Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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JEFFERSON, Irene Edna COX
b: Sep 26 1920, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 28 2006
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Appleton City MO - Irene Edna Cox Jefferson was born on September 26, 1920 in Appleton City, Mo. She was the oldest daughter of the late Bernice Burdett Cox and Leora Yost Cox. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Sedalia, Mo, and received her Bachelor of Science from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Mo. While attending Lincoln University she was the head of the Stenographic Bureau and a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Irene and Billy Byrd Jefferson began their courtship at Lincoln University and were later wed June 12, 1948 in Sedalia, Mo. To this union two children were born, Billye Jeanne and Jan Elise. As a research librarian, Irene worked for the Santa Clara County Library System in the City of Milpitas, Ca, retiring after 18 years of service. Irene was a member of the Sunnyhills Methodist Church in Milpitas, Ca, where she served as the pianist in the early beginnings of the church. Prior to that, she was a member of the Taylor Memorial M.E. Church, Sedalia, Mo. She served on various committees within Sunnyhills Methodist Church as well as other civic organizations. She was preceded in death by her mother, Leora Irene Cornelius Yost Cox; her father Bernice Burdett Cox; her brother Bernice Burdett Cox, Jr.; and her sister, Marleeta Ann Parks. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Billy Byrd Jefferson; her children, Billye Jeanne Alexander and Jan Elise Griffin; her sister, Mary Jane Young; her brother, Donald Lee Cox; her grandchildren, Jeffrey Charles Alexander, Jennifer Brooke Alexander, and Alison Irene Griffin; her son-in-law, Darrel Ernest Griffin; and a host of beloved nieces and nephews, loving relatives, and dear friends. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. Graveside services were May 6, 2006 at Appleton City Cemetery.

JEFFERSON, Isaac Richard
b: Jan 31 1863, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 10 1941, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Brown & Graham Funeral Home, Urich, MO (historical)
The Urich Herald, Vol. 48 No. 40., January 16, 1941, pg1: Isaac Richard Jefferson passed in the realm beyond this earthly life about 6 o'clock last Friday evening. A little over a year ago he became ill from a weakened heart condition and since then his health had gradually declined. He was not very well a short while before Christmas, but had improved, and was thought to be as well as usual the day of his passing. About 3:30 in the afternoon his daughter, Miss Edith, and the granddaughter, Margaret, left the home to go to the T. U. Jefferson home near Lucas. Mrs. Jefferson accompanied them back to Urich about 6 o'clock. They found Mr. Jefferson sitting in a chair with his feet on another chair, and it was evident he had breathed his last just a few minutes before. There were no signs of a struggle and it is believed his passing was as peaceful as if going to sleep. Mr. Jefferson was born on a farm five miles north of Urich. The date of his birth was Jan. 31, 1863, therefore his life span lacked only twenty-one days of being seventy-eight years. He was a son of Thomas and Louisa (Dunaway) Jefferson. Mr. Jefferson was only two years old when his father died, but his mother lived to be past 93 years of age, passing from this life in 1928. Practically the entire life of Mr. Jefferson was spent in Henry and Johnson counties. He, with his family moved to Lucas neighborhood in 1916, living in that vicinity around twenty-five years. They came to Urich in the fall of 1927, living in the Harness property for three years and then purchased the present home place. October 27, 1889, Mr. Jefferson and Minnie May Harris were united in marriage. Mrs. Jefferson preceded him in death on August 8, 1936. Three children survive - T. U. Jefferson, of Lucas vicinity; Misses Edith and Daisy, of the home; also two grandchildren, Bradley and Margaret, children of Mr. and Mrs. T. U. Jefferson, who were very dear to their devoted grandfather. One brother also survives, William Jefferson, who lives near Creighton. In 1910 Mr. Jefferson professed his faith in Christ as his Savior and became a member of the Methodist church at Magnolia, in Johnson County. He later transferred his membership to the Lucas Methodist church. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church on Sunday. Interment was in Urich cemetery.

JEFFERSON, Louisa DUNAWAY
b: Aug 1 1834, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 9 1928, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hendrick Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Urich Herald, July 19 1928 - Louisa Dunaway, daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Dunaway, was born in Jackson county, Missouri August 1, 1834 and died at the home of her son, William Jefferson, in Bogard township, July 9, 1928, age 93 years, 11 months and 8 days. She was married April 8, 1862 to Thomas Jefferson who died September 25, 1865. To them were born two sons, Isaac Richard and William, both of whom survive. Besides the two sons she is survived by three granddaughters, one grandson and four great-grandsons. She came to Henry county in 1844 and with the exception of two years has made her home in this county. In 1902 she joined the Bear Creek Baptist church where her membership remained until her death. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, Tuesday of last week and burial made at the Hendrick cemetery.

JEFFERSON, Mary Jennings BRADLEY
b: Oct 27 1896, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 28 1968, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Snow Funeral Home, Urich, MO (historical)
The Creighton Banner, July 4 1968 - Mrs. Mary Jennings Bradley Jefferson, was born October 27, 1896, near Urich, Missouri, the daughter of James C. and Lillian Bradley, and passed away June 28, 1968, at the Baptist Memorial hospital in Kansas City, Mo. She had been in ill health for some months prior to her death. She was educated at the Lucas elementary school, Urich high school and Warrensburg Normal school, and taught in school systems in Urich and vicinity for a total of about twenty years. On October 20, 1920, she was married to Thomas U. Jefferson of near Urich, who preceded her in death on September 22, 1960. Two children were born to this union: Thomas Bradley and Mary Margaret. Mrs. Jefferson was active in the Lucas Methodist church and in the Evangel Presbyterian church. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Stella Self of Dallas, Texas; the daughter, Mrs. Robert Vinyard of Kansas City, Mo.; the son Thomas Bradley Jefferson of Fayetteville, Arkansas; five grandchildren and many relatives and friends. Her family and all who knew her are grateful for all she has added to our lives. We cannot hope to express this adequately with words; rather we can express it best in our day-to-day dealings with others. The funeral service was conducted Monday morning, July 1, at the Evangel Presbyterian church in Urich, Mo. Burial was made in the Urich cemetery.

