Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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JOLLEY, James David "J. D."
b: Apr 6 1973, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 10 2005, Kansas City, Jackson 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 4 2005 - James David "J. D." Jolley was born April 6, 1973, in Clinton, the son of Margie Davis Jolley and John E. Jolley. He died at Baptist Lutheran Hospital, Kansas City, September 10, 2005, at the age of 32 years. J. D. worked for Rival Manufacturing on the assembly line for a number of years. He was a coach and manager for the Clinton Park and Recreation Department and a coach for a team in Osceola. He is survived by his mother Margie Jolley of the home; his father John E. Jolley; two sisters, Debbie Bernard and Tammy Breshears and husband Matthew; two nieces, Ashley Jolley and Wyatt Bernard, and a expectant niece or nephew Baby Breshears; his maternal grandmother Edith Davis, all of Clinton, as well as a number of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, September 13. Burial was in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, Clinton.

JOLLEY, Minnie Bell PEEK
b: Jun 6 1902, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 7 1994
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Minnie Bell Peek Jolley was born June 6 1902, in Cole Camp, the daughter of Spencer and Viola Foster Peek. She died January 7, 1994. She was married to J. W. Jolley, who preceded her in death in 1960. She worked for a number of years at the chicken hatchery in Clinton. She is survived by two sons, John H. Jolley of Clinton and James E. Jolley of Kansas City, Kansas; three daughters, Anna May Jones, Dorothy Baumgarden and Maxine Jones, all of Clinton; one brother, Henry Peek, also of Clinton; 21 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Ernest. Funeral services were Sunday, January 9, at Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in Fields Creek Cemetery, Henry County.

JOLLY, Gary W.
b: Mar 9 1935, Salisbury, NC
d: Mar 26 2003, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 27 2002 - Gary W. Jolly, 68, Clinton, died Wednesday, March 26, 2003, at a local nursing home. Memorial services will be Saturday, March 29, at the Golden Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church. Burial will be in Clinton Memory Gardens Cemetery, with military services at the grave under the direction of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1894. Mr. Jolly was born March 9, 1935, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to James Martin and Linda Catherine Bambrell Jolly. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1974 after 20 years as a medic. On December 22, 1962, he married the former Cherry Ann Biles in Ft. Worth Texas. She survives of the home. He was a member of the Golden Valley Seventh Day Adventist Church in Clinton. Additional survivors include two daughters, Geri Lin Davenport-Redden and husband, Ronald Shelby of Austin, Texas, and Tracy Colleen Jolly of Clinton; seven grandchildren, Jason Affholter, Jessica Davenport, Christianna Jolly, Devin Jolly, Christopher Davenport, Charise Redden and Cheyenne Redden; one brother, Marion Jolly of Huntersville, North Carolina; three sisters, Joyce Helms of Huntersville, Evelyn Washam of Cornelius, North Carolina, and Linda of West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Robert, James and Julian Jolly. Services are under the direction of the Consalus-Bradley Funeral Home, Clinton.

JONES, Allen A.
b: Mar 24 1856, near Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jan 17 1923, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jan 1923 - Allen Jones At Rest - "Come unto Me all ye who are weary and heavy laden, and I will give you rest." And so the pain racked body of Allen Jones obeyed the summons of the Master and went home to eternal rest January 17, 1923. He was born near Warrensburg, Mo., March 24, 1856, being at the time of his death 66 years, 9 months, 23 days old. He was married February 26th, 1909 to Miss Frances Black, who, with one brother, C. W. Jones, east of Clinton, and one sister, Mrs. J. C. Bradley, Kent, Washington, are left to mourn his death. They mourn not alone for the entire community feels the loss of such a neighbor and citizen. He united with the Christian church at an early age and was ever ready to do with his might all he could to help in the master's cause. When the old Freedom church burned some years ago, it seemed as if one of the family had gone, so long had he lived under its shadow,; he was one of the leading members and was always at the church service. He is a grandson of the late Joshua Swinney, one of the earliest settlers of this county, who built the large white house now owned by Dick Simes, east of Clinton. When is sister died leaving three small children to the mercies of the cold and cruel world, Allen and his aged mother took the youngest, a tiny boy, and not only gave him a home, but as far as possible, gave him a mother's love and care. He was brought up to love and reverence the church, and all things good and beautiful. After the death of Allen's mother, he didn't shirk his duty but still held to the little boy who for the second time was made motherless, and thus he grew into a fine, good man. The funeral was at his late home, January 19, 1923, after which the body was tenderly laid to rest in the family lot in dear old Bethlehem.

JONES, Amasa Rev.
b: Apr 28 1796, Rindge, Cheshire Co, NH
d: Apr 17 1870, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Germantown MO, Apr 28 1870 - Amasa Jones was born at Rindge, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, April 28, 1796, and died at Deepwater, Henry County, Missouri, April 17, 1870. His father's name was Asa and his mother's Mary. He was one of a large family, nearly all of whom have preceded him to the world of spirits. He remembered his Creator in the days of his youth and in early life became a follower of Jesus. The consecration of himself to the service of his Master was whole-hearted. In answer to the inquiry, "Lord, what wilt Thou have me to do?" God spread out before him the mission field. In his endeavors to discern the indications of Providence to duty he was made to behold the broad field for Christian enterprise among the benighted heathens of all nations of the earth. These researches, laying the foundation of characteristic benevolence and self-denying toil, resulted in the resolve, "Here am I, Lord, send me." He desired to teach the heathen and to lead them to Christ. On February 15, 1821, he was married to Miss Roxana Stearns, of Ashburnham, Worcester County, Massachusetts. In a few days afterwards he set out with a number of others to go to a mission field of the then Far West by an overland route, there being then but few facilities for traveling. He came out under the auspices of the American Board of Foreign Missions, and became an assistant missionary at the Harmony Mission, a station established on the Marais des Cygnes, about three miles from its mouth, and in the extreme western part of the then new state of Missouri. This was then the home of the Osage Indians. His labors there were principally in the school. His letters spread upon the pages of the Missionary Herald, of the years 1825 and 1835, inclusive, amply testify to his devotion to the cause of civilizing and Christianizing the Indians. He attained to other spheres of usefulness. He devoted much of his time, spared from the school, to the study of theology. It seemed necessary for him to study medicine also. Dr. W. N. Belcher, now in New York, was for six years the physician of the station. But his health failing, he was required to quit the post. Foreseeing this step, and knowing Mr. Jones' general adaptation to the work, Dr. Belcher recommended that he prepare himself, and he studied medicine under the doctor for some time. But the taking care of souls was a higher sphere of life and duty for him. He was ordained and set apart to the ministry of the gospel at Harmony Mission, October 12, 1830, by the Arkansas Presbytery, having been licensed to preach a few years before. He ever had a realizing sense of the grave responsibilities of the office. But his soul was fired with fresh hopes and nobler aspirations. But as the white man advanced the red man receded, and in 1835, the Harmony Mission Station was abandoned. The old site is still discernible near Papinville, Bates County. Dr. Jones moved with his family, his wife and two daughters, Mary and Jane, to Deepwater, then in Rives County, where he procured a tract of land and opened a settlement. A church was soon organized and he took charge of it as pastor, and continued so till July, 1867, when Rev. B. F. Powelson was associated with him. He preached the word in many places throughout this region. and the old settlers can well testify to his attachment to the cross of Christ and zeal for the glory of God. He went about doing good, and was successful in winning many souls to Christ. He was quite successful in the practice of medicine, and contributed much towards ameliorating the sufferings of mankind. He was an earnest, self sacrificing, indefatigable laborer in his Master's vineyard. He sought not - desired not - compensation for his toil, from among the stores of earth. His practice as a physician, and the results of his own ingenuity and industry secured for himself and family a comfortable living and ample provision for old age. He was a student all his life - assiduous and unrelaxing in his efforts in early life, and determined, fixed ever in his purpose, to acquaint himself with the movements of mankind, in the various spheres of life, and specially to keep himself posted in regard to the progress of the church of Christ. He was a close reader, and though he had never seen the great improvements of the age, remaining at his post on the frontier, yet he had a fair knowledge of these things, and his descriptions of them were astonishingly accurate. His independence of mind and originality of thought, shaped and drawn out, no doubt by necessity, were evidenced in quite a number of productions, material and immaterial. He looked with favor upon the progressive spirit of the age. But he set his face against countenancing, in any way, the great evils of the world. He refused to enter upon any compromise with intemperance, profanity or Sabbath breaking. He was unflinching in his devotion to the great principles of Christianity, and sought in every conceivable way the establishment and perpetuity of truth, and the maintenance of the right. He labored among all classes faithfully for the sowing of the precious seed, for the culture of the tender vines, and for the maturity of the fruits of the Spirit. He oftentimes seemed impatient in sickness - desiring to be in his place with God's worshippers, and fearing lest his absence should prove a hindrance to the cause of Christ. His zeal thus carried him sometimes beyond the capabilities of the flesh. The last Sabbath he spent on earth was one of special exertion and anxiety to him. It was the Sabbath preceding the meeting of his own Presbytery and a neighboring Presbytery among his people. He wanted the people to be interested in these things. He longed for this meeting. He wished to see the last vestige of separation carried away and the two branches of the Presbyterian Church inseparably united. He longed to greet the brethren once more, and congratulate them on the accomplishment of so noble a work. As Simeon to see Christ, so he longed to see the running together of these kindred streams. He was desirous to share with his people the promised feast of love and joy. He attended services in the morning, and a prayer meeting in the evening, where he made an earnest appeal to sinners to come to Christ. In his last days, the few appeals he attempted were exceedingly earnest. The fire glowed fervently on the altar of his love. His soul yearned for the salvation of those who surrounded him. His conversation indicated a ripening for heaven and glory. For many months he seemed to be amid the scenes of the Delectable Mountains and the land of Beulah. He was near Christ, and could well call upon his friends to come to him. And yet his soul longings were "Nearer my God to thee." The funeral services were held in the Adobe Church, (a building the deceased had erected during his life) on the morning of the 18th, the room being crowded to its utmost capacity. The corpse was taken from the church to its place of burial, one mile east of Germantown, preceded by the members of the Osage and Southwest Missouri Presbyteries and followed by a large concourse of friends.

JONES, Annie HAMMONDS
b: Jul 18 1881, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 1 1903, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Jun 6 1903 - The death angel has visited the home of D. W. Jones and taken from him his wife, the former Miss Annie Hammonds. She was born July 18, 1881 near Good Hope church, Henry County. When a young lady of 17, she married D. W. Jones, April 27, 1897 in Clinton. They lived near Alberta, where one little girl was born. Then they moved to Bethlehem and another little girl came to brighten their home. Her last home on earth was in Clinton, where she died June 1, 1903 of lung trouble. She leaves a husband; two children, Lottie and Bessie; a father, F. Hammonds; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Jones of Coal, Mrs. Bert Beeson of Clinton, Miss Bessie Hammonds of Coal; and one brother, B. F. Hammonds of Coal. All that kind friends and skillful doctors could do was done, but of no avail.

JONES, Bernice Irene HESTAND
b: Nov 12 1909, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 3 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Bernice Irene Jones, Clinton, died Saturday, July 3, 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital - Bernice Hestand was born November 12, 1909, in Deepwater, the daughter of John and Lula (Driskill) Hestand. She became Bernice Jones in 1930. She and her husband, Othell, ventured from Deepwater to Southern California. There they first worked together for a family. Next she worked as a "Rosey the Riveter" during World War II. Later she started her own business, as child care center. This was her true love. She was a very kind and gentle person, who had always loved children. She had adopted a son and three years later received a baby girl on her 40th birthday as a foster child. She raised them both and gave up many things for Ronnie and Betty. She didn't have much money but always found some for them. Some of the kids she cared for stayed in touch with her after they were grown and in fact she cared for some of their children. She told Betty recently that if she could ever walk again, she would love to be able to care for children again. Besides her love for children, she used to cook a lot. She was a great cook. She also loved to talk. She could talk non-stop for hours. In fact her best friend in Southern California used to talk with her for hours on the phone and then she would walk next door and talk some more. Of course, she also helped to take care of Mrs. Gallagher, who was crippled with arthritis. One of her other favorite pastimes was going to the ocean and listening to the ocean waves and sounds. She moved back to Clinton in 1979. In 1985, she had major surgery and was not expected to live through it. She was never a worrier, and so she came through the surgery with no problem. Eight years later, she had major surgery again and again came through it. Unfortunately, this took a lot out of her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by one son, Ronald Jones, Seaside, California; one daughter, Bliss Daneri, Seattle, Washington; two sisters, Selma McNutt, Kansas City, and Wilma L. Brown, Clinton, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and three brothers. Graveside services were Wednesday, July 7, 1993, Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington.

JONES, C. A.
b: Oct 15 1809, Howe Co, NC
d: May 1 1900, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 1900 - Mrs. Jones of Hortense departed this life Tuesday morning (May 1 1900) at 5 o'clock. She was born in Howe county, N.C. October 15, 1809. She was married to Richard Jones in 1826 and then moved to Henry county in 1842, where she lived till her death. She joined the old Tebo Baptist church in 1842 and has been a true Christian since. She leaves several children and grandchildren. Funeral by Billy Briggs. She was 91.

JONES, Carol Joan FOSTER
b: Jan 17 1948, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
d: Aug 1 2006, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO - Mrs. Carol Joan Jones of Garden City, Missouri was born January 17, 1948 in Harrisonville, Missouri the daughter of Joseph Perkins and Wilma Pauline (Fisher) Foster. She departed this life Tuesday, August 1, 2006 at Golden Years Care Services, Harrisonville at the age of 58 years, 6 months and 14 days. On June 13, 1998, Carol was united in marriage to Terry Kirk Jones in Garden City. Carol was employed as a bus driver for Sherwood Cass R-8 School District, Creighton, Missouri for the past 28 years and was also a cook for Old Cedar Inn, Garden City. She was an outdoor person enjoying her flowers and fishing. Carol was a 1965 graduate of Harrisonville High School and had lived in Harrisonville before moving to Garden City. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joseph Fisher Foster. She is survived by her husband, Terry Kirk Jones of the home; a son, Jeffrey L. Carneal, Blairstown, Missouri; two step-sons, Brad Jones and wife Kim and Randy Jones; a step-daughter, Kelly Lorenz and husband Chuck, all of Garden City, Missouri; a step-grandson, Tyler Jones; two brothers, John M. Foster and wife Wanda, Harrisonville, Missouri, Tom Foster and wife Barbara, Peculiar, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, August 4, 2006 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri with burial in the Garden City Cemetery.

