born two sons, John Philip Howerton and James Mason Howerton. During his many years of farming John received numerous awards and recognitions for his outstanding work and dedication to agriculture from The American Horse & Mule Association, Balanced Farming, University of Missouri Extension, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, The American Royal, and Henry County Soil and Water Conservation. In 1971 he placed second in the nation in the Dekalb Sorghum Growers Competition. He was a real estate broker and owner of Dream Home Real Estate for a number of years. John was an avid hunter and fisherman and enjoyed traveling with Margaret in their RV. John was a member of Corinth Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday School Director of 50 years. He was a past member of the Norris School Board and a serving member of the board for HCRWD#4 (rural water district), the Carrsville Cemetery Board, and treasurer of the Big Creek Township Road Board. John was preceded in death by a sister Katheryn Belle, his father Ivan, and his mother Blanche. he is survived by his wife, Margaret, his son Phil and wife, Jan, his son Jim and his wife, Debbie, all of Chilhowee, and a sister, Marie Dunning, of Clinton. John also leaves behind seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, Nick Howerton of Chilhowee, Paul and Emily Howerton and son Gavin of Clinton, Chris and Jill Wood and children, Ty and Madelyn of Holt's Summit, Missouri, Aaron and Jennifer Morris of Lacey, Washington, Michael Howerton of Miami, Florida, Jonathan and Stacey Howerton of Clinton, and Andrew Howerton of Point Lookout, Missouri. They will miss their grandfather dearly and loved him and learned from him because of his devotion to his family, his faith, and his farm. John was know for his quick wit and warm smile, but most of all for his love of God, his wife Margaret and his family. Funeral services will be held at Corinth Baptist Church in rural Chilhowee, Friday, April 10, 2009 followed by burial in Carrsville Cemetery.

HOWERTON, Joshua S.
b: Nov 3 1836, Rockingham Co, NC
d: Apr 3 1924, near Maurine, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Death of a Pioneer. Joshua Howerton, one of this county's pioneers, passed away at his home one-half mile north of Maurine, about 4:30 Monday morning. Death was due to heart trouble. He had been unusually well the week previous, only taking sick on Saturday night before his death. Deceased was born November 3rd, 1836, in North Carolina, and although he had not been strong for years, he was active for one of his age, always reading and keeping up with the times, and having a clear mind and wonderful memory. He lived a Christian life and at the time of his death was a member of the M. E. church, South, at Norris. After coming to Henry county, he was married to Miss Eliza Harrington, who preceded him in death about 40 years ago. He leaves four daughters: Mrs. John Paul, near Huntingdale; Miss Sue, of Warrensburg; Mrs. Geo. Bradley, Beggs, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Joe Jageman, who lived with her father at the home place. One sister also survives - Mrs. Mattie Carr, of Chilhowee. All the children were present at the funeral, which was conducted at the Norris church Wednesday, by the pastor, Rev. Pitchford, and interment was in Carrsville cemetery.

HOWERY, Mabrey Dean
b: May 9 1930, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
d: Jun 15 2007, Houston, TX
bur: Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 11 2007 - Mabrey Dean Howery was born May 9, 1930, in Marshall, to Mabrey Jacob and Elsie Irene Cromley Howery. He died June 15, 2007, at the age of 77 at M. D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas. Dean served in the Air Force. He was a sector chief for the Federal Aviation administration, working for S.A.C. in Bellview, Nebraska. He was a member of the Clinton Country Club, the American Legion Post No. 14, Clinton, and a member of the Masonic order. He married Opal Claudine Griffitt, who survives of the home; also one son, Larry Howery, Tucson, Arizona; one daughter Teri Cornelius, Rusk, Texas; two grandchildren, Heidi Cornelius and Alexander Cornelius; two sisters, Donna Anstead, Longmont, Colorado, and Kay Brame, Kansas City, and four nephews. Funeral services were held June 21, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Interment was at Sunset Gardens Cemetery, Marshall.

HOWS, Edward C.
b: Apr 13 1923
d: May 7 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 10 2005 - Edward C. Hows, 82, Chilhowee, died Saturday, May 7, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. Funeral services will be Friday, May 13, at Weddle Funeral Home, Stayton, Oregon, with burial in Twin Oaks Cemetery, Turner, Oregon. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a mechanic working on industrial machinery before he retired. He is survived by five sons, Mark Hows, Walla Walla, Washington, David Hows, Camis, Washington, Bruce Morse, Salem, Oregon, Mike Witherspoon, Lyons, Oregon, and Mark Witherspoon, Umitilla, Oregon; six daughters, Diane Finni, Vancouver, Washington, Paula Newman,m Chilhowee, Brenda Nelson, Newton, Iowa, Stephany Schrock, Garden City, Pamela Pedigo, Newberg, Oregon, and Joanna Witherspoon, Silverton, Oregon, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

HOY, Norma Louise HEVALOW
b: 1926
d: 1993
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Norma Louise Hoy, 67, Warsaw, died Thursday evening, Nov 25, 1993, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born Sep 25, 1926, in Parkville, MO, daughter of Lawrence and Lola Huntley Hevalow. On April 17, 1967, she married Lee D. Hoy, who died Jan 8, 1993. Mrs. Hoy grew up in the metropolitan Kansas City area. Following marriage, she moved to Clinton, where she was employed as a surgical nurse at Golden Valley Hospital. After retirement in 1983, she and her husband moved to their lake home at Cole Turkey Acres Resort near Warsaw. Graveside services were held at the Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw.

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