JEFFERSON, Minnie May HARRIS
b: May 14 1872, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: Aug 8 1936, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. I. R. Jefferson Enters Into Eternity, Succumbed to Attack of Gallstones Last Saturday Afternoon - Mrs. I. R. Jefferson passed from this life into the Beyond at 2 p.m. last Saturday, August 8th. Death followed an attack of gallstones last Thursday - just two days before the final summons. Eleven years ago she suffered a similar attack and was ill for a year. She had not been in very good health the past several months. Her suffering the last two days was intense and she lapsed into unconsciousness about 6 p.m. last Thursday, from which she never revived. Loved ones did everything they could to relieve her of the pain and stay the hand of death, but God willed that she lay her earthly burdens down. Mrs. Jefferson's maiden name was Minnie May Harris. She was the daughter of Simp and Permelia Harris and was born May 14, 1872, near Creighton. She lived her entire life in Urich vicinity, except fourteen years, during which time her home was in Johnson county, near Holden. She and her family moved to Urich nine years ago. October 24, 1889, she was united in marriage with I. R. Jefferson, in Clinton. To them were born three children - T.U. Jefferson, living near the parental home, and Misses Edith and Daisy of the home. Besides her devoted companion and the three children, Mrs. Jefferson is survived by the following: Mrs. T. U. Jefferson, her daughter-in-law, whom she loved as an own daughter; the two grandchildren, Bradley and Margaret Jefferson, for whom she held the deepest of affection; one brother, Geo. S. Harris, Santa Cruz, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Ben Goodman, southwest of Urich, and Mrs. Alice Tharp, Santa Cruz, Calif.; also her aged step-mother, Mrs. Simp Harris, and a number of nephews and nieces. One half-sister passed away at the age of two years. Mrs. Jefferson was only seven years of age when her mother passed away, but her father preceded her in death just five months ago, March 8, 1936. In early girlhood she was converted and united with the United Brethren Church, at Brushy. When living in Johnson county she placed her membership in the Magnolia M. E. Church, and in later years transferred her membership to the Lucas M. E. Church, South, where it remained to the time of her death. Mrs. Jefferson was of a very cheerful nature-always having a smile and happy greeting for all with whom she came in contact. She was a loyal and helpful friend and neighbor, happiest when doing the things that would bring happiness to her family and those about her. Dear one, she has gone to that beautiful land,Where her trials and sufferings are o'er; How sweet it will be to clasp her dear hand, When we meet on that beautiful shore. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian Church on Monday, and as was her request. Burial was made in Urich Cemetery. Flower bearers were: Mesdames, Robert Barth, Roy Goodman, Raymond Nuckles, J. E. Crump, James Saunsaucie and W. D. Ray. The pall bearers, all nephews, were: Robert Barth, Roy Goodman, Georgia Goodman, Delmar Hayden, Don Hayden and Melville Creighton.

JEFFERSON, Richard "Dick"
b: Nov 16 1816
d: Oct 8 1894, near Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hendrick Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Died - On Tuesday Oct. 8th, 1894, at his home about 3 miles southwest of Blairstown, Uncle Dick Jefferson, at the advanced age of about 80 years. His remains were laid to rest in the Hendrix (sic: Hendricks) Cemetery. We sympathize deeply with the mourning ones, but since Jesus entered the gloomy vale of death and came forth to conquer and ascended to the glorious home above, death is demonstrated to be the portal of infinite joy, and means by which we go to make up the great throng of white-winged angels before the throne of God on high. Thus ye are gathered home one by one.

JEFFERSON, Thomas Ulmont
b: Dec 21 1890, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 22 1960, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Brown & Graham Funeral Home, Urich, MO (historical)
Clinton MO - Tom Jefferson Succumbs in Appleton City Clinic - Tom Jefferson, 69, Urich, a retired barber and farmer, who would have been 70 years old in December, died Thursday morning, Sept. 22, at the Appleton City Clinic after a long illness. Funeral services were held Sept. 25, at the Lucas Methodist Church. Burial was in Urich cemetery. Thomas Ulmont Jefferson was born northwest of Urich on Dec. 21, 1890, the son of Isaac Richard and Minnie Jefferson. On Oct. 20, 1920, he married Mary Bradley of Lucas, with the Rev. William Sampson, then pastor of the Lucas Methodist Church, officiating. Mr. Jefferson farmed at Lucas until 1926; then followed the barbering profession in Urich until 1940 when the family moved back to the farm place at Lucas. In 1957 they moved to their present home in Urich. During this time he also barbered at Garden City, Mo., with brief periods in Urich and the surrounding communities. He joined the Magnolia Methodist Church in 1909. In 1916 he moved his membership to the Lucas Methodist Church, serving for several years as superintendent of Sunday School and on the Board of Trustees. He was a member of the Urich Presbyterian Church for several years while the family lived in Urich and served on the Session during part of that period. Church membership was moved back to Lucas shortly after returning to the farm in 1940. Besides his wife of the home he leaves a son, Thomas Bradley, Fayetteville, Ark.; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Vinyard, Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, the Misses Edith and Daisy Jefferson, Urich; five grandchildren; a number of other relatives and many friends. The family particularly remembers his love of people, especially children and his remarkable courage and lack of concern for himself, especially during the past several years.

JEFFERSON, William
b: 1865, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Mar 9 1954, near Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Wm. Jefferson Services Held Thursday, March 11, at Urich - Funeral services were held for William Jefferson at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 11, at the Urich Christian church. He passed away March 9, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Georgia Hayden, near Blairstown. A native of Buchanan county, Mr. Jefferson had spend most of his life in Henry and Johnson counties. His wife, the former Miss Lucy Gooch, preceded him in death several years ago. He was buried by her side in the Urich cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson had one daughter, Mrs. Georgia Jefferson Hayden, Blairstown. Mr. Jefferson is also survived by three grandsons.

