Henry County Missouri Obituaries
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KIDWILDER, Dorothy Lea ROTTMAN
b: Dec 12 1932, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 8 2007, Mineral Wells, TX
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 10 2007 - Dorothy Lea Kidwiler, 74, was born December 12, 1932, in Clinton, to Henry Adam and Minnie Louise Elliott Rottman. She died June 8, 2007, at Palo Pinto General Hospital in Mineral Wells, Texas. Dorothy married Charles Kidwiler, who preceded her in death in March 2005. She is survived by four sons, Charles Kidwiler, Jr. and wife Sabrina, White Settlement, Texas, David Kidwiler, Joseph Kidwiler and Timothy Kidwiler and wife Diane, all of Santo, Texas; two daughters, Debra Sims and husband John, Denton, Texas, Anita Ables and husband David, Mineral Wells, Texas; three sisters, Ida Mae Chapman and Irma Brewer, both of Clinton, Kay Griggs, Boonville; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Services were held Tuesday, June 12, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

KIDWILDER, Willard Lee
b: Jul 12 1923, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 31 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Willard Lee Kidwilder, son of Charles L. and Rosie Viola (Green) Kidwilder, was born July 12, 1923, in Henry County, near Clinton, and died at his home in Clinton on July 31, 1995, at the age of 72. He served his country in the United States Army during World War II. On August 26, 1961, he was united in marriage to Olive Pratt. He worked in the apple orchards in the state of Washington before moving to St. Louis where he worked for Emerson Electric for 20 years. After his retirement in 1985 they moved to Clinton where they have made their home for the past 10 years. Some of his hobbies included fishing and hunting. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Olive of the home; two sons, Orville W. Pratt, Kansas City, and Kenneth Pratt, St. Louis; one daughter Kathleen Starling, Kansas City; three brothers, Clifton Kidwilder and Lester Kidwilder, both of Clinton, and Charles Kidwilder of Texas; three sisters, Flossie James of Clinton, Elsie Winkler of Urich and Rosie Richardson of Warsaw, as well as seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, August 2. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KIDWILER, Charles E. "Charlie"
b: May 17 1931
d: Mar 11 2005, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co, TX
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 14 2005 - Charles E. "Charlie" Kidwiler, 73, Mineral Wells, Texas, died Friday, March 11, 2005. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 16, at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton, with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich. He is survived by his wife Dorothy of the home; four sons, Charles Kidwiler Jr. and wife Sabrina, White Settlement, Texas, David Kidwiler, Joseph Kidwiler and Timothy Kidwiler and wife Diane, all of Santo, Texas; two daughters, Debra Sims and husband John, Denton, Texas, and Anita Ables and husband David, Mineral Wells, Texas; five brothers and sisters, Chris Kidwiler and wife Pauline, Lester Kidwiler, Flossie James, Elsie Winkler and Rosie Richards and husband Jim, all of Clinton; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

KIDWILER, Lester Eugene Sr.
b: Sep 15 1925, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 14 2006, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 17 2006 - Lester Eugene Kidwiler Sr., 80, Warrensburg, died Tuesday, March 14, 2006, at Western Missouri Medical Center. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 19, at Consalus Funeral Home with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery. He was born September 15, 1925, in Henry County, son of Charles William and Rosie Viola Green Kidwiler. Preceding him in death were his parents; wife; two brothers; Willard and Charles Kidwiler, and infant sister. Survivors include his two sons, Lester E. Kidwiler Jr., Charles W. Kidwiler and wife Deborah Lynn; three daughters, Sharon Kay Sell and husband Kendall, Rhonda Nicks and husband Bill, Connie Kidwiler; three sisters, Flossie James, Elsie Winkler, Rosie Richardson; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; plus several nieces, nephews and other family members.

KIDWILER, Mary Olive MALLOW PRATT
b: Oct 3 1917, Washington Co, MO
d: May 25 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 13 2002 - Mary Olive Kidwiler, daughter of Harry Willard and Allie Lee Hanson Mallow, was born October 3, 1917, in Washington County and died on May 25, 2002, at her home in Clinton at the age of 84 years. She was married to Willard Lee Kidwiler and he preceded her in death on July 31, 1995. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Clinton. She is survived by her two sons, Orville W. Pratt and wife, Patricia, of Kansas City, and Kenneth Pratt of St. Louis; one daughter, Kathleen N. Starling of Kansas City; one brother, James Mallow of St. Louis and seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel on Tuesday, May 28. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KIDWILER, Thomas Clifton
b: Dec 26 1920, Henry Co, MO
d: May 17 2009, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Thomas Clifton Kidwiler, age 88 of Clinton, Missouri passed away Sunday, May 17, 2009 at Clinton Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center, Clinton, Missouri. Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 20, 2009 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton with burial in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich, Missouri. T. C. was born in Henry County, Missouri. He was an Army veteran of WWII. He was a welder for the Gold Foundry. He was married to Zane Pauline Cruce on March 7, 1945 at the Wyandotte County Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pauline; four brothers, Willard, Lester, Charles, and a brother who died in infancy and a great grandson, Ethan Bennett. He is survived by his five children, daughter, Gloria Jean Gregory and husband, Lonnie, son Allen Kidwiler and wife, Joyce, all of Clinton, daughter, Almira Lee Gardner and husband, Larry of Warsaw, son, Michael Kidwiler and wife Peggy of Houston, Texas and daughter, Patty Marie Spry and husband Bill of Urich, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; six great grandchildren and three sisters, Flossie James and Rosie Richardson, both of Clinton and Elsie Smith of Deepwater, Missouri.

KIDWILER, Waneta Louise
b: May 18 1939, Henry Co, MO
d: May 18 1939, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Short graveside services were held at Hickory Grove Cemetery, May 18, for Waneta Louise Kidwiler, stillborn infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Kidwiler, who was born Thursday morning, May 18. This was their first child. The mother, who was Miss Thelma Roberts before her marriage, is now able to be up.

KIDWILER, William W. "Bill"
b: Aug 28 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 27 2001, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 12 2001 - William (Bill) Kidwiler was born August 28, 1902, in Clinton, the son of William Henry and Mary Jane Williams Kidwiler. He died June 27, 2001, at the Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was a member of the Clinton Seventh Day Adventist Church. He had worked for Jarvis Garage and also at N.O. Christian for many years following his retirement. He married Thelma Louise Roberts at Warrensburg on April 15, 1931. She preceded him in death on May 31, 1986. His parents and a daughter, Juanita Kidwiler, also preceded him in death. His son, Merlin Kidwiler, Clinton; one grandson, Monte Kidwiler, Lincoln, Nebraska, and one great-granddaughter survive him. Funeral services were held July 3 at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

KIDWILER, Zane Pauline CRUCE
b: Oct 23 1922, Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada
d: Jul 10 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Hickory Grove Cemetery, White Oak Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 9 2005 - Zane Pauline Kidwiler was born October 23, 1922, in Shellbrook, Saskatchewan, Canada, to George Gregory Cruse and Edith Almira Sims Cruce. she died Sunday, July 10, 2005, at Golden Valley Hosptial in Clinton. Pauline was the seventh of 12 children born to this union. Pauline moved to Clinton from New Westminster, British Columbia, in April 1942. On March 7, 1945, she married Thomas C. Kidwiler at the Wyandotte County Courthouse in Kansas City, Kansas. To this union five children were born, Gloria Jean, Allen Thomas, Almira Lee, Michael William and Patty Marie. Pauline was a very dedicated wife and mother. she was known for her deep conviction of faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Her life stands as a deep and abiding testimony of her faith. She was raised in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and attended the Chilhowee Restoration Branch of Jesus Christ's Church until her illness. Some of her hobbies were painting, quilting, gardening and working on the family genealogy. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Henry County historical Society and volunteered at this organization's Research Library in the Henry County Museum. Pauline dearly loved her grandchildren. She always taught her children and grandchildren the importance of serving the Lord and shared stories and Scriptures with them. She also loved to teach her grandchildren how to make chocolate chip cookies. Pauline was preceded in death by her parents, George Gregory Cruce and Edith Almira Sims Cruce; her sisters, Ethel Pearl, Opal Marie, Violent Lorene, Louise Bernice and Aya Mae; her brothers, Paul Raymond, Earl Austin and Louis Burnett. Surviving are her husband Thomas C. Kidwiler; daughter Gloria Jean and husband Lonnie Gregory; son Allen and wife Joyce Kidwiler, all of Clinton; daughter Almira Lee and husband Larry Gardner, Warsaw; son Michael William and wife Peggy Kidwiler, Houston, Texas, and daughter Patty Marie and husband Bill Spry, Urich. Pauline has 12 grandchildren, Richard Sprouse and wife Nina, Lisa LaGrece and husband Terry, Liana Bennett and husband Ryan, Rebecca Kinkhorst and husband Donny, Ashley Bryan and husband Justin, Tamara Kidwiler, Matthew Kidwiler and wife Stacey, Andrew Kidwiler, Jill Martinez and husband Emerico, Jayme Spry, Jordan Spry and Jaclyn Spry, and one great-grandson Rayn Sprouse. Also surviving are her sister Vera and husband Ken Smith; her brother Ward and wife Donna Cruce, all of Osceola, and sister Mabel Bradford, Kansas City. Funeral services were held at Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, July 13. Burial was in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Urich.

KIEFER, Jackson Dewey
b: May 29 1917, SW of Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 12 1994, SW of Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Kiefer Ranch Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jackson Dewey Kiefer was born May 29, 1917, the first born of LeRoy Ray Kiefer and Beryl Stone Kiefer, and died January 12, 1994, at the age of 76 years at his home on the farm where he was born southwest of Osceola in the bend of the Sac River. Jack attended school at the Osceola School and graduated from OHS in 1934. He attended Park College at Parkville and SMS at Springfield. He enlisted in the Army in 1940 and served his country for five years, becoming a bombardier in the Air Corps and serving in Italy where his plane was shot down and he became a prisoner of war in Germany for 13 months. On June 26, 1945, he married Leda K. Manwill, the day after he returned from Europe. Three children were born to this union. He farmed the family farm for many years, raised and trained bird dogs, sold life insurance, made furniture, built his home. He pastored Hogle's Creek Baptist Church for two years, Gerster Baptist Church for 12 years, and founded and pastored Osceola Community Church for 15 years until his health forced him to retire. He was preceded in death by his father LeRoy Ray Kiefer and one granddaughter Jessi Leone Kiefer. He is survived by his 95-year-old mother, Beryl Kiefer, Osceola; his wife Leda Kiefer of the home; two sons, Richard Kiefer and wife Toni, of Osceola, and Jackson R. Kiefer and wife Gayle, Lake Providence, La., and one daughter Karen Kennon of Marshall; 10 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, Ray D. (Dick) Kiefer, Osceola; two sisters, Betty Nelle Bybee of Wymore, Neb., and Jo Carol Smith of Osceola. Services were held at Osceola Community Church Saturday, January 15, with burial at the Kiefer Cemetery on the farm.

KIEFER, Leda M. MANWILL
b: Nov 4 1921, Utah
d: Apr 28 1996, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Kiefer Ranch Cemetery, Osceola Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Leda M. Kiefer, 74, Osceola, died Sunday, April 28, 1996, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. Mrs. Kiefer was born in Utah. She had been an Osceola area resident since 1945. She and her late husband Rev. Jack Kiefer, founded the Osceola Community Church. Mrs. Kiefer is survived by two sons, Jackson R. Kiefer of Lake Providence, Louisiana, and Richard Kiefer of Osceola; one daughter Mrs. Karen Dennis of Slater; four brothers; Cy Manwill of Richfield, Utah, Don Manwill of Riverside, Ca., Marion Manwill of Payston, Utah, and Wally Manwill, Koosharem, Utah; one sister Libbie Bridley of Koosharem, Utah; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 2, at Osceola Community Church. Burial will be in the Kiefer Cemetery, Osceola.

KIEFER, Lois G. MURPHY
b: Dec 22 1916, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 12 1996, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lois G. Kiefer was born December 22, 1916, near Clinton, the youngest child of Jesse and Maude (Marr) Murphy. She died Tuesday, March 12, 1996, at the Cass Medical Center in Harrisonville, at the age of 79. Lois attended Clinton Grade School and High School, which she graduated from in 1935. She was united in marriage to Harry O'Dell Kiefer, April 5, 1936. To this union, two sons were born. Mr. Kiefer died February 10, 1974. She was a lifelong resident of Henry County until 1985, when she moved to a care center in Harrisonville. She was a dedicated homemaker, good neighbor and always there for her family. She will be greatly missed by her family to whom she was deeply devoted. She is survived by two sons, Marvin Kiefer, Harrisonville, and Ronald Kiefer, Urich; two granddaughters, Michelle Love, Pleasant Hill, and Tammy Wuerfele, Amity; two great-grandsons, Zeb McKay Love, Pleasant Hill, and Jacob Kiefer Wuerfele of Amity. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 16, at the Consalus Chapel in Clinton. Burial was in the Urich Cemetery.

KIEFER, Opal Avis TOALSON
b: Sep 22 1897, Aldrich, Polk Co, MO
d: Oct 10 1991, Harrisonville, Cass Co, MO
bur: Appleton City Cemetery, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Avis Kiefer, the only daughter of Millard Fillmore Toalson and Anna Louella Reynolds, was born September 22, 1897 at Aldrich, Mo. and passed away October 10, 1991 at the age of 94 years and 18 days, at the home of her son in Harrisonville. Most of Opal's life was spent in St. Clair County except for two years which her family spent in Mountain Home, Idaho for her mother's health. early in her life she gave her life to Christ and became a member of the Osceola Christian Church. Opal was united in marriage to John D. Kiefer on December 9, 1915 and to this union six children were born; one son and five daughters. Most of her married life was devoted to rearing her family and being a companion to her husband. She always found pleasure in the simple things of life. Sewing,l cooking, gardening, music and birds were always of interest to her, especially birds. She could recognize most all of our native birds and enjoyed watching them at her bird feeders. Her home was always full of children. She was never too busy to have time for them and they filled her later years with much pleasure. Opal was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, her husband, John D., one daughter, Geneva Ryan, one son-in-law, Ray Belcher, and two great-grandchildren. She is survived by one son, John D. Kiefer, Jr., and wife, Jean, of Harrisonville; four daughters, Oneita Cain, and husband, Dritt of Grandview; Dorothy Gover and husband, Frank of Lowry City; Marjorie Belcher of Peoria, Illinois, and Laura Holt and husband, Russell of Clearwater, Florida; 22 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Beryle Kiefer of Osceola, and Hester Kiefer of Carmi, Ill.; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Graveside services were held September 13, 1991 at the Appleton City Cemetery.

KIESS, Iona Jo Eva
b: Jul 23 1917
d: Apr 30 2002, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, May 6 2002 - Iona Jo Eva Kiess, 84, Lowry City, died Tuesday, April 30, 2002, at Research Hospital, Kansas City. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 4, at Valley Center United Church of Christ, Deepwater. Cremation.

KIGER, Jimmie Lorene SANDERS DICKINSON
b: Apr 30 1919, Western Grove, AR
d: Feb 25 2001, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 1 2001 - Jimmie Lorene Dickinson Kiger was born April 30, 1919, in Western Grove, Arkansas, to G. W. (Doc) and Bea Gray Sanders. She died February 25, 2001, at the Christian Health Care Center in Nevada. She graduated from Western Grove High School and the Beauty College of Harrison, Arkansas. She was a beauty operator for over 40 years, working in many towns, including Lowry City, Collins and Osceola. She was a Methodist. She was married to Kenneth Dickinson September 29, 1940, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He died December 23, 1983. She then married Orville Kiger, who died in 1994. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Stutesman and her husband, Dean, Nevada; her son, Robert Dickinson and his wife Myra, Clinton; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, and her friend, Kenny Hall of Nevada. Funeral services were Wednesday at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Oak Grove Cemetery.

KILBUR, Agnes VANWINKLE
b: Jan 23 1912, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 3 1993, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Agnes Kilbur, 81, of Windsor, died Friday, September 3, at her home in Windsor. She was born January 23, 1912 in Henry County, the daughter of Rufus E. VanWinkle and Rosa Mae Larison VanWinkle. On May 17, 1941, in Olathe, Ks., she married Ira Earle Kilbur, who preceded her in death on June 26, 1960. Mrs. Kilbur worked in the fitting room at the International Shoe Factory in Windsor for over 25 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. She is survived by a son Don G. Kilbur, Kansas City, Ks.; three sisters, Mildred Straub, Sun City, Fl., Nellie Caldwell, Sonoma, Ca., and Roberta Vaughn, Kansas City; one brother, George VanWinkle, Gravois Mills, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were Tuesday, September 7, at Laurel Oak Cemetery.

KILE, Earl Edwin
b: Jun 9 1925
d: Oct 15 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maple Hill Cemetery, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Earl Edwin Kile, 68, Kansas City, Ks., died Friday, Oct. 15, 1993 at Veterans Hospital, Kansas City. Services will be Tuesday at the Maple Hill Chapel; burial in Maple Hill Cemetery. Among survivors is a brother, Dennis Kile of Clinton.

KILGORE, Cecil A.
b: Jul 18 1916, Mt. Sherman, AR
d: Jul 14 2002, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 8 2002 - Cecil A. Kilgore was born July 18, 1916, in Mt. Sherman, Arkansas, son of Silbey Shelly and Lilly Viola Spencer Kilgore. He died July 14, 2002, at Golden Valley Hospital. He married Vivian Wehmeyer in 1968. She survives of the home. He had worked in a saw mill, fruit orchards and drove a bus for Chilhowee School District. He was a truck driver for Safeway for 24 years and was a member of Teamsters Local 955. Preceding him in death were his parents and three brothers, John, James and Otto. Additional survivors include two sons, Gregory Kilgore of the home, Arlis Kilgore and wife Rosalyn, Eagle, Idaho; two daughters, Becky Fratzel, Kansas City, Kansas, Nadiene Wood, Boise, Idaho; two brothers, Gaston Kilgore and wife Dorothy, Raytown, and Gaylord Kilgore and wife Joan, Claycomo; one sister, Oleeta Kelly and husband Roger, Harrison, Arkansas; five grandchildren, along with several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 20 at the Consalus-Bradley Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee.

KILGORE, Gregory Allen
b: Jul 29 1972, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 10 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carpenter Cemetery, Chilhowee, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 12 2007 - Gregory Allen Kilgore, 35, Clinton and formerly of Chilhowee, died Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital. Funeral services will be Sunday, October 14, at Chilhowee United Methodist Church with burial in Carpenter Cemetery. He was born July 29, 1972, in Kansas City, son of Cecil A. and Vivian Wehmeyer Kilgore. He was active in church activities and enjoyed spending time with his family. Preceding him in death was his father. Survivors include his mother of the home, two aunts, two uncles, two great-aunts, Betty Beaty of Clinton and Sylvia Wehmeyer of Urich and many cousins.