JONES, Carrie E. KINNE
b: Aug 16 1870, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 19 1934, Oklahoma City, OK
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sims Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Mrs. Harve Jones Died - At the home of Mattie Cain, Oklahoma City, Friday, January 19, after suffering with heart trouble for several years. Carrie E. Kinne, daughter of I. B. and Marly L. Kinne, was born near Clinton August 16, 1870, and was reared in Clinton, attended Clinton schools and was a member of the Baptist church here. She was united in marriage to Col. Harve C. Jones, many years an auctioneer in Clinton, January 1890. He preceded her in death in January 1918, after which she went to Oklahoma City, where she had since resided. She worked in the Accounting Department of the Railway Express Agency at Oklahoma City, and spent 13 years in that service, during which time she made many friends with her fellow employees, who have ever remembered her with flowers and devotion during her illness. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Start No. 10 in Oklahoma City. The world is far better for the life she has lived and she will long be remembered as a loving sister, a faithful Christian and a loyal friend. She had many close friends in Clinton, and Mesdames Charles and Frances Jones, east of Clinton, were sister-in-laws. She is survived by one brother, Charles Kinne, Colorado Springs. Mrs. Jones lived on East Grand River street for many years. She put her Christianity into every day practice and her good nature and happiness was contagious as she brought sunshine into every life with which she came into contact. She taught in the Clinton Baptist Sunday school for many years, where the young people worshipped her as she was ever ready to share their problems as well as their good times. Her body arrived Monday night on the Flyer and was taken to Sims Funeral Home. As the funeral was held in Oklahoma City, short services were conducted at the graveside in Englewood cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

JONES, Cecil
b: n/a
d: 1926
Undated Clipping - Murdered in Oklahoma - Cecil Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Jones, of Clinton, Okla., and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jones, west of Calhoun, came to a tragic death Sunday, Aug. 8th. His father was in Ft. Smith, buying furniture, and Cecil did a big day's work Saturday in the store and went to Oklahoma City Sunday morning (a distance of 104 miles) after his wife, who was in the hospital there. Shortly after noon he went for her and she was not quite ready. Her brother was there with her and he asked Cecil to go get his girl, Miss Alice Allspaugh. They both went after the girl and were returning (the three) when a Ford truck coming on a cross street hooked on to Cecil's left back fender of his new Oakland roadster and tore it off and kept going. This angered Cecil, and he turned his car and pursued them, stopping his car in front of them and began to ask them (a white man driving and a Mexican), why they didn't stop, all still in their cars. The brother-in-law, Sherman Morton, and the Mexican soon became engaged in a quarrel and both were out of their cars. Cecil then got out to see the trouble and the driver who never got out threw his gun to the Mexican, who shot Cecil through the heart and neck. Morton then turned to flee and he shot him, killing both instantly, each one was shot twice and either shot would have been fatal. He then had turned to the girl who was in the car yet, when a bystander, who had seen it all demanded that he shoot him, covered him with with his gun and attempted to put him in his car and in so doing the Mexican showed fight, and the gun was discharged going through the bystander's shirt. The Mexican then escaped, but later was caught, identified by the girl, the bystander and the driver. The trial of the Mexican and others will be held in September. The funeral of Cecil Jones and his brother-in-law, were both held in Oklahoma City, Tuesday, August 10th. The body of Cecil was taken to Clinton, Okla., for burial. Charles Jones, west of Calhoun, uncle of the deceased, returned Thursday of last week from the funeral.

JONES, Charles J.
b: Jan 24 1914, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 29 2002, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 2 2002 - Charles J. Jones, 88, Chilhowee, died Saturday, June 29, 2002. Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 6, at D. W. Newcomers & sons, Floral Hills Chapel, with burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. He was born January 24, 1914, in Henry County. He married Orvene E. Alexander September 19, 1935. They raised three children in the Johnstown area until moving to Kansas City in 1951. He retired from LeeWay Motor Freight in 1976. He was a past president of the Irish Setter Club of Greater Kansas City. He was a member of the Ridge Runner Camping. He raised miniature horses and Hereford cattle. He is survived by two children, son, Gerald K. (J.J.) Jones and wife, Shirley, Kansas City, and daughter, Linda S. Wilson and husband Dan, Chilhowee; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren; two step-great-great-grandchildren; his brother-in-law, Max Alexander and wife, AnnaBelle, Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 1/2 years, Orvene E. Alexander Jones; his daughter, Barbara K. Robinett; his parents; his sister, and one great-grandson, Channing Wilson.

JONES, Charles W.
b: Mar 5 1851, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Nov 1924, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1924 - Chas. W. Jones Died - Wednesday morning at 8 o'clock with kidney and bladder trouble, at his home 5 miles southeast of Clinton. He had been suffering with it for a year and a half, being worse the past two weeks and took very ill the Saturday night before his death. He was born at Warrensburg March 5th, 1851, at the age of nine years came with his parents to Henry county, where they settled on what was known as the Jones home place, of recent years occupied by the late Allen Jones. He was a grandson of the late Joshua Swinney, who owned and settled a great deal of land in the neighborhood where Charley Jones spent the most of his life. He was married to Miss Ella Highnote, July 13, 1884. Five children were given to them. One daughter died soon after birth and the other daughter, Lelia, in 1898, when she was ten years old. Mrs. Jones was left to comfort her in her widowhood, three sons - Howard and Clarence, who live near the home place; and Garland, who lives two miles northeast of Clinton. There are four grandchildren. Mr. Jones has but one sister, Mrs. J. T. Bradley, at Kent, Wash. Mr. Jones was converted when a young man and united with the Freedom Christian church and held membership with it until his death. He and his wife raised their children in the church and take an active part in the community affairs. They gave their children the advantages of good education and taught them at home the worth while things of life. Mr. Jones was known as one of Henry county's leading farmers, but specialized in stock raising. He was always a staunch supported of the Democratic party and although in such poor health, went to the polls last week and cast his last ballot. The funeral services were conducted at his late home at 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon by Rev. A. N. Lindsey. Burial in Englewood.

JONES, Cinda Lou HALE
b: Aug 10 1946, Mansfield, Wright Co, MO
d: Jul 21 2001, Shawnee Mission, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 22 2001 - Cinda Lou Jones, daughter of Lawrence and Ella (Zimmerman) Hale, was born August 10, 1946, in Mansfield, and died at the Shawnee Mission Medical Center, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, on July 21, 2001, at the age of 54 years. Cinda was married to Joseph S. Jones on September 18, 1966, at the Seventh Street Baptist Church, Clinton. Cinda was a friend to all who knew her and her million dollar smile that would light up the darkest room. Her family was the love of her life and meant everything to her. She cherished the years she worked at Holy Rosary Grade School and the kids who attended there were "her kids". She committed herself to Christ at an early age and reconfirmed that commitment several times as an adult. Cinda's passions in life were her husband, Joe, and her son, Todd, and they could do no wrong in her eyes. The last few years of her life she spent each day enjoying God's gifts, the breeze in the trees, the morning sun, a summer storm. She will be loved and missed forever and ever. Cinda was preceded in death by her father, Lawrence "Bud" Hale. She is survived by her husband, Joe Jones of the home; one son, Todd Jones, Sedalia; her mother, Ella Hale, Clinton; three brothers, Kenny Hale and wife, Sandy, Urich, Danny Hale and wife Lois, Clinton, and Paul Hale and wife, Becci, Windsor; two sisters, Judy Harris and husband Jerry, and Paula Hale, all of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, July 24. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

JONES, Claude B.
b: Aug 14 1929, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
d: Dec 30 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 3 2008 - Claude B. Jones, Garden City, was born August 14, 1929, in Holden, the son of Clyde Morris and Mattie Pearl (Bourland) Jones. He departed this life Sunday, December 30, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton, at the age of 78 years, four months and 16 days. On February 14, 1954, Claude was united in marriage to Betty Irene Metcalf in Cole Camp. Claude was employed as a lineman for the Missouri Public Service, Clinton, serving the communities of Blairstown, Chilhowee, Urich and Creighton, until his retirement in 1991. He was a 1947 graduate of the Blairstown High School. Claude was a Navy veteran of the Korean War, a Scoutmaster in Clinton and Blairstown and a Honorary Warrior in the Tribe of Mic-O-Say. He was a member of the Index Masonic Lodge #54 A.F. & A.M., Garden City. Claude loved to fish, hunt Indian artifacts and make homemade wine. Claude was a lifelong Blairstown area resident until he moved to Garden City in 2007. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was a good father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Betty Jones, on March 25.2007 and a brother Clyde Morris Jones, Jr. He is survived by a son James Keith Jones and wife Jennifer, Garden City; a grandson Kyle Jones and wife Tonya; a great-grandson Kale Jones; a brother Thomas Jones, Dallas, Texas; a sister Linda Quick, Latour; other relatives and many friends. Cremation.

JONES, David Addison
b: Mar 29 1927, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 12 1991, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - David Addison Jones, age 64, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 12, 1991, at his home near Clinton. He was born March 29, 1927 at Warsaw, the son of Nathaniel and Stella Crowder Jones. He grew up in Warsaw and graduated from Warsaw High School in 1945. He then enlisted into the United States Navy and served three years. In 1953 he was united in marriage to Corene Hill at Pleasant Hill. Following their marriage they made their home in Missouri City and David worked for General Motors of Leeds Assembly Plant near Kansas City, retiring in 1984 after 31 years of employment. After his retirement they returned to Benton County. He attended the Good Hope Baptist Church near Coal, Mo. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Local #93 of Kansas City. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife Corene of the home; one son Loyd and his wife Connie Jones of Liberty; and a daughter Stella and her husband Larry Cable, of Faucett, Mo., and four grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, Ronnie Jones of Lincoln, and Verlin Jones of Neosho; 4 sisters, Ina Jean Doll of Urich; Verna May Dixson and Norma June Garner, both of Arkansas, and Carolyn Clay of Oklahoma, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Reser Funeral Chapel on Sunday, September 15, 1991 Burial was in the Shawnee Cemetery.

JONES, Edna Mae FRALA
b: 1922
d: 2000
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 29 2000 - Edna Mae Jones, 78, Clinton, died Thursday, September 14, 2000 at Golden Valley Hospital. She was born April 12, 1922, in Osceola, Mo., to Grover and Dimple Frala. She and her only brother, Leroy, grew up in Osceola. After high school she completed RN training at General Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. In 1949 she married Lloyd Butler Jones. They had two children, Patricia Ann and Lloyd Bruce. In 1957 the family moved to Clinton, Mo. She worked as an RN at both Clinton hospitals. In 1962 she became Clinton school nurse. For the next 25 years she used her skills to help the children of Henry County. She founded the Children's Eyeglass Fund, which later became shepherded by the United Way. She also lent her time to the Red Cross. In addition, she helped provide clothing and food to many local children in need. After her retirement in 1967, she continued her charitable activities. Due to failing health, she spent the last two years at Westwood Nursing Home in Clinton, Mo She is survived by her daughter, Pat Jones, Roeland Park, Ks, and her son, Lloyd Bruce Jones of Highland Village, Texas and by her grandchildren, Leanna Beth and Travis.

JONES, Elizabeth Bliss "Betty" RADCLIFF
b: Apr 11 1923, Tuscola, Douglas Co, IL
d: Nov 14 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 15 2006 - Betty B. Jones, age 83 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2006 at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 18, 2006 at the Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton with burial in Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun, Missouri. Betty was born April 11, 1923, to Mabel M. and Harlan H. Radcliff of Tuscola, Illinois. She graduated from Tuscola High School in 1941. After graduation, she had a desire to help people and in the spring of 1942 enrolled in the Decatur and Macon County School of Nursing in Decatur, Illinois. She graduated in the fall of 1945 with a degree in nursing, becoming a registered nurse. In March 1948, she met and married Glen Melvin "Billy" Jones of Calhoun. Billy at the time was an auctioneer at the Decatur Auto Auction in Decatur, Illinois. In May 1951, they returned to Missouri where they purchased a farm that was located one mile west of Calhoun. This is where they raised their three children, enjoyed riding horses, raised cattle and fell in love with the farm life. Their home was always filled with love, good food and hospitality for others. Betty was a member of Calhoun Baptist Church. While at Calhoun, Betty taught the Adult Ladies Dorcus class for 40 years, was a Sunday School superintendent for 10 years and aided the Cradle Roll Department for many years. Betty started her nursing career in 1945. She worked in hospitals and aided in starting many nursing homes. They sought her skills as administrator and charge nurse. She received many awards and honors during her nursing days. In 1994, Billy and Betty sold their farm and moved to Clinton. They moved their church membership to First Baptist Church of Clinton. On November 9, 1997, Betty was honored with a reception for her 52 years of nursing service. During most of her married life, she and Billy traveled and enjoyed spending time with their family and many friends. She is survived by her children, Gary Lynn Jones and wife Kelly, Clinton, and their sons Anthony and Bradley Jones, Independence, Michelle "Mickey" Robert and husband Gary, Butler, and their children Tonja Roberts, Branson, Jason Roberts and wife Amber, Butler, and their children Casey, Morgan and Brian, Carol Lee Turner and husband Bill, Creighton, and their children Kyle Turner of Hollister, Travis Turner of Creighton, Brian Turner of Belton and Lynie Wright and her children Billie, Tiffany and Miranda, Cassville, as well as her sister Virginia Weirman of Morton, Illinois.

JONES, Elsie T. RANDALL
b: Oct 1 1910, near Hill City, KS
d: Nov 15 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 7 2007 - Elsie T. Jones, 97, Clinton, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 15, 2007, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. A happy, loving, and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great, and great-great-grandmother, she was the fourth child of nine, born October 1, 1910, to Charles and Elena (Waltz) Randall, at their farm near Hill City, Kansas. The family moved to Missouri in 1916, traveling by a combination of train and horse and wagon. They lived in a two-room house in Lowry City until their new farm by the Ohio Church in St. Clair County was ready, where they raised cattle and wheat. In 1918, Elsie accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. Her early educational years were spent in the Grandview community, near Lowry City. While attending Lowry City High School, she rode horseback five miles each day. After graduating, she went to teachers college in Springfield. After successfully passing her teachers examination, she taught in a one-room schoolhouse north of Ohio for three years. She met her future husband Bert Jones, on a blind date, arranged by her friend Martha Clayton in 1928. Bert and Elsie's wedding took place on Christmas Eve, 1931. To this union were born two daughters, Berlena and Randa Kay. They spent their early married years on rented farms and in 1946 purchased a farm in rural St. Clair County, off M Highway. She spent her entire married life in Missouri. Elsie had been active in the Ohio Christian Church all her life. She was an 89-year member of the church, making her the oldest living member. She was a caregiver to many family members when needed. She always did for before herself. She enjoyed spending time with her family, her church, friends, gardening and her beautiful flowers. Elsie was met on the other side by her husband, parents, three brothers, Waltz, Herbert and Ray Randall, and her four sisters, Nathalie Parks, Helen French, Ruth Graham and Elma Parsons. Survivors include two daughters, Berlena Lee Eads of Clinton and Randa Kay Davis of Clinton; five grandsons, Randy Eads and his wife Sandra, Austin, Texas. Carson Eads and his wife Marcy, Allen, Texas, Terry Davis and his wife Neta of Belton, Tod Davis and his wife Janelle, Peculiar, and Jeff Davis and his wife Cristy, San Diego, California; one granddaughter Sonda Morris and her husband Rick, Butler; eight great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren; one brother Rodney Randall and his wife Lelah, Unionville, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, November 19, 2007 at the Ohio Christian Church, Lowry City, Burial was in the Lowry City Cemetery.

JONES, Emma Pearl LINDSEY
b: Apr 13 1945, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
d: Apr 17 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 15 2007 - Emma Pearl Jones was born April 13, 1945, in Independence to William Jefferson and Iva Endicott Lindsey. She passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2007, at her home in Clinton. She married Laurence Jones Sr. on January 12, 1962. They lived in Kansas City until 1973 when they moved to Tightwad to raise their five children. She worked several years at Cripps Drug and Drugs Plus and later on at Rival Manufacturing where she retired. After her retirement she spent her time with her family and pet Shih-Tzu, Phoebe Sue. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband Laurence Jones Sr.; her parents William Jefferson and Iva Lindsey; two brothers Ralph and William Lindsey; five sisters, Elizabeth Van Haele, Martha Durken, Edith Moss, Nancy Jones and Barbara Wharton, and one grandson Christopher Miracle. She is survived by her five children, Carrie Howell, Laurence Jones Jr. and wife Stacy, Edward Jones and wife Pat, Bobbie Lavigne and husband Gerald, all of Clinton, Jennifer Fust and husband Dean, Humansville; 12 grandchildren, Lynn "Punky" Howell, Jessica Howell, Jolene Howell, Stephanie Jones, Michael Jones, Kurtis Jones, Tiffanie Jones, Hannah Jones, Mark Lavigne, all of Clinton, Leigh Courtney of Springfield, Matthew Childers and Donald Fust of Humansville and her pet Pheobe Sue Jones; three sisters, Mary Reddell and husband Euell, Independence, Veta and Bob Phillips of Independence and Sadie and Raymond Love of Holden. Memorial services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel on Friday, April 20. Inurnment was in Englewood Cemetery.