JEFFERY, Herbert Henry
b: Jul 25 1914, Laclede Co, MO
d: Nov 7 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Herbert H. Jeffery, rural northwest Henry County, died Thursday, November 7, 1996, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He was born near Phillipsburg, Laclede County, on July 25, 1914, the second son of Henry C. and Alice Wagoner Jeffery. He attended a rural school near his home and later high school in Lebanon, where he played varsity basketball. During those growing years, he worked for local farmers and helped his brother and mother sustain the family farm, as his father died when he was five. After high school, he worked on farms in Iowa and drove a truck hauling livestock. While visiting family in Henry County, he met and married Mary Catherine Clark. To this union two children were born, Alice Elizabeth and James David. After 28 years of marriage, Mary died and he then married Faye Luciele Huenefeldt in December 1969. Herb farmed north of Clinton for a number of years. Then in 1956, he went to work for Long Truck & Tractor, selling farm machinery until his retirement. He was a perfectionist, wanting his fence rows clean and his truck spotless. He took great pride in keeping his farmstead painted and in good repair. One of his loves was music of all kinds. When he was younger, he sang in many different community and church groups. He also loved flowers and was always bringing in cut flowers for the table. Horses were also high on his list, being a life member of the Golden Valley Saddle Club. He also served many years on the Henry County Fair Board. He became a Christian at an early age, being baptized at Washington Christian Church, in Laclede County. He and Mary were youth leaders for a number of years at Garland Baptist Church. Herb was very proud of his grandsons, James William Huenefeldt and Samuel Jeffery Huenefeldt. Special children who called him Grandpa are Shantell Deann and Thomas John Meek. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, James, and his son, James David. He is survived by his wife, Faye, of the home; his daughter, Alice and son-in-law, David Huenefeldt of rural Clinton; two grandsons, James William and Samuel Jeffery Huenefeldt of rural Clinton. Also surviving and holding a place in Herb's heart are Kevin and Jona Meek, Shantell and Tommy of rural Henry County; several nieces and nephews, cousins and other friends and relatives. The Henry County Library was a great source of pleasure to Herb, as he was an avid reader. Therefore, the family requests memorial contributions in his name to be given to the library for large print books. Funeral services were held Sunday, November 10, at the United Methodist Church, Clinton. A graveside service was held Monday, November 11, at the Englewood Cemetery.

JEFFERY, Josephine DOLLEE
b: abt 1834, near Paris, France
d: Dec 11 1904, Enid, OK
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Dec 17 1904 - Mrs. Josephine Jeffrey, (nee Dollee) aged 69, died at Enid, Oklahoma Sunday morning with a complication of diseases. She was born in France, near Paris, and came to this country as a small child, her parents settling in Illinois, lived here about 30 years, moving to Oklahoma about two years ago. Her husband Nicholas died in 1877 and one son also awaited his mother's coming. Six children survive her: Joseph A., D. F. and N. E. of Hastings, Okla; Miss Mary L., Ella T. and Ida B. of Enid. She had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church since 1878 and her funeral was at Fields Creek Tuesday morning, with burial in the cemetery nearby. She had moved to Enid only a short time ago.

JENKINS, Arthur
b: n/a
d: Jan 6 1910, 2 mi NW of Finey, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1910 - Died - Arthur Jenkins, January 6, at his home two miles northwest of Finey. He had been in poor health for several months.

JENKINS, Claude Louis
b: Dec 9 1889, SW of Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 20 1956, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mullin Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Claude L. Jenkins, fine, respected and loved by all who knew him, answered the call of his maker Friday April 20. 1956. He died at the Clinton, Mo. General Hospital. Funeral services were conducted at the Christian Church. He was a deacon and a member of the board. He had sung in the choir for many years. The body was laid to rest in the Mullin Cemetery near Urich, Mo., the community of his birth. Claude Louis Jenkins, son of Walter and Minnie Beaman Jenkins, was born Dec. 9, 1889 at their home six miles southwest of Urich, Mo. where Claude was reared and attended school. Feb. 23, 1918 he married Addie Mae Walker of the Piper-Johnstown community. They made their first home at Lucas, Mo. One daughter born to their union died in 1929. Survivors are his beloved wife and his only brother, Guy L. Jenkins of Butler, Mo., and two sisters; Mrs. Frances Edwards, Mrs. Florence Meyer and Mrs. Helen Miller of Columbus, Kansas, and Mrs. Cecile Balding of Glendale, Calif.

JENKINS, Earl
b: abt 1909
d: 1997, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Hermitage Cemetery, Hermitage, Hickory Co, MO
arr: Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Earl Jenkins, 88, publisher of the Hermitage Index, will be Thursday, September 4, at the Hathaway-Peterman Funeral Home, Wheatland, with burial in Hermitage Cemetery. He died early Monday at Cox Medical Center South, Springfield.

JENKINS, Frances Marie FISHER
b: Feb 18 1911, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 25 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Frances M. Fisher Jenkins was born February 18, 1911, in Blairstown. She died Saturday, March 25, 1995, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton at the age of 84. Frances was raised in Blairstown and graduated from the Blairstown High School. Frances was united in marriage to Roy Allen Jenkins on March 25, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas. They lived on a farm in the Chilhowee area from 1946 until 1988, when they moved to Clinton. Mr. Jenkins preceded her in death on February 5, 1994. Frances was a homemaker most of her life and attended the Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one son, Ronald Jenkins, Raytown; one brother, Bud Fisher, Clinton; two sisters, Florence Rector, Chilhowee, and Meda Koelling, Sedalia, and seven grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, Dwight, who died in 1977. Funeral services were Tuesday, March 28, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

JENKINS, George W.
b: 1922
d: 2001
arr: Speaks Funeral Homes, Buckner & Independence, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Feb 26 2001 - George W. Jenkins, 79, Independence, died Thursday, February 22, 2001, at St. Luke's Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday at the Speaks Suburban Chapel. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at Memorial Park Cemetery, Warrensburg. Mr. Jenkins was born on February 20, 1922, in Cameron and had lived in the Independence area most of his life. During the last 15 years he also maintained a home in Leeton. He had been a carpet installer for Riffle Carpet Co., retiring in 1985. He was a veteran of the US Marines serving in WWII in Korea. He was a member of the Kansas Building Trades Local 1179. He was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 1000 where he had previously been the post commander, the junior and senior vice commander, the Fifth District commander and he had been the VAVS representative of the MOC. He was also a member of the Missouri Peace Officers Association. He was of the Methodist faith. He is survived by his wife, Sadie Jenkins, of the home; a son, Michael G. Jenkins of Warrensburg; two daughters, Peggy Swan and Idris Pater, both of Independence; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a brother, Richard Jenkins of Greenfield, Iowa; a sister, Margie Brown of Warsaw.

JENKINS, Gomer Sr.
b: Sep 2 1884, near Blairstown, MO
d: Jul 10 1961, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Brown & Graham Funeral Home, Urich, MO (historical)
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 4 1961 - Gomer Jenkins, 76, Urich, retired farmer, died July 10 at a hospital in Nevada after a long illness. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 12, at Blairstown Methodist Church of which he was a member. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery. Mr. Jenkins was born Sept. 2, 1884, near Blairstown. With the exception of five years spent homesteading in Oklahoma, he had spent his life in the community north of Urich, until 1956. Then it was he retired from farming and with his wife, the former Lillie Moran whom he married on Dec. 12, 1906, moved to Urich. He had been in ill health nearly two and a half years. Besides his wife he leaves six children: James Chester, Port Orchard, Wash.; Mrs. Herbert (Maxine) Koepke, Deer Trail, Colo.; Ray, Blairstown; Mrs. Richard (Mildred) McKern, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Mrs. Kenneth (Annabelle) Brown, Odessa, Mo.; and Gomer, Jr., Lee's Summit; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Ira, Kansas City; many other relatives and friends.