KILGORE, Vernon G.
b: Jul 13 1929
d: Dec 21 1998, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Vernon G. Kilgore, 69, Warsaw, died Monday, December 21, 1998, at his home. He was a member of Ironworkers Local #10. He is survived by his wife Irene of the home; two sons, Doug Kilgore of Denver, Colorado, and Jimmie Chrisco of Kansas City; two daughters, Jeannie Squire, Blue Springs, and Tina Lambert, Marino Valley, California; one brother, D. C. Kilgore, Barnett; two sisters, Norma Lee Tracy, Harrisonville, and Rose Polly of Eldon; seven grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday, December 24, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in the Benton Green Cemetery, near Roscoe.

KILLINGSWORTH, Athol Blake "Al"
b: Aug 7 1915, Byers, Pratt Co, KS
d: Jan 31 1995, Rogers, Benton Co, AR
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Althol (Al) Killingsworth, 79, Rogers, Arkansas, died Tuesday, January 31, 1995, at St. Mary's Hospital in Rogers. He was born August 7, 1915, in Byers, Kansas, the son of Anderson Blake Killingsworth and Cora Pyle Killingsworth. On September 32?, 1946, in Kansas City, he married Frances (Fran) Phifer, who survives of the home in Rogers. Mr. Killingsworth was a machinist for several aircraft manufacturers in the San Diego, California, area for 30 years and was a plumber for the city of Culver City, California, for 10 years before his retirement in September of 1972. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son Jack Killingsworth, Shawnee, Kansas; two grandsons, Greg and Randy; a great-granddaughter Natlie; one brother Paul Killingsworth, Wichita, Kansas, and two nieces. He was preceded in death by a brother Edwin Killingsworth. Funeral services will be Friday, February 3, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

KILLINGSWORTH, Frances PHIFER
b: Jan 13 1923, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 29 2008, Clarksville, AR
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 5 2008 - Frances Killingsworth, 85, Clarksville, Arkansas, died Friday, Feb. 29, 2008 at the Johnson County Hospital in Clarksville, Arkansas. She was born Jan. 13, 1923, in Windsor, the daughter of Garrett Alanzo Phifer and Anna Marie (Rosebrack) Phifer. On Sept. 21, 1946, in Kansas City, she married Athol (Al) Blake Killingsworth, who preceded her in death Jan. 31, 1995. She was a bank supervisor, with the Bank of America in the state of California for many years before her retirement. She enjoyed crafts, embroidery and reading. She was a member of the First Methodist Church, Clarksville. Survivors include a son Jack Killingsworth, Shawnee Mission, Kansas; two grandsons, Randy and Greg Killingsworth; a great-granddaughter, Natlie Killingsworth; several nieces, nephews and many friends. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and two sisters. Graveside committal services were Wednesday, March 5, at Laurel Oak Cemetery in Windsor.

KIMBALL, Ella F. GARNER
b: Jul 3 1863, Cedar, IA
d: Oct 10 1933, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - The shadows of the night have fallen, and Mrs. William Kimball peacefully sleeps, after her day of life. She went into the Valley of Oblivion Tuesday afternoon near 2 o'clock. For many days she had been an invalid, and Friday night suffered a stroke. Consciousness was hers until Monday, when she no longer sensed the presence of the loved ones who hovered over her bedside. Ella Garner was born July 3, 1863, in Cedar, Ia., and here happy days of childhood were spent, and her young womanhood, when she dreamed of the future. In 1884, she was married to William Kimball, and had she lived until New Year's day of the coming 1934, they would have celebrated their 50th year of wedded life. To Mr. and Mrs. Kimball, seven children were given. One son sleeps in Englewood. The others are Mrs. Ray Godwin, Fred, Earl, Forest, Will, all of Clinton, and the youngest daughter Miss Emily who has remained in the home and given the utmost care and devotion to her parents. In 1903, the Kimball family moved to a farm east of Clinton, from Iowa. Twenty-three years ago, they moved into town, and their home was been at Ming Court, in the south part of Clinton for thirteen years. Mrs. Kimball was a thoughtful, patient woman, thinking first of her husband and children, and looking after their needs, until physical disability made it impossible, but then giving them her motherly counsel. She like reading and flowers, and gave much thought to the Father above. For several years, the deceased had been a member of the Christian church here. She also belonged to the Knights and Ladies Security. In addition to her children who will miss her presence, Mrs. Kimball leaves the following beloved grandchildren: Frederick, Chester, Rosella, Frances, Lula Rose, of Clinton, and Shadie of Kansas City. Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon at the Christian Church. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery by the side of her son.

KIMBALL, Lyda
b: May 17 1851, Iowa
d: May 19 1902, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, May 24 1902 - Monday night, Mrs. Sylvester Kimball died at her home in east Clinton of consumption. She was 52 last Saturday. They moved to Clinton last October to be near medical aid. One daughter, 12, resided with her parents. Mr. Kimball will probably return to his farm near Leesville. The eldest daughter, Mrs. Firth, lives in North Dakota; another daughter, Mrs. Lake, in Missouri Valley, this state. One son, Lewis Kimball, lives at Leesville, and the other son, Elmer, at Huntingdale. Burial at Leesville beside her son, Robert, who drowned last July. She was a faithful church worker until the time of her son's death and from that time on was an invalid. Lyda Kimball was born May 17, 1851 in Iowa and on July 3, 1869 she married Sylvester Kimball. They had four boys and three girls, two having passed over the river. She professed her faith in Christ at 17 and united with the U.B. Church, then when she moved to Henry County some 7 or 8 years ago, she joined the M.E. Church at Leesville.

KIMBALL, Myrtle Emily ROBERTS
b: May 15 1878, Perry, IA
d: May 28 1939, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Death in the night, while she was sleeping, came to Mrs. R. S. Kimball at her home in Calhoun, some time between midnight and 4:00 a.m. Sunday, May 28, 1939. Mr. Kimball, rousing when the alarm went off at 4:00 a.m. as usual, called to his wife. When she did not move or answer, he pulled himself with difficulty out of his bed to hers and failing to awaken her, managed to get to the front door despite his badly crippled condition, and called a passing paper boy for help. Life was gone, and as doctors arrived to examine her it was realized she had gone into her last earthly sleep, the victim of a heart attack of which she had had several. Myrtle Emily Roberts was born May 15, 1878, at Perry, Ia., where she was reared and became a member of the Methodist Church, coming with her parents to Carthage, Mo., May 23, 1907. She was married to Richard Spalding Kimball, a merchant at Carthage, where they made their first home together. In 1910 Mr. and Mrs. Kimball moved to Muskogee, Okla., continuing n the same business until 1915 when they decided to come to Clinton to open a new store. Here they made many friends, were prosperous, taking an active part in business and social circles, and built an attractive, modern home at the corner of Franklin and Fifth Streets, which in 1936 they sold to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Arnold. Ill health having curtailed Mr. Kimball's activities she devoted more and more time to her husband, as paralysis had made speech and walking difficult for him. His alert mind was unimpaired however and with his devoted wife at his side he continued to operate his Clinton variety store on the east side of the square some years. Selling out in 1936 Mr. and Mrs. Kimball took an apartment over the Simes store, east side square, where they operated a ladies' dress shop until last fall when they decided to go to Calhoun, thinking life would be more quiet and simple in a community where they had many devoted friends. Opening a small variety store, with their housekeeping apartment in the rear, Mr. and Mrs. Kimball built a new life for themselves in Calhoun, and this splendid Henry County community gave back to them in warm friendliness and companionship, the good will felt for them by Mr. Kimball and his good wife. For this fine, Christian couple whose love for each other and their fellowmen had never dimmed, though sickness and disappointments had been theirs, happiness was found where they could continue in part their work, making their living where life was less hurried and where people could stop long enough to visit a bit together. So Calhoun gave a ministry of kindness to spirits as mild and considerate as the noblest of God's creatures. For many years Mrs. Kimball was active in the Eastern Star and a member of the White Shrine of Jerusalem. She and her husband belonged to the Clinton Franklin street Methodist Church, were regular in attendance and generous in gifts. While she had no children of her own she was most gracious and indulgent to young people. Much affection and many kindnesses were lavished on Mrs. Frederick Livingston, a daughter of a close friend, and it was while visiting at the Kimball home in Clinton that she met Mr. Livingston. Among the happiest occasions of the last year were those when she was a guest in the Fred Livingston home where little Ann Livingston, three years old, was a constant joy and diversion. Mrs. Kimball, generous and loyal, gave everything of herself that was possible to her husband and those she loved. She enjoyed business as thoroughly as does her husband, enjoying its stimulation and association. Possessed of many virtues and great talents, warm hearted and sincere, honest and good. Mrs. Kimball who loved much and unselfishly will reap abundantly in her life eternal. Mrs. Kimball is survived by her husband alone, who has one niece, Miss Edna Kimball, of Revere, Mass., who arrived Wednesday for the funeral, a nephew of Oakland, Calif., and one brother, John Kimball of Berkley, Calif. Funeral services were conducted at the Calhoun Methodist Church on Wednesday, and the body laid in the Calhoun Cemetery.

KIMBLE, Patty J. SHUNK
b: Aug 13 1940, Fillmore, Andrew Co, MO
d: Dec 13 1996, St. Joseph, Buchannan Co, MO
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Patty J. (Shunk) Kimble, 56, Deepwater, died Friday, December 13, 1996, at the home of a friend in St. Joseph, after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born in Fillmore on August 13, 1940. She had lived most of her life in the Savannah, St. Joseph and Stewartsville area. She and her husband moved to Deepwater in September 1992. She was a graduate of the Gards Business School, formerly of St. Joseph. She had been employed at American Angus Association, Mead Products, and the Old Sisters Hospital as a key punch operator. She retired in 1992 from Show-Me-Veneers, having worked there for 20 years. She was a member of the Life Outreach Center of St. Joseph. She married George M. Kimble on August 16, 1958, in Savannah. She was preceded in death by her father Jessie Shunk Jr. in 1973. She is survived by her husband George M. Kimble of the home in Deepwater; her stepfather Marion McCoy of Savannah; one daughter Karla K. Long, St. Joseph; five brothers, Kevin Shunk, Fillmore, Charles McCoy, Savannah, John McCoy, Abilene, Texas, Kenny Shunk, Fillmore, and Steve McCoy, Savannah; one granddaughter, Danielle Williams; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Monday, December 16, at the Heaton-Bowman-Smith and Sidenfaden Chapel, St. Joseph. Cremation followed services.

KIMBRELL, Mary A. VICKERS
b: Jul 17 1944, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Aug 1 2003, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 4 2003 - Mary A. Kimbrell, 59, Windsor, died Friday, August 1, 2003, at St. Luke's Medical Center, Kansas City. She was born July 17, 1944, in Osceola, the daughter of Hubert Cecil Vickers and Ada Mae (Logan) Vickers. On November 16, 1981, in Madris, Oregon, she married Harold Kimbrell, who survives of the home. Mrs. Kimbrell was a homemaker and had done housecleaning in the Windsor area for over 20 years. In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Vickie Freeman, King, North Carolina, Diana Freeman Day, Coral Springs, Florida; four brothers, Tommy Vickers, Long View, Washington, Jackie Vickers, Raytown, Donald Vickers, Columbia, and Kenny Vickers, Calhoun; three sisters, Betty Hoover, Warrensburg, Beverly Stirts, Windsor, Sandy Scott, Elkton, Kentucky; five stepsons; four grandchildren, Courtney Franklin, Reeds Springs, Cody Franklin, Coral Springs, Florida, Ashley Freeman, Windsor, and Amanda Kleckner, Fremont, Nebraska; a great-grandson, Brendyn Fritz, Reeds Springs; eight step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; two aunts and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Charlie Vickers and Pete Vickers. Funeral services will be Tuesday, August 5, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

KIMBROUGH, Effie C. LAWSON
b: Apr 20 1895, Texas
d: Feb 15 1971, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Effie C. Kimbrough, former Henry County School Superintendent, died Monday, February 15 at Research Hospital in Kansas City. Mrs. Kimbrough, 75, of 413 E. Green, Clinton, succeeded her husband, Oscar Kimbrough, as county superintendent on his death in 1957, and served in this capacity for several years. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church with burial in Englewood Cemetery.

KIMBROUGH, John S. Sr.
b: Jul 5 1819, Louisa Co, VA
d: May 1895, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, May 18 1895 - Died, Thursday at 3 a.m., John S. Kimbrough, after being stricken with paralysis about 3 months. Born in Virginia, July 5, 1819. Married twice, both companions preceding him to the better world. Eight children, seven living. Funeral at the C. P. Church.

KIMBROUGH, Laura G.
b: 1872
d: Apr 15 1934, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Miss Laura Kimbrough died Sunday morning, April 15, at her home, 5251 Washington Avenue, St. Louis. She was the daughter of John S. Kimbrough, who was a prominent citizen and hardware merchant of Clinton for many years, a sister of Mrs. Harvey W. Salmon of East Green street. The family home was at 310 East Franklin street, where Miss Laura was born and where, after her mother's death, she became the efficient head of her father's household. She took an active part in the social life of Clinton, attended Baird College, and had a large circle of friends. The oldest son of the family, Dr. John received his medical degree in St. Louis, entered the office of Dr. Henry Mudd, of St. Louis, and soon achieved an enviable place among the leading physicians of the city. He died a few years ago. The two younger sons, Dr. Joseph and Dr. Henry are prominent dentists of St. Louis. The brothers, Miss Laura and Miss Linney lived in the family home where the funeral was held Monday afternoon. The body, brought by members of the family, arrived in Clinton Tuesday on the morning M.K.&T. They were met by Rev. J. F. Mitchell, pastor of the Presbyterian church and friends, going direct to Englewood where a brief graveside service was held and interment made in the Salmon-Kimbrough burial ground.

KIME, Leahdell
b: Jul 15 1924
d: Sep 30 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Leahdell Kime, 74, Clinton, died late Wednesday, September 30, 1998, at Westwood Nursing Center in Clinton. Survivors include a daughter Cheryl Mortensen, Alpine, California. Arrangements are pending at Consalus Funeral Home, Clinton.

KIMES, Elizabeth LANGFORD
b: Apr 2 1879, near St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Feb 22 1962, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Elizabeth Kimes, 82, hospitalized at Clinton General Hospital, Clinton, MO, since suffering a stroke on Feb 7, 1962, died there about 4:45 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 1962. She was born Apr 2, 1879. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb 24, at the Clinton First Baptist Church. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery. Elizabeth Langford, one of seven children of James A. and Katherine Wertenberger, was born Apr 2, 1879, near St. Joseph, MO. Four of the children preceded her in death. Hr mother died when she was a small child. As a young girl she came with her father and family to Henry County which remained her home the rest of her life. On Feb 25, 1903, she married Jacob Lindsey Kimes and they settled on a farm east of Clinton for a few years before moving about seven miles north of Clinton in the Quarles neighborhood where they spent the remainder of their married life. Two children blessed this union, Lindsey Kimes, Route 1, Clinton, and Mrs. Chester A. Ruth Brown, Bartlesville, OK, both of whom survive. Mr. Kimes died Jan 9, 1942. After her husband's death Mrs. Kimes moved into Clinton. Besides the son and daughter, she leaves a sister, Mrs. J. D. (Sevilla) Kinyon, Denver, Co, and a brother, Ora Langford, near Clinton, many other relatives and friends.

KIMES, Herbert Cecil
b: Jan 4 1911
d: Jul 10 1929, near Huntingdale, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Herbert Cecil Kimes, only son of Herbert H. and Mary Kinyon Kimes, was born Jan 4, 1911, and departed this life Jul 10, 1929, being 18 years of age. He was born near Little Grant School and when four weeks of age the family moved to the farm about two miles east of Huntingdale, where he lived until his death. He was preceded in death by twin sisters who died in infancy. The funeral was conducted at Shawnee Mound Church with interment in Shawnee Mound cemetery.

KIMES, Herbert Harrison
b: 1888
d: May 6 1958, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Last rites for Herbert Harrison Kimes, 69, who died unexpectedly May 6, 1958, were conducted Friday, May 9, at the Quarles Baptist Church. Interment was in Shawnee Mound cemetery under the direction of the Consalus Funeral home.

KIMES, Ida May
b: Aug 24 1878, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 23 1967, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Miss Ida Kimes, 89, Clinton, MO, who died at 1:25 p.m. August 23, 1967, at Clinton General Hospital, following a week's illness, were conducted Aug 25, at the Consalus Funeral. Interment was in the Englewood Cemetery. Miss Kimes had been in failing health the last three years and last November was taken to the Millam Rest Home where she was well cared for. Ida May Kimes, youngest of 11 children of William H. and Hannah Kimes was born Aug 24, 1878, in the Deer Creek neighborhood. She leaves only nieces and nephews, namely Lindsey Kimes, Clinton.

KIMES, Jacob Lindsey
b: 1873
d: Jan 9 1942, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Jacob L. Kimes, of the Quarles community, passed away Jan 9, 1942, at the Clinton General Hospital. Late Monday afternoon preceding his death, Mr. Kimes was engaged in his usual farm tasks, driving a pair of high spirited mules hitched to a wagon which he used to haul feed to his livestock. The mules became frightened in the feed lot and overturned the wagon. Mr. Kimes was hurled to the frozen ground where friends and neighbors found him shortly after the accident. Mr. Kimes was taken to his home and he seemed to rally briefly until a severe stroke plunged him again into unconsciousness. His family believed that a slight stroke had caused the accident in the lot. Mr. Kimes was brought as soon as possible to the Clinton General Hospital, but his condition was too grave to respond to treatment, and it was not long until the life thread broke. Thus ended the life of an energetic, ambitious and successful farmer who was also known as a faithful husband, an indulgent father, a loyal neighbor and kind friend, affectionately greeted by all as Jake Kimes. Mr. Kimes loved the farm in his own right. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Kimes, and was born and reared on a farm, eight miles northeast of Clinton. Here it was he took his bride, Miss Elizabeth Langford, February 25, 1903, to establish their home according to the pattern and high ideals of their highly respected and well known families. In a short time Mr. and Mrs. Kimes purchased near Quarles, a tract of land familiarly known as the Joe Land farm and here with their son and daughter pursued the art of farming and stock raising. Jacob L. Kimes is survived by his wife; his daughter, Mrs. Chester Brown of Bartlesville, OK, who had been at home since the Christmas holidays; and only son, Lindsey Kimes, who resides on the same farm; one brother, Alex Kimes, of Chilhowee; sisters, Mrs. Ed Sauerwein of Boyd, MT; Mrs. Martin Sauerwein of Ft Scott, KS; Mrs. Willis Cameron and Mrs. Henry Wolf and Miss Ida Kimes of Clinton. The body was laid to rest in Englewood under the direction of Wilkinson Funeral Service.