JONES, Ethlyn Bonita
b: Nov 19 1909, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 3 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ethlyn Bonita Jones was born November 10, 1909, at Calhoun to Robert Lee and Maude Ethel Dannatt Jones. She spent her entire life helping thousands of children face today's world through the best education available in the classroom, on the playground and in church. Ethlyn united with the Calhoun Baptist Church at the age of 12, joining on November 20, 1920, then later in Independence, St. Louis and the First Baptist Church in Clinton, giving full service to each church in her life as long as her health allowed. Her ready wit and warm smile served her well teaching school and Sunday School in her beloved hometown of Calhoun and Berry Country area schools before entering "McCoy", Independence School System 1941-1948. She was educated at Central College, Fayette, Missouri, Central Mo. State University, Warrensburg. She received her master's degree at Columbia University, New York, NY, where she served as President of Missouri Club in 1951. She was especially proud of receiving "Who's Who In Missouri Schools" award and completing over 47 years in her beloved vocation before retiring from the Ross Elementary, St. Louis Parkway School system to resume life near her beloved family in Henry' County in 1975. Ethlyn was an avid reader and was well read on world and local news. She worked for the late Dixie Smith of the Clinton Eye as a news reporter and proofreader in her summer months for 14 years before going back to school." Her wonderful smile was what everyone remembered even though she had to cope with those last serious ailments. Her love of the Lord helped her Serve so well as a pianist and vocalist at every church and school where she served. Her Jones relatives arrived in 1859 in Henry County from Virginia and Grandmothers Jones, Parks, Graves and Eddins arrived in Henry and Bates Counties in the 1830s with the Great Tebo Settlement. Ethlyn had thoroughly enjoyed the educational and religious world tours, especially to Brazil and to Europe. Her beautiful blue plate collection was lovely. Family and friends were important in her life and nieces, nephews arid many a young adult returned to visit about the days of their youth. There is no way to count the untold hours spent in the love of her life. Her Bible has a notation that reads "Life is like a piano. What you' get out of it depends on how you play it." Ethlyn was preceded in death by her parents, an infant brother, Louis Dale Jones: two sisters, Ada Searcy of Raytown and Elsie Cooper of Windsor, and her nephew, Danny Lee Cooper of Windsor She is survived by three brothers, Floyd and Dorothy Jones, Veryl Lee Jones and family, both of Clinton, and Col. "Billy" Melvin and Betty Jones and family of Calhoun: one sister, Mrs. Nadene Ward and family of Blairstown: 12 nieces, nephews and their families, brothers-in-law, D. P. Cooper of Windsor and Robert Searcy of Raytown: other family members and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church in Clinton on July 6, 1993. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery. - Miss Ethlyn Bonita Jones, 83, of 117 A Wesmore Street, Bristol Manor, died Saturday, July 3, 1993 at the Westwood Nursing Center.

JONES, Eva Jewell BAUMGARDEN
b: Sep 29 1906, Gerster, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 4 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, May 5 2000 - Eva Jewell Jones, 93, Clinton, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, at Westwood Nursing Home. She was born September 29, 1906, in Gerster, daughter of George Jackson and Ann Kauffman Baumgarden. She married Thomas Riley Jones in 1929. He preceded her in death along with her parents; one daughter, Peggy Jane, who died in infancy; three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three brothers and three sisters. She was a member of Northeast Baptist Church and Rebecca Lodge in Clinton. Survivors include five sons, Leo Baumgarden and wife, Pauline, Garden City, Donald Ray Jones and wife, Maxine, Glen (Dick) Jones and wife, Stella, Derrell Jones and wife, Connie, T. H. Jones and wife, Brenda, all of Clinton; two daughters, Wilma Williams, Clinton, Arlene Landon and husband Carl, Walnut Grove; 27 grandchildren, 58 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at Northeast Baptist Church. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery.

JONES, Evan Dean
b: Mar 5 1947
d: Apr 9 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Deepwater Cemetery, Fairview Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 10 2002 - Evan Dean Jones, 55, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. He had lived around Clinton and cooked at Country Kitchen. He is survived by his mother, Lucille Ellis, and one son, Tommy Jeffery Jones, Springfield; one daughter Virginia L. Jones, of the home; one brother, James Jones of Springfield; one sister, Shirly Jones of Springfield; also Ola Mae, Bobby Siewert, Jason Schroeder and Crissy Schroeder, and his companion, Helen Haggard, of the home. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 11, at 3 p.m. at the Deepwater Cemetery.

JONES, Evelyn Elizabeth
b: May 6 1927
d: Oct 2 2003, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Shiloh Cemetery, Liberal, Barton Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 6 2003 - Evelyn Elizabeth Jones, 76, Appleton City, died Thursday, October 2, 2003, at St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield. She is survived by her husband, Lawrence Jones of the home; two daughters, Susan Jones of the home and Linda Tenholder, Montrose; three sisters, Irene Sutcliffe and Wanda J. Dunn, both of Fort Scott, Kansas, and Leota McClendon, Liberal; two brothers, Bill Carpenter and David Carpenter, both of Liberal. Funeral services were Monday, October 6, at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, with burial in Shiloh Cemetery, Liberal.

JONES, Fanny Katherine SMITH MISSEMER
b: 1883
d: Jan 10 1968, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery HO-JU, Windsor, Windsor Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 10 1968 - Fanny Katherine Jones, 84, formerly of Warsaw, mother of Mrs. Wilbur Schmidt, Clinton, died Jan. 10 at the Golden Valley Nursing Home, where she had been a resident since last October. She had been residing with her daughter the last five years. last rites will be conducted Friday, January 12, at the Reser Funeral Home in Warsaw. Interment will be in Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor. Besides Mrs. Schmidt, Mrs. Jones leaves another daughter, Mrs. Grace McKalip, Oregon State, three grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. May Davis, Kansas City, Mo. and Mrs. Mary Salyer, Illinois.

JONES, Florin Clay
b: Nov 23 1910, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
d: May 23 1997, near Creighton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, Creighton, Cass Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Florin Clay Jones of Creighton was born November 23, 1910, near Creighton, the son of Everett French and Blanche (Clemings) Jones. He died Friday, May 23, 1997, at his home near Creighton, at the age of 86 years and six months. On February 26, 1936, Florin was united in marriage to Elinore Louise Mueller in Creighton. Florin was a farmer and stockman. He was a faithful member of The Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton, a member of the Farm Bureau and a former leader in the 4-H. He had attended Central Missouri State Teachers College, Warrensburg, where he was involved in the National Guard and where he received his teaching certificate. He was a lifelong area resident of Creighton. Besides his parents he was preceded in death by an infant son, Ronald Clay Jones in December of 1941; a brother Paul Jones, and a sister Edna Sites. He is survived by his wife Elinore L. Jones of the home; a daughter Gayl Ann Calvin, Blue Springs; a son H. Kent Jones, Creighton; four grandchildren, Molly, Benjamin, Matthew and Caroline; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Monday, May 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Creighton. Burial was in Lutheran Cemetery, near Creighton.

JONES, Frances Ellen PARKS
b: Oct 31 1856, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 7 1930, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Mrs. R. A. Jones Died - At the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Clark, in the north part of Calhoun, at 4:00 a.m. Tuesday. She had been in poor health for many years, and especially frail since the death of her beloved husband, January 27, 1929. Since then much of the time had been spent in the home of her children, where she tried to be happy, delighting in her attractive grandchildren, but always in her heart was that longing for "Home" and the wish has been granted. She has gone to the Heavenly Home to meet the many loved ones and she will know no more earthly pain. She had been in Jennie's home since Christmas, taking sick New Year's day. She was born, raised and lived nearly all of her life on the home place west of Calhoun. Her home and her church constituted her life. She was a devout Christian, a member of the Calhoun Baptist church. She was industrious and efficient. Her house was always clean and in order. The door was ever open to friends of her husband and children. Many a happy hour has been spent in this home by the writer. She was one of my mother's best friends. Her maiden name was Frances E. Parks. She married Rube A. Jones October 9, 1873. Nine children were given to this union. Those surviving are: Frank Jones, Clinton, Okla.; Mrs. Lena Breeding, Muskogee, Okla.; George Jones, Los Angeles, Calif.; Lee, Eugene, Charley and Rolla Jones and Tom Clark, all in or near Calhoun. She leaves one brother, Mit Parks, west of Calhoun. The funeral will be conducted at the Calhoun Baptist church at 2:00 p.m. Thursday. Her body will be laid by the side of her husband in the Calhoun cemetery.

JONES, Francis Alice GARNER
b: 1915
d: 2004
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 11 2004 - Francis Alice Jones, 89, Centerview, died Wednesday, November 10, 2004, at her home. She was born August 26, 1915, in Rosebud, Missouri, the daughter of Walter Garner and Annie Clare Hollingsworth Garner. She had been a seamstress for several upholstery businesses. On October 14, 1933, in Kennett, she married Everett William Jones, who died February 4, 1959. Survivors include two daughter, Joyce J. Yoachum and Joann L. Rhodes, both of Centerview; a son Larry C. Jones and wife Jackie, Clinton; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; a sister, Virginia Gertrude Gardner Sheffer, Poplar Bluff, and a brother Frank Arthur Garner, Holcomb. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James William Garner, Earl Junior Garner, Charles Garner, Joseph James Garner and Vernon Garner; four sisters, Lorine Garner Mitchell, Genive Garner Majestic, Zelma Mae Garner Mitchell and Helthia Garner Berghultz. Funeral services will be Friday, November 12, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Burial will follow in Sunset Hill Cemetery.

JONES, George W.
b: May 23 1848, near Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 5 1927, Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton, MO, Feb 1927 - Again the dark angel of death has come into our home and taken our dear father, George. W. Jones, home to heaven. Just 15 months and 13 days since we gave our darling son, Floyd W. George, to God and who suffered so long, and at that time, Grandpa said why couldn't it be me in place of son, and now he has gone to him. Another good father has taken his departure, and while absent from us, he is not forgotten. His influence remains to cheer and encourage those who were near and dear to him, while on earth. Alas, 'twas hard to give him up, but God's will, not ours be done. But we mourn not as those who have no hope, for he accepted Christ as his Savior when a young man and united with the Tebo Baptist church Sixty Years ago and lived a devoted Christian life to his death, always singing God's praises and praying. All through his long sickness, which has been since Thanksgiving, he sand and prayed all the time, his favorite song, "The Unclouded Day." One day when he was so sick he said to his daughter, "I know what is the matter, I have quit singing," but he was so weak he could hardly sing, but sang, by and by I'll go and meet her on that other bright shore. Won't that be a happy meeting on that other bright shore. George W. Jones was born May 23, 1848, near Leesville; died February 5, 1927, making him 78 years, 8 months and 13 days old. On September 7, 1872, he was united in marriage to Susan Caroline Parker. To this union one child was born. Mrs. T. R. Gill, who lives at Lewis Station. His wife preceded him to the Better World nearly 17 years ago and "Uncle George," as everyone called him, has made his home with his daughter, since. Uncle George took down sick the second day of December, 1926, with rheumatism, and from that seemed like everything went wrong with him. He had three good doctors called a couple days following: had a good trained nurse, but all said nothing can be done, but he was ready to go when God called him. Besides the dear daughter who was so good to him and who fell at her post of duty on Monday night before he died, and was not able to be up any more. He leaves a near granddaughter and son-in-law, who were the pride of his heart; two brothers, W. H. Jones, at Lewis, and J. M. Jones, Afton, Okla., also a host of relatives and friends to mourn his going. His brother, from Afton, came to see him and as he seemed to get better he returned home. His brother and wife, here, did everything they could but we could not keep him. God needed him and had a place for him. His chief occupation was gardening and fishing. He did love to fish and had caught fish every month in the year for two years, and his garden was always a beauty, never letting any weeds grow in it and had planned this year to raise some vegetables for the Calhoun Colt Show and talked so much about it while he was sick. Everybody liked Uncle George - the young as well as the older ones, and he will be missed in the home, at the store and every place. On Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., Bro. Faris, pastor of Mt. Gilead Baptist church, preached the funeral at the home of his daughter to a large crowd. They left at 11 o'clock for Tebo Baptist church, the funeral to be at 2 o'clock, but the roads were so bad they did not get there until 4 o'clock, and Bro. Billie Briggs, a life time friend, preached the funeral there to a large crowd of relatives and friends and then the body was lain in the cemetery near by, under the most beautiful flowers to await the resurrection day.

JONES, Gladys L.
b: abt 1934
d: 2005
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 27 2005 - Gladys L. Jones, Lowry City and formerly of Independence, died Tuesday, April 25, 2005, at Clinton Healthcare in Clinton. Among local survivors is a daughter, Mrs. Sandra Crocker of Lowry City, and a sister Mrs. Kathryn Yates of Osceola. Funeral services will be Saturday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Lowry City Cemetery.