JENKINS, Idris A. SEATON
b: 1903
d: 1996
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Idris A. Jenkins, 93, Windsor, died Saturday evening, September 22, 1996, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. She was born January 24, 1903, in Dekalb County, the daughter of Benjamin Monroe Seaton and Alice (Bennett) Seaton. On March 9, 1921, in Cameron she married Alvin Hudson Jenkins, who preceded her in death December 2, 1983. She was a homemaker and a member of the Windsor United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, George Monroe Jenkins, Leeton, and Richard Alvin Jenkins, Humboldt, Iowa; a daughter, Margie Brown, Warsaw; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Roy Bennett Jenkins. Graveside funeral services will be Tuesday, September 24, at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Warrensburg, with Rev. Richard I. Jenkins, a grandson, officiating.

JENKINS, Rebecca Alice BRIGGS
b: Apr 29 1913, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 7 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Rebecca Alice Jenkins was born April 29, 1913, in the Leesville community. She was the final survivor of the eight children of Claude and Allie (Sell) Briggs. She died July 7 1992, in Clinton at the age of 79. She lived in the Leesville area until 1920 when farming became so poor that the family moved to Clinton. Her family was active in the First Baptist Church where she accepted Christ and became a member. She also enjoyed helping her father who organized and supervised the South Side Sunday School in their own neighborhood. She attended and graduated from Clinton High School. The highlight of last summer for Rebecca was her 60th reunion with her former classmates. In October 1936 she married Harold B. Jenkins. This inseparable couple began their long and loving marriage in Clinton, but shortly moved to Kansas City. In Kansas City, she worked as a sales clerk in several businesses, including Emery Bird Thayer. When they moved to Denver, she began working for W. T. Grant Company. She continued working for Grant's even when she and Harold moved to Redwood City, California. In each of these different stores, her helpfulness and humor were appreciated by her customers and co-workers. Even when she retired and they moved back to Kansas City, she continued these friendships with telephone calls and letters. After living in Kansas City for 10 years, Rebecca and Harold moved back to Clinton. She delighted in the children of her sisters and brothers. These nieces and nephews helped her celebrate many birthdays and her 50th wedding anniversary. Her most recent family get-together was on July 4, when he enjoyed a family picnic and was thrilled to hold her newest great-great-niece, Meredith Thornton. Her favorite pastime was sewing and crafts. She made school clothes for her nieces when they were young. She knitted sweaters, crocheted afghans, and made quilts. Her handiwork is treasured by those who received them. She also loved to read and continued to do so with the aid of a magnifying glass in later years when her eyesight began to fail. Her husband, Harold, was her principle caregiver in these past few years. Also surviving is a sister-in-law, Mary Briggs, Clinton, and a brother-in-law, Maynard George, Calhoun. Nieces and Nephews are Elizabeth Finks, Shawnee Mission, Alfred George, Springfield, Judy Cochran, Kansas City, Jerry Stoneking, Clinton, Ronnie Stoneking, Independence, Nancy Kavanaugh, Leeton, Linda Willcockson, Chilhowee, Robbie Audsley, Warrensburg, Jacqueline Briggs, Chicago, Carolyn Thornton, Clinton, and Kenneth Briggs, California. Those who are left will miss the loving spirit and the keen sense of humor of Aunt Becky. Funeral services were Thursday, July 9, 1992, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

JENKINS, Roy Allen
b: Jul 20 1907, Cass Co, MO
d: Feb 5 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Roy Allen Jenkins was born July 20, 1907, in Cass County, the son of Will and Carrie (Giltner) Jenkins. He died February 5, 1994, at his home in Clinton at the age of 86. He was married to Frances Fisher on March 25, 1930, in Topeka, Kansas. He was a farmer and they lived in the Chilhowee area from 1946 until 1988, when they moved to Clinton. He is survived by his wife Frances of the home; one son Ronald Jenkins, Raytown, and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son Dwight Jenkins, in 1977. Funeral services were Tuesday, February 8, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Urich Cemetery.

JENKINS, Thomas J.
b: abt 1848, Benton Co, MO
d: Jul 4 1933, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
Windsor Review, Windsor MO, Jul 13 1933 - Thomas J. Jenkins died at his home in Leeton July 4, 1933 at the ripe old age of 85 years. He was a one time resident of Benton county which was also his birthplace, where he resided for 40 years. He was married to Hannah Rutledge, who preceded him in death several years ago. To this union was born one daughter, Mrs. Birdie Jarrell, of Flag Staff, Arizona. He later married Martha White, who also preceded him in death. To this union two daughters were born, Mrs. Mettie Merriott of Windsor and Mrs. Ada Conner of Kansas City. On November 22, 1894, he was united in marriage to Mrs. Susan L. Stevens, who survives him. To this union one daughter, Miss Beulah Jenkins of Kansas City. In 1876 he was converted and joined the Bear Creek Baptist church in Benton County, later moving his membership to Leeton, where he continued in his Lords service until death. He was a devoted husband, loving father and a good neighbor and respected by all who knew him. He leaves his wife and four daughters, twelve grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. He was laid to rest in Mineral Creek Cemetery near Leeton Thursday, July 6, 1933, after services at the First Baptist church in Leeton.

JENKINS, Willard Eugene
b: 1925
d: 1993
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Willard Eugene Jenkins, 68, died Thursday, November 25, 1993 in Salinas, California. He was born July 18, 1925 in Henry County. He was the son of Luther and Pearl Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was a Navy veteran who served in the South Pacific in World War II. For the past forty years he had made California his home. Survivors include one brother, Harold Jenkins of Clinton, and two sisters, Jessie Philmon of Clinton and Mary Martin of Chilhowee.

JENNER, Stanley F.
b: 1919
d: 2000
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Jan 13 2000 - Stanley F. Jenner, 80, Clinton, died Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Westwood Nursing Center. Mr. Jenner was born June 6, 1919, in Jacksonville, Florida, son of Stanley and Olivia Jenner. He had lived in Clinton since 1991, having moved here from San Sebastian, Florida, where he had lived most of his life. He married Barbara Callahan on January 15, 1971. He served in the United States Marines and was a driver for Trailways Bus Lines. Preceding him in death were his parents and a son, Michael M. Jenner. Survivors include his wife, Barbara, of the home, and two grandsons, Kevin and Stephen Jenner, Belton, Kentucky.