KIMES, Laura Marie NORRIS
b: Aug 19 1916, Gerster, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Apr 29 1988, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Laura Marie Kimes, 71, Route 1, Clinton, MO, were held Monday at the Consalus chapel. Burial was in Englewood. Mrs. Kimes died Friday, April 29, 1988, at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City. She was born Aug 19. Survivors include two nephews, Paul Norris of Lenexa, KS, and David Norris of San Diego, CA; a niece, Linda Binckley of Shawnee, KS; two sisters-in-law, Orpha Norris of Clinton and Wilma Brown of Caney, KS. Mrs. Kimes was a homemaker. Her husband, Lindsey, died in August of 1985.

KIMES, Lindsey Langford
b: Apr 9 1911, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 15 1985, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Lindsey Kimes, 74, Route 1, Clinton, died Aug 15, 1985, at his home. He was born Apr 9, 1911. Survivors include his wife, Marie. Funeral services will be Monday, at Consalus Chapel, with burial in Englewood.

KIMES, Mary S. KINYON
b: Oct 11 1887
d: Mar 7 1972, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Mary S. Kimes, wife of Herbert H. Kimes, was born Oct 11, 1887 and died March 7, 1972, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Mary and her husband were blessed with three children, two of whom died in infancy and the other, Cecil Kimes, who was accidentally killed July 1929 at the age of 18. Funeral services were held March 10 at the Consalus Chapel with burial in the Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Henry County, MO.

KIMES, William M.
b: May 21 1865, Indiana
d: Jan 20 1924, 2 mi NW of Lewis Station, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - William Kimes died at his home, two miles northwest of Lewis Station at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, after a ten days' illness with measles and complications. All possible was done for him, but it was impossible to prolong his earthly stay and he is now in the Eternal city, awaiting the coming of his loved ones. He was born in Indiana, May 21, 1865. He was united in marriage to Miss Louise Wolf, November 10, 1897, and had lived in the neighborhood where he died ever since. His devoted wife survives him, also two daughters - Misses Edith and Lucille, who will be their mother's comfort in this great hour of sorrow. He is also survived by two brothers - J. L. Kimes near Quarles; and Alex Kimes, Chilhowee, and the following sisters - Mrs. Ed Sauerwein, Boyd, Montana; Mrs. Martin Sauerwein, Ft. Scott, Kansas; Mrs. Nels Johnson, Chilhowee; Mrs. Sarah Scott near Chilhowee; Mrs. Willis Cameron near Deepwater; Mrs. Mrs. Henry Wolf near Lewis Station; Miss Ida Kimes on East Ohio street. Deceased had been a member of the Methodist church for many years and was a good Christian man. He was a kind neighbor and friend, held in the highest esteem by all. He will be missed by his wife and daughters; only the Divine Comforter can make it possible for them to stand their sorrow. The funeral services were conducted at his late home Monday afternoon. Burial in Englewood.

KIMES, William Woods
b: Jun 30 1938, Chalk Level, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jul 11 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - William Woods Kimes of Blue Springs was born June 30, 1938 in Chalk Level, Mo., the son of Eugene Ross and Christene Doris (Woods) Kimes. He departed this life July 11, 1993 at St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City, at the age of 55 years and 11 days. William was a truck driver for Cotter and Company in Grandview since July of 1973. He was a member of Unity School of Christianity Church, Lee's Summit, an Air Force veteran and a member of Local 541 of the Teamsters Union, Kanas City. William had lived in Lowry City, Garden City and Harrisonville before moving to Blue Springs in 1992. He was preceded in death by his stepfather Aubrey Thompson. He is survived by a daughter Renada S. Rasmussen and her husband Tracy K., and granddaughter Thea, all of Blue Springs; his mother Christene D. Thompson, Garden City; two sisters, Barbara Hyde and Glenda Hastings, both of Garden City; other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, July 14, 1993 at Dickey Chapel, Harrisonville. Cremation.

KIMZEY, Jewell A. CLARK
b: Jan 24 1906, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Oct 9 1998, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Jewell A. Kimzey died Friday, October 9, 1998, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield at the age of 92 years, eight months and 15 days. She was born January 24, 1906, in St. Clair County, the daughter of James Alfred and Julia Bell (Cox) Clark. She was a lifelong resident of this area and on July 28, 1928, she married Edward Kimzey, who preceded her in death June 11, 1973. She was a homemaker and loved to do the things associated with her home, such as canning, gardening and quilting. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Jo Lawler, Connie L. Green and husband Harold, Dorothy F. Kenney and husband Bob; one son, James E. Kimzey and wife Beverly, all of Clinton; 11 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, also two nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two granddaughters, Jo Ellen and Donna May; a son-in-law, Eldon Lawler, and one great-grandson, Zachary Lampton. Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 13, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

KIMZEY, Nova North
b: Jan 2 1915, near Kirk, Yuma Co, CO
d: Jun 2 2001, Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
bur: Roscoe Cemetery, Roscoe, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 4 2001 - Nova North Kimzey was born January 2, 1915, near Kirk, Colorado, to Charles Headley Kimzey and Matilda Lydia Ann North Kimzey, and died Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Calhoun. She was a member of Roscoe Christian Church. She graduated from Roscoe High School in 1931 and received her BS in education from Central Missouri State Teacher's College in Warrensburg. She received her Master's degree in English from the University of Missouri, Columbia in 1951 and a second Master's degree in Library Science from Sacred Heart of Immaculate Mary College in California. She taught at Roscoe, Independence and California and in Iowa and California, retiring in 1976. In 1944 during World War II, she enlisted in the United States Navy on active duty until 1949. During the war she decoded top secret messages in Pensacola, Florida, and taught officer training classes to WAVES in Banbridge, Maryland. She remained in the Naval Reserve following her discharge and attained the rank of Commander in January 1961 and retired from the Navy Reserve in 1975. She is survived by a niece, Nova Bergschneider and husband, William, Urich; two nephews, Bert Rosebrough and wife, Kay, Windsor, and Raymond Rosebrough and wife, Twila, Everton, and Mary Rosebrough, Lee's Summit, widow of nephew Walter Rosebrough, who died in 1996, and 14 great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 6, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial with military honors will be in the Roscoe Cemetery.

KIMZEY, Rolla E.
b: Sep 23 1918, Saline Co, KS
d: Apr 15 2005, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO
bur: Moore Cemetery, Center Twp, Vernon Co, MO
arr: Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 18 2005 - Rolla E. Kimzey, 86, Nevada, Missouri, died Friday, April 15, 2005, at Moore-Few Care Center, Nevada, following a short illness. He was born September 23, 1918, in Saline County, Kansas, to Samuel Veniles Kimzey and Emma Royder Kimzey. He married Pearl O. Stone June 1, 1943 in ElDorado Springs and she survives of the home. He grew up in Vernon and Cedar Counties and went to the Coal Hill School. During World War II he worked for the CCC, working on various highways and a dam construction site in Rolla. He moved to Nevada with his family in 1961 from Roscoe. He spent his working life as a self-employed carpenter, painter, mechanic and was a skilled craftsman. He also farmed in Vernon County for a number of years. He was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church, Nevada. He was a deacon at the church for several years and was later made an honorary deacon. Survivors in addition to his wife Pearl, include two children, Robert Kimzey and Shirley Heathman, both of Nevada; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, one infant brother, one sister, Ada Banning, and one son, Otis "Bud" Kimzey. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 19, at Ferry Funeral Home, Nevada. Interment will follow in Moore Cemetery.

KIMZEY, Ruth BALDWIN
b: Sep 1 1913, near Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
d: Jun 19 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 21 2005 - The angels lovingly ushered Ruth Kimzey through the gates of heaven on June 19, 2005, (at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton). Ruth was born on September 1, 1913, the sixth of seven children born to Willis and Ella Mae Baldwin. She was raised in the rural community of Warrensburg where she graduated from high school and attended CMSU. Ruth was a blessing to all that she came into contact with; particularly to her family members and to the countless friends she acquired during the many moves she made supporting her husband Uel Kimzey, in his farming and business endeavors. Ruth lived with dignity and grace and was a woman with a deep personal faith that manifested itself in her everyday life. Following Uel's death in 1992, she settled in Clinton, tirelessly and enthusiastically devoting her life to serving others. Ruth was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton where she taught weekly Sunday School classes at the Clinton Health Care and Rehabilitation Center and also was a member of the XYZ group. However, her greatest passion was cutting thousand upon thousands of quilting blocks for the churches Mission Action Group to be quilted into lap robes for those in need. Ruth also loved making baby quilts, especially for her great-grandchildren. In addition to her church commitments she was an active member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Poly Credo Bible Club. Ruth's energy, kind heart and her love for people inspired her to volunteer untold hours of service at the Henry County Museum, Red Cross, Golden Valley Hospital, Samaritan Center, FAITH, family Services and to her beloved family of children at Head Start until her retirement at the age of 89. Ruth received special recognition of her community devotion through the Green Thumb program. In addition to her volunteer work, she loved gardening, canning, sewing for others, entertaining, cooking and baking her incredible angel food cakes for family and friends. Preceding Ruth's death were her husband of 52 years, Uel; her parents; brothers, Glenn, Earl, Howard and sister Bernice Matthews. Ruth is survived by a daughter Louise (Steve) Waltman, Grand Rapids, Michigan; a son Leland (Joy), Overland Park, Kansas; four grandchildren, Rebecca, Stacey, Scott and Kristi; six great-grandchildren; a brother Homer; a sister Mabel; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, friends and special devoted friends, Blayne Paxton, Jack Swope, Wanda Williams and Rhonda Wollenberg. Ruth will be deeply missed, however her family is comforted knowing her last breath on earth was her first breath in heaven. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 22, at the First Baptist Church in Clinton.

KIMZEY, Uel Lee
b: Jan 31 1915, Johnson Co, MO
d: Feb 27 1992, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sunset Hill Cemetery, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Uel Lee Kimzey, son of Hugh and Dora Mae Lipscomb Kimzey, was born January 31, 1915 in the Knob Noster vicinity. He died Thursday, February 27, 1992, at his home at 2106 North Antioch Road, Clinton. He accepted Christ at 11 years of age and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Clinton. He married Ruth Baldwin of Warrensburg on February 10, 1938. Uel was a farmer and stockman who for several years bought, improved and sold farms. After his first severe heart attack in 1984 he went entirely into livestock farming. His main hobby was attending cattle sales. After his stroke in November 1991, he maintained his desire to attend cattle sales until a few days before his death. He is survived by his wife Ruth; one daughter Mrs. Clara Louise Waltman of Grand Rapids, Michigan; one son Leland Alton Kimzey of Overland Park, Ks.; three granddaughters; one grandson; two aunts, Mrs. Raymond Reynolds of Knob Noster and Mrs. Louise Hair of Lincoln Nursing Home; several other relatives and many friends. Funeral services were held February 29, 1992 at Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Burial was in Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg.

KINCAID, Eva COLLIER
b: Nov 8 1914, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Jan 5 2001, Overland Park, Johnson Co, KS
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 8 2001 - Eva Collier Kincaid, 86, Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Raytown, died Friday, January 5, 2001, at Garden Terrace Care Center. Graveside services will be Tuesday at Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. She was born November 8, 1914, in Deepwater. She was a member of the Raytown Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn. She is survived by her son, Barry Kincaid, Kansas City; nieces, Catherine Hulen, Moberly, Phyllis Meierotto, Clinton, and Judith Wright, Laurie, and many other nieces and nephews.

KINCAID, Flora Inice ROARK SHOEMAKER
b: Jan 28 1917, Sagrada, Camden Co, MO
d: Jun 21 2005, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Union/Weaver Cemetery, Cole Camp, Benton Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 23 2005 - Flora Inice Kincaid, 88, Clinton, died Tuesday, June 21, 2005, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born January 28, 1917, at Sagrada, a daughter of Ira and Nettie (Esser) Roark. On June 15, 1933, she was married to Lloyd Shoemaker, who died July 5, 1978. On January 4, 1980, she married Sam Kincaid, who preceded in death. She was a member of the Allen Street Baptist Church, Clinton. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Jan Sublette and her husband Dan, Clinton, and Jean Rabbers, Grand Prairie, Texas; one son, Joe Shoemaker and his wife Annie, Hillsboro, Texas; eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Faye Shoemaker and Sylvia Casey, and three brothers, George Roark, Arthur Roark and Lester Roark. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 24, at Fox Funeral Home, Cole Camp. Burial will be in Union-Williams Cemetery, Cole Camp.

KINCANNON, Achsah "Archie" WARTH
b: Apr 29 1840, Kanawha Co, WV
d: Jan 27 1905, Walker, Vernon Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Feb 4 1905 - Mrs. Dr. Kincannon breathed her last at 10:20 a.m. Friday, January 27. The immediate cause of her death was pneumonia. Deceased was born in Kanawha County, Virginia in 1840. Her maiden name was Archie Warth and she came to Clinton with her parents in 1855, but at the breaking out of the war went to Illinois and Ohio, returning in 1866. She taught in Clinton public schools ten years when she became the wife of Dr. Kincannon, and they went to Walker to reside, about the year 1881, where they had since made their home. Miss Archie Warth, as she was best remembered in Clinton was a woman of unusual strength of character and sterling worth. A member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, she blended a Christian spirit with an unusual mind, always using her strength for the betterment of the world. Such natures can only find their reward in a better world. The funeral services were conducted at Walker, Sunday morning, just before the arrival of the train, when the remains were taken to Nevada for burial beside her husband. Judge Gantt and daughter Miss Mary of Jefferson City, were present, and Henry Allen and daughter Lucy, Mrs. P. G. Gaiter, Misses Annie Warth and Lillie Horn, Clinton, and Henry Warth of Belt Junction, Missouri. Mrs. Kincannon leaves one sister Mrs. P. G. Gaiter, Clinton, and four brothers - George Warth, Clinton; Sam Warth, Nevada; Charles Warth, Muskogee, Indian Territory, and Dr. Warth of Price, Utah.

KINDER, Benjamin G.
b: Nov 14 1857, near Columbus, Johnson Co, MO
d: Nov 26 1932, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sims Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Benjamin Kinder died at his home in Martinville, Saturday at 4 p.m. Death was caused by a paralytic stroke in conjunction with infirmities of old age. The deceased had been in ill health for the last six weeks, but his condition had just recently become critical. Benjamin G. Kinder was born in Johnson county near Columbus, Mo., November 14, 1857. He grew into a stalwart young man on his parent's farm at that place. He was held in high esteem by the people of that community. At the age of 23 he was united in marriage to Miss Flora Craig, who at the time, was living in Quick City. The marriage took place in Harrisonville, but the couple returned to Johnson County where they dwelt in happiness for many years. About 25 years ago they moved to Henry county and settled on a farm southwest of Clinton. At the time of his death Mr. and Mrs. Kinder had been married forty-seven years. To this union were born six children: Mrs. Bennie Anderson, Kansas City, Kans.; Mrs. Ethel Hood, Mrs. Raymond Smith, Clinton; Miss Cora Kinder, Kansas City, and Clara and Clarence of the home, who will comfort their mother. Besides his beloved wife and children, he leaves two brothers, Jay Kinder, Kansas City; V. B. Kinder, Des Moines, Iowa; and a sister Mrs. Robert Todd of Kansas City, also 11 grandchildren. The deceased joined the Baptist Church at an early age, and was throughout his life a devout and loyal member. Funeral services were held at the Sims Funeral Home, Monday afternoon. Interment in Englewood.

KINDLE, Elsie RENO
b: Sep 20 1925, Edwards, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 11 2006, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
Nadene Kindle, 80, of Sedalia, Missouri and formerly of Ionia, Mo., died Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2006, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover, Mo. She was born September 20, 1925, in Edwards, Mo., the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Reno and Eva Mae (Findley) Reno. On July 3, 1943, in LaMonte, Mo., she married Enoch Clark Kindle, who preceded her in death November 14, 1988. Nadene worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory for many years and later worked at Interstate Studios, in Sedalia, for many years before her retirement. She also co-owned and operated, with her husband, the Kindle Grocery Store and Gas Station at the intersection of Highways 52 and ZZ for several years. She was a member of the 1st United Methodist Church, Sedalia and was formerly an active member of the Ionia Methodist Church for over 30 years. Nadene was also a former member of the Order of Eastern Star, Cole Camp, Mo. Survivors include a son, Larry C. Kindle, Wellsville, Kansas; two daughters, Kay Street, Green Ridge, Mo.; Sharon Smith, Columbia, Mo.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Nadene was preceded in death by her parents and 4 brothers, DaVasco Clark Reno; Hoarce Edgar Reno; Benjamin H. Reno, Jr.; Burl Sanford Reno; and 6 sisters, Glenna Davis; Virgie Arnold; Dorothy Irene Kindle; Margie Crank; Sue Ann Vannoy; and Dorothy Ann Langweisch. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, Mo. Burial will be in the Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Mo.

KINDLE, James Duane
b: Aug 6 1940
d: Aug 27 1999, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Cemetery, Warsaw, Benton Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Duane Kindle, 59, Warsaw, president of the Golden Valley Shrine Club, died Friday, August 27, 1999, at Bothwell Hospital in Sedalia. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 1, at the First Baptist Church in Warsaw, with burial in Shawnee Bend Cemetery. Mr. Kindle is survived by his wife, Annabell, of the home; two sons, J. D. Kindle of Warsaw and Justin Kindle of Columbia.

KINDLE, Nadene RENO
b: Sep 20 1925, Edwards, Benton Co, MO
d: Jan 11 2006, Stover, Morgan Co, MO
bur: Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 12 2006 - Nadene Kindle, 80, Sedalia, and formerly of Ionia, died Wednesday afternoon, January 11, 2006, at the Golden Age Living Center in Stover. She was born September 20, 1925, in Edwards, the daughter of Benjamin Harrison Reno and Eva Mae (Findley) Reno. On July 3, 1943, in LaMonte, she married Enoch Clark Kindle, who died November 14, 1988. She worked at the Windsor International Shoe Factory for many years and later worked at Interstate Studios in Sedalia for many years before her retirement. She also co-owned and operated with her husband the Kindle Grocery Store and Gas Station at the intersection of Highways 52 and ZZ for several years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Sedalia, and was formerly an active member of the Ionia Methodist Church for over 30 years. She was also a former member of the Order of Eastern Star, Cole Camp. Survivors include a son Larry C. Kindle, Wellsville, Kansas; two daughters, Kay Street, Green Ridge, and Sharon Smith, Columbia; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her parents and four brothers, DaVasco Clark Reno, Hoarce Edgar Reno, Benjamin H. Reno Jr., Burl Sanford Reno, and six sisters, Glenna Davis, Virgie Arnold, Dorothy Irene Kindle, Margie Crank, Sue Ann Vannoy and Dorothy Ann Langweisch. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 14, at Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, with burial in Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia.