JONES, Glen Ellis "Dick"
b: Dec 26 1935, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: May 20 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 3 2005 - Glen Ellis "Dick" Jones was born December 26, 1935, at Osceola to Thomas Riley and Eva Jewell (Baumgarden) Jones. He died May 20, 2005, at his home in Clinton following a short illness. His family, who had lovingly cared for him the last few months, was by his side. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Peggy; daughter Karen Kaye Lawrence, and his wife Stella's sons, Gerald, Vernon Lee and Roger Foster. He is survived by Stella (Foster) his wife of 27 years; his children, Glenda Cox and husband Steve, Butler, Teresa Jones and husband Kenny, Richmond, Sharon Raye Schuman and husband Clint, Butler, Jeff Jones and wife Michelle, Clinton; Stella's son Darrell Foster and wife Mona, Clinton; 22 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by brothers Corkey Baumgarden and wife Pauline, Garden City, Donald Ray Jones and wife Maxine, Darrell Jones and wife Connie, T. H. (Tommy) Jones and wife Brenda, all of Clinton; sisters Wilma Jean Williams, Humansville, and Arlene Landon and husband Carl, Bolivar; many nieces and nephews. Dick and Stella opened their home to their grandson Tony, and raised him from the age of six after his mother was killed in a car accident. Dick especially enjoyed teaching Tony how to fish. Dick had worked at various jobs throughout his life. He was in the National Guard from 1957-63. He had farmed for Harold Cook, driven trucks for Clearfield and Brigs and Tillman and worked on high lines with his dad. He retired from the Henry County Bridge Crew in 2000. Among Dick's favorite things to do were fishing, riding horses, having fish fries, holidays, anything that involved being with family and friends, joking around, lots of laughter and having a good time. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother. His family meant the world to him and he was happiest when they were together. He will be missed more than words can tell. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Tuesday, May 24. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

JONES, Glen Melvin "Billy"
b: Jul 1 1924, 2.5 mi S of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 19 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 17 2006 - Glen Melvin "Billy" Jones, youngest son of Robert Lee Jones and Maude Ethel Dannatt Jones, was born July 1, 1924, 2 1/2 miles south of Calhoun, one of eight children. One brother, Louis Dale, died at five months of age. Billy went to be with the Lord on April 19, 2006, at Westwood Nursing Center, Clinton. In 1947, he left the farm to attend six-month auctioneer course at the Reppert School of Auctioneering in Decatur, Illinois. He graduated out of a class of 261 students. Billy was later selected by one of his teachers and wife, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Drake of Decatur, Illinois, to be auctioneer at the auction house they owned. In September 1947, while at the Decatur Auto Auction, he was introduced by his former boss, Mrs. Leona Drake, to his wife-to-be, Belly Elizabeth Radcliff of Tuscola, Illinois. Billy and Betty were united in marriage March 28, 1948, at the Cartwright Methodist Church in Tuscola, Illinois. To this union, two daughters and one son were born. In 1951, Billy and Betty decided to leave Illinois and moved back to Missouri. They purchased a farm one mile west of Calhoun on 52 Highway, where they resided for 47 years. Billy surrendered his life to Christ at an early age of 13, at a revival meeting at Calhoun Baptist Church. Later he was ordained as a deacon on April 25, 1982. Billy served as assistant Sunday School teacher for 15 years and served as song leader for 15 years in Sunday School and five years for the church. Billy and Betty rejoice that each of their three children, as well as sons and daughter-in-law have named Christ as their personal Savior and today serve in various capacities in their respective churches. They strongly believe in the power of prayer and how difficult it would be to rear children properly without Christ at the center of their lives. They believe that parents today should teach their children to work and save, regardless of their financial status. Looking back, Billy says he sees now that neither Christ nor the Bible ever failed him. Though he may have been disobedient at times in his life, he knows that because of his faithfulness, he is forgiven. Billy is survived by his wife of 58 years, Betty Jones, his son Gary Lynn and wife Kelly of Clinton; their sons, Anthony and Bradley of Kansas City, Michelle "Mickey" Roberts and husband Gary, Butler; daughter Tonja Roberts, Branson; their son Jason Roberts and wife Amber, and daughters Casey and Morgan and son Brian; Carol Lee and husband Bill, Creighton, their sons, Kyle and Travis, Creighton, Brian Turner of Harrisonville, and daughter Lynie Wright, children, Billy, Tiffany and Miranda of Cassville. He also leaves one brother Veryl Lee of Clinton and several nieces and great-nieces, nephews and many friends. Preceding him in death were four sisters, Miss Ethlyn Jones, Mrs. R. E. (Ada) Searcy, Mrs. Elsie (Buddy) Cooper, Mrs. (Nadine) Ward and one brother Floyd Jones. Funeral services were held at Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton, on Saturday, April 22. Burial was in Calhoun Cemetery.

JONES, Hazel B.
b: Nov 12 1901
d: Oct 14 1993, Belleville, IL
bur: Mt. Zion Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Graveside services for Mrs. Hazel B. Jones, 91, Belleville, Illinois, will be Monday at the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Mt. Zion Methodist Church. Mrs. Jones died in Belleville Thursday, October 14, 1993. Her husband, Edward B. Jones, died in 1967. The couple formerly lived in the Mt. Zion area. Mrs. Jones is survived by a daughter, Margaret Tockstein of Belleville, also by one grandson. Sickman-Dunning is in charge of local arrangements.

JONES, Helen Marie RHODES
b: Jan 28 1934, near Girard, Crawford Co, KS
d: Apr 9 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, April 11 2008 - Helen Marie Jones was born near Girard, Kansas January 28, 1934 to John and Allie Rhodes. She died at her home in Clinton, April 9, 2008 after a long illness at 74 years of age. Helen lived her early years in the area around Pittsburg, Kansas. She attended her first three years of high school in Nevada, Missouri and completed her senior year in Appleton City, Missouri. Helen Married Ray Jones September 2, 1956 in the Christian church in Appleton City. They had three children, Steven Ray, Cheryl Ann and Shannon Lea. They have five grandchildren, Kristin, Austin, Trevor, Tanner and Reese. Helen loved and lived for her children and grandchildren. She always said, “I just want to be a good person,” and she was. She loved the Lord with all her heart and being. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton, Missouri where she and Ray have lived for the past twelve years. The Lord blessed her with considerable artistic talents. She could do landscape, portrait, toll and ceramic painting, and has left us with many fond memories in her art and carvings. She was preceded in death by her father, John Rhodes, her mother, Allie (Gates) Rhodes, and a sister, Betty, who passed away a year before Helen was born. She is survived by her husband and all of her children and grandchildren. Funeral services were at First Christian Church, Appleton City, on Saturday, April 12. Burial was in Appleton City Cemetery.

JONES, Herbert Wayne
b: Jan 15 1939, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Nov 18 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2002 - Herbert Wayne Jones, son of Maurice Edward Jones and Ruby (Hunsberger) Jones, was born January 15, 1939, in Kansas City, and died at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, on November 18, 2002, at the age of 63 years. He was an Army veteran. He was a machinist for Alva Allen in Clinton before he retired. He was married to Nancy Elnora Lindsey, who preceded him in death on August 27, 1998. Herbert is survived by one son, Jeff Jones and wife, Lora, of the home; one daughter, Kathy Wilson and husband, Donnie, Clinton; one brother, Richard D. Jones, Polo, and six grandchildren, Lindsey Marie Wilson, Erin Michelle Wilson, Wendy Renee Wilson, Alisha Ann Jones and Kristy Dawn Jones. Graveside services and burial was held at the Clinton Memory Garden Cemetery, Clinton, on Friday, November 22.

JONES, Jack C.
b: Jun 8 1929, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jan 19 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Lee's Summit Cemetery, Lee's Summit, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2002 - Jack C. Jones, 72, Clinton, died Saturday, January 19, 2002, at his home. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 23, at the Langsford Funeral Home, Lee's Summit, with burial in Lee's Summit Cemetery. He was born June 8, 1929, in Lee's Summit. He worked for and was retired from Allied Signal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Whitney Jones and Esther Love Jones; his daughter, Vicki Lynn Jones; two brothers, Robert Dale Jones and Lawrence M. Jones; one sister, Lorraine Marie Jones and a granddaughter, Tina Marie Jones. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Hannah Nadine Jones; four children, Dale Curtis Jones, Glenn Whitney Jones, James Bryan Jones and Julie Darlene Fields; one sister, Glenda Wills, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

JONES, James William
b: Aug 13 1917, Clark, Randolph Co, MO
d: Nov 22 1993, 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 - James William Jones, son of James L. and Henrietta Chism Jones was born August 13, 1917 at Clark, Missouri and passed away November 22 1993 at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton, at the age of 76. Mr. Jones had lived in Kansas City before moving to Clinton in 1982. He was a truck driver for Jack Cooper Transport before he retired. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife Jacqueline in August of 1990. He is survived by one son, Richard Mundy and his wife Mary, Independence; one daughter Lora Lee Turner and her husband Larry of Willard; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, November 24, 1993. Burial was in the Clinton Memory Gardens.

JONES, Jeffery Lee Harrison
b: 1982
d: 2004
bur: Inman Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
arr: Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 25 2004 - Jeffery Lee Harrison Jones, 21, San Antonio and formerly of Clinton, died Friday, March 19, 2004, at his home. He was born October 8, 1982, in Joplin, the son of terry Lee and Pamela Marie (Bable) Jones. He worked in the advertising department at Liberty Taxes Service in San Antonio. He is survived by one daughter, Adison Taylor-Jones, Grandview; his mother, Pamela M. Kirk, Lincoln; one sister, Helen Melissa Jones, San Antonio, Texas; his maternal grandparents, Marie and Junior Bable, Cole Camp, and his paternal grandmother, Levetta Jones, Clinton. He was preceded in death by his father, Terry Lee Jones; his sister, Tara Marie Jones, and his grandfather, Claude Jones. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 28, at Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp. Burial will be in Inman Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp.

JONES, Jessie Lelia
b: Jan 23 1888, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 6 1898, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Jul 16 1898 - Jessie Lelia, eldest child and only daughter of Chas. W. and Ella M. Jones was born Jan. 23, 1888 and died July 6, 1898. Down thru the deep dark valley of the shadow of Death these loving parents have walked and laid to rest in beautiful Englewood their golden-haired, curly headed little girl by the side of the baby sister she always regretted as a lost companion. Just before death came, her mother asked her if she remembered her little prayer and she said it over, bringing tears to the eyes of the anxious watchers.

JONES, Jordan Kyle
b: May 31 1984, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 18 2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Jordan Kyle Jones of Blairstown, Missouri was born May 31, 1984 in Kansas City, Missouri the son of James Keith and Jennifer Ann (Fuller) Jones. He departed this life on Saturday, October 18, 2008 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 24 years, 4 months and 17 days. On March 25, 2006, Kyle was untied in marriage to Tonya Darlene Bell in Garden City, Missouri. Kyle was employed as an electrician for TD Electric in Kansas City, Kansas. He earlier was employed by the Quick Trip Corporation in Belton, Missouri. At an early age, he was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Garden City. Kyle was a 2002 graduate of Sherwood High School and was a member of Index Masonic Lodge #54 A.F. & A.M., Garden City. He enjoyed his family, music, playing drums and had played for several area local bands. He was a lifelong area resident. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Claude and Betty Jones. He is survived by his wife, Tonya Jones and his son, Kale Jones both of the home; his parents, James Keith and Jennifer Jones, Garden City, Missouri; his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Carolyn Fuller, Garden City, Missouri; other relatives and a host of friends. Memorial services were held Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at the Dickey Funeral Home, Garden City, Missouri. Cremation.

JONES, Joseph Sterling
b: Jul 31 1941, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 19 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 9 2006 - Joseph Sterling Jones was born July 31, 1941, in Clinton, the son of Elijah Syrus Jones and Anna May (Jolley) Jones. He died at his home in Clinton on October 19, 2006, at the age of 65 years. He served in the United States Air Force. He was married to Cinda Lou Hale, who preceded him in death. He worked for KCP&L for 30 years where he was a maintenance foreman before he retired. He was a member of Holy Rosary Church, the American Legion, the VFW Post 1894 Military Honor Guard and the Eagles. He was preceded in death by h is parents; his wife Cinda, and a brother James Jones. He is survived by a son Todd Jones and wife Suzi, Sedalia; two sisters Peggy Cox and husband Bill, Mary Frances Trenary and husband Larry, all of Clinton; two brothers, Robert Jones and wife Evonne, Appleton City, and Roy Jones and wife Penny, Lowry City; two sisters-in-law, Judy Harris and husband Jerry, and Paula Phillips and husband Larry, all of Clinton; three brothers-in-law, Kenny Hale and wife Sandy of Urich, Danny Hale and wife Lois, Clinton, and Paul Hale and wife Becci, Springfield. Funeral mass was held at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Clinton, on Monday, October 23. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

JONES, Joyce M. BECKHAM
b: abt 1925
d: 2004
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 1 2004 - Joyce M. Jones, 79, Clinton, died Wednesday, September 29, 2004, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, October 2, at the First Baptist Church of Clinton, Second and Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her husband James; parents Grady and Amba Beckham and Angel ABC. She is survived by daughters Jeannie Jones, Elaine and husband Kenney Stewart, Clinton; six grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and three step-great-grandchildren. She was a resident of Raytown for 41 years before moving to Clinton four years ago. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. Arrangements are by Missouri Funeral Care.

JONES, L. Cann
b: 1868, Jennings Co, IN
d: Nov 17 1929, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1929 - Cann Jones Died - At his home in Calhoun at 8 p.m. Sunday after a very sudden and acute illness of ten days. Mr. Jones brought his bride to Henry county immediately after their marriage and since then has been an outstanding citizen, always taking an active part in the affairs of his community. He was a farmer near Lewis Station first, then ran the store at Quarles. He then served this county as recorder of deeds for four years and has been manager of the Farmers Elevator at Calhoun for several years. He was a member of the M. E. Church, South, and a staunch Democrat, taking an active part in the affairs of his party. He was held in the highest esteem by all on account of honest, upright leadership always. He was born in Indiana about 61 years ago and Miss Alice Spicer, of St. Louis, was his wife. She survives him with their four children - Luther Jones, of California; Claude Jones, near Sacramento, Cal., who arrived with his wife and baby a few days before the death of his father, not knowing he was ill. Also Mrs. Dodson Goss, of St. Louis, and Miss Alice Crum, who lives with her parents. Mr. Jones also leaves two sisters and one brother. The funeral was conducted at the M. E. Church, South, in Calhoun, Tuesday afternoon, and his body was brought to Englewood for burial.

JONES, L. Perrin
b: 1897
d: 1991
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mr. and Mrs. Russell (Anna May) Welsh have received word of the death of L., Perrin Jones, 94, Riverside, Calif., on Dec. 24, 1991. He was born in 1897. He is survived by his wife, May of the home and children. Graveside services were held in Riverside. Mr. Jones was editor for many years of the newspaper at Calhoun and also of one in Windsor.

JONES, LaDonna R.
b: abt 1947
d: Jan 18 2002, Strafford, Greene Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 21 2002 - LaDonna R. Jones, 55, Strafford, died at her home, Friday, January 18, 2002.

JONES, Laurence Lee Sr.
b: Jun 15 1942, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 26 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 5 2001 - Laurence Lee Jones, Sr., son of Maurice Edward and Ruby Irene (Boan) Jones was born June 15, 1942, in Kansas City. He departed this life on October 26, 2001, in Clinton, at the age of 59 years. Larry was a painter and enjoyed restoring old cars, as well as collecting dye-cast models of old cars. He also enjoyed gardening. He is survived by his wife, Emma Pearl Jones of the home; two sons, Laurence L. Jones, Jr. and Edward Jones, both of Clinton; three daughters, Carrie Howell, Clinton, Jennifer Fust, Humansville, and Bobbie Lavigne of Clinton; two brothers, Richard Jones of Polo and Herbert Jones of Calhoun, as well as 12 grandchildren. Memorial services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, October 30.

JONES, Lillis Simmons ATWOOD
b: Jun 24 1818, Gouverneur, NY
d: Feb 15 1903, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 21 1902 - Mrs. Oliver Jones was stricken with pneumonia February 11 and died at 4 p.m. Sunday, February 15, at her home. From the very beginning, the gravest apprehensions were held, but she retained her faculties till the last. Hasty summons were sent to all of her children and all reached the mother's bedside in time for her parting blessing. As her life had been peaceful and sweet, so her death was triumphant. Lillis Simmons Atwood Jones was born in Gouverneur, New York, June 24, 1818. She was married in Evans Center, N.Y., Oct. 9, 1844 to Oliver Jones, with whom she lived a happy life, a Christian from early childhood. Since October 1893, Mr. and Mrs. Jones and their daughter, Miss Eva, have had their winter home in Clinton, spending their summers in Minnesota. Of a family of eight children born to Mr. and Mrs. Jones, the following were present; Mrs Bell Wells and husband H. A. of Wells, Minnesota; Mrs. Hanna Eagleston and husband, Wykoff, Minnesota; Mrs. Nancy Jones and husband James, of Hamline, Minn; the only son, O. A. Jones and wife of Brownington; Miss Eva Jones, of our own city; also F. E. Wells, a grandson, of LaCross, Wis. The bereaved husband, who is 82 this month, is prostrate with grief.

JONES, Louis Dale
b: May 26 1922, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 25 1922, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Sep 1922 - Lee Jones and wife, who live just south of Calhoun, have the sympathy of all on account of the sudden death of their four months old baby, Louis Dale, Monday afternoon. They had been to Clinton shopping and the baby was in apparent good health. When they got home and Mrs. Jones went to lay the baby down, she found it was dead. It is thought the baby died from heart failure. He was a darling baby boy, and leaves to comfort his bereaved parents, the following brothers and sisters, Ethelyn, Floyd, Ada, Elsie and Verle. The funeral services were conducted at their home Tuesday afternoon by the Rev. Snapp, the Methodist minister and the body laid to rest in Calhoun cemetery.