JENNINGS, Emma Ruth ATCHISON
b: Jan 18 1920, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
d: Aug 25 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 16 2003 - Emma Ruth (Atchison) Jennings, Clinton, died Monday, August 25, 2003, at her home. She was born January 18, 1920, in Chilhowee, the daughter of Charles Elmer and Bessie Mae (Christian) Atchison. Early Monday morning, August 25, after 83 years of enriching the lives of so many in this world, Ruth quietly left this earthly life, as had been her fervent wish and prayer, at home. She is survived by her husband, Dale Jennings, of the home; one son, Mike Coe and wife, Gwen, Plattesville, Wisconsin, and one daughter, Peggy O'Brien, Denver, Colorado; four stepchildren, Terry Dale Jennings, Marshfield, Rick Jennings, Chilhowee, Rebecca Burgin, Poplar Bluff, and Susan Wesley, Bonnett Mill. There are also three grandchildren, Fleur Uptegraft-Marasco, Eric Coe and Sean Coe; five great-grandchildren, Anna Coe, Ashley Uptegraft, Adam Uptegraft, Alex Uptegraft and Blake Benson; eight step-grandchildren, Mike Burgin, Tim Burgin, Wade Jennings, Frankie Wesley, Lesley Wesley, Tiffany Dimwiddie, Stacy Dimwiddie and Michelle Dimwiddie, and two step-great-grandchildren, Mike Burgin and Jacob Burgin. Ruth is survived also by one niece, Willa Ruth Maynhart, Clinton, and four great-nieces, Ruth Hoopes, Patricia Gray, Cathy Brinks and Krista Nara, and by a great number of friends. Ruth was co-owner of Dagwood's Restaurant in Kansas City, Kansas, for 20 years. she also was a school teacher, a seamstress and clothes designer, a gardener and canner of vegetables (Dale told me that the last summer she canned she put up over 500 quarts and gave half of that bounty away to family and friends) and a marvelous role model. For some, teaching is a vocation; for Ruth teaching was essentially who she was. She was a member of the Christian Church of Clinton and the Osage Valley Wild Flower Society. She will be remembered by all of us who knew her as a person who was direct and straightforward - no "beating around the bush" for Ruth - one who was kind and generous-spirited and a lover of life (plants, animals and especially people). She believed in treating people the way she wanted to be treated - simply, directly, kindly. Rick's tribute to her is that she is the smartest person he has ever known - both "book smart" and "common sense smart". Peggy and Mike remembered that she had a strong curiosity, an inquiring spirit and always was seeking to learn more; that she reached out to people in need as if it was second nature to her (which I think it was); that she was very orderly and structured in how she dealt with life, and one of her greatest delights was the sharing of family stories. Ruth was a woman of strong faith. That faith played a crucial role in helping her to overcome the many obstacles that she faced in her life, including two bouts with cancer that she defeated prior to this latest one. That faith enabled her finally to say yes to Dale's proposal of marriage, which in turn offered her a joy beyond anything she had expected. Indicative of her faith and her focus on living is the number of poems and inspirational pieces about living that she kept in her home. There was nothing about dying - because, I believe, that was something that no longer represented any threat to her. We who are here are blessed because Ruth Jennings was a part of our lives, and we are grateful to God for allowing us to experience her love and friendship. Funeral services were held at the First Christian Church, Clinton, Thursday, August 28. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

JENNINGS, Frank
b: n/a
d: 1961
Urich-Montrose Herald Tidings, Aug 11 1961 - Frank Jennings, Macksville, Kan., husband of the former Frances Harness, south of Urich, died Monday, Aug. 7, at the Gleason Hospital, Larned, Kan., where he had been a patient 10 days. He had suffered from peritonitis resulting from a ruptured appendix and apparently was on the road to recovery when he was stricken with a heart attack. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon, Aug. 10, at Larned.

JENNINGS, John G.
b: Dec 7 1838, Monroe Co, MO
d: Nov 10 1893, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 23 1907 - Just at the dawn of early morning of November 10, the angel of death born on its snow white wings the life of a dear husband and father, John G. Jennings, at the advanced age of 71. Born and lived until young manhood in Monroe County, enlisted in the army when 25, and in 1866 married Margaret Bradley. Seven children, three dying in infancy. His ideas of honesty and integrity were of the highest type. Remains laid to rest in Mt. Olivet.

JENNINGS, Joie JOURNEY
b: Feb 10 1872, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 27 1902, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Calhoun Missouri, Jul 5 1902 - Alfred Slack was called to the eastern portion of the county Friday afternoon to hold an inquest on Mrs. Charles Jennings, faithful wife and kind mother, so still in death. The jury of near neighbors, good and lawful men, hearing the evidence of several witnesses, gave in their verdict that Joie Jennings came to her death by cutting her throat with a razor. Dr. Gray testified that her mind was troubled at times, which caused her to take her own life, just before noon with the dinner nearly ready. She kissed her children, four in number, than bade them goodbye, as she picked up the razor. The oldest child, about eight, ran to her father, who was in the field, and said that "Ma" was bidding them goodbye and had gone out toward the orchard. The father and husband hastened to the house and looked around and a few paces from the smokehouse found the wife of his bosom, the mother of four small children, lying dead. His cries of anguish aroused a man passing by, who hastened the sad news to the neighbors. Telephones were put in use and soon a throng of people gathered, many the deceased's connections, and her many warm friends. Her husband, a well to do farmer, was almost heart-broken. The oldest child is eight and the youngest of the four, eight months. Mrs. Jennings was about 30. She was laid to rest in Mount Olivet, in the presence of a large assemblage of weeping relatives and friends. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Journey of Springfield township and was born in February 1872 and was reared to womanhood on the same farm and united in marriage to Charles Jennings in 1892.