KINDLE, Riley
b: Aug 11 1910, Climax Springs, Camden Co, MO
d: Mar 3 1938, E of Quarles, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Riley Kindle died at his home, two miles east of Quarles at 10:30 a.m. March 3, 1938, after three months of illness which began with scarlet fever and later developed into a poison affecting his kidneys and causing complications. Mr. Kindle was born August 11, 1910, at Climax Springs, MO; and was reared near Sedalia, moving about seven years ago to the Quarles vicinity. He was united in marriage Oct 11, 1934, to Pauline Boxley, of Quarles and to them was born one daughter, Carline, both of whom survive, also his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kindle and brothers, William Francis, Lorn and Elmer of near Quarles; Oscar Kindle at Deepwater, Oral and Jesse, and a sister, Mrs. Isaac Ash, LaMonte. Deceased lived on a farm but was mostly employed in public works, also by the farmers of the community, but had planned to till the soil this year. He was devoted to his family and with them, attended the Quarles church. Funeral services were conducted at Saturday at Quarles. Burial at Calhoun.

KINDRED, Jerry H.
b: Sep 10 1858, Illinois
d: Mar 5 1892, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Mar 5 1892 - Died Tuesday night in Clinton, Jerry Kindred with pneumonia. His wife died about 8 weeks ago. Two children are left. Deceased was born Sept. 10, 1858. Burial in Englewood.

KINDRED, Lucy ANDERSON
b: n/a
d: Jan 12 1892, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 16 1892 - Died Tuesday morning, Mrs. Lucy Kindred, with consumption, leaving a husband and two children. Burial in Englewood.

KING, Aaron Russell Sr.
b: Sep 4 1885, Missouri City, Clay Co, MO
d: Oct 17 1963, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
KING, A. R. - Urich Herald Tidings, Urich MO, Friday, Oct 25 1963 - Brother of Jim Edd King and Mrs. Bratzler Dies - Funeral services for A. R. King, 78, of north of Urich, brother of Mrs. Albert (Grace) Bratzler and Jim Edd King, Clinton, and who died at 5:45 a.m., Oct. 17, at Clinton General Hospital, were held Saturday, Oct. 19, at Consalus Funeral Home. Interment was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton. Aaron Russell King was born Sept. 4, 1885, at Missouri City, Mo., the second eldest of six children of James Dyer and Sarah Dale Brandenburg King. Preceding him in death were a sister, Mrs. Joe (Leta) Bysor and a brother Frank "Buster" King in a 1924 Naval explosion. In 1901 he came with his parents to Clinton. After residence here and for a time on the old Pioneer Trail near Independence School and LaDue also north of Clinton near Russell School the family moved into Clinton. During his father's term of office, 1908-1912, as Henry County sheriff, Russell served as his deputy then afterward returned with his family to the Independence School area. On Jun 9, 1915, in Clinton, he married Adah [sic] Norris and they established their residence on North Third Street in Clinton until 1936. Mr. King was an employee here of Armour and Company and of Lobaugh Produce Company. Ten children blessed this union, one of whom, a son, preceded him in death. He returned to farming south of Urich and later north of Urich where they since had resided. He was a member of the Urich Baptist Church. Besides his wife, the sister and brother before mentioned he leaves five daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Violet Pearl) Blumhost, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. W. N. (Marjorie) Inabinette, Ocean Springs, Miss., Mrs. Marvin (Eula) Robbins, Seneca, Mo., Mrs. Bill (Sarah) Patrick, Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. G. L. (Ann) Sullivan, Broomfield, Colo.; four sons, Aaron R. and James A. King, Kansas City, Mo., Kenneth J. King, Monte Bello, Calif., Robert G. King, of the home; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; another sister, Mrs. Marian Anthony, Kansas City, Mo.; many other relatives and friends.

KING, Ada Florence NORRIS
b: Mar 15 1894, Gerster, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Dec 18 1981, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Monday, Dec 21 1981 - Ada Florence King, 88, 800 North Main Street, Urich, died at Golden Valley Hospital Friday, Dec. 18. She is survived by three sons, Kenneth King of LaMirada, Calif., Aaron Russell King, Jr. of Pittsburg, Mo. and James Andrew King, also of Pittsburg; four daughters, Violet Pearl Blumhost of Springfield, Ula Jean Clark of Miami, Okla., Sarah Jane Patrick, Kansas City, and Elizabeth Ann Shurtleff of Falls City, Neb.; one sister, Daisy Stuart of Lee's Summit; 18 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. She was the widow of Russell King, who died in 1963. Mr. King was a brother of the late Mrs. Grace Bratzler and of Jim Edd King of Clinton. Funeral services were Monday at Consalus Chapel. Burial was in Englewood.

KING, Beatrice B.
b: May 1 1926, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
d: Jul 30 1995, Lowry City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Butcher Cemetery, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Beatrice B. King, 69, Osceola, died Sunday, July 30, 1995, at Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. Mrs. King was born in St. Louis. She was active in the USO during WWII. She was a retired switchboard operator in St. Louis. In 1972 she moved to Osceola where she was a member of the Osceola Community Church. The past seven years she was a resident of the Truman Lake Manor in Lowry City. She is survived by three sons, Mark Clayton of Pleasant Hill, Matt Jefferson and James Austin of Sepulpa, Ok.; one daughter Edith Bonita (Bonnie) King; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were Tuesday, August 1, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial was in the Butcher Cemetery near Osceola.

KING, Bobby Thomas "Hap"
b: Sep 14 1931, Seymour, Webster Co, MO
d: Mar 4 1998, Belton, Cass Co, MO
bur: Benton Green Cemetery, Center Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Mar 11 1998 - Bobby Thomas "Hap" King died Wednesday, March 4, 1998, at his home in Belton, at the age of 66 years, five months and 18 days. Mr. King was born September 14, 1931, in Seymour, the son of Lonnie Dan King and Nellie Marie Smiley King. He lived most of his life in the Clinton and Holden areas. He was a veteran of the United States Army. For 25 years, he worked as a firefighter for the Kansas City Fire Department, retiring in 1985. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Pleasant Hill. He is survived by his companion of 28 years, Ruth Cowell, of the home; two sons, Robert Michael King, Kansas City, Kansas, and Stephen D. King, O'Fallon; one daughter Cheryl King of the state of California; four stepsons Stanley Cowell, Lamar, Arkansas, Robert Cowell, Russellville, Arkansas, Mathie Cowell, Clarksville, Arkansas, Vonnon Cowell, Osceola; one stepdaughter Anita Foster, Russellville; three brothers, Lonnie King, Deepwater, Dave King, Raytown, Danny King, Independence; four grandchildren, 11 step-grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 7, at Consalus Chapel, Clinton. Burial was in Benton Green Cemetery, St. Clair County.

KING, Charles L.
b: Jul 29 1930, Germantown, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 8 1998, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 15 1998 - Charles L. King, 67, Clinton, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City. He was born in Germantown on July 29, 1930, the son of John W. King and Pearl Marie King. Charles served in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953. He was well known for his wonderful sense of humor. He was always telling a joke and making people laugh. Charles was a very private person and preferred spending time with his family. His great love was country music and in the 1960s was a member of the Country Playboys Band which included his brothers, Gene, Sonny and bill and a friend, Bill Salsbury. He was an outdoor person and loved to fish. He also liked to go to garage sales and enjoyed walking. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Pearl King; two brothers, Gene and Sonny, and one sister, Virginia Martin. He is survived by his wife Joyce, of the home; two daughters, Sandi Barker of Grain Valley and Wendy Wilson of Clinton; one brother, Bill King of Blue Springs, and four grandchildren, Brandon barker, age 10, Dustin Frame, age 13, Tyler Frame, age 11, and Ashley Wilson, age 7. Graveside services were held at the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton, Saturday, April 11. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

KING, Chester Ray Sr.
b: Feb 7 1937, Syracuse, NE
d: Feb 2 2008, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 4 2008 - Chester Ray King Sr., 70, Clinton, died Saturday, February 2, 2008, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. Services will be held Thursday, February 7, at Consalus Funeral Home. Burial will be in Englewood Cemetery. Chester Ray King, Sr. was born on February 7, 1937, in Syracuse, Nebraska, to Robert Russell and Dorothy Louise (Adamson) King. He grew up and attended school in the Syracuse area before enlisting in the Army. He later met and married Edith Mae Jones on September 19, 1959, in Kansas City. Eventually the family moved to Clinton in 1972 where he was employed as a foundry laborer for Sexton's. His wife preceded him in death on October 18, 1995, as did one son James Wayne King. His favorite activity was hunting and he was an avid gamesman. Surviving are two stepsons. Robert Frazier, Springfield, and Larry Frazier, Grandview: two sons, Chester King Jr. (Georgia) and Terry King, and two daughters, Dorothy King and Kimberly Gordon, all of Clinton; one brother Ray Asbury of Warrensburg, and a sister Sally Nunderly, Raytown; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

KING, Clarence Elsworth
b: Mar 10 1914, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 7 1994, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clarence Elsworth King, 80, Clinton, died Sunday, August 7, 1994, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. Funeral services will be Friday, August 12, at the Consalus Chapel, Clinton; burial in the Fields Creek Cemetery, near Clinton. Mr. King was born March 10, 1914, in Clinton, the son of Elza and Estella (Porter) King. He moved to Kansas City in 1952 working as a carpenter there for 20 years. He also lived in Texas for 15 years before returning to Clinton in 1987. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Clinton. He is survived by his wife, Helen Evens King of the home; three sons, Bobby King, Independence, Donald King, Houston, Texas, and Billy King, Seymour; one sister, Lula Skaggs, Clinton; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

KING, David
b: May 25 1825, Halifax Co, VA
d: Apr 8 1894, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Apr 14 1894 - David King departed this earthly life Sunday, April 8, 1894, at home on North 2nd street, aged 68. Born May 25, 1825 in Halifax county, Va. He leaves a wife and three children to mourn his loss - a son living in Eureka, Ill., a minister of the Christian church; a daughter in Douglas county, Mo. and one here. He had been a sufferer for many years and wished to die and be at rest. He enlisted in the Union army in Champaign county, Ill. as a private of Capt. P. M. Parker, Company 125, regiment of Illinois, volunteer infantry and served three years, discharged in March of 1863 at Danville, Ky. due to disability. He was laid to rest by the GAR soldiers.

KING, David C.
b: Dec 31 1840, Red Wing, MN
d: Jun 1 1920, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Carrsville Cemetery, Big Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - D. C. King died at the home of his daughter Mrs. B. L. Gilliam, on East Jefferson and 6th streets Tuesday evening at 6. Last December he fell and broke his hip, which with the infirmities of old age confined him to his bed ever since. He had been living with his granddaughter, Mrs. John Montgomery, at Urich, but about a month ago she moved to Nelson, Mo., in Saline county, and then he came to the home of his daughter Mrs. Gilliam, who tenderly cared for him during his remaining days on earth. He was born at Red wing, Minn., Dec. 31, 1840. He came to Henry count in 1868 and settled near Norris, where he lived the rest of his life with the exception of the time spent with relatives. He was united in marriage in 1865 to Angeline Duffy. This beloved companion passed away in 1913. Two children blessed this union, just one daughter is living - Mrs. B. L. Gilliam. There are four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He united with the M. E. church in his youth, but several years ago united with M. E. church South, at Norris, as it was nearer his home. He was a true Christian instilling the principles of right living in those about him by setting a good example in his own life. The funeral services were conducted at the Norris church Wednesday afternoon, after which his body was laid in the Carrsville cemetery.

KING, Edith Mae JONES
b: Aug 10 1935, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Oct 18 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Edith Mae Jones King, 60, Clinton, was born August 10, 1935, in Kansas City, the daughter of Gertrude Gilmore and Roy Paul Jones. Edith completed her schooling in Kansas City. On September 19, 1959, she and Chester Ray King Sr. were united in marriage. She had seven children, Larry and Robert Frazier, Chester King Jr., Pete King, Dorothy King and Kimberley Gordon. One son, James King, preceded her in death in 1965. In 1972 the family moved to Clinton. Edith worked for many years as a waitress in Clinton restaurants. In recent years she was a homemaker, a housekeeper in various homes and a child care provider. Survivors also include three brothers, Oscar Jones of Missouri City, Roy Jones and Eddie Jones of Rich Hill; two sisters, Cindy Johnson of Kansas City and Pauline Shaeffer of the state of California. Seven grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by her son James; her parents and two sisters; Irene Atkins and Lorene Pittman, both of Kansas City. Edith died October 18, 1995, at 319 East Lincoln at the age of 60 years, two months and eight days. Funeral services were held at the Sickman and Dunning Chapel on October 20. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

KING, Ernestine A. WALES
b: Sep 19 1913, Belton, Cass Co, MO
d: Feb 15 1995, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ernestine A. King, 81, Windsor, died Wednesday, February 15, 1995, at her home in Windsor. She was born September 19, 1913, in Belton, the daughter of Ernest "Bolivar" Garfield Wales and Grace Mae Clifton Wales. In August of 1932, in Gamesville, she married Vernon Norman King who preceded her in death June 6, 1984. Mrs. King was a homemaker. She is survived by four daughters, Janet Mae Conrad, Colony, Texas, Nancy Joyce Brookshier, Excelsior Springs, Julia Peakes, Wichita, Kansas, and June Ann Reno, LaMonte; four sons, James Clifton King, Harrisonville, Jerrold Norman King and Gary "Butch" King, both of Leeton, and Joseph Mitchell King, Windsor; 19 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; a sister Alice Margaret Gabriel, Belton, and one niece. Mrs. King was preceded in death by a daughter Joanne; a grandson, a granddaughter and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be Friday, February 17, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Cremation.

KING, Frances G. BRUNER
b: Mar 22 1910, Waterloo, IA
d: Sep 16 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Garden City Cemetery, Garden City, Cass Co, MO
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services for Mrs. Frances G. King, 86, Clinton, will be held Thursday at the Dickey Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial will be in the Garden City Cemetery. Mrs. King was born March 22, 1910 in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Minnie Bell (Gilbert) Bruner. She died Monday, September 16, 1996, at Golden Valley Hospital. She was employed as a photo finisher for Dreury Photo Finishing in Glendale, California, until her retirement in 1963. She was a Methodist. She had lived in Sutherland, Iowa, and Glendale, California, before moving to Clinton in 1977. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Otis on July 2, 1985. She is survived by several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.

KING, Frank Brandenburg "Buster"
b: May 5 1905, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jun 12 1924, off the coast of California
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - The body of Frank King, who was killed in the U.S.S. Mississippi explosion off the California coast, was brought to Clinton Monday morning on the Flyer, accompanied by one of his shipmates. The funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon from the Christian church. There was a beautiful red, white and blue wreath sent by his shipmates of the U.S.S. Mississippi of the 6th division. The American Legion and Battery B both assisted with the military funeral. The four guns fired three shots around. Taps were sounded by Ernest Cashman. The pall bearers were all ex-Navy men as follows: Chas. Calvird Jr., Haysler A. Poague, George Kinyon, Ted Martin, Arnold Sigler, Wm. Scott. Frank Brandenburg King, known in Clinton as "Buster" was killed on the U.S.S. Mississippi Thursday afternoon, June 12th. Back fire from one of the large guns caused an explosion and he was suffocated from the powder smoke. The ship, which is the largest war ship, was on the ocean near San Pedro, Calif., and the accident happened when the soldiers were practicing. Frank had been in the Navy since Nov. 24, 1922, and would have been given a furlough on June 16th. He was second gunman, but had his promotion for first gunman. This made him gun trainer. Judge and Mrs. J. D. King had been to Liberty to a birthday celebration and were visiting their daughter, Mrs. Frank Anthony in Kansas City. Friday morning at 6 a.m., Judge King got the morning paper and found the name of his son in the list of those dead. At 9 a.m., in Clinton was received the official message. Deceased was 19 years old on the 5th of May, and was born on a farm south of Clinton. Besides his parents he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. J. B. Bysor, Russell King, Jim Ed. King and Mrs. Albert Bratzler, all of Clinton, and Mrs. Frank Anthony of Kansas City. Buster was always a bright and lovable boy, popular in school with both teachers and classmates. He lead in athletics, was a member of the high school basket ball team, also of athletics at the Y.M.C.A. He enlisted in the Navy with John Tanner, Arlie Worman and Johnny Yeager. All four boys left and were in training camp together, but when assigned to ships Buster was separated from the other three, as his name was towards the first of the alphabet. The other boys were all assigned to the U.S.S. Oklahoma. When first separated he was a little homesick, but all of his letters have been filled with joy, hope and ambition, as from the first he was recognized by the officers to be a splendid young chap and his parents have had letters commending him from the officers, saying the Navy needed more like him. He had had four promotions. He was very proud of the ship to which he was assigned as it had excelled in everything. They were going to excel in their firing when the fatal accident happened, killing so many men. The last letter the parents got from Buster told about him being in a rowing contest that had been lasting for several days. His was the lightest crew and they won by seven boat lengths. The men of the Mississippi were known to hold all records. Buster belonged to the ship's basketball team and took part in every athletic contest. As a boy he made a confession of faith in Jesus at the Wade Johnson meeting and we are satisfied that he is now in the Eternal City. When Buster was but 16 they were building the large cement wheat tanks at the Larabee Mills. He went out and got a job. Dozens of men and boys quit because it was too hard. Not so with Buster, he just worked and hustled until within a few weeks he was made sub-foreman as the men in charge realized his executive ability as well as the thoroughness in which he did his every job. The whole community is bowed down with grief and all extend heartfelt sympathy to the grief stricken parents, brothers and sisters in this time when it is impossible for anyone to comfort and heal the wounded heart but the Heavenly Father. May He be near them and lighten their burden.

KING, Granville C.
b: Apr 23 1828, Halifax Co, VA
d: Nov 29 1907, 3.5 mi W of Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 7 1907 - Granville C. King died at his home three and one-half miles west of Calhoun November 29, 1907, aged 79. Born in Halifax County, Va., April 23, 1828. He moved to Indiana with his parents and was reared there, marrying Miss Margaret Hord in January 1854. He joined the Union army in 1862, moving to Henry County with his family in the spring of 1877. He was an honest, generous hearted man. Leaves a wife, three daughters, three sons, to mourn his loss. Miss Florence is still at home, Mrs. R. W. Parks lives near, and Mrs. Q. A. Walker is in Clinton. W. W. King lives in Clinton and sons J. W. and C. W. are living near Calhoun. Burial in Englewood.

KING, Harold Gene
b: Jan 19 1935, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Sep 4 1991, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Harold "Gene" King, 56, route one, Clinton, died early Wednesday, September 4, 1991, at Golden Valley Hospital. - Harold Gene King, age 56, was born January 19, 1935, in Montrose. He moved to Deepwater, and lived in Clinton most of his adult life, around 40 years. He married Anna Lee Anders on October 9, 1953. He was preceded in death by his parents, John William King and Pearl Marie Wardrip King; a sister, Virginia Martin, and a brother, Garold "Sonny" King. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee King; one daughter, Shelley McFadden of Clinton; two grandchildren, Tiffany McFadden and Walley McFadden; and two brothers, Billy King and Charles King. He worked as a security guard at Golden Valley Memorial Hospital. He had a strong sense of responsibility and persevered indefinitely even through his illness. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 7, 1991 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton. Burial was held at the Stones Chapel Cemetery in Montrose.