JONES, Loyd William
b: 1921
d: 2001
Clinton Daily Democrat, Nov 1 2001 - Loyd William Jones, 80, died Saturday, October 27, 2001, at his home in Ukiah, Oregon. Loyd was born March 27, 1921, at Dry Knob, Missouri, to John Riley Jones and Nellie Waymire Jones. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; four children; two stepchildren and several grandchildren; also one sister, Peggy Hart, Tightwad, and a host of nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter; two brothers and six sisters. He moved to Oregon as a teenager and was a logger all his adult life. He loved the mountains, fishing and hunting.

JONES, Marvin L.
b: May 20 1919, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 7 2006, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Marshall, Saline Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 9 2006 - Marvin L. Jones, 87, Sedalia, formerly of Marshall, died Wednesday, June 7, 2006, at Fairview Nursing Home in Sedalia. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 10, at Campbell-Lewis Chapel in Marshall. Burial will be in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall. Born May 20, 1919, in Henry County, he was the son of the late Andy Jones and Cora Owsley Jones. On October 14, 1967, in Marshall, he married Doris Blackerby who survives of the home. He had lived in Sedalia since 1998 moving from Warsaw and had also lived in Marshall for many years. He worked for Mo. Public Service for 36 years retiring in 1982. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Sedalia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Additional survivors include two daughters, Nellie Bailey and husband Lester, Marshall and Esther Jones, Charleston, South Carolina; two grandchildren, Russell Bailey and Sandra Perry; one great-grandson Noah Perry; one sister, Phyllis Jones, Clinton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Sam Jones and Gordon Jones.

JONES, Mary Ann "Mollie" HOOPS
b: Apr 15 1842, Maries Co, MO
d: Jan 11 1927, near Hortense, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 1927 - Mrs. Mollie Jones died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Chalmers in the Hortense neighborhood, at 4:00 p.m., Tuesday evening, January 11, 1927. She had been ill for several months with a complication of diseases. Loved ones ministered to her in every way, but the Divine Father called her to eternal rest. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Hoops, and she was born in Maries county, Mo., April 15, 1842. She moved to Henry county with her parents, at the age of 10 years, living on a farm four miles east of Clinton until she was married to Richard Jones, December 2, 1877. Five children were given to this union, one dying in infancy; William Garfield dying July 29, 1901, and Amanda George dying September 12, 1921. The two surviving children are Hattie, at whose home she died, and Harry, living near Clinton, who was at her bedside. Her husband, Richard Jones, died October 23rd, 1913, after which she spent the remaining years of her life with her son, Harry, and daughter, Hattie. Besides the two children, she leaves to mourn her departure eleven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, one half-brother, Henry Cox, living in Clinton, and one half-sister, of Winfield, Kans., besides a host of relatives and friends, for to know her was to love her. She gave her life to the Master and united with the Tebo Baptist church, of which she was a faithful and consistent member at the time of her death. She was one of the bravest and best women we ever knew; a true Christian, one of God's very own; never too busy to visit and aid a sick or needy friend. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her, but our Heavenly Father knows best. His will be done. The funeral services were Tuesday, January 12. The remains were laid to rest in the Tebo cemetery by the side of her husband, to await the resurrection morn.

JONES, Mary Ann CHAPMAN
b: Mar 7 1842, Westernville, Oneida Co, NY
d: Oct 8 1922, 3 mi N of Delmar, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Nov 1922 - Passed Away - Mrs. Mary Ann Jones was found dead in bed Sunday morning, at the home of George Collier, Jr., about 3 miles north of Delmar. Deceased was one of Henry county's good pioneer women, and for years had been a member of the Christian church. Her maiden name was Mary Ann Chapman, and she was born March 7, 1842, at Westernville, Oneida county, N.Y. She was married to William Jones in April, 1863, who preceded her in death. She was the mother of seven children, five having also preceded her to the world beyond. The two surviving are: Wm. Jones, the barber, of Clinton, and Mrs. George Collier, of LaDue. There are eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral services were at Christian church on Monday and burial was in Englewood.

JONES, Mary Elizabeth BLEW
b: Feb 1 1909, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 27 1999, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 30 1999 - Mary Elizabeth Blew Jones, 90, formerly of Montrose, was born February 1, 1909, and died Monday morning, December 27, 1999. Funeral services are Friday, at Hill & Son Funeral Home in Appleton City. Burial will be in the Montrose Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Presbyterian-Methodist Church or the Montrose Cemetery. She was born and lived most of her life in Montrose, graduating from Montrose High school with the class of 1926. She attended Central Missouri state University and graduated from Pittsburg State, Pittsburg, Kansas. She began her teaching career in Montrose Grade School and taught there many years. She contributed towards the World War II effort by working at Lake City Ammunition Plant. At the end of the war she returned to Montrose to become a partner with her brother, A. E. (Buster) Blew, at the Blew Lumber Company, retiring in 1993. In 1968, she married Herman Jones of El Dorado Springs and later cared for him until his death. She was a member of the Montrose Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one brother, A. E. (Buster) Blew and wife, Laura Ellen; one niece, Jean Blew McHenry and husband, Jim; one great-nephew, J. Brian McHenry and wife, Susie, and two great-nieces, Natalie Ann and Macie Ellen McHenry, all of Kansas City.

JONES, Mary JOHNSTON
b: Dec 28 1824, Ohio
d: Dec 23 1891, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Dec 26 1891 - Died, in this city, Wednesday evening, Mrs. S. Jones, wife of Dr. Jones, in her 67th year, with the grip. Deceased was an organic member of the Methodist church and has resided at the old home where she died since 1866. A large family of children, all grown and married, are left to mourn her loss.

JONES, Melville "Metz"
b: Nov 2 1913, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 30 2006, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Park Grove Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 19 2006 - Melville "Metz" Jones, the 10th of 13 children, was born November 2, 1913 in Deepwater, to Eli and Ollie (Park) Jones. He died June 30, 2006, at Sac-Osage Hospital, Osceola. Metz grew up on the family farm in the Park Grove community. He attended Park grove Elementary School and graduated from Lowry City High School in 1936. After graduation Metz worked on the farm with his father and brother until he was called into the service during World War II. He was in the Air Force serving in the European Theatre Operation. After an honorable discharge from the Air Force, Metz was united in marriage to Helen Foster. They established their home int he Park grove community where they purchased a farm. Metz took great pride in raising good cattle. In 1950 he took the greatest step of his life and accepted Christ as his Savior. Metz and Helen became members of the Park grove Christian Church. He was a very faithful member and served the church in whatever position he felt needed and served as an Elder for many years. Metz was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Lee, David, Eli, and two in infancy; five sisters, Eathel, Edna, Pearl, Ollie and Mae. He leaves behind his wife Helen of 59 years and two sisters, Ruby Bowyer of Gunnison, Colorado, and Crystal Sanders and her husband Bob, Memphis, Tennessee; three sisters-in-law, Hazel Foster, Mildred King and her husband Ralph, and Emma Jane Anderson and her husband Frank; 23 nieces and nephews and many, many friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 4, at Park Grove Christian Church. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery.

JONES, Nolan E.
b: abt 1920
d: 2002
bur: Lowry City Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 11 2002 - Nolan E. Jones, 82, Deepwater, died Monday, June 9, 2002, at his home near Deepwater. He was a retired heavy equipment operator. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 15, at Park Grove Christian Church, near Lowry City, with burial in Lowry City Cemetery, with military honors.

JONES, Oliver
b: Feb 1821, New York
d: May 3 1903, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 9 1903 - Oliver Jones, A Good Man Gone To His Reward - A quiet home, a home of love, of contentment, of hospitality, of generosity, has been robbed of its directing head. None ever entered that home on a mission of business that did not find a kindly welcome and a dispatch of matters that betokened rugged honest and fair dealing. If on a mission of mercy, an attentive ear, a warm heart and an open purse greeted the visitor. Many homeless ones found a place of refuge beneath this roof. Social outcasts were taken in, warmed, fed, clothed and filled with ambitions for a better life. In short, the life lived by Oliver Jones, in Clinton, was full of good deeds and worthy of emulation. He was born in New York in February, 1821; was married to Lillis Atwood in 1843. His wife died February 15, 1903. His going was deferred until 9:30 p.m. May 3, 1903 The father of Oliver Jones was a tanner and the son learned the trade and worked for his father for wages and after he had reached his majority, finally succeeded to the business, in partnership with his brother. When the new firm had become well established, a fire destroyed the entire plant and left the owners penniless, but with determination and business integrity, the plant was soon running successfully again. Mr. Jones sold out and went west, finally locating in Minnesota, where he invested in lands and entered actively into farming and stock raising. Having gained a competence, he traveled some in the far west and, in search of a milder climate, ten years ago he bought a home in Clinton where he spent his winters. His summers were passed in Minnesota, where he also maintained a home. His household was composed of himself, his wife and daughter, Miss Eva. His son, O. A. Jones, lives near Flemington, while his three other daughters are married and live in Minnesota. Funeral services were at the home and the remains were taken to Wykoff, Minn. for internment, accompanied by his son and daughters - Miss Eva, Mrs. Jas. Jones and Mrs. H. A. Wells. His other daughter, Mrs. Egleston, is at her home in Minnesota and will meet them.

JONES, Orvene E. ALEXANDER
b: 1913
d: 2001
arr: D.W. Newcomer's Sons Funeral Homes
Clinton Daily Democrat, Mar 20 2001 - Orvene E. (Alexander) Jones, 87, Chilhowee, died Monday, March 19, 2001. Funeral services will be held March 22, 2001, at D. W. Newcomers & Sons, Floral Hills Chapel, with burial at Floral Hills Cemetery. She was born December 15, 1913, in Bates County. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1932. She married Charley Jones in 1935. They moved to Kansas City in 1951. She was a member of the Irish Setter club of Greater Kansas City of which her husband, Charley, was a past president. She enjoyed being a member of the Ridge Runners Camping Club. She had lived on a farm near Chilhowee since 1994 to be near her daughter, granddaughter and her great-grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 65 1/2 years, Charley Jones and two children, son, Gerald K. (J. J.) Jones and Wife, Shirley of Kansas City, and daughter, Linda S. Wilson and husband, Dan, Chilhowee; seven grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, two step grandchildren, three step-great-grandchildren, one step-great-great-grandchild; brother, Max Alexander and wife, Anna Belle, Kansas City; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Barbara Robinett; her parents; four sisters; one brother, and one great-grandson, Channing Wilson.

JONES, Paul Mitchell
b: Mar 1 1925, Pittsburg, Crawford Co, KS
d: May 16 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, June 17 2005 - Paul Mitchell Jones, 80, Clinton, died Monday, May 16, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Percy Morgan Jones and Gladys Hope Jones. He is survived by his wife Phyllis of the home; one son Kent and wife Glenda; one granddaughter Natalie Kelso and husband Shane, as well as a cousin Patricia Burgess and husband Bill, and their families and many cherished friends. Paul was born March 1, 1925, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the son of Percy and Gladys Hope Jones. His family moved from Pittsburg to Clinton in 1928 where he attended school. He graduated from Clinton High School in 1943. He was married to Phyllis Grossheider in 1949 in Clinton. They were married for 56 years. Paul went to work for the Crowe Coal Company in 1943. He left coal mining in 1957 to help open the Sherwin Williams Paint Store in Clinton. He stayed on for 13 years before returning to coal mining with Peabody Coal Co. where he retired in 1985 in Greenville, Kentucky. Paul and his wife returned to Clinton after retirement where they helped with their son Kent and his wife Glenda's business, L&L Furniture Co. until 1998. Paul was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Clinton and a former Optimist. He enjoyed antiquing, big band music and spending time with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 18, at the Vansant-Mills Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

JONES, Pauline GOFF
b: Dec 4 1909, Albany, Gentry Co, MO
d: Jul 14 1992
bur: Park Grove Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Pauline Goff was born on a cold blustery day, December 4, 1909, at Albany, Mo. During 1916 the family moved to Brownington. Pauline was blessed with many brothers and sisters. Pauline was educated in Henry County. She was joined in marriage to Clarence Jones on August 6, 1931 at Warrensburg. They lived in Kansas City, Raytown and lastly their Lowry City farm. Her loves in life were husband, teaching, and her church. She was a member of Park Grove Christian Church. She taught at Raytown and in Henry and St. Clair counties. Her former students are scattered far and wide. Several have remained in touch with her. Preceding her in death were Floyd Goff of Boise City, Ok., Edna Schlesinger of Eldorado, Ks. Ruby Hunt of Windsor, and Charles Goff of Grandview. She is survived by Ardyth Boucher and husband Jerry, and Barbara Haverland and husband Irvin; 4 brothers, Clifford Goff of Boise City, Ok., Gordon Goff of Springfield, Dale Goff of Kansas City, Glen Goff of Perry, Ia.; two sisters, Ruth Carroll of Marionville, Joyce Gilbert of Overland Park, Ks.; 4 grandchildren, Alan Haverland of Springfield, Laurie Stinnett and husband Richard D. Stinnett of Lowry City, Jeremy Boucher of Kansas City; other relatives and friends. She will be missed. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 16, 1992 at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel, Osceola. Burial was in Park Grove Cemetery.

JONES, Phyllis J.
b: Nov 3 1912, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 26 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 28 2008 - Phyllis J. Jones, 95, Clinton, died Saturday, January 26, 2008, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 29, at Englewood Cemetery. She was born November 3, 1912, in Benton County, the daughter of Andrew Lewis Jones and Cora Nell Owsly Jones. She loved to spend time in her garden. She was fortunate to be able to continue working with flowers in her garden into her early 90's. Preceding her in death were her father, mother, seven brothers and one sister. Survivors include two sisters-in-law, Doris Jones of Sedalia and Anna Jones of Bates City.

JONES, Reuben Addison
b: Mar 13 1851, Madison Co, VA
d: Jan 27 1929, W of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - R. A. Jones Died - At his home west of Calhoun Sunday morning at 3:30. He had been in failing health for several years, but grew worse the last few months and since then his children had taken turns staying to nurse and cheer him and their brave little mother. All were at his bedside during the last illness except George, who lives in California. Reuben Addison Jones, son of Acrey Berry and Clarissa Jones, was born in Madison county, Va., March 13, 1851. He came with his parents to Missouri in 1859 and settled on the place that had been his home until his death. He was married to Frances E. Parks, October 9, 1873, who survives him. To this union were born nine children - Frank, Clinton, Okla.; Mrs. Lena Breeding, Muskogee, Okla.; George, Los Angeles, Cal.; Lee, near Calhoun; Kenneth, the twin brother of Lee, died in infancy; Jennie, Mrs. Tom Clark, of Calhoun; Eugene, Charley and Rolla, near Calhoun. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Eunice Parks, near his home, who was ever willing to do what she could and one brother, Hiram B. Jones, of Leedey, Okla. He was very fond of his grandchildren, 15 of whom survive. He was a great sufferer during his last illness, but expressed himself many times as being willing and ready to go, advising his children to read their Bible daily and live by its teachings. Many times he quoted this passage of scripture - "Come unto Me, all ye that are heavy laden and I will give you rest," stating that he longed for that rest. Mr. Jones was a popular musician, playing the violin and organ with equal skill. He also had a splendid voice and a large repertoire of song and music. He visited the homes of sick friends and cheered them with the ministry of music. He visited homes of laughter, singing songs of mirth, making his gift of music a part of his life. No gathering was complete without him. Just one year ago he spent a Sunday afternoon in the home of the deceased editor of this paper, when he sang and played several hours to the delight of T. O. Smith, who was then ill, and his invalid wife. Such a happy afternoon it was, the last earthly meeting time of old friends and relatives, Rube and Fanny and T. O. and Frankie. The next time all come it was for T. O. Smith's funeral; the next time for his wife's. This time a part of their children went to his funeral. Now just Cousin Fannie is left - she who has courageously met every emergency; she who has shared every responsibility of her husband's life, shielding him and their children from every hardship possible. On her, this going will be the hardest for we know these days will be lonely, more so than it is possible for those of us who have not endured it, can realize. Her children all have homes of their own, but they are the fine children who she has had so great a part in giving to the world and they will bring comfort and cheer to her, as much as humanly possible. Rube Jones for years bred and trained fine horses and cattle. He was always a prominent figure at all fairs and horse shows, sitting erectly in his saddle, as he was never as happy as when on a fine horse and he always owned the best in Missouri. Hospitality always reigned supreme in the home of Rube and Fannie Jones. We always enjoyed a visit there. My mother said she would rather hear Rube Jones play and sing than anyone she knew and that Fannie Jones was the best and finest woman she knew. So naturally we children loved them nearly next to our own parents. Our hearts go out to Cousin Fannie in her hour of sorrow and the many hours of loneliness as well as to her children. The funeral was held in the Calhoun Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. His body was laid in the Calhoun cemetery.