JENNINGS, Laura VICKERS
b: Dec 1839, Muhlenberg Co, KY
d: 1922, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. Laura Jennings In Heaven - It was at 2 a.m. Monday that the spirit of Mrs. Laura Jennings passed from this earth to life eternal. Death came while she was asleep without pain and as quiet and gentle as her life had always been. She had always said that she hoped to go to sleep and awaken in Heaven and her desire was granted. Three weeks previous she suffered a slight stroke of paralysis, which with a serious heart trouble and other complications, brought the end. She did not wish to leave her loved ones on earth, but for several days before she went to sleep, she said she was so tired and would be glad when she took the last journey. Laura Vickers was born in Mullenberg county, Kentucky, December, 1839. She came with her parents to Henry county when a very small girl, and they settled on what is known as the old Vickers farm, just south of Bethlehem church, where the granddaughter, Mrs. Rufus Smith now resides. Here she grew to womanhood, a girl wondrously fair, with glossy hair of raven black and sparkling eyes and snowy skin. It was there she was wooed and won by Dr. P. S. Jennings, and married June 14, 1858. Right after their marriage they came to Clinton, and built their home where she died. She lived for 64 years in the house where she died. The front room was first built and her son born there. Room by room was added to the home, as it was needed to accommodate their family and make guest rooms for friends and relatives, as there was never a home more hospitable than theirs. It was truly a "house by the side of the road." Perhaps more ministers, especially those of the Baptist denomination, were entertained by this fireside than any other in the country. It was a delightful place to go. She loved flowers and music, singing well herself and seeing that her children had the best of training until her daughter, Mrs. Mark Barcafer, leads as one of America's evangelistic singers. Mrs. Jennings loved the old songs as well as the new, and after her daughter arrived at her bedside, even tho so ill, she hummed clear through the tune of "The Long, Long Trail." Her garden was her delight, lilies and roses being her favorites. She planted her flower garden this spring as usual and faithfully tended it. Never a day passed but what she gathered some of her beautiful flowers treasures for the house. She had spent part of each year at the home of her daughter in Chicago, but it had been her wish that she die at her old home where she spent so many happy years. This wish was granted. She passed away in the room where her beloved husband died in 1893. This home is filled with treasures that were beyond price to her. In the yard even, are the trees planted in her bridal days. In the west yard stands a honey locust, most majestic with its spreading branches and fern like foliage. This tree was brought in saddle bags by her husband more than 60 years ago and planted. She has two scrapbooks that contain a wealth of information of her family history as well as the entire county. She treasured them all with other reminiscences and faithfully kept them for those who come after. Of recent months she was unable to see to paste them in, but had them carefully cut out and ready for pasting in. She left a number of blank pages to be filled by her children. She was converted and united with the Bethlehem Baptist church when a young girl. It was September 16, 1866, that the Clinton Baptist church was organized, Mrs. Jennings being one of the seven charter members. Mrs. J. M. Avery, of Kansas City, being the only other charter member now living. Immediately after the organization with these seven consecrated members, 17 others joined and with that handful of people, they built a $20,000 church that was dedicated October 17, 1869. Mrs. Jennings was one of that early type of pioneer womanhood that gave much, both to her family and church. Her husband being a country town doctor who loved people, their lives were ones of real ministry and both went far and near, healing the sick and wounded as well as those of broken heart leading many to the Christ by their example of faithful following of His teachings. Two children were given to this union. Both survive: Dr. W. T. Jennings, of Clinton, and Mrs. Mark Barcafer, of Chicago, Illinois. There are also four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She also leaves one sister, Mrs. Nettie Baker, Casper, Wyoming; and one brother, John W. Vickers, Lowry City. She also leaves Mrs. Zella Wood Meyers, of Bloomington, Illinois, who she raised from a tiny girl. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist church, Wednesday, at two o'clock p.m., by Rev. C. M. Truex, now of Palmyra, Mo., after which her body was laid beside her husband in the Bethlehem cemetery.

JENNINGS, Margaret
b: May 15 1828, Cock Co, TN
d: Jun 21 1889, 1 mi SW of Lewis, Henry Co, MO
bur: Drakes Chapel Cemetery, Deer Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jun 29 1889 - Mrs. Margaret Jennings died at the home of her son, J. W., about one mile southwest of Lewis, on Friday, June 21, after nine days illness with pneumonia. Born in Cock county, Tenn. May 15, 1828 and moved to Missouri with her parents in 1830; located near Lexington and lived there three years, then came to this county. Joined the M. E. Church, South in 1856; was married to Thomas Jennings, January 1, 1856, and he died August 9, 1863, while a soldier in the Confederate Army. Leaves three sons to mourn her and many friends. Buried at Drake's chapel.

JENNINGS, Mary Jane CALVIRD
b: n/a
d: 2002
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 12 2002 - Mary Jane Calvird Jennings, Kansas City, died Monday, February 4, 2002. A memorial service will be 2 p. m. Sunday, February 17, at Country Club United Methodist Church, 400 West 57th Street, Kansas City, MO. 64113. She was born in Clinton to Frank and Pauline Henny Calvird. She earned her BS degree at Central Missouri State and her MA degree at the University of Missouri. During her 43-year career in education, she taught in Missouri School in Henry County, Bosworth, Independence and Kansas City. She was an accomplished china painter, organist and quilter. She was the author of "Deep Water" and "Someday I'll Touch The Sky" and the co-editor of "The Funny Paper". She leaves her husband, Felix Fellhauer, of the home; two children, Janelle Jennings Drummond of Kansas City and Jon Robert Jennings of Centreville, Virginia; her brother, Boyd Calvird of Clinton. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Jennings; her parents, and her sister, Anna Thompson.

JENNINGS, Perez Smith Dr.
b: Jul 22 1824, Kennebec Co, ME
d: Feb 28 1893, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 4 1893 - At 6:08 Tuesday evening, Feb. 28, the spirit of Dr. Perez Smith Jennings took on immortality. Saturday evening, the 18th, he was taken with a severe chill and aching which developed into pneumonia with severe gastralgia and all the skill of his fellow practitioners were naught to the Master's Call. Born July 22, 1824 in Kennebec County, Maine, his ancestry being of old New England families in Massachusetts at and before 1667. Education at the seminary at Kent's Hill, then went to Massachusetts and spent several years teaching and attending school. Came to Monoteau, later to Lafayette County, Mo., where he taught. Came to Clinton in 1853; read medicine and began practice in 1855. In 1857 was married to Laura Vickers, daughter of a. Vickers of Bethlehem township; she, with two children, Dr. Willston T. and Olive V., survive him. In 1865, he formed a partnership with dr. J. H. Britts which continued until severed by death. He was conscious unto near the end, recognizing and conversing with his nephew, Julius G. Jennings, of Little Rock. All day Wednesday, a continuous throng passed in and out at the family residence, to take a last look at the features of their departed comforter and friend; quite touching, too, to see the colored people linger with sorrowing gaze beside his coffin. So lived, how mourned! Were each one for whom he did an act of kindness to place one flower upon his grave, he would indeed sleep 'neath a wilderness of flowers. Burial at the Bethlehem cemetery, after services at the First Baptist Church.