KING, Infant
b: abt 1892
d: 1894
Clinton MO, Mar 24 1894 - The 2 1/2 year old boy of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar King met its death Saturday morning by falling in a barrel of water which was half sunk into the ground. Burial was in Englewood.

KING, James Andrew
b: May 25 1930, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 27 1997, Jackson, Hinds Co, MS
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - James Andrew King of VanCleave, formerly of Clinton, died Sunday, July 27, 1997, at Veterans Medical Center in Jackson, Mississippi, at the age of 67 years, two months and two days. Mr. King was born May 25, 1930, in Clinton, the son of Aaron Russell and Ada Norris King. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Mr. King owned his own auto mechanic shop in Mississippi. He is survived by two sons, Andy King, VanCleave, Mississippi, and Randy King, Hinesville, Georgia; one daughter, Cynthia Frias, Tulsa, Oklahoma; a brother, Kenneth King of California; two sisters, Eula Clark of Oklahoma and Violet Pearl Blumhost, Springfield, and three grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, August 1, in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KING, James Benjamin
b: Mar 20 1920, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 27 1938, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - James Benjamin King, 18 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. King, died Friday about 45 minutes after he was shot in the abdomen with a .22 rifle bullet while he and a friend, Bob Clark, were playing in the living room following dinner. James had an old pistol and Bob took down a rifle, hanging in the room, and pointed it at his friend. Both boys thought the guns unloaded, but the rifle was discharged in some way, the bullet striking James in the abdomen. Mrs. King was in another room across a small porch from the living room, and Jimmy walked to the door and said, "I've been shot," but she thought him jesting. He half fell to his knees and again said he had been shot, then turned and went before her back across the porch and into the living room where he fell across a bed. Mrs. King ran for help to the Ed Sivil home, and Bob Clark went across the road for Mrs. Rafe Feaster, both responding. When they arrived Jimmy asked for a pillow under his head. Dr. James O. Smith was called, but when he arrived, the young man was dying. Dr. S. B. Hughes, coroner, was also summoned, and ordered an inquest which was held that evening at Wilkinson's Funeral Home. The jury brought in the following verdict: "We, the members of the coroner's jury, duly impaneled and called to inquire as to the death of James Benjamin King, having viewed the body and heard the evidence, do declare: That the said James Benjamin King came to his death from gunshot wound, the gun being held by Bob Clark and we find that the death was purely accidental and without malice. (Signed) J. S. Barnett, foreman; Clay Adair, Jas. L. Elliston, Harry E. Smith, H. Harrelson and Charles H. Whitaker, Jr." Mrs. King testified at the inquest there was no enmity between the two boys, and Bob Clark declared he did not know the gun was loaded. The father was working on a WPA project in the northwest part of the county, and Arthur McNutt, who owns the place where the Kings live, accompanied by Jim Ed King, went after the father. James Benjamin was born March 20, 1920, in Clinton, and had moved with the family to their present home, about a mile south of the Lindstrom Hatchery, some three years ago. He helped at home, also did work for the neighbors. Just before noon, when Bob Clark had gone to visit him, the two went across the road to take Feaster's cows to water as their supply was low, and this was one of his chores to perform. Bob had stayed at Kings for dinner. Besides his parents, he is also survived by two brothers, Howard and Clarence, of Clinton; and sisters, Mrs. Lena Calleton and Mrs. Cora Halsey, both of Clinton, Mrs. Opal Humphrey of Osceola and Lula Belle, of the home. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Wilkinson Chapel. Burial at Fields Creek Cemetery, near where the King family has lived.

KING, James Dyer
b: Oct 5 1860, Clay Co, MO
d: Apr 30 1945, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, May 3 1945 - J. D. King Dies - Former Sheriff And County Judge Dies At His Home Monday Night Funeral services for J. D. King, many years a resident of Henry County, where he served as outstanding Sheriff and a County Judge, will be held at the Consalus and Peck Funeral Home Thursday (today). James Dyer King was born in Clay county, October 5, 1860 and was reared near Sulphur Springs. He became a resident of Henry county soon after the turn of the century and spent the remainder of his life here. Mr. King had married Sarah Dale Brandenburg December 21, 1882, making the long but happy 12 mile ride on horseback to the home of the Baptist minister who performed the ceremony. They made their home in Clay County until 1900, then moved into Pettis County for a year, and spent a final year in Clay County before coming to Clinton, as a patent medicine salesman. Surviving this pleasant humored good and kindly man are his devoted wife and five children: Mrs. J.B. Bysor of near Clinton; Mrs. Frank Anthony, Kansas City; Russell King, near Urich; Jim Ed King and Mrs. Albert Bratzler, Clinton; two brothers, Morgan King of Clay County and Joseph King of Liberty.

KING, John W.
b: Dec 1 1950, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 2 2008, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 4 2008 - John W. King, 57,m Calhoun, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 2008, at the VA Hospital in Kansas City. He was born December 1, 1950, in Clinton, the son of Ora Francis King and Clara B. (McMillin) King. John served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army. He worked for several years for the Telegraphics Company, mostly in Arizona. He later worked for over 10 years for Rival Manufacturing in Clinton. John lived most of his life in Clinton and the surrounding area. He was a member of the Clinton Eagles Lodge and was a former member of the Clinton VFW and American Legion. Survivors include a son Jonny King, Windsor; four brothers, Stanley King, Kansas City, Lonnie King, Pleasant Valley, Larry C. King, Calhoun, and Robert D. King, Clinton; two sisters, Thelma Morris, Gladstone, and Kathryn Wymer, Kansas City; a grandson Cody King; two granddaughters, Jessica and Emily King and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edward E. Rose and Calvin A. King, and a sister Frances L. Carl. Graveside funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Englewood Cemetery.

KING, Joy Nina PHILLIPS
b: Oct 7 1914, Bearcreek, Cedar Co, MO
d: Jan 19 1994, Garland, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Joy Nina (Phillips) King was born October 7, 1914 at Bear Creek, Mo., in Cedar County, the daughter of Monroe H. and Laura Belle (Mayse) Phillips. She died at her home in Garland on Wednesday, January 19, 1994 at the age of 79. Joy lived a portion of her young years in the Bear Creek and Fair Play area. The family also lived in Bolivar. In 1928 they moved southeast of Clinton near Bethlehem Church. Joy was united in marriage to Garland Edgar King on September 17, 1932 at 610 East Lincoln in the home of Joshua F. and Rosetta M. (Dunham) King McQueen. Seven children were born: three sons, James Allen, Billy Lee and Kenneth Laverne; four daughters, Mary Elizabeth, Judith Ann, Phyllis June and Beverly Elaine. They made their home in Clinton until their divorce in 1952. She did domestic work for several families in Clinton, Paul Brown's, Lydia Wiley, Charles Newbill's and Mrs. Calvin Kent to name a few. She also worked at the Raines Dinner House, Wiley's and Simmons Cafe and cooked, served and cleaned at large parties. She was a superb cook and well-known for her donuts. In 1953 she moved to Garland where she resided until her death. She loved the open fields, the trees and the wildflowers. Her life was never easy, but she faced every challenge with courage and determination. She was a loving, caring woman who would help anyone or anything. She loved God's creatures great or small and took them in if they needed a home. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, George Phillips; two sisters, Floy Butler and Zela Hargis and her oldest son, James Allen. She is survived by two sons, Billy Lee of Garland and Kenneth Laverne of Appleton City; four daughters, Mary Elizabeth, Phyllis June, Beverly Elaine, all of Garland and Judith Ann of Clinton; a brother, Roy Phillips of Bolivar; two sisters, Marjorie Cooper of Vancouver, Wa., and Matilda Fisher of Cortez, Col.; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are nephews, nieces and many cousins. Funeral services were held on Saturday, January 22, 1994 at the Sickman and Dunning Chapel. Burial was in Fields Creek Cemetery next to her son James. Pall bearers were her six grandsons, Gary, James, Paul and Mark Green, Timothy King and Joseph Moritz. God knew she was tired and called her home.

KING, Mary Almeda BUXTON
b: Feb 14 1844, Iredell Co, NC
d: Oct 25 1923, Urich, Henry Co, MO
bur: Odessa Cemetery, Odessa, Lafayette Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. S. Finis King died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Walter H. Erwin, at Urich, Mo., last Thursday morning at 1:30 o'clock after an illness of six days. Mrs. King's maiden name was Mary A. Buxton and she was born in Iredell county, North Carolina, February 14th, 1844. At the age of seven years she came to Missouri and the greater part of her life until 1899 was spent in Johnson and Lafayette counties. October 17th, 1867, she was married to Rev. S. Finis King, a minister in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. King held important offices in his church. In early life he served many country congregations when this meant long, hard rides, self sacrifice and absence from home. For a number of years he was pastor at Odessa, Mo., and left then to become secretary of the board of church erection with offices in Kansas City. When this office was consolidated with the board of Missouri and transferred to St. Louis, Mr. King, because of his familiarity with the work and his executive ability, was chosen as the secretary of the consolidated boards. Though enjoying this work he desired to get back to pastoral work and in 1893 became pastor of his church in Warrensburg, remaining there until 1899, when failing health compelled him to take a lighter work. He came to Urich in 1899 and served the Cumberland Presbyterian church there for two years, dying January 24th, 1902. During all these years Mrs. King's part in the work might be compared to the Biblical story of David and the Amalekites - "but as his part is that goeth down to the battle, so shall his part be that tarrieth by the stuff; they shall part alike." It was she who kept the home fires burning and her loyalty did much in helping her husband to play the part which he did in his church. To Rev. and Mrs. King were born three children - Elizabeth, who married T. R. Taylor, cashier of the Bank of Odessa, Mo., died nine years ago; Dr. Robert M., assistant surgeon in the Vineyard Park Hospital, Kansas City; Ada, the wife of W. H. Erwin, cashier of the bank of Urich, Mo. During her twenty-one y ears of widowhood Mrs. King made her home with Mrs. Erwin, spending a portion of each year in the homes of her other daughter and son. In all three homes she was a much loved member and one of her chief joys was her seven grandchildren. When Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Robert King passed away the grandmother filled the mother's place in these broken homes as best she could. She was never so happy as when giving service and was always busy doing some kindness for family or friend. She became suddenly ill Friday afternoon, October 19th, at her daughter's home in Urich. The best medical and surgical skill and nursing were given, but it was soon realized that the journey's end was almost reached. When she fully realized that death was near, she expressed her appreciation of the devotion of her family and the kindness of physicians, nurses and friends. She had hoped that she might be spared to see her two youngest grandchildren grow up as she had watched the five older ones grow to manhood and womanhood. Knowing this could not be, she gave those dear to her assurance that all was well with her. Mrs. King became a Christian in early life and worked in the Cumberland Presbyterian church USA. At this time she saw fit to cast her lot with the Presbyterian church and was a loyal member of the denomination at Urich. A short funeral service was conducted at the Erwin home Friday morning, October 26th. Immediately following this the body was taken to Odessa for burial.

KING, Mary Lou McCUNE
b: Apr 11 1927, Bowling Green, Pike Co, MO
d: Dec 4 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 10 2008 - Mary Lou McCune King passed from this life on December 4, 2007, at her home in Clinton. Mary Lou was born to Ruth and Norman McCune in Bowling Green on April 11, 1927. Mary Lou always had a tremendous love of life. She loved her life in Bowling Green where she was active in her church, school and community. She served as Pike County Queen, was valedictorian of her high school class, as well as being cheerleader and drum majorette, first clarinet in the band and school vocalist. In Bowling Green she also met her future husband of 60 years, Dr. Richard King. During her college years she traveled and soloed with the Fred Waring Singers. After graduating from Stephens College in 1946, Mary Lou and Dick were united in marriage. Their first home was in Fulton where Dick attended pre-med at Westminster. Two daughters, Dixie Lou and Mary Carol, were born there. The family of four moved to St. Louis. Mary Lou loved raising her girls there, with the addition of two more daughters, Barbara Ann and Kathryn Sue, while her husband finished medical school and residency. She was a wonderful wife and a wonderful mother to each of her children. Her life was centered around her family. The Kings moved to Clinton in 1958. Shortly thereafter, the family united with the Presbyterian Church where Mary Lou served as a loyal choir member, worked on many committees and was later an Elder. She was deeply involved in her children's lives, playing innumerable roles as room mother, Camp Fire leader, class trip chaperone, Bible School teacher and countless other volunteer activities. She was also committed to civic and social life in Clinton where she was a member of the Tuesday Bridge Club, officer of Clinton Study Club, PEO, couples golf, Henry County Museum Board, Englewood Perpetual Fund Board, Englewood Cemetery Board and she was even Clinton's First Lady during her husband's term as mayor. Mary Lou traveled extensively with her husband and she greatly enjoyed entertaining, sharing her joyfulness with many friends over the years. There was always a lilt in her voice, a smile on her face and a positive attitude in her heart. Mary Lou is survived by her husband of 60 years, Richard H. King. M.D.; her daughters, Dixie Wolf and husband Jeff, Kansas City, Carol Tsevis and husband Larry, Kansas City, Barbara Slade, Austin, Texas, and Kathy Miller and husband Bill, Overland Park, Kansas. Her dearly loved grandchildren include Nick Tsevis and wife Angela, Kansas City, Alexis Slade of Austin, Texas, Jeff Tsevis and wife Aubrey, Blue Springs. Charles McCord of San Francisco, California, and Mary McCord of Dallas, Texas. Hudson Tsevis, son of Jeff and Aubrey, is her beloved great-grandchild. Also surviving are her sister Willeyne Clemens of Roanoke, Virginia; her sister-in-law. Peggy McCune DeLozier of Clinton and St. Petersburg, Florida; her niece, Nancy Ruth Patterson of Roanoke, Virginia, and nephews, Mike McCune of Largo, Florida, and Jeff McCune of Clearwater, Florida. Preceding her in death were her brother Tom McCune of Clinton and her nephew Jack Patterson of Memphis, Tennessee. Funeral services were held at First Presbyterian Church, Clinton, on December 7, 2007, Interment following at Englewood Cemetery under the direction of Vansant-Mills Funeral Home of Clinton.

KING, Merle A. MANSFIELD
b: Mar 22 1902, Indiana
d: Mar 18 1986, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Wednesday, Mar 19 1986 - Funeral services for Mrs. Merle (Jim Edd) King, 83, 302 East Jefferson Street, will be held Thursday at the Consalus chapel. Burial will be in Englewood cemetery. Mrs. King was the former Merle Mansfield and was born in Indiana. She had lived in Clinton since 1906. She worked at Bratzler's for 20 years. Survivors include her husband, Jim Edd King of the home; a son, Ralph V. King and wife, Mildred, of Aurora, Colorado; a grandson, Duane King and family of Jackson, Mississippi; a granddaughter, Wanda Davenport and family of Dallas, Texas; five great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Eva Dehn of Clinton; a brother, Russell Mansfield of Clinton and Kermit Mansfield of Pine Plain, New York. She was a member of the First Baptist Church.

KING, Michelle Gay PURTLE
b: Dec 12 1957, Olathe, Johnson Co, KS
d: May 19 2007, near Glasgow, Howard Co, MO
bur: Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, Johnson Co, KS
arr: Dickey Funeral Home, Harrisonville & Garden City, MO
Michelle Gay King of Urich, Missouri was born Thursday, December 12, 1957 in Olathe, Kansas the daughter of John Donald and Bette Diane (Plaut) Purtle. She departed this life Saturday, May 19, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident near Glasgow, Missouri at the age of 49 years, 5 months and 7 days. Michelle was a homemaker. She was baptized in the Catholic faith. Michelle had lived near Garden City, Missouri and had attended Sherwood High School near Creighton, Missouri. She was a loving and much loved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Donald L. Purtle on July 29, 1987 and J.D. Purtle on January 29, 1974; paternal grandparents, Alford and LaVerne Purtle; maternal grandparents, Robert and Jean Bolten. She is survived by her three daughters, Elizabeth Jossette King, Cheyenne Elysia King and Shelby Michelle King all of the home; her parents, John D. and Bette Purtle, Greenwood, Missouri; sister and brother-in-law, Watona King and Ned Hedrick; niece, Shiloh King; nephew; Patrick Fisher; aunt and uncle, John and Diane Bolten; other relatives and many friends. Funeral Mass was held Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, Kansas.

KING, Nancy J.
b: Apr 10 1858, Gentry Co, MO
d: Jan 30 1936, S of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Fields Creek Cemetery, Fields Creek Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Wilkinson Funeral Home, Clinton, MO (Historical)
Clinton MO - Mrs. Nancy King died at the home of her son, Buck King, who lives south of Clinton on the McNutt farm, at 4:15 a.m. Thursday. She had suffered a paralytic stroke two weeks previous and gradually declined until death came to release her. Mrs. King was born April 10, 1858, in Gentry county, Missouri, but spent most of her life in Henry county. For a number of years she and Mrs. Linn Beckner lived together on Benton street after the death of Mr. King. After Mrs. Beckner died, Mrs. King went to live with her son, where she was given tender and loving care. She was unable to speak or hear from birth, but this handicap only made her nature sweeter and more sympathetic to those about her. She was a neat housekeeper and in every way a good mother and wife. Surviving Mrs. King is her son at whose home she died, also a brother, Jim King, of Clinton and a sister, Mrs. Dot Blubaker, near Coal, also several grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon at the home of Forest Carlton on Benton street, burial in Fields Creek Cemetery under the direction of the Wilkinson funeral service.

KING, Opal Elizabeth HIGGINS
b: Oct 24 1923, Amsterdam, Bates Co, MO
d: Sep 9 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal Elizabeth Higgins King was born October 24, 1923, in Amsterdam, and died September 9, 1995, at Meadowbrook Manor in Clinton. She was the daughter of Frank Evan Higgins and Edith Long Higgins. On April 9, 1950, she was united in marriage to Garold Lloyd "Sonny" King. To this union were born three children, Gary Lloyd, Velva Elizabeth and Loretta Marie. Opal retired in June 1988 after 25 years of faithful service to the United Telephone Company as a telephone operator. She also was a member of the United Methodist Church. Opal was preceded in death by an infant sister, her mother and father, an infant son and her husband. She is survived by two daughters, Velva Witherspoon and Loretta Hargrave, three grandchildren, Jennifer and Steve Hargrave and Adam Witherspoon, and one great-granddaughter, Seabrooke Witherspoon, all of Clinton. Funeral services were at Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, September 12. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery.

KING, Opal M.
b: Oct 15 1916
d: May 30 1995, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sickman & Dunning Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Opal M. King, 78, Bonner Springs, Kansas, died Tuesday, May 30, 1995, at the Independence Regional Health Center. She was preceded in death by her husband James W. King in 1982. She is survived by two sons, Raleigh King of Kansas City and E. J. King of Bonner Springs, Kansas, with whom she made her home the past 12 years; three daughters, Mary Alleman of Independence, Ellen Kaullen and Ida Caldarella, both of Kansas City; 18 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Friday, June 2, at Sickman and Dunning Chapel. Burial will be in the Englewood Cemetery.