JONES, Robert C.
b: Jul 20 1941
d: Apr 3 2001, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Apr 6 2001 - Robert C. Jones, 59, Appleton City, died Tuesday, April 3, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Jones of the home; two daughters, Stacie Jones and Bobbie Jones, both of the home; two brothers, Darwin Jones, Butler, and Dale Jones, Peculiar; one sister, Nadine Bartimus, Clinton; one sister-in-law, Clayta Jones, Kingman, Kansas. Funeral services will be Saturday at Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City with burial in Appleton City Cemetery.

JONES, Robert H. "Bob"
b: Sep 24 1915
d: Dec 7 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Park Grove Cemetery, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2006 - Robert H. "Bob" Jones, 91, Deepwater, died Thursday, December 7, 2006, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Kansas City. Funeral services will be Sunday, December 10, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Park Grove Cemetery, near Lowry City.

JONES, Robert Lee
b: Jun 26 1885, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 22 1967, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat - Nov. 29, 1967 Last rites for Lee Jones, 82, of 523 East Jefferson, Clinton, prominent farmer and livestock dealer of Henry County, who passed away at the Wetzel Hospital in Clinton Wednesday, November 22, 1967 at 8:00 pm where he had been a patient since October 30, were held at the Calhoun Baptist Church Sunday, November 26. Burial was in the Calhoun Cemetery with the Housey Funeral Home in charge. Robert Lee Jones, twin son of Reuben A. and Fannie (Parks) Jones was born one and one-half miles west of Calhoun, June 26, 1885, and departed this life Wednesday, November 22, 1967, at 8:00 p.m. at the Wetzel Hospital in Clinton at the age of 82 years and five months. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Louis Dale; his parents, three brothers, one sister and two grandchildren. Early in life he professed his faith in Christ and united with the Calhoun Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for 47 years. He was most grateful that he was physically able to attend the church's 110th anniversary last August 27th, and on that occasion, he and his son, Floyd, were honored for having served for 16 years as the only father-son deacon team in the history of the church. Mr. Jones was always a wonderful counselor and close friend to the many dedicated pastors who served the church. He had a special interest and understanding for young people, and was deeply concerned about his two grandsons in service, Darrell Don Ward, stationed in Vietnam and Brad Cooper, stationed in Germany. On February 17, 1909, he was united in marriage to Maude Ethel Dannatt of Calhoun. They made their first home for 10 years one mile west of Calhoun on the farm now owned by their youngest son, Col. Melvin (Billy). They moved later to a farm 2 1/2 miles south of Calhoun, known as Catalpa Grove Stock Farm, where they resided 48 years. This home, with his faithful Christian companion by his side, was his castle, for it was here that he was able to exercise his love for the soil, his cattle and his riding horses, and to extend the hospitality of his home to friends, relatives and strangers. It was also here that he and Mrs. Jones celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary on February 17, 1959. On April 4, 1967, they moved to their present home at 523 East Jefferson, Clinton. Mr. Jones was an ardent Democrat and always proud that he was named for the famous General Robert E. Lee. He and his sons were known throughout the South and Middle West where for years they sold and exhibited mules. In later years, they judged some of the nation's leading mule shows. For many years, he was Superintendent of the Mule Department of the Calhoun Colt Show and was in attendance each year, except for two when hospitalized. His "going home" on Thanksgiving Eve was in a measure, timely, since many times he had expressed joy and thankfulness for having his seven children and their families present for various reunions and good times enriched with good music and wholesome fun. He is survived by his devoted wife, Maude, of the home, who lovingly cared for him through his illness, and who, with a daughter, Ethlyn, were at his bedside when he passed away; sons, Floyd and Col. Melvin (Billy) of Calhoun and Veryl Lee of Clinton; daughters, Ethlyn of St. Louis, Mrs. R. E. (Ada) Searcy of Topeka, Kansas, Mrs. D. P. (Elsie) Cooper of Windsor and Mrs. Don (Nadene) Ward of Blairstown; 13 grandchildren, and two great granddaughters, one sister, Mrs. Thomas (Jennie) Clark, Clinton; brothers, Charley of Clinton, and Eugene and Rolla of Calhoun; other relatives and a host of friends. Mr. Jones, who loved life and lived it to the fullest, seldom met a stranger. Through his long illness he remained mentally alert and interested in world events and the varied activities of his devoted family. His sparkling wit, keen sense of humor and deep humility will be sadly missed by his wide circle of friends and loved ones. Relatives and friends who attended from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Miles, Jr., Carrollton; Col. and Mrs. Roy G. Johnston, Belton; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keirsey, Butler; Eddie Limberg, Lexington; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Mangina, Grandview; George Richter, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Phipps, Ward Young, Holden; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Duvall, Alpha Ingle, Marguerite Kluttz, Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Rufenacht, Robert lee Burcham, Kansas City, MO; Mr. and Mrs. Amos York, Osceola; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hays, Garden City; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Rufenacht, Lowry City; Stanley Grady, Sedalia; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kenney, Appleton City; Keith Jones, Mrs. Perry A. Jones, Elmer Adkins, Larry Kent Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Salsbury, Warrensburg; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Horn and daughter, Mrs. Kathryn Kempster, Independence; Mildred Horn, Lee's Summit; Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Wolfe, Harlen Chitty, Adrian; Mr. and Mrs. Pete Fetters, Mr. and Mrs. David Fox, Raytown; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Myers, Wellington; Mrs. Ken Threlkeld, Shelbina; Mrs. Jim Wasson, St. Louis; Michelle Jones, Springfield; Rev. and Mrs. R.C. Reichert and Doug, California, MO; Dr. and Mrs. Jack Clark and family, Homer, IL; Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Searcy, Shawnee, OK; Bud Oswald, Cedar Rapids, IA.

JONES, Ruby Corene HILL
b: Aug 20 1935, Henry Co, MO
d: May 27 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Ruby Corene Jones, 70 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2006 at her home. She was born on August 20, 1935 in Henry County the daughter of the late David and Cora (Lionberger) Hill. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2006 at Consalus Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Shawnee Bend Cemetery in Warsaw. Corene grew up in the Tightwad community where she helped her folks raise and take care of the younger children. While growing up she helped people by working at the Parks grocery store. She met her late husband David A. Jones and married March 7th then they moved to the Independence and Missouri City area. To this union two children were born, her daughter, Stella and her husband Larry of Facuett and her son Loyd and his wife Connie of Liberty. After raising their children and David’s retirement, they bought the old home place and built their home at Tightwad. Corene enjoyed very much helping others. She loved to iron for her doctors, making sure that their shirts were just right. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Corene fought a very hard battle with cancer, but with her faith she never gave up, even in the end she was trying to win the battle. She was the happiest when attending her church at Tightwad, Soul Harbor with her Christian friends. Corene knew through the wonderful prayers she would beat this disease of cancer but somehow that wasn’t what God had planned for her life. Her children and her pride and joy, five grandchildren, Robbie, Michael, and Sabrina Cable of Faucett, Missouri and Amanda and Brian Jones of Liberty, her one and only great granddaughter, Gracie Jean Cable of Faucett, survive. Her sister Sara and her brothers, Wade of Lincoln, Robert of Tightwad, and Joe of Belton and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Preceding her in death was her husband, David, her mother and father, and two brothers, Bill and Larry.

JONES, Ruby May KENNEY
b: Jan 13 1920, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
d: Oct 29 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ruby Kenney Jones was born in Garden City, on January 13, 1920, and passed away at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital, Clinton, on Tuesday night, October 29, 1991, after a long illness. Ruby was the daughter of Robert R. Kenney and Lena Kenney, one of seven children. Ruby's parents and three brothers, Forrest, Ivan and Lyle Kenney, preceded her in death. Ruby was married to Veryl Lee Jones on September 15, 1951 in Independence. They recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. To this union was born two sons, Jay Lee of Kansas City, and Michael of Clinton. She had two daughters-in-law, Cherye and Nan, who were like daughters to her. Ruby graduated from Appleton City High School and moved with her family to Clinton shortly after. She worked at Brown Mfg. Co., J. C. Penney Co., Bratzler Store and Crews Fashions. She worked for a year after her marriage and when Veryl took a position with Livestock Publications they moved to Washington, Iowa where they lived for 7 years. She was able to stay home with her husband and two sons who were born while in Iowa. Before her sons were born she enjoyed traveling with Veryl and made many friends. They returned to Clinton in 1959 to make their home, where Veryl continued to travel the Midwest area. Besides her immediate family she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. John (Elvorene) Phillips, John Knox Village, Lee's Summit, and Mrs. Stanley (Ola) Jones, Clinton; one brother, Robert Kenney, Clinton and many relatives and friends. Ruby was a member of First Baptist Church of Clinton. She loved her family and her home and was admired and highly respected by her many friends and relatives. Funeral services were held on November 2, at Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery with Ruby's nephews, Kenney Jones, Steve Kenney, Jimmie Kenney, Gary Jones, Brad Cooper, Darrell Ward, Larry Ward, Randy Ward and Keith Searcy, as active pall bearers.

JONES, Sadie W.
b: abt 1904
d: 2002
bur: Osceola Cemetery, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 4 2002 - Sadie W. Jones, 98, Osceola, died Friday, January 4, 2002, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She was a retired teacher. Graveside services will be Monday, January 7, at Osceola Cemetery.

JONES, Samuel O.
b: 1916
d: 2001
bur: Oak Grove Cemetery, Oak Grove, Jackson Co, MO
Clinton Daily Democrat, Aug 13 2001 - Samuel O. Jones, 84, Bates City, died on Thursday, August 9, 2001, at St. Mary's Hospital in Blue Springs. A graveside service was held at 11 a.m. Monday, August 13, at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Royer Funeral Home, Oak Grove, was in charge of arrangements. He was born on December 25, 1916, in Benton County, the son of Andrew L. and Cora N. (Owsley) Jones. He married Anna M. Williams on May 22 1954. He had been employed at Armco Steel Company for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Tebo Baptist Church in Henry County. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Anna M. Jones, of the home; two sons, Dennis E. Jones and wife, Diane, Kansas City and William L. Jones and wife, Darlene, Grain Valley; one daughter, Twila K. Peterson and husband, Tom, Independence; one brother, Marvin J. Jones and wife, Doris, Sedalia; one sister, Phyllis J. Jones, Clinton; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

JONES, Samuel P. Jr.
b: Dec 25 1931, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 28 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 30 2004 - Samuel P. Jones, Jr., 72, Kansas City and who was born and raised in the Clinton area, died Tuesday, September 28, 2004, at the Veterans Hospital, Kansas City. He was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife Lois Jones; seven children, Samuel P. Jones III, Yuma, Arizona, Rebecca Major, Kansas City, Marvin Jones, Kansas City, Rocky Jones, Denver, Colorado, Doris Kirby, Kansas City, Carolyn Gonzalez, Kansas City, and Jackie Jones, Kansas City, and his sister, Bonnie Waugh, Clinton. Cremation. Graveside services will be at Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington, 1 p.m. Saturday, October 2.

JONES, Shannon Lee
b: abt 1976
d: Dec 28 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Bethlehem Cemetery, Bethlehem Twp, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Shannon Lee Jones, 17, died Tuesday, December 28, 1993, at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He was a student at Clinton High School. Survivors include his parents, Mickey and Helen Jones Peek of Clinton; his father, Terry Nick of Clinton: maternal grandmother, Levetta Jones, Clinton: grandfather and grandmother, Henry and Lucille Peek, Clinton. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 30, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery.

JONES, Sophia J. FARRAR PIPER
b: Apr 15 1823, Albermarle Co, VA
d: Sep 9 1904, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Sep 17 1904 - Mrs. Sophia J. Jones, who was born in Albermarle County, Va. on the Snow Hill Plantation, April 15, 1823, died in this city of old age Friday morning. She leaves two sons to mourn her loss - F. R. and R. H. Piper. The funeral was held at the formers' residence Saturday and burial was in Englewood.

JONES, Stanley Eugene
b: Jun 14 1928, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 11 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 28 2004 - Stanley Eugene Jones, 76, Clinton, died Monday, October 11, 2004, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. He was born to Howard and Helen (Hall) Jones on the family farm east of Clinton where he lived a great part of his life. He joined the Navy in 1950 and served on the Aircraft Carrier U.S.S. Midway. He returned in 1954 and was then married to Ola (Kenney) Jones. To this union two children were born, a son Kenney and a daughter Susan. Stanley and Ola recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Stanley was preceded in death by his son Kenney; one brother William Howard Jones, and his parents. He is survived by his wife Ola of the home; one daughter Susan Hard and her husband Greg, Highland Ranch, Colorado; three grandchildren, Kenzie Hard of Highland Ranch, Colorado, and Amanda Stunz and husband Rick, and Katie Jones, all of Clinton, and his daughter-in-law Penny Lindsay and her husband Chris, Clinton; two step-grandchildren, Stephannie and Brian Hard of Denver, Colorado, as well as a number of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, October 16. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

JONES, Susan Caroline PARKER
b: Dec 7 1843
d: May 14 1910, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 28 1910 - The last sad farewell, the last lingering look, was tendered to Susan C. Jones, known as "Aunt Cal," May 14, 1910 when she was laid to rest beneath the green sod of Tebo cemetery. She was Susan Caroline Parker, born Dec. 7, 1843 and married to G. W. Jones in 1872. One child, Mrs. T. R. Gill, who lives near Lewis Station. Aunt Cal took sick in February of 1909 with heart trouble and dropsy. She said she was ready to go when God called her. We all thought she was so much better but when death came, it was only two or three short breaths and she was gone. She leaves two dear grandchildren who were the pride of her life, Floyd and Ruth George, and three brothers and a sister. The baby brother that she raised from infancy is James Parker of Oklahoma.