JENNINGS, Vernon Rowena WHARTON
b: Sep 16 1915, Otterville, Cooper Co, MO
d: Sep 10 2004, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 20 2004 - Vernon Rowena Jennings, daughter of Virgil Houston and Ethel (Harbit) Wharton, was born September 16, 1915, in Otterville, and died at the Independence Regional Hospital, Independence, on September 10, 2004, at the age of 88 years. Vernon was married to C. Wallace Jennings, who preceded her in death in 1948. She was an inspector for the Bendix Corporation for 20 years. She was a member of the Fairmont Christian Church, Independence. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sisters, Isabell and Grace, and one brother, Virgil Wharton Jr. She is survived by one sister Cleo McAllister of Oak Grove; two brothers, Robert L. Wharton of Calhoun and Donald L. Wharton of Independence, as well as several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton on Monday, September 13. Burial was in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

JENSON, Alice
b: 1913
d: 1929
The Gann Valley Chief, Gann Valley, Buffalo Co, SD, Thursday, July 11 1929 - Alice Jenson Loses Life In Car Accident - Alice Jenson, oldest daughter of Alfred Jenson and Mary E. Trainer Jenson , lost her life as a result of an unusual automobile accident on the evening of July 4th, at Artesian. The car in which she was riding with Leroy Vellieux of Woonsocket was struck by a car driven by a farmer named Colthart and hurled against an oil pump, breaking the gas container and the electric wiring. The car was an open one and the bring gasoline drenched the girl. The car seemed to rebound from the pump into the highway and started down the road. Her companion, who had been thrown out by the impact, managed to catch and stop the car and pull the girl from it. Every effort was made to subdue the flames. Like Quinn assisted in this, and took the couple to a hospital in Mitchell, where Miss Jenson died in a few hours. The young man burned his hands in putting out the flames but was able to leave for home in the morning. Funeral services were held at Woonsocket Monday morning and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery there. Many from Gann Valley attended the services. Alice Jenson was born on the Jenson farm seven miles north of Gann Valley, June 12, 1913, and lived there with her parents until the death of her mother in 1921, except while attending school in Wessington Springs. After her mother's death she made her home with her grandparents, Mr. And Mrs. Alex Jenson, in the Springs, and completed her second year in high school this spring. Besides her father and the aged grandparents she leaves three sisters Esther, of DeGrey, S. Dak., Margaret of Clinton, Missouri, and Dorothy, who also lived in the Jenson home in the Springs. Alice was very popular with her schoolmates and acquaintances, and many of them were present at the last sad rites.

JENSON, Mary Elizabeth TRAINER
b: Feb 26 1891, Ida Co, IA
d: Aug 23 1921, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
The Gann Valley Chief, Gann Valley, Buffalo Co, SD, Sep 1 1921 - Mrs. Mary Jenson laid to rest in Missouri. The community was shocked last week to learn that Mrs. Mary Jenson had passed away at the home of her parents in Clinton, Missouri. While it had been known that this was to be the inevitable end of her sufferings for the past year and a half it was not thought that death was so near. Her husband and two oldest daughters and her two brothers left here Monday but arrived too late to see her alive. The remains were laid to rest in Englewood Cemetery at Clinton, Missouri on Thursday. The following from the Clinton Daily; The spirit of Mrs. Alfred Jenson left the mortal body and went to City Beautiful at 3:20 Tuesday, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Trainer, on East Green Street. A year and a half ago she suffered an attack of influenza at her home in Gann Valley, South Dakota, after which she nursed her little daughters through a severe attack of whooping cough. Soon after Tuberculosis developed and last December she went to a sanatorium in hopes the open air treatment would make her better, but with her already weakened condition she could not fight the disease. In July she grew worse and about two weeks ago her parents received a letter which stated she wanted to come home and the next day her husband brought her. The though of the home coming had stimulated her until she was able to be up for the first few days and how glad and happy she was. If she knew that the time of going was so near she did not say. She just told how glad she was to be home and how good things seemed. How she liked her room and how wonderful the bed was. How good they all were to her and surely she would get well, because they loved her so. The physicians could not tell but thought maybe she might last some while and her husband returned to South Dakota to look after some business affairs, but had to be recalled at once, but arrived after the end came. Mary E, Trainer was born in Ida County, Iowa, February 20, 1891. When she was 13 she moved with her parents to Henry County, her father buying a farm southwest of Calhoun. She graduated from the Calhoun Schools and taught East School a year. Then came to the Colt Business College in Clinton, learning stenography. After finishing she spent a year in Kansas City in a stenographic position and then came to Gann Valley, S. D. , where she held another position, then taught school a year. She returned home and spent some time. Sept. 4, 1912, she was united in marriage to Alfred Jenson and she returned with him to a South Dakota ranch. To their keeping were given four little daughters - Alice, age 8, Esther, age 6, Margaret, age 4, and Dorothy not quite 1. The paternal grandparents have had three of the children and a beloved neighbor, Esther. While all, will do all possible for these four little ones, it will never be the same to them as if their dear little mother could have stayed with them, for the mother's heart can guide the little feet best. She overlooks little faults at the same time guiding and molding these little ones into lives of real service. A mother's kiss will take the hurt from a stubbed toe, so will the mother's love, direct, and bring out the best in every child. We cannot help but sob with breaking hearts when we think of this home left without wife and mother. At the same time after we saw her suffer and only God alone knows how much these many months and look at her face so sweetly at rest we think God knows best. The Comforter will come and these tiny tots will be guided by Jesus and the dear ones she has left behind. She was a sweet Christian women and had given her life early to the Master, being a member of the Calhoun M. E. Church, South. She leaves her husband, 4 daughters, her parents, one sister, Mrs. Grace Bartholomew, Huntington Beach, California, and four brothers- Harvey and Charles, Gann Valley, S. D. , and two brothers, Ralph and Philip, in Clinton. (Note: b: Feb 26 1891 - d: Aug 23 1921)

JEROME, Donald Edward
b: 1933
d: 1991
arr: Ward Funeral Home, Chilhowee & Urich, MO (Historical)
Donald Edward Jerome, 57, Route 1, Blairstown, passed away Saturday, March 2, 1991, at his home. He was born near Blairstown, MO, June 3, 1933, the second son of Willis Epperson and Edith Gertrude Tompkins Jerome. He graduated from Norris High School in 1950, and attended Central Missouri State University at Warrensburg. He taught at the Peach Grove School at Garden City before entering the United States Army in 1953, where he served during the Korean War. On January 16, 1955, he was married to Leah Mae Hammons at Corinth Baptist Church near Chilhowee. They had lived the remainder of their married life on a farm near Blairstown. He had worked for the Farmers‚ Produce Exchange of Chilhowee for 14 years, where he served as the Clinton branch manager. He was a member of the Norris United Methodist Church and the Ingham-Morgan Post 871 of the American Legion of Urich. Surviving him is his wife, Leah Mae, of the home; two sons, Ray Jerome of Blairstown and Rex Jerome of Wichita, KS; his parents, Epperson and Edith Jerome of Blairstown; his brother, Jerry Jerome, Blairstown; one grandson, Ryan Jerome, and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 5, at the Ward Funeral Home in Chilhowee.