KING, Paris Bernard
b: Nov 7 1931, Ray Co, MO
d: Sep 28 1992, Ray County, MO
bur: Richmond Memory Gardens, Richmond, Ray Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Paris Bernard King, 60, Henrietta in Ray County, died Monday, September 28, 1992, at Ray County Memorial Hospital. Services will be Thursday at the Thurman Chapel, Richmond. Burial will be in Richmond Memory Gardens Cemetery. Mr. King was a lifelong Henrietta area resident. He worked for Green Quarries in Richmond, retiring in 1978. Earlier he worked for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Henrietta. Survivors include his wife Elois J. King of the home; two sons, David Allen King, Waukomis, Okla., and Dennis Lee King, Henrietta; two daughters, Jackie Sue Witherspoon, Clinton, and Deborah Jo Raw, Liberty; two sisters, Geneva Stockton and Dale Stockton of Richmond, and six grandchildren.

KING, Phyllis June
b: May 8 1943, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Jul 26 2003, Garland, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Aug 12 2003 - Phyllis June King, 60, died at her home in Garland July 26, 2003. She was born on McLane Street in Clinton, May 8, 1943, the third daughter of Garland Edgar and Joy Nina (Phillips) King. She was away for a few years, but lived most of her life in the Clinton area. She attended school in Clinton, Deepwater, Roseland, Archie and Windsor. Although she didn't finish high school, she was proud to achieve her GED in June 1963. She worked as a waitress in various places, including Rock Village Cafe and the Snack Shack in Clinton. She also worked at the shoe factory in Windsor, the sewing factory in Holden, Clearfield Cheese and Schreiber Foods. She worked at Clearfield/Schreiber for more than 36 years until she became ill in November 2002. She accepted Christ as a Baptist and was baptized in the Tebo Creek as a young girl. Although she didn't attend any church building, she believed in God and followed his teachings. Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, James Allen King; one sister, Judith Ann King; four aunts and two uncles. She is survived by two sisters, Mary Green and Beverly King of Garland, and two brothers, Bill King of Garland and Kenneth French of Appleton City; a nephew, Timothy V. King, and a niece, Misty D. King, whom she loved and looked upon as her own; two very special people in her life, Jon Ray and Steve Wallen; five more nephews, Gary, James, Paul and Mark Green and Joe Moritz; two more nieces, Debbie Weber and Michelle Moritz; two great-nieces, Angie (Weber) Urguilla and Tanna Parratt; one great-nephew, Chris Weber, and her best friend, Connie Goss. Phyllis was a goodhearted person as her scores of friends will tell you. She liked playing Lotto and Powerball and enjoyed an occasional trip to the boats in Kansas City with her friends. She was a loyal and loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. A light went out in the lives of the family and friends who loved her. She chose cremation with her ashes to be kept and scattered with her sister, Beverly, when the time comes. A remembrance was held July 31 at Vansant-Mills Chapel, Clinton.

KING, Robert J.
b: abt 1933
d: Mar 21 1993, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert J. King, 60, 203 West Mill, died Sunday, March 21, 1993 at his home. Survivors include his wife Georgine, Kansas City; his mother Dorothy Asbury of Warrensburg; five sons, Charles King of Excelsior Springs, Robert King, Corba King, Kelly King, Billy Jo King; three daughters, Sue Ann Simpson, Barbara Sippel and Deounne Fischer, all of Kansas City; two brothers, Chester King of Clinton and Roy Asbury of Leeton; one sister, Sally Nunnely of Independence; 15 grandchildren. Cremation.

KING, Robert Lee
b: Jul 1 1950, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 21 1996, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Robert Lee King, 45, Clinton, died Sunday, April 21, 1996, at his home in Clinton. Robert was born in Clinton on July 1, 1950, the son of Mary Bain King and Ernest W. King. Much of his life was spent in the Clinton area with the exception of a few years in North Carolina where he attended school and was graduated from the Lillington, North Carolina high school. He lived with an uncle, Hugh Bain while there. Robert was employed in construction work for many years until ill health forced his early retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Ernest King Jr., who was killed in an automobile accident in 1954. Survivors include two sisters, Della Locklear and husband Gary of Fayetville, North Carolina, and Lucy Taylor and husband Jim of Gladstone; three nieces and some cousins. One cousin Esther Burnsides and husband Robert, who were close to him, also survive. Equally important survivors are his many friends, all of whom will greatly miss their B.K. or Bobby as he was affectionately known. Funeral services were held at the Vansant-Mills Chapel Wednesday, April 24. Burial was in the Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KING, Robert R. "Ray"
b: Feb 14 1934
d: May 5 1996, Florida
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Family members have received word of the death of Robert R. (Ray) King, 62, following a heart attack on Sunday, May 5, 1996, in Florida. He and his family lived in Clinton for several years, making their home on South Carter Street. He was a serviceman and served overseas, then made his home in Orange Park, Florida. Mr. King was an over-the-road truck driver. He is survived by his wife, Inga, of the home; three sons, Charley and Bill of Florida and Mike King of Arizona; two daughters, Brenda and Shirley; also five grandchildren. A brother, Don King, and family of Iowa also are among survivors as well as nieces, nephews and cousins in Missouri. He also has surviving family members in Germany. Preceding him in death were an infant son Robert James and his father, the late Wes King of Clinton. Funeral services were scheduled for Friday, May 10 in Florida.

KING, Sarah Dale BRANDENBURG
b: May 16 1865, Boone Co, MO
d: Jun 2 1948, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Thursday, Jun 3 1948 - Mrs. J. D. King Dies - Beloved Clintonian Died Wednesday - As a new day dawned Wednesday, June 2, the earthly spirit of Mrs. J. D. King returned to its Maker at 8:20 a.m. She had been seriously ill at the Clinton General Hospital for three weeks. Services will be Friday, at the Consalus and Peck Funeral Home. Sarah Dale Brandenburg was born May 16, 1865, in Boone County, near Columbia, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Brandenburg. Her parents died when she was small and she made her home with relatives until her marriage at 17 years of age. December 21, 1882, she became the wife of James Dyer King. A Baptist minister, Rev. Byrd, performed the ceremony at Liberty, Mo., after the couple had ridden 12 miles by horseback to his home. They had the rare privilege of enjoying 63 years of congenial companionship together. Mr. King died April 30, 1945. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive; Mrs. Albert Bratzler and Jim Ed King of Clinton, Mrs. Marian Anthony of Kansas City, A. R. King of Urich. After her marriage she lived in and near Missouri City until 1901, and since then had made her home in and near Clinton the greater part of the time. Her late husband was a county judge and an outstanding sheriff of Henry County for four years, having taken office in 1909 [date is almost illegible]. A home-loving mother and grandmother, Mrs. King lived a worthwhile life, always putting her family first. Hers was an interesting and fun-loving life, full of beauty. She always kept well-posted on public happenings and was alert toward what was going on about her. A typical housewife, she enjoyed embroidering, quilting, and making rugs. Early in life she became a member of the Missouri City Baptist Church, later moving her membership to the First Baptist Church here. The last three years she had made her home with Mrs. Bratzler, where she had access to every comfort in life. Also surviving Mrs. King are a brother, James Brandenburg of Redlands, Calif., 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Interment will be at Englewood cemetery.

KING, Sarah Maria NELSON OSBURN
b: Dec 22 1879, Newman's Grove, NE
d: Feb 20 1937, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Mrs. Charles W. King died at her home, East Lincoln street, February 20, 1937, at 12:45 a.m. after several months' illness with a heart ailment, having been bedfast five weeks. Sarah Maria Nelson was born December 22, 1879, in Newman's Grove, Nebraska. She spent the early part of her childhood near St. Joseph, and was united in marriage January 31, 1897 to Lon Osburn. Six children blessed the union. Mr. Osburn died March 18, 1922. She was married September 27, 1924 to Charles W. King, who survives her. She is also survived by six children: Earl and Irvin Osburn, Mrs. T. S. Miller, Mrs. Lyle Hector of Kansas City, Mo.; Gene Osburn, 323 North Seventh street, Clinton, and Thelma Osburn of the home; 15 grandchildren; a brother Eric Nelson of Brownington; and a sister Mrs. Annie Thompson of Deepwater. Mrs. King made of her home a place to come when wearied and discouraged. She opened her big, loving heart to all who were in need of sympathy and those who were ill, she cheered and comforted, with her presence and by kindly deeds. She scattered the sunshine of her presence about her like rays that filter through the clouds of despair. She was among the first of her neighbors to be in the sick room smoothing the clothing that was irksome to weary bodies as they turned fretfully from side to side. She was a kindly neighbor ever ready to help do any of the homey little tasks that are of so much importance. Her Christianity portrayed the true spirit of her Saviour for she encompassed within her love all she knew. She lived an exemplary life for her children teaching them the beauty of service. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at the Christian Church where she was a faithful member as long as health would permit. Interment in Englewood.

KINGSLEY, Billy "Jack" Dr.
b: Sep 30 1922, Phelps, Phelps Co, MO
d: Nov 29 2000, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Sarcoxie Cemetery, Sarcoxie, Jasper Co, MO
arr: Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 8 2000 - Dr. Billy (Jack) Kingsley, son of Roy C. and Rosa Nell (Cantwell) Kingsley, was born September 30, 1922, in Phelps, and died at the Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton on November 29, 2000, at the age of 78 years. Billy Jack Kingsley married Gladys Fullerton on May 13, 1949, in Sarcoxie. Dr. Kingsley was educated at the University of Pittsburg and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri at Kansas City. Dr. Kingsley began dental practice in 1957, moved with his family to Clinton in 1959 and retired after a long successful dental career in 1990. Jack was a lifetime member of the Elks Organization, American Legion and former member of the Sunrise Optimist Club. Gladys and Jack lovingly raised five children. Stephen now resides with his family in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania; Susan and her family live in Fort Worth, Texas; Jayne and her family are in Clinton; Becky and her family live in Clinton and Jackie currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Jack celebrated a loving, generous life. His wife, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and many friends (including the Hardee's Coffee Bunch) will hold him forever in their hearts. Funeral service were held at the Vansant-Mills Funeral Home on Saturday, December 2. Graveside services and burial was held at the Sarcoxie Cemetery.

KINNEY, Dewey F.
b: Mar 9 1916, Gordon, NE
d: Oct 29 1995, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dewey F. Kinney, Windsor, died Sunday, October 29, 1995, at the Golden Valley Memorial Hospital in Clinton. He was born March 9, 1916, in Gordon, Nebraska, the son of Ira Kinney and Stella Goucher Kinney. In 1937, in Clinton, he married Opal Fay Hammond, who preceded him in death March 3, 1980. On June 12, 1980, in Miami, Oklahoma, he married Marguerite Kampe, who survives of the home in Windsor. Mr. Kinney was an engineering technician, working with surveying equipment, for the Environmental Sciences Services Administration, until his retirement in the early 1970s. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 618 AF&AM, Grandview. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, James S. Kinney and Edward L. Kinney, both of Cleveland, Mo.; a daughter Donna F. Scarpetta, Windsor; three stepsons, Clayton Bond, Warrensburg, Wayne Bond, Sedalia, and Terry Bond, Warrensburg; three stepdaughters, Helen Allen, Holden, Ann Kellenburger, Hardin and Linda S. Stoneking, Blue Springs; 10 grandchildren; 18 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; 39 step-great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; three half-brothers, Walter E. "Pete" Kampe, Cleveland, Mo., Virgil Kampe, Urich, and Bob Kampe, Windsor. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 2, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Calhoun Cemetery, Calhoun.

KINNEY, Margueriete KAMPE BOND BULLARD
b: Nov 14 1917, near Calhoun, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 27 2006, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Laurel Oak Cemetery KA-LY, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 29 2006 - Margueriete Kinney, 89, Windsor, died Monday morning, November 27, 2006, at Golden Valley Hospital in Clinton. She was born November 14, 1917, near Calhoun, the daughter of Edward Kampe and Nancy Alice (Shifflett) Kampe. She married Chester Eugene Bond in January 1938. He preceded her in death in February 1964. In June 1972, she married Wallace Bullard, who preceded her in death in September 1977. In June 1980, she married Dewey Kinney, who preceded her in death in October 1995. Mrs. Kinney was a cook in the Centerview and Warrensburg school districts from 1960 to 1972. Later she was a nurse's aid in the Clinton and Windsor nursing homes for several years. She was a member of the Leeton Baptist Church and the Royal Neighbor's Club, Calhoun. Survivors include two sons, Clayton Bond and Terry Bond, both of Warrensburg; two stepsons, James Kinney and Edward Kinney, Cleveland, Missouri; three daughters, Helen Allen, Warrensburg, Ann Kallenberger, Hardin, and Linda S. Stoneking, Blue Springs; a stepdaughter Donna Scarpetta, Windsor; 28 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elva Wilson, Clinton and J. D. Ridgeway, Clinton, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two sons, Wayne Bond and Jerry Mac Bond, and a stepson-in-law Mike Scarpetta, and two sisters, Edna Hicks and Shirley Sapp. Funeral services will be Thursday, November 30, at the Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor. Burial will be in the Laurel Oak Cemetery, Windsor.

KINNEY, Rena Frances
b: Jan 6 1910, Colorado Springs, El Paso Co, CO
d: Feb 7 2001, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Holden Cemetery, Holden, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Ben Cast & Son-Wood Funeral Home, Holden, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 12 2001 - Rena Frances Kinney, 91, Warrensburg, died Wednesday, February 7, 2001, at Warrensburg Manor Care Center. She was born January 6, 1910, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. On February 1, 1928, she married Thomas LaNute Kinney in Paola, Kansas, who died May 20, 1975. She lived in the Kingsville and Holden areas most of her life. She worked as a cook and dietitian at the Holden Hospital and as a seamstress for Holden Manufacturing in Holden. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Holden. She is survived by four sons, Thomas LaNute Kinney III, Clinton, Marvin Wayne Kinney, Blairstown, William Myron Kinney, Harrisonville, and Marion Marshall Kinney, Warrensburg; two daughters, Therssa Ann Morrison, Harrisonville and Mary Ella Evans, Clinton; 20 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were Saturday at Holden Cemetery.

KINNEY, Thomas L. Jr.
b: Aug 12 1929, Kingsville, Johnson Co, MO
d: Mar 13 2003, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 25 2003 - Thomas (Tom) Kinney, Jr. was born August 12, 1929, at Kingsville, son of Thomas L. and Rena Alley Kinney. He died March 13 2003, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He married the former Doris Fay Ford on November 4, 1966, at Leeton. She preceded him in death November 29, 1983. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict and had worked for Clearfield Cheese Company. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Threna Dillon. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Michael Kinney, Warrensburg, and Robert D. Kinney, Clinton; one daughter, Rena Hill, Clinton; two grandsons, Timothy Hill, Robert Allen Hill, both of Clinton; three brothers, William Kinney, Harrisonville, Marion Kinney, Warrensburg, Marvin Kinney, Holden; two sisters, Theresa Morrison, Harrisonville, Mary Evans, Clinton, and numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held March 17 at Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

KINSEY, Helen McMILLIAN
b: Oct 7 1919, Deepwater, Henry Co, MO
d: Dec 9 1979, Boise, Ada Co, ID
Clinton MO, 1979 - Mrs. Bernard Kinsey, the former Helen McMillian, died in Boise, Idaho, December 9. Mrs. Kinsey was born and reared in Deepwater, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl McMillian, both deceased. She is survived by her husband, Bernard, and son, Ray, of the home in Meriden, Idaho; two brothers, Saylor H. McMillian of Route #2, Deepwater, and Robert McMillian of Boise, Idaho; two aunts, Mrs. Ruby Johnson of Clinton and Mrs. Martha Johnson of Montrose. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 12, at the Alden Waggoner Funeral Home, 5400 Fairview Avenue, Boise, Idaho.

KINSMAN, Dorothy F. SIMONDS
b: Feb 24 1925, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jul 26 1999, Payson, Gila Co, AZ
bur: Calhoun Cemetery, Tebo Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Dorothy F. (Simonds) Kinsman, 74, Payson, Arizona, died Monday, July 26, 1999, at Payson. She was born February 24, 1925, in Kansas City, the daughter of Marion A. Simonds and Zelpha (Vivion) Simonds. She was a 1943 graduate of Paseo High School in Kansas City. She was also an accomplished keyboard musician, playing piano and organ. She co-owned and operated with her husband The Wholesale Air Conditioning Company, Inc. in San Diego, California. She was also a finance manager for DMZ Auto dealerships in San Diego. She is survived by her husband of 43 years Raymond Kinsman of the home in Payson; two daughters, Diana Brussel, Jerome, Idaho, and Theresa Johnson, Summerville, South Carolina; a son Kenneth Mike Kinsman, San Diego, California; five grandchildren, one great-grandchild; a brother Virgil Simonds; two aunts, Lula Bradley, Versailles, and Beulah Vivian Barnthouse, Kansas City, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 4, at the Calhoun United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Calhoun Cemetery, under direction of Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor.

KINTZ, Don B.
b: Aug 23 1934, Nelson, Saline Co, MO
d: Sep 15 2007, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Manila, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 17 2007 - Don B. Kintz, 73, Windsor, died early Saturday morning, September 15, 2007, at his home. He was born August 23, 1934, In Nelson, the son of Chesley Raymond Kintz and Verona Mae (Hubbard) Kintz. On November 14, 1954, In Sedalia, he married Shirley Maxine Irwin, who died June 25, 2007. He worked at a variety of jobs during his life. He was a school bus driver and custodian in Hollister for several years, a computer programmer in downtown Kansas City for several years and later a truck driver for the same company. The job that gave him the most pleasure and satisfaction was as the manager of the Camp Tall Chief Girl Scout Camp In Sand Springs, Oklahoma, where he worked for 15 years. He especially enjoyed teaching the Girl Scouts how to sail a boat, steer a canoe and ride a horse. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was an active member and deacon of the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Survivors include a daughter, B. Kay Pierson and her husband Rick, Albuquerque, New Mexico; two grandchildren, Ricky A. Pierson and Kori J. Pierson; two great-grandchildren, Talia Pierson and Jullan Jungeblut; two brothers, Richard "Dick" Kintz, Bates City, and Marvin Kintz, Pleasant Hill; numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by a sister Wanda McQuiddy. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 19, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be in the Antioch Cemetery.

KINTZ, Shirley IRWIN
b: Oct 31 1935, Spring Fork, Pettis Co, MO
d: Jun 25 2007, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Antioch Cemetery, Manila, Pettis Co, MO
arr: Hadley Funeral Home, Windsor, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 28 2007 - Shirley Kintz, 71, Windsor, died Monday evening, June 25, 2007, at Golden Valley Hospital, Clinton. She was born October 31, 1935, in Springfork, Missouri, the daughter of M.V. Irwin and Fern Etta (Miller) Irwin. On November 14, 1954, in Sedalia, she married Don B. Kintz, who survives of the home. Mrs. Kintz was a homemaker and had worked as a cook at a Girl Scout Camp in Oklahoma for 10 years before retiring and moving to Missouri. She was a very active member of First Baptist Church, Windsor. In addition to her husband, Don, she is also survived by a daughter B. Kay Pierson and her husband, Rick, Albuquerque, New Mexico; two grandchildren, Ricky A. Pierson and Kori J. Pierson; a sister Geraldine Mitchell, Sedalia, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister Lorraine. Funeral services will be Friday, June 29, at the First Baptist Church, Windsor. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery, Manila.