JONES, Tara Marie
b: 1979
d: 2004
bur: Inman Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
arr: Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 10 2004 - Tara Marie Jones, 25, Columbia, died Tuesday, March 9, 2004, at University of Missouri Hospital and Clinics, Columbia, from injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle. She was born January 9, 1979, in Clinton, the daughter of Terry Lee and Pamela Marie (Bable) Jones. She worked as a cashier at Steak'n Shake and Hardee's in Columbia. She is survived by her daughter, Augustine Petzold of the home; one son, Devin Renard of the home; her fiance, Adam Petzold, also of the home; her mother, Pamela M. Kirk of Lincoln; one sister, Helen M. Jones and one brother, Jeffrey L. Jones, both of Missouri; her maternal grandparents, Marie and Jr. Bable of Cole Camp; her paternal grandmother, Levetta Jones, Clinton; a niece, Fallon M. Bryant of Pleasant Hill, and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Terry L. Jones, and her grandfather, Claude Jones. Funeral services will be Friday, March 12, at the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp. Burial will be in Inman Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp.

JONES, Terry Kirk
b: May 11 1942, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Aug 12 2007, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 15 2007 - Terry Kirk Jones, 65, Garden City, was born May 11, 1942, in Kansas City, the son of Verl Waldo and Dorothy June (Kirk) Jones, and died Sunday, August 12, 2007, at his home. On July 22, 1961, he married Sharon Allen in Garden City. Later, terry married Carol (Foster) Carneal at their home in Garden City on June 13, 1998. He was self-employed as a farmer and stockman. He was well known for many years hauling water and rock to area residents. He was a lifelong area resident. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Jones, on August 1, 2006. He is survived by two sons, Brad Jones and wife Kim, Creighton, and Randy Jones, Garden City; one daughter Kelly Lorenz and husband Chuck, Creighton; one stepson Jeff Carneal, Blairstown; one grandson Tyler Jones, Waverly; four step-grandchildren, Tanya Faddis, Amber Lorenz, Andy Bunch and Amy Bunch; other relatives and friends. Graveside service will be Friday, August 17, at Garden City Cemetery.

JONES, Velma Joyce NELSON
b: Jun 29 1921, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 4 2007, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 8 2007 - Mrs. Velma Joyce Jones, 86, Harrisonville, was born June 29, 1921 in Urich, the daughter of Elmer Josiah and Ina Mae (Billings) Nelson. She died Sunday, November 4, 2007, at Crown Care Center, Harrisonville. On September 16, 1942, she married Gilbert Asbury Jones Jr. in Chicago, Illinois. She was employed at the Grace Company, Belton, in children's clothing and was shipping supervisor upon her retirement in 1979. Earlier, she was employed at Time-Life Magazine and Fortune Magazine in Chicago, Illinois, from 1939-45. She was a member of the Harrisonville First Baptist Church for over 50 years and was recently a member of Abiding Love Baptist Church, Harrisonville Senior Citizens, the Business and Professional Women's Club where she was voted women of the year for 1978-79 and volunteered as a Pink Lady for the Cass Medical Center Auxiliary. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband G.A. on September 1, 2003; her daughter Judith Ann Williams on July 5, 1983; a brother Fred M. Nelson; three sisters, Bessie Mae Metzger, Kathleen Marti and Jessie Davenport. She is survived by her daughter Gail L. Burris and husband Gary, Manning, South Carolina; four grandchildren, Gregory Burris and wife Stephanie, Charlotte, North Carolina, Garrett Burris, Kansas City, Lynette Williams, Kansas City, Craig Williams and wife Vicki, Branson; two great-granddaughters, Katelyn and Abigail Burris; special friends, Margaret Graves and Lawrence and Alma Dell Armstrong, all of Harrisonville; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services will be Friday, November 9, at Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville, with burial in the Orient Cemetery, Harrisonville.

JONES, Veryl Lee
b: Aug 31 1919, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 5 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2007 - Veryl Lee Jones, age 87 of Clinton, Missouri passed away January 5, 2007 at St. Luke’s Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 9, 2007 at the First Baptist Church, Clinton with burial in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Veryl was born in Calhoun, Missouri. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was the advertising manager for the Angus Journal before retiring in l984. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton, University of Missouri Alumni Association, Missouri Cattleman Association, American Angus Association and the Retired Officers Association. He is survived by two sons, Jay Jones and wife Nannette of Kansas City, Missouri and Mike Jones and wife Cherye of Clinton and three grandsons, Dylan Jones, Stanton Jones and Christian Jones.

JONES, William Howard
b: Aug 18 1921, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 27 2004, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 27 2004 - William Howard Jones was born August 18, 1921, in Henry County, the son of Howard S. and Helen (Hall) Jones. He died at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton on July 27, 2004, at the age of 82 years. He had lived his entire life on the family farm in Henry County, except for the time he spent in the United States Army Infantry in World War II, serving in North Africa, Italy and France. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Clinton, VFW Post 1894 and the Clinton Booster Club. He served on the American Red Cross Board for many, many years. He had also served on the rural Fire Department Board and was a member of the Wild Flower Society. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard S. and Helen Hall Jones, and a nephew, Kenney E. Jones. He is survived by his brother, Stanley E. Jones and wife Ola, Clinton; one niece, Susan Hard and husband Greg, and their daughter Kenzie, all of Denver, Colorado; two great-nieces, Mandi Stunz and husband Rick and Katie Jones, all of Clinton, as well as a number of cousins and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Saturday, July 31. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

JONES, Willis G.
b: Apr 20 1886, near Hortense, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 4 1925, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 1925 - Passed Away - Willis G. Jones was born April 20, 1886, near Hortense, Mo.; departed this life April 4th, 1925, age 38 years, 11 months, 15 days. At the age of 20 he was united in marriage to Alta M. Sell. To this union were born three boys, one, Ora Myrtus, who preceded his father to the glory world, and Leroy Fain, age 16 years, and Walter Dwight, age 11, who remain to comfort their mother in this sad hour of trial. He was ever a kind and loving husband and father, always faithful to the duties of the family entrusted to his care. He was a consistant Christian, having spent one year in active service as assistant pastor in Murietta, Calif., where he was loved and respected by both the congregation and citizens of the place. Besides his immediate family, he leaves his father, W. H. Jones, Lewis Station; a brother, Walter J., of Los Angleles, Calif, and a host of relatives and friends. He was taken ill on Monday night, March 23rd, with flu and while he reallied and was up and around April 2, he had a sudden attack and became unconscious, lying thus until death took him. At 8:25 a.m. death came and he passed away peacefully away to sleep until the resurrection of the dead. Lee Dalton, his brother-in-law, came and stayed with him constantly. Other neighbors and friends have been so kind and it is greatly appreciated by the family. All that loving hands could do was done. In early life he was converted and joined Tebo Baptist church and had always lived a devoted Christian life. He told the write he was ready to go when God called, but hated to leave his family and father. He had been living in California for several years. His health got bad, so he moved back here to be near his father and to spend his last days at home with friends and relatives, but got so much better we thought he was going to get well, but God needed him so took him home where there is no more pain or death. Brother Jimmie Briggs preached his funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Tebo church. Interment in Tebo cemetery.

JONES, Willis H. "Doc"
b: Apr 2 1850, near Hortense, Henry Co, MO
d: 1934, Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Tebo Church Cemetery, Leesville Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Doc Jones died at his home in Lewis Station at 1 p.m. Tuesday. He had been in failing health for years and a semi-invalid for the past eight months. Sunday he had a stroke and death resulted. Willis H. Jones was born April 2, 1850 near Hortense in the east part of Henry county. There he grew to young manhood and married Miss Alice Fain. she died many years ago. He had three children by this marriage. One son, Walter Jones, lives in Los Angeles, Calif. Mr. Jones was married in 1907 to Ida Dickinson. She was a devoted wife and during his declining years had given him tender care. Mr. Jones' relatives and friends have known him as "Doc" for many years. His home was ever a shelter to friends and relatives in need of a home. He and his wife kept a dozen or more young couples during their first months or years of their married life until they could accumulate furniture enough to go to housekeeping. Under the roof of this kindly man, they not only found shelter but kindly advice that showed them the way to found a healthy happy home. He was ever generous and especially kind to young people during the critical periods of their lives. The late J. H. Wears was left orphan at the age of nine. He was taken into the heart and home of his Uncle Doc, who shared what he and his wife had until J. H. was married. converted when young, he united with the Tebo Baptist church, where he held membership these many years. Although never rich as the world would term riches, his life was rich in kindly deeds and he gave to the world, from his bank of human kindness, precious gifts each day of his life. The influence of such a life goes on forever. As the infirmities of old age approached he and his wife moved from his farm near Hortense to a little home in Lewis Station, so they could be near his niece, Mrs. Tom Gill, and his wife's relatives. Here as his knees grew tottery, he gave sunshine of the inner sweetness of his life to those who helped minister to his needs. Relatives and friends were ever kind and a gentle ministry of those about did what they could as he went down the sunset of life. Mr. Jones is the last of a family of ten children of his parent's family. His wife and the son of the first marriage survive, also many nieces and nephews and friends. Rev. Hugh Sperry will speak words of comfort and appreciation of the fine life at the Tebo Baptist church Thursday morning. The burial will be in the cemetery nearby under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service.

JONES, Wilma Faye SIMPSON
b: Aug 13 1928, Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 19 2004, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: White Oak Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 18 2005 - Wilma Faye Jones was born August 13, 1928, in Urich, daughter of Lawrence and Muriel Vogt Simpson. She died December 19, 2004, at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas City. She married K. E. "Pete" Jones October 26, 1946. To this union three children were born, Larry, Jeanie and Dennis. They celebrated 50 years of marriage in October 1996. Pete died in June 1997. She was a beautician and homemaker. She was a member of the Blairstown Baptist Church, the VFW Auxiliary Post 1894 and Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. Wilma was a person who loved life and she lived life to its fullest every day, even to her last day. She became ill at the family Christmas gathering. She enjoyed being with her family and friends, playing cards and bingo. She enjoyed traveling with John. Their last trip was to Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to attend the graduation ceremony for grandson Blair, from basic training. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She truly had wonderful friends. She was loved so much and we will miss her. She had given us love and so many wonderful memories. Thank you, God, for letting us keep her here with us for as long as you did. Survivors include two sons, Larry and wife Connie, Blue Springs, and Dennis and wife Ginny, Southgate, Michigan, and daughter Jeanie Boehler of Clinton; grandchildren, Chad Nepple and wife Michelle, Cara Moreland and husband Clint, Samantha Canterbury and husband Josh, Amanda Jones and Blair Jones; great-grandchildren, Taylor Ebeling, Braeden Moreland, Caleb Nepple, Hannah Nepple and Madison Canterbury; sister, LaVerne Stephens and husband Bill; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews and special friend John Hammond. Funeral services were held December 22 under the direction of Consalus Funeral Home at Sickman-Dunning Chapel. Burial was at White Oak Cemetery.

JONSON, Albert
b: Aug 19 1927, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
d: Nov 12 1991, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
arr: Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Albert (Al) Jonson, 64, Cole Camp, died Tuesday evening, November 12, 1991 at Truman Veterans Hospital, Columbia. He was born August 19, 1927, in Sedalia, son of A.Y. and Maude Hays Jonson. On November 13, 1944 in Eureka Springs, Ark., he married Georgia Beck, who survives of the home. Mr. Jonson was a merchant in Cole Camp from 1963 until his retirement in 1980. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 595 and a life member of Oak Hill Coon Club, both in Cole Camp. Other survivors include his stepfather Amil Mosier, Sedalia; his stepmother Dorothy Jonson, Sedalia; three sons, Don Jonson and Dan Jonson, both of Cole Camp, Dave Jonson, Lincoln; a daughter Dixie King, Sedalia; a sister, Donna Christie, Olathe, Ks.; a brother George Jonson, Sedalia; and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Friday, November 15 at the Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp. Burial was in Memorial Cemetery, Cole Camp.

JONTZ, Robert Richard
b: Dec 16 1927, Garner, IA
d: Nov 17 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 6 2007 - Robert Richard Jontz, son of John R. and Nellie (Vannoy) Jontz, was born December 16, 1927, in Garner, Iowa, the youngest of six children. He died at his home in Clinton on November 17, 2007, at the age of 79 years. He graduated from Stuart, Iowa High School in 1946. A year later he joined the United States Army and served his country in Japan for two years. Upon returning home he was married to the love of his life, Shirley Ann (Porter) Jontz, also from Stuart. To this union two sons were born, Gregg and Brad. In 1965 Bob realized his dream by purchasing his own business in Stuart. He was the owner of Bob Jontz Agency, later known as Wells-Jontz Agency, retiring in 1988. He and his wife, Shirley, moved to Rogers. Arkansas, and later relocated in Clinton where they have lived for the past 17 years. Robert was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, the Evening Star Masonic Lodge No. 43, AF&AM, Winterset, Iowa, and the Valley of Des Moines, Orient, of Iowa, Scottish Rite Bodies. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nellie Jontz; four brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife Shirley of the home; two sons Gregg Jontz and wife Lori, West Des Moines, Iowa, and their three children, Courtney, Erin and Michael and Brad Jontz of Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as three nephews and their families. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church, Clinton, on Tuesday, November 20, Graveside services and interment were held on Wednesday, November 21, in the South Oak Cemetery, Stuart, Iowa.

JONTZ, Shirley Ann PORTER
b: Sep 20 1929, Adair Co, IA
d: Dec 28 2007, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 7 2008 - Shirley Ann Jontz of Clinton died Friday, December 28, 2007, at St. Luke's Hospital, Kansas City. Born September 20, 1929, to George W. and Bernice (Dwigans) Porter in Adair County, Iowa, she graduated from Stuart High School in 1947 and attended AIB Business College in Des Moines, Iowa. On May 26, 1951. Shirley was united in marriage to the love of her life, Bob Jontz, at Jefferson Center Methodist Church, south of Stuart, Iowa. Two sons blessed this union, Gregg and Brad. She and Bob operated the Bob Jontz Insurance Agency in Stuart, until retiring in 1985. She and Bob moved to Rogers, Arkansas, in 1988 and resided there for three years. In 1992, they embraced Clinton as their new home and quickly developed many cherished friendships and treasured memories. Shirley was a member of the Clinton United Methodist Church, Stephen Ministries and PEO Chapter EN. She was active in several bridge clubs, was involved in many church activities and served on various boards and committees over the years. She enjoyed dancing, playing bridge, trips to Branson and simply spending time with Bob. Shirley was a devoted wife, Mom and Grandma - taking great pleasure and pride in her children and grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents and by her husband and dance partner, Bob. Among those remembering and celebrating her life are sons, Gregg and wife Lori, and their children, Courtney, Erin and Michael, West Des Moines, Iowa, and Brad of Las Vegas, Nevada, and many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 2, at the Clinton United Methodist Church. Graveside services and inurnment was in the South Oak Cemetery, Stuart, Iowa, on Thursday, January 3, under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

JORDAN, James Harold
b: Feb 5 1906, Chapel Hill, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Oct 4 1990, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home, Chilhowee & Urich, MO (Historical)
James Harold Jordan, 84, Urich Thursday October 4, 1990, at Sycamore View Health Care in Clinton, Mo., where he had been a patient for six weeks. He was born February 5, 1906, at Chapel Hill in Lafayette County, Mo., one of five children of James Franklin and Ella Mae Welborn Jordan. He moved to the Mayesburg community near Ballard in 1920, where he farmed and operated the Mayesburg General Store with his father until 1951. On August 12, 1926 he was married to Mamie Garrison in Clinton. In 1946 they purchased a farm near Mayesburg, which they farmed until retirement in 1982. In 1988 they moved to their present home in Urich, Mo. He was a member of the Urich Church of God. Surviving him are his wife Mamie of the home; two sons, Ellis Dale Jordan, Big Bend, Wis. And Charles Dean Jordan of Knob Noster, Mo.; one daughter, Dixie Jordan Wright, Garden City, Mo.; one brother, Donald Jordan, Appleton City, Mo., and two sisters, Bernice Hooper, Independence, and Cleo Eidson, Ballard, Mo.; 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Gale (sic Franklin) Jordan in 1977 and Francis Gale Jordan in 1929, and one sister, Louise Jordan. Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, at the Ward Funeral Chapel in Urich, Mo. Burial was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery near Urich, Mo.