JEROME, Edith G. TOMPKINS
b: Oct 12 1908, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
d: Jul 6 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edith G. Tompkins Jerome, 90, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999, at the Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. She was born Oct 12, 1908, in Stover, the daughter of David and Mary Jones Tompkins. On Feb 22, 1931, in Leeton, she married Willis Epperson Jerome. He preceded her in death on June 5, 1998. Mrs. Jerome was a member of the Blairstown Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Jerry Jerome, Blairstown; a sister, Gladys Poyner of Morgantown, IN; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by a son, Donald Jerome. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 10, at the Consalus Funeral Home in Clinton. Burial will be in the Chilhowee Cemetery.

JEROME, Ray Lee
b: Nov 27 1955, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 8 1999, Blairstown, Henry Co, MO
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 11 1999 - Ray Lee Jerome, 43, Blairstown, died Friday, October 8, 1999, at his home. He was born November 27, 1955, in Clinton, to Donald and Leah Hammons Jerome. He was a farmer and had lived in the Clinton area all of his life. He was a member of the Norris Methodist Church. His father preceded him in death. Surviving are one son, Ryan Jerome of Warrensburg; his mother, Leah Jerome of Clinton; a brother, Rex Jerome of Hutchinson, Kansas, and his companion, Cecily. Funeral services were held Sunday at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in the Chilhowee Cemetery.

JEROME, Willis Epperson
b: Feb 25 1907, near Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jun 5 1998
bur: Chilhowee Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 10 1998 - Willis Epperson Jerome was born February 25, 1907, near Leeton, the son of Harry W. and Bertie (Epperson) Jerome. He died Friday, June 5, 1998. Epperson, as he was known to all, married Edith Gertrude Tompkins on February 22, 1931, in Leeton. They made their home near Blairstown, where they were well known in the farming community. Epperson was a member of the Blairstown Presbyterian Church, Mid-American Dairymen, a charter member of Farm Bureau and served on the Extension Council. He is survived by his wife, Edith, of the home; one son, Jerry Jerome and wife, Mary Lou, Blairstown; a daughter-in-law, Leah Mae Jerome and one brother, Harry Jerome, both of Clinton; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald Edward Jerome, and two sisters, Lucille Buford and Mary Lionberger. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 7, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Chilhowee Cemetery.

JETT, Paul H.
b: abt 1932
d: Mar 20 1999, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Mount Washington Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Paul H. Jett, 67, Independence, died Saturday, March 20, 1999. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 24, at George C. Carson & Sons Funeral Home of Independence. Burial will be in Mt. Washington Cemetery. He is survived by his wife Bertha of the home; two daughters, Tracy Jett of Independence and Helen Snyder of Clinton; one son Paul A. Jett, Independence, and three grandchildren.

JEWELL, William Howard
b: 1913
d: 1995
bur: National Cemetery, Ft. Scott, Bourbon Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William Howard Jewell, 82, St. Louis, died there Wednesday, April 12, 1995. He was born March 9, 1913, in Arcadia, Kansas, the son of Frank and Maude Taylor Jewell. He graduated from Pittsburg State University, and taught grade school and junior high in Arcadia, 1932-1940. He married Stella Agnes Bopp. He was a member of the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a veteran of World War II and Korea. He retired from the Marine Reserves 3rd Battalion 24th Marines, June 30, 1965, with the permanent rank of Major. He was a retired 30 year employee of General Service Administration with the Federal Government. He was a member of the Marvin Park United Methodist Church, St. Louis, a Past Worthy Patron of Bridgeton Chapter #266 Order of Eastern Star, Elks Lodge #2316, Florissant, Legion of Honor Shriners, Masonic Lodge #93 A. F. & A. M. He finished his 50th year in the Masonic Order in 1986. He has spent many hours at the Shriners Hospital as a volunteer teacher. He was a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies and was a 32 degree Mason. Survivors include his wife, Stella, of the home; two brothers, Charles N. Jewell, Calhoun, and J. Paul Jewell, Kansas City, Kansas; two sisters, Betty June Dehon, Nevada, Mo., Donna Dee Cooley, Red Bluff, California, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers, Louis Franklin Jewell, Eugene Taylor Jewell and Fredrick Allen Jewell. Funeral services were Monday, April 24, 10 a.m. at the Konantz-Cheney Funeral Home, 15 W. Wall, Fort Scott, Kansas. Masonic services were conducted at the funeral home. Burial was in the National Cemetery, Fort Scott, Kansas. Military rites were conducted at the cemetery by the 24th Marines, Kansas City.

JOBE, Isabelle
b: 1822
d: 1908
Jefferson Tribune, Jefferson City, MO, December 27, 1908 - Grandma Jobe Dead - Succumbs to brights disease saturday at Windsor - Well Known Here - Mrs. Isabelle Jobe, formerly of this city and well known by a large percentage of the people of this city, died Saturday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Bellasine, at Windsor Mo. At the time of her death Mrs. Jobe was in her 87th year. Had she lived until next April she would have attained that age. She has for some years been suffering from Bright's Disease, the cause of her death. Mrs Isabelle Jobe was born in North Carolina and came to Missouri with her parents when but a child. She lived in Osage County for some time before coming to this city. At the age of 13 years she assisted Mrs. McNeil make the suit of clothes for the first convict that was confined to the Missouri penitentiary. She married at the age of 17 - 70 years ago to Mr. Jobe. To this union several children were born, six of whom are living. These are D. C. Jobe and J. M. Jobe of this city, W. L. Jobe and Mrs. Margaret Carroll of Linn County, Kansas and Mrs Sarah Myers of Elgin Kansas and Mrs Martha Bellasine of Windsor where Mrs. Jobe will be buried. Mrs. Jobe had been for seventy-five years a member of the Baptist Chruch. Was a christian woman and loved by all who knew her. She had hundreds of friends here who will regret to learn of her death. D. C. and J. M. left here Saturday for Windsor to attend the funeral. (SUBMITTER NOTE: Intitials D. C. stands for David Coulter, J. M. for James Monroe and W. L. for William Levi. - Freida Wells)

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