KINYON, Daniel C.
b: Mar 15 1836, Washington Co, IL
d: Apr 11 1902, near Quarles, Henry Co, MO
bur: Shawnee Mound Cemetery, Shawnee Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Apr 26 1902 - At his late home, near Quarles, Friday morning, April 11, 1902, D.C. Kinyon departed this life, his fatal malady being paralysis. He was sick only one week and all that loving hands could do was to no avail, as it was the attack of the dread disease and his feeble constitution could not rally. He was born March 15, 1836 in Washington County, Illinois, where he grew to manhood and married. He came to this county in the winter of 1882 and always resided in the same vicinity, where he was a substantial farmer. His wife died in 1883 and five of their seven children are now living - Henry, Joseph, Lafayette, Lee and Joanna. He was again married in May of 1885 to Miss Jennie Tuttle and four of their six children survive him - Mary, Minnie, Addie and Elmer. Uncle Dan was a kind man and a member of Quarles Baptist Church. He had made his profession of religion when in his twenties and was a faithful follower of Christ for 46 years. Burial in the Shawnee Mound Cemetery.

KINYON, Daniel Lafayette
b: Mar 4 1867, Washington Co, IL
d: Nov 11 1934, 3 mi N of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Daniel L. (Lafe) Kinyon, prominent Henry county farmer, died Sunday, November 11, at his home three miles north of Clinton near Rest-a-while. About three years ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he partially recovered and was able to have a share in the farm duties. Tuesday before his death, however, he was stricken again and gradually grew weaker until his death came. Mr. Kinyon had resided in Henry county since he was 15 years old. He was born March 4th, 1867, in Washington county, Ill., and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kinyon. He came with them to a farm near Quarles and completed his education at Comer school. In 1889 he and Miss Florence Gilbert were united in marriage and for several years they made their home near Huntingdale, later going to St. Clair county. They returned to Henry county and for about the past 15 years have lived on the farm north of Clinton where Mr. Kinyon died. Mr. Kinyon was a progressive farmer and his farm home an attractive, up-to-date place. When a young man, Mr. Kinyon was converted to the Christian Church, South at Huntingdale. In hiss more active days he was an enthusiastic worker in his church, but declining years made it difficult for him to take part in the services. His membership was transferred to the First M. E. Church in Clinton, after his marriage. Two sons, Rolla and Roy, are left to comfort their mother. Three brothers and three sisters also survive: Joseph S. and Lee Kinyon, near Clinton; Elmer Kinyon of Kansas City; Mrs. Charles Howe of Jericho Springs; Mrs. H. H. Kimes and Mrs. Ed Quillen north of Clinton. Funeral services were held at the First M. E. Church in Clinton on Tuesday. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery. The active pallbearers were nephews, Henry H. Kinyon of Columbia, Ivor Kinyon, Doc Gilbert, Denver Gilbert, W. E. Kinyon of Clinton, Earl Howe of Kansas City.

KINYON, Edward
b: Jun 11 1843, Washington Co, IL
d: Aug 1 1903, 6 mi NE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Missouri, Aug 8 1903 - Death of Edward Kinyon - Life's final parting of this good man from his family and friends occurred at his home six miles northeast of Clinton Saturday, August 1. About 11:30 a.m., he went out to bank up a pond but had only worked about ten minutes when he came in the house and lay down, telling them he felt like he was going to die. Medical aid was hastily summoned but he had received a paralytic stroke and was past human aid. His worthy family has received a loss "that only heaven's touch can heal." Born in Washington county, Ill. June 11, 1843; was 60 years old; was married to Miss Harriet Elizabeth Land October 22, 1863; came to Missouri in the fall of 1880. Ten children. The eight living are: Mrs. W. E. McHenry, Adrian, Bates county; Mrs. John Curtis, Wm. Riepe, Ross Kindred, Miss Venus Kinyon, E. W. Kinyon, Harvey Kinyon and Grover Kinyon. He was a Baptist for 42 years. The funeral was preached at his home and he was buried in Englewood.

KINYON, Henry Edward
b: Aug 30 1858, Okawville, Washington Co, IL
d: Mar 7 1933, 6 mi NE of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - Henry Edward Kinyon died at his home six miles northeast of Clinton, at 6:05 p.m. Tuesday. He had been ill many months, and about Thanksgiving time it was thought his stay on earth could not be prolonged, but he improved and was able to be up at times. The last few weeks his condition had become much worse, and he suffered intensely until death came to release him. Henry Kinyon was born August 30, 1858, at Okawville, Washington Co., Ill. He had been a resident of Henry County since 1881, coming here then with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel C. Kinyon. Mr. Kinyon was united in marriage to Mary Frances Grant, February 28, 1889. She survives with four sons and two daughters: George F. Kinyon of Lubbock, Texas; Thomas E. and William E. Kinyon, who live near the home farm. Paul A. Kinyon who resides in the home of his parents; Miss Nell I. Kinyon, teacher in the Kansas City schools, and Miss Jewel Kinyon, who teaches art at Birmingham, Ala. Two sons survive from Mr. Kinyon's first marriage. They are: Daniel L. Kinyon, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Henry Kinyon, who lives in Canada. Three grandchildren survive: Thomas Kinyon Jr.,northeast of Clinton, and Misses Aileen and Dorothy Lee Kinyon of Gothenburg, Nebraska; also four brothers J. S., D. L., and Lee Kinyon, north of Clinton; Elmer of Kansas City; three sisters, Mrs. Charles Howe, Jericho Springs, Mo.; Mrs. Herbert Kimes near Huntingdale, and Mrs. Ed Quillen of Garland. Mr. Kinyon was converted in his youth and united with the Baptist church. He gave himself wholeheartedly to the service of the Lord. For many years he was a deacon in the Quarles Baptist church, and fulfilled the scriptural rules as he was always fine and clean in his dealings with man and God. His life and the teachings of the church inspired his children. It was the custom for the family to sit together in the services which they attended regularly. He had been a member of the Clinton Baptist church since he transferred his letter here when his children were attending high school in Clinton. Mr. Kinyon attended school in Illinois before coming to Henry County, but his education never ceased, as he always found new lessons in each experience of life, whether in work or recreation. His attractive modern bungalow was built on a hill, a lovely location, where he could look out daily and view the panorama of nature in her beauty. This home site may well be compared to Henry Kinyon's lofty outlook on life, for always he had the noblest and best aspirations, reached high goals and could look down and enjoy his surroundings, with the knowledge that he had chosen well. The many things he did for his friends and neighbors were done unostentiously. He was known as one of Henry County's most substantial citizens. He was one of the stockholders of the Peoples National Bank of Clinton and was a thoughtful member of the Board. In 1932 he helped organize the Union State Bank and was a stockholder. Mrs. Kinyon's life was proof of the value of following old-fashioned honesty axioms in business. He universally was known among his business associates as a man of unimpeachable character, nor did he have one code of ethics for his private life and another for his business life. He was public-spirited, but he was also private-spirited. His nature was to avoid attracting attention. His associates and friends in town or country had for the quite Henry Kinyon an unequaled admiration. There was something solid about him. No man merited a higher rating for both integrity and ability. His life was the gospel of True Fraternity. In the passing of Mr. Kinyon, the entire community loses a time-tested friend, an influential citizen and most gracious gentleman. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Kinyon have followed in their path and are good citizens. Each one has made a splendid place for himself. Mr. Kinyon believed in education for them, and sent his children to high school and college. Mr. Kinyon also had a forward look for his neighborhood, and was instrumental in seeing that the roads in that township were hard surfaced. The funeral will be conducted at the home Thursday. Burial in Englewood.

KINYON, Joseph Samuel
b: Sep 26 1863, Washington Co, IL
d: Jun 12 1936, 10 mi N of Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Clinton MO - Joseph S. Kinyon, one of Henry county's most esteemed and beloved residents, died at his home, 10 miles north of Clinton, at 5:40 p.m. Friday, June 12, of heart disease and complications which resulted in pneumonia. His health began to decline several months ago, but he was not confined to his bed until about four days before his death. He slipped into unconsciousness Tuesday evening of last week, so his last days were quiet and peaceful. During his illness, friends and kinsmen gave wonderful assistance in his care. The great circle of friends that he had made during his lifetime were generous in lending their time and energy in his care as a last proof of their loving devotion to their friend, and his relatives did all that was possible. Joseph Samuel Kinyon, son of Daniel and Anna Kinyon, was born September 26, 1863, in Washington county, Ill. As a young man, he came with his parents and other members of their family to Henry county, where he lived the rest of his life. He had spent the past 33 years on the farm north of Clinton, where was centered his deepest interests and greatest ambitions. He did principally grain farming and some livestock raising, which commanded much of his interest and energy. Always a forward looking farmer, he tried to keep abreast of new methods of farming and was held in high esteem by his neighbors, who often consulted him on questions about their crops and stock. During the years, he had increased considerably his farm by additional purchases, made possible by a thrifty nature and a solid business sense. Mr. Kinyon was a man of utmost patience and persistence, likable, honest, always taking a prominent and responsible part in community affairs, in every way an example for others to follow. Margaret Elizabeth Bence and Joseph S. Kinyon were married August 14, 1889, and soon after his marriage he joined the Huntingdale Baptist Church. A few years later, he transferred his membership to Quarles Baptist Church, where he remained a devoted member until his death. For many years he served his church as a member of the Board of Deacons and was treasurer for three terms. He rarely missed a church service until his health became such that he was unable to go, and he had never missed homecoming at his church since these annual events were inaugurated. The Quarles homecoming Sunday had been anticipated by him. Surviving Mr. Kinyon are his widow and their only son, Henry H. Kinyon, Columbia, Mo.; two granddaughters, Misses Ruth and Mabel Kinyon, Columbia; two brothers and three sisters, L. L. Kinyon, Mesdames Charles Howe, H. H. Kimes, Ed Quillan, of Henry County; Elmer Kinyon, Kansas City. Funeral services were Sunday, burial was in Englewood.

KINYON, Margie V. DUNN
b: Aug 22 1911, near Urich, Henry Co, MO
d: Oct 18 1995, St. Louis, St. Louis Co, MO
bur: Urich Cemetery, Bogard Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Margie Dunn Kinyon died October 18, 1995, at the age of 84. Margie was born August 22, 1911, the youngest of two children of Charles Clyde and Bessie Beach Dunn, four miles south of Urich. When Margie was two years old, the Dunn family moved from their farm to Urich where they owned and operated a restaurant and later a general merchandise store. Margie became a member of the Urich Baptist Church at an early age and joined the Clinton Methodist Church in 1988. After graduating from Urich High School she attended Springfield Teachers College (SWMU) and graduated from Central Missouri State Teachers College (CMSU) in Warrensburg in 1933 with a BS in education. She married Roy G. Kinyon of Clinton on April 27, 1944. They resided on a farm two miles north of Clinton where they farmed and raised livestock until Mr. Kinyon's death on December 17, 1965. Margie had one child, Peggy Ann born in 1936. Children were her greatest joy and rewards in life whether they be her daughter, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren or her students. Mrs. Kinyon spent 33 years teaching school, including 29 years in Clinton as a third grade teacher at Hamilton, Washington and Jefferson Park schools. She was a dedicated teacher and loved by her students, many of whom kept in touch with her through the years. Her teaching philosophy was that every child was a unique individual and deserved to be treated as such. Through her love for teaching she showed her students that learning could be fun and exciting and there was more to learning than reading textbooks. Through her love of life she showed her students how to observe all the many wonders of God's world. She taught them to respect all things especially their parents and family. She taught them to be proud of who they were, to be proud to be an American and to love and respect the American flag and all it represents. (One of the first things she taught her great-grandson, Nicolas, was to salute the American flag.) After retiring from teaching in 1973, she was able to devote her time to gardening and in being a good neighbor and friend. Mrs. Kinyon was a member of Theta Sigma Upsilon Sorority; an officer in the Clinton Business and Professional Women's Club; life member of National Teachers Association and Missouri State Teachers Association; member of the Clinton Retired Teachers Association; volunteer with the American Red Cross Bloodmobile and various community and educational organizations. In 1968, Mrs. Kinyon moved from the family farm to Clinton where she resided until 1992 when she moved to St. Louis to be near her daughter Peggy and her family. Margie was a good neighbor and friend. She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and will be greatly missed by all whose lives she touched. She was preceded in death by her parents, her only sister, Madge Steele, and her husband Roy. She is survived by her only child Peggy and her husband Jim Ragland, of Florissant; two granddaughters, Debora Ann Buerk of Seattle, Wa., and Linda Sue Little of Florissant; two great-grandchildren, Nicolas and Megan Little; cousins and many friends. Funeral services were held at Consalus Funeral Home on Monday, October 23. Burial was in the family plot in the Urich Cemetery.

KINYON, Mary Edna WOLFF
b: Sep 23 1883, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Aug 6 1957, Twin Falls, ID
Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) for Mrs. Mary Kinyon of Twin Falls, a pioneer resident of Castleford, at the First Methodist Church in Buhl. Burial will be in the Buhl city cemetery under the direction of Albertson Funeral home. Mrs. Kinyon passed away at her home in Twin Falls at 8:08 a. m. Tuesday, at the age of 73. She was born Sept. 23, 1883, at Clinton, MO., and was married Jan. 27, 1910, at Sedalia, MO, to Harve A. Kinyon. They moved to Castleford in 1910 from Clinton, and farmed in that area until his death on Aug. 18, 1947. Mrs. Kinyon moved to California in 1950, and returned to Idaho in 1955 to make her home in Twin Falls. She was a member of the Castleford Methodist church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Elaine Myers of Twin Falls, one brother, Charles Wolff of Clinton, and twograndchildren. (Note: Mary Edna Wolff Kinyon was the daughter of Jacob andEmma Johnston Wolff, of Clinton, MO.)

KINYON, Nina Maxine BEARDSLEE
b: Oct 25 1918, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Nov 19 1998, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Maxine Kinyon died Thursday, November 19, 1998, at Clinton Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 80 years and 24 days. Mrs. Kinyon was born October 24, 1918, in St. Clair County, the daughter of Clyde and Edna (Akers) Beardslee. She was married to Thomas W. Kinyon on October 17, 1942, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Mr. Kinyon preceded her in death July 25, 1987. She was a homemaker and had lived in this area most of her life. She is survived by one son, Thomas William Kinyon and one daughter, Sharon Fritts, both of Clinton; four brothers, Bob Beardslee, Clinton, Leo Beardslee and Earl Beardslee, both of Osceola, Gene Beardslee, Raytown; two sisters, Mary Jane Mumford, Irving, Texas, and Margaret Adeline Drake, Osceola. Preceding her in death was a brother, Eldon Beardslee of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Funeral services were held Monday, November 23, at Consalus Chapel in Clinton, with in Englewood Cemetery.

KIPPLE, Martha E.
b: May 3 1831, Millersburg, Dauphin Co, PA
d: Jan 24 1892, Henry Co, MO
bur: Stones Chapel Cemetery, Walker Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Jan 1982 - Martha E. Kipple, wife of E. Kipple, died January 24. She had a severe attack of grip, after which she took pneumonia. Born in Millersburg, Pa. and has resided in this country ever since 1880. A husband and four children survive. Burial at Stone's chapel.

KIRBY, Clarence C.
b: Mar 4 1917, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
d: Feb 2 1993, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Consalus Funeral Homes, Clinton & Urich, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clarence C. Kirby was born March 4, 1917 in Lexington, the son of Elmer and Alma (Robinson) Kirby. He passed away February 2, 1993 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, at the age of 75. Clarence was a veteran of the United States Navy. He married Juanita Billard on August 26, 1939, in Richmond, and to this union a son and a daughter were born. Mr. Kirby was a boilermaker with several construction companies. They lived in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri. A number of years ago, when their children were in school, they lived in Clinton and returned to Clinton twelve years ago when Mr. Kirby retired. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Clearwater, Ks. He is survived by his wife Juanita Kirby of the home; a daughter Diana Barron, and son-in-law John Barron of Semi Valley, Ca.; a sister Betty Plate of Lake Pomme de Terre, and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Clarence William Kirby. Funeral services were Friday, February 5, 1993 at Consalus Chapel Burial was in Englewood Cemetery.

KIRBY, Ellen M.
b: Sep 5 1910, St. Joseph, Buchanan Co, MO
d: Jan 17 1996, Raytown, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Floral Hills Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Ellen M. Kirby, 85, Urich, died Wednesday, January 17, 1996, at the home of her granddaughter, Sherry Heath, Raytown. Graveside services were Saturday, January 20, at the Floral Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Kirby was born September 5, 1910, in St. Joseph. With her late husband Henry, Mrs. Kirby worked extensively as a volunteer in the Circuit Breaker Project for the elderly. They helped start the Henry County Council on Aging, helped to organize travel for the elderly, and set up a nutrition site in Warsaw. Assisting in the founding of RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Persons) they were very active in that organization. Mrs. Kirby worked for many years, rehabilitating cast off dolls and dressing them for Christmas Cheer and child welfare, a division of family services. In 1985, she received the Urich Woman of the Year award for dressing and donating 108 dolls. Until leaving Kansas City in 1970, Mrs. Kirby was an active worker in the Democratic Party and contributed much time to many political campaigns of that era. Mrs. Kirby is survived by two daughters, Henrietta Johnston, and Dixie Laval, both of Raytown, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

KIRBY, Irene C. BRIGGS
b: Feb 23 1905, Dubuque, Dubuque Co, IA
d: Dec 4 1993, Windsor, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Mrs. Irene C. Kirby, 88, of Windsor, died Saturday, December 4, at Truman Valley Health Care Nursing Home in Windsor. She was born February 23, 1905 in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of William Webster Briggs and Elizabeth Agnes Seeley Briggs. On June 2, 1923 in Plantville, Wisconsin, she married Philip Joseph Kirby, who preceded her in death March 7, 1986. Mrs. Kirby was a homemaker and a member of St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Windsor. She is survived by two sons, Philip J. Kirby, Red Mountain, California, William J. Kirby, Windsor; a daughter, Betty Greife, Windsor; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. The body was donated to the University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine, Department of Anatomy.