JORDAN, Jason E.
b: May 1 1977
d: Sep 25 2007, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 27 2007 - Jason Jordan of Hermitage and formerly of Clinton died Tuesday, September 25, 2007, at St. John's Hospital in Springfield. A memorial service for family and close friends is set for Saturday, September 29, at Northeast Baptist Church, Clinton.

JORDAN, John Felix Judge
b: Jan 10 1863, near Roseland, Henry Co, MO
d: 1932, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Judge John Felix Jordan died at his home in Calhoun, at 4:30 a.m. Monday, with heart trouble and complications. He had been in failing health since last September and unable to leave his house about six weeks previous to his death. During that time he told his loved ones that he knew his earthly stay would not be long and what he wished them to do. J. F. Jordan was born January 10, 1863, southwest of Roseland, the son of Wm. and Rebecca Jordan. His father was a native of Kentucky; his mother from Tennessee. These early settlers brought to Henry county the slaves and customs of the southland. His father died when he was but eight years old, and the burdens and responsibilities as the head of the household fell upon his young shoulders. Two years later, young John and his brother J. W., started to plow and put in a crop. He was eager for an education, although handicapped by the fact that he was his mother's chief support and that school terms were only four months a year and often the four months were shortened to two months for him on account of the home responsibilities. One wondered how he kept up with the other boys of his age, but he not only did so but took every prize offered in spelling, ciphering and other things taught in the schools at that time. The farm of 240 acres that belonged to his mother and father, was always thrifty, and showed that he loved the out-of-doors and the tending and tilling of the soil. June 4, 1893, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary L. Bradley, who is a sister of Dr. Bradley of Windsor. Their marriage has been one of happiness and devotion to each other, as they both loved their home and their only son, Ray, who is studying medicine and surgery, having completed Central College at Fayette, then received his B.S. degree in the University of Missouri, and spent a year in the University at Louisville, Kentucky, studying medicine. He has been in the state hospital in Nevada the past year and expects to return later to Louisville to get his degree. Mr. and Mrs. Jordan lived on the home place of his parents until thirteen years ago when they moved northwest of Calhoun where they would be nearer a high school for their son. This was their home until a year ago when they rented their farm and moved into Calhoun to the second house north of the overhead bridge where Mr. Jordan died. About this home are found evidences of the things that Judge Jordan loved - first his wife and son, then his well kept house, lawn and garden. He was converted a number of years ago and united with the Olivet Baptist Church where he taught in the Sunday Schools and acted as superintendent. After moving nearer Calhoun, he moved his membership to the Calhoun Baptist Church, where it was at the time of his death. He was elected as associate county judge in 1930 and had announced his candidacy for reelection, which perhaps would have been made with no opposition, for through his good judgment and knowledge of business, he was known by the Democrats and voters of Henry county to be dependable in every sense of the word. Since he became county judge, he had made many friends in Clinton, and often times when he was holding court here, he would stop at the Clinton Eye for a brief visit and with twinkling eyes would tell many experiences that had come into his life. The Eye remembers especially how much he enjoyed the radio that his son sent him last year as a gift, and he stated "no one needs to get out nights anymore as there is plenty of entertainment by your own fireside, when you have a good radio." The funeral of Judge Jordan was held at the Calhoun Baptist Church Tuesday afternoon. The flag on the courthouse was at half mast from the time he passed away until after the funeral. The courthouse was closed from 2 until 4 p.m. Tuesday during the funeral hour. The church was crowded with sorrowing friends, all not being able to get inside. Many were present from Clinton, Windsor, and over the county. There was a large floral offering. The Henry county offices at the courthouse sent a large wreath made of roses.

JORDAN, Mamie GARRISON
b: Nov 26 1908, Hartwell, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 24 1990, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Ward Funeral Home, Chilhowee & Urich, MO (Historical)
Mamie Jordan, 82, Urich, Mo. passed away Monday, December 24, 1990, at the Golden Years Care Center in Harrisonville, Mo. Mamie was born November 26, 1908 in Hartwell, Henry County, Mo., the daughter of Charles and Mae Middaugh Garrison. Mamie and Harold Jordan were married on Thursday night of the Urich Reunion, after she had graduated in 1926 from Urich High School. On August 12, they celebrated 64 years of marriage. In 1946 they purchased what is called the Sam Farmer place near Mayesburg, Mo. Following the retirement of Harold they moved to Urich in 1988. Harold preceded his wife in death on October 4, of this year. Mamie was a member of the Urich Church of God and the Mingo Extension Club of Urich. Surviving are two sons, Charles Dean Jordan of Knob Noster, Dale Jordan of Big Bend, Wisc.; one daughter, Mrs. Dixie Wright of Garden City; one brother, James Buckley of Springfield; 16 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Mamie was preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Jordan on December 20, 1977, and Francis Gale Jordan on March 19, 1929; one brother, Kenneth Buckley, and one sister Carrie Cashman. Funeral services were held on December 27, at the Ward Funeral Chapel in Urich. Burial was in the Hickory Grove Cemetery near Urich, Mo.

JOSEPH, Ruth Elizabeth SMITH
b: Nov 24 1948, Evansville, IN
d: Jul 5 2006, Indianapolis, IN
bur: Englewood Cemetery II-JU, Clinton, Clinton Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 19 2006 - Ruth Elizabeth Joseph, daughter of Albert Raymond and Margaret Elizabeth (Zucher) Smith, was born November 24, 1946, in Waynesville, Indiana, and she was ushered into the presence of her Lord on July 5, 2006, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 57 years. Ruth graduated from Central Heights High School in Richmond, Kansas in 1966. She obtained a BA in Elementary Education and Library Science from Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas, and later obtained a MSE in Special Reading from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg. She taught school for 22 years and had worked in the motel industry for 17 years. Most recently she worked for CTB McGraw-Hill and H&R Block in Indianapolis. Ruth was a lifelong member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and attended Grace Community Church in Noblesville, Indiana. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents Rev. Albert R. Smith and Margaret E. Smith, and her sister Ferne Esonge Smith. Ruth is survived by her brother Rev. James R. Smith and wife Deborah, and family Joshua, Jared and Esther, and her aunt Clara Belle Smith. Graveside services were held at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, on Tuesday, July 11. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery.

JOSLIN, Dolly May PEEK
b: Oct 20 1951, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
d: Feb 10 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Union/Weaver Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 14 2005 - Dolly May Joslin, 53, Calhoun, died Thursday, February 10, 2005, at the Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born October 20, 1951, in Cole Camp, the daughter of Wade Peek and Rose Mary (Moon) Peek. Survivors include a son Harold Lloyd Van Eaton II, Calhoun; a daughter Linda Oakes, Clinton; mother Rose Peek, Sedalia; seven brothers, Willie Peek, Calhoun, Bobby and Tommy Peek, Windsor, Charles Peek, Sedalia, Shorty Peek and Wade Peek Jr., Clinton, and Archie Peek, state of Texas; two sisters, Mary Young, also of the state of Texas, and Barbara Young, Sedalia; two grandchildren, T.J. and Megan Lipe. She was preceded in death by her father; a daughter, Loretta, and two brothers, Terry and Benny Peek. Graveside services were Sunday, February 13, at the Union Cemetery, Cole Camp.

JOST, Infant Boy
b: 1901, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 31 1902, Henry Co, MO
bur: St. Marys Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
Montrose Missouri, Apr 5 1902 - The ten-month-old boy of F. J. Jost died Monday morning, March 31, of a complication of troubles. They had the little fellow vaccinated some days before and he was cutting teeth at the time and the two together made a complication of fever which resulted fatally. The little body was laid to rest in the Montrose Catholic Church cemetery Wednesday morning.

JOURNEY, Ferdinand Emmett
b: Dec 7 1848, St. Charles Co, MO
d: Apr 25 1923, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Once more the reaper's scythe has been thrust into the harvest to garner the grain made ripe by the lapse of time, and a husband, father, neighbor and friend has responded to the call "Come up higher to meet the conditions of life and peace ordained of God who giveth as the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." Though many have fallen out of the ranks of the walks of man and few of their numbers are left. Yes, one by one these early pioneers of our country are passing the last milestone of life to receive their reward. These early settlers are entitled to a high and honorable place in the memory of their scions, for wherever met, they are the same noble self-sacrificing people, and Ferdinand Emmett Journey was no exception to the rule. born in St. Charles county, near St. Louis, Mo., December 7th, 1848, he lived in one of the cycles of time in this world's progress when the latent forces of nature were responding with the most fervent vividness to the inventive genius of man, occupying the space of time intervening between the primeval simplicity that characterized the meagre home comforts and surrounding of our hardy pioneers, and that of the luxurious comforts that now grace our firesides. His parents removed to the eastern part of Henry county when he was seven years of age, where he grew to manhood, and spent his entire life of more than 74 years witnessing the change of his county from a vast domain to a high state of cultivation. More than fifty-four years ago he chose as his companion, Jane Carleton, crowning each other as supreme, in deed and thought by acknowledging the others supremacy and their union the most splendid achievement, permitting love to illuminate the way, for in every true family there is a beautiful love storey; that is why the world is as good as it is, and a dream to which humanity may long to aspire. Seven children graced this union - W. A. and E. S. of Chilhowee, Mo.; Mrs. J. H. Gresham, of Albuquerque, New Mexico; Mrs. W. C. Jennings of Roseland, Mo.; Mrs. J. E. Poague of Santiago, Benton County, Mo., and Mrs. T. G. Twyman, of Grand Junction, Colorado, on the death of Mrs. C. F. Jennings, twenty years ago, her daughter Lucile, was taken into their home and since received a daughter's care and affection. His kind, friendly nature received the approbation of all whom it was his pleasure to meet. Remembering his Creator in the days of his youth, he identified himself with the Tebo Baptist church, and with only those short comings characteristics of fallible humanity, he lived a consistent Christian life to the day of death, which occurred at his late home in Clinton, Mo., April 25th, 1923, all children being present at his bedside. He leaves the companion and children, together with numerous relatives and friends to mourn their loss, "but not as those who die without hope, for blessed are the dead who die in the faith of the Lord." There was a brief service held at the family home after which his remains were taken to his beloved Mt. Olivet church where funeral services were conducted, after which he was laid to rest in Mt. Olivet cemetery, by sorrowing relatives and friends.

JOURNEY, James W.
b: Apr 27 1858, near Roseland, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 3 1909, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Sep 11 1909 - Friday, at 12:30, James W. Journey received his heavenly summons and passed to that great beyond. Born near Roseland April 27, 1858; married Miss Rebecca Belle Feb. 4, 1884, and she died eight years ago June 4. Three daughters, Mrs. Ola Jennings near Roseland, Misses Lelia and Annie at home, the latter just convalescent with typhoid fever. Mr. Journey had been suffering with typhoid three weeks but only ill enough to be bedfast 8 days. A devoted member of Mt. Olivet for 12 years and a Modern woodman. He owned the farm on which he was born and lived there until March 1908 when he moved to Calhoun. One year later, he moved to Clinton and resided on Franklin and 8th, where he died. Leaves one sister, Mrs. D. W. Benezette, and three brothers, E. T. of Roseland, J. F. of Los Angeles and C. W. of Boonville. Three brothers are dead. All died of typhoid. Mr. Journey was an excellent farmer, kind hearted neighbor and beloved by young and old.

JOURNEY, Rachel Amanda
b: Jun 9 1828, Kentucky
d: Feb 17 1892, Henry Co, MO
bur: Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Springfield Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Feb 27 1892 - Died one week ago, Mrs. John Journey, living west of Mount Olivet church two miles. She was a noble and true Christian and had belonged to the Baptist church for many years. Leaves an aged husband, four sons and one daughter, all of whom were present at her death but one son, living near Knob Noster, and one daughter, Mrs. Marlow living six miles north of Clinton. The grief stricken family have many warm friends in this vicinity as Mr. Journey came to this country in an early day from St. Charles county and is highly respected by all who ever knew him. Funeral at Mt. Olivet by Rev. J. S. Denton.

JOURNEY, William Kelso
b: Jul 19 1915, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 22 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 7 2003 - William Kelso Journey, son of Erie and Beulah (Davis) Journey, was born July 19, 1915, in Henry County and died at his home in Clinton on December 22, 2002, at the age of 87 years. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri Law School, Columbia, and practiced law for 65 years. He was a member of the Missouri, Florida and California Bar Associations. He was in the United States Navy on active duty for four years, serving in World War II, as a flight reconnaissance training officer and in the Naval Reserve, stationed at the Olathe, Kansas Naval Air Station for 19 years. He retired as a Lieutenant Commander. During his life in public service, he was elected Prosecuting Attorney of Henry County for six years; to the Missouri House of Representatives for two years, to the State Senate for four years, and as Circuit Court Judge of Missouri's 27th Judicial Circuit for 10 years. He was an avid reader, enjoyed flying his airplanes and loved meeting and conversing with everyone. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Nancy; one brother, Byron Journey, and one sister, Roberta Shadwell. Kelso is survived by his wife of 67 years, Jane Journey, of the home; four children, Sandra and her husband Randy, Vero Beach, Florida, Karen Smith, Raytown, Sharon Pate and her husband Max, Clinton, and James K. Journey and his wife Rachelle, Clinton; nine grandchildren, Kent Rolf, Fairplay, Colorado, Tracy and Bill Bartels, Breckenridge, Colorado, Melinda and Rodney Boughey, Linn Valley, Kansas, Mark and Kim Pate, Holden, Dan Smith, Kansas City, Elizabeth Smith, Los Angeles, California, Tyler, Jessica and Spencer Journey, Clinton; eight great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law, Harry Park, Richmond, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church, Clinton, on Thursday, December 26. Burial was in the Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

JOYCE, Wayne W.
b: 1922
d: 2003
bur: Evergreen Cemetery, Red Oak, IA
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 3 2003 - Funeral services for Wayne W. Joyce, 81, Red Oak, Iowa, who died Monday, September 1, 2003, will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 4, at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Evergreen cemetery. He was born August 27, 1922, to Walker and Bertha (Woods) Joyce of Coal. After attending school in Coal, he transferred to Clinton High School his senior year where he met his future wife, Elnora Taylor. Upon gradation he joined the military and served as a hydraulic specialist with the 8th Army Air Corps in Europe during World War II. After the war he married Elnora June 3, 1945 in Kansas City. In 1947, he moved his family to Kansas City where he worked for the General Motors assembly plant. In 1953 he and his brother-in-law, Howard Taylor, opened a Conoco full service gas station. After selling his interest in the station in 1957, the family moved to Red Oak, Iowa, and with his brother, Alton, opened the first of five NAPA auto parts stores under the name of Joyce Brothers Auto Supply. He was a member of Fellowship of Faith Church of Oakland, Iowa. He belonged to the Lions Club and the Red Oak Country Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Alton; his brother-in-law, Howard Taylor, and brother-in-law, Jack Sherman. He is survived by his wife, Elnora, Red Oak, Iowa; his son, Terry and his wife, Teresa, Milwaukee, Wisconsin; his daughter, Claudia Trebelhorn and her husband Richard, St. Louis; six grandchildren; his sister, Lois Sherman of Carrolton; sisters-in-law, Marjorie Joyce of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Vera Taylor of Independence; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

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