KIRBY, Juanita M. BILLARD
b: May 13 1922, Elmira, Ray Co, MO
d: Feb 5 2004, Rockwall, Rockwall Co, TX
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Feb 11 2004 - Juanita M. Kirby, 81, Rockwall, Texas, died Thursday, February 5, 2004. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 14, at Englewood Cemetery. She was born May 13, 1922, in Elmira, Missouri, the daughter of John and Isabella James Billard. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband Clarence C. Kirby, and son C. W. Kirby. Surviving is one daughter, Diana Baron and husband John S., Rockwall, Texas; one sister, Betty Straw and husband, Melvin, Colorado Springs, Colorado; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

KIRBY, Luther
b: Jun 7 1881, near Fairfield, Benton Co, MO
d: Sep 22 1932, Henry Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Sep 1932 - Luther Kirby first saw the light of day near Fairfield, Mo., on June 7, 1881, and was called to his eternal reward at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 22, 1932, death being due to complications. He had reached the age of 51 years, four months and fifteen days. At the age of twenty-two he was married to Miss Litha Mae Lopp. This union was blessed with six children. They are Mrs. Lena Richeson of Deepwater, Roy, Russell, John Robert, Esther and Hester of the home. Mr. Kirby had been in poor health for some time but his death came as a shock to his many friends. He and his family moved to Deepwater on February 10, 1906, where they have made their home ever since. He had been employed at the Dickey Clay Company Plant No. II for over 26 years. Several years ago he joined the Methodist Episcopal church of Deepwater, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. He leaves to mourn his departure his beloved wife, his children named above, his granddaughter, Marjorie Richeson, one sister, Mrs. George Thornton of Weaubleau, Mo., two brothers, G. R. Kirby of Warsaw, Mo.; Zeb Kirby of Fristoe, Mo., besides other relatives and a host of friends. He will be sadly missed by wife, children and other relatives. The following out-of-town relatives were present: Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Kirby, Warsaw; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Thornton, Weaubleau; Mrs. Jim Johnson, Osceola; Mrs. Aubrey Wickliff and son of Warsaw. After a brief service Friday afternoon at the home the remains were taken to the M. E. Church in Deepwater from whence the body was taken to the Brownington cemetery for interment.

KIRBY, Nancy J.
b: abt 1950
d: Jul 9 2008, Appleton City, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jul 10 2008 - Nancy J. Kirby, 58, Appleton City, died Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at Ellett Memorial Hospital. Survivors include her sister Kathy Tribble of Montrose and brother Duane Kirby of Clinton. Graveside services will be Friday, July 11, at Montrose Cemetery.

KIRBY, Rita Ann BAUER
b: Mar 13 1925, Montrose, Henry Co, MO
d: Nov 11 2002, Kansas City, Wyandotte Co, KS
bur: Montrose Cemetery, Montrose, Deepwater Twp, Henry Co, MO
arr: Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Nov 15 2002 - Rita Ann Kirby, the daughter of John J. and Margaret A. (Reichenberger) Bauer, was born March 13, 1925, in Montrose. She died at St. Joseph Health Center in Kansas on November 11, 2002, at the age of 77 years, seven months and 29 days. Mrs. Kirby lived most of her life in the Montrose area, but did live in Clinton and Deepwater for part of her earlier life. She owned and operated Rita's Beauty Shop in Montrose for many years. Rita loved her flowers and working in her yard. She enjoyed quilting, helping others and was a close friend to many people. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy W. Kirby, in 1960, and three brothers, Ralph, Vincent and Walter Bauer. She is survived by one son, Duane "Butch" Kirby and wife, Ginger, Clinton; two daughters, Nancy Kirby and Kathy and husband, Ron Tribble, both of Montrose, and one sister, Virginia and husband, Virgil Bradley, Clinton. Graveside services were Thursday, November 14, at the Montrose Cemetery. Hill & Son Funeral Home, Appleton City, was in charge of arrangements.

KIRBY, Roy W.
b: Dec 29 1905, Fairfield, Benton Co, MO
d: Mar 4 1960, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Maplewood Cemetery, Osage Twp, Henry Co, MO
Clinton Eye, Clinton MO, Mar 10 1960 - Last rites for Roy W. Kirby were conducted Monday, March 7, at Hurst-Jansens Funeral Home, Deepwater. High Mass was held at the Clinton Holy Rosary Catholic Church March 8. Full military honors were in charge of the Clem P. Dickinson Post of the American Legion, Clinton, of which he was a member. Interment was in Maplewood Cemetery, Brownington. Roy W. Kirby, son of Luther and Letha Lapp Kirby, who was born Dec. 29, 1905, at Fairfield, Mo., died March 4, 1960 at Veterans Hospital, Kansas City, where he had been a patient since Nov. 19, 1959. He had been in failing health the past two years. When he was 8 years old his parents moved to Deepwater which since had been his home. He was employed by the Coal Company now known as Peabody for 24 years before ill health forced his retirement. He served 42 months with the Army during WWII receiving basic training as combat engineer. His overseas duty was in the South Pacific area of operation as a heavy truck driver. He was an avid sportsman especially interested in fishing. He was of the Catholic faith. On Feb. 4, 1948 he married Miss Rita Bauer of Montrose. Three children who survive blessed this union; Duane age 11, Nancy age 10 and Katherine 20 months. Other survivors besides his wife and children of the home in Deepwater are his mother, Mrs. Letha Kirby, Deepwater; two brothers, Russell and John Robert Kirby also of Deepwater; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Richeson, Kansas City, Mrs. R. L. Rader, St. Louis, Mrs. Vernon Hendrix, Deepwater. He was preceded in death by his father in 1932.

KIRCHHOFF, Helen Elizabeth YOUNG
b: Oct 9 1930, near Clinton, Henry Co, MO
d: Apr 9 2002, Concordia, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: St. John Cemetery, Emma, Saline Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Apr 10 2002 - Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Kirchhoff, 71, Concordia, died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at her home. She was born October 9, 1930, in rural Clinton, the daughter of John Ficklin and Esther (Schmidli) Young. She married Leland Kirchhoff in Clinton, March 30, 1958. Funeral services will be Friday, April 12, at St. John United Church of Christ, Emma, Missouri, with burial in St. John Cemetery, Emma. She was a member of the St. John United Church of Christ, Emma. She received her Bachelors in Education from Central Missouri State college in Warrensburg in 1952. She received her Masters in Education from George Peabody College for Teachers in Nashville, Tennessee, in 1958. She taught first and second grade in Kansas City and Mexico, Missouri school systems. She was also involved in St. John United Church of Christ Lay Fellowship, taught Sunday School, was church pianist, member of church choir and church council, member of the Blackburn and Alma Home Economers. She lived the majority of her life in the Clinton and Concordia areas. She is survived by her husband, Leland, of the home, and one daughter Sally Kirchhoff of Oregon, Missouri; two brothers, John W. Young and his wife, Viola, Houston, Texas, and Richard F. Young and his wife, Mary Frances, Clinton; one sister-in-law, Jeannette Young of Independence. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Robert L. Young.

KIRK, John H.
b: Apr 28 1921, Springfield, Greene Co, MO
d: Dec 15 1998, Sedalia, Pettis Co, MO
bur: Oak Ridge Memory Gardens, Blue Springs, Jackson Co, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Dec 17 1998 - John H. Kirk, 77, Clinton, formerly of Independence, died Tuesday, December 15, 1998, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. Graveside interment services will be Friday, December 18, at Oak Ridge Memory Gardens. Mr. Kirk was born April 28, 1921, in Springfield. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He was employed at Armco Steel for 30 years, retiring in 1980. He was active in the Local United Steel Workers Union, and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Kirk was preceded in death by his daughter Vickie Gifford in 1980. He is survived by his wife Audrey Kirk of the home; four children, Donna Starr, Buckner, Arthur McIrvin, Mesa, Arizona, Johnetta Wheeler, Edgerton, and Karen Jo Kellner, Independence; nine grandchildren; six and 8/9th great-grandchildren; a brother Bill Kirk, Springfield, and other relatives and friends.

KIRK, Roy Dale
b: Nov 28 1957, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
d: Jun 14 2006, Kansas City, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Cremation
arr: Bradley & Hadley Funeral Home, Clinton, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jun 16 2006 - Roy Dale "Uncle Roy" Kirk, 48, of Clinton, Missouri, died Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at the St. Joseph Health Center, Kansas City, Mo. Roy was born November 28, 1957, in Kansas City, Mo., the son of James Newton Kirk and Mary Elizabeth (Cox) Kirk. He had spent time farming and also enjoyed working on cars. Surviving are two daughters, Cathryn Bledsoe of Indiana, and Sheila Rena Kirk, Clinton, Mo.; a son, Roy James Kirk, Green Ridge, Mo.; a sister, Shirley Terry, Clinton, Mo.; two brothers, Clarence James Kirk, Lady Lake, Florida, and Carl Ervin Kirk, Cameron, Mo.; three granddaughters; a grandson; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Mary Ellen Kirk. Cremation.

KIRK, Walter Junior "Jack"
b: Aug 20 1941, Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
d: Jan 23 2001, near Osceola, St. Clair Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Jan 29 2001 - Walter Junior "Jack" Kirk was born August 20, 1941, in Osceola, to Walter and Nellie Teters Kirk, and he died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at his home. He was an intrastate truck driver. On March 16, 1998, he married Patricia L. Vest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Nellie Kirk; four brothers, James Kirk, Earl Kirk, Virgil Kirk and Floyd Kirk, and one sister, Mary Lewellen. He is survived by his wife, Pat, of the home; five sons, Charles Brewer of Independence, Patrick Brewer of Clinton, Dusty Kirk of Lowry City, James Kirk of Clinton, and Shannon Kirk of Clinton; two daughters, Cheryl Weibley of Osceola and Pamela Otto of Clinton; five step-children, Tammy Stauch, Tony Stauch of Kansas City, Kansas, Teresa Robbins of Pittsburgh, Roger Williamson of Bolivar and April Smalley of Buffalo; three sisters, Cornelia Barnham of Rockville, Margie Cornett of Creighton and Carol Smith of Lowry City; 21 grandchildren, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, at Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel. Burial was in Englewood Cemetery, Clinton.

KIRSHER, Alfreda O.
b: Sep 14 1909, Newton, Harvey Co, KS
d: Jun 5 1992, Round Rock, Williamson Co, TX
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Funeral services were held Monday, June 8, at the Community Christian Church in Round Rock, Texas, for Mrs. Alfreda O. Kirsher of Pflugerville, Texas, formerly of Clinton. She died Friday, June 5, 1992 at Round Rock Hospital at the age of 82. She lived in Clinton for many years before moving to Pflugerville two years ago. Her husband Walter died in 1991. Mrs. Kirsher was very active in the Clinton Christian Church where, for many years she directed the Easter pageant. She was a native of Newton, Kansas. She is survived by two daughters, Donna Crothers of Pflugerville and Wauneita VanNatta of Raymore; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Hendersons-Beck Funeral Home of Round Rock was in charge of arrangements.

KIRSHER, Walter Simpson
b: Nov 4 1905, Green, IA
d: Jul 24 1991, Texas
bur: Cremation
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Walter Simpson Kirsher, 85, formerly of Clinton, died Wednesday, July 24, 1991. He was born November 4, 1905, in Green, Iowa, and had retired from Southwestern Bell 23 years ago. He lived in Clinton until a year ago. Survivors are his wife, Alfreda Kirsher of Pflugerville, Texas; two daughters, Donna Crothers of Pflugerville and Wauneita VanNatta of Raymore; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 27, in the Community Christian Church of Round Rock, Texas. Cremation. Condra Funeral Home of Round Rock is in charge of arrangements.

KISER, Clayton H.
b: Dec 22 1915, near Edwards, Benton Co, MO
d: Nov 22 1991, Columbia, Boone Co, MO
bur: Cable Ridge Cemetery, Climax Springs, Camden Co, MO
arr: Reser Funeral Home, Warsaw, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO - Clayton H. Kiser, 75, died Friday, November 22, 1991, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia. He was born near Edwards on December 22, 1915, the son of W. H. and Ella May Walker Kiser. He grew up in the Edwards and Knobby community. On April 22, 1942, he was inducted into the United States Army serving as a veteran of World War II. Following his discharge in 1946, he returned to Edwards until 1968. He then moved to Higginsville where he worked at a handicap school until 1976. He later moved to Butler and then Wooldridge three years ago due to ill health. He is survived by three sisters, Ella May Dority of Wooldridge, Thelma Balke of Blackburn, and Irene Smith of Higginsville; several nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. Funeral services were held Tuesday, November 26, at Reser Funeral home. Burial was in Cable Ridge Cemetery.

KISNER, Effie Viola DAVIS
b: Nov 23 1900, Brownington, Henry Co, MO
d: Mar 28 1981, Lexington, Lafayette Co, MO
bur: Higginsville City Cemetery, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
Higginsville Advance, Higginsville MO, April 1 1981 - Mrs. Effie Viola Kisner, 80, died Saturday, March 28 at Lexington Memorial Hospital. She had been in ill health the past three and a half years. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 31 in the Baptist Church. Interment was in Higginsville City Cemetery. She was born November 23, 1900 in Brownington, the daughter of Richard L. and Martha Williams Davis. She was married to William Ezra Kisner March 25, 1917 and he preceded her in death February 18, 1972. Mrs. Kisner was a member of the First Baptist Church of Higginsville. She was a housewife during her married life and had been a resident of Higginsville since 1942. Survivors are four sons, Glen W. Kisner, Centerville, Richard G. Kisner, Independence, Russell D. Kisner, Corder and Allen L. Kisner, Brazil; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth (Herbert) Jensen, Salt Lake City, Utah, Mrs. Claris Gregg, Harrisonville and Mrs. Martha Goring and Mrs. Bonnie Gassen, both of Higginsville; 34 grandchildren, 63 great grandchildren and a great, great grandchild. A son and two sisters preceded her in death.

KISNER, Robert F. "Bobby"
b: Jan 15 1953
d: Sep 2 2005, Independence, Jackson Co, MO
bur: Harmony Cemetery, Monegaw Twp, St. Clair Co, MO
arr: Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home, Osceola, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Sep 6 2005 - Robert F. "Bobby" Kisner, 53, Kansas City, died Friday, September 2, 2005, in Independence. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 7, at the Sheldon-Goodrich Chapel in Osceola. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery, near Appleton City.

KISNER, William Ezra
b: Feb 11 1895, Leesville, Henry Co, MO
d: Feb 18 1972, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Higginsville City Cemetery, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, MO
arr: Hoefer Funeral Home, Higginisville, MO
Kansas City Times, Saturday, Feb 19 1972 - Clinton MO: William E. Kisner, 77, Higginsville, Mo. died yesterday at a hospital here. Mr. Kisner was born in Leesville, Mo. And had lived in Higginsville more than 50 years. He was a retired farmer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Higginsville. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Effie Kisner of the home; four sons, Richard Kisner, 756 Dover Drive, Independence; Glen Kisner, Centerview, Mo.; Russell Kisner, Waverly, Mo.; Allen Kisner, Higginsville; four daughters, Mrs. Ruth Jensen, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mrs. Claris Gregg, 6709 Independence; Mrs. Betty Goring and Mrs. Bonnie Gassen, both of Higginsville; a sister, Mrs. Mary Edna Sorrells, Calhoun, Mo.; 30 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Services will be Sunday at the Hoefer Chapel, Higginsville, burial in Higginsville Cemetery. (Note: he was the son of George and Nancy Elizabeth Chastain Kisner)

KISTLER, Darwin Solomon
b: Sep 29 1882, Stevens, Boone Co, MO
d: Nov 1 1949, Huntingdale, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO - D. S. Kistler was born Sept. 29, 1882, at Stevens, Mo., near Columbia, the only son of Wilson S. and Margaret Long Kistler, and died Nov. 1, 1949, at his home in Huntingdale. As a youth of 15 years, he joined the Christian Church at Stevens where he left his membership throughout his life. His mother died when he was two years of age and his Grandmother Kistler helped rear him and his two sisters, Mrs. Beulah Lassner of Springfield, and Mrs. Bertha White, who has lived the past 22 months in the Kistler home. He came to Henry County in 1906, and lived southwest of Clinton in the Independence neighborhood. Some 30 years ago he moved to Huntingdale where he was the village blacksmith , always doing his work with skill and precision. He was married to Emma Hetherington Aug. 24, 1916, and to this union was born one daughter, Mary Jane, now Mrs. Homer Leslie of China Lake, Calif., who has been in Missouri for about three months. There is one granddaughter, 2 1/2 month-old Peggy Lee Leslie. Jack, as he was better known to all his friends, was indeed a devoted husband, brother and father, as well as a good neighbor and friend. He bravely bore, the pain and suffering of more than a two year illness that necessitated hospitalization many times. He was an Odd Fellow for 25 years, always active in the work. He will be sadly missed by family and community. The last rites were conducted Thursday at the Vansant Funeral Home. Burial at Englewood Cemetery.

KITCHEN, Martin A. Maj.
b: Nov 20 1822, New Jersey
d: Nov 27 1898, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
bur: Englewood Cemetery KA-KY, Clinton, Henry Co, MO
Clinton MO, Dec 3 1898 - Martin A. Kitchen, one of our oldest and highly respected citizens, departed this life Sunday, November 27 at his home on South Main Street, after only a few hours of sickness. Deceased was born in New Jersey November 20, 1822 and was married at Logan, Ohio Sept. 17, 1855 to Martha Jane Cline, who preceded him to that better land Feb. 15, 1876. He served as major of Osage Co. Mo. Home Guards during the war and in 1886 he was elected mayor of this city and a better officer has never served. He leaves five children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. Two children also are awaiting him in that other land.

KIZER, Philip Edwin "Bill"
b: May 11 1914, Palmyra, Marion Co, MO
d: Oct 28 2005, Warrensburg, Johnson Co, MO
bur: Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton, Johnson Co, MO
arr: Williams Funeral Chapel, Holden & Warrensburg, MO
Daily Democrat, Clinton MO, Oct 31 2005 - Philip Edwin (Bill) Kizer, 91, Warrensburg and formerly of Clinton and Hickman Hills, died Friday, October 28, 2005, at Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg. He was born May 11, 1914 in Palmyra, the son of Philip Kizer and Josephine Rightmeyer Kizer. He received a Bachelor's Degree in dairy from University of Missouri at Columbia and had worked for the Missouri University Extension Office in Osceola. He also had been a farm machinery salesman for Ferguson Implement Co. in Kansas and sold seed corn in Iowa, news reporter for the Muscatine Journal in Muscatine, Iowa, security guard for Pinkerton Security in Kansas City, school bus driver for Center School District in Kansas City and had co-owned and operated with his wife, Flowers by Ferdinand in Warrensburg. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was stationed on the coast of California and assisted with balloon surveillance. He was a member of the American Legion in Clinton and was a Baptist. On December 31, 1952, in Chilhowee, he married Anna Bancroft who survives at their home in Clinton. Also surviving are two daughters, Kim Frasher and husband Jim,m Leeton, and Sybill Amelon and husband Joe, Columbia; a granddaughter, Laurie E. Frasher, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Kizer and Margaret Howard and three brothers, Robert Marion and Howard Kizer. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 2, at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg. Burial will follow in Mineral Creek Cemetery, Leeton